Party Managers Claim Cinch in Preselection Battle
Chicago dispatches describe last minute party hopes as both Democratic and Republican leaders insist on strong claims of victory. Illinois is pivotal, with Republicans touting wide margins and Democrats predicting solid wins. Bryan tours Nebraska and Iowa while McKinley pursues Ohio and Canton.
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McKinley Confident as Election Day Arrives in Canton
Governor McKinley remains serene and confident on the eve of the presidential race in Canton Ohio. Crowds surround the McKinley cottage as delegates come and go, wires line the home front, and special correspondents descend. Mrs McKinley is confined to her apartments after an illness.
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Bryan Closes It Is Hard Battle In Omaha Campaign
Nebraska visit spans Seward York Aurora Grand Island Hastings Harvard Saronville Sutton Grafton Fairmont Exeter Friend Dorchester Crete Lincoln 260 miles traveled. Bryan speaks fifth time in Omaha after fifteen speeches statewide, praising Holcomb and urging loyal support for silver cause and electors. Crowd badges and white attire mingle with 16 to 1 corn symbol as supporters cheer. Bryan appears in strong health and calm demeanor despite nearing campaign end.
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Fragmentary note on Palit te ty Lan hot a i bhatt
A fragmented OCR text mentions Palit te ty and Lan hot, with unclear references to Mey and fief. The readable portion is too garbled to identify a clear event, person, or place.
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Bets on Missouri Election Show Off Two 440 Acre Farms
A local stake involves two 440 acre farms valued at Lanacre or 4200 dollars each. Bets are placed on the outcome of the election in Missouri. James T. Pomeroy of this party wagers Bryan will carry Mississippi. Deeds for the farms are deposited in a local bank.
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Denver City Troop Telegram On May Event Involving Bryan
Denver City troop cites privilege of acti vizas the personal vacort of May Bryan at his traugulation. The message to Chairman Jones signals support as president next March 4.
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Palmer Burned in Effigy at Newport Democrats Meet
At a Democratic gathering in Newport Arkansas on Saturday night November 3 General John M Palmer was burned in effigy amid the heated political display observers noted the act as a strong protest during the campaign season involving local and visiting party members and leaders.
Distress Widespread in Indian Districts Amid Rain Shortfall
Distress is shared across Stazor Jubbulpur Nar singhpur Hoshangabad and part of Rain pur with Bengal prospects gloomy. Without rains in November distress may deepen in Patnabhajalpur. Relief work begun in three districts of Upper Burmah and likely needed throughout Berar.
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Round-up Day in Washington as returns loom
In Washington on November 3, campaign managers ready themselves for the vote and await returns. Officials who stayed to vote discussed potential outcomes while committees aim to have data early to predict the next House composition. Leaders remain enthusiastic and predict presidential and congressional successes.
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Austin Election Unrest Routs Speakers in City
In Austin on November 3 election agitation caused hours of crowd chaos with brass bands and horns. A Republican candidate for Congress, Harris, faced a hostile mob that attacked him onstage, breaking a water pitcher and pulling him from the platform. Democratic and Populist speakers were also shouted down as several meetings were broken up.
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Lloyd Not Burning in Illinois Nomination Recalled
Henry D. Lloyd, Populist nominee for Illinois lieutenant governor, says his name was used without authorization. He reports returning from the east and notes that when Secretary Hinrichsen asked him to appear at Springfield to answer objections to his nomination, he did not authorize any action.
Origins of common sayings and ancient feats span ages
The article traces the saying about a bird in the hand to medieval roots and Will Somers, notes the Bank of England note reform around 1819, explains somersault etymology, and highlights ancient aqueducts with Herodotus and a 1608 Andes tunnel description. It mentions a 15,000-strong labor effort and a tunnel four miles long.
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