Bryan and Stevenson Nominated by Kansas City Convention
The National Democratic Convention placed Bryan and Stevenson on the ticket with a unity pledge across factions. The platform pledges warfare against private monopoly, free silver, direct senatorial elections, and adherence to Jeffersonian foreign policy. The piece urges turnout to defeat imperial muscled power and old party elites.
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Wm. J. Bryan
United States
Adlai E. Stevenson
Cleveland
Stevenson
Hill
Croker
Jefferson
England
Mack
Mark
Neeley
Republic
German Emperor Proposes Rewards for Pekin Deliveries
News notes mention a reward offered by the German Emperor for any foreigner delivered from Pekin. Wood County ships five railroad carloads of cantaloupes to northern markets in one week and sends many more by express. A Livingstone heart memorial will be erected on the burial spot. Mr. Towne abandons the populist ticket for Adlai Stavenaon's Democratic nominee.
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Pekin
Wood County
David Livingstone
Mr. Towne
Adlai Be, Stavenaon
Governor Taylor's Wife Answers at Niagara Falls Door
The former Kentucky governor W.8. Taylor stays at Niagara Falls while his wife handles every knock, observers note he appears unsettled and frightened by the visit.
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Taylor
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Niagara Falls
Leetle Scairt
General Otis backs MacArthur against troop withdrawal
MacArthur protests further troop withdrawals from the Philippines while Otis supports him. Otis, a major general, indicates the war remains unresolved and ongoing.
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MacArthur
Philipines
Otis
Majah
Beaumont Minister Quits Ministry After Mexican Bull Fight
Rev. O. W. Pope Pledger, pastor of the Methodist church at Beaumont Texas, resigns from the ministry along with two wealthy companions after attending a Mexican bull-fight during an excursion to Monterey. On their return the church community reacted strongly, “up in arms” over the affair.
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O. W. Pope Pledger
Methodist
Beaumont
Texas
Monterey
Mex
Weatherford Welcomes New T and P Depot Landmark
The Bee Hive notes Weatherford rejoices over the completion of the T and P depot described as a beautiful structure. Three large vessels burned at Hoboken in a fire starting from a bale of cotton. The Silver Republicans adopt a largely Democratic platform and back the Democratic nominees for president and vice president. A street car fell from a 60 foot Tacoma bridge, crushing passengers. The St Louis streetcar strike resumes after alleging violation of the earlier agreement.
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Weatherford
Hoboken
N. J
St. Louis
Patriot Day assaults injure hundreds in cities
Reports place thirty killed and 1325 wounded as crowds sought patriotism on the Fourth. Officials warn the figures may double, with cannon crackers and related hazards blamed for much of the damage across 125 cities.
Democratic convention called for 29th district in Amarillo
W B Plemmons as Democratic Ex Chairman calls the Democrats of the 29th Senatorial District to meet in Amarillo on July 26, 1900, to nominate a candidate for Senator. The notice is issued by Plemmons as member of the Democratic Executive Committee and ex officio chairman of the district.
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Amarillo
Sermon at Kansas City funeral urges living support over flowers
A preacher at a funeral for two murderers in Kansas City decries hollow post mortem praise and urges kindness to the living. He emphasizes that living help matters more than flowers and urges scattering kindness along life’s path to ease strife while urging action over mourning.
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Kansas City
Christendom
Card of Thanks to Eliasville Neighbors and Thorp Family
The Eliasville community is thanked for its kindness in caring for our aged father John Philips during his brief illness, with special note of Mr. Thorp and son Otho. We could not be at his bedside due to his sudden passing and appreciate the neighbors’ support. A Wills Point Chronicle note comments on political trends mentioning Grant, Bryan, and elections.
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Eliasville
Grant
Bryan
Wills Point
Women and Kidney Trouble Warned by Advertised Remedy
An old public notice touts Swamp Root as a universal cure for kidney and bladder ailments affecting both women and men. It claims rapid relief and offers sample bottles by mail, urging readers to write to the company and mention the paper.
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Swamp Root
Tate He Ce Cane & Co
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W.C. Hilbora
Orde
Bryan and Stevenson
Everett Zephyr Gingham
Tacoma
Wash
Graham, Texas
W. B. Pleemons
Sen
D* Tabler
Buckeye
James F. Ballard
North Gate Street
Graham Drug Co
Ih Adlai
Lyon & Matthews
Jacksboro, Texas
A. C. Anderson
J. E. Dowdle
Graeta
T. G. Black
U.S
Graham
Jacksboro
J. J. Gallaher
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