Demetrius and the Gold Standard Debate in 1896 Campaign
The speech by William Jennings Bryan at Madison Square Garden critiques gold monometallism and urges a return to bimetallism. He frames money policy as a common people issue, contrasts Democratic platform pledges with Republican stances, and argues for free and unlimited coinage to relieve economic distress.
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Chicago
United States
Federal Treasury
Demetrius
Diana
the Ephesians
Democratic Party
Abraham Lincoln
National Democrats to Ratify Nominations in Nashville Tonight
National Democrats will ratify Palmer and Buckner nominations in Nashville with speeches by General Buckner and Col John R Fellows of New York. Also notes British fleet anchor near Kavala Bay and Cavaloa coast as forces reinforce, amid other political updates from Denver and Beat Trice Nebraska.
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Nashville
Palmer and Buckner
Buckner
John R. Fellows
New York
Kavala Bay
Constantinople
Thasos
Salonica
Cavaloa
TrIce
Letton
Gage County
American Danish Norwegian Silver Literature Club Seeks Subscriptions
A letter urges local readers to join an expense fund for printing silver literature in Scandinavian languages to oppose a single standard party. The group labels its claim as false and plans an entertainment for the cause. Communications go to secretary M Gellein at The American Danish Norwegian Silvers Literature club.
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Silvers Literature Club
M. Gellein
Rise in Bank Rate Seen Likely
London reports a likely rise in the Bank of England rate as pending American demands for gold prompt prudence. The Standard notes a possible discount increase on Thursday next.
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Blaine
Congress
London
The
Standard
Bank of England
Red Men Choose Philadelphia for Next Council Meeting
A large sun council of the Improved Order of Red Men voted to hold the 15th council in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Great Sun Council
Improved Order of Red Men
Grain and Provisions Market Summary Chicago Sept 12
Wheat opened firm aided by coast clearances and Liverpool cables. December moved from 50 54 to 59 34 before easing. Closing prices show October wheat 18 ¾ to 59 ½. corn 21 ½ to 24. oats 10 ½ to 19. pork 52 to 67 54. lard 24 to 3 6. ribs 31 24 to 3 95. Cash: No 2 red wheat 61 to 64 1. No 2 corn 21 2. No 2 oats 16.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Am Ec
South Omaha Livestock Market Prices September 12
Cattle receipts 2000 with varied values for native beef steers western and Texas steers cows and heifers canners stockers calves and bulls. Hogs receipts 5800 with price ranges from 2.65 to 3.10 and bulk sale 2.70 to 2.90. Sheep receipts 1000 with natives westerns and lambs priced from 2.00 to 4.25.
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South Omaha
Texas
Baggage Check from Colorado to East Destinations
A traveler can check baggage from home in Colorado to final East destination. The system allows through checking of luggage, streamlining transfer to eastern travel. This service expands convenience for long routes and connects with existing baggage handling networks.
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Colorado
Crisis in Turkey as Powers Consider Deposing Sultan
Constantinople reports growing anxiety over a possible deposition of the sultan amid a British naval presence near Thasos. A court acquitted Armenian massacre suspects, fueling fear for foreign residents and showcasing European impotence. Armenia faces rising massacres as governors are warned to suppress unrest, provoking tense demonstrations.
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Constantinope
Thasos
Great Britain
Constantinople
Europe
Porte
Abdul Hamid
Armenia
John Daly Visits Dublin After Prison Release
John Daly arrived at Queenstown near Dublin after release from Portland prison for alleged dynamite plot involvement with his brother. He denied dynamite violence, voiced a dream to fight for Ireland as a soldier and patriot, and rejected any party or faction. An Amnesty Association demonstration presented Daly with an address, to which he again repudiated dynamite policies.
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Amnesty Association
Dusen
John Daly
Portland
Queenstown
Here
John Redmond
Patrick O’brien
Timothy Harrington
Daly
Ireland
Baldwin Locomotive Works Wins Tien-Tsin Railway Contract
Consul Read secures acceptance of Baldwin locomotive works tender to supply all engines for the Tien-Tsin and Peking railway in China. The deal marks a notable American enterprise victory in September.
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China
Baldwin
Tien-Tsin
Read
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Tien-Tsin and Peking
Jungle warfare in Guiana’s green wilderness
W Nephew King describes the Guianas as a devouring green mass where trees are strangled by parasites and fall after ruin. He notes machete and ax are essential to penetrate the jungle and keeping paths open requires constant cutting. Hunting proves difficult as game sinks from view after being shot.
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Guianas
W. Nephew King
Drumtochty remembered in Scottish district lore
The article notes Drumtochty in Kincardineshire as a deep wooded valley two miles long. It cites Ian Maclaren's immortalization and mentions nearby Glenbervie, Burns’s homeland, and Fusque as early life links to Gladstone, per the New York Times.
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Ian Maclaren
Watson
Drumtochty
Kincardineshire
Glenbervie
Robert Burns
Fusque
Gladstone
New York Times
Mirthful exchange on mule safety in Indianapolis Journal
An exchange quotes a slave and a response about a mule's danger in a stable. The dialogue highlights cautious language and a defense of care, noting the mule's potential to injure even when deemed safe.
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Rastus
Indianapolis Journal
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