Bryan to Lead Democratic Tour Through Central and Eastern States
William J. Bryan will head a Democratic tour targeting Nicols Indiana Ohio Wheaton Michigan Minnesota New York New Jersey Maryland West Virginia and more. The plan announced by Senator James K. Jones and Judge McConville outlines a swing from Lincoln to Chicago then through Chicago area towns before moving west and south into key states.
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Cage
William J. Bryan
Chi ‘Capo
Nicols
Indiana
Ohio
Wheconain
Michigan
Minnesota
New York
New Jersey
Marland
West Virginia
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Judge McConville
Speakers’ Bureau
Lincoln
Sinota
Chi
Jon
Chicago
Guy
St. Louis
Maryland
Middle Western
Charlew A. Towne
Mr. Towne
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
Kanaan
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Dilnple
Louisville
Memphia
Atlanta
Ohto
Buffalo
Cam. Palen
Michimin
Hlitols
Hanna Faces Setback in Maine and Vermont Campaign Plans
Special to the Chicago Chronicle reports Hanna predicting large Republican losses in Maine and Vermont next month. He cites corporate indifference as halting fundraising for McKinley, while Democrats expect a drop in Republican majorities and potential gains for Bryan. The piece notes Democrats doubt the shift will meet Hanna’s published forecasts.
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Washington
Chicago Chronicle
Honya ‘Fe Dol
Republican National Committee
Blany
McKinley
McKiney
Maine
Vermont
McKinney
Hanna
Bryan
Joe Manly
Hanna plans Maine campaign push and tariff showdown
The text describes national chairman Hanna directing efforts to influence Maine and Vermont races. It notes a potential tariff crisis if Brian is elected, with a threat to seek tariff revision via a Senate caucus. Money and political leverage are portrayed as essential to sustaining Republican power.
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New York
Maine
Tme
Tanna
Manly
Nafinny
Vermont
Tarif
Triste
Hanna
Nationn
Brian
Protest of the Mid Roaders in Chicago August address
National Populist leaders Jo A. Parker and James B. McBride issue a blistering protest against fusion with the Democratic party. They denounce cooperation with Bryan and Towne and urge Populists to back Flaker and Donnelly for true Populist leadership and independence.
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Chicago
People's Party
Jo A. Parker
James B. McBride
Vetern
United States
Fisloh
Fuslod
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Charley A. Towne
Iso
Bryan
Jones
Burpone
de Urye
Democratic Organization
Mianagora
Adlai B. Stevenson
Cleveland
Popullar
Probe Saven
Independeng People's Party
Jotes and
Croker
Ony Biod
Hanna and
Quay
Popullam
Whomera
Spollamen
the Peoples Party
Cheaser
Anohen
Flarker
Donnelly
Quick Shift by Republicans in Swirling Posture
The Herald reports internal Republican and Democratic tensions as August 24 coverage notes fears of Bryan defeating the gold standard. Mention of McKinley era advisers, Hanna, Croker, and Gage with calls of electoral maneuvers in major cities and a Bryan tour planned to energize party bases.
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New York
The
Herald
McKinley
Thin City
Warriington
Canton
Cleveland
Chitaro
Merk Hanna
Philadelphia
Gige
Weahington Yeutowlay
Adm
Bryan
Gold Standard
Dallatar
Tha Cat Gob
Hill
Croker
Bryans
Hut
Bes el
Shanghai Plot Rumors Spark Diplomatic Dispute
A ralliant meeting chanted about Huy while a diplomatic faction of the Chines SIUC wan deigmed. A plot to thew Shanghai is said to have been discovered. Germany's attitude toward China is the subject of a Hermin disputch, Brigford's position is discused to a Lon don dispatch.
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Shanghai
Germany
China
Brigford
London
National committee funds letter urging fusion deal
The national committee funds a letter opposing a fusion deal as Mr. Bryan plans a tour covering eleven states.
Grand Army meeting in Ghiengo. legal notes mixed
A report notes the Grand Army of the Republic holding a business meeting at Ghiengo. It mentions no indictments from a New York grand jury over recent rioting and a life sentence for Arenel in a separate King Humbert affair. Cordbatt and McCoy fought a 25 round match tonight.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Ghiengo
New York
Grand Jury
Thera
Arenel
Humbert
Washington County Republicans Split into Factions
Bailey predicts Democratic victory after a split among Green and Atherean groups. Walters of La Grange is notified for Congress by the Tenth District popular vote convention.
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Washington County
Bailey
Walters
la Graney
Congress
Spotty Cotton and Grains Rise Amid Market Speculation
Fragmentary market notes indicate cotton edging higher in Liverpool and New York with grain futures like corn and oats showing gains. Speculative activity in Interena reportedly caused some price shifts as traders watched the Glock market for signs of change.
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Liverpool
New York
Galveston
Republicans plan quick shift to expansion issue
The text describes Republican leaders considering a rapid pivot to the expansion issue after key state elections, aiming to portray Democrats as expansion supporters. It notes Bryan avoiding direct clash with Hil and Croker, and predicts McKinley backing the expansion strategy to steer the campaign.
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Hill
Croker
Bryan
Hil
Imperialiam
Hhh
Republican
Matia
Vermont
Indiana
Ilinois
Michicat
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New York Primaries Signal Shifts in Party Control
August returns from Greater New York show the New York county Republican organization strengthened while the Democratic party faces limited gains. Abraham Gruber defeats county committee opponents in the Twenty‑first assembly district. Tan Tanya Hall loses control across districts. John C. Sheehan fails to reclaim Ninth district leadership from Frank Goodwin with Richards Croker backing. Croker appears to back Boyle in Brooklyn.
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Wil Holt
Democratle
New York
Primarion
Greater
New York County
Twenty-first Assembly
Chatriot
Abraham Gruber
Tantany Hall
John C. Sheehan
Ninth
Frank Goodwin
Richa Croker
Almirlet Dames
W. Boyle
Richard Kashon
Mr. Croker
Boyle
Groovliyn
Kioga County
North Texas News Mixed With Weather and Incidents
General Niller advances in Machadedarp while Boery gains on Helvetia and Dritioh falters. Denison reports mass cricket and grasshopper swarms. Matagorda County sees BAM purchases. Odom wins a shooting incident at Wallis. Fort Worth hosts Confederate veterans union. Cotton crops show county-wide benefits. Galveston mill to close for indéfalio period. Two youths struck by Heht pink near San Antonio survive.
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Odom
Wallis
Tarrant County
Fort Worth
Nain
Texas
Galveston
San Antonio
Various Local Affairs Highlight Southern Pacific and Court News
Financial and railway circles discuss Minitingion murceasion. Southern Pacific appointments spark reaction as railroad commissioners enact changes. Mrs Danteir attends Sabine Pad anniversary celebration. Mrs Meyer found insane by county court jury. A cottage collapse on Dating Avenue causes damage. District court hears many damage suits. Moulton census underway and electric merit controversy continues. Houston Light Guard approves Avamaker by Lamar Lodge Knights of Pythias. Harris County Montlicana recommends H F B MacGregor for State Chairman.
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Danteir
Integer Dowling
Sabine Pad
M. Meyer
Moulton
Howton
Lamar Lodge
Knights of Pythins
Harris County Moutlicana
H. FB. MacGregor
Primary results show mixed gains in Brooklyn race
The report notes a Republican lead in most districts except the Sixteenth where Teidor Avalstant Post Mister William Joytei was defeated by Naval Officer Robert Sharkey. Michael J. Cady kept leadership of the Flrat dhetries while Hugh McLaughlin led the Democratic aide to secure a solid delegation to the State convention. Bird 8 Osler's governor bid had no impact.
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William Joytei
Robert Sharkey
Michael J. Cady
Flrat
Hugh McLaugh-lin
Bird 8 Osler
Brooklyn
Hamilton Club Banquet Draws National Figures
Prominent men from across the country attend a banquet at Chicago’s Auditorium Hotel hosted by the Hamilton Club. Speakers include Henderson, Senator Cushman Davis on “Our Destiny,” and Senator Dolliver on “Property and the Career,” with cheers and impromptu remarks concluding the event.
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Henderson
Chicago
Hamiltonlule
Hamilton Club
Ite Bunket
Dolition
Provident
Bangs
Cushman K. Davis
Bryan
Dolliver
Senator Fairbanks Eyes 1920 Presidential Run
A Topeka dispatch claims Senator Charles W. Fairbanks may seek the presidency after McKinley. The talk centers on a Western tour under the Republican National Committee, aiming to build his boom from Kansas onward.
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Fairbanks
Kansas City
Hecal
Topeka
Kan
Charles W. Fairbanks
Ind‘ana
Kinley
Coms Imittee
Kansas
Nebraskans and Russians Head Toward Pekin in August
The report notes thousands of Huessians and Russians traveling to Pekin via Chee Foo and Thea Trin. It mentions peaceful conditions overall and lists destinations in Nebraska and several western states.
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Pekin Tien Tein
Aigiet 23
Chee Foo
Au-gust
Thea ‘Trin
Pekin
Weather report observations from U S Weather Bureau stations
General observations taken at all stations by the United States Weather Bureau at Greenwich Mean Time and local meridian time. Data covers multiple stations with standardized reporting on conditions, readings, and timing for meteorological tracking.
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United States Weather Bureau
Gt & P. Ni
Cotton Region Bulletin Summary for Twenty Fourth Tour
The Cotton Region Bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau provides weather data for the twenty fourth tour ending at 8 a m regional analysis, with emphasis on cotton growing areas and conditions. It lists temperature, rainfall, and soil moisture patterns affecting harvest prospects in the selected districts.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Cotton Region Bulletin
Double Murder at Bayou Boat Store In Louisiana
In Cheneyville Louisiana on August 2 a man identified as Thomas Amos shot and killed Jackson and two others at Denett’s store near Bayou Boat. Amos fled to his father's home a mile and a half away before being arrested and confessed. He was later executed by hanging after crowd involvement.
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Cheneyville
Bayou Boat
Dencett’s
Alanson
Jank
Bia Sitti
Jackson
Thomas Amos
Theve Seesent
Amos
Fiegino
Lena
Eliamd
Pete
Lawmakers debate Gorbel election law repeal and amendments
Frankfort Kentucky residents learn both chambers consider repealing and amending the Gorbel election law amid several related bills expected to follow. The scene reflects ongoing partisan action in a state capital as reforms loom.
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Frankfort
New York
Humbert
John Sherman
Valerio Phosphate Quinine touted for malaria relief
An advertisement promotes Grove's Valerio-Phosphate Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine for all forms of malaria. It promises refund if not pleased and mentions 250 count tablets.
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Grove
British Advance at Machadodorp Stalled by Strong Boer Position
Report from London dated August 28 notes Buller’s forces reached Machadodorp but could not advance beyond Helvetia as Boers held a strong line. Dundonald’s mounted troops pursued, yet terrain and stout resistance prevented further progress. Casualties were light, and French continued operations to push the enemy back.
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Helvetia
London
Lord Roberte
Bolfmat
Buller
Machadodorp
Dundonald
Helveta
Boller
Baller’s Casualties Report From London War Dispatch
London dispatch reports General Hiller’s August 27 casualties: one officer and thirty ten men killed. seven officers and fifty three men wounded.
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Baller
London
Hiller
Mexican paper questions U S civilization in race riot critique
In Mexico City August 89 El Corren Ra panol, organ of the Spanish colony, says U S race riots show American civilization rivaling that of the Maxtes in Chita. The paper also criticizes police protection for mobs in New York City.
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Mexico City
el Corren Rapanol
Spaniah Colony
United States
Chita
New York City
Afro American Council Addresses Nation on Harlot to AQ
The Afro American Council issued a country address denouncing political entanglement in the convention and urging equal rights. The session featured a disruption when John P. Greene of Cleveland shouted at Bishop Walters and was escorted out. The address warned against disfranchisement and cautioned about inequalities under the law affecting citizenship and federal constitutional equality.
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Mndianapolis
Ind
1Tta
Nations
American Council
Sesson
John P. Greene
Cleveland
Washington Post Office
James Lewis
New Orleans
Bishop Walters
Greene
Walters
Lewis
Kealleg
Philadelphia
Harris
Eeeneta
Miverssipp
South Carolina
Wisiana
North Carolina
Federal Constitution and state suffrage laws debate
A discussion argues against nullifying citizenship or federal rights through state or local actions. It condemns amendments or tests aimed at restricting suffrage, asserting federal supremacy and the need to protect Fourteenth Amendment guarantees against minority rule shaping state constitutions in Mississippi, South Carolina, and Louisiana.
Grand Army opposes schoolbooks in the South
A disrupted report claims Grand Army leaders denounced a book drive and historical texts as aims to erase Southern heritage. Officials demand removal of certain school volumes, decrying alleged propagation of anti-Southern narratives and urging public action to curb perceived biased histories.
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Wma
Aoleliey
Free Treatment Schemes Exposed by Dr Hathaway Adverts
An old advertisement warns against bogus free treatment offers from Dr Hathaway a master specialist. It claims to treat chronic diseases with alleged guaranteed cures though warns that such schemes leave patients worse off than real doctors. Hathaway purportedly practices in the local community offering consultations and mail advice.
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Hathaway
Permantet
J. Newton Mathaway
Dr. Hathaway
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