Lashes the Sultan Plea for Stoppace of Armenian Atrocities
Crowds gathered in Liverpool near Hengler’s circus to hear William E Gladstone address a Reform Club meeting advocating action against Armenian massacres in Constantinople. The proceedings included a Conservative backed resolution condemning Turkish cruelties and a call for Britain to assert independent judgment without plunging Europe into war.
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Liverpool
Hengler’s Circus
William E. Gladstone
Reform Club
Constantinople
Turkey
Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Great Britain
Europe
England
London
Eingland
Gentry Sets Pace Near Two Minute Mark at Rigby Park
At Rigby Park Portland Maine on Thursday John R. Gentry nearly hit the two minute pace, stopping the clock within half a second of the world record as pacer W S Andrews pushes for a faster mark. A small crowd braved cold winds to watch the dramatic mile dash.
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John R. Gentry
Rigby Park
Portland
Gentry
W. 5S. Andrews
Andrews
Glens Falls
Star Pointer
Culbertson
Geutis
Pasand
Sol Neranda
Gladstone speaks on Turkish massacres and diplomacy notes
The text reports Gladstone urging a strong popular expression to pressure Constantinople and back government action over massacres in Turkey. It links the meeting to broader human sympathy, diplomacy, and the need to reinforce European powers’ stance.
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Liverpool
Gladstone
Tve
Continuiva
Chadstone
Constantinople
Adstone Gien
Europe
Consantinople
Cumberland Veterans Hold Annual Army of the Cumberland Reunion
The Army of the Cumberland reunion met at Toeckford Tich on Wednesday and Thursday with Jas Tarnolt presiding in Gen WS Hosemanns absence. Attendees included Maj. Gen. David S. Stantey and Col FL Lawler among officers and notable figures. Columbus chosen as next reunion site and 915,044 survivors listed in the roster.
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Army of the Cumberland
Toeckford
Tich
Jas.tarnolt
WS. Hoseernns
Wits
Californis
Dravid S. Stantey
Peveran
Soliiers
Ariington
Washingtoo
Cal U. Ds. Lawler
Smith J. Atkins
YB. Boynton
Warehington
Don Uarlus Baett
McCwork
John M. Sehofield
James
PR. Morgan
Columbus
W. Toseersos
Gn Vv. Resnton
W. W. Stirl
Gen. Fullerton
FL Og. Lawler
Clingis
Comedians of Animal Realms in Laughing Pigs and Owls
The piece surveys comic animal life, focusing on pigs and owls. It notes modern British pigs display humor through looks and behavior, contrasts with East and unimproved breeds, and praises Smithfield show influence. It also discusses owls revered by Greeks, modern pet owls in London, and Japanese arts capturing animal wit.
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East
Europe
Smithfield
Royal Agricultural Society
Athene
Golpe
Pight
London
Tickwick
Hin Fengula
Guy Fawkes
Lanslon Spectator
Northern Iowa farmers push gem fuel plan to break coal trust
Farmers in northern Iowa push a plan to use gem as winter fuel to undercut coal as it trades around $7.10 a ton and corn at 12 cents a bushel. Supporters believe wider adoption could weaken the coal trust.
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Towa
Money Lavished on Triftes in Hazy Scraps of Gossip
The fragmentary text lists costly trifles belonging to Mrs. Maverie Paget and Mrs. Whitney, including gold and ivory sticks, lace, a whip linked to Mrs. Vanderbit, and a carved ivory sword. The piece shifts to remarks about social figures and humorous asides from Washington and New York papers, with minimal coherent narrative.
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Rch
Maverie Paget
Whitney
W. Tf. Vanderbit
Populist Letter Warns Bryan Backers on Emancipation
A dated letter from a Populist insider warns Bryan backers they must honor Populist demands to win coalitions across Kansas Colorado Oregon Washington California Iowa Indiana Illinois North Carolina Georgia Kentucky Texas and more. It accuses key figures Allen Weaver and others of courting Populist favors while pledging Populist support only if Sewall is kept out. A Chinese trader reportedly authored the scheme as a cautionary note on unlimited coinage ideas.
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Mer. Beran
Mr. Bevan
Ohio
P. J
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Oregon
Washington
California
Iowa
Indiana Orllinois
North Carolina
Georgia
Kentucky
Texas
Beran
Bewall
Sewall
Tobart
Allen, Weaver
Washburn
Cllerk
St. Louis
Bryan
Sewall Ff
Tintrom
Piersiesta
China
Farmers Seem to Favor Broad Monetary Reform say Editorial
The Evansville Journal argues farmers and laborers face rising prices under cent-dollar plans. It claims a currency benefiting one group would lift all prices, harming workers and merchants alike, and urges workers to judge plans by their broad impact rather than slogans.
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Armericans
Wilson Bill Tines
Hivansville Journal
Chinese for Bryan A Ventura Council Speculates on a Scheme
Ventura correspondent reports a crude theory by a Mexican dollar scheme tied to Bryan's election. The plan allegedly uses cheap Mexican silver to flood mint operations, then repatriate profits to China trade, with wagers on silver prices and party victory shaping the outcome.
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Bryan
Ventura
Calbe
Los Angeles
Mongelian
Il Bryan
San Franciseo
Wievan
China
Pat
Nein Maney
Qoomatong Sa
Working Men Weigh Tariff Messages in 1896 Debate
Labor leader P B Laird argues for McKinley and Hobart citing historical protectionist eras and pauper rates to claim prosperity under tariffs. He contrasts periods of free trade with protective policy, and warns that Bryan threatens unemployment and poverty for American workers. The piece critiques Bryan’s stance while praising McKinley era results and cites the New York Commercial Advertiser.
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P. B. Laird
McKinley
Hobart
New York
England
Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson
Buchanan
Bg Messure
Merrill
America
Morrill
United States
Envi
Uider
Melinsey UH
Gryter Theveland
Frarri
Cleveland
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Partorica
Nod
Manning Fithe
Sheffield
Pauglant
Democratic Senate
Travid 2. Hill
A. Theepublican Tate
Bryan
Trean
Democratic
Tide of tariff anger shapes 1896 politics in San Francisco Chronicle
The San Francisco Chronicle weighs a return to tariff repeal as key to reviving industry and wages. It argues free silver cannot restart factories. only reopening mills and restoring protection will renew pay rolls and prosperity, despite Bryan’s dismissals of the tariff issue.
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Bryan
Mcakinley
Moon
Renal
San Francisco Chronicle
The Dinner Pail Brigade Rides Again
A fragmentary poem recalls a vanished era of factory life and Democratic loyalties. The speaker laments idle workers and fading wages while reflecting on the dinner pail and past solidarity. The poem contrasts labor, politics, and economic collapse with a wary nostalgia.
Where is the Demand in silver pricing debate
The Boston Advertiser questions the demand for silver bullion as a basis for free silver theory. It argues government debt redemption and market value would collapse silver to about four cents per dollar, challenging Bryans’ campaign and urging repudiation or defection theories.
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Ervan
Washington
Bryas
Free Silver Movement
Brean
Boston Advertiser
Bryan and tariff views quoted in miners' prion notes
The fragment cites W. J. Bryan on tariff and free trade themes. It references opinions on protecting versus defending duties and coal as a defensible duty, with mentions of Free Trade and Free Silver, illustrating historical debate within Bryan’s supporters.
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Bryan
Prion
A. Viryan
Campaign Notes Mix Inflation and Opinion Across Papers
The Thatford Times-Republican hints at subscription deals tied to Melivley’s election, while the Council Blatis Nonpareil mocks eager readers. A Free Silver Tonic boast and Western New York rumor fuel GOP farmer support for Bryan, as the Democracy’s ticket aims to blunt sectional tensions.
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Thatford
Sloper
Melivley
Terran
Dave
Dolar
Tie
Besan
Jim
New York
Bryan
Altgeld, Tilman and Company
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