Populist Committee Visit to Thomson Reportedly Planned
Messrs H W Reed and George F Washburne, national Populist figures from Georgia and Illinois, travel from Chicago to Thomson to meet Thomas E Watson. They aim to discuss campaign policy and the letter of acceptance reportedly sent to Marion Butler. They expect to return to Atlanta Tuesday with a potential public statement.
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H. W. Reed
George F. Washburne
Atlanta
Thomson
Thomas E. Watson
Reed
Georgia
Washburne
Chicago
Populist National Campaign Committee
Illinois
Mr. Watson
Marion Butler
Reed and Washburn
Thompson
Watson
Washburn
Messrs. Reed
Gold candidates speak at New Orleans rally
Senator Palmer and General Buckner addressed 4 000 to 5 000 citizens at Liberty Place in New Orleans. Buckner spoke first and Palmer read the Chicago platform plank on coinage saying 16 to 1 amid cheers from Bryan supporters.
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Palmer
Buckner
New Orleans
Senator Palmer
General Buckner
Liberty Place
United States
Chicago
Bryan
America
Treasurer Charged With Missing Funds in Port Royal Line
The treasurer of the Port Royal and Augusta railway under Receiver J H Averill is reported to be about $29 000 short with $10 000 allegedly taken by him. He was last heard from in New York where he asked his wife to meet him. The road, recently bought by Thomas and Ryan, may sue Receiver Averill s bond for the remaining amount.
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Port Royal
Augusta
John Walker
Port Royal and Augusta
J. H. Averill
New York
Walker
Thomas & Ryan
Averill
George M. Davis
Louisville
Carlisle
Kentucky
Covington
Post Office Department
Williams
Norwood
Titusville
Fla
Mint Bureau
United States
Treasury
Tim
Kate
Three Friends Filibuster Suspect Tracked by Morrill Cutter
The steamer Three Friends, suspected of filibuster activity, is closely followed by the revenue cutter Morrill after leaving Jacksonville to search for derelict vessels along the Atlantic coast. The Morrill follows to monitor its movements under official instruction.
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Three Friends
Morrill
Jacksonville
Atlantic
Grandson Confesses to Clarksville Georgia Murder
Mrs. F. Y. Glover was killed at her Clarksville area home last Thursday night. The victim, from a prominent South Carolina family, lived on a farm with an unmarried daughter and two grandsons, St. Clair and his mute brother. The grandson allegedly confessed after being confronted with the charge.
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F. Y. Glover
St. Clair Glover
Clarksville
Bryan breaks Sunday rule to talk with Detroit newsboys
William J. Bryan set aside his Sunday rule against public speaking to address a crowd of newsboys at the Newsboys' hall in Detroit Sunday night. He spoke briefly at the request of Col. I. G. Butler, president of the Newsboys' Association, in a quiet gathering with few visitors. Bilse of Berlin marked his eightieth birthday in a noted celebration.
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Bryan
William J. Bryan
Newsboys’ Hall
Detroit
Col. I. G. Butler
Newsboys’ Association
Bryan Campaigns End With Massive Michigan Attendance
Bryan closed a four day Michigan tour with Detroit speeches and thousands at Bay City Saginaw Flint Port Huron and other towns. He urged supporters to sustain the Democratic ticket as Mrs Bryan joined large crowds and the Eastern leg of the trip featured cheering receptions.
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Owessee
Bryan
Palmer and Buckner
Detroit
Chicago
Justice Brown
Federal Supreme Court
Michigan
Bay City
Flint
Port Huron
St. Johns
Ovid
Gnossee
Durand
Vassar
la Pere
Imla City
Mount Clemens
Oh for the simple days when plow held pride
A poem by Alfred Lavington in the Chicago Record laments modern dulling of rural life. It contrasts hardy farming days with present youth fleeing to cities. It recalls mothers spinning and knitting at home, a loss of faith and ambition, and praises past toil with spade and plow.
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Alfred Lavington
Chicago
China
Ste
Paul
Tim
Kenton’s Awakening Brings Kate Love and Hope
Tim Mathers and his sister Kate face poverty after a wage cut, while Paul Kenton changes by witnessing their hardship. Kenton visits Kate’s modest home on her birthday, shares generosity, and plans a future together as Kate regains health and returns to work.
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Kate
Midge
Tim
Tim Mathers
Paul Kenton
Katie
Paul
Paul Kent
Kenton
Kate Mathers
Tin
Mr. Kenton
Miss Mathers
Jim
Lim
Ex-Banker Cole Arrested in Philadelphia Flight Charge
Adolphus Cole, formerly a New York bank operator in 1894, was arrested in Philadelphia on a fugitive from justice charge. His bank served Italians and poorer customers and later failed.
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Cole
Adolphus Cole
New York
Philadelphia
Cole’s Bank
Six Corpses Found After Hurricane Boat Trip
Six corpses were discovered along the coast between Tampa and Cedar Keys in the wake of a hurricane. The victims were Mrs Paul Hewitt, her daughter, brother, sister, uncle, and the uncle's son, all members of one Jacksonville family who sailed from Tampa to Cedar Keys and were overwhelmed by the storm. The death toll from the storm is rising.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Tampa
Cedar Keys
Paul Hewitt
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