Populist Committee Chooses Leadership After Fiery Ballot
North Carolina figures prominent as Senator Butler presides over the Populist Committee meeting. On the second ballot Julius A. of Nebraska and others push for key posts including secretary and treasurer. Edgerton of Nebraska cited as a potential ally as factions clash over Bryan support and party unity.
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Butler
North Carolina
Theen
Senator Allen
Nebraska
Weaver
Iowa
Allen
J. A
Robert Nat
Wisconsin
Edgerton
Tom Watson
Bryan
Inter People’s Party
Lok
Florence and Cripple Creek Damage Reported
Report cites worse damage than expected along the Florence and Cripple Creek line in Colorado. Post office and Victor access disrupted as crews assess three weeks of steady work needed to clear rock and restore the roadbed after recent rains. Limited property damage noted. main impact is transit disruption and railway repairs.
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Colo
Victor
Cris Reek
Florence &Reek
Madrid report links high cost to war vessel deals
A Times dispatch from Madrid notes government expenditure of 700000 for two warships and mentions a tender dispute at Genoa. The report implies price sensitivity and suggests concerns over securing livery versus tender timing amid potential panic.
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Times Bas
Madrid
Genoa
Opinion notes Populist critique of Bryan nomination
In the July 27 issue of iden Times the editorial comments on the Populist nomination of William Jennings Bryan. The piece suggests Bryan may be desperate and merely loud, predicting his prospects appear weak and likely to be exposed.
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Rimes
J. Bryan
Mr. Ff
Terminals Reach Ore Rate Settlement at Cripple Creek
The Midland Terminal and Colorado Midland railroads announced a partial to full restoration of the old ore shipment rate from Cripple Creek. W K Gillett, Terminal treasurer, hinted a formal agreement may be signed as early as Monday as relations improve and interchanging business resumes. The return to the former rate is welcomed by mine owners after the Florence Cripple Creek line disruption.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Midland Terminal
Colorado Midland
Midland
W. K. Gillett
Florence & Cripple Creek
Destructive Colorado Central Track Damage Near Golden
Terrific storms disrupted the Colorado Central line between Golden and Central City. The river cut a new channel for seven miles, washing away most of the track. Receivers and the superintendent estimate 15 days to a month to restore service, with repairs costing around 50000 dollars and several bridges to be rebuilt.
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Colorado Central
Golden
Denver
Colorado Central Railroad
Central City
Beaver Brook
Clear Creek
Barrow Gorge
Trumbull
Dunaway
Central
Private bicycle marks by enamel grease initial system
John D. Carroll proposes a private ownership mark for bicycles to prove theft ownership. A one inch square enamel patch is scraped from the frame hidden under grease and an acid-marked steel point etches initials through the grease. Enamel later hides the mark, which can be revealed by removing the enamel. Carroll cites theft by trusted friends.
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John D. Carroll
Gser
New York Journal
Carroll
How to Grow 40 Cent Wheat in Salter's Fall Catalogue
Salter's Fall Seed Catalogue promises thousands in value for the alert farmer. Send four-cent stamps for the catalogue and free grain samples for fall cowing from John A. Salter Seed Co. of LaCrosse Wisconsin.
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Salter
John A. Salter
Paper matches promise cheaper Euro pean production
An inventor in Europe has developed paper matches by rolling paper into thin tubes, dipping them in wax and other combustibles, and drying the heads to create a cheaper, lighter export item. The process uses strong porous paper and produces a bright smokeless flame, addressing scarce wood resources and rising costs.
Stomach Bitters Promoted as Protector Against Malaria
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as both preventive and remedy against malaria and related ailments. It claims safe protection for travelers and residents in malarial regions and touts benefits for dyspepsia constipation kidney trouble and rheumatism.
Mammoth Maine County Highlights Distances and Forests
The note extols Maine’s Aroostook as a vast county with enormous forests and distances, nearly the size of Massachusetts and larger than some old world kingdoms. It ranks among the nation’s five largest counties, with only about one fifth cultivated.
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Rook County
Maine
Massachusetts
New England
United States
Aroostook
California
Boston Herald
Big Four Mine Resumes at Leadville Illinois
The Big Four Mining Company of Chicago resumes operations at Leadville Colorado under J. Welsh after a shutdown by Major Woodward who then resigned. The mine on Breece hill employs 25 to 40 men and had paid 3 dollars daily. Tom Reed again seeks Congress for McKinley.
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Leadville
Colo
Big Four Mining Company of
Chicago
J. Welsh
Little Johnny
Big Four
Major Woodward
Woodward
Pink Pills Information Offer And Russell Bar Dispute
Personal notice urges anyone helped by Dr Williams Pink Pills to write to Pink Pills P O Box 152 Philadelphia Pa. Boston dispatch notes ex Governor Russell s father repudiates the Chicago Bar an old gentleman long deceased is identified as involved in the report.
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Russell
Chicago
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