Struggle for Populist Endorsement at St. Louis Dwell
At the Populist convention in Louis, Missouri, leaders clash over endorsing Bryan Sewall, pursuing a straight ticket, or backing a fusion or middle road plan. The debate focuses on silver, electors, and party unity, with Teller urging support for Bryan and warning against pledges. The convention promises a lively battle with possible bolt and intense infighting.
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Ant
Strom
Irman Taubeneck
Piddie Wing
Tanbeneck
Factich
Bryan
Sewall
Tion
Wan Silver Party
Mink Sewall
Ory
Bry
Teller for Bryan Predicts Support From Colorado
A letter from Senator Tel- to William Bryan promises to take the stamp of M. Teller of Colorado and secures potential backing for Bryan in Nebraska on July 20. The note cites Teller’s anticipated influence in shaping Colorado support for the nominee.
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Ln. Neb
Williams
M. Teller
Colorado
Bryan
Tel
Bryan Goes to Church in Lincoln During Campaign Stop
In Lincoln on July 19 at First Presbyterian Church the Rev. Charles P. Williams praised William J. Bryan, with Bryan and his wife and three children in attendance. The Bryans later reviewed thousands of letters at home with a secretary. F. A. Adams arrived to organize the Democratic campaign literary bureau and discuss speeches. Bryan received gifts of cigars and whiskey, which he declined to acknowledge, and the whiskey was discarded.
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Lincoln, Neb
First Presbyterian Church
Ysterday
Charles P. Williams
William J. Bryan
F. A. Adams
Chicago
Democratic Campaign
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Hints From Bryan. Political Suggestions For Other Quarters
Lincoln Neb July 20. When Mr Bryan entered his library this morn- crowd surrounded him with questions. He declined to discuss politics but offered hints about the campaign urging supporters to consider proposals rather than personalities. The scene reflected the era's restless political climate and Bryan's cautious public stance.
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Lincoln, Neb
Bryan
Bryan issues guidance on handling his overflowing mail
Lincoln July 20. W J Bryan issues a letter to supporters noting the daily mail is too large to read or answer individually. He asks supporters to direct campaign offers to state national committeemen and literature requests to the national committee secretary. He will focus on public campaign events and continues work from his Lincoln hotel and residence.
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Bryan
Sehind
United Press
Lincoln
Neb
Daily Mail
National Committee
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln Hotel
Patterson Working for Bryan in Populist Crusade
In St. Louis on July 19 Hon. Thomas M. Patterson chair of Colorado’s regular delegation arrived and helped launch a Populist effort to back Bryan and Sewall. Patterson and aides issued an address opposing Taube neck’s call to retain party autonomy and reject Democratic nominees.
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St. Louis
Thomas M. Patterson
Colorado
Messrs. Bryan and
Sewall
Patterson
Taubeneck
Taubeneck Seeks Unity Within People's Party
St Louis July 20 Chairman Taubeneck voiced opposition to any national convention action that would split the People's party. He urged fair and honorable steps to unite anti gold standard forces by a division of electors without betraying party principles.
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St. Louis
Taubeneck
Bland for Congress showdown over Missouri governorship
Since the Chicago convention Bland supporters push for him as Missouri governor candidate, but he refuses and says he wishes to return to Congress. He telegraphed a local Democratic leader that if nominated he will refuse to accept.
Cholera Surge Forces Egyptian Camp Relocation
Cairo reports 393 new cholera cases and 338 deaths in Egypt over Friday and Saturday. Three British soldiers die at Wady Halfa, with 23 cases and 18 deaths among British troops. Since the Assowan Koshek outbreak, 269 Egyptian cases and 165 deaths noted. The camp will be moved from the Nile bank to the desert due to epidemic spread.
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Cairo
Egypt
Wady-Halfa
Assowan
Koshek
Nile River
Cripple Creek Gold Book Issued by G W Crawford
A new illustrated volume on Cripple Creek Gold is published by G W Crawford at the Masonic Temple Chicago. The work explains ore locations milling and payment, plus mining, camping, and Apollinaris Springs. Second edition in press. price 50 cents with a mail offer of 25 cent stamps.
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Cripple Creek
G. W. Crawford
Masonic Temple
Chicago
Illinois
E. & Rice
Rockies
Cripple Park
Apollinaris Springs
Qubeeka
Bicycle Craze Cuts Chicago Saloon Numbers
Collector Mize of the internal revenue service estimates a drop of about 1000 saloons in Chicago next year as the bicycle craze and brewers' trust consolidation reduce openings. The annual prepayment of the special tax on saloons is due July 1, and the office has seen a late but smaller rush for licenses.
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Mize
Internal Revenue Office
Chicago
Brewers’ Trust
Irrigated Farms Jump-Start in Milk River Valley Montana
In the Milk River Valley Montana ample irrigation ditch opportunities exist with free land for colonies to settle and build their own ditches. Rich soil groves along the river and coal in pasture lands promise diverse crops and market access via the Great Northern Railway. Write Thomas O'Hanlon Chinook Montana for more details.
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Milk River
Montana
Great Northern Railway
Thomas O'Hanlon
Chinook
Nile soldiers disturb crocodiles driving them upstream
The Nile's current military activity disturbs crocodiles and reduces their numbers as tourist traffic increases. Reptiles retreat further upstream to escape the bustle and disruption.
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Nile
The Bicycle Did It
A Pittsburg Dispatch quip links poor fishing to changing times. An old man complains of bad luck and high costs after a long effort of riding and walking forty miles with little to show for it. He blames the bicycle for society’s decline, joking it disrupts fishin and politics from Sherman to silver.
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New York
Pittsburg Dispatch
Travel with a Friend Protects Against Nausea and More
Ocean mariners yachtsmen commercial and theatrical agents and tourists testify to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a protective safeguard against seasickness indigestion malaria and sickness from rocking or rough inland rail travel. It also conquers rheumatism nervousness and biliousness.
Modjeska Secluded on California Ranch as Health Improves
The text notes Modjeska living in seclusion on a California ranch with health improving slowly, though she is not believed to return to the stage. It also mentions a boy Hiram touted by Mr Marsh as capable of great things and references a hired man and music.
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Modjeska
Calfornia
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Colo
Ned
Friends of Free Silver
Republcan
Intermountain
United States
H. M. Teller
Teller
Mil River
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