McKinley rally critics warn against free trade and silver
In Canton Ohio on August 24, crowds greet Major McKinley as ex-Congressman Oscar L. Jackson presents a petition denouncing Chicago convention policies. The speaker urges continued protection, opposes free trade and free silver, and warns of tariffs, currency, and wage impacts amid a campaign climate.
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Elwood
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Oscar L. Jackson
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Noram
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Chicago
Harrison
United Party
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Bitter words for Debs at railway union rally
A New York Aug 23 report notes a thousand gathered for a five railway brotherhood meeting where Grand Secretary Austin attacked Debs and the A R U, calling Debs a self elected savior of labor. Other speakers included Chief Arthur and Sargent with harsh but measured critiques.
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Sargent
Clark
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Morrisey
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Oldest Southwest Texas cotton firm makes assignment
Slayden Clarkson and Robards of San Antonio filed a general deed of assignment conveying all assets to M. K. Reynolds. The firm reported assets around 500 dollars with liabilities near 250000 dollars. A slump in the cotton market and failure to realize on outstanding claims are cited as causes.
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San Antonio
Texas
Slayden, Clarkson & Robards
M. K. Reynolds
Retired Officers Drafted as Eight of Nine Cleared
The army retiring board completed a two session review. Out of nine officers examined, eight will be recommended for retirement while Colonel R E A Cref ton of the Fifteenth Infantry was the sole exception. Major Darling won a postponement to October for further action in San Francisco. War is at an end.
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San Francisco
R.E. A. Crefton
Fifteenth Infantry
Lerruwaro
Cecil Rhodes
Cuba
Yoas
Cuban Republic
Spain
Platt Likely Republican Nominee for New York Governor
August 24 report from New York outlines Thomas C. Platt as likely state convention nominee for governor unless he resists rising anti Platt sentiment. He states he does not want the office though delegates and figures like Edward Lauterbach and Lemuel Quigg push for his name. The piece notes internal party tensions may yield a third ticket and hints at a Miller faction facing a possible convention split.
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Thomas C. Platt
New York
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Viatt
Edward Lauterbach
Lemuel E. Quigg
Vancott
Atute
Warner Miller
John Balnes
Miller
New York State
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Mr. Miller
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George W. Aldridges
James A. Roberts
Hamilton Fish
Charles TL. Saxton
James W. Wadsworth
Archibald EB. Maxter
Franke S. Black
Tl. EL
Committee of Twenty-Five
New York County
United States Hotel
John Milhellana
Knights of Pythias Encampment Draws Vast Ohio Crowd
At Cleveland Aug 24 crowds observed a dress parade of the Second Ohio regiment with an estimated 50 000 spectators. Delegates discussed German ritual usage within the Knights of Pythias edges amid compliance questions and potential changes at the biennial convention. German past chancellors from Richmond Louisville and Chicago face charges over ritual disputes.
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Marketshore
Wo-Va
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Richmond
Henry Vallenvoss
Louisville
Fred Buchman
Chicago
Supreme Lodge
Rev Pugsley Suspended Over Morality Charges in Missouri
The Rev Neill Pugsley pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Wate remuburg Missouri is suspended by Presiding Elder J M Boone of Lexington for immorality. Letters from a Col umbia woman alleged love and entreaty to marry and later claims of ruin. A partial investigation occurred in Kansas City with conference in Nevada on September 11. Pugsley denies the charges and contends blackmail. He left for Independence then Colorado ahead of the conference.
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All Saints’ Hospital
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Mullins
Columbia
Nevada
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Colorado
World’s Fule Building Dextroyed
A fierce morning storm struck the Point Judith cottage of William Niles near La Horre Indiana destroying the summer residence and its contents. The Norwegian building from the World’s Fair was rebuilt as a summer home and the family and guests escaped in night clothes. Mrs Bodley of Cincinnati lost $1600 in jewelry.
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Mick
Bodley
Cincinnati
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