Democratic ticket for president and vice president
The slate lists William J. Bryan of Nebraska for president with Adlai E. Stevenson as vice president on the Democratic ticket.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1900
Page
2
Bryan Endorsement Says Golden Opportunity Used
The Baltimore Sun endorses William J. Bryan, praising his Indianapolis speech as clarifying the imperialism issue and outlining a plan to address the Philippine question. It commends his stance on currency and accuses Republicans of subservience to money, urging voters to consider the paramount issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Maryland
Bryan
Chicago
Mr. Bryan
The
Sun
William J. Bryan
Indianapolis
McKinley
Democratic Party
Congress
Tam
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Central
South America
eThera
Kansas Ciy
Canton
Washington
McKiney
Democrats Urged to Form Clubs Across Precincts
A dated address urges the Democratic party and supporters to organize Democratic clubs or societies in every city town village and precinct. It calls on committees to aid the National Association of Democratic Clubs and cites figures such as W J Bryan Avtar Stevensos James K Joses and Wincham KR Heansr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Friends
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Broadway
New York City
Republic
Imperial Policy Debate Echoes McKinley Doctrine
Fragmentary quotation notes potential shift in national stance toward imperial policy as championed by McKinley and Hanna. The line hints at a transformative doctrine shaping the country’s future foreign approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Hanna
Overstreet Predicts Narrow House Victory for Democrats
Indianapolis dispatch quotes Congressman Overstreet secretary of the National Congressional Bureau in Chicago. He says 1898 gave his party a 138 margin but warns districts may shift after disfranchisement of Black voters. He forecasts a possible three seat majority and Democrats’ better overall outlook, despite Republicans’ strong Southern base.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Overstreet
National Congressional Bureau
Chicago
North Carolina
Kentucky
Texas
Galveston
New York
Stevenson quits silver Republicans in Colorado
A. M. Stevenson, once a delegate at large from Colorado and organizer of the silver Republican party, resigns as chairman of the Silver Republicans in Colorado and returns to the Republican fold. He releases a letter stating the silver question is no longer a paramount issue and will not be for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
A. M. Stevenson
Colorado
Teller
St. Louis
Pain Conquered by Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound
A reader testimonial praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing long standing health issues including back pain fatigue and menstrual suffering after two to four bottles. The letter urges others to seek early help and notes Mrs Pinkham offers guidance from Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkaham
Lydia
Pinkham
Drnna Remicker
Renssrunen, Ip
Battleground States Shape 1900 Election Outlook
A New York dispatch to the Baltimore Sun argues the 1900 contest hinges on the Middle West and several trans Mississippian states plus Maryland Delaware West Virginia and Kentucky. Bryan carried four trans Mississippi states in 1896 and Democrats count on gains east of the Mississippi to seize the presidency amid imperialism debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baltimore Sun
Middle West
trans-Mississippi
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Kentucky
McKinley
Mississippi River
Trans- Mississippi
Bryan
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kansas
Washington
New Jersey
Connecticut
Illinois
Michigan
Minnesota
Indiana
Ohio
Bryan speech praised as rallying force for the Northwest
The New York Journal quotes Senator John W. Daniel praising William Jennings Bryan's acceptance speech as the greatest of any era. He says it will rally thousands to the Democratic cause, frame imperialism clearly, and put Republicans on the defensive. He vows to enter the campaign and predicts victory, commending The Journal as an American paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Saurday
John W. Daniel
Bryan
Democratic Standard
Great Northwest
McThinley
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Advertising Notice
Proprietors offer Ely's Liquid Cream Balm with spraying tubes for seven cents or by mail. The liquid preserves the medicinal qualities of the solid form and absorbs through the nasal membrane without clogging secretions, transforming them to a healthier character. Ly Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ly Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Rocky Mountain Ten Promises Heart Wellness
Puts life and hope in the human heart, makes you well, keeps you well. That's what Rocky Mountain Ten does. Ask your druggist.
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Rocky Mountain Ten
Rocky Mountain Ten Promotes Bright Mornings and Wellbeing
Comforts the heart and strengthens the mind. It is good in illness or health and brightens one’s fare like a summer morning. The message encourages readers to ask their druggist about Rocky Mountain Ten.
Madison Medicine Core Cream Tea Summit
A quirky health note highlights Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Core as a life saving tonic. The message urges readers to consult their druggist for details on this product and its claimed benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine
Lynchburg Sheriff Brings Smith Family to Jail After Shootout
Paul Smith and his three sons Creed Walter and Wilson were confined in Lynchburg jail by Sheriff Beard charged with shooting and wounding eight white men who went to arrest one of them near Pedlar's Mill Amherst county. Officers and negroes exchanged about fifty shots in the early morning clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Paul Smith
Colrec
Creed
Walter
Wilson
Beard
Persa
Pedlar's Mill
Amherst County
T.j.carter
Richard Myers
Walter Martin
Loving Martin
Harris Gibson
Abe Iinklin
John L. Sale
William Carter
Wilsher
Health Board of
Pedlar
Martin
Smith
Gold Found in Richmond Street Dig Near Main
The Richmond Times reports gold in a ditch at Fifteenth and Main streets Richmond during excavation for the Seaboard Air Line depot. At about fourteen feet depth clear water black sand and gravel indicate gold. superintendent GA Lyell confirms shiny gold in sand and flakes though not claiming expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Times
Fifteenth
Main Streets
Richmond
Seaboard Air Line
GA. Lyell
Pacific Coast
Lyell Joes No
Heat Drives Local Residents to Delirium and Self Harm
In Winohoter Virginia the extreme heat sends two residents into mania and near collapse. Mollie McCarty of Stephens City wanders away deliriously and is found exhausted miles from home. Mary Smith, a domestic, becomes insane at work and bites herself badly before confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie McCarty
Stephens City
Lula McCarty
Mary Smith
Tobacco crop damage feared in Virginia reports
Virginia tobacco crops are severely damaged for the second time. Weather Bureau official Ev ans warns of disastrous effects unless relief arrives soon, fearing farmers will lose their money crop as drought and failing bins threaten harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Evans
The
Weather Bureau
Richmond News
Divans
Typhoid Epidemic Hits Clifton Forge With Twenty Cases
Clifton Forge Virginia reports an August 11 heat reading of 98 degrees yet no heat prostrations. An outbreak of typhoid fever is ongoing with twenty confirmed cases in town.
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Clifton Forge
Perry Davis Pain Killer for bites and stings
An antebellum advice note recommends Perry Davis Pain Killer applied to a mosquito bite to counteract poison and reduce swelling. It claims cures for bites, stings, and reptile bites with directions to use a moon wrapper per bottle. Sold by F B Gorrol, the sole agent, price 26e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
F. B. H. Gorrol
Wheeler saves Bryan lif e in Chicago incident
General Joseph Wheeler of the Department of the Lakes rescued 12 year old W D Bryan Jr the son of the Democratic presidential candidate after the boy dangled from a window ledge by tying a caster to a rubber cord and leaning out. Wheeler pulled him in just before a fatal fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Wheeler
the Lakes
W.d. Bryan, Jr
General Wheeler
Bryan
Joe l
Progress Highlights From Southern Business Expansion
The South Atlantic Life Insurance Company, organized by Southern men with ties to Richmond, secured a $100,000 life policy on L. I. Johnson Company president BFP Johnson. Directors of the Johnson publishing house back the move, signaling strong confidence in the new insurer and regional enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William KR. Trigg Ship Gadding Company
Hiehmend
South Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Bfp. Johnson
L. I. Johnson Company
South
Ricumond
South Atlantic Insurance Company
Hay Opposes Army Reorganization and Conscription Fears
Washington August 14 Rep Hay of Virginia a House Military Affairs member argues against Republican plans to reorganize the army and warns the move could lead to conscription. He says national defense should rely on a volunteer army with a robust National Guard and that the standing army must be kept small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Hay
Virginia
House Committee On Military Affairs
Hay
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Pension Act Circular Describes Pro Rata Pensions
Auditor outlines a 135000 dollar annual appropriation for pensions ending Sept 30 each year. The auditor must first pay current pensioners, then distribute the remainder pro rata among all eligible recipients, giving each 15 percent of their pension as calculated under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge
Bens
Pablo Avcoutts
Copper production and mining prospects highlighted in ads
The article notes copper production data from 1800 to 1805 including exports and values, then extols copper mining as highly profitable. It highlights El Progreso Copper Mining Company as an upcoming venture with a strong outlook and emphasizes available capital for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Progreso Copper Mining Company
Traveling Pain and Drummond Remedies Promote Cure
A traveler's pain described as rheumatism moves between fingers and toes, spreading if not treated. Drummond's Lightning Remedies are advertised to attack rheumatism from all points with claimed success. The notice invites readers to write to the Drummond Medicine Co in New York and requests agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Drummond Medicine Co
New York
Acribe Pour
McKinleys Benevolent Assimilation Costs Decline
A Washington dispatch to the New York Home says the cost to the United States of the war in the Philippines stands at 186,678,000 dollars in cash and at least many American lives lost. The fighting with Spain began February 1, 1899 and intensified with Aguinaldo and his followers after February 6 when the peace treaty with Spain was ratified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
United States
Philippines
Spain
Aguinalto
JOMESEEKERS EXCURSIONS Monthly Rail Trips
JomeSeekers excursions run on the first and third Tuesdays each month in 1000 from Ontango via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway to many western and midwestern points. Round trip price is one rate plus no dollars, good 2h dasa. For information contact W. S. Howell G E P AL 681 roadway New York or John Tt Pott D P A 480 William Street Williamsport Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Lowa
North Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Colorado
Utah
Nebraska
Oregon
Washington
Midross
W.S. Howell
G. EP. AL
Roadway
New York
John Tt. Pott
William Street
Williamsport
Aug
Lilo Dwl
Colorado and Utah Special Excursion Tickets
Special excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah will be sold from Chicago via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway on August 9 and 7th 100 at rate of one fare plus nine for the round trip. Good to return October 81st 1000. For information contact W. S. Howell or John R. Mott at listed addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Uah
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Howell
Bo. A
Broadway
New York
John R. Mott
D. PA
Williamstooet
Williamsport
Special Excursion Tickets to Western Cities From Chicago
Special excursion tickets from Chicago via the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway on August 21 September 8 and 8 to Deadwood Spearfish Rapid City and Custer South Dakota and to Casper and shortdan Wyoming at one fare plus 2 for the round trip good to return until October 8 stopovers allowed west of Omaha For further information contact W S Lowell GE P A 881 Broadway New York or John R Pott D P A 486 William Street Williamsport Pa August 1 1900
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Deadwood
Spearfish
Rapid City
Custer
Casper
Shortdan
Wyo
Antil
Omaha
Lowell
P. A
Broadway
New York
John R. Pott
D. P.A
William Street
Williamsport
Richmont Woman Describes High Country Train Ride
A Richmont resident onboard a Salt Lake bound train from Colorado and Utah shares experiences of life in the region. She notes a single day can span nearly every temperature range, with early August passage through snow tunnels in Marshal Pass at about 12,000 feet elevation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Utah
Salt Lake
Marshal Pass
Bold cure claim for Drummond’s Lightning Remedy
Advertises five five cent Hespinp Dorians promises cures for rheumatism that cannot be cured by Dr Drummond's Lightning Remedy. Proponents print bold guarantees in circulars wrappers and newspapers claiming one bottle cures early cases. Requests price receipts and express delivery from The Ereaseie Medicine Co New York with agents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Express
Ereaeie Medicine Co
New York
Agenta Walt
Investment Wins in Copper Mines Highlighted by Calumet Success
The article notes dramatic wealth from copper stock, citing a laborer turned 600 share holder worth about 400000 and other former workers earning ten to fifty thousand dollars. It mentions Amalgamated Copper Company, low initial payments, and profits far above par. It references Solon Allis and John Mackay and touts El Progreso Copper Mines as an opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Hecla
Amalgamated Copper Company
Oer
Solon M. Allis, C. K
United States
el Progreso
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W. J. Bryvas
Avtar Stevensos
James K. Joses
Charman National Democratic Committee
Wincham KR. Heansr
National Association Democratic Clubs
Mes. Finewam
Scott
Riewiata
Pivotal
Will
Wutore Atte Ushi
Orren Debysm Coe
Cour
Hormarn
Wiheeler Saves
Chaya
Bae
M. Woolley
Atlanta
Barclay
Lexington
O’connell & Hogshead’s Big Liquor Store
South Augusta Street
Staunton, WA
Mutual Phone
P.O. Box
Oconnell & Hogshead
TIS Pension Act
UTALL
Money TN Upper
VsUrsm Drug Co
Deer Park Hotel
Derer Park, MD
Alleghanies
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
W. E. Bonnet
Septis
Deer Park
U. S
J. A. Campbell
Irish Creek
Rockbridge County
McCulloch
Samuel G. Walker, Jr
Virginia State Insurance Company of
Richnom
Samuel B. Walkert
Jat
Anspaugh
Walker's Creek District
Goshen
A. T. Shields
Rockbridge County Court
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