Boutwell backs Bryan at liberty congress in Indianapolis
Large crowd fields three hundred delegates as George Boutwell declares he will support William J. Bryan for president. The convention cheers as Boutwell denounces McKinley and imperialism, urging unity to restore constitutional government.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Liberty Congress
National Anti-Imperialistic League
Edwin Burritt Smith
Geo. S. Boutwell
Bourke Cochran
George 5. Boutwell
Massachusetts
the Treasury
Grant
Bryan
Tomlinson Hall
Washington
Lincoln
Jefferson
Thos
A. Hendricks
Oliver P. Morton
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Bryan
William McKinley
Willam Jennings Bryan
George J. Mercer
Philadelphia
Chicago
A. H. Tolman
University of Chicago
Herbert 8. Bigelow
Cincinnati
Smith
American Commonwealth
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Luzon
McKinley
Quietus
Liberty Convention
Advisory Committee Forms For Republican Campaign
New York August 15 advisory committee named by national leaders includes shrewd business figures from New York, Illinois, and other states. Senators Platt and Depew, former Mayor Strong, and others named as members. Strong expected to chair. committee focuses on fundraising and disbursement oversight with no formal meetings.
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New York
Illinois
Platt
Depew
Mayor Strong
Strong
East
Senator Platt
Alexander Revell
Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Samuel B. Raymond
Cook County
Cyrus F. Adams
M. W. Gibbs
Pennsylvania
Samuel J. Wainwright
Philadelphia
B. W. Arnett
Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Church
McKinley
Charles F. Brooker
Connecticut
William Barbour
New Jersey
Charles F. Pfister
E. E. Hart
Council Bluffs
W. S. Stratton
Colorado
Wiliam J. Bryan
Stratton
William Livingston
Detroit Tribune
Edward Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Apathy Seen as Main Hurdle in Campaign
New York August 15 Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith warned that Republican hopes suffer from apathy everywhere and urged awakening of voters to the grave dangers of indifference. In the afternoon a second conference with Senator Hanna Senator Platt and Mr Bliss discussed campaign finances generally without details.
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New York
Charles Emory Smith
Smith
Hanna
Platt
Connecticut
Bliss
Campaign fund denial cites Huntington and conference
New York reports that the late C P Huntington did not contribute to the national Republican campaign fund this year despite a press story to the contrary. A key conference on the fund's finances occurred at headquarters with Senators Hanna Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith Senator O H Platt and Treasurer Cornelius N Bliss plus Senator Scott and Committeeman Manley. Hanna refused to discuss the meeting.
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New York
C. P. Huntington
National Republican Campaign Fund
National Campaign Fund
Hanna
Charles Emory Smith
0. H. Platt
Connecticut
Cornelius N. Bliss
Scott
Manley
Roosevelt and Odell in NY governor rumor clash
Aug. 15 reports claim Gov Roosevelt might attend the Sept. 4 state convention to oppose any organization man for governor. Senator Platt dismissed the tale as nonsense and said Roosevelt urged Odell to run, though Odell refused.
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Platt
Odell
Mr. Woodruff
Woodruff
King’s County
Jacob Worth
Seth Low
Low
Brooklyn
Worth
Brooklyn Republican Organization
Kings County
New York
Roosevelt
Senator Platt
Mr. Odell
Hoffman House
Ell
Mr. Il
Chandler's Candidacy in New Hampshire Editorial Corruption Clash
The Monit or expects an editorial alleging former Senator Clark of Montana will use vast sums to defeat Senator Chandler in New Hampshire. It claims Clark vows $1000000 to ruin Chandler, via Democratic or Republican channels, citing Clark's wealth and past bribery findings while warning both parties against bribery to influence the election outcome.
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Concord
N. H
Monitor Tonight
Clark
Montana
Chandler
Senate
New Hampshire
W. A. Clark
Mr. Chandler
Charles
Senate Committee On Privileges
Americans Stranded in London Reach New Peak
London reports show the number of Americans unable to return home has reached a record high. About 2000 stranded in London, according to American Exchange Manager Murray, split between tourists and a growing group lured by false promises. Many are educated and respectable, seeking aid from embassies, consulates, and passersby amid English business barriers. The saddest cases involve musicians and actors seeking help.
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New York
Europe
United States
London
The
Journal and Advertiser
Murray
American Exchange
Strand
Piccadilly
Huntington Will Question Sparks Doubt and Assurance
New York August 15 Charles H Tweed general counsel for Southern Pacific railway says no part of Colis Huntington will disposal is public now and asserts a will exists though details remain private.
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New York
Charles H., Tweed
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Collis P. Huntington
Huntington
Mr. Tweed
Sage disputes Huntington wealth as reporter cites
New York August reports Wall Street estimate Huntington wealth at 40 million dollars. Russell Sage, likely best informed on Huntington, questioned the figure yesterday saying you can cut that in half. Sage also commented on Henry Clews's estimate of Huntington’s net worth, casting doubt on its accuracy.
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New York
Wall, Street
Huntington
Russell Sage
Sage
Henry Clewn
Dollie Waskely
Aris Exhib
Jtora
Eftos
Ceoake New Century Company
Fifth Avenue
Becomes Extra Session on Goebel Election Law
Governor Beckman issued a proclamation calling the general assembly into an extra session on August 28 to consider only modifications or amendments to the Goebel election law.
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Frankfort
Beckman
General Assembly
Treasonable Letters Written by Anti-Imperialists
Publicized Philippine correspondence seized by General Funston in Luzon includes letters from Montague R. Leverson and Felipe Agoncillo among others. The missives condemn McKinley’s war, urge piracy charges, propose councils of war, cite independence goals, and discuss Dewey Aguinaldo cooperation and Filipino strategies spanning 1898 1899 with references to Otis, Agoncillo, and Pratt communications.
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Washington
War Department
Funston
Luzon
John R. M. Taylor
Mth Infantry
Levers on Discusses Letter About McKinley War Invite
Dr Montague R Leverson at Fort Hamilton defends his published letter to Senor Apacible saying the printed portion matches his intent but an important omission explains why he calls McKinley’s action piratical. He disputes a claimed telegram between Aguinaldo and Agoncillo and says there was no telegram. Leverson, about 70, was born in London and came to the United States in 1865.
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Montague R. Leverson
Hamilton
N. Y
Senor G. Apacible
Alberto S. Parson
Lexington
Anti-Imperialist League of
Boston
George S. Boutwell
Erving Winslow
McKinley
Otis
Congress
United States
Filipino Congress
Spain
Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
Washington
Congress of
Great Britain
The
Hague
Singapore
G. W. St. Clair
Singapore Free Press
Howard W. Bray
Consul Pratt
Moseley
Pratt
St. Clair
Admiral Dewey
Wey
Aguinado
America
Dewey
Inaldo
Apolinario Mabini
Manila
Paris
Felipe Agoncillo
G. Apacible
I. Santos
Hong Kong
Democratic Party
T. Sandico
New York
Fort Hamilton
Associated Press
Senor Apacible
Leverson
Aguamido
Long
London
England
Calif Graduates Appointed to Teach Philippines
Berkley and San Diego natives Miss Anna J Neale Ernest Warner Oliver of Los Angeles and Maxwell L McCullough of Irvington, all UC 1900 graduates, are named by Fred W Atkinson to staff Americanization efforts in the Philippines through Judge Taft and the Philippine commission.
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Berkley
Cali
University of California
Philippines
Anna J. Neale
San Diego
Ernest Warner Oliver
Los Angeles
Maxwell L. McCullough
Irvington
State University
Fred W. Atkinson
Wm. H. Taft
Philippine Commission
Wisconsin Battleship Due For Speed Trial This Fall
Washington reports a new first class battleship to join the fleet. The Wisconsin, built at Union Iron Works in San Francisco, is a sister to the Illinois and Alabama, displacing 11,525 tons with 10,000 indicated HP and an 18 gun main battery. Builders expect official speed trials by September 16.
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Washington
United States Navy
Wisconsin
Union Ironworks
San Francisco
Alabama
Navy Department
Health of troops in the Philippines reported
Gen. MacArthur cabled the War Department with figures on sick soldiers in the Philippines. Total sick count is 5120, with 386s in hospitals and 1261 in quarters, representing about 8.47 percent of the army in the archipelago.
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Washington
MacArthur
War Department
Philippines
Captain William L. Murphy Killed Near Tananan
A cablegram from the war department reports Captain William L. Murphy of the 30th U S volunteer infantry and First Lieutenant of the 24th infantry was killed near Tananan yesterday. Born in Iowa, Murphy was appointed from the state to the military academy and was recommended for valor at San Juan Hill.
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Washington
War Department
William L. Murphy
30Th
U. S. Volunteer Infantry
24Th Infantry
Tananan
Murphy
Iowa
Military Academy
San Juan
Hood's Pills Promote Liver Health and Digestive Aid
Hood's Pills claim to cure liver ills and biliousness while aiding digestion and headaches. Easy to take and operate, the remedy is priced at 250.
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Hood
Local Mackerel Sale Sets New Year’s Invoice Record
A wholesale notice proclaims the largest mackerel invoice of the year and announces unusually low prices. The supplier emphasizes heavy stock and aggressive discounts to attract buyers across markets.
End of Blueberry Season Warns Early Preservers
The blueberry season is closing and those hoping to preserve berries are urged to act now or miss the last supply.
It Is a Wonder Satin Glass Stove Polish
It is a wonder what the Satin Glass Stove Polish can do. The demonstrator will explain merits and offer a sample. Non inflammable and safe on red hot stoves. Only 15 cents per bottle.
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Nebraska
W. A. Croffut
John Beatty
Columbus
Moses Halet
Denver
Edgar A. Bancroft
Gamaliel Bradford
Croffut
William Birney
John B. Henderson
George L. Wellington
Maryland
Beatty
Cleveland
Reed
Hallet
Edward A. Bancroft
Dives
Bancroft
William J. Bryan
Carl Schurz
D. C. Tallotson
Kansas
Committee On Permanent Organization
Winslow and
Mize
Boutwell
Phil‘pines
Big
Havana
China
Mr. Boutwell
Republican Party
Republian Party
Gov. Boutwell
Resolutions Committee
Moorfield Story
Chas. R. Godman
Mr. Story
Supreme Court
Johnson
Siz
Anodyne Lintent
Campaign Fund
Clarke
MR. Huntington
Goebel Election Law
Merritt
California University
Captain Murphy
New England
Prescott St
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex Street
Aris
Taylor Rootng Co
Humphrey
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