McKinley Speech Defends Protection Over Free Trade
Major McKinley visits Canton with Lawrence County delegation, amid steam calliope and banners. He condemns free trade and free silver, urges preservation of protective policy, warns against Chicago wing of Democrats, and calls for Wilson tariff replacement to fund American prosperity.
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Canton
Lawrence County
New Castle
Elwood City
McKinley
St. Louis
Provdent
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Col. Jackson
Congress of the United States
National House
Repulican
Democratic Party
Chicago
Fifty-third Congress
Harrison
United Party
McKinley Letter Expected Before Milwaukee Convention
A Canton dispatch reports strong pressure on Maj. McKinley to issue his acceptance letter next week to be a convention highlight of the League of Republican clubs meeting in Milwaukee. National committee members lack details but anticipate a 3500 to 4000 word message, potentially ready by Wednesday and public Monday week if not sooner.
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Jackson
New York
Canton
Mail and Express
Maj. McKinley
League
Milwaukee
Republican National Committee
Cantonas
Sound Money Democrats Plan State Convention in Boston
Sound Money Democracy in Boston completed plans for a state convention at headquarters. The event opens at 11 with ex May or Frederick O Prince presiding and J Russell Reed to chair. Col John R Fellows and other leaders will speak before 30 delegates and 30 alternates are chosen for Indianapolis. The gathering aims to oppose the Chicago ticket.
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Boston
Sound Money Democracy
Frederick O. Prince
Charles V. Casey
Democratic State Committee
J. Russell Reed
Reed
John R. Fellows
Tammany Hall
Charles $. Hamlin
United States
William Everett
Thomas J. Gargan
Indianapolis
Horticultural Hall
Chicago
Massachusetts Non-Partisan Silver League seeks unified bi metal message
Boston heard an executive committee vote to issue a state wide address promoting bi metAllism as the joint platform of Republican Democratic Populist Silver and National parties. It blasts bankers and gold speculators and faults the 1873 act, urging free coinage and a coordinated campaign with volunteers to distribute literature and aid.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Silver League
Exchange Building
McKinley Day Favored by Stark County Soldiers
Stark county soldiers plan a McKinley day on September 15 following Canton Post No. 25 initiative inviting county posts to join. William E. Griffith of Cumberland Maryland met Major McKinley and predicts Maryland will back McKinley and Hobart, noting limited silver sentiment among cautious voters.
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Stark County
McKinley
Canton Post No
William E. Griffith
Cumberland
Hobart
Maryland
Bryan Declines Boston Visit Invitation
Boston August 23. Stephen W Nickerson president of the Massachusetts Bimetallic Union reports that William Jennings Bryan will not be in Boston until late September. He asks the national committee to arrange details. Bryan signs the note with a cordial farewell See you later.
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Mr. Bryan
Massachusetts Bimetallic Union
Col
S. W. Nickerson
Stephen W. Nickerson
Massachusetts Isimetallic Union
Mass
National Committee
W. J. Bryan
Bryan Begins His New York Campaign in Earnest
William J. Bryan opened the campaign at Madalin Dutchess County on August 25 delivering his first speech since nomination. He defended the party platform opposing bonds and gold monometallism, contrasting free coinage with opponents who fear financial disruption, and urged supporters to rally as the gold standard position faces criticism.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
William J. Bryan
Madalin
Dutchess County
Chicago
Bryan
Perrine
Upper Red Hook
Tivoli
Mr. Bryan
United States
Demetrius
Diana
the Ephesians
Democratic Party
Mike
Republican Manager Hanna in Boston for campaign tour
Boston Aug 23 Hon Mark Hanna chairman of the Republican national committee arrived in Boston and planned visits to Beverly Farms and the Republican state headquarters. He discussed the gold standard campaign education, noted rising voter education results, and predicted a 10 000 gain in Vermont with factions cited as a condition of party discipline. He returns to New York tomorrow to resume duties at headquarters.
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Boston
Mark Hanna
Republican National Committee
Young's
Beverly Farms
J. S. Rhodes
Republican
Hannah
Massachusetts
Pres. Harrison
Madison Square Garden
Thomas B. Read
New York
Hanna
Vermont
Maine
Smith's Resignation From Cabinet Nearing Aug 22 1896
Washington reports Secretary Hoke Smith plans to retire on Sept 1 after tendering his resignation. Assistant Interior Secretary John M Reynolds of Bedford Pa is expected to be promoted to succeed him. The move aims for a familiar hand over an outsider, with Smith to join Bryan and Sewall campaigning.
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Washington, D. C
Hoke Smith
John M. Reynolds
Interior Department
Bedford
Smith
Atlanta
Bryan
Sewall
Indianapolis
Palmer
Gen
Buckner
Kentucky
Free Silver Debates Weaken Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club
Boston reports the Bryan-Sewall-Williams club near bankruptcy after a begging letter seeking five dollar contributions. The appeal targets cash quickly, with speculation about funding a campaign and ending Patrick Maguire’s career, amid internal Democratic power struggles led by Timothy Coakley and other leaders seeking influence.
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J. A. Dennison
Boston
Patrick Maguire
George Fred Williams
Williams
Maguire
Timothy Wilfred Coakley
Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club
Coakley
Lunch With Bryan Signals Hill Support In New York
Upper Red Hook Aug 23 Senator Hill, Democratic leader, plans to lunch with William Jennings Bryan as discussion mounts over Hill's possible formal backing of the party nominee. Bryan will reach Albany Tuesday at four, speak at six after a two hour stay at Wolfert's Roost, Hill's home.
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Red Hook
N. Y
Wm. J. Bryan
Senator Hill
New York State
Mr. Bryan
Albany
Newburg
E. Moody Boynton
Boston
Lord Chief Justice Russell Visits Clifton Ontario Church
Niagara Falls, Aug. 23. Lord Chief Justice Russell and his party arose early and attended high mass at a Clifton Catholic church. They toured Niagara Falls park at noon with lunch on the grounds, visited lower Niagara sights, and enjoyed Victoria park. He will stay at Clifton House until Tuesday before continuing to Toronto and Montreal.
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Russell
Clifton
Ont
Niagara Falls Park
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Niagara
Lord Russell
Victoria Park
Clifton House
Paris Exposition 1900: U S Commissioner General Pending
Washington reports the French government is finalizing details for the Paris Exposition of 1900 and has asked for the U S commissioner general. Acting Secretary Rockhill says the post has not been named. President Cleveland urged Congress to appoint a commissioner general and fund the position. General Franklin previously served with a $10,000 salary and received the Legion of Honor.
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Paris
State Department
Rockhill
Cleveland
Congress
United States
France
General Franklin
Gen
Franklin
Nations seek transit and ship privileges in U.S. trade
Washington reports on government consideration of treaty rights for foreign merchant ships to enjoy privileges granted to American vessels. The French government also seeks expedited transport of small imports shipped by United States vessels, avoiding bonded warehouse delays at arrival ports.
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Washington
Norway
Sweden
State Department
United States
Milk White Ships Return From Drilling Cruise
The New York Navy Squadron returned from a drilling cruise off New York on August 23. The fleet, under Rear Admiral Bunce, moved through the narrows in order led by the New York and including Cincinnati, Indiana, Raleigh, Columbia, Newark, and Massachusetts. The force sailed from Hampton Roads last Saturday and cruised between Capes Chesapeake and Delaware Tuesday night, anchoring off Cape Chesapeake. The Massachusetts joined the squadron Tuesday afternoon, marking its first salute to the admiral.
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New York
Cincinnati
Indiana
Raleigh
Columbia
Newark
Massachusetts
Hampton
Bunce
Capes
Chesapeake
Delaware
Cape Chesapeake
Vanderbilt Wedding Quiet Family Affair at Newport
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt said the marriage of Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt to Mr. Henry Page Whitney would be a quiet ceremony with only family and close friends. Last night Miss Vanderbilt hosted bridesmaids at dinner and tonight Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Paget hosted at Th Rocks in honor of Mr. Whitney.
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Newport
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Henry Page Whitney
Miss Vanderbilt
A. H. Paget
Th Rocks
Whitney
Dysentery Epidemics Bowed by a Noted Remedy
Since 1878 there have been nine epidemics where Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used with perfect success. Dysentery is severe and dangerous. prior efforts failed to check it, but the remedy cured malignant cases in children and adults under trying conditions, proving it the best medicine for bowel complaints. For sale by HK ingwood & Co.
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Ingwood & Co
Platt and Miller Clash at New York Convention
Reporting from Saratoga on August 23 The bitter factional quarrel within New York Republicans continues at the state convention with Platt and Miller as focal points. Speculation centers on whether Platt will be nominated despite his claims of no interest, with insiders like Lauterbach Quigg and Van Cott pressing his candidacy as others withdraw. A medical note closes the piece noting Dr Fowler's Ext of Wild Strawberry as a cure for bad temper.
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N. Y
New York State
St. Louis
Thos. C. Platt
Warner Miller
Mr. Miller
Geo. W. Aldridge
James A. Roberts
Hamilton Fish
Chas
Platt
Associated Press
Populist Vice Presidential Candidate Watson Gains Support
Washington Aug 23 Senator Butler, Populist executive committee chair, says sentiment shifts toward Mr Watson. He notes rising support among western Populists favoring Sewall and southern silver Democrats. Georgia may tilt Watson’s way even if Democrats win state ticket. North Carolina also seen as favorable, boosting electoral prospects.
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Watson
Senator Butler
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Sewall
South
Georgia
North Carolina
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