Hanna Expands Tariff Debate In Boston Visit
Mark A Hanna arrived from Beverly and met with Republican leaders at the Devonshire and the league of Republican clubs, assessing public sentiment. He argued McKinley’s protectionist record, urged education on currency, and said western voters increasingly favor bimetallism while eastern press skews the issue toward gold. A banquet followed at Young's hotel.
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Boston
Mark A. Hanna
Beverly
Young’s
State Street
Stephen M. Weld
Fiske
Mr. Weld
Devonshire Building
Republican State Committee
Nianna
League of Republican Clubs
J. Henry Gould
J. I. Leeson
L. G. Burnham
John C. Cobb
H. B. Endicott
J. Otis Wetherbee
Samuel B. Capen
Jerome Jones
Henry W. Peabody
F. B. Sears
Third National Bank
S. B. Pearmain
John Reed
Cambridge
Samuel Cag Pad
Hanna
McKinley
Bryan
Chicago
East
West
Friends of
Republican Party
Gladstone
Bank of England
France
Dinner at Youngs for Mark Hanna and guests
Dinner was served at Youngs to Mr. Mark Hanna and about a dozen friends at 2 15 this afternoon. Gen Stephen M Weld led arrangements arriving around 2 with T Jefferson Coolidge and Lowell and Law rence mill treasurers. Gov Wolcott joined with a staff member at 2 10. Private Secretary Thomas checked then left. John C Cobb attended with business men non partisan league and finance committee members invited. President Little of West End road also attended.
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Young’s
Mark Hanna
Stephen M. Weld
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Lowell
Lawrence Mill
Gov. Wolcott
Thomas
John C. Cobb
Business Men’s Non-Partisan League
Little
West End Road
Boston Veterans Form Nonpartisan Political League
Boston leaders of G A R posts organize a new nonpartisan Veterans Political League to aid city employees and push for veteran-friendly candidacies. Nucleus in Brighton, South Boston groups hold meetings, targeting about 2000 enrollments before the mayoral election. Secret meetings planned until officers are chosen, with strong local veteran family turnout cited as potential backing.
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Boston
Veterans’ Political League
Brighton
League
Menr
South Boston
Watterson Seen as Likeliest National Democratic Nominee
Indianapolis Aug 24 Henry Watterson editor of Kentucky emerges as the favored National Democratic presidential nominee. If the convention seeks others his willingness to run is noted and supporters expect he could draw southern votes, potentially beating Bryan by denying Florida Texas and Alabama electoral gains. Watterson would please President Cleveland according to party managers.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Henry Watterson
National Democratic Party
Kentucky
Watterson
South
Bryan
Florida
Texas
Alabama
Cleveland
Critics Cry Against Bryan at Bath Flag Raising
In Bath Maine on August 24 Republican speakers Senator Frye and Llewellen H Powers addressed a crowd. They spoke at Sagadahoc square where a flag raising opened the event. Powers discussed the currency issue and Frye defended merchant marine efforts. Frye declared the Democratic party perilous and criticized Bryan.
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Bath, Me
Bath
Arthur Sewall
Chicago
Senator Frye
Llewellen H Powers
Sagadahoc Square
Powers
Frye
Congress
Bryan
Convention at Milwaukee Fills City With Distinguished Men
Milwaukee August 24 Milwaukee is filled with distinguished men from Maine to California for the National Republican Clubs convention opening tomorrow. The presidency and the next meeting location are the two key contests. Gen McAlpin and Charles A Gordon of Chicago are seen as leading presidential contenders. Cities bidding for the next convention include Boston Detroit New Orleans Omaha Portland and Chattanooga.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Maine
California
National League Republican Clubs
Gen. McAlpin
Chas. A. Gordon
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
New Orleans
Omaha
Portland
Chattanooga
Watsons Tongue to Wag Populist Veep Candidate Tour
Washington announced that Tom Watson, the Populist nominee for vice president, will start his speaking tour in Dallas on Labor Day and continue campaigning on the stump until election day, with Chairman Butler of the Populist National Committee confirming the plan.
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Watson
Washington
Butler
National Committee
Tom Watson
Dallas
Texas
Democrats Endorse Chicago Platform Bryan Sewall
Springfield Democrat city committee held a special meeting and unanimously endorsed the Chicago platform and Bryan and Sewall. They voted to invite Geo. Fred Williams to speak at a ratification meeting in Springfield.
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Springfield
Democratic City Committee
Chicago
Bryan
Sewall
Geo. Fred Williams
Jones Urges Funds for Democratic Free Silver Campaign
James K. Jones, chair of the Democratic National Committee, appeals to the plain people for funds to finance an aggressive campaign against financial forces in Europe and domestically. He warns of a slaveyard under money power and urges small contributions to counter alleged lies and monopolies, with receipts sent to William P. St. John at Hotel Bartholdi, New York.
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New York
Chicago
the Sun
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
United States
Democratic Party
Europe
Friends of Liberty and
National Honor
William P. St. John
National Democratic Committee
Bartholdi
New York City
William McKinley
Democratic &National Committee
Morton Letter Sends Silver Standard Warning in Iowa
Des Moines dispatch notes Secretary Morton’s letter to L. M. Martin of the sound money Democrats arguing for the gold standard. He questions farmers paid in silver and warns of disaster if the United States shifts to silver money. He invokes the 32 to 16 ounce silver question and urges Congress to act.
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Des Moines
L. M. Martin
Sound Money Democratic Organization
Morton
Iowa
Sound Money Democrats
Indianapolis
United States
Congress
Watterson Bragg Nomination Favored by Illinois Democrats
Illinois sound money leaders head to Indianapolis for Henry Watterson and General Edward Bragg as ticket contenders. They see Watterson’s backing of Bryan and Bragg as a winning pair, with Hopkins predicting a quick nomination and a grand New York reception slated for mid September.
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Chicago
Illinois
Indianapolis
Henry Watterson
Edward
Watterson
Bryan
Bragg
GEORGE FRED WILLIAMS SPURS DEMOCRATIC FIGHT IN ROXBURY
Boston Aug 24 A speech by George Fred Williams at the Roxbury Opera House sparks a rift as two Williams delegates seek nomination in upcoming Democratic caucuses. Williams criticized the city committee and urged recognition only from Bry an Sewall Williams club supporters. The party says it mobilized 650000 circulars for registration and will field its own slate, foreshadowing a heated intra party contest.
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Boston
George Fred Williams
Roxbury Opera House
Williams
Corbett
John H. Sullivan
Willams
Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club
Democratic
Democratic City Committee
Bryan- Sewall-Williams Club
City Committee
Platt Fends Off Bid as New York G.O.P. Convenes
At Saratoga Aug 24 long day of Republican talks ends with Platt still denying any gubernatorial candidacy while factions argue over his running mate. Fassett remains quiet as backers press Platt’s name as a compromise and extend efforts to heal rifts between Aldridge and Fish. A contested convention looms if no Platt backing emerges.
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Saratoga
N. Y
C. Platt
David B. Hill
Platt
Aldridge
Fish
Mr. Platt
J. Sloat Fassett
Mr. Aldridge
Edward Lauterbach
Quigg
Cornelius Vancott
Blatt
Foreman accuses Altgeld in open letter on state finances
Chicago reports ex-Congressman William S. Foreman writing Governor Altgeld a sensational letter. He questions treasury handling, loans to Rufus Ramsay, and large interest payments, alleging reckless use of funds and claiming the governor has damaged the Democratic party in Illinois.
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Chicago
William S. Foreman
J. P. Altgeld
Rufus Ramsay
Ramsay
Foreman
Altgeld
Illinois
Populists Won’t Notify Bryan of Maine Nomination
Washington Aug 24 Senator Butler Populist executive chairman said no formal notification would be made to William Jennings Bryan regarding the Maine gubernatorial nomination. He argued that the old parties’ custom of notifying candidates is not binding on Populists who reject routine practices. Bryan and Watson were named by the Populists in St Louis and are presumed aware of their nomination.
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Washington, D. C
T. C. Bateman
Maine
Bryan
Butler
Mr. Watson
St. Louis
Hoke Smith to resign from Interior Department Saturday
Washington reports Secretary Hoke Smith will sever his connection with the Interior Department on Saturday. He will spend the week clearing up odds and ends and disposing of departmental work prepared under his direction and ready for his signature.
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Washington
Hoke Smith
Interior Department
Is life worth living amid kidney backache dangers
A Lowell worker with years of standing at a spooling machine suffers persistent backache and urinary trouble. After trying doctors and rest, she uses Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. and Carter & Sherburne, noting relief: backache subsides, head clears, urinary issues vanish, and she feels improved.
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Mary Traynor
Pearl Street
Lowell
Dean
Hllingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
McKinley Addresses Knox County Farmers in Canton
Seven carloads of Knox county farmers arrived in Canton for a rally at the McKinley home. Major McKinley praised the home market and factory links, condemned free trade and free silver, and argued protection supports farmers while noting workers and farmers share demand for an honest dollar.
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Canton, O
Knox County
Canton
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Maj. McKinley
Critchfield
Mount Vernon
Major McKinley
Republican Party
Filmore
Jackson
Buchanan
Russia
India
Argentine
Brady Departs as Corbett Manager in Belt Forfeit
New York Aug 24 William A Brady is no longer Corbett manager after a managers meeting with Sharkey and Corbett’s camp. The championship belt is forfeited to the winner of the Sharkey Corbett bout as Fitzsimmons’ deposit issue is resolved. Dan Stewart is likely to replace Brady.
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New York
Wm. A. Brady
James J. Corbett
Corbett and Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
D. J. Lynch
Samuel Thall
Brady
Corbett
Thall
Samuel Austin
Mr. Austin
Sharkey- Corbett
Dan Stewart
Sharks may meet Fitzsimmons if Corbett eases Sharkey rule
The Plug Uglies in San Francisco report that Champion Corbett could release Sailor Sharkey from his no contest pledge until after the Corbett Sharkey bout, allowing a four round meeting with Bob Fitzsimmons. James Gibb of the National Athletic club received the telegram from Daniel Lynch seeking the chance. The club replied it would take a match on a percentage basis.
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San Francisco
Corbett
Sailor Sharkey
Corbett-Sharkey
Bob Fitzsimmons
James Gibb
National Athletic Club
Fitzsimmons
Daniel Lynch
Sharkey
Lynch
Archibald Wins In Six Mile Canoe Meet At Clayton
Archibald of Toronto won the unlimited six mile sailing race in 1 hour 24 minutes. Moore placed second and Butler third. Five clubs entered the event: New York Brooklyn Yonkers Irondequoit and Vesper. The Vespers won the paddling trophy with Noack of Detroit clocking 11 minutes 40 seconds to the mile.
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Clayton
N. Y
Archibald
Toronto
Moore
Butler
New York
Brooklyn
Yonkers
Irondequoit
Vesper
Noack
Detroit
Lightning Strikes North Beach Life Saving Station
Washington report says lightning hit the North Beach Maryland life saving station ten miles south of Ocean City. Three crew members were injured in the strike.
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Washington
Kimball
The
Life Saving Service
North Beach
Ocean City
Remarkable recovery from cold with Chamberlain remedy
Wm Keil of St Paul Minnesota credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing a severe six week cold that nearly left him unable to speak. After using the product purchased from Millingwood & Co, he recovered and recommends it to others.
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Chamberlain
St. Paul
A Cabinet Place Would Withdraw From Vice Presidential Race
The Journal reports a rumored visit by Senator Tillman to Watson at Thomson to lure him to retire from the vice presidential race in exchange for a Bryan cabinet post. Watson allegedly declined, citing his duty to preserve party organization. A similar offer is said to be made to Sewall.
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Atlanta
Journal
Tillman
Thomas BE. Watson
Thomson
Watson
Sewall
East to pick temporary sound money chair at convention
Indianapolis telegraph reports the Democratic executive committee plans an east born temporary chairman and a southern permanent chairman for the Sound Money Convention. John M Palmer of Illinois will call the gathering to order. Kentucky gold standard Democrats may influence the nomination if Mr Watterson is favored.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National Democratic Party
John M., Palmer
Illinois
Kentucky
Watterson
Hoke's Successor David R Francis Named Interior Secretary
President Cleveland announced from Gray Gables that David R Francis former Missouri governor will become secretary of the interior succeeding Hoke Smith who resigned over financial views. Francis will assume the post about September 1 at the interior department in Washington.
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David R. Francis
Missouri
the Interior
Guzzard’s Bay
Cleveland
Gray Gables
Hoke Smith
Francis
Breckenridge to Speak on the Campaign Trail
Lexington Ky August 24 Col W Co P Breckenridge will address Winchester voters this afternoon on the National Democracy ticket and oppose Bryan Sewall. He plans to clash again with Bryan in September in Breckenridge's first stump since his 2 year congressional loss.
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Breckenridge
Lexington
Col. W. Co. P. Breckenridge
Congress
Winchester
National Democracy
Bryan
Sewall
Shaker Digestive Cordial Promises Liver Cure
An ad claims biliousness stems from liver clogging by indigestion poisons and promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as the natural cure. It asserts the tonic aids digestion, restores the liver, relieves a wide range of ailments, and offers a trial bottle for ten cents with a book from The Shakers in New York.
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Reade Street
New York
Adverts Seen in Colle' er by Readers
Readers report spotting advertisements in the Colle' er, noting visibility among locals and short, attention grabbing pitches. Advertisers hope the placement boosts engagement and inquiries.
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Colle' Er
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Geo
Fred
Hoke
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Fitz
Watson Offercastill
Sound Money
A. O. Austin
Paige Street
oSds
Bijou Shoe Store
C. A. Mitchell & CO
Merrimack Street
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