Democratic lawyers differ on Kansas City platform
The Citizen interviewed local Democratic lawyers whose views varied on the Kansas City platform. Some favored the platform overall while others opposed imperialism, silver, or trusts. Hon Fisher H Pearson defended the platform as conservative and American, noting opposition to the silver plank. Hogan viewed imperialism and trusts as the main features and urged financial reform to avoid dependence on banks.
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Kansas City
Fisher H. Pearson
Kanna
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
America
Hogan
Platform on American principles in a pivotal election
The speaker argues the platform rests on core American government essentials and urges voters to preserve integrity over moneyed interests. He emphasizes the crucial moment for Americans to decide between rightful governance and domination by wealth, expressing confidence in the electorate's choice for the man over the dollar.
Automations and faith in a candidate’s independence
Peter A Fay argues against district instructions and party platforms. He says an instructed legislator becomes an automaton and the nation would reject Congress of machines. He endorses McKinley or Bryan based on personal judgment, voting for Bryan even if a 16 to 1 ratio appears in the platform.
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Peter A Fay
Congress
Washington
McKinley
Bryan
Endorsement of Kansas City Platform by John J. O’Connor
John J. O’Connor endorses the Kansas City platform as broad enough for all Democrats. He supports Bryan and Stevenson, cites their public record on the platform and questions, and predicts greater success this year due to the party’s stance on trusts and imperialism.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Stevenson
Democratic Platform and Imperialism Debate Reflections
J J Kerwin favors opposing imperialism and sees the platform as strong on anti trust issues. Hogan and John J Hogan praise clarity but debate whether imperialism or republican principles define the election, noting the platform’s emphasis on trusts and tariff policy.
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Burke and Corbett
Wm. A. Hogan
John J. Hogan
McVey Endorses 16 to 1 Plank Over Trusts
E. D. McVey said he believed the 16 to 1 plank was the key issue, overshadowing trusts and other matters, reflecting his emphasis on the reform measure.
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E. D. McVey
Sale of a bankrupt town Somerville Maine a dire prospect
Somerville in Lincoln county Maine once Patricktown faces collapse as tax defaults, debt of thirty thousand dollars against a nominal two decade old valuation of twenty thousand. The meager industries fade, population shrank from six hundred to about four fifty, and no bidder has stepped forward to buy the town for private use or park.
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Somerville
Lincoln County
Patricktown Plantation
Wiscasset
New England
Powers
Maine
New Hampshire
Bangor
New York Times
Poetical Advertiser Drunk at Bow Street Court
Benjamin Holmes, forty eight, a homeless laborer described on the charge sheet, stood at Bow Street yesterday charged with drunk and disorderly conduct in Holywell Street Strand. He told the magistrate he earned a living as a poetical advertiser roaming tradesmen, reciting verses to tout their goods. He claimed friends bought him a drink after enjoying his poetry and, as his first offence, was discharged.
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Bow Street
Benjamin Holmes
Holywell Street
Strand
Lowell Race Meet Showcases Wide Field of Cyclists
The second race meet of the season at the Fair grounds track drew a large Lowell turnout but prizes largely went to out of town riders. Key events included a dramatic 1 mile open won by Hamilton over Ingraham in a gale. The five mile pursuit between Chelsea Cycling Club and Spindle City Wheelmen ended with Chelsea ahead by 250 yards. Talented riders from Lynnfield, Worcester, Everett, and Chelsea posted strong finishes, with notable performances by Keegan, Dion, and Robinson.
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Fair Grounds
Spindle City
Lowell
Ingraham
Lynnfield
Carni
Worcester
Potter
Everett
Claude Hamilton
Plugger
Pat” Keegan
New England
Ped Hickman
Birmingham
Alabama
Bald
Cooper
J. A. Robertson
Woburn
Pat Keegan
Lowell Man
George Casey
Hamilton
W. J. Potter
C. S. Robinson
Chelsea
Robinson
Thayer
New Britain
Conn
O. S. Hutchinson
Haverhill
George BE
Eaton
North Reading
Ben Ingraham
Lynfield
Mike O’brien
J. F. Ingraham
C. J. Robinson
Louis Bb
Tling
Boston
George Gagnon
Casey
Dudley
Tolman
South Acton
P. F. Logan
Dorchester
Chaurpey
Lawrence
Fred Goyette
Louis Dion
McConnell
Leonard
Waltham
Lowell Boys
Keegan
Charles Wyman
George Brown
Brown
J. J. McKinnon
M. F. O’brien
C. McIntosh
Patrick Keegan
George E. Eaton
Louis E. Mettling
R. A. Carni
H. V. Champney
B. C. Thayer
Charles McConnell
Ellis Leonard
George Dozois
Hudson Darling
Forge Village
Drew
Lever Lavaley
Moise Lacourse
James Panagakis
Ferrin
J. N. Cronin
A. Lynde
Charles McIntosh
A. Hoyle
P. Dion
Chas. Wyman
Wyman
Eugene H. Smith
J. S. McKay
H. E. Dahlberg
A. C. Hall
W. E. Ireson
William Dodge
E. B. Saunders
Charles Hartwell
Perley Harriman
Charles Caldwel
A. B. Casey
Harry Meiklejohn
Henry Peabody
Elim of Rest and the Vacation Faith
Rev Mr Allen preaches on Elim and wells as a model for vacation rest reminding believers only God can satisfy. He urges sharing Christ and inviting others to find rest in Jesus during the six Sabbaths church services joint with the Baptist.
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Mr. Allen
Elim
God
Christ
Jesus
Baptist Church
Methodist
Market strength amid disquieting China news hints at gains
Stocks rose modestly with Baltimore and Ohio leading advance, while rail and iron stocks posted uneven gains. Analysts warn of potential sharp declines if conditions worsen, noting possible European selling and renewed gold exports. Calumet & Hecla plans a long term corporate extension, with Montana dividend details and bank deposits shifting amid dividend flows.
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China
Baltimore and Ohio
Boston
Cochiti
Calumet & Hecla
Boston & Montana
Towmake
Washington
Europe
Markets and Exposition News From Abroad
Boston and New York markets report by Bright Sears. Black dogs and black cats top Chinese midsummer food lists for health and strength. Paris exposition visitors hail the US art section as the finest foreign display in the grand palace of fine arts.
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Boston
New York
Bright, Sears & Co
China
United States
Grand Palace of Fine Arts
Wanted four room home in Belvidere or Highlands
Bargain purchase sought for a comfortable residence with at least four sleeping rooms and modern improvements. Seller will deal only with owner Srey, not through real estate agents. Respond with location heating method price and bar gain office address mm j15 4
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Belvidere
Highlands
Srey
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Defendant
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Lowell Daily Courier
Worthen Street Methodist
Stock Markets
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Rolston & Bass
London
Union Pacific
Keene and Gates
Trust
Calumet & Hecla Mining Co
Michigan
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Mississippi
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Uz Am
Sugar Ref. Co
Stee
Seak Atchison
Atchison Pfd
Am Tobacco
Thee
Brooklyn
Cen
N. Ju
Chesa. &O
Pacific
Penn. Railroad
Phila
Readin
Paul
Texas & Pac
Union Pac
U.S
Bly West
Boston & Maine
Fitchburg
Isle Royale
Old Dominion
N. EE. Gas & Coke
N. EE
Ees Am
O'Donnell & Gilbride Co
Whittall Lakes
C. C
Yvin Dow
Nottingham
A. G
Pollard & CO
Ray
Merrick Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
Merrimack, Palmer and Middle Sts
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