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Advertises cheap excursion tickets to destinations including Nebraska, Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Leadville, Glenwood Springs, Cole, Deadwood, and Hot Springs in South Dakota. Suggests contacting a C B Q agent for details amid a note on travel routes and prices. A second fragment mentions the Coseguing volcano in Nicaragua erupting after a June 1835 earthquake sequence along the Andes.
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Bryan Receives Nomination Notification At Topeka
In Topeka Kansas on August 23 Bryan received the second official nomination notification for the presidency from the Populist party. Thomas M Patterson of Colorado spoke as party mouthpiece and A W Rucker announced endorsement by the United States Monetary League. The event at the state capitol drew a large crowd in oppressive heat as speakers were cut short to fit the hour and a half program.
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Topeka
Kan
Bryan
Thomas M. Patterson
Colorado
United States Monetary League
A. W. Rucker
State Capitol
Indianapolis
Ridgely
Promtly
James A. Troutman
Troutman
Beaties Guard
Lrgan
Kansas
Frank Doster
Judge Doster
Ms. Doster
Jerry Simpson
Butler
Mr. Simpson
Mr. Bryan
Tle
Patterson
Fioster
Rucker
Simpson
Crowd Hears Bryan Speak in Quiet, Attentive Crowd
Applause greeted the speaker briefly before a demonstration cooled and the audience gave undivided attention as Mr Bryan read most of his address from manuscript for about forty minutes. After he finished, attendees lined up to shake hands with him.
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Attenton
Bryan
Bryan replies to monetary league at Topeka meeting
Mr. Bryan thanks state and city authorities for a nonpartisan welcome and speaks on elevating political discourse. He praises the monetary league for four years of education on the money question and commends its efforts to inform voters, noting support for restoring double seats across the United States.
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Bryan
Topeka
Kan
Troutman
Monetary League
Similhay Teagres
United States
Bryan Praises Leader as Crowds Hear Speech in Falls City
William J Bryan drew 6 000 to 7 000 fans in Falls City and spoke to more than 15 000 across four county seats. Supporters praised his anti imperialist message and urged Berge's election, noting distrust of President McKinley and warning of trusts, while Bryan highlighted fusion legislature and two senate seats at stake.
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Walls City
Neb
Falls City
William J. Bryat
Tin
Lunnerary
Melinley
Pawnee
Bryan
Jorge
George W. Berge
Berge
United States
Swedish Trombone Expert Seeks Chicago Wife for $100
A Swedish gentleman calling himself a trombone expert, “60 years young and of loving character,” applied to Chicago authorities seeking a wife whose sole qualification is possessing $100. The notice portrays a curious marriage request framed as a formal application.
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Chicago
For Cuba The Cubans Want To Govern Themselves
A compact report notes Cuban citizens press for self rule and independence from external control amid rising calls for national sovereignty and reform within the island's political landscape.
Autonomy petition asks McKinley to end Cuba intervention
Salvador de Cisneros delivers a Cuban petition to President McKinley calling for immediate US withdrawal from Cuba and refusal to frame a Cuban constitution under US terms. He criticizes the decree and notes Cuban sovereignty, promising gratitude to the United States if Cuba’s self rule is respected. Cisneros plans to return to Cuba with the letter.
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Salvador de Clanaros
McKinley
Cuba
New York
Salvador de Cisneros
United States
Washington
General Wood
Senor Cisneros
McWhinney
Seni Cisneros
Cisneros
Cubans Urged to Stand Firm for Constitutional Delegates
Publisher Maximo Tuned appeals to Cuban press and old revolutionaries of 1868 and 1895 to ensure a convention of genuine revolutionists. He warns against those who defamed the revolutions and urges unity, honor, and equal access through the gates of the republic, despite outward harmony.
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Dhawan
Apeusalj
General Maximo
Dether
Dat Suede
General Games
Honor
Tellechual
Gatelatisandis
Pettigrew Says He Favors South Dakota Victory Over McKinley
Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota told reporters in Bryan that every effort would be made in his state to carry the presidential ticket for William McKinley. He noted a fierce local contest but remained unapologetic about his position. He said money will determine the outcome.
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Siogux City
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Enroute Lao
Chicago
Lirys’ An
United States
William McKinley
Political tension rises as voters brace for election day
A quoted observer claims the opposition will mobilize voters while Republicans grow apathetic. The critic argues McKinley governs through commissions of Mark Hanna, leaving the public mood highly charged and aroused ahead of the election.
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McKinley
Mark Hanna
Stevenson Speaks at Sedalia Missouri Campaign Rally
In Sedalia Missouri a Democratic rally drew nearly 40000 people. Adlai E Stevenson and A M Dockery led speeches with Dockery receiving more applause while Stevenson attacked imperialism and urged anti monopoly policy, a labor department, Chinese exclusion, and a Nicaragua canal construction.
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Sedalia
Missouri
Adlai E. Stevenson
A. M. Dockery
Dockery
Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
Hhe Democratic Party
Department of Labor
Nicaragua
Nevada Silver Men Angry at Stewart Denounce Move
In Carson City Nevada Stewart faces denunciation as supporters of McKinlay allege a betrayal after Stewart’s switch. Supreme Bench associate Massay, Surveyor General Kelly, Controller Davis weigh in with sharp comments. Davis of the Appeal hints at a forthcoming bilater paper stance as Nevada silver advocates rally against Stewart before the state convention.
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Massay
Supreme Bench
Joel
Mckinney
Kelly
Calfornia
Bryan
Nevada
Jones
Davis
Stewart
Bryan Speaks at Wahoo Neb in Storm Tally
In Wahoo Nebraska Saunders County citizens gathered despite a terrific storm to hear Mr Bryan speak at the courthouse park. Lena Aden opened with a preview of current administration policy as Bryan arrived from Linville and delivered about an hour and a quarter addressing major political issues and critiquing four years of leadership.
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Aeeneror
Oly
Motlee
Bryan
Tie Irtakine
Lena Aden
Mikhern
Linvuin
Court House Park
Dle
Carnegie to Take the Stump in Anti-Imperialist Drive
Boston dispatch reports Andrew Carnegie plans to return from Scotland to aid the anti-imperialist campaign against McKinley and take the stump. The movement also arranging for Senor Sixto Lepes, a Filipino speaker, to discuss the war from the natives’ viewpoint.
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Boston
Mass
Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
McKinley
Sixto Lepes
Powers Disagree Over Russia China Tensions In Pekin
Admiral Remey reports that the Russian commander in Pekin told the Chinese his country is at war with China. The dispatch, not official news, signals the first discord among the powers in China. Washington urged caution as diplomats withheld details while broader negotiations continue.
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Remey
Washington
Pekin
China
Russia
Oriental Empire
Washington, D. C
Pacific
Admiral Remey
Earl Li to Go to Tien Tsun for Conference With Repressnatives
Washington reports say Li Hung Chang plans travel for talks with foreign representatives. No word from Wu or US on Li's plans, but observers see possible early personal exchanges with Western and German envoys. The diplomatic scene remains unsettled as Li weighs negotiations aligned with American and allied demands.
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Washington, D. C
Li Hung Chang
Belin
Yen Tsin
Chimb
Pekin
Adee
Geran
Earl Li
United States
Forty Americans Leave From Pekin Dispatch
A Pekin dispatch dated August 20 reports forty Americans departing, detailing an established accord and the latest movement of nationals amid ongoing overseas events.
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London
Pekin
Gaya
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