Bryan Campaign Tour Draws Large Lancaster County Crowds
William J. Bryan spent Saturday campaigning across Lancaster county visiting Waverly Firth and Hallam speaking to large crowds of Dutch German and republican voters. He drew strong support from fusion voters converting from McKinley and inspired applause especially on militarism and imperialism themes. The day ended with Lincoln crowds and a hoped Lancaster county majority shift in November.
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Lincoln
Neb
Weeping Water
William J. Bryan
Lancaster County
Wiest
Congress
Waverly
Firth
Hallam
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
McKinley
Lancaster
Saunders
Cass
Bryan Fife
Bryan Club
Greenwood
Poynter
James Manahan
Foynter
Fusion
John Kretzer
Z. Hi. Stebenrauch
Pelta
Ay. Bryan
Nebraska
Back to Work at Reopened Pay Wages Cut in Steel Trust
Anderson Indiana September 26 the American steel and wire trust resumed work in the roi department and the wire mill will start a single shift Monday with a 7 percent wage cut from preclosure totals. Old strikeholders refused unless loyal to the company. The piece notes political influence by W T Durbin and Mark Hanna to sway Madison county Republican. Also mentions British exchequer death duties yielding 70 million and estates of various values taxed.
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American Steel and Wire Trust
Anderson
Ind
W. T. Durbin
Mark Hanna
Madison County
Five Thousand Soldiers Guard Trust Mines
A large guard detail of five thousand soldiers surrounds the trust mines to secure operations cited as essential. Officials state heightened security measures amid ongoing tensions and potential threats to the facility. Local authorities issue access restrictions and monitor surrounding areas for safety.
Riot Proclamations and Militia Move In Luzerne Carbon
Hazleton and Shenandoah report riot proclamations issued by Luzerne and Carbon sheriffs to disperse mobs under the riot act. A second train brings 600 armed militiamen to Shenandoah, with 5,000 promised. mines may reopen under guard. Foreign miners fear violence as tensions rise amid armed camps and lethal incidents. Captain Bean's gatling guns arrive with additional regiments as General Gobin critiques the setup.
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Hazleton
Luzerne
Carbon
Shenandoah
F. M. Bean
Phoenixville
Alletown
Reading
J. Co. T. O'Neill
Gobin
Hotel Trust to Organize National Chain in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports a new hotel trust to be headquartered in the city. John W. Campbell of the Hotel Men's association says incorporation papers will be filed in New Jersey next week. The Atlantic Coast and Inland Hotels company plans a $15,000,000 capitalization and will run two to three hotels in Atlantic City and additional properties in Cape May Long Branch Asbury Park Saratoga Thousand Islands New York Washington and Chicago with more negotiations pending.
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Philadelphia
John W. Campbell
Hotel Men’s Association of
United States
Canada
Ctty
Cape May
John Tracey
Lafayette
New Jersey
Atlantic Coast and Inland Hotels Company
Atlantic City
Long Branch
Asbury
Dark
Saratoga
Thousand Islands
New York
Washington
Chicago
Indian acquittal ends mountain Indian- cowboy case
To Hi Be gay, a Navajo Indian, is acquitted in Flagstaff on murder charges tied to a November killing of cowboy Montgomery. A subsequent mountain battle left five Indians dead and deputies Hogan and Roden wounded, with Chief Bongotin wounded and later elusive before reappearing near the powwow.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Hi Begay
Montgomery
Here
Tal
Children of the Mines Parade Against Industrial Slavery
In Scranton on September 26 a 2000-strong parade of state pickers door tenders and mine helpers highlighted child labor in mines. Leaders urged calm and urged miners to resist agitation by company emissaries while switchmen kept coal flowing.
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Scranton
Directer
Dehdal
Laurel Hill Park
F. W. Slayton
Newcastle
J P. H. McCarthy
San Francisco
Conriburger
Auburn
D. Hayes
Carpenters’ National Convention
Schuylkill County
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Dr Andrews Inaugurated as University of Nebraska Chancellor
Lincoln Neb September 24 Elisha Benjamin Andrews was formally inaugurated as chancellor of the University of Nebraska in a morning ceremony attended by about 2 500 in the auditorium. The program included an inaugural march by the university orchestra and addresses of welcome by regents and faculty, with students pledging loyalty and cooperation to the new chancellor.
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Lincoln
Neb
Elisha Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
Gregory
von. Forell
Teeterm
Morill
Andrews
Edgren
von Farell
Board For Regents
Jana
Paul Weaver
A. H. Edgren
von Forell
Burlington Train Robbed By Armed Bandits Near Malcolm
Burlington express train No 41 was held up near Malcolm Nebraska by two to four robbers, who fired shots through the baggage car as they robbed the local safe. The expressman and baggageman were taken to the engine, and a reward was posted by the rail road and express company for the capture of the robbers, with Chief Hoagland and Detective Malone pursuing with a posse.
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Sara Brown
Lincoln
Neb
Burlington
Hyyman
Finch
Malcolm
Woodlawn
Hoagland
Malone
Railroad and Express Company
Nome lands a big fake
San Francisco reports from Cape Nome Alaska claim the much heralded gold wealth was a decade’s greatest fake. Thousands of stranded miners curse transportation companies blamed for spreading the optimistic reports. Government aid is slow as winter looms and provisions remain scarce for many deceived prospectors.
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Ble Transportation Company
San Francisco
Cal
Cape Nome
Alaska
Nome
Women Lead Mount Carmel Mine Strikers in Revolt
Mount Carmel Pennsylvania September report portrays women, led by Olivia Howard Dunbar, driving Rider colliery closure as 600 mothers confront strikers. Story details harsh wages, lack of company stores, and a rising fight by miners’ families to enforce steadier pay and job stability through direct action, including confrontations and local措施.
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Mount Carmel
Olivia
Howard Dunbar
Anthaelie
Rider
Blacklegs
Locust Gap
Philadelphia & Reading Coal Company
Gap
Nateaville
John Pulsky
Minka Pulsky
Pulsky
Philadelphia & Reading Company
Coal Trust
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DR. Andrews Takes Charge
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U. S. Supreme Court
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Oaking
Merriam CO
Springfield
Mass
F. M. McCluskey
Mccluskeyz Block
South Side
Squae
Glenwood
DF. I. T. Brothers
Malvern
Iowa
E. G. Woodrow
Donnelly Bros
F. M. Shriver
Glenwoon
Towa
Dyar Block
G. A. Knolle, Prop
W. H. Plimpton, M. .D
Mills County National Bank Capital and
Saris
Europe
Uns &T
D. L. Heinsheimer
Provident
P.M. Burfington
View Provident
A. D. French
Ashiar
H. A. French
P. M. Batington
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Be Woodruff
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