Maine Republicans sweep state voters for governor and Congress
Maine’s fall election yields large Republican leads with Powers for governor and Reed and Dingley re elected to Congress. Democrats win few seats in both houses as gold standard and Populists fade. a Maine campaign marked by cross party appeals and notable intra party tensions.
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Avausta
Maine
Vermont
Powers
T. B. Reed
Nome
Mr. Dingley
Llewellyn Powers
Milliken
Boutelle
House
Senate
Gold Standard
Houston
Melvin P. Frank
Portland
Luther C. Bateman
Auburn
Ammi
Ladd
Calais
William Henry Clifford
Thomas B. Reed
Nelson Dingley
Lewiston
Seth L. Milliken
Belfast
Charles A. Boutelle
Bangor
Populists Notify Bryan of Nomination by Letter
Madison Neb September 15 The Hon M V Allen chairman of the Populist national committee has mailed to William J Bryan a letter notifying him of his nomination by the party. The St Louis convention July 22 26 nominated Bryan for president of the United States to be voted for in the general election. Bryan was known to have been nominated by the Democratic party in Chicago and may accept formally. The Populist nomination did not imply acceptance of all St Louis doctrines. The money question dominates the platform.
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Allen
Bryan
Madison
Neb
M. V. Allen
National Committee
William J. Bryan
People’s Party
St. Louis
United States
Democratic Party
Chicago
People's Party
Montana Republicans Split on National Ballot at State Convention
The Montana Republican state convention in Helena endured a stormy session as gold and silver factions clashed over organization and platform. Governor nominees were chosen after five ballots, with J. E. Rickards securing the governor spot and A. C. Botkin briefly leading before final support for Rickards. The ticket included P. R. Dolman, Louis Botwitt, W. G. Webster, A. L. Love, and H. G. Murray, with silver men withdrawing to permit platform adoption and McKinley electors debate.
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Helena
Mon
Colonel Sanders
Committee On Permanent Organization
J. E. Rickards
A. C. Botkin
Kessler
Rickards
Botkin
P. R. Dolman
Louis Botwitt
W. G. Webster
A. L. Love
8. G. Murray
McKinley
The President's Position on Indianapolis Ticket
President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle sent letters of regret to the National Democratic notification ceremony. They stated opposition to the Chicago ticket and support for the Indianapolis nominees, with Cleveland declining attendance but affirming Democratic principles and dedication to the party.
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Ares
Indianapolis
Louisville
Palmer
Buckner
National Democratic Party
Cleveland
Carlisle
Chicago
Bryan denies plan to speak from Capitol steps
Evansville Indiana report states William J. Bryan denied rumors of speaking from the national Capitol steps in Washington He telegraphed the committee in charge saying such an act would be a bad precedent and he would not wish to be first president to do so
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Bryan
Capitol
Evansville
Ind
William J. Bryan
National Capitol
Washington
Mr. Bryan
Bryan's Acceptance Letter Publicized and Endeavor Dates
Lincoln Sept 10 Mr Bryan's formal acceptance of the Democratic nomination is released. The brief document endorses Chicago platform planks and reiterates his one term pledge. Boston Sept 12 announces the 1897 International Christian Endeavor convention will be July 7 to 12 in San Francisco.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
McKinley
Chicago
Christian Endeavor
Boston
United Society of Christian Endeavor
International Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Ex-Senator Payne Dies at Home on Euclid Avenue
Ex United States Senator Henry B Payne dies at 9 30 a m at his Euclid Avenue home after a stroke of paralysis several days earlier. A Singapore dispatch reports the Philippine rebellion spreading and more serious than officials admit.
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Payne
Cievelano
United States
Henry B. Payne
Euclid Avenue
Phillippine
London
Singapore
Phillippine Islands
Crisis Nearing as European Powers Readies Action in Constantinople
Reports from Constantinople on September 14 describe mounting crisis signs as European powers grow intolerant of Ottoman Armenian massacres. Armies patrol Thre rapia and Buyuknero while British ships guard Armenian refugees. The Joint Commission struggles with scarce evidence as embassies gather proof of palace orchestration.
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Constantinople
Dryad
Roumania
Yildiz
Selamlik
Is the Sultan Insane The Depose Him Mercy Opinion
Mrs Emily Crawford writes in the Sunday Times that the sultan should be deposed for his own sake and may be murdered by palace minions. She cites insomnia paranoia and a possible fate similar to deposed Murad.
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Emily Crawford
London
Sunday Times
Yildiz Palace
FENIAN Plot Alarms London Detectives Claim Breakthrough
London detectives say they have evidence of a large dynamite plot after arrests in Glasgow Rotterdam and Boulogne sur Mer. In Rotterdam several internal machines and ciphered letters were seized along with infernal devices. Police read the cipher and allege plans included attempts on Queen Victoria and an outbreak during the czar's Balmoral visit.
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London
Edward Bell
Glasgow
J. Wallace
John F. Kearney
Rotterdam
P. J. Tynan
Boulogne Sur Mer
France
Wallace
Kearney
F&ure
Associated Press
Queen Victoria
Czar
Czarina
Balmoral
Sons of Veterans Elect Officers at Louisville Encampment
The 15th annual encampment of the Sons of Veterans adjourned sine die at 1:30 PM. Elected officers include James L. Rako of Pennsylvania as commander in chief, L. P. Kennedy of Colorado senior vice commander, R. M. Buckley of Louisville junior vice commander, L. P. Kennedy ex-officio council in chief president, F. W. Heine of Nebraska, and Fred Meyers of Colorado. Indianapolis was named the next meeting place.
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Sons of Veterans
Louisviitz
James L. Rako
Pennsylvania
L. P. Kennedy
Colorado
R. M. Buckley
Louisville
F. W. Heine
Nebraska
Fred Meyers
Indianapolis
Paris Cyclone Injures About 160 in Thursdays Storm
Paris reports estimate 150 injured with 40 seriously hurt as cyclone damage spreads. Police say only three in danger of death. Also notes Armour shipping 18 carloads of corned beef to Japan and a Denver visit to Mexico by labor group. A gangway collapse at Buesingen throws 45 into the Rhine. eight drown, five critical, others missing.
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Paris
Journal
Brrutx
Buesingen
Rhine
Duluth and Minneapolis Grain and Stocks Report Across Markets
Market snapshot from Duluth and Minneapolis on September 15 1898 and 1896 showing cash wheat prices for multiple grades, on track futures, Elgin butter figures, and stockyards notes in St Paul and Chicago. Also lists Chicago hog cattle and sheep prices and Chicago grain closes with wheat corn oats and pork values across months.
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Duluth
Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Northern
Paul Union Stockyards
South St. Paul
Chicago
Comets observed as Miles tours posts and bank failures reported
The week includes the failure of Union National Bank of New Orleans and the Mutual National Bank of New Orleans. General Miles begins inspection tour of Northwest posts as Comets are observed at Lick Observatory. Political shifts include Waite’s gubernatorial nomination, Bundy declining in Wisconsin, and Arkansas’ large Democratic lead.
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Union National Bank of
New Orleans
Colorado
Waite
Lick Observatory
California
General Miles
Northwest
Judge Bundy
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Bryan in Kentucky Draws Big Crowds in Louisville
In Louisville on Sept 15 William Jennings Bryan spoke to crowds estimated at 15,000 to 20,000 at Phoenix hill, with 5,000 at the Haymarket and double that at Willard's hotel. He urged votes for the Chicago ticket over the Republican slate.
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Louisville
LoouisviLle
Bryan
Phoenix Hill
Haymarket
Willard’s
Chicago
Willard
McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Argentine census reveals population and industry details
Consul Buchanan reports to the State Department on Argentina's May 1 1895 census total 4 092 000 with Buenos Aires home to 668 854. Foreigners number about 1 000 000, two thirds male among foreigners. The data include schools 2744 mills 532 vineyards 6518, cattle 12816037 sheep 68611108 and other stats.
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State Department
Buchanan
Washington
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
Republic
Winnipeg crew aims for Henley next year
Winnipeg Manitoba reports the four oared crew will travel to Henley to compete next year subscriptions fund the expenses. Negotiations seek a match between Murphy Winnipeg Bowling club coach and Johnson Pacific coast champion who recently won both amateur and professional Vancouver sculling events defeating Dr McDowell of Chicago. The race likely on Kootenai lake at Nelson British Columbia.
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Henley
Winnirea
Man
Winnipeg
Murphy
Johnson
Vancouver
Kaiser Playing at War and Ventures in the North
Reports from Kaiser demonstrations show Emperor William in command with rapid wing advances and a 60 gun center support at Strohmberg. Also notes Chicagoans Hannah and Hogg seeking to buy Mackinac Island to imitate Monte Carlo style, plus a bank suspension in New Whatcom and an Indian attack on a custom house near Deming, Washington.
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Kaiser
Gortitz
Emperor William
Strohmberg
Monte Carlo
Oxteaco
Alexander D. Hannah
David Hogg
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Goerz
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Mutual National Bank of
Ohio Powder Company
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Frank Slavin
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