Bryan in Chicago. Democrats seek unity and firm platform
A Chicago meeting of the Democratic committee heard William J. Bryan urge party unity behind the 1896 platform, stressing allegiance to the Declaration of Independence, bimetallism, and Philippine independence, while opposing imperialism and trusts. Bryan argued the party must stand for principles over personalities and affirm American liberty at home and abroad.
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Democratic Committee
the .Ulifosium
Thesday
William J. Bryan
Jong
Chicago
Democratic Party
Juda Douglas
Wie
Wien
Tam
McKinley
Europe
Iss
Inter+ national
Klondike
Shera
Eamilich
Unio
Hanna
The Currency Question Placing the Blame
A fragmented editorial laments the gold standard and trusts, arguing the trust system stems from past misdeeds and should be reined in. It urges controlled future property reform, government operation of assets, and a measured timeline toward settlement while warning against ex post facto charges.
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Yisir
Albati
Alississippi Valley
Dem
Three Parties Weigh Cooperation in 1896 Campaign
The Merocrats, populists and silver Republicans debated joining forces for the 1896 congressional race to restore bimetallism at sixteen to one. Proponents argue cooperation need not drop party principles, while opponents warn against abandoning distinct platforms and risks to core issues.
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Merocrats
Ugh
CUMS
Dirst
Hinliemcahy
Gold Standard Blessings and the Trusts Explained
Clinton (MIL) Legister argues against trusts and price increases under a “gold standard blessing.” He cites a Chicago goods order where a $0.00 item becomes $3.53 pricier, and a plow price rising 18 percent from $20 to $24, blaming trusts for higher costs borne by farmers and consumers.
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Stanidard
Mackenith
Clinton
Mil) Legister
Infamous Proposition on Gold Standard Debate Splits Republicans
A New York senate finance committee meeting organized by the currency caucus drew the bill toward Aldrich for further study with colleagues. Tensions rise between house and senate members over final enactment of the gold standard and a clear public declaration. The party faces a choice between evasive or explicit alignment, with echoes of past populist clashes shaping the strategy.
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Senate Finance
New York
House
Aldrich
Senate
Republican Party
Mroteys
Uue
Alger's Resignation From War Department Accepted
Secretary Alger tenders resignation to take effect August 1. President McKinley accepts July 20 and thanks Alger for five years of service. No definite successor named. Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn to run the department temporarily. Alger to wrap up duties amid bridge and engineering matters before leaving Washington.
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Washington
Algeriis
Corstelyou
Alger
Dent
Srca, Algen
Tt. A. Alger
William Mkinley
Con. Russel A. Alger
Alors
Cnlouial
War Department
Squin
New York
Sineg
Iliss
Washingston
Meizlejolm
We West
Will Not Meet In August Amid Alaska Boundary Talks
Washington July 21 The return from Alaska of Seni bend of the Anglo American commission in the American section settles that the body will not resume sessions at Quebec on the 2 of next month. Negotiations between British and Canadian authorities and those in Washington clear up doubt. Reassembly likely in late fall if negotiations progress. Boundary question remains the great stumbling block and keeps the commission in a critical state.
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Washington
Alaska
Seni Bend
Anglo-American Commission
Banks
Hay
Quebec
Wisconsin Officials Seek Aid to Aid War Veterans Plea
Governor Scott urges coordination across Wisconsin counties to mobilize funds and volunteers for veterans relief. A statewide committee plans to raise about 1.0 million dollars with 73 thousand more pledged, seeking swift support from local supervisors and the public. In Wisconsin news, F Cole Burks, once a Dawson City newspaperman, is reported dead in the Klondike from exposure after his long absence.
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la Crosse
F. Cole Burks
Wisconsin
Klondike
Dawson City
Spanish cameos awarded to Wisconsin by war department
In a state wide test the principal cities Soo and La Grosse host events for two Spanish cameo awards. A navy department action gives the prizes to Milwaukee Oshkosh and Monae amid ceremony at the Statehouse Madison and La Grosse city park respectively.
Wisconsin National Guard Encampments Scheduled Across August
The adjutant general’s board announces guard encampments in Wisconsin with units listed: Second regiment August 5 to 14, First August 12 to 18, Third August 19 to 29, and the Tenth separate regiment plus light horse squadron at Milwaukee August 26 to September 1. In Sheboygan, David Jenkins’s death follows a recent court case and mourning for a captain’s relative as doctors cite heartbreak.
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MN. Eneirywenss Adjl
Boardman
Liea
Ha Wisconsin Naliounguist Deoyy Douglas
Milbwanke
Wisconsin crop report and rail land dispute noted
The report notes heavy rain in southern Wisconsin affecting haying and corn growth but overall crop conditions are excellent. Judge Sanborn in St Paul rules Ashland is eastern terminus of the Northern Pacific, confirming title to 1,000,000 acres near Lake Superior. Charles Kailing of Sheboygan completes an inlaid bedstand using 1,500,000 pieces of wood and plans a commode for the Paris exposition.
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Cru
Tudge Sanborn
United States
Waveuit
St. Paul
Ashland
Northern Pacific Railroad
Superior
Tuluth
Charles Kailing
Sheboygan
Manila
Desperate Battle Near Babonst Helen on Wednesday
Fragmentary report of a heavy engagement involving Gen. Brith and troops of the Sixteenth infantry with Towun artillery. Casualties and captures stated, with late-night action near a forge and shipyard area. Conditions described as close-quarters fighting and damaged communications amid planned actions and costs of fortifications and plants.
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Brith
Toile
Tumayy
Babonst
Helen
Apt Byrne
Ameria
Feouit
Arriva Joes Retna
Ted Tard Aie Ogi
Eloee
Cyclone Cellar Funded At Olivet School
At the annual school meeting the district voted a sum to build a cyclone cellar in the schoolyard. The storm shelter will be large enough for the over 100 pupils of the Olivet school after three small cyclones this summer nearby.
Kenosha Pioneer Jacob Uorttredsen Dead at 78
Obituary notices report the death of Jacob Uorttredsen a longtime Kenosha County settler and prominent resident at age 78 Also noted are deaths including Mrs Joseph W Lahcock a congressman’s wife and other local figures along with various incidents and reorganizations in the area.
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Kenosha County
Kenosha
Joseph W. Lahcock
Tavlington
Prescott and
Feedendall
Slavesvilla
Bis Lone
Johnson
Sireuit
Milwaukee
Deving Ma Bean
Sue
Willian Thonkinton
GIG Sieg Manufacturing Company
Sunh
Autonobile
Weber
Oshkosh
Weber & Coy Deyganda Distin
Attat Hoult
Walerlawh
Bao Luge
Widue
Aed Bok
Bos
Mekleng
Mogletin
Shanghai
Yorks
Ian Nivein
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