National Democratic committee splits on leadership choice
Leavenworth lawyer John N Atwood drawn as frontrunner for campaign manager though Bryan vetoes a declared candidate. Sub committee of eleven formed in Chicago to name a chair and oversee public campaign contributions as Fairview talks wrap up.
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Lincoln
Neb
Auditorium Union
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
William Jennings Bryan
John W. Kern
Fairview
John N. Atwood
Leavenworth
Kan
Denver
Atwood
Bryan
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Taggart
Indiana
Hall
Nebraska
Mack
New York
Osborne
Wyoming
Green
Rhode Island
Ryan
Wisconsin
Daniels
Wade
Ionas Tomlinson
Alabama
Cole
California
Brady
Oklahoma
Amore
Mr. Atwood
D. J. Campan
Michigan
Tom
Johnasen
Urev Woodeen
Ollie Tames Beieves
Pamel
Lines
Cincinnati
Taft
Kern
Indianapolis
Moern
Tastes We Like Guide Hiring Cooks
A Philadelphia Ledger item notes ten unemployed cooks at a bureau who fail to suit a well dressed hiring woman. She insists only a cook who likes their family dishes can cook them well, so she will pick and do the work herself to find a compatible candidate.
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Miy
Philadelphia Ledger
Nature and the Barnacle
The barnacle shows a curious life arc from free swimming youth to a fixed aging stage. In youth it uses its eyes to seek food, but as it settles on ships or sharks it stops moving and cannot hunt or flee. Its eyes become useless and disappear as nature dictates.
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Ufe
Frederick the Great Flees Battle at Molwitz
A fragmented account recalls Frederick the Great escaping a brutal battle at Molwitz. He charged among his troops to rally them, rode miles seeking safety, and hid in an old mill at night before rejoining the army. The episode fades as he resumes kingly duty.
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Frederick the Great
Molwitz
Tad
Frederick
Priistine
On the Verge of Prostration in Cholla’s Diner Scene
A clipped Chicago Tribune flavor scene shows Cholla weary from effort, accepting a simple fare. The waitress offers hot biscuits while the weary traveler orders a hot biscuit stew, ending the exchange with a curt meal wish.
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Cholla
Chicago Tribune
Rebuttal Testimony Notes From Court Room Exchange
The dialogue shows Mrs Bimm denying nerves while a child complains guests stay too long causing discomfort. A witness asks if the boy is nervous, prompting a brief exchange about reactions to visitors. The scene emphasizes tension in a domestic setting during testimony.
Landseer Presented to the King of Portugal
A fragment from Grant-Duff’s Notes From a Diary recalls Landseer the animal painter meeting the Portuguese king. The king greets him warmly with a remark about gladness at the artist’s arrival.
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Grant-Duff
Landseer
Portugal
Indiana Politician John Kern Seen as Strong Bryan Pick
John W. Kern of Indiana is portrayed as the leading Democratic ally and potential running mate for William J. Bryan. The piece notes Kern’s long political career, legal work in Kokomo and Indianapolis, service as city attorney, state senator, and ties to Tom Taggart. It highlights his oratory, integrity, and shifting stance on currency, while stressing his broad popularity within Indiana and among party leaders.
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Geon F HK. Picard
Worth Kern
William J. Bryan
Die West Valinar
Elooster
Lea
Cebscartty
Ito
Kern
Patie
Kerndis
Worth
Supreme Court
Indianapolis
State Senate
Tom Taggart
Bryan
Indiana
Indianna
Denver
John Kern
Taggart
Nebraska
Gold Movement
All Perties
Young Democratic Lawyer Kern Builds Early Political Path
An account traces John Kern’s rise from precocious medical beginnings in Toward County to teaching in Howard County and studying at the University of Michigan. Despite financial hurdles and a Republican-leaning locale, he ran as a Democratic candidate, nearly winning and then serving as Kokomo city attorney from 1878, earning praise for his record on law and order.
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Kokomo
Monticelo
Thomas Jefferson
Cirele
Kern
Bai
Toward
John
Kerns
State Normal School
Howard County
University of Michigan
Abiolu
Ted Revnma
Eliy
Koromo
Kerns restless streak surfaces in Indiana legislative tale
A vivid anecdote from Indianapolis recalls Kern’s political heat when a bill he supported failed. He shouted at the presiding speaker and hurled a bulky typewritten copy, then refused to dwell on the incident. He later reflected and apologized, showing restraint and growth. The piece links this to his national ambitions and loyalty to allies.
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Kern
Indianapolis
Intra
Vno
Apehoe
Tansarr
Bernas
Tao
Dave Feet
Taggart
New York
Judge Parker
Celebrating the Fourth with Boyish Spirit and Pride
E P Powell urged the Fourth of July be celebrated with enthusiasm and youthfulness. He likened American vigor to the colonial era, recalling old traditions and the Declaration read aloud, while praising the ongoing leap in political humanity driven by Independence Day spirit.
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E. P. Powell
John Adams
Outing
Atlantic
Redcoats
Congress
Jefferson
Washington
Curfew for Pittsburg Girls Aimed at Night Courting
Pittsburg considers an ordinance from Comptroller Morrow to curb late street mingling by girls under sixteen. The rule would restrict girls to home after 8 pm from Oct 1 to May 1 and after 9 pm the rest of the year, with guardians required and male friends not accepted as guardians. The measure follows a local women’s crusade led by W C T U workers.
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Pittsburg
Morrow
General Grant on Hiram Maxim's Semideless Gun
General Grant comments on Hiram Maxim's gun design saying it could change how war is conducted if the reports are accurate. He notes uncertainty about the system but acknowledges potential impact and the key issue of directing missiles.
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General Grant
Hiram Maxim
Bis
Iss
Compromise in a Bookshop Mix Up
A customer asks for a copy of Antony and Cleopatra but misreads the title. The clerk confirms availability and the customer offers 80 cents while insisting on Antony, as Harper's Weekly is referenced in the garbled text.
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