Nomination Notices Reach McKinley and Roosevelt in Ohio and New York
The Canton crowd rejoiced as William McKinley received official notification of his second Republican nomination with speeches by Lodge Hanna and Fairbanks amid calls about China policy, gold standard, tariff, and Philippines. In Oyster Bay Theodore Roosevelt was formally notified of his vice presidential nomination in a simple, intimate ceremony on Sagamore Veranda followed by luncheon and departure.
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Republican Party
Senator Lodge
McKinley
United States
China
Philippines
Fairbanks
Indiana
Hanna
Charles Emory Smith
Samuel Parker
Hawaii
Lodge
Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
L. L
Sagamore
Committee On Notification
Roosevelt
Senator Wolcott
Colorado
New York
Fusion Conventions Endorse Nebraska Ticket After Night Sessions
Three fusion state conventions in Lincoln Nebraska met through the night and finalized a joint ticket. Governors, treasurer and other posts were allocated among Populists Silver Republicans and Democrats with William A. Poynter named for governor and Willis D. Oldham for attorney general. Presidential electors were agreed upon. National politics influenced the talks amid calls for party harmony.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. H. Thompson
William A. Poynter
Boone County
E. A. Gilbert
York County
C. V. Svoboda
Howard County
Democrats Set to Notify Bryan Stevenson in Indianapolis
Informants say William J. Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson will be formally notified as Democratic nominees on Aug 8 in Indianapolis. Senator Jones, national chairman, sent word to Representative Richardson who will deliver Stevenson’s notification alongside Bryan. A large public demonstration is anticipated, echoing Madison Square Garden scenes from four years ago.
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William J. Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Richardson
Tennessee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Jones
Bryan
Charles S. Thomas
Colorado
Stevenson
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Camp Lincoln Gathers for Governor Tanner Visit
Springfield Miss July 15 The First brigade finishes its camp tour in cool weather with rifle range drills and a battalion formation reenacting a past battle. The Seventh and Gatling guns train in skirmish work while the Second and Eighth parade in dust. A grand review follows dress parade with Governor Tanner and staff arriving later. Major Buhig is today’s field officer. A raid on a liquor tent near the parade grounds leads to dozens of soldiers captured for disobeying orders against entering saloons.
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Tanner
Father Kelly
Martin Buhig
Pat O'Brien
Fitz-Simons
Eighth Regiment
St Louis Street Car Strike Quiet as Arbitration Sought
St Louis transit officials report 4 cars in operation while lines see heavier traffic. Union strikers deny mass desertions. civic committee led by John T Wilson seeks arbitration. Sheriff’s officials ready to mobilize if needed. Other local items note harvests, picnics, injuries, and visits around Wilton and nearby towns.
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St. Louis
Trapsit Company
Ford Smith
Pohlman
Posse Comitatus
Two youths clash in Wisconsin berry picking tragedy
In DeForest Wisconsin on July 13 Christian Opstedahl a 14 year old adopted son of Mr and Mrs Opstedahl was shot and killed by Carl Olson a Chicago visitor. Olson fired at something moving in bushes thinking it was game. Christian died within minutes after being carried to a nearby farmhouse. Cape Town reports daily prisoner arrivals from the front including a batch of thirty eight English names.
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Whitmer
Will Downer
Muscatine
Marshalltown
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Biddy
DeForest
Wic
Christian Opstedahl
Vascareta Advertisement Promises Constipation Cure
A vintage advertisement touts Vascareta by Candy Cathartie and the CCC as a permanent cure for constipation. It claims druggists will refund money if C C C fails and mentions a selling point against bowel issues.
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No Excess Fares on Nickel Plate Road Trains
Nickel Plate Road advertises three premier through sleeping car trains between Chicago Buffalo and Boston with dining car service and safety speed comfort. Train 1 leaves Chicago 10 35 a m for Boston New York and intermediate points. Train 4 leaves 2 30 p m for Buffalo and connections at Buffalo Brocton and Chautauqua. Train 6 leaves 10 30 p m for Buffalo and Brocton Chautauqua lake points. Meals priced 25 cents to one dollar on dining cars. Rates claimed lowest. Contact J Y Calahan general agent 11 Adams street Chicago IL.
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Chicago
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Lackawanna Road
West Shore Road
New York Central
Lehigh Valley
Brocton
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Lake
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
News From Country Chronicle
Social column notes joyous births and personal events among close neighbors. Journal correspondents record philosophical observations of sages and everyday life in the community.
Birthday gathering at W. J. Kirk in Bayfield
A group of elderly residents visited W. J. Kirk on Monday evening to celebrate his birthday. The social chat and refreshments of ice cream and cake were enjoyed. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hinkle and their daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kirk.
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W. J. Kirk
Frank Hinkle
Wm. Kirk
Local social rounds and harvest notes in July
Rev W F Kettelkamp and family dined with Blacksmith Krueger and family Monday night. Wm Krueger and family visited James Kennedy and family Tuesday night. Mable Needham and friend attended church Sunday night. Lucy and Kate Watson called on Anna Zollner Sunday. July brings busy harvest activity as villagers work. Henry Krueger hog sales noted. Minnie Krueger assists Mrs Ed Bartlett. Dick Potter works for J Zoliner. Lydia Krueger visits Anna Zoliner. Thomas Fowler visits Muscatine. sick not improving.
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W. F. Kettelkamp
Blacksmith Krueger
Wm. Krueger
James Kennedy
Lucy
Kate Watson
Anna Zollner
Artie Price
Will Ryan
Muscatine
Minnie Krueger
Ed Bartlett
Dick Potter
J. Zoliner
Lydia Krueger
Anna Zoliner
Thomas Fowler
Mull's Lightning Pain Killer Ad Claims Instant Relief
An advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Pain Killer as curing all pain instantly internal or external. It guarantees absolute purity and lists 25 cents and 50 cents as prices at all druggists.
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Mull
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