Political Firing Line Battles for German and Gold Support
In Detroit and Wheeling, Gold Democrats marshal a national committee with General Charles Tracey at the helm. A German Democratic Movement bureau opens in Lombard building to win German voters, with Jacob Loeper heading operations. The National League of Democratic Clubs revises delegation rules for October.
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Indianapolis
Charles Tracey
New York
Gold Democratic Party
John P. Frenzel
George Foster Peabody
L. C. Krauthoff
Ilinois
Joseph Bryan
Virginia
L. M. Martin
Iowa
W. R. Shelby
Michigan
Talfourd P. Linn
Ohio
Thomas F. Corrigan
Georgia
Gordon Woodbury
New Hampshire
Lewis M. Ogden
Wisconsin
Indiana
Tracey
Bryan
German Democratic Movement
Lombard
Jacob Loeper
Albert Lahm
August Tamm
German Tribune
Harry Thudium
German Telegraph
League of Democratic Clubs
National League of Democratics Clubs
Rouse
Roosevelt Begins Western Tour in Detroit Armory
Governor Roosevelt met a large, enthusiastic crowd at the Detroit Light Guard armory on his western tour. Homer Warren chaired the event while Brigadier General Henry M. Duffield presided as a Santiago campaign leader. The governor spoke for about an hour and left by special train at midnight to continue to Grand Rapids after visiting several Michigan cities.
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Detroit
Roosevelt
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Bryan Concludes West Virginia Tour With Large Rallies
The Democratic candidate William J. Bryan ended his West Virginia tour in Wheeling with a major speech after traveling about 300 miles by rail through Deer Park Clarksburg Parkersburg St Marys and Sistersville. Six substantial speeches and several brief talks drew large crowds while ex-Secretary J N Camden presided at the Parkersburg event.
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Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
William J. Bryan
Deer Park
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
St. Mary's
Sistersville
Bryan
United States
J. N. Camden
Palmer
Buckner
Bourke Ocockran
Fusion of Democrats and Populists in Minnesota
In St Paul and Minneapolis yesterday the Democratic and Populist conventions named a fusion ticket for state offices and for the electoral college. The joint actions set the stage for a unified campaign in Minnesota.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Stevenson plans West Virginia Maryland tour after Illinois trip
Adlai E. Stevenson says Democratic managers have arranged a tour in West Virginia or Maryland after he starts a tour of Illinois next Monday. He may visit both states.
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Bloomington
Ill
Adlai E. Stevenson
West Virginia
Maryland
Illinois
New Form of Mob Law in Macon Case Involving Anderson
In Macon Georgia on September 7 twenty one business and professional men gathered to back Napoleon Anderson a negro who had sworn a warrant for larceny against two revenue officers. The officers arrested Anderson for interfering with their duty and the white group pledged to ensure he faces legal process. Warrants were issued for several white citizens and the cases set for next week.
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Macon
Napoleon Anderson
Anderson
Wisconsin suit seeks to keep life policy beneficiary
In Racine on September 7 Mrs. Alice M. Sweiz sues James Jones and others formerly of Milwaukee to stop a change of beneficiary on a $2,000 life insurance policy. Jones joined the Ancient Order of United Workmen, named his wife as beneficiary, she died, then listed Mrs. Swett with a condition to care for assessments and support him. He now seeks to reassign the beneficiary after being allegedly thrown out of doors.
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Racine, Wis
Alice M. Sweiz
James Jones
Blacksmith Survives Gasoline Blast At Wisconsin Shop
Kaukauna Wisconsin September 7 Herman Kramer a Lane street blacksmith narrowly escaped death when a gasoline explosion roared through his shop. He was applying heat to wagon tires when he mistakenly poured gasoline on kindling and lit it triggering a severe blast that burned his face neck arm and hands.
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Kaukauna
Wis
Herman Kramer
Lane Street
Beiong
Kramer
Ex Secretary Olney backs Bryan in political shift
A roundup of recent political notes notes Ex Secretary of State Olney declaring in favor of Bryan. Lincoln Nebraska Bryan’s hometown shows a population decline since 1890. Also: various local and international items including saloon tax debates and labor unrest.
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Olney
Bryan
Peotone
Ills
Salvation Army
Australia
Lincoln
Neb
Rome
Lake Winnebago
Wis
South Bend
Ind
Chicago
Andree
Vardee
Norway
Mattie A. Cobb
Green Bay
Duke of Abruzzi
Arctic
King Humbert
Duke
William J. Morgan
Buffalo
N. Y
London
Colorado
Baraboo
Candidate declares for Muscatine County Recorder nomination
W H Keyser announces to Republican voters in Muscatine County his bid for the County Recorder nomination subject to Republican County Convention approval. Nichols Iowa.
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Muscatine County
W. H. Keyser
Candidate announces bid for County Auditor nomination
A candidate announces intent to seek the nomination for County Auditor before the upcoming county convention. The statement is dated Wilton Iowa August 7 1900 and references Co D Eaton.
Addleman Seeks Muscatine County Supervisor Nomination
Andrew P. Addleman announces his candidacy for county supervisor, seeking the Republican nomination at the Muscatine County Republican convention in Lake township. The filing signals a formal entry into the local party race.
County Recorder Nomination Bid Endorsed by H Reesink
H Reesink states a bid for the nomination to County Recorder is contingent on the approval of the Republican County Convention. The note identifies the candidate and the party process while noting the required convention approval.
Coster Declares Candidacy for County Attorney Nomination
J. C. Coster of Muscatine Iowa announces candidacy for the Republican county attorney nomination subject to the county convention. August 11 1900.
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J. C. Coster
Muscatine
Iowa
McIntosh Seeks Nomination at Muscatine County GOP Convention
J. E. B. McIntosh declares candidacy for the Republican nomination at the Muscatine county convention. The announcement frames his bid as a formal political action within local party procedures.
Ed P. Ingham Announces Candidacy for County Attorney
Ed P. Ingham of Wilton Iowa declares his candidacy for county attorney subject to the Republican county convention on September 8. He signs the notice respectfully.
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P. Ingham
Wilton
Iowa
Brown seeks nomination for County Recorder
Muscatine political notices show Newt M. Brown pursuing the Republican county convention nomination for County Recorder, subject to party wishes.
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M. Brown
Muscatine
County records reflect Republican convention choice
Jont. Maxson of West Liberty appears as a subject to the will of the Republican county convention in a September 5 dispatch from West Liberty.
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Republican County Convention
Jont. Maxson
West Liberty
Sept
Local Notice From Muscatine County Convention
Fragmentary notice places Aaron C. Noble of Goshen township in Muscatine Iowa dated August 20 1900 and references an approaching county convention.
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Muscatine County
Aaron C. Noble
Goshen Township
Muscatine
Iowa
Webster Announces Candidacy For Muscatine County Supervisor
D. D. Webster declares his bid for the Republican nomination for Muscatine county supervisor subject to the party convention action. He seeks the district seat and urges Republican support at the upcoming convention.
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Muscatine County
D. D. Webster
Iowa Central Excursion to Indiana Ohio and Louisville
Iowa Central Railway announces a home visitors excursion to Indiana Ohio and Louisville Kentucky on September 4 11 19 and 27 1900. Round trip fares are under one fare. Tickets go on sale September 3 4 10 11 18 19 26 and 27 with return passage limited to thirty days. Inquiries to Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Indiana
Ohio
Louisville
Iowa Central
Geo
Nome Fraud Claims From Wisconsin Man's Tale
Baraboo Wisconsin man Arthur Buckley who traveled to Nome Alaska reports distress and disillusion. He alleges government officers are grafters and describes hardship for workers including seven insane men and widespread destitution among those who went to erect bar racks for soldiers.
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Baraboo
Wis
Arthur Buckley
Nome
Alaska
Seattle
Morrison Illinois Saloon Question Sparks City Turmoil
Town voters in Morrison Illinois faced a sharp clash over saloons after an anti license ticket won last spring. A special election produced license candidates, Mayor Robert Wallace resigned, and the new council issued licenses with clerk signature, leaving the mayor pro tem in charge.
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Wallace
Judge Pursues Daughter In Elopement Between Canton Grocer and Miss Garnet
Quincy Illinois reports Judge H B Garnet of Ewing Missouri reached the city seeking his daughter Julia who eloped Tuesday. She wed Canton grocer William Holloway after meeting only three weeks ago. Both were previously engaged to others.
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Quincy
Ills
H. B. Garnet
Ewing
Julia
Miss Garnet
William Hollo Way
Canton
Judge Garnet
Holloway
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues
Chicago teams posted losses in Philadelphia and New York shows. In the American League Chicago split two games with Indianapolis and Detroit, while other matchups featured Kansas City and Milwaukee/ Buffalo.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Detroit
Kansas City
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Buffalo
Milwaukee
State Fair executive committee meets in Grand Rapids
The executive committee of the State Fair association in Grand Rapids Michigan reports positive prospects for a strong fair year. General Superintendent Fifield announces there will be absolutely no gambling or gambling devices allowed on the grounds.
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Grand Rapids Mich
State Fair Association
Fifield
Marriage announced for Frank L. Hatch and Alice H. Bowen
Springfield Wisconsin September 7 cards announce the marriage of Frank L. Hatch and Alice H. Bowen. The ceremony will be September 19 at St Pauls Pro Cathedral with Rev F W Taylor officiating. Hatch is a young attorney and assistant United States district attorney, son of the late O M Hatch former secretary of state.
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Springfield
Frank L. Hatch
Alice H. Bowen
St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral
F. W. Taylor
Hatch
United States District Attorney
O. M. Hatch
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An old ad promotes Cascarets candy cathartic claiming relief from constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. Prices listed as 10c and 2c with druggists refund offer.
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C.C.C
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T. J. Meighan
Fillmore County
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Robert C. Saunders
Pine
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Ahl
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Frank C. Brooks
Helena
Mont
W. A. Clark
F. H. Edwards
C. C. Proctor
Great Falls
Lind
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Nichols, Iowa
Co. D. Eaton
Lake Township
Andrew P. Addleman
H. Reesink
Republican Convention
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Gena'ae Rogers Teaapooin
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