Bryan Acceptance Letter Promises Clean Campaign
The Hon. William J. Bryan's letter accepting the Democratic nomination is released, outlining a pledge to avoid personal ambition, defend against private monopoly, and oppose trusts. It endorses the Kansas City platform, calls for anti-monopoly laws, and supports constitutional amendments if needed to curb interstate corporate power.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Wwes
Ollows
James D. Richardsom
Halaan
Lee
Su Bretta Alliot
Miu
Mutien
Philadelphi
Cred
Mount Issus
Republican
Aber
Congress
United States
Platform Debates on Silver Coinage and Direct Senator Elections
The piece discusses party stances on coinage limits and the silver standard, arguing for direct election of U.S. senators by the people. It contrasts debt-free policies with national bank currency, urges jury trials over injunctions, and emphasizes trust in the populace to choose representatives. It references parties, constitutional amendments, and labor issues within a period voice.
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Fur Pte
Congress
Iepubliain
House
Gid
Senate
Democratic Party
Republican Party
House of Representatives
Blackstone
Mass of Debris In Galveston as Bodies Recovered
Public Health teams continued the grim task of recovering and cremating the dead from the Galveston debris pile on Saturday and Sunday. More than 100 bodies were found, including a mother with a baby, and Major Levy among the victims. Workers will be paid 1.50 per day. earlier laborers had worked for nothing or were impressed by the military.
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Devrid
Wot Levy
United States
Witness Identifies Howard in Goebel Murder Case
In Frankfort Kentucky James Howard is linked to the Goebel killing after Bowmar Games testifies Howard ran from the state house rear, leaped the fence, and exulted that he fired the fatal shot. James Stubblefield testifies Howard admitted the act and boasted of evading capture with mountain support. The report notes other local items and global news snippets.
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Willem Goebel
Frankfort
James Howard
William Goeb
Bowmar Games
Howard
State House
James Stubblefield
Clay County
Goehl
Rey
Corporations and Politics in 19th Century Parties
The Democratic Party refrains from targeting honest wealth while opposing corporate political entanglement and suggesting limits on corporate governance. It pledges to curb discrimination and unfair transportation rates, supports a bimetallic system, and seeks free coinage at 18 to 1, echoing earlier Republican efforts.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Chicago
Odio's Black List and Arbitration Platform
The piece argues that blacklists empower employers to coerce workers by blocking future employment and calls for arbitration between corporations and labor. It urges a cabinet‑level Department of Labor and strong enforcement of the Chinese Exclusion Act, asserting the need for an impartial forum to resolve labor disputes.
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Army
Navy
State Department
Treasury
Americas
Monroe Doctrine and American imperial policy debate
A political tract argues for a strong US stance on a standing army and pension laws for veterans. It defends the Nicaragua canal, critiques Republican pacifism on Central American affairs, and urges robust enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine to resist European encroachment and defend republics in the Americas. The piece links veteran policy, canal control, and imperial reach to national security.
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Generens
Islé
Nicaragua
United States
Republican Party
Nica- Yaguan
Senate
Enric
Arizona
New Mexico
Uae
Porto Rico
Represtai
Congress
Monroe
North
South America
New World
America
Atlantic
Central
Duty to the Cuban Question in Republican Platform
Fragmentary OCR outlines a political argument on Cuban independence and non entangling alliances. It references Jefferson and Washington and the debate over foreign entanglements, suggesting the need to adapt party doctrine to support independence while avoiding entangling commitments.
A Magical Life Saver Cure for Heart Disease
A reader from Aylmer Que reports five years of severe heart disease relieved within minutes by Dr Agnew Cure for the Heart. The witness says activity fatigue vanished and four bottles cured him, noting instant relief after treatment. The notice mentions vendors Steiner Bros and Pearre.
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Agren
Thos. Petry
Aylmer
Que
Fathavagayee Expenditure and Surplus in Treasury Proposes Tax Reform
The document criticizes surplus funds and urges restraint on public spending by government and large ship owners. It argues for restoring a foreign policy aligned with American ideals and immediate tax reform including federal income tax authority. It notes an omission in a previously read chan irref and hints at constitutional amendments.
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Nepstieon Party
Mhen
UG Cole
Badeson
Great Mine Strike Shuts Down Most Pennsylvania Mines
The coal strike spreads across Pennsylvania with most anthracite mines idle. President Mitchell reports about 75,000 to 100,000 workers through four districts in upheaval. Hazleton draws crowds as strikers, while a small group at Mocanaqua remains at work. Arbitration talks involve Arch bishop Ryan. miners vow to push wage and job terms through lawful means.
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Martle
Hasleton
Pennsylvania
No. & Collitry
Lough Coal Company
Myer
Mitchell
Nebate
Hazleton
Valus
G. B. Biarkle & Co
Unon
United Mine Workers
John Markie
Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia
Markle
Markie
Wyoming Valley
Weat End Coal Company
Mocanaqua
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Lehigh
Schuylkit
Sch Kil
Operr
Geranton
Jersey Central Frelekt
Cork and Bettie” Collery
Ditcher
United Mine Workers, Exems
Columbus
Scranton
Dunmore
Tama
Cnim
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