Bryan Seeks Norfolk Audience for 1904 Campaign
Virginia Democrats report Hon. W. J. Bryan sending greetings to M. Glennan and J. West, crediting them with swaying Virginia to Bryan at Chicago. A Norfolk visit is hoped during October fair week, with Raleigh and Richmond stops possible, drawing thousands from Tidewater and eastern North Carolina. The City Democratic Committee meets to plan the district convention and delegate elections as Norfolk eyes a September 8 date.
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M. Glennan
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Glennon
J. 2. West
Nansemond
Virginia
Bryan
Glenman
Peter J. Otey
Bryan Sheuwk
Norfolk
North Carolina
National Democracy
Mr. Bryan
Raleigh
N.C
Richmoond
Tidewater
Executive Committee of National Party Meets in Dennison Hotel
The National party executive committee held its first meeting in Dennison Hotel Indianapolis. W D Bynum was elected chairman and John K Wilson secretary. The committee on transportation named Hopkins Missouri and Holden Ohio, and the campaign literature group includes Cutcheon Minnesota and Usher Wisconsin. Secretary Wilson said sound money literature demand is tremendous in Indiana and authorized HQ in Indianapolis until the national convention. John J Rooney of the Honest Money League offered aid and prepared to forward literature. Two days after Bryan’s New York speech Hourke Cochran will reply in Madison Square Garden or Grand Central Palace. The committee will meet again August 7 at the Palmer House Chicago.
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Elbootaak
Thilanapolis
Ind
National Party
Ghia Rooms
Dennison Hotel
W. D. Bynum
John K. Wison
Indianapolis
Transportation
Mopkins
DiMnots
Falkner
Alabama
Holden
Ohio
Executive Committee
Wilson
John J. Rooney
Democratic Honest Money League of America
New York
Sound Money Party
Chicago
John Byrne
Detroit
Flower
League
Rooney
Bryan
Cochran
Madicon Square Garden
Grand Central Palace
Palmer House
Woolen
Commercial Club
Convention Arrangements Discussed Without Resolution
Informal talks outlined plans for an upcoming convention but failed to reach definite conclusions. No formal agenda or decisions were made, and participants left with ongoing questions about dates and procedures.
Senator Caffery Refuses Resign Over Silver Policy
The States prints Donelson Caffery's interview defending his refusal to resign from the U S Senate over opposing the Chicago platform. He asserts Democrats must follow their own principles, vows to stay in office until a party speaks, and defends sound money and federal authority while criticizing platform changes.
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New Orleans
Donelison Caffery
Chicago
United States
Cheirsyig
Louisiang
United States Senate
Democratic Party
Piri
pov-erOment
Cleveland
Life States
Supreme Court of the United States
Mse
Corben
Welome
Donelson Cafpery
Populist Convention Proceedings Run Late in Texas
The Populist convention in Galveston struggled through a long session starting in the morning. Disputes between Chairman Ben Terrell and Sergeant at Arms Williams disrupted rules and floor conduct as nominations for railroad commissioners and state offices were completed.
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Popellata
Galveston
Tex
Williams
Serjeant At
Terrell
Alabury
Mouston
Ha Tracey
Welock
T. J. McMinn
Hexar County
Supreme Court
HK. V. Bell
Criminal Appeals
Carl
H. B. Wood
Deaths of Judge Alfred D. Thomas and Charles Lester
Hon Alfred Delaven Thomas aged fifty eight judge of the U S Circuit Court died at his Fargo home after a period of illness. In Berea Kentucky Charles Lester aged seventy five died today a founder and long time trustee of Berea College noted as the first southern institution to educate whites and blacks.
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Ovibury
Fargo
N. D
Augusta
Alfred Delaven Thomas
United States Circurt Court
Hdselty
General Howe
Berea
Charles Lester
Berea College
Mason and Dixon's
Ministers Probe Ocean View Sunday Violations
Two Norfolk Methodist ministers investigated Ocean View accused Sunday law violations. Judge Portlock explains county court limits and outlines procedures for enforcing liquor and gambling laws, noting officers and grand juries handle cases while urging lawful action by citizens.
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Ocean View
BR. H. Bennett
McKendree Church
J. W. Moore
Queen Street
Norfolk
Portlock
Norfolk County
Worfolk
Vass
Dortlovk
Bennett
McKendree
General Assembly of
Wirsina
Fay
Bex
Virginia
Commonwealth
Tanner's Creek
Appeal for Funds to Support Norfolk Humane Society
The Norfolk Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals appeals for contributions and memberships to sustain its two year record of improving animal treatment. Officers note small dues and limited revenue from fines, asking friends to join with $4 annual membership or any amount to expand rescue efforts and public support.
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Society For
Norfolk
Norfolis Society For
jMubie
Poventie Fmm
Gordon’s Tomb Tribute by Li Hung Chang in London
Li Hung Chang visited St. Paul’s Cathedral and laid a wreath on General Gordon’s tomb. The visit honors Gordon who died at Khartoum on January 26, 1885 while suppressing the Tai Ming rebellion in China, celebrated as a major success.
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London
Li Hung Chang
Griain
St. Paul's Cathedral
Charles Geaves Gordon
Khartoum
Soudon
Gordon
China
Treasury Withdrawals Reported With No Pain
Fragmentary note from Washington August 8 reports Treasury withdrawals totaling 140000 possibly connected to a discovery claim. No further details clear as to positions or rooms mentioned in Ennis with 162 mats.
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Arewert
Teith
Ennis
Howitzers in Camp at Ocean View for Coast Artillery Drill
The Ocean View encampment hosts coast artillery practice with Captain John A Hutchinson and officers guiding the company. The unit expects soldiers and friends to arrive, enjoying tents, boating, dances, and field drills under linemen, with officers and privates listed among attendees.
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Ocean View
Litteary
Vie Conia
Miles Whive
Vine
Commani
Ocean View ii
John A. Clutcheson
RO. Williams
T. R. Wood
Wallam Myers
TD. Weitzel
Poindexter
Al‘ull Ing
A. G. Wortham
T P Pulline
C. Looker
James
WY - Bell
J. Vo Taylor
Bosher
K.P. Challes
William Carter
W. Carghill
J. Wo Davis
Epps
John Ford
Wow
Lear
B. Peoples
Phe OM
Powe
Aly
Wichardson
Sthriner
J.T. Watson
Jas
Camp Mar
John A. Hutchison
Tohilien
Webb
Missy Mary C. Stmpens
Th. Lorraine
George A
Heatwave Claims Multiple Victims in City and State
Record heat across the city and state caused numerous deaths and injuries. Names and addresses of victims are listed amid reports of heat exhaustion and medical emergencies. Authorities warned of continued dangers as temperatures spiked and farms faced crop setbacks.
Death of Eleven Year Old Boy in Hydrophobia Case
Report from Ioyily Michigan states an eleven year old named Howard Lowe died of hydrophobia after rabid dog bites. He showed numbness and restlessness, slept strapped for relief, foaming mouth and convulsions preceding death.
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Ioyily
Michigan
Howard Lowe
Pocahontas to visit Mathews county in excursion today
The Pocahontas will take an excursion to Mathews County today. Various local updates include sermons at Centenary M B Church, court visits, arrests for market fees, travels to London and New York, and community concerns from Norfolk to Gloucester.
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Pocahontas
Mathews County
Miri
W. Pettit
Dl A. m. Lo Itay
Mayo
Guy Mall
Min Mally
Ventress
WoollNn Twins
Virginia
Sam McGaffey
Norfolk
Princess Anne County
Seaboard Air Line
Simpton
Stev
London
Maghind
Gordon M. Wood
Wood Street
Staten Island
Lucy Bruce
Cedar Point
Norfolk County
Gloucester County
Naylor
Almada
Councl
Amy Hart
Arong Hleely
Jaynes
Woodhouse
Reputir
Uew
Penchurch Street
Biel
Hanekel
Mimma WI
Lberty
Ed Anthony
Hoston
Miss Anthony
Misses Anthony
Church Street
George Blount
Boston Wharf
Mahoney Lake
Ceneral Groner
New York
Thepublican
Canada
W. H. Urquhart
Norfolk and Carolina Chemical Company
W. H. Urquhart, Jr
Old Dominion
Surdopa
Catskills
Lakespearec
Injunction Granted Against Southern Electrical Supply and Construction Co
Judge Hanekel issued an injunction restraining Southern Electri cal Supply and Construction Company and its agents from disposing of stock or property. The order followed a recent company failure and was granted on the application of Southern States Telephone Company.
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Hanekel
Southern Electrical Supply and Construction Company
Southern States Telephone Company
Yorktown Vessel Delayed by Hawser Entanglement
The Yorktown bound for Norfolk was forced to halt engines in the Narrows at 6:80 o'clock after a hawser fouled the wheel. Crews lowered boats and tried to clear the propeller but had no success by 1:30 p.m. Captain Dole commanded the vessel.
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Yorktown
New York
Old
Joy Eaton Breaks Indoor Track Mile Record at Coliseum
At the new Coliseum indoor cycle track in Chicago Joy Eaton set a record for the mile unpaced last night. In the first heat of the professional handicap he rode from scratch to win by five lengths over Van Neat in 2 minutes 7 seconds, the fastest mile ever on an indoor track.
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Chicago
Colliseum
Joy Eaton
van Neat
Canarder Steamer Sinks Grain Elevator Ceres Near Mer A. North River
The Canard steamship Etruvia, outward bound at 1:30 PM, struck and sank the steam grain elevator Ceres off Mer A. North River. No injuries reported. The barge valued at $60,000. Lamp sale at Johnston China Co. this week with one hundred lamps at or below cost.
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New York
Etruvia
Ceres
Mer A. North River
Lota
Johnston China Co
Democratic committee to open Richmond headquarters for campaign
The State Democratic Committee will open headquarters in Richmond at Malin street near Ninth with Secretary Button in charge. Captain John Lamb seeks Democratic nomination for Congress in the district. Delegates to the National Convention will be chosen after a state meeting. Virginia Agricultural Society plans a Bryan visit during the fair. Vivian the Englishman, suspected Cuban filibusterer, remains jailed awaiting U S District Attorney action.
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John Lamb
Pick Democrata
Bryan
Richmond
Aus
Specia
State Democratic Committee
Allonday
Bel Wallpipe
Malin Street
Ninth
Apse ‘Button
Wll
Button
Dilyson
Capt
Colonelett
Vivian
United States
Key West
Fla
Trostes''s Closing Out Sale of Figs ToWns AO White Goods
Closing out sale offers figs towns and white goods at deep reductions. Lawn fabrics and India linen discounted from 15 to 4 cents with many items slashed to single cents. Trustee WAL N. PORTLOCK announces bargains at 172 Main Street for R. A. Saunders.
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Trostes
India
Wal N. Portlock
R. A. Saunders
Main Street
Special Blanket Sale and Silver Gilt Goods Ad
Grene Special Blanket Sale offers heavy discounts on wool and cotton blankets with prices per pair from nine cents to several dollars. Includes mentions of Lever Bros Bargain Xeekers and Johnston China Go with a midsummer clearance for fall goods. Also promotes sterling silver goods via The Casket and Greenwood Bros. ads.
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Levy Bros
Granby
Greenwoods& Bro
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Naval Post Band
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Mathew Jamietion
Connell
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Congress
Col. Normand Smith
Henrlco
Lena
Ty Lewis
Springfield
Illinois
Joseph Bryan
Indiana Apolis
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Petersburgs
Charles M. Blackford
Lynchburg
James H. Dooley
Thomas B. Murphy
Sewall
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Vicglnia Agricultural Society
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