Bryan Campaign Committee in Washington Secrecy
National Democratic leaders meet in secret at the Washington headquarters to plan campaign strategy. Chairman Jones names Clark Mowell to head the literary and newspaper program with Richardson as assistant and McMillan editing the campaign book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jones
National Democratic Committee
Chicago
Paul Knar
McMilin and
Richardson
Tennessee
Johnson
Kansas
Evan P. Howell
Atlanta
Roach
North Dakota
Joseph Daniels
North Carolina
National
Clark Mowell
McMillan
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Watler
Hatleigh
Howell
National Committee
Populist National Committee Holds Informal Gathering
Washington August 18. The Populist party executive committee met at noon in Senator Mather's room at the Shoreham. Members Edge ton Reed, Washburn, Butler, Mather, Rankin, and Dore discussed state reports with no formal action. California supports silver candidates, others in the West are favorable. headquarters location remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mai
Chicago
National Committee
Messrs
Edgeton
Nebr
Secreta Reed
Georgia
Washburn
Ste Metts
Malrion Butler
North Carolina
J. Ro Sovereinn
Arkansas
Workman
Knights of Gabor
Br. c. FP. Taylor
Pennsylvania
Senator Mather
Shoreham
Butler Peo
Southern Associated Press
Butler
J. W. Breidenthal
M. C. Rankin
Indiana
John S. Dore
California
Rankin
St. Towle
Dore
Pueblo
Tir West
Honest Money League Mass Meeting in New York
Thousands gathered at Madison Square Garden on August 18 to hear Hon. W Bourke Cochran respond to William Jennings Bryan. The Democratic Honest Money League event featured favorable weather and a large turnout.
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John Byrnes
Democratic Honest Money Lengue
Perry Belmont
Bourke Quckran
Corkran
Major Byrne
Byrne
Belmont
W. Bourke Cochran
Cochran
Hrgan
Honest Money League
Nourke Cochran
Madison Square Garden
New York
Democratico
William Jennings Bryan
Bland at Old Point Sees Democratic Hope in Silver Tide
Hon. Richard Parks Bland and his wife spent days at Old Point Comfort near Hampton Roads. Bland, a noted silver advocate, voiced strong support for William Jennings Bryan, predicting sweeping Democratic victories in the East and across the nation, and asserting the people will be their own masters with business prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Parks Bland
Old Paint Comfort
Lebanon
Bland
Hampton Roads
Cvusing
William J. Bryan
Silver Dick
Tam
William Jennings Bryan
New World
Mr Bryan
White House
Hanna
Pilgrimmage
Bryan
East
Democratic
New York
Harlem
Empire
McKinley
Funeral to be held for Miss Abageil Dodge in Hamilton
Miss Dodge's Fansral Hamilton Mass Aug 1. Funeral announced for Thursday afternoon with private services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Mass
Abageil Dodge
Death Ends the Race in Royal Albert Yacht Regatta
London Aug 18 Royal Albert Yacht regatta on a 46 mile course saw disaster as Meteor collided with Isolde dismast ing her crew saved only with great effort. Baron Von Zedtwits died after being struck by wreckage. Both races halted and flags flown at half mast as Isolde and Tsolde suffered severe damage.
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London
Royal Albert
South Sea
Ailsa
Britannia
Satanita
Meteor
Steelock
Saint
Niagara
Saphire
Audrey
Penitent
Tsolde
Fler
Baron von Zedtwits
Royal Victoria Yacht Club
Ryde
Spithead
Ant
Portsmouth
Papal Delegate Appointment Confirmed for U S
Washington August 15 The appointment of Brother Martinelli as successor to Carolin Batelli as Papal Delegate to the United States has been confirmed by Dr Booker Secretary of the Legation. Martinelli will sail Genoa early September to assume duties after credentials from Cardinal Ledochowski and installation by Cardinal Satolli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satolli
Washington
Brother Martinelli
Carolin Batelli
United States
Booker
Legation
Pather Martinelli
Ledochowski
Propaganda the
Garolil
Applomat
Genoa
America
Monsignor Sharrett
Rooker
Sharrett
Father Martinelli
American Bar Association Opens in Saratoga With Lord Russell Attendance
The nineteenth annual meeting of the American Bar Association begins in Saratoga New York Aug 13 with Lord Russell expected to attend. Attendance may reach triple previous years as debates on international arbitration and legal education attract many distinguished lawyers and law teachers. Sessions are set for Convention Hall and Lord Russell will stay at United States Hotel Cottage.
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Saratoga
N. Y
American Bar Association
Lord Russell
England
United States Hotel
Convention Hall
Rumor of Ocean View Bar Closure Under Sunday Law
Late rumors claimed the Ocean View bar on the pavilion was closed for Sunday law violations. Kerr & Ellis were said to handle the case, with gambling paraphernalia seized, though Kerr denied involvement. Heceiver Smith attorney and Rev Bennett sought confirmation at 1:30 AM.
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Bennett
Kerr
Petersburg Dispatch on Confederate Veterans Address and Local Notices
Petersburg News reports George S Bernard will speak at Weldon Road battlefield events from Aug 18 to 21 with detailed troop movements and battle context. Also notes Mrs Tammi Wool’s theft case, Dinwiddie rainfall aiding crops, a jail term for James Gil, and other local items including revival of J W Morebro’s sermon, Newport News council visit, and the death of J M Flannicute in Sussex.
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Petersburg
George S. Bernard
Tale of Wieht
Coltout-Wrenn
Bernard
Weldon Baile Road
Aiken
Weldon
Mahone
David S. Wolsezer
Alkun
Parkes
Itera
Weiee
Longiman
Cote Oulti
Bringinag
Warren
Haygood
South Camroliniana
Wiliam Aiken
Byrne Street
Jack
Dinwiddie County
Dinwiddie
James Gil
John Henry Maen
Wilson
Trepot
Mark
Market Street
Iit
A. W. Price
J. W. Morebro
Taft Street Presbyterian Church
Europe
Newport News Council No. 7
Unitac American Mechanics
Thomas J. Ivey
Newport News
Maer
Ivey
William Davidson
Texas
J. M. Flannicute
Sussex
Navy to End Smallpox Guard Duty in Florida
Washington reports the Navy Department heeded Florida’s governor request and detailed weasels to enforce quarantine laws during the smallpox scare around Montgomery. The commander says the scare is nearly over and weasels have complied, suggesting Montgomery be released from quarantine duty. Assistant Secretary McAdoo telegraphed the governor asking if naval vessels are unnecessary, with relief possible if approved.
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Washington
Navy Department
Florida
Weasela
Montgomery
Weasels
McAdoo
John F Chamberlain In Critical Condition At Grand Union
Saratoga August 18 John F Chamberlain of Washington is critically ill at the Grand Union with Bright's disease and other complications. Over the last forty eight hours he was thought near death several times but rallied each time. At 11 this morning he was resting very comfortably.
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Saratoga
John F. Chamberlain
Washington
Grand Union
Bright
Portsmouth Police Bust Chain of 19th Century Theft
A Portsmouth store robbery at Levy and Jacobs on High and Crawford Streets led detectives Heppel Arrington and Snowden to nab Eddle Guinn alias Gunn, a yellow man with a bad record, who was tried for attempting to rob Teary Sing's laundry and sent to jail for assault and related charges. Gunner’s confession matched evidence, with injuries from a glass breach. Concurrently Alexander Luke and Louis O’Neil were arrested for thefts, as detectives recovered a gold watch and other items. Deputy Sheriff Ware arrived for custody transfers with John Graviond, tied to housing and clothing thefts.
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Messrs. Levy & Jacobs
High and
Crawford Streets
Portsmouth
Die Uroften
Heppel, Arrington and Snowden
Axl
Eddle Gunter
Potlee Court
Eddle Guinn
Jad
Gunn
Ounter
jMin
Gunter
Mexander Luke
Echa Viller
Charlotte Abboccot
Louis O'Neil
White
Hopper
Arrington
Vastordly & Handsome
John Mahoney
Sherif
W- Ware
James Cy County
John Graviond
Ambiguous Traveler Plans Campaign Swing In New York
Mr Bryan Goon Fisting and Abner Rod Hook are in New York on August 18. The text notes delays and revised appearances for political campaigning, mentions a Will arranging aircraft plans, and references invitations to speak in Toledo and at a SCOT event. It also describes fishing nearby Spring Lake and a future trip across the Hudson to the Catskill region.
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Abner Rod Hook
N. Y
Tiyan
Upper
Sted Hook
Weiter
Last Menthe
Mie Lease
Pennsylvania
Democratic
Toledo
Tryin
Messia
Cleveland
Harrison
Spring Lake
Monk
Bass
Haminge
Organ
Hudson
Catskilla
Argument Concluded in Railroad Rate Hearing at Greenville
Greenville C Aug 183 The argument in the railroad rate hearing case was concluded after an all day session. Judge Simonton asked for the types and will take them to What Rock to prepare his opinion. No sign of jurisdiction announced. both sides claim victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Simonton
What Rock
Woman Storekeeper Murdered in Montgomery Suburb
A storekeeper Kate Cabani was found dead in her night attire after daylight near her general store in Montgomery's southern suburbs. The back door was blocked by a dust muffler, the room ransacked, and she apparently woke recently by her attackers. She lived alone with notable property accumulated from good business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Kate Cabani
Treasury Gold Reserve Dips as Withdrawals Exceed Influx
Gold reserve fell to 104,434,699 with withdrawals of 155, ton. Philadelphia saw a 15,000 gold intake yesterday. Helena assay office received 10,000 in gold bullion from Alaska for coinage into eagles.
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Washington
Treasury
Philadelphia
Assay
Helena
Mont
Alaska
Subtle scents linger in garb with scented sachet linings
A refined note remains as violet and mignonette odors escape from silk gowns. The speaker notes that perfumes are uncommon today but admits to numerous sachet bags sewn into garments, carrying faint fragrances from the wearer's attire.
Weather Bulletin Reports Drought, Heat Across Southern States
The weekly Weather Bureau bulletin notes continued drought and heat across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. It cites mixed effects with showers reviving some crops, but overall declines in cotton and corn yields, pasture shortages, and ongoing plowing and planting for fall crops. Cotton picking speeds up in heat, while rain remains sporadic and late for many areas.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Virginia
Middle Section
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Swothong
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Lexington Scandal Over Mrs Johnston Letter Sparks Feud
In Lexington Kentucky a sensational dispute erupts after a forged letter allegedly from Mrs J Fletcher Johnston to Governor Bradley about delegates to the Tennessee Centennial surfaces. S A Charles accuses Mrs Eugenie Dunlap Potts and others of complicity while Judge George Denny vows to defend his family amid fears of a deadly clash upon Charles’s return.
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Lexington
J. Fletcher Johnston
Bradley
Judge Cantrill
A. Charles
Tennessee
Kentucky
S. A. Charles
Governor Bradley
Eugenie Dunlap Potts
Potts
Charles
Denny
Posfessine
Fragmentary road note hints at truth about wealth
In a garbled conversation between Tired Thomas and Weary Wil lie, a vase sale and the idea of wealth failing to bring happiness emerge amid fractured chatter. The text references thoughts on happiness and money without clear context or complete names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Willie
Weary Willie
Weill
Richmond Convention Struggles and Election Tactics
August reports from Richmond describe sect influenced by Lamb and Millett in Goochland and Richmond delegates. Capt Lamb leads a strong campaign organization. rival factions accuse fraud and delay. A violent incident aboard a Southern railway train prompts questions about security and interracial tension in the capital region.
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Itishmond
Ellett
Goochland
Ca Lamb
Lter
Richmo
Lamb
Richmond
Wiletu
Y. M. G. AL [Wal
I. T. Glasgow
Tradegar Works
Messrs
Wyndham RB
Moir
J. A. Bursell
W Workingman
Jo B. Minor, Jr
W. L. Royall
Glasgow Aa
Wile Nam Wirt Henry
A. L. Box Ware
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Democratic National Committee
Cockran
Adkivessen
Richard T. Binand
Old Point
MR. Bland
Miss Dodge
Sean
Baron Zedwitts
Fatier Martin
Americas Bar Association
May Dave Oren
Petersbburg
Cocknile Oly Almira
Levy & Jacobs
Mr. Bryan Goon
Testit
Tooria
Colonel Eltett
Captal Lamb
Indga Gregory
Wall
Jim
Fran
Roger Gregory
Kingsang
Congress
Hong
Milett
Inhay Iben
Ape Fanate
Robert Walker
Tomlinson
Walker
Cal. Lamb
Norfolk
Ford
M. D. Hoge
Liverpool
Flett
Board of Health
Paris
M. Pasteur
J. C. Horton
Southern Railway
Mr. Horton
Danville
Rhmond
Colored Coaches Company
Horton
B. L. Price
Danville Micro
Price
Ali Negro
Richmon
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