Norfolk Democratic Ward Meetings Nominate Delegates
Delegates for the Second Congressional district nominating convention were chosen at ward meetings in Norfolk. Most wards reported unanimous selections with little opposition, and discussions included endorsements of Bryan and Sewall and instructions on free silver. The process spanned several wards with brief sessions and quick ballots, totaling about 650 voters participating in last night’s proceedings.
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Port Norfolk
Brambleton
Pires
T. Witt
Ligsitius
Nominois
S. Marx
Z. Jones
Siolt
J. ‘Tiytor
A. Logario
A. Live Berea
W. A. Petia
W. A. Petia, (. Poster, Daisies Kwewell
Willan Johnson
Geo
Dex
Abe J
Carroll
Llse
W. A. Hilwands
M. Seldner
J. Carrol
Juan Mariner
J. M. Ridgwell
J. W. Bik
J. St, Lowenberg
J. M. Cashin
O. Smith
George DB. Maymard
Albert Stahl
William G. Peetis
Mr Pettis
Joling
Messs
Chaus. Pettis
Morris Adelsdorf
Cuch Tleker
Mrprssya
Cashin
Poster
Bryan
Sewall
Sttendance
W. FE. Witcox
Www. W. Dev Wis
J. P. Williams
M. OH. Prince
William Pannill
J. Dalton
G. Wiliams
Chas
J. Cannon
G. River
Wm. Baker
James B. Prince
W. W. Dey
T. McGuire
Niyon and
Mewill
Chicago
R. W. Tomlin
Col
Harry Houdzes
John W. Carhin
James C. Prince
W. Jutt
F. L. Grandy
Cooke
Norfolk
Bryan challenges McKinley in decisive campaign duel
William J. Bryan issued a formal challenge to Major McKinley declining to discuss campaign issues with any other candidate. He said he would debate only with McKinley, noting he has received many invitations to debate the silver question but no plan exists for a broader debate. He referenced speeches in New York and Ohio and trips to Lincoln and Upper Red Hook.
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New York
Ohio
Lincoln
Upper
Red Hook
William J. Bryan Dhrew
McKinley
Dive
Cochran
Mr. McKinley
National Committee
Mr Bryan's Itinerary Under Red Hook
Mr Bryan drafts a detailed travel itinerary from Erie to Lincoln outlining campaign stops in Buffalo Me ming Niagara Falls Hornellsville Jamestown Chautauqua Cleveland Columbus Toledo South Bend Chicago Lincoln Nebraska and other points including visits to Democratic headquarters and lodge invitations. He plans speeches nightly August 27 to September 2 with stops in Tivoli.
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Red Hook
Bryan
Erie
Lincoln
Buffalo
Me- Ming
Niagara Falls
Hornellsville
Jamestown
Chauthuqua
Chauthucua
Cleveland
Columbus
Toledo
South Bend
Chicago
Nebraska
Burlington
Lincorn
Elliott Danforth
Madison Square
Upper Red Hook
Albans
Tate
Urvan
Morniig
James W. Hinkley
Democratic State Committee
Wohl
Mr. Bryan
Winneseuk Lodge
Sted Mountain
Catskills
Winnesouk Lodge
OC. L. Fickerson
Santa Cruz Lodge
Calekills
Apeak
Tivoli
How It Could Be Done Republicans Bridge to Bi metalism
Cincinnati Aug 20 The Cincinnati Post prints special letters from Senators Sherman Lodge Thurston General Grosvenor and Congressman Bartholdt on how Republicans will bridge to promote bi metallicism. Sherman cautions against prophesying based on unknown contingencies. Lodge favors diplomacy through regular channels. Thurston urges a monetary conference. Grosvenor argues the president should propose to great nations a plan for bi metallic values and authorize a commission to draft and submit it for nation response.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Post
Sherman
Lodge
Thurston
CH. Gronvenor
Bartholdt
Grosvenor
Congress
Democratic convention to endorse nominees in Indianapolis
The Balter Convention in Indianapolis on August 20 boosts National Democracy leaders for a September 2 gathering. McKinley managers push for convention endorsement of GOP nominees. Mr Bynum, chair of National Democrat Executive Committee, says the September 20 meeting will be Democratic and adopt a platform and nominate Democratic nominees.
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Balter
Indianapolis
Ind
National Democracy
McKinley
Bynum
National Democrat
Predioiwn Money Squeeze in London Algae 290
The Daily Telegraph reports an American firm borrowing money in London to keep exchange down. The move aims to stabilize rates amid financial pressures and uncertain markets.
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London
Tele- Braph
Orm
Leandon
Amovn
Ontaine
Money market outlook echoed in London papers
The Telegraph notes a similar amount was sent to America recently for a like purpose. An analysis in The Ananelal series comments on US money market conditions. The Times predicts a sharp money bylease in New York soon, citing pecuniary factors now at work in America.
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Lion Sterling
Telegraph
America
State Democratic Convention Nominees Named in Fort Worth
The Texas Democratic Convention in Fort Worth announced nominees Governor C A Culberson Lieutenant Governor J L (iester Attorney General M H W Crane Comptroller I W Finley Treasurer W J Wortham Land Commissioner Maker Superintendent of Public Instruction J M Carlisle. The platform backs the Omaha Convention acts and rejects the Populist demand for division of offices. outgoing committee empowered to explain to the public later.
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Texas Democracy
Fort Worth
Tex
Ste Inbers
C. A. Culberson
Iester
M. H W. Crane
I. W. Finley
W. J. Wortham
J. M. Carlisle
Mapping Out Programme Philadelphia August Conference Plans
At a Philadelphia Democratic meeting, delegates decide a permanent chairman will be chosen after the convention opens. Two delegates from each Congressional district and two for each representative at large will go to the National Democratic Convention in Indianapolis on September 2. The platform will be brief and likely reiterate the sound money plank.
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Philadelphia
Maryland gold Democrats plan mass meeting for convention delegates
A conference at the office of ex-Congressman Vsitor Rayner in Baltimore discussed suing a call for a mass gathering of Maryland gold Democrats to select sixteen delegates for the Indianapolis convention on September 2. Details are pending, but a Music Hall meeting is expected within days.
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Baltimore
Hsound Money Democrats
Vsitor Rayner
Gold Democrats
Maryland
Indianapolis
Music Hall
Populists appoint committee to press Sewall withdrawal
In Louisville on August 20 at a Populist State Executive meeting in Lexington austernton J. A. Walker T. J. Taylor and FLeiten wall were named to consult with Democrats to withdraw Sewall. They will announce the Populists back Watson and oppose any concession to Sewall.
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Sewall
Louisville
Lexington
Austernton
J. A. Walker
T. J. Taylor
Fleitenwall
Bo Gurvey
Watson
Rowall
Prohibition State Convention Nominates Ticket
New York Erabinttipiste Syracuse N Y August prohibition state convention would vote this forenoon on the nominations for governor William W. Smith of Moughktepste lieutenant governor Dr G 4 Luther of New York judge of the Court of Appeals Hon Darius Noor of North Tonawanda.
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Syracusa
William W. Smith
Moughktepste
Giovernor
G 4
Luther
New York
Court of Ape Peals
Darius Noor
North Tonawanida
Democratic nominations shape race in North Carolina and Georgia
In Winston August 20 the Democratic Convention for Mighth Istriet Wilkesboro nominated Lieutenant Governor A. Doughton for Congress. In Atlanta August 20 Judge Charing Amgen was nominated by Democrats of the Fourth District to succeed Charles Moses.
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Winston
N.C
Wilkesboro
A. Doughton
Atlanta
Judge Charing Ad- Amgen
Fourth Congressional District
Charles Moses
Sound Money Democrats Call State Convention in New Orleans
In New Orleans on August 20 the sound money Democrats issued a call for a state convention to meet on Thursday August 22. Delegates will be chosen to attend the Indianapolis convention.
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New Orleans
Sound Money Democrats of
Sound Money Democrata
Indianapolis
Port Somers Point Agent Probes Rumored Gold Heist
Atlantic City reports Collector Higbee in Port Somers Point to investigate a tale of twenty armed men and a ship shadowing the Mona Passage off Great Mercury Inlet signaling by whistle. A Sherman says a large steamer lay at anchor at Long Point. no credence given locally. Treasury gold reserve drops to 40 HOR 982711. withdrawals total 129,700 for the day and 77,000 for the month.
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Atlantic City
N. J
FB. A. Higbee
Port Somer's Point
Washington
Ely
Tlarhor
Longe Point
Treasury
New York
Normanta
Europe
Seligman & Co
Tappen
Gallatin Bank
Simmons
Fourth National
Duel to the Death in Georgia Plantations
Valdosta sent a special report describing a fatal duel between two African American men named Morgan and another fighter on a Savannah area plantation near the Florida line. They exchanged weapons, grappling and firing, Pare died from a wound and Morgan was mortally wounded.
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Savannah
Valdosta
Morgan
Weat
Pare
Virginia Political Turmoil Shapes Congressional Delegates
In Richmond August 20 a Democratic primary produced 69 delegates for Col. Ellett and 2 for Capt. John Lamb to the Congressional Convention. Republicans held off on convening actions while Populists, ex-governor, and other leaders maneuver for influence. Debates with Bryan supporters are planned as party lines stiffen before September meetings. An unveiled Confederate monument, a sold Wyanoke estate, and a fatal tram injury add local tone to a bustling political week.
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Richmond
Via
Bilett
John Lamb
Mile Piseti Owly
Nevis
Chozen
Democratie
Republican District Committee
Hopubiloansare
Virginia
Jacob Keemple
Weet Val
Tuesell
Witam Lamb
Dissolution of Dickinson Thurber Stevenson Law Firm
In Detroit a Chicago convention rift splits Dickinson Thurber and Stevenson. Stevenson resigns Michigan committee chair position, realigns then departs, later replaced by Becker. Thurber remains with Dickinson as dissolution papers signed Saturday. Stevenson, a prominent Michigan Democrat, noted for legal ability and Port Huron origins.
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Don Dickinson
Chand
Detroit
Mich
Iaw
Dickinson, Thurber and Stevenson
Don M. Dickinson
Henry T. Thurber
Cleveland
Hintt G. Stevenson
Democratic State Central Committee
Moessra
Dickinson
Stevenson
Chicago
BteyeTston
Dickmann
Michigan
State Central Committee
Ilo
Mrr Stevenson
Me. Stevenson
A. Becker
Steyvenkon
Bryan
Sewald
Ardes
Thurber
Port Hiren
Item
Detroi
Three Little Apress Engine Wreck Near Carrollton
An engine on the Cincinnati Columbus and Springheld railroad jumped the track one mile south of Carrollton, plunging down the embankment and killing engineer Joseph Kirk and fireman Jowan Hardesty from Canton. The caboose with 26 section men aboard stopped short among oak trees. Investigation found three railroad spikes placed by small boys on the curve caused the derailment.
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Carrollton
Cincinnati
Columbus
Springheld
Here
Killisd
Joseph Kirk
Jowan Hardesty
Canton
Fram arrives at Christiania amid Arctic voyage notes
London reports Dr Nansen and the Fram reached Sijorvee Christiana on August 20. News says the Fram then planned to sail for Tromsoe, with Nansen urging Captain Sorodref to meet her. He wires a greeting: a thousand welcomes to you all, Hurrah for the Fram.
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London
Dr. Nansen
Fram
Sijorvee
Christiana
Bkjorvee
Over
Tromsoe
TH Nansen
Hammerfest
Sorodref
Court martial probable in Brooklyn dry dock case
Washington August 20 The proceedings and findings of the court of inquiry in the Brooklyn dry dock case have been revolved at the Navy Department. Lieutenant Lorkheimer acting Judge advocate general reviews the record and Assistant Secretary McAdoo will take the matter under consideration. It is semi officially stated that Daniel Menoch faces trial by court martial for the accident.
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Washington
Hrooklyn Dry Dock
Navy Department
Lorkheimer
McAdoon
Dnelneer Menoch
Navy plans coast defense review board announced
Acting Secretary McAdoo outlined a board including the Commander in Chief of the North Atlantic Station the chiefs of navigation and ordnance the president of the War College and the chief Intelligence officer to examine and revise the coast defense plans created at the Naval War College The board will forward its recommendations to the Secretary of the Navy for approval and then file with the chief Intelligence officer
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Washington
McAdoo
Navy Department
North Atlintic Station
Bureaus of Navigation and Ordnance
The
War College
Naval War College
Secretary of the Navy
Suspected Laurada Among Vessels Watched by Treasury
Treasury officials announced customs orders watching the steamer Laurada and other suspected ships including the Three Friends and Dauntless. A report noted no commissioner appointed to probe Laurada’s Delaware departure. A local drowning occurred as Frank Johnston, color, drowned while boarding a boat at the Southern Railway wharves around 1 AM.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Dauntless
Delaware Customs District
Frank Johnston
Southern Railway
Lord Russell Addresses 1900 ABA Convention in Saratoga
In Saratoga on August 20 1900 Lord Russell Lord Chief Justice of England addressed the American Bar Association's ninety first annual convention. The vast audience of about 4500 greeted his remarks with long applause. He discussed international law ethics and the move toward peaceful settlement of disputes through arbitration noting progress since 1816 and the United States and Great Britain as examples while cautions remain about fully achieving universal peace.
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Saratoga
Mussell
American Bar Association
Che Anblause
Frank Lock
Rufus Peckham
Court of Appeals
Ji Bartlett
Courtland Parker
United Braise District Court
Coxe
Randal Tucker
Henry Hitchcock
W. Allen
Ler
Edward J. Phelps
Tt Wheeler
James c. Carter
Nathant Shipman
John P
Newman Montague Crackanthorp
Colonel Ingersoll
Story
Mlatform
Lora Sell
Kilowen
England
Lord Russell
International
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Great Britain
Uni
Russell
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