Bryan Opens Campaign at Madalin in Duchess County
William J. Bryan spoke to about fifteen hundred in Madalin after a New York rally, urging voters to weigh money policy and party platforms. He defended bimetallism against gold standard critics, contrasted common people with powerful interests, and urged independent voter judgment.
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Barrytown
William J. Bryan
Madelina
Duchess County
Chicago
Bryan
Perrine
Madalin
Upper Red Hook
Tivoli
John J. Lentz
Ohio
Stewart
Nevada
Lentz
Uiver Red Hook
Free Silver
Franks. Ormaev
Revan
United States
Federal Treasury
Treasury
Irious
Dianna
The
Ephesians
Demetrius
Democratic Party
New York
Lincoln
Politically charged race for Tidewater Democrats in 1896
The Second District nomination fight gathers nine prominent Democrats with local factions playing to secure delegates from Isle of Wight Southampton and Norfolk areas. Key figures include Colonel R B Boykin Major Lee D Gardiner Tyler William A Young and Joseph T Duke with various county endorsements and a contested Republican split over Dever.
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Tidewater
R. EB. Boykin
Isle of Wight
Southampton County
Dr. Bryant
Boykin
New‘port News
Lee
Pennsulaur
D. Gardiner Tyler
Washington
Peninsular
Major Lee
Norfolk Federation
Tyler
James City
Charles City
Princess Anne County
Portsmouth
Nansemond County
Ellyson
Hampton Convention
John J. Dever
Southampton
Republican National Committee
H. B. Nichols
Violent mob attacks Sanctified Band on Chowan River
In Suffolk Virginia on August 22 a mob of about 150 armed men attacked a boatside group of Sanctified Band followers near Montrose on the Chowan River. One woman was killed and several men wounded as the crowd fired upon the arked vessels. The incident began around midnight and ended by 1 or 2 a.m. with the mob dispersing after exhausting ammunition. Sadie Collie and a man named Lynch allegedly led the band amid calls for further action.
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Suffolk
North Carolina
Chowan River
Ontrose
Montrose
Ciizens
Sadie Collie
Lynch
Secretary of Interior Likely to Resign Amid Cabinet Shuffle
Washington reports indicate Secretary Koke Sovith may resign as Secretary of the Interior with a replacement to be named within weeks. President’s wishes and August timing influence publication of the resignation, with Mr. Smith’s ongoing stance delaying formal steps.
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Washington
Beleving
Koke Sovith
Interior
Smith
Ibrary
Athanta
Drought Ravages Cotton Crop Across Georgia and South Carolina
Reports from Columbia and Atlanta detail severe heat and drought harming cotton in South Carolina and Georgia. Acreage remains high while conditions deteriorate, with projections dropping below last year and a potential final yield near seventy percent of normal.
Louisiana Cotton Crop Short by Drought and Heat
Louisiana reports show a three week cut in the cotton crop from 1 to 20 per cent in many parishes. Estimated state yield falls to 56 to 60 per cent of last year, with alluvial and Florida parishes hardest hit by heat and drought. Tennessee reports suggest crop at about 50 per cent of average, with possible revisions as more data arrive.
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Atlanta
T.T. Nesbitt
Commissioner of Agriculture
Georgia
jState
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
G. G. Fbr
Lounus
Luis
Union
Claiborne
Webster
Bienville
Jackson
Caldwell Winn
Grant
Lincoln
Western Catahoula
Western Orienta
Morehouse
Bossier
Notaelluus
Si ‘Bine
de Soto
Gadde
Tetla
Rapideses
Laundry
Tpeliciana
Florida
Nashville
Tenn
State Commissioner of Agriculture
North Carolina Cotton Crop Suffered Major Heat Damage
Governor Curr reports that information from across North Carolina shows the cotton crop this year was injured by about 40 percent due to excessive heat and drought.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Curr
Dynamiter Whitehead Freed and Heads Toward London
Albert George Whitehead the Irish American dynamiter released at Toehoek this morning to Weymouth then London wore a dark coat and felt hat and appeared nervous and enfeebled. Amnesty Association members met him at Waterloo station as he traveled with a friend noting memory and mental weakness. Dr Gallagher’s release was expected soon after.
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London
Albert George Whitehead
Gallagher
Toehoek
Weymouth
Whitehead
Waterloo Station
Amnesty Association
The Star Course Proves Most Successful Yet
The season's Star Course is expected to be the YMCA's most successful program yet for the public. The 400 participants are nearly sold out with only 50 left to close out early Monday morning.
Bay steamship rate war rocks transport firms
A tariff battle erupts as Southern Railway's Baltimore and Norfolk line and others slash fares between Baltimore Newport News and Norfolk. The Bay Line counters with expected retaliatory cuts, raising questions about future rates and trade stability in the region. Transportation officials anticipate further moves amid the Bay Line dispute.
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Southern Railway
Baltimore and Norfolk
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Richmond Steamboat Company
Baltimore Steam Packet Company
Hay Line
Baltimore
Richmond
James River
Norfolk
Merchants’ and Miners’ ‘Transportation Company
York River
Newport News
Merchants
Southern
Bay Line
Washington Line
Pny
Ed. T. Lamb
Southern Railway Company
Baltimore and Norfolk Line
Clty
Aguirre Case Transferred to Civil Court in Cuba
Consul-General Lee reports from Havana that George W. Aguirre, charged with rebellion, will face civil jurisdiction rather than military trial. Aguirre, a naturalized American, was arrested entering Havana during the amnesty period and handed to military authorities. The Captain-General informed the note on the eighteenth.
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Washington
Department of State
Lee
Havana
Cuba
George W. Aguirre
Aguirre
General Aguirre
Wright's 196 Main Street sensational sale
Sensational selling the week at Wright's 196 Main Street offers deep discounts on lace curtains, dress goods, laces, braids, pins, silk parasols, and more. Entire stock marked in plain figures with many items 1c to a few cents, urging customers to inspect and bargain.
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Atock
Wright
Must Have Money Sale Broadside Tone and Yardage
A bargain heavy sale notices sweeping price cuts across textiles and clothing items. Prominent claims urge cash buyers to snap up silk, lace, silks, gowns, linens, and hosiery at marked-down rates with wide ranges from 4c to several dollars per piece. Local store advertises cash terms and large stock with urgency.
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Levy Reow
Ward
Hermedorf
Howe
Pine Plain
Truateo Sale of White Goods and More
Truateo announces a sale of white goods dress damask napkins towels and calico fabrics. The event highlights a broad collection offered to customers seeking household textiles at discounted prices.
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Truateo
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Lamb
National Committee
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Mic
Columbia
State Bureau
United States Weather and Crop Service
South Carolina
Prought In
Dynamiter
Tion Company
Main Street
Pinal
Monson
Saxony
Germantown
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Selicia
Foster
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