Bryan Campaign News From Kingston to Canton
Upper Red Hook and Kingston reports on Mr. Bryan and Major McKinley. Bryan speaks on money and platforms while supporters gather at Kingston Point. In Canton the crowd of 600 farmers hears McKinley advocate protective tariffs reciprocity and free silver criticism.
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Upper Red Hook
Bryan
Winniscook Lodge
Catskills
Rhine Clift
Rowdowt
Bir Indian Station
C. Perrine
Major McKinley Speaks to East Liverpool Workmen and Farmers
In Canton Ohio on August 24 a crowd of about eight hundred East Liverpool potters and workers, led by Q W Blake, visited Major McKinley to pledge support for protection and sound money. McKinley urged work and fair wages, saying money must be backed by labor and production, to which the crowd cheered. Soon after, a farmers delegation from Knox County arrived to address him, noting their agricultural perspective in the silver debate.
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Major McKinley
McKinley
Canton
Liverpool
McKinley and
Hobart Club
Ohio
Willam Sons
Q. W. Blake
Major McKintey
East Liverpool
Inbor
East Strearpool
Knox County
Mckinsey
M. D. Critchilel
Central States
National Democratic Clubs Seek Two Day St Louis Convention
Washington dispatch reports at National Association of Democratic Clubs HQ a growing push to extend the St Louis convention from one day to two days on September 20 and 21. Officers weigh amending the call with day one for organization and officer reports and a night program headlined by Bryan and Sewall, who are expected to attend. A night parade after day two has been suggested.
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Washington
National Association of Democratic Clubs
St. Louis
National Association
Bryan
Sewall
New York Democrats Organize Delegates for State Convention
A New York conference of the National Democratic party committee selected delegates to the State Convention in Syracuse on August 31. Charles Tratey of Albany presided as reports from counties showed wide organization, with Syracuse expected to surpass prior attendances.
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New York
Syracuse
Charles Tratey
Albany
Indianapolis
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Report Shows Record Earnings
The 1836 annual report presented by President M. Ingalls highlights $10,227,151 in gross earnings, the highest in road history aside from 1892. Operating expenses stay only 1% higher than two years ago, with net earnings setting a historical peak while physical property remains well maintained. A new rail purchase and a separate Louisville Lexington division show ongoing, potentially profitable expansion, with interest charges for 1836-97 rising by $7,330.
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Washington
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
M. Ingalls
Chicago
Lexington
Loulaville
Treasury
American Conductor Jerry McCarthy Imprisoned After Accident
In Piedras Negras August 24 Americans show excitement over the imprisonment of Jerry McCarthy a well known American passenger conductor on the Mexican International road. He is charged with being responsible for a fatal train accident that killed a Mexican man two months ago. Bail denied he remains in jail until trial.
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Piedras Negras, Mex
Jerry McCarthy
McCarthy
Ball
Con
Thurston to Open Campaign in Virginia Amid GOP Push
Richmond August 24 The Republican campaign in Virginia opens September 5 with Senator John M Thurston of Nebraska to speak in Richmond. The event signals a bold push as GOP leaders Lamb Grady Walker Rogers and Waddill mobilize a large speaker corps. Democratic HQ adds Walter A Watson to supervise speakers while planning a statewide tour.
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John M.thurston
Nebraska
Thurston
Bryan
Virginia
Curt Honna
Lamb
Grady
Walker
Rogers
Waddill
Eyewitness Testifies to Brutal Killing in Cuba Incident
Arthur Alvarey Valdes, Havana native and Key West resident, declares in a Florida notary affidavit that Charles Gavin, a correspondent for the Key West paper, was captured with a companion by Spanish forces under General Ochoa near Juvacao on July 6, hacked to death, and robbed of valuables.
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Dorronally
Alvares
Valles
Arthur Alvarey
Valdes
Tam
Havana
Cuba
Key Wrest
State of Florida
Pamtowte
Key West
Aguilove
Valencia
Hares Govin
Mace Joly
Paleo
Theo
Delig
Geovin
Whesisa
Political gathering and local party activity in Virginia
The Norfolk Portsmouth and New Port News papers note Friday's Buckroe Beach celebration. Richmond Democrats held a mass meeting electing fifty one delegates to the State Conventions. Delegates endorsed Chevalona administration unanimously. Attendance was smaller than hoped. Henrico goldites met at Barton Heights with delegates chosen. Some excitement arose over potential interference by silver supporters.
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Norfolk, Portamouth
Newporte News
Buckroe Beach
Richmond
Chavelona
Henrico
Mysterious Disease Strikes Crew On City of Athens
At Pier 14 Hast river the City of Athens crew suffer a mysterious illness with one death. William Hutton, 43, from Peterhead, dies. Captain Orcar Lames and another crewman are ill. ship arrived from Java June 2 and landed amid reports of sickness.
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City of Athens
Hadeon Stheet
William Hutton
Ape
Peterhead
Seotwyd
Orcar Lames
Tim
Tyeensley Charles Hiret
Plymouth
Ene
Java
East Indies
Thurst
Local Business Failures, Assignments Reported
Awlromenia Oswero New York August 24 The Oswero Tea Company made an assignment today with assets exceeding liabilities by a food many thousand dollars The treasurer Mr Price says the concern will pay all claims A Traymarket Produce Bank assignment shows assets 160000 and liabilities same A crowd of farmers gathered after the failure at the bank in Indianapolis August 24 Willian McDoel appointed by judge Woods Keelyer at the entire Menon system The Linthicum Carriage Company of Defiance Ohio with capital stock 100000 failed today Also notice Wright sisters at Ocean View this week.
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Oswero
N.Y
Oswero Tea Company
Ontario
Prlice
Chicago
Traymarket
Mesienes
Mie
Linepiodien
Indianapolis
Ind
Willian McDoel
Chileno
Wis
Jinge Woods Keelyer
Simone
Defiance
Aus
Linthicum Carriage Company
Manital Stock
Ohio
Fight Over the Trust Emerges in Georgia Cotton War
Commissioner of Agriculture Win. I. Ton, touring the South, discusses plans to force planters to adopt a wire tie for bales to counter the trust. He notes a price spike from jute ties and warns the move could cost South cotton producers over 1.5 million dollars. Planters and exporters reportedly may unite, while a few oppose the wire if pressed. The crop outlook remains tight if two thirds of last year’s output is not secured.
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Georria
Jute Bay
Elie Trust
Hiv
Political Field Shifts Mark Local Election Battles
In the Second district Colonel T. Boykin withdraws citing business demands that would hinder canvassing. Democrats plan a new ward executive committee Thursday night as portraits of William Jennings Bryan circulate. GOP leaders note Lamb’s Richmond trip and the National committee’s activity. The Colored Record and Free Silver clubs suspend meetings due to bylaws banning political gatherings. The club president will call a meeting soon.
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Jty
William Jen- Nines
Diryoan
Ely
Stellers
Colonel Dyer
Fap
Mosere Lowden
Dyer
Nichols
Colonel Lamb
Sinte Chilttin Lamb
Klehmond
Folk Recorder
Beevny
Ocean View Sabbath law arrests spark ministerial action
Investigators led by Rev J W Moore Rev T H Bennett and others filed warrants before Judge Portlock leading to the arrest of John T Lewis and Tobe Wright on Sunday night. They were brought before Judge James Hawks for noon proceedings.
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Ocean View
Tna
St Ministra
R. W. Bennett
A. Www. Moore
H W. Wanks
Fudge Portlock
J. W. Moore
T. H. Bennett
J. Lindsay
Alphonso Mercer
John T. Lewis
Tobe Wright
James Hawks
Map t charged in gain bowl view and $200 ball case
Mapt is charged with keeping a gain Nilni bowl of the View and $200 ball Was resulred of him. Tewlsy, charged with selling Meanor on Sunday, released on a bond of $100. PD Haum became security for both men. Similar warrants will be served on two other men involved in the alleged Sunday law violation.
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Mapt
Tewlsy
Haum
London and Berlin Political and Diplomatic Notes Aug 24
News from across the Sena reports on Venezuelan question discourse in London and Hague style. US Ambassador Hayard to return from northern seas in September. passengers bound for New York on La Bourgogne include Alexandre Pellx and Josephine, formerly Prime Minister of Wrani. Also updates on German Congo administration complaints, Irish political prisoners, Daly’s remarks, and potential release of Dr Gallarher with US passage arranged.
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London
Thomas PF. Hayard
St. James
New York
Ie Stemmer
Jeast
Daly
Dr. Gallarher
Whitehead
Portland
Dave
Will Sall
United States
J. R. Roose- Well
Iil
Inher
Crete Settlement Terms Backed by Turkish Porte
The Porte shows willingness to accept a proposal for Crete's settlement. It calls for a new Consul, a Christian governor, and Crete autonomic status under European powers. Tribute to the Sultan would be paid annually, tied to island revenues. HeppasAli’s terms were presented to Crete’s Chestlin Deputies, most of whom expressed adherence.
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Porte
Yonut Ceoluchowski
Minther von Poreien
Turkey
Crete
Canea
Secretary Herbert Dies Aboard Windsor Visit
Secretary Hilary A. Herbert, United States Navy head, died Sunday while visiting London as a guest of Secretary J. R. Roosevelt at Windsor Forest. Attendees included Lieutenant-Commander W. Cowles, naval attaché, Mrs Cowles, and Belgian Minister Waren Vehemnoll. Herbert’s departure for New York on the Paris is set for September 26.
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Hom
Hilary A. Herbert
United States
Herbert
Windsor Castle
Mr. Herbert
America
New York
Paris
Two men drowned near Old Plantation Lighthouse
Cave Charles Va August 24 John B E Brooks twenty white man and John Thomas colored of schooner Silver Star from New Point Mathews county Va were drowned this afternoon while raising anchor near Old Plantation Lighthouse windlass snapped knocking both senseless they fell overboard before aid could reach them
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John BE. Brooks
John Thomas
Silver Star
New Point
Mathews County
Old Plantation
Prancis Named Secretary of the Interior to Succeed Smith
President Cleveland announced that David R. Prancis former Governor of Missouri was appointed Secretary of the Interior to replace Hoke Smith who has resigned. Prancis will assume duties on September 1.
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Buzard's Bay
Cleveland
David R. Prancis
Missouri
Interior
Hoke Smith
Must Save Money Sale Continues at Levy Bras
Final clearing up sale of the season at Wright's 196 Main Sheet. See last Sunday's papers for prices or better call and look through the stock. No special sale in Norfolk has ever aroused the interest of the ladies like this one. The bargains are phenomenal and crowds will surpass those of Monday as bargains become better advertised. Attend the gate party and tell your friends of the must have money bargaining.
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Kingston
N. Y
Kingston Point
Bryan
Forts
Mr. Bryan
Kingston Sta
John D. Cimmings
Mr Bryan
Kingston Town
Wright
Norfolk
Jones Will Not Hang in Petersburg Murder Case
In Petersburg Virginia on August 4 1896 the condemned man Jones who killed his wife Lucy Jones with a double barreled shotgun on Harding Street last December was not hanged. Governor Charles T. Lasater commuted the death sentence to eighteen years in the state penitentiary. The murder occurred after a quarrel on Peon Street and the gun was hired from a neighbor. Jones was tried in Hastings Court and sentenced to be hanged July 1 but received a respite to August 4. Heavy rains and related accident interrupted the day’s events with a buggy collision injuring Sammie Nugent.
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Tororo
Petersburg
Richmond
Charles T. Lasalter
Petersbore
Jones
Heath
Penitenthrs
Clarles JT
O'Terralg
Charles Watson
Redmond
Selen
Hood
Helen Hoyle
Dinwiddie
Wis Alrestmoon
Washington and
Market Streets
Hastings Court
Mupedor
Sammie
Wille
Mr. 5
Nugent
Old Street
Sammie Nugent
Dinwiddle
Life prisoner pardoned in Virginia after five sentences
Wayman Sutton of Wythe county, once condemned to hang for murder in 1870s Virginia, was pardoned by Governor O Ferrall after years of appeals and multiple re sentences. Sutton fled to Washington state before being recaptured and resentenced several times, prompting scrutiny of the legal process. Also, Secretary Hoke Smith will leave the Interior Department on Saturday August 20 after finalizing department work.
Unknown party kills son and daughter in Calvert Texas
Aug 24 in Milan county Texas a son and daughter of Martha McCullough were shot on their porch Saturday evening. One rifle shot ended the life of the son by a bullet through the neck while the daughter's head was struck. No suspects named and no motive given.
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Calvert
Tex
Martha McCullough
Biven Milan
Dubk
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