Bryan Visits Winnisook Lodge Guests at Mountain Rally
Mr and Mrs William J Bryan and Major Hinckley lead a weekend gathering high on Slide Mountain near Hingston as Winnisook Lodge hosts a nonpartisan club. A playful night includes songs and a Virginia Reel, followed by late travel to the Grand Motel amid mountain crowds and cheers.
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Summit Mountain
William J. Bryander
Winnisook Lodge
James W. Hinckley
Slide Mountain
Winniisook Lodge
Winnixook
Mr. Bryan
Mrz. Bryan
Major Hinckley
My. Bryan
Iniy
Marie
Bryan
Grand Hotel
Thomas J. Henedict
Charles A. Shultz
Rondout
Pine Hil
Drvan
Cehn
Kingaton
Bryan Receives Enthusiastic East Coast Reception
Thousands greet William Jennings Bryan in Kingston New York as a Democratic candidate tours the East. He speaks at City Hall amid cheers while a crowd estimates reach into the thousands. The speech draws strong reactions on employer employee relations and sets a fervent tone for the campaign. Watson faces scheduling hurdles as he seeks itinerary clarity from the national committee amid pressure from Georgia and North Carolina members.
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Arrytown
N. Y
Bryan
Kingston
City Hall
Ohta
Hanna
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
John T. Cummings
Southern States Freight Association Meets at Old Point
The Southern States Freight Association convened at Old Point with prominent railway magnates in attendance. The meeting, held in Chamberlin's hotel, barred public access as discussions on cut rates dominated the agenda amid anticipation of action.
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Southern States Freight Association
Old Point
Chamberlin’s
Cal
Haines
Associat
McGill
Association
Seaboard Air Line
Southern Railway
Samuel Spencer
New York
A. B. Baldwin
J. M. Culp
Washington
Reuben Foster
Unclear State Tour Plans Mentioned for Watson
Fragmentary passage notes Watson remaining in state competition and altering plans. It suggests a possible brief trip through Kansas and Nebraska before returning home, with an intended Northwest tour abandoned for now.
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Watson
Kansas
Nebraska
Northwest
New York Republicans Nominate in Saratoga Convention
A large Republican gathering at Convention Hall Saratoga N Y marked by a Broadway procession and a robust crowd. Temporary chair Black opened proceedings as credentials were reviewed and Miller’s delegation faced seating disputes. The platform stressed sound money and protection with a strong tariff plank. Governor nominees included Aldridge Fish and Saxton among others after two ballots. The convention adjourned to 11 am next day.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Benjamin
Ode
Representative Black
Aldridge
Saxton
Palmer
Fassett
Welkin
Cheera
Black
Committee On
Warner Miller
Herkimer County
Miller
Pratt
John Palmer
Col Arcie Baxter
Frank
Jack
James W. Roberts
James W. Wadsworth
George W. Aliindire
Timothy B. Elsworth
Hamilton Fish
Edgar J. Brockett
J. Lout Fassett
Charles T. Saxton
Wish
Fish
Roberts
Baxter
Wadsworth
Porton Fusion Plan Reached By State Electors Talks
In Porton California on August 25 a joint conference committee of Popullata and Democrats agreed on a fusion plan for Presidential electors and the State ticket. Democrats secured five of the nine positions in the pact reached late last night.
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San Francisco
Popullata
Electors and Congressmen Face Withdrawals and Friction
Presidential electors and four of the seven Congressmen are under review as nominees resignations are received and considered by a joint committee. Some candidates refuse to withdraw, signaling expected friction and contestation in the political process.
Massachusetts Gold Democracy Convenes in Boston
In Upper Horticultural Hall at Boston the Massachusetts Gold Democracy convention opened led by ex mayor Frederick Prince. John C Lane read the call as members joined in singing America James Russell Reed elected temporary chairman Prince became permanent chairman and spoke applauded. William Everett urged nominating J Sterling Morton of Nebraska. Charles Warren presented the platform opposing free coinage Supreme Court criticism and civil service reform. Delegates named and the Indianapolis convention electoral ticket adjourned.
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Bay State
Boston
Upper Horticultural Hall
Gold Democracy
Massachusetts
Frederick Prince
Prince
John C. Lane
America
James Russell Reed
Chicago
Supreme Court
Anapolia
Democratic Literary Bureau Installed by National Campaign
In Washington on August 23 a conference established the Democratic Literary Bureau of the national campaign. Senator Faulkner chaired the Congressional committee with Congressman James D Richardson of Tennessee and Mr Clark Howell of the Atlanta Constitution. Howell and Richardson were appointed last week by Chairman Jones to conduct the work.
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Washington
Faulkner
Congressional Campaign Committee
James D. Richardson
Tennessee
Clark Howell
Atllanta Constitution
Lierary Bureau
Howell
Richardson
Jones
National Democratic Committee
Kentucky will not name Watterson for the presidency
Louisville delegates to the National Democratic convention are instructed for ex governor Buckner for vice president. It would be awkward to name both candidates on the ticket. Watterson’s name may be presented by Illinois, Gold Reserve. Treasury gold reserve stands at 101,672,4n2 with 95,000 withdrawals in New York.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Watterson
Ctv
B. Buckner
Illinois
Washington
New York
Daniel
Europe
Cameron
Natonal Committee
Virginia
Col
Sound Money Democrats
Dale Wates
Academy of Music
Venable
Ty d
Campaign Literature Demand Sparks Mass Print Run
Washington August 96 Democrats and Silver party factions jointly ordered one million campaign documents. Advertisement touts "Newest Discovery" extending teeth with no pain from N E D Rooms Ennis 163 Main at the end of a brief, mixed literature blurb.
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Washington
Democratic
Silver Party
Ennis
Curious Revelations In Calvary Cemetery Scandal
Readers learn of graveyard desecration at Calvary Cemetery where decorations and coffins were removed. A cemetery committee uncovers a stash of ornaments and a heap of relics, with consternation over outdated upkeep and calls for an annual appropriation to fund expanded operations and new plots.
Secretary Amin Plans September 1 Retirement
In Washington on August 5 Secretary Amin stated he will retire from office on September 1 and devote time to law, private business, and public speaking in Georgia for the State and National tickets. He pledged support for the regular Democratic ticket and indicated limited campaign activity within his state.
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Washington
Amin
Bryan
Sewall
Georgia
Geveland
Francis
Missouri
Cleveland
Afr
St. Louis
White House
Prowels
Nincheon
Gisbrewa
Hoke Smith
Franek
Misanuri
Prancis
Interior Department
Sima
Mississippi
Reynolda
Pennsylvania
John W. Noble
Harrison
Stabbing at Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
In Petersburg area Ches terfield county a quarrel at a Brunswick stew frolic left Lucing Nunnally 20 with a back stab wound from Woody Blankenship 18. Nunnally in danger from the wound as Blankenship is jailed awaiting magistrate hearing. Also announced is the engagement of Lenora Kadden to Sig Mayer with marriage planned for next February.
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Petersburg
Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
Hattrick
Chesterfield County
Luciug Nun- Nally
Woody Blankenshiy
Blanknship
Nunnally
Blankenship
A&learing
Ball
Lenora Kadden
A. Kadden
Sig. C. Mayer
Philadelphia
Tin Plate Strike Ends in Elwood Celebration
Tin plate strike ended at midnight after the company signed the scale. The city of Elwood Ind rejoices as the strikers celebrate the victory and express great satisfaction with the outcome.
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Elwood
Ind
Must-live-Monney Sale Continues at Levy Bron
No special sale in Norfolk has ever aroused the interest of the ladies like this one. The bargains are phenomenal, and the crowds will even surpass those of Monday as the bargains become better advertised. Attend the gate daily, and tell your friends of the must-have money-bargains.
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Norfolk
Virginia political stamp salutes Dyer and Gee in Richmond
Richmond Va Aug 26 Special Col William Lamb travels to New York to push National Republican Committee toward pressuring Dyer and Gee to withdraw in the Second and Fourth Districts. The Waddill faction backs the candidates. rivalry remains sharp at Republican HQ. The Democratic side expands canvassing with over 200 speakers planned for Virginia, including ex Speaker Crisp and Rep Livingston. In Yazoo City miss a man jailed after a drunken attempt to marry. Wayman Sutton released from prison today. a quiet civil ceremony occurred for C M Chimbley and Lizzie Stern.
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Richmond
William Lamb
New York
National Republican Committee
Dyer
Gee
Lamb
National Committee
Congress
Waddill
Waddillites
Hion
Walter A. Wilson
Department of Speakers
Toqday
Virginia
Wileson
Crisp
Livingston
Georgia
Richard P. Bland
Daniel
Northwest
Johnston Chine Sale Promises Deep Discounts
An unclear notice advertises a stock clearance by Johnston Chine. The message folds in heavy reductions across an assortment of items, aiming to clear space for new inventory changes.
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Mark
HE and
Mrs. Bryan
Haven Royal
Hingston
Mise Specc Appinnieldl
The
Echo
Ams Guments
Tom" Watson
Dalian
Tex
Mr. Watson
Marlon Butler
North Carolina
Tany Dallas
Reed
Qouthern States Freight Association
Seaboard
Howthern
Gallimore
Baltimore and Norfolk
Harry Walters
Atlantic Const
Clyde
M. H. Clyde
Norfolk and Western Railway
Ww. C. Bullett
Central of Georgia
H. M. Conner
Atlantic and West Point Line
George C. Smith
P. R. and
J. Fl. Averill
N.C
St. J
J. W. Thomas
Columbus Southern
S. F. Parrott
Merchants’ and Miners Transportation Company
J.C. Whitney
Florida Central and Peninsula
H. R. Duval
W. Maxwell
Oevich
Yates
Simonton
Convention Faith
Porton In
California
Democratic Literary Bureau
Calvary Cemetery
Imn
Ufe
Calvary
Wiel
Thos
Rank Gillam
Gilliam
GiNinm Nest
Gillam
M. J Meekins
D. W. Jones
Mitee
Feekins
Gillie
Mormow
Soelinee
Kileton
Gum
Ivy Chin
Leopere
Yeatman
Work Street
Calgiary
Gina
Old West Point
Broughton
Gillon
Elmwood
Cedar Grove
Phin
West Point
Joni Bo
Wiper
Molly
Ees
Aptel Septemben
Hohe Smith's Pines
Levy Bron
Tham
THEW
Wolher
Taras Daa
Wahidiloma Brady
Virginie
Free Bilver
Republican
Col. Lamb
Col. Brady
Judee Waddill
Richard B. Walker
Brady
Aga Rogers
Walker
Joe Button
State Democratic Committee
Cam Committee
Rim Committee
Gardner
E Kalb Taylor
Yazoo City
Miss
Aylord
Mullan
Wayman Sutton
Govyerme O'Ferrall
Wytheville
Tapenessee
C. M. Chimbley
Minster Presbyterian Church
Lizzie Stern
Thia’ City
County
Ding
Hargain Sookera Attentiony
Johnston Chine
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