Bryan Wins Democratic Nomination at Chicago Convention
William J Bryan of Nebraska won the Democratic presidential nomination at the Chicago convention. Delegates shifted support through ballots, with Illinois and Ohio pivotal, as Missouri followed, securing Bryan's triumph amid fervent cheers and a massive crowd display.
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Flall
Chicago
William J. Bryin
Nebraska
United States
Richard Pland
Litinois
Ohio
Missouri
Bryan Colin
Wiiham J. Bevan Club
Uryan
Brynn
Fim Holt
Milhe
Bryan
Elsway
Noor
Tiinois
Misouri
Oliver
Altgeld
Platte
William J. Bryan
Barty
Coliseum
Walgon
Missourian
Convention adjourns without vice presidential nominee
A session aimed at selecting a vice presidential candidate adjourned without a nomination. The convention planned to reconvene tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock to continue deliberations. The event references "Dixie's" lively step and notes ongoing rent and effort by participants.
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Dixie
Convention in Chicago Sees Fourth Ballot Drama at DNC
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago endures a sweltering day as roll calls and shifting allegiances unfold. Delegates clash over unit rules while Bryan gains momentum amid dramatic floor scenes and murmured deals.
Trade Dullness Persists Amid Uncertainty in 1890s Markets
The "Bradstreet's" outlook notes midsummer dullness across Baltimore Philadelphia and New York markets. Wool and cotton demand falter while iron and steel show little revival. Weather droughts and political uncertainty weigh on future activity with some signs of improved wholesale orders and shipments in selected sectors.
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New York
Bradstreet
Wonsens
Tron and Steel Industries
Ton‘y
Texas
South
Philadelphia
Augusta
Minneapolis
Baltimore
United States
G. Dun & Co
Apalnst
Canada
Wall Street
Bessemer
Pittsburg
Grey Forge
Park Row
Fifth Avenue
Crop condition report from Washington July 10
July returns from the Department of Agriculture show corn at 92.4 percent, winter wheat 75.0, spring wheat 93.5, oats 96.2, tobacco 61.5, potatoes 99, apples 64.6, peaches 61.8. State averages list Ohio 106, Michigan 106, Illinois 108, Iowa 97, Missouri 99, Kansas 105, Nebraska 102, Texas 83, Kentucky 96 with corn acreage preliminarily 81 million acres, down 1.4 points from 1895.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Nebraska
Texas
Tennessee
Kentucky
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Notable State Averages in Metrics Across Regions
California 100 and Washington 100 lead in a regional comparison with Oregon 95. Oregon 93 and Washington 07 appear in later state averages. The wheat condition reads 94.3 with June at 990 and July 104.2 while Minnesota and Iowa show mid 80s to 90s in their figures.
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California
Oregon
Washington
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Kansas
South Dakota
North Dakota
Receiver Appointed for Oldent Brewery in Philadelphia
Judge Wilson appointed F Thompson receiver for the Robert Smith India Pale Ale Brewing Company, the oldest brewing concern in the United States. Aranda M ant Hunter Brook, grain dealers and major stockholders, and heavy creditors filed the complaint. The company formed in 1887 with $600,000 capital, paid 6 to 7 percent dividends for years, but earnings halted. Annual business about $100,000 and assets around $100,000. Efforts will push for reorganization. Brewery established in 1776.
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Oldent
United States
Philadelphia
Wilson
F. Thompson
Robert Smith India
Pale Ale Brewing Company
Aranda M. Ant Hunter Brook
Wor
Thompson
Young Cordele delegate drives Bryan boom energy on floor
A Georgia delegation member J.T. Him of Cordele led Bryan booster efforts at the convention. He helped seize Bryan to seat and urged Georgia to back the youthful Nebraskan. He also secured Hal T. Lewis to place Bryan in nomination and aims for Congress.
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Chicago
W. J. Bryan
J.T. Him
Cordele
Mgr. Hill
Mr. Bryan
Hut
Georgia
Bryan
Tta
Huy
Hal T. Lewis
Hill
Congress
Hart Held Not For Cuban Alibustering Charge
United States Commissioner Cratz declined to bind John D. Hart over for the grand jury in Jacksonville Florida on charges tied to a Cuban alibi expedition aboard the steamer Laurado. Captain Edward Kelly and Colonel Emilio Nunez were released by the Jackson villa commissioner.
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Philadelphia
United States
Cratz
John D. Hart
Krand
Jacksonville
Via
Syalh
Edward Kelly
Hoe Laurado
Col
Emilio Nunez
Eo States
Jacksonvilla
Baltimore Real Estate Dealer Files for Suspension
A wealthy Baltimore real estate dealer on July 10 made an assignment to Richard B. Trippett. Liabilities amount to about 200000 dollars, with assets nearly twice that sum, due to inability to realize on property to meet creditors.
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Baltimore
Boston Fear
Fiichard B. Trippett
Gold Reserve Falls Below 10.6 Million Mark
The U S gold reserve dropped to 99,171,518 at end of business after a 924,700 loss. In Salt Lake City, J H Bacon, H M Bacon, F J Holland, and W B Holland bankers from the Bank of Salt Lake were seized on charges of taking deposits June 22 while knowing the bank insolvent.
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Coruit
Washington
Bank Oficer
Salt Lake
Utah
J. H
H. M. Bacon
F. F
W. B. Holland
Bank of Salt Lake
Death of Ex Congressman Frank H. Hurd in Toledo
Hon Frank H. Hurd ex congressman, noted Democrat in Olpie, died this morning in his Boody House apartments Toledo after a several day illness. Death attributed to apoplexy.
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Ben. Frank Hurd
Toledo
Frank H. Hurd
Olpie
Assignment Notice for J N Collins & Co in New York
Assignment filed for J N Collins & Co retail dry goods dealers and furniture manufacturers at 8 and 10 East Fourteenth Street. They valued assets at 146000 dollars with stock totaling 176000 dollars.
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New York
J. N. Collins & Co
East Fourteenth Street
Peary Venture to Polar Regions Aboard Hone Vessel
Lieutenant R E Peary United States Navy with wife and child arrives in Philadelphia to plan shipment of machinery for his polar expedition. He departs from Newton on the Hone with two scientific parties from Boston and Cornell to reach Melville Bay area, leaving the Boston and Cornell teams to advance while Peary pushes north to locate the meteorite. The expedition will span about three months with a five week separation before reunion and return to the port.
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R. E. Peary
United States Navy
Philadelphia
Newfoundland Service
Boston
Cornell
Melville Bay
Peary
Cyclone Ravages Dinwiddie and Prince George Areas
A July report from Petersburg describes a genuine cyclone passing Dinwiddie and Prince George counties with winds up to twenty five miles per hour. Homes and outbuildings were destroyed, including Henry Eyed’s dwelling in Prince George, nine in the Eyed family home, and Timothy Fill’s house in Dinwiddie overturned. Trees uprooted, clothing carried miles away, a chest lifted into a tree, and crops ruined across Sussex and surrounding counties. Two Moyans were seriously injured. Evans family suffered widespread damage as houses collapsed amid quarreling. The storm left several witnesses shocked by the destruction and warned to expect more severe weather.
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Dinwiddie
Prince Ge Counties
Waa Fu
Henry Eye
Prince George County
Ava
James
John Evans
Henry Evans
Evans
Timothy Fill
Dinwiddle
Debrig
Freen ‘Dlace
Edward West
Sussex County
Wm. Joney
Othi
UVa Alumni Elects Officers and Prince George Court Report
A July 10 report from Petersburg Virginia notes UVa Alumni elects two year officers: President Rev. R. H. McKein D First Vice President Prof. Thomas Price Second Vice President Thomas Page Secretary F B Page Treasurer Prof B P Sunnington and an Exe Committee. The Prince George county court met with little business and a leading citizen said he had not attended in thirty years. The speaker described himself as one of the county’s largest taxpayers.
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Beterto
New York
Whitney
Senator Hl
Senator White
Dr. Green
Grace Episcopal Church
Cedar Rapids
Marrity
Pennsylvania
Obe Wienece
Robert B. Pattison
Mattingly
District of Columbia
John R. McLean
Ohio
Miller
Oregon
Sylvester Penneaver
Chile
Me. Smith
Oslo
Frank Hurd
Iy Wotlon
Mr. Smith Caid
Lomax
Alabama
John B. Knox
Ig. Foster
Massachusetts
O'Sullivan
Michigon
Minnesota
Adi Stevenson
New Jersey
Coulr
Flower Rose
North Carolina
Khia
Ohioan
McLean
Bryan
Bland
Randolph Hanson
R. Sister
Wm. H. White
T. D
Micajah Woods
Prince George
Prince Georg
Tya Thmos
Johnson the Flyer wins at Cohart track in record time
London July 10 Johnson known as the American flyer rode a half mile flying start in 45 4? seconds and a half mile standing start in 2 5 seconds at Cohart. This summary preserves the main achievement and key figures from the fragment.
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Johnson
Flyer
London
Cohart
John ‘G. Johnson
Catarrh and Colds Advertised With Pills and Powder
An old advertisement touts Catarrhal Powder and related remedies for catarrh cold sore throat and tonsillitis. It lists vendors including J Wie Malin street D C Cannon Bute A B Heistand in Atlantic City and promises relief with a puff through a blower and powder diffusion.
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Reese and
Gon
J. Wie Malin
D. C. Cannon
Bute
A. B. Heistand
Atlantic City
Myi-Sa
Johnston China Co Offers Granby Dinner Sets At Low Prices
Johnston China Co advertises Granby china sets 29, 31, and 33 at reduced coat with profits claimed for buyers. Chase Piano Co advertises pianos and big bargains at 106 Main Street in Richmond. Also mentions Chase Bros Piano Co No Main Street and other sales of dishes and decor.
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Coat. Johnston
Chase Piano CO
Richmond, Va
Chase
Chase Bros., Piano CO
No Main Strest
Richmond
Weo
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