Great Ovation at Bryan Stevenson Nomination Rally
Indianapolis August 4 Thousands witnessed the formal notification of William J Bryan of Nebraska and Adlai E Stevenson of Illinois as presidential and vice presidential nominees. Senator Jones introduced by Mayor Taggart presided. Congressman Richardson notified Bryan amid wild cheers as the Kansas City convention praised the declaration of principles and praised Bryan's political career while denouncing imperialism and the opposing party.
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Democratic standard bearers and the honest government
A political digest arguing that democracy secures property rights by respecting human rights and opposes class legislation. It critiques Republicans, cites Bryan on currency and imperialism, and calls for independent judgment on treaty ratification and Philippine independence. It references Stevenson and party leadership discussions ahead of August meetings.
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Repiblican Party
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Contest Between Democracy and Plutocracy Cited in Speech
A speaker criticizes the 1900 contest as a battle between democracy and plutocracy. He argues the Republican Party is dominated by wealth and pecuniary interests, overshadowing human rights, urging focus on major issues rather than money power.
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Towne Declines Populist Vice Presidential Nomination
Towne, the Populist vice presidential nominee from Sioux Falls, declines the nomination. He cites careful consideration and favors Bryan and Seaton, while the national committee weighs the vacancy and possible replacements.
New King Victor Emanuel II Arrives in Wonured
King Victor Emanuel II and Queen Helene arrived in Rowe on August 4 greeted by ministers, the president of the senate and chamber of deputies, and military authorities. They proceeded to Quirinal with crowds showing respect as they passed.
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Choate to Decide Arbitrate British Chinese Dispute
United States Ambassador Choate has been appointed arbitrator between Britain and China over the sinking of the British despatch boat Kow Shing during the China Japan war. Paris Exposition notes mention lines and 1,500 vehicles, 25,000 journeys daily, carrying 1,025,000 passengers.
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United States
Chijate
Kow Shing
Paris
Chinese Battles Reported In Allied Push Across China
British and American dispatches recount heavy fighting as 12,000 allied forces advance on Pekin. Chinese defenders expelled from Peitsang. civilians sheltering at legations endure attacks. Casualties reported among foreigners uncertain, with appeals for punishment of those responsible.
China Edict Permits Open Communication With Ministers
Washington dispatches report Minister Wu received an edict dated August 5 1900 granting open and free communication with foreign ministers including cipher messages The Imperial edict of August 2 delayed in transmission directs safe conduct for foreigners to Tien Tsin and assigns Jung Lu to select efficient officials for the task.
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Tien Tsin
Jung Lu
Foreign Minister Safe. Pekin Legation Besieged
Aug 8 dispatches report Minister Conger and other U S legation staff in Peking under siege with dwindling supplies and heavy imperial pressure to leave. Li Hung Chang dictates Chinese stance while allies plan cautious entry to spare ministers. Reports from Shanghai and London detail fighting east of Peksung, mine casualties, and Japanese aid.
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William Pritchard Morgan
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Japan
San Francisco
B. T. Drew
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