Political conventions and transportation debates stir Chicago week
National Anti Monopoly committee plans Chicago meeting to pick a vice presidential candidate. Democratic county conventions push Ireland while GOP enthusiasm grows. Gulf railroad prospects draw San Antonio support as Brazoria Independent lauds deep water outlet.
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National Anti-Monopoly Executive Committee
Chicago
Brazoria Independent
San Antonio
Aransas
Texas
Democratic county convention sparks vigorous public backlash
A Saturday county convention drew heavy public kicking amid accusations of clique control and backroom schemes. The piece notes cross party opposition and hints at an eventual opposition ticket with reform-minded candidates from both parties.
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Statue of Liberty height details and world stature notes
An 1883 account lists measurements for the Statue of Liberty including a height to the torch of 138 feet and a total height of 220 feet with pedestal. It compares the monument to other world statues and cites a 52 foot foundation and torch rise of 22 feet above the Brooklyn Bridge towers.
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Alexandria
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Free Distribution and New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts free bottle samples of Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup and promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption. It claims rapid relief for coughs colds bronchitis and throat or lung ailments with trial bottles at Rice Bros. Co and Morley Bros. It includes testimonials for Morley's Blackberry Balsam and Cedar coal for sale from J F Herrmann at Alamo Plaza.
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Texas
Morley Bros
Austin
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J.D. Browder
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Kalteyer’s
C. Schasse & Co
James Clavin
Ragland & Co
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Dr. Bosanko
Bastrop 8 County
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Morris Itchel
Kalteyer's
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