Origin of the Gold Plank in the 1896 Republican Platform
The article recounts how the so called gold plank was crafted by a informal coalition of Governor McKinley’s supporters in St Louis led by Hanna Payne Merriam and Herrick with Proctor and Kolienot pressing for a gold standard. It notes that the plank was drafted, discussed, and approved by the resolutions committee and received broad support from eastern and western Republicans including Foraker and Platt and approved by McKinley.
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Wuashington
Foraker
Origit Aid
M&as
Alsenkelon Amont
Chovernor
Hanna
Henry Payne
Provint
Myron T. Herrick
Merriam
M. J. Stone
Committee On
Medesere
Payne
Merclim
Wnd
Pre
Ghwermoer McKinkes
Mintewith
Proctor
Vermont
McKiffley
Kolinwat
St. Louie
McKinley
Joseph H. Manley
Maine
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Reed
Senator Lode
Sennator Platt
New York
Crownland
Canston
Mertium
Terry
Platt
Dodge
W. Ok
St. Louis
Sir. Hoana
Southern Hotel
Herrick
Koblenat
Stone
Hanns
Maitter
Kohlienot
Senator Foraker
Redflell Proctor
O Heridge Kills O Harrell in Crowded Elevator
Prominent Dallas lawyer O Heridge shot Edward Harrell four times in a crowded elevator. Harrell died later at his home. The men had been opposing counsel in a cotton mill property dispute and argued over professional affairs.
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Dallas
F. M. O'Heridge
Edward Harrell
FY Harrell
O'Turrell
O'Heridge Jain
News of South Africa War Efforts and Casualties Reported
London dispatch reports no definite war news but lists Buller casualties at 145 killed and 7418 wounded, with 227 missing including about forty prisoners. Archbishops circulate letters for a sick and wounded soldiers fund on the 7th across dioceses. Guilds add funds, horses, ambulances. notable volunteers include two nephews of Lord Roberts. Navy plans a second naval brigade to South Africa. Chancellor Hicks-Hewitt seeks cabinet agreement on war spending.
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London
Dee
South Africa
Buller
Colense
Dhroceeres
Nghind
Imperial Volunteers
Lord Roberts
Charles Sherston
Maxwell Sherston
Glencom
Admiralty
South
Aftrica
Michael Micks-Hewoh
Kitchener Sails for Malta After Egyptian Rail Delay
Cairo Dec 21 General Loyd Kitchener traveling from Foudan to Bonth Atrion was aboard a derailed train north of Luxor causing a temporary halt. He later arrived and received an ovation from Lordromer, the British consul general in Egypt, before boarding a second class cruiser Isis bound for Malta.
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Cairo
Dev
Loyd Kitchener
Foudan
Bonth Atrion
Luxor
Wapaliscu
Kitchener
Lordromer
Egypt
Alexandria
Dov
Lord Kitchens
Cutra
Isis
Matta
Recruiters For L Aquitaine Steer 21 Men To Hoorems
In New York the French liner L Aquitaine sailed for Havre with twenty men set to enter in the hoorems. The crew appeared to be a mix of bold Dutch and others under a single apparent leader, and most men were non-committal about their purpose.
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Havre
New York
Guest of Clover Club Honored at Philadelphia Luncheon
Sir Henry Tr. Wing of Raghand's prominent factory was guest of honor at the Clover Club Christmas luncheon in Philadelphia. Many leading figures from state and national affairs attended as the event unfolded as one of the club's finest. Wing spoke warmly hoping for closer ties between America and his homeland as time passes.
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Philadelphia
Sir Henry Tr. Wing
Raghind
Henry
America
Timke
Construction of City Apartment House Progress
In New York, a large unfinished apartment house on Ninety seventh Street and Madison Avenue, owned by Morrie and alterations, had eighty men at work. The building valued at about $100,000 will require tearing down walls and rebuilding. no fatalities reported.
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New York
Dee
Dee Stroy
Morrie Andelatern
Ninety Seventh Street
Maden Wavenie
Walla
Ripton Ghish company announces 6 percent wage increase
Jitinburg reports that United Ghish company president Ripten says wages for workers and gatherers will rise 6 percent starting January 1. The hike will affect about 1000 employees.
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Jitinburg
The
BE. Ripten
United Ghish Company
Clark Howell Expands on Philippines Policy at Independent Club
Clark Howell of Atlanta spoke to the Independent Club on imperial policy and the Philippines, arguing for continued U S authority and a cautious expansion while avoiding a one man centralized rule. His remarks followed a tour of the exhibit and service building, drawing applause from attendees.
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Independent Club
Philippines
Buffalo
Dee
Clark Howell
Atlanta
International Traction Company
Ningar Palle
Howell
Chub
Newell
Maine Victims Buried After Cemetery Mixup
In a Maine cemetery scene after a blast, the bodies of Havers Peo and others were exhumed and reinterred with errors suspected in counting. Father Delong and Chitwith oversaw the quiet, procedural work as coffins were opened, remains identified, and reburial steps completed amid confusion over identifications.
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Havers
Texia
Hivieg
Maine
Toxac
Costine
Akdwiek
Mumnber
Cotins
Seireh
Wilk
Mather Chitwith
Collins
Board of Pardons plans actions on capital cases
Harrishire December 21 The board of pardons met in executive session and recommended second degree murder paroles for William Didds and George We Mc Clelland of Pittsburgh Harry Meyers of Pittsburgh and James P D McKenna of Philadelphia. Several others had pardons refused or cases held under advisement including executions set for Shew and Kage.
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Wis
Frederick Cressey
Rows
Herbert Pelloick
Philadelphia
William 2. Blowee
Edity
Piltebure
Milton Haller
Lancaster
John Weber
Michiliadelphla
Cre
Shew
James J. Mugen
Susquehanna
Kagean
Boxing Bout Sparks Mixed Results Across Cities
A garbled report describes a scheduled six round bout in Milwaukee with a $6,000 purse and a prize for the winner. It mentions fighters from California and New York involved in a buildup, plus other bouts and outtakes from Troy New York and surrounding venues.
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New York
Ariiolieg
Reark
Duck
Milwaukee
Doe
Cheyne
Dak MetCormack
Milwaukee Athletic Vlebh
Jamun
Charley Golf
California
Oh Mevelink
Martin Wlaherty
Tow boats to move coal empties to mines and back
A flotilla of fifty tows will start from Pittburg to load at Palle DURE and ship empties to the Veroud mine on the Mano river. The boats will return to Mtedonath and Louisville with the remaining ten million bushels for southern points. Ohio River levels promise good boating water to New Orleans.
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Pittburg
Leo de Vorty
Arrigy
Mt Palle Dure
Vorioud
Manowihela
Louisville
Ohio River
New Orleans
General Wood Takes Charge in Havana After Brooke Departure
Havana December 21 Major General Leonard Wood assumed the governor general position at 9 am. He accepted the resignation of General Brooke's advisory cabinet, whose quiet exit drew broad public approval. Critics praised Wood's calm, democratic approach as he visited the prison with Generals Ludlow and Chaffee.
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Brooke
Havana
Wood
Leonard Woot
Orlock
Hrooke
Broske
Cuba
Faa
Kreoke
Brooks
Linha
Generil Brooke
Ludlow
Grenera Chaffoe
Hanna in Pittsburgh Discusses Quay Controversy
United States Senator M A Hanna visited Pittsburgh on his way from Washington to Cleveland. He avoided discussing the Quay matter, saying the senate committee must hear all arguments and reserve verdicts until evidence is properly presented. He denied influence against Quay and noted no candidate names for the next committee chair.
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Pittsburg
United States
M. A. Hanna
Washington
Cleveland
Matter &T
Senetor Hanna
Quay Cape
Quay
Senate
Philadelphia
Chicugyu
National Committee
Wtalk
Incomplete O U A M injunction debated by council
The fragment reports an injunction discussion involving George F H Bowels and other figures, noting a council meeting at Derriieburg Gainer with prominent members present. It mentions a DRL comment and a refusal to disclose details, citing finality of a decision by insurgent and Loyal members of the order.
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Allownd
Doe
George FH. Bowels
Derriieburg
Lee
Rowels
Corria
Bethlehem steel plant visit by Dow 21 A members
A group of Dow 21 A members toured the Bethlehem Steel Company plant at Bethlehem Pennsylvania to view concrete lining and ordnance production for battleship Alabama and aging Army guns. After lunch they returned to Washington on a special train.
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Bethlehem
Dow
Bethlehem Steel Company
Washington
Weather and War News On Morning Bulletin
Weather fair with variable winds dominates. War Department announces General Lawton's death. Northeastern Pennsylvania reports and local civil notices fill the page alongside county items and suburban arrangements.
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Wood
Havin
War Department
Lawton
Biuthern Kuitor
Christmas greetings reach the White House from senators
Washington December 2. Many senators and representatives visited the president to extend Christmas greetings before leaving for home. Representative Richardeon, Pen erate leader, was greeted by Mee Clelland of New York and Stallings of Alabama. The president appeared cordial and in good health. The mansion will be quiet due to Mrs McKinley’s illness. Grace and Sarah Duncan will stay at the White House with Abner McKinley and wife. The White House steward reports Turkey plans. Mrs McKinley has gifts prepared from her handiwork for staff and attaches. The president’s wife will be in New York before holidays for shopping but poor health kept her from traveling this year.
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Washington
Richardeon
Lecomte
Mee Clelland
New York
Stallings
Alabama
Merv
McKinley
Misa Grace McKinley
Mies Sarah Duncan
White House
Abner McKinley
Dla
Jong Binee
Rhode Island
Mra
Midnight Blaze Damages Tailor Shop on Penn Avenue
A fire at Robert Wilson's tailor shop at 209 Penn Avenue just before midnight damaged clothing repairs and the shop structure. Patrolman Pucster sparked an alarm from box 15 as fire crews from the Gore of Penn and Lackawanni responded quickly, extinguishing the blaze with a chemical engine. Property losses include about 200 dollars for clothing and insured contents. the building owner is Mr. Freeman of Plymouth. The cause is believed to be a defective fire in a small stove used for heating the shop. The Amann family, dwelling upstairs, narrowly escaped harm.
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Robert Wilson
Tailor Sho
Penn Avenue
Pucster
Penn and
Lackawanni Mavens
Wilson
Freeman
Plymouth
Harks Amann
Ett
Bicycle Club Victory and Matches in Local Series
The Backus Howling nam and Scranton Bicycle club bowlers faced off for the second of four games last night at the Bicycle club alley. Backus lost two of the three matches by a total of 218 pins while Worden led the night with 178 for the Bievele club and Seholl had 175 for the Bavknet team. Captain Wardell topped with 100 in the event. The teams schedule two more games and may meet again next Friday.
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Backus Howling Nam
Scranton Bicycle Club
Alleya
Backus Tean
Billy
Worden
Bievele
Seholl
Bavknet
Wardell
Bhoyele
Hopiting
Duwohkue Oileys
Death of Edward H. Williams Linked to Baldwins Locomotive Works
Edward H. Williams, 75, a prominent national figure in the Baldwin Locomotive Works firm Burnham Williams & Co, died in Huntingdon after heart trouble. Born in Woodstck Vermont, Williams was educated at Jefferson Medical College and served as a physician. A telegram from Burlington and a title from Santa Barbara Cal were received. he was knighted by the King of Norway and Sweden. He leaves a widow in Philadelphia.
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Huntingdon
Miller
Mapkiesburg
Sho Wee
Jefferson Medical
Joan &. Miller
Philadelphia
Dec
Banta Karbare
Cal
Edward H. Willams
Burnham Williams & Co
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Thie City
Willams
Woodsteck
Williams
Norway
Sweden
Lawton Funeral Plan Amid Military Honors
The obituary notes burial arrangements ten days hence with military honors and transport from Lawton’s residence to the cemetery. It mentions Lt Stewart’s troop, a march, and a funeral with a civil ceremony and prayers, reflecting official mourning and public notices.
Local accident injures child after pot breaks during meal
A kitchen mishap at a home party left a child with injuries when a pot broke and spilled hot liquid. Bystanders reported the incident occurred during supper hour and authorities are reviewing the events leading to the accident.
Unclear Text Summary Card
Fragmentary OCR item mentioning names Chenoe Wilkow Thurre M Incronee John Can edy Sylventa Bradforn with numbers 4 to 1 appears partial and unreadable. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the provided text.
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Washington
Dec
Orainwt-Heory
Chenoe
Wilkow Thurre
M Incronee
John Canedy
Sylventa
Bradforn
Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania weekend
Forecast for Friday and Saturday in eastern Pennsylvania calls for generally fair conditions with variable winds and cooler temperatures. No significant precipitation expected, aiding outdoor plans in the region.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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