Bryan's Arguments Turn Into Tatters In Debate
The New York Sun reports Charles A. Gardiner counters Bryan on U S rights to acquire and govern the Philippines. Gardiner asserts title by discovery conquest purchase and treaty, rejects Bryan's claim of illegality, and defends congressional power to rule colonies. The piece mocks Bryan's stance on citizenship and independence while praising McKinley aligned themes.
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New York
Camp McKinley
Charles A. Gardiner
Bir
Bryan
United States
Philippines
Bryan Calla
Supreme Roth
Supreme Court
Congress
Alisha
Indian Territory
Washington
Negan
Judee Taner
Dred Scott
Hanna-Challenge Prompts Bipartisan Debate Request
Vice Chairman Edmiston of the Populist Committee issues a formal challenge to Senator M A Hanna, Republican national committee chair, for a joint discussion. He releases a lengthy communication with thirty four questions and notes Hanna’s prior Bryan challenge was declined.
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Edmiston
Lincoln
Pognatiat National Committee
M. A. Hanna
Republican National Committee
Hanna
Campaign Dialogue Guide for Lead Discussion
The fragment outlines a joint discussion plan for the lead in a campaign. It mentions coordinating time and place between parties and having the other person name the questions to be discussed. It lacks clear names places or dates but implies structured dialogue and question selection.
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Ing Lavuew
Nevada Senator Attacks Bryan At McKinley Rally
Senator William M. Stewart of Nevada, a Bryan backer four years ago, told the Commercial McKinney club at 16 Market Street that aiding Bryan’s policy is treason. He said soldiers who died in the Philippines were sacrificed by Bryan and his backers. The crowd of 1,400 stood and cheered as he urged support for McKinley and law and order.
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Chicago
Wiliam M. Stewart
Nevada
Bryan
William McKinley
Indian land claims discussed before Senate subcommittee
Descendants of four tribes, the Morninake and Fhinnacocks on Long Island, Nar ragansetts of Rhode Island, and Moherans of Connecticut, testified to joint Montauk Point land claims. Nar ragansetts seek 18 by 18 mile parcel near Narragansett Pier. Mohegans seek Montville area and Norwich city lands. Congress ordered the subcommittee to consider their grievances and push for federal recognition and legal standing.
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New York
Fhinnacocks
Long Island
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Fifth Avenue
Contested House Seat Reflects Tight Gearing for Election
Washington observers note a tight contest for control of the House with key figures including be wary candidates and committee leaders predicting a close result. Republican work ahead of the election is seen as decisive as efforts focus on energizing steadfast supporters and swaying undecided voters to influence representative outcomes.
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Washington
Sept. Y
Kwirmean
Endless chain of prayer opposed by Nyack temperance women
Nyack New York September O The Women’s Christian Temperance Union debated the endless chain of prayer for McKinley. Members spoke against it saying it is out of place and harms the temperance cause and would force members to leave if politics entered the union.
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Temperance
Nyack
Sept. O
McKinley
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Nyack Union
MckKinley
McKinley and Roosevelt Theatrical Prosperity League Formed
The McKinley and Roosevelt Theatrical Prosperity league plans to hold daily noonday and evening meetings across Broadway theater district. J. J. Spies serves as president with George W. Dune as vice president and treasurer and Albert Mellon as secretary. Headquarters set for roadway between 34th and 42nd streets.
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New York
McKinley and
Roosevelt
United Stries
Bryan Jem
J. J. Spies
George W. Dune
Albert Mellon
M'Kinley Not To Speak Frat New Wik Flats Canton Ohio
Senior Mannion left Canton last evening amid rumors he might join campaign activities. He denied such plans and stated he had not been considered for any political role or trip west.
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Canton
Ohio
Bigger Odds Raise Confusion Over McKinley Bet
In Meat New York on September 22 a 1000 to 1 bet on McKinley caused a mix up between Henry W. Cooper and J. C. dadaesas mol muda on Wall Street. Both thought they were staking McKinley but the error became clear only when the wager was placed.
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New York
McKinley
Wall Street
Henry W. Cooper
J. C. Dadaesas Mol Muda
Bryan in an Automobile
A fragment describes Bryan traveling by car through a county, speaking along the route. The text is inconsistent and garbled but notes a novelty trip and an automobile journey with commentary from Bryan.
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Bryan
Feancaster
Tile Tunge Comnty
Han Automobile
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Patent Ad
An old advertisement touts Brome-Quinine Tablets claiming to stop coughs and cure colds in one day. It markets a no cure no pay offer priced at 3 cents, promising rapid relief and payment only if the cure fails.
Shenandoah Faces Rumors of an Outbreak and Troop Mobilization
Reports from Shenandoah describe a tense scene as prisoners were moved to Wilkes-Barre to prevent crowd violence. UMW organizers warn of rising strike activity and potential mine closures, while troops are deployed to McAdoo and Hazleton to curb unrest.
Miners Claim to Hold Out Four Months in Wilkes-Barre Region
Wilkes-Barre report says miners confident they can endure four months of strike. United Mine Workers doubt restart plans while operators may try to resume some collieries. At Ashley washery workers faced stones as strikers vow to stay out.
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Jereens
Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Marre
United Mine Workers
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Ashley
Conference of Operators Decides Not to Yield to Union
A two hour session of operators at the Lehigh Valley company offices in Wilkes-Barre ended with no change to strike arrangements. They stated no concessions to the union and signaled a preference to rehire workers, despite reports that military presence unsettled many. Local leaders condemn predations during the strike and acknowledge limited ability to alter the monetary stance.
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Wilkes-Barre
Lehigh Vallley Company
Sotetet
Athens
Toda
Hite Co Mir
Mitchell
Shenandoah
Ue Reiledge
Jno Fk
Reading Mines to Resume Today After Suspension
Superintendent Veith of Reading company ordered all Read- ing collieries to operate on Monday next. The suspension in Shenandoah Valley and Mahanoy valley was meant to prevent further bloodshed while militia mobilizes.
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Pottaville
Veith
Reading Company
Shenandoah Metrict
Mahanoy
Hazleton
Schuylkill
Philadelphia
Reading
Shenandoah
Governor Criticized Over Troop Call in Mine Workers Talk
UMWA President Mitchell voices views on usage of troops amid labor tensions in Amelia. Statement released amid calls for action and mounting pressure from miners and unions.
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Mitchell
Harleton
United Mine Workers of
Amelia
Tle
Father Ducey Endorses Miner Arbitration Stance
The Rev. Thomas J. Ducey told St. Leo's parishioners after a Pennsylvania coal regions tour that miners deserve arbitration and that most miners are right about grievances. He criticized militia use and noted English-speaking and foreign workers face unequal burdens while employers acknowledge discontent and seek settlement.
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Associated
Iren
New York
Thomas J. Ducey
Pennsylvania
St. Leo's Church
Father Ducey
Mitchell
Father Duecyeal
Kings of
Philadelphia
Wages Paid to Coal Miners Under Scrutiny of Bryan
A Chicago wage statement from George Merryweather of Coxe Brothers Coal shows miners at Coxe and Susquehanna companies earning monthly wages in August within a wide range, challenging W J Bryan’s cited figures and Mitchell’s claims. The letter argues contract terms affect earnings and asserts the Susquehanna schedule mirrors the Coxe figures, countering Bryan’s assertions.
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Bryan
Associated Pres
Chicago
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers’ Organization
W. J. Bryan
George Merryweather
Coxe Brothers Coal Company
Merryweather
George E. Adams
Coxe Brothers
Susquehanna Con! Company
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Ervan
Wien
Helm
Otek
Batty
Bie
Piryun
Indie
George Merry
Bituminous Coal Movement Shapes Eastern Market Supply
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press in Philadelphia reports Paul B. Carter of West Virginia, a leader among coal interests, arrived amid a soft coal shortage. He said a conference of soft coal men would meet Monday to plan supplying consumers and dealers in the absence of hard coal.
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Associated Pensa
Philadelphia
Paul BE. Carter
West Virginia
Price of coal increased in Altoona strike fallout
Exclusive wire from The Associates Prom Altoona reports retailers have raised coal prices by 60 cents per ton due to a strike causing short supply. Boyd, Stickney & Co report orders delayed and filled only at current prices. Former Governor Mastings notes smooth relations between operators and men in Hastings soft fields with no trouble.
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McAdoo
Steikera
Pilice
Trope
Lornel
South Side
Shenandoah
Sheriff Toole
Scluylkill County
Gobin
Hungieton
Luzerne
Hazleton
Harvey
Butchers’ Association
Haghton
Altoona
Boyd, Stickney & Co
Mastings
Hastings
Strike Notes from Potleville and Shamokin Mine Action
Reports from Potleville and Shamokin describe continued strike tensions with miners and mine operators. A large United Mine Workers meeting in Trevertion urged ongoing action. John Fahy met President Mitchell as arbitration loses favor. The piece notes potential clashes between organized labor and management and possible impacts on markets and supplies.
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Trevertion
Steve Ba
John Fahy
United Mine Worker
Larletom
Mitchell
Havinton
Qty
Anal
Otter Newsy
Fedatl
Cordit
Hasleton
Phillips
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Leisenring & Co
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Mt. Hope Coal Co
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Fine Hill Coal Co
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Loesch, Moore & Co
Little Diamond
Eebee F. F. Simons
Bell
Orn Enemas
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Slattery Bros
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Woodside Coal Co
Wolfe Creek Washery
Stodart Coal Co
Ene
Stodart Washery
Palmer Wash
Tyler & McTurk
Colbert
Broad Mountain Washery
Eagen & Whims
Shipman Coal Co
Eeee Eeae
Excelsior
Carmie
Eeseess
Beaver Meadow
Eenenee
Cross Creek Coal Co
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Gowen
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Lehigh Valley Coal Co
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Lehigh
Wilkes-Barre Coal Co
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van Wickle
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Wentz & Co
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Silver Brook Coal Co
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Etree
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Peer
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Neilson
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