Rain Briefs and Political Notes From Across the Nation
Rain lashed southwest Texas last Thursday night with general effect on farms and crops. Arkansas Republicans nominate George H. Kimball for Governor. Beer prices fall by 25 cents a keg as war tax changes. Texas militia encampment ordered by Adjutant General. Cotton prices little moved by rain as futures dip then recover. In England King Edward under medical care after an illness, coronation postponed causing nationwide concern. Philippines bill passes house but delays until after the war. Nebraska Democrats fuse with populists nominating a governor. Bryan declines. A Virgil Gallaher case shifts venue to Bexar County delaying proceedings six months.
Democratic Party Unity Warned By Halletsville Herald
The Halletsville Herald argues that in a general election Burgess faces Republican rivals B R Buron of Yorktown or Captain Jones of Beeville. It urges stronger Democratic primaries to resist populist and Republican pressure in Lavaca County.
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You Know What You are Taking Chill Tonic Ad
A blunt note touts Grove's tasteless Chill Tonic as iron and quinine with plainly printed formula on each bottle. The ad promises no cure no pay and asks 50 cents.
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The Party Issues and Democratic Unity
The Houston Post asserts today’s issues are trusts tariffs and imperialism. It urges Democrats to fight these evils and end intra party recrimination. It calls for letting the past rest and focusing on present harmony to secure victory.
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Cleveland Split Besets Democratic Party Plea
The St. Louis Mirror notes jeers greet Grover Cleveland’s bid for a united democracy while Henry Watterson mocks him as a perpetual candidate. The Atlanta Constitution blames Cleveland for democracy’s plight and Bryanites praise the Princeton sage, indicating reuniting on a winning basis is impossible now. Razors and scissors sharpened to as good as new at Koepke’s.
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