Republican Platform Embraces Protection and Gold Standard
The platform from the St Louis convention denounces Democratic rule and pledges protection as the basis of American industry. It calls for the gold standard, opposition to silver coinage without world agreement, and renewed reciprocity to expand markets for American products.
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St. Louis
Teller
United States
Couea
Republican Party
Union Army
Pension Bureau
Blican Party
Teller Rally Shapes Senate Nomination Debate
In Curiaco on July 6 supporters of Senator Teller rally behind the idea of his nomination, with Taubeneck and other silver faction leaders pressing for unity. The fight centers on Altgeld’s stance and the Populists’ 3 million votes, while Taubeneck and McConnell back Teller and influence Altgeld. The piece notes B&O rail discounts for the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine meeting in Cleveland and other travel details.
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Curiaco
Friends
Teller
Altgeld
Stone
Missouri
John P. McConnell
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McConnell
Colorado Delegates to Democratic Convention En Route
Colorado delegates head to Chicago with five backing Bland and the unit rule likely giving eight votes on the first ballot. If Teller’s name is promoted, Colorado would cast its votes for him without forming a separate slate. Plans for a large bipartisan delegation were abandoned due to Teller’s disapproval. many friends will attend in support.
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Teller
Colorado
Chicago
Denver
Bland
Senator Teller
May aid the Boes boom rumors surface in silver politics
Rumors circulate that Eastern gold standard men may back Boies to ease a shift from silver. Prominent figures Hill Whitney Russell Harrity and Smith are cited as a strategic bloc, while Boies supporters deny any Eastern support or modified silver plank and defend Boies as a true silver candidate.
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Curiaco
David B. Hill
Whitney
Russell
William F. Harrity
Smith
Boies
Ers
East
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Health Benefits
An ad touts Syrup of Figs as a universal, mild laxative that cleanses the system without weakening body organs. It stresses buying only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through reputable druggists and claims broad family use and satisfaction.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Northwestern line offers reduced rate excursion tickets
The northwestern line sells reduced rate excursion tickets to popular summer resorts in the east. Fast trains to Chicago connect with through trains of eastern lines. For tickets and information contact Chicago & Northwestern railway agents.
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North-Western Line
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Harper's 1896 Fiction and Essays Preview
Harper's Magazine outlines 1896 fiction and nonfiction plans with William Black and George Du Maurier novels, Mark Twain stories, Langdon Elwyn Mitchell tale, and works by Octave Thanet Davis Wilkins Ralph Mathews Wister. Woodrow Wilson essays on Washington, Roosevelt political pieces, and Casper Whitney snowshoe exploration series are featured with illustrations by Howard Pyle Caton Woodville.
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Briseis
William Black
George du Maurier
MartrIan
Joan OF Arc
Howard Pyle
Poultney Bigelow
Caton Woodville
St. Clair
Anthony Wayne
Theodore Roosevelt
Casper W. Whitney
British North America
Mr. Whitney
Macazing Volumes Begin with June and December Numbers
The article notes that the Macazing volumes start with the June and December numbers each year. If no time is stated, subscriptions commence with the current number upon order receipt. Remittances should be sent by Post Office Money Order or Draft to prevent loss.
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Post Office
Harver & Brothers
Rudyard Kiplin
Century Co
Union Square
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Brander Matthews
Bryant
Emerson
Longfellow
Hawthorne
Whittler
Poe
Lowell
Bucephalus Napoleon
Sheridan
James Baldwin
Newsboy Life
Frances Courtenay Saylor
St. Nicholas
Christian Endeavor Excursions to Washington
Low rate tickets go on sale July 4 5 6 and 7 via Pennsylvania Short Lines from Chicago. The trip includes Historic Johnstown Horse Shoe Mourve and the Allegheny Mountains on the direct route to the National Capital. Ask Dering 24g South Clark St Chicago for official train details.
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Pennsylvania
Chicago
Johnstown
Allegheny Mountains
National Capital
Ask Dering
Clark St
Harper's Bazar 1896 Fashion Journal Overview
The twenty-ninth year of Harper's Bazar showcases Paris and Berlin designs by Baude and Chapuis, New York fashions, a pattern sheet for home dressmaking, and departments on music outdoor life and social topics. Paris Letter by Katharine DeForest and works by Poole and Wilkins headline fiction and social issues. Subscriptions and advertising rules noted.
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Bazar
Sandoz
Baude
Chapuis
Paris
Berlin
New York
Katharine DeForest
Mrs
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