Political stock and election fears drive market view
Henry Claws reports from Wall Street that political uncertainty is stoking stock market nerves as voters weigh Democratic and Populist platforms. Analysts warn of volatility with no clear outcome, while industrial shifts and silver debates fuel fears of broader economic upheaval ahead of the election.
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New York
Henry Claws
Bia
Wall Street
Nave
Turing
Wall Bieek
Bellon
Leas
Etlon
Chicago
Atlentit
Feauettia
Faw
Wien
Gener
St Louis
Conservatism and Alarm in Finance and Politics
Henry Clews argues for steadier public mindset to avert panicky readings of European influence and market volatility. He urges a sober national policy to protect institutions, stability, and wealth development amid rising fears and investment discounts. The piece reflects cautious commentary on economic sentiment and political discourse.
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Chicago
Europe
Orig
Henry Clews
Watson Ignored Orders in Populist Campaign
Atlanta report notes Thomas Emerson, Populist vice presidential hopeful, refused Alabama speaking requests from campaign chair Antion Butler. He cited waiting to assess events, possible Bryan response, looming Georgia state convention, and potential party discord if Scwall retires.
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Atlanta
Thomas Emerson
Caniigate Forice
Alabama
Aterion Butter
North Carolina
National Campaign Committee
Bryan
Georgia
Hanna Meets Refusals and Wall Street Campaign Money
New York reports a private meeting between Marc Hanna and Thomas C. Platt at the Republican National Committee headquarters. Neither man commented on outcomes. Hanna faced pledges from Wall Street financiers, with Moran hinting at large contributions as a preliminary campaign fund.
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Wall Street
New York
Marc Hanna
Thomas C. Platt
Republican National Committee
Platt
Hanna
Campalien
Mke J. Pierpont Morgan
Republicam
Moran
Morton Talks Gold in Nebraska City Non-Partisan Address
J Sterling Morton secretary of agriculture spoke on sound money to a packed opera house in Nebraska City. Despite crowding limitations thousands attended. Morton warned against betrayal of honest dealing and warned against socialism and militarism while praising civil liberty and the republic’s credit. He urged restraint, denounced corruption, and appealed for economic stability and religious liberty.
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Nebraska City
Neb
J. Sterling Morton
Secretary of Agriculture
Lincoln
Gar Gov
Division of the Moncey Receivership Divides Funds
In the Haustitot Printing receivership a Firet Na opal bank fund of about 16000 was held. Judge Hazen ordered 28000 to be divided among Snow, Familton Co Clemens, J D McFarland, and Vanes and Campbell. Specific allocations include 1280 to Snow ES, 1700 to J D McFarland, and 3700 to Vanes and Campbell.
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Moncey
A.D. Hubvard
Haustitot Printing Company
Firet Naopal Bank
Ranh
Tudge Hazen
Snow ES
Familton Co
Clemens
Ner
J.D. McFarland
Hamilton Company
Vanes & Campbell
Row Boat Fox Reaches Sicily Islands
London Aug 1 The row boat Fox with Swedish sailors Frank Harboe and George Samuelson arrived at the Sicily islands today after leaving New York in June to row to Havre France. Both occupants are in good health.
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London
Frank Harboe
George Samuelson
New York
Havre
France
Sicily
St Louis Firms Probe Employee Politics in Campaign Year
In St Louis a number of large employers, notably Missouri Pacific Railway, reportedly questioned workers about political views tied to the gold standard. Affected staff allegedly faced pressure to vote for the gold standard, while many auditors favored silver. Claims cite a supervisor’s orders to tally opinions and share them, with some workers noting the practice originated from New York.
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St Louis
C. G Warner
Missouri Pacific Railway
The
Missouri Pacific
Auditor's Department
Jone
Warner
Ittanley
Lewis
All Right Fm
Missouri
Schuyter
Euditor
New York
Gould
Russell
Paine Bust Revival Aims for City Hall Display
Philadelphia plans to advance a move at the next City Council meeting to accept and place the marble bust of Thomas Paine in Independence Hall. The bust, crafted by Sydney Morse, was funded by national supporters in 1876 but rejected by the city then due to Paine's religious views. Prominent clergymen and donors question the link between his beliefs and his patriotism.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Paine
Independence
Marchie
Sydney H. Morse
Poston
Independence Hall
Paine
Edward Everett Hale
O. B. Frothingham
Hubert Collyer
William HL Spenter
Washington
Japan's Prosperity Opens New Steamship Venture
Tacoma reports the formation of a new line, Daita Kisen Kaisha, with two million yen capital. The Japan Weekly Gazette plans Yokohama to Portland service to connect with Oregon rail, using three 5,000 ton steamers. Signatures of founders are being collected for charter application. potential alliance with Oriental Steamship company is under discussion.
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Tacoma
Toko
Daita Kisen Kaisha
Japan Weekly Gazette
Yokohama
Portland
Oregon Railroad
Toyo Kisen Kaikha
Oriental Steamship Company
Japan
Hanna and the East in New York Conference Scene
Chairman Hanna of the Republican national committee spent a busy day in New York meeting eastern leaders and figures such as Warner Miller, Procter of Vermont, Abner McKinley, and Hubert Villard. He described the talks as instructive and voiced confidence in Republican prospects. He also indicated plans to form a local finance committee but did not announce specifics, consulting local leaders first.
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New York
Hanna
Republican National Executive Committee
East
Hants
Waldert
Warner Miller
Sfivrwald
Senator Procter
Vermont
Abner McKinley
Cadidate
John L Davenport
Fort
Eimance Committee
Water rights dispute over Sylvan spring in Excelsior Springs
In Excelsior Springs Missouri a court ordered sale of spring water taken from the Sylvan spring by Theims hotel under BF Jones receiver. The owners contend the spring belongs to them and plan a legal battle to keep the water free for all, potentially prolonging the case. Separately, Chicago reports a surge in export corn contracts from Kansas Nebraska and Iowa to southern ports due to low rates, and an ad notes a fall festival electric display planning.
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Excelsior Springs
BF. Jones
Theims Hotel
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Porte
Kansea City
Southwestern Bee
The Golden Rod as National Flower Movement
Boston August 3 The piece urges adoption of the golden rod as the national flower to symbolize loyalty to the gold standard. It argues for widespread display in personal adornment and decoration to keep the currency debate in public view and reinforce commitment to the principle of gold backing.
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Boston
Japanese Bankers Visit Wall Street in Gotham
A delegation of Japanese financiers led by Gojaro Nagasaki visited New York to tour down town exchanges and bank offices. Included were HaysKawas special secretary to Japan’s finance ministry and Tatsuo Yamamoto chief cashier of the Bank of Japan, en route to London over China war indemnity affairs.
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Wall Street
New York
Gojaro Nagasaki
Yokohama Specie Bank
Made
Hays Kawa
Ministry of Finance
London
China
Tatsuo Yamamoto
Bank of Japan
Asaburo Yaenagiye
Bamne Institution
Miss Morriss Dip Sparks Boston Gossip at Ber Harbor
Aug 3 Boston notes Miss Mildred Morris sister of Mrs Gebbard caused a stir with a Neptune dip in Frenchman's Bay at Green Court near the bay shore. Spotlighted for arms and neck after Didier painted her, the bath drew spectators and editorials. The piece also touches on Redfern t. Ayers products and June liquor sales in Topeka with local endorsements and drug store chatter.
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Mra
Fred Gebbard
Ber Harbor
Boston
Mildred Morris
Gebbard
Frenchman’s Bay
Drower
Miss Morris
Bay Shore
Jeho
Redfern T
Fusing Populists and Democrats on Electors Memorandum
Vincennes Ind Aug 3 Samuel W Williams prepared and forwarded to William J Bryan a draft agreement to be submitted to Populist and Democratic conference committees. It sketches joint selection of presidential electors with Bryan Watson on the Populist ticket and Bryan Sewall on the Democratic ticket. Each party to keep full national tickets in separate columns and share electors by district and at large. It details ballot layout, elector selection, and post election vote allocation to Bryan.
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Vincennes
Ind
Samuel W. Williams
Wm. J. Bryan
St Louis
Sr.Williams
Williams
Fist
William
Sewall
People’s Party
Democratic Party
Seid
Bryan
Wm. 7
Thomas Watson
W. J. Bryan
Arthur Sewall
Nesriy
Democrats
People's Party
Watson
Betiveen Sewell
Willem. J. Bryan
Ang
Sewell
Treed by a steer in Armourdale yard chase
Two Rock Island men faced a frightening encounter when a horned steer escaped from stock yards and chased them. Yardmaster T W Logen climbed a tree to escape, joined by Switchman George Leslie who reached a box car. Cowboys from the stock yards later corralled the animal.
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Rock Island
Kansas City
Aug
T. W. Logen
Rock Island Road
Armourdale
Rock Yards
Jermere
George Leslie
Logan
Looks Blue for Bryan as Ingalls Sees Narrow States
Cincinnati August 3. M. Ingalls president of the Cincinnati Chic and Big Four rail road returns from a 10000 mile trip and voices a cautious view on Bryan. He predicts McKinley will win large indevelopment and says Bryan may not carry four states, with only debatable prospects and solid Rooney men pressing to aid Bryan's effort.
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EB Ingalls
Bryan
Cincinnati
Ingalls
Cincinnati Chic
Big Four Railroad
Ima
McKintey
Bryen
Rooney
Home-Seeking Excursions With Cheap Burlington Rates
Burlington Route offers discounted excursion trips on August 4 and 18, September 4, October 6 and 20 to Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, and beyond. Stopover points include several territory destinations. Wells Fargo, agents advertise practical travel deals under G. P. Wakeley and W. Phillips signatures in Mineral Water listings.
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Burlington
Tolebraska
Wyoming
Utah
Bissile
Raene
W. Wakeley
G. P
Nebraska Democrats Plan State Convention and Populist Alliance
Lincoln August 1 The true silver wing of the Nebraska Democracy will hold its state convention in Grushka late August at a date set by the state central committee chaired by C 2 myth. Before the convention the free silver Democrats will work to arrange a political contract with the Populists to unite forces on the Brean and Sewart vice presidential ticket. The Populists hold their state convention at Haptess post Wednesday. The free silver Democrat leaders will be represented by a strong committee.
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Nebraska
Brean
Sewart
Haptess
Tomblin May Be Allowed to Stay as Commissioner
Tomblin faced a consultative review with the governor and attorney general over whether he could remain as commissioner after a bank officer's conviction for large deposit theft. Tomblin claimed confidence in eventual exoneration and maintained his innocence, while the governor and attorney general debated the proper action.
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Bo.sossilly
Cee Urna
Sensral
Tomblin
Tamala
Tas Ing
G. A. R. Membership in State Reaches 16000
The semi annually report from RL headquarters in this city shows the organization in the state has 16000 members. About one third of the first quads in the state belong to the grand army. The reports also show that 16 members died during the six months ending June 30.
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Phy. RL
Grand Army
Burlington Route advertised to Colorado and West via Kansas City
An advertisement promotes the Burlington Route offering the shortest through train from Miscou River Cites to the West, with a Kansas City departure at 10:40 am and arrival in Billings Mont. The service includes sleeper and chair car options, connects with the Northern Pacific Trans-Continental line, and claims 10 to 25 hours shorter travel than rivals. Also noted is a Kansas City to Denver route and a sales pitch for a photo book of South Missouri views by the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis Railroad Co.
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Miscou River Cites
Far West Oaks
Kansas City
Billings
Mont
Kauss City
Hulings
Lincoln
Nette Billings
Montana
Puget Sound
Kansans City
Denver
Colorado
Utah
California
Burlington
Kansas
Ieve Scott & Merphis Railroad Co
South
Miscouri
Sonhara
South Minut
South Minut of Damage Feet Comin, ‘Matron, ’ Key Te Lockwoop, ‘Kansae City, Aia
Peerias Staak Laundry
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Ayers
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Swift & Holliday Drug Company
A. P. Sawyer
Lida C_ Bradshaw
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S18
Meuses Ave
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