Bryan Route Saga Incomplete Campaign Tour
Local readers note Bryan's campaign progress with letters inviting stops across cities including New York. He plans to visit the Catskill Mountains and Buffalo area while weighing next moves as supporters urge early appearances. Newspaper records compare his absence since Van Buren to current visits and note mixed public reaction at hotels and gatherings.
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Wapwr
Willem
Bryan
Epink
Os Mini
Tne
Cmpaign Committee
N.Y
Bryisi
Maguire
Apes
Ustat
Saguly
Sarin van Buren
Binee
Wes Martin van Buren
Bea Beyoy
Ates
Perrine
Sting Lake Tls
Renton & Dshing
Thorptay
Lucky Baldwin May Retire From Turf this Season
Luck Baldwin appears set to quit racing though he may still breed horses at Los Angeles and Latonia. His broodmares by Empire of Norfolk and The Hook produced winners, but recent years have brought misfortune. Breeding plans with Rey des Carerres and Santa Agila hinge on winter decisions, including securing a capable trainer and jockey.
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Lucky Baldwin
Empirot
Norfolk
Mick
St. Lous
Ewever
Latonia
Detrott Pallyin
Rey Des Carerres
Banta Agila
Mr. Croker
Fusion in South Dakota Democrats Endorse Populist Ticket
Democrats in South Dakota fuse with Populists to back Bryan and Sewall for state offices. Pettigrew and Senter Kyle aided the deal, completed after midnight. Populists and Democrats align on the ticket with fusion likely in several counties. The Kansas City newspaperman weds in Missouri. Chicago trip planned. Local reform efforts seem stalled by ongoing gambling suppression promises.
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Bryan
Sewall
Mitchel
S. D
Democratic Stile Central
Bern
Swrinter Pettigrew
Senter Kyle
Te Wee
Kansas City
Kareas
Cty
Austin Tatchaw
The
Jouress
Mary Fiter
Star
Chicago
Great Rainfax Report of Rainfall and Temperature
Rainfax notes heavy rainfall in the gum territory last night with 2.21 inches measured and temps between 40 and 60 degrees. Rain fed around 1:50 AM, rising to 8 PM, then 9 PM to 2 PM. Local showers predicted today with warmer afternoon temps. Jennings expects warmer weather statewide, with two-part clouds and scattered showers in the east.
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Gum
Weather Bureau
Jennings
Salina Aldermen Strip Mayor Powers In Council Coup
A Latins Kan dispatch reports Salina aldermen, after an early morning wrangle over a vetoed liquor license date, reorganized the council by letting Councilman Miller assume mayoral powers. He acted amid Mayor Heyward’s protests and the measure passed 6 to ?.
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Salinaity Council
Kansas City
Kan
Heyward
Miller
Hayward
Simpson And Long to Debate Ten Times in Seventh District
The Populist central committee challenged by Chester Lane has been adopted by Republican Chairman Har low. Tony and Jerry Simpson will meet in joint debates ten times during the campaign. This is the third campaign where Long and Simpson face off in joint debates drawing large crowds among their factions. Long’s appointments are set for September 14, delaying debates until after that date. The Populist executive committee met with Simpson and set campaign appointments except for the ten meetings with Long.
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Butchineon
Chester
Harlow
Republican Committee
Tony
Jerry Simpson
Long
Simpson
Congress
Thase
Congressional Committee
A Blow At England
The St James Gazette cites a London lead article noting Bryan’s chance of election to the presidency is not hopeless and that thousands of Americans will vote for him. It warns his victory would strike a deadly blow to English capitalism and financiers alleged to have drained gold from the country, harming Germany and farmers.
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London
St. James Gazette
Bryan
United States
Erysn
Pilyer Mainis
Arthvany
Welcome for Li Hung Chang Aboard Naval Vessel in New York Harbor
Arrangements are underway to greet Li Hung Chang in New York Harbor on August 18. The reception involves a naval vessel and likely accompanying ships of the North Atlantic squadron. The plan depends on available information and presidential presence aboard the Dolphin.
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New York Harbor
Washington
LA Hung Chang
Statesman
Gian
Alletant
Whall
Dolphin
North Atlantic Squadron
Maite
MARK TWAIN SENT FOR OLDEST DAUGHTER ILL
Aug. 15 Olirin L Clemens, oldest daughter of Samuel Clemens, is critically ill with meningitis in Hartford Conn. She was due to sail Aug 8 to England to rejoin her parents and sisters. Mr Clemens expected to arrive Friday. Mike Elkel the joiner was discharged from county jail after pardons and promises to work. Ten men perished at sea from the British bark Flora Stafford burned earlier this week. the vessel was owned largely in Philadelphia. Leopold Bragany, the Paris sculptor, was visiting Chicago.
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Mawtford
Conn
Mise Olirin' L Clemens
Samuel Clemens
Moendawitis
England
Boxfood
Clemens
Philadelphia
Ave
Flora Stafford
Ees
Disaster at Sea Ends in Fatality on Isolde Collision
The Royal Albert Yacht Club race at South Sea saw the Isolde dismast and bow broken after the Meteor struck true amidships. Baron von Zedwitz, owner of the Isolde, died from injuries shortly after rescue. The Britannia and Meteor rendered aid as Isolde and other vessels limped to shore. The Isolde, a 20 rater built by Herreshoffs and once owned by Princess Leopold of Germany, was later sold to Baron von Zedwitz and brought to England in April.
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South Sea
Ailca
Britannia
Satanite
Meteor
Colminadore
Atari
Garon von Zedwite
Kielde
Baron von Zedwits
Jalline
Ryde
Emperor William
Royal Albert Yacht Club
Huron von Zedwite
Baron von Zadwite
Rolehetag
Inn
Free Conservative
Fanes
Mats Tt
Miguel
Baron von Zedyite
Rha
Baron von Zedwitz
Iit
Herreshoffs
Leopold
Germany
Baron von Zedwita
England
Howard Gault
Niagara
Victory for Tebeau in Cleveland Injunction Case
Captain Oliver Tebeau of the local baseball team won a court ruling in Cleveland as Judge Noble declared the final legal decision in the Tebeau Injunction case. The court granted a new injunction to prevent the National League from interfering with the team or its captain while maintaining the original restraining order. The petition sought to halt the league from enforcing a $290 fine and barring players from championship games.
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Cleveland
Oliver Tebeau
Baseball Ten
National League
Juder Noble
Tebeau
Robinson
W Ho
Unt Be
Nationa Fearur
Ama
Ruling Extends Race Meet Term To Bicycle Races
Omaha Aug 11 Chairman Caldwell of the Western Passenger association rules that race meet applies to bicycle races as well as horse races. Burlington challenged the regular race meet fare and the decision was initially overruled but later reversed. The notice mentions Burlington Route trains and through service to Omaha Council Bluffs and Sioux City with notes on seating and dining.
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Omaha
Neb
Caldwell
Western Passenger Association
Burlington
Brue
Sexie Burlington
Missouri River
Stowe City
Tadrih
Counciutap
Origt
Traly
Council Bluits
Sioux City
Wakeley
Eee Pose
St. Loui. Mo
Populist leaders meet on national HQ and Watson bid
Washington August meeting of Populist executives chaired by Senator Butler of North Carolina considers keeping national headquarters in Washington and possibly securing rooms near the Democratic HQ. Watson is viewed as a stronger VP prospect than Sewall, with discussion on notification and party unity amid uneasy North Carolina Democratic prospects. Senator Mitchell of Wisconsin, a longtime gold man, will support Bryan.
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Washington
Butler
North Carolina
Wormales
Tan Watson
Sewall
Brran
King
Watson
Joveptius Danica
Democratic National Committee
Daniels
Nort Carolina
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Oriimual
Bryan
Gov Matthews Stricken By Severe Rain Chill
Indianapolis Aug 1 Governor Matthews returned from Brookville with a severe cold after an open air speech. Rain and damp clothes led to a congestive chill requiring three hours of medical care. He is now resting in bed with orders to avoid exposure to reduce the risk of a further chill.
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Indianapolis
Ing
Matthews
Brookville
Salisbury Yields on Venezuela Arbitration Point
A London report states Lord Salisbury has yielded to Secretary Olney on including settled districts in the Venezuela arbitration. The milestone could move both governments closer to an amicable agreement, since the settled districts were the main obstacle. Salisbury had argued they are sovereign British soil and outside arbitration. Olney pressed that omitting them delays the full arbitration scope.
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Washington
London
Lend Salisbury
Gincy
Venezuela
Lord Salisbury
Olney
M'Kinley Visitors in Canton as Woodford Calls on Major
Stewart L Woodford ex lieutenant governor of New York and wife lunched with Major McKinley and left for the east. He predicted a large New York plurality for McKinley, possibly the largest ever. Abner McKinley from New York arrived and will proceed west tonight. Major McKinley spoke to a delegation of 200 Afro Americans from Cleveland with their band and the Cleveland Li Overture Rifles.
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Canton, G
Stewart L. Woodford
Greater New York Commission
Major McKinley
East
Associated Press
Hie
New York
McKinley
Abner McKinley
New York City
West
Cleveland
Uhlig
Smith
Cleveland Li Overture Rifles
Mrs Beecher III Affected by Heat in Brooklyn
Mrs Henry Ward Beecher remains in uncertain condition at her Orange Street home in Brooklyn after the excessive heat of last weekend. A weather update notes no change in her status while a later Washington bulletin reports the treasury cash balance at 240,273.25 dollars with a gold reserve of 105,047,752 dollars.
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Beecher III
New York
Henry Ward Beecher
Orange Street
Brooklyn
Beecher
Washington, D.C
National party holds Topeka convention in Kansas
The Kansas National party convention met at Representative Hall in Topeka led by J W Forrest as temporary chair and AG Carruth as secretary. Delegates approved credentials and permanent organization with J W Forrest as chair and P S Watters as secretary. The platform urged party unity, condemned state administration failures, called for liquor prohibitions and public official salary cuts, and endorsed the national party program from Pittsburg 1896. Nominations included J H Silver for chief justice, with debate over governor candidate Richard Wake.
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Nationalist Party
Representative Hall
W. Forrest
J. W. Forrest
Ag.carruth
Ewa. Buber
G. M. Simpson
Clark
D. J Morrison
J. K. Silver
Morrison
H. S. Eckworth
Richard Wake
Owen
Newton
Ottawa
Neosho
P. S. Watters
Republic County
Todg
Committee On
National Party of Kansas
National Party
Pittsburg
Jesue
Finglanenese
Kansas
Atviplon
Hqior Trath
National Congress
J. H. Sliver
Topeka
Silver
Hurley
Goss
Prohibitionists Hem In On Status Of Republican Party
W Forrest of Thayer Kansas says the Nationalist convention aims to organize the state. He notes dissatis faction with Morrill’s administration and calls the possibility of bolting by Republicans uncertain. Some may back Bryan while others drift back or stay in line as the St Louis talks fade. The plan appears to nominate a straight ticket to unify dissidents.
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Thayer
W. Forrest
Kan
State Journal
Morrill
St. Louis
Bryan
Prohibition and third party hopes frame speech on ballots
Speaker discusses party bolters and potential voters in a rural county. He notes past Prohibition strength, predicts some Republicans may back Bryan over silver, and argues the Nationalist and Prohibition parties will preserve their organizations. He considers prohibition more vital than current financial issues and aims to influence future action.
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Prohibition Party
Republic
Bryan
Mont Uke Morrill
Forrest
Nationalist Party
Prohibition
Voting Contest for Floral Festival Queen
The voting contest shows more vitality than usual with changes. One entrant cannot attend festival time and withdraws. another will enter school next month and may quit to protect studies. Candidates include Nellie Raub Emma McMullen Libbie Haslett Edna Crane and Edne Morehouse with votes tallied as funds for a festival float rise.
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North Aide
Nellie Raub
Emma McMullen
Church of the Assumption
Edne Morehouse
Nelile Raub
Libbie Haslett
Edna Crane
McKinley Clubs Form Across Canton and Carterville
Telegrams report McKinley forces forming clubs nationwide. Canton sees McKinley and Turner clubs pledge support for American institutions and interests. A McKinley and Hobart club in Canton lists thousand members from Swedish workers and others favoring protection and sound money. Carterville club of 800 organizes and sends greetings with President Landers in charge.
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Canton
Til
Wm. McKinley
McKinley
Turner Clubs
Shar
Wm. McKinsey
Canton. C
McKinley and
Hobart Club
Evans
Carterville
Wm. McKinley Club
Mr. Lander
Adams Express Strike Ends Short of Goals
In New York the Adams Express strike shows signs of nearing an end though strikers remain confident they will win. Wagons out in greater numbers today and business runs with usual speed. Jersey City carloads claimed, despite insufficient goods in warehouses. The report also notes unrelated notices including a Montenegrin princess, a rail photo book promotion, and Burlington Route travel ads.
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New York
Adama Express Company
Jersey City
Scarce Gold Democrats Face Early State Gathering
A rough recount shows Gold Democrats sparse as the Democratic state central committee meets at Hotel Throup to organize campaign operations. Chair Mack Love of Arkansas City will oversee headquarters with clerical help. party leaders expect joint work with the Populists and plan speaker dates, though few Gold Democrats are reported statewide.
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Democratic State Central
Tutchinson
Sears
Ales
Mack Love
Arkansanity
Topeka Moet
Comumitiewnin
Breitenthal
Poputis
Hey
Thomas J. McCue
Coly
Sidney G. Cooker
Arkansas City
W. HL. Pepperell
Cancor
Mrs Chiles Defends Jail Meats In City Food Controversy
Mrs ME Chiles wife of Nick Chiles asserts the city jail’s meat supply is of good quality and that a statement from meat merchant B F Morrow supports full compliance with the meat contract. The city meat inspector oversees all supplies and community figures are urged to allow proper feeding while rejecting demagoguery.
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ME. Chiles
Nick Chiter
Tuding
B. F. Morrow
Chien
Bayer
Chiles
Perasna
M. EB
Chile
Welch Denies Candidacy for Insurance Superintendent
The community is told that RB Welch is not a candidate for the office of superintendent of insurance and that reports of his nomination are untrue. A letter from Welch dismisses circulating claims as a fabrication and notes no prior pursuit of the position. Gail Hamilton Funeral Planned for Abigail Dodie Hamilton at Hamilton Congressional Church with limited attendance.
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BB. Welch
Welch
Emr
Gail Hamilton
Harmilton
Mast
Abigail Dodie
Gail Hamilsud
Hamilton Congressional Church
Mr. Nicholy
Ti Tesinderstood
Mills Dodge
Transcontinental Route Details and Services
Incomplete text describes a rail route via Burlington Route to Colorado Montana Hot Springs Puget Sound and Proific Coast. Mentions trains from Kansas City to Billings with connections to Lincoln and Denver, sleeper service improvements and links to Montana Puget Sound with a Grande scenic line.
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Colorado
Montana
Hot Springs Puget Sound
Proific Coant
Burlington
Mirsouri
Dally Tron
Kanene City
Billings
Kansas City
Denver
Grande Scente Une
Omtorane
Uak
California
Una
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Idaho
LI Hung Chang
Mark Twain
Mike Etesl
Mike Elkel
Hazen
Safford
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C. Ange&m
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Paris
Ree
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Stansfield
Senator Butler Bays
Salisbury
M'Kinley
Woodford
Prohibitionists
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Lincoln, Neb
Kinley
Omi
Adams Express
Prince of
Naples
Cettinie
Monteneero
Vittorio’ Hmanuel
Laly
Helene of
South
Missouri
Font Genta
Fort Scott
Memphis Railroad Co
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Sife
Portage
Cenia
Ceipte
ToChicago
St. Louwis
St. Joseph
Democratic State Central Committee
Mrs. Chiles
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