Cockran Defends Chicago Platform At New York Rally
New York August 18 banker guests and railroad presidents attended a Democratic Gold Standard Money League rally at Madison Square Garden where Bourke Cockran attacked William Jennings Bryan opposing the Populist program and urging independent treasury to protect citizens rights amid national economic dispute.
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New York
Nota
New York City
Democratic Gold Staderd Money League
Madison Square Garden
Bourke Cockran
Cockran
Anmwer
Bryan
Chicago
Debates Stirred Rim of Cleveland Nomination Conventions
A lively convention scene with speakers including Cochran urging opposition to the Chicago nominee. The crowd roared as banners flew and pro-Democratic factions clashed over moral questions and the future of the party, highlighting a pivotal party division.
The Silver Question and Labour Wages Debate
A speech denounces a silver scheme as a wage collapse plan. It argues rising commodity prices hurt workers while a cheap dollar boosts purchasing power and employment. The speaker condemns Populists and farmers, warns against conspirators, and calls for unity to defend liberty and order.
Silver and farmers no hold on New York planters
Gen Michael Kerwin tours New York state to gauge farmer views on silver. He reports no strong farmer backing for free silver and says both parties agree on maintaining the gold standard. He warns of misleading silver rhetoric and warns of a dollar worth little more than half if free silver were adopted.
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Kerwin
New York
Rochester
N. Y
Michael Kerwin
Ailver
Fort Sumter
Eame
Ball Like Cloud Descent Destroys Cottage in Thomaston
Aug 19 reports from Thomaston describe a ball shaped cloud descending from the west and striking a cottage. Observers say the cloud appeared steam and dirt like and left cannon ball sized holes in the walls. The air smelled of sulphur and no injuries were reported.
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Long Island
Thomaston
McKinley May Be Elected But Kansas Will Back Bryan
Ex Senator H B Kelly of Lawrence says McKinley may win nationally but Kansas will vote for Bryan. He advocates free silver and has bought the Pacific Times to push campaign literature. Judge Wells Bolts to McKinley, shocking local Democrats who trusted his forty years of Democratic work and urging support for the Republican ticket.
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Saya H. B. Kelly
Bryan
Kansas
H. B. Kelly
Lawrence
State Journal
Mc Kinley
Brian
Kelly
Whitiig
Pacia ‘Times
Wells
McKinley
Preston
Minn
Conaidera
H.R. Welle
Chicago
Snap Shots of South Missouri book offered for four cents
The Kansas City Fort Senate and Memphis Railroad Co announces a photo view book titled Snap Shots in South Missouri Portage. The volume includes sixty or more views detailing productions and topography of the favored region. Postage is four cents. Editor and address: Z Reed? 2 B Lockwood, Missouri City, Mo.
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Kansas City, Fort Senate & Memphis Railroad Co
Missouri
Portage
Msnsas Chy
Watson It Is And Will Be Campaign Rally Report
Washington August 19 The Populist national committees met all afternoon with Jones and Faulkner presiding amid divisions. The party reaffirmed Bryan Watson as the ticket and pledged to support both candidates, with no side favoring one over the other until polls close. Headquarter plans moved to Watertown city with Butler and Edgerton directing. Senator Stewart prepared a reply to Senator Sherman regarding the gold standard and its meaning in his remarks.
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Jefferson
Brack
Republic
Tillman
Bryan
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Our Republic
Ion
Lawiesinesa
Mr Bryan
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Alvision
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Cochran
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Aus
Jones
National Democratic Committee
Faulkner
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Sewall
National Committee
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Fopalist
Butler
Peoples Party Tcket
St Louth
Senator Butler
Whteon
People's Party
Mgr. Brot
Edgerton
Stewart
Sherman
Nevada
Ivy From Lee’s Grave Goes Missing At Yale Library
New Haven August 18 The ivy planted from Gen Robert E Lee s grave during commencement has disappeared from the Yale University Library walls. Southern visitors who read of the planting learned of the excitement and touring the scene. College authorities cannot explain the loss and suspect relic hunters.
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New Haven
Yale
Robert E Les
University Library
Wes Nisit
Burlington Route trains marketed to Chicago and East
Advertised Burlington Route trains claim superior service to Chicago and East with best equipped fmet ventib uled trains and standard sleepers. Mentioned sleeping compartments and queen car service but text is garbled. Also includes a testimonial from Mrs J H Craiz and Frank Sim pharmacist endorsing a Family Cure for kidney trouble with address 607 Kansas Avenue.
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St Louis
Burlington
Kansas City
St. Jozeph
St. Louie
Bryan Denies Employment by Mine Owners in Open Challenge
Willian J. Bryan rejects accusations of being employed by mine owners or the bi metallic league. He demands an official charge from the Republican committee and vows to detail his finances and speaking wages, citing earnings from lecturing for Chautauqua and college audiences and minimal travel pay. He references past free coinage platforms and asserts no recent shift from his long-held silver advocacy.
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Red Hook
Willan J. Bryan
John M. Thurston
Bryan
National Republican Committee
Mrr
Thurston
Stewart
Bi-Metallic League Association
Omaha World-Herald
Congress
Chautauqua Association
Senate
Nebraska
Heying
Thornton
Republican National Committee
Occidental Quicksilver Discovery in a Well
In Occidental Cal Aug 19 Jamen Bryan reports a rich cinnabar lead discovered while sinking a well on his property. He aimed to bore for water using a square well and struck a ten yard wide cinnabar vein at the corner of the hole, with the ledge curving away from the site. In New York Aug 18 elephant keeper Bill Snyder notes Tom the elephant has learned to operate a hose to bathe himself, spraying water on various parts of his body and even turning it on his keeper for amusement.
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Cal
Jamen Bryan
Bryan
New Fork
Aus
Bill Snyder
Central Park Menagerie
Tom
Shortest Burlington route to Colorado and Pacific Coast trains
Advertises a through Burlington Route from Kansas City to Billings via the Missouri River with daily 10 40 a m departure. Includes free chair cars Kansas City to Billings and through sleepers to Lincoln and Billings, connecting beyond to Montana Puget Sound and West Coast. Claims 10 to 25 hours faster than other Kansas City options with through service to Denver and scenic lines.
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Missouri River
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Rives Billings
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Montane
Puget Sound
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Colorado
Utah
California
Deketa
Burlington
L W. Wakeley
Gen
Su Douis
Blood Poison Cure Promises From Swift Specific Co
Franklin Martin, a prominent jeweler of 926 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, D.C., narrates his severe case of blood poison and long illness. He claims after four bottles he began recovery, and after eighteen bottles was cured with no relapse, praising a $5.95 vegetable remedy and offering free disease books via Swift Specific Co, Atlanta, Ga.
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Pensylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Whale Hunt Off La Jolla Attracts Adventurers
G B Grow prepares to harpoon a massive whale among about twenty mixed in the La Jolla school. The largest whale reaches near ninety feet. the creature, nicknamed Billy Bryan, bobs near the surface as divers attempt closer views. A dynamite charge is planned if a safe shot cannot be made.
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la Jolla
Billy Bryan
Commodore Grow
Iittle
Duel of animals ends in stallion and bull deaths
In Susquehanna county near Binghamton a staged fight between a stallion and a bull lasted forty five minutes. The bull relentlessly charged the horse injuring its ribs. The stallion fought back tearing flesh, breaking bones and finally the bull died. Fifteen minutes later the stallion also died.
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Binghamton
Borween
SS Josephs
Susquehana County
Tos
Republicans Ready to Aid Gold Standard Cause Across Parties
In New York on August 13 the Republican national committee pledged support for the gold standard, regardless of party labels. The campaign manager will provide substantial help to any group aligned against the threat of silver. A statement outlining this effort was issued by the national committee today.
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New York
Farmers press gold standard demand in Indiana region
Disrupted rural voices in Hig Type Danville and Warren Fountain Benton counties rally over money policy. Farmers display bold signs on main routes toward Indiana, while local brands like Peerless Steam Laundry promote services amid the unsettled economic climate. Names such as P Sawyer and Mary Johnson appear among testimonials.
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Warren
Fountain
Benton
Indiana Bros Reasville
Hla Akin
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