Bryan Speech Sparks Panic at Lake Chautauqua Hall
William J Bryan spoke Saturday night at the convention hall in Celeron on Lake Chautauqua drawing a crush of about 15,000 in a hall built for 1,000. Spectators filled aisles and climbed chairs as cries and cheers echoed. several sought outdoor space after the crowd became dangerous. Bryan urged free silver, attacked Republicans, and warned of economic distress under current policy.
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Jamestown
William
Bryan
Envention
Celeron
Lake Chautauqua
Threety
Bell
Weoeeph C Sinney
Bbake
Vol
Maisien
Jay
Sibley
Bryas
Stbrey
Wes
Chicago
Banner County
Bryan Speech Attacks Democratic Faction at Rally
The orator denounces Democrats using their party for private gain and rails against Bossism. He vows to purge the party by sending disloyal Democrats to the Republicans, while addressing questions on government banks and the income tax. He calls the income tax the most just tax in the nation.
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Inis
Free Baths Arrive For Chicago South Side
The city plans a new free bathhouse near Wentworth avenue and Thirty-ninth street in Chicago. Plans show a 30 foot frontage, 100 feet deep building with two wings for men and women, a free laundry, and a barber shop, funded by city money and slated for construction after bids.
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Chicago
West Park
West
North Side
Lincoln Park Beach
Youing
Wentworth Avenue
Thirty-ninth Street
South
Dathhouse
Swift
Kent
A Te Eit
Downey
Public Works Department
City Ag
Ted Watson
Batiles Geegit
Wentwirth Avenue
Ciena
Republican Newspaper Association votes Detroit Tribune out
At the Republican Newspaper Association of Michigan meeting in Port Huron, Detroit Tribune was stricken from the list of members. A resolution called for a committee to review the list and drop papers not supporting the Republican national ticket, with no mention of the state ticket.
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Republican Newspaper Association of Michigan
Port Huron
Mich
Dutroit Tribune
Tribune
Tolle Au
Astor Rumor On Royal Marriage Revisited
Jonfon August 31 The rumor of William Waldorf Astor marrying Princess Victoria of Wales has been reopened by a leading society journal. It calls the match highly possible, predicting public satisfaction and noting royal marriages have advanced dukedom when a future king’s daughter marries a man of good attributes and character.
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Jonfon
William Waldorf Astor
Victoria of Wales
Women organize McKiney and Hobart club in Le Grange county
The women of Welcottville organize an active searching club to participate in Republican rallies in Le Grange county. They will assist in public demonstrations and conduct schoolhouse canvasses on behalf of Republican leaders, showcasing members with oratorical talent.
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Lisanter
Anes Eee
Tod Single
Welcottville
McKiney and Hobart
le Grange
Addiion
School House
Republicas
Protest Against Chicago Drainage Canal Opens
Canada plans a strong protest against the Chicago drainage canal project citing threats to St Lawrence navigation. The contention centers on port access and harbor depth at Montreal and Quebec stalls, potentially impacting transatlantic steamers and British naval movements.
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Chicago
Quebec
Canada
Ac le
Montreal
Grant's Tomb Capsule Caps Grounded Restoration
Fragmentary report describes a partial discovery near Grant's Tomb in New York where a cap or capsule was broken. it mentions a cap at 128 feet and preparations to receive General torts, with references to completion of work and readiness for a ceremony.
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Grant
Rant
New York
Silver the anchor of prosperity in Tampico talk
Washington reports from an Aug. discussion with a Kentinian observer in Tampico, Mexico. He argues silver sustains prosperity, urges free minting, predicts U S openness would shift trade to the United States and Britain. He notes Mexican migration, land purchases for coffee, and rising domestic industry while warning of foreign tribute.
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Tampico
Mexico
J. Baenders
North Carolina
Republic
United States
Cotmer
England
Germany
France
Central
Mod
Mitver
Repubse
New York
London
Mr & Sillé
Suffrage Meeting Endorsed in Republican Platform
Susan B. Anthony attended a large suffrage gathering praising the Republican plank. Anthony called the meeting dignified and well conducted, commending Knight for introducing Miss Ghaw. She noted some criticism of crowd size as too many women attended, with fears to be home during campaigns. The feature also mentions a Santa Fe Route homeseekers excursion with dates and fares.
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San Francisco
Susan B. Anthony
Milzs Anthony
Reunion Privileges and Fair Week Stands Offered
Dear Sir I have tested your Family Cure and can safely say I have never timed anything better for kidney trouble Mr J H Crale Frank Sim Pharmacist 7 Kansas avenue Appleton Minn Kreipe KT 861 Kansas av Appleton Minn solicit stands or privileges at the reunion week fair crowds
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Kreipe
Kansas
Pastor Hanson Leads Church Builder to Conflict
Rev Hanson of Messiah Baptist Church in Chicago took up carpentry to help finish a new Flournoy street church, despite an ongoing union strike. He worked alongside nonunion contractors to reduce a $1,000 to $2,500 deficit, drawing labor conflict with delegates who demanded a full strike. The pastor sought to arrange a settlement with the Balding Trades council to allow flock members to complete the work while union labor continued.
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Chicago
Howland Hanson
Messiah Baptist Church
Flournoyvate
South
Washtenaw Avenue
Messiah Church
Flournoy Street
Sacramento Avenue
Bulldine
Mir. Habsob
Hanson
Hnis
Garal
Mack
Leigh
Man of God
Paul Hanson
Horeh Veley
Pasor Ranson
Orn
Balding Trades
Acta
Troe
Ates Council
A Snake as a Bum Rides the Trucks
A six foot long black snake was found coiled around the axe on a B and O box car in Jeffersonville Indiana. It crawled into a hollow wheel part after being spotted in Cincinnati by Conductor Cole. The reptile rode the 120 mile trip without distress and eluded capture.
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Cincinnati
Jeffersonville
Ind
Cole
Mrs Lease Declares for Socialism Propaganda Tour
Mrs. Mary Lease of Kansas spoke in Rushville Indiana on August 31 saying she will campaign for socialistic principles. She plans to stump New York and Pennsylvania for Bryan and criticizes Vice President candidate Thompson. Lease asserts free silver is at stake and calls Thompson a menace to Bryan while noting she has left the ministry.
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Rushville
Ind
Mary
Kansas
New York
Pennsylvania
Bryan
Tompson
Gays
Replying to J Sherman on silver and gold standard claims
Senator Stewart answers John Sherman’s charge that he favored a gold standard in 1874 clarifying that he used the term gold for specie in context and did not advocate demonetizing silver. He accuses Sherman of misrepresentation and outlines records from Congressional debates and later remarks asserting Sherman knew of silver demonetization and manipulated legislation.
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Stewart
John Sherman
States Senate
Y Aue
Columbus
Senate
Varius
Colin
Congressional Record
Congress
United States
Gold Board
New York
Thurman
House
Grant
Hver
Altisom
House of Representatives
Allison Sal
Aivcussin
Bert
Voorhees
Mr. Voorhees
Maine
Blaine
Indiana
Benate
Notoe
Colorado
Otters
London
Paris
Samuel R. Ruggles
Monetary Conference
Séagion
Reigles
State Department
Fngdleh
Paris Conference
Ijl
France
BE. D. Morgan
Morgan
Senator Morgan
Senate 2
Treasur Department
John Jay Knox
Ime
Speech on silver demonetization and senate debates
William M. Stewart addresses a senator over silver demonetization, recounting August 20 1885 and a September 5 1593 speech. He accuses the senator of avoiding debate, demands direct replies in the senate, and promises to send a copy by mail. The letter defends actions during the DII era and challenges justification of the policy.
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Pisampe
Senate
WM. M, Stewart
Family Scrap Basket and Home Cleaning Tips Column
A readable fragment presents household hints and remedies including Vareline dressing for patent leather, milk pudding and stewed fruit for dyspepsia, turpentine for cleaning patent leather, salt water for colds, and antiseptics for hands. It also offers advice on stains, soaking pans, whitening linen, and dusting out rust with simple tools, reflecting a bygone domestic tips column.
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Spain
Theo
MATCH BOXES FOR GIRLS IN NEW-STYLE DAINTINESS
A woman’s demand shifts the market as smaller lighter match boxes for girls appear this year. Jewelers report strong female buyers and gold enameled cases celebrate college or club insignia. Bicycle motifs and hand painted designs lead a craze with intricate engravings and enamelwork.
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Weill
Alec
N. ¥. Journal
Santa Fe Route Home Road Fare Notice
One fare for round trip tickets on sale August 20 with return limit September 8. Inquiries at Cromwell & Jeffers post office North Topeka or Santa Fe depot, foot of Pitth street. W. C. Garvey agent.
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Arizona
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Cromwell & Jeffers
North Topeks
Santa Fe
Pitth Street
W. CO. Garvey
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