St Johns Party Taunts New Party Teething Issues
Minneapolis July 3 John P Gov St John from Kansas spoke at Lake Flurriet drawing large crowd. He criticized prohibition, woman suffrage, and free silver coinage while praising open air oratory. The New Party, two months old, was derided as teething.
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Pryilon
Political Turmoil and Prohibition Debate Across the Nation
A fragmented interview sketches Gov St John and the party divides over prohibition and currency reform. It notes the east’s dominance in representation, debates the dangers of a strong standard, and hints at Ohio and Kentucky views. The discourse touches on McKinley, silver factions, and evolving public sentiment.
Grosvenor W?tes Appeals in Favor of Discharged Employee
Congress and labor leaders debate reinstatement and rights of discharged railway workers in Washington. Representative Grosvenor appeals to President Phillippe and others, arguing for protecting labor organizations and urging reinstatement of the affected employee amid public sympathy and ongoing chartered rights discussions.
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Grosvenor
Washington
Coliseum Decorations at Democratic Convention Hall
Chicai July 3 plans call for a 10 by 70 foot national colors streamer across the partition in the Coliseum, the largest yet for a national convention. Framing portraits and coat of arms will flank the halls with eight foot squares for Democratic presidents hung from east galleries. Secretary Sheerin will determine final placement of principal decorations.
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Samuel J. Tilden
Fensorl
Metadlin
Jefferson
Cleveland
Sheerin
WILL NOT BE ABSORBED
St Louis July 2 Dr J J Mott chairmen of the national silver party says delegates to the party convention do not intend a one hour burrass session and then march into the Populists. The two conventions meet July 22. He asserts the party will remain organized and not surrender its principles. The Populists also pursue their aims, and an effort toward union without disbanding either party will be pursued in Chicago.
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J. J. Mott
National Silver Party
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Post-Dispatch
ToUrice
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Chicago
Famous Landlord Chamberlain Lying Near Death
Waahacon July 1 John Chamberlain, landlord of Chamberlain's famous hotel, is reported in Washington to be near death after months of decline. He has long been known as one of the nation's most prominent landlords and a confidant of many public men.
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Chamberlain
Washington
Mat
Chanberlain
United States
Landford
Union Pacific Train to Chicago for Democratic rally
Topeka's Democratic Plambeau club arranged special Union Pacific train service leaving Bloomington at 2 p m Sunday July 5 for Chicago, with many undecided members now choosing this route. Rail reservations indicate a large turnout and a Fourth of July excursion rate via Rock Island Route for July 2 and 4, good for return.
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Denomratic Plambeau Club
Chicago
Union Pacific
Bloomington
Bland Sliver
Rock Island
Reed To Help McKinley In New York Campaign
Speaker Reed met with Thomas Platt in New York and agreed to stump for McKinley in the state. Reed downplayed talk of a walkover, warned against alienating silver supporters, and discussed St Louis finance plank. He also forgave Manley for past actions and noted possible plans to visit Germany before Congress reconvenes.
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Thomaseed
Thomas C. Platt
Reed
McKinley
McKinity Cranner
MckKinley
Platt
Heed
Bucktell
Joseph HH Manley
St Louis
Congress
Prussia
St. Louis
Rockefeller in Chicago Visits University Endowment
Chicago reports the Rockefeller couple arriving with Mrs. Rockefeller to inspect the University of Chicago endowment. They will stay with Harold McCormick and attend a banquet and a fifth annual convocation arranged by trustees. A reception is planned and a formal caravas tour is noted.
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Imya—sonn Vu. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Chicara Res
Tankerel
Chioa
Rockefeller
Harold McCormick
Luke Tres
Rockefelter
University
Harper
New York
Chinese Graduates Ida Kahn and Mary Stone
Two Chinese girls Ida Kahn and Mary Stone graduate at Ann Arbor in July. They plan to pursue further studies in the United States or in China. Both are fluent in English and active in mission work through the Methodist Episcopal church.
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Ida Kahn
Mary Stone
University of Chicago
China
Methodist Episcopal Church
Davis Monument Design Prizes Awarded in Richmond
Percy Griffin of New York receives first prize for the Davis monument design. Edgerton Rogers and W. Noland of Fuehnond take second and third. Board of directors of the Jefferson Davis Memorial Committee met in session to award prizes and discuss the project cost and eventual adoption of the design.
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Jefferson Davis Aeceny Davis Ament Committee
United Confederate Veteran
Percy Griffin
New York
Edgerton Rogers
W. Noland
Fuehnond
Desten
Morumert
Captain Waters Defends Politician in Goodland Bank Case
Capt Jos Waters in Goodland defends M. B. Tombtiu, a well known politician charged with receiving a deposit after learning his bank in Goodland was insolvent.
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Goodland
Joe Waters Iz
M. B. Tombtiu
A Look Through South Missouri for Four Canta
A travel advertisement notes a book of over sixty engraved views of the South Missouri country to aid home-seekers and investors. It offers the title Jeanup Shots in South Missouri Tech mailed free on receipt of four cents, with contact J. E Lockwoop in Kansas City Missouri. Trade and railway details promote Great Rock Island Route trains, Pullman sleepers to Buffalo, and Rock Island depot contact for tickets and information.
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Scott & Memphis Railroad
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Elso Pullman
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National Teachers’ Association
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Corper Firat
M. Fuller
Burlington Route Vestibuled Trains to Chicago and St Louis
Advertises vestibuled trains from the Missouri River to Chicago and St Louis. Promotes compartment sleepers at standard rates, free chair cars, and dining cars. Tickets available via the Vestibuled Route with stations to Chicago and St Louis and details from L. Wakeley, General Passenger Agent.
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Wedeemas
Sandard
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Chicago
L. W. Wakeley
Tuly Pourth Rates Offer Round Trip Travel
The notice lists rate details for a round trip to the harbor area with tickets priced within two hundred. It mentions Banta Pe Route The Hom and a return menu from Bom W. S. Kale, Mode Auuly Store. Merchants including Blount-all advertise under the "Gold King" label.
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Free Silver Grows in New York State Opinion
The New York Herald reports strong free silver sentiment across rural counties and cities, with farmers and labor groups abandoning tariff concerns. Leagues form in St Lawrence and Oswego, Democratic factions collapse into free silver support, and Republican leaders face a rising wave threatening party lines.
Votes for Silver and Gold in New Convention Push
In Chicago on July 3 the silver men claim 496 votes across states and territories, needing a two thirds majority to nominate. They project 16 votes shy of the required threshold, arguing Ohio and Michigan tallies may shift with temporary and permanent organization shaping the contest.
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District of Colmeable
Gia
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
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Maine
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Connecticut
Delaware
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New Jersey
New York
Ohio
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Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Bland's Good Points in Missouri Governor Comment
Governor Stone of Missouri dismisses reports that eastern gold standard delegates favor Bland and states Bland will be nominated by free coinage supporters if chosen. He notes Bland’s long record aiding labor and industrial producers, contrasting claims of a lack of labor support.
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Stone
Missouri
Waa
Poles
Bland
Ar. Biaod
Mr. Bland
Massea
Congress
Washington
Quote on Richard P. Bland and industrial classes
The text notes that even under certain circumstances Bland declined to accept and returned something. It argues that no man can claim Bland is unfriendly to the industrial classes, insisting the claim is worse than absurd. The passage reflects partisan defense of Bland’s stance.
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Richard P. Bland
Abourd
PENNOYER NAMED OREGON DELEGATES HINT AT COMPROMISE CANDIDATE
Oregon delegates Brullin and Welch open Palmer house headquarters to back Sylvester Pennoyer as a compromise nominee. Cards praise Pennoyer with a record of prior wins and note Oregon has voted Republican but Pennoyer could win as a Democrat. He dissociated from Cleveland's faction and leaned toward Populists.
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Cari
Chenge
L P. Brullin
John Welch
Palmer House
Sylvester Pennoyer
Pennover
Pennoyer
Cleveland
TILLMAN'S WIT ATTRACTS SILVER NATION ATTENTION
Chicago July 2 Senator Tillman warns gold interests against seeking support calling it a shirt of Nessus. He remarks on Whitney and a “treat more persuader” and predicts a futile mission. He says no compromise is possible and notes the convention weighs principle over candidates. The subbleth stands 16 to 2 or bust.
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Senator Tilman
Nessus
Titman
Mr. Whitney
South Carolina
RUN ON LINEN SUITS BOOM FOR BLAND SUPPORT
St Louis July 3 a boom in linen suits accompanies Bland campaign energy with shout prompts urging Bland supporters to dress in linen. In Chicago July 3 Chas D Gibson of St Louis arrives and pitches a new presidential boom for General Schofield, retired army commander, in hotel gossip.
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Chicago
Chas D. Gibson
St. Leuis
Schofeld
Republican Bimetallic League condemns party betrayal
Omaha July 2 The Republican Bimetallic League formed last year adopted a resolution denouncing the Republican national convention in St Louis for backing gold and the single standard. The group endorses Teller and his supporters and calls for a renewed push for free silver at 16 to 1. President B D Gregory and Secretary T F Williams signaled unity and a drive to unite Republicans on bi metallic finance. Ed Howe's Domestic Ideas mocks women in Topeka republican circles.
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Neb
Republican Bimetallic League
Himetallic League
Republican Party
Denmland
St. Louis
Henry M. Teller
Hie
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Republic
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Topeka
Women’s Republican League
Atchison Globe
Burlington Route Through Trains To St Paul and Minneapolis
Two splendid through trains daily from Missouri River points to the north via the Burlington Route with sleepers and free chairs. Night train has sleepers to Omaha Council Bluffs and Sioux City with parlor cars north. Consult ticket agent for reservations.{"}
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Councy Bluffs
L. W. Wakeley
St Louis
Remarkable cure claimed for mysterious remedy
A fragmentary reminiscence describes a man at Curran and Anderson Streets praising a “remarkable remedy” that allegedly cured a facial ailment after years of distress. It portrays a skeptic narrator and ends with confident claims the treatment restored health and well being.
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Western Union Plans Move to Underground Wires in Kansas City
Western Union officials led by Colonel Clowry arrive in Kansas City to discuss moving the once visible wires underground. The group plans to place conduits and lay the piping at their own expense, seeking a city ordinance allowing the underground system.
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Severn
Western Union Telegraph Company
Kanas City
Robert C. Chewry
Chicago
L- C. Baker
3D Louis
Bnatel
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Quertera
West Firth Strest
Dangers to Cyclists on Busy Brooklyn Avenue
New York July 3 Beaterd avenue a main Brooklyn route to Eastern Parkway attracts many bicyclists but yesterday it was crowded with wagon wheels. Thousands of caterpillars on shaded blocks fell from tree branches and were crushed by passing wheels. Riders faced dirty clothes and dangerous pavement conditions as wheelmen were warned at corner posts to avoid the hazard.
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Beaterd Avenue
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de Kalb
Willoughby Avenues
Tariff talk to swing Dixie in autumn
Cincinnati dispatch notes William McKinley will push tariff protection in the South with figures on sugar, iron, and pennies, aiming to win Southern votes while Democrats tout silver. Missouri Pacific announces July excursions with Kansas City offices promoting Fourth of July rates and train tickets within 200 miles.
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