Crowds Rally as Bryan Speaks at Salem Stop on July Fourth
Nantucket era style crowds greet William Jennings Bryan at multiple Illinois towns during a July Fourth train tour from Marion through Salem, Champaign, Tuscola, Arcola, Mattoon, and Odin. He touts Democratic platform, discusses money questions, and thanks supporters amid rousing demonstrations.
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Polticians
Bland Refuses to Run for Governor After Nomination Blow
Bland loses Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago and Missouri voters grow disappointed. Hehan and Stephens urge Bland to run for governor. Bland says he will not enter the race, preferring Congress. Stephens visits Bland and discusses potential candidacy in the Eighth District.
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Solid East Breaks For Vice Presidential Nominee
In New York on July 14 the Democratic vice presidential nominee Arthur Sewall is hailed as the pick. The message notes that the solid South and East will rally, predicting victory for the ticket and praising the American merchant fleet through the American Merchant Marine Association.
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Seattle Evening News backs Bryan in July 14 issue
The Seattle Evening News, a Republican paper, endorses the national Democratic ticket. It claims Bryan represents youth, vigor, independence, and inspiration, aligning with the era’s industrial masses and productive classes. The editorial praises his platform as lucid and as promoting manhood and liberty as emancipation.
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Paola Girls Enter Crautine Academy Names Change
Four young Paola girls join Crautine academy at Packs to begin purification steps. Agnes Coureny Whilstntiva Mertz Mary McMeny and Catharine Maloney adopt new names Sitters Mary Augusta Mary Ashlea Mary Magdalene and Mary Michael. Mothers seek relief from teething pain with Dr Burt's Colic Cure praised for rapid results.
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Burlington Route Through Trains From Liscourt River Points
An advertisement announces two splendid through trains daily on the Burlington route via Sioux City north of Council Bluffs, with elegant cars and dining facilities. Night service to Omaha Council Bluffs and Sioux City includes parlor cars. Ticket agent L Wakeley promotes fares and schedules for the Populist National Convention in St Louis on July 2 and 22.
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Clews Warns of Wall Street Panic and Chicago Rally
Henry Clews’ weekly circular from New York warns that Wall Street has paused after bear pressure and London buying ebbed. He argues the Chicago convention fueled demagogic rhetoric, predicts a swing toward Democratic populism, and asserts a return to sound money with McKinley likely to win.
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Bryan Nominated Shaving Scene Sparks Barricade
In Chicago Mr Bryan, amid a barber shop shave, faces excited cheers as supporters press in after a news of his nomination. Doc Williams shields him while the barber frets over lather and the razor, the crowd yelling you are nominated.
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Depew Attacks Tillman as Ignorant Demagogue in London
In a London interview, Depew calls Tillman a demagogue with little culture and accuses Altgeld of revolutionary aims. He predicts silver movement defeat in elections, and argues that the current currency question will fade from U.S. politics. He contrasts northern and southern loyalties and labels Altgeld a disruptive radical.
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Bryan A Bands Nomination Sparks Local Democratic Cheers
In Leavenworth on July 14 locals celebrate W. J. Bryan’s nomination. The Bandana Club recalls his frequent banquet addresses and his name is well known to the local Democrats. Plans form for a celebratory pilgrimage to the nominee’s home in Libcola as he returns, with Heartfest congratulatory events expected.
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Gold Democrats urge new national Democratic convention
Chicago July 14 The Gold Democrats of Illinois urge a second Democratic convention to nominate president and vice president and adopt a platform on sound money. The draft address invites fellow Democrats in other states to join in forming a unified push against free silver and to preserve a stable national currency.
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Horse Propped Dead by Heart Failure in Minneapolis
A horse owned by S Oagold, a pressman, collapsed and died from heart failure near Grant Street between Nicolette and Vin price in Minneapolis. Witnesses described the horse reacting to elephants being drove past, with observers noting the animal’s stiff limbs and lack of movement before death. G. W. recommends Dokling SRetui and Minwta Cough Cure for cure.
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