Old Friends Hear Bryan Speaks at Salem Rally
A large Salem crowd, about 3,000, gathers in court yard after rain to hear William Jennings Bryan speak. He praises democracy, honors his childhood memories, and urges reforms while noting unity across parties. Mrs Bryan also speaks amid cheers as fireworks close the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bia
Anne Ruch
Abraham Lincoln
Katherine
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Mr. Bryan
Riyan
LM. Kazy
Geder
Nebraska
Bryan
Brean
Fermacks
Gome
Gondein
Qulston
Eyal
Lincoln
Vera
Willan
Mr. Sewall
Plunged From a Steamship Deck and Rescued at Sea
Charles Griswold a 342 pound Brooklyn salesman fell from the steamship Bast Connecticut into dark waters off Providence. He tread water for over two hours, discarded heavy clothing to stay afloat, and signaled for help until Capt Keeney guided the City of Lawrence to rescue him. He recovered after medical treatment aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Griswold
Mra F. Rosenberg
Brooklyn
New Wegland
Providence
Connecticut
Jeani
Anne
Stafford Wehthouse
Griswold
I Wehthouse
Long Island Cogat
Lemeth
Theo
Lawrence
Norwich
Nim
Prav- Hienge
Coney Taland
Keeney
Tsland
City of
Mr. Griswold
Keener
City of Lawrence
Buckien's Arnies Salve advertised in old notice
An illustrated old style advertisement touts Buckien's Arnies Salve as the best salve for cuts, sores, ulcers, rashes, fever sores, chapped hands, corns, and pulls claims of guaranteed satisfaction or money back, sold by J. Joses on Pith and Kenses Ave.
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J. Joses
Pith
Kenses
Populists Face Bryan Sewall Dilemma at St Louis Convention
Ignatius Donnelly voices Populist concern over aligning with Bryan while Sewall of Maine stands as a contrasting running mate. He suggests a unified electors plan to balance ticket support, noting the risk of a Republican victory in Minnesota despite fusion votes. He cites McKinley’s potential edge and favors a joint Bryan Sewall strategy if it secures a majority through shared electors.
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Minneapolis
Ignatius Donnelly Himsself
St. Louie
Bryan
Sewall
Maine
Donnely
Bryn
Jones
McKinley
Chicago
Hrgan
Minnesota
Brean
Nebraska
First Blood for Silver on Broadway Car Fight
In a Broadway cable car at about 2 a.m. New York July 10, Jordan Jones of West 37th Street argued with Chanties J. Clancy of West Portieth Street over Bryan’s nomination. The altercation escalated near Forseth Street and Jones, a silver advocate, punched Clancy, who fell. Patrolman Nacabar of West Thirtieth Street arrested Jones at the scene.
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New York
Broadway
Chicago
Jordan Jones
West Thirty Seventh Street
Fir- Heth Street
Chanties J. Clancy
West Portieth Street
Jones Ia
Clancy
Bryan
Forseth Street
Advvo
Cmte
Fatrotman Nacabar
Populists Salmon Fray on Bryan Nomination in Ark Delegation
Richmond Ky July 16 Captain Geo B Jackson of St Francis Ark delegate from Piret district to Populist convention at St Louis July 9 reported here. He says Populists will not endorse Bryan if Arkansas delegates insist on platform in line with Populist views. Senator Teller of Colorado and Judge Cattell of Little Rock discussed as potential presidential candidates opposing Bryan.
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Richmond
Geo. B. Jackson
St. Francis
Ark
Piret
St. Louis
Jackson
Congress
St. Linus
Bryan
Arkansas
Indorsing Bryan
Witcominaty Suator Teller
Colorado
Juuize Cattell
Little Tock
Albany Democrats Endorse Chisago Ticket Loyalty
Albany South Carolina on July 16 reports show leaders of the Albany Democracy backing the Chisago ticket. State Committeeman John Bow urges support for the ticket and platform, Norton Chase defends loyalty to regular conventions and Bryan, Howard J. Duggan praises the Democratic platform and convention work for workers and farmers.
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Albany
S. C
Albany Democracy
Chisago
John Bow
Norton Chase
Bryan
Howard J. Duggan
The
New Democracy
Sen
Heine
Partic
Festivala
New York Democratic Committee Rejects Chicago Platform
The New York state Democratic executive committee repudiated the Chicago platform amid debate. It adopted resolutions condemning the party line and calling for an independent Democratic ticket for president and vice president. A committee of seven was to coordinate allied groups. A. Kiely and M Fennelly opposed strongly, noting wage earners would still back Bryan.
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New York
The
State Democracy
Chicago
Jtates
Phe
China
Moxies
A. Kiely
Michewl Fennelly
Fennelly
Bryan
Fennelly Hiad
Cha Etsy’ Tion
Bryan Arrives in Kansas City for Reception
W J Bryan Democratic presidential nominee lands in Kansas City to stay overnight after arrival from Chicago. Plans include a courteous reception with clubs organizing an executive meeting at 4 PM and a citywide procession to the depot led by marching Democrats and a band to escort Bryan and his family to a hotel.
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Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Alent
Salem
Julian
Democratic County Committee
Lorely
Silgscurl
Pacific
Burlington
Bryan
Chicago
Chaieman Roland Hughes
W. J. Brush Cub
Tulsun
Clube
Roli
Bryant
Ch Depot
To Have a Court House in Miami County
Miami County plans a court house costing about 50 000 dollars. County Clerk J P Caton says Topeka officials and the state board approve a 5 mill levy to fund construction. Funds will be in the treasury by completion and county bonds totaling 125 dollars will be paid next year. The county aims to be debt free soon.
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J. P. Caton
Miami
Topeka
State Board of Equitization
Miami Saciety
Prof Blake Finds Ravages of Electrolysis on KC Water Mains
Prof Lucien J Blake submitted a large report to the board of public works after touring other cities. He found substantial evidence of electrical currents injuring Kansas City water mains. He recommended immediate action as some larger mains were badly pitted from escaping currents, though none had yet burst.
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Kansas City
Lucien J. Blake
Board of Public Works
Maine
Blake
Bryan's Arm Sore After Salem Handshake Frenzy
Report from Salem dated July 16 notes Mr. Bryan's right arm nearly paralyzed by excess handshaking. The strain rose with onward travel as local farmers vigorously shook hats and greeted him. He plans to rest from greetings after leaving Salem en route to Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Salem
Bryan
Lincoln
South Dakota Fork Bryan Support at People’s Party Event
Huron South Dakota July 16 Senator Pettigrew arrived ahead of others to attend the People’s Party state convention and said Bryan’s nomination was satisfactory to him and other silver senators who bolted the St Louis convention. The piece notes possible further editorial shifts and the political realignments anticipated around the next national election.
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Huron
Pettigrew
People’s Party
Bryan
St. Louis
Inettigrew
St Louis
South Dakota
Yankton Press
Senator Pettigrew
Stithianthead
Tree Silver
Sioux Falls
McKinley s Champion Caroline Hoyt Returns From Europe
Caroline Miskell Hoyt wife of playwright Charles Hoyt arrives in New York from Europe aboard the Campania. She discusses fashion and production plans for next season, noting her political stance and her husband’s shift toward the Democratic Party while she advocates Republican principles.
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Caroline Miskell Hoyt
Europe
New York
McKinley
Campania
Caroline Miskell Hows
Charles Hoyt
Vno
Gows
Hoyt
Chicago
Bis
Rockefeller’s Money at Pocantico Hills Estates Plan
Rockefeller the billionaire is expanding at Pocantico Hills with a large estate, a grand public park costing about 75 dollars, new roads, and a chateau. Work begins on the hillside site with the manor to be set on Kyk mt hill, cutting the top for foundations as hundreds of men work.
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Tarrytown
Jtly W
John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico
Willy
Pocamites
Agate
Levine
Hucksfeller
Bryan Support Grows as Indiana Trip Yields Confidence
Buffalo July 16 Ciceron Hamlin, wealthy horse owner, endorses Bryan and Socal. He predicts Bryan will win about 75 percent of the June vote after recent observations in Indiana. Prominent Democrats including ex-Attorney General Tauber and Justice Robert Vitus vow support. Cornelius Coughlin also backs the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Ciceron Hamlin
Jim
Glucose
Bryan
Socal
Hamlin
Beyad
Mat Neralt
Indiana
Charles FP. Taber
Win F. Sheehan
United States District Attorney
W. JP. Mackay
Jacob Biers
Supreme Court
Robert J. Vitus
Assabirman
Cornelius Coughlin
Elmira
St Paul and Winnipeg via Burlington Route
Two splendid through trains daily from Missouri river points to the north via the Burlington Route and Sioux City line. Day train offers observation, plush sleepers, free chair cars and dining car north of Council Bluffs. Night train carries sleepers to Grand, Council Bluffs and Sioux City with parlor cars to Sioux City north. Consult General Passenger Agent, St Louis.
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Missouri River
Council Bluffs
Grane
Counc Huts
Sioux City
Sionx City
Hoge
Genstal
St Louis
Ideal Palaces Endorse Dr King’s New Discovery
Alderman James L. Francis of Chicago praises Dr King’s New Discovery as an effective cough and cold remedy after two years of use. Rev John Bergus of Keokuk Iowa, a long time Methodist minister, likewise commends its rapid relief. Trial bottles offered free at Sir Jones’ drug store on Fifth Street and Ken Sas Avenue.
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James L. Francis
Chicago
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Itchus
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Sewall the Thorn
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Hood
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C. 1 Hodd & Co
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Miami County
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DeWitt
Stans
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Rockefeller
St Paul
Winnenpolis
Toam
Buby
Waltham and
Hampden
C. H. Morrison
Kansas Avenu
DeMoss
Odd Fellows’ Building
Quincy Street
Eal
L. M. Penwell
Undertakers
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Harrison
Bell
Tare
Cromwell & Jeffers
North Mansas AV
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Kans
NEW_STONE BARN
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6Th St
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Topeke Ave
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Henze Muk Depot
East Eighth Street
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