Lincoln Welcomes Bryan in Grand Nonpartisan Ovation
The Lincoln crowd greets William J. Bryan at the depot and capital with a vast, partisan-free ovation. Cannon booms, bells ring, bands play as 26,000 celebrate his arrival and homeward speech amid rain and bright electric displays. Bryan pledges unity across parties and faiths, praises Nebraska and the state capital, and thanks supporters before returning to a ceremonial reception at the Bryan home.
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Spreckels for McKinley sugar magnate backs tariff
Dinus Spreckels, California sugar king, arrives in Europe with family and announces support for McKinley. He plans a new sugar factory on the Pacific coast and states he will back protectionist policy, betting on Bryan’s nomination splitting the silver platform. He predicts McKinley will win nationwide.
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Peffer for President. An Ohio Populist Wants the Senator Nominated
Washington Court House D July 18 Dr W H Grittie delegate to the Populist national convention said he is opposed to the party endorsing Democratic nominees. He argues the Populist platform is broader than free silver and favors Senator Peffer for president.
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Washington Court House
W. H. Grittie
United States
Debate on Women Suffrage In Staten Island Park
New York July 14 There was a heated debate between Helen Gougar a noted prohibitionist and Rev Thomas Dixon over women’s rights at Prohibition Park Staten Island. A crowd of about 1290 attended Dixon argued women lack strength for life’s battles Gougar replied drawing laughter and cheers as she commented on Dixon’s remarks and surveyed his reaction.
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White hake in the bay near Tiburon shore
In San Francisco on July 13 a vast school of white hake was spotted near the Tiburon shore. Captain White reported water risers white with fish and beaching by men wading in shallow water. The hake, nearly two feet long, are said to be excellent table fare, marking an unusual abundance unseen for years.
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Vanderbilt Stocks Fall Over Illness of Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York July 18 reports show Vanderbilt stocks drop twelve million dollars as Cornelius Vanderbilt’s illness unsettles market. While the family controls about 27 thousand miles of railroad property the death could affect the rail assets and investor confidence.
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Whitney formal bolt vows to vote against Bryan
New York July 28 William C Whitney formally belted the ticket at Chicago last week declaring nothing could induce him to vote for Bryan or to endorse it in any way In this election He left open cooperation with Democrats but gave no endorsement Pacts Speak Louder Than Words and a note on Beges German Salve claims only three boxes returned. Populists urged to note Santa Fe route to St Louis convention. Piswuse mind trade appeal by Peerlens Steam Laundry at 1st and 114 W 8th St.
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St Louis
Twelve Letters Between Olney and Salisbury on Arbitration
Washington July 18 The correspondence between Secretary Olney and Lord Salisbury with Pauncefote and Bayard on a general arbitration system and Venezuela boundary dispute has been made public. Progress toward arbitration is noted but no early agreement is expected as key points remain unsettled. The British wish to shelter territorial disputes while the U S seeks binding arbitration with precommitment.
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Firemen Won't Be Set Back Rumor Denied By Santa Fe Officials
Rumor that younger engineers will be relegated to fling and extra firemen removed from service has no foundation. The mechanical department considers the move if traffic does not increase, but no definite decision has been made yet.
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Word From Letters Father 7 A Statement About Operation
A letter from the father of George Fetters explains the young man who walked from Aurora Kansas to Topeka on a pirate mission seeks skull surgery. Parents consent to the operation but omit any reference to the brain condition. The operation is expected Sunday. Mrs Parnell Denies Ironsides Sale to Syndicate In Bordentown New Jersey July 18 Mrs Parnell says the Ironsides remains in her possession and no sale has occurred. Wyoming Populists Uninstructed Uncertain delegation to St Louis named William Brown for congress from Cheyenne July 18.
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Wyo
St. Louis
Wm. Brown
Congress
Beggs Cough Syrup Safety Claim Noted
An advertisement warns that certain cough cures may contain opiates and could dry phlegm and mucus in the bronchial areas, potentially causing congestion. Beggs Cough Syrup is promised as free of this danger, with assurance from druggists.
Mineral Water and Cure Ad From W I Phillips
An old advertisement touts Mineral Water as the finest in the west and invites readers to try it at 612 W Eighth Ava. The copy also promotes One Minute Cough Cure for colds and throat irritation, promising quick relief amid other ailments. G W Stansfield is listed among endorsers.
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Ingersoll On Isms At Lilydale Lectures
Col Hubert G. Ingersoll spoke at Lilydale July 17 on spiritualism and Theosophy. He urged openness to good ideas, critiqued hell and immutable dogma, and shared a tongue in cheek anecdote about illusion and belief, noting spiritualists’ lack of bigotry.
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Pulpit Attacks Bryan Stirs Conn Church Clash
In Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Midafetown Connecticut tensions rose after rector Rev. E F Acheson, a Democrat, urged patriots to unite to block a fifty cent coinage and a buy in the pulpit sermon. Some members objected to politics in church while the majority supported Acheson’s views.
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Search Light For Fogs On River Night Illusion
New York July 18. Wanderers crossing the Brooklyn Bridge observed a spectral glow on the water and banks, like a Will of the Wisp. The glow came from the steamer Portland at pier 33 Rayt River, using a 1.54 candle power electric searchlight, claimed as the first coast travel record of such strength on a night voyage.
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SELVER IN THE EAST
Lowell Massachusetts July meeting forms a silver league to promote the tree change of all vermin to the future and to aid the Chicago nominated candidate. John F Murphy elected president with J Ly Chaufoux M J Dowd as vice presidents William Cogger secretary H J Johnson treasurer A G Thompson attends.
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Chicago
Immigrant Totals and Averages Reported for New York Port
Dr Joseph A Senner US immigration commissioner completes annual fiscal year report. New York port welcomed 263 709 persons, 2781 more than prior year. Total immigration revenue listed at 5 504 300 with Spaniards at highest per capita 162 and Hun Earidas lowest at 5 5 percent.
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Turbulent mob clashes with militia at Brown works
A Cleveland mob of strikers attacked militiamen near the Brown company works. Soldiers charged after rocks were thrown, injuring and bayoneting several men and boys. Captain Zimmerman and later Company F protected the scene. martial law is likely.
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Oxford Street
Thomas McGlarvey
St. Clair Street
Democrats Plan Committee to Defeat Bryan in Philadelphia
Leading Democrats in Philadelphia met to oppose Bryan and Sewall and the Chicago platform. They adopted resolutions to appoint a seven member committee to confer with state leaders on methods to defeat Bryan and Sewall. Greece Sends Troops Forward on July 1st, reinforcing the Graeco Turkish frontier amid strained relations over Crete.
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France Raises Sugar Duties in Decree to Boost Prices
Paris July 18 The French government plans a decree increasing duties on foreign raw sugar from 7 francs to 11 francs and on foreign refined sugar from 7 francs to 10 francs. The measure takes effect August 1, aligning with German export bounties.
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Burlington Route Promises Fast East Travel and Westward Reach
Travel promotions tout low excursion rates to the East via the Burlington Route with half fares for various conventions in Buffalo Milwaukee Chicago and Washington. It advertises through trains from Kansas City to Billings Denver and beyond with sleeper and chair car services and connections to the Northern Pacific and Pacific coast routes. Additionally Dewitt's Early Risers are endorsed as a gentle effective laxative.
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Smith for the Ticket Pledges Democratic Unity in New Jersey
Senator Smith of New Jersey, sailing for Europe, delegates authority to Cornel E L Price, basing support on opposition to McKinley. He argues Republicans lack confidence in McKinley, calls his tariff views destructive, and urges backing a Democratic House to curb any potential president’s agenda.
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Altgeld Defends Campaign Funds Shortage Across Springfield
In Springfield July 18 Governor Altgeld replies to a columnist’s taunts about campaign money. He says no substantial contributions have come, none of his finances are secured, and he cannot predict an early campaign kickoff due to lack of funds and traveling expenses.
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McKinley Made Honorary Member of Thirteen Club
William McKinley, Republican presidential nominee, is named an honorary member of New York’s Thirteen Club. Archivist Aburbanell confirmed on June 29 his election, the final step being McKinley’s written acceptance due by early July. He will join twelve other members for dinners when in the city.
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Bust of Thomas Paine to Tower Washington Area
New Fork reports the Paine Historical society plans a giant bronze bust of Thomas Paine to stand on a small plot in Washington, modeled on a recent sculpture by William Macdonald. The head will be about six feet high and the full bust roughly seven feet. completion is aimed for next December’s Decoration Day with Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll delivering the oration.
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Salvation Army Orders Transfer of Brigadier Sully
Brigadier Sully of the Southwestern Salvation Army is reassigned to command in Vermont and New York outside New York City. Major Henry Stillwell from Minnesota will arrive mid August. Sully and Mrs Sully depart for New Jersey coast before his September 3 take over. Evans and French swap commands for Missouri stints. new divisions arranged across Kansas Nebraska Missouri Texas Louisiana and Iowa.
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Silver men on change
In New York on July 12 two top Wall Street figures did not join the stock exchange money demonstration. John V. Bouvi er and Kk. Willard, long-time veterans, voiced belief in the five silver theory after decades on the exchange.
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