Bryan Refuses Publicizing Nomination Message
A fragmentary account describes William Jennings Bryan asking friends to announce he would not accept the Populist nomination. Senator Jones and Governor Stone debated handling the telegrams and public reading, aiming for candor with ties to the Democratic and Populist factions, while Bryan pressed for the message to be read.
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Jones
W. J. Bryan
JK Sones
Governor Stone
Ste
Brian
Stone
Benater Allen
Nebraska
Sena- Bet
W. J. Rm
Mr Bryan
Mr. Bryan
J. K. Jones
Reed
Bryan
Janey
Associated Press
Senator Jones
Missouri
Married Youths Mistakenly Wed In Mock Ceremony
In Warren County Missouri on July 3 a pair of young people believed their marriage was a test. Blair Howard proposed to Miss Lillie McLain and a contract was drawn. They planned a ceremony at Rev G B Currey's Sacred Heart church but were turned away by visitors. The couple later learned the marriage was legal, while continuing their daily lives.
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Issouri
Warrensburs
Biair Howard
Lillie McLain
G. B. Currey
Sacred Heart Church
Father Currey
Jace
Mr. Howard
Father Curley
A Lovely Head of Hair Is a Treasure for Women
A short essay extols the virtues of hair as a defining feature for women, praising its beauty, care, and everyday impact on personal confidence. It highlights grooming tips and the social value placed on well styled hair.
Nevada Sheriff Killed in En counter with Outlaws
Nevada City July 25 the dead bodies of Sheriff David Douglass and an unknown highwayman were found in a wood two miles from town. The sheriff had five empty pistol chambers and was shot through the heart in the right eye and hand. The highwayman’s rifle appeared unused. Local robberies near Nevada had been blamed on one man. The sheriff had pursued alone with a doe as company. the doe returned at midnight, guiding searchers to the scene.
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Nevada
Douglses
Nevade
Dovsi
Nowr
Bill Doolin's Gang Stagecoach Hold Up Near Lacey
Wichita Kan July 28 A lone gulch west of Lacey Oklahoma saw a regular mail stage robbed by outlaws who seized all registered letters and valuables from two passengers. The crime is attributed to the reformed gang of Bill Doolin, with a large U S marshal pursuit ongoing since his Guthrie jail breakout weeks earlier.
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Oxinhoma
Doclin
Wichita
Kan
Lonely Gulch
Lacey
Ciklahoma
Gang
Loolin
Guthrie
United States
Pullews
Railroads Strain to Move Last Year’s Grain By Rail
Western railways face urgent need for cars and crews to handle unusually high corn and small grain output. Santa Fe dispatched 11 empty grain cars to the west and pending orders total 250 grain cars. Argentine yard staff instructed to work six days a week to meet demand.
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Kansas City
Santa Fe
A Kansas farmer kills then suicide near Afton
In Kansas near Afton a young farmer shot and killed the 13 year old daughter of Davis Hoffman then killed himself Sunday night. The attacker left a letter saying he could not live without the child and that her parents turned her against him after initial encouragement of his attentions. Sewall says another Democratic convention possible in Rath Maine.
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Afton
Marysville
Kan
John Belvere
Davis Hoffman
Matabeles Massing Around Bulawayo Reported Besiege Fear
A Cape Town dispatch says intelligence from Bulawayo indicates Matabele forces are massing near the city. The situation mirrors April when Bulawayo was virtually besieged for weeks, suggesting rising danger to the area.
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London
Cape Town
Bulusadayo
Bulawayo
Beloit corn sales and golf notes amid July activity
Reported corn sales at Beloit include Londell selling iuto bushels to Roskeers for 15 cents per bushel and New York store disposing of over 6,000 bushels. Hobart Now plays golf at Plattsboro. Alleges Dr King’s New Discovery saved Mr Callicutt’s life after grippe left him near death. a local druggist promotes the remedy. Local ads mention dry goods, collars, and the Peerless Steam Laundry.
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Beloit
H. W. Londell
A. T. Roskeers
New York
Hobart
Garret A. Hobart
Hotel Champlain Roll Club
G. Callicutts
Beaverssille
JK. Jones
Steresth
Kanves Avenue
Peerless Steam Laundry
Severe storm strikes Pittsburgh and Allegheny area
A ferocious wind and hail storm hit Pittsburgh and Allegheny at 4 90 yesterday causing extensive damage. Dwellings roofs churches and utilities suffered. 12 people were struck by lightning in Allegheny with several in critical condition. Multiple injuries and property losses run into hundreds of thousands of dollars across several towns.
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Pittsburg
Werd Hunting and Fishing Club
Alleheny
Altesheny
John Figus
G B. Miller
Thomas O'Connell
Chas. Vossiak
Jacob Melse
Ott
Harry Haddle
Greenfield Avenue
Jos Ashfelder
Sharpsburg
W. L. Norr
McKee's Rock
Prof. Gerodette
Carnegie Museum
Poll
Pittsburh
Allegheny
Hehming
Abeur Hay
Pt Wayne Railroad
A. M. Bennnett
August Sneder
Mr. Hay
Mr. Bennett
St. Claie Terrace
Sneder
Lichtolne
Hershbor
Kirkpatrick Street
John Westey Chapel
A. Mfe
Hail Killed Cattle in Plains and Dakotas Downpours
A Sioux City special reports a severe hailstorm across northwestern towns in northeastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. Damages include destroyed crops, killed livestock, shattered glass, and extensive farm losses. Gundersen notes grain loss up to ten bushels per acre in Moville area. Yankton reports about one hundred thousand dollars in county damage. The hailstones measured 2 to 4 inches, stripping cornfields and injuring cattle, pigs, and chickens.
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Dakotas
Omaha
Sioux City
Iasys
Tows
Nebraska
South Dakota
Moville
Plymouth County
Grant
Fredonia
Meadow
Elgin
Preston
Lioux City
Yankton
Thts County
Hall
Lesterville
Volta
Faukton
Wind Sweeps New York and Pennsylvania killing clerk
A fierce storm swept New York and Pennsylvania with winds up to 50 miles per hour and heavy rain. A tree collapsed on Eleventh Street in Columbus, killing Chas F. Siegel, a clerk. Wires along the Harlem river area were damaged, halting service. The storm affected several cities including Baltimore and Philadelphia with brief, intense showers and thunder.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Harlem River
Western Shien Company
Chas FP. Siegel
Eleventh Street
Columbus
Brown Manufacturing
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Tidal Waves at Chicago Raise Lake Water Three Feet
A storm plowed through the city last evening causing hurricane like winds and damage. A series of high lake waves along the western shore raised water levels three feet above normal, with the peak at 6:30 pm and further ebbs and flows until 10 pm. Prof Hough of Northwestern University doubted a simple explanation, suggesting possible upheaval at the lake bottom.
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Chicago
Hough
Northwestern University
Horr and Burrows Begin Republican Campaign Itinerary
Senator Thurston has officially announced the itinerary for Roswell G. Horr of Michigan with Nebraska stops including Lincoln on August and a Republican State League meeting at five other points. Also listed are Burrows of Michigan Foraker Mason and Butterworth likely to speak in Nebraska at dates to be fixed, plus Thurston’s campaign in Wisconsin Vermont Maine New York City and other states before returning full effort to Nebraska in the final weeks.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Thurston
Roswell G. Horr
Michigan
Lincoln
Republican State League
Harr
Burrows
Foraker
Ohto
Mason
Chicago
Benjamin Butterworth
Cincinnati
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Vermont
Maine
Boston
New York City
Baltimore
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Captain Beck Hurt In Runaway On Omaha Reservation
The Indian agent Captain Beck, with his wife and daughter and Mr Hill, were riding down a hill when the neck yoke broke. The carriage overturned, Mr Hill was thrown about twenty feet and injured slightly, Mrs Wales and Captain Beck and his wife were pinned under the carriage with serious internal injuries reported for Beck. Mrs Wales sustained injuries to the lower limbs. The Hearty boy escaped uninjured.
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Omaha ‘Reservation
Bancroft
Neb
Captain Beck
Omaha and
Winnebago
Wales
Port McPherson
Hftile
Indian Schools
Thas
Hill
Kansas Too Wet Weather Baks Crop Report
Weather Observer Jennings reports a cool week with uneven rain across counties. Northwestern areas saw no rain while central and eastern regions had rains and heavy showers in parts. crops show mixed conditions with corn in prime shape and wheat, peaches, and grapes affected by wetness.
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Jennings Today
Gold reserve swelled by 1.245 million in coin
Washington on July 28 reports the treasury reserve rising as gold coin additions total 1,245,000 with 400,000 from Reston, 250,000 from Chicago, and 493,000 from New York. Objects drawn included 12,400 in gold pains and 5,400 in Evid hors, leaving the reserve at 105,073,919 at end of business.
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Washington
Treas
SANTA FE ROUTE Salt Lake trip fares and dates
The Home Road Salt Lake round trip fare is 200 dollars with sale tickets on August 4 and 5 returning August 6. Berges German Salve sold 4,650,000 boxes in 1895, only three returned as unsatisfactory. Beers Purifier promoted as best blood cleanser with twenty years’ record. sold by all druggists.
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Salt Lake
Return
Home-Seekers Excursions Offer Cheap Burlington Route Rates
Cheap excursion tickets through the Burlington Route for August 4 and September 1 25 29 and October 6 7 to Kansas Nebraska Wyoming Utah Black Hills and other territories. Inquire at ticket agents L W Wakely PA St Louis MO. Ladies shirt waists laundered so that the cobra will not fade by Peerless Steam Laundry 113 and 114 W ih.
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Burlington Houte
Burlington
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Utah
Black Hills
L. W. Wakely
St. Louis
Peerless Steam Laundry
Reception to Dubois and Wilson in Boise Republican effort
Committees are appointed to plan a nonpartisan reception for Senator Dubois and Congressman Wilson Wednesday. Democrats Republicans and Populists will be represented. Republicans led by Senator Shoup back Bicklinley, aiming to seize party machinery from Dubois. Efforts seek enough signatures to recall and oust Chairman Patrie and Bryan supporters.
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Boise
Taany
Saryes
Duboois
Wilson
Shoup
Bickinley
Dubois
Patrie
Bryan
Democratic Headquarters Likely in Washington or New York
July dispatches indicate the national Democratic committee may select Washington as headquarters with New York a strong contender while Chicago is avoided due to press hostility and distance. Also noted are political pauses by ex President Harrison and various labor and finance items in New York, Philadelphia, and local services.
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Washington
New York
National Democratic Committee
Jones
Chicago
Harrison
Old Forge
General Committee
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Judge Harrison Advocates Strong Stand Against Chicago Platform
New Haven July 23 Judge Lynde Harrison a delegate at large from the Second congressional district condemned the Chicago convention and its platform as dangerous to the country. He warned it would lead to socialism anarchy and the depreciation of currency. He argued silver theories are misjudged and that many debtors seek to cheat creditors. He also said office holders are prioritizing self over principle.
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New Haven
Conn
Lynde Harrison
Chicago
Harrigan
Ex slaves home opens in St Joseph with large turnout
The ex slaves home in St Joseph Missouri opened on a Saturday afternoon on Seventeenth Street and Highland Avenue drawing between two and four thousand attendees. CS Baker is credited as founder and R L Waldron as superintendent and treasurer. The project aims to aid former slaves with no preferential admission policies. A Kansas jockey was killed at the Exposition track in Kansas City when a horse struck him during the second race. jockey Sam Mason was eighteen and the horse Magan died in the incident.
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St. Joseph
Seventeenth Street
Highland Avenue
United States
CS Baker
R. L. Waldron
St Joseph
Kansas
Inlace
Keress City
Exposition Race Track
Harry T
Ava Cain
Sam Mason
Magan
Mason
Independence
Trial for Mrs. Carpenter Overruled in Em Portia Case
Judge Haten today overruled a motion for a new trial in the Ellen M. Carpenter case. Mrs. Carpenter, widow of a Santa Fe engineer killed when a passenger train collided with a freight train near Emporia, sued the railroad after evidence showed signals were warned but not seen in time. Jury verdict favored Mrs. Carpenter.
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Carpenter
Haten
Ellen M. Carpenter
Returned Missionary Anna White To Speak In City
Miss Anna White, back from Africa, visits friends before speaking Tuesday evening at 8 o clock in the W. C. A. rooms. Governor Morrill pardons Dr. T. 1 31 8. Thomas, jailed in Norton county 1894 for a five year term. Burlington Route offers low excursion fares east. Baptist People's Union of America holds sessions July 10 to 19 with notable speakers from Milwaukee Chicago and St Louis. Reese Passenger Agent, St Louis. DeWitt's Little Early Risers praised for digestive relief.
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Africa
Anna White
Isaacd
Morrill
Thomas
Norton County
Burlington
Burres
Guy Saber
Shaspre
Wash- Aston
A Seth
Baptist People's Union of America
Eewan League
Milwace
Mbamillon
Chicago
Vestenee
Veetibuler T. Louis
St Louis
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Seviator Jones
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Bewall
Watson
Ter Jones
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Sewall
Bill Doolin
Rath
Arthur Sewall
Winslow
Hood
L Sood & Co
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Pennnsylvania
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Capt
Beck
Geeet & Sant
Cos
Ford Sealey
Miter
Idaho
Democrat
N.Y
Fitch
National Union of Carpenters and Joiners Jeet Mgbt
G. W. Stansfield
Hobbs Sparagus
Riduera
He Valdis
Goa
Wlican
Connecticut
DeWitt
G. W. Stans
Miles’ Nervyine
Miles
Miles’ Néervive
Waltram
Hampden
Ile Fiorenents
Expinio
Inspectivl
H. Morrison
Jeweler
Optician
Kansas Avenue
Opeka
Kes
Louis Va Dorp
Hypes Bros
Barber Supply
Best Firek
Mra. E. M. Fisier
Kas
Ava Nnee
Colorado
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