Bryan's Ohio Campaign Speech Draws Large Columbus Crowd
Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan spoke from four sides of the platform at the Ohio state capitol in Columbus. He urged free silver, attacked the gold standard, and urged voters to support bimetallism while addressing thousands of supporters and countering critics during the rally.
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Notable Cleveland Sculptor Henry Ward Bust Sparks Debate
A fragment from a Cleveland report notes attention drawn to a bust of famed sculptor Henry Ward by a well known artist, with critics evaluating the piece amid public discussion. The item hints at controversy over likeness and artistry without full context.
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Bryan Urges Coinage Reform At Speech
In a march of political rhetoric the speaker argues that raising the dollar’s value lowers prices and harms laborers. He promotes opening mints to circulate standard money, adding silver to gold to stabilize prices and back currency with mixed metal value. He urges voters to act as conscience dictates amid loud applause.
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China Faces Underpriced Coal From Tonquin Mines
Sept. 2 report says Chinese coal from Tonquin district, shipped via American brokers, undercuts U.S. anthracite and manufactured coal on the coast. Experts deem Tonquin beds nearly exhausted, yet French-owed mines produce cheaply with Chinese labor. The coal is claimed to rival Pennsylvania and Welsh qualities.
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Mrs Rinehart Rides in Cheyenne Relay Trials
Cheyenne reports the Exami ner-Journal relay race with only Mrs Afe Rineware of Denver finishing among women. The day was wet and muddy, dampening times. Rinehart, who has ridden a double century in a day and 12 centuries in 12 consecutive days, is noted for her unmatched record.
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Lemen Bros Circus Goes to Winter Quarters After Poor Season
Lemen Bros circus pulls into winter quarters in Argentine after a brief, troubled tour. Rain at Leavenworth and threatening weather forced cancellation of two Armourdale and Argentine stands. Frank Lemen says losses reached about 3150 weekly for weeks with a bank failure adding to woes. A parade crowd in Armourdale learned the show had left for the season.
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New Training School Plans for Banes City
Kansan City reports architect W F Hackney with Prof Morrison draft plans for a new Manual Training high school to cost about 90000. Four stories facing Fifteenth Street, colonial brick with light stone trim, basement storage and lockers, east workshops, west laboratories, upper auditorium for 120. Board meeting Thursday night to review starting point plans. no guarantee of approval in detail.
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Mrs Ellen Foster Urges Republican Women to Organize Clubs
Mrs Ellen Foster of Chicago calls Republican women to unite and form clubs under McKinley and Hobart or Sound Money banners. She notes the need to preserve morality and national unity, invites contact at the Auditorium Annex in Chicago for campaign literature and club constitutions, and plans to speak on the Republican platform to recruit supporters.
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Chickens Must Stay Grounded After Public Misread
An erroneous report claimed chickens may run at large from September 1 in the city. The ordinance was amended two years ago to keep fowls at large only for part of the year, and now that misprint is corrected. Those letting fowls roam face arrest and fines in police court.
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Barry's Sweeping Challenge in Chicago Boxing Claim
Chicago September 2 Jimmy Barry world 105 pound champion issues a challenge to any rival in Great Britain to fight him five rounds or take two pounds weigh in at 3 pm He also challenges either Plimmer or Palmer to fight at 19 pounds Barry at catch weight for the bout
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Burlington Route Promises Fast Eastbound Vestibuled Trains
Traveling public urged to use the Burlington Route for swift eastbound service via vestibuled trains. Advertises new compartment sleepers, standard sleepers, and free chair car seats on the Kansas City and Burlington Route. Includes health patter about liver cleanse products.
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West Virginia presses rally for McKinley in Canton
William McKinley addresses West Virginia editors and publishers in Canton praising Republican principles, tariff protection, and national unity. He urges sustained press support, outlines state resources from coal to iron, and warns against free trade while stressing honest money and full employment.
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Jones Pardoned After Guilty Verdict Contested
In June 1884 D R Jones the Democratic Populist ex county clerk of Barton county was sentenced to eight years for forgery. Critics argued innocence and questioned the evidence while supporters urged clemency. Governor Morrill granted a pardon after medical doubts and petitions from citizens of Great Bend and Barton county.
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Dinsmore mobbed at Englantine speech in Arkansas
Congressman Hugh A. Dinsmore of the First Arkansas district, a former minister to Corea, was assaulted during a political meeting in Englantine Van Buren county. After Dinsmore struck rival Jerry Scanlan in a heated moment, four men joined the attack, leaving him badly injured and bedbound for several days.
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Wyoming Vote Centered on Free Silver Fight
Ex Governor J E Osborne and Wyoming Democrats Blydenburg and Stoll stay at the Brown hotel. Osborne runs on the free silver ticket as Wyoming eyes three electors, a supreme court justice, a congressman, and three district judges amid GOP maneuvers and talks of 60 cent dollars.
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Santa Fe Route Home Road Event and Fare Notice
National Eisteddfod Denver September 1 6 1606 One fare plus two dollars for round trip Dates of case August 2 to September 3 inclusive fined limit for return September 30 Enquire of Cromwell Jeffers postence North Topeka or at Santa Fe depot foot of Fifth Street W C Garvey Agent
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Azaa Laces Corset Promises Ideal Fit for Daily Wear
A Perfect Fitting Corset for general wear claims to suit all movements with no brass eyelets. Available in sizes 18 to 36 at $1.00, and extra sizes 54 to 36 at $1.25.
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Late Sidewalk Sweeping Sparks City Council Debate
City council weighs an ordinance to ban sidewalk sweeping after 10 PM to curb early morning dust disturbances. Businessmen have largely ignored a resolution urging dawn cleanup, with discussions expected at the next council meeting.
School of Coinage opens in Columbus during campaign
Bryan tree silver league of Franklin County opened a school of coinage in a large store room at High End Gar streets in Columbus. The venue was packed until midnight as the public discussed free silver coinage. Col W A Taylor and Mr Neville Williams led the event answering questions and promoting the campaign as a popular political resort opening for the movement.
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Denver and Rio Grande Earnings Report Pause
Denver September 2 The annual report of the Denver and Rio Grande Railways shows operating expenses at 34,248,780 with a 0.3967 rise. Net earnings from traffic reached 3,2408.37, totaling 256,777.02 for the year, reflecting growth and costs across routes.
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Through Sleeping Car Routes to Montana and Pacific Coast
Travel by Burlington Route from Kansas City with through sleepers to Billings and connections to Montana Puget Sound and the Pacific. Daily grain departures at 10:40 a.m. arrive Billings at 6:45 p.m. Strong emphasis on shortest, through lines and scenic routes to Colorado, Oregon, and California. Agent contact details provided for tickets and schedules.
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