Bryan in North Carolina rally draws vast farmer crowds
Asheville NC Sept 17 Bryan receives warm welcome in the first presidential nominee visit to the region since 35 years. Farmers from miles around fill the valley as he praises democratic values, sliver free coinage, and the voters over party machinery in a forceful campaign speech.
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Democratic Ticket Defends Gold Standard Debate
In a rousing speech, Bryan attacked Republican gold standard advocates and urged Democrats to uphold their party name. He argued for free silver and sustained the party's integrity, contrasting it with others chasing wealth and critiquing opponents’ motives amid campaign stops from Asheville to Charlotte with crowds eager to hear the nominee.
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Preparations Under Way for Canton Campaign Opening
Canton readies a major campaign opening on Friday along state 4 with Senators Thurston and Cullom, Congressman McCleary, Hastings and Bushell among attendees. Railroads plan 50 trains for tens of thousands expected from Pittsburgh Toledo Detroit and multiple states will be represented. Estimated crowd ranges from 40 000 to 60 000 with delegates arriving by train and motorcade into Canton.
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Indiana
Murderer Johnson Executed by White Man's Court
Sept 17 at Ble Jims croesity ten miles north of here Johnson an Indian shot and killed two other Indians. Jim chief of the Puttaretomies bound Johnson to ten ponies and a ten dollar fine. The white overseer questioned the chief who ordered the punishment. Johnson later state that the white man's court was too severe. The killing was in cold blood.
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Oklahoma lynching and Swedish Baptist conference notes
An Oklahoma lynching ends with the mob stringing up Morris Swedisk, a black suspect jailed for cattleman Jol Bruckman’s murder near Watenga. In Nebraska, the Swedish Baptist General Conference opens in Omaha with 150 delegates, uniting about 300 churches nationwide for a multi‑day session.
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Gorman or Jones? Gorman to lead campaign
Chicago dispatch reports Senator Faulkner says Senator Gorman will soon head the Democratic campaign committee. Jones will not resign, but Gorman plans to curb front-porch speeches by Mr Bryan. The campaign will focus on Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, and Tennessee.
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Jones Denies Exit as He Plans to Stay Put in Campaign
Cilenga Sept 17 Chairman Jones of the Democratic national committee arrived from the east and stated there is no likelihood of Stwall’s withdrawal. He refused to speculate on Watson’s plans or any shift in leadership and asserted he will remain in his post throughout the campaign. He voiced confidence that New York would be carried by the party.
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Radical Move Aims to Dissolve Kansas City Live Stock Exchange
Kansas City Mo Sept 17 The firm Greer Mills Co sought an injunction to block suspension from the stock exchange over cut commissions. Judge John F Phillips granted a temporary restraining order and set a hearing for September. Greer Mills Co may petition US courts to dissolve the exchange alleging interstate commerce law violations through collusion and conspiracy.
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Republican drive to invade the West with campaign speakers
The Republican national committee plans a spread of campaign speeches by ex-Congressman Butterworth of Ohio beginning in Wyoming on September 28 and Colorado on September 20. He will then travel to Oregon with three speeches, then California, while other speakers are coordinated for later westbound stops.
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Watson Cooling Off Refrains From Sewall Mention Nebraska Visit
Lincoln Nebraska Sept 17 Congressman Thomas Watson spoke to about 2000 at the Lansing theater. He said accepting the Populist vice presidential nomination he would stay on the ticket and carry the burden through election. He avoided naming Sewall and urged supporters to unite with Bryan’s cause while warning of Gorman betrayal and party pressures. The speech touched on northern and eastern support and the Populist influence on the Democratic Chicago platform.
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Missouri Republican Delegation Presses Missouri Campaign Unity
A Missouri Republican delegation led by Major John L. Bittinger and ex-Congressman Frank met National Chairman Hanna and Missouri officials to protest campaign issues and patchwork efforts. They urged stronger literature and speakers, pledged vigorous statewide push, and expressed belief Missouri could be carried this year. Warner Miller might be dispatched if available.
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National Headquarters
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St Louis
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Kansas City
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la Platte
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Hanna
Ute State Committee
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Michigan
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Indiana
Midland State Bank of Omaha Closes Hesitantly
The Midland State bank of Omaha suspended operations and asked the banking board to assume control after directors met. State bank examiner placed in charge as depositors withdrew funds to hoard money. The closure follows a period of rapid withdrawals and the bank’s small size.
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Associated Press
Treasury policy sparks Silver and Gold debate at Democrats
A letter from Secretary Carlisle about parity between silver and gold prompts Democratic leaders in Washington to assess a potential shift in treasury policy. Senator Faulkner accuses the move of inviting depreciation, aiding gold speculators and forcing more bonds, while Carlisle firm on redeeming silver only when needed to maintain purchasing power.
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Fusion rumors swirl as Texas Republicans seek cross‑party aid
In Dulles Texas on September 17 the Texas Republican committee moves to form a powerful campaign body led by E H R Green. Indiana's ex treasurer J N Huston attends, fueling talk of fusion with Populists and gold standard Democrats. Leaders meet late, with a trip north to Chicago planned for talks with national Chairman Hans.
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Excursion fares advertised for multiple destinations
Tickets offered at one fare for round trips to Wichita Burlington Arkansas City Atchison Ottawa Olathe and more with set sale windows in September and final return limits. Prof Frank Nelson to speak at Wakarusa picnic for 25 cents. Democratic Jamboree notice and meeting request from officers.
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Douglas County Veterans Train for Lecompton Reunion
Preparations are underway for the Douglas County Veterans association second annual reunion at Lecompton, Kansas, on September 27 and 3. The program lists morning prayers, addresses by local officials, dinner, music by the Lecompton Band, campfire talks, and an officers election slated for September 23 with a 10:00 a.m. call of states and further events including a supper and afternoon sessions.
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Editor Junkin Honored as Federation Vice President
Denver notes Sept 17 federation session names New Orleans as next meeting site and elects officers headed by President Bentley of Louisiana and Vice Presidents J. Junkin of Kansas and W. H. Walker of Indian Territory. The Rocky Mountain Worker of Denver was named federation official organ for the coming year.
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Missouri
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Oklahoma
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Federation
Kentucky League Denounces Utterances On Silver Dollar
The Kentucky State League of Democratic clubs adopted resolutions endorsing the Chicago ticket and platform. They denounced the secretary of the treasury's claim that silver dollars are redeemable in gold as unconstitutional and against the law.
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Lexington
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Post Office Clerks Adjourn in Stormy Session
The National Association of Post Office Clerks closed its stormy session in Denver after bitter fights over officers. Benjamin Parkhurst was re elected president for his fifth term with William Agnew as secretary and Edward P. Lincoln as treasurer, both named from Cleveland and Boston respectively, and the group scheduled to meet in Baltimore on October 6, 1997.
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National Association of Post Office Clerks
Baltimore
Benjamin Parkhurst
Washington
Wm. Agnew
Cleveland
Edward P. Lincoln
Boston
Eastern Corn Rate Restored by Central Freight Board
Members of the central freight commission restored the corn rate from 15 cents per hundred pounds to the former 12 1/2? or 15? cent basis. For 11 days before September 15 the price was 15 cents per hundred. the rate had been reduced earlier by the Joint Negotiation board.
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Chicago
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Board of Managers
Miner Death After Rope Accident at Fell 150 Feet
Two miners, Frank Ward and Scott Jnckeon, fell about 150 feet down a shaft near Oronegy yesterday when a rope broke. Ward died instantly. Jackson died soon after from injuries. Edge collars were worn smooth by Peeriesa Steain.
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Frank Ward
Scott Jnckeon
Peeriesa
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