The Gold Democrats Call for Indianapolis Convention
The National Democratic Party executive committee met in Chicago and issued a call for a national convention in Indianapolis on September 2. They urge Democrats to organize against the Chicago platform and to elect delegates loyal to the party’s century old principles.
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Chicago
National Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Democrats
United States
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Cleveland
Del
Townsend Messenger
Townsend
Meagher County
Montana
Butler
National Party
Lianapolis
National Immitte
W. D. Bynum
John R. Wilson
McKinley Support Clubs Spread Across States
Telegrams from Canton Ohio and towns like Sharon Pennsylvania Carterville and Denton report McKinley clubs forming or greeting him. Messages praise protection of American industries and pledge support in the campaign.
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Canton
William McKinley
Ohio
Jil
McKinley and Tanner Clubs
Attack on Italians in Chile Delays Visit to Valparaiso
Prince Louis of Savoy and crew from the Italian cruiser Colombo faced a Chilean mob in Valparaiso on the 16th. Police rescue prevented serious harm as sticks and stones flew. Italians criticized for Italy selling two cruisers to Argentina. The Chilean government apologized and press references were suppressed.
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San Francisco
Paris
Prince Louis of Savoy
Cristoforo Colombo
Valparaiso
United States
Baltimore
Italy
Chile
Thurston Denies Bryan Charges In Open Letter
Omaha debate over Chronicle allegations that William J. Bryan was paid by silver mine interests to advocate free coinage surfaces as Thurston publishes a long reply. The exchange cites editorials, World-Herald ties, and past campaign financing to question Bryan's finances and loyalties.
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Omaha World-Herald
Ed‘tor
Bryan
United States
Chicago Chronicle
American Bimetallic League
Bimetallic League
Ssue
The
John M. Thurston
Omaha
Associated Press
Stewart
Nevada
William Stewart
Silver Knight
Washington
Madison
Wis
William J. Gryan
Democratic Journal of the West
Far West
United States Senate
Sharon
Stanford
Air
Jones
Biz Btehangzas
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Free -1Ver
Congress
Chronicle
Chicago
Bauper
Soux City Journal
Chicago Pist
Mine Owners Or
Silver League
Lincoln
Philadelphia Ledger
H Ts
John M. Carson
Neb
Denver
Congressonal
Judge Broady
Manderson
Aug. K
William M. Stewart
Thurston
Dbd. C
Mr. Thurston
Big Benanzar
Free Silver Combine
Omaha Bee
Union Pacific Railroad
Silver coinage figures for 1895 tallied worldwide totals
Official treasury data show 1895 silver coinage by 21 countries amounting to 115 million dollars with 13.6 million from re coinage. Mexico led global output, followed by Japan and China, while the United States coined 5.7 million in the year and 4.85 million in re coinage.
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Treasury Department
Mexico
Japan
China
Spain
Great Britain
Austro-Hungary
Peru
Russia
Founder
Germany
United States
Krueger Denies Triumphant Treaty With Foreign Powers
London Aug 17 The Friday Sun claim that President Krueger of the Transvaal concluded a treaty with foreign powers violating the 18 Anglo Boer convention and that Britain controlled Transvaal foreign relations was officially denied. Joseph Chamberlain, colonial secretary, issued the denial in a dispatch to the AP correspondent.
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Friday Sun
Krueger
Transvaal
Great Britain
Great Kan
Korr
Joseph Chamberlain
Associated Press
Spain seeks damages against United States over Cuba expeditions
London reports evening papers discuss Spain's demand for damages following U S actions on filibustering expeditions fitted out in American ports for Cuba and the Geneva award decision in the Alabama case. The News argues the United States cannot repudiate liability with any justice after accepting the Geneva award.
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London
Evening Papers
Spain
United States
Cuba
Bryan tariff speech extracts planned for distribution
At the republican headquarters it was announced that extracts from William Jennings Bryan's tariff speech are being prepared for distribution to emphasize his free trade stance. A document also in preparation covers Senator Sherman's August 9, 184, speech explaining the crime of 1873.
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Washington
Republcan
Bryan
Sherman
Insurgents Advance Toward Santiago de Cuba Territory
Reports place Maximo Gomez in Cobra district near Santiago de Cuba as insurgents attack Pozo Rondondo, burning homes and withdrawing after about three hours of destruction.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Cobra
Santiago de Cuba
Pozo Rondondo
Democrats Endorse Teller In Colorado Re Election
Denver Aug 17 The Araphoe county democratic convention endorsed Senator Teller and Congressman Shafroth for re election and backed Mr Bell of the populists, a move reflected by similar county gatherings across the state. The state convention meets at Pueblo next Wednesday.
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Denver
Araphoe County
Pueblo
Teller
Shafroth
Bell
North German Lloyd Advocates New Trade Lines
Berlin dispatch reports North German Lloyd directors favor expanding routes beyond Germany to offset possible U S protectionism under McKinley and reduced German American trade. They seek eastern Asia service to employ their fleet while wary of Wheinley’s election impact on London.
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London
Berlin
the Chronicle
United States
McKinley
North German
Lloyd Steamship Company
Asia
Populists Face Chicago Headquarters Move Debate
Senator Butler of North Carolina leads the Populist committee as he arrives in New York to discuss plans with the executive committee. Reed of Georgia Edgerton of Nebraska and Washburn of Massachusetts join the committee, with a possible shift of headquarters from St. Louis to Chicago and a stormy meeting expected.
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New York
Butler
North Carolina
Reed
Georgia
Stewart replies to Thurston over charges against Bryan
Senator William M. Stewart publishes a detailed rebuttal to Senator Thurston's accusations linking Bryan to paid silver interests. He challenges Thurston to prove charges, defends Bryan's integrity, and criticizes using official robes to shield slander.
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Bryan
Sharon
Stanford
William M. Stewart
Chinese Premier Li Hung Chang to be received in New York
Washington August 17 The president will receive Li Hung Chang this month and Li will not visit Gray Gables The reception is likely to take place in New York Preparations are under way and will probably be announced by Private Secretary Thurber from Gray Gables
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Washington
Li Hung Chang
Gray Gables
New York
Thurber
Bolivia's President Campero Dies in August
Bolivia's President Campero died on August 12, with advices reaching Lima on August 15 via Galveston. The report confirms the death of the Bolivian leader, marking a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape.
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Lima
Peru
Galveston
Bolivia
Campero
Kinley Declines Campaign Stump Visit
Major and Mrs Kinley arrived in Meveland on Saturday and spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs M A Hanna before returning to Canton. Hanna will depart for New York to manage Republican headquarters and reaffirmed that McKinley will not take the stump.
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Kinley
M. A. Hanna
Canton
Hanna
New York
McKinley
Silver Democrats Rally for National Address in Indianapolis
Idaho, Iteh, and Montana report rising hopelessness for silver, with the Palmer house session preparing a national address. Tomlinson is chosen for the national convention in Indianapolis on September 2. Substantial movement supports the standard Democrats, after Idaho Utah and Montana show no hope, they may join Republicans. Railroads offer a single round trip fare for delegates.
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Chicago
National Democratic Party
Palmer House Cnty
Tomlinson
Indianapolis
Idaho
Utah
Montana
Committee On Transportation
Blake Proposed as Leader to Unite Irish Party
Canadian delegates at the Irish Pacific conference in Dublin favor Hon Edward Blake as consolidator of Irish factions in Westminster. Home rule tensions run between McCartneyites, Parnellites, and other groups, with Costigan and Archbishop Walsh supporting Blake as a unifying choice.
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New York
Dublin
Edward Blake
Westminster
Walsh
Blake
Irish Parliamentary Party
Arms On The Three Friends Seizure Questioned
Washington reports treasury officials lack sufficient information at close to release the Three Friends suspected filibusterer. The fate hinges on whether the vessel carried arms. captain swears none, but officials seek positive proof from Jacksonville collector.
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Washington
Department
Treasury
Jacksonville
Hotel Safe Blown Open by Crackmen at Green's Farms
Three or more burglars blew the Beach Side hotel safe at Green's Farms in Bridgeport in the early hours, stealing about 1200 dollars in cash 900 dollars in checks and jewelry from guests. The night watchman was found unconscious from chloroform and 150 guests woke to the blast.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Beach Side
Green's Farms
Hall Games of National League Results
Yesterday scores show New York 15 over Washington 9 in New York. Pittsburg split with Cleveland 6 2, 3 6 in two games. Philadelphia split with Baltimore 2 3 in first game and 15 16 in second. Boston lost to Brooklyn 3 4 in Boston.
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New York
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Pittsbur
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Brooklyn
Nansen Returns to Christiana after Arctic Camp Visit
Dr. Nansen left Vardo for Christiana after a dog barking led him and his party to English explorer Jackson's camp. The meeting with Jackson resulted from the tracking dogs during their exploration and Vardo town awaits in honor of Nansen's return.
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Vardo
Norway
Nansen
Christiana
Jackson
Democratic State Convention Chooses Wood as Chairman
The August 17 convention in Heise Idaho named Major W. W. Wood of Wallace as temporary chairman and J. W. Fris of Idaho Falls as temporary secretary. Some talk exists that Populists may deliver the state ticket for the U S Senate.
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Heise
Idaho
W. W. Wood
Wallace
J. W. Fris
Idaho Falls
United States
Delaware delegates to meet for state convention
Dover August 17 The democratic state convention will meet here tomorrow to nominate a governor candidate and a congressional candidate. The silver men appear in the majority and the Chicago platform and candidates will probably be indorsed.
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Dover
Del
Chicago
Adams Express Company Strike Sparks High Job Demand
New York report says more than four applications per vacant post at Adams Express amid ongoing strike. Strikers claim delegates travel to Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Baltimore to recruit workers. No violence reported. some new hires have quit.
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Adams Express Company
McWilliams
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Baltimore
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