Democrats In Conference Hear Bryan At Chicago Auditorium
National Democratic executive committee met in Chicago with most states represented. Bryan spoke to about four thousand at the Auditorium advocating 16 to 1 silver, anti expansion policies, and urging a Philippines policy of independence and equal treatment under American principles. The meeting honored ex Governor Altgeld and included speeches from Ohio Valley Bi metallic League leaders.
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National Democratic Executive Committee
Chicago
P. J. Devlin
National Committee
Bierman House
North Dakota
Oregon
Texas
Utah
Vermont
West Virginia
Arizona
Bryan
Michigan
South Dakota
Altgeld
White
Washington
Willis J. Abbott
New Jersey
Harrison
Alnaka
James P. Tarvin
Kentucky
Palmer House
Tarvin
Ohio Betimetallic League
Mlinois
Chicago Platform Democrats
Stone
Missouri
Philippine Islands
Luzon
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Chicago Platform
McKinley
Europe
Mogland
Klondike
Republican Party
James P. Targia
Covington, Ky
Railroad Loses Fight Belt Line Hurdle
The Atlanta and West Point Railroad lost its bid to build a belt line connecting its main line near Oakland City to the Georgia Railroad. Georgia Supreme Court on Thursday ruled the company had no authority to construct any belt line from its main line to another road.
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Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company
Oakland City
Georgia Railroad
Supreme Court of Georgia
Bi-Metallists Meet Elect Tomlinson to Succeed Harris
The national bi metallic committee met in Chicago on Thursday and chose John W Tomlinson of Alabama to replace the late Senator Harris. A three member committee with the president as a member was elected to name successors for any future vacancies. No other business of note was conducted.
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Chicago
John W. Tomlinson
Alabama
Harris
State Fair Notes Showcasing Mineral Wealth And Veterans
A Southern Mining Association led effort aims to display mineral ores at the state fair with backing from the state geological survey. The exhibit will highlight Georgia’s mineral wealth while the fair schedules racing under American Trotting Association terms. Convicts prepare grounds at Piedmont Park for a premier fair, and poultry shows with a dog show are planned with substantial prizes. A revival of Pickett’s charge as a sham battle at the fair, supported by Confederate veterans, is proposed as a major attraction drawing families and the rebel yell.
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The
Southern Mining Association
State Geological Survey
American Trotting Association
Piedmont Park
Atlanta
Pickett
Gettysburg
Martin
Georgia
Pinco Chosen to Mount Captured Spanish Cannon
Two Spanish cannons captured in Cuba by the U S Army, awaiting arrival, will be placed on the Capitol lawn at the northwest corner facing Hunter and Washington streets. The position is the most prominent on the grounds, visible to all entering via the two street doors.
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Cuba
Atlanta
Capitol Building
Hunter
Washington Streets
Hunter Street
Washington Street
Dewey Arrives at Suez Before Quarantine Cleared
A cable dispatch from Colombo reports the United States cruiser Olympia arriving at Suez on June 28. Admiral Dewey, in good health, appears fit, with officers and crew mostly recovered from malarial fever. The ship is quarantined and shore communication is slowed.
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United States
Olympia
Colombo
Ceylon
Suez
Dewey
Five Italians in parish sought citizenship amid lynching
A Tallulah dispatch reports five Italians lynched Friday had lived in Ladison parish for years and filed declarations to become citizens. Some had applied for naturalization papers. A Washington dispatch notes the Heney Fund reached 15,000 dollars as of Saturday, with Dewey home fund contributions totaling 230 dollars and a new total of 16,003 dollars.
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Tallulah, la
Ladison Parish
Washington Dispatch
Dewey
Silver service for Admiral Dewey's flagship Olympia
Washington citizens present a superb silver service to the Olympia upon arrival in New York. The centerpiece features a Victory figure symbolizing Manila Bay victory, with a pedestal option. A tray lists Admiral Dewey and officers and men from May 1 on board. The set includes multiple pieces and four dozen cut glass cups designed for the Olympia.
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Admiral Dewey
Olympia
New York
Washington
Manila Bay
Victory
Langley’s New Flying Machine Aims For 100 MPH Flight
Special from Washington describes Professor Samuel Langley of the Smithsonian claiming a new flying machine built largely of aluminum with a 25 by 6 by 8 foot car. It allegedly carries six men, weighs 47 pounds for its engine, and uses liquified air for power, cooling, and refrigeration. The War Department has provided 25,000 dollars for development.
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Wasmixorox
D. C
Samuel Pierpont Langley
Smithsonian Institution
Potomac
United States Board of Ordnance
Langley
Department of the War Bureau
Washington
Throwing the Lasso in Practical Cowboys Skills
Inside the article, expert lariat making from rawhide is described by Plains Indians methods, including soaking, braiding, drying, and greasing with mutton tallow. It covers how to construct a fifty foot rope, attach an eyelit, and the swinging technique to throw a level loop for catching cattle, with step by step handling and wrist action guidance.
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Great Deserts
Southwest
Great Plains
Honda
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Democrats
National
W. J. Bryan
Railroad
Capitol Lawn
Langley's Flying Machine
Fehokhe
Samuel Plerpont Langley
Barta
Quantico
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