Nome City Alaska Wild Gold Town of Myth and Masquerade
A dramatic portrait of Nome City Alaska as a boomtown built on wild gold rumors. Describes inflated prices for food and essentials, crowded streets, popu lation surges from 2700 to 25000, and widespread chaos and sanitation collapse.
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Ome
Nome
United States
Alaska
San Francisco
Dawson
Klon‘dike
Eldorado
States
Canada
Seattle
Nome City
Grand Army Encampment Preparations Advance in Chicago
Chicago prepares for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in August with 50 veterans expected to join a grand parade. A large decorative colonnade will line Van Buren and Park row, with arches honoring the army and navy and a Dewey-like grand effect. Wisconsin leads the parade followed by Pennsylvania and Ohio with Col. William Jennings Bryan attending. The Chicago board of education will provide school facilities and staff for veteran entertainment with dormitory spaces, flags, and daily flag displays.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
van Buren Street
Michigan Avenue
Park Row
The
Avenue
Army
Navy
New York
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Col
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago Board of Education
Grand Army Entertainment Committee
Doubtful Group in Last Election Now Shifting
A long review notes fourteen million voters and seven states once close enough to swing the presidency. South Dakota Kentucky Wyoming California Oregon Washington and Kansas saw shifts since 1899 to favor Republicans in governors legislatures and congress. Kansas stands out with populist and Bryan tickets in 1896 and ongoing political muddle in Kentucky heightens uncertainty. Colorado remains in doubt after Bryan carried it by 153000.
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Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Maine
California
Nevada
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
District of Columbia
Virginia
Norto Carolina
Maryland
Nebraska
Michigan
Iowa
Indiana
Colorado
Wyoming
Kansas
Delaware
Minnesota
Missouri
Oregon
Kentucky
West Virginia
South Dakota
Washington
Alaska
Arkansas
New Mexico
Utah
Tennessee
Louisiana
Mississippi
Florida
Montana
Texas
Idaho
Arizona
Georgia
Alabama
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Illinois
Committee On Invitations
United States
McKinley
Bryan
Congress
Olympia
Leady
John W. Breidenthal
Topeka
Sunflower
Taylor
Goebel
Frankfort
Beckham
N. Y
Press opinions on democracy and imperialism across states
A collection of 19th century editorials and quotes on party harmony and policy. See St Louis Globe-Democrat on unity, Indianapolis Journal on mortgage relief, Kansas City Journal on imperialism, Chicago Times-Herald on silver, Omaha Bee on farmers, Memphis Commercial Appeal on Bryan, Troy Times on free coinage, and Nebraska versus Wisconsin electoral results.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Nebraska
Indianapolis Journal
North Carolina
Kansas City Journal
Memphis
William J. Bryan
Chicago Times-Herald
South Dakota
Omaha
Bryan
Troy Times
Wisconsin
Sun
Bryan and party lines defined in campaign forecast
The Cleveland Leader argues the 1900 campaign will repeat 1896 with a money issue clash. Eastern leaders fear silver, westerns insist on a 16 to 1 plank. Mugwumps face a choice, while Bryan’s defeat is predicted would end his influence and prevent populist economics from taking power. John M. Palmer warns against Bryan if successful.
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Lism
Bryan
Kansas City
McKinley
Cleveland
Silver dominance in campaign steadies McKinley foes
The article argues that silver remains a central issue for the Democratic campaign, with Bryan and his followers committed to free coinage at 16 to 1. It cites Bryan's stance, western and southern support, and Kansas City faction debates showing enduring dedication to bimetalism.
Defeat of Bryan Voices Confidence in McKinley
A political remark expresses distrust of Bryan and populism while supporting McKinley. It argues imperialism is not a voter asset, praises McKinley as a safe leader with business support, and notes Cuba and the Philippines as under ongoing U S governance.
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Mr. McKinley
Cuba
McKinley
Bryan
United States demands compliance before any China talks
Washington reports that the US will not negotiate a cessation of hostilities until China fulfills demands for minister protection free communication and restoration of order. Li Hung Chang is named envoy to negotiate with the powers and a peace settlement will follow only after square compliance.
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Washington
Atlee
McKinley
United States
Li Hung Chang
China
Peking
Adee
Europe
Japan
Department of State
Kwang Hsu
Earl Li Hung Chang
Earl Li
Privy Council
Yuan
Tsi Nan
Shantung
Taotai
Shanghai
Secretary of State
Stalwart votes Bryan as voter’s rest motive noted
A New York Press anecdote shows a dry goods shopper deciding to back Bryan for a simple reason rest after four years of work. The piece adds context on Democratic stump speakers in New York facing cautions to avoid anti trust denouncements and attacks on McKinley.
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Mike
Bryan
Shure
Mark
Begorra
N. Y
New York
Ice Trust
Chicago
Pilfering Bryanite Flops to Bryan Stump Speaking
Webster Davis, once assistant secretary of the interior, leaves the administration and backs Bryan. He headlines a Lincoln ratification speech that pleases the Bryan camp but borrows heavily from Garfield. The Democratic National Committee taps him as a stump speaker, though reliance on Garfield quotes raises objections.
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Webster Davis
Bryan
Lincoln
Democratic National Committee
James A. Garfield
Garfield
Davis
Chicago Tribune
Gold Democrat Ehrich backs Bryan on gold standard pledge
The Indianapolis Journal notes Mr Ehrich a prominent gold democrat will support Mr Bryan believing the gold standard will be permanently established. He differs from Bryan though and warns that a future Democratic Senate and House with Bryan as president could pass a free silver coinage law unless Bryan and his followers stay true to their pledges.
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Ehrich
Bryan
Senate
House
Indianapolis Journal
Bryan Seeks Second Run for Great Prize in Political Ambition
A Meveland Leader opinion notes Bryan begins a renewed bid for the top political prize. It predicts another vigorous and risky campaign that will end in defeat.
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Bryan
Meveland
Jury Disagreement in Mollie Quigg Murder Trial
Celina Ohio August 13 The jury disagreed in the trial of Mollie Quigg indicted for first degree murder in the March 22 killing of John R Dilley a wealthy lumberman The jury was out 30 hours and all indictments are now likely to be nolled
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Celina
Mollie Quigg
John R. Dilley
Population of Indianapolis Census Figures
Official census returns show Indianapolis Indiana with a population of 168 915. This reflects an increase of 63 479 over the last ten years, or about a specific percent.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Ind
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Boston
Grand Army
G. A. R. Court OF Honor
Michigan Boulevard
Committee On Resolutions
John M. Palmer
Mr. Bryan
London
Sir Robert Hart
Morning Post
Robert Hart
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