Bryan Nomination Unanimous At Democratic Kansas City Rally
William Jennings Bryan was unanimously nominated for president by the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City. The day featured a fervent demonstration, flag displays, and a dramatic banner while the platform denounced imperialism and called for free silver at 16 to 1, self-government, and opposition to trusts.
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Kansas City
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
United St
Jogge
Texas
Dockery
J. B. McCullough
Tadiana
Beckham
Kentucky
J. W. Miles
Maryland
Miles
David B. Hill
Bryan
Richardson
Hill
McMillin
White
Tilman
Jones
Tillman
South Carolina
Alabama
United States
W. D. Oldham
Ryan
Pring
William Jennngs
Lim
Rts
Democratic Party of the
Fathers of the Republic
United St Court
Congress
Porto Rico
Neely
Philippines
Central and
South Africa
Republican Party
Wep
Democratic Party
Chicago
Conness
Department of Labor
Nicaragua Canal
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Alaska
England
Stevenson Nominated for Vice President on First Ballot
Adlai Stevenson was chosen for the Democratic vice presidency on the first ballot amid tumultuous applause. Delegates note multiple nominations including towns Illinois Minnesota New York Maryland and North Carolina with various figures named for the role. The convention adjourned sine die at 3 22 p m in Kansas City Missouri.
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Evening Journal
Kansas City
Adlai Stevenson
Lobia m. Iis
E. R. Williams
Illinois
Linois
L. A. Resing
Minnesota
Chas
Dr. Hill
Chady
New York
Danby
Washington
Jas. Hamilton Lewis
Mr Knott
Maryland
Jobn Wallersmith
Gates
North Carolina
Julius S. Carr
Daugherty
Ohio
Jo, W. Patrick
Beleaguered Legations in Peking Amid Boxer Crisis
Reports from Chefoo and Shanghai describe Chinese forces surrounding Tientsin and threatening western legations in Peking. International troops, about 12 000 strong, struggle to prevent assaults while danger to treaty ports grows and hopes of relief fade.
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Paris
Chefoo
Tientsin
Washington
State Department
Cgovwdnow
Shanghai
London
le Muassacre
Peking
Tien-Tsin
Nowa
Hankow
Admiralty
Seymour
Liberty and Antiwar Stand in Democratic Platform
The document denounces the British South African war stance as oppressive and expresses sympathy with the burghers fighting for liberty. It denounces lavish Republican spending and favors reducing war taxes and returning to strict economy. It urges broad support from liberty-loving Americans across parties.
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Africa
Baghind
Lords Pass Australian Commonwealth Bill
The House of Lords has approved the Australian Commonwealth bill, marking a key step in imperial legislative affairs. The chamber backed the measure amid debates on federation and constitutional authority.
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House of Lords
Markets Report From Chicago and Midwest Grain Prices
Chicago quotations show Wheat at around 78 to 80 cents, Corn mid 40s, Oats around 23 to 24 cents, with Pork and Lard trading figures noted. Cattle and hog receipts are listed with price ranges, while East Buffalo and Milwaukee notes add live stock and grain details for July 5.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Ohio
Michigan
Cattie
Meadum
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Municipal ownership debate shifts as bids sought for plant
Saginaw citizens hear of a new bid phase after City Clerk Davies reads a letter from A S Vandermark of Standard Engineering Detroit. The firm seeks five year build operate option with city purchase later. Council orders unopened local bids returned and calls for new 200 architect bids with 15000 dollar certified checks.
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Saginaw
Mich
Davies
Vandermark
Standard Engineering Company
Detroit
Robbery and unrelated 1900s crime notes from Mount Hope area
Report details two masked men tying an elderly couple near Mount Hope to steal cash and a check, then stealing horses from a neighbor’s barn and driving them eight miles toward Bridgeport. Separate items note a Cincinnati mother killing her baby, a man blocked from a rapids launch, and naval/rail incidents with dated dispatches.
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Mount Hope
Wis
Ned Brennen
Cincinnati
Mary T. Lemish
Chesapeake and Ohio
Ohio River
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Harwood
South Ride
Jonovan
Johnson
Sherman
W. Vor
Ashby
Nicola
Miksch
Johnson’s Bakery
T. M. Reynolds
Baird & Bailey
N.lewis
J. Albert
Hanan
Anid
Madelia
E. G Mason
Nelson
H. Knecht
JH. Stewart
E.R. Powers
Opera House
Tondre & Benz
Klein's Clothing
Washington, Iowa
M. L. Logan
Joseph Pollard
Chicago Grain and Produce
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
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Poolkiller
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N. M. Bowser
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Robert Lindblom
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Canton
Conmis
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Hotel Allen
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
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Marsh W. Bailey
Frior
C. J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
W. H. Butterfield
Oralil's
J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
Rocky Mountain
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