Georgia Democrat Leaders Split Over Bryan Government Railways
Three prominent Democrats in Washington voiced opposition to William Jennings Bryan's proposal for government ownership of railroads. Representative Livingston of Georgia called the plan the only discordant note in Bryan's speech, arguing it is impracticable and would spark federal state conflicts. He warned Georgia and Southern Democrats would demand a clear stance before backing any 1905 presidential nomination.
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Death notices from Frida Augus 1906 and surrounding weeks
Fragmentary obituary notes list several individuals including Calyftpt, MacAlpins, and McComas. Entries reference deaths in August 1906 in Washington and New York areas, military ties, and memorial dates with scattered details on kin and locations.
Notice of Marriages and Deaths Inserted Across Papers
Notices indicate marriages and death notices will appear simultaneously without a set timing in multiple papers listed, including The Nashington Post and regional papers such as New York Tives and Chicago records. The announcements will be provided through telegraph and arranged with city and date details as available.
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Democratic stance on government rail ownership debate
Senator Bailey argues Democrats will not allow Nebraskan as nominee and platform. Southern progressive congressman questions government ownership unless rail monopolies arise. calls for enhancing rate regulation. Treasury Secretary Shaw opposes ownership and IC C members decline to comment, doubting the scheme’s feasibility.
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Southern Democrats Threaten to Boycott Bryan Ownership Stance
Southern Democrats voiced strong displeasure with William Jennings Bryan's call for federal ownership of railroads. They warned that if Bryan persisted, many Southern delegates would oppose him, risking a split toward the Republicans if he became the Democratic nominee. The debate highlighted a rift over federal control and its regional impact along the Mason-Dixon line.
Burton AGGtest D GE's Challenge 10 Debate at Convention
Ohio Congressmen and Senators face debate on railroad rate bills ship subsidy Philippine tariff navy expansion and Panama Canal purchases. Burton calls for convention action and endorses a state primary law plus popular vote for state officials and US senators. He warns against party machinery influence.
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Primary races set across Anne Arundel County
Democratic primaries will be held in all districts of Anne Arundel County to elect delegates to the county convention meeting in Annapolis September 4. The convention then selects delegates for the Fifth District congressional nomination at Cross Street Hall in Baltimore on September 6.
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Bryan praised in Connecticut after New Haven welcome
In a nonpartisan gathering in New Haven Connecticut Mr Bryan received honors and a warm welcome from local officials and citizens. Speakers including Gov Garvin Rhode Island and George Willams Massachusetts praised democracy and education as Bryan argued for tariff reform and railroad ownership while criticizing Republican financing and trust regulation. He urged clear Democratic platform, spoke on labor and capital relations, and announced plans to travel to New York for party talks.
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Bryan arrives in Weohlegton port Bridgeport
Special to The Weohlegton Port Bridgeport Conn Aug 31 The train from New Haven bearing Mr Bryan and his party arrived in this city at 6 10 o'clock The local reception committee led by Mr Peck town chairman met him at the car steps and escorted him through a lane of police to the automobile of ex State Senator Archibald McNeill A salute of bombs greeted his entrance and the crowd cheered He was driven to McNeilis house for dinner and then to Memorial Hall for further events.
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Bryan League Formed in New England Politics
Special to The Washington Post reports that a Bryan League was formed amid enthusiasm after the New England Democrats conference in Bridgeport. William Kennedy was elected president and J J Fitzgerald of Rhode Island secretary. Participants noted prospects for Democratic gains, with support for Bryan's federal railroad ownership idea and endorsements of his Madison Square Garden speech.
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Massachusetts
Folk Likes Folk, Gov Folk Defers On Bryan Plan
Special to The Washington Post from New York Aug 11 Gov Folk of Missouri avoided sharp remarks about District Attorney Jerome amid calls for payback over past prosecutions. He praised Bryan yet voiced concern over federal ownership of trunk lines with state control within state units, recalling Missouri’s historic railroad experience and its lingering debt.
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McClellan to Sail for New York to Back Jerome
Paris dispatch reports Mayor George B. McClellan of New York plans to sail home from Europe and campaign for Jerome as a Democratic governor candidate. He asserts he will fight for decency in politics and democracy and believes Jerome is the strongest convention choice and likely nominee.
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Killed at Mother's Home in Roanoke
Special to The Washington Post Pierce Moore a railroad brakeman was shot and killed as he entered his mother's Roanoke home where his wife was staying Authorities say Stewart Atrause is the suspect but he has not yet been apprehended Moore’s sister in law allegedly provided the pistol and urged the crime Moore’s wife mother and sisters in law are jailed on a warrant charging them as accessories.
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Revolt Over Tainted Meat At Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis dispatch reports U S troops at Fort Benjamin Harrison refusing tainted beef in BR rations. Soldiers protested for over an hour as tainted meat, carried in a refrigerator car, darkened after air exposure. A board found taint in spots but urged limited use. Gen Carter ordered all beef destroyed and new rations issued.
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Soldiers bail renewed in manslaughter case at Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on August 31 Lieut R Drury and Private John Dowd US A charged with manslaughter in the shooting of William Crowley, a citizen, on September 10, 1904 renewed their bail of 25000 each for trial in the coming September term of the criminal court United States District Attorney John W Dunkle expressed belief a vindication would come for the soldiers.
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Parker Elected President of American Bar Association
Judge Alton B Parker of New York was elected president of the American Bar Association at its convention in Minneapolis. Officers named include Secretary John Hineldey and Treasurer Frederick E B Wadhams, with an executive committee listing notable members from across the country. A committee was appointed to explore funding a national memorial to John Marshall in Richmond, and a plan to cover insurance supervision for interstate transactions was debated as a special order for the next convention.
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Portland
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Odell Rule Near Its End at New York State Convention
Oyster Bay August President Roosevelt hosted luncheon guests including Francis E. Leupp and Dr Lyman Abbott. Herbert Parsons, NY County GOP chairman, predicted the Odell rule would end by September 5 at the Republican State convention. Leupp and Silas McBee spoke as the group discussed party strength and reforms.
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Bryan and Hearst Accept District Fair Visit
Special to The Washington from East Radford reports William Jennings Bryan and William Randolph Hearst have accepted invitations to attend the Radford district fair in the second week of September. A telegram to manager Fox confirms the news from ex Gov Hoge Tyler, chairman of the fair's executive committee, now in New York for a Bryan reception. Elaborate preparations are planned to entertain the visitors and accommodate the crowd.
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Fighting Giant Farley Rages Through Tenement And Hospital
Patrick Farley a Jersey City longshoreman six feet two known as a terror goes on a rampage in a twenty family tenement at No 5 Monitor Street. He battles residents police reserves and hospital staff before collapsing in his bed and later becomes violent in the ward threatening patients and police with a cot as frightened crowds look on.
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Farley Falls At Market Scene As Police Help
A bewildered figure collapses in a crowded market stall area. Police rush in as a roundsman holds back onlookers and a doctor checks Farley's pulse, declaring him tended though the crowd remains distraught.
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Burglar Firing Shot Enters Douglass Home
Daniel Aug 1 Jones Douglass in Washington Post reports a burglar broke into a clothing store area at about 1 am. Douglass, awakened by a door, fired at the intruder as the burglar fled after a wall shot narrowly missed him.
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Boats Aid Access To Petersburg Depots In Floods
Special to The Washington Post reports the Appomattox River freshet caused severe damage as water rose to the passenger platform of Petersburg's union depot. The Norfolk and Western depot yard flooded, leaving access possible only by boats and vehicles.
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Upheaval in Jersey Canoe Club Scandal Deepens
In Paterson New Jersey Aug 31 the案 revelation of sexual abuse linked to canoe clubs along the Passaic River expands to over thirty young victims. Police and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children intensify inquiries as prosecutors plan grand jury submission. investigations target canoe clubs including Passaic Valley To fowa Field Club Volunteer Life Saving Club Knickerbocker and Baweres boathouse.
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Burglars Blow Post Office Safe in Highland New York
A red touring car driven by masked men and a woman robbed Highland post office, drilling through steel doors with nitroglycerin, taking $600 in cash and $800 in stamps. The gang fled at high speed pursued by locals. authorities suspect a Long Island gang active near millionaire Parks. A separate attempt at Parks home stables prompted sheriff action and a large reward offer.
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