Sewall Nominated by Democrats in Historic Chicago Convention
Delegates from Washington to Maine and beyond converge in Chicago for a dramatic Democratic convention. Arthur Sewall of Maine, a shipbuilder and advocate of free silver, emerges as the vice presidential hopeful amid a tense balloting sequence and shifting support from McLean Bland and other factions. The Maine choice ultimately wins on the fifth ballot as jubilant supporters parade and pledge campaign energy.
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Withian
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Melaun
Indiana
Iowa
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Malas
New York
Senator Jones of Arkanean to chair national committee
Fragmentary report from Chicago July 1 shows intraparty maneuvering in the vice presidential nominations. A delegate from Washington briefly nominates James Mam Viton Lewis, praising his leadership while others urge selecting a candidate to unite labor and party factions.
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Clariceth Partizan
Daariel
Te Newi
J. Mamittan
Chicago
Aid Richardson
Maloney
Thomas Maloney
Tate
Washington
Ponhoyet
Arthur Sewall and the Sewall Shipyard Dynasty in Maine
Arthur Sewall leads the historic Maine shipyard family, founded by William D. Sewall, with K. H. B. Sewall and later Arthur Sewall & Co. The Sewalls built ships since 1823, owned vast fleets, and held civic roles including Maine Central Railroad presidency. Arthur Sewall, a Democratic VP candidate ally, remains a prominent banker and politician. his son Harold shifts to the Republican side amid party changes.
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Wabi
Sewall
Bf Ttt
Wirelia
William D. Sewall
Toy
Sewell
Maine
United States
Is Hand
Ramuel H. Seawall
Williem D. Sewall
Sewalls
Aimerican Sewell
Itt
Dommes Sewall
Sagedahoe
Ralironit
Maine Central Railroad
Wallnes Resists as Democrats Protest National Committeeman
A faction at Colfax Washington protested Wallace for national committeeman after resolution urged his resignation. Delegates including Medill and McCrowkey signed a paper to Wallace, who folded it away rather than respond, angering several Democrats at the convention.
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McDimwenvion
Washington Degatinn
Fenton
Wallace
White
Medill
McCrowkey
Waltham
Menten
Tre
Waal Tugeen
Colfax
Democrats
Wallane
Haamiarep
Sommitien
LABERAL MINORITY gains seats in national chamber reshuffle
In Briaete on July 2 a major election reshuffle sought to replace half the members of the chamber of representatives whose terms expired. Catholics gained six seats from the Wheralé, further weakening the minority in the chamber.
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Hriseete Chamber
Briaete
Religion in big tents at the capital convention
A Washington gathering of Christian Endeavorers drew a large confluent of clergy and delegates. The four services, prayer meetings, and Sunday schools highlighted a wide program in the massive tents with prominent ministers from Rochester Chicago New York and other cities delivering sermons and leading evangelistic events.
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Jody
Lange Army of
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Unitate Ankitak
Howe
Alvines
Otter
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Matile
Fir. Wathin Radelitte
Man Catharine Jones
New York City
Pay Mille
Port Edward
W. By Harton
Hoxton
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Congregational Missionary Rally
Tent Wulletan
J. Fiflelil
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Charles 0 Dengan
Brooklyn
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Ceylon
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Japan
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Minniseippi
W. G. Budncrote
Content Hotel
Theodore 1A Caylee
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HP Mramwan
New York
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Ceremony at Trumbull grave honors teacher and friend
A town gathering at the quiet cemetery marks a tribute to Lyman Trumbull, the educator and mentor buried nearby. Speakers reflect on his influence as a nation’s statesmen, while a procession moves to the Trumbull homestead on Lake Avenue for further rites.
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Bryan
Provident
Qukwood
Lyman Trimbdll
Mtr
Hewald
Carrie
Dam Break Drowns Four at Kaw River Near Lawrence
A dam break on Kaw River near Lawrence Kansas sent a boatload of six people into the rushing waters. Four lives were lost including an infant child and two men attempted rescues below the dam. Neighbors reported hearing cries as the overturned boat drifted toward the dam and rescue efforts followed.
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Kaw
Pardans
Aline
Mra Hook
Mossle Brady
Train Robber Captured After Yearlong Search
Officers had been seeking the train robber for five years and a half. Lawson of the capital city and Pinkerton agents tracked the suspect with Frank Bateman. They intercepted the suspect on train No. 4 near Orion about evening February 9 16. The robber confessed and was sentenced to five years imprisonment with a possible exception for breaching terms.
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Pinkertons
Peank Bateman
Orluna
Moberix
Kily
Brexbee
Acqueduct Hosts Summer Racing Amid Unclear Schedule
New York notes a plan for track activity beginning tomorrow with continued racing at Acqueduct. The article mentions Chalet days and a season at Acqueduct, referencing a July 1 start and an 86 to August 1 ending, with Beweh and other entries in the schedule.
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New York
Steimmers
Turmoil at Turmeth Convention and Bryan Nomination
The Chicago convention faced a fraught scene as supporters pressed for Bryan’s renomination amid a wave of congratulatory messages from White House allies. Delegates debated departure plans and a display of unity, while Bryan ultimately declined to add to the public discourse and remained focused on the party’s future strategy.
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Chicago
Mannii
WlaEnl
Oelatk Isle
Bryan
Ace Wade
Bryn
New York
Tehanon
Pan Rick
Politician Controversy Over Kaper Money Claims and Alleged Bribery
A chaotic report details accusations of offering kaper money and political maneuvering involving multiple parties. Allegations touch on campaign funding, party loyalty, and improvised tactics aimed at influencing votes and public support.
Amtionm Committee Selected Close of Convention
The fragment lists numerous named delegates across states and territories from the close of a national Democratic convention. It names Alabama Arkansas Georgia Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Arizona and more, with individuals such as A P Gorman John W Copeland and Richard J Camatork among others. The garbled text preserves the convention’s attendee roster and regional representation.
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Tle
Alabama
Arkansas
Dyer Colordo
Adair Witewns
Delaware
Kenny
Bamuni Pascoe
Georgia
Clark Howells
Job GO
Bhankiing Jows
Charles A. Waleb
Kan Judge
Thompson
Nevada
Keatny New Marapehire
Rulaway
New Jersey
Damer Smithr
Jobe
Carolin
Jasuyh
Lamokaw
Ohio
JR Melgan
Oregon
Jo Townsend
Rhode Ieland
Richard J. Camatork
Hontamin R Tilman
Bowth Flat
James M. Woody
Terenas
Texan
Dudley
A. W. Bt Cune
Vermont
Smalley
Virgina
P. Otey
Washington
H.C
West Virginia
O. T. MotGraw
Wisconsin
Walt
Wyoming
Corrobin
Lawrence Gardner
Thomas Marlon
New Mexico
W. Munsanaves
Oklahoma
White M. Grant
Alaska
CD. Rogers
Tragic Night At Logit Omaha Train Wreck Fatalities Rise
A North Western Pacific train wreck near Logit Omaha involved the Nebraska line during a heavy collision. Twenty seven people killed outright and many injured as a fast mail and an excursion train collided on a curve. Engineers and crew survived with injuries while officials withhold details. Names of victims and injured listed from Council Bluffs to Missouri Valley as workers rushed medical aid and inquiry efforts began.
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Lagan
Towa
Jily
Chicago & Northwestern
Onuhu
Momgonvry
Omaha
Minouri Valley
Langan
Bor
Tinien Pacific
Amy
William Wilton
Counelhats
Engiimer Paternon
Datel Scutty
C. Comerowe
Orwatm
Jy Char
Ommata
Chard Die
Taylor and Baby
Tray
Unahi
Robert Claire
Duel Taylor
Connett Tita
Scully
Junn Melon
Omnia
Lauonned Maw
Omutas
J HL
Perkins
Missouri Valley
Washbine
Trtolip
Ambitious tall games across leagues
In a cluttered AP summary of National League results, scores show Chicago defeating New York 3 to 2, Cleveland besting Baltimore 1 to 1, and Philadelphia routing Pittsburgh 1 to 1. Other noted clashes include Brooklyn at Louisville, Cincinnati at Chicago, and Baltimore at Louisville, with various 1 to 1 or 7 to 7 outcomes and mixed results across cities.
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New York
Clevelia
Cleveland
Haltimore
al Cietimat
Mneimal Washingtm
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Boston
Mawton
AU Chiuame
Cincinnati
Louleville Totrevillie
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Washington
Market roundup amid fluctuating copper and wheat tips
New York July market notes show copper and mining stocks mixed with small gains for Homestake and Ophir, while wheat futures hold near unchanged as traders weigh rail and milling demand. Reports from Brooklyn and Washington indicate varied grain prices, with China milling trends and regional feed values adding to the cautious tone for the day.
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Homestake
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Washington
Spokane Lost The Ball Game In Rain Delayed Fore noon
Spokane forfeited the forenoon baseball game due to rain in Missoula Montana. Afternoon play began with Missoula trailing 12 to 10 as Spokane’s pitchers Stranger and Cohnorp faced Hammond and White. Death toll from cholera rises with new cases and fatalities reported in multiple regions. Market notes show mixed livestock and grain prices with steady refined sugar and quiet oil markets.
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Mont
Minn
Stanger
Cohnorp
Spokane
Hammond
White
Tragic Chicago Train Crash Kills and Injures Dozen
A railcar derailment near Sohfiler Park involved a crowd of 30 000 workers from the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Ten were killed and many injured as a picnic train collided with a freight switch, the disaster unfolding as spectators stood on platform edges.
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Winconal
Cmd
Grewe
Charles Surmuvla
Wranke Houle
Tina Arnold
Jy Aubebard
Patrick Collins
Edward Kelly
Sohfiler Park
United Workman
Waldheim
AML
Wens
Maine Silver Campaign Across Democratic Lines
A Maine interview with Bewall discusses silver policy and a rising Democratic momentum. He notes that supporters favor unlimited silver and expect an autumn campaign surge as party numbers grow, highlighting regional influence and the presidential nomination dynamics.
Populists push Teller or Bryan as McKinley counter plan
A populist view argues Teller should be nominated to carry silver Republican states and win electoral votes, with Bryan winning Democratic states. The plan contends a Teller or Bryan ticket could unite factions, deny McKinley victory, and hold together the alliance for a silver platform at the national convention.
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Teller
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Ryan
Eller
Hryan
McKinley
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