Plans of battle for free silver at Balt Lake conference
A sprawling 1901 era report details a silver convention's second day sessions in Salt Lake City and Balt Lake, naming leaders like Baran, Lewis, Hilp, and Chamberlin who push for free silver, nationwide outreach, and party unity while debating literature campaigns, state strategies, and a Memphis June gathering.
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Chicago
Colonal Winston
Washington
Jonen
Wshington
Jo van qUver
Dolar
Mantle
Barker
Sargent
Shou Siprings
Ark
Fred
Ienso
Wharton Barkar
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Alood
Dotson Bros
Aleere
Republian
Manufacturers’ Club of
Langenour
Bultair
Great
Bartin
Bult Lake
Southern
Weaturn
Memphis
Tenn
Senator Mantle
Montana
Mimetallic League of
Los Angeles
Wort Tongiga
Mormon Tabernacle
Vonter
Hon Alva
Adams
Borah
Idaho
Winkton
Warrington
Bartine
Nevada
Halborn
Montand
Bhateeth
Colorade
Clunte
California
McConnell
Lynching in Marion Kentucky Mob Executes Jon Howerton
A mob in Marion Kentucky hanged Jon Howerton just after midnight, after capturing him yesterday. The 16 year old Anna Pierce was also attacked in an earlier incident. Howerton was taken to a slaughterhouse and executed by hanging with a rope around his neck.
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Kentucky
Jon Howerton
Marion
John Howerton
Mowerton
Spalding Presbytery Board Meets in Session in Penn
The United Presbyterian Board of Home Missions held a May 1 meeting in Cannonburg Pennsylvania. Rev W A Spalding of Bookane and Dr W S Owens, central secretary, presented fund needs as aid applications totaled 42 and the board aims to process до 70. A railway incident near Walworth involved a carriage occupant found dead after a collision with Chatham and Thames Railway workers. Count Kalnoky was referenced in a May event with imperial military duties and a note on religious tensions following a paymaster’s denunciation.
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Spalding
Presbyterian Board of
Seseliants Cannonburg
Penn
Galted Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Weanton
W. A. Spalding
Bookane
Woah
Owens
Political Debate on Silver and Labor Policy in 1890s
The fragment cites Judge Caldwell and letters about monetary policy and labor, noting calls for silver at 16 to 1, national independence, and worker protections. It references Henry Caldwell, an ex-judge, and prospective Democratic conventions where Senator Hill of New York is alleged to push silver advocacy, which he denies.
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Denver
Tfon
Henry Caldwell
Jusior United States
Grant
Harrison
Louly
Caldwell
Fightin
England
Quah Vietoris
Oliver
Phere
Hostil
Xet Phanin Neyver
Rome
Springfield
Henvighsen
Hil
New York
Trop Ativor
Timhois
Tumbe
Henrichnen
Dave Hill
Hin
Tithole Unity Democratic
Colnaxe
Wil- Yon
Hillauld
Venricksen
Et Louis
Pont-Dispaton
Davenport, Wieh
UWE
Davenport
Yount, Bilin & Co
Buat
Juaura
Great Northern
Cumpet
Unea
Champoon
Fire destroys multiple buildings at Coney Island
A devastating fire at Coney Island destroyed Portman’s hotel O Brien hotel Stubenbude hotel and more near Feltman’s hotel. The blaze damaged nearby structures on the Boulevards and injured contractor William T Gallagher who jumped from a building to escape. About 100 buildings burned and nearly 1 000 workers lost their jobs with losses around 200 000 dollars.
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Coney Island
Feltman's
Coney Inn
Brooklyn
Bath
Portman'’s
O'Brien
At. Nicholaw Hotel
Stuberbeln
Boulevards
Coney Inland Pharmacy
Willam T. Gallagher
No More Triplets Demand From Public to President
Washington reporter notes President rejects letters praising large families and denies claims of 3000 Wan sent to a father of triplets in Indiana. Secretary Thurber says interview may occur but the president rues the letters and stops the nonsense.
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KeTu
New York
Washington
Thurber
Wmkket
Hlaiugly
Triptets
Indiana
Confederate Monument Affair Reported by Minole Army
May 1 Bloomington TH A Grand Army encampment refers the pension matter to the national encampment. The ceremony for a Confederate monument dedication on Memorial Day is discussed. Resolutions deprecate the use of Decoration Day for the event and state the Grand Army will not participate, while not denying individuals’ rights to attend.
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Army
Moomington
Grand Army
Grand Army Organization
Untitled historic fragment hints medical study and trials
Fragmentary OCR notes reference medical extraction or tasting, iron tile, bottles, and a trial context. Mentions Tow Merrenes, ALOR inde, and a hard physical therapy phase. Details are unclear but imply a 19th or early 20th century experimental document with limited legible terms.
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Coltery
Bolton
Davenport Flour Mills Fire Roars Through Davenport
A large blaze swept the Davenport flour mills area with an estimated loss of about 8000 dollars. Insurance covers 5000 dollars. Firefighters faced tough odds protecting nearby brewery and storage warehouses. Early theories suggest a spark near the brewery may have fueled the fire.
New Evidence Emerges Against Durrant at Trial
San Princisco May 16 Police report new witnesses set to testify against Theodore Lorient. Mita Willis will describe an incident with Banelle Lamont where Durrant aided a church Abrahin employee to obtain a library book, then returned, and Minnie Williams was later found murdered. The testimony aims to explain blood traces on Durrant’s clothing.
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Imanuel Churel
San Princisco
Theodore Lorient
Mita Willis
Banelle Lamont
Woulder
Mied
Willi
Durrant
Minnie Williains
New Jersey Historical Society Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Newark hosts the New Jersey Historical Society 60th anniversary with prominent attendees led by ex-President Benjamin Harrison. A gold memorial medal honors the formation of the U.S. constitutional government and Washington’s inauguration.
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Newark
N. J
New Jersey Historical Society
Fenja
Min Barrigan
Hywie
United States
Washington
New Jersey
Ben- Jarmin Harrison
Pastor Rene P Will Seeks Portland Presbyterian Post
A fragmentary report notes Rev Rene P Will, pastor of the Were Presbyterian church of Vroepert Illinois, agreed to accept the pastorate of the Virwt Presbyterian church of Portland Oregon. The text references unsettled wartime notices from England and the continent and mentions Walker and Dywrew in vague terms.
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Cbld Walker
Horompaniot Dywrew
England
Continent
Rene P- Will
Were Presbyterian Church
Vroepert
Aml
Virwt Presbyterian Church
Portland
Oregon
Princess Kaiulani May Yet Be Queen of Hawaii
Fragmented letters from Honolulu via the steamer Australia discuss Hawaii's government and Thurston backing no change in administration. Mentions Dole, the republic, and talks of Princess Kaiulani’s future monarchy role as the path to lasting peace. A train load of sugar shipments to Spokane highlights regional trade and credit news.
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Kaiulani
Hawaii
San Franciso
Honolulu
Australia
Coor
Thurston
Stafis
AEM
Thurstou
Dole
Fhve
Maine
Tattoes
Jie Fonker
Republic
B. L. Gordon & Co
Spokane
Telongeie Credit Cor Waklue Hla
Paoli
Northwest
Western Sugar Hefbery Goo
San Francisco
Bn Congrati
Portland
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Utah
Montana Delymats
Meakrs
Merrill
Kargent
Hektard
Atl Bonent-Money League
Noa
Baran
Dahowsreed
Lewie
Elewis
Wothie
Veteras
Han
Aliver
Bryan
Hilp
Hie
Democratia
Prince
New Mexico
New York City
Henntor
Peller
Mosara
Thomas Ed Patterson
Colorado
Portien
Persia
Clevelinit
Cain
Walal
Der
Wyat
Virginia
Cleveland
Carlisle
Haara
Isi
Chambern
Ulan
Clark
Wyomling
Murrtlax
Iowa
Ilinois
Congrouman Bhairath
Cotrado
Li Ming Chang
Unite States
Jefferson
Mantton
Modell
Wyoming
New England
Light
Middle States
Matey Hy
New
Eiland
Ata Lowett
Kansan
Nebraka
Texas
Jackson
Lincoln
Union
Cary
Mr. Young
Temnennge
Silver Cone Vention
Inquision Ag
Aupe
Terre Haute
Ind
Voorhees Tins
Congress
Tamdon
Walworth Railroad
Chatham & Thver
Inder Nine
Kalnoky Korine
Count Kalnoky
Payal Nan
Boone
Hill
Minole
Pierce
Buffalo
Kalida
N.Y
Cliflun
Fon
Seth
Davenport Flour Mills
Ashee
Sedal
Harrison Wlal Bo
Royal
Invest
Weiser
Waahington County
Waahingtin
Ano
Wepentane Sith Alon
Fmad Point
Sandgarbre
LA Miles
Eleer
Mastera
Pastoris
Wis
Rocky
Weise
Ruthburg
Atty Wiles
Welser
Warrens
Alabma
Indian and Council
Ouest
Tolano
Albred Bopp
Bruga
Lehart
Tepaby
Yalan
Mayaras
Etlis
Re Pu ‘Ilion
Amy Posta
W. E. Pratt
Sec'y
Elkhart
Ind Tn
Rogaine
Joslyn Music Co
Spokane, Wash
Church of “Boyany
Camerieelinal
Kerahner
Eutor MooEmare
U.S
Huwty Clan
Frag
Sei Free
C.A
Snow&co Fee
Burhan
Warwinntan
B.C
Charles A. Baldwin & Co
Wall. Street
Seaunts of
Hank and Bankers
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Voce
Marlin Fire Arms Co
New Maven
Conn
Mati & Co. Raceeg
Ates Peete
Shevat
Scientide Paterna Tak Posal Nation Wulantitie Wos
Tubaang Weiss
Masnily Blaeean
Sotatan Houses
Busta
Fiaualway
Webster's International
Sanders
Theta Supreme Courant
Dena
Fenates Tog
Nation
Northwest Mig
Eiah
J. M, Boyd
J. M. Boyd
Bilaleek Bu
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R. Dodson Sa
R. Dod Ave
Spokant
J. W. Boult
Vals
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