New Discovery Cures Mrs Phoebe Thomas and Mr Thomas Eggers
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City was told she had consumption and given up, but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Mr Thomas Eggers of 1389 Florida Street San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold near consumption, found relief after one bottle and recovered in two weeks. Free trial bottles at E T Scotts Reg price 50c and 1.00.
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Dr. King
Thomas Eggers
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San Francisco
Dr King
E. T. Scott’s
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advertisement Claim
An 80 wealth of time is described as a condition from neglect of stomach and bowels. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is claimed to restore life and improve well being. A 10 cent bottle is offered by E. T. Scott with 10 doses.
Royal Baking Powder Endorsed by U S Gov Reports
Eli Hill of Lumber City Pa reports a twenty five year pile problem cured by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve after a single box. The ad claims many similar cases and notes eczema sores and skin diseases respond quickly to the salve.
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Eli Hill
Lumber City
DeWitt
Sewall Calls Joined to Maine Results in Political Shakeup
Washington dispatch recounts Populist leader Washburn urging Sewall to withdraw as Maine results echo national tensions. He argues Sewall sinks while Watson rises and cautions, urging unity behind silver with Bryan as standard bearer. Bryan’s rural tour drew large crowds and appealed to farmers in Kentucky and beyond.
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George F. Washburn
Burn
National Committee
Maine
Arkansas
Vermont
Sewall
Tom Reed
McKinley Receives Enthusiastic Welcome from Canton Parade
In Canton Ohio on September 16 crowds and the Woman's Relief corps lined the route to the McKinley home. Major McKinley was cheered in a vigorous reception as Colonel J J Clark introduced the delegation from Somerset Pennsylvania. Richard Kerens, national committeeman from Missouri, attended the event.
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Woman's Relief Corps
McKinley
Lincoln Club
Somerset
G. R. Skull
Norman B. Critchfield
Richard Kerens
Missouri
West
Bryan's Trip to the South Draws Huge Lexington Crowd
William Jennings Bryan drew a large welcome on September 16 in Lexington Kentucky with an estimated 15 000 to 20 000 people at the fairgrounds. A distinctive procession preceded his speech as local farmers rode in from surrounding counties on horses.
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Kentucky
William Jennings Bryan
Blue Grass
Fair Grounds
Bryan
Fairgrounds
Secretary Carlisle Explains Silver and Gold Parity
Bar Harbor Me September 16 Secretary Carlisle replies to James P Helm of Louisville on how silver dollars with bullion value about 63 cents remain at parity with gold. He notes silver dollars are legal tender, government owned when coined, and exchanged at parity with gold for all dues, with parity aided by 1890 and 1893 acts. If parity cannot be kept another method would be the treasury exchanging gold dollars for silver.
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America
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Sound money Democrats seek ballot name in Illinois history
The sound money Democrats move to adopt a formal party name for ballot access. They consider National Democratic party as a label but fear it may be barred under Australian ballot law. A legal committee led by Judge Moran and others will file petitions requiring fifty voters from each county and run a statewide circulation.
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National Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Hinrichsen
Moloney
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Surprise shift as Connecticut Democrats realign to Bryan wing
New Haven September 16. A dramatic move on the eve of the state Democratic convention saw the Democratic state central committee resign en bloc in favor of the Bryan wing. The committee met to plan the program and named William Kennedy temporary chairman. Kennedy is a free silver advocate and Chairman Davis, Secretary Brown and several committeemen also resigned.
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National Democrats to Hold Madison Square Monster Meeting
Chairman By num of the National Democratic Committee spoke in Brooklyn and plans to address a monster meeting at Madison Square Garden next Monday. He will tour Lexington Ky before returning to New York with Generals Palmer and Buckner for the event.
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Gold Democratic Finance Committee Appointment
New York September 16 Chairman W D Bynum of the National Democratic party was appointed for a financial role. The brief notice notes his selection by the committee and outlines the party’s ongoing organizational tasks.
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New York
W.D. Bynum
National Democratic Party
Financial committee members and treasurer list
The financial committee members are Charles J. Canda chairman Abram S. Hewitt William C. Whitney John D. Crimmins Samuel D. Babcock Geo Foster Peabody James Speyer Walter Stanton J Hampden Robbe Roswell P Flower George F Vail Charles S Feirchild John C Bullitt John A Mc Call W R Grace Theo W Meyers Charles Tracey August Belmont Jordan L Mott George Ebret. John P Frenzel treasurer headquartered Palmer House Chicago.
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Samuel D. Babcock
Geo. Foster Peabody
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Walter Stanton
J. Hampden Robbe
Roswell P. Flower
George F. Vail
Charles S. Feirchild
John C. Bullitt
John A. McCall
W. R. Grace
Theo. W. Meyers
Charles Tracey
August Belmont
Jordan L. Mott
George Ebret
John P. Frenzel
Palmer House
Chicago
Maine Returns Show Large Republican Lead in Statewide Vote
Augusta Maine September 16 report shows 418 towns heard with Republican votes totaling over 82 000 and Democratic around 33 000. Live Powers Frank Ladd Bateman W H Clifford among listed candidates with Republicans far ahead and total Republican plurality around 60 000 when all towns included.
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Maine
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Frank
Ladd
Bateman
W. H. Clifford
Burleigh
Democrats name El iott Danforth to state committee chair
Buffalo reports Democrats settled on El iott Danforth a Bryan man as state committee chair with other campaign arrangements aimed at appeasing Senator Hill. The state ticket slate remains Thatcher for governor and General Isaac Catlin of Brooklyn as lieutenant governor.
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Ellott Danforth
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Thatcher
Isaac Catlin
Brooklyn
Wolcott Draws Record Welcome in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs crowds greet Edward O. Wolcott upon arrival and parade through the streets. The Colosseum seats 4000 and over 5000 attend an overflow Northpark meeting after his Coliseum address.
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Northpark
Jones Wins Arkansas Governor Race By Wide Margin
Returns from 73 of 75 counties show Jones Democrat leading with 86 590 votes to Remmel Republican 44 139 Files Populist 13 825 Miller Prohibition 781 giving Jones a 38 845 majority and 52 451 plurality. The Quincy Herald endorses Palmer Buckner as true Democrats.
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Palmer Heads to New York Campaign Kickoff
Springfield Illinois September 16 Senator John M Palmer candidate for president of the gold Democratic party will depart Saturday for New York to open the campaign on September 22 at Madison Square Garden.
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New York
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Ills
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Democratic
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Raid on Las Palomas Custom House Attracts Mexico Bandits
Mexican officials report a Monday raid on Las Palomas customs house by about fifty armed bandits including nomachic Indians and several whites. The seven hour battle left two bandits dead and two Mexican staff fatally wounded. attackers driven into New Mexico that night. Governor Ahumada sends troops to Las Palomas. Robbery cited as motive.
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Florida Mountains
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Chihuahua
United States
Think Brown Is Deranged
Eau Claire Wisconsin September 15 Frank Brown a Mondovi druggist formerly of Eau Claire came here then vanished after mailing deeds to all real estate and bills of sale to his wife and a farewell letter to wife and 15 year old son claiming they would never see him again. Friends fear mental derangement.
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Devlin Buys All Santa Fe Coal Mines in Kansas
Topeka Kansas September 16 C J Devlin manager of coal properties for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway company has bought all of the Santa Fe mines in Kansas Osage Cherokee and Crawford counties to take possession October 3 He also owns mines at Marcelline Missouri and Toluca Illinois from which the Santa Fe obtains much of its fuel The price paid is not disclosed
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Irs
Canada Yacht Sells at Public Auction in Toledo
The yacht Canada, winner of the International race at Toledo, was sold at a public auction for 3950 dollars. George E. Hamilton of Hamilton acted for Senator Sanford, the real purchaser, with no American bidders.
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Iue
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Miners Union Publishes Lease Offer for Downtown Mines
In Leadville Colorado on September 14 the miners union posts a card offering to lease all downtown mines drain and operate them paying owners a 20 percent royalty and the $3 scale for labor plus a $100 000 guarantee bond.
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Town of Freelandville Devastated by Early Morning Fire
Freelandville Indiana, a town of about 1000 in Vigo county, was nearly wiped out by a blaze started at L Kirchoff & Co. store just after 1 am. Robbery suspected, with goods found away from the scene. Two people reported hurt. losses estimated from 60000 to 100000 amid collapsed buildings and widespread damage.
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Freelandville
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Seymour
IL. Kirchoff & Co
Weitzel & Valle
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John Rubenzer
A. Baker
C. Unverfer & Son
Corn and crops hold steady after warm Indiana week
Indiana reports warm dry weather with widespread crop progress. Corn is largely safe from frost with hay and fodder cutting underway. Buckwheat and potatoes show strong yields while apples grapes and peaches come in large. clover hay and wheat rye sowing continue. Hog cholera remains prevalent in parts of the state.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Miet
Methodist Conference Adopts Resolution on Political Excitement
Terre Haute Sept. 16 The northwest Indiana Methodist conference after a sharp debate adopts Colvin of Fowler’s resolution likening political unrest to lightning and urging public attention to defend organic law. Dr Smith opposed, a table motion failed 30 to 24, later adopted. Colvin cites Bishop Newman. Hickman offers sympathy with Armenians and Cuba.
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Northwest Indiana Methodist Conference
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Fowler
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Valparaiso
Newman
Hickman
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Republic
Hidden grave stirs Kokomo farm area rumors
Thomas Ray found a neatly dug grave in a cornfield with an empty coffin box beside it. The site, unseen under tall corn, drew hundreds of visitors and prompted a night watch by Ray and a neighbor amid suspicions of a planned murder and burial.
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Thomas Ray
Ray
State Fair Opens in Indianapolis With Strong Attendance
Indiana state fair begins with high turnout as Monday opening day proves successful. Horse racing slated as afternoon feature daily, promising a robust exhibition.
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Homing pigeons fly 150 miles from Elwood to Montrose
The Elwood Homing Society released six birds at Montrose, 150 miles away, and the return trip was completed in under four hours despite delays from heavy weather.
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Elwood Homing Society
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