Li Hung Chang's Visit Highlights Treasury Tour and Speech
Washington September 5 Li Hung Chang visited the Treasury Department for an hour and a half with Secretary Carlisle and Treasurer Morgan. He showed keen interest in money handling, asked detailed questions about engraving printing and mints, and viewed the money vaults as officials explained the nation’s cash flow while a heavy rain fell. Bryan addressed a Racine crowd afterward urging fiscal prudence and defending bond policy amid debates over the dollar and the Sherman act, warning against attacks on government finance.
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Andrew Jackson
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Bryan's Campaign Train Stops Across Milwaukee Area
Dispatch from Milwaukee dated September 5 recounts William Jennings Bryan touring with a delegation, addressing crowds in Wanke, Kenosha, and Racine. He urged voters to choose by independent judgment on free silver and monetary policy, stressing ballot independence and personal choice.
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Br. J. Somers
Kenosha
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Wanke- Shiu
Bryan
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U.S
Heyer
Pula
Corse
Miners Vote To Cut Wages To Keep 70 Cent Rate
Pittsburg District United Mine Workers adopt a plan to reduce wages to sustain the 70 cent rate. They notify organized taggers that if employers do not pay the rate by September 14, miners will drive the lowest price in the district downward. The convention adjourns to review the plan and press the move against non paying miners and rate-cutting operators.
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Pitsburg
United Mine Workers
AVAN HANDLE WRECK SENDS TEN CARS OFF BRIDGE
Special to the Register from Steubenville Ohio reports a Pan-Handle wreck on the New Cumberland branch. A freight train of 35 cars struck a cow at the end of King's Dock bridge, derailing and pushing cars into the creek. The trestle was damaged and repairs will take several days.
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Steibenville
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King’s Dhck Bridge
Buckner’s Corncob Pipe Stolen in Indianapolis
Gen Tucker reports his cherished corncob pipe, a favorite for nearly seven years, stolen from him in Indianapolis. He laments losing the treasured trophy and says he does not know where to find another pipe as seasoned and sweet as his.
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Indianapolis
Tucker
Massachute
Toston
Buckner
Ty Apts
Jose
McKinley Speech at Pittsburg Labor Day Rally
McKinley praises labor and unity at Canton to Western Pennsylvania delegates and Pitt sburg crowd. He defends Republican policy, supports a strong labor standard, and denounces class division while urging constitutional, national economic reform and sustained demand for work and fair wages.
Republican pledge to reach across the nation
The speaker proclaims sweeping support for the Republican party to control all branches of the federal government. Applause erupts as supporters vow to meet and greet everyone, signaling strong party unity and mobilization.
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Republican Party
Free silver meeting draws packed crowd at Watson schoolhouse
In Watson near Fairmont West Virginia a large free silver gathering filled the Watson schoolhouse. Cam Shaw opened the event and introduced Judge Haymond, who urged support for constitutional money amid past political constraints.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Cam Shaw
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W. 5. Hasmond
Haymond
Poli
Yellow Fever and Smallpox Reports From Surgeon General
Reports received by the Surgeon General of the Marine Hospital Service indicate ongoing yellow fever and smallpox prevalence in Cairo and Alexandria with July death tallies. Details cite about 140 weekly Cairo deaths from hitsase, 1109 Egypt deaths by July 25, and yellow fever spread in the Spanish army. Havana reports 200 fever rebates and 71 deaths ending August 27, with 50 deaths in military homes. Smallpox spreads in Crha and Santiveo de Crha with rising malady cases.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Jntone
Havana
Santiveo de Crha
Railway merger aims to control vast Southwestern coal fields
Special to the Register reports that a desire exists to secure property linked to a railroad alignment. Current and credited sources indicate saving arison from authoritative quavers. If added to the system, the road would ensure possession of coal fields in Southwestern West Virginia, shaping future control of rail access.
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Hubli
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West Vinsinia
Notable Narrow Escape and Early Phrenology Figures
Nicholas Winans of Bines jailed on an attempt to assault Mrs. Pormower at her home, the suspect entering her room and being frightened away by her screams. Separately, a September 1 report from New York recalls Terrenza Ny, a phrenologist once hailed as a pioneer, who died in Drala N J after a career touching many cities and disciples worldwide.
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Marietta
Uiler
Nicholas Winans
Bines
Sarah Por
Furson & Potter
Pea Widew
St Winans
NEW YK
Torenza Nywien
Trethier and Weltur
Atlantic
Drala N. J
Fowler
Jind
Amerie
Merle
Thie Klohe
Neal
Bloody Battle Over Money Split Near Bell County Kentucky
A special dispatch from Middlesboro reports a bloody clash between factions over a disputed money division near Bell County Kentucky. Several men were killed and a dozen wounded as resolve remains unclear due to lack of telegraph and railroad lines. Local authorities have yet to obtain details of the conflict.
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Middles Dore
Bell County
Kentucky
Sting Hanor
Reorganize Meeting Called by City Republican Leader
Fairmont West Virginia September 5 Dr. H Brownfield president of the Republican party in this city has called a meeting for reorganizing Saturday night September 12.
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Fairmont
W. Vz
H. Brownfield
Res Publican
Weather observations from Christinn Schnepf and regional report
Weather notes list hourly temperatures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with 61 to 77 degrees and a 73 degree reading at 9 p.m. The Washington forecast reports a cooler morning with a shift to southwest winds across Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio, turning northwesterly later.
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Virginia
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Belmont County Democratic Club Meeting at Opera House
A Belmont County Democratic gathering at the Opera House drew strong attendance as Republicans paraded, with E E McCombs named chairman after entertainment by the Metropolis Glee Club. Lorenno Danford led a wide talk on silver coinage and financial policy, touching on the coinage act of 1873 and the 1878 law, while references to William Jennings Bryan and state finances surfaced in the heated discussion.
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Repubelican Club
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Delegates Elected At City Convention In Concerted Effort
Delegates named for city committees include Bowers Seeind Ward leaders Jona McVey Cis Fallen and George Meh boll. The report lists multiple party figures and committee roles amid a structured convention process in the city.
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Simyh
George Meh
Boll
Herman
Juba
Kyle
Gopal
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