Convention turmoil at Bryan nomination drama on final night
The Bryan nomination effort dominated the convention with heated exchanges between silver and gold factions. Reporters describe the tense adjournment after a day of speeches and frantic dispatches, noting Bevan’s dramatic, persuasive speech and the crowd’s volatile reaction as delegates debated the balloting rules and potential outcomes.
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Jennings Boyan
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Tellneaveortin
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Boies
Hryad
Lincoln
Bryan
Nebraska
Staniards
Peil
Wf Pattison
Sonith
Pennoyer
Oregon
Patterson
Chaiman
Wisconsin
Sewall Victory Dominates Maine Delegation Controversy
Maine delegates backed Sewall amid a chaotic convention in Chicago with opposition from Breckinridge allies and labor groups. The vote shift from first ballot to final showed fractures, as Sewall gained support while McLean faltered. Sewall’s backing highlighted Maine’s influence and the era’s political divisions.
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Potters
Lean
Brean
Ohio
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First Jean
Alugeld
Aiden
Sisley
Millionaire
Popli
exeoNgressman
Pennsylvania
George
Fred Willis
Massachusetts
Pillman
Wiliams
Elaine
Jenders
Texas
Sewell
Malne
Maine
Chicago
Genie
Sitlly
Ike
Ene
Blach
Rue Une de Dick
Goystone
Hund
Mississippi
Melaan
Fitch- F1ilinois
John H. McLean
Ion
Wilshime
Ning
Philber
Hintil
Vermont
Mr'Sewells
Bath
TASS
Prince Edwands Tsiand
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Maine Central Ralh Amt
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Harold
Cleveslaeul
The Circus Advertising Machine Behind the Big Show
An in depth look at circus promotion detailing the advance agents city by city. It describes licensing, contracts for hay and feed, poster placement on barns, ticket handling by detectives, route inspections, and the parade of provisions and tents. The article emphasizes the system of alliances and string of cars that build public interest and attendance.
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Breas Klan Ore Boer
Martie
Eyling
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Walia
Duane
Minnesota
Faye
Riyanta
Rey Aki Dey
Uae
Arig Ni
Touhs
Mia
Misty
Try
Arana
Henrie
Vermont
Maloney
Shurtlet
Muaute
Alwigne
Manny
Thor
Financial Strain Looms Over Gold Reserve Debate
A Springfield Republican column questions how a top heavy monetary system can endure a political canvass. It warns of a fragile balance above a small gold reserve, with silver and paper forming an inverted pyramid. Domestic distrust and a recent multi million dollar withdrawal threaten the Treasury as foreign creditors eye developments. The piece urges calm action over press panic, linking financial health to proper digestion and cautionary medicine ads.
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Springfield Republican
New York
Bunelal
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