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Story February 16, 1900

The Iola Register

Iola, Allen County, Kansas

What is this article about?

William J. Bryan arrived in Raleigh, NC, on Feb. 13, greeted by 10,000 people, and delivered speeches to large crowds at a tent and the Academy of Music, with many turned away.

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William J. Bryan in North Carolina.

Raleigh, N. C., Feb. 14.--W. J. Bryan, accompanied by a committee of Raleigh citizens, arrived here yesterday afternoon from Richmond. Short stops were made at Warren Plains, Henderson and Wake Forest, where Mr. Bryan spoke briefly to large crowds. On his arrival here Mr. Bryan was met by a crowd of 10,000 people. He was immediately driven to a large tent where he spoke for an hour and a half. At night he spoke in the Academy of Music, hundreds of people being turned away, unable to gain admittance to the building.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

William J Bryan Raleigh Arrival Political Speech Large Crowds North Carolina Tour

What entities or persons were involved?

William J. Bryan W. J. Bryan Mr. Bryan

Where did it happen?

Raleigh, N. C.; Warren Plains; Henderson; Wake Forest

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Key Persons

William J. Bryan W. J. Bryan Mr. Bryan

Location

Raleigh, N. C.; Warren Plains; Henderson; Wake Forest

Event Date

Feb. 14

Story Details

W. J. Bryan arrived in Raleigh from Richmond, stopped at towns to speak to crowds, met by 10,000 in Raleigh, spoke in a tent for 1.5 hours and at night in the Academy of Music where many were turned away.

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