Wisconsin Democrats Rally for Gold Standard in State Convention
In Peoria the Wisconsin Democrats gathered in a commodious hall on Hamilton Avenue to choose a state ticket and national delegates. About 6,800 packed the building with thousands more turned away. Temporary chair Alexander Hamilton Bell spoke on reform, party loyalty, and the gold standard, criticizing eastern control and urging a fearless platform at the upcoming national convention. Delegates then acted, endorsing gold standard sentiment and electing at large delegates William F. Vilas Edward Bragg James G. Flanders and James J. Hogan, with a struggle for a fourth place favoring Hogan.
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Altgeld Nominated for Illinois Governor at Democratic Convention
Altgeld of Peoria was unanimously placed atop the Illinois Democratic ticket for governor after the convention reconvened. He voiced reluctance, saying he did not want the position and cited physical unfitness and poor financial affairs. A strong free silver platform was adopted.
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Wisconsin for Gold Opens Democratic State Convention
Milwaukee June 23 ex governor Peck chaired the state Democratic convention at Bijou Opera House. He named Thomas F. Frawley of Eau Claire as temporary chairman and urged unity to uphold the party's long standing currency standard and national honor amid Civil War era challenges.
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Ohio Democrats Adopt Platform At State Convention
Ohio Democrats convened in Columbus with W A Taylor as temporary chair. The party adopted a platform opposing the gold standard and demanding free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 4, aiming for national unity in Ohio votes for president and vice president aligned with these principles. Delegates at large named Allen W Thurman, E B Finney, L E Holden and John R McLean.
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Smalley
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Ohio
Allen W. Thurman
E. B. Fintey
L. E. Holden
John R. Mclean
Indiana Democratic Convention Sees Large Attendance and Excitement
Indianapolis June 4 The Democratic state convention draws a crowded hall with flags and portraits notably of Governor Matthews. The platform supports bi metallism and immediate restoration of coinage, calls for tariff revenue, pensions, Cuban belligerent rights, direct election of senators, opposes subsidies to private corporations, and endorses Governor Matthews for the presidency. Delegates are instructed to vote as a unit for Matthews and to oppose certain currency reforms.
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Great Britain
Cuba
United States
Rival Factions Meet in Texas for Chicago Delegates
Austin Texas June 34 The two wings of the Democratic party met in separate sessions yesterday to elect distinct delegates to the Chicago Convention as both factions held their own meetings.
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Chicago
Silver Democrats Support Free Coinage At 16 to 1
In Austin on June 24 the large silver Democratic convention adopted a platform advocating free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver at a 16 to 1 ratio, independent of other nations. Delegates debated Baliey’s bid for the delegation amid a tatters of the Chicago convention.
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Liberals Win in Canada Dominion Election Results Report
Toronto and Ottawa dispatches detail a Liberal landslide as Conservatives lose ground in Quebec and Ontario. Manitoba and Winnipeg show strong Liberal support. several cabinet ministers are defeated. Final tally across provinces lists Liberal gains and overall majority.
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Hugh John MacDonald
Canada
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Florence Wickes Divorced From Elopement Bonds in St Louis
Florence Wickes Ford daughter of Pollack Palace Car vice president and actress sought divorce in St Louis court. She testified her husband George Oliver Ford deserted her Feb 22 1893 after their December 17 188? Wisconsin marriage. Judge Valliant granted divorce and restoration of her maiden name Florence Wickes.
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Pollan Palace Car Company
George Oliver Ford
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Thomas Wickes
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Valliant
Knights of St John Hold Eighteenth Annual Convention
The Knights of St John opened their eighteenth annual convention in Dayton Ohio with several thousand members attending. The event is the last under the order’s new constitution which limits future gatherings to state commanderies. National officers listed include Hy Z Werst Buffalo supreme president M J Kane Buffalo supreme secretary Lewis Werner Bandar KU Frank Spreckart Goulaville Ky Joseph F Cody Peoria Ill and others. A prominent feature was a competitive parade with uniformed Knights from the U S Canada.
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Wapekoneta
M. J. Kane
Buffalo
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Lewis N. Werner
Banduaky
Frank Spreckart
Goulaville
Joseph F. Cody
Peoria
Knights
Canada
Bayard Honored With Oxford Ambassadeur Degree
United States Ambassador Thomas F. Bayard received the degree of D G Le from Oxford University in a June ceremony alongside other notable figures. Joseph Chamberlain and John Morley were among recipients, with Professor Francis Andrew Margh of Lafayette College also noted. Cambridge University later awarded Professor Marah the degree of Lit Dy.
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Cambridge University
Venezuelan dispute over crossing the Cuyuni line
Washington reports say Harrison and nineteen others crossed the left bank of the Cuyuni to open a road. Venezuela asserts the incident was not caused by Venezuelan fault and that the long observed status quo was broken by the Harrison surveying party. The Venezuelan minister in Washington forwarded the cable to Secretary Olney with details of the incident and demands.
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Henley Regatta Entries Hit Record Fifty Eight
Henley Regatta entries closed with fifty eight crews, the largest on record. The Grand Challenge Cup eight features Yale, Amsterdam Rowing Club, New College, Leander, Trinity College, and Eton. Diamond Sculls include Dr McDowell of Chicago and Captain Tredway's Good Crew. Weather was cloudy with wind along the course and notable practice performances from Yale, New College, Leander, and Trinity as crews prepared for the races.
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Putney
Bob Cook
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Bob
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Sportsman
Army Receivers Granted Discharge by Judge Tus Combe
The court ordered the discharge of Theon Van 26 and Northern Paige Hatitona company from all indebtedness and obligations as receivers. This action relieves them of duties and liabilities tied to their receiver roles.
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Governor Altgeld Urges Democratic Stand and Reform
Gov Altgeld speaks at Peoria denouncing federal and monetary policies of the era. He criticizes the Republican and current Democratic leadership, calls for a clear party line on tariff and money, and urges unity among farmers laborers and reformers to curb plutocracy and restore democratic governance. He warns against Wall Street influence and stresses honest governance and bold action.
Not in Condition to Stand for Re election Says Fiendede
The figure praised for his ffiende approval said he could not run again as health deteriorates from public duties and property concerns. He rejected party leadership ambitions and asked to retire from public life, vowing to uphold the party platform and efforts to drive plutocracy from the people’s temple before November.
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