Altgeld Renominated as Democrat Leader for Free Silver
Altgeld led the Wisconsin Democratic state convention to a unanimous platform in favor of free silver and a revenue tariff. Altgeld was renominated for governor by acclamation despite claiming reluctance, with Monroe Crawford Finnis Downing Cass auditor Edward Pace and George Trade named to top posts. Delegates instructed for the national convention. a five hour session with little opposition. Delegates at large: John P. Altgeld S P McConnell W H Hinrichson and George W Fithian.
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Pronra
Altgeld
John P. Altgeld
S. P. McConnell
W. H. Hinrichson
George W. Fithian
Wisconsin for Gold Adopts Sound Money Platform at State Convention
Free silver showed unexpected strength at the Wisconsin Democratic state convention where 128 of 845 delegates supported free coinage in a test vote on committee reports. The majority and minority reports were debated. the majority report passed 217 to 128. Delegates at large to the national convention include Vilas and Bragg, with district delegates comprising several silver adherents but bound by unit rule.
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Wisconsin
Committee On
William F. Vilas
Creneral
Edward
Brags
William FP
Vilas
Madison
Bragg
Fond du Lac
James
New York Democrats Adopt Sound Money Platform and Delegates
The New York state Democratic convention adjourned after noon session. It adopted a sound money platform, named delegates to the national convention, and left electors and state issues unsettled to avoid conflict with national policy. Delegates at large are David B. Hill, Roswell P. Flower, Edward Murphy Jr., and Frederick R. Coudert.
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Sanatoga
N. Y
National Party
David B. Hill
Roswell P. Flower
Edward Murphy, Jr
Frederick R. Coudert
Matthews and Silver Democrats Instruct Delegates
The Indiana Democratic state convention, the largest ever held in the state, saw the silver faction capture influence and direct Chicago delegates to support silver and back Claude H. Matthews for the presidency. Governor nominee Shiveley spoke after nomination, emphasizing the silver plank.
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Indiana
Isprana Pouis
Chicago
Claude HE. Matthews
Shiveley
Ohio Convention Endorses McLean and Free Silver
In Columbus Cotrmars June 26 the Democratic state convention adjourned after a long day. It focused on free silver with 542 of 673 delegates backing silver and 618 supporting John R. McLean for the presidential nomination at Chicago.
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McLean
Columbus
Cotrmars
John R. McLean
Chicago
Senator Gorman Declines Chicago Delegation
Relator Gorman of the Opinion says he will not go to Chicago and doubts accepting national committee reappointment. He believes the free silver tide will sweep the convention and favors Boies as the likely Democratic nominee. Spencer O. Jones designated to replace Homer who declined to serve as delegate-at-large.
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Horace Note
Gorman
Chicago
Spencer O. Jones
Charles ©. Homer
Various 19th Century News In Brief From June 23 27
A sweep of brief items reports deaths in London including Sir Augustus Harris and Ex-Congressman Walling, political shifts with PB A HQ moving to Washington, Detroit’s 100th evacuation anniversary on July 11, fierce Kursalija clashes between Servians and Montenegrins with casualties, and a Glasgow pan Presbyterian council invitation to Washington 1999. Also noted are weddings in Paris, notable deaths, crop prospects, trials and legislative outcomes, boxing match talks, and other regional items.
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Remday
Sir Augustus Harris
London
National A. PB. A
Washington
Detroit
Noble Sheppard
St. Louis
Thomas Morton
Lizzie Leahy
Kursalija
Wisconsin Silver Delegates Bolt Unit Rule
Wisconsin Democratic silver delegates announce they will bolt the unit rule at the Chicago platform vote. They argue the national convention should not enforce the state convention action and note some counties refused the unit rule. Their move would remove Wisconsin from the solid gold states column.
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Slver
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Democratic
Chicago
Strength of silver at Democratic convention canvass
Chicago Tribune reports a state by state canvass showing 678 delegates favoring free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 or personal preference, against 828 delegates supporting or favoring continuation of the gold standard. The estimates rely on unit rule observations by states with no instructions.
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Chicago
Curiaco
the Tribune
McKinley Notified of Presidential Nomination at St Louis
Governor McKinley has been formally notified of his nomination by the Republican convention in St Louis. Senator Thurston of Nebraska delivered the notification speech, and McKinley thanked the delegates, stressing protection reciprocity and sound money as campaign issues.
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McKinley
Castros
St. Louis
United States
Thurston
Nebraska
Hon Lyman Trumbull Dies at His Chicago Home
Ex United States Senator Lyman Trumbull died at his home in Chicago aged 73 after a long illness with relapses and failing strength. The death ends a lengthy political career marked by yesterday’s era and public service.
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Ilinale
Chicago
United States
Lyman Trumbull
Bead Family Tragedy On Blackfoot Reservation
On the Blackfoot reservation a love triangle ends in murder. Took-a-Fine-Gun shoots Vinette and later kills Vinette’s wife, then dies by suicide. Monken-the-Fire, brother of the slain, is arrested for accessory. Police recover two bodies and investigate the double homicide sparked by infidelity.
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Blackfoot
Tooka-Fine-Gun
Vinette
Vanence
Mrs. Vinette
Port Arthur Road May Be Built Under American Auspices
General McCook, member of the U S commission at Moscow, sails for New York after interviews with Prince Khilheff. It is believed discussions concern an American‑aided railroad to Port Arthur. Li Hung Chang will inspect American railroads en route to San Francisco as Khilheff surveys Russian lines. Khilheff once trained in an American repair shop.
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United States
Lyman Trumbull
Iinois
New England Granite Company
Mason
N. H
West Virginia
Campbell
Henry Eilroth
Peoria
Mls
Mexico
Kansas City
Lansing Rowan
Frawley Company
San Francisco
Corbett
National Athletic Club of
Peter Maher
Choynski
A. J. Campbell
California
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Morton
Milton Wells
Goshen
Edward H. Trask
H. F .Holmes
Joliet
Arcola
Ill
State Department
Lee
Fair Clin
Craven
Baron von Berlepsch
London
Alexander McD. McCook
United States Commission
Moscow
New York
Prince Khitheff
Port Arthur
Russia
Ching
Li Hung Chang
Prince Khilheff
St. Petersburg
Vladivestock
China
Lake steamers race Northwest and City of Buffalo
In Cleveland on June 29 the Northwest and the City of Buffalo raced from Buffalo to Cleveland. The Northwest left first but the City of Buffalo arrived about an hour and a half earlier, smashing previous multi city records with a travel time of about eight hours.
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City of Balto
Cleveland
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Northern Steamship Company
City of Buffalo
Cleveland and Buffalo Navigation Company
City of
THE NUMBER OF COMRADES AND RATES FOR ENCAMPMENT
General Order No 11 issued by Commander in Chief Walker directs department commanders to tally how many comrades will attend the national encampment at St Paul on Sept 2 3 and 4 Information should be sent to C W Horr chairman accommodations committee St Paul The Western Passenger Association and the Central Traffic Association set a 1 cent 1 mile rate for their territory The half fare rate east of Buffalo equates to about 1 cent a mile The Southern Passenger Association set a half fare and from the Pacific coast the rate will be half fare SPECIAL SESSION LIKELY and other items follow
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Walker
Indianapolis
St. Paul
C. W. Horr
Accommodations Comittee
Western Passenger Association
Central Traffic Association
Bradfield Regulator Co. mail notice to buyers
Express shipment notice inexact text indicates payment received for Hin per hottla. Book to Mothera. Mail sent from Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta GA. Sold by all druggists.
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Bradfield Regulator
Atlanta
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