Bryan Has Busy Day in Local Activities
Local brief notes Bryan participates in multiple events, with community groups and municipal schedules likely on his agenda. Readers see him involved in meetings, parades, or service projects around town.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
2
Local brief notes Bryan participates in multiple events, with community groups and municipal schedules likely on his agenda. Readers see him involved in meetings, parades, or service projects around town.
The Great Orator drew crowds at Auburn Tecumseh Pawnee and Falls City Nebraska Aug 22 as he argued for liberty and self government. He rode in relays between towns with Democrat candidate Berge and faced a questioning Republican who challenged McKinley’s Philippine policy.
At Pawnee and Wallis City crowds hear William Jennings Bryan defend independence for the Philippines, contrast with Cuba policy, and warn of trusts. He cites Admiral Dewey, argues ruling islands requires keeping people, questions about self government, and warns of embezzlement risks under U S rule. He notes a drop in industrial output this year.
Milwaukee August 22 the Wisconsin Democratic state convention nominated the ticket for governor Louis G Bombrich Kenosha and other state offices and ratified district electors The platform denounces McKinley policy trusts and colonial ambitions and pledges opposition to a large standing army The convention adjourned at 4 o clock with Populist indorsement of Democratic electors and the rest of the ticket confirmed
The Wisconsin Populist state convention with about 50 delegates opened in Milwaukee with A A Worsley of Racine as permanent chairman. The platform denounces trusts and calls for government control of money and utilities, direct legislation, eight hour day, and public banks. Delegates agreed to support Democratic presidential electors and reconvened to decide on nominating a state ticket.
The Democratic State Convention selected Robert Schilling as elected tee.
Paris August 22 Ferdinand W Peek United States commissioner at the Paris exposition says he did not formally accept the Legion of Honor when offered by M De Launay Belleville on behalf of President Loubet He has the decoration awaiting Washington advices The Paris Times notes over 40 American applications for the honor by the foreign commission with Mrs Potter Palmer and Mrs De Young among those considered while their requests were refused It adds social rivalries or precautionary motives may explain the denials
The Goebel murder prosecution advanced with George F. Weaver linked to the Goebel shooting site as witnesses testified. Youtzey Coombs and Whitaker murder cases postponed to October. Whitaker Coombs and Davis granted bonds.$4,000. Juror bias affidavits surfaced against several jurors.
Special Dispatch Helena Aug. 22 John Shaw Lenox mining man died at St. Peter's hospital from a fractured skull and other injuries after a bogey accident in Greenhorn gulch 15 miles NW of Helena He was about 45 native of England part owner of the Humboldt mine near Helena survived by a widow and three small children He had recently mined near Mullen.
New York August 22 Judge Lobes opens the Payreweiher case again after eight years of mitigation. The ruling sustains seven of fourteen defendants while Ambherat Witliamey College and the Union Theological Seminary are overruled. A later plea by the widow and next of kin is allowed.
The War department division of customs and insular affairs reports total exports from Havana through July 31 at 16,698,605 dollars, down from 16,796,971 the previous year, a decrease of 9,366 dollars. July exports reached 2,237,864 dollars.
Local testimonials laud Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Emporia Kansas minister reports rapid cure after two doses for bilious colic. A neighbor recovered after one dose and hesitation with doctors. A Deming Indiana baby and a Williams Oregon infant found relief quickly. Available at Standard Drug, Smith Drug, and Martin Drug stores.
Helena police arrested Louis Ridenger and two others after a stolen watch case. Ridenger wore the murdered Missoula man's hat, claimed to find it below the iron bridge, and admitted picking up the hat but denied other belongings. Chief Hue ton from Missoula to assist.
The 29th annual session in Colorado Springs drew over 1,000 delegates as Illinois and Eastern delegations arrived by special train from Chicago. Papers on natural resources and dairying were read. R W Tansill of New Mexico spoke on Pecos Valley resources. evening addresses highlighted farming and live stock interests. A fruit exhibit, including Grand Junction peaches, featured prominently with free distribution from Tansill. Resolutions report was postponed to Friday.
The article notes a pack of 125000 cases at most with a good year reaching seven times that amount. Over several seasons totals surpassed 850000 cases, and about 100000 salmon were lost due to the strike. Five ships were chartered for Liverpool, though likely only one or two will sail.
Washington reports Consul McCook says Dawson City enters a new era of prosperity with abundant supplies and rising mining activity. Warehouses wharves and a post office rise as a new court house gold commissioner’s office and executive building are planned. Mosquitoes bite travelers, smallpox fears arise, and a winter stampede to the Tanana field is foreseen for dog and horse sled travel.
The National Livestock Association board met in Denver to fix the next annual convention in Salt Lake City Utah. Utah Wyoming and Colorado members plus President John W Springer attended. They approved January 15 to 18 1901 as dates and asked transportation committees to seek a round trip fare and arrange postconvention Pacific coast excursion.
Washington reports Captain Cushman of the Rush notes a Nome to Seattle schooner with smallpox enters Dutch Harbor Alaska. The patient is isolated on Hos Island with a nurse and surgeon. Gayhead with ill crew adds to concern as quarantine efforts intensify to protect natives.
Mrs. Swan son dies in Tacoma from injuries suffered in the Fourth of July street car accident. The death toll rises to 44 from the wreck.
At Readville Boston August 22 the feature Grand Circuit event was the $10,000 Massachusetts stake for 2.10 trotters. Boralma claimed the title in straight heats amid a list of entrants including Lord Derby Big Timber Bert Minuet Roster Edna Cook Maggie and Orson Miss Whitney Lady Geraldine Paddy DPD and Woodford C. Different classes and heats followed with Courier Journal, Dumont W, Joe Watts, Gene vieve among others posting victories. The Abbott trotting test aimed for 2:08 pace with times noted.
In Newport on Aug 22 the Rainbow skippered by Cornelius Vanderbilt won the 70-footers race by 1 minute 41 seconds, with the Yankee of Herman Duryea second and the Virginia third, after Yankee led early but finished behind. Points for the new stand: Rainbow 8, Yankee 10, Mineola 8, Virginia 1.
Middletown New York August 22 Jo Patchen lowered the track record over the Goshen half mile in 2 05 5 or 2 05. Patchens time surpasses the former mark of 2 43 set by John R Gentry two years ago securing new speed on a summer day.
Fort Harrison commandant reports from the War Department that the 24th Infantry will sail for the Orient on October 1. Part of the regiment is still in Lugon. It is understood the unit may be sent to China.
George H. Hosmer, the famous oarsman, died at Carney hospital in Boston after an illness.
Vancouver August 22 The Fraser river sockeye salmon run for the season is practically over and records show the lightest catch in history across 47 canneries. The tally reflects a decline in supply and limited harvests for processing plants.
In Ketchikan on August 19 United States Marshal Hasey shot and killed Dan Robinson a cannery boss during an arrest attempt. The Tees reports the incident from Victoria B C dated August 23.
Chicago August 22 Senator Jones chairman of the democratic national committee declares rumors that Senator John P Jones joined the Republicans with Senator Stewart and that Senator Teller supports the Bryan cause are groundless He says he has definite information and that Senator Teller supports Mr Bryan more than any other Democrat He also notes no correspondence with Andrew Carnegie about a Spee1 for Bryan and Stevenson and calls the rumors Republican fabrications.
In New York on August 22 Senator Hanna dismissed the Carnegie report naming him for Bryan as ridiculous and untrue. Illinois Governor Tanner opened Republican headquarters and said he would campaign for McKinley.
An electr ic car on the Cleveland & Chagrin Falls line jumped the track near Chagrin Falls at high speed. The wreck injured the crew and 12 passengers, five seriously, including conductor John Young and several residents of Chagrin Falls and nearby towns. The crash was blamed on a brake rod and the car struck a trolley pole, averting a plunge down a steep embankment.
In Belfast on August 22 the harbor commissioners hosted a public luncheon for the United States cruiser Balmore. Rear Admiral Watson pledged friendship between Britain and the United States, praising the warm reception and cordial relations.
Owentown Kentucky August 22 Long Trimble former speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives was declared the Democratic nominee for Congress from the Seventh District.
Indianapolis August 22 Jo Mitchell president of the United Mir Workers of American announced the organization will take no part in politics this fall.
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