This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1896
Page
5
Nebraska Republicans endorse McKinley and oppose free coinage of silver after heated convention debates. Delegates at large chosen by acclamation. Thurston criticized. North Dakota also rejects free silver, elects McKinley-supporting delegates and enshrines a protectionist, hard-money plank.
The Missouri Democratic state convention pledged for free and unlimited silver coinage at 15 to 1 and nominated delegates at large to Chicago. George G. West F. M. Qockrell William J. Stone and George W. Allen were chosen. Bland received an ovation from Governor Stone, while Senator Tillman electrified the hall with a scathing critique of Cleveland and the administration. Delegates at large listed as GC Thomas TJ O'Donnell BO Sweeney and Adair Wilson.
In Denver on April 16 the Democratic state convention adopted a free silver platform and elected a delegate at large. Tillman refused to speak until the theater was cleared, and the gathering, antiadministration in tone, restrained its proceedings until his remarks. Judge Royal and Temporary Chairman McAliney praised silver advocates. Charles S. Thomas urged unity and warned of potential withdrawal if silver is ignored. The packed audience awaited Senator Tillman’s address.
In Louisville on April 16 the Republican state convention adjourned after midnight with limited actions. Bradley forces secured governor Bradley's presidential endorsement, a pro gold standard platform, and delegates at large, while McKinley supporters faltered on temporary organization by a narrow margin. Carlisle spoke in Chicago on currency to a mostly labor audience, declining politics. A. P. A. circular targets McKinley over alleged religious discrimination in appointments.
Opening day across the National League signals high hopes and fan fervor. Captain Anson of the Chicago club may sit the season out at Louisville, risking his place if the team falters without him. Des Moines fights Sunday ball with sheriff aid. Walnut Park faces closure threats that could end baseball there. Steel makers fail to pool output after a daylong conference in Onevenano. In Omneminematy, the court dismisses William Wood’s abortion case for lack of evidence.
A severe tornado and hailstorm swept parts of Edmunds and Faulk counties on April 16. Homes and barns were destroyed or scattered, including the Evans residence near Orisbard resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries. The Kinney family and others faced serious harm as churches, mills, and windmills were demolished or damaged.
Philadelphia April 16 The Roman Catholic priest Father Dailey of the Annunciation church may baptize Murderer Holmes in his cell during the execution week. Dailey has ministered to Holmes for two months and believes the prisoner shows genuine penitence.
Fire consumed the Michigan Beef and Provision company plant and its contents including 8500 hides 200 tons of tal low 200 carcasses of beef tools and machinery. Total loss estimate 850 000 to 900 000 insured for 60000. Captain Lothaire acquitted. Broussels April 16. The Independences Belge reports rumor of acquittal in Kilnnga Congo case. Aleppo and Istanbul items follow.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.