Nominate Holcomb Amid Convention Debates
Aug 6 in Nemaha County delegates convened as Arthur Edgerton led the state central committee. Governor Holcomb was named by acclamation and John C. Harris was nominated for lieutenant governor amid talks on school funds penitentiary savings and state finances. W F Porter named secretary of state. J F Cornell auditor and J B Meserve treasurer were chosen on second ballots. Platform endorses St Louis actions, irrigation aid, land redemption and mutual insurance. The Democrats withdrew demand for ticket representation.
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A. H. ‘Weir
Senaator Allen
P. H. Barry
State Central Committee
Porter
Marrick
Executive Committee
Holcomb
John C. Harris
Nemaha County
J.myth
Democratic State Central Committee
W. F. Porter
Merrick County
J. F. Cornell
Richardson County
J. B. Meserve
Red Willow County
St. Louis
Senator Allen
Nebraska Gold Democrats Banquet for Morton and a National Ticket
Aug 6 Omana reports gold standard Democrats hosted a banquet honoring Hon J Sterling Morton. Attendees included N S Har wood Lincoln Judge Irvine T J Mahoney D W Cook Beatrice O E Montgomery W H Munger Framont Henry W Yates Euclid Martin M Pax ton Frank Murphy George E Pritch ett D P Rolfe Nebraska City U S Marshal Frank White Plattamouth Lea Spratten Carl Morton J B Sheehan. Meeting to midnight announced Nebraska would defer third presidential candidate drive and follow majority state voice at the Indianapolis conference with a western nominee favored, Morton among possible choices, though Morton wished Cleveland to see the ticket first.
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Secretary Morton
Omana
J. Sterling Morton
N.S. Harwood
Lincoln
Frank Irvine
T. J. Mahoney
D.W. Cook
Beatrice
OE. Montgomery
William H. Munger
Framont
Henry W. Yates
Euclid Martin
William A. Paxton
Frank Murphy
George E. Pri
Morton
Cleveland
Sensational Grain Rate Probe Nears Revelations at Kansas City
Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into grain rate manipulations in Kansas City yields tense testimony. Vice President Truesdale of Rock Island and Joint Agent Maegley face questions as clashes arise over rebates, loose consignments, and shifting expense bills among through lines. Maegley’s testimony suggests weak control over eastbound consignments and a scramble to produce bills in evidence.
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Cutcaco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City
Truesdale
Rock Island
Maegley
Stickney
Great Western
Indiana
Minois
Iowa
Elgin
Toilet
Chicago
Anglo-American Packing Company
Maegiey
Kuneue
Late Returns in Alabama Show Johnston Dominates
In Alabama on August 6 Johnston and the Democratic ticket carried 41 counties while Goodwyn the Populist held 24. Three counties Pike Cullman Tallapoosa remain in doubt. Johnston leads overall by 89,668. Democrats hold a commanding majority in both chambers. Johnston's white county margin nears 10,000, with the black belt counted separately. Conservative Populists may back Bryan and Sewall if white counties confirm Johnston.
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Fohnston
Tcket
Morty-One
Birminellaw
Ala
Johnston
Goodwyn
House
Senate
Black Belt
Bryan
Sewall
Watson
Lattar
Leedy Named Kansas Governor After League Ballots
AusLenn Kan Aug 6 Populist state convention opened with 2000 delegates. Balloting for governor proceeded with Harris Lewelling King Leedy Manger and Campbell. On the fourth ballot Leedy won by acclamation and the convention adjourned. Democratic Populist talks over Liggett continued with party leaders urging withdrawal of Liggett for another Democrat.
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AusLenn
Kan
Populiet
John Breidenthal
Chaoirman
State Central Committee
Hutchinson
Col. W. A. Harris
Lewelling
L. P. King
Leedy
George Campbell
George Manger
Harris
King
Manger
Campbell
Morris Q. Liggett
Crawford County
Pat
Liggatt
Bitter Fight Over Pingree at Michigan Republican Nominating Convention
In Granp Rarins Michigan Aug political turmoil as Detroit Mayor Pingree battles for governor against Bliss Donnell Wheeler and Aitkin. Convention hall swells with 6 000, St Clair county contest sparks fury and cheers and hisses as credentials fight delays proceedings. Evening session resumes with nominations underway amid dispute.
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Detroit
Bliss
Granp Rarins
Mich
Michigan
H. 8
Pingree
A. F. Bhiss
Saginaw
J. O. Donnell
Jackson
A. D. Wheeler
Maistee
D. D. Aitkin
Victor M. Gore
Benton Harbor
St. Clair County
Buss
St Louis
St. Clair
Missouri Democratic State Convention Sees Delegations Seat Split
In Jerrrmson City Missouri Aug 4 the state convention opened with a 12 15 start and adjourned until 8 3 0. Delegations from Bliss and Pingree vie for seating as a substitute to seat both passes by a long roll call. Senator Vest urged support for Lon Stevens for governor amid a shuffled slate.
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St. Clair
Bliss
Pingree
Hetrata
Missouri
Jerrmrson City
Capitol
Sam B. Cook
State Central Committee
Levely
James Gibson
Kansas City
Dark
Chicago
EB. Peera
Warren
United States
Vest
W. M. Williams
Booneville
Lon ¥. Stevens
Cooper
James R. Waddil
St. Louis
David Ball
Pike
Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Alexander A. Lesure
State League of Republican Clubs Opens in Lincoln
Lincoln August 6 convention of the State League of Republican clubs opened at 2 p.m. with 159 clubs and 1,455 delegates represented. Delegates-at-large were elected Booman L. Dawes and John L. Webster. alternates-at-large J. W. Adams and Thomas A. Heeley. District delegates chosen across six districts, Harold etc. The presiding officer urged Eternal Vigilance as the motto and Balloting led to McCreary winning the presidency over Winters and Woods. Horr of New York opened the Nebraska campaign before 8,000 in Lincoln.
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Deeman Dawes
Lincoln
Roswell G. Morr
New York
State League of Republican Clubs
Collins
Colling
League
Milwaukee
Paul Jessen
T. K. Sudborough
George Heimrod
M. O. Ricketts
H. O. Time
Fred Ackerman
Stanton
O. D. Little
Knox
George Brooks
D. C. Gifford
Cuming
John A. Forbes
Beatrice
G. M. Murphy
Crete
William Boyer
Seward
W. B. Smith
Jefferson
A. W. Sterne
Hall
J. A. Cline
Minden
W. H. Austin
Franklin
A. H. Benwall
Harlan
John T. Mallalien
Kearney
L. A. Dorrington
Chadron
F. M. Knight
Alliance
M. A. Daugherty
State League
G. M. Lambertson
Lancaster
George J. Woods
Walher Laughlan
Clay County
Richardson
Woods
Douglas
Omaha
Logan
Winters
J. B. Cessna
Hastings
W. P. McCreary
Seth Moberly
Hull
McCreary
Pat Ruddy
Lincoln McKinley
Winterpool Wood
John BR. Hayes
Norfolk
B. J. Mack
Alma
Pat Hall
Saunders
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Treasury Department
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Thurston
Wisconsin
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John M. Thurston
Charles M. Fowler
New Jersey
William E. Mason
Illinois
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Spreckela
Republican Party
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Cornelius O'Connor
Fourth District
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Senator Jones
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Morrill
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Park College
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Daniel Cannole
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Weldon Mine
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Rose
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Levi Downs
A. G. Beach
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Songboy
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John H. Wood
Fifth Street
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M. J. Abbott
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