Gold Democrats Brace for Historic Indy Convention
Gold Democrats gather in Indianapolis to repudiate the Chicago platform and launch a new party. Vilas and Watterson emerge as leading candidates amid calls for a strong tariff plank and revenue-only stance. Buckner touted for vice president if Vilas or Watterson wins. Delegates from 42 states expected. security and seating planned for about 4,000.
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Vilas and
Watterson
Indianapolis
Gold Democrats
Democracy
Chicago
Corridora
Bryan Aid Sewall
Bryan
Southwest
Middle West
East
Charles O’conner
New York
Greeley
Jefferson
Wisconsin
Bragg
Nebraska
Michigan
Vilas
Missouri
Broadhead
Gons
Geneva
John P. Hopkins
Kentucky
Cleveland
Morton
Bynum
Florida
Alabama
Texas
Louisiana
McKinley
Tom Hinson
Outhwaite
Ohio
Columbus
Eix
Flower
Senator Caffery
Cleveland Tilden
Stevenson
Tomlinson Hall
John R. Fellows
Open Letter Promised After Cleveland Cabinet Talk
President Cleveland attended a reception for the Chinese ambassador in New York and held a lengthy informal discussion with cabinet members Olney Carlisle Harmon Lamont and Whitney. He hinted at issuing an open letter on the money question after consulting them on its details. The exchange followed Li’s departure and extended through lunch at Whitney’s house.
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Cleveland
New York
the Herald
Messrs
Olney
Carlisle
Harmon, Lamont and Whitney
M'Kinley to Receive Delegations from West Virginia Editors
Major McKinley hosts visitors with Hon. Ben Butterworth and Hon. Joseph P. Smith. West Virginia editors arrive Tuesday. Delegations also include Lorraine, Ohio workers. Beaver, Pa with Senator Quay likely to lead. Other political talks occur in Maryland and Washington.
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Editora
West Virginia
Canton
McKinley
Ben. Butterworth
Washington
Joseph P. Smith
First United Brethren Church
Bishop Mills
Iowa
East Ohio
Lorraine
Beaver
Senator Quay
Greeting to the G A R Omaha as encampment opens
The 18th annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment arrives in Omaha with I N Walker and staff welcomed at the Ryan. Veterans rally around the city as railroads prepare for large crowds. Receptions, illuminations, and campfires mark openings while Minnesota vets back Major T Clarkson for commander in chief. Next encampment site contenders include Buffalo and Denver with elections looming. Mrs John A Logan is in town to witness parades and receptions.
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Omaha
Mra
John A. Logan Ie
Duffilo
Denver
Av. Pain
Grand Army of the Republic
Accomodations Committee
Manheimer Block
I. N. Walker
Grand Army
Ryan
National Headquarters
Minnesota Woman's Relief Corps
State Capitol
Clarkeon
Minnesota
Major T
Clarkson
Major Clarkson
Buffalo
John A. Logan
City
Burglars Make Poor Haul at Mead Nebraska
A string of break ins in Mead Nebraska reports burglars entering the Union Pacific station drug store and post office and grain dealer offices. They escaped with pennies coins stamps a few cigars and cheap jewelry while failing to obtain significant cash. Hugo Haeffer denies death rumors and says he is alive in Salt Lake City.
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Muap, Neb
Union Pacific
Ed.s. Lovely
Condit & Co
Haeffer
Hastines
Neb
Hugo Haeffer
Oakley
Idaho
Salt Lake
William Breed
Nebraska Volksfreund
Ruger to Meet Li Hung Chang on Reception Trip
General Ruger in New York outlines plans to meet Li Hung Chang aboard the Dolphin and escort the Chinese ambassador to the city aboard the St Louis. The party will accompany Li Hung Chang on a bay voyage to meet the American liner.
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Ruger
Li Hung Chang
New York
United States
Dolphin
St. Louis
Steamboat Line Promised for Missouri River Route
In Sioux City Bronx Ory August 246 a plan to establish a steamship line between Sioux City and Charles Mix County South Dakota and nearby Nebraska counties emerges from farmer agitation. Farmers say river transport cuts costs and avoids long rail hauls of 40 to 60 miles to reach railheads, hoping prices improve crop sales. Orion Porter of Gregory County South Dakota and S Anderton of Boyd County Nebraska advocate moving the proposal forward.
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Sioux City
Bronx Ory
Missouri
Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Orion Porter
Gregory County
S. Anderton
Boyd County
Saloonkeeper Badly Wanted Near Doon Disappears
Henry D Hansen, a Doon saloonkeeper with a large preexisting debt load, vanished leaving creditors in Sioux City and beyond owed about three thousand dollars. A cave on a nearby farm yielded several barrels of whisky as creditors searched the area. shots were fired at watchers but Hansen remains missing.
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Henry Hansen
Sioux City
Dux Orry
Henry D. Hansen
Doon
John Avenzdorf
John Manderscheid
John Linder
Council Blaffa
Kansas City
Hansen
Powderly backs McKinley in Scranton interview
Terrence V. Powderly, former Knights of Labor leader, announces support for Major McKinley in Scranton. He praises McKinley’s life of public service and condemns Bryan's surroundings, calling Hanna an industrial cannibal and urging voters to consider who should manage the nation’s industrial workshop.
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Powderly
McKinley
Scranton
Terrence V. Powderly
Knights of Labor
Major McKinley
Hanna
Water Is Aged Upon Orators In Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on August 28 the U S marshal intervened in a curbside dispute over the money question. After Judge Cox ruled the public may gather on streets by the government building crowds filled the sidewalk. Acting at the Postmaster Salm’s request Marshal Hawkins dispersed the crowd. Water was thrown on the most talkative men from upper windows.
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Indianapolis
United States
Cox
Salm
Hawkins
Big Chicago Firm Falls in Chicago Firm Falls
OniGaco Aug 28 The firm Baker Smith makers of steam heating apparatus closed by sheriff Assets valued at 125000 liabilities 76000 Fractured front in Flows Two Women Get Post Offices Washington Aug 2 Mrs Mary Hunter appointed postmistress at Racne and Maria Huntoon at Valley Vista Cal
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Chicago
OniGaco
Baker & Smith
Washington
Mary Hunter
Racne
Maria Huntoon
Vallevista
Cal
Gold standard Democrats meet in Baltimore endorse repudiation
In Baltimore on Aug 27 the Maryland state convention of the gold standard Democrats drew about 400 delegates. The body adopted resolutions repudiating the Chicago platform and nominees and elected 16 delegates to the Indianapolis convention. No state or electoral tickets were placed in nomination.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Gold Standard Democrats
Chicago
Indianapolis
Disorders Continue In Brazil and Other News
A Rio de Janeiro dispatch reports ongoing disorders between Brazilians and Italians as mobs target Italians who remain peaceful. Also in Missouri a major milling firm, Huber Milling, assigns all mortgaged property totaling 112,884 dollars. A seminary plan emerges in South Dakota and Judge W E Thompson dies in Mason City Iowa, noting ties to Horace Greeley and Garfield.
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Brazil
London
Rio Janeiro
Huber Milling Company
NeosHo
Miasouri
Thompson
Mason City
W. E. Thompson
New York Tribune
Horace Greeley
James A. Garfield
Prof Mayne Arnold Incentive For Patrons In Atlantic Cass County
Professor Mayne Arnold promotes his eye glasses during a three month Atlantic stay. Patrons who refer friends receive rewards such as a silk plush case or Fahrenheit thermometer, with extra gifts for multiple referrals as the King of Opticians touts his skill and honest service.
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Mayne Arnold
Atlantic
Arnold
Cass County
King of
Opticians
Professor's Glasses Offer Ends October 3 in Atlantic
A limited time deal by Professor Arnold promises Silk Plush Cases, White Metal Cases, or Thermometers to those who obtain or induce family members to obtain glasses during the professor's stay in Atlantic through October 3. Eye exams are free and use premier London methods and world-class instruments. Prof. Arnold will stay until October 3.
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Atlantic
London
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