Ancients Arrive At Sea Voyage With Parade And Serenade
The prosecution was by Thomas Savage and the defense by Rev A A Berle. The Salem Cadet Band, led by Frank Stone, played at midnight as a shipboard parade unfolded. A festival day featured a panquet and speeches by Bordman Hall and others, with athletic games and a pajama parade ending in uniforms for the rest of the trip.
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A. A. Berle
Salem
Frank Stone
Henry Walker
Bordman Hall
E. A. Horton
Watt
Berle
Silver Men Defeat Senator in Vote Controversy
A local political contest ended with silver party supporters claiming victory over a senator amid disputed vote counts. Officials opened inquiries as supporters celebrated and opponents called for transparency.
Hill Elected Temporary Chairman Stirs Silver Money Fight
Chicago reports the national committee selects David Bennett Hill as temporary chairman amid a clash between hard money and free coinage factions. Silver advocates back Bland or Boies, while Bland boosters march and about 2000 Bland supporters rally. Delegates from Massachusetts name Russell Crosby Maxwell Donovan Corcoran for roles as the convention opens.
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Chicago
National Committee
David Bennett Hill
Senator Hill
Bynum
Nebraska
Daniel
Virginia
Sint Tre
Tha National Committee
Staphane
Booth
Bland
Corcoran
John F. O’brien
Maxwell
Russell
Hill
William C. Whitney
Boies
Sound money and silver standard plank for Chicago
The Boston Post urges a compromise plank advocating free coinage of silver with an international agreement while maintaining the gold standard until a deal is reached. It argues England is not indispensable and cites the United States Germany France and Latin nations as enough to remonetize silver. The piece suggests West and East unite on this to stabilize party unity. Ed. Boston Post.
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England
Altgelds
Tillmans
United States
Germany
France
National Democratic Party
Boston Post
Chicago
Voyage Diary From Queenstown To Liverpool Aboard The Ancients
Queenstown reports reach the editor detailing a pleasant Atlantic crossing aboard the Ancients. Passengers describe smooth seas outside brief first day sickness, daily band concerts, dancing, a whist party, and Fourth of July fireworks and a mock military court trial featuring Robert Hyde the valet.
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Howard Hamilton
Robert Hyde
Boston Artillery Company Arrives in London by Servia
The steamer Servia from Boston brings the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston to London. The group reports an enjoyable trip and will proceed to Liverpool tomorrow then train to London. A member of the London Honourable Artillery Company met them in port and accompanies them to Liverpool.
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Henry Walker
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of
Boston
Queenstown
Servia
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
London Honourable Artillery Company
Liverpool
London
Cape Colony Governor Sir Hercules to be Peer
London July 6 Sir Hercules Aan Son governor of Cape Colony and high commissioner in South Africa has been elevated to the peerage.
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London
Hercules Aanson
Cape Colony
South Africa
Hill in Harness Reported as Temporary Chairman Nominee
The Democratic national committee met in Chicago at noon to dispatch contests for seats and vote 27 to 23 to report Senator David B. Hill of New York as temporary chairman. The vote illustrates the gold and silver strength within the committee.
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New York
David B. Hill
Democratic National Committee For
Gold Standard
Daniel
Virginia
Stu
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Convention News Highlights Silver Advocates in Chicago
In Chicago yesterday silver forces clashed with gold supporters at the national convention. Senator David Bennett Hill was chosen temporary chairman amid boardroom battles over officers and leadership. Delegates debated President candidates and permanent committee picks as Tillman urged resistance to gold standard changes and factional contenders sharpened their lines.
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Chicago
National Democratic Committee
Michigan
Nebraska
Faw
Indiana
David Bennett Hill
Daniel
Virginia
Altgeld
Tillman
Judge Corcoran Names Gov Hill as Conspicuous Possibility
Chicago July 6 96 letter to the editor discusses silver sentiment dominance and the crowded field for the Democratic nomination. Senator Hill is named as the conspicuous possibility with no clear eastern rival apparent.
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Corcoran
Gov. Hill
Chicago
Boston Post
Senator Hill
John W. Corcoran
Senator Lomasney Backs Hill for President at Convention
Letter to the editor voices support for Hill of New York as temporary chair and predicts his nomination on the first three ballots. The writer argues Hill will present democracy and intellect, shaping the convention and national outcome.
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New York
Cardinal P
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