Tamaryan Debate Sparks Free Silver Clash
A clash unfolds between Tam and the Free Silver Champion during a sulky County Conference, highlighting partisan tensions and a heated exchange over monetary policy.
16 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1899
Page
1
A clash unfolds between Tam and the Free Silver Champion during a sulky County Conference, highlighting partisan tensions and a heated exchange over monetary policy.
Chicago September 15. Will J Bryan and Bourke Cochran of trusts did not debate as planned at Central Music Hall. Bryan declined to speak at the same session, the program was altered, Cochran spoke for about two hours to strong applause, and Bryan will address tomorrow's session.
Rear Admiral Sampson's fleet including the New York Indiana Brooklyn Massachusetts and Texas departed Philadelphia at five this morning for New York where they are due to arrive tomorrow. The ships were here September 3 for the G A R Encampment ceremonies and remained until the National Export Exposition opened yesterday.
City Council stunned by statements from Assistant City Solicitor Northrup and City Civil Engineer Brown to the Streets Committee that every street paving contract this year may be invalidated, shifting costs back to Toledo. The council faces consternation over the potential financial impact.
In Scotia Nebraska on September 15 Mrs Barnel Phillips killed her two young children aged one and two by making them drink carbolic acid and then committed suicide. The bodies were found together on the floor.
Hawaiian capitalist B R Banning arrived from Honolulu and registered at the Occidental in San Francisco. His valise containing 30000 to 50000 dollars in bank notes bonds and sugar stocks disappeared after arrival and is believed to have been sent on Nippon Maru by mistake with Purser River's baggage.
Elias Hatfield testified about the Ellis killing in Williamson West Virginia while witnesses on both sides concluded examination. Attorneys argued as a hung jury looms with a special grand jury impaneled to indict Hatfields arrested in the raid.
The Sons of the American Revolution establish a permanent thirteen member committee to create the American Flag Association led by Ralph B. Prime of New York. Ohio members include James M. Richardson Cincinnati J W Harper Cincinnati Jacob F Burkett Findlay W L Curry Marysville and others.
At 5 30 P M the P C C and St L No 7 westbound struck a horse and buggy near Epworth Heights one mile west of Loveland Ohio. The horse and shafts were torn from the buggy and the animal killed instantly. Mr Lathrope, occupant of the buggy, was shaken but not seriously hurt. He had attended a G A R celebration in Loveland earlier that day.
In Columbus Ohio on September 15 Abe Kleeman a detective shot last Sunday night while arresting Charles Dumont died from wounds. Dumont recently released from the penitentiary defied arrest and was killed after also being shot and taken to the hospital.
War Department orders full investigation into the Tart ar incident aboard the troop ship Tartar. Officials suspect Aguinaldo sympathizers influenced the detention at Hongkong and plan to question officers upon the Tartar’s arrival in San Francisco. Recruiting lags in Paol Coast states prompting a push to meet October 1 quotas. Hanna and Dirk expectably lead GOP efforts with Heath Dawes and Brigham shaping strategy and rail discounts for Ohio voters.
A romantic wedding was quietly held in a Richmond hospital. Groom A. F. Hicks of Indianapolis, age over 60, is gravely injured from a recent wreck. Bride Mrs. Anna Driscoll of Indianapolis, age 40, accompanies him in the ceremony.
Herbert M. Rogers a Louisville prominent youth was arrested in Lexington on a bigamy charge after a twenty mile buggy chase. He admits two marriages and says he believed he had a divorce from his first wife, a Newcastle society belle now in Pittsburg. His second wife was Miss Lee of Shelbyville whom he wed in August.
Paris reports credibly that the Dreyfus pardon is to be signed on Tuesday but not public until the Rennes appeal decision. Government silent for now while officials expect no new boycott of the exposition. Rumors say the prisoner may withdraw his appeal and leave the army for a quiet southern town.
The passage quotes reactions to alleged miscarriages of justice, noting insults from London toward France while protests are scarce. It cites Rev. Hugh Price Hughes in the Methodist Times criticizing the Prince of Wales for associating with liars, forgers and assassins as chairman of a British committee.
In Rome on September 15 the Pope received fifty pilgrims from Toulouse and announced he would write to the French Nation urging immediate pacification to avoid compromising the Paris Exposition and to promote humanity.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John R. McLean began his state campaign in Cleveland today. He met hundreds, received a formal reception, and spoke briefly about diminishing factionalism and his confidence in winning. He planned to return to Columbus next morning.
General Otis cables the War Department requesting additional staff officers for service in the Philippines. He seeks one Judge Advocate General two Assistant Adjutant Generals two Inspectors General eight Quartermasters nine Commissaries of Subsistence and two engineer Officers. The Adjutant General asks bureaus to designate officers as the department notes the need before the next active campaign.
Four cabinet members attended the session as the President extended his Chicago trip to Minneapolis and St Paul. The main action approved was raising Cuban money orders from 30 to 50 cents per $100, with other topics discussed but no final decisions.
A large public meeting in Melbourne Victoria expressed indignation at the Dreyfus verdict and sympathy with Mme Dreyfus. The entire Australian public has been moved to a high pitch of excitement over the judgment.
Democratic nominee John R McLean arrived in Cleveland with Lewis Bernard and held a reception at the Colonial Hotel. He predicted his election, said he would not make speeches, and planned to return to Columbus as supporters gathered. He claimed to be a citizen of Ohio and anticipated harmony among local Democrats.
Bartlett Tripp United States Samoan Commissioner arrived in Washington and met Acting Secretary Atlee and the White House. He is to discuss with the President the negotiations among the three Berlin treaty powers seeking a revision per the commissioners report.
Berlin reports that Charles Allen, once jailed for a Ludlow Street escape in 1897, and Sidney Wennie, a Washington pickpocket, have been arrested at Frankfort. Both men are noted figures in crime history.
London reports quote Michael Davitt arguing anti French sentiment biases Dreyfus guilt and questions Florence Maybrick's case citing Lord Chief Justice and many peers as believing her innocent. Davitt asks why Maybrick has not had a second trial despite harsher suffering.
Cambridge Ohio September 15 William Sanderson 28 a Cleveland and Marietta brakeman died an hour after falling between two cars. He had resigned to join Troop A First Ohio Volunteer Cavalry in the Spanish American War, returned home, married, and resumed his job. The fall broke his neck left ribs and left ankle.
Dispatch from Shan Tung reports a severely broken Hinterland with no telegrams reaching the German Minister at Peking. The German mission at Shan Tung is said to have been annihilated and railway service exists only under heavy military escort.
Washington Sept 15 Admiral W S Schley has been assigned to command the South Atlantic Station and will assume duties immediately. The appointment places him in charge of naval forces along the Atlantic coast south of Cape Hatteras and surrounding waters.
The National Council of the Improved Order of Red Men resolves to convene in Milwaukee next year on the second Tuesday of September. It also decides to establish a newspaper organ with management by the Great Chiefs as a Board of Managers.
From London comes word of Transvaal readiness amid martial law talks and full mobilization. Reitz hints at an arbitration court while standing by the London Convention, as editors warn of possible conflict and Britain’s strategic moves loom over South Africa.
A Newcastle Natal dispatch dated September 15 corroborates the British High Commissioner by reporting that the Uitlanders Council has transmitted to the imperial government its communications. TheTimes prints the dispatch in a second edition from London.
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