Democratic and McKinley Campaign News Spears 1896
The report notes William J Bryan and wife at church, McKinley conferring with Hanna, and Hanna stating Republicans distributed 15 million campaign documents. Indiana campaign openings draw crowds as Breckenridge bolts the Democrats. Peck praises Bryan, Thurston accuses Bryan of free silver, and Cooper and Overstreet compete in Franklin conventions. A balloonist dies in Illinois, and Madison County Democrats and Populists fuse. Governor Stone considered for Democratic chair. Blood poisoning ends Bengal woman’s life after a nail wound decades ago.
Republican treasurer quits over St Louis platform
Kokomo on August 16 reports W. P. Ward, treasurer of the county central committee, resigns citing opposition to the St Louis platform as vicious and pro rich. He plans to vote for Bryan and free silver in November, joined by several supporters including John B. Carter, Henry B. Lowe, J. J. Lockwood, John Cain, and others not wanting Republican whispers. A prominent local Republican reportedly prep a Bryan speech soon.
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Chicago
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St. Louis
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Bryan
John B. Carter
Henry B. Lowe
J. J. Lockwood
John Cain
Anderson
Republican Committee
Democratic
Johnson county expects 800 vote edge for Cooper and free silver
In Johnson County the Democratic base cheers Barnett on both ballots but backs Cooper as the cause over man. Fusion strengthens the Democratic majority, with Cooper and free silver forecast to win by at least 800. Republicans fear desertions and plan speeches by Mount while Overstreet avoids Cooper challenge on money talks.
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Johnson County
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James A. Mount
Jesse Overstreet
Mr. Cooper
Hoke Smith Urges Democrats to Back Ticket in Georgia
Hoke Smith secretary of the interior replies to a Bryan Sewall ratification meeting invitation from Avenata Georgia Aug 15. He affirms he will support the national Democratic nominees Bryan and Sewall and urges all Georgia Democrats to vote for them, noting the party defends taxation trust suppression constitutional government and property rights. He cannot attend the Augusta meeting but expects to aid Democratic success later in the campaign.
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National Democratic Convention
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Georgia
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Sewall
Chicago
Not a very good Methodist candidate McKinley talks politics
In Cleveland on Sunday Mas McKinley and Chairman Hanna discussed the campaign. Hanna praised progress and education work, noting the campaign may start soon. McKinley plans remain unchanged and will not stump in this cycle. Hanna heads to New York tomorrow. McKinley returns tomorrow.
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New York
Red Hook Hosts Reception For Bryan and Wife
A Red Hook village committee plans a reception for Mr and Mrs Bryan at Edward C Perrine’s home in Upper Red Hook with guests from nearby Madalin Tiveli Anandale and Barrytown. The Perrines are Republicans and the Bryans are expected to arrive tomorrow evening for about a week.
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Cost A Life At Reed's Station Saloon Firing
In Reed's Station near Mitchell Max Lentz aided by a bartender tried to eject Dan Cline who fired on the crowd. Chris Lentz was shot and killed while Herbert McDowell was wounded. Cline escaped and was at large.
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Right to Reduce Wages Case Filed in Federal Court
Railroad telegraphers sue in Omaha to compel Union Pacific receivers to restore wages to the 1894 fixed schedule. The suit claims violations of Caldwell’s order, seniority bias against veteran workers, and attempts to disband the union by firing members to silence grievances. McKinley images swap noted as Bryan pictures replace them in Anderson.
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Weyler accused in palace duel over Ochando death
In Key West Aug 16 report details a confrontation between Captain General Weyler and General Ochando after Ochando blamed Weyler for his nephew Lieutenant Ochando’s death. The lieutenant killed himself after being pressured over rumors of treason. Ochando called for Weyler recall and vowed to publicize the affair in Spain. Also mentions Bryan Ingalls on other campaign remarks and a separate note of livestock deaths from biting flies in Crawfordsville.
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Base Ball Cranks Standing Reports and Last Scores
Baseball lovers get last standings and results with Minneapolis beating St. Paul 12 to 7 and Milwaukee 8 Kansas City 2. Also notes on Bryan Horton Kas and a report on Senator Tagalls campaigning in Harris.
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Maine Worm Grower Sells Night Walker Bait
Josiah Crewdye, a Lewiston area farmer, operates an old forcing house for breeding angle worms. He sold 38 quarts of worms at one dollar per quart from December 1 to January 1, 1896, filling fishermen orders via Charles Blank’s grocery. The tale of worms rising from their beds while his son played a harmonica was verified by a reporter.
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Lewiston
Maine
Crewdye
Charles Blank
Crewdyne
Karl
Orient
Critical Man Fails Over Con stitution Spelling on Silver Certificate
A reader argued the word tranquility should have one L in the constitution replica on Uncle Sam’s new silver certificate. The issue split opinions after experts verified the original used tranquility with one L, countering the eagle-eyed critic’s claim.
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Chinese Fear Anger of Joss in Rosehill Cemetery
Chinese residents in Chicago plan radical changes to a Rosehill Cemetery monument after a spate of unexplained deaths. They believe Joss is displeased and intend to rebuild the recently erected memorial to remove features deemed provoking. Sam May and others met with monument dealer Joby Anderson to submit reconstruction plans.
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Fortune in an organ reveals hidden bonds after death
In Northfield Vermont Mrs. Charlotte Edison 70 a recluse died. Her old unpainted house hid a melodeon used as a safe. A forcefully opened lid uncovered government bonds totaling nearly 13000 dollars including 9000 in coupon bonds plus registered bonds and several hundred dollars in coins and notes.
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Northfield
C. S. Emery
Chelsea
Fletcher
Emery
Howse
Washington woman probes why marriages surge in society
A Washington woman claims the secret to immense popularity of social events lies in the mingling of young people and women at conventions. She argues such gatherings, including matrimonial trends, outpace other summer activities like regattas in drawing crowds and influencing marriage rates.
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