McKinley Forecast Dominates St Louis Convention Talk
Report from St Louis on June 12 describes McKinley bloc solidifying gold platform support while vice presidency candidates swirl between McAlpin Proctor and Western favorites. Reed rebuffed, Teller blocked, Evans lingering, with Platt's arrival boosting opposition to a first-ballot win. Congress adjourns sine die follows chaotic political chatter.
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Mnay
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H. Clay Evans
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Hobart
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Morton
Teller
Colorado
Flocis
Far East
Iowa
Middle West
Allison
Quay
Pennsylvania
Bradley
Thomas C. Platt
Indiana Couple Keeps Eight-Year Wait For Nomination
Lavotte Indiana June 12 Miss Alice E Beeman travels to St Louis to meet J E Applegate in a marriage pledge tied to William McKinley’s presidential nomination. Applegate left for St Louis earlier this week and Miss Beeman received a letter inviting her to join him. They plan a wedding in Springfield after the Ohio candidate is nominated.
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Lavotte
Ind
Alice E. Beeman
St. Louis
J. E. Applegate
Convention City
Springfield
No Danger Found at Greenlawn Grave Site
Indianapolis report states City Sanitarian Ferguson confirmed sewer work would not approach the grave of a small pox patient buried 50 years ago. Engineer Jeup found few graves disturbed and bones preserved. All remains to be reburied in original locations.
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New Indiana Postmasters and Local Accidents
Washington June 12 The fourth class postmasters appointed in Indiana include Atechin sonville Owen county T B Chaney Fern Putnam Morton Smith Near Miami county A J Marquis In CIRAWforDsVILLE Ed Weaver captured after a two mile chase Lebaron robbery wanted Lebanon John Wilde 12 had feet mashed climbing between moving cars Osaoon Frank Fueker Wopewell shot himself while hunting and will die from the wound
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Ed Weaver
Lebarnon
Lebanon
John Wilde
Ex City Treasurer Michelson Charged in 13 Indictments
Grand jury returns thirteen indictments against former City Treasurer F. F. Michelson alleging short counts in city books totaling 10700 dollars. Six indictments accuse embezzlement of various sums while the rest cover related offenses in Campen New Jersey.
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Closing Day at Congress Ends Fifty-Fourth Session
The Senate completed the last general appropriation bills with the District of Columbia funding and granted a pension to the widow of Gen. Gideon of Ohio. After brief business and adjournment the chamber emptied, with only a small group staying until the vice president's valedictory.
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Washington
Allison
Iowa
Harris
Tennessee
Anti Platt Delegates Head to Republican Convention
New York on June 12 reports anti Platt delegates plus McKinley supporters departing for St. Louis by train. Cornelius Bliss leads a special car party including Gen Morace Porter John S Wise Col S W Cruger Gen Anson G McCook and others. They plan to base at Planters hotel with Edward Lauterbach joining the regulars Friday afternoon.
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Wilbur F. Wakeman
Henry C. Robinson
Benjamin Oppenheimer
Wm. Henkel
Planter’s Hotel
Edward Lauterbach
Bland Opens Democratic Presidential Campaign In St Louis
Richard P. Bland launched his bid for the Democratic nomination at the Chicago convention with a St Louis rally and a Planter's hotel reception. Campaign sub committees were formed to push for delegate instructions supporting Bland. In Indiana, John Wood died in hospital after a 75 foot fall during chimney work at the Street Railway Co power house. Ben McCalla remains in critical condition.
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Gold Men Win in Minnesota Gold Convention
Minnesota Democrats swing to gold with EF T Chaplin as chair and O M Hall winning the chairmanship by a comfortable margin. In Washington, Capt Allen V Reed of the U S Navy navy yard Portsmouth is detached homeward ready for retirement after a long career.
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Defense to wrap up Walling murder trial Friday in Kentucky
In Campbell county circuit court the Walling murder trial nears end as the defense aims to rest by Friday. Dr. Wes L Crane testified about cocaine traces in Pearl Bryan’s stomach. Witnesses described Jackson and Albion alibis and a tollgate keeper recalled details from January 31.
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Cincinnati
Frank Brannon
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Sixth Street
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Fred Albion
Coscman Jackson
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Col Shepherd
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Tollgate
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Hayden
Southern States Debate on Representation Basis
The republican national committee will vote Friday on changing the basis of representation from Southern states. If rejected the fight moves to the convention with Scott and Payne backing four delegates at large per state and one district delegate per district from 7,000 Republican votes. Most Southern delegates oppose the plan.
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Payne
Wisconsin
Scott
West Virginia
Minneapolis
Harrison
Scott, Payne
Great McKinley Parade Planned for Wednesday Night
St. Louis on June 12 reports a grand McKinley parade set for Wednesday night of next week with Gen. Howe of Ohio as grand marshal. About 20,000 in line including all Ohio men and thousands of others are expected. Nominations were not expected before Thursday but may finish by Wednesday evening. Local officials hope to extend the crowd for earnings, while visitors prefer earlier conclusion.
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Ohio
Maine Delegation Chair Criticizes Manley Statement
RockLawn Me June 12 Hon C E Littlefield chairman of the Maine delegation expresses deep surprise at Manley’s claim that McKinley would be nominated. He says the remark unsettles Reed supporters and could harm Reed’s chances. He suspects Manley aims to aid McKinley and notes Manley’s recent focus on that goal.
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Reed
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Mr. McKinley
Silver Men Plan Post Convention Bolt and Teller Bid
Col. Isaac Trumbo asserts the silver faction will stay through the convention and bolt only after it closes if defeated, backing Henry M. Teller of Colorado for president. The McAlpin vice presidency bid gains steam as the New York delegation arrives with buttons and Morton strength backing the prospect.
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Isaac Trumbo
Utah
Col. Trumbo
Silver Men of the
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Colorado
Matabele Force Routed Near Imguza In Sharp Brush
June column reports a sharp clash near Imguza where MacFarlane’s column faced a Matabele force. The Matabele were routed with 80 killed and two troopers wounded.
First National of Larned Closes Doors
Washington reports that the First National Bank of Larned Kansas with capital 990,090 closed its doors Thursday.
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McKinley Nomination Foes Face Reed Boost in New Strife
J H Manner of Maine clarifies to United Press that national committee action to seat temporary fall delegates favoring McKinley spurred his earlier remark that McKinley could win on the first ballot. He says he remains for Reed and urges supporters to push his candidacy. Reed badges appear as Platt and Slackett push Morton’s case in the Southern rotunda. Chris Magee of Pittsburgh arrives as Reed effort gains momentum.
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United Press
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Morton
Chris Magee
Pittsburgh
President Cleveland busy signing bills as Congress rushes measures
President Cleveland worked through a day of hurried bill reviews in Washington with his cabinet and Private Secretary Thurber. Several bills were not signed and would fail to become law, while others approved would be announced the next day. Wheat prices showed sharp swings on the Chicago board of trade with a volatile session influenced by the government report and market manipulation.
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West Virginia encampment detail and London trial update
News briefs report Captain Hewitt assigned to the West Virginia Guards at Huntington. The Jameson trial in London resumed. Allison club in Dubuque will not attend St Louis. numerous political, crime, and weather notes follow including a Paris bombing, a probate judge's suicide, and a California convention delegation hint.
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Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets June Reports
Cleveland and Pittsburgh markets show mixed prices for wheat, corn, oats, and rye with No 2 red wheat around 63 cents and July futures in Chicago near 94 cents. Cattle, hogs, and sheep vary by grade with prime and good categories favored, while New York and Baltimore report minor shifts in futures and spot offerings.
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Tariff Debate Grows Over Recent Bureau Report
The Atlanta Journal notes that the latest Bureau of Statistics report on the Wilson tariff shows a nine month surge in imports and exports, with revenues offset by income tax ruling. The piece questions fiscal logic and hints McKinley’s rising odds amid tariff criticism.
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Supreme Court
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McKinley
Atlanta Journal
Mr Hahn Contrasts Views on Economy and Prosperity
An Ohio Republican official, William M. Hahn, faces rival portrayals of business health. One Hahn defends McKinley era protection while promoting wool and pump ventures, claiming Ohio’s economy is improving as he expands sheep farming near Mansfield. The other Hahn decries tariff foes and portrays widespread ruin.
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William M. Hahn
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New York City
Mansfield
Hahn
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Heho
Trust Profits and Steel Pool Prices Stir Public Debate
An editorial in a leading New York protectionist paper argues steel billets can be made for about 11 dollars a ton and claims the steel trust profits by converting tonnage for interior use and government plate at high costs. It accuses the trust of underpricing abroad, extorting from the public treasury, and using political influence to raise campaign contributions and finances.
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