Financial Planks Shape McKinley Platform Debate
Maine's Manley clarifies support for Reed amid McKinley momentum. Indiana and national committees draft a financial plank with silver coinage stance likely to omit the 16 to 1 ratio. Fairbanks eyed as temporary chair with a focus on hard money and a gold standard. Senator Thurston favored for permanent chair.
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Acre
McKinley
St. Louis
Tolor
Particuli
Mississippi Valley
Fairbanks
Thurston
McKinley Victory Blocks Shape of 1900 Ticket
The Republican National Committee faced long sessions and many rival bids as they resolved contests affecting thirty seats at the convention. Most delegates seated are McKinley supporters, with two Florida selections still unsettled. A flood of candidates for vice president stirred rumors of Morton Bliss Gear and others seeking a place, while factions maneuvered to placate New York, Iowa, and other states. Continued negotiations portend a drawn out process.
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Republican National Committee
Mississippi
Florida
California
Alabama
Kentucky
Missouri
McKinley
Morton
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
Gear
Iowa
Allison
Henderson
Benster Thomas
Platt
Hackett
Republican silver and wool tariff stance declared
Colonel Trumbo from Utah released a declaration arguing for free coinage of gold and silver at a sixteen to one ratio. He also contends the wool industry boomed under the 1867 tariff and urges reinstatement of that wool schedule and a 1890 lead ore duty, without considering silver value in imported ores.
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Colonel Trumbo
Utah
Republican Party
United States of America
Michael Doran Wins Dem State Convention and Retires
Minnesota Democrats report Michael Doran defeated rivals to secure the gold platform and lead the state delegation at Chicago. He then requested retirement from the delegation, appointing Daniel W. Lawler in his stead amid protests. The convention backed a gold standard plank and limited silver at 16 to 1.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Michael Doran
Chicago
Daniel W. Lawler
Northwest
United States
National Democratic
Hinrichsen Chosen for Sixteenth District Nomination
Democratic convention in Jacksonville Illinois selects W H Hinrichsen secretary of state as congressional candidate after substituting Ennis Downing for E Haker. Platform favors free silver.
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Buck” Hinrichsen
Sliver
Jacksonville
Ills
Sixteenth
Congress
W. H. Hinrichsen
Ennis E. Downing
Ehiaker
Edinburg Bank Close Forces Creditors’ Benefit Assignment
John A Thompson bank once among Johnson county’s oldest institutions closed its doors. The bank the John A Thompson Co flour mill and firm members’ properties have been assigned for the benefit of creditors. Martin Gubinger appointed to oversee the assignment amid depleted deposits and business troubles.
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Eprveurg
John A.thompson's Bank
Johnson County
John A. Thompson & Co
Martin Gubinger
Senate adjourns Fifty fourth congress after immigration bill status
The Senate met at 11 o'clock but did little beyond formal adjournment. The last act passed was Sherman’s pension bill for General Gibson’s widow. Resolutions praised Vice President Stevenson and Pro Tempore Rye for fair rulings. Stevenson declared the first session adjourned without day as he expressed gratitude and wished lawmakers a safe return home. The chamber then emptied amid a quiet farewell. Immigration bill gained parliamentary status to move forward next session.
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Congress
Sherman
William H. Gibson
Ohio
Stevenson
Senate
Last House Session Delivers Little Public Interest
The final session passed the appropriation bill and several local measures benefiting diverse districts. Bailey and Maguire of California sparred briefly, criticizing Republicans over the gold standard and pennying a clear stance. Democrats praised Chicago platform as unambiguous, while Republicans remained silent.
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Wheeler
Alabama
Bailey
Maguire
California
Dingley
Wright
Pennsylvania
Hurley
New York
Bob Acres
Republican Party
St. Louis
Chicago
Vote of thanks for Speaker Reed ends session
The House adopted a standing vote of thanks to Speaker Reed an unusual honor. Turner the minority floor leader offered the resolution during Crisp’s absence, and the speaker closed the session with a graceful speech thanking the members.
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Reed
Turner
Crisp
Moat Mlaly
Heiders hotel and Walling questioned in murder case
The testimony centered on Heiders hotel and Walling with claims he arrived, slept and prepared for the crime. Weather evidence from Thursday to Saturday was presented by Captain Baylor of the Cincinnati weather bureau to shape the case.
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Tle
Celebrated His Eightieth Birthday in Clermont
John Moore marked his eightieth birthday at his birthplace home near Clermont where his twelve children gather. Absentees included Mrs. J. M. Ross of Wichita Kansas and Mrs. E. V. Kerr of Chula Massachusetts. Eldest child is 53, youngest 22. he has lived in Marion county sixty five years and on his current farm fifty five years.
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John Moore
J. M. Ross
Wichita
Kas
E. V. Kerr
Chula
Moore
Marion County
Contempt Hearing Delayed in American Strawboard Case
INDIANAPOLIS June 12. The case against the American Strawboard works at Noblesville cited for contempt of the United States circuit court over factory refuse polluting White River was postponed to June 22 by agreement of counsel. Ten Thousand Children in Line Crawfordsville June 12. The second day of the state school convention drew 10,000 children in a parade and a dinner at the fair grounds. Purdue Commencement Lafayette June 12. Rev John N Hillis of Chicago delivered the keynote, with ex President Harrison closing remarks. deemed the most successful Purdue commencement. Got Five Years for Assault Greensburg June 12. William Bullard of Hope has been sentenced to five years for assaulting Miss Minne Miller, a milliner of Greensburg.
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American Strawboard Works
Noblesville
United States Circuit Court
White River
Crawfordsville
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Tment
Purdue
Lafayette
John N. Hillis
Chicago
Harrison
Greensburg
William Bullard
Hope
Minne Miller
Violent Chicago case and regional notices headline
John Wolters, a Chicago miscreant, tried to kill his wife and shot his two stepdaughters. One girl dead, the other gravely wounded. Governor Rich appeals for aid for Michigan cyclone victims. Green Bay elevator burned, loss about 75000 dollars. Harvard riot after football victory. several students arrested. Next Sunday marked children’s day and centennial of stars and stripes adoption. Wea r Superior official on trial for embezzlement. Obituaries list J S Kinnon, Spafford Tyron, Henry Rankin, J Knowles. Divorce crime at Hillsboro. Green Forks quarrel ends with four-shot injury. Larned bank closed after run. resumption hoped soon.
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Michigan
Chicago and Northwestern Road
Cargill & Co
Green Bay
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Princeton
Stara and Stripes
Anderson
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Jefferson
Ind
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Ills
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Greensburg
Henry Rankin
Lawrence
Kans
San Francisco
J. N. Knowles
Yvoyles
Hillsboro
Green Forks
Richm
Charles Fear
Edward Wright
First National Bank
Larned
Kan
Boon
Markets Report From New York Distorts Currency Notes
The Markets section shows fluctuating currency data with Sterling exchange rates and bond yields. It lists demand offers, bankers quotes, and various monthly figures, reflecting active trading but with fragmented OCR text obscuring precise values.
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