Stevenson Visits Lincoln for Democratic Vice Presidential Conference
Adlai E Stevenson arrived in Lincoln to join a Democratic leaders conference with W B Bryan and Senator Jones. The event drew thousands at the Lincoln hotel as Stevenson praised the welcoming crowd and the party's united effort amid plans for headquarters and a national campaign structure. Towne pledged strong support for the party principles and positioned for potential nomination discussions at Sioux Falls.
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Lincoln
Neb
Adlai E. Stevenson
W. J. Bryan
J. K. Jones
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Bryan
Charles A. Towne
Michigan
Johnson
Kansas
Stone
Missouri
Daniels
North Carolina
John S. Martin
Poynter
Lincoln Hotel
Stevenson
Bryan
Democratic Conference Committee
Nebraska
Ilinois
Illinois
Towne
Mr. Towne
Geo
Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Cyclone” Davis
Texas
Senator Jones
Jones
Towne Withdraws as VP Nominee After Bryan Conference
In Lincoln on July 9 a conference between William J. Bryan and Charles A. Towne agreed Towne would withdraw as vice presidential nominee of the Sioux Falls convention. An official notification will follow once Towne receives formal nomination from the Sioux Falls committee. If the populist committee refuses to swap Stevenson's name for Towne's, Towne will resist to prevent a less acceptable candidate.
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George Fred Williams
Willis J. Abbot
Charles Hartman
Walter Hartman
Chisholm
Montana
Senator Jones
D. J. Campau
Bryan
Towne
Sioux Falls
Adlai Stevenson
Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Charles A. Towne
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Towne
Kanoh
Silver Republicans Endorse Bryan Stevenson in 1900 Ticket
The Kansas City silver Republicans executive committee issues a national address endorsing William J. Bryan for president and Adlai E. Stevenson for vice president. They cite 1896 splits, gold standard opposition, and critiques of trusts and imperialism, aligning with Democratic and People's parties on money, independence, and constitutional government. Charles A. Towne’s guidance is praised.
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Kansas City
Silver Republican Party
United States
William J. Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Democratic
People’s Party
Democratic Party
Charles. A. Towne
Lincoln Hosts Dual Political Campaign Meetings in July
Lincoln Nebraska July 10 two public meetings scheduled today afternoon populists held at the Auditorium packed before speeches Webster Davis Cyclone Davis and others Bryan Stevenson expected at both. Evening mass meeting at capitol grounds 8 p m presided by Democratic state central committee chairman Hall speakers Towne Weaver Shafroth Alden Blethen Seattle Times spent day in Lincoln with Bryan. Blethen notes coast silver Republicans bitter over Towne defeat but hopes fusion with populists if Bryan elected.
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Lincoln
Neb
Webster Davis
Assisant
Davis
Texas
Bryan
Stevenson
Hall
Democratic State Central Committee
Capitol
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
James B. Weaver
Iowa
Shafroth
Colorado
Alden Blethen
Seattle
Wash
Charlies A. Towne
Mr. Stevenson
Pacific Coast
Blethen
Towne
United effort to secure triumph of our principles
A fragmented passage lists party figures and roles including Dp. C. Tillotson of Kansas as Chairman National Committee EK. S. Corser of Minnesota as Secretary and Treasurer Fred T. Dubois of Idaho as Chairman Executive Committee John F. Shaforth of Colorado S. W. Brown of Ohio PD. Frank Powell of Wisconsin Nathan Cole Jr. on the Executive Committee.
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Dp. C. Tillotson
Kansas
EK. S. Corser
Minnesota
Fred T. Dubois
Idaho
John F. Shaforth
Colorado
S. W. Brown
Ohio
Frank Powell
Wisconsin
Nathan Cole, Jr
Former President Cleveland Tackles Democratic Platform
Buzzard's Bay Massachusetts July 9 Former President Cleveland at Gray Gables vents on the Kansas City platform. He laments the call for free silver at 16 to 1 and questions how the party can harmonize dissent. He adds he has nothing to say on the ticket, fearing political twisting.
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Cleveland
Hill Well Satisfied With Democratic Convention
Albany July 9 David B Hill arrived from Kansas City and said he pushed for a more conservative financial platform but failed to gain a seat on the platform committee. He voiced general satisfaction with the convention's action and approved the ticket, noting strong Western enthusiasm that suggests success.
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Albany
N. Y
David B. Hill
Kansas City
Roosevelt to Speak at Republican Convention Opening
St Paul July 10 Secretary Stien of the National League of Republican clubs reports strong turnout outlook for the convention with Governor Roosevelt due to attend and speak. Roosevelt's address will mark the formal start of the Republican campaign after nomination for vice president. He travels from New York to Chicago and then to St Paul for a large arrival reception.
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St. Paul
Minn
Stien
National League of Republican Clubs
Roosevelt
West
New York
Chicago
Candidate Preserves Bid as Opposition Shows Little
A presidential candidate has announced and there is no visible opposition to the re election of Secretary Stien, signaling a smooth path for current leadership. The lack of challenger activity suggests broad support or strategic sidelining by rivals.
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Didate
Stien
Delegations Arrive for Canton Notification Day
Acting Secretary Grant of the citizens reception committee receives club announcements from surrounding towns about delegations coming for the notification on Thursday. President and Mrs. McKinley took a long drive then resumed work with Secretary Cortelyou on Washington business and notification preparations. Continuous interruptions from callers marked the morning.
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Canton
Ohio
Grant
Citizens’ Reception Committee
McKinley
Cortelyou
Washington
Maple Grove Items Sunday Visit From Missionaries
On Sunday July 8 Samuel S. Hall and Rev. A. K. Zartman with wife attended Maple Grove Sunday school and service. Zartman and wife sang My Father Knows. Miss Allie Devilbiss and Miss Mary Orvis joined from Hublers chapel. A large city visitation occurred. A Saturday night storm did great damage to fruit trees in the area.
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Samuel S. Hall
A. K. Zartman
Perry Mann Buys New Buggy For Dry Sand Point Trip
Farmers cut wheat as Perry Mann buys a buggy to travel dry to Sand Point. A windy storm sent him into a barber shop Saturday while he searched for something lost.
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Perry Mann
Sand Point
Harvest Progress and Local Business Changes Near Payne
Wet weather slows harvest with barley and oats good and berries plentiful. Oak Harbor Cooperage and Lumber Co spent a week here then split into private ownership. H H Roose and John P Anspach buy Payne grain elevator and electric light plant, to manage July 15. J O Collett and Caleb McConnell buy new threshing outfit. George Dickey building a new barn. Grandma Spelt expects a nephew and wife from New York City soon. Joseph Collins notes a new daughter arrived Thursday. Edward Clausméier visited Monday. Trustee Keller checked ditches Monday. Wesley Smith family guests of Jerry Grabner last Sunday. Alfred Yoqulet and family and J C Ireland and family spent Sunday nearby. John Steager drives a Fancy 10.
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Oak Harbor
J. I. Case Company
George Dickey
Joseph Collins
Edward Clausméier
Keller
Wesley Smith
Jerry Grabner
Alfred Yoqulet
J. C. Ireland
John Stéager
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