Endorsement Plan by Bourke Cockran for McKinley
Ex-Congressman Bourke Cockran backs McKinley electors and a new platform to preserve party unity for sound money Democrats. He argues free silver harms wages, opposes Chicago platform, and urges a platform of sound money and revenue tariff while indorsing McKinley electors to defeat Bryan. He criticizes Tammany Hall and predicts influence at an Indianapolis convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McKinley
Bourke Cockran
Free Silver Movement
Paris
Chicago
Tammany Hall
Indianapolis
Cochran
Bryan
Major McKinley
Free Silver
Tammany
Guarded by Militia in Cleveland Strike Action
In Cleveland on August 3 non-union workers entered Brown Hoist works under militia guard as five companies patrol city streets. The situation, seen as serious, may escalate with anticipated trouble. A sympathetic strike began at Van Wagerer Williams Hardware, with employees marching to other manufacturers seeking recruits.
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Cleveland
Brown Hoist
van Wagerer & Williams Hardware Co
Monmouth Hook and Ladder Challenge Polo Team
The Monmouth hook and ladder company challenges Polo hook and ladder to a a yard time race for $500 a side under Illinois Firemen's Association rules. Both teams must use the same runners as in the Burlington park tournament, judges timekeepers chosen by two cities, with forfeits split and race set by Sept 1, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State E Polo
Tratvie
Slit Firemen’s Association
Illinois
Orfore
Illinoia
Burlington Park
Workingmen Favor Free Silver in Alton Shops Ballot
In Bloomington Illinois on August 2 a canvass of Chicago and Alton shop workers asked whether they favored free silver or the existing standard. Car shop results showed 14 for free coinage and 1973 opposed. blacksmith and machine shops recorded 27 for free silver and 400 opposed, with 200 voting. The canvasser sought only an honest expression of opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ill
Chicago & Alton
Uni
Election in Alabama states officers chosen today
Montgomery dispatch reports a quiet election day with fair weather and a large vote. Indications point to a close legislature between Populists and Democrats. Democratic candidate for governor Johnson claims a 40000 vote majority, with no disturbances reported up to noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Johnson
Illinois Central Restores Old Wagh Scale On Southern Purchase
Illinois Central starts its new southern purchase by restoring the 10 percent wage cut that was imposed about three years ago by the receivers of the Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern. The move comes as the railroad assumes control and begins integration of operations in Louisville. The wage restoration affects existing employes as management acts to normalize compensation under new ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Southern Purchase
Louisville
Chesapeake, Ohio & Southwestern
Market Values Across Commodities and Livestock
Closing quotations show August wheat at 58, corn 242, oats 175, pork 6.30, lard 3.25, ribs 3.40, with futures for Sept, Dec and Jan contracts noted. Union Stock Yards Drover's Journal reports cattle 24,000 lower post, hogs active with varied prices, sheep ranges, Texans and lambs listed with price bands, and receipts for tomorrow estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohnroaco
Union Stock Yards
the Drover's Journal
Hopkins Coming at Wilcoxons Opera House
Hon A J Hopkins of Aurora, a leading congressman, will speak at Wilcoxons Opera House Wednesday evening under the Hitt Republican club auspices. The event features Henney band music and a campaign glee club. all are invited to hear him regardless of beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoxon's
Opera House
Hitt Club
A. J. Hopkins
Aurora
Congress
Wilcoxon's Opera House
Hitt Republican Club
Hopkins
Old Settlers
Cedarville
Henney
Senator Gordon Denies Presidential Candidacy Claim
Baltimore August 8 Special Senator Gordon denies being a candidate for the presidency on a proposed Democratic third ticket and says he would not accept the nomination for any office now. He remains a sound money man and would support the Chicago ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Baltimore
Vanderbilt Jr Marries Grace Wilson in Secret Ceremony
In New York on August 8 special report says Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. wed Grace Wilson at her Fifth Avenue home shortly after noon. The ceremony was kept completely secret with no Vanderbilt family members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wilson
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Miss Grace Wilson
Fifth Avenue
Vanderbilt
Bland Visits Bryan on Trip to New York
Bland and his wife leave Lebanon Missouri for Lincoln to join Bryan as guests. He will introduce the Democratic nominee to the public along the route en route to New York, with plans to travel together and reach the city by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lebanon
Bland
Lincoln
Bryan
Weather forecast for Chicago and Illinois
Next twenty four hours expect generally fair weather in Illinois with tonight and Tuesday warmer in central and north portions. Fresh southerly winds. Public notices include business hours for a hair and manicure parlor and advertisements for fall dry goods, dresses, and textiles from Walton and Smith on Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Freeport Town Board Meeting for Audit of Bills
Notice of a town board meeting in Freeport on Wednesday August 5 1896 to audit town bills. Citizens with claims must file at 125 Chicago Street by that date. Char Brandt Town Clerk 8 2d3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Chicago Street
Chas A. Brandt
Foster's Forecasts Predict August Storm Waves Across Nation
Foster's weather bulletin outlines August storm waves crossing from July into August with a new disturbance reaching the Pacific coast around August 9 and sweeping the West, central valleys, and eastern states by mid month. It warns of high heat in northern regions followed by a sharp cool down, and lists dates of significant storm activity through 1895.
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St. Joseph
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Great Central
Eastern States
Upper Lakes
South Atlantic States
North Atlantic
Lower
Lake States
North Pacific
Southern Pacific
Foster
Freeport
Freeport Triumphs Over Belvidere 12 to 0
Freeport defeated Belvidere 12 to 0 at Taylor's park yesterday afternoon. Zeek pitched a strong game allowing only one safe base hit, with Belvidere not advancing a runner to second. Freeport featured solid defense and was boosted by additions Will Widman and Housen. The Belvidere nine showed talent but were outclassed by Freeport’s crisper play and pitching.
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Freeport
Belvidere
Taylor’s Park
Zeek
Will
Widman
Housen
A. Ore
Aatveevens
Bi Widman
Cerere Ey Householder
Barnes
Vane
Ee Geip
Zook
Pires Hausen
Belvide Pire
Sweeney
Cheap Excursions to the West and Northwest 1896
On August 4, 18, September 1, 15, 29, October 6 and 20, 1896 the North Western Line will sell Home Seeker tickets to a large number of points in the West and Northwest. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North
Wesern B.y
Chicago & North- Western R’y
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Kingsley
Kingsleys Department Store
Browd & Wollmeyer
Ennenga & Wagner
the Fine Clothiers
Galena
Bourke Cochran
Democracy
Challengh
Alton
Alabama
A. J
Weather Forecast
Mattie Smith
Kel
Walton’s
Wm. Walton
Stephenson Street
Pitcher’s Castorla
Leavening
LY Pure
U.S
Ama
Schulte & Siecke
Glothing Department
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