Butler replies to Watson letter over electoral tickets
Washington note dated Oct 25 from Senator Marion Butler rebukes Tom Watson for advising Populists against joint electoral tickets. Butler warns such advice could elect McKinley, risk all Populist gains, and urges Watson to retract the recommendation or face public responsibility. He stresses Bryan’s cause and calls Americans to duty.
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Washington
Tom Watson
Marion Butler
Watson
Bryan
McKinley
People’s Party
William J. Bryan
Bryan opens second campaign for remonetization of silver in Lincoln
William J. Bryan speaks to about 1,500 Mary Bryan club members in Funke theatre, then to overflow crowds in Rohanahan's hall. He argues equality before the law and criticizes Republican gold policy while urging continued club organization and political study for future voters. His wife accompanies him. voice strains noted at both afternoon and night meetings.
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Lincoln
Neb
Wiliam J. Bryan
Mary Bryan
Funke Theatre
Rohanmahan
Bryan
Republican Party
Public Questions and Civic Agitation in Rhetoric
A speaker urges citizens to keep public issues under oversight, arguing clubs should discuss monthly questions of national interest. He contends that a nation without public agitation allows a few to prey on many, contrasting vigilance with complacency.
Hanna Refuses Comment On Cabine t Secretary Rumor
Nut Nas a Lapse of Memory As reporter pressed for a statement on gossip linking M A Hanna to the treasury post. Hanna would not discuss the matter, saying he did not remember any such declaration. He will attend a private Union Club banquet this evening with invited friends.
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Cleveland
Navy
Hanna
Treasury
Union Club
Canvassers Split Legal Hairs in Salt Lake City Vote
Salt Lake City November 16 The board of canvassers of Salt Lake County has completed the vote count from the recent election but will not declare the result. They cite a claim that the election is void and unconstitutional and seek the county attorney's opinion on their duties. The issue focuses on secret ballot requirements and ballot numbering under state law.
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Salt Lake City
Board of Canvassers
Salt Lake County
Washington
Pension Bureau
War Department
Ainsworth
Congress
Day with Major McKinley in Canton
President-elect McKinley enjoyed an autumn afternoon carriage ride with Webb C Hayes after attending First M E church with his mother and sister. He received a greeting card from Heidelberg Germany from American students.
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Major McKinley
Canton
McKinley
Webb C. Hayes
Hayes
M. E
Ohio
Heidelburg
Germany
Payne and Hanna Confer on Republican Plans in Cleveland
National Committeeman Henry C. Payne and General W. M. Osborne arrived in Cleveland from New York and met with M. A. Hanna in the Perry Payne building to discuss forming plans for the future of the Republican organization.
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Cleveland
Navy
National Republican
Georgia Democrats Endorse Indianapolis Platform
The state committee of the national Democratic party in Atlanta Georgia on Nov 16 resolved that the Indianapolis platform presents the true standard of Democracy. They invite all Georgians to cooperate with them and adhere to the Indianapolis platform as the Democratic faith, seeking aid and support from all good citizens.
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Atlanta, Ga
Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Democrats Back Cleveland Policy In Illinois Meeting
The gold Democratic state committee met in Chicago on Saturday and issued an address to Illinois Democrats. They resolved to maintain organization and headquarters and press an active campaign for “old-fashioned” Democratic principles. President Cleveland's administration and foreign policy were endorsed with enthusiasm.
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Chicago
Gold Democratic State Committee
Iinois
Cleveland
Fatally Hurded in College Football Tragedy
Lawrence Irian November 16 In a game between State University and Doane College Nebraska quarterback U L Sert was fatally injured and died at 11 20 p m He was tackled and fell on the back of his neck He collapsed hours later Three Kansas players vowed to quit football Doane may disband none blamed It was an accident
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Lawrence
Irian
The
State University
Doane College
Crete
Neh
Kansas Star
Doane
WCTU Convention Reports on Reform Work Across Sectors
In St Louis on November 16 the Women's Christian Temperance Union convention continued reports on reform work in miners presses soldiers railway men almshouses and prisons. Colonel Nat Reed editor of the Banner of Gold Chicago extended greetings from the Keeley League.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
St. Louis
Reform
Nat Reed
Banner of Gold
Chicago
Keeley League
Colored bishop sentenced to two years in penitentiary
In Fr. Scott Kansas on November 16 W Johnson the colored bishop of the Independent M E church was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after being arrested for making false pension affidavits.
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Fr. Scott
Kan
W. Johnson
M. E. Church
Japan Our Rival Threatens American Maritime Supremacy
Washington dispatch reports the 1896 navigation commission warning that Japan's rising trans Pacific line challenges U S dominance. It urges extending the 1892 act, expanding American registry, and improving Pacific mail service while noting Pacific tonnage shifts and dwindling American presence.
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Washington
Commissioner of Navigation
Pacific
Japan
United States
Asia
Oceanica
mid-Atlantic
Chamberlain
Congress
Pacific Coast
New York
Paris
St. Louis
St. Paul
Against Discriminating Duties on Foreign-Built Cars
A report argues at length against a proposed 10 percent discriminating duty on all imports carried by foreign vessels. It notes eighty years of U S reciprocity in shipping and warns of treaty disruptions and higher costs, citing 1895 trade figures including coffee imports from Brazil and potential loss of steamship capacity. It also supports omnibund bills on navigation and seamen, noting annual savings from abolishing useless registry bonds.
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United States
Brazil
Chamberlain
St. Louis
St. Paul
Senate Committee of Commerce
House of Representatives
Mor ton Reports Economy and Calamity Howlers Critique
Secretary Morton releases his annual report detailing economic features of his administration. He cites reclaiming 2 million dollars of agricultural funds over four years and argues that farm prosperity remains, while 72 percent of farms carry no encumbrance and New Jersey shows heavy mortgage burdens. He also calls for reducing government publications.
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Washington
Morton
Treasury
Agricultural Department
North Atlantic
New Jersey
Navy invites bids for naval rifle forgings
Washington reports lids opened at the navy department for fourteen sets of 13 inch and one set of 12 inch forgings for naval rifles. Two bidders appeared Bethle hem and Midvale companies and singu
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Washington
Navy Department
Bethlehem and
Midvale
Singu
Imports and Exports Show Shifts in October 1896
Washington reports October 1896 exports of domestic merchandise at 111,904,765 with ten month total 762,868,113. Imports in October 50,373,675, with free entry 24,029,382 and ten month total 572,461,905. Gold exports October 343,168. imports 27,961,938. Silver exports 4,794,339. imports 888,422. Also notes Consul General Fitzhugh Lee’s extended stay in Virginia awaiting guidance on the Cuban situation and possible war with Spain.
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Washington
President Cleveland likely to veto Dingley tariff bill
Washington November 16. President Cleveland would not sign the Dingley revenue bill if passed and sent to him. Administration insiders say he believes revival of business under the current tariff law renders new tariff legislation unnecessary.
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Washington
Cleveland
Frisco Police Hold Claimed Amnesia Suspect in Cash Drain
In San Francisco Henry T Clarke of New Haven is jailed for embezzlement after waking in a lodging house as A Walker. He says mind blank for two months after leaving his wife for work in New Haven last September, with 450 dollars cash and 820 dollars in checks missing.
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Frisco
New Haven
San Francisco
W. G. Shaw
St. Luuke’s Episcopal Church
Henry T. Clarke
Conn
Clarke
A. Walker
Peck & Bishop
New Huaven
Assassination with dynamite rocks Detroit area
Explosion on Michigan avenue wests of city limits injures two men severely and a young woman slightly. Victims include Robert Ewers and Hank Conjo. A suspect, C Rogolski, was found in bed later and gave shifting stories. Motive linked to an election night cuffing. Both men reportedly may recover.
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Detroit
Michigan Avenue
Robert Ewers
Hank Conjo
Josephine Conjo
Tank
Conjo
C. Rogolski
Rogolski
Ewers
Pointer race postponement noted for Joe Patchen match
Philadelphia November 16 a Pointer match race for 1000 a side between Joe Patchen and Pointer was postponed again due to a heavy track. The event is rescheduled for tomorrow.
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Stehen
Iladelphia
Joe Patchen
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Dryan
Gold Democrats
Illinois
Plaatform
Gen. Ainsworth
Import and Export Statistics
Fitzhugh Lee
Cuba
Virginia
Havana
Spain
MR. Clarke
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Staver & Co
Stephenson Street
Warren D. Scott
West
Dr. Scott
Star Clothing Store
Stephenson St
N. Goldsmith’s Sons
Freeport
Ill
James A. Egleston
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