24 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1896
Page
1
Fragmented report mixes party dynamics and public ceremonies across Texas and nearby states. Mentions a Democratic convention, a memorial for President Angell, a railway commission note, and civic federation actions. Mentions victims of crop issues and local grain concerns.
A vivid Forties Texas scene reports a Democratic convention in which Avett and delegates from Aties and Linn are seated. The rally featured speeches praising democracy, with Governor Culberson and Judge Renfrew among those lauding the party. The crowd cheered leaders like John Turon and Sam Famh and debated internal divisions as the party affirmed its aims and unity.
Mayer Hancock presides as attendees hear welcome remarks and a call to unite the Texas delegation for the national convention in Chicago. Speakers rally support for a silver standard platform and nominate temporary officers while committees form for the Texas Democratic state delegation.
A chaotic page mixes foreign uprisings in Peru with domestic hoopla. Reports claim a deadly Spanish flu wave. U S political maneuvers push sound money, protective tariffs and party rallies. Baseball scores flash from Galveston to Chicago as markets falter and cotton futures sink while civic gatherings convene in Texas and San Antonio.
A compilation of assorted items from The Post includes Cuba coverage rumors about Lee and Spain, Madrid reactions, Platt endorsements, and political moves in North Carolina. It notes an Iowa engineer’s death, a Florida woman driven mad by liver troubles, a San Francisco building collapse, and a boxing match in which Sharon Milner defeats Tom Ryan.
Ottawa reports early this morning that the government is badly beaten with Liberal majorities expected in most provinces. The Toronto tally notes the total vote across the election with Liberal and Independent figures, indicating shifts in support and an expected Liberal ascendancy in several constituencies.
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