Chicago convention looms over Fourth of July crowds
From Cucaso July 4 report, Chicago sizzles with patriotism and party clash as the Republican gold and silver camps mobilize and leaders like Teller, Flower, Whitney, Hill, and Jones maneuver for control. Cannon salutes, fireworks, and a crowded political scene mark a tense run-up to the national convention.
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Silver in the Saddle at the Democratic Convention
Reports from Chicago describe rival silver and gold factions shaping the Democratic convention. Hill declines comment on temporary chair, while silver advocates press for free coinage, seeking unity and victory in St Louis.
Trade Review summary of July movements in mills and crops
The weekly trade review notes mostly temporary movements with mills awaiting orders. Wool sales are down to a third of last year while cotton mill shutdowns reflect stock clears and awaiting cotton crop. Wheat receipts stay large, corn prospects improve, and iron output holds with repairs. Prices fall but demand rises modestly. failures total 27 in the US and 22 in Canada.
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Flag gains Utah join United States 45-star banner debut
July 4 marks the first appearance of a 45 star United States flag with Utah admitted as a state. War and Navy Department orders prepared the change, flagmakers added the star, and existing flags will be retired only as worn. In other notes, Bay City shipyard workers strike over union abstention, Texas gold standard democrats push claims through committees, Missouri Pacific raises shop hours to ten, and convention politics discuss platform timing.
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Labor congress in Oregon indorses ex Pennoyer for presidency
At Tugttano Oregon a labor congress of Federated Trades Knights of Labor and American Railway Union endorsed former Governor Sylvester Pennoyer for the U S presidency as Chicago Democratic convention urged unions to back him. A separate dispatch notes a boiler explosion on a Louisville railroad yields deaths and injuries.
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President May Appoint Secretary to Judicial Post
A report from Washington says President Cleveland may appoint Secretary Herbert to a judicial position within months. Cabinet heads expect reduced influence after March 4, 1897, and Herbert may receive a government appointment while remaining salary cautious. Several other brief items follow from various U S locales on July 4.
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