15 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1896
Page
1
St Louis hosts a crowded Republican gathering with McKinley leading in votes and Maine supporters showcasing their choice. Morton and Allison lag in enthusiasm while Platt’s NY delegation faces friction over seating. Hobart and Tracy emerge as potential vice presidential picks amid New Jersey momentum and New England contenders.
State headquarter suites open in St Louis with delegates from many states visiting. McKinley banners and buttons are common while rooms display portraits and bunting. New Jersey California Maine and Michigan also establish prominent headquarters in investor hotels and plant rooms.
June 15 report from St. Louis describes a Massachusetts bolt threat at a delegation meeting. Draper named chairman, Benton secretary, and Lyman’s nomination sparked protests. Delegation split hints at McKinley gains as Lyman likely elected with 27 of 30 votes. Lodge expected on resolutions. Connecticut Rhode Island and Massachusetts show possible break from Reed to McKinley.
The Connecticut delegation met in St Louis on June 15 with ex Governor Morgan Bulkeley as chair and C M Jarvis as secretary. They aimed to present a united front for McKinley on the first presidential ballot while backing Bulkeley for second on the ticket due to his Hartford record, two gubernatorial terms, business stature, and army service. Samuel Pessenden and other members favored Reed on the first ballot, but most support McKinley. the group hopes eastern leaders favor Reed for vice presidency and view Bulkeley as ideal for second place.
Paris June 15 Edmond Blancs bay colt Arreau won the Grand Prix de Paris by a half length from Champaubert with Montreuil a close third. A large fashionable crowd watched Shannon the American owned by Henry Rideway run well early before fading to fifth amid strong pace. Notables included Hon James A B Eustis.
Nerlin June 15 stringent regulations target foreigners in Prussia only. All foreigners registered there must present by June 20 a police verified panel detailing military service, social status, residence, business career, and whether they are independently employed, with strict enforcement planned.
Berlin reports that German ambassador Baron von Jeltsch in Constantinople read a note to the sultan warning against permitting atrocities in Crete. Austrian envoy Baron de Calise pressed similar points tied to Austria Hungary’s Balkan interests ahead of possible Macedonian unrest. Russia urged Bulgaria to curb armed bands, signaling wider European pressure as Austria Hungary emerges as a Balkan power.
Gloucester City New Jersey June 15 a severe storm caused a row boat with five aboard to capsize in the Delaware river near here Three women Mrs Hannah Richter Mrs Kate McCue and Toho Brewer died while John McCue and William Richter survived by clinging to the overturned craft Richters wife had sung in a concert hall and her husband ferried her across the river to Philadelphia The drowning occurred after a desperate struggle preceding shoreward rescue Killbridge Massachusetts June 15 the Harvard or Yale ceremony sermon was preached at Appleton chapel by Rev Dr Lyman Abbott Three hundred fifty seniors attended in cape and gown with weather not deterring seats quoted students and sermon focused on survival principles
The intensive terra cotta plant of Calvin Porites, once a major coal operator, is indefinitely closed at its Ta at thin place. It employed up to 500 workers and faced financial strains. Pardee Gos mt reportedly recovered less than 1.5 million since its onset. Pleabant, an ex-onanto Stras tu Ae, died suddenly of heart disease at 46, leaving a widow.
Havana unrest escalates as two dynamite bombs explode under the Cristina bridge aimed at wrecking water and gas conduits, halting Havana water supply. Gen Godoy arrives with reinforcements after a 42 hour clash near Najasa. rebel losses cited as 508 dead, 34 wounded on the Spanish side reports vary. American boy Stuart Janet and two chums reportedly join the rebel forces under Gen Calixto Garcia in eastern Cuba.
Berlin June 15. Cavalry manoeuvres at Tempelhof Geld drew the emperor's gaze. Cuirassiers rode into a morass, riders were thrown, and many were rescued with difficulty. Two men were killed and several wounded by their comrades' lances.
Plainfield N J June 13 H J Smith general superintendent of Edison General Electric Lurch company New York and president of the electrical exhibition in New York died from a fall in his barn at Washingtonville yesterday Skull fracture injuries reported Hamburg June 13 Prince Lusmarck will decline large deputations to avoid fatigue only a small number will be received with wood luncheon preparation
United Press reports from reliable authority that Armenians have been arrested for trials in related actions. A majority of prisoners are said to be from Rostosta. About four prisoners were shipped to Anatolia. The Emperor’s special representative in Constantinople conveys guidance to the governorship on the matter as authorities seek to proceed with the case.
In St Louis a heated push to insert the word gold into the financial plank continues as Platt urges a single gold standard and rejection of silver at any ratio. Hanna drafts a platform aligning with New York and Indiana opinions while omitting the word free coinage.
The passage notes the first Presbyterian service in Delhi NY yesterday after a court event. Stamford attendees and county residents gathered to discuss restitution to former caretakers, with telegrams sent to convey condolences and support.
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