19 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1896
Page
1
St Louis crowd cheers as William McKinley of Ohio is nominated for president and Garrett A Hobart of New Jersey for vice president on the first ballot. The convention ends with unanimous support and adjourns.
Ellerslie Rhinebeck on the Hudson June 19 Gov Levi P Morton received news of McKinley’s nomination in St Louis by private wire He showed quiet disappointment but said the result was no surprise Given the national committee action Morton had foreseen McKinley named for president Morton sent congratulations to McKinley and a dispatch to Chalmer Depew for his efforts at St Louis
Irsvin Melivide Catherwood Co of Philadelphia moves to remove Noah Rovers as receiver of Lovets Morford insolvent firm. Accusations claim prior disposition of $32,909 in property and coal stock to dodge creditors. Bank deposits denied. the firm long reputable in Norwick area.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a Matabele uprising with references to chiefs and regional leaders. It mentions revolts, murders, and nearby violence involving local groups and leaders, but critical names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
The Republican National Convention in St Louis adjourned amid sharp division over the financial plank. Senator Teller and allies protested the gold standard, leading to a walkout by 30 to 40 delegates including from Colorado Idaho and Utah while Foraker and Lodge supported the majority. The uproar followed reports of a minority substitute favoring bimetallic coinage.
The former United States Rubber Company president Banienn purchases the five print mill at Providence of Chas. Vietehor for 25,000. The move aims to challenge the rubber trust and impact market control, with plans to continue new operations amid industry resistance and ensuing political tension.
In Canton Ohio on June 19 crowds and visitors filled the McKinley home as news arrived that William McKinley had been nominated by the Republican national convention in St. Louis. The scene combined fire alarm bells, booming cannons, colors, and news bulletins read aloud by Major McKinley and his nephew, with Mrs. McKinley and others receiving guests and congratulating the nominee. The Major showed mixed nerves and relief as figures were compared with expectations, while his wife and mother faced emotional moments.
Reports say several passengers left the wrecked Deer Rasrie near Brest with many boats missing. Fishermen from Ile de Volume and Ushanat search for survivors and bodies as ten corpses are reported. A separate notice confirms Pearl Bryan murder verdict with Alonzo Walling found Guilty and facing the death penalty.
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