Delegates Divide Over Chicago and Bryan Platform Clash
Henry Nichols and John McCarthy lead a Democracy faction in Syracuse pushing the 1896 Chicago platform while Calvin E. Keach and J. J. Burke back a partial endorsement for Bryan. The Hill draft favors Bryan with no Chicago platform and angered the silver faction led by Norman Mack. A sub committee and delegates list troubles delay reports as the convention reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Nichols
John McCarthy
Syracuse
Bryan League
Calvin E. Keach
Troy
J. J. Burke
Malone
Committee On Resolutions
Chicago Platform
McCarthy
Hill
Bryan Given High Backing At Democratic Convention
The afternoon session saw Danforth promote Bryan as the party’s choice, with delegates from Alleghany and Cattaraugus seated. Elliot Danforth was named Permanent Chairman and urged a double standard money policy while the crowd cheered for "Bryan and silver" and the Chicago platform. The convention later listed delegates at large and district electors, adjourned after agreeing to the resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattaraugus
Committee On Permanent Organization
Elliot Danforth
Danforth
Bryan
Silver
Chicago
Committee On Resolutions
Lewis
Schraub
New York Democrats Back Bryan On National Platform
The New York Democratic platform endorses William Jennings Bryan for President and urges delegates to unite as a single unit at the National Convention. It criticizes the current Republican administration, denounces imperialism, and calls for tariffs on revenue, no war taxes in peace, and strong Monro Doctrine adherence. It favors universal pension laws and popular election of Senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danforth
Havana
Philippines
New York
States of the Union
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Union
Maryland Democrats Pick Delegation to Kansas City
The Maryland state Democratic convention selected sixteen delegates for Kansas City and issued a platform endorsing Bryan as the party choice in Maryland. It condemns imperialism and favors canal rights while opposing European interference in southern republics. Delegates at large are Gov. John Walter Smith, Murray Vandiver, Joshua W. Miles, and L. Victor Baughman. District delegates include J. Benjamin Brown, Jefferson D. Staton, Charles E. Bendall, B. Frank Crouse, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Kansas City
William J. Bryan
Maryland
McKinley
Republican Party
Nicaragua Canal
Great Britain
South Africa
John _ Walter Smith
Murray Vandiver
Joshua W. Miles
Col. L. Victor Baughman
J. Benjamin Brown
Jefferson D. Staton
Charles E. Bendall
B. Frank Crouse
Harry Rountree
E. J. Crufty
A. Leo Knott
Martin Lehmayer
George Wells
Joseph A. Wilson
Blair Lee
John Keating
Missouri Democrat Convention Delayed by Delegation Contests
In Kansas City on June 5 the Missouri State Democratic Convention faced a lengthy Credentials Committee wrangle over ten St. Louis delegations and three from Kansas City. The conflict, pitting machine against anti machine factions, signaled a likely anti machine majority. Heavily discussed wasWilliam J. Stone's bid for renomination as National Committeeman and Delegate-at-Large as rivals sought to remove him from the 1903 Senate race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
St. Louis
Missouri
Bryan
William J. Stone
United States
George G. Vest
Mississippi Bolters Convene in Jackson Convention
Two hundred fifty delegates from twenty eight Mississippi counties met in Jackson to oppose the Democratic State Executive Committee’s plurality primary plan for Kansas City. Sen H. D. Money, Sen-elect A J McLaurin, Gov A H Longino, and R H Henry chosen as at large delegates. district delegates instructed to vote for Bryan and reaffirm allegiance to the 1896 platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Democratic State Executive Committee
Kansas City
H. D. Money
A. J. McLaurin
A. H. Longino
R. H. Henry
Bryan
Ieta
Protest Against G B Cox by Ohio Temperance Groups
Three Ohio temperance organizations publish a joint protest against George B. Cox, Cincinnati Republican boss, chosen as a Philadelphia Convention delegate. The groups claim Cox owns saloon property and Cincinnati real estate rented for immoral purposes, signing by P A Baker Annie W Clark and Ellen J Phinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Columbus
Ohio
George B. Cox
Philadelphia
Cox
Cincinnati
McKinley
P. A. Baker
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Annie W. Clark
State Woman's Christian Temperance Union
O Neill's Shirtwaist Sale Adverts Today
Shirtwaist sale at O Neill's advertised as wonderfully cheap with prices emphasized. Advertisement notes location around 6th Avenue and 20th to 21st Streets in this paper.
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O'Neill's
Hill Forces Control of New York Democratic State Committee
Ex Senator David B Hill and allies sealed a working majority on the new Democratic State Committee. Contests decided in the Twenty-ninth, Forty-second and Forty-sixth Senate Districts seated Hill friends in Ontario Wayne and Allegany Wyomin districts while officers were elected and the committee listed fifty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Hill
New Democratic State Committee
Hoffman House
Albany
W. L. van Alstyne
Patrick E. McCabe
van Alstyne
Zebulon A. Dyer
Dyer
D. Cady Herrick
McCabe
Ontario-Wayne
John Flannigan
Canandaigua
Mr. Breckenridge
Hill frames calm mood after committee meeting
Ex senator Hill stays tactful when pressed by reporters about the slate and leadership. Campbell was elected chairman. A lively corridor dispute features Carlisle, Davis, Scanlon, and Oliver debating Hill and Danforth with vivid party loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Campbell
McCabe
Albany
Appellate Division Reverses Coffey Mandamus Decision
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court Brookyn yesterday reversed Justice Samuel T. Maddox on a mandamus ruling. It held Coffey failed to show entitlement to the order forcing the Kings County Democratic General Committee to list him as a member and restore rights. The court stressed the committee’s inherent power to govern its rules and to expel members as part of party organization.
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Samuel T. Maddox
Kings County
Democratic General Committee
Michael J. Coffey
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Coffey
Goodrich
Appellate Division Reverses Justice Maddox Order
The Appellate Division reversed Justice Maddox's order in a move described as a pus to Senator Coffey and his followers. Uke D. Stapleton, Coffey's counsel, said he would decide on further action after reviewing Justice Odrich's opinion.
Indiana Democratic State Convention Opens in Indianapolis
The Indiana Democratic State Convention begins with governors’ hopefuls Kern Burke and Bozarth in the field. Rumors swirl around B. F. Shively as he boards the race while Col. C. G. Conn is cited as a dark horse. Committee on Resolutions debates monetary policy and trusts amid a crowded, tense scene.
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Indianapolis
John Kern
Frank B. Burke
Nelson J. Bozarth
Valparaiso
Kern
Burke
Bozarth
B. F. Shively
South Bend
Shively
Mr. Shively
Elkhart
Johnson
National Democratic Executive Committee
Walsh
Chicago
Mr. Johnson
Socialist Labor Party Convention Endorses Miners Organizing Push
At Grand Central Palace the Socialist Labor Party adopted resolutions accusing Standard Oil of bombing Kellogg Idaho mines to crush miners. It censured McKinley Steunenberg Sinclair Smith Gompers and Debs and urged a nationwide miners organization to back the party. The People and Arbiter Zeitung were endorsed as party organs and De Leon defended his paper amid hostile remarks. The convention plans to nominate President and Vice President candidates the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Labor Party
Grand Central Palace
Thomas Hickey
Committee On
Standard Oil Company
Bunker Hill and
Sullivan
Kellogg
Shoshone County
Idaho
McKinley
Steunenberg
Sinclair
Gov. Smith
Montana
Gompers
Debs
Arbiter Zeitung
Cleveland
Daniel de Leon
The
People
de Leon
Republicans Carry Oregon Victory in Early Returns
Complete returns from 22 of 33 counties show Republicans leading the state ticket by at least 3000. Wolverton Republican for Supreme Court leads by 7951, Tongue Republican top in First District by 2421, Moody Republican in Second District by 5550. Republicans gain control of both chambers with a 20-10 Senate and 36-24 House, woman suffrage amendment defeated. Portland mayoral race shows Rowe Republican ahead by 500 as counting continues.
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Portland
Ore
Wolverton
Justice of the Supreme Court
Moody
Congress
Senate
House
Rowe
Change in Committee Rules at Republican County Meeting
A special meeting of the Republican County Committee is set for tomorrow night at Murray Hill Lyceum to consider changes to the committee rules. A district leaders conference at County Committee HQ will precede, with speculation on electing a Campaign Committee Chairman likely to shift political work. General Francis Vinton Greene is expected to be elected President on June 21, replacing Lemuel B. Quigg.
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Republican County Committee
Murray Hill Lyceum
County Committee
Madison Square
Quigg
Aqueduct
William H. Ten Eyck
Ice stock holdings spark public interest in mayor and judge
A Times report details mayor Van Wyck and Judge Cowing denying large ice stock holdings amid a flood of questions. Ex governor Black and Albert Boardman acknowledge holdings while McLaughlin deflects, calling the matter ancient history. Commissioner Kearney was not located for comment.
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Cowing
MR. Black
Frank
Frank H. Platt
Albert B. Boardman
Office Boys Hold Stock in Ice Company
A Times reporter investigates an American Ice Company stock list showing A Braun, an office boy, credited with 26 270 shares of common stock, par value 2 627 000, plus 5 000 shares added on Aug 28. Clerks J L Cavanagh G S Odell and J Braun each bought 5 000 shares.
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American Ice Company
A. Braun
Millionaire Braun
Twentythird Street
Braun
J. L. Cavanagh
G. S. Odell
J. Braun
TIMES
Twenty-third Street
The
Ice Trust
Young Braun
President Morse
Morse
Schoonmaker
Scott
Mayor Van Wyck and Carroll Blamed for Ice Trust Maine Trip
In Democratic circles talk centers on an alleged poor diplomacy by Mayor Van Wyck and John F. Carroll regarding an interview with Richard Croker. A Tamanny Hall member at the Hoffman House claims Croker respects shrewd moves but detests foolish acts, citing the Maine trip with President Morse of the Ice Trust as such a misstep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wyck
John F. Carroll
Richard Croker
Croker
Tammany Hall
Hoffman House
Bob van Wyck
Johnnie Carroll
President Morse
Ice Trust
Maine
Hearing Before Referee in Ice Company Case Resumes
The hearing in the Attorney General Davies versus American Ice Company resumes at 11 this morning before Referee Myer Nussbaum. Defense may seek another adjournment as Deputy AG Coyne returns and conferences with Davies and Einstein Townsend. Solicitor De Lancey Nicoll declines to reveal plans, as subpoenas issue for Dunham, Brennan, Whitesell, Burk, Dock Board Secretary Winne, and others.
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Davies
American Ice Company
Myer Nussbaum
Coyne
Cty
Einstein & Townsend
Einstein
de Lancey Nicoll
Mr. Nicoll
Jutee Coyne
Mr. Shearn
Clarence Dunham
William J. Brennan
William W. Whitesell
William
Stock Trade Note on American Ice Common Stock
Only 180 shares of American Ice common stock were traded in on the stock exchange, indicating light activity for the session. The small volume suggests cautious trading and limited market movement for the issue today.
Market Report on Stock Movement and Activity
Yesterday the stock quoted 31 percent, down 2 percentage points. Preferred stock moved more actively and gained one point on 450 shares traded. Traders remained cautious awaiting developments in the company's affairs.
Ice Trust in the House Debates Republican Ties
In Washington on June 5 the House heard Mr. Gaines of Tennessee accuse Rep. Ray of omitting Republican politicians from a New York Ice Trust résumé. Mr. Grosvenor charged with listing stockholders and mocked Democratic officials. Mr. Sulzer claimed seven-tenths of the published stockholders were Republicans aligned with the Platt machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gaines
Dem
Tenn
New York
Sulzer
N. Y
Platt Machine
Public Officers Law Letter From Charles A. Broder
The writer argues Gov Roosevelt should not read a city ban on contracts as barring dealings with stockholders in a city contract holding corporation. He cites O'Brien v East River Bridge to split direct or indirect payments, warns removal of mayor would imply anti Republican bias, and urges press and authorities to avoid party advantage. New York June 5 1900.
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New York Times
Times
Roosevelt
Court of Appeals
O’brien
East River Bridge Company
New York Reports
Gov. Roosevelt
Ice Trust
Republican Party
Tammany Gang
Charles A. Broder
New York
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Messrs. Schraub
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York
Milne
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Dave Hill
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T. Stokes
Essex County
Tammany
Stokes
Senator Mackey
Committee On Delegates and Electors
Mr. Croker
Augustus van Wyck
Edward Murphy, Jr
Seymour van Santvoord
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
James Shevlin
Frederick Cook
Robert C. Titus
Edward Kempton
Edward Kaufman
Henry George, Jr
William J. Seaton
J. E. Walsh
Samuel Kahn
Cong. Dist
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F. J. Merritt
Perry Belmont
J. J. Fitzgerald
Henry Hagerty
John L. Shea
James Moffett
Frank D. Creamer
John McCarty
Frank E. Wilson
James D. Bell
Patrick H. McCarren
R. C. Bacher
W. J. Lynch
Asa Bird Gardiner
Isaac Fromme
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John Cavagnaro
Geo. M. van Hoesen
Patrick Drvver
John W. Keller
Lewis Nixon
Timothy D. Sullivan
William Sulzer
Thomas F. Grady
George B. McClellan
O. H. P. Belmont
T. Co. O'Sullivan
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Samuel Untermyer
William F. Grell
August Moebus
John M. Digney
M. N. Kane
Frank Comesky
James W. Hinkley
Jacob Rice
Francis J. Molloy
James Purcell
No Choice
Dewitt C. Dow
Gardner Smith
John Hannan
S. R. Phelps
Charles A. Benke
Jeremiah T. Finch
James M. Nolan
John D. Lynn
Conrad Diehl
Cc. H. W. Auel
Norman E. Mack
Frank L. Bapst
Frank H. Mott
Ward Wordsworth
M. H. Whalen
Richard Fitzpatrick, M. F. Lyons
Henry Hoebemeister
J. J. Harrington
Cc. P. Naething
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J. B. Walker
G. R. Brewster
J. C. Hernbeck
T. H. Campion
Robert Wemple
C. Woerendee
H. E. Barnard
Lawrence Claven
A. B. Weaver
Thomas Keeney
A. W. Salisbury
Edwin Duffy
H. H. Blackwell
C. E. Hart
J. E. Conley
William Simon
D. F. Toomey
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Principles OF Democracy
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Democratic Party
Jefferson
Cuba
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White House
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Democratic State Committee
Steuben
J. M. Carlisle
Eugene Hughes
Onondaga
Leonard H. Wager
Rensselaer
Charles R. de Freest
John A. Mason
Hugh McLaughlin
John Weber
John A. Doyle
P. H. McCarren
Anthony Burger
Edward Glennen
Patrick Driver
T. D. Sullivan
J. T. Oakley
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Charles F. Murphy
John J. Scannell
Henry V. Borst
Robert Hamilton
D. F. McMahon
Thomas J. Dunn
E. F. Hickey
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Lawrence Delmour
George W. Batten
Louis F. Haffen
H. W. Breckenridge
J. J. Boudrias
J. J. Kennedy
A. A. McLean
C. A. Rundell
H. R. Savage
John E. Craft
Thomas H. Dowd
Weil
John
Allegany
Auburn
Carlisle
Clarence Ladd Davis
Thomas W. Scanlon
Kings
Scanlon
Mr. Davis
Gus van Wyck
James W. Oliver
Paradise Park
Davis
Scan
Oliver
Indiana Convention
Socialists’ Convention
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Ten Eyck Or
Mayor van Wyck
McLaughlin ON Ice Holdings
Snow Trust
Remsen Street
Brooklyn Democracy
Mr. McLaughlin
Commissioner Kearney
H. S. Kearney
Department of Public Buildings
Dr. Lyon
W. 14Th St
Macy’s
N.Y
Briarcliff Farms
Madison Aver
Seventh Ave
Fifth Ave
Briarcliff Manor
lewis & @ONGER
Mmilees St
Dorflingers
Broadway
21St Street
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