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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1896
Page
5
The National Democratic Party convention in Chicago debates a third ticket and harmony with the Chicago platform. Leaders, delegates from Kentucky Ohio and Indiana, and President Cleveland's stance shape the plan as they consider nominees for president and vice president.
A long party platform statement leads to a national convention date in Indianapolis on Tuesday September 4 at noon for nominating candidates for president and vice president. Delegates are urged from states to support the platform and party unity while opposing the Chicago ticket. President telegraphs denial of third ticket plans. Also reports on Democratic finance and party leadership changes.
The Bryan caravan faced heavy crowds and fair weather as it traveled from Lincoln to Des Moines. Women and children pressed around the departing train, while Bryan and Mrs Bryan acknowledged cheers after arriving in Des Moines. In Des Moines a large rally at the Tabernacle featured Governor Bates introducing Bryan, who spoke on Iowa’s role in the campaign and praised Horace Boies, with General Weaver noted as a steadfast ally.
A damaged report covers a national banquet at the Hotel Metropole with President figures, a ceremonial display, and a controversial incident involving a woman in a blue jacket. Attendees included leaders and notable figures. later passages describe turmoil, attire, and a public reaction reflecting abstemious conduct and political tensions.
Heat wave records set with seven deaths in Philadelphia and dozens more prostrations. Notable cases include Albert Shummeal 43 Felix Logan 23 Lewis Krens 26 Rebecca Bundy 40 John Bogan 00 Dominick Brennan 35 and a 6 month old child. Temperatures peaked around 95 with high humidity. Other reports describe a Hungarian hurricane with hail and widespread damage and political visits in Detroit.
In Columius Pennsylvania a fourth class student body advances to the presidential class. The Colona wins the Goelet cup in the New York Yacht Club race at Newsport. Queen Mab takes the cutter cup. Providence millionaire Joseph Banigan sues Woon socket Rubber Co for 300000 on a note. Russian czar and ear visit planned to Vienna Paris and other cities in October. Greek insurgent action near Karstasi reported, Turks suffer heavy losses. William Lyman and Irish National Alliance denounce John Dillon and the proposed Irish race convention.
A coroner led inquest into the July Atlantic City express collision with West Jersey excursion train No. 700. Foreman Charles Evans and Levi Albertson dominated witnesses, while Hauser's judgment drew criticism. Jurors blamed engineer Edward Foer for loss of control and Hauser for misjudging distance. Hauser was discharged. Jurors to be paid and donate fare to hospital.
Amid market tension lenders tighten credit as merchandise exports rise by 10 to 12 percent year over year while imports fall about 7 to 7.7 percent. Over five weeks export growth totals 1,500.00 with imports down 9.2 million, helping to balance the country’s payments abroad and sustaining merchant confidence.
National League results show Boston and other venues with mixed outcomes, plus Eastern League games in Syracuse Wilkes-Barre and Rochester, including two Rochester games. Atlantic League reports Hartford Newark and Lancaster 13 to 5. a railroad brakeman, William Maye, died in a mishap near Austin Pennsylvania. Other items recount a Louisville Southern track murder motive robbery case, and an insane man killing four children in Alabama.
A cyclone struck Swayset near Marton Indiana during a town fair. It killed two men and injured several others as the grand stand and surrounding buildings were blown down.
The New York and Philadelphia exchanges closed with mixed activity and a note of weakness surprising many. Wheat and corn showed dulls with slight firmer tones. pork products ranged in steady to firm territory. lard and butter held steady. In Philadelphia oats and rye moved slowly. cattle remained steady with prime steers around 494.60 and hogs modestly firmer, while overall market tension persisted amid light demand.
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