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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
2
The Populist gathering concluded with William Jennings Bryan nominated by acclamation for president and Charles A Towne for vice president after a lengthy night session. The platform denounces imperialism, calls for withdrawal from the war, opposes standing armies, and urges reforms including public works and postal savings banks.
Washington May 11 The Post reports a long conference with Senator Hanna in which Governor Roosevelt reaffirmed he does not seek a national nomination, preferring another term as governor. No decision on the running mate was reached, but Secretary Long’s chances are regarded as excellent.
Reported movements detail Gen Roberts near Ventersburg and Kre onts stad with thousands of troops and artillery as Botha and De Wet lead Boer forces. News from Durban notes Butler’s activity while a Durban embargo limits couriers. Indications point to Krroonstad engagement as Steyn threatens east of Thabane Chu with Rundle and Brabant in firing line.
In Cincinnati on May 11 the Populist movement favors Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania for president and Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota for vice president after shifting support from Howard of Alabama. The movement seeks harmony amid delegation splits, with Donnelly declared vice presidential nominee as Barker wins the ticket majority. In Lincoln, Nebraska, W J Bryan remains uncommitted as Sioux Falls and Cincinnati nominate Republican-like figures for the ticket while Bryan avoids public remarks.
A labor strike led to clashes on Kiel Street as strikers and supporters pressed for arbitration over pay issues. Rioters disturbed traffic while police protected demonstrators. Flora Stegind, a bystander with an infant, was struck by a brick and died from a fractured skull.
A coalition of Delaware Valley and Kingston railroads moved to halt construction of a proposed coal road from New Jersey and Pennsylvania coal fields to Waspss ton New York. They secured a writ of certiorari from the appellate division to review the state railroad commission ruling, delaying work for at least a year. Also notes Canada subsidies to railways totaling 46 million by 1899, and other brief items from Montreal and Washington.
The article reports upheaval at the American Steel and Wire company with resignations and new appointments. Charles Gates resigns, Wil liam Lambert and Millwood also leave key posts as directors. New officers include Randall Morgan and Herman Sielvken, while William Edenborn becomes executive committee chair, and Gerald Clifford rises to treasurer. A lengthy company statement defends Gates and outlines personnel shifts, asserting harmony with policy. A separate note covers Gates’s retirement rationale and a public defense against accusations.
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