Maine Democrats Nominate Governor Hopeful Amid Silver Debate
At Waterville Maine on August 6 the Second Democratic State Convention nominated Melvin Frank of Portland for Governor after a split over silver policy. The assembled delegates adopted a Chicago Democratic platform endorsement and faced clashes over Sewall as VP candidate and fusion with Populists. The day ended with plans to nominate either Judge James Hines or W L Peek for Governor as the convention reconvened.
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Waterville
Callen
Edward FB. Winslow
Chala Scott
W. H. McClellan
Belfast
Terry
Bath
Melvin Frank
Portland
L. M. Staples
Washington
B&b
Fe. Hanson
Frank
Herbert
Chay Baker
Towsen
Major Dicken
Fort Kent
Prank
Tlansen
O. Klansen
Hansen
Chicago
Witla Menry Cliferd
Malone
Clifford
W. L. McClellan
Bryan
Sewall
State Executive Committee
Hrvan
Watson
Sewell
James K. Hines
Hines
Canjdates
Or. Sibley
Cobb County
Democratic Committee
Committee On Platform
Nore
J. G. Gambrell
Gamarell
Lila
W. L. Peek
Peek
Populist Convention Names Florida Candidates in 1894
The State Populist Convention at Ocala adjourned after naming Weeks for Governor Seller for Secretary of State Skinner for Treasurer Calhoun for Attorney General McKinnon for Superintendent Williams for Commissioner of Agriculture Richburg for Attorney General and urging Sewall withdrawal. A separate Congressional convention nominated Williams Cedar Key for First District and Peterson Jacksonville for Second District.
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Florida
Eratic
Ocala
Fla
Wor Tovernor
A.W. Weeks
Walton County
J.T. Seller
Valusia
Compantralier
P Ww Skinapp
Twsboro
J. FL Calhoun
Osweal
Frank Harris
Tampa
Supreme Court
Ll. Mckinnon
Slackson
O. N. Williams
Osceola
J. J. Richburg
Santa Rosa
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Sewall
Daves
Norton
Bryan
Democratic Dominos
Sewell
Subelude Watson
Sowall
Harvey
Feader
Watson
J. A. Williams
Cedar Key
W. R. Peterson
Jacksonville
Populist Convention Opens in Atlanta with Watson Greeted
The Georgia Populist convention convened in Atlanta at noon with Thomas Watson, chairman of the State Executive Committee, receiving a strong ovation. The hall was the House of Representatives in the State Capitol, and the gathering planned to organize and hear Watson’s rally speech later at City Tabernacle. No fusion of the electoral ticket is expected.
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Fasles
Talen Sewall
Atlanta
Thomas ©. Watson
Hone
Stat Apitol
Watson
City Tabernacle
Temgoer
Populist State Convention Adopts Harbor Reform Platform
Delegates to the Populist State Convention in Galveston gathered early as sessions ran long. A plank favoring harbor and waterways improvements was adopted, while a clash arose over a salary cap of 2000 dollars for state and county officials.
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Galveston
Tex
Texas
Populists Endorse St Louis Platform in Mississippi
In Jackson Mississippi on August 6 the Populists of the Seventh District meet to endorse the St Louis platform and nominate G M Cain of Franklin county for Congress. They discuss delaying until Bryan’s decision and potential fusion. The middle of the meeting selects Cain, asserting no fusion and no Populist election in Congress.
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Mississippi
Congress
State Executive Committee Endorses Populist Plan in California
In San Francisco the State Executive Committee backed the Populist fusion with the Democratic party but opposed Sewall’s candidacy. The committee proposed a coalition on Presidential electors and appointed a committee to coordinate with California Democrats on candidate fusion. The Populists showed willingness to fuse on common ground while opposing Sewall.
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San Francisco
People's Wet
Sewall
Democratic Party of California
State Populist Convention Nominates Meserve for Treasurer
Hastings Neb Aug 6 The State Populist Convention nominated J B Meserve for Treasurer while leaving one other officer unfilled. William Neville and James S Kirkpatrick were nominated for Supreme Court Justices in the action.
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Nebraska
Wsastings
Neb
J. B. Meserve
Trenaurer
Blank
William Neville
James S. Kirkpatrick
Supreme Court
Populists Nominate Methodist Minister for Congress
At the Oklahoma Populist Territorial Convention in Guthrie after a two day contest OT Callahan Methodist minister was nominated for Congress. The Democratic Territorial Central Committee declined to endorse him and he led Republicans by about 9,000 votes.
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Uthrie
Of.t
OT Callahan
Congress
Democcrathe Territorial Central Committee
Democrats Weigh Fusion With Populists In North Carolina
Raleigh August 6 Special reports on the Democratic State Committee considering electoral fusion with Populists and Republicans. The piece notes mixed views among Democrats, a push by party leaders to gain the legislature, plans for state ticket fusion, and comments from Populists and Republicans about treatment and strategy amid silver and gold party tensions.
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Raleigh
N.C
Democratic State Committee
Burton
Denocrata
Cervaliuty
Hiram L. Grant
Otho Wilson
Wilson
George
French
New Hanover
Aimear
Jaymes H. Young
Harris
Republican State Committee
McWinley
Iryan
Mott
Republican Party
Puent
Fuson
Bryan
People's Man
McWinley Ie
Doway
Clement Mundy
Capital Square
John W. Thompson
Luther Wall
Surry
Ienry MM. Gowan
Ja Lo
Manly
Oul B
Linughinhouse
Ark Democrate
Tis
Worth
Zeb Vane Walker
Koo Blican
Ceneral
Peabody
W. Bh
Explosions Injure Workers at Marrs Lumber Mill
An explosion at Marrs Lumber Company's mill in Jacksonville injures J C Barre and Nolkon Bell along with two Black workers. No fatalities reported. In Pocahontas a jury faile d to reach a verdict in the Frank Pays vs Pocahontas Cotton Mills case for 10000 damages as of tonight. O J Dyen, a substitute police officer, is suspended for thirty days for cursing on the sleet.
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Jacksonville
Wieh Bprings
Ila
Marrs Lumber Company
J.C. Barre
Nolkon Bell
Intier
Suny
Petorehure
Pocahontas Toutton Mills Company
Tomerreyw
O. J. Dynen
Substitute Police
Naval officers detached and ordered home for medical reasons
Navy notices show Augt Lieutenant Mitchell detached from Mare Island Naval Hospital for home and waiting orders. Lieutenant Ho de Piveonhe detached from Philadelphia with three months sick leave. Lieutenant Poundstone ordered to forfeit instruction then to the Ordnance area. Johnston China Company at 29, Union Street and 33 Granby Street referenced.
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Washington
1 Mitchell
Mare Island
Ho de Piveonhe
Philadelphia
Poundstone
Ordnance
Norfolk Park Holds Charm For Redevelopment Enthusiasts
The article details the transformation of a Norfolk city park into a scenic riverside retreat with shaded walks, rustic seating, and a central pavilion. It notes committee leadership under I McCormick and W Allen, with public improvements aimed at widening vistas, adding drives, and providing child-friendly amenities amid August heat.
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Tnl
Aim Athena
Mans
Metom Otp
Ehaleman
AW Ein
Leo
McCormick
W. I Allen
Alexanderedd
J. R
Banking closures shock Vernon County as sheriff seizes banks
Sheriff closes Bank of Bron auth Bank of Shellon and Bank of Riehards all owned by Conkling Strothers after a state bank examiner report. W Conkling and associates protest, claiming inability to pay debts as the firm’s assets are seized for public safety. Georg e m and O. M. Spartol assigned to run the stores with revolvers in hand.
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Sherif
Hoc Debio Way
Nevada
Serag- Delt
Monking
Bank of Bronauth
Bank of Shellon
Bank of Riehards
Conkling Strothers
Vernon County
Suchwellon
Chyintay Jones
W. Conkling
Spartol
Death of Ex-Gov Geo Anthony in Isineus County
On August 6 at age 10539 Tat oleht, ex governor Geo Pr Anthony died after weeks of illness. The former leader, born 1879 in Isineus, served as Delpen Superintendent of use and is survived by a widow and one child. A maritime incident earlier that day left a three man crew ashore near Newomb Hollow after a gale. rescuers from Pamele river and Cehoon's Hollow station landed them at daylight.
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Mighland Light
Mass
Hebe
Lenge Maine
Newouml’s Hollow
Cahoan’e Hollow
Pamele River
Cehoon's Hollow
Vyoveku
Geo
Anthony
de Leen
Isineus
Oe Byou
Merrell
Michigan Republicans Nominate Pingree For Governor
Delegates at the Michigan Republican convention choose Mayor Pingree over rival candidates after multiple ballots. The vote sequence shows Pingree gaining strong support amid clashes with the McMillan machine, with party leaders detailing committee alignments and future positions as the convention adjourns sine die.
Wisconsin Republicans Nomination Ballot Drama in Milwaukee
At the Republican state convention in Milwaukee the first ballot put Lafollett ahead with 26115 votes, Scofield 24916, and Bruenich 4842. On subsequent ballots Scofield led and was later nominated by acclamation. incumbents for other statewide offices were renominated. In Tennessee, Knox County and East Tennessee races shaped by party splits saw Democrats favored for judges while Republicans pressed Turner in one district. Public mood focused on the money question and party alignment across the region.
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Milwaukee
Griffin
Theodore Billmer
Jafallene
Hidge Reed
Appleton
Aneseh
Sanford
Calumet County
Buneseh
Scofield
OR. Hoardman
Oshiorh
Milwukee
Wises
W. Dh. Handon
Branford
Wi Neld
Ashland
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
Court of Chancery Appeals
Barton
Northern National Bank Seizes Toledo Bicycle Plant
The Meycle Company plant in Toledo and the Truman Bicycle Company town store were taken by Northern National Bank this afternoon due to financial embarrassment. The actions tie into the Columbus Buggy Company failure and its extensive declines with Columbus firms.
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Meycle Company
Toledo, O
Truman Bicycle Company
Northern National Bank
Columbus Buggy Company
Columbus
Organize for Congress urged by Nemocenig of Hie Khird District
Special dispatch from Chicatelinnkem Concodona Virginia August 6 reports State Chairman Ellyson urged all state committee members to organize districts at once and then address electors and local chairs. He will focus on electing executive committee members and convening meetings while denying reports of a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway pledge to McKinley. Axtell dismissed the claim as untrue and the Times’ Joseph Aryan heads to Indianapolis for a gold Democrats conference.
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Tichmoni
Jr State
Ellyson
Tilly
Ellywon
Virginia
Ohsapeake and Ohio Railway Company
McKinley
Axtell
Wis
Elver
Joseph Aryan
The
Times
Indianapolis
Conference of Gold Democrata
Death of a Well known Lady in New York City
Mrs Annette Helmina Winkens Hicks Lord a prominent figure in society and the AOC died last night at her home No Washington Square once the center of fashionable society in New York City The historic residence area was noted for its social prominence
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New York
Annette Wlhelmina Winkens Hicks-Lord
AOC
World
Washington Square
Reed Renominated by Republicans in Portland Congress race
Thomas B. Reed was renominated by the Republican delegates in Portland Maine on August 6 for Congress. The nomination came on a rising vote and by acclamation as the party united for the First district race.
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Thos. B. Reed
Portland
Thomas B. Reed
Congress
Trustee Sale Ad for Saunders Dyer Goods and More
Do Not Miss This Week Trustee's Sale of BR A Saunders Stock of Dyer Goods and Lotions featuring dress goods white foods quilts Damask napkins tesvela cotton and muslin underwear white goods and notions all priced at wholesale levels. Sale by WM N Portluck Trustee. Bridal presents from Johnston China Rep at 59 31 and 33 Granby with decorated toilet ware and other china items from Johnston China Co at 29 31 and 33 Granby Street.
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BR. A. Saunders
WM. N. Portlook
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