Populists Open Convention Amid Faction Fight in St Louis
In St Louis on July 23 the Populists began their convention with deep factional divides over whether to endorse Democratic nominees or stay independent. Senator Butler led the temporary chair., delegates debated platforms including a middle-of-the-road financial plank. chaos and heat marked the opening as credentials and organization reports lagged, while Debs appeared and Colorado and Illinois cases dominated early votes.
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Middle Coast
Bryan
Butler
Newh Carolina
Hmselvex
Polten Sie
Mir Jjee
Kane Sag
Wirt
Nevida
Leo
Senatoss Allen
Nowras Jind
Kyle
Dakers
Endirsemnt
Bryans
Sewall
Texas
Arkansas
C. M. Jacksen
J. M. Robson
Isaac McCracker
Committee On Permanent Organization
Oesaiee
Committee On Platform
Lin«yl
Jacene Debs
Coairman
Committee On
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Massachusetts
People’s Party
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Commiites
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Phiterson
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Cook County
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Nebraska
Campion
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J. W. Hayes
Pennsylvania
William F. Hess
Ulinos
J. K. Burnett
California
Leo Vincent
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Mesars
Lindell Hotel
J. B. Weaver
Weaver
Kearby
Chike Man
Wisconsin secretary chosen and subcommittees formed
Robert Schilling of Wisconsin was made secretary. The assembly authorized the chairman to appoint a twenty five member sub committee to draft a platform and report to the full committee. The chair may divide the committee into subcommittees on preamble finance transportation land and direct taxation. The afternoon and evening were spent on reports for permanent officers and the majority report was adopted with a possible conclusion tomorrow.
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Robert Schilling
Wisconsin
Petersburg Notes Mention Death Row Clemency Efforts And Local Events
A Petersburg dispatch reports Governor and Commonwealth's Attorney considering clemency for Doc Jones, with Judge Mullen noting lawful precedents. Local civic items include the A. P. Hill rifle volunteers, Rev White's inaugural sermon, a fatal shooting on Halifax street, visits by ex Governor Buckner, and a Petersburg M E Church South district conference with delegates elected for Lynchburg 1896.
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Vox
Aury
Charles Hall Davis
Charles Trotter Lassiter
Doc” Jones
J. M. Mullen
Iig City
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Mullen
Charles F. Collier
A. P. Hill
Mr. White
Old Street Baptist Mission
Buick
Matonco
Chesterfield County
White
New Norfolk
Old Street
A. Doe
Halifax Street
Joseph Carter
Simon B. Buckner
Kentucky
James W. Claiborne
Sycamore Street
South
Deran Church
Dinwiddie County
Lynchburg
R. B. Davis
J. E. Medlock
San’ Mirina
R. B. Hartley
Stoney Creek
Sussex County
M. Young
Ford's Depot
Death of Mr William H Morris at 81 in Charlotte Street residence
Aged citizen William H Morris died suddenly at his home No 88 Charlotte last night at about 8 oclock while chatting with a friend on the veranda. Dr Allen pronounced death due to heart disease. Mr Morris 81 was a retired commission merchant and a deacon at Freemason Street Baptist Church. He leaves a wife and seven children. Funeral time to be announced.
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William H. Morris
Charlotte Versing
Brooklyn
Allen
Treasury pays out new $1 silver certificate design
Gold Reserve in Washington reports the Treasury began paying out the redesigned $1 silver certificate. The national banks in New York helped restore the gold reserve to $101,881,770 by depositing $16,250,000 in gold in exchange for legal tender notes redeemable in gold. Daily withdrawals totaled $229,400, all for hoarding.
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Treasury
Treasury Gold Reserve
New York National Banks
New York
Embezzlement Charge Hits Jersey City Brokers Firm
Gettani Eleza & Co brokers with offices in Jersey City and Brooklyn failed today. Gitan D Eleza was jailed on embezzlement charges and detectives seek the other partner. Defalcations reportedly reach one hundred thousand dollars. The Prince of Wales receives two hundred thousand dollars annually for the labor of being the lofty parent.
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Jersey City
N. J
National Silver Convention Eyes Bryan Endorsement Debates
The National Silver Convention in St. Louis convened at 10:27 with speeches by Hon. Charles A. Towne and others, praising Bryan and urging free silver. Delegates debated alliances with Prohibition and Populist groups, polled party affiliations, and adjourned to reconvene at 10 a.m. with plans for a Bryan-Sewall American Union ticket discussion and further resolutions.
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St. Louis
St. John
Newlands
Nevada
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
Towne
Colorado
Chicago
Bryan
Mr. Towne
Cally
Stone
Missouri
W. H
Coin) Harvey
J. P. St. John
Kansas
America
Helen M. Gougar
Indiana
Belshazvar
Illole
Mary E. Lease
Wisconsin
R. D. Cole
Dowd
Germany
Cole
Bradshaw
Montana
Mott
Dr. Mott
Chafee
C. D. Lane
California
Colin Harvey
Shinn
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Pennay
Haniphan
Congress
Committee On
Strong
Tlinois
MecIver
L. F. Dow
Norrow
Maine joined in enforcing Key West smallpox quarantine
Washington July 23 Secretary Herbert orders Captain Crowning shield of the battleship Maine to cooperate with Key West authorities in enforcing smallpox quarantine regulations. The Maine will prevent ingress of infected vessels unless relieved by the Montgomery which has been ordered to leave Tompkinsville, S. C., within 48 hours for Key West.
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Herbert
Crowningshield
Maine
Key Weat
Mitchell
Florida
Montgomery
Tompkinshile
8. S
Key West
Tailors on Strike Grows as Workers Return to Machines
Nine thousand tailors who went on strike for higher wages and shorter hours yesterday were joined by 400 more workers, who quit their shops to support the action. Men arrived at strike headquarters throughout the morning reporting they had left their work to join the protest in 16 shops.
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New York
Richmond Congress Hope Fractions Clash Over Gold Silver
Richmond July 2 Judge Waddill outlined views on district politics saying Republicans will unite on a candidate acceptable to gold Democrats. Rumors linked Gustavus Milliger and Captain Richard H. Frayser as contenders. Silver leaders insist a pro silver nominee who defends the Chicago platform is needed. Also reported: steamer Virginia freed from rocks near Dutch Gap, $10,000 damage. Exposition Grounds may be sold. Labor Day plans advancing. rail rate cuts denied by official.
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Waddill
Congress
Gustavus Millebiser
Waddulla
Milliger
Chicago
Col. Bett
Virginia
James Rier
Dutch Gap
Newport News
Cleveland Central Labor Union votes to boycott local employers
In Cleveland on July 28 the Central Labor Union met at night to discuss the Brown strike and, after about a score of radical speeches, unanimously decided to boycott every firm in Cleveland that furnishes employment to members of the State militia.
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Central Labor Union
Cleveland
Secretary Herbert To Visit Alabama For Democratic Gubernatorial Vote
Secretary Herbert plans a trip to Alabama to vote for John son in August for governor. He will return to Washington and embark on the Dolphin for an annual inspection voyage.
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Herbert
Washington
Alabama
Johnson
Dolphin
Cigarette Law Declared Unconstitutional in Iowa
St. Paul Minnesota July 23 The United States Court here yesterday ruled Iowa anti cigarette law unconstitutional The decision rests on the language used on the original package branding the measure as a Maquor law
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St. Paul
Minn
United States
Iowa
Soap Manufacturer Assigns For Creditors In Baltimore
James Armstrong prominent Baltimore soap maker made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. liabilities about 200000, assets not stated. In New York banks deposited 500000 in gold to the federal treasury today, bringing total deposits to 8250000. Latest dental discovery items noted.
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Assigua
Baltimore
James Armstrong
Out Rates Spark Southern Freight Conference Clash
July meeting of the Executive Board of the Southern States Freight Association heard Vice President St John of Seaboard Air Line warn that a rate war with Baltimore routes threatens major revenue losses across the South. A nine-member committee proposed sweeping 80 cent reductions on most freight to Atlanta, with exceptions for grain and hay, and a local rate plan for intermediate points. The Seaboard and Merchants & Miners lines likely to seek court intervention to curb short hauls. The conflict signals broad rate cuts across southern rail and steamship lines.
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Tou Man & Conference
Atlanta
Soutern States Freight Association
St. John
Seaboard Air Line
Baltimore
Mae
Fromor
Nashville
Chittanooga
Loula
George C. Smith
West Point
W. L. Gullacan
O18
Dorminion Steamship Company
Minneer Whitney
Merchants" Kaw Miners" Steamship Company
Scott
Ogor
Mr. St. John
Thomas
Seaboard
Askine
Southern
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Macon
Aur Busta
Columbia
South
Onis River
Rescue at the Hague: Walter Jones Saved by James McCoy
While returning from Ghent yesterday Walter Jones fell into the Hague and nearly drowned. James McCoy happened to pass by, jumped in, and rescued him after a struggle, bringing him safely to shore.
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Ghent
Walter Jones
Hague
James McCoy
Struggls
Bargain Days at Wright's 106 Main Street
Friday and Saturday specials unveil low prices on satin palm fans, collars, handkerchiefs, shirts and more. Includes 4-ply collars, unbleached vents, embroidered handkerchiefs, silk ties, suspenders, and various angling discounts for two days only at Wright's 196 Main Street.
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