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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
3
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The report covers the St Louis ballot for Republican presidential nominees with McKinley leading, plus notes on Reed, Aorton, Qany, and Allison. It mangles tariff remarks, mentions Postmaster General Wilson, Democratic and Populist moves, and Arizona political shifts, including talk of protection, silver, and upcoming 1897 changes amid cross-party sniping.
May 1890 in Puoesix Arizona shows mean temperatures around 72.4, with highs near 85 at Parker and lows near 52.3. Averages include 22 days with precipitation at 1 stations, trace amounts in several locations, and notable wind speeds up to 38 mph from the northwest. Observers report heavy sand storms and multiple days with light frosts or cold snaps across the territory.
Garrett A Hobart of New Jersey a rising Republican power described as strong speaker and organizer led New Jersey to victory in the last gubernatorial race and gained backing for the Vice Presidential nomination. At 52 he is tall with gray hair and a brown eye and is married with one son.
June 19 Canton reports show thousands of railroad workers and Western Union telegraphs greeting McKinley from St. Louis as Garrett Hobart sent congratulations from the parade. McKinley replies warmly and shows calm at home despite a marathon crush that damaged lawns, flowerbeds, and caused several fainting incidents managed by police.
Early June 20 crowds of letters arrive at Governor McKinley's home as messages flood in after the victory. An autograph telegram from former President Harrison is among the notable notes received during the peak of the telegraph deluge.
On June 10 the national committee filled vacancies caused by silver bolters Solomon Luca was named for New Mexico and W A Griffith for Arizona. Senator Thurston proposed a resolution empowering the chairman to appoint a nine member executive committee after consulting presidential candidates, with the chairman remaining ex officio head of the committee.
The committee appointed yesterday to notify McKinley of his nomination will travel to Canton on June 20 to perform their duties. A meeting notice announces a July 6 event at the Fifth Avenue Hotel New York to notify the vice presidential nominee. The committee will also visit Garrett A Hobart in Paterson New Jersey on July Tb.
In London June 10 a grand free trade celebration is planned before year end to mark the semicentennial of the Corn Laws abolition. Despite revival in the United States and France, Britain shows protectionist leanings. Some free trade advocates fear renewed tariff agitations will invite retaliation.
Goodbolt, survivor and former quartermaster, recalls the Drummond Castle disaster near Laket on June 19. With no warning the steamer struck swiftly in fog and drizzle. passengers flooded the decks, lights failed, and the vessel sank within minutes. Two men were killed and one injured as chaos and heartwrenching cries filled the ship.
In St Louis on June 19 delegates signed a declaration urging unity against the gold standard and backing Teller for President. Silver supporters seek Populist and bi metal league endorsements and coordination with Democratic officials to defeat the gold standard. Teller avoided committing to run and declined interviews as daily telegrams pour in.
Denver plans a great popular ovation for Senator Teller on July 4 with a parade speeches and a grand celebration. The event will honor his stay with his mother at Morrison Tilingis until July 1 and invite representatives who left the St Louis convention with Teller to attend.
The annual troop movement program is finalized with two Arizona companies of the 11th Infantry reassigned from Fort Whipple to Little Rock Arkansas. The change will be ordered by the Commanding General of the Department of Colorado and enacted through department commanders.
Despatch from Bulawayo reports a native revolt in Mataebele district with thirty to forty whites murdered. A patrol heads to warn settlers. troops at Fort Salisbury face danger as the area descends into crisis. In Omaha the Trans Mississippi Exposition gains momentum. G W Wattles outlines benefits to Omaha and Nebraska as western state reps attend planning meetings for the grand show.
In St Louis on June 1 Marcus Aurel ina Hanes McKinley’s manager was elected chairman of the Republican national committee. The report notes the era of partisan leadership and the party’s top organizational figure.
An Atlantic express derailed near Walls station sixteen miles east of here after colliding with a freight wreck. Two engines and two express cars were derailed. one sleeper was toppled. Engineer McIntyre was badly brained though no passengers were injured. Mr. Garrett Hobart and the New Jersey delegates were aboard.
Fragmented OCR style item notes Da Mores possibly spreading a report to thwart plots against him and align with British opposition in Soudon. Mentions Cadamer desert trip and Libre Parcle interview with four associates. Includes a death from family quarrel in Se Pact with Sobeffaer and son Paul wounded. father died by self-inflicted wound. Also references Democratic College League stance on free silver and a New York line about George Wickell shooting Seiple.
Arkansas Democratic delegates vote in Chicago and back Bland for President at the state convention. The body endorses free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1, while other items report blazed murder, Maybrick case notes, and various international calamities including a Japanese tidal wave and an elevated road accident.
In Port Wayne Indiana on June 20 three Pennsylvania railway shop excursion trains carrying about 300 employees began a trip toward Rome City. Near Kendallville a train derailed or broke down, throwing and fatally injuring two shopmen, Sam C. Henderson and M. P. Miller, who were run over.
Ex Vonviers Howard Withrow and Jim Williams arrested by Constable Compton in Tempe after months of thefts in Tempe and Phoenix. Evidence links Williams to a murder of Frank Smith at Minnehaha and connects both men to multiple robberies. Sheriff Orme plans murder warrants as property recovered at the robbers’ den confirms the charges.
Constable Comotor of Tempe captured Howard Withrow, a reputedly dangerous man, and recovered over 800 dollars worth of stolen items from Tempe and Phoenix. Goods identified include wagon thefts from Zoeckler and White, bicycle shop items from Ziba Brown, and firearms. Withrow faces preliminary robbery charges. California murder warrant looms.
The celebration marks the anniversary of the pope's first communion day observed worldwide. Ost- Jinal Perrari urged bishops in every diocese to lead parishioners in a general communion and to submit signatures of all who received holy communion on that day.
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