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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1896
Page
3
A Night in Des Moines features Bryan departing the city early in the morning with Gen. Weaver introducing him to the crowd. Route coverage notes the general remarks and public reception along the parade.
Des Moines August travel with William Jennings Bryan drew 200 300 at Des Moines Newton Colfax and Grinnell crowds as Bryan argued for free silver and attacked the gold standard. He praised Weaver pressed reforms and urged voters to hold officials accountable in a candid after dinner speech. A second note from New York reports Irish leader William O Ly man and allies urging revolt against British rule in Ireland.
The provisional national committee of Democrats not endorsing the Chicago platform met in Indianapolis and called a national convention to form a third ticket. General John M. Palmer was chosen chairman, with plans to nominate candidates for president and vice president, and to meet September 2 at Indianapolis.
A political report notes Populist leaders declare support for William Jennings Bryan regardless of Sewell’s withdrawal. It discusses who will manage the campaign to secure the Populist vote for Bryan and emphasizes strategy and leadership.
Thomas E. Watson spoke two hours to about 3,000 in a roughshed used for Moody revival meetings. He urged reform against corporate power, urged alliance with Western farmers, and announced plans to back Bryan for president while opposing Sewall.
In Abilene Kansas the Kansas Democrats adopted the conference committee report and endorsed all Populist nominations as they were made. The action followed a meeting with the Populists and marks a consolidation of ticket choices across parties.
The provisional national committee of gold standard Democrats opened in Aug 8 in Indianapolis considering a new national convention. Some favor Bourke Cockran’s plan for a lineshaft platform while others push a sound money plank. Credentials from Alabama to Minnesota fill the executive roll as talks name Palmer Carlisle Bragg for president and Buckner Francis Bynum for second place.
In Abilene yesterday the Kansas Populist state convention endorsed a fusion with Democrats, agreeing to drop candidate Cliggitt if the charges against him prove true. The slate includes Leedy for governor Coster Botkin Harvey Boyle Bush Heffiebower Morris Stryker and a named state central committee roster.
R G Dun and Co reports a dramatic drop in speculators who inflated Diamond Match and New York Biscuit shares leading to the Chicago Stock Exchange closure. The event shifts monetary conditions nationwide with Chicago draining Illinois banks, Europe selling U S stocks, and a sharp fall in rail and trust stock averages. Eastern money tightens and bankers grow wary of similar loans.
In Linnwas Iowa yesterday a 19 year old man Thurman Jacobs lured a young orphan girl of about 11 from a picnic ten miles northeast of town and assaulted her. A 200 man pursuit failed to capture him and he surrendered to friends who brought him to jail. A lynching threat looms as the girl is described as delicate and not expected to survive. The Iowa Patent Office reports copyrights and patents granted and pending with notices to individuals and firms in Des Moines Hudson Belle Plaine and Des Moines. Live stock and produce quotations from major markets are listed.
At the Wisconsin Republican State convention in Milwaukee Major Edward Schofield of Oconto was chosen for Governor on the sixth ballot. The win signals a Philetus Sawyer faction victory over ex Governor Heard. Senator Thurston told the gathering he expects William J Bryan to be defeated nationwide on Election Day.
In Massachus set Buzzard's Bay Aug 6 the President dismisses reports of disapproval of the gold standard ticket project. He states it is absolutely untrue that he has given any guidance regarding the Indianapolis conference.
T. P. Witten once a clerk in the city treasurer's office killed himself at 31 Cherry Street boarding house run by Mrs. Nichols. The man, discouraged by poverty and inability to find work, was described as physically nearly a wreck.
Mansfield Missouri August 10 The region endures its worst drought in years with three weeks without rain. Late corn may produce less than half an acre, pastures burned, livestock suffer from heat and lack of forage as temperatures hit 104 degrees.
The heat in Little Rock Arkansas reached 106 degrees today, the highest mark recorded since 1872, making it an oppressive and record setting day for the region.
The United States Patent Office issued 51 patents to U S inventors in the past week. Nebraska earned 2 patents and Iowa 10. Notables include James Gilbert of Omaha for a burst bearing for marine engines and W N Fairchild of Diller for a corn planter.
Personal note indicates anyone benefited by Dr Williams Pink Pills should write to Pink Pilla P Box 1592 Philadelphia Pa for valuable information. The text compares the river Rhine flowing at three times the rate of the Thames.
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