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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1896
Page
3
The article argues against tariff changes and warns that free trade and free silver at 16 to 1 will be rejected at the polls. It states the speaker believes both policies will be defeated and outlines reinforced protectionist positions.
Two thousand farmers, mechanics and citizens from Newcastle and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, rode in special trains to Canton to greet Major McKinley. A large crowd gathered, bands played, cannons boomed, and ex-Congressman Oscar L. Jackson presented resolutions urging protectionist policy and a Republican victory. McKinley urged allegiance to protection and opposition to free trade and free silver, criticizing the Chicago Democratic convention and calling for a strong Republican platform.
In La Porth Indiana a fierce morning storm struck William Niles summer cottage at Point Judith Pine Lake destroying it and its contents. The building was the former Norwegian pavilion from the World's Fair. The Niles family and guests escaped in night clothes. Mrs Bodley of Cincinnati reported jewelry losses valued at 1400 dollars.
New York August report that political events did not alter prospects as sterling fluctuations and gold imports reflect excess exports. Exports in two weeks up 20 percent and imports 21 percent lower year over year. Grain movement and early cotton marketing help a banking syndicate guiding exchange. Wheat and cotton futures rise modestly on crop news. lumber failures hint at a lingering economic downturn and woolen demand remains weak despite price cuts.
The article reports Secretary Hoke Smith’s resignation accepted amid his support for the Chicago nominees and free silver. Shipments of his books and papers to Atlanta indicate a formal departure with a successor expected soon. Smith had publicly backed Bryan and Sewall at the national convention and endorsed their platform.
A dull season sparks labor unrest in London with a dockers strike at naval torpedo works and trouble among Nottingham lace workers. East End tailors strike against large firms, driven by middlemen who say 36,000 journeymen stand behind them. A London cabbies strike over privileged cabs at railway stations is being discussed and likely to be settled next Saturday.
Newport Alabama August 24 Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt's wedding dowry is reported at 5 000 000 with bridal gifts from the family valued at no less than 600 000 including a silver service gold plate bric a brac and fine jewelry The trousseau outfits and household linens bearing the monogram are described and a town residence is to be built for the bride by Mr Vanderbilt
Chicago Aug 24 The Republican national campaign managers assign Cyrus Leland of Kansas to direct campaigns in Missouri Kansas and Nebraska. He to open a sub headquarters in Kansas City and personally control work in the three states linking Missouri between state committee led by Filley and the national committee. R C Kerens Missouri member of the national panel is Filley foe.
The state board of health issues its annual report urging an end to indiscriminate transport of sick people. It declares disease results and proposes requiring invalids to obtain permits before traveling in Colorado.
The two month old child of Jehad Maroney in Aug. 81 Mo was bitten by a spider on Wednesday. Blood poisoning ensued and the infant died yesterday.
Eight hundred delegates gather for a convention featuring Col. Breckenridge as the central figure. His return to public life sparks a notable oratorical display, with delegates chosen at large and preparations underway for his speech.
Kentucky Democrats meeting at Music Hall in Louisville with about 300 delegates denounce the Chicago platform and Bryan Sewall. Col Breckinridge delivers an impassioned speech urging defeat of Bryan and Sewall, advocating a gold standard, tariff for revenue, civil service reform and limited government. Delegates at large include Gen. B Buckner and Breckinridge.
Washington August 22 United States Senator Bacon of Georgia returned from the Pacific coast and told Democratic headquarters that national sentiment favors Bryan but Republicans say it will shift before election. He noted heavy campaign literature speakers and informed men aiding Republicans may sway crowds. He credits this to Republican circulation and work but believes Democrats will counteract.
Colorado Democrats named their preferred candidates for state offices subject to a fusion plan with the Populist and Silver parties. A conference committee of eleven will try to seal a fusion, else the Democrats named by the convention will run. For presidential electors a fusion ticket was proposed with one Populist, one Silver Republican, and two Democrats. In the Second District, Jon C. Bell of Montrose (Populist) was endorsed for renomination pending committee action.
New York Aug 22 Chairman Hanna welcomed callers at the Republican national headquarters including ex-Congressman G C Hazleton of Washington William H Parry Seattle city comptroller Commissioner I P Gibbs of this city and Wilbur F Wakeman of the American Protective Tariff Association The talk covered New England sentiments where farmers and artisans favored McKinley Hobart on the currency issue amid Republican support.
Anz 22. A ten day street discussion at the post office corner draws large crowds in Inpranaronss Indiana. Police arrest several as Judge Cox rules free speech on street corners is a constitutional right and criticizes sidewalk obstruction enforcement. The court vows not to punish future demonstrators.
New York reports, Aug 22, state pathological institute officers claim sunstroke is not caused directly by sun rays. Investigations show extreme heat alters body secretions, which then act as virulent poisons absorbed into the blood. Experiments with blood infusions support sunstroke as blood poisoning.
Kansas City Aug 23 bank cashier G A Taylor of the defunct Argentine bank faces criminal proceedings on forgery and receiving money when the bank failed. Deputy county attorney J J Frankey expects to swear out warrants after meeting depositors and count attorney. J F Steele plans to sign for $1000 on the security bond and alleges Taylor raised the amount to Wyandotte county depository.
London comments on Lord Russell of Killowen's Saratoga address to the American Bar Association. The Times says the invitation was backed by politicians from both parties to avoid inflaming tensions. The editorial praises his speech as a calm, judicial summing up aiming for peace rather than partisan argument.
In Cricano Illinois Democrats report Chairman Jones reversed plan to place national campaign HQ at a single site. National operations will run from the Auditorium annex while the state committee remains at the Sherman house. The state group hoped for joint HQ with the national committee in the same hotel.
The American line steamship St Louis sailing to New York tomorrow will carry Li Hang Chang. On the passenger list he is described as ambassador senior guardian to the heir apparent prime minister of state and ear of the first rank with the title of say.
Fayetteville congressman Hugh A. Dinsmore was renominated by Democrats of the Fifth District for his third term. The Aug 28 nomination solidifies his bid as the party’s candidate in Eurexa Srninos, Arkansas.
Chairman Butler of the Fepublic National Committee declares no arrangement to award populist electoral votes to Sewall will be approved. He warns the national committee will block any such plan and maintains opposition to altering the electoral vote process.
Chairman Butler of the Populist national committee declared no state fusion with Democrats will be officially approved or recognized. He stressed loyalty to the Bryan Watson ticket, unless disaffection arises locally, and called for a fair division of electors where parties join forces while honoring each party's candidates.
George P Keeney named national organizer and head of non partisan silver and bimetallic clubs. He calls a national convention of silver clubs in Chicago September 22 to unify non partisan silver groups for the campaign. Delegates invited from old unions and clubs. charters available from Washington DC headquarters. The platform reflects the St Louis July 22 declaration of principles.
Lieutenant Moss of the Twenty-fifth United States Infantry and eight soldiers, heavily loaded with four days’ rations, rode bicycles 132 miles from Missoula to Harrison, through the Rocky Mountains, in 22 hours. The detachment tests bicycle feasibility for military use in mountains, with wheels weighing 203 to 272 pounds and an average of 240 pounds. The tour spans 1,000 miles, including a National Park circuit and returns to Fort Missoula, aiming to show faster mountain marches than foot soldiers.
A dissolution of the legal partnership Don M. Dickinson H T Thurber and Elliott G Stevenson is announced for September 1. The firm, a leading Michigan bar and political influence, includes ex-Postmaster General Dickinson adviser to the President, Thurber private secretary to the Executive Mansion, and Elliott G Stevenson, state general election chairman.
Washmatox Aug 21 The Populist executive committee assigns J R Sovereign to Chicago headquarters under Washburn of Massachusetts. Chairman Butler leads here with Edgerton backing. Funds are scarce. reliance on voluntary subscriptions grows. Butler aims to align Populist, silver and Bryan supporters nationwide.
Chicago Aug 21 Senator John M Thurston of Nebraska announces he accepts W J Bryan's denial that he has been or is employed by silver mine owners He says he believes Bryan and published his card explaining he read and challenged the charge at Madison Wis and now informs the country of his position in a public notice
Nansen's Fram, left in the ice in January 1895 to push beyond the northern route, reached Skjerve Troms province after a voyage to 86 degrees 15 minutes north. Captain Sverdrup reported all well. The ship stopped at Danes Island on August 14 and met Andree awaiting favorable winds. Telegraphs exchanged as Fram heads to Tromsoe and Nansen saluted the crew with a joyful welcome.
Washington Aug 21 Acting Secretary Curtis reports telegram from New York assistant treasurer that arrangements exist to import 6 000 000 in gold coin from Europe. Foreign exchange above import point, but officials expect rising imports to boost reserves if the trend continues.
A Missouri family near St Louis faces a deadly glanders outbreak. George Blaze and his wife are stricken and a two year old boy shows symptoms after exposure to a frame horse used in marketing garden produce.
August 21. Wasminerox. Senator Faulkner, chair of the Democratic Congressional committee, said campaign funds were scarce. He asserted past revenue sources, mainly in New York City, would not respond and that the committee must rely on small donations from the people.
The Seventh congressional district Democratic executive committee chose Frankfort September 36 for the congressional convention and adopted a rule barring any voter who would not endorse the Chicago platform and its nominees. This excludes ex-Congressman W G P Breckinridge and his followers.
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