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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1896
Page
3
The piece argues Bland is the men to beat for the Democratic nomination, with about 2000 votes spread across the South and Midwest. It notes Boies of Iowa as a strong rival, the Altgeld factor at the convention, and possible but unlikely candidacies of Blackburn, Pennoyer, and Matthews, all shaping a tense, divided race.
Governor Altgeld says he will not accept the temporary chairmanship if chosen by the silver forces. He asserts a presiding officer should be a figurehead and prefers to remain where he can act, not surrender his place on the floor for the honor.
Nominated on the 105th ballot, Judge I W Sturges of Concordia was renominated by the Twelfth judicial district Republican convention in Wasinorox Kansas. Opponents were W F Dillon of Belleville and Charles Smith of the host city. The convention had convened since Monday.
Faysetts Mo July 3 The Bell Hardware and Implement company one of the town’s largest businesses closed its doors this morning with J B Duncan as trustee. Preferred creditors for 27600 are secured by the trust. Liabilities are estimated from 935000 to 40000 with assets about the same.
Buenos Arnes July 8 Dr Alera head of the Radicals and chief foe of ex President Leni Pena who ruled in 1885 committed suicide after years of opposing Pena. He had taken part in revolutions against Pena but was pardoned.
Chicago plans a gold exhibit next fall featuring gold fields from American auctions. Pledged gold funds will start a national bank.
Chicago July 3 Senator Blackburn of Kentucky opposes rushing a one day convention and calls for a fair hearing for all candidates. He says the convention is controlled by silver interests and would prefer Jones of Arkansas as a possible leader while avoiding premature moves. He avoids committing to a candidate and notes Altgeld may back Bland.
Missouri delegates circulate a pamphlet praising Bland as the ideal Democratic candidate on the silver question. The document extols his record and public career while denouncing charges from a slave state and urges delegates from other states to nominate him, claiming he would win and work with capable advisers.
Bland supporters in Lipaxnox Missouri claim strong odds for nomination. Campaign offices occupy three rooms in Greenleaf block. Western Union adds two wires to handle high mail volumes as Bland dictates to his stenographer. Farmers report seeing Bland at his farm tending to crops while crowds shout his name in Chicago.
Uillian Ashley of Boston, suing EB J Baldwin for breach of promise, walked up to Baldwin in Superior Court and fired a revolver at his head. A bystander knocked the weapon away. Ashley was restrained. Baldwin escaped with a scalp graze and no serious injury.
The piece reports a growing Bland faction at the Democratic convention with a ground swell toward Bland's nomination. It notes silver and gold factions vying for influence, with Teller favored by silver leaders for temporary chairmanship and possible selection of Bryan Stone or White as candidates.
Caricaco July 4. The national committee plans to select a temporary chairman not tied to the silver movement though some lean toward silver. Illinois member Ben T Cable opposes silvertinted control and says the convention can choose another man if the sub committee’s choice is rejected. The committee resents outside dictation and may defy faction demands.
Five of Colorado’s Democratic delegates back Bland and, with the unit rule, will likely give Bland Colorado’s eight first ballot votes. If Teller is named, votes go to him but no candidate is officially presented. A planned, broad delegation for Teller was scrapped as he did not approve. Senator Teller will have many supporters in Chicago.
An important filibustering expedition has landed on the coast of Pinar del Rio province. Secret reports claim large quantities of arms ammunition and other munitions were landed and placed in the hands of the rebels for use in ongoing hostilities.
Odds posted by Sei oet i Odds and Co brokers claim McKinley will win the next presidency. They offered in the stock exchange twenty to four thousand dollars as a wager on the outcome with July date noted.
Comptroller Eckels predicts a new wave of influential gold Democrats will rally behind Whitney and other leaders at the convention to oppose free silver. He cites lists from New York and Illinois, warns of defections at the polls, and argues party unity hinges on preserving business stability and precedents against abolition of the two thirds rule.
Cascado July 3 Will the gold men bolt if a silver candidate is nominated upon a silver platform Chairman Harrity speaking for himself says he will not He stands by a letter to Senator Money explaining his views He is a Democrat first and an honest money man second He will abide by the majority and not bolt nor think the Pennsylvania delegation will bolt.
Government receipts totaled 26,189,220, expenditures 9,352,221,470, yielding a year deficit of 26,042,244. July projections expect at least a 10,000,000 deficit. Pension payments reached 139,444,016, down about 2,000,000 from prior year. interest outlays rose over 3,250,000.
Chillan presidential race reports Vincente Reyas likely winner though Federico Errazuriz vows persistent challenge. Errazuriz has reportedly spent over 400000 in his campaign while Reyas spent nothing.
J E Hardy, a Toronto high wire artist, crossed a gorge on a 160 foot high wire rope yesterday afternoon. The stunt involved two trips over the falls using a three quarter inch line as crowds watched from Nranaua and Wasnington.
Chairman Harrity of the National Committee appears at the Palmer House to introduce the chairmanship team. No decisive decisions have been made. only one contest notice has been filed, from Nebraska, leaving the leadership unsettled.
William F Harrity chairman of the National Democratic committee meets the silver faction at the Palmer house before 2 o'clock. The executive committee and the silver delegates discuss temporary chairmanship seats for delegates and contest procedures in a cordial session with no firm decisions yet. They plan another meeting next Monday to clarify policy and possible alignment with the silver group.
Chicago July 2 Governor Altgeld and Missouri Governor Stone held a private caucus with leading free silver Democrats and debated abandoning the two thirds rule at the national convention. While some urge cancellation as undemocratic, others expect silver forces to reach two thirds by nominating time. Boies supporters grow stronger with new headquarters at the Palmer House. Vice President Stevenson arrives in the city en route to Bloomington after Cape May adjournment.
Obituary outlines Harriet Beecher Stowe's life from Isitchfeld to Cincinnati and Bowdoin, noting her birth June 14 1811, her abolitionist work sparked by a Kentucky visit, and the immense impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin with multi national sales, translations, and numerous works totaling thirty two volumes.
Governor McKinley rushed to Fort Wayne station to greet Republican vice presidential nominee Garrett A Hobart. A large crowd watched as the pair exchanged greetings and traveled to the MacKinter home. They reportedly agreed to stay home during the campaign for now.
Bland supporters map a campaign plan to capture delegates as states arrive. Headquarters will be at the Palmer and the Auditorium with Missouri delegates housed elsewhere. Senator George West will present Bland to the convention and Governor Stone and Senator Ockrell are named for Missouri platform roles.
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