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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1896
Page
7
A covert party caucus produced no clear plan but leaders pledged to pursue a separate ticket. Bryan's allies appear confident of victory while Gov Stone remains associated with the ground campaign as tensions rise within the party.
The St Louis convention scene shows middle-of-the-road Populists to avoid Bryan and the Chicago platform. Taubeneck meets anti Bryan leaders while Governor Stone promotes a separate ticket and mass meeting to rally for free silver and unity against gold standard candidates.
Senator Teller predicts Populists will endorse Bryan or fail to nominate at St Louis while Senator Butler leads opposition. Immigration figures show 343267 arrivals in year ending June 30 1896, up from 258536. Diamond trust raises prices as Cecil Rhodes Barney Barnato and partners push 62c per carat. output controlled by British and South African interests.
In Lincoln Nebraska William Jennings Bryan Democratic nominee for president received a rousing homecoming with 20 000 supporters cheering as he and his family arrived in the capital city A reception at the state house featured lanterns ferns and an audience in a dome balcony Bryan spoke of gratitude to all parties and vowed to view Nebraska as his future home beyond earthly honors.
Washington reports expose twelve letters between Secretary Olney and Lord Salisbury detailing attempts to establish a general arbitration system and to settle the Venezuelan boundary dispute. Olney favors separating the two issues, while Salisbury pushes a broad scheme that Britain resists. The Venezuelan talks hinge on excluding British subjects' settled territory, a point London will not concede.
Torexa Kans. July report claimed B P Waggener of Atchison would speak for Bryan in the campaign. Waggener emphatically denies the claim and says he is against the ticket.
Kansas City, July 20. Judge Wofford of the criminal court ruled this morning that wagering on out of state horse races may be resumed in Kansas City. Pool rooms, closed in 1911 when the Stone anti pool room law took effect, will promptly reopen under this decision.
Gov. William J. Stone of Missouri will make six addresses in Alabama this month in support of the Democratic state ticket. The visits include Birmingham and other venues as part of a campaign swing.
Henry Waterson declares his mind made up and will not be induced to alter his position. He argues the platform represents the open door to revolution, challenging Mr. Cleveland’s stance. The piece frames Waterson as firmly aligned with his chosen political line and wary of concessions.
W C Whitney issued a press dispatch denying any desire to endorse the Chicago ticket and vowing opposition. He says the Chicago platform would cause a panic and hurt business, and he criticizes how the sound money men were treated there. He spoke privately of reasons for bolting the ticket.
Guerva July 18 Henry Watterson of Kentucky currently staying with his family in Guerva discusses the Chicago convention. He calls the platform monstrous predicting national repudiation Evolution and even civil war if its leaders gain power. He warns strong federal intervention may be needed to curb mob rule and endorses a sound money Democratic ticket.
Washington July 13 Next week President Cleveland will write a letter about the Chicago convention platform and nominees. He is expected to advise anti silver Democrats to reject Bryan and back a sound money Democratic ticket. Cabinet members await his cue with Olney openly opposing Bryan while others stay undecided or privately critical. The president’s guidance could split or unite the administration.
Wavana July 15. Insurgent Colonel Caratagena fell in the Gato hills as General Jose Maceo led a headlong assault to surprise Spaniards. Surrounded and outnumbered, Maceo cried retreat then was shot in the neck and killed. His staff, including Dr. Perudo Echane, also fell in the volley.
Judge Yerkes rejects new trial for James Gentry, convicted murderer of actress Madge Yorke. Attorneys have appealed to the supreme court. Purva ee lrui1a, July 15.
In St Joseph Missouri on July 1 9 Dr Burton Pitts attacked Lawyer Vinton Pike with a walking stick in the latter's office over a lawsuit dispute. Pike sustained possibly fatal injuries.
Cantos Ohio July 13 five hundred veterans greeted Major McKinley as he arrived by special train. He urged unity to defeat forces threatening national honor and credit. He called for citizens from all regions to restore prosperity and uphold American honor, honoring sacrifices of past soldiers.
The nonpartisan free silver State convention at Torera Kansas elected sixty delegates to the silver loom forepée at St Louis July 12. They were instructed to vote for endorsement of William Jennings Bryan for president. About 300 delegates attended, four-fifths Republicans, with Ed C Litthe presiding and Kir W Turner drafting resolutions.
July 38 reports revive talk of a new government bond issue. Allegations claim reps of financiers met with Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Curtis. Curtis’s presence at the subtreasury yesterday and today fuels the chatter amid a strong bond market. Bankers tied to the administration skeptical, while old syndicate financiers dispute the reports.
In Nebraska at Nebr July 18 Rev Charles E Bentley the presidential nominee of the new National party is noted amid Bryan enthusiasm. He lives with his family in a modest house at the northeast corner of twenty eighth and M streets, highlighting a distinguished local citizen.
Denver July 18 Ex Governor Davis H Waite will attend the St Louis Populist convention as a contestant for a seat He sought admission as head of a Denver delegation selected at a mass meeting The credentials committee rejected his claims by 39 to 9 and the convention sustained the ruling without a dissenting vote
St Paul July 1 S Iwanaga of Tokio general manager of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha signed yesterday in St Paul a contract with the Great Northern Railway to establish a steamship line between Tokio and Seattle. St Paul will be the headquarters. The first steamer will probably leave Seattle about August 15.
In St Louis on July 18 Chauncey I. Filley is viewed as likely to dominate the upcoming Missouri Republican State convention at Springfield. His party leadership is expected to bring most candidates into line, enabling him to assemble a solid working majority of delegates for the Springfield gathering.
The Higgins faction of Delaware Republicans in convention nominated John C. Siggins of New Castle County for governor, Robert C. Houston of Sussex for congress, and William G. Spruance of Newcastle, Manlove Hayes of Kent, and Daniel J. Fooks of Sussex as presidential electors, with Anthony Higgins’ brother cited as ex-senator.
Denver July 15 ex governor Waite, now backing the Democratic Chicago nominee, is ousted as Colorado Populist convention chairman by the delegation in St. Louis and replaced by R A Southworth. Waite retains a St Louis role and pursues Bryan Sewall endorsement.
A brief report notes a life ended by heart disease at a camp in Canada. The piece also mentions public leaders working at a Chicago convention, tying local and national events in a single late record.
Ex Governor William Eustis Russell of Massachusetts was found dead in bed at the camp of B F Dutton in St Adelaide Quebec this morning. He was born September 4 1867 in Cambridge and rose from Cambridge alderman to governor in 33rd term. His death is attributed to heart disease after a long political career with the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
July 17 reports detail William Jennings Bryan praising democracy as brotherhood and personal roots. He recalls birthplace clues, childhood farm strength, and first legal and political ambitions, emphasizing conscience and religious liberty amid applause.
Warre nsburg Mo July 17 Grove Young wealthy Higgins ville farmer died recently leaving an estate of 500000 to be divided among his children and relatives while the Confederate home would get 500 yearly. Mrs George Price a daughter received only 1 and will contests the document alleging insanity.
Washington July 17 reports that silver dollars available for redeeming treasury notes have fallen to 30,659,582 and will drop further this month. Beginning August first the mints will raise coinage to 3,000,000 per month and likely keep that pace to maintain a stock for note redemptions in exchange for silver dollars.
At the July 17 convention in St Louis Missouri Populists clash over endorsing Bryan for president amid a flood of letters from supporters and opponents. The national committee prepares for a decisive meeting while leaders await free silver senators and consider adopting the Omaha platform rather than endorsing the Chicago declaration. Cleveland's views are noted as influential.
Hamlin, Treasury assistant secretary, issued a statement aligning with administration forces after the Chicago convention. He argues no political issue will decide the next election, only the survival of republican institutions and urges a union of loyal citizens beyond party lines to stamp out perceived lawlessness at the polls.
Loxpronx July 14 Ambassador Bayard said he favored gold standard and saw no relief in other systems. He urged a sound money Democrat to vote Republican for the gold platform. He linked McKinleyism to Coxey Debs and Altgeld and blamed Chicago convention outcomes.
New York July 17 The executive committee of the state Democracy repudiated the Chicago platform after a prolonged debate and urged a third candidate. Five district leaders may resign from the party. MecKinley honored by Thirteen Club in New York with a June 29 election notice and July 3 acceptance letter rejecting superstition. Costa Rica Adopts Gold Standard currency with Port Limon celebrations planned as silver currency is retired.
Locan Iowa July 17 The coroner s jury investigating the wreck that killed twenty seven people Saturday night returned a verdict holding Engineer Montgomery and Conductor Reed of the excursion train guilty of criminal negligence They are jailed at Boone
The Republican national executive committee decided to locate the national headquarters at both New York and Chicago. The announcement was made in Cleveland Ohio on July 17. The decision marks a bi city center for party operations.
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