Republican Convention Opens With Gold Standard Endorsement
At St Louis the Republican convention opens under bright skies as delegates, banners, and crowds fill the city. Thurston of Nebraska is named permanent chairman, and the platform pledges the gold standard, protective tariff, reciprocity, and strong national unity while resisting free silver coinage.
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John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Teller
Cannon
Commonwealth
Thurston
Committee On Credentials
Texas
Bushnell
Ohio
Nicarguan Canal
Cuba
Foraker
Utah
J. M. Baldwin
Allison
J Ismel
Georgia
America
Pennsylvania
Hastings
Quay
McKinley
Convention Hall Proceedings in St Louis Session
Temporary Chairman Fairbanks opened the second day at 10 46 in Convention Hall St Louis June 17. The report notes a protracted initial vote and unclear motions as the session began.
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Convention Hall
St. Louis
Fairbanks
Hobart Elected Vice President by Unanimous Choice
Rhode Island delegate Jersey and others presented as Hobart won a majority on the ballot and was declared the unanimous choice of the convention for vice president. The convention adjourned sine die at 7 55 p m.
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National Committee For Temporary Organization
Hepburn
Iowa
Committee On
Addicks
Delaware
Cuney
Texas
National Committee
Credentials Committee
Jersey
Lippitt
Rhode Island
Evans
Kentucky
Walker
Virginia
Hobart
Mournful death of Ruth McLernon child in town
Ruth McLernon daughter of Edward and Emma McLernon died at age 4 years 6 months 22 days. A large Episcopal burial service was held Friday at ten o clock led by Rev. G A Beecher with many schoolchildren merchants and mechanics among attendees. Flowers and verses marked the child’s life and the procession to the grave included carriages and walkers amid heat and dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilith
Ruth
Edward
Emma McLernon
Episcopal Church
G. A. Beecher
North Platte
Transmississippi Exposition Promised for Omaha 1897
The Weekly Bee announces a plan to boost Nebraska's Transmississippi Exposition in Omaha in 1897. It proposes a 25 cent subscription rate mailed nationally through January 1, 1897 to help spread publicity and support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Bee
Weekly Bee
Methodist Episcopal Ad Promotes Ideal Cough Remedy Trial Bottles
An old paper ad touts Ideal Cough Remedy endorsed by a Methodist Episcopal audience. It offers trial bottles free at W. F. Bassett's Drug Store and claims rapid relief from lingering coughs and snoring issues.
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Dr. King
W. F. Bassett
Relief From Rheumatism With Chamberlain’s Pain Balm
Mr. James Perdue of Monroe Michigan, a veteran, suffered severe rheumatism before trying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He reports rapid relief from pain, saying without it he might not be alive to write these lines. The testimonial underscores the balm’s effectiveness for his aching back and joints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Perdue
Monroe, Mich
Chamberlain
Sidney Primary Delegates Selected for County Convention
Republican electors of Sidney precinct Cheyenne County Nebraska met at the Courthouse on June 13 1896 to select delegates to the county convention. They endorsed Henry E Gapen for County Attorney and instructed Sidney delegates to pursue his nomination at Belmont on June 20 1896.
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Sidney
Vheyenne
Nebraska
Court House
Tobins
C. E. Dorar
C. E. Trognitz
Jas. McMullan
F. Rezsnina
Geo. W. Heist
T. B. Cawson
M. H. Tobin
Chas. Callahan
J. W. McDaniel
B. A. Jones
W.S. Leonard
Jay. McMullen
Frank Rezanina
A. K. Greenlee
Isaac Jones
W. J. Muneely
Andrew Britton
W. P. Miles
Henry E. Gapen
Cheyenne County
B.chase
A. ‘Britton
W. H. ‘Kel
Jams
South’ Side
Leslie
Neubauer
Paul Borgquist
North Side
V. Williams
L. H. Bordwell
J. W. Nelson
A. Britton
M. H. Tosin
New Composite Cars Operated Daily Between Salt Lake and Liles
The Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line introduces daily runs of new composite cars between Salt Lake and Liles. The service aims to improve comfort and efficiency on the route, reflecting ongoing rail modernization efforts across the system.
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Chicago
Union Pacific and
Northwestern
Salt Lake Oly
Liles
Hucklen's Araioa Salve best salve in world
Hucklen's Araioa Salve. The best Salve in the world for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Positively cures piles or no pay required. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W F Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wf, Bassett
Restien Americans Endorse Fast Vestibuled Trains
The Restien Americans agree that the solid vestibuled trains of the Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern Line outdistance all rivals with no delay at the Missouri River.
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Chicago
Union Pacific & Northwestern Line
Missouri River
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McKinley and
T. Louis
Carter
Manley
Maine
Charles Iw. Fairbanks
Indiana
Williaim H. Sutherland
Vas
Rell
Grosvenor
Waitz
Lodge
Committee On Resolutions
Committee On Permanent Organization
Wellington
Maryland
Committee On Rules
Sewall
N. J
Supreme Council
Republican Party
of the
United States
Lakes
North
Gulf of the South
Madden
Lincoln
Denny
Minnesota
Father of the Republic
Union
Fort
New Jersey
Higgins
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ieee
Ruth McLernon
Transmississippi
Henry F. Gapen
C. BE. Doran
Restien
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