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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1896
Page
3
Frindens G. Clarkson of Omnaha is selected by acclamation as commander in chief. All other candidates withdrew before any ballot. General Mullen of Minnesota is elected senior vice commander.
Nominations opened with D R Ballou of Providence and Rear Admiral Meade among contenders, but Meade withdrew and Major Thaddeus S Clarkson of Omaha was elected by acclamation. General J Ho Mullen of Minnesota named senior vice commander, Clarkson’s long Civil War service noted along with Nebraska ties and prior posts. The council of administration and Daughters of Veterans officers are listed, followed by Chilean Congress voting rights for Frederico Errazuriz and his presidential confirmation in Chile.
John McAuley Palmer of Springfield Illinois a long public career across law politics and military service. He held probate judge and county judge roles in Macoupin county and served in the Illinois Senate and U S Congress campaigns. He led troops in the Civil War including the Fourteenth Army Corps and fought at Chickamauga Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridge and Atlanta campaigns.
General Sion Bolivar Buckner, seven years old in Hart County Kentucky, remains in his log cabin birthplace now extended into a picturesque home. A West Point graduate and Civil War officer, he later served as Kentucky governor and Democratic senator candidate. He earns wealth from farms and real estate and writes poetry and articles on finance.
In Coaprox Nebraska on September 5 an unknown attacker soaked kerosene on the bedroom floor and beds where Assistant Postmaster W A Danley his wife and two children slept and started a fire. Dense smoke hampered the blaze. firemen pulled the family free but both children died and the parents were unconscious. No motive is known.
The Commercial Advertiser reports Arthur Sewart denial of any plan to withdraw from the Democratic national ticket stating no foundation for such claims. In separate notes, Rev Thomas F Reeves and merchant John D Love were found dead on the Juniata riverbank after a fishing trip near Flowing Springs. Peru’s Senate passed a civil marriage bill legalizing civil weddings for those not previously wed in Catholic rites.
The will of Miss Kate Field was found yesterday in a packet left with Shoreham hotel owner Mr Devine before she sailed to Llano July where she died. Executors named are I H Kohlsaar and J Sanford Beatty with Beatty as principal beneficiary. The body is to be cremated in the United States if she dies abroad. The will will be recorded in Washington. US consul general in Honolulu assisted in the search.
H G Whitney ex postmaster general of Hawaii, fresh from Honolulu, reports rising annexation sentiment tied to fears that annexation would end Japanese troubles. He notes 25 000 Japanese residents and a growth of 3000 yearly under the Gibson treaty allowing entry, with Japanese seeking franchise upon English literacy.
William J. Bryan drew 25 000 people in a solid mass on the government lot in South Bend Ind to hear his speech on the money question. He arrived last evening and was met by a huge crowd at the railway station and spoke to sizable audiences at Elkhart Sturgis and Adrian Michigan and other stops en route from Toledo.
Mr. Hanna reviews the Indianapolis convention outcomes. He praises Senator Palmer as a strong Democrat with a large following in Divide, predicting weakened Democratic forces in Illinois. He also notes Buckner’s nomination strengthens the party in Kentucky and the South.
The First National bank of Montane was closed this morning with a notice that it cannot meet withdrawals. Vice president E. D. Edgerton said creditors would be paid in full. directors refused comment and assets and liabilities were not disclosed. The failure is attributed to inability to realize on assets to cover Eastern creditors.
Telegram from Miles City reports the death in Acost of Captain Tom McFadden a longtime Kansas resident and famed scout who fought with Custer and Sheridan. He led Sheridan to the camp of Santinta and helped rescue two white women held by the Sayapes.
Commander John Stark Newell, commander of the armored cruiser Detroit, died in Seattle from an anaemic blood condition. His remains were to be sent to New York City. He fell ill during his duties investigating the massacre of missionaries in Kiepsin, Central China for the United States.
Miss Laura Millson, niece of William Jennings Bryan, wed John L. Martin in Jeffersonville Indiana after elopement from Salem Illinois. The marriage followed a trip from Louisville with elopement prompted by the bride’s mother's opposition. The event linked to the Bryan circle and breeder families.
General Palmer of Winds for President and Buckoor of Kentucky for Vice President declare a platform for the gold standard and opposition to free silver. The Chicago Convention is denounced while Cleveland is praised.
At the Indianapolis convention on September 3 Senator John M Walmer of Illinois received the first ballot nomination for president, despite Senator Palmer Illinois repeatedly refusing to permit his name. The tally read Palmer 757 Bragg 12434. General Buckner was acclaimed as vice president. The convention closed amid wildcat enthusiasm.
The platform from Indianapolis on September 3 upholds Democratic aims to ensure justice for all, sound money, and limited government. It condemns Chicago conventions for free coinage and tariff failures, denounces Republican protectionism, and supports taxation for public needs, free coinage opposition, and a strong monetary standard backed by silver.
The Democratic platform proclaims support for the gold standard and rejection of silver bimetallism while condemning costly national paper currency. It calls for government banking separation, uniform bank currency under supervision, monetary reform, merit-based civil service, and arbitration in international disputes. It defends the Supreme Court and upholds the supremacy of law and property rights amid calls for economy and reform.
In Indiana a mass meeting turn in Breckinridge appearance sparked cheers and heavy hisses as he spoke from the hall, denouncing the Chicago platform and urging unity against silver Democrats aligned with Bryan. The crowd surged with demonstrations as he argued the party’s drift from true Democracy.
From the four teen counties in Vermont the revised election returns show Grout the Republican with 53 076 votes and Jackson the Democrat with 13 043 votes giving Grout a 39 093 plurality.
The letter from Arthur Sewall to William J. Bryan, dated July 25, 1890, urges Bryan to act for the success of the ticket without personal influence, signaling loyalty and caution about fusion with the Populists. Democratic leaders say the letter signals no resignation and was meant to deter rumors of Sewall’s withdrawal.
In Columbus Ohio on September 3 1900 William Jennings Bryan spoke to a vast free silver audience at the state capitol grounds. He addressed sections from four sides of the platform and estimated turnout reached around 80000 amid drum bands and campaign devices. Allen W Thurman introduced him and J Is Lentz spoke afterward to the lingering crowd.
Horton Kansas September 4 Democrats of the First Congressional District met to nominate for Congress and district judge Rev H E Ballon of Seneca was chosen for Congress and Judge I A Myers for district judge both regular Populist nominees for the same offices
The monthly debt statement reports the public debt and treasury cash at close of business August 31 totaling $978,497,196. An uptick of 363,668 is noted for the month, attributed to various receipts and expenditures.
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