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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1896
Page
3
Attorney General Harmon declares President Cleveland fully authorized by the Constitution to act during the Chicago riots. He frames the issue as of greater importance than monetary concerns, addressing Bryan and public debate.
The AG explains Bryan’s stance against federal intervention in local affairs. He argues federal power is needed to protect mail, interstate commerce, and federal courts, while warning that presidential overreach endangers the nation’s government structure and state sovereignty. He urges the public to understand the constitutional balance and the implications for federalism.
Exvonita Kansas September 14 The Populists of Emporia discuss traveling to Topeka to attend the Willits-Right mire convention and support Sewall electors A broader Populist push across Kansas aims to unite in the Watson convention and guide the movement.
Cuiango September 14. Republican National Chairman Mark Hanna says McKinley will not stump the country. He argues Democrats want him chasing votes like Bryan. Hanna says McKinley will continue to address visitors at Canton.
Anitest Kansas reports Thomas E. Watson arrived at the depot to a clash between Leedy allies and Brown over fusion. Watson urged a separate Kansas ticket while Brown pressed for fusion, with Watson vowing to form an electoral ticket and travel to Lincoln and Colorado for speeches.
A crisis of extreme gravity grips the Ottoman capital as powers discuss removing the sultan to restore order. A British fleet nears Thasos, and Europe debates action amid accusations of state complicity in Armenian massacres. The note to the sultan cites organized bands and demands punishment, while the Turkish reply defies European testimony and hints at nonintervention.
On a special Kansas City to Sainsbury trip Bryan was greeted by 500 to 1200 crowds at nearly every stop. A five minute halt at Carrollton drew 4600 people gathered near the depot where Mr Bryan spoke. Stops included Liberty Exelsior Springs Junction Orrick Lexington Junction and Hardin.
Secretary Smith suspends Guthris Oklahoma townsite board order for sixty days citing high prices for work. Perry board, last of sixteen towns, expected to close during the same period while Guthris must wind up finances and cease operations within sixty days.
A major mercantile alliance unites 200 Chicago manufacturers and jobbers with over 80 000 retail merchants outside Chicago. The pact aims to boost profits for retailers and protect traveling salesmen, creating a unified body for mutual benefit, with independence on outcomes.
The document calls for Bryan and Watson electors to be named on the occasion and is signed by F. Rightsmire and John F. Willie. It denounces the Abilene and Hutchinson conventions with strong language.
W F Rightmire and John F Willits issue a call for a middle-of-the-road Populist state convention in Topeka on September 19 to nominate a Bryan and Watson electoral ticket. They condemn current Kansas party trades and seek representation from every county for a straight Populist slate. Watson to speak. tour stops planned in Hutchinson Emporia Holton and Abilene.
The September report from the Department of Agriculture notes a dip in corn condition in August but forecasts a large crop this year. Wheat conditions across states show varied results with California high at 100 and Minnesota low at 30, while oats and barley remain below demand. European reports indicate reduced wheat totals due to adverse harvest weather though grain quality remains high.
Detectives in New York hunt for Bill Dalton after information from Captain Monahan at East One Hundred and Fourth Street police station. Dalton, identified two years ago as killed in Oklahoma, is suspected in the Wednesday noon robbery of Henry Gildbrandt, a brewery messenger.
In Ohio on September 12 Willie Flannigan a 5 year old girl daughter of Michael Flannigan nearly died after swallowing poison. Prompt medical care saved her life. The child wished to stay with her mother and believed her father would return home.
New York Sept 13 Mrs Henry Ward Beecher aged 84 is gravely ill with whooping cough The ailment has weakened her greatly and caused little sleep for five days She contracted the illness from her great grandchildren
The Southern Express County office in the city was robbed at night of about 61,000 dollars. Police report thieves entered the premises and escaped with the cash. No injuries reported. A search for suspects is underway.
Canton Ohio Sept 13 Vermont Republicans led by Governor Woodbury Lieutenant Governor Mason Congressman Powers Senator Proctor and Governor-elect Grout arrived to meet ex Governor McKinley Major McKinley praised Vermont for voting united for him and urged rejection of free silver arguing it harms savings and credit and threatens national honor and good faith.
The Populist state executive committee, after a secret session, adjourned. Chairman Bradley issued two resolutions recognizing Bryan and Watson as the national ticket and denying Democratic charges of a Republican Populist deal to carry Texas for the Populists and elect McKinley electors. A committee will draft an address presenting this stance.
In Cantyre Illinois on September 12 the widow of former State Treasurer Rufus N. Ramsay filed claims totaling 00,000 against the estate. Local Ramsay Bank depositors, facing a large creditor list, see claims reaching 170,000 against an estate valued at about 160,000 and anticipate prolonged litigation.
In New Orleans on September 12 a third bank failure in a month occurred as Mutual National closed its doors. A prior two weeks of quiet runs reflected broad distrust. The bank had clearing house aid but remained shut after yesterday's rush.
Treasury Auditor Baldwin says he will not resign if asked to quit but concedes he may be discharged if the administration demands it. He spoke at Betoseda Park in Maryland, noting his Missouri roots and former service in the Missouri legislature.
Atlanta Ga Sept 38 The Georgia Gold Democrats will call a state convention at the capitol on September 23 The formal call is not yet issued but the convention’s special purpose will be the selection of an electoral ticket.
Thomas S. Edwards aged 73 married Elise Hawkins aged 33 at the bride’s home in Vexsai ims Ky on September 12. The ceremony united the couple in a quiet nuptial.
A large gathering of about two thousand farmers voiced support for Bryan and Watson, rejecting Bryan and Sewall. They urged a Populist convention at an early date to push the party platform and candidate slate.
Thomas E Watson addressed about 1500 to 2000 Kansas listeners at an Iola visit, urging West and South unity in the Populist cause, defending the silver standard and urging stay on the ticket with Bryan. He warned against desertion and pressed loyalty to the People's party and its integrity. Greer Mills Co. then faced debarment by the Kansas City livestock exchange.
Judge T I Garver of the Kansas court of appeals holds the Kansas City Live Stock exchange is illegal and that each member committed a misdemeanor by joining. Greer Mills Co of Kansas City was fined 1000 dollars for accepting lower commissions and statutory violations cloud the organization. The decision condemns the association as an unlawful restraint on trade and rejects equity aid to its members. An application for rehearing was filed by Albert H Horton for Greer Mills & Co.
William Blaylock and Charles Pound, inmates at the Kansas state penitentiary coal mine, climbed a 730 foot shaft surface and escaped into the yard. Guards fired eight shots. Blaylock was fatally wounded, Pound escaped into the woods amid a reward of one hundred dollars. Marshal Dave Gordon had been killed in Columbus, Kansas, prior to the escape.
In Constantinople on Sept 11 the Turkish government issued a circular to ministers abroad stating that to maintain order it will send all unemployed Armenians back to their native countries. Provincial officials are instructed to monitor such individuals and stop their return.
Vermont delegation’s train bound for McKinley’s home arrives with decorated coaches and mottoes. Senators Proctor and Powers, Governor Woodbury, and Henry Ballard deliver brief addresses during a twenty minute stop, as Vermont shows unity and support in the journey.
The Georgia evangelist Reverend Sam Jones writes to Democratic State executive chairman Clay urging a free ballot and fair count ahead of the approaching election. He harshly criticizes election practices in Georgia and other Southern states.
The steam ship Columbia departs London with 1,000,000 in gold for Heidelbach Ickelheimer & Co. The steamship Trave from Southampton adds 4,252,000 in gold, bringing total arrivals to 918,861,250.
Memphis Tennessee September 11 Terron Taylor Co wholesale grocers signed assets of 124000 liabilities of 904002 cause was poor collections for their failure. The note cites weak receivables and cash flow pressures contributing to the financial distress.
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