Hancock's Letter of Acceptance Amid Union Unity Call
Hancock accepts the Republican nomination with a brief, pointed message asserting loyalty to the Constitution. He pledges to uphold the Thirteenth to Fifteenth Amendments, insists on free ballots and a fair count, and opposes fraud, force, or bayonet tactics to influence elections. He calls for Civil Service reform, efficient government, and reconciliation as one people, urging harmony to revive industry and commerce nationwide.
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Hancock
Tetter
Hamcock
Hayes
Uoon
Custom House
Tate
Greenbackers Organize in Reno for Local Influence
Nevada readers learn that a Greenback party club forms in Reno and aims to influence county elections by backing capable men on Democratic and Republican tickets. They plan to nominate presidential electors and back Weaver's monetary program, including greenbacks and silver coin, to reduce debt and curb banker interests. The piece notes Weaver’s stance on currency and national banks, plus a call to ex Senator Hogan for organizing efforts. Also included is brief New York City coverage of a Spanish bullfight farce and Conner's ongoing fast.
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Greenback Party
Weaver and Chambers’ Club
Reno
Nevada
J. B. Weaver
Iowa
Congress
Union
United States
John Sherman
Ren
Greenback
Hogan
Washoe County
Crop Reuters Reports Mixed U S Yields Across States
Crop reports from Wisconsin show smaller and inferior yields compared with last year with total around 15 000 000 bushels. Wheat stands fine with about twenty percent better yield and acreage. Minnesota reports a magnificent crop about 44 000 000 bushels, very plump and hard. Dakota prospects indicate extraordinary yield from fifteen to thirty bushels. Michigan production is about 35 000 000 bushels.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Takota
Michigan
Telegraphic items on accepting nomination by Idglish’s letter
The letter endorses the convention platform and supports the ticket’s presidential nominee. It praises the candidate’s military and civil leadership, devotion to the Constitution, civil liberty, and honesty. It stresses state rights under the Constitution, warns against government encroachment, and calls for union of the states.
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Idglish
United States
Jefferson
Ihs
Union of the States
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