Denver Republicans pick McKinley ticket amid turmoil
In a tempestuous Colorado state central meeting 48 to 18 the Republicans backed McKinley and Hobart as standard bearers. John W Hodges claimed money influenced the race and A M Stevenson led the anti ticket faction. Howbert chaired and Hodges won the chair after a bitter delay. Hodges then warned party members aligned with the Democratic ticket to quit. The Bryan Sewall faction refused to leave as chaos erupted.
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A. M. Stevenson
Colorado
Louis
J. L. Hodges
Chinley
Hobart
Bup McKinney
Resol
Cer W. Howbert
Howbert
Europe
Eidrlends
Hodges
John IV. Lowell
Routt County
Routt County. Mr. Odges
Bryan
Bryan to Receive Notification in New York August 12
Lincoln Neb July 31. Word from New York says Madison Square Garden will host the notification meeting for the Democratic national convention on August 12. Bryan will likely give his acceptance speech and set groundwork for the campaign. He may hint at his stance on the Populist nomination but is not expected to disclose final plans. No other Bryan family statements were released.
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Lincoith
Neb
New York
Madison Square Garden
Vigorous Silver Party Campaign Planned in Denver
I M Stevens returns to Denver from Washington to lead the campaign as vice chairman. He vows a vigorous effort with speakers and literature, aiming to swamp New York and New England with top orators who once aligned with the Republicans.
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Denver
I. M. Stevens
Silver Party
Washington
Stevens
New York
New England States
Attorney Shoots a Minister in Texarkana
Texarkana Arkansas July 31 Colonel John Hallam a well known attorney shot and fatally wounded Rev W A Forbes a prominent Baptist minister at the Cotton Belt depot Hallam charged Forbes with alienating his wife's affections and causing discord at home
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Texarkana
Ark
Cotton Belt Depot
John Hallam
Arkansas
W. A. Forbes
Hallam
Forbes
To Protect Young Chickens in Prairie Districts
Reports from prairie districts detail wholesale slaughter of young chicks. Executive Agent Fullerton has appointed special wardens across several districts to protect growing birds.
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St. Pavut
Fullerton
Minnesota Pardons Release Two Convicts
Washington July 31 The president pardons John Gallagher released after six months for assaulting an officer in Minnesota and H. H. Mallory sentenced to five years for robbery.
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Minnesota
Washinagon
John Gallagher
H. H. Mallory
Mason seeks grand civic parade during G A R encampment
General Mason aims to stage a large civic parade during the G A R encampment week. He plans a naval veterans parade inclusion with Sons of Veterans companies and expects 30,000 veterans in line September 2, under Col. E J O Shandrew with Gen. E O Mason directing.
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Str
Pavut
Sons of Veterans
E. O. Mason
E. J. O. Shandrew
Committee On
Inquiry into Chartered South Africa Company Raid Origins
The House of Commons adopted a motion by Joseph Chamberlain to appoint a select committee to examine the administration of the British Chartered South Africa Company. The panel will also investigate the origin and circumstances of Dr Jameson and his companions raid into the South Africa republic.
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London
House of Commons
Secretary of State For
Joseph Chamberlain
South Africa Company
William Vernon Harcourt
Dr. Jameson
South Africa Republic
German colonial leader Carl Peters quits Germany
Berlin telegraph reports Dr. Carl Peters former chairman of the German Colonial Society has left Germany likely for good. The move ends the inquiry into Herr Bebel's charges that led to his resignation from the society chair.
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Carl Peters
Germany
London
Berlin
the Times
German Colonial Society
Herr Bebel
Minnesotans Call on McKinley in Canton Visit
Secretary M. J. Dowling of the National Republican league and Minnesota GOP leader John F. Goodnow were among visitors to Governor McKinley in Canton on August 1.
Minor items of interest in brief dispatches
Major Giron, aide-de-camp and brother of the Marquis of Ahumada, died of yellow fever at Havana. Wong Chee, the most prominent Chinaman in Southern California, who was shot by highbinders, is dead. One hundred members of the Manufacturers' club of Philadelphia visited Mr. Gladstone at Hawarden on Thursday by appointment.
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Marquis of
Ahumada
Havana
Wong Chee
California
Manufacturers’ Club of
Philadelphia
Mr. Gladstone
Hawarden
Chicago Police Corruption Allegations Prompt Probe
The civic federation holds evidence supporting wholesale charges against Chicago police. A Lexow style investigation is urged to examine extortion from city residents and protection of criminal elements. Captains lieutenants sergeants detectives and patrolmen reportedly named in the dishonor roll.
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ChicaGo
Civic Federation
Lexow
New York
Blaze at Hymera mines leaves $40,000 loss
In Suttivayn Indiana two masked men abducted night watchman Oregon Marlow near the Hymera mines at 2 am tied him and warned him not to signal for help. They then set fire to top buildings including the tipple boiler and engine rooms. Owner Clay Cummings notified as fire grew beyond control. Loss estimated at 40 000 dollars.
Scuttling of Italian Warship Roma After Lightning Strike
The Italian armored warship Roma of about 5800 tons displacement caught fire after a lightning strike at Rome on August 1. Fire threatened the magazine. authorities sank her by torpedo discharge. Built 1865, 267 feet long, 13 knots, two 23 centimeter guns and rapid-fire guns. Armor belt 414 inches, deck plating 26 inches.
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Rome
Roma
Kansas City Board Challenges Rail Rates on Grain
The Kansas City Kansas Board of Trade renews its fight against railroad companies over alleged grain rate discrimination. It claims Kansas points to St Louis incur 1 to 8 cents per 100 pounds lower rates than identical points to Kansas City, Missouri.
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Kansas City
Board of Trade of
Kan
Kansas
St. Louis
Death of Signor Tanlongo, central figure in Banca Romana scandal
Rome July 31 Signor Bernard Tanlongo former governor of the Banca Romana is dead. He was the central figure in the Banca Romana scandals which toppled a ministry and tainted many public lives in Italy, drawing parallels to the Panama Canal affair.
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Rome
Signor
Bernard Tanlongo
Signor Tanlongo
Italy
Panama Canal
Senator Jones Bars Bryant Nomination Bluff in Populist Talks
Washington report says Senator Jones asserts Bryant cannot accept Populist nomination without harming Democratic unity. He warns that nominating a new candidate would split the Populist party while supporting Bryan Sewall or McKinley Hobart tickets. Jones vows fair electoral ticket deals but rejects improper arrangements.
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Chicago
Silver Party
Central Committee
Sewall
McKinley
Hobart
Jones
World
North
West
South
Mr. Watson
Political Uncertainty Harms Trade in 1896
Bradstreet notes political uncertainty remains a negative factor for trade and industry in August 1896. Merchants tighten credits and shorten terms as activity slows, with Northern Louisiana and Southern Arkansas cancelling fall orders due to drought. Iron and steel output faces a continued oversupply and slipping demand, signaling lower prices ahead.
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New York
Bradstreets
Louisiana
Arkansas
Bryan Denies Promise to Appoint Altgeld Attorney General
Lincoln Neb August 4 The rumor that William J Bryan promised Governor Altgeld the attorney generalship is rejected by Bryan who says he has not promised any office to any person and will not during the campaign.
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Bryan
Altgeld
Lincoln
Neb
Committee clears H C Payne amid union probe
The Trades and Labor assembly’s special committee, formed to investigate H. C. Payne of Milwaukee for alleged hostility to unions, presented its report and recommended no action. Despite strong opposition, the report was adopted.
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Curiaco
the Trades and Labor Assembly
H. C. Payne
Milwaukee
Democratic National Committee calls meeting in New York
Senator Jones chairman of the Democratic national committee issues a call for the full committee to assemble at the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York on August 11. Members may attend in person or by proxy and should notify treasurer W. P. St. John if they expect to attend.
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Democratic Committee
Hope
Ark
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Fifth Avenue Hotel
New York
W. P. St. John
Bland to accompany Bryan on eastern trip
Ex Congressmen Richard P Bland and his wife plan to visit William J Bryan at Lincoln and accompany him on an Eastward tour starting around August 8. The arrangement keeps Bland with the presidential nominee throughout the eastern itinerary.
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Jefferson Olfry
Richard P. Bland
T. O. Towle
Missouri Governor Stone Joins National Democratic Committee
Governor Will J. Stone of Missouri and J. G. Johnson of Peabody Kansas named to the national Democratic committee executive panel after a meeting with Senator Jones and Candidate Bryan in Lincoln.
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Will J. Stone
Missouri
J. G. Johnson
Peabody
Kan
National Democratic Committee
Jones
Bryan
Lincoln
Bourke Cochran Backs McKinley Dems For Conventions
New York on August 4 Bourke Cochran the Democratic orator announced his plan to back McKinley. He urged sound money Democrats to hold a convention adopt a platform and endorse McKinley electors.
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Bourke Cockran
New York
lIn
Bourke Cochran
Demand Wolcott's Resignation Sparks Republican Rift
Denver August 4 A Denver evening paper reports an extra announcing a meeting of leading Republicans decided to demand the resignation of Senator Wolcott over his support of the Republican national ticket.
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Wolcott
Denver
Senator Wolcott
Mark Twain Arrives in Southampton After World Tour
Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain and family reach Southampton aboard the Norman from Table Bay. He has traveled through the Sandwich Islands Australia India and South Africa in search of health and expresses charm at South Africa.
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Mark Twain
England
SouThampton
Samuel L. Clemens
Norman
Table Bay
Cape Colony
Fay
Sandwich Islands
Australia
India
South Africa
Fire Rages for Days at Li ban Russia
Reports state a severe fire burns for several days in Li ban Russia. O D Jones of Edina has been nominated for governor by the Missouri Populists. The British house of Lords has moved the Irish land bill to its second reading after an eight hour debate.
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Liban
Russia
O. D. Jones
Edina
Missouri
House of Lords
Market Report from Milwaukee Flour and Grain Prices
Milwaukee July 81 1896 market report shows steady flour with No 2 spring at 58 percent, No 1 Northern at 61 4, September at 68 cents. Corn No 8 at 25 1/2 cents, oats No 2 white 21 cents, No 3 white 20 4 21 cents. Barley No 2 at 82 cents, on track samples 24 33 cents.
Wheat price report from Duluth market dated July 381 1896
The Duluth wheat market lists cash and futures bids for several grades. No. 1 hard sells at 59 and 59 1 2 cents with No. 1 Northern at 57 and 57 1 2 cents. No. 2 Northern lands at 54 1 2 to 56 3 4 cents. No. 8 spring quoted around 52 3 4 to 54 1 2 cents, with arrivals pending and rejected lots noted.
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Duluth
Wheat futures news from Minneapolis market notes
In Minneapolis on July 31, 1896, wheat July closed at 55 1/4 cents, September at 54 3/4 cents. On track No. 1 hard at 56 7/8, No. 2 Northern at 55 1/4 cents.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Hogs Steady to Higher at St Paul Market
At St Paul Union Stock Yards on July 31 1896 hogs sold mostly steady to 6c higher with prices ranging 2 57 to 3 10 cattle steady and fair demand for stockers sheep steady with lambs around 2 75
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St. Paul Union Stock Yards
Louis St. Pau
Chicago Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Hogs market active with prices up 5 cents. Light, mixed, heavy, and rough sale ranges reported. Cattle market shows best natives up slightly with varied ranges for beeves cows and heifers Texas steers and stockers. Sheep market strong with best lambs 6 to 10 cents higher.
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Chicago
Texas
Closing Prices for Wheat Corn and Oats and Rice K ased
Wheat futures trading with July at 58 cents and December at 61 cents. Corn prices show July at 23 cents and September at 245 cents. Oats futures near 18 to 20 cents, with RK at 6.20 for July and 6.25 for September, rising to 6.92 in January.
Public debt grows in July as figures rise
The public debt increased nearly 11 million dollars in July. Other items note Sir Charles Tupper as possible governor general of Canada and a Kansas Democrat-Populist fusion plan. A labor riot in Cleveland left a union man fatally shot while train collisions near Clinton killed an engineer and mail agent. Also listed are coinage totals, a Texas murder-suicide, Kansas Midland foreclosure bill, and Emerson & Fisher buggies’ insolvency.
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Charles Tupper
Canada
Kansas
Cleveland
Omaha
South Dakota
Chicago
Armour & Co
Syracuse
N. Y
United States
Clinton
Ill
Galveston
Tex
Will Gruber
Kansas Midland Company
St. Louis
San Francisco
Wichita
Emerson & Fisher Company
Cincinnati
Favorite Prescription Endorsed for Women's Health
A medical work claims nine tenths of American women suffer uterine and related diseases making maternity a burden. It extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe reliable remedy praised by the discoverer for aiding nursing mothers and debilitated women and reducing childbirth pains and confinement.
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America
Beadle County Hearing On Liquor Permit For Huron Druggist
In Beadle County Court at Huron Charles H Longstaff a Huron druggist filed a petition to sell malt spirituous and other intoxicants for medical purposes under the Prohibition act Hearing set for August 24 1896 at 10 a m in the county courthouse Huron South Dakota County Judge F E Gray NT dated July 23 1896
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South Dakota
Beadle
Said
Charles H. Longstaff
Huron
Beadle County
S. D
F. E. Gray
The Weekly Huronite and New York Tribune Price Change
A one year subscription is offered at 1.25 dollars in an early 20th century ad. The notice lists options and terms for readers to enroll.
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Houronite
New York Tribune
Harper's Weekly outlines 1896 plans and notable contributors
Harper's Weekly presents its 1896 program highlighting coverage of world events in China and Japan, naval evolutions, frontier studies, and the Kiel Canal opening. It promises new departments, fiction and serials by Howells and Crockett, editorials on good government, and continued Busy World gossip.
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Julian Ralph
China
Japan
West
Richard Harding Davis
Rufus F. Zograum
Frederick Remington
Poultney Bigelow
Kiel Canal
W D. Howells
Litz and Letters
Martin
Transportation Commission
Caspar W. Whitney
W. D. Howells
8. R. Crockett
Harper’s Weekly
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