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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1896
Page
1
The piece argues that women face overexertion in all roles and suffer related digestive problems. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as an easy working remedy with no nausea, griping, or discomfort, claiming they cleanse and purge impurities. Sold by druggists.
Minneapolis report quotes Ignatius Donnelly saying opposition will target Bryan and Sewall endorse ment. He argues the electoral system distorts direct ballots into party control and cites Sewall's bank presidency influencing loyalties.
Glenwood Springs Col July 15 Judge H C Caldwell praised the Democratic convention calling its action inspired and the best platform in thirty years He compared McKinley to Napoleon of the gold standard and Bryan to Wellington of silver forces saying the parallel ends with Napoleon’s Waterloo leading to Salt Creek headwaters not St Helena.
In Lebanon Missouri on July 15, Mr Bland rejected calls to run for governor saying he will not seek the nomination or enter the race. He states he is candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in his old district and plans to return to the house to press the fight for free silver.
Hon M A Hanna announces the national executive committee with M A Hanna as chairman in Cleveland. Members include William M Osborne secretary from Boston General Powell Clayton Arkansas Charles G Dawes Illinois W T Durbin Indiana Cyrus Leland Kansas Joseph H Manley Maine Hon M S Quay Pennsylvania H Payne Wisconsin N B Scott West Virginia. The ninth member is not yet chosen.
Henry C. Payne of the Republican national committee traveled to Cleveland for an executive committee meeting. He favors transferring the national headquarters from New York to Chicago, arguing the Western phase of the political campaign makes the move logical.
The executive committee of Illinois gold standard Democrats urges a second Democratic national convention to nominate a new ticket and adopt a sound money platform. They argue the Chicago convention violated party rules, rejected the current administration, and endorsed free silver at 16 to 1. Endorsed by Senator Palmer and others.
Manitou Colorado July 15 Senator Teller hosted at a local hotel with Senator Fred Dubois of Idaho and Congressman Hartman Montana awaiting arrival of Senators Cannon Pettin and Mantle. A conference is planned Wednesday to issue an address on the Republican split from the St. Louis convention.
Henry Watterson cablegram from Geneva Switzerland dated July 13 urges Walter Haldeman in Louisville to stay firm with no compromise and dishonor. The note describes Geneva as the source and emphasizes Haldeman as a key leader in the Courier Journal company.
The Bimetallic League of Great Britain says progress toward international bimetallism has been substantial in Britain and abroad. It notes French and Prussian resolutions favoring bimetallism and reports broad U.S. support despite silver remonetization debates. Lord Aldenham praises U.S. advances as a main political issue for a 70 million nation.
Advices from Tromsoe report Arnold Pike's Victoria arriving after visiting Swedish aeronaut Andree at Danes Island. A balloon house is being erected and Andree plans to launch toward the north pole by late July after testing the balloon by rope and telephone to the Virgo. The Victoria returned via Spitzbergen and found Advent Bay filled with ice. crews noted the Martin-Conway and Goer-Knorring expeditions were well.
Ottawa reports the cabinet list with Wilfred Laurier as President of the Council and Sir Richard Cartwright to handle trade. Writs for by-elections issued. nominations set for July 30 with elections a week later. Parliament is slated to meet August 19.
In Maprio on July 15 Senor Sagasta former Spanish prime minister gave an interview on proposed alliances. He said Europe must unite to counter the policy recently pursued by the United States.
A Lehigh Valley passenger train between White Haven and Hazelton derailed after striking a cow. Engineer William Couder died from injuries. fireman Barney Money injured. over twenty passengers hurt. In Seattle, Northern Pacific wins default judgment for 1.26 million against Seattle Lake Shore and Eastern for service, advances, and losses.
The Prince and Princess of Wales hosted a Buckingham Palace garden party in honor of Princess Man of Wales, who is to be married today, with the queen present.
London reports that on July 15 semi official word stated that Gerald Balfour will withdraw his amendments to the Irish land bill introduced April 13 in the House of Commons.
Milwaukee July 15 The Baptist Young People’s Union of America plans a four day meeting in the exposition building drawing not less than 12 000 delegates and visitors from the United States and Canada. John H. Chapman of Chicago is president and Frank L. Wilkins D D is general secretary.
From Key West dated July 14 advices report a panic in the Spanish army due to a sharp rise in yellow fever. About 40 percent of cases are fatal with 450 new cases among soldiers from Pinar del Rio and four to five thousand in Santiago de Cuba hospitals. Weyler orders new trocha hospitals and more doctors from Spain. Major General Linares is ill and staff affected.
The 14th international Christian Endeavor convention in Wasu Hine Ton closes with the local committee of '96 proud of its work. Attending services and the spiritual mood were strong, with official delegates and visitors numbered at 20,069 registered but many unregistered attendees likely increased the total.
The 1895 correspondence between the United States and Spain fills 71 pages but contains no reports from U S officers on the rebellion its causes progress or prospects as printed in the volume.
The Populist state convention opens at noon to nominate a state ticket and select delegates to the national convention. It will endorse Bryan, with Senator Pettigrew also present to establish a silver party and appoint delegates, including himself, to the national gathering.
Ferrous Fats Minn July 15 Ex Congressman Boen says Populists will likely back Bryan easier than any other Democrat who could have been nominated and he is a great admirer of Bryan.
In Seattle July 15 Judge Hanford dismissed the contempt actions against former Northern Pacific receivers Oakes Rouse and Payne and their sureties. The order wipes out all contempt proceedings and excuses the parties from further liability.
The July 14 program in Washington kept Endeavorers busy from sunrise to night with meetings led by 80 visiting pulpits. Distinguished divines and Christian workers filled the Capital with Gospel preaching attracting large attendance and vibrant religious activity.
Ottumwa Iowa reports capture of Ely the train robber linked to a 1895 No. 4 heist that yielded over 5000 dollars. Ely fled to Mexico after the crime and had evaded detectives until now. Bateman was captured at Moberly and jailed for five years.
A heavy rainstorm and a waterspout near Augusta Kentucky caused sudden rises in Big Bracken and Logao creeks washing away livestock. In Ohio near Cincinnati Mrs Henry Inske drowned as floodwaters forced her from her home. Bridges and trestles on the New Brooksville and Wolfsburg railway were washed away.
The Journal reports Speaker Thomas B. Reed at Old Orchard refused an interview on the Chicago convention but said he agrees with Amos L. Allen. Allen notes Sewall will likely not carry his own city, much less the state, reflecting a cautious political stance.
Jacksonville July 15 The steamer Three Friends has returned to port Captain Burd gives an account of the voyage. The expedition was landed on the Cuban coast and was composed of 100 men under Colonel Torres The vessel carried a large cargo of arms and supplies.
New York reports say Tammany Hall will back the Bryan ticket. W C Whitney and party returned from Chicago with mixed signals. Sulzer and McClellan reject a bolt while Purroty and Sheehan pledge support and say the party stands by its platform.
Ex governor Boies comments in Waterloo Iowa on Bryan's nomination. He lists doubtful Northwest states Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas Minnesota Iowa Illinois Michigan and possibly Wisconsin. He believes Bryan can make a close race in Iowa and may carry the state.
Col umsus Ohio July 14 Ex State Senator George Iden of Newark and John Quincy Abbott of McConnells ville were sentenced to two years each in the penitentiary. Iden solicited the clerk of the house to change a record to show that a bill had been passed and Abbott solicited money for influence to pass a pharmacy bill.
Arkansas Populists in Little Rock express belief that the national People's party convention will back the ticket chosen at the Chicago gathering. Interviews show consensus toward endorsing the Chicago slate.
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