Morton Seeks 1940 Democratic Presidential Bid
The article notes Morton pursuing a potential bid for the presidency as Gold Democrats examine field prospects in Nebraska and across several states, signaling party realignment and organizing efforts.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
6
Rumor Ties Morton to Presidential Bid in Nebraska
Lincoln rumors say J Sterling Morton secretary of agriculture may seek presidential nomination with gold standard Democrats. Morton has been at his farm near Nebraska City for a week and US District Attorney Sawyer, returning from Nebraska City, declined to discuss the rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska City
United States
Sawyer
Morton
Gold Standard Democrats
Missouri Gold Democrats organize in Kansas City
The Gold Democrat movement begins in Jackson County with a 30 Democrat conference led by L O Krauthoff. A county mass meeting will elect delegates to a state convention soon after the national convention call on August 7. Krauthoff will push the organization statewide in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Gold Standard
L. O. Krauthoff
National Committee of the Gold Dard Democracy
Jackson
Krauthoff
Lind to be Minnesota governor candidate
Minnesota Democrats and Populists will name John Lind as the sole opponent to David M. Clough for governor. The People's party plans to nominate him at the Aug 26 convention, while Democratic free silver advocates push for his nomination at the Minneapolis convention next Tuesday. All county conventions instructed for Lind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
John Lind
David M. Clough
Minnesota
People’s Party
Democratic Party of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Lind
Pettigrew Praises Bryan in Nebraska Visit
Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota met with Governor Holcomb and Populist leaders in Lincoln Nebraska. He predicted a bright showing for William Jennings Bryan as free silver gains support among voters and forecasts a tremendous vote.
Kentucky Will Send Delegates
Kentucky gold standard Democrats set a state convention for August 20 in Louisville to organize forces and choose national convention delegates. Mass meetings in counties on August 8 will pick delegates to the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louisville
Gold Standard
Democrats
Chicago
Federal visitors greet Mr. Bryan in Lincoln
A Lincoln crowd noted a day featuring a visit from federal officials including Frank M. Porch of Bridgeton New Jersey a U S revenue agent touring the West and inspecting collectors offices as part of the Democratic candidate Mr Bryan coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Bryan
Frank M. Porch
Bridgeton
N. J
United States Revenue Agent
West
Wealthy Washingtonian Dies in Colorado Pool
William B. Noble, a wealthy Washington, D. C. citizen, died at Glenwood Springs pool likely from heart disease while visiting for health. His family is summering at Bar Harbor, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Springs
Colo
William B. Noble
Washington, D. C
Colorado
Bar Harbor
Pythias Official Missing as Accounts Short
George McConnell grand keeper of records and seals for the Knights of Pythias of Oregon vanished from Portland. Authorities report about $2000 is missing from the order and it is said he may have returned to his former home in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Or
George McConnell
The
Knights of Pythias of
Oregon
Order
Canada
First Bale of Cotton Sold Early in Alabama Season
Selma Alabama July 30 the first bale of this season's cotton was marketed here during the day classed middling and sold for cents It is 21 days earlier than the first bale last year and breaks the record for early cotton in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
Alabama
William H Smith Dies Former AP General Manager
William Henry Smith, late general manager of the Associated Press, died at Lake Forest Illinois. A foremost American journalist and historian, he authored The St Clair Papers, Biography of Charles Hammond, Political History of the United States, a life of President Hayes, and other works. He founded Ohio’s archives department as secretary of state and recovered valuable papers. He retired from AP in March 1893 to pursue literary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
CuHicaco
William Henry Smith
Lake Forest
Ill
Smith
America
St. Clair
Cincinnati
Charles Hammond
Ohio
Department of Archives
State House
Columbus
British Museum
Washington
Henry Bouquet
Jared Sparks
President Hayes
Belfast Shipyards Beset by Massive Fire
A major blaze in Belfast destroyed most facilities at Harland & Wolf and Workman & Clark shipyards. The fire began at Harland & Wolf and spread to Workman & Clark, causing an estimated $1,500,000 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Harland & Wolf
Workman & Clark
Workman & Clark Company
Farmers Bank of Rock Valley Assigns Assets
The Farmers' Bank of Rock Valley Ta has made an assignment. Gandaur the oarsman has deposited £50 in London for a Thames match with Stanbury. The Peoria Western association team has disbanded and Manager Dugdale says the entire league has decided on disbandment. At Afton Kan John Selvage a young farmer shot and killed the 13 year old daughter of David Hoffman and then killed himself. The Santa Fe road will implement a 9 cent flat rate on grain shipments from Kansas City to Chicago the lowest rate yet for west to Chicago shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Bank of
Rock Valley
Gandaur
London
Thames
Stanbury
Peoria Western Association
Dugdale
Afton
Kan
John Selvage
David Hoffman
Santa Fe Road
Kansas City
Chicago
la Harpe
Ills
Joseph Spicer
Charles Collins
Marion County
Albia
Cuba
August Berkeley Paget
Vienna
Winnipeg
Music Teacher's National Association
Denver
New York
Elyria
Havana
S. A. Cook
Wisconsin
Vienna Allegemeine Zeitung
Baron Hirsch
Argentina
Prince Bismarck
House of Commons
House of Lords
Em William
Porta
Westphalia
Wittekin Mountain
RESULTS ON THE DIAMOND ACROSS MULTIPLE LEAGUES
Scores from nine games show Detroit 3 Minneapolis 2, Columbus 7 St Paul 6, Indianapolis 8 Kansas City 6, Grand Rapids 0 Milwaukee 5, Grand Rapids 8 Milwaukee 6. Club standings list Indianapolis .649 St Paul .695 Minneapolis .585 Kansas City .544 Detroit .500 Milwaukee .471 Grand Rapids .878 Columbus .299. In the National League Chicago 9 Pittsburg 8 St Louis 6 Louisville 3 Cincinnati 3 Cleveland 2. Club table Cincinnati .693 Baltimore .667 Cleveland .646 Chicago .568 Pittsburg .543 Boston .532 Philadelphia .463 Brooklyn .457 Washington .429 New York .405 St Louis .305 Louisville .266
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Grand Rapids
Milwaukee
Chicago
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Washington
New York
Market Report from Milwaukee Grain on July 27, 1894
Flour firm and higher. Wheat No 2 spring 57 cents, No 1 Northern 61 cents, September 59 cents. Corn No 3 27 cents. Oats No 2 white 2014 cents, No 8 white 1g. Barley No 2 8lc, sample on track 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Elgin Butter Market Report July 27 1896
In Elgin Illinois on July 27 1896 butter market activity shows offerings totaling 58 440 pounds with sales of 44 400 pounds at 14 cents and 1 500 pounds at 11 3 4 cents. The market remains active with solid demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin, Ills
Wheat prices and bids in Duluth on July 27 1896
In Duluth on July 27 1896 bids and cash prices for wheat ranged from No 1 hard at 60 three quarters to No 3 spring at 54 55 cents. rejected wheat quoted at 47 3/4 cents. Forward delivery prices for No 1 hard No 1 Northern and July delivery were also listed at 60 60 to 58 c and 60 57 cents respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Wheat and cotton futures brief from Minneapolis market
Market notes from Minneapolis dated July 27 1896 show July wheat closed at 57 3 4 cents per bushel and September at 55 3 4 cents. On track prices list No 1 hard at 67 40, No 1 Northern at 56 3 4 cents and No 2 Northern at 65 3 4 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northern
Hogs Slowed Trade At St Paul Stock Yards
South St Paul July 27 1896 hogs light run and slow trading with sales down 5 cents from Saturday prices between 2.65 and 3.00. Cattle quiet with steady values, moderate receipts. sheep market dull with dealers well supplied. Receipts hogs 250 cattle 70 calves none sheep none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South St. Paul
Hull
Chicago Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Chicago July 27 1896 hogs market fairly active at close with light sales 3.20 to 3.50 mixed 3.00 to 4.00 heavy 2.65 to 3.25 rough 2.65 to 2.85 cattle market steady to higher beeves 3.15 to 4.40 cows and heifers 1.25 to 3.70 Texas steers 2.00 to 4.45 stockers and feeders 2.25 to 3.60 sheep slow prices 10 lower receipts hogs 27000 cattle 14000 sheep 27000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
Market futures report with grain and pork quotes
Wheat July 585 cents, August 580, September 594 and 4 tenths, December 61? cents. Corn July 24 3/4, September 25, December 2 dollars 64 cents, May 28 cents. Oats July 18 1/2, September 17 1/2, May 20 cents. Pork July 85.95, September 86.00.
Storm devastates Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota farmlands
Reports detail a widespread storm that destroyed standing grain across northwestern Iowa and neighboring states. Hail damaged homes in Sioux City and killed stock, with crops wrecked especially corn. Estimated damage reaches $200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Fuller
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Moville
Plymouth County
Grant
Fredonia
Meadow
Elmond
Preston
Hail Devastates Yankton County Crops and Livestock
A severe Sunday night hailstorm across Yankton County damages crops livestock and farm property with losses estimated at 100000. The affected area spans from Lesterville to Volin four miles north of Yankton, with hailstones two to four inches in diameter causing widespread destruction and the death of numerous young cattle pigs and chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Pista Et Co’ el
Lesterville
Volin
Destructive Hail Kills Children Near Scolano
A severe hail storm six miles west of Scolano wrecked crops and damaged livestock and buildings. Two children are missing and believed killed by the hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scolano
S. D
Here
Railroads Washed Out by Severe Storm in Iowa
A fierce rain storm drenched DusvevueE Iowa on July 29 with 4.82 inches. Roads flooded, hillsides tore up streets, and rail lines suffered washouts from Dyersville to Julien and Rockdale. Trains delayed. Frank Rahe drowned near Dyersville. many outbuildings blown down and several city dwellings struck by lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusvevuee
Illinois Central
Dyersville
Julien
Rockdale
Milwaukee Road
Southtown
Showandasse
Chicago Great Western
Durango
Frank Rahe
Wreckage Collapse Buries Diamond Match Workers
A dozen laborers cleaning the Diamond Match company building were buried when roof and second floor collapsed. They were rescued alive with various injuries and none are expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGco
Diamond Match Company
Tidal Waves Hit Lake Michigan Shore at Chicago
A series of tidal waves along the lake's western shore raised water three feet above normal with the first at 5 30 a m. and waves about an hour apart until 10 a m. Professor Hough of Northwestern University suggested a bottom upheaval as a possible cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
ChicaGo
Hough
Northwestern University
Cable Cars Go Wild In Kansas City Swerve
Two cable cars broke loose at the Ninth street incline and plunged into the Union depot sheds. The gripcar solo occupants escaped injury while the trailer was wrecked. Several riders suffered serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ninth Street
Union Depot
River Improvement Funds Reported Expended
Colonel W. A. Jones in charge of Missouri River improvements between Great Falls Montana and Sioux City Iowa reports $25,967 expended during the year. Work at Bismarck Pierre Fort Pierre and Sioux City involved removing snags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. A. Jones
Missouri River
Great Falls
Mon
Sioux City
Bismarck
N. D
Pierre
Fort Pierre
S. D
I. N. Coffee fatally stabbed in Carro Illinois incident
I N Coffee president of the state board of pharmacy was stabbed and killed in Carro Illinois in front of Dr Crabt re drug store while heading to catch a train to Springfield to attend a board meeting. Dr Crabtree is jailed. Both men were prominent local figures in the pharmacy field.
The Highbinder War Arrives in San Francisco
Thirteen feared highbinders arrive in San Francisco as a feud among Chinese merchants escalates. A $1,000 price is placed on the heads of Joe Car and Lee Mee Toy, with Lee Yip Duck blamed for inciting violence. Police, consulate officials, and street crowds react as talks of new murders spread. Most newcomers hail from Fresno and belong to Bow On Tong, California’s notorious society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Joe Car
Lee Mee Toy
Lee Yip Duck
Lee Mee Ty
Fresno
Bow On Tong
California
Experiments in Soil Culture At Lisbon Farm
The new experimental farm near Lisbon adjoining the Soldiers Home on 40 acres demonstrates advantages of the soil culture plan. Northern Pacific railroad officials, inspecting the crops, express strong approval and confidence in the scheme becoming a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liston
N. C
Northern Pacific Railroad
Lisbon
Cholera Declines in Egypt and Rail Collision Kills Fifty
Cholera cases drop in Egypt. A Delhi rail crash leaves about 50 dead or injured. Duluth defeats Minnesota Boat Club in the eight oared race on the Mississippi by six feet. Joseph Kadelker accidentally kills his son while shooting at a target in St. Paul. A man named Sam Short is arrested in Rosemount for counterfeiting. Pat Christie, jailed at Neillsville for murder, dies by hanging. Russian drought and floods ruin harvest prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Delhi
Duluth
Minnesota Boat Club
Minnetonka
St. Paul
Joseph Kadelker
Sam Short
Rosemount
Minn
Pat Christie
Neillsville
Wis
Christ Mhert
Russia
Winter bids win sale of Northern Pacific line and assets
Special Master Alfred E. Carey at Superior Wisconsin conducted a court ordered sale of the Northern Pacific railway company line bonds stocks and leases along with branch lines. Edwin W. Winter bid in the entire package on behalf of the reorganized Northern Pacific while objections from Great Northern and St Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company were noted. The sale proceeded after no further objections with Winter securing all sections at the court minimum price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Alfred E. Carey
Superior
Wis
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Jenkins
United States Federal Court
Edwin W. Winter
Northern Pacific
Carey
M. D. Grover
Great Northern
St. Paul
Manitoba
Minneapolis
Charles L. Catlin
Wash
Tacoma
Winter
Kansas Grain Trade Hits Liveliest Week in Years
Wichita July 28 The grain trade across Southern and Central Kansas was the liveliest in five years with heavy buying from dealers in multiple regions. Much corn from the area is contracted and stored awaiting cars. Rainy weather left much of the corn in unroofed cribs too wet to shell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Kansas
St. Louis
New Orleans
Expect to Settle the Brown Strike in Cleveland
Cleveland leaders believe terms of settlement between workers at the Brown hoisting works and management will be agreed within a day or two and production will restart before week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Brown
Paris Storms Flood City Causing Casualties
Violent storms struck Paris overnight causing immense damage from wind and rain. Lower city quarters flooded and several casualties are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Stabbing in La Harpe Ends Life in Altercation
Joseph Spicer fatally stabbed Charles Collins during a confrontation in La Harpe Illinois.
Ladies shun cosmetics in favor of pure blood health
The article argues cosmetics harm the skin and promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier that clears pimples blackheads and roughness and improves digestion, claiming pure blood is essential for a healthful complexion.
Huron man seeks license to sell alcohol for restricted uses
Charles H Longstaff of Huron asks Beadle County Court for a permit to sell malt and other intoxicants for medical scientific sacramental and mechanical purposes under the Prohibition act. A hearing is set at the Beadle County Courthouse on August 24 1896 at 10 oclock A M before County Judge E Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Beadle County
Huron
S. D
E. Grant
Harper's Weekly previews 1896 editorial and literary plans
Harper's Weekly outlines its 1896 program with annual goals and departments. It pledges independent advocacy for good government and sound money, continues Busy World gossip, and expands art literature and drama coverage. It notes plans for Howells Litz and Letters, Caspar Whitney Amateur Sport, and new fiction by Howells and Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Julian Ralph
China
Japan
West
Richard Harding Davis
Rufus F. Ae
Frederick Remington
Poultney Bigelow
Kiel Canal
W D. Howells
Litz and Letters
E.S. Martin
Transportation Commission
Caspar W. Whitney
Department of Amateur Slort
W. D. Howells
8. R. Crockett
Illustrated Journalism
Harper Brothers Weekly Volume Notice Ad
The notice explains weekly volumes start with January's first number each year and subscriptions begin with the current time at order receipt when no time is stated. It states new orders are not to be accepted if they come under Harper & Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifhey Express
Harper & Brothers
Harper's Periodicals Directory Notice
Postage free to all subscribers in the United States Canada and Mexico. Address Harper and Brothers P O Box 959 New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Magazine
Harper’s Weekly
Harper's Bazar
Harper’s Round Table
United States
Canada
Mexico
Harper & Brothers
P. O
New York City
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Gold Democrats
Missouri
Pettigrew
Western League
National League
Milwaukee Grain
Duluth Grain
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Dubuque
Dakota River Work
Kansas Grain Trade
Hosonite
New York Tribune
Harper's Periodicals
Atlantic City
Cape May
Rove
Lee
Long
Regres
Anc
Chesapeake
Maine
Cresson
Bedford Springs
Ebensburg
Altoona
Alleghenies
White Mountains
Adirondacks
Watkins Glen
Mt. Dessert Island
Vermont
New Hampshire
H. R. Ders
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