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Newspaper
The Republican Courier
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
1
The piece notes Republican and Populist talk of trusts and competition, urging state and federal action. It mentions Woodruff and Lodge in national balance, Indiana and New York as pivotal, and western candidates favored if platform gold silver divides.
Col William Jennings Bryan, Democratic leader, arrives in Austin with wife and two children to establish winter headquarters. Ex Governor Hogg greets the party at Union station and escorts them to his home. Bryan says he seeks rest after years of party work and plans limited speaking in Texas due to the large Democratic majority.
A New Orleans reader questions the identity and fitness of an alleged Star Route agent tied to the Republican party. The letter damns the figure as improper and untrustworthy, accusing him of lacking contributions to Republican causes and calling the appointment sentimental rather than beneficial to government and voters.
Postmortem on Hobart’s death sparks an early scramble for McKinley’s 1900 running mate. Elihu Root favored by McKinley. Woodruff and Griggs also courted. Platt crafting New York tilt. Roosevelts backers push for second spot. campaigning begins in New Jersey Massachusetts Indiana Iowa Kentucky Tennessee.
Admiral Dewey again states he is not a candidate for the presidential nomination and backs President McKinley for a second term. He praises McKinley as a friend and recalls Manila messages while noting satisfaction with Philippine news and declaring the insurgency nearly ended.
Sarah Bennett expresses gratitude to Pastor and Church members, Iroquois Club officers, J. W. Boyd, E. D. Burke, and Mollie Smith for efforts in burying her son Henry Bennett. She denies suicide rumors, stating his death was an accident.
From Waco, Mr. Bryan and ex Governor Hogg will travel to Galveston then Lake Surprise in Chambers county for a week to ten days of duck hunting as conditions improve and the Philippine question remains unspoken.
Special to the BerusSicaN COURIER from Lexington Kentucky reports authorities were sent to recruit one hundred men willing to go to Frankfort armed on December thirteenth to aid in preventing Goebel’s inauguration and to ensure Taylor’s inauguration is peaceful. Various cities were asked to raise volunteers, with threats of possible bloodshed if certificates are withheld. Republican leaders plan actions and note tensions across the state as Goebel supporters deny arming plans.
The speaker condemns a recent appointment in Louisiana describing it as a grave betrayal of Republican interests. He urges Republicans to rally for removal and to back a true Republican for the post, stressing the need for party loyalty and justice.
A meeting of 72 voters in the 8th Ward organized a Republican club. Elected officers include N. Brunet president, William Walt and Daniel Fruguso vice presidents, Oscar Garic corresponding secretary, Thos Cummings treasurer, G A Karcher sergeant-at-arms, J A Ladieu marshal.
The Home Mutual Spreads Association enlarges its office with J A Harden as president and W J Langston as secretary and adds Miss M F Turner as book keeper. Business has grown phenomenally in six months, forcing addition of help to the existing staff.
A notice informs subscribers that The Courier is being sent to many recipients and warns that those failing to comply with a request will have their names recorded. The message urges adherence to delivery terms.
Washington reports Kentucky faces a Goebel election crisis with dual government risks. Republicans seek to block Goebel through potential federal intervention, citing 1876 New Orleans precedents. Gov Bradley denies prior troop talks as parties debate Goebel law changes affecting ballots and black voters.
The Washington Letter notes the influx of politicians to the capital as Congress opens. It reports on President McKinley’s Cuba policy, the gold standard bills, and Dewey denying a presidential bid. Georgia politics see the Hardwick suffrage bill fail, while silver Republicans in Chicago favor Bryan. Delegates discuss the next national convention, Palmer and Buckner alignments, and Utah Rep. Roberts seated amid seating debates. Associate Justice White improves and House leadership prospects loom with Henderson popular among office seekers.
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