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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
2
At Chicago, July, the Democratic convention saw a dramatic shift when four Michigan delegates were seated as silver, altering the delegation from gold to silver. The floor erupted as minority and majority factions clashed with interruptions, protests, and chaotic demonstrations lasting over eighteen minutes before the roll call confirmed the change.
A raucous demonstration at a Chicago convention flared after New York's Michigan contest vote. Silver delegates surged onto the platform, many hailed Senator Hill while others pressed for action against the demonstrators. Governor Stone and ex Senator Martin debated remedies, but no immediate measures were adopted. Senator Hill observed quietly as supporters cheered, avoiding any public reply about a possible nomination.
Ex congressman Richard P Bland speaking at the Hinad club in Lebanon about the Chicago convention. He cautioned that enthusiasm must be tempered by judgment and cautioned against pledges. He stated he would not jeopardize the silver cause for any consideration and referenced Governor Stone. He said he hopes Chicago nominates a stronger man if available. The interview notes Bland’s reluctance to pledge support and emphasizes cautious optimism.
Admonitions swirl over Governor Pattison as the silver platform is approved, with Pennsylvania’s delegation pledged to Pattison unless he withdraws. If he stays in, 64 Pennsylvania votes would back him when reached in the roll call, but no reply had come by late last night. Without Pattison, the southern Democrats would lack a candidate.
The Times comments on the Chicago convention with frankness from the majority in control. It notes the capture of one of the hintore American parties by men who boast of acts and their wish to repudiate debts.
Tracy vows to bolt if the Silver ticket wins and Charles Fork's delegation says they will resign from the convention when the Silver platform is adopted or announce they cannot support the candidate. Fork undecided whether to leave quietly or from the doorway declare non-support and retire amid objections. In Chicago on July The Silver delegation shifts Nebraska national committeeman. Gold standard selections include Thbias Castor and W. H. Thompson among Silver choices.
Chicago telegraphed platform from Chicago yesterday shows Senator West of Missouri drew up the pension plank and shaped other key planks. Col Charles H. Jones of St Louis Post-Dispatch conceived the declaration of principles with input from Cockrell West and others, with minor changes by the committee.
Long Branch July 9 The seaside resort enters a busy season with famed visitors and high expectations. Hotels along the Iberon Seabright corridor report lively interest as the bicycle parade and the Monmouth County horse show draw attention. A parade is planned for July 1 ending at Ocean House for a ball honoring visitors.
Havana July 5 There are 6,819 men sick in the artillery hospitals of the island. Of this number 695 are ill with yellow fever at Colon 215 at Matanzas 8 at Santa Clara and 901 in the city. Surgeon General Tosaita thinks the number who will suffer in the summer will not exceed 13 000. The mortality is 89 percent and there has been a general decrease of 50 percent in the number of cases.
Travel notices advertise two daily through trains from Mirrouri river paints to the notch on the old Enar ling Route and Sioux City line. Day train offers observation, sleepers, free chair car, and corncil fluts. Night train features handsome sleepers to Omaha Council Bluffs and Sioux City with parlor cars Sioux City north. Also mentions tickets and agent L W Wakeley.
Mrs Cleveland appeared at the Butter milk Bay wedding in summer shore society wearing a silk foulard gown with heliotrope motifs on white, a cream lace bodice, black velvet ribbon, modified forgotten sleeves, white gloves, heliotrope parasol, large black straw hat with lace, and natural white rose adornments.
Thirteen year old George F Downer known as the boy globe trotter arrived from London on the Hamburg American steamer California. He was detained at Bills bend awaiting word from his mother Mrs M Lenguin of Cisgeland. Downer formerly lived in Fayetteville near Syracuse where he ran away with 32 cents to see Europe.
Brooklyn's new saloon law reduced the number of saloons by 1035, a shift reported by the Brooklyn federal use office. The year’s tax figures show 3607 fewer liquor establishments and a notable drop from the prior year, reflecting the law’s impact on local commerce and enforcement.
Richmond Va July 9 H P Young clerk of Isle of Wight county Virginia died yesterday aged 70 His father grandfather and great grandfather held the office before him and the post has been held by the family for 150 years across generations in the county record keeping line.
The report notes little genuine electoral betting activity around McKinley. Bets popular as five to one are common, but hardly anyone in Well Street or outside silver circles is willing to cash in or publicly back a bet.
A public event at Castle Garden New York on Labor Day will display the new aquarium site and historic Caustic Garden. The venue promises marine life specimens in filled tanks and tanks with interesting displays.
A fragmented advisory mentions a cure sample from Dr Han and a claim of eliminating baby trouble after use. It notes a 25 cent price per bottle and references tickets to St Louis for a meeting on July 11 29 and 2h with a round trip fare, suggesting Santa Fe route travel details.
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