Bryan Declares He Seeks One Term During Nomination Rush
In Clifton House Chicago a composed William Jennings Bryan announces he will seek only one presidential term. He reads a message to the American people and thanks supporters as crowds cheer and press anxiously relay reaction from the Democratic convention. Bryan explains the stance stems from safeguarding the nation and the silver issue while comparing to Cleveland and Jackson. He has no campaign plans yet and will return to Nebraska, with further remarks anticipated from associates and pastors. He accepts endorsements from fellow candidates and pledges no personal ambition beyond duty.
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Bryan Address Draws Vast Crowds at Citron House
A large crowd filled Monroe Street from State to Wabash as Mr. Bryan spoke from the Citron House balcony. Delegates and visitors crowded the hotel while the Bland band serenaded, then Bryan waved farewell from a narrow ledge to the cheering throng. Senator Teller gave an interview in Puetto, Cal, last night.
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Bryan Speech Ignites Crowd at Convention Hall
The crowd cheered as Mr. Bryan spoke, two men bore an American flag in the hall, and he thanked supporters while addressing the Bland club. He defended free silver, urged plain people to choose officers, and quoted Abraham Lincoln on justice. Senators Teller and others discussed a Denver conference and silver party unity.
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McKinley News Misses Canton Reaction After Nomination
Canton officials and national figures arrived after Bryan’s nomination with Governor McKinley declining to speak for publication. Marc Hanna John Milholland and ex Congressman Farquhar met him at the station as telegraph news from the Chicago convention circulated. Milholland estimated New York’s McKinley majority around 360,000 while McKinley avoided comment on executive committees.
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Bland Praises Bryan Nomination After Convention
The article reports Hon. R. Po Rian praising Bryan as the Democratic nominee and expressing support for his platform on silver. Bland states his own belief that Bryan will carry the country in November, while friends in Bland’s circle express disappointment at the defeat but endorse Bryan as the party’s choice.
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Silver Party and Populists Back Bryan Indorsement in Chicago
Chicago July 11 leaders of the Silver Party and Populist Party in Chicago announce they will endorse Bryan at St Louis July 22 convention, seeking unity with Democrats if a satisfactory candidate emerges. Key figures include Senators Jones and Stewart of Nevada and Newlands, NY chairman Alex Belmar states strong support for Bryan. The two parties aim to unite rather than split the silver cause.
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Populists Favor Bryan Nomination as Republicans Split
July 11 dispatches show Populist leaders backing Bryan amid splits with Silver Republicans over a conference. Reports note Teller’s fate tied to Denver talks and Dubois plans. Bryan’s Albany Hotel speech drew crowds as Courier-Journal criticizes reform moves and calls for a different Democratic ticket. The Commercial-Recorder cites Bryan’s nomination as the party’s choice, while Denver’s Republican press questions his experience and the Bland-Goodwin logic.
Utah for Bryan Tribune backs electors for Bryan
The Salt Lake Tribune urges Utah Republicans to endorse Bryan electors. The July commentary argues the electors should vote for Mr. Bryan for president, urging voters to witness their votes in Utah.
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Party views on Bryan as a unifying Republican candidate
The passage argues Republicans should elect Congress members to defend against the tariff only stance and abstain from nominating electors. It credits The Herald for saying Bryan is the best possible GOP nominee, acceptable to both gold and silver factions and likely a strong candidate.
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Breidenthal on Bryan in Populist view
Populist state central chair John W. Breidenthal hailed the Bryan nomination as best possible praising his youth aggression and western appeal. Railroad Commissioner J G Lowe a Democrat praised the platform especially tariff and interstate commerce reform. Congressman Charles Curtis predicted Bryan would win Missouri and the Dakotas but fail against McKinley. A W Smith of McPherson Republicans called Bryan weakest choice.
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Boshewater Rival Editor Endorses Bryan Defeat Speculation
Omaha July 11 The Omaha Bee Republican edition argues the rival editor represents policies hostile to American interests and finances and predicts that Mr Bryan and his Dirty will be overwhelmingly defeated at the polls.
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Bryar Praised as Likely Popular Candidate in Leadville
Leadville Colorado July 11 The Herald Democrat praises Mr Bryar saying he is a candidate who earns trust and admiration and who will grow on the people. It asserts his strength at nomination will grow into hundreds of thousands of votes at election time.
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Whaleback Joseph L Colby Back at Lakes
Ogdensburg July 11 whaleback steamer Joseph L Colby on marine railway ready to rejoin lake service after St Lawrence canal passage in two halves. A Arnold of Minnesota Steamship Co oversees joining at the site before Duluth transit.
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Wheat Prospects Brighten West Amid Weather Blues
Bradstreet’s reports a quieter midsummer business with unfavorable weather and credit tightening. Wool prices slump while cotton suffers drought in Texas and flood rains hit South Carolina. wheat prospects weaken on Pacific coast. Overall U S business volume falls, with 219 failures this week, and only prints showing price gains.
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Trade uncertainty as politics dampens July markets
Dun and Company notes continued business uncertainty amid ongoing political conventions. Wheat prices hold with slight gains while corn and oats drift lower. Western receipts reach 2,923,409 bushels versus 1,005,634 last year. Foreign demand soft, Atlantic exports total 2,290,736. Finished products prices hover higher by about ten percent. iron shows weakness with Bessemer at 22 dollars and grey forge at 10. Some contracts placed. activity subdued by season and wage concerns.
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Book of South Missouri Views Offered for Home Seekers
A Kansas City provider advertises a book of photo engravings showing South Missouri scenes to aid investors. The pamphlet titled Buap Shots In South Missouri will be mailed free with a Leavenworth excursion option July 13 14 15 18 and 17. Round trip tickets to Leavenworth at one and third fare. Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure and Perr iess Steam Laundry services.
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