Payne declares silver the paramount issue in campaign
Wisconsin's Henry C Payne, national committee member, visits Canton and presses free silver, praising President Cleveland. He argues the money question dominates the campaign, scoffs at Democratic silverite factions, and links Chicago convention debates to national dangers of free silver while noting recent executive committee meetings.
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Milwagher
Wis
Henry C Payne
Wisconsin
Chicago
Cleveland
Mr. Payne
Derm
Tillman
Roetorrtys
SRE Madere
Democrate
Payne
Canton
Ata
Melinley
Festival Ideas Prompt Youth Involvement At Topeka
A Topeka Journal letter urges the Fall Festival committee to involve young people by hosting a costume pageant with maid of honor attendants and a queen, staged before the grand stand. The writer argues private interests should not profit from city guests and calls for public funds to be used for charitable entertainment, preserving city goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halter Topeka
Judes
Tare
Topeka
Ibger
Reed A Candidate for Congress in First District
Portland reports H Reed announces candidacy for Republican nomination to the First district seat. Supporters expect unanimous nomination at the next convention. Teed gears up for a campaign push in York County and Main campaigns resume through September.
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Portland
H. Reed
Agate
Uth
Eveen
Teed
Eo Campilon
Behalt
Mokenley
York County
Maine
Democrats Bolting in New York City Convention Split
A growing list of prominent New York Democrats publicly refuse to back Democratic Chicago convention candidates. The defection includes longtime party supporters who declare they will vote for McKinley, signaling a major intra party rift amid July political turmoil.
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New York
Contone
Democracy
Ciy
Coleman Benedict
K. Benedict
Hen . Bogert
Dy Bur- S Pairchin
Fane - F Ford
Ae BR Gibaon
Oe . Gould
Ernest Groesinck
Theodore tinlistan Highard H_ Halsted
M. K. Hamliien
civei-Krouth
J. Latta
Le 1
Nichsias
H. Quik
F. G. Renner
E Db. Baddon
W. H Rolston
Ff. St Guar
Cheston Simmons
J._—. Simmons
W. C. Taytere
Tau Tieton
Ons
Eew Send
J.T. Wainwright
H. Wilcox
W. G. Wiley
B.C. Williams
B. 8. Wil- Taran, ‘Thomas Witama, “Dentel
P. Worden, A. J. Wormer
Isidor Wormwer
Bolting in Brooklyn Democrats back McKinley ticket in July
Prominent Brooklyn Democrats vow to withhold support from the Chicago platform and likely vote for McKinley. The list includes real estate men, bankers, lawyers, merchants, a former congressman, ex-mayor James Howell, and various officials.
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Joseph C. Hendrix
Henry Hunts
Cotton Exchange
James Howell
Brooklyn Bridge
John D. Kelley
John Kelley
United States
Internal Revenue
Horatio C. King
James Matthews
Alexander McKinney
Jammer A. Murtha Jr
Alexander E. Ors
Charles J. Patterson
Janes F. Quigley
Assembly
Robert H. Roy
United States District
Bdvard M. Shepard
Henry W. Sherrill
Adolph Simis, Jr
Eee
Kings County Board of
C Wes
William D. Veeder
George W. Volts
Union Talk Aims at Amalgamating Silver Forces
Louis July 6 report quotes P Keeney national organizer for the American Silver party saying a conference committee will be appointed when the convention meets to confer with the Populists to seek a union of the two parties He says the fight is for a cause not for party unity and that the aim is to unite all forces on the side of the people in the silver cause He foresees practical unity evolving when leaders meet and believes united men are unlikely to err in judgment
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Louis
Wvasge
Mr. Keeney
Tuld
Denver
Cole
W.J. Bryan
Iincoln
New
Chicago
Tha
Kitts
Republican
National Committee
H. M Teller
Populists Refuse to Divide Donated Funds
St Louis July 00 Chairman Taubensch of the Populist executive committee will not divide the 310,000 donated by citizens and the Populist party. He says the amount is insufficient to cover expenses for his convention and that the funds are exhausted while others move ahead with their plans. Dr AP Sawyer notes a major discovery for women.
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St. Louis
Taubeneck
Citizens Committee
Taubensch
Ex Cornell President Attacks Chicago Platform Red Flag Speech
Andrew B White ex president of Cornell issues a letter denouncing the Bryan Democrats as anarchist and socialist, warning of confiscation of railroads telegraphs and private property. He appeals to fellow Republicans and cautions against platform planks that he says threaten central despotism and monetary radicalism. Ithaca July 30.
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Ithaca
Andrew B. White
Cornell University
Hussia
J. Sterning Morton
Nebraska
Frederic R. Covdert
Charles S. Fairchild
Roswell P Planer
Joseph C. Hendrix
Abram
5. Hewitt
Oswald Ottendorfer
New York City
Jefferson
Hamilton
Chicago
Jackson
Benton
Seymour
Tilden
White conUauen
Pacific
Supreme Court of the United States
Apirita
Altgeld
Tillman
Peffer
Simpson
Stewart Xecreny
Fou
Gils
Bey
Platte
Haxing
Ses
United States
The Boy Orator and the Chicago Convention Debacle
A critique of the candidate known as The Boy Orator and the chaotic Chicago convention. The author condemns populist rhetoric, cites sensational scenes, and portrays Democratic leaders as out of touch. He argues the convention reflected pandemonium, influence by railways, mining and fiscal elites, and a rise of anarchist and socialist elements within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Shlowine
Jacobin Club
Paris
Well
Chicago
Indy
Utah
Angells
Tillmans
Blands
Petters
Stewarts
Simpsons
Wml
Ita
Senate
Rallwey
Socialista
Yuengling Heir Exiled to Central America by Father
New York reports Fred HB Yuengling, son of David B Yuengling head of the Yuengling Brewing Company, was shipped to Central America two weeks ago after alleged dealings with saloon keepers using the firm’s product. A six foot American with blue eyes and a mustache, he had a notorious social life and a history of rough encounters.
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New York
Central America
Fred HB. Yuengling
David B Yuengling
Yuengling Brewing Company
Fred Yuengling
Australia
Wat
Frizoo
Trewine Companson Albany
Teller on Bryan confirms Teller supports Bryan in 1896 race
In Lincoln Nebraska July 20 1896 Henry M Teller of Colorado declares he will back William Jennings Bryan and urges Western silver men to unite. He cautions Bryan to avoid pledges, offers to assist with speeches, and notes industrial independence against foreign capital and wealth. The missive to Bryan also mentions political alignment across the Western states and hope for a Bryan victory.
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Lincoln
Neb
Winn J. Brush
Henry M Teller
Colorado
Horan
Teller
Indiana Populist Press Issues Turbulent Reform Call
A Terre Haute report from July 20 cites Indiana Populist leaders urging a large turnout for the St Louis convention to push the Omaha platform with initiative and referendum. The piece criticizes Democratic leaders, endorses Bryan if aligned, and warns against charlatans within party, urging unity for free silver.
Miners in Indiana Strike Sparks Bread Shortage Crisis
Wm Sheffer of Linton Indiana travels to solicit aid for starving miners and families in the Indiana bituminous region where a May 1 lockout followed wage cuts of 1 to 3 percent. About 12 000 miners idle and 12 000 others in want, with many families and children affected. Police and officials report per capita suffering and calls for relief reach St Louis for a convention on July 22. Tickets go on sale July 19 20 and 21 at one fare round trip.
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Chetinati
Wm. Sheffer
Linton
Ind
Indiana
Sheffer
Indidak Withers
Eric Silver
St. Louis
Silver Joaquin Miller Favors Bryan And the Free Silver Move
The Seattle crowd greets Joaquin Miller the Poet of the Sierras and hears his view on free silver. He praises Bryan as a strong leader, notes his youth and potential, and draws a parallel with Lincoln's early prominence. Miller calls for ending gold dominance to aid humanity and progress.
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Silver Joaquin Miller
Sierras
Sryan
Bretal
Seattle
Joaquin Miller
The
Thale
Oregon
America
Bryan
Wheeler
Lincoln
Senator Chases a Ship Aboard Tug
United States Senator James Smith of New Jersey chased a ship to protest its movement at the pier. He ran to the end of the pier and shouted for the liner to stop, then was helped aboard the tug E M Hillard as the St Louis steamed by in midstream.
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Meesra
Kirk
Gooffrey
Steamship Passenger Department
Senator Smitt
Senator
E. M. Hillard
St. Louis
Maidstream
War Democrats Unite For Union League Club
Philadelphia July 20 Col Joseph P Tobias leads a drive to organize about fifty War Democrats from the Union league into a Meember club. They oppose the Chicago Democratic platform and favor the Republican convention platform adopted in St Louis. They vow to vote for principles over men.
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Philadelphia
Joseph P. Tobias
Union League
Col. Tobias
Chicago
Tobias
St. Louis
Talladega Furnace Sold
The Talladega Iron and Steel Company’s idle furnace 25 miles south of Anniston was sold by C. W. Armstrong of Selma to the Alabama Iron and Railroad Company acting for Georgia Mutations and the Hirminingham and Atlantic Railway. The new owners plan to blast the furnace after repairs. The plant is large and well regarded, with attached mines and branch railroads.
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Anniston
Talladega
Here
Talladega Iron and Steel Company
C. W. P Armatrong
Selma
Alabama Iron and Railroad
Swedish colony plans sparked by land purchase in Morgan County
Cumberland reports Kenosha Wisconsin capital has bought 300 acres at Cherry Hill Morgan County near the junction of the Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland railroads to promote a Swedish colony. Abhracite coal near Cherry Run is mined as cars consider developing the meld.
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Cumberland
Kenosha
Wis
Breen
Cher Ty Hill
Morgan County
West Virgin
Baltimore
Olio
Maryland
Cherry Run
Seale
Pennsylvania
Sound Money and No Renunciation Button Campaign
New York July 2 The McKinley state league orders 100000 campaign buttons for Democrats opposing repudiation and currency debasement. Button features a neat American flag with Sound Money above and No Renunciation below. Peerless Steam Laundry offers free button mounting and repairs. The notice references Burlington Route trains to Chicago and St Louis and features travel ads with various car types and services.
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New York
McKinley State League
Democrata
Ieasve
Icago
St. Louis
Burlington
Missouri River
St Louis
Ice From Maine Supplies Gotham Amid Shortage
New York reports Maine ice deliveries rising as a shortage looms. An official of Consolidated Ice notes Maine ice helps offset a crop deficit on the Hudson and nearby lakes. Weather and hot periods will determine how much Maine ice is needed, with river barges still moving while sailing cargoes face wind delays.
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Gotham
New York
Maine
Consolidated Ice Company
Hudron
Lakea
East River Bridge Plan Adopted for New York City
The East River bridge commission formally adopted the final design by Engineer Buck. The span will run parallel to Delancey Street on the Manhattan side and parallel to South Sixth Street in Brooklyn, with two lock approaches between Clinton, Norfolk, Delancy, and Broom streets and a Brooklyn approach to Havemeyer Street. Total cost is $20,000,000.
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New York
East River
Buck
Delancy Street
Brooklyn
South Sixth Street
Thiges Avenue
Clinton
Norfolk
Delancy
Broom Streets
Denial on Bryan as Missouri Pacific attorney
A Nebraska clipping denies that William Jennings Bryan served as paid attorney or received fees from the Missouri Pacific Railway. The unsigned letter cites A. R. Talbot, a Bryan law partner, as a stalwart Republican. The notice also touts Santa Fe route as official road and advertises Prillips Water and Steam Laundry services.
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New York
Suly Vt
W. J. Ryan T
Mivgouri Pacific
Eincold
Neb
Bryan
Missouri Pactic
Missouri
A. R. Talbot
My. Patbot
Whham J
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Fyucengeing
Indiana Populist Press Association
Terre Haute
Mardis
N. H. Motsinger
Shoals
Indians Populist Press Association
England
People's Party
Republican Party
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Roofs
A. M. Roop
Indiana Teform Preas Association
Standard
Newe
Democratic Party of Today
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Nero
William J Bryan
McKinney
Ciewtondar
L Atin
Union League Democrats
McKinle
Talladega Furnace
Alabama
Eisley New York League
Yes
Witter
Afo
Peerleaf Steam Laundry
Meecham
Colt
Tayman-Oberley Hardware CO
Kansis Avenue
New East River Bridge
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Prillips
Bighen
Asa Smith
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