Bryan Strong In Fight For Populist Nomination
A chaotic convention scene described as Bryan supporters claim control and prepara tions to back Bryan for president. Rival anti Bryan factions threaten to derail unity with procedural fights and a push for a middle of the road Populist ticket. The episode mentions figures such as A Livingston, Allie Teed, and Albright amid debates over endorsements and funds.
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Bryan Mannagers
Chicaxe
Sewall
Bryan
Chtateman Jones
Bryan Mitnagers
Tedus
Grint
Weaver
Thik
Uryangen
Husson
Te Bevan
Rmad
Alhough
Hanna
Missouri
Allie
Ghithorma
Alngteht
Tran
Marc Sanna
Siie Boome
Buta
Oklahoma
Albright
Rose
Baltimore
Coteen
Al‘bright Sahk
Mackstam
Bryan Tan
Fryen
Fragmented Ideals in Populist Convention Deadlock
In a fraught Populist gathering various factions clashed over endorsements and nominations. Bryan supporters urged unity while others resisted, signaling a likely split and a contested path for the party's presidential ticket. A proposed Cyclone Davis resolution seeks a unified electoral slate with the Democrats, aiming to align on a common standard amid the turmoil.
Middling Road Delegates Spark Populist Meeting Turmoil
A fractured Populist gathering in Iowa wrestled with delegate loyalties and claims of promised votes from Texas and Colorado. A Maine delegation pushed for middle of the road, while speakers decried Wall Street influence and urged unity with Democrats to block McKinley.
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Brian
Dome Wreineling
Gent
Wien Iowa
Tesd
Weaver
Iowa
Firvan
Texas
Wood
Colorado
Welster
Missouri
Ohucuser
Higan
Brean
Miscouri
Webster
Mississippi
Apy Dusen
Colombs
Bryer
Tim
Hackstaff
Saxine
Democrat
Wall Street
Rosten Democraty
Drummers Visit At Populist Meeting At Lindel Hall
The Traveline Men's Dumomatic chit led a 200 strong crowd to the Lindel hall for a Populist headquarters gathering. Principal speakers included Sergeant at Arms Martin of the Bemocratiq factory convention and Senator ATO Populist of Nebraska. The meeting drew a large audience with demonstrative debates and enthusiastic participation.
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St. Ronis
NO COMPROMISE TOUTS IN BROAD PROPOSED DEMOCRATIC SPLIT
Sr. Touts July 21 report on a compromise plan affecting Pettas lists and the Bryan ticket. The likely scheme would replace Mr. Sewall with a Populist for vice president and shift support to gain regional farming votes, drawing mixed reactions. Southern delegates favor the idea as a path to unity while Arran leaders react to Bryan meeting calls.
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Ite Tate
Bryan
Sewall
Vics
Wm Speare
Uyuine
Direct Legislation League Promotes Initiative Referendum
The Direct Legislation League in St Louis on July 21 outlines goals to secure recognition of the initiative and referendum across local, state, and national levels. The group aims to unify reform forces, discuss opposition to resistation, and pledge candidates to direct legislation while maintaining party independence. Members cited leaders from Minneapolis to Baltimore and stressed broad adoption of reform ideas within existing parties.
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St Louis
Hazur
Pilitic
Allver
Secumd
Divert Resistation
Qis
Geerenment
Amon Yhoter Presentaire
Tenatius Donnelly
Minneapolis
W. Breen
Oralia
Wo . Bennington
Topeke
Reed Hiram Wooman
Baltimore
Nelson
McClure
Denver
Henry BK. Legate
Horton
Lawrence J. McPhariin
Lockport
N. C
Party For
Law-Marker
Dees Opposes Fusion at Populist Silver Meeting
Terre Haute Ind July 21 Eugene Dehe declines St Louis convention participation while accepting three Populist delegate slots to the silver convention. He opposes Bryan endorsement by Populists, arguing fusion would force the party into the Democratic fold and harm labor and party integrity.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene Dehe
St. Louis
Delecate At-Lhree
Daim
Bryan
Man
Peeples
Democratic Party
Party with No Candidate Faces St Louis Convention Chaos
The Populist convention nears its end with disorder and no clear consensus for a presidential candidate. Factional unrest looms as supporters debate endorsing William Jennings Bryan amid a lack of unified platform. The scene in St Louis reflects the discord within the party.
Rumored candidates swirl around Pettigrew nomination
The fragment notes attention on Paul Venderfort and others like Bryan Eugene V Debs and Towne of Minnesota as possible contenders. It suggests Towne could be readied for Pettigrew’s nomination while warning the anti evaga faction appears to be in the minority, with no major obstacles foreseen.
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Tion
Paul Venderfort
Iamors
Bryan
Eugene V. Debs
Congressman Towne
Minnesota
Thrther
Towne
Pettigrew
Atlanta Journal Endorses Bryan in Georgia Campaign
The Atlanta Journal editorial page favors Bryan and Davis, endorsing the Democratic ticket. It pledges Democrats to veto the national convention treasuries, endorses the Chicago platform’s sound currency stance, and urges Southern loyalty while opposing the Republican party.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Georgia
Chicago
Bryan
Senath
Tollawi
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Vehi
Ohictec
Kansas delegates rally for Bryan at Populist caucus
Kansas Populist delegates meet to adopt 84 unit support for Bryan and push for a Omaha platform refirmation with a radical reform plank. Speakers praise Bryan, while a few critics press for a more moderate, less divisive stance amid mixed views on a Populist ticket and possible cross endorsement with Democrats.
Towne Defects from Republican Party in St Louis
Congressman Towne of Minnesota, a notable Republican who walked out of the St Louis convention, arrived here and described his severance of allegiance. He has been in Minnesota since Chicago, addressing large silver meetings amid a growing movement. Supporters favor Wilber and defecting Republicans and Populists show enthusiasm.
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St Louis
Towne
Minnesota
St .Louly
Chicago
Mintinsote
Motes
Ubicant
Wilver
Secret Meeting Under Torture in State House Chamber
A clandestine assembly chaired by Cy Leland pressed adversaries to recant Free Silver principles. Leland presided while Curtis, Long, and Ellis faced coercive pressure in a session described as a torture chamber.
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Leland
State House
Prodding the Gold Plank Deepens Kansas Republican Rift
A secret execu tive committee meeting led by Cy Leland in Topeka aimed to force Republican congressional candidates onto the gold standard plank. Chester Long stood firm. Charles Curtis backed silver. A H Ellis and others faced pressure as party leaders maneuvered to unify behind St Louis platform. The meeting drew lawmakers, locals, and out of town figures amid bitter tensions over silver policy.
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Chester
Cy Leland
Einstein
Congress
St. Louis
State Journal
Dick Tue
Leland
Charley Curtis
A. H. Eilis
Chester T. Long
Kirkpatrick
Case Broderick
Jack Harris
Siiver
Chester E Long
Charles Curtis
Thays
Dick Blac
Congress Ellis
Blue
Conernes
Sliver
Blur
Difimny Troutman
Mrr
Peters
Kansas
Nse
Hroderick
Jose
Eggtine
Quietia
Eimase
Copesland
Topeka
State Central Committer
C.S. Jobes
Artic
Morton Albaush
Kisemen
Lit Crum
Onego
William Higgins
Cy Leland, Jr
Troy
Fellows
J. J. Cox
Lawrence
J. B. Tormlinson
Minneapolia
W. R. Sutton
Fussell
SH Dodge
Beloit
A. A. Ellis
CR. Mead
Abiiene
J. R. Burton
Abitene
J. C. Postlethwaite
Jewell
Thomas M. Potter
Peabody
R. Ere
Newton
W. Ho Vernon
Larned
William Martindate
Emporia
P. Harris
Ottawa
W. Vandivert
Kinsler
C.hood
CM. Sheldon
Osave
Dick Bize
Pleasanton
Chester I. Long
Medicine Lodge
W. M. Beezley
Hisisley
FE Lambert
Empera
George A. Clark
Junction
Stite House
State House
Secretary Bristow
Burton
Baker
Troutman
Curtis
Harris
Bills
Long
Charles Curis
A. H. Bills
Ingalls Critiques Kansas Farmers Decline Over Twenty Years
Cleveland July 2 Senator Join J Ingalls arrived and met M A Hanna who had left for Chicago. Th aldt interview cites Bryan strength and GOP concerns over free wine and stump speeches. Farmers westward have grown poorer over twenty years, with farm values and incomes steadily decreasing. Thmalle plans remain unclear as he heads to Indianapolis then home in the west.
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Ingalls
Kansas
Cleveland
J. Ingalls
M. A. Hanna
House
Hanna
Chicago
Thaldt
Bryan
Josyther Svith
Great West
Aexin
Thmalle
In- Manapoliz
Bryan at Omaha in quiet Defendered W de Groan reception
A Omaha event plans a platform address by the king in the city center for a Defendered W de Groan reception. No fireworks or cannon will be used. Mrs Bryan is resting after exertion from the past few days.
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Omaha
Neh
Poly
W. de Groan
Sinesta
Sirs
Bryan
Hushang
The Silver Address Issued by Topeka Convention Committee
The address prepared by the committee appointed by the Republican who attended the recent free silver convention at Topeka is issued today and printed in full on the paper’s second page. It explains the reasons for the silver Republicans action and sets forth platform authority, arguing the Republican party has always supported bi metals.
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Topeka
Car famine threatens as cut rates boost demand in Kansas
A Kansas City report from Wichita notes that a general rate cut to all routes has spurred a rush of corn and fruit shipments toward the Kansas belt. Farmers in Sedgwick County expect fruit crops to yield amounts equaling the value of their farms, while roads strain to move apples peaches and vegetables north and west.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Asperial
Star
Wichita
Kan
Kansna Jrali
Kennan
Sedewick County
Without Kansas Vote Morrill Nominated in Sight
Morill campaign notes reveal Kansas and Nebraska favored for Republican gains if McKinley secures Eastern and Western states. Cy Leland predicts Morrill’s nomination is likely, and asserts Morrill will retain delegates. commentaries indicate limited mobilization in other districts.
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Cy Leland
National Executive Committee
Marc Hanna
McKinney
Missinnippi
Merti
Ohio
West Virginia
Maryland
Tomi
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
McKimer
Grant
Lelind Fan
Morrill
Mear
Greenlee 15 Here One of Hutchinson Politicians Named
One of the city's politicians, J 2 Greenlee of Hutchinson, served as former representative from Reno in the legislature and was leader of a tractor freight line. He declined a nomination this year, with local commentary debating his past ties and potential future role.
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Greenlee
Hutchinget
Fom Keno
IWR
Taos Fine
Greened
Atchuinne
Hutchinson
Hwee
Greenier
Greesled
Troutman
Among the Politicians Talks With Prominent Republican Leaders of Kangan
A dialogue with leading Republicans sketches views on silver sentiment and campaign strategy across Osage county and nearby towns. Figures D Dick Bite J P Harris M Sheldon Crom Sutton discuss education campaigns, district prospects, and party unity ahead of fall elections. The piece hints at a statewide Republican stance and field outlook in the Second district.
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Kangan
Tating Gning
Aiohe
Republicas
Pyerding
Norge
Dick Bite
Ducutiah
Blue
J.P. Harris
Steartt
M. Sheldon
Burling
Osage
Lit Crom
Oswego
W.B. Sutton
Risewell
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Cyclone” Davis
Popast
Whirrona
McKinley
Repub- Mcan
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Lindell Populist
Direct Legislation League
Dees
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Sir Bryan
Hoke Smith
Chicago Ticket
Wakalec
Ute
J.C. Hopper
Ness County
Brown
Kingman County
Hrgan
Puller
Col. W. A. Harris
Jerry Sitepson
Ucket
Jerry
Jung
Benetor James BK. Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National
Gov. Stone
T. M. Patterson
Ovet- Vox
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