Populists Convene at St Louis Convention
Delegates gather at the Missouri venue as Populists form a temporary leadership with Senator Butler from North Carolina as chair. Mary Elizabeth Lease receives a demonstration, while Texans raise a large flag and Lincoln’s portrait is cheered as the crowd presses toward the hall.
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St. Louis
Mississippi Valles
People's Party
Washington
Jeteesan
Jackson
Lincoln
Mary Elizabeth Lease
Kansas
Tanbeneck
Senator Butler
Butter
Tathencek
Butter Ted Hear
Stuarer Butler
Committeerman Washburn
Tur
Old North
Bepants
Brown for Vice President in Masses Half Hearted Support
A Massachusetts Populist committee member announces Brown as the vice presidential candidate for nearly the entire New England delegation. Sewall is opposed for alleged banking and railroad ties, while Brown, editor of the Skrockton Diamond and labor group leader, is praised as a labor ally and early party mover.
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Skrockion Diamond
Populists
Massachusetts
Ttrocktot Central Labor Union
Cincinnatienpference
Frisky Delegates at Democratic Convention
In St Louis on July 22 Senator Butler faced repeated interruptions as delegates shouted demands to nominate Bryan. Alabama and Texas voices clashed while Butler urged unity, declaring the convention not crushed by either party and warning that interruptions threaten the cause.
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Marc Hanna
Democratic Party
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St. Louis
Butler
Hurekh
Bryant
Texas
Bharus
Alabama
Butter
Middle-of-the-Roads Nominate 0. D. Jones for Chair
In St Louis on July 23 the middle-of-the-road group nominated 0. D. Jones of Missouri for temporary chairman, opposing Senator Marion Butler who was picked by the national committee. Leaders met to avoid being swayed by threats amid tense discussions.
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Peter Cooper
Gen. Weaver
Senator Buller
Bryan
Absa
Davis
Turner
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Taubeorek
Bates
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Amon
Taukeneck
Uisels
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St Louis
Middle-Of-The-Roads
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Marion Butler
National Committee
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Jones 18 not a General and claim that any man can be chosen for chairmen
Texans for Bryan and populists of South Texas rally under Bryan Sewall banner. Reports from St Louis and De Tex indicate Populists will place him in nomination. Statements suggest internal divisions and campaigning dynamics as against generalist claims.
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St. Louis
T. M. Patterson
Colorado
O. B. Bentall
de Tex
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Ae Bryan
Sewall
Piace
St Lowia
Annou
Banks rally to defend treasury gold reserve in New York
July reports show J P Morgan and Frederick D Tappen leading a plan by seven banking presidents to curb gold exports and protect the treasury reserve until the November election. Deposits total 2 950 000 at the Sub Treasury as banks pledge bonds and gold support.
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National Park Bank
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American Exchange Bank
Whit Geive
Snaps of South Missouri Offered by Railroad Book
The Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis Railroad Co. released a book of sixty or more photo engraved views of South Missouri. Titled Snaps Shots in South Missouri the volume promises accurate knowledge of local production and topography for home seekers and investors. It will be mailed free upon receipt of postage four cents. Address JE Lockwoop Kansas City MO.
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New 440 Train to New York on Grand Trunk and Lehigh Valley
Advertises the 440 train through to New York via Grand Trunk and Lehigh Valley routes. Claims full vestibule heating, modern cars, Pollman sleepers and dining, as the best and cheapest route from Chicago. Includes endorsements from Dr A P Sawyer and pharmacist Frank Sim.
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Silverites A Young Woman Reads the Declaration
A Young Woman reads aloud the Declaration of Independence amid Silverite era gatherings. Citizens gather to reflect on liberty and civic ideals as speakers highlight perseverance and democratic values.
Newlands Presides at Silver Convention Praises Bryan
In St Louis on July 22 delegates to the national silver organization gathered late under heat at Grand Music hall. J J Mott opened the convention as chairman, while Newlands presided and urged unity among silver forces and support for Bryan. The speech praised Bryan and endorsed his indorsement, calling for a single invincible march in November to advance the silver cause through allied parties and organized groups.
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National Silver Organization
Grand Music Hall
J. J. Mott
National Committee
Convention Packed with Heat as Newlands Addresses Silver Cause
Delegates endured stifling heat as Chairman Mott called the convention to order and Miss Lile B. Pierce read the Declaration of Independence. Francis G. Newlands of Nevada, introduced by Mott, denounced the gold standard and urged silver coinage and bimetalism amid party disputes and tariff debates.
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Francis G. Newlands
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Newlands
National
Silver Party
Republican Party
Harrison
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Conference of Silver and Populist Forces in St Louis
A July 2 caucus in St Louis organized a committee to confer with Populists on uniting silver factions. Delegates named G A Raber Keith Scott Hil dish Turner Keith Turner and A J Warner were discussed for platform drafting. A Louis hotel note mentions Mother of Pearl craft, global pearl trade, and curious uses of inlays in Asia.
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St. Louis
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England
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Popular Science Monthly
Burlington Boxste To Et Paul and Minnesooke Vie Hur lington
Two splendid through trains operate from Missouri river polis to the east via the Morning Route with elegant sleepers free chair cars and dining service. Night service offers alcepare to Omaha and other cities with parlor cars Sioux City north. Hall's Saloone rental and repair service advertised. Toreke Cycle Co. 112 West Highth Street.
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Omaha
Corneil Hutte
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