Stampede at Populist Convention Fails to Unite
Delegates react to a disrupted demonstration as a middle of the road faction battles for influence. A spontaneous show of support unfolds with green tickets bearing the populist plank demanding a national treasury and legal tender. Amid confusion and jeers, Sens. Kyle and other leaders join in the contested proceedings as attendance remains sparse.
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Gary
Etralchtute
Myliitie
Cetretit
Franch
Texas
Georgta
Maine
Missouri
Bissiesippi Delvestians
Hypecs
Jackson
Dollison
Jacoy S_ Coxey Wis anniines
Joe Somoliee
pMlattiti Eros
Chio
Conspicuous Delegate Sways Early Convention Scene
A Kentucky delegate in white led the parade while Clarence BE. of Oklahoma fired up the crowd with songs. The gathering buzzed with Bryan talk as delegates debated rules, adjournment, and whether to endorse Bryan, amid interruptions, protests, and a lively political clash over silver, unity, and party ideals.
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Kentucky
Brie Af
Lor
Paducah Herald
Leds
Dixon
Okclahorsa
Begiet
Clarence BE
Comely
Oklahorma
Cleveland
Alabama
Pennington
Ackaneas
Delecnte Crawford
Canine
Bryan Shooters
Servrant
MicDowell
Jerry Simpson
Chalraan Butler
Washlurte
Massachutts
Reise Lp
Usk
Washburn
Eaiddler
Henry c. Baldwin Tun
Butler
Georgia
Letnie
Tiga
Chessman Butler
Wits
Willis Ot
Dakota
Ike
Arkansas
Te Earn
Mrs Lease Returns to Prominence at Convention Entrance
Mary Elizabeth Lease the "Uncrowned Queen of the Populists" arrives at the auditorium entry amid a scene of recognition. General James B Weaver assists her over a railing as delegates and notable figures of the Populist movement converge, with Lease receiving prominent attention on the platform.
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St. Lovis
Mary Elizanorm Leu
fSutoas Dratrive
Auiitorium
Afimieuion
Fmous
Atta
Leane
Mia Lirter
Nol
Tourn
James B. Weaver
Ofix
Leane Cimmeigner
Hadened
Mra Swase
Chairman Taubeneck
Peter
Staveton Butler
Ignatius Donnelly
J Coxey
Waite
Texas
Kimmwll Ae
Judge Boots
Gryan
Resolutions Committee selects platform list by state names
A chaotic roll of names and places lists members and states from Kansas to Wyoming. The document cites John Davis, several state delegates, and officers across the union, with many misspellings and fragmented entries. It resembles a ceremonial roll of resolutions and platform selections rather than a coherent statement.
Vandevoort Wrathy Attacks Nebraska Delegation in Letter
A letter to the Globe-Democrat editor accuses Nebraska officials including W. L. Greene and Warwick Saunders of selling out the Populist party to gain influence. The writer asserts Governor Holcomb, Bryan, and Senator Allen are involved in deals to secure nominations and political advantage, alleging corruption and manipulation of the St Louis convention. Contiqued on third page.
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Nebraska
St. Leuiis
Globe-Derocrat
Te Globe-Demorcrat
Steed W. L. Greene
Warwick Saunders
le Greene
Holcomb
Mr. Bryan
St Louis
Alien
United States Senate
Tietr Lewelers
Sn One
Abe Gehl
People's Party
Bankers Plan To Shield Treasury Gold Reserve
New York bankers meeting led by J P Morgan sought to halt gold exports for 60 days or until after the election. A committee including A Lutszen August Belmont Co and Kuhn Loeb Co was appointed to draft a plan to protect the treasury gold reserve amid declining exchange values and rising financial distress.
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New York
Treasury
J. P. Mortin
John Crushy Brown
Brown Eres, Co
A. Lutsven
August Belmont Co
Inco H Schity
Kuhn, Loeb Co
W. Solomon
Sprever Co
Ho Ickelheimer
Heidelbach, Lokelhaimer & Co
Lazard Freres
Politi
Edt
AL Umey
United States
Wall Street
Frederick P. Tappen
Gallatin National Bank
Eating House
Megan
Pierges
Boston
Philadelphia
J. P. Morgan
Galt
Alan Ent John Me
New York Life Insurance Company
W. H. Crosamaty
Crosamana Bro
M Pinny Fisk
Harvey Fisk @ Sons
Roux
Stock Market Buoyed By Gold Reserve Talks In New York
The stock market rose despite irregular early trading as officials discussed protecting the gold reserve. Reports said foreign banks would halt rapid gold exports while Morgan partners convened to outline a plan. By afternoon deposits reached 7.75 million, lifting prices across leading shares.
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New York
Tregedry
Pricis
J. Morgan & Co
Leundlry Bank
Fordien Bankers’ Conference
Tap Ditech
Gold Moves Into Sub treasury as Banks Back Bill Sale
The Street expects a pool for day bills aiding the money market. Banks and gold shipping houses act jointly, turning gold into the sub-treasury. The move buoyed stocks with London a buyer of US securities. Gold turned in yesterday totaled 7,750,000 dollars with major contributions from City National, Hanover, National Park, Bank of New York, Mechanics, and Gallatin National banks.
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Mery
New York
Guld
London
City National Bank
Hanover National
National Park
Bank of New York
Mechanics National
Gallatin National
Morgan Mum Heads New York Banking Meeting
New York — Morgan was asked by a reporter if a meeting of the committee of International bankers convened yesterday would be called today. He said it would be inexpedient to advertise the proceedings but the committee aims to complete its work successfully and will not withhold news that can be shared.
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Bryan
Weaver
Louise
Sieupstvied
Tso
Gnad
New York
Sty
J. BP Morwan
Associated Prose
Committee of International Bankers
Mean
Mitte
Bulee
Mer
Encare
Interoe
Eiver Congress
Fea Cole
Milwaukee
Myre
Gouger
Mr. Cole
Bankers Report on Gold Export Plan at Morgan’s Office
The Evening Post says foreign bankers formed to curb gold exports over the next two months. They plan a pool to supply exchange demands, but report not due for two or three days. Sterling rates declined and only prearranged gold shipments will occur Saturday, smaller than initially expected.
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New York
Evening Post
Amys
Morgan
Banks raise 23 million in gold for gold reserve
The Treasury Department was advised that over 23 million dollars in gold will be turned into the sub-treasury by banks to exchange for seed treasury notes to sustain the gold reserve of that amount about 14.5 million is pledged by New York banks.
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New York
Washington
Deposits Rise at New York Sub-Treasury and Banks
New York July 23 reports total gold deposits at the sub-treasury reaching 3.9 million up to 1130 today. Additional deposits include 500 thousand from Manhattan Bank 200 thousand from Continental National and an amount from Exchange National Bank.
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New York
Sub-Treasury
Manhattan Bank
Continental National
Ee Anemie
Exchange National Bank
Free Silver Rally in St Louis Spurs Citywide Debate
The Silver convention in Music Hall, St Louis, heard John P St John urge unity among Silver men and promote free coinage. Speakers attacked monopolies and the gold standard while praising reformist candidates and denouncing McKinley. Mrs Helen Gougar echoed calls for free silver and attacked Wall Street, urging the crowd toward patriotic unity.
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Teller
Appke
Colorado
Bryan
Lincoln
Chauncey M Depew
Depew
America
Five Silver Party
Elétory
Mr Towne
John P. St. John
Mingessis
William Metsinley
Great Britain
Mckinley
Tiut
Wall Street
Enefich
John F. St John
Hall
Ilinois
Organ Warps Over Topeka Republican Paper Battle
An exchange in Topeka shows Secretary Swayne and Stedton urging Arthur to endorse a new Republican paper. The State Journal defends independence, resisting a Populist or city printing pact while Capper and club members clash over press control and political loyalties.
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Swayne
Sted
Arthir Per
Mall Andress
Pullieh & Delig
Tule
Senjyne
Svessy
Seni UE Uepublican Hambeau
Toptka
Pultowe
Capperton
Republican Pieter Club
Althoweh
Kanara
Udehenty
Topiley Ant
Kansas
Tobyst
Lax
Topeka
Union
Topoke
Flunbeoy Club
Allen for Chairman Nomination in St Louis Meeting
In St Louis a permanent organization moves to nominate a chair. Senator Woltem V. Allen of Nebraska is named as the candidate after a preliminary meeting. A minority plans to report on the nomination and potential opposition, with Campion of Maine and Buller of North aid to influence the outcome.
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St. Louis
Trr
Cna
Mnt
Woltem V. Allen
Mee Draska
Chie Micting
Ton
Ted Néporti
Campion
Maine
Tur Buller
North
Pupuliet convention briefed on pension details at Bt Bt Latele
Late edition reports the Pupuliet convention at Bt Latele resuming in the afternoon. The Binte Journal indicated an event at 6 pm detailing pension tolls up to that time.
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J. J. Crandall
Damien
Bors Dumocrey
Harman
Benatar Erwart
Nevada
Kyle
North Dakota
Sotator
Meld
St- Walteann
Bipler
Smith
Suntia
Kaneas
Mrs. Lease
Resolutions Committee
John Davis
Alwbiia
Arkansis
Jeane McCracken
Califormia
J. A. Johnson
J. Ho
Iowa
J. A Weaver
John Doyle
Keturks
J.A. Parker
Louisiana
J.T. Howell
Maiie
James A. Campion
Maryland
Foch Mayes
Massachusetts
Lowly
Pieree
Michigan
R. B. Taylor
Minnesota
S. M. Owens
Mississupi
Frank Burkitt
J Weller Lowe
Mantath
G. W. Reeves
Sits Holeambh
Neves Janance
New Maimpehire
GS. Greenseut
New Jersey
J. F. Puller
Jr. White
North Carolina
W. R. Henry
North Paketa
Obie
Jandb S Coxey
Oregon
McHanies
Pennestrania
T B. Dean
Rhole Iland
Bartholomew Vallette
South Carolina
Nose
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Denuwsons
J P Buchanan
J.C. Kirby
Blow
Lawrence
Baker
Virginia
James B. Wash- Indon
John VW
Togers
Wisconsin
Robert Sohilis
Wyomind
Win Drown
Arhconn
Altl Noon
Indien Teeottery
New Mexico
Thomas Fy
Kelters District of Columbia
Gurl Browne
Garrison
Alaski One
Vandevoort Wrathy
Europe
Ickelheimer
Bankers
J.pierpont Morgan
A. Solomon
A. Lurszen
Spreyer & Co
August Belmont
H. Ickelheimer
Jacob H. Schiff
Heidelbach
Ickel- Kuhn
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Heimer & Co
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When Bankers Report
the Committee of Foreign Bankers
Will Spe & Scon
Towne
John P.st.john Talks
Vapske
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