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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
4
William J. Bryan planned a lunch with Senator Hill in Upper Red Hook signifying possible Hill support for the Democratic presidential ticket. Bryan toured the area, met voters, and prepared for Albany events while Hill’s stance remained a focal political question.
Ex Senator Norton Chase, head of the Albany Democratic city committee, says Senator Hill invited Mr Bryan and wife to dine at Wolferts Roost and Mr Bryan accepted. The Albany meeting will be brief with Mr Bryan speaking 20 to 30 minutes, then departing for the station. no successor speaker is planned.
Sheriff Oliver of Navajo County returns with J D Helfrich a defaulting assessor and tax collector taken into custody. Helfrich had been released on habeas corpus before Oliver reached Arizona but was recaptured.
Washington August 23 Secretary Hoke Smith has resigned and the president accepted. Smith’s move grows from policy disputes and his pledge to back party nominees if defeated. Gossip centers on a successor, likely from the Midwest, with names Francis Missouri Reynolds Illinois Cable Indiana cited as front runners.
In Tivoli-on-Hudson New York Aug 22 the Democratic nominee W J Bryan spoke to about 1500 in a village square for 40 minutes on financial policy from a bimetallic view. Senator Stewart of Nevada began but rain interrupted him. Bryan defended the Chicago platform opposing interest bearing bonds and gold standard while advocating free coinage of silver and gold.
The Vencedor and Canada prepare for the international trophy race on Lake Erie starting from Turtle Light. Crowds of yachting enthusiasts from across the Great Lakes watch as flotillas gather near Riverside Park and Corinthian celebrations unfold. The Vencedor carries an unusual handicap giving double time allowance on boats over 46 feet, stirring debate among officials and sailors. The Canadian crew is praised for superior sailing talent, while Vencedor crews fear rough conditions could favor the Canadian challenger.
Special dispatches from Bulawayo report Matabele chiefs asked Cecil Rhodes to stay in the country and care for them in exchange for peace they promised to end fighting. Rhodes refused any surrender short of unconditional terms and noted the government official in question had already left service.
Lord Russell and his party toured Niagara Falls area in Niagara Falls New York Aug 2. They attended high mass at a Clifton Ontario Catholic church then rode the Niagara Falls Park and River electric road to Queens town. They lunched near Brooks monument and visited lower Niagara sights before enjoying Queen Victoria Park. The party planned to depart for Toronto Thursday morning en route to Montreal.
In Missoula Montana on August 3 the five man teams race from Anaconda to Missoula at Athletic Park. Anaconda finished in 69 minutes and 3 seconds for the 2 1/2 mile course while Missoula lagged by more than a mile. Anaconda lineup included L Copinds Albert Church Charles Morgan Ben Morgan and J F Kennedy. Missoula lineup included Kent Clark Hugh Clark Tom Hathaway C W Chatten and J H Ford.
Arrangements near completion for the Republican state convention in Tacoma. Hotels and lodging houses are set as central headquarters for candidates and delegations. Local entertainment committees publish a lodging guide as the event, expected to draw at least 2000 attendees.
Thomas Kirby traveling representative of the Potlatch Immigration Association has returned from the east with pamphlets intended for the region. He notes ample interest among farmers and artisans in silver sentiment and reports voters may split over McKinley. Kirby observed city readers intrigued by the pamphlets and mentions gold bugs in cities.
The Gold Democrats in Portland, Oregon chose eight delegates for the Indianapolis convention. L. L. McArthur was elected Portland chairman, then committees reported. Delegates named were C. E. S. Wood, W. M. Whidden, L. L. McArthur, J. H. Albert, S. G. Canfield, Zera Snow, J. G. Bennett and EB. R. Skipworth. Electors left to the state central committee to decide later.
The McKinley and Hobart bolting delegation leaves Wallace heading to the Republican state convention in a special car. Banners declare McKinley and Hobart and North Idaho Delegation to the convention with protections for tariff, bimetallism, and prosperity. The car is said to have Mark Hanna paying the freight. Regular delegation departs tomorrow on the usual O R & N train.
From Newcastle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania two thousand workers traveled to Canton aboard special trains to present a tribute to Major McKinley. They packed the lawn and streets amid bands cannons and rain as ex Congressman Oscar J. Jackson spoke on protection and honest money. McKinley responded praising protection while railing against free trade and free silver in a rally that drew thousands.
Canton Ohio August 21 McKinley backers in Canton form a Bryan silver club and a McKinley marching club with dozens of members while polls show McKinley leading in his home precinct. Telegrams from Anderson Conneaut Greensburg New Albany Peru and Corning report growing McKinley clubs and greetings from volunteers.
London reports Dr Nicolaides current in Berlin delivers a Cretan reform official’s massacre tally. He says consuls in Canea verify that about 6000 Christians were killed in Crete with brutal violence, amid general goods demand at Pittsburgh for dry goods beets and shoes.
Washington dispatch reports Idaho fusion of populists and Democrats with silver Republicans still allied to the GOP. Critics say Senator Dubois helped carry the Republican committee and stayed within Republican lines, provoking cross party hostility and doubts he will align with any single faction if elected.
Chairman Jones of the national democratic committee shifts headquarters to the auditorium annex due to street noise. The state central committee remains at the Sherman house. Key appointments include Clark Hall of Georgia as literary bureau head and F A Adams as chief assistant, with Daniel McConville of Ohio chairing the speakers bureau.
Saratoga Aug 21 The American Bar Association elected officers today James M Wolworth Omaha president John Hinkley Baltimore secretary Francis Rawle Philadelphia treasurer Alfred Henmenway Boston Charles Claflin Allen St Louis William M Howe New Orleans executive committee A vice president for every state and a local council for each state were chosen An extended discussion followed a resolution to establish a section of Insurance which was lost
A Santa Catherina dispatch reports the American ship Willie Roenfield under Captain Dunphy foundered 400 miles off the coast after departing New York on April 23 bound for San Francisco. Part of the crew reached Santa Catherina safely. fourteen are missing. The vessel belonged to Arthur Sewall & Co. of Bath Maine, sailing from that port.
A westbound Northern Pacific freight derailed one mile east of Horse Plains Montana at 4 a m. Three men died: engineer George Weigle, fireman L Frizzell, and head brakeman J W Bolger. The wreck caused by a collapsed fill over quicksand blocked the line. a wrecking crew and coroner investigated while a witness described the scene and a purse was raised for a wreck victim’s family.
In Portland Oregon on August 22 Captain Wylie his wife and infant perished when A. W. Reed’s gasoline launch exploded near Douglas County. Survivors H Singstacken R P Pickering and Charles Meade had just exited the boat minutes before the blast as they attempted to fill a hot supply tank. Bodies recovered.
The era markets show barley oats and wheat prices on mixed notes across cities. Chicago wheat holds firmer but futures ease as longs take profits after a two cent gain. receipts listed for wheat corn and oats. Live stock prices in Chicago range cattle 3.0 to 5.85 per hundred, hogs 2.50 to 3.75, sheep 2.50 to 3.50 with varied receipts. Additional notes cover port prices ribs and miscellaneous commodities including hops wool petroleum coffee and sugar.
President Cleveland announces ex Governor Francis of Missouri appointed secretary of the interior, replacing Hoke Smith. Buzzards Bay Massachusetts August 24.
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