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Newspaper

Townsend Messenger

Location

Townsend, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1896

Page

1

Ticket tables show Republicans and Democrats in electoral splits

Chicago reports Republicans hold straight tickets in 44 states with fusion in Texas. Democrats field straight tickets in 15 states with fusions in others, including Oregon and South Dakota indorsing populist tickets. The notice lists officers to be voted in each state and district, detailing presidential electors, congressmen, and state officials.

Chicago Texas Bryan Sewall Oregon South Dakota North Carolina Alabama Cartartia Connecticut Delaware Ease Florida Seatac Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kaneas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Dine Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York Peut North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania Boddll Ab Rhode Island Nowth Caroline Tennessee Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Oven Wisconsi Wyoming Arkansas California Colorado Regents of State University Leutenant pwoVernor Supreme Court Govenor Kansas Board of Education Nebraska Public Instruction Regent of State University Justice Supreme Court Regents of University Agriculture and Labor Ohlio Board of Public Works South Carolina Utah

Unveiled Monument in France Honoring General Faidherbe

In Lille on October 25 General Billot minister of war spoke at the unveiling of a monument to General Faidherbe former governor of Senegal and commander in chief of the army of the north during the Franco Prussian War. He said factions disappear and all honor the hero under a united republic as troops passed the monument with regimental colors. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony.

Lille France Billot Faidherbe Senegal Army du Nord Millot Republic

Gloucester Fishermen Win Important Supreme Court Ruling

A Canadian Supreme Court decision may force repayment of license fees paid by American fishermen since the Washington treaty abrogation. The ruling largely favors the Canadian provinces, except it confirms the dominion controls harbors but cannot grant local leases anywhere in Canada.

Boston Gloucester Mass Supreme Court of Canada

Free Fight Echoes at Carmanx Assembly in France

Three thousand people gathered in the syndicate chamber of Carmauz to hear socialist deputies. Disorder erupted as several free fights broke out. M. Juarez and others were drowned by the noise, and the crowd was cleared by the gen darmes.

Carmanx Carmauz France Syndicate Chamber M. Juarez

Bryan defends double standard amid college crowd

William J. Bryan spoke at Illinois college in Jacksonville and again at Alton, addressing students and townspeople. He praised the alma mater, pressed anti foreign yoke and money question arguments, and cited Dr. Sturtevant on economic principles while stressing truth through open debate.

Chicago Bryan Supreme Court Justice Brown Opera House Alton Jacksonville Readhouse Godfrey Kaine Mr. Bryan Lincoln Bloomington Pontiac Dwight Braidwood Joliet Lamont Ill Illinois College William Jennings Bryan John F. Bradley Dr. Bradley T. P. Carter Bradley Sigma Ilinois College Whipple Academy Sturtevant

Great Silver Parade in Seattle Demonstrates Free Silver Support

King county led by free silver forces staged the largest political demonstration in Washington state history. About 3590 participants marched through Seattle under Bryan banners with 10 000 to 15 000 spectators cheering along the route. The parade featured a Bryan float, Union soldiers club, mounted riders, and schoolgirl tableaux.

Seattle Wash King County Free Silver Washington Bryan Tacoma Queen City Free Silver Club

Patrick Tynan Returns to New York After Boulogne Release

Patrick Tynan arrived in New York aboard the Saale and was greeted by his wife and six daughters and two sons. He declined to comment on European business matters and denied calls for anarchist action against the czar. He said Irish freedom would come through different means and criticized English authorities’ extradition efforts.

New York Patrick Tynan Boulogne Sur Mer England Tynan Boulogne Associated Press Europe Ireland Russia

Toll Gate Raiders Strike Franklin County

A mob of about 10 men raided multiple toll gates near Frankfort on Saturday night destroying gates on the Lawrenceburg and Louisville pikes. Investigators pursue leads, with the Franklin County grand jury to meet and likely reveal surprises.

Frankfort Franklin County Lawrenceburg Louisville Pike Anderson County Anderson Grand Jury

Surprise crowds fill Canton with McKinley parade

In Canton Ohio on October 2 crowds from New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois joined a large Beltline parade for Major McKinley. Delegations waved flags drums fireworks and torpedoes as supporters packed North Market Street and filled yards while speakers addressed coercion charges against Bryan and praised labor

Canton Ohio New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Illinois New Jersey Frelinghuysen Lancers Erie Railway McKinley W. K. Miller North Market Street Court House Bryan Major McKinley Sound United States New England

Quotes on jobs and national prosperity

The speaker argues that expanding surplus agricultural and manufactured goods will create full employment, and with everyone working, every home will be happy across the nation. The emphasis is on turning production into employment as the path to national well being.

Chicago Grain Elevators in Fire Destroy One Million Loss

Fire swept two Chicago & Pacific elevators at Hines Street and the river, destroying six story buildings plus adjacent structures. Loss estimated at about 1.0 million dollars with insurance around 50 thousand. over one million bushels of wheat and significant corn stored. crews fought amid collapsing timbers and falling wheat as flames spread toward Hale & Curtis malting and nearby yards.

Chicago Chicago& Pacific Elevator Company Armour Hale & Curtis Crescent Company Chicago & Pacific Hines Street Chicago River Pacific Elevator Company Pacific Hale & Curtin P. G. Perry F. B. Crane Hardwood Lumber Company Snall

WAINLEY TO RAILROAD MEN

Major McKinley addresses Erie railway workers and families urging voter independence and protection of American industry. He argues labor capital partnership, condemns foreign competition, and calls for protective policies and broad reciprocity to boost wages and domestic production.

Montana locals report scab eradication and jail breaks

Dr. R H Bird reports sheep scab wiped out near Fort Benton and a band near Chinook to dip again by year’s start. Three prisoners escaped Kales property, Norman McLeod Fred James and Charles Lee. Medical board grants nine certificates. Knights of St John growth noted in Butte. Guardian petition in Great Falls. Miss Mary J Keenan dies from antiseptic wafer. Indian caravan seen near Deer Lodge. Vancouver Rossland mail service starts. Missoula freight surge and rail traffic up. Helena sheriffs told land funds for rewards exhausted.

Helena R. H. Bird Chateau County Fort Benton Chinook Ka‘lepeli Inter-Lake Norman McLeod Fred James Marie Richards Charles Lee Libby

Watson Will Do Nothing Until Election

An Atlanta Herald dispatch reports Thomas E. Watson will remain at his Thompson Georgia home and take no action on the national campaign before the election. Democratic leaders failed to sway him toward the Bryan silver ticket, and he will not withdraw. The piece notes fusion between populist and republican candidates for Congress is forming in districts. Galveston notes interior merchants buying cautiously.

Bryan Sturtevant Chicago Atlanta the Herald Thomas E. Watson Bryan Silver Thompson Congress

Commercial Travelers Back Bryan and Silver Remonetization

The National Democratic Committee of Commercial Travelers reports about 20,000 of 260,000 on the road favor remonetization of silver and the bi metallic currency. It cites independence from employers and strong ties to retailers, naming many traveling men across states as supporters and organizers for Bryan Sewall.

St. Louis United States James W. Jump National Democratic Committee of Commercial Travelers Lindel Hotel 3. Louis East Union William J. Bryan Bryan Sewall Congress India Illinois Kentucky Minnesota Michigan Ohio Owa New York State

Parade Clash In Tacoma Campaign Night

In Tacoma Washington on October 26 both McKinley and Bryan silver forces choose next Saturday for their big campaign parades. Republicans shift to coincide with Silverites. Bryan men plan to hold streets all evening and go armed to guard against imposition. McKinley supporters move their march to 8:30. Excitement runs high.

Tacoma Wish McKinley Sryan Bryan

McKinley Attends Funeral Of William K. Miller

Major McKinley attended the funeral services at the residence of his old friend William K. Miller in Canton Ohio on a Friday night following Miller's death. The event reflects the close ties between the national leader and Miller, a respected local figure.

McKinley Canton Ohio William K. Mileler

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