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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
3
A Saturday ceremony at the auditorium in Louisville Kentucky notified General Simon Buckner and Senator Palmer as the Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees. Speakers included W D Bynum and Colonel John B Fellows who praised the unity of the party despite divisions after Chicago Indianapolis platforms.
Canton dispatch reports Major McKinley's busiest day since nomination with three songs and three speeches, shaking hands with about five thousand people. He did not visit Zoar as planned, serenaded multiple times, and received numerous calls at his home. He looks well and ready for another demanding week of campaigning.
A telegram from Hon Daniel D. Lamont secretary of war dated September 9 1896 explains his position on pending political issues. He states he cannot attend the committee notification of Senator John B Palmer and Governor Simon Buckner for president and vice president and adds he will vote for Palmer and Buckner. Signed Daxton Lamont.
A national People's Party appeal urges small contributions to fund the campaign for Bryan and Watson. The letter argues parties must be funded by the people, not bankers or monopolies, warning of corporate influence and calling for $1 from each voter with names sent to Hon. O. M. Rankin and the national chairman in Washington.
William J. Bryan left Lincoln Nebraska Friday night at 9 15 PM by Missouri Pacific for a month of campaigning. A large free silver club demonstration greeted the train as it pulled away. Bryan spoke from the rear car asserting Republicans were unlikely to carry the state and that the free coinage cause was growing nationwide. He said many once for free coinage now support the gold standard. His first stop after Lincoln was Eagle with a drum corps bonfire, followed by Elmwood with torches and Wabish with red fire.
William Jennings Bryan and party depart Knoxville on September 16 aboard a two coach and Pullman train for Asheville and Charlotte, stopping at Marion Morganton Statesville and Mooresville. He will speak from the rear of the train en route, with three hour stops in Asheville and Charlotte, then proceed to Greensboro Durham Raleigh Goldsboro and Richmond before continuing to Wilson Rocky Mount and finally Rich mond Virginia with additional rear car speeches at Burlington and Raleigh. A tobacco center stop in Durham and Raleigh two hour stops are planned.
Fire destroyed the Delaware oil works at Trainer owned by Hiram E Lutz of Philadelphia. Estimated loss exceeds 109000, partially insured. Plant to be rebuilt.
A historic public letter from William Jennings Bryan accepting the Democratic nomination is released, praising the party platform and pledging to govern for all citizens. The missive attacks bond issues, greenbacks, and national bank notes while affirming equal rights, local self government, and the nation’s fiscal responsibilities.
The piece argues for arbitration as a civil justice extension in intercity commerce disputes. It defends workers and cites protecting labor rights, while opposing criminal acts and punitive labor practices, urging careful policy that honors institutions and prosperity.
The report says Tom Watson will tour the West before returning to Georgia, visiting silver states and delivering speeches. He travels with W Reed, national finance committee chair, and may widen a cross party appeal as Bryan’s eastern focus contrasts with Watson’s western push.
The September cotton report from Washington shows a drop from 80.1 to 64.2 percent, a 16 point decline the lowest September condition in 27 years. Belt-wide damage from hot dry weather drives early maturation and early harvests, with some Mississippi and Louisiana parishes reporting fair crops and others suffering leaf shedding and boll loss. A few counties expect harvest by October 1, while most will finish by mid-October. The staple is lighter due to heat and shedding. The Mutual National Bank of New Orleans has closed, with loans and discounts totaling 447,785 and deposits of 308,769. Its capital was 200,000. Georgia gold standard Democrats call for a state convention in Atlanta on September 23.
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