Proceedings of a 1892 political convention in St Louis
Long, fragmented OCR recounts the opening day of a Democratic and populist convention in St Louis in July 1892. It notes temporary leadership by Francis G. Newlands and Mott, arrival of delegates, seating of committees, and ceremonial moments including Lillie Pierce’s platform gesture and early adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lovie
Sok
Dr. Mott
New York
Kenney
California
Francia G. Newlands
Nevada
Lillie Piérce
St. Louis
le Platform
National Silver Convention Opens In St Louis
The National Silver convention began at 10:27 with Chairman St. John presiding. Vice chairman Towne spoke, amid calls for Gov. Stone and Harvey. J. P. St. John offered speeches, Mrs. Gougar pressed the money issue, and Judge Sheldon read a prepared address on finance. Delegates debated committee, platform, and support for Bryan and Seabird, with adjournment planned for tomorrow morning.
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Jm. P. St. John
Williams
Nebraska
Threa
Committee On Rules
Gol Bradshaw
Wm P.st. John
New York
Charles J. ‘Towne
Minnesota
Robert E. Diffenderfer
Peonsylvacia
Col. Bradshaw
Mr. St. John
St. John
Newlands
G. W. Baker
California
Panteneee
Lours
Donvention
St. Jétin
Joseph Nicoolis
Colorado
Charles A. Towne
Joseph Sheldon
Connecticut
Washington
Towne
Jude C.J. Hillyer
Washington, D. C
Bryan Sewall Nominated At Silver Party Convention
The Democratic silver wing nominated William J Bryan of Nebraska and Arthur Sewall of Maine as standard bearers after platform adoption. Delegates heard veteran and union soldier debates, and a plan to form a campaign veterans’ organization was approved. The convention announced national committeemen and approved a resolution directing Bryan and Sewall’s home state to be notified.
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Bryan
Seal
Dilneis
Illinois
Misseen
Me. Baker
California
Kansas
Wisconsin
Stewart
Strong
Ilinois
J. Wriede
Washington
Union
Contecersie
Helena Hartnett Mitchell
Alton
Kas
William ‘Whitney
Whitney
Hill
Depew
Gen. Warner
Ohio
Sewall
Ander
National Democratic Party
William J. Ryan
Nebraska
Arthur Sewill
Mplué
Silver
Col
Page
Nebruakia
Democratic Party
Seva
New York
Lincoln
Payne to retire from campaign duty due to ill health
Milwaukee dispatch reports Henry C. Payne Wisconsin national committeeman likely to withdraw from Western campaign work because of long standing ill health and recent fainting spells. He says he cannot participate actively and expects rest. Hanna quarrel rumors denied. Also notes Mrs Miles Selis of St Louis dies at eastern spa. US Treasury gold deposits total $8.26 million.
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Curiaco
Milwaukee
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Payne
Hanna
Chicago
Hopper-dozier device fights grasshoppers in Minnesota fields
Rural New Yorker summarizes a Minnesota Experiment Station bulletin describing the hopper-dozier. A sheet iron pan with a canvas frame and oil saturated cloth, dragged on runners or poles, stuns and kills grasshoppers with kerosene. The device, drawn by horse or moved by rope, yields numerous dead insects and helped protect crops amid a dry, pest-plagued season.
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Minnesota
New Yorker
Facts for Farmers from the Farmers' Union
Practical farming guidance praises raising by production over purchase and using dogs with cows at times. It stresses soil fertility, animal build, good blood growth, attentive care, regular feeding, and cows needing modest exercise for milk. Emphasizes ample pure fresh water for stock.
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Farmers’ Union
One Way to Save Moisture in Farm Ground
Farmers and scientists discuss moisture retention methods. A practical tip is to keep soil surface crust loose to reduce runoff after showers, allowing more water to infiltrate and be stored for future use.
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National Silver Party
Syriopala
HLM
Talleh
Newlanis
Hisguv Ali
Miss Pierce
Senstor Teller
J. John
Thare
Willian
Jenninga Bryan
Sony
Witch
C.G. Bradshaw
Montana
J. J. Mott Chaltre
Metallc
Wedderburn
Virginia
Hess
Tinois
Socrates
Commercelal
Burtsch
Michigan
Chafee
Chafve
McKinlay, Hobart & Hanna
W. H
Harvey
Crias
B. Lane
Mr. Tane
Tirat
Lie
New’ York
Eicosuidrom Towne
Aha
Alabama
R. H. Walker
G. W. Baler
F. N. Stevens
Troup
Flovida
S. G. Harvey
Georgia
C. Thornton
Timoty
G. TL
Emory
Indiana
Anson Walcott
Towa
Amos Steckel
R. W. Turner
Kentucky
J. P. Heatriots
Marylund
S. Darby
Massachusette
E. B. Nownath
E. £. Jarvie
J. W. Griia
Mississippi
C. W. Soltom Massouri
W. T. Foster
C. G. Bradhaw
G. L. Laws Nevade
Thomas Wrénn
New Jersey
S. W. Reese
W. P. St. John
North Carolina
B. & Keith
North Dakota
W. H Standish
H. T. Njies
Oregon
A. Eofer
Pennsylvania
Rk. E. Diffendertern
South Carolina
J. W- Bowden
South Dakota
Harry Sawyer
Tekessos
E. C. McDowell
Utah
Ittehard Macchintosh
A. J. Wedderburn
G. W. Thompson
West Virginia
L C. Baltsnyder
Ruble A. Kohl
District of Columbia
C. J. Hillyer
Alaska
Richard Lewis
Thylenae
Henry C.C. Payne
Iifea Avile
Lovie
Miles Sélis
St Louis
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