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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1896
Page
1
A fragmentary caption notes Arthur Sewalil of Siaine in a political slate for president and vice president positions. Limited readable detail emphasizes the candidacy and the geographic tag Siaine without further context or dates.
The People's party and Democratic leaders plan a joint electoral ticket strategy. Bryan is the preferred presidential candidate with Watson as possible vice president. the plan includes cross endorsement in states where parties differ in strength. Supporters anticipate a campaign funded by anti silver interests and a push to discredit silver monometalism.
Eight Bryan and Sewall backers gathered in Denver on Thursday night with thousands in attendance. Senators Dubvis of Idaho and Mantle, Teller, and Congressman Hartman of Montana spoke amid praise for Bryan and Sowall. The report notes a rare GOP split as senators and reps endorsed the Chicago Democratic slate on principle over party loyalty.
A Nevadan analysis notes that Wilahk counsel prevails and Bryan could win via electoral votes. It warns of split tickets among Silver, Populists, and Silver Democrats risking gold electors. It urges a united anti gold standard ticket across parties to avoid divisions and secure Bryan’s electoral votes.
A Silver candidate argues that no gold is circulating and the public cannot see why it should define the standard of value. The remark highlights monetary standards concerns and public perception.
A 751 delegate poll at the National Silver Convention shows 526 Republicans 147 Democrats 49 Populists 9 Prohibitionists and 21 Independents. Among 196 veterans from the Union 49 Confederate and Mexican war veterans are noted. The piece argues the movement is patriotic not partisan, opposing trusts and money kings and supporting Bryan.
A wild Sunday night brings eight or nine homes toppled by wind in Cleveland. Reports from Kansas claim Bryan will win the state by 50,000. Dubuque drenched by four and three quarters inches of rain. Belfast yards nearly wiped out by fire with $1,000,000 damage. Cairo murder shocks as I N Coffey dies after a stabbing by Dr. Crabtree. London predicts a Bryan surge in Europe. Smith of the Associated Press dies at 62. Winans dominates London pistol prizes. Drummond Castle wreck blamed on carelessness. 250 perished. Cleveland strike at Brown Hoisting ends with reinstatement. Kansas City Times outlines Populists allied with Bryan. Gold brokers sketch a 90-day export halt plan. Electric Bitters touted as cure for female complaints and general ailments. 50 cent bottles at Hodgkinson’s Drug Store.
Eastern goldbugs quarrel over tariff versus financial issues as Whitney and Cleveland Democrats urge unity against Hanna. Disagreement could yield a split gold Democratic ticket, risking McKinley votes in key states and possibly aiding Bryan’s camp in the East.
Private letters from Kentucky and New York describe a nationwide silver issue surge that goldbug logic cannot stop. The piece cites Bryan’s Cross of Gold and notes laborers, farmers, and laborers clash over wages and mortgage costs as voters bend toward silver. It notes Hanna’s $6,000,000 fund cannot avert the election.
General Weaver delivers a persuasive plea for Bryan and Bryan is nominated on the first ballot amid disorder and debates. The convention adjourns sine die after a riotous roll call and factions align behind Bryan on the Populist platform.
In St Louis on July 25 the Texan delegation moved into the hall just after the convention adjourned and gathered a crowd of a middle-of-the-road Populiste to draft a public statement.
Texas delegates debated backing Bryan if he joined the Populist platform. Washburn announced Bryan’s telegram promising trust in the Populist cause and willingness to align with the Populist platform within the Democratic platform. A late caucus passed a resolution protesting the convention's action, carried by nine delegates and three reporters present.
Sen Stewart of Nevada says nomination of Watson helps Bryan and maintains Populist line. Wm. St. John notes delegates will support Bryan and Sewall, seeking reforms in national finances. Bevan comments on Silver forces, while Britons send marines to Crete to prevent bloodshed. Senator Jones returns home pleased with convention outcomes.
A July 23 report from Cone Special to the Jur RVAL describes a Populist fusion convention in St Louis as chaotic and farcical. Delegates claimed wisdom for national salvation, shouted for time to speak, stood on chairs, and clashed with deputy sergeants while alternating between cheers curses prayers and tears. The day ended without prayer or a clear adjournment.
In Weaverville California on July 27 a motion to move the Joe Gregory murder case to Mendocino county was denied. The trial is now set for August 17. Attorneys for Vanhorn and Crow, convicted in the same murder, prepared a bill of exceptions for appeal from a denial of a new trial.
The Joeryan reporter reviews 1892 billing for steel vault cases at Olfloe Specialty Co. The Auditor’s vault cases run longer, incur corner work, and total 4820 versus 1498 for Clerk’s office cases. Auditor’s shelving differs with roller shelves. clerk’s use locking and counter. Extra fittings largely offset improvements. price gap remains. Also notes Mrs Wakelow’s soothing syrup ad and a Colorado Populist Convention remark favoring McKinsey vs Bryan.
Condy of Columbus Ohio certifies the cough remedy as the equal of any. J D Brown of St James Hotel Fort Wayne testifies to a two year cough cured by Dr Kings New Discovery. Merrill of Waldwick Massachusetts praises its reliability and Mrs Hemming of Chicago keeps it for croup relief. Hodgkinson drug store displays trial battles. Also Populist National Convention committees notified nominees for President and Vice President with J M McCormack Reno and J C Doughty Elke named.
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