Nebraska Vice Presidential Candidate Arthur Sewall
A brief note from OL NEBRASKA confirms Arthur Sewall of Maine as a vice presidential candidate. The item highlights Sewall's regional ties and the ongoing national ticket discussions in the period.
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15 Aug 1896
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Weekly Nevada State Journal in Reno, Nevada
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1896
Page
1
Democrats Unmask In Indianapolis Conference
At the McKinley Democrats conference in Indianapolis the group decided against a National Convention and to nominate President and Vice President candidates. They discussed whether gold Democrats could help McKinley, or if a new gold standard ticket should run. The silver cause united Democrats Populists and silver Republicans to back Bryan, nominating Lind for Governor and a four-four-four electoral slate, predicting a landslide in Bryan’s favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
McKinley
Bryan
Hopatttony
Hanna
John Lind
Democrata
Lind
Nevada
Kansas
Sewall
Hutchinson
Watson
United States
Silver Movement Drives Pennsylvania Political Upheaval
The silver craze spreads through Pennsylvania as farmers and workers rally to Bryan. Ex-Postmaster General Wanamaker warns, Mark Hanna visits Philadelphia to rally gold supporters, and bankers, brokers, and railroads align against Bryan while farmers and laborers back free coinage. Minnesota follows with three factions supporting free coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Bryan
Wianuuinker
Mark Hanna
Philadelphia
Win
M. Singerly
T. B., Sinott
Frank ‘Thompson
McKinley Democrats
Hanna
Pennsylvania Railroad
McKinley
St.John of New York
East
Receivers in Seattle Rail Line Ask Silver Support
The Seattle City Railway Co receiver directs employees to sign in support of free silver by August 8. The move prompts questions on government involvement in elections and whether workers on the federally controlled road can be compelled to reveal voting intent or face discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Seattle City Railway Co
A. McErnwoon
W. J. Haas
Hanford
United States Court
United States
McKinley
How a Farmer Sees It and Political Heat
A Kansas City marketplace visit shows a farmer selling twenty five bushels of early rose potatoes at eight cents a bushel to buy clothing for his son. He supports Bryan, arguing free coinage would raise prices. He links high gold standards to lower farm prices and faces oppressive heat with several deaths reported in New York and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Tama
Bryan
McKinley
Hanna
Fusion in Kansas and Mexican dollar swindle debate
Kansas Democrats and Populists unite on a joint presidential elector plan and a Populist state ticket, backing Bryan while splitting on the vice presidency and aiming to unify electors for Sewall or Watson. Separately, Armour & Co and allies push Mexican dollars as a gold standard lesson, provoking labor boycotts and potential prosecutions for currency law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour & Co
Chicago
United States
Park Theatre Fire At Buffalo Costs $60000
Telegraphic notes report the Park Theatre in Buffalo New York burned with an estimated loss of $60000 and that a cigar stump is believed to have started the blaze. The items cover resignations, court cases, political maneuvers, and other brief world news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Buffalo
New York
Electric Bitters Listed as A Remedy for Elderly Patients
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys are urged to try Electric Bitters. Described as a tonic without whisky or toxicants, it gently aids digestion, strengthens the stomach and bowels, and supports natural function. Priced 50c per bottle at Hodgkinson's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgkinson
Telegraphic Notes of the Day
Brief items report Judge Alonzo Edgerton’s death from Bright’s disease in Sioux Falls South Dakota. A mob drove forty Chinese workers from a McCloud river road camp near Sessions California. Hearst denies buying the Chicago Journal to back Bryan. Saginaw Michigan suffered $100000 storm damage with many roofs, trees, and a church struck by lightning. A Pennsylvania trolley accident near Columbus and Donegal left seven dead and fifty injured. Kidnapper O W Winthrop, disguising as Al Brunson, was captured in Oakland. Heat waves caused multiple deaths in New York Peoria and Cincinnati. Bryan supporters visited McKinley in Canton. Bryan journeying east with large crowds. George W Hawkins of Chicago, once rich, has gone broke amid anti gambling sentiment. Mrs Nettie Craven’s contract marriage to James G Fair examined in San Francisco. Bryan’s progress through Indiana and Ohio drew vast crowds as he urged silver coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Edgerton
United States
Minnesota
Bright
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
McCloud River
Sessions
Cal
Saginaw
Michigan
Columbus & Donegal Road
Pennsylvania
O. W. Winthrop
James Campbell
Oakland
Califonia
al Brunson
Campbell
Winthrop
New York City
Peoria
Illinois
Cincinnati
Chicago
Bryan
Pittsburg
Canton
Ohio
McKinley
George W. Hawkins
Nettic Hk. Craven
Senator Tait
San Francisco
Sutter Street
Nettie BR. Craven
James G. Fair
Nettie R. Craven
William J. Bryan
New York
A. J. Warner
Bimetallic League
George L. Peck
Wisconsin
Peck
Effectual Gentle Remedy Promises Constipation Relief
An excerpt extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative to cleanse the kidneys and liver, ease headaches, colds, or fevers, without irritation. It also notes the Gazette's Stan d may claim the Republicans of Nevada will wage a “gamey” fight to carry McKinley, implying a tainted, stinking battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
McKinley
Republicans Name Convention Date and Local Officers
A Reno newspaper summary reports the Republican State Central Committee meeting at the Arlington Hotel with resignations accepted. Abe Cohn and Wm. McMillan fill Coffin and Overton vacancies. Colcord chair, McMillan vice chair, and a Carson September 17 convention with August 29 primaries set. The State League also met with DoTEn noted, O H Grey elected president and delegates named for the Milwaukee National Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Wm. McMillan
Storey
Overton
A. J. Parkinson
Ormsby
W. H. Cuddy
Lyon
H.A Lemmon
Wm. Patterson
R. K. Colcord
Republican Party
Republican State League
O. H. Grey
George F. Turrittin
A. Kinney
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething relief
A historic advertisement-style note touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy for children, claiming instant relief from pain, cures for diarrhea and wind colic, gums softening, and energy boost, with a 25 cent price and widespread drug store availability. Also includes a postal notice listing uncalled for Reno Nevada letters dated August 11, 1896, and a local claim for Buckien's Arines Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
Carson Relays Win by Nearly a Mile in 50-Mile Race
Carson Weekly reports the Capital City team won the Carson Relay by about a mile after a 50 mile race in 2 hours 32 minutes 46 seconds. Mulcahy led early, Meyers Springmeyer Karge and Kitzmeyer built the gap. Shaver, Wright, Simas and others competed. Johnson Lachman Hamp White and Nash posted times as well. The column also notes wages under the gold standard and Wyoming’s female gubernatorial candidate advocating dances after speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Howard Mulcahy
Carson Boys
Renos
Meyers
Springmeyer
al Karge
Charlie Kitzmeyer
Rube Kelly
Carsons
Rhnos
Mulcahy
Shaver
Morrill
Johnson
Lachman
Hamp
Burlington
White
Karge
Simas
Kitzmeyer
Skinner
Richards
Kelly
Wright
Peterson
Nash
Rano Bicyclera
Mesers
Becker Fahrian
Merrill
Manuel
Martin Simas
Ayer
Helmond
Lingstrom
Hawcroft
Joe
Fd Lachman
de la Matyr
Riverside Addition Map and New Walk On Riverside Bank
General Powning prepared a map of the Riverside Addition with lots on sale and plans for a south river walk from the iron bridge to the island. The path will edge the river bank with a hand rail to prevent falls and provide seating for visitors while watching steamboats. Meanwhile Thos Ulkatt and Joseph Porter face a preliminary examination for alleged train wreck attempts, with evidence suggesting obstruction and speed details. proceedings continue today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Uulkatt
Joseph Porter
Justice Linn
Sermons by Mr Lee At Methodist Church Impress
The article notes Mr Lee of the Methodist Church delivering brief sermons that the critics say are concise yet thought provoking. He preaches in a way that stimulates contemplation and keeps the congregation engaged, inviting new listeners to attend and be convinced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Methodist Church
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