Democratic National Convention and silver gold split forecast
A fragmentary analysis notes the Democratic National Convention to meet in Chicago on July 7 with 454 votes needed for a platform and two thirds for nominations. It discusses sectional support for free coinage, the potential bolt by gold or silver factions, and possible adjournment to St Louis with silver and populist groups.
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Chicago
District of Columbia
Territorea
Democratic Party
Bryan
Nebraska
West
Missouri
Jonon
Arkansas
Thurman
Warner
Ohio
Hendrickson
Ikinola
Chap
Georgia
Bolon
Town
Alabama
Doluw Woarkatsas
Solumbia
Califormia Sci
Colorado
Maryland
Tdailios
Mananchiusetts
Michlan
Montana
Minnesota
Nevada
Carolina
North Dakotas
New York
Oregon
South Dakota
Pontestyants
South Carolhaa
Stonnewmoe
Vermout
Texas
D — Washington
Wyoming
Morida
St. Louisa
National Silver Party
United States
Republicans Divided on Silver in Philadelphia Press
The Philadelphia Inquirer blasts a silver issue split among Republicans led by Teller Hearne and Sherman with three letters. It urges tariff and gold standard, while mining and agricultural camp senators push silver with tariff. Populists back either Dillagly or McKinley with a fear coinage amendment. New England papers show division.
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Philadelphia
Teller
Sherman
United States
Hearne
Philadelphia Lugquirer
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
St. Louis
Anquirer
Dillagley
New England
Tariff Debates Split Western and New England Interests
The passage argues against a wool tariff while free raw material under the Wilson act benefits producers who shielded articles, noting strong protests to a hides tariff that would harm Massachusetts leather. New England favors free hides, echoing broader tariff and currency disputes shaping the Republican National Convention debate.
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West
Massachusetts
New England
Cattlemen Seek Trade Reciprocity To Aid Front Line Trade
A Washington deputation of cattle raisers and shippers argued for reciprocity treaties with European nations to restore American cattle and dressed meats access. They claim the trade represents over 2,000 members and 8,000,000 cattle annually, valued at about $800 million, hindered by European disease concerns. England, Argentina, and others shift markets as France and Germany increase imports. reciprocity would place the United States on a freetrade basis with Europe, matching opened markets for manufactured goods.
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Washington
Congress
W. Allerton
Germany
France
Europe
United States
Argentine Republic
England
Australia
Trance
Great Britain
Argentina
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Johnson
Indiana
Banka
Treasury
Kentucky
Blackburn
Carlisle
la Point
Brockville
Ontario
Morgan
Pacific Railroads
Pacific Coast
P. Huntington
Senate Committee On Pacific Railroads
House
Powers
Walter G. Mackay
San Joaquin County
Bernard Cook
Mackay
Ralph Farnsworth
Stockton
Bilboa
Spain
Silver revolt among Philadelphia manufacturers challenges gold standard
Philadelphia manufacturers representing about 800 million dollars rebelling against the gold standard. They threaten to withhold support and campaign contributions unless silver is recognized at the National Convention. They may back a silver party and nominate Senator Cameron for president, citing his independent votes and opposition to the Lodge force bill.
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Philadelphia
United States
Cameron
National Silver Party
Pennsylvania
Senate
South
Bounty on Export Agricultural Staples Bill Proposed
Representative Johnson of California introduces a bill to provide an export bounty for agricultural staples. California Granges press Congress to pass it, with David Lubin of Sacramento backing the concept to aid farmers facing tariff costs on inputs while competing exporters face free trade abroad.
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Johnson
California
Congress
David Lubin
Sacramento
Tariff schemes and political signals in late 19th century congress
Discussion notes a proposal to equalize tariffs by taxing bounty on agricultural exports, and questions whether Reed’s plan will gain House support. It reports Arkansas and Pennsylvania party delegates backing McKinley and Quay, hints at Governor Morton’s stalling, and mentions a 45 star flag design for Utah’s admission. Also notes Crisp of Georgia seeking U.S. Senate, and updates on pension and military academy appropriations approval.
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Reed
Honce of Representatives
Arkansas
McKinley
Pennsylvania
Quay
Morton
Postmaster Nomination Ends Sacrament o Cont est
Telegraphic notices report Thomas nominated by the President for Sacramento postmaster. The newswire also details Cuban victory with 200 horses and arms captured, and a string of deaths and incidents across the United States and abroad.
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Sacramento
Thomas
Cuba
Carson Mint Shortage At Carson City Mint Case Heard
Correspondence from the Journal reports a United States District Court session in Carson City on March 9, 1896, with Judge Hawley presiding. The larceny case of Henry Piper, tied to a mint assay and settlement records, surfaced long-standing shortages, missing gold bars, and disputes over re mellting and reports. Witnesses including P B Ellis, Harris, Jones, Zabris kie and others described weighings, clerical errors, and prior shortages affecting the gold account from 1893 to 1895.
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Carson Crry
United States District Court
Hawley
Henry Piper
Mint
P. B. Ellis
Clarke
Ime
Jones
Harris
Connors
Raycraft
Adams
San Francisco
Mason
Zabriskie
Woodburn
Zabriskis
Bodie
the Mint
Frank Oliver
Ernest Harris
Ingot room work and mint testimonies report
George Dagwin and George McLaughlin testified about roles in the ingot melting area and mint operations during the 1880s and 1890s. McLaughlin described stamping marks, bullion aging indicators, and mint work patterns while noting his limited involvement outside melting and refining.
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George Dagwin
Jones
George McLaughlin
Cleveland
Natice
Political Broadside Calls for Silver Policy in West
A February 23, 1896 Gazette reprint from Cherry Creek voices sharp partisan stance. M. L. Bassett advocates gold and silver at 16 to 1, targets political enemies, and urges West and South to elect financial patriots. Includes a mix of praise for silver Senators Stewart and Jones and Representative Newlands, calls for reform, and a jab at the White House. Also contains unrelated advertising and furniture cleaning tips.
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the Gazette
Reno
Stewart and Jones
Representative Newlands
Congress
Senate
Rothschilds
Cleveland, Sherman & Co
White House
Judas
America
Sweet Land of Liberty
M. L. Bassett
Cherry Creek
Learning by Sreing at the High School mill visit
Principal Bray led 21 students from the High School to a play ing mill to study steam engine construction and operation. Superintendent Charlea Gulling arranged access. workers demonstrated machines, with the group gaining practical insight beyond textbooks.
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Bray
Charlea Gulling
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Weissenger
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People's
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Castor
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John Green
James Campbell
Elko
Cripple Creek
The
Independent
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
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Gil Gil Fresent
Ju. Peterson
Ove American Importing Tea Co
Udyarters
Market
Tryst
FTV Brag
Glendale Herd
Poland
China
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