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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
1
The speech in Troy by Senator Morgan condemned factionalism and urged unity for liberal coinage and honesty in democracy. He praised Washington and Jefferson, pressed for free silver, and defended Cleveland era loyalties while criticizing mugwump betrayals and party divisions.
A report from Pawe on September 2 describes party conventions with crowded meetings in the Fey block. Delegates discuss a plan to unite the reform effort and elect a committee to coordinate with other candidates and shore up campaign support.
The text reports the death of A. A. Barnes from a heart attack late last night and notes authorities are preparing the body for shipment. It mentions embalming and readiness for transport as part of the funeral arrangements.
The officer Lt Almost Rome arrived aboard the steamer Emprein pt Ching from Vaseiver to Yokohama but received no formal reception and re boarded for Tien Tein.
The Austrian Emperor and King of Voumania inaugurated the Orsova 1non Gate Canal with a flower cord cutting. Queens and ministers from Germany Britain France Italy and others attended as crowds cheered along the river in Koerkulbad before a banquet and farewell remarks.
Fire at the Manns and Coine factory in Worcester causes excitement in Bryan's honor. The blaze occurred this morning at WOWM HW Burns & Co, with the red flag of anarchy and Bryan portrait tied to the scene. State officials and the fire department investigate as town mourns the disruption.
Louisville dispatch describes two funerals tied to mine disasters. Ter ry O'Ke rt and William Higgins are buried as fifteen hundred miners follow, the white miners union leading a large march to the cemetery. The events reflect tensions and calls for peace after the Coronado mine tragedy.
Missouri populists and Democrats unite behind the city ticket in St Louis. Six Republican candidates are shown as withdrawn and one will appear on the union market ballot with delegates to be named by the Democrats tomorrow. Poston carried the vote 821 to 1K. The minority led by Sheridan Wobdater bolts and plans a middle of the road campaign.
Kanans City dispatch reports General Booth Tucker of the Baivation Army arriving from Chicago. He visited Local Commander Silwell and spoke at three churches about establishing a food and shelter depot in the city before moving on to Omaha to support a rescue home for fallen youths.
Fragmentary report recounts a nighttime incident where an infant boy suffered facial and neck injuries. The mother had left for the market and the father was in a room on the second floor when a disturbance occurred and a suspect fled the scene.
An Australian swimming exhibition drew a large crowd as Phie Shean from Francisco displayed endurance and flair in a long swim near Beal Rock. He swam for over an hour, then performed turns and strokes to showcase his talent with apparent ease. The event highlighted his status as a leading champion amid cheers from spectators.
Rinhmonh, a prominent attorney and city official, faced midnight arraignment on embezzlement charges involving 1500 from Woodward lodge in Midd Fallows. He posted a 200 bond and was released pending further proceedings. previously a land officer in the patriarchs circle.
The report details Democratic nominee William Jennings Bryan touring Maine and nearby states. It covers stops, crowd size, speeches at Portland’s public square, a banquet, security incidents, and reactions from supporters and opponents as Bryan critiques silver policy and the gold standard.
A report from Sept 27 describes militia and rioters exchanging fire around the Carbonate HU reservoir of the Tsnaville Water Works Company. Gunfire continues as nearby mines, Hohn and Bonatr, report isolated volleys and pursuit of a guard. The scene includes multiple shots, a guard response, and ongoing pursuit near Kundyille.
Canton Ohio September 27 Major McKinney spent Bundy quietly with Mrs McKinney and Mrs Barber at the Barber home. The day was cold and rainy and the family remained by the open fire in the library. The week ahead shows double the appointments and many engagements already booked into October.
In Havana province a detachment from Quivican engaged Bandera loyalists entrenched at Visuita. One captured fortfell, several insurgents killed or wounded, and a colonel famed by name reportedly hanged at La Gatnhalton.
A London based correspondent cites a HALVi report claiming the Khedive travels Europe with a home forEgyptian independence, while officials deny political aims. An interview mentions Monti, the prime minister of Corwin attire, amid discussion of the journey's nature.
Constantinople September 2 The Ottoman authorities grant an Armenian request to appoint a new permared in place at once amid renewed calls for reform. Violence is noted with outrages causing concern and a warning that a bad example is deadly like plague.
The sermon at Madison Square Presbyterian touched on the labor by capital issue and broader national economy. Dr Parkhurst warned against shaky foundations and urged steady confidence as the nation faces financial strains amid divergent opinions within the congregation.
Myron W. Taol delivers a sensational sermon at Broadway Theater denouncing Terrance and Hanna’s hired men. He rails against Mimsgurl miners imported to Leadville and condemns labor unrest, touching on repudiation and a hypothetical march on New York.
A seafaring report describes a Danish expedition bringing back afflicted emigrants who fled to Liberia. It notes 385 people aboard, 40 dead, widespread disease and destitution, lack of shelter, high provisions, and calls for presidential aid as the voyage exposes perilous conditions and failed promises of land grants.
Washington dispatch reports a railroad wreck as a Baltimore and Ohio freight train derailed near Riverdale Park injuring nine boxcars and damaging the riverbank. A Baltimore man, Hinvkeman Wf Moreuw, 71, is missing and presumed dead. A second freight wreck on a Pennsylvania road near Soverclat disrupted traffic but caused no reported fatalities.
The Kidd family reports that Thomas Kidd, a four year old crippled boy, was visiting the Melihanay home near Dalton when a quarrel led Carl Melhaney, age 7, to fetch his father’s gun and fatally shoot Kidd’s head. The boy confessed to the murder.
A large wholesale dry goods house in Little Rock collapses after a night of failure and new amendments raise the loss to about $200,000. The Wulf firm, led by Wulf Bros, is identified as the sole wholesale house in the state.
Palmer of Illinois, a candidate from the Rational Democratic party, arrived in Philadelphia by train and spoke on the party's future. He predicted McKinley would carry Maryland and Illinois, and discussed party organization and turnout as key factors.
A damaged notice references Johs Sue Spoke claiming Mel title in Ludlow and Latow connections to Adratlln and the United Kingdom. It notes family members including Lew Spohn and Wy Hypak, living near Eudillton, with a contested estate valued at 0,000 and unclear heirs among Uncle John Lustiow and Peter Ludlow, mentioning obits for Mrs H iyan and others.
Joe Kampann reports a bold railroad robbery on the Short line between Bewil and Chartestown. At a mountain pass the robber Thompson showed two revolvers, grabbed $20 from bookkeeper W L Wilson of the Lonedaly company, and escaped the engine before being pursued.
A wreck east of Malton Pennsylvania left two men dead as a Philadelphia and Reading line freight train collided. An engine and tender were wrecked and coal cars spilled blocking the track. Witnesses report a crew member jumped to escape but perished. others are injured or missing as authorities investigate.
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