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25 Oct 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1896
Page
1
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The text notes Hon Charles Emory Smith arriving in Philadelphia and spending time on the speaker’s stand with Major Molsinley, as crowds gathered around to listen.
In Pittsburg at Old City Hall a large Republican gathering heard Senator Quay and other leaders advocate divine intervention to block McKinley. Quay claimed only God's interposition could prevent McKinley’s election and foresaw a swift settlement of the money question within months of inauguration, freeing the people to pursue legitimate government.
The body of ex Speaker Crisp was moved from Dr Holmes’s sanitarium to the State Capitol in Atlanta with militia escort and a crowd of citizens. It remains in the rotunda until nine tonight and will travel to Americus tomorrow for interment. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon in Atlanta. Messages of condolence from national figures include J M. and LAMONT, with other leaders offering sympathy to Mrs Crisp. A congressional committee will travel from Washington to Georgia to attend.
A nine year old boy described a revolting escape tale involving a middle aged man named Willan J. Contyn of Philadelphia. The boy claimed Conlon lured him from home to travel by rail and threatened to kill him if trouble arose. Contyn was arrested on abduction charges and the boy’s statements point to further legal action.
Miss Alice Platt, 28, a servant in attorney Charles Massey’s household, is held on suspicion of poisoning Massey family members. Three children died and a fourth survived after suspected strychnine and toxin exposure. Mrs Terrence Torrence died five weeks earlier. her son Hugh died later. Coroner and police pursue insanity as the sole motive while exhumation of Mrs Torrence’s body is planned.
Paris reports the French cabinet met to instruct the consul-general in New York to conduct a special study of the international financial crisis and its living question. The October 24 meeting addressed urgent economic concerns and policy responses.
Milwaukee October 24 Colonel Gisstav Pabst son of the wealthy brewer and a Pabst Brewing Company member was granted a divorce from Marzacel Mather Pabet actress. Cruel and inhuman treatment charged with a street assault by Mrs Pabst on October 1805 noted. No defense. Property settlement discussed and ongoing maintenance battles referenced. Also reports of Mrs. Nagl Godwin preparing for a legal action defending herself in New York and mentioning co respondents Sacha Thorn and Marie Auber. Political rally in Tyler County drew thousands with General J W St Clair address. Accidents and other brief items recorded.
Hon Charles E Hogg of Punt Pleasant spoke one hour to about 600 at Ravenswood free silver club. He argued currency as paramount, tariff not aiding labor, and critiqued Congress for monetary policy while praising steady currency expansion. Republicans and Democrats praised the address.
In New York on October 24 a grand parade of nearly 60 vessels lit the harbor to honor the gold standard cause. River craft, ferries, barges, tugs and steamers formed a seven mile procession along the Hudson and bay, with calcium lights rockets and fireworks. The Burkeey and Battery viewing points hosted spectacular displays including emblems like The Starry Cloud and Old Glory.
Secretary Carlisle held a 90 minute public visit in Kentucky speaking to a large crowd at a hotel. He faced orderly reception by citizens and a protective police presence, with demonstrations and cheers from attendees, and public remarks by local figures.
Hon. B. H. Butcher of Wood County resumed speaking in Roane County this week and declares Democratic support broad, predicting a large statewide majority of about 400 in the upcoming election. The Roane audience heard a portrait of political strength and party unity.
The parade honoring railroad workers drew about 13,000 attendees in Chicago. Weather notes from Washington report warmer conditions for the region with light winds. Opera House druggist C Schnepf provides yesterday’s temperature readings at 7 am 38 and 9 am 15.
Receiver John K. Cowen led a large rally at Wheeling Park Casino voicing opposition to free silver and urging votes for McKinley. Speakers included J. M. Graham and W. Connellsville officials. crowd estimated in the hundreds with demonstrators targeting the gold standard and urging workers to oppose Bryan.
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