Manley Denies Wrong as Reed Backers Rally
In St Louis June 12 delegates discuss the platform with focus on the money plank. Joe Manley concedes McKinley nomination as Levi Morton’s manager Thomas Platt arrives amid heated talk. Platt defers public comments while Marcus Hanna remains confident McKinley will win on the first roll call.
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St. Louis
National Committee
Joe Manley
McKinley
Levi P. Morton
Platt
Manley
Maine
Empire State
Morton
Marcus A. Hanna
Ohio
Manley Seeks Reed Support After McKinley Nominating Move
Joseph H. Manley of Maine issues a statement clarifying his position after the national committee's meeting. He asserts he remains earnestly for Mr. Reed and, with his friends, is pushing to secure Reed's nomination and rally supporters nationwide.
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Mr. Manley
St. Louis
Joseph H. Manley
Maine
McKinley
National Committee
Reed
Manley
Manley Interview Shocks Reed on McKinley Nomination
Washington report says Joseph Manley told reporters in St Louis he conceded the nomination to McKinley. Speaker Reed and his Washington supporters doubted the claim, calling it a lie and declining to comment. Manley acted without Reed approval and warned Reed men his move would embarrass them.
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Washington
Joseph Manley
St. Louis
McKinley
Reed
Manley
Maniey
Augusta
National Committee Settles Contests Affects Thirty Seats
In St. Louis on June 12 the Republican national committee, after a 12 hour session, settled contests affecting 30 convention seats. The action includes four delegates at large from Mississippi and Florida and scattered district delegations from California Alabama Kentucky Florida Mississippi and Missouri. All delegates seated except two from Florida are McKinley supporters.
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National Committee
St. Louis
Republican National Committee
Mississippi
Florida
California
Alabama
Kentucky
Missouri
McKinley
Republican Platform Emphasizes Against Free Silver
The piece reports that the Republican platform will strongly oppose free coinage and align closely with Indiana’s stance. It notes debate over specifying a ratio and the aim to end with a clear prohibition on free coinage at a fixed rate.
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St. Louis
Indiana
Platform debates shape gold standard stance and tariff talk
The discussion centers on a unified gold standard platform with no split stance for silver. Delegates avoid an emphatic declaration to appease Mississippi valley states while steering away from a fresh financial plank. Debate also weighs the tariff plank within the American system.
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Mississippi Valley
Teller
Fairbanks Seen as Likely Temporary Chairman Choice
Report from June 12 indicates the national committee favors Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana as temporary chairman with a telegram sent to him. It notes he would focus on financial policy and likely accept, while Senator Thurston is viewed as a probable permanent chair.
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Nationali Committee
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Thurston
Rumor Links Bliss to McKinley Ticket at St Louis
Telegrams from St Louis report Cornelius N Bliss of New York and a large McKinley delegation may push Bliss for vice president. In Kentucky Governor Bradley plans to travel to St Louis with state officers and supporters amid unconfirmed talk of his presidential bid.
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St. Loos
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
McKinley
St. Louis
Mr. Bliss
Bradley
Frankfort
Louisville
Allison's Managers Arrive
General Henderson and General Dodge of Iowa arrive in St. Louis as managers for Senator Allison and express surprise that Mr. Manley has given up the fight. Rumors say Mr. Platt’s arrival stiffened opposition, but observers on the ground doubt it.
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Allison
St. Louis
General Henderson
General Dodge
Iowa
Senator Allison
Mr. Manley
Mr. Platt
McKinley
May Lose His Inheritance Vanderbilt Jr Chooses Grace Wilson
The Vanderbilt engagement saga moves ahead as Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr defies family protest to wed Grace Wilson. Sr Vanderbilt reportedly opposes but the wedding will proceed per the announced plan, with Mr Wilson saying he cares not for paternal objections.
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New York
Vanderbilt-Wilson
Grace Wilson
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Rilt
Wilson
Mr. Vanderbilt, Sr
Dressed Thief Shoots Self In Chicago Banker Home
A well dressed thief attempted to steal a parcel at banker George B Chamberlain’s residence at 4420 Greenwood Ave Chicago. Intercepted by a delivery boy the man pretended to be W M Brown but his ruse failed and he shot himself before arrest. The act occurred in front of Mrs Chamberlain officer J R Thatcher and a messenger boy.
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Chicago
George BI. Chamberlain
Greenwood Avenue
W. M. Brown
Mr. Chamberlain
Mrs. Chamberlain
J. R. Thatcher
Valuable Horses Perish in New York Fire
Fire at the American Horse Exchange destroyed a large building in New York on June 12. It is believed 165 horses and 100 carriages were burned with property loss around 200000 dollars. Eighteen engines battled the blaze and efforts prevented a wider catastrophe. One horse named Elsie G valued at 7500 dollars with a 231934 record was among those killed.
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New York
American Horse Exchange
Elsie G
Girl Commits Suicide After Hair Removal at Reform School
In Depeyster Industrial School, 10 year old Conklin reportedly cut hair to short. She became despondent and ingested paris green, dying after explaining she could not live without her beautiful hair.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Jane
May Conklin
Depeyster
Famine Strikes Tonquin Amid Drought Plague
Prolonged drought devastates Tonquin causing rice crop failure and widespread famine. The report notes scarce food and rising distress across the region. Authorities warn of continuing hardship as relief efforts lag behind needs.
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Tonquin
John A Thompson
Minnesota Democratic State Convention Backs Gold Standard
At St Paul on June 12 the Minnesota Democratic convention voted 426 to 823 for sound money defeating free silver. D W Lawler led the delegation to Chicago, with O M Hall and Michael Doran among others, after heated debate over the financial plank. The party approved arbitration for a Twin City printers strike and elected at large delegates Doran Hall Winston Baxter Breckenridge.
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St.Paul
Chicago
D. W. Lawler
Daniel W. Lawler
Ramsey County
Philip’ B."winston
Hennepin
Otter ‘Fail
Logan Breckenridge
Obnstead
John Noonan
Waseca
J.R. McGovern
Wabasha
B. F. Vories
Martin County
C. W. Schultz
Nobles
Albert Schaller
Dakota
John Sheehy
LeSueur
Frank G. Brady
Geo
J. Mitch
Ramsey
A.D. Smith
W. H. Donahue
Thomas R. Foley
Aitkin
William R. Remner
Stearns
M. F. Noonan
Big Stone
J. E. O’brien
Polk
Thomas J. McDermott
State Central Committee
P. B.winston
E. T. Champlin
E. W. Durant
O. M. Hall
Michael Doran
Mr. Hall
Frank Beaulieu
D. B. Johnson
Minneapolis
Champlin
Hall
M. R. Everett
le Sueur
J. J. Ryder
St. Paul
Twin City
Lawler
O’connor
O’brien
O. M Hall
Doran
Winston
Baxter
Breckenridge
Appropriations Record Reveals Session Totals
Washington June 12 joint statement by Cannon and Sayres outlines expenditures authorized by Congress. Total appropriations for the session including permanent annual funds stand at 515 759 840. President signs bills amid heavy work on recent congressional actions.
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Washington
Cannon
House
Sayres
Congress
Late Night to Early Morning Work Routine Noted
Mr. Thurber and his private secretary worked late into the night and resumed at 6 oclock in the morning, illustrating a demanding schedule and strong work ethic.
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Thurber
Sharks and Corbett bout stirs San Francisco boxing fever
San Francisco intensifies interest as Corbett and Sharkey prepare to fight amid hopes of revive prize bouts in the city. Despite a state ban, a permissive board allowed limited rounds under charity pretenses, but the Civic Federation now seeks to halt the Sharkey Corbett match as illegal.
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San Francisco
Corbett
Sharkey
Board of Supervisors
Civic Federation
Tin Mills May Shut Down In Turbulent Labor talks
Pittspore June 12 The Amalgamated association and Tin Plate Manufacturers in conference all day but no agreement reached the meeting adjourned indefinitely unless a compromise occurs by June 30. Union mills may close and 10000 to 15000 workers face unemployment. Workers sought small roll and doublers raises and about 12 cents per day for shearmen. Manufacturers demanded wage reductions.
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