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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1896
Page
4
In Wooster the Republican lauds The REPUBLICAN for its timely telegraphic report on the Chicago convention ahead of others. The piece urges civic support for a newspaper that informs residents with complete, prompt coverage and underscores local pride in Wooster’s daily press.
The page recounts a Democratic convention in which supporters of William Jennings Bryan cheer as states’ guidons pass by. Illinois forms a procession, Mrs. Bryan sits composedly, and the crowd grows excited as votes are tallied. Bryan is nominated after a long ballot, with California, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, and Montana contributing decisive support. The session closes with plans for Saturday actions and a note that more details will appear in The Weekly Republican next week.
Career of William Jennings Bryan described as an eloquent free silver advocate born in Salem Ohio with early political study and a rise from a lawyer’s office to Congress. Also brief items report a $297,000 city misaccounting in Pittsburgh, a bicycle cross country record in 87 days, the capture of Nick Ray in Kentucky, and a Beebe’s sale on elegant dimities.
At the Chicago convention July 9 10 52 PM the silver faction led by Tillman and Bryan dominated as Hill opposed the majority free coinage plank. Delegates debated bimetallism amid organized cheers and heckling while a wave of support for Bryan grew, culminating in a high turnout and calls for nomination by acclamation.
The convention lingered three hours in credentials as silver champions spoke while gold leaders stayed silent. Ex Governors Hogg Blackburn Overmeyer and Alf Held addressed the crowd. New York backed Michigan gold delegates, sparking a sharp clash. The silver side gained a Michigan majority on credentials, delaying final platform action.
At Chicago July 9 Senator Daniel presided as credentials delayed seating for New York Massachusetts Maine Maryland and New Jersey delegations. A dispute over Michigan seating sparked fiery exchanges as Bland supporters rallied and a night session followed with votes to confirm delegation seats and party platform tensions.
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