Bitter Defeat for the Commission: Western Delegates Absent from Indianapolis Convention

In the sweltering winter of 1897, the city of Indianapolis was abuzz with the arrival of the National Monetary Convention at Tomlinson Hall. Despite the modest decorations, the atmosphere was tense as delegates from across the nation gathered to discuss the fate of the country’s economy. However, the absence of Western delegates cast a pall over the proceedings, a stark reminder of the deep-seated divisions that threatened to derail the convention’s efforts.