Populist Ticket Nominated At Sioux Falls By Acclamation
At Sioux Falls on May 12 the National Populist convention adjourned sine die after nominating W. J. Bryan of Nebraska for president and Charles A. Towne of Minnesota for vice president. Towne’s nomination followed hours of debate and a failed motion to merge with Democratic and Silver Republican conventions. Both nominations were by acclamation amid enthusiastic scenes.
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People's party platform affirms reforms and trust curbs
The People’s Party in convention endorses its historic principles and urges unity to defend free institutions against corporate and imperial power. It denounces the 1900 act, calls for free coinage of silver and gold, graduated taxes, postal saving banks, land for the people, and public ownership of railroads and utilities. It also condemns injunctions in labor disputes and supports direct election of officials.
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United States
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
South Africa
National People's Party Convention Opens in Sioux Falls
The National convention of the People's party opened at 2:20 PM in a large tent on a hilltop in Sioux Falls with about 500 delegates and 600 to 800 attendees. Attendees praised decorum and display as Minnesota delegates arrived bearing Bryan Towne banners. The day focused on speeches with little formal business accomplished.
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Explosion Near Ketchikan and Other 1900s News Snippets
Reports from May describe a dynamite explosion near Ketchikan injuring several men including Ole Lordahl and others grievously hurt. The R P Elmore responded with Drs Story and Hopkins to treat the wounded. Other items note Great Northern stock offerings for employees, Colleagues closing the Wardner investigation, the Argus collision, Hong Kong plague, Corbett fire, Adams county reunion, and the Middle-of-the-Road convention in Cincinnati.
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Earthquake Causes Turbulent Seas For Saint Mirren
The British ship Saint Mirren, arriving from Yokohama, rode two hours of monstrous, windless swells off Astoria then faced a gale as the wind shifted. Captains concluded an earthquake offshore caused the unusual seas, with barometers记录 showing a pre-dawn disturbance and telegraph wires confirming the event.
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Johnson
Japan
St Louis Street Railway Strike Shows Friction at Talks
In St Louis the day centers on a lengthy conference between street railway workers and Transit Company officials seeking an amicable end to hostilities. Governor Stephens says no agreement was reached. The Suburban line operated under police protection, while the Transit Company ran two cars without passengers. A fatality occurred as Flora Siegfried, carrying an infant, was struck by a brick and died from a fractured skull. East St Louis line workers went on strike this afternoon.
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Jefferies Defeats Corbett in Fastest Heavyweight Bout
In Seaside Club arena at Coney Island on May 14 James J. Jefferies wins a 28 round battle against Jim Corbett to reaffirm his world title. Prize fight featured a decisive knockout with dispute over whether the blow was left or right handed.
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New York
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Charley White
Commander Schroeder Sails to Guam Post on Coptic
San Francisco May 14 Commander Schroeder successor of Governor Leary Guam sailed today for his post aboard the steamer Coptic.
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Middle-of-the-Road Populist Ticket Declared
The Middle-of-the-Road Populist movement renames itself the People’s party and plats its national ticket for president Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania and vice president Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota. The May 10 1900 declaration calls for initiative and referendum public ownership of railroads telegraphs telephones coal and other resources and direct election of federal officials.
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Minnesota
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Fighting in Philippines: American Scouts Routed Insurgents
Manila reports a 500-strong insurgent force attacked 25 scouts from the Forty-eighth regiment near San Jacinto Pangasinan, but the Americans repelled them with 10 insurgent deaths. Two Americans were killed and 11 wounded. Separate actions near Ormoc Leyte and at Tabako Albay involved exchanges with Catalina losses and captures.
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Forty-seventh Volunteer Regiment
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Wreck at ONeill sidetrack claims more victims
Charred remains of two more victims found in the Union Pacific accident at ONeill sidetrack. One body identified as Daniel Shay formerly of Rock Springs. another remains unidentified. Fireman Louis Benta still missing. Wreckage burning complicates search. three men and three boys recovered so far. Accident blamed on careless employee. Westbound freight prior to crash led by Conductor Hendricks.
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Union Pacific
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Rock Springs
Louis Benta
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Bounty Proposal For Seal And Sea Lion Scalp Payoffs
Kendall leads Astoria Fisheries Association drive to raise funds for a bounty of 1 per seal scalp and 2.50 per sea lion scalp. Subscriptions go to the association secretary, with warrants to be drawn by the fish commissioner. The group seeks legislative amendment to dedicate license funds to the bounty, but funding will start as private subscriptions.
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Kendall
Astoria Progressive Commercial Association
Everett judge orders 14-year term in highway robbery case
Miustin Everett, a United States citizen, was sentenced in Vernon British Columbia to fourteen years for a highway robbery alleged near Grand Forks. The case, once before U.S. Consul Dudley, drew action from Secretary Hay and touched international concern as Everett’s arrest in Republic, Washington, had been disputed by Canadian authorities.
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United States
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Washington, D. C
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Republic, Wash
Bradstreet reports continued demand easing and price leveling
Bradstreet notes further subdued demand and price leveling across several lines this week aided by unsettled labor discussions. Wholesale activity remains quiet while retail demand shows resilience with strong reports from the Pacific coast and Northwest. Wheat and flour shipments reach 4,537,029 bushels. U.S. weekly failures total 158 versus 182 last week. April Dominion liabilities rise about 15 percent though fewer than last year.
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Pacific Coast
Northwest
United States
Dominion
Port land Market Prices for Wheat to Veal and More
Market listing from Portland shows grain values for Wheat Walla Walla 52 and 53c per bushel, Bluestem 56c, Flour prices around 3.00 per barrel, eggs 16c per dozen, butter at 35c for fancy creamery, cheese ranges 10–18c per lb, poultry prices per dozen or pound, potatoes and vegetables with varied per sack or per pound rates, hops at 2–8c, wool and mohair quotes, mutton and beef prices by grade, and tallow and grease rates across categories.
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Puget Sound
Washington
Shorts
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Walla Walla
Valley
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Regional Dairy and Feed Prices Amid 1899 Market
The listing shows varied prices for dairy products and feed across regions. Butter and creamery grades range from 14 to 17 cents per pound with many estimates in the mid to high teens. Eggs and middlings also appear with multiple price points including per hundredweight and per ton figures.
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