Watson for Present Williams for Second Place
Nebraska men fall in their effort to control St Louis convention platform adopted declares for public ownership of all public utilities. The ticket heads Thomas E Watson for president and Sam el B Williams for vice president. The Nebraska faction walked out amid clashes over Coxey and platform planks denouncing banks and the Aldrich bill. Democratic hopes pivot to Weaver or Dennison in party fight.
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St. Louis
United States
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Samel B. Williams
Indiana
People's Party
Minnesota
W. J. Bryan
Watson
T. J.weighan
Bryan
Weaver
Popullars
Jacob
Coxey
Ohio
Smit
George A. Honnecker
Jersey City
Honnecker
Coxey Brand
T. H. Tibbies
Joe Parker
Louisville
Parker
Seynand
Vane Carney
Shape
Bho
Mitlon
Sopvict
Tree
Medium highfill dies by own hand in Lafayette Park
The 52 year old fortune telling medium Mrs Mixaneth Highfill was found drowned in a lake at Lafayette Park after telling friends she had received a spirit world message predicting poverty if she lived longer. She drew up a will witnessed by William Gummoereheimer before dining with friends.
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Spirit World
St. Louia
Mixaneth Highfill
Afty
Lafayette Park
William Gummoereheimer
Spa
Dying Street Car Conductor Pleads With Wife
John J. Parry, a St. Louis street car conductor, lay mortally wounded in city hospital and pleaded with his wife to say she shot him accidentally while she had threatened to kill herself with her revolver. He urged her to claim he shot himself, but Mrs. Parry insisted she fired the shot. Parry grew unconscious while pleading. authorities report she is not in custody and his life hangs in the balance.
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St. Louis
City Hospital
John J. Parry
Mra
Parry
Hepe
Hanna Mine Sealed After Hanna Disaster
General Superintendent Bradbury of the Union Pacific Coal company said no entry would be made into Hanna mine No. 1 for many days as fire and gas must be eradicated. The mine remains sealed following two explosions last Saturday that caused disaster and deaths.
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Hanna
Cheyenne
Wyo
Bradbury
Union Pacific Coal Company
Poodle Dog Causes Death Then Sorrow Grips Mrs Willis
In Millville North 3 on April 4 a widow named Mrs Han nah Willis drowned herself after grieving over her pet poodle killed by an electric train near the Richmond mill pond. The incident followed the dog s death and left her physician wary of her mental stability.
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Millville
Hannah Willis
Richmond
New Policeman Shot by Sergeant in New York
April 4 report details a deadly shooting in plain clothes as Policeman John Bres hahan was mortally wounded by Sergeant James Nerney. Neither man knew the other was a policeman, leading to a tragic confrontation in New York.
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New York
John Breshahan
James Nerney
Gotch Wins World Wrestling Title By Default
George Hackenschmidt surrendered the catch wrestling world title to Frank Gotch after more than two hours of combat in Chicago. Referee Ed Smith declared Gotch the winner as Hackenschmidt conceded, amid a surprised crowd of about 8,000. Gotch proved elusive, quick, and skilled, outlasting his challenger before the final clinch and knockout.
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Chicago
George Hacken- Schmidt
Frank Gotch
Iowa
Gotch
Ed Smith
Wimer
Heckenschmidt
Hackenschmidt
Protest Against Fatalities In Rome General Strike Proclaimed
A general strike declared in Rome to protest the killings during disorders on the streets. Troops fired on rioters, killing three and injuring many, with demonstrations dispersed by bayoneted troops. The central city saw limited strike impact as government forces kept the garrison ready and demonstrators were taken into custody.
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Rome
Stroata Hera
Berkman Freed as Magistrate Urges Change of Union Ties
Alexander Berkman the anarchist freed after discharging by Magistrate Droege in New York. No evidence linked him to the Union Square bombing. He held bail at 500 dollars and was advised to join another group, with police noting the public view of anarchists. Evelyn Thaw sues Hotel Knickerbocker manager Reagan.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Union Square
Holles
Berkman
Droege
Evelyn Thaw
Guea Knickerbocker
James B. Reagan
Knickerbocker
B. R. Thoman
Goldfield Strike Declared Off In Nevada
Goldfield Nevada April 4 Local No 220 of the Western Federation of Miners votes 90 to 25 to end the strike begun last fall. Union men will return to work with non union men and seek the Tonopah wage scale, about 50 cents less than former pay.
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Goldfield
Nev
Western Federation of Miner
Maiiera
British Prime Minister Campbell-Bannerman Retires Amid Illness
London April 6 official word confirms Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman has resigned as prime minister due to illness. King George V accepted the resignation with regret and best wishes for recovery. Chancellor Asquith, acting premier, heads for Biarriz as cabinet changes loom. no automatic successor exists and the entire cabinet must resign. The shift marks Britain’s first premiership change under a reigning monarch, highlighting a fractured Liberal coalition and uncertain constitutional procedure.
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Henry
London
Henry Campbel-Bannerman
Sir Henry
Herbert H. Asquith
Campbeller Han
Biarrics
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Great Britain
Ettom
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
England
Lord Rosebery
Bannerman
Bristol
Automobiles Barred from Prince Edward Island
April 6 Charlottetown P E I The legislative assembly voted a resolution to exclude motor cars from the province citing public safety as the reason. The move followed reports of accidents and disturbances caused by automobiles and frightened horses, presented by opponents and those claiming to suffer from auto use.
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Charlottstown
Prince Edward Island
Abruzal Confers With King In Rome Visit
The Duke of Abruzal arrived in Rome and went to the Quirinal where the royal family greeted him warmly. He held a long conference with the king, but the conference’s outcome was not disclosed. In Montgomery Missouri on April 6 editors report a Washington bureau appeal urging support for President Roosevelt for a second term.
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Abruzal
Rome
Quirinal
Misa Elicina
Montgomery
Missouri
Washington
Roopevalt
Magnetic Experiment For Children Turns Iron Poker Magnetic
The Chicago News outlines a simple at home magnetism demonstration using a north pointing poker, a hammer, a needle, and a pan of water. It explains how striking the poker induces magnetic properties and how a dry needle can float on water to test attraction and repulsion without direct contact.
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Chicago News
Yates Announces Candidacy for Governor in Springheld
In Springheld Illinois on February 24, former Governor Richard Yates declared his bid for governor. He outlined a platform emphasizing reform and economic policy, drawing attention from local supporters and party officials.
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Appomattox
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Topeka
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Sol Smith
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Peoria
Corning’ Distilling Company
Riley Grannan
Roemney Bere
Riley Grewnas
Hack Cums
Alexander Berkman Freed
Brish
Prener
King
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Asquith
Biarritz
Ite Wright
Almple
Andrew Lumberman
Ackley
J. A. Miter
Vinces
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Oniata
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Winoja
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