Admiral Dewey Seeks Presidency Amid Reconsideration
New York reports Admiral George Dewey has announced he may seek the Presidency. He says changing views come after strong assurances of support and that he would serve if the American people want him. He adds the role is not difficult and would follow laws as faithfully as his prior orders.
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Admiral Dewey Declines Invitations for News Coverage
Admiral Dewey has refused numerous invitations from across the country and avoided public engagements to prevent misinterpretation. He plans a west and south trip, leaving Washington late this month to visit Chicago, Jacksonville, St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville, then continue to Detroit, Grand Rapids, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Columbus, Cleveland, and other Ohio points.
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Ohio barber taunts ward in unlikely pledge
Fragment from a 19th century exchange shows Ohio barber C C Barber addressing his ward and namesake with boastful lines about future greatness. The text reflects regional dialect and playful bravado from the era.
Queen greeted by crowds amid property destruction
A letter from Mr Chamberlain hopes Lord Robert's proclamation reassures all shareholders in the Transvaal mines. In London on April 4 the Prince and Princess of Wales left for Denmark for King Christian's birthday. On arrival in Dublin today nationalist papers are severe in criticism. The Prime Minister is mobbed in Cape Colony. South Africa news is scant.
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Prince of Wales Shot At in Brussels During Journey
A Brussels dispatch says the Prince of Wales was fired on twice by a youth as he passed through on the way to Copenhagen but he was unharmed. In Dublin crowds greeted the Queen on her first Irish visit in years, despite threatening weather and rail congestion.
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Dewey Opens Door to Presidential Nomination
The Sun's Side reports Admiral Dewey confirmed he is willing to accept a presidential nomination. The admiral previously denied candidacy but now declares readiness, sparking Washington speculation about a possible Northwest tour and public reaction.
Mobbed Wealth Fueled by Confession in Goebel Case
A $100,000 reward fund is mobilized as Goebel’s assassin hunt widens. W H Culton’s confession is sought to justify anger toward Gov. Taylor and the Republicans. Dutch leaders and Cape Colony figures confront a mob at Parliament after a luncheon. Schreiner addresses the crowd amid protests of alleged injustice.
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Chamberlain Seeks Active Shareholder Interest in Mines
Paris April 4 The Sicule prints Colonial Secretary Chamberlains letter to French shareholders in South African gold mines. The document accompanies Lord Roberts proclamation, stressing continued responsibility and protective measures for colonial interests.
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Convention Hall Fire Rumor in Kansas City
A chaotic report from Kansas City on May 4 describes a convention hall burning. The scene mentions a wall collapsing and danger to bystanders as fire crews battle the blaze.
Sugar Trust Faces Leadership Shakeup As Oil Interests Move In
New York April 4. The Standard Oil interests reportedly hold a majority of sugar trust stock and H G Havemeyer may resign as the Am erican Sugar Refining Company faces a change in control within days. Reports say Arbuckle interests will handle the coffee side while the trust expands profits, including by products and fuels, under Standard Oil influence.
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Republicans Move to Indiana After Kentucky Refuge Notice
Gov. Mount notified Democratic Gov Beckham that Indiana offered safety for Kentucky political refugees and would not recognize Republican requisitions. Assistant Secretary of State R N Miller traveled to Indiana last night and R Todd, brother of McKenzie Todd and Gov Taylor's private secretary, also moved to Indiana.
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Massillon Man Dies After Learning He Won Local Election
John Sargent of western county township died of apoplexy at home after receiving news that he had been elected township supervisor. He was 60, healthy but easily excited, leaving a widow and two children.
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Jordan cites Roosevelt and Bryan views at Indiana teachers meeting
David Sure Jordan of Stanford University delivered the principal address at a Logansport teachers’ convention. He criticized the Philippine war, endorsed Bryan for president, and quoted Roosevelt on McKinley and Schurman’s report, portraying McKinley as weak and Schurman as an aristocrat.
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Belleville City Dims Police Fire Water Services
In Belleville Illinois a depleted city treasury led Mayor Frederick to discharge the entire police force stop the electric light company and cut off street lamps and water service leaving the city in darkness last night. The move followed injunction proceedings to block banks from advancing funds on city warrants and threatens to transfer city revenues to lenders.
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