Republican Convention at Columbus Endorses War and Bryan
Ohio Republican delegates reconvened in Columbus to endorse the war, denounce the Dingree Tariff, and support William J. Bryan. The platform reaffirms protection and reciprocity, backs the Nicaragua canal, naval buildup, Hawaii annexation, and Cuba relief. McKinley praised. Dewey hailed. civil service scope favored. Hanna and Foraker noted as absent.
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St. Louis
Nicaragua
Congress
Hawaiian Islands
Spain
Cuba
McKinley
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Foraker
Hanna
Marcus A. Hanna
Senate
United States
Indiana Democrats Indorse War at Indianapolis Convention
The Indiana state Democratic convention met in Tomlinson Hall with 1 528 delegates presided by U S Senator David Turpie and adopted a platform endorsing the Spanish American War. It praises Dewey Hobson and Bagley, calls for strengthened navy and coast defenses, favors Nicaragua canal study but opposes private loan funding, supports free coinage of silver and gold standard opposition, and endorses national tariff reform and direct senator election. The party reiterates confidence in William Jennings Bryan and praises his leadership.
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Indianapolis
William J. Bryan
Ind
Tomlinson Hall
United States
David Turpie
M. Brison
Blackford County
Martin
Turpie
Spain
Dewey
Bagley
Hobson
Nicaragua
Chicago
Secretary of the Treasury
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Harmony Dominates Michigan Democratic Populist Conventions
In Grand Rapids the Michigan Democratic and Populist gatherings opened with a focus on harmony. Populist leaders resisted changing the name to Democrat while silver Republicans backed the triple alliance. Ex Congressman Justin R. Whiting was set as governor candidate and Daniel J. Campau as state central committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Democratic-People’s Union-Silver
Justin R. Whiting
St.Clair
Daniel J. Campau
Detroit
Democratic State Central Committee
Fred A. Baker
State Central Committee
Thomas F. McGarry
Dr. Nichols
Greenville
Stanley Parkhill
Owosso
Cleveland warns against conquest and annexation at Lawrenceville
Former President Grover Cleveland spoke on Good Citizenship at Lawrenceville School Commencement on Founders Day. He warned against territorial expansion and implied the Cuba conflict could have been avoided, voicing opposition to retaining islands gained from Spain.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Lawrenceville School
Cuba
Cleveland
Spain
Fourth Biennial General Federation of Women's Clubs Opens
In Denver on June 22 the fourth biennial convention began with about two thousand women in the Broadway theater. President Mrs Ellen Henrotin of Chicago presided with a beaming face and brilliant gown as officers and speakers filled the stage amid a buzzing crowd in the auditorium and balconies.
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General Federation of Women's Clubs
Elien Henrotin
Chicago
Denver
Col
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Broadway
Ellen Henrotin
General Federation
Unity Church
Celia Parker Woolley
Alva Adams
Colorado
T. M. McMurray
M. D. Thatcher
Colorado Federation
Sarah Pratt
Denver Woman's Club
Henrotin
James B. Grant
William H. Kistler
Co. P. Barnes
Louisville
Philip N. Moore
St. Louis
Buffet Luncheon Honors Mrs Henrotin at Mrs James Brown’s
A luncheon was hosted at Mrs James Brown’s residence to honor Mrs Henrotin. Guests included the speakers, General Federation officers, and state presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrotin
James Brown
General Federation
Biennial Session of War of 1812 Society Held in Baltimore
The General Society of the War of 1812 met at Baltimore city hall with delegates from Pennsylvania Maryland Massachusetts Connecticut Ohio Illinois Delaware New York and the District of Columbia. Vice President-General James Carr Jr welcomed, Gen W Leo Knott spoke, and John Cadwalader of Pennsylvania was reelected president general as Dr Albert Kimberly-Hades reported growing membership across state societies.
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Baltimore
General Society of the
City Hall
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Ohio
Illinois
Delaware
New York
District of Columbia
John Cadwalader
Pennsylvania Society
James Edward Carr, Jr
Maryland Society
Society
Leighton Coleman
Princess Victoria of Wales Ear to Wed Lord Revelstoke
The press notes a probable engagement between Princess Victoria Alexandra Olga Mary, daughter of the Prince of Wales, and John Baring, Baron Revelstoke. A formal betrothal awaits Queen Victoria’s approval. Revelstoke is 34. Victoria was born July 6, 1868.
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London
Princess Victoria of Wales
John Baring
Baron Revelstoke
Queen Victoria
Princess Victoria
Alexandra Olga Mary
Prince of Wales
Lord Revelstoke
Congress To Revive Lieutenant General Grade In Army
The house committee on military affairs reported a joint resolution reviving the grade of lieutenant general in the army. It authorizes the president to appoint a lieutenant general from officers distinguished for courage skill and ability whenever expedient.
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Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Senate bill calls for a colored volunteer army division
Washington June 22 Senator Foraker introduces a bill to form a volunteer army division of colored men. The unit would comprise up to six regiments drawn from nationwide recruitment with the president appointing the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foraker
Merritt to Sail for Philippines on Newport Next Week
San Francisco reports Maj. Gen. Merritt will depart for the Philippine islands on the Newport next Wednesday, behind the third fleet of transports likely to sail Monday. The Seventh California regiment may accompany Gen. Merritt aboard the Newport.
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San Francisco
Merritt
Philippine Islands
Newport
Seventh California
Beloit College Secures $200 000 Endowment Promise
Beloit Wisconsin June 22 at the close of commencement President Eaton announced the effort to raise a $200000 endowment had succeeded. The contribution includes a $50000 gift from D K Pearsons of Chicago on condition the full amount be raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit, Wis
Beloit College
Eaton
D. K. Pearsons
Chicago
Convention of Elocutionists Promises Record Attendance
Cincinnati reports a local committee says about 300 delegates will attend the National Association of Elocutionists convention in the city from June 27 to July 1, making it the largest and most important gathering in its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National Association of Elocutionists
Kansas Day Observed At Omaha Exposition
Kansas Day ceremonies marked the dedication of the Kansas building at the Omaha exposition with elaborate decorations. Gov Leedy and a large state delegation attended along with prominent Kansas citizens.
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Omaha
Neb
Leedy
Murderer Hanged in St Louis for Fatal Shooting
John Thomas schuetz was hanged at 6 15 a m in the city jail for the murder of his sweetheart Annie Rausch aged 18 the shooting occurred on April 6 1897 in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John Thomaschuetz
Annie Rausch
Willard Arrives in London in Improved Health
Actor Willard reaches London and reports improved health after travel. The news item notes his arrival on June 22 and mentions his identity as E S Willard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
London
E. S. Willard
New Jersey Admitted by Unanimous Vote
A report urged adopting a resolution to extend sympathy to the struggling Cubans and welcome American soldiers home after victory. The state society of New Jersey was admitted by unanimous vote.
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State Society of
New Jersey
Philadelphia cruiserwork at Mare Island near July sea
The Philadelphia remains under rapid progress at Mare Island Navy Yard and will be ready for sea by early July. Tugs Active and Fearless are being outfitted as auxiliary cruisers with five guns each. Fearless will mount seven guns and a large wheelhouse searchlight.
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Mare Island Navy Yard
Cal
Philadelphia
Active
Fearless
Nevada Increases Volunteer Companies To Four
Carson City Nev June 22 Four companies instead of three have been allotted to Nevada to fill the latest call for volunteers Each company will consist of 103 men The state militia now has six companies totaling 385 men At least 85 are disqualified for service in the United States army The governor issued his call upon the militia Tuesday.
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Carson City
Nev
Nevada
United States Army
Knights of St. John nominate P. OConnor for supreme secretary
Cincinnati leaders of the Roman Catholic Knights of St. John announce P. OConnor of Cincinnati as candidate for supreme secretary at the Detroit convention beginning June 28. The order has a large local membership and the news comes from Cincinnati on June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Order of Knights of St. John
P. O'Connor
Detroit
May Morn Wins North Sea Cup Race Dover to Heligoland
Dover sailors saw an easy victory when the yawl-rigged yacht May Morn won the Gordon Hodgkinson North Sea cup. The race from Dover to Heligoland started June 18 and concluded June 22.
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Dover
England
Gordon Hodgkinson
Heligoland
Michigan Troops Leave Camp Alger for Fortress Monroe
The Thirty third Michigan and one battalion of the Thirty-fourth Michigan departed Camp Alger on Wednesday to Fortress Monroe and then proceed to Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Camp Alger
Washington
Fortress Monroe
Santiago
May bury Welcomes 150 Delegates to Credit Men Convention
Detroit observers mark the arrival of 150 delegates for the National Association of Credit Men third annual convention in Detroit Michigan on June 22. The event gathers finance officials for talks on credit policy and practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Maybury
National Association of Credit Men
Desperate Cervera Hopes to Save Ships at Santiago
Reports from Cuba and Jamaica describe Admiral Cervera preparing to dash his rearmed fleet from Santiago harbor if possible. Spanish crews are kept at sea night after night as Blanco sends reinforcements toward Santiago while Sampson vows to crush any escape attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Sampson
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
the Tribune
Santiago
Blanco
Garcia
Shafter
Pando
Cienfuegos
Steamer Transfer No 1 Arrives with Alaska Cattle Rally
Vancouver reports Steamer Transfer No 1 arrived safely from Alaska with about 1000 cattle and many horses bound for the Klondike at Pyramid harbor. Moran’s fleet of 12 steamers, three of which left Seattle for the Yukon, are at Juneau disabled.
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Vancouver
B. C
Transfer No
Alaska
Pyramid Harbor
Klondike
Moran
Seattle
Yukon River
Juneau
Heavy Rains Raise Kootenai Lake Submerges Kaslo
Heavy rains and snowmelt have pushed Kootenai lake up four feet over the past week. The lower Kaslo area is flooded, trains board passengers at the hilltop station, and boats navigate the town. Business is halted with more flooding expected and heavy financial losses anticipated.
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Vancouver
B. C
Kootenai Lake
Kaslo
Executions in Jefferson City for two killings
In Jefferson City Missouri on June 22 1908 Tobe Lanahan and Ed McKenzie were hanged at 9 10 a m A high stockade surrounded the scaffold in the jail yard and only a few spectators attended The men were condemned for murder with McKenzie killing a farmer for money and Lanahan murdering a 12 year old girl after assaulting her
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Jefferson City
Tobe Lanahan
Ed McKenzie
McKenzie
Lanahan
Counterfeiter Dies by Morphine in Bloomington Jail
Frank Mellinger, held on counterfeitIng charges, killed himself in Bloomington city prison during the night by taking morphine. A large quantity of material and machinery was found at his home.
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Bloomington
Lil
Frank Mellinger
Mellinger
Wisconsin Convention at Milwaukee August 31
The Wisconsin democratic state convention will be held in Milwaukee on August 31. The pending call for volunteers is expected to be issued soon by the president.
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Milwaukee
Isaac Staples
Stillwater
Minn
Collingwood
Georgia Bay
Lake Huron
Michigan
Sullivan Cook
Hartford
Constantinople
Akron
Cuyahoga
Madrid
Don Carlos
Spain
D. J. Thayer
Chariton
Burlington
Havana
Blanco
Santiago de Cuba
Deutsch Eylau
Osterode
East Prussia
von Rabe
Samuel L. Lindsey
Herbert G. Everingham
St. Louis
United States
Horr
Key West
Fla
Washington
Gates
Amherst College
Camsbridge
England
Falls River and Machine Company
Cuyahoga Falls
Casilda
Santa Clara
Parties Leave for Klondike from Seattle
Sixty men and women departed Seattle on Tuesday night bound for the Yukon mouth in two river steamers the Alfred J Beach and the W H Evans, towed by the Noyo. The Beach carried 23 men and two women from Chicago as part of the Alaska Mutual Transportation and Mining association. The Evans carried 35 people from the Evans Klondike company. The steamer Charles Nelson also cleared for St Michaels with about 300 passengers.
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Seattle
Wash
Yukon River
Alfred J. Beach
W. H. Evans
Noyo
Alaska Mutual Transportation and Mining Association
Chicago
Evans
Evans Klondike Company
Charles Nelson
Sts Michaels
British steamer Para sinks after ice clash near Notre Dame Bay
The Para captained by Gansden from Dunkirk bound for Tilt Cove to load copper for Swansea struck an ice floe off Notre Dame Bay and sank within two hours. Twenty one crew members reached Tilt Cove after daring escapes in darkness as ice was unusually heavy and expansive, making navigation hazardous.
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St. John’s
N. F
Para
Gansden
Dunkirk
Tilt Cove
Swansea
Notre Dame Bay
Cuban Navy Sloop Alfredo Sails From New York
The sloop Alfredo, first vessel of the Cuban navy, sails from New York. Commanded by Captain Johnny O'Brien, it carries seven crew members. Destination on the Cuban coast is kept secret. the 60 foot yacht uses a naphtha engine.
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New York
Alfredo
Johnny” O’brien
Mount Holyoke Alumnae Seek MA Degree for Dr D K Pearsons
The Mount Holyoke National Alumnae Association has urged the board of trustees to grant the Master of Arts degree to Dr. D. K. Pearsons of Chicago a friend of Mount Holyoke and a supporter of Christian education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hadley
Mass
Mount Holyoke
Harding suit against American Glucose Manufactures dismissed
In Peoria Illinois on June 22 the George Harding versus American Glucose Manufacturing Company case seeking to annul a trust sale was dismissed after testimony from Conrad Matthieson trust manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria, Ill
George Harding
American Glucose Manufacturing Company
Conrad Matthieson
Band of brigands abducts sultan's sister near Constantinople
A special dispatch from Constantinople reports a group of 40 brigands abducted the sultan's sister while she walked near Kizil Toprak, a few miles from Constantinople where she resided.
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London
Constantinople
Kizil Toprak
Wheat and pork markets ease in Chicago trade
Chicago June 22 Wheat weak and lower with July and September at 72 of 68 and 67 68 c. Corn soft with cash and July around 22 4 c and 32 c, oats fair and easier. Pork lard ribs lower with September open and fluctuate near 9.65 to 9.75 for pork and 5.75 to 5.82 for lard, ribs 5.45 to 5.47. New potatoes steady with Arkansas Triumphs at 2.10 to 2.15 per bushel and Mississippi Triumphs 2.15 to 2.25. Eggs firm with sales near 19 and 11 1 2 e. Butter steady with creamery 4 léc and dairies iyel. Live stock and whiskey show limited moves.
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Chicago
Choice
Arkansas Triumphs
Mississippi
Live Stock Market Report Hogs and Cattle Prices
HOGS quality is good and market active though weaker by about 10 cents. Pig prices range 2.60 to 3.80, light to 3.92, rough packing 3.80, mixed 3.80 to 3.95, heavy packing 4.00. CATTLE slightly lower with prime beeves 5.10 to 5.30, best steers 4.80 to 5.06, good shipping steers 4.55 to 4.75, common 3.80 to 4.10, bulls 3.15 to 4.10, feeders 4.40 to 4.80, stockers 3.45 to 4.35, fed Texas steers 3.00 to 4.50, fed westerns 4.20 to 4.73.
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Chicago
Fed Texas
Fed
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J. C. Watt
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Charles Kinney
W. T. Spear
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W.G. Johnson
Basler
Dayton
McKisson
Cyrus Hulin
P. Dorr
C. C. Hilder
State Committee
Indiana
Democrats
Indianapolise
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General Society of the War of 1812
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Adula
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Province of Santa Clara
W. Henderson
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Henderson
Herman
Marine Hospital
Cadiz
Sultan
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