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Chicago
Postoffice
Auditorium Annex
San Francisco
Palace Hotel
Denver
Lawrence
Seventeenth St
Salt Lake
South St
Long Defection Sparks Montana Republican Controversy
A senate committee report accuses several Clark supporters of bribery or suspicion as C C Long is expelled from Fergus county convention. Hobson leads the Clark faction, while Brooklyn Eagle and Standard editors urge vindication for Montana. The piece hints at further defections amid Republican tensions in Fergus county.
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Christopher Columbus
Long
Clark
Fergus
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Montana
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts
William FE. Chandler
New Hampshire
Louis E. McComas
Maryland
Peter C. Pritchard
North Carolina
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
C. C. Long
Fergus County
Committee On Credentials
W. A. Clark
Monte Cristo
J. H. Geiger
Flathead County
Republican State Committee
Geiger
Hobson
Lane
Senate Committee
Senate
Brooklyn Eagle
Mark
Labor
The
Standard
U P
William L. Wilson Known for Tariff Bill Role
The text notes FR William L. Wilson as chair of the Ways and Means Committee in the House and linked to the tariff bill he helped frame. He was a prominent figure in the Cleveland circle during the latter part of Cleveland's second term.
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William L. Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Wilson
Cleveland Circle
Cleveland
Bryan favored to win in presidential race says Wilson
Wilson the postmaster general predicts a Bryan victory over McKinley in this year’s contest. He notes that enough Democrats deterred in 1896 would deny McKinley if they back the Democratic ticket at July’s national convention. Wilson, Hill, and others once loyal to Clevelandism drift toward the view that Bryan dominates the party.
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Wilson
Bissell
Bryan
McKinley
Hill
United Democracy
On With the Ball and Montana State League Spirit
The piece urges a hearty Montana four-city baseball season between Helena Anaconda and others. It celebrates baseball fever as civic vigor while lampooning office life miseries from the sport, praising fierce play, strong league competition, and robust grandstand enthusiasm to fund the venture.
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Montana
Helena
Anaconda
Malthus
Casey
O'Brien
Dewey Day Recalled as Manila Victory Turns 2-Year Mark
The article reflects on Admiral Dewey’s Manila voyage and the upcoming reception in Chicago two years after his famous victory. It notes his journey from Washington to Chicago and how public recognition has grown since the war began.
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Admiral Dewey
Manila
Washington
Chicago
Dewey
Navy
Dewey Fame Grows From May 1898 Victory Spark
The public quickly learned of Admiral George Dewey after his Pacific victory and the Maine commanders like Sigsbee. He rose from obscurity to national hero in one day, prompting Chicago to host a Dewey Day and set a pattern for future celebrations honoring his sea leadership.
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Spain
Sigsbee
Maine
West Indian
Sampson
Farragut
Dewey
Pacific Ocean
George Dewey
United States
Chicago
Possible Clark theory on U.S. senators death and resignation
The passage suggests Mr. Clark may believe that few United States senators die and none resign. It hints at a cautious stance toward sudden changes in the Senate leadership dynamics.
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Clark
United States
The Man Without a Party
Mr Hale should take Long as inspiration and craft a piece on The Man Without a Party. The Long pull is weak for the republican party and would likely misfire if treated as a strong political pull.
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Republican Party
Montana clubs outshine Lord Roberts batteries
Montanans show greater interest in local ball clubs than Lord Roberts batteries as crowds focus on team play and regional athletics over distant battles.
Hobson and Long Removed From Fergus County Republicans
In Fergus County the republican party saw the cutting out of Hobson and Long described as a successful appendicitis operation, signaling a purge or cleansing within the party.
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Hobson
Long
Republican Party
Fergus County
Mc Kinley Plans Canton Repairs For Occupancy
In Canton he intends to oversee repairs to the old homestead so it will be ready for occupancy by the time the robins nest again. He shows a commendable desire to have the house in shape.
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Canton
McKinley
New York Moves to Repair Dewey Arch Under Charter Plan
New York authorities will repair the crumbling Dewey arch and keep it in shape until October when the question of permanent preservation should be settled. No steps will be taken to repair the crumbling Dewey boom.
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New York
Clark Disputes Calls Yet Faces Gates at St Peter
The speaker argues Clark lacks nerve to challenge an umpire and predicts he will argue with St Peter at the gate, noting readers do not know Clark. The tone mocks Clark’s stubbornness and fate after life on earth.
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Clark
St. Peter
Engagement Doubt Over Lord Kitchener Until South Africa Return
The engagement of Lord Kitchener and Mrs. Potter is put in doubt while Kitchener is occupied with affairs in South Africa.
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Lord Kitchener
Mrs. Potter
Kitchener
South Africa
Paris Exposition Sees First Serious Accident
Report notes the first major accident at the Paris exposition occurred on Sunday and questions the managers who advocated Sunday opening about remaining silent.
ClarkRepublican paper defends Deacon Long in dispute
The Butte Inter Mountain, a Clark Republican organ, rushes to defend its fellow Clark Republican Deacon Long amid a public dispute. The piece frames Long as a solid party figure and character reference within local politics.
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Butte Inter Mountain
Deacon Long
Abdul Hamid Seeks More Time in Family Discussion
The text notes Mr. Abdul Hamid asking for additional time to consult back home with about 400 Mrs. Abdul Hamids. It presents a domestic scene emphasizing the need for family input before a decision.
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Abdul Hamid
Abdul Hamids
One Hundred Brides Arrive in New York by Ocean Steamer
One hundred brides arrived in New York aboard an ocean steamer last Tuesday. They had braved the sea for a future together, seeking happiness beyond the shore.
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New York
Columbus Phrase Refers to Minority Reporting
Fragmentary line mentions Christopher Columbus and a statement about long not discovering as much as a minority report. No clear event, date, or full context available to identify a concrete item.
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Christopher Columbus
Lord Roberts Spider-Webs Quiet on Beer Files
A fragment notes no beer files exist on Lord Roberts extensive spider webs. The terse remark hints at a broader puzzle or archival gap without naming additional figures or dates.
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Lord Roberts
Fergus County Republican Convention Silent Hobson Favor
At the Fergus county gathering Hobson chose silence over commentary, avoiding remarks during the convention session.
Dewey Bee Metaphor Grills Victory Toasts
In Chicago crowds cheer Dewey with praise for his campaign while critics say the candidate will gain little from the warm receptions. The piece uses the bee metaphor to suggest limited political honey from the celebrations.
Long Faces Vindication Shortfall
A concise note states that Long remains short of vindication, with emphasis on the struggle for official or personal justification. The remark tracks a perceived gap between claims and proven support or exoneration.
Admonition on whiskey and delegates in Kansas City
A witty line compares 27 gallons of Kentucky whiskey to 27 delegates for Kansas City, implying Dewey would prefer political influence over liquor. The remark frames a scene of delegation and political maneuvering rather than a literal event.
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Kentucky
Dewey
Kansas City
Senator Clark Remains Tenacious Amid Brevity of Risk
The Omaha Bee notes Senator Clark clings to office with stubborn resolve, likening his stance to a man needing his salary and contrasting his cautious hold with the peril of a bad drop, invoking Steve Brodie as a benchmark.
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Senator Clark
The
Omaha Bee
Steve Brodie
Senator Clark Resigns Over Alleged Bribery Conviction
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports Montana Senator Clark resigns after the senate privileges and elections committee findings that his election was null and void due to briberies and corrupt practices by his agents. The panel labeled his seat bought with cash and in defiance of law.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Clark
Montana
Senate
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Committee
Senate Convicts Clark Aims to End Bribery Claims
The piece lauds a stark denunciation of crimes against the elective franchise as the Senate moves to eject Senator Clark over bribery accusations. It notes the committee did not directly charge him with corruption yet calls for Senate action to remove seats procured by improper means. The tone is firm and historical in its insistence on integrity.
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Millionaires’ Club
Senate
United States Senate
Clark
Hoe
Notable Collectibles and AcademicMariage Statistics
Mrs John V L Pruyn collects Paul Revere silversmith pieces from Albany New York. The late David J Staples left Lincoln manuscripts and letters to the California Historical Society. Miss Caroline Hagard of Wellsley College claims higher education does not reduce marriage prospects. Wellsley women and Harvard men both married in the last five years. Queen Victoria approves a civil list pension for tenor Sims Reeves, 106 pounds yearly, amid prolonged illness. Reeves is bedridden and octogenarian.
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David J. Staples
San Francisco
Caroline Hagard
Wellesley College
Wellesley
Harvard
Queen Victoria
Sims Reeves
Reeves
Mrs. M. I. Warfield Clay Dies at 86 in Lexington
Mrs. M I Warfield Clay aged 86 widow of Cassius M Clay Sage of Whitehall dies in Lexington Kentucky following a long illness. She is mother of Brutus J Clay and former wife of Hon Cassius M Clay Sage. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Lexington
M. I. Warfield Clay
Cassius M. Clay Sage
Whitehall
Brutus J. Clay
Death of Harry S. Martindale After Morphine Overdose
New York on April 29 Harry S. Martindale a noted clubman and cross country rider died at New York hospital from morphine overdose.
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New York
Harry S. Martindale
New York Hospital
General Allen Rutherford Dies in Washington at 60
Washington reporting General Allen Rutherford, clerk of the Maryland court of appeals, died here yesterday from consumption at age 60. He had served prominently in Maryland legal circles and his death ends a long public career.
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Washington
Allen Rutherford
Maryland Court of Appeals
National Cycling Association Rule Against Track Violations
In Toledo on April 26 a meeting of the national board of control of the American Century Wheelmen defined action after Buffalo. A resolution states that any rider disciplined by the NCA for track rules violations shall be ineligible to compete in any road race under the ACW in the United States.
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Toledo
Ohio
National Board of Control of the
American Century Wheelmen
Buffalo
United States
Unknown shipwreck found near Queen Charlotte islands
Vancouver reports the steam er New England arriving from the north with news of a large portion of an unknown ship found in a secluded bay of the Queen Charlotte islands. The dismantled three masted schooner appears American built and recently wrecked. its deck and stern smashed and looted by locals leaving no identifying marks.
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Vancouver
B. C
New England
Queen Charlotte Islands
Intercollegiate football rules revised by six universities
The rules committee of Harvard Yale Princeton Annapolis Cornell and Pennsylvania has completed and finalized revisions for next year. No changes were made to scoring rules.
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Philadelphia
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Annapolis
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Fall of Bocas del Toro Reported After Fulton Arrives
The Fulton docked in New Orleans on April 29 with word that Bocas del Toro fell to forces in Colombia. Captain Jacobson reported that Dr. Zambola, a noted agitator linked to Central American revolutions, has returned south and that Zelaya, Nicaragua's president, issued a warrant for his arrest.
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New Orleans
Fulton
Bocas del Tor
Colombia
Jacobson
Dr. Zambola
United States
Central America
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Famine Mass Meeting Raises Funds at Carnegie Hall
New York April 2 The Indian famine mass meeting under the auspices of the Ecumenical Conference opened at Carnegie Hall but was not filled. Rev Dr Downie and Bishop Henry Potter spoke. The total contributions reached 1667 dollars with Miss Helen Gould pledging 200 dollars from a box seat.
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New York
Aregie Hall
Downie
Henry
Potter
Helen Gould
Strike for Recognition in St Louis Rail Crews
Twenty seven suburban railway crews struck today to demand union recognition. Their vacancies were filled promptly as the stoppage began. After midnight two men were shot but not seriously wounded, allegedly by strikers, as tensions rose.
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St. Louis
Fatal double tragedy near Plato in Watseka
Bert Underhill fatally wounded his sweetheart Anna Davis aged 17 at her home near Plato and then killed himself with a bullet. Underhill was a farm hand employed by Miss Davis’ father last night.
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Watseka
Ill
Bert Underhill
Anna Davis
Plato
Underhill
Miss Davis
Domestic Tragedy in Ohio Husband Kills Wife then Self
In Upper Sandusky Ohio on April 29 William Bolyard shot and killed his wife after she left him and refused to return and then killed himself. The tragedy ends a troubled marriage and follows a report of a domestic dispute.
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Upper Sandusky
Ohio
William Bolyard
Bolyard
Governor Tanner to Undergo Gallstone Operation
Chicago April 29 The skiograph of Governor Tanner taken Saturday shows gall stones in the biliary ducts. The governor will return to Springfield tomorrow for an operation.
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Chicago
Tanner
Springfield
Police Sergeant Killed on Eighteenth Street Viaduct
Chicago April 29 Desk Sergeant Timothy OConnell of Woodlawn police station was shot and killed on the Eighteenth street viaduct while in civilian clothes. Authorities believe robbers attempted to hold him up.
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Chicago
Timothy 8
O'Connell
Woodlawn
Eighteenth Street
Violent cyclone devastates Huelva province homes
A violent cyclone in the province of Huelva causes great damage. Twelve houses collapse and sixty more are partially wrecked. The railway line is destroyed.
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Madrid
Huelva
Atlas Brew Dag Company Building Destroyed by Fire
Fire tonight in Chicago destroyed the Atlas Brew Dag company building causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. The blaze left the structure in ruins with no immediate word on injuries or cause.
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Chicago
Atlas Brewdag Company
Odd Fellows hold annual sermon and rites in Anaconda
Last evening the Odd Fellows observed the anniversary with a divine service at the Methodist Episcopal church led by Rev. EF. G. Cattermole. Members of Ivanhoe No. 62 Colfax No. 29 I O O F and Deborah No. 6 and Lady Wildey No. 33 gathered at their lodge rooms in Standard hall and marched to the church in full regalia. Rev. Cattermole, a member of the order, delivered the sermon.
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Order the
Odd Fellows
EF. G. Cattermole
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ivanhoe
Colfax
I. O
O. F
Deborah
Lady Wildey
Rebekahs
Cattermole
Order
Two Men Plan First Class Restaurant Start in Cape Nome
Andy Derken and George Horton, long at Whatley’s cafe, leave tomorrow for Cape Nome to start a first class restaurant. They will be met in Seattle by Marco Medin, ex alderman of Butte, and the trio sail May 15 on the steamer Oregon for the North county.
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Andy Derken
George Horton
Whatley
Cape Nome
Seattle
Marco Medin
Butte
Oregon
North County
Montana Social Club elects officers in Anaconda
At the last meeting of the Montana Social club composed of colored people of Anaconda officers were elected I R Ridley president Joe T Voss vice president James Pryor treasurer and W H Ewell secretary.
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Montana Social Club
Colored People of
Advances in Philippine trade open four month summary
The War Department reports four months ending Oct 31 shows imports total 8 912 521 with foods 2 085 124 and manufactured goods 4 593 424 while exports reach 5 774 049 led by agricultural products at 5 102 438. Trade with Asia and Europe outlined. war disruptions hurt local industries but a normal balance likely favors the islands.
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Washington
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Philippine Islands
Philippine
Islands
China
United Kingdom
Ireland
Spain
British East Indies
United States
Germany
France
Japan
Asia
North America
Philippines
Mistaken Identity Leads to Helana Police Arrest
Helena police halted four men after mistaking one for Milton Howell, killer of Thomas Rosling in Fergus county two years earlier. The suspect named Andrew Nelson said he came from Benton, resembled Howell, and was released after Fergus county officials reviewed the case.
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Standard
Helena
Milton
Howell
Thomas Rosling
Fergus County
Andrew Nelson
Benton
Nelson
Smith
Dubose
Ithaca Treasurer Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Charles Ingersoll of Ithaca New York was arrested in San Francisco on a charge of embezzling 1000 dollars in public funds from Tompkins County New York where he served as treasurer. He admits identity and seeks return without extradition. He says the theft aimed to cover temporary financial embarrassment and fled in December with 255 dollars. He is very nervous and reported being almost crazy since December. Police found 1.50 dollars on him at the city jail.
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San Francisco
Charles Ingersoll
Ithaca
N. Y
Tompkins County
New York
Ingersoll
Wooen
Ottawa Fire Relief Quickens as Donations Pile Up
Ottawa March 29 The city recovers from the great fire with relief efforts under way. Cablegrams from Lord Strathcona and Lord Mount Stephen pledge 20000 and 10000 dollars respectively, boosting funds for the relief committee.
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Ottawa
Ont
Lord Strathcona
Lord Mount Stephen
Boxers Face New Troubles Reported From Olympia Arrival
Tacoma news raises the stakes as the steam ship Olympia reports that the Boxers are once again in trouble after their latest voyage. The dispatch signals continuing turmoil and unsettled conditions affecting the team and their schedule.
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Tacoma
Wash
Olympia
Chinese Troops Repel Boxers in Shun Tung and Chibli Fight
Report describes clashes in Shan Tung and Chibli provinces where 1,500 Chinese troops faced marauding Boxers. Combined force reached about 2,000. 200 Boxers were killed in a hard engagement. Troops prevailed due to better arms.
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Shan Tung
Chibli
Methodist Conference Discord Over Women Delegates Seats
Chicago April 29. Rev. David S. Monroe, secretary of the general conference, says seating provisional delegates and admission of women delegates will trigger early debate. past practice kept women unseated in 1888, with brief exception in 1896. Bishops Henry W. Warren D. D. and D. L. Rader of Denver to address sessions.
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Chicago
David
Monroe
Methodist General Conference
General Conference
Dr. Monroe
Henry W. Warren
D. D
D. L. Rader
Denver
Armenians in Boston urge government to press Ottoman claims
Armenians in Boston held a meeting at Caledonian hall urging the U S government to demand payment of claims by the Porte. Prominent Armenian speakers condemned the sultan and defended a hard policy, pledging support for a vigorous national administration pursuing concessions from Turkey.
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Boston
Caledonian Hall
Turkey
Lew Wallace
Wallace
Rights of American Citizens Abroad in Turkey
Article discusses the protection of American citizens overseas with emphasis on legal remedies and consular support in Turkey. It outlines government responsibilities to secure due process, safety, and access to legal counsel for travelers and residents.
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Turkey
referee change at Tattersall Athletic club in Chicago
Chicago April 29 George Biler ends his official referee duties with the Tattersall Athletic club. Malachi Hogan succeeds him and assumes the role immediately.
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Chicago
George Biler
Tattersall Athletic Club
Malachi Hogan
Captain Kanneberg Arrives for Court Martial in Berlin
Berlin reports Captain Kanneberg arrives to stand trial by court martial for alleged cruel deeds in German East Africa. The case centers on his conduct during campaigns, with specifics not disclosed in the dispatch.
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Berlin
Kanneberg
German East Africa
Kentucky Stock Farm Purse Foals of 1900 Close Tomorrow
The Kentucky Stock Farm purse for foals of 1900 to be trotted in 1903 closes tomorrow April 30. The guaranteed value is $6,000.
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Lexington
Kentucky Stock Farm
Double Tragedy in Chicago Wife and Husband Shootings
William Edmunds shot his wife then killed himself in Chicago on April 29. Both are critical. Edmunds had been despondent and intoxicated.
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Chicago
William Edmunds
Edmunds
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