Democratic Riot of Indianapolis Opens National Convention
Indianapolis hosts a Democratic festival with streamers and bulb portraits as 8 pm parade fills the streets. Adlai Stevenson, Mayor Taggart, and Senator Jones address a crowd while criticisms of McKinley, imperialism, and self government echo through Tomlinson Hall as delegates plan for November.
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Indianapolis
Ind
W. R. Hearst
James K. Jones
Taggart
Jones
Papers Captured Show Filipino Junta Letters
The War Department reports a mail batch from General MacArthur containing papers captured by American troops. Included are letters from Theo Sandice and EF Kt. Regio, agents for the Filipino junta at Hongkong, discussing hopes for independence under American protectorate and political shifts in the United States and Asia.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Theo
Sandice
EF. Kt. Regio
Hongkong
Casimirio Tisine
America
McKinney
Transaal
China
Philippines
McKinley
Transvaa
United States
Ouy
Anti-imperialist movement cited in Philadelphia and Boston meetings
Regio from Hongkong to Sandico reports growing anti-imperialist sentiment in the United States. He notes conventions in Philadelphia and Boston aim to sway American minds and credit Filipino army victories with influencing the upcoming elections as Moc Kinley’s downfall foreshadows the ascendance of their banner.
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Regio
Hongkong
Sandico
Philadelphia
Boston
MocKinley
Treasury notes and gold reserves cited by bankers
Richmond Oct 3 The Bankers association session focused on state business conditions with three-fourths of states reporting and US Treasurer Ellis Roberts praising low money rates and large gold stocks. He noted world borrowing trends, Russia and Britain using US funds, and Germany’s $20 million loan while New York becomes a global financial center.
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Richmond
Bankers’ Association
United States
Ellis H. Roberts
Treasury
Russia
Great Britain
Japan
Sweden
Germany
New York
Bank of France
McKinley Resting Amid Indian Summer in Canton
President McKinley enjoys a mild spell of autumn weather with daily drives and walks near his Canton home accompanied by Mrs. McKinley. Governor Roosevelt plans a brief Oct 18 visit to Canton for a porch speech during a train transfer. M H De Young, head of the U S commission to the Paris exposition, reports to the president and outlines a forthcoming reception in Washington. He supports keeping the Philippines as self governing territories with free trade to expand U S exports.
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McKinley
Porto Rico
Tobacco Trust
Sugar Trust
Indarger
Lewis
Roosevelt
Canton
Ohio
Washington
McKintey
M. H. de Young
San Francisco
United States Commission
de Young
Philippines
United States
Spain
Transcontinental passenger association formation debated by rail lines
Rio Grande Western opposes any requirement to sever traffic relations with connecting lines and resists headquarters east of the Missouri river. Other line officials expect unity and plan for the agreement to take effect November 15 amid optimism it will be signed.
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Catuago
Pricipal Western Roads
Rio Grande Western Road
Chicago
Rio Grande Western
Missouril
Prohibition Candidate Woolley Attends Ohio WCTU Meet
John G Woolley on the prohibition ticket arrived by special train for the 27th annual Ohio WCT U convention in Dayton. He spoke to about 1 006 attendees at First Baptist church as the prohibition train moved to Cincinnati for an evening rally with 2 000 present.
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Dayton
Ohio
John G. Wooley
Prohibition
Columbus
First Baptist Church
Cincinnati
Central Christian Church
Ninth Street
Cushing, Wooley and
Stewart
Court House
Kentucky
St Paul Presbytery Approves Westminster Confession Revision
The St Paul presbytery voted for a revision of the Westminster confession of faith on October 3.
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St. Paul
Bryan Tours Wisconsin Denouncing Imperialism and Party Motives
In rain drenched stops at Portage City Columbus Watertown Oconomowoc and Waukesha Mr Bryan criticizes Republican expansionism and Philippine policy. He argues Jeffersonian equality vs Hamiltonian class rule and cites a surge of foreign labor while urging urgency in supporting independence.
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Waukesha
Wis
Mr. Bryan
Portage City
Portage
Columbus
Watertown
Oconomowoc
Bryan
Timnois
Michigan
Ohio
Cleveland
New York
Madison Square Garden
Ireland
Turner Opera House
Republican Party
Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
Republican
Philadelphia
South Dakota
Lee
Norway
Minnesota
Lind
Sweden
Germany
Bohmrich
Committee On Military Affairs
Congress
Philippine Lumber & Development Company
Philippines
Bryan at Portage shows vigor in Wisconsin stop
The Bryan campaign train sidetracked in Portage Wisconsin after arriving from La Crosse. Bryan spoke at 10 30 a m praising targets for taxation and denouncing unjust law. He predicted a future move to the White House and urged voters to act in time for change.
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Europe
Bryan
Jones
Plains of Nebraska
Washington
Mr. Bryan
Jayne
Bryan Draws Warm Reception in Waukesha Speech
W J Bryan was greeted with a large crowd in Waukesha Wisconsin tonight after arriving by train at 710 pm He spoke at the theater stressing right principles opposing corporate power and urging law changes to let employers vote for their workers and criticizing imperialism He planned to proceed to Chicago and Indianapolis for Democratic Club meetings.
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Waukesha
Wis
W. J. Bryan
National Hotel
Trust
Wire Trust
Philippines
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
Irdanepolis
National Democratic Clubs
Harrison Won't Speak in New York State This Campaign
Ex President Harrison will not grant interviews in New York State and will deliver a speech in Indiana during the final week of the campaign. The announcement came tonight and outlines his speaking plans.
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New York
Harrison
New York State
Indiana
Strikers Remain Struck as Absentees Stall Games
Football league games face postponement as striking players stay away. Officials warn of schedule disruptions while clubs monitor talks with unions seeking renewed terms.
Reading Company Offers to Arbitrate Grievances in Strike
The Reading company proposed arbitration on miner grievances alongside a 10 percent wage increase. No return to work by strikers. about 5,000 of 112,000 miners at work. State troops commanded by General Gobin to return home. Hazelton held secret miners' officials conference. Mitchell denied any reached agreement with operators as Lackawanna wage offer deadline looms.
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Reading Company
Mitchell
Sory
Philadelphia
Gobin
Schuylkill County
Miners’ Organization
Hazelton
Lackawanna Company
Mitchell denies report of coal strike settlement
Hazelton Pa Oct 2 President Mitchell says a circulating story claiming he reached an agreement with coal mine and railroad presidents is false He declares no conference occurred and no settlement with the coal companies and urges miners to continue the strike until a convention is held and proper notice given.
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Hazelton, Pa
Mitchell
Ashland
New York
Strike leader Mitchell seen ready to settle wage dispute
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on October 3 the Wyoming Valley remained quiet as operators, after reading President Mitchells address, indicate he is ready to settle the strike with a ten percent wage increase. Some say Mitchell intends to retire from the struggle with laurels. An operator commented Mitchell did not expect to gain
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming Valley
Mitchell
Pittsburg Plumbers Strike for Uniform Wages in 115 Shops
Fifteen hundred journeyman plumbers across 115 firms in Pittsburg walked out demanding uniform wages and updated trade rules. All shops owned by Muster Plumbers' association members are affected.
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Pittsburg
Oct. S
Muster Plumbers’ Association
Clark Democrats fear as independent ticket nominates Hays
In Helena on October 3 the Clark Democrats reel after an independent convention nominated George M. Hays for secretary of state. Clark leaders urge Hays to decline while Hays says the nomination was unsolicited and refuses to bow to double-ticket pressure. Rumors link J K Toole to a governor bid, denied by Toole. The Clark ticket trembles as independent prospects loom and local candidates seek endorsements.
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Helena
Clark Democrats
George M. Hays
Clark
Hays
Walter Cooper
Mr. Hays
J. K. Toole
Lark Organ
Pew
Union tensions loom as Hillside Coal grants 10 percent increase
The text notes leaders seeking full union representation at the convention while Michell dominates among anthracite men. Strikers dismiss posted notices claiming no wage rise until the United Mine Workers convention acts. Hillside Coal posts a 10 percent pay raise.
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Michell
United Mine Wrkers
Hillside Coal Company
Miners Hold Line As Schuylkill Strike Rages On
In Schuylkill district news, miners refuse 10 percent wage offers and demand union recognition. Collieries capitulate one by one while 27 000 Reading workers stay idle. Panther Creek valley watchers say adherence to President Mitchell could end the strike within a week if others follow.
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Pottsville
Schuylkill
St Il Kse
Reading Company
Panther Creek
Mitchell
Reading Company miners seek wage raise amid union plans
Notices from Shenandoah and Pottsville detail Reading Coal and Iron Company offering a 10 percent wage increase effective Oct 1, 1900 and arbitration terms. Union leaders announce tonight meetings to discuss the offer while troops readiness and regional tensions rise in Panther Creek and Indian Ridge areas.
A New Railroad Connecting Kansas City to the Pacific
The Chihuahua and Pacific railroad transfer to Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway marks a major build from Kansas City toward a Pacific harbor at Topelobampo bay now Port well. Government support boosts the project and Sinaloa’s economy gains from growing agriculture mining and manufacturing with American settlements expanding there.
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Mexico City
Chihuahua & Pacific
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway Company
Kansas City & Orient
Kansas
Topelobampo Bay
Portwell
Mexico
Iy 1
United States
Kansas City
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Coast
Sinaloa
Negroes assume control of South Carolina Republican convention
In Columbia Oct 2 the Republican state convention saw blacks gain control for the first time since enfranchisement. H Deas, a Negro, ousted R R Thert as state executive committee chairman and Gen Robert Smalls, also a Negro, was reelected over J H Wheeler. The bid to nominate a state ticket failed.
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Columbia
8. C
H. Deas
R. RR. Thert. White
Stat
Robert Smalls
J. H. Wheeler
Vatican Robbery Sparks Italian Police Probe
Italian police begin investigation into Vatican burglary where thieves forced a safe and seized securities valued at 35 000 and 3 000 in silver. Authorities have not filed a formal complaint. suspects are detained, and a July plan is noted in prior reports.
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Vatican
Ae Oni Vals
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Golden Rule Jones
Membe
Thomas Taggart
Adlai FE
Aphlause
Lilinore
Samuel M. Jones
Toledo
Mayor Jones
Philippine Islands
Co-Operative Commonwealth
James Hamilton Lewis
State of Washington
Hanna
Fantastic Roosevelt
Benton McMillin
Tennessee
Tomlinson Hall
Pat O'Farrell
Washington D.C
O'Farrell
Sigmond Zeister
James RR
MacArbhur
Association
Mkinley
Teddy
Rio Grande
Will Hater
Uder
Wooley
Adddresses
Woc. T. Vu
Crown
FAM
Vellier
Shenandoah
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Tron Company
R. G
Pottier
Jobin
Lansford
Panther Creek Valley
Ceneral Gobin
South Carolina
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