Hill's speech solidifies Bryan nomination at Democratic gathering
David B Hill passionately supports Bryan for president at Kansas City convention. Platform endorses anti imperialism, free silver, and opposition to expansion. Hill declares any true Democrat can stand on the platform and predicts victory, as crowd cheers A note mentions a Byrap of Figs advertisement at end.
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Bryan
Kansas City
Missouri
Tillman
David B. Hill
Hill
Carolina's Governorship Contest Heats Up
July 5 report from Ootumara notes four candidates Hoyt Gary McSweeney and Patterson in a neck and neck race. Tillman has yet to declare support and his rural district influence could push one candidate into the second primary. The outcome hinges on Tillman’s eventual endorsement and candidate appeal.
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Tillman
Ootumara
Hoyt
Gary
McSweeney
Patterson
Tillmas
Alo
Pay of the Cuban Soldiers Sparks Havana Debate
At Havana's first municipal meeting July 5 the council discussed urging surrounding towns to fund Cuban soldiers, a motion met with strong support from some members while Senorner opposed it citing municipal poverty and urging central government decision. The item prompted a heated, unresolved discussion.
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Havana
Stepa
Hotaland
Senorner
Platform clash over imperialism and silver plank
Kansas Orry reports July 5 6 on the platform committee shifting the order to place imperialism first in the platform. General A J Warner of Ohio attacks the 16 to 1 silver coinage plank saying it is nonsense and cannot be imposed on states like Ohio Indiana and New York. He warns the Democratic Party will bear the political costs as Germans may vote against the slate.
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Republican Party
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Philippines
Porto Rico
Ecoantry
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Lincoln
McKinley
Tillman
Trasta
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New Mexico
Oklahoma
Creat
Britain
Webster Davis
Bryan
Kansas Orry
A. J. Warner
Ohio
Bimetallic League
Committee On Resolutions
Congress
Alahoma
Indian Territory
Scch
Indiana
New York
Pennsylvania
Resolutions Committee
Democratic Party
Views of Committee Men Abide by Majority Report
The platform committee in Kansas City adjourned after an all night session and decided not to present a minority report. Money showed 171 of 980 votes in favor of the ratio while some members pressed for minority views but shifted to support the majority. George Fred Williams aided the shift as New York kept silent on minority presentations. A subcommittee later drafted the platform favoring a constitutional amendment to bar sex-based disfranchisement. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve ad notes its genuine quality and danger of counterfeit products.
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Kansas City
Committee On Platform
Corali
Rhe
Money
Hoe
New York
George Fred Williams
Mra. Catt
Equal Suffrage Association
Must Pay for Costumes Verdict Against Actress Carter
In the queen's bench division a Parisian dressmaker sought £353 from Mrs. Leslie Carter for dresses worn in the New York production of Zana. Orders were placed in London and the court found Carter's bank excuse did not affect the London contract, yielding a verdict of 273. The case also references Belasco as the theatrical manager.
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Lonpok
Queen's Bench
High Court of Justice
Leslie Carter
Zana
New York
London
Aevin Belasco
Charles Holzhaver
Newark
N. J
H. R. Palmer & Sona
Foreigner Threats Grow as City Falls at Tien Tsin
A Shanghai dispatch dated July 6 reports dispatches from multiple sources about the Boxer assault on Peking and surrounding Legations. It notes 100,000 Chinese soldiers and rioters encircling the palace, with ministers and residents at risk and the British legation still safe as of July 4.
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Peking
Loxpog
Theate
Panta
Che Foo
M. Piebon
Tien Tein
Beruiy
Tien Tain
Ra Thay
Manchuria
Adda
Wogack
Tien Tsin
Bombardment details report heavy Chinese casualties
Details from Victoria describe bombardment of Taku fort by allied fleets. Ships involved include British Algerine, German Sitis, Japanese Atago, US Yorktown, and Russian ships. Report notes large casualties and fort taken at bayonet point amid quiet anchored fleets.
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Point of Bayonet
Victoria
B. C
Taku Forte
Algerine
United States
Yorktown
China
Elitis
Theieeas
Onic
Tense reports from Tientsin and surrounding actions
Dispatches describe brutal engagements as forts fall and ships land parties driving Chinese forces northward with heavy losses. Claims of mass deaths rise while Tientsin's control shifts between international troops and Chinese defenders. Empress Dowager and Emperor reportedly affected by poison, with conflicting casualty and status reports from Shanghai cables.
Friction Over Rail Preferences Sparks International Tussle
Reports from Vicronta, B C note clashes among France Britain and Russia over alleged British bias in locomotive orders for fronts. An injury incident at Sin June 14 involved a British railway worker attacked by a French soldier, later settled by British and American consuls and railway staff.
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China
Vicronta
B.C
Pio Juan Marutel
Sin
Weir
Tien Txin
Garry Geen
Stevenson Gains Support in Delegates for Vice Presidency
Reports from multiple states indicate Adlai E. Stevenson attracting growing backing for the vice presidency while Illinois delegates endorse him. Kansas Orry notes Towne’s optimism and unity among factions, and Pattison declines the vice presidential indorsement amid Pennsylvania caucus unity. Stevenson expresses surprise at Illinois endorsement and emphasizes it changes nothing he sought.
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Wil
Stevenson
Kasaas Crry
Pennsylvania
Adlai E. Ve Toesee
Robert E. Pattison
Adams refuses Populist governor nomination in Alabama
Brennaway Alabama July 6 Reverend Sam M Adams who twice drew Populist nominations for Alabama governor appears to refuse ballot inclusion for August elections He writes a letter to Probate Judge J P Stiles stating he will not accept the nomination and declares the notice sent to all probate judges statewide
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Secretary of State of
Alabama
Adama
Cory
Biannual insurance report highlights state business totals
In Monroeville Alabama on July 6 the state insurance commissioner released a biannual report with figures totaling about 50 000 dollars in net cash value. It notes 115 cotton mills operating in the state with five companies leaving and sixteen new ones entering. Quiet prevails at Walterboro, and reports from Wadenpono describe a calm after a threatened conflict. Casualty lists from General MacArthur at Manila show 15 deaths and multiple wounded. Confederate veterans reunion scheduled near Troy on July 25 includes picnic and fish fry. Also medical ads promote Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and One Minute Cough Remedy from Palmer and Sona.
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Insternee Cor Jlsston
Mostoourny
Ala
States Insurance Commissioner
Cooton Nica
Jewelry a staple of dress and value
A brief note on jewelry becoming a staple article of dress and the expectation that buyers get what they pay for. It advertises O W Power at Comer Gia and M F P Mats Co offering fully warranted goods with printed guarantees. Also mentions W B Main Co offerings and a large East Iowa City factory under construction with extensive floor space.
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Comer
Gia
W. B. Main Co
Ators
M. FP
MATS
Fastern
Jane Eddy Sis
Providence R
Weateorn
Iowa City
Floorepaar
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