Flames Destroy Convention Hall in Kansas City Fire
Fire swept Convention Hall in Kansas City destroying the hall built in 1893 for the Democratic convention. Within minutes the structure collapsed while Second Presbyterian church and nearby homes burned or were damaged. Subscriptions for a new hall surged as officials planned rapid rebuilding for the July convention. Colonel Bryan to be endorsed for presidency by Pennsylvania Democrats.
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Kansas City
Rulna
Presbyteriad
Lathrop Public School
Central Street
Twelftix
Convention Hall
Wiliamson Block
Twelfth Street
Neag A
Convention
Commercial Club
Clendenning
Hall Association
Kansas City Lumber Company
Minneapolis
Thirteenth
Presbyterian Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Lathrop School
Williamson Flats
Ransan
World Convention Hall
Thirteenth Street
Harrisburg
W. J. Bryan
Dewey Seeks Presidency Sparks Political Satire
Washington April 4 Admiral Dewey has sparked a political sensation by declaring a presidential candidacy. Critics doubt the claim while McKinley era snubs and Dewey’s rise to fame fuel talk. Senator Gorman denies involvement and views an independent run as possible though unlikely. McLean, Dewey’s brother in law, disclaims ties.
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Senator Gorman
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Lfe
Dewey
Manila
Aden
McKinley
Bryan
Goebel Election Law Sparks Kentucky House Debate
In Washington April 4 a heated scene unfolded as Kentucky Democrat Wheeler and Republican Pugh clashed over alleged misrepresentations amid a broader Goebel election law debate. Boreing and Lacey weighed in on civil liberty, with Boreing urging a fair election process for Kentucky.
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Washington
Kentucky
Wheeler
Pugh
Boreing
Lacey
Iowa
McDowell
Ohio
Committee On Territories
DeArmond
Missouri
United States
Lberty
Abraham Lincoln
Henry Clay
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Anarchist Fires Twice at Prince and Kentucky Election Law Debate
Fragmentary report shows an anarchist incident linked to political tension over Goebel election law. Wheeler of Kentucky and Pugh challenge Boreing on federal election oversight and state law validity, citing Louisville vote exclusion and contested governor certification amid fraud concerns.
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Cluston
Republican Party
Kentucky
Wheeler
Boreing
Congress
Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Boreing
Ohio
Borelng
Pugh
Louisville
Taylor
Mr. Pugh
Prince of Wales narrowly escapes at Brussels station
At Brussels a would be assassin Sipido fired twice at the Prince of Wales aboard a moving Northern railway car. The shots missed, the assailant was seized, and the prince and Princess were unharmed amid loud public cheers as the train resumed.
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Brussels
Belgium
Prince of Wales
Sipidy
Northern
Sipide
Assaliant
Lipido
Rue de la Forge
Saint Gilles
Bipido
Dewey Reports Strong Support for Presidential Candidacy
Admiral Dewey said he is gratified by the broad support from friends nationwide after announcing his candidacy. He will not discuss future plans or platform timing, plans to visit Chicago and western cities, and may remain in the navy pending any nomination.
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McKinley
Dewey
Admirals
Washington
MicKinley
New York
Jay
Bryan
Gorman
Jeff Levy
Jeff
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Jeffe
T. McLean
John R. McLean
McLean
Admiral Dewey
Associated Press
South
Pacific Coast
Manila
Chicago
Tun
Porto Rico
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Mense
Ente
Joan A
Colleague
Goebel Bill
Prince
Wales
Lipida
Princess
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