CUMMINGS IS MAN FOR THE POSITION
The Constitution favors Amos J. Cummings of New York as vice president on a Bryan ticket. Georgia Democrats back Bryan, and the piece argues New York’s pivotal electoral role, urging selection of an eastern Democrat who is truly loyal to the party. Cummings is praised as a genuine Democrat who avoids public displays of party loyalty.
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Jonn Chlshington
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Constitution
Washington
Georgia
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Hal Lewis
Supreme Court
Chicago
Jefferson
Jackson
Congress
Tenth District
Democratic Party
Demotra A
East
South
Far West
Middle West
Amos Cummings
Cummings
Acme
Amos Cummings as a Reform Democrat for Vice President
The piece extols Amos Cummings as a steadfast Democrat with deep roots in New York politics. It praises his war service, Congressional tenure, and work on naval and labor committees. It argues his integrity, popular appeal, and party loyalty would secure broad Democratic support in the East and beyond.
Three Men Killed in Fast Freight Collision at Gordon Heights
In Williamsport Pennsylvania three men died and three were seriously injured when fast freight trains collided on the Bereh Creek division of the New York Central Railroad at Gordon Heights. The engineer Oliver C Bennet of Williamsport perished.
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Williamsport
Bereh Creek
New York Central Railroad
Gordon’ Heights
Oliver
C _BENNET
Hamsport
Mark
Wreck Backs Up Jersey Shore Rail Service In Record Crash
A. M. McAvenu, fireman, at Jersey Shore reports both engines demolished and thirty seven cars wrecked after trains ran at top speed. No time for trainmen to jump. Wreck blamed on order misunderstanding. Tracks worked for hours. Described as the worst in the Berch Creek division history.
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A. M. McAvenu
Jersey Shore
Berch Creek
Plague Toll Rises in Honolulu Chinatown Fire
Surgeon General reports forty six bubonic plague cases and forty deaths in Honolulu. Major Blair Q. Taylor notes district destruction by fire, mass displacement of nearly four thousand Asians and natives, with strict quarantine and public expense care, fear of wider spread.
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Taylor
Honolulu
Washington
Sternburg
Blair Q. Taylor
Chinatown
Dowager Empress Reverts to Chinese Traditions in Education
Pekin reports that China’s dowager empress seeks a return to Confucian study for official exams and orders abolition of Western subjects. She demands punishment for teachers of Western learning and closes the new university at Pekin, signaling a swift move back to old customs.
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China
Pekin
Confucius
Rebellion in Swa tau provokes imperial rush of troops
Hong Kong correspondent reports a serious insurrection in Swa tau, Kwang-Tung province. The viceroy dispatched troops and a gun boat to quell the rebellion.
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China
London
Hong Kong
The
Daily Mall
Swatau
Kwang-Tung
Boy Confesses To Killing His Father In Tennessee
Middlesboro Tennessee February John Howard fifteen years old confesses to killing his father Thomas Howard five years ago He implicates his mother in the confession and she has been arrested The boy lies near death from consumption He says he shot his father through a window at their home while he was eating supper
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Middlesboro
Tenn
John Howard
Thomas Howard
Howard
Stanley Seriously Ill Aguish Explorer Stricken in House
London February 3 Sir Henry M Stanley famed African explorer and MP for North Tamboh was seized by gastritis in the House of Commons last night and now in a serious condition. Carnegie Offers Fifty Thousand Dollars for East Liverpool Library.
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London
Henry M. Stanley
Mberal
North Tamboh
House of Commons
Funeral delays as heavy rain marks Goebel ceremony in Frankfort
In Frankfort Kentucky a massive crowd gathered for the funeral of Democratic leader William Goebel. Senator-Elect Blackburn delivered an address praising the deceased as rain drenched the cemetery and capitol area. Soldiers maintained order and no clashes occurred as guards watched the processional route and the grave site was prepared between the monument and chapel near the Confederate Memorial.
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Blackburn
Frankfort
Kentucky
Suai
Capitol Hotel
William Goebel
Ehdpel
Goldiera
Capitol
Mark
Goebel
Georgetown
Lexington
Loutaville
Cincinnati
Executive Building
Ftom
Taylor
Goebel Funeral in Rain Amid Statewide Mourning
Thousands gathered in a downpour to bid Governor Goebel farewell with a long funeral cortege from the Capitol hotel to the cemetery. Elders, Senator Blackburn, and Governor Beckham spoke as a large crowd listened, and pallbearers and officials led the solemn procession through kneeling, somber tribute to a defeated political era.
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William Stanley
Goebel
Joe Blackburn
Goebely
Capitol Hotel
Taliaferro
Methodial Church
Bisckonon
H.C. Lewis
Pryor
J.B. McCreary
Phil B. ‘Thompson
James H. Mulligan
Louis Descongnets
Samuel J. Shackelford
J. D. Rhynock
J. W. Pugh
Zach Phelps
W. B. Haldeman
Charles B. Poyntz
Morton K. Yo
Jessie D. Caldwell
T. N. Arnold
E. G. B. Mann
Schmitt
America
Blackburn
Ife
Kentucky
Louisville Conference Holds Back Democrats Plan
In Frankfort a key conference of Governor Beckham Senator Blackburn Shackelford and Hendrick discussed delaying action on the Louisville agreement. Democrats plan to organize state government in Louisville unless Governor Taylor acts within a day. Taylor said no action was taken and likely will not before tomorrow. The dispute centers on Goebel law repeal and a separate vote by both houses on gubernatorial contests.
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Frankfort
Louisville
Taylor
Capital Hotel
Beckham
Blackburn
J. Shackelford
John K. Hendrick
Capitol
Arseras
Goebel
Castleman
Louieville
London
Georgetown
Legislature at London Senate and House Hold Exec Sessions
London Ky February 8 at 1 o'clock the senate held an executive session and adjourned until tomorrow noon. The house opened its executive session then resumed an open session. A Frankfort telegram stated Taylor has not signed and Caller is purchasing ammunition. The house adjourned until 29 o'clock tomorrow as members refused to discuss the secrecy. The senate needs six more for a quorum and sergeants at arms have lists of absentees to be sent for.
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Senate
House
London
Frankfort
Taylor
Goebel Death Avenge Urged by Kentuckians Letter
Frankfort Kentucky citizens are urged to avenge the governor's death as Kentuckians respond to the governor's death. Kentuckian Justin Goebel issues an open letter calling for action and unity among friends after the governor's passing.
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Frankfort
Justin Goebel
Bryan Opens Campaign Tour in Southern New Jersey
William J. Bryan arrived in Burlington amid rain to address New Jersey Democrats. He denounced the republik an party, urged protection for the poor against wealth, attacked Grover Cleveland, discussed income tax and trusts, and praised the Philippine question while noting Boer War sentiments. Delegations from every southern New Jersey county attended.
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Burlington
N. J
Willian J. Bryan
New York
New Jersey
Bryan
Mes
Riggs's
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
McKinley
Jersey
Lodysmith
Bryan to Speak at Raleigh Conference with Democratic Leaders
W Jill Bryan accepts invitation to speak in Raleigh next Tuesday evening. Conference to be held with Democratic state committee men and other party figures. The arrangements are left to the mayor and the county chairman.
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Raleigh
N. C
Ww. J. Bryan
Simmons
Bryan
Otis Wants to Come Home From Manila
Secretary Root denied any plan to relieve General Otis at Manila stating the War Department has not considered it. A personal letter from Otis expressed a desire for leave to recuperate after two years in a tropical climate. He will not depart for several months at least.
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Washington
Root
War Department
Otlg
Manila
Otis
National Woman’s Suffrage Assn Convention in Washington
Telegraph brief notes report the thirty second annual convention of the National Woman s Suffrage Association meeting in Washington yesterday. It also notes plans by Col Mo McGhee and Col LL D Tyson of Knoxville Tennessee to begin erecting a cotton mill costing about 300 000 dollars and mentions Minister Kasson and Fava the Italian ambassador reviewing the third station under the Dingley act.
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National Woman's Suffrage Association
Washington
Mo McGhee
LL D Tyson
Knoxville
Tenn
Kasson
United States
Fava
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