Bryan Named Pennsylvanias Choice for Presidency in 1900
A large Harrisburg crowd welcomed Colonel William J. Bryan as the Democratic state committee declared him their 1900 presidential hopeful. The convention in Harrisburg April 8 will adopt a Chicago platform style, denounce trusts and imperialism, advocate ballot reform, and nominate key state and national delegates. Bryan urged opposition to the gold standard and monopoly, pressed Philippine liberty, and warned Americans against imperialism while signaling a campaign across Virginia and Mississippi.
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Harrisburg
State
Democratic Committee
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Harrisbore
New York
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Kelker Street
Chicago
Board of Trade Rooms
Commonwealth Hotel
Fritchey
South
West
Pennsylvana
Indiannapolis
Union
Europe
Republican Party
Car of dynamite explodes killing three men in Ashley
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on January 5 a dynamite explosion in Jersey Central railroad yards at Ashley killed three brakemen aged 27 22 and 25 and left two men fatally injured with others badly hurt. A freight train rolling uncontrolled down a mountainside forced an engine into a car loaded with dynamite.
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Wilkesbarre
Jersey Central Railroad
Ashley
Prank McLaughlin
Mouthbhunk
Michael Bird
William Buckley
British Force Attacked in West Africa Outbreak
From Lagos January 25 reports reach Jebba of a fight on January 9 between 150 West African frontier force troops and 2,000 Mitch and Basa tribesmen while escorting telegraph workers. Captain Carroll and 12 others wounded, one killed. eighty attackers dead. Jebba near Lokoja on the Niger.
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West African Frontier Guard
Lagos
British West Africa
Jebba
Carroll
Norfolk Regiment
West African Frontier Force
Eaton
Gust Kent Regiment
Jebbu
Lokoja
Niger
China Names New Emperor Heir As Dowager Holds Power
An imperial edict from Peking states Pu Chun, fourteen, son of Prince Tuan, is named heir to Emperor Kwang Su who will abdicate due to ill health. The dowager empress retains strong power and policy remains unchanged. Reports from Shanghai claim Emperor Kwang Su died by his own hand.
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Peking
Pu Chun
Prince Tuan
Kwang Su
Tt Ja
Conger
Washington
Hay
Hearing Postponed in Gaynor Brothers Conspiracy Case
The examination of the Gaynor brothers and B D Greene of Atlantic Contracting Company, indicted in Savannah for conspiracy and defying the government, was postponed before U S Commissioner Shields. Defense seeks adjournment to obtain essential witnesses including Brigadier General W P Craighill. Adjournment granted to Saturday January 27, while counsel prepare to travel to Washington for an appeal related to Captain Obe Ln Carter before the Supreme Court.
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New York
Gaynor Brothers
B.D. Greene
Atlantic Contracting Company
Savannah
United States
Shields
W. P. Craighill
United States ‘Army
Washington
Obe Ln M. Carter
United States Supreme Court
Comptroller Rules on Rates for Theatrical Firms
The treasury comptroller has ruled that interstate carriers must charge the same “party rates” to theatrical companies and other organizations as they do to the general public under similar conditions, and similar rates apply to government troop transport. The decision addresses discrimination claims and outlines proportional pricing for entertainment groups versus standard travelers.
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Washington
Tracewell
Comptroller of the Treasury
Vote Practically One Way To Expel Mormon Roberts
The House adopted a resolution by 263 to 50 to exclude Brigham H. Roberts the Mormon representative-elect from Utah. The vote showed party lines with 170 Republicans 72 Democrats and 2 populists against the resolution and 11 Democrats 6 Republicans 2 populists and 2 silver Republicans for it. The resolution declares his seat vacant and rejects seating after prior attempts.
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Washington
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
House
Congress
House of Representatives
Roberts
Lacey
Robgins
Hls
Talbert
South Carolina
Adamson
Georgia
Grosvenor
Ohio
Morris
Minnesota
Supreme Court
DeArmond
Missouri
Lynch
Carping
Lanham
Texas
Roberts Addresses Utah Exclusion From Congress
Washington, January 25. Brigham H. Roberts issued a statement defending his actions during his Utah congressional exclusion. He insists his constituents chose him by a substantial margin and denounces an unconstitutional effort to bar him from the House. He cites plural marriage history and notes Mormon Church figures show polygamous families shrinking, predicting the practice will fade and that his exclusion will not ruin his career or deter Utah from its future.
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Utah
Washington
Brigham H. Roberts
House of Representatives
House
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mormon Church
Woodruff
American Congress
Congress
House of Represenee
Tolstoi Condemns England in Interview on War and Commerce
Count Leo Tolstoi denounces the war in South Africa as driven by “sordid and soulless commercialism that rules the world.” He declares it incomprehensible that England, claiming freedom, would crush small republics that have harmed no one. He hopes for British reverses and criticizes imperial motives.
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Moscow
Leo Tolstoi
The
Russk: Listok
South Africa
England
National Executive Committee to Convene in Lincoln
Washington January 25 Senator Butler chairman of the national executive committee of the peoples party announced a ball to be held for a meeting in Lincoln Nebraska Monday February 17 to fix time and place for the national convention The committee has three members from each state Virginia votes for new constitution Richmond January 25 The Democratic caucus in the Virginia general assembly approved calling a convention to frame a new state constitution.
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People’s Party
Corvene
Washington
Butler
The
People's Party
Lincoln
Neb
Virginia
Richmond
General Assembly
Armed Kentuckians fill Frankfort in mass gathering
More than 1,000 men from Bell, Allen, Knox, Harlan, Whitley, Metcalfe and Edmundson rode a special train to Frankfort, deposited arms around the statehouse, and read resolutions asserting liberty, rights of assembly, and loyalty to Kentucky’s people. A photographer faced threats as crowds formed near the capitol grounds.
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Frankfort
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Bell
Allen
Knox
Harlan
Whitley
Metcalfe
Edmundson
Louisville and Nashville
Statehouse
Dfithe ‘Statehouse
Taylor
Collier
State Building
Finley
Stephen Sharp
Lexington
Fayette County
Sharp
Kentucky
General Assembly
Warlike visitors stalked Frankfort amid ballot tension
A reported plan to erect a large cotton mill for armed strangers stirred Frankfort as Republican officials urged caution. Visitors arrived by train and fired guns during a delay, while contest boards heard testimony on tissue ballots and alleged intimidation. Witnesses from Wolf county and Louisville described election-day malfeasance and biased voter identification practices.
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Frankfort
Bradley
Sterling B. Toney
Louisville
Crandeis
Brown
Honest Election League
Morris Gifford
Louisville Legion
Kentucky Regiment
Andrew Cowan
Cowan
Thomas Lawson
Laouisville
Judge Toney to Appear Before Commission
Louisville Kentucky January 2 percent Judge Sterling B Toney said he forwarded certified court records and a letter doubting propriety of the circuit court judge appearing to testify in the contest but if the commission disagrees he will promptly respond to summons He will appear tomorrow
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Louisville
Sterling B. Toney
Plague Gains Ground as Honolulu Reports Thirty-Eight Deaths
Victoria B C January 3 steamship Miowera reports thirty nine plague deaths in Honolulu with one white woman among victims. Honolulu harbor officials say interisland trade paralyzed Hilo seals doors against entry. Immigrant steamers keep arriving from Japan, quarantine beds overloaded, panic grows.
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Honolulu
Victoria
B. C
Australia
Hilo
Japan
Dowager Duchess of Schleswig-Holstein Dead
The Dowager Duchess of Schleswig-Holstein mother of Empress Agusta Victoria died in Dresden after pleurisy. Berlin reports half mast at royal castle and around the city. The emperor canceled appointments and traveled with the empress toward Dresden. a funeral is expected Sunday.
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Schleswig-Holstein
Dresden
Agasta Victoria
Berlin
Royal
United States
Block of Buildings Burning in Victoria Fire
A massive fire in Victoria British Columbia rages through an entire block citywide as residents report the largest blaze in years. Fire crews battle flames with limited access to structures amid dense smoke and ongoing efforts to prevent spread to adjacent buildings. Authorities urge evacuations and warn of potential structural collapse as the blaze continues.
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Victoria
B. C
Niw Rentoe
Scottdale mill to open near Atlanta with 100 cottages
Plans to build a cotton mill near Decatur Ingleside with 14,000 spindles and 24 looms. George A. Gray of Gastonia will head construction and management. The George W. Scott Investment Company owns 116 acres along the Georgia railroad. Operations expected by October 1 with 300 workers to be employed.
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Atlanta
Oktober 1St
George W. Scott Investment Company
Ingleside
Decatur
Scottdale Millg
Scott Company
Chi W. Ansley
Georgia
In- Bleside
M. Tandler
CC. M Candler
Tne
Georgia Railroad
Ansley
George A. Gray
Gastonia
N. C
Scondale Mills
Kramer & Co
Charlotte
Mil
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Willam J. Bryan
Jersey City
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China
Gaynor
Greene
Majority Committee
Folstoi
State Capitol
Rifles
Charles Finley
Thomas W. Berry
A. W. Razor
Claude Chinn
Capitol
Scott Investment Co
Judge Toney
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