Democratic Label Lost to McLaurin in SC Party Split
Columbia July 26 The South Carolina state executive committee adopted a resolution declaring Senator John L. McLaurin expelled from the Democratic Party for his actions in Congress. The measure, supported by Senator Tillman and opposed by Senator Appell, passed 35 to 6 amid debate over loyalty to the party platform.
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Columbia
D. C
State Executive Committee
McLaurin
Democratic Party
Tillman
Congress
Stokes
John L. McLaurin
South Carolina
National Congress
National Democratic
Democratic State Executive Committee
Appell
Manning
Man slashes throat to save friend in sleeping car
In Butte Montana a young man believed to be Henry H Armistead of New York stabbed himself in the heart region and cut his throat in a southbound Oregon Short Line sleeper. He told companion George W Fletcher he did it to save him before collapsing. Fletcher and the other man had just arrived from the south and registered at a hotel.
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Henry Armistead
Butte
Mont
Henry H. Armistead
New York
Oval
Armistead
George W. Fletcher
Philadelphia
Aemistead
Idaho
Fletcher
Harry
Trials of a Globe Trotter Prince Delayed by Russians
Lorenzo Prince, racing for La Presse from Montreal, arrived on the Rio Jan Maru at Victoria BC after leaving May 27. In Manchuria he and Marrion were detained on suspicion of stealing 8000 roubles. Marrion's passport was seized for traveling without one. Prince reported unrest, Manchuria’s insurrection, powerless Russian officers, and noted 40000 Chinese workers on the military Manchurian railway, a project with little provincial commerce backing it.
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Lorenzo Prince
Manchuria
Victorias
B. C
la Presse
Montreal
Marrion
Prince
Manchurian
Pattison Succeeds Donnelly As City Democratic Leader
Philadelphia July Charles P Donnelly resigned as city Democratic committee chairman and as chairman of the committee on organization. Former Governor Robert M Pattison was elected successor in both committees in a city party leadership shakeup.
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Pattison
Donnelly
Philadelphia
Charles P. Donnelly
Democratic Committee
Committee On
Robert M Pattison
Bishop John Moore Sinking in Florida Prelate
In St Augustine Florida Bishop John Moore of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Florida is rapidly sinking and expected not to survive the night. Priests from across the state gather at his bedside as physicians say the end may be near.
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St Augustine
Fla
Syly
John Moore
Cese
Florida
Secretary Long Sets Date for Court of Inquiry in Santiago Case
Admiral Schley pushed for a Court of Inquiry with first session on September 12. Dewey, Kimberly, and Benham named. Kimberly requests relief for ill health. Pillsbury named then replaced by Lemsey as Judge Advocate. Schley refuses discuss inquiry. rests at Great Neck as Santiago controversy attracts international attention.
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Icretaty Long
Schley
Dewey
Kimberly
Benham
Pillsbury
Long
Sampson
Santiago
Samuel Lemsey
Great Neck
S. 1
Critical Naval Moment With Brooklyn in 1898
Eyewitness account by George F. Graham as Spanish fleet closes in from the west. Lieutenant Spars and Commodore debate course as Ensign McCauley signals to form a defensive close. Brooklyn risks being rammed or torpedoed if misdirected, reflecting dire tension of the encounter.
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Brooklyn
McClure’s
Prizes for Freak Elk and Elks Convention Postponed
The grand lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks adjourned to Salt Lake City and postponed the National Elks home site decision for a year, with discretionary power to act earlier. Highlights include prize winners from yesterday’s parade in Milwaukee and reflections on the convention’s close.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Bils
Salt Lake City
National Elks’ Home
J. B. Fisher
Babee
Patlest Elk
F. H. Willard
Watertown
Wic
W. J. Curtis
Ishpeming
Mich
C. W. IxMerdorf
Grandpids
W. H. Bymn
Grand Rapifés
Edward J. Kolb
Allergheny
C. B. Coloper
Honolulu
Ames
Michigan City
Bie
Wiliam
Bowron
New York City
J. Lodge
Allegheny
Calumet and Heela
Beper Peninsula
Muncie
Ind
Aghland Rough Riders
Wits Aid
Oil Prospects Visited by Beaumont Captain in Madison County
Captain A F Lucas of the Beaumont oil firm arrived in Madison County to inspect oil prospects in the area. In Shelbyville Indiana Mrs. Mareese of Franklin shot contractor Wil lar Gray at Briges town amid alleged attempted criminal assault, the motive cited as defense of honor.
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Encas Ts
Huntsville
Ale
A. F. Lucas
Beaumont Oil Hing
Madison County
Shelbyville
Ind
Mark Ereese
Franklin, Shotland
Willar Gray
Brigestown
Breaso
Devastating Davenport Fire Wrecks Homes and Mills
A fire in Davenport Iowa destroyed the Rock Island Fuel Company ignition site and swept through a vast lumber yard, burning over fifty homes and forcing many residents from their dwellings. Fire crews from Rock Island Davenport and Moline fought the blaze. by 10 PM it was under control with total losses estimated at 1.70 million including the Denckman Company yard. No fatalities reported.
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Davenport
Rock Island Fuel Company
Weyerhauser- Denckmann
Rock Island
Moline
St. Katherine's Hall
Denckmar Company
Big Railway Deal On Nears Completion In Midwest
Private advices from St Paul report a consolidation deal involving Minneapolis and St Louis Iowa Central and Illinois Central is under way with joining prospects seen. A Boston report notes the Italian steamer Fert struck a ledge near Hunt's Sedge while sailing to Baltimore and New Orleans. Captain Marcenario heads to Boston for a survey as the vessel leaks.
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St. Paul
Minn
New York
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Iowa Central
Boston
Fert
Baltimore
New Orleans
Hunt
Marcenaro
Fatally Shot by His Brother Pac Indiana July 25
John Ballard town marshal of French Lick shot his brother George Ballard fatally after two years of trouble. George knocked him down with a beer bottle before the fatal shot. charges of assault filed. Denver, Jay 25. Bebsie Kipert, 14, choked and assaulted near her home July 3. Royal Pennington, 15, identified as her assailant. Pennington says he is innocent and will prove it.
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Pac
Ind
John Ballard
French Lick
George Ballard
Gay
George
John
Denver
Jay
Pillsbury Turned Down as Judge Advocate on Inquiry
West Newton Mass July 25 Rear Admiral L A Kimberly said health will force his relief from the Sampson Schley court of inquiry New York July 25 Hear Admiral Schley declines comment on the inquiry Washington July 25 The court of inquiry will be Dewey Benham Kimberly if he withdraws due to health The court convenes Sept 1 at the navy department Secretary Long announced The precept draft is incomplete The secretary said the proceeding will be open and Schley may have counsel The secretary also noted selection aims for impartiality Pillsbury earlier named as judge advocate was dropped due to concerns about his past service and potential conflicts Continued on Fifth Page.
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West Newton
Mass
L. A. Kimberly
Sampson-Sehley
Washington
Lemley
Navy Department
Long
Schley
Ib Wag
John E. Pillsbury
Pillsbury
Vesuvius
Sampson
Santiago
Boston Navy Yard
Brooklyn Fires A Wide Circle Against Spanish Fleet
The Brooklyn moves in a late circled maneuver as Vizcaya and Maria Teresa close in from the west. Commodore Schley orders deliberate shots while the port side blooms with flame and smoke. Brooklyn fires a furious volley as the starboard battery joins, beginning a famed engagement.
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George EB. Graham
SoUpenun
Vizcays
Brooklyn
Sears
Commodore Schley
Cook
Vizcaya
Maria Teresa
Schley
Delugh
West
Clure
Forecast notes with a scattered Georgia update
Partly cloudy Friday with showers in the north and east and cooler in the northwest. Georgia peach crop pegged at about 2 000 carloads by State Entomologist Scott. City considers contracting for materials staff rather than yearly hires. Chamber of Commerce building eyed as city hall. Two Atlanta youths receive navy promotions. Deputy aldermanic letters spark strong ward reactions. Georgia reports a $4 000 electrical supplies order. superintendent errors referred to committee. Brunswick court rules in favor of ex Treasurer Harvey. Rail lines bargain for Wrightsville and Tennille rights of way. Winterville AME conference draws large attendance. Waycross crews buy land for shops and round house. Southern disputes Wrightsville and Tennille purchase. VP Gannon says no knowledge. Nomination rush for solicitor of Bible circuit after Hope Polhill’s death. Macon oil lands surface at $500 per acre from $1. Southern Cotton Mill buys old Macon mill. Desperate hold-up man Frank Barte executed. Alabama constitutional debate on suffrage. Charleston insurer suit over $35,000 in policies. Mississippi health report says no yellow fever risk. South Carolina alliance meets in Columbia with officers elected. Long names three admirals to probe Schley-Sampson. Three hundred Alabama Black workers forced from Chicago by threats. Fosburgh murder trial evidence closed. verdict soon. Brooklyn Bridge traffic halted for safety. Drought region sees minor showers. Mrs. Jefferson Davis improving in Portland. Davenport fire leaves hundreds homeless. Foreign talks hint Britain and Boers negotiating. Emperor William acts for Boers. China floods cause widespread distress. Tuberculosis congress critics Koch. French Moors clash with forces. Pope’s health steady. cardinals expected to elect pope soon. Danish ministry favors sale of West Florida land to U.S.
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L. Elward
Massachusetts
Cotton
Scott
Georgia
Council
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Charles P. Burt
Hawel Woodward
Fourth Ward
Welch
Georgia General Council of Griffin
Howard
Sparks
Brunswick
Harvey
Birmingham
Winterville
Waycross Air Line
Cordele
Gannon
Southern
Wrightsville
Tennille Road
Bible Circuit
Hope Polhill
Macon
Southern Cotton Mill of Company of
New York
Clodie Cady
Florida
Frank Barte
Alabama
Charleston
Imaurance Companies
Mississippi
State Alliance of
South Carolina
Columbia
Long
Dewey, Benham and Kimberly
Schley-Sampson
Chicago
McKinley
Porto Rico
United States
Senator Hanne
Fosburgh
Brooklyn Bridge
Jefferson Davis
Portland
Davenport
Iowa
Ots
Three Hundred Imported Negroes Driven from Illinois by Mob Threats
Chicago reports that Latrobe Steel and Copper Works planned to move 300 colored laborers from Melrose Park to Alabama after a mob threatened them. Men sat in cars at LaGrange, armed locals patrolled Melrose Park, and authorities, including Sheriff Magerstadt, refused militia, promising peace as the laborers were diverted.
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Illinois
Chicago
Acrtsen
Latrobe Steel and Coupler Works
Melrose Park
Alabama
LaGrange
O'Neil
Ray
la Grange
Salt Creek
Steel Company
Magerstadt
Tnis
Reece
John Collins Falls to Death in Masone Temple Plunge
John Z Collins aged thirty three son of the late Admirer Collins died after falling fourteen stories at Masone Temple Chicago. He became trapped between the elevator and shaft on the thirteenth floor, was pulled up one floor before his body dropped 200 feet to the basement.
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John Collins
Chicago
John Z. Collins
Collins
Masone Temple
Admiral Sampson Ill Will Say Nothing On Schley Case
Boston July 25 Rear Admiral W T Sampson was ill and did not report for duty at Charlestown navy yard today The illness is not serious and he is expected back within a day or two Advisors say he will not comment on the Schley matter until the investigation begins
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Schley
Boston
W. T. Sampson
Charlestown Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Petroleum explosion wrecks Batum city center
Batum July 5 An enormous petroleum blast hit Batum wrecking the dense urban core and causing massive potential loss of life and property. Manila July 25 The Philippine commission discussed the Manila charter which omits elections, vesting legislative and executive power in a three member board appointed by the governor.
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Batum
Manila
Manilla
Philippine Commission
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George Eb, Graham
McClure
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George FE. Graham
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Jay Gould
Kansas City
J. B. Jaynes
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A. D. Jaynes
Misssouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
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