Chappell Replies on Governor Interview at Milledgeville
The Milledgeville letter defends Professor Chappell’s protest during a college commencement dispute over diploma awards. He details the minutes before the exercises, the trustees plan to issue diplomas in the trustees name, and his plea to keep Miss Spence’s diploma private. He recounts the ensuing scene, student distress, and views the crisis as a catalyst for future benefit to the college.
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Milledgeville, Ga
duBignon
Atkinson
Gar
Miss Spence
Harria
Professor Chappell
Starris
Harris
Atkinson Rote
Jay
Aliss Syevece
Kimmie Spence
Audienes
J. Harris Chappell
Travelers Meet to Elect Officers at National Convention
The Travelers Protective Association closed its national convention in San Antonio. About six hundred delegates and wives left at midnight on an excursion through Mexico. New officers named include President John A. Lee and first vice president Joseph W. Wallerstein. Terre Haute Ind was chosen for the next convention.
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WIL
Terre Hame
Ind
San Antonio
The
Travelers’ Protectivessociation
Todaay
Mexico
John A. Lee
Missouri
Joseph W. Wallerstein
Virginia
A. F. McKenzie
Colorado
L. C. Cardinal
Alabama
C. W. Jacobs
George LR. Gurchard
Arkansas
Louis T. Labaunie
W.A. Kerchow
C. H. Wickard
John J. Knight
Texas
National Railroad Committee
Neal McCourl
iJlinois
Hotel
Ben Hoffian
Indiana
Joseph M. Carwood
J. C. Scummering
Maryland
Terre Haute, Inc
Overhauling of Overs in the Custom House In Threatened
Washington June 6. Commissioner Miller has not received Chapman fire test against Collector Trammell for removing Miss Mary McNaught. Miller, at his home in West Virginia, received a telegram urging reinstatement. Appointments of clerks and deputies are not confirmed here and trouble between Trammell and subordinates suggests a broader overhaul and investigation with likely startling results.
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Custom House
Washington
Internal Revenue
Miller
Chapman
Trammell
Mary McNaught
West Virginia
Muller
Mier
Tennessee House Defies Ruling on Investigation Resolution
In Nashville on June 6 Speaker Tifton ruled a resolution to investigate errors in the assessment act out of order as not in the governor’s call. Buford appealed. the house did not sustain the chair and adopted the resolution. The senate then rejected a $2500 appropriation for relic displays at Atlanta’s exposition.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
House
Tifton
Buford
Senate
Atlanta
Insurgents Capture Guayaquil and Resignations Reported
Washington reports insurgents have seized Guayaquil and General Flores has resigned. Ignacio Robles, liberal, is proclaimed civil and military chief. Navy cruiser Ranger was sent to protect American interests but pulled back. Quito communications are interrupted and the city is reported quiet for the moment.
New York Magistrates Appointments by Mayor Strong
Mayor Strong announced appointments to city magistrate posts. Four year terms go to Manning Kudlich Simma Jr. Seven year terms to Brann Crane Deuel. Ten year terms to Flammer Gornell and Mott. Special justices named Hinsdale Jerome Jocoh Hayes Holbrook with varying years. The editorial notes coal strike progress in Bluefield showing strike weaknesses.
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Mayor Strong
New York
William J. Manning
Herman G. Kudlich
Charles E. Simma, Jr
Henry A. Brann
Leroy B. Crane
Joseph M. Deuel
Charles A. Flammer
Robert C. Gornell
John C. Mott
W. LB. Hinsdale
W. Travers Jerome
E. A. Jocoh
John Hayes
William C. Holbrook
Patriots Plot To Sail From Georgia Coast For Action
Cuban revolutionary leaders led by Gonzalo de Quesada meet at Amelia Island Strathmore hotel. Plans discussed include coast landings from Charleston to Cuba, with a captain and sailors aiding navigation. Money prepared for operations and preparations for torpedo boats are noted, while states consider recognizing insurgent belligerency.
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Fernandina
Fla
Strathmore
Amelia Beach
Gonzalo de Quesada
Calos Decepedes
Enrique Callazo
Senora Yomas Callaz
West Lidles
New York Herald
Holton
Richelieu
United States
Cubatt
San Domingcan
Quegada
Collazo
Key West
Tampa
Jacksony'Ne
Cuba
Cuban
Infanta Tsabella
Congress
Florida
New York
Pennsylvania
Quesada
Spain
Cumberland Island
Marti Death Confirmed by Cuba Officials
Washington reports the Spanish minister Dupuy de Lôme received a cable from the Cuban governor-general confirming Marti's death by official identification of the corpse. Havana has heard nothing from Maximo Gomez since his alleged death. Spanish forces continue an aggressive campaign against rebels with minor recent engagements.
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Washington
Dupuy de Lome
Cubs
Marti
Havana
Maximo Gomez
Campos to Aid Campos Suppress Cuba Rebellion
Madrid dispatch says a general commanding an army corps will go to Cuba to assist General Campos in quelling the insurrection. The government plans a 15,000,000 peseta war credit and and will send ten battalions to Cuba without delay.
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Cula
Campos
London
Madrid
Cuba
Chamber of Deputies
Havana
Spain
Prgeant
Kiel
Ferrol
Martinez Campos
Formosa Conflict Rumors Reported In Hong Kong
Advices from Formosa indicate continued Chinese resistance at Taipeh Fu as German bombardment hits forts near the port. Fire devastates port area, the powder magazine explodes, and about ninety Chinese are killed amid the bombardment. A steamer carrying ex governor Tang and other refugees is detained, then released.
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Iths
Thn
Proposals to the Porte Move Toward Armenian Reforms
The London Times reports Britain France and Russia intend to urge the Porte to accept proposed reforms for Armenian provinces. If enacted, the plan aims to secure happiness and prosperity for Armenia, with the sultan required to adopt the scheme and the powers to ensure genuine implementation.
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London Times
London
Great Britain
France
Russia
the Times
Armenia
Oscar Wilde Illness Report From London Prison
The Morning News reports Oscar Wilde’s illness with two days of diarrhoea and melancholia while denying confinement in a padded cell. He has improved though mood remains low, per prison doctors and official inquiries.English athletic clubs discuss intercollegiate matches with Yale Harvard Oxford Cambridge timing to be decided.
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London
Morning News
Oscar Wilde
Fonden
Oxford
Camlidge
Yale
Reman Pytee
Harvern
Reem
Harvard
Cambridge
America
London Athletic
New York
Nasralla Reviews the Troops at Aldershot
London June 6 grand review of troops at Aldershot in honor of visiting Afshan prince Nasrulla Khan with 18000 men. Nasrulla Khan accompanied by the prince of Wales the duke of Cambridge and others. Reception at luncheon by Duke of Connaught. Obr ien's Farewell Address. William O Brien to retire from Cork city after June 19th due to bankruptcy declaration. Cornell's Men in England. Cornell university rowing team to Henley. confident of success. Gladstone's Health Improving. Mr Gladstone improves and may embark June 7 for Kiel to attend canal opening. We Regulate Sealing. Bill to prohibit sealing near Rohringsea to renew 1893 act and settle with Russia. Chinese Loan Effected. Chinese 4 percent loan of 16 million pounds guaranteed by Russia. Deluged by a Cloudburst. Wartemburg Black Forest drowned many, great damage.
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Nasralla
London
Aldershot
Nasrulla Khan
Prince of Wales
Duke of Cambridge
Marchioness of
Obrien
William O'Brien
Cork City
House of Commons
O'Brien
Cornell
England
Southampton
Paris
New York
Cornell University
College Garsrmen
Gladstone
Mr. Gadstone
Kiel
Baltic Canal
Donald Currie
Rohringsea
Edward Gray
Foreign Ofice
Russia
Pacific Ocean
Silver Democrats Rally for Free Coinage and Party Control
A Des Moines conference of silver Democrats advocates immediate free coinage at 16 to 1, forming a new state central committee. They aim to control the state convention at Marshalltown, August 7, asserting party work must push free silver regardless of national action.
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Des Moines
Silver Democrats
Taylor
Marshalltown
F. Q. Stuart
Charlton
State Central Committee
Amyi
Bimetallist Lecture Series to Overflow in Memphis
Memphis June 1 crowds to fill sessions as leading figures including Joseph Sibley, L Bradford Prince, David Turple, H D Money, James K Jones, William Stewart, James V George, A J McLaurin, and Alexander Delmar are named as speakers at the coming conference. Delmar plans to attend from California with remarks on monetary policy. A special train will bring 20 Louisiana delegates. Grand Opera House dates secured.
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Memphis
Tenn
Executive and Extension Committee
Joseph €. Sibley
Pennsylvania
L. Bradford Prince
New Mexico
David Turple
Indiana
H. D. Money
Mississippi
James K. Jones
Arkansas
William Stewart
Nevada
James V. George
A. J. McLaurin
George L. Shoupe
Idaho
Alexander Delmar
California
Delmar
United States Bureau of Statistics
Ile
International Monetary Conference
League
Ww. N. Brown
Bimetanic League
London
C. A. Walsh
Democratic State Central Committee of
Lowa
Democratic Party of
Towa
Marshalltown
Grand Opera House
New Orleans
Louisiana
Bankers for Gold Endorses Silver Coinage Parity
The Bankers Association of Illinois closed its convention at Root Island on June 6 with a resolution pledging support for expanded silver use and favoring parity between gold and silver dollars and paper money. The statement urges proper regulations to maintain parity among monetary forms.
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Root Island
Bankers’ Association of Illinois
Bankers’ Association of
Ilinois
Opposition to Free Coinage of Silver Endures
The document argues against free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1, citing domestic and international harms. It warns of silver mono, economic distress for wage earners and pensioners, and the threat to savings banks and overall national strength if such policy were adopted. It urges lawmakers to guard the public interest against this perceived danger.
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Savings
Pickpocket Graft Tarnishes Cook County Delegation Trip
Silverites and grafters plagued the Springfield monetary convention. Seven Chicago pickpockets were arrested as leaders stole from prominent Republicans and Democrats including State Treasurer Henry Wulff and ex subtreasurer John H. Tanner. Victims reported cash, watches, diamonds and clothing stolen. some property later returned. An afternoon paper alleged a Democrat conspiracy to fund the trip by robbery.
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Chicago
Cook County
Springfield
Henry Wulff
John HR. Tanner
United States
W. K. Sullivan
Bermuda
John J. Mahony
Jiesing
Chicarn
Worthington Named Republican Lieutenant Governor Nominee
Kentucky Republicans at Louisville convention completed the ticket with Col. W. S. Worthington of Greenup chosen on the first ballot and later made unanimous. Other picks included Charles Winley for secretary of state, George W. Long for state treasurer, and W. J. Davidson for superintendent of public instruction. Governor candidate Col. W. O. Bradley was nominated yesterday.
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Kentucky
Worthington
Goveror
Louisville
Walter Hyans
Alge Saeor
WS. Worthington
Greenup
L. F. Crawford
Campbell
Samuel H. Sloane
Madleon
C. J. Walton
Hart
Walton
Charles Winley
Whitney
J. M. Bentley
Lee
S. R. Smith
Franklin
George W. Long
Litehfield
W. L. Hurst
Boone
Samuel Melee
Taylor
Morgantown
Burns
Reyd
Eskridge
Loyd
D. ©. Crear
Montgomery
W. J. Ramsey
Laurel
Cannon
W. J. Davidlson
Somerset
W. O. Bradley
Jealous Wife Sparks Tragic Jump From Steamship
Port Townsend June 6 Professor Nash chief of the British educational bureau in India jumped overboard from the City of Topeka near Queen Charlotte sound Alaska. His wife a Hindoo princess daughter publicly berated him prompting the act. The wealthy English family member carried jewels and valuables worth thousands.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Nash
British Educational Bureau
India
Topeka
Queen Charlotte Sound
Alaska
Birs
Professor Nash
Trans
England
Bea
Earthquake shocks felt in Florence and Tuscany
Violent shocks of earthquake were felt in Florence at 1:30 this turning and many shocks were experienced throughout Tuscany last night. People became panic stricken and fled their houses though no damage was reported in the city. Details from rural districts were not yet received.
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Italy
Florence
Compartimento
Tuscany
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Fros
Formosa
United Preas
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