Memph is hosts sizable silver convention drama unfolds
Thousands gather in Memphis as the Southern and Western State delegations push for free silver. Joseph C. Sibley is backed by many, while the platform readings and resolutions proceed under heavy attendance and fervent speeches. The convention features speakers from Louisiana, Arkansas, Indiana, and beyond, with vigorous debate over silver policy and monetary standards.
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Memphis
Tenn
Committee On
Tomer
Joseph C. Sibley
Penafor
Sibley
Clevelanl
Carlisle
Relay
L. Cradford Prince
New Mexico
Salt Lake City
Prince
Heavyweish
W. N. Grown
Moesiph
Central Bimemaili League
Shelby County
Tennessee
Thomas Srott Adams
Louisina
M. J. Cunningham
Etlor
Anit
John Fitzpatrick
New Orleans
A. 3. Warner
J. P. Clarke
Arkansas
W. J. Beltor
The
Omaha World-Herald
Ofrkansas
Argon Specotts
St .Lennis
Alexander Drimar
Cat
HD. Money
Sippi
J. K. Jones
Arkanna
Marion Butler
North Carolin
J. George
Mississippi
David Turpie
Indiana
Quayte
I. Bravard Trinee
New M
Brown
L. D
Colonel Young
Cagey Young
Avery Land
READY FOR RUSSIA THEY FEEL BITTER TOWARD BIM
Japan eagerly eyes a single handed fight with Russia and plans to seize Formosa. The article notes patriotic fervor, potential military moves, and diplomatic tension as Japan prepares for possible war and discusses reactions to peace talks and foreign influence. It also covers an American honeymooner Congressman Mercer arrested in Japan for jumping on a train platform.
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Kioto
Japan
Victoria
B. C
Russia
Divasia
Vianevusivek
Cores
Count Inouye
Inmnister
Lavone
Dtussia
Bert Lazaret
Corea
Jiere
Jean Cues
Dugan
Huosia
Lins
Formosa
Saulioy
Ching
Lurinosa
Tunda Jan
United States
Poion
Parmesa
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Count
Tien-Tsien
China
Ito
Nebraska
Mercer
Mr. Doolittle
Washington
Kobe
Dr. Ho
Jas
Emuall American Flag Incident Leads to Mutual Apologies
Mr. Mercer was detained at the police barracks where the American consul arrived. Mercer sat with a flag across his lap and used expressive adjectives. Apologies followed, the consul took charge, and Japanese officials reported the affair to Tokyo via Minister Dunn.
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Mercer
Tokio
Dunn
European powers clash over Chinese loan issue
Berlin dispatches report a divergence between Russia and Germany over a Chinese loan. Germany claims Russia sealed a curious move on Japanese evacuation of the Chinese mainland. China will not raise another loan. Japan may occupy Port Arthur and Rai-Wei until indemnity is settled, risking unexpectedly closer Russia Germany ties. The Daily News corroborates with a Berlin note.
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Port Arthur
Rai-Wei
Japan
Russia
Berlin
Germany
France
Cermany
Daily News
Death of Dr Alexander Pope in New York
Georgina New York June 12 Dr Alexander Pope died suddenly at his home No 1 West Forty fifth street An autopsy showed no clear cause He was born in Washington Georgia a Georgia University and University of Virginia graduate He entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1881 and graduated in 1884 He was a member of the Academy of Medicine An inveterate cigarette smoker friends suspect this habit may have contributed to his death He was thirty three years old.
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New York
Georgina
Alexander Pope
West Forty-fifth Street
Pope
Washington, Ga
University of Georgia
University of Virginia
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Academy of Medicine
Belieus
Gomez Reaches Puerto Principe With About Two Thousand Men
Widespread Cuban support grows as Maximo Gomez crosses into Puerto Principe with roughly two thousand followers. The invasion extends insurrection westward from Santiago, with many Cubans in the province joining Gomez. The Marquis de Santa Lucia and deputies take up arms, and General Campos seeks more troops to quell the uprising. In Madrid preparations call for 40,600 troops to sail in August and 10,000 next month, while a 600,000,000 peseta bill to quell the insurrection passes the Senate. An Havana dispatch notes insurgents in the Camaguey district, a development seen as significant.
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Campon
Santiago de Cuba
Maximo Gomez
Puerto Principe
Santiago
Gomez
Marquis de Santa Lucia
Campos
Spain
Madrid
Cuba
Senate
Havana
Camaguey
Germany Rejects International Monetary Conference Move
Stuttgart reports finance minister Dr von Hleck saying Germany should not summon an international monetary conference. A gas standard resolution passed 49 to BH. The stance aligns with Chancellor von Hohenrohen's plan awaiting federal states' approval. In Christiania King Oscar named M Everdrup to form a coalition cabinet.
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Stuttgart
Wurtemberg
von Hleck
Germany
von Hohenrohen
Government closes Miaralburg Monastery in Berlin
The Miaralburg monastery, where monks were accused of mistreating lunatics confined there, has been closed by government order.
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Berlin
Miaralburg
Government Printing Office to join classified service
Washington June 12 arrangements nearly complete to place the government printing office employer under the classified service. Rules will set the force for each congress session. upon adjournment compositors of The Record will be dropped but stay on the eligible list for one year for possible reinstatement. Knoxville Iron Company raises wages ten percent.
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Government Printing Office
Washington
Classified Service
Congress
Congressional
Whitecap probe stirs federal row over Chapman's fate
Washington reports say Trammell demands removal or transfer of Revenue Agent Chapman amid a heated dispute with Commissioner Miller and Deputy Colquitt. Secretary Carlisle and Secretary Smith press for action, with hints of presidential involvement if refused. The case centers on Murray county whitecap prosecutions and agency power struggles.
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Washington
Trammeh
Chapman
Trammell
Miller
United States
Rucker
Hetherington
Murray County
W. W. Colquit
Revenue Agents
Colquitt
Wilson
Sul
Trammelt
Carlisle
Smith
Treasury Department
Tram- Mell
Captain Cobb
Pod Dismuke
Dismuke
Cobb
Colonel Chapman
Cleveland
Prohibitionists Nominate in Ohio Conference
Ohio prohibitionists report in favor of silver at 16 to 1 and adopt planks on prohibition and women's suffrage. General Walter S. Payne chosen permanent chairman. Debate over finance ends with sub money plank carried. nominations made for state offices. Convention adjourns after best wishes telegram from New Jersey prohibitionists.
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Springfield
Committee On Permanent Organization
Walter S. Payne
Fostoria
Charles Foster
John Richards
Hillsboro
A. B. Chase
Marion
John T. Moore
Jackson
Supreme Court
David IX. Spicer
Richwood
Board of Public Works
James Benjamin
Zanesville
New Jersey
Prohibitionists
Newark
N. J
Prohibition Convention
Candidate for governor convenes meeting at Essex Lyceum
A gubernatorial candidate meeting convened at noon in the Essex Lyceum. Only preliminary organization was effected and a state central committee appointed. The convention adjourned until tomorrow. Henry W. Wilbur of Vineland is believed to be nominated for governor.
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Essex Lyceum
Henry W. Wilbur
Vineland
Colonel Livingston Suggested for Minister to Venezuela
Washington June 12 Special. Secretary of State Glney seeks a minister to Venezuela amid the boundary dispute. Colonel Lon Livingston, already in Venezuela, is urged by Georgians and hailed for promoting arbitration with Great Britain. Critics note he is not a lawyer yet and warn of political stakes if appointed. A statue for Livingston is planned in Caracas, signaling strong Monroe doctrine support.
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Washington
Glney
Venezuela
Seneca Hazelton
Admiral Meade
Georgia
Lon Livingston
Colonel Livingston
Great Britain
Livingston
United States
Caracas
Orinoco
Ttis
Leo Iiii
International Peace Conference
State Department
England
Hazelton
Senor Anurade
Caracags
Minyland
Next Year At Buffalo Convention Bid Reported
The National League of Press Clubs okayed Buffalo N Y as next convention site with New York entering a bid for the following year. A resolution directs lawmakers to require three days notice before libel suits and to demand full retractions if errors are corrected in the next issue. Officers for the year were named: Joseph Howard John W Keilar Felix Agnus Louise M Gordon John Pitman and William Alexander.
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National League of Press Clubs
Wiener
Georgia
Philadela
Tode
Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Joe Howard, Jr
Join H. Fow
Philadelphia
Committee On
Joseph Howard
New
John W. Keilar
Felix Agnns
Baltimore
Louise M. Gordon
John ¥. Pitman
Reading
William Alexander
Boston
Debs Taken To Jail In Wooded Prison Transfer
Eugene V. Debs, in Chicago on June 12, turns himself in at the U S marshal’s office for serving a six month term. He is placed in the jury room and soon ferried to Woodstock by train for imprisonment. American Railway Union officials Bilovt and Howard accompany or accompany part of the party, with Debs claiming a “case of necessity” over alleged intoxication as the reason for the delay.
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Stu
Caicago
Eugene V. Debs
United States
Debs
Steen
John A. Logan
Debsen
Chicago
Boant A
Woodstock
Martin J. Bilovt
American Railway Union
Woo
Mahoning
Federal Grand Juryrdom
Goodby
Lester C. Hubbard
George W. Howard
Marshal Arnold
Joliet
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