Tennessee election turmoil as Turney elected governor
In Nashville on May 4, Peter Turney was proclaimed governor after a prolonged joint convention stalemate. Turney received a plurality of votes despite opposition charges and bribery rumors from Republicans who exited the hail. The 18 vote plurality shift overturned Evans’s margin as both parties accused improprieties during the lengthy count.
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Fillow
Senate
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Tennessee
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Herberg
J. SW. Taylor
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Aftenoon
Petergilow
Knows Life
Blow
Thy
Baker
Newel Sanders
Teaken
Sequatehte
Burrows
Hertford County
Wednesley
Ollok
Japan Wants Indemnity Not Territory In China
Paris May 3 The Figaro quotes Japanese minister Sone Arasuke saying Japan seeks indemnity and concessions in the peace treaty with China, not continental conquest. Japan must hold keys to China temporarily to secure treaty recognition, though a China Japanese alliance is dismissed as absurd. London The Times reports China’s emperor ratified the treaty. Li Hung Chang proceeds to Che Foo to exchange ratifications. Paris May 3 Debates on governor election continue with Turney elected by majority after disputed counts.
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the Figaro
Sone Arasuke
France
China
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Arasuke
London
Times
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Chee Foo
Journal Des Debats
Board of Charities and Corrections Names
The board is listed with Charles Duffy as chairman and members including Thomas W Patton Misa Patton A G Hawkins St Leon Calt T D Lattimer J G Waldorf H A Reams J H Mills J F Melvor J T Deans Mrs Jane R Walker N M Lawrence and Ss E Williams.
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Board of Charities and Corrections
Charles Duffy
Thomas W. Patton
Misa Patton
A. G. Hawkins
St. Leon Calt
T. D. Lattimer
J. G. Waldorf
H. A. Reams
J. H. Mills
J. F. Melvor
J. T. Deans
Jane R. Walker
N. M. Lawrence
Ss. E. Williams
Ellington Right Declared Not Legally Elected
Raleigh May 3 Judge Starbuck Norda discharged a stalemated jury in the Stanford versus Ellington state librarian contest finding Stanford not legally elected by the Legislature on March 1 and that Ellington remains in office. Blanford appeals as weather flags crops and Confederate monument plans unfold with Tate Moore Wad dall, Holt, and Carr among speakers.
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Stanford
Raleigh
N. C
Stansford
Elington
Starbuck
Blanford
Ellington
Bond
Supreme Court
Samuel B McDowell Tate
Carr
Alfred Moora Waddel
Thomas M. Holt
Julian
Carr Appoi
Hungarian Premier Banffy Likely to Resign in Crisis
Vienna May 3 premier Banffy faces pressure after denouncing Archbishop Agliardi’s speeches. Count Kalnoky rebuked Banffy, sparking excitement in Budapest. Many Hungarian politicians expect Banffy to retire with a resignation imminent, possibly pushing the emperor to seek Dr. Wekerle for a successor.
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Vienna
Haron Banffy
Agilardi
Politische Correspondenz
Count Kalnoky
Baron Banffy
Agliardi
Uncle Sam in the Row London Papers Say Our Interference Objectionable
London papers debate U S intervention in Nicaragua. The Globe criticizes American interference amid bluster, noting the tone reflects the country. The St James Gazette warns that if Zelaya deceives, Britain could be forced to harsher actions, risking broader conflict.
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Globe
Nicaragua
American Republic
Europe
St. James Gazette
Zelaya
Corinto
Great Britain
Hatch
Wilde Bail Hearing Heard In Private Chambers
Baron Pollock of the Queen's Bench heard the application to admit Oscar Wilde to bail in private this afternoon. The judge agreed to accept bail, will read deposition this evening, and set the amount tomorrow.
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Ball
London
The
United Press
Baron Pollock
Queen’s Bench
High Court of Justice
High Court
Oscar Wilde
Pollock
Galeotti Wins Thousand Guinea Stakes at New Market
London May 3 Galeotti owned by A W Cox won the thousand guinea Stakes of 100 sovereigns for three year olds at New Market. La Sagesse owned by Sir James Miller finished second with Gos owned by Lord Rosebery in third place.
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London
New Market Today
A. W. Cox
Galeotti
James Miller
la Saguesse
Lord Rosebery
Gos
Primaries in Chicago for Missouri convention delegates
Chicago May 3 primaries selected delegates to the Cool county convention linked with the state monetary convention. Harmony amid an anti free coinage push by the Honest Money League. Sentiment for bi metallism shown by many voters despite a lack of spoils. 266 delegates will attend the county convention. Ex Congressman Bryan to address silver advocates. Ex Judge McConnell seen as likely convention chairman.
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Honest Money League
Hinds
Hubert Burke
Democratic County Central Committee
Bryan
Nebraska
McConnell
Minors Club
Springfield
Missouri Democrats Call State Convention on Financial Policy
The Missouri legislature's Democratic caucus urged the state central committee to convene a party gathering by August 1 to set policy on the financial issue. Governor Stone warned against gold Democrats, recalling Cleveland's 18 percent special session and urging unity among Missouri Democrats.
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Francis
Mississippi
West
Bland
State Central Committee
Nnd
Stone
Cleveland
Congress
Stone Letter Urges Democrats Against Silver Standard
Cleveland 10 Stone publishes a letter from President Cleve Jang praising Governor Stone on the currency issue. He warns that free coinage of silver could split the Democratic Party and damage personal liberty, urging every Democrat to consider the consequences and align with the party platform.
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Stone
Cleve Jang
National Democracy
Democratic Party
No Hope Of A Conference Senator Daniel Skeptical
In Ann Arbor on May 4 Senator Daniel of Virginia said he remains a free silver advocate and doubts the proposed International monetary conference will be held. He noted England’s opposition and monarchies' gold standard influence, with France the only nation favorable to wide silver use. If held, the conference might increase understanding of the silver question.
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England
France
Secretary Gresham Illness Report Sparks Concern at Arlington
Washington May 3 Secretary Gresham is believed to be gravely ill with gall stones and frail health. Closest associates acknowledge anxiety over his condition as he lies confined to his Arlington hotel department with no visitors admitted to see the patient.
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Arlington Hotel
Lyman resigns and city officials face changes
Washington reports the resignation of Civil Service Commissioner Lyman, likely announced with Roosevelt’s successor. In New York, Police Inspector McAvoy and City officials Kerwin and Murray resign or are urged to resign as mayor Strong presses for board turnover. April’s treasury circulation rises by 5.25 million, total around 2109 million, down from 1894 baselines.
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Messrs
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Treasury
Fulton Gordon Shows Weakness After Tragedy Hint
In Louisville on May 3 Governor Brown maintains his senatorial bid but delays campaigning. Fulton Gordon cannot attend court due to distress over the tragedy and likely mental strain. Attorney Hector Welancy touched the case, causing Gordon to faint. observers fear potential lunacy or brain fever.
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John W. Headley
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Fulton Gordon
Gordon
Hector Welancy
Gavin Fulton
Gorion
Shaner Surrenders in Danville Killing Case
Louis O. Shaner, who killed Jim Wallace in Danville, Virginia, surrendered to his brother Walter Shaner this afternoon and was taken to the police station. He was later moved to Jan, with no bail. He appeared composed, wearing a gray suit, and said he had been in town about two days.
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Danville
Lynchburg
Louis
Shaner
Jim Wallace
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Jan
Hanging at Raleigh Mills Pays Penalty for Niece Murder
George Mills was hanged in the Raleigh courthouse yard after being convicted of murdering his niece Ina Wimberley on June 20 of the previous year. The governor refused clemency as medical examiners deemed him mentally competent. Mills claimed Ina had been impregnated by her father or brothers and that family pressure led to the killing with a gunrack.
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Raleigh
M. C
Ina Wimberley
Mills
Ina
Wimberley
Secrest Sentenced to Twenty Years for Murder Compromise Verdict
In Rutherfordton North Carolina May the cane of Hoke Secrest who killed his wife and child twelve years ago in Burke county was called this morning. State and defense agreed on a compromise verdict of manslaughter. The jury was instructed to render such a verdict and Secrest received a twenty year sentence in the penitentiary.
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Rutherfordton
N. C
Hoke Secrest
Burke County
Gary
Deadly cyclone devastates Sioux Centre area killing teachers and children
A severe cyclone swept across Sioux Centre and surrounding towns including Perkins Doon Sibley Hull and Orange City. Reports say at least fifty dead with estimates up to a hundred as schools collapsed and homes were demolished. Wrecked tracks and washed out roads hindered rescue efforts.
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Orange City
Perkina
Sibley
John Watterson
Watterson
Pera Katra
Northern
Mamie Haggie
J. Jameen
Billey
Herman Bellkamp
Whitney
Ashton
Osceola County
Bronx
Perkins and Sibley
Hard Rain Strikes Anniston Delaying Trains Flooding Roads
An Anniston storm dumped five hours of heavy rain and high winds washing away bridges fences streets and growing crops. Three trestles on the Alabama Mineral and two on the Southern railway were damaged delaying trains. No injuries were reported and damage runs into thousands.
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Anniston
Ala
Alabama Mineral
Southern Railway
Three Powder Mills Explode Near Concord Massachusetts
Three small powder mills owned by the American Powder Mills Company near the Concord Acton Maynard boundary exploded after 9 AM. Three employees named Clemmens Jones and Smith were killed. Fire from the blasts ignited grass triggering the third mill. Losses and full details were not yet known.
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Smith
Boyle Skipped With The Money Announcement
A notice of dissolution of the partnership of A N Filter & Co, cotton brokers, was posted on the New York cotton exchange on May 3. John Boyle, junior partner, reportedly recamped overnight with a large sum of the firm’s money. A. N. Selter announced the circumstances to exchange members and efforts to locate Boyle continue. The firm’s remaining partner says the business will continue and Boyle’s whereabouts are unknown.
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A. N. Filter & Co
New York Cotton Exchange
Patiol
A. N. Selter
Exchange
John Boyle
Seer
Boyle
New Orleans
Says He Saw Durant With Miss Lamont
Martin Quinlan, attorney, testified at Durant’s preliminary examination for the Miss Lamont murder in San Francisco. He saw Durant with a girl, near Emanuel church about 4 15 in the afternoon of April 3. He identified Durant as the man, noting his familiar face.
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Cal
Martin Quinlan
Durant
Emanuel Church
It Was the Engineer's Fault at Bouzy Dam Break
Paris dispatch says the Bouzy dam disaster was caused by state engineer incapacity and poor materials. The dam showed long fissures and jets of water. warnings were ignored. Meanwhile the Atlanta warship sailed for Nicaragua but returned for boiler repairs due to an accident. In Newberry Florida a night watchman was shot dead at the Pelican Shoes mine meeting.
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Key Weat
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Miners Strike Sparks Federal Troop Talk Across States
Reports from Pocahontas, Roanoke, and Huntington describe alarms, guard deployments, and possible federal intervention as miners clash with operators. Govs Ferrall and McCorkle discuss steps. Richmond Howitzers en route. militia readied. clashes and mine closures feared amid stalled wage talks.
Miners to Hold Sunday Mass Meeting in West Virginia
Bluefield West Virginia May 4 strikers plan a large Sunday morning gathering on the west side near the Tazewell county line. Prominent leaders McBride Lawless Yardy and others will speak to urge southwest miners to join the movement.
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W. Va
Tazewell County Line
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McBride
Lawless
Yardy
Pocahontas
Protecting the Mails West Virginia Strikers Enjoined
Judge Jackson issued an injunction at Charleston upon the Norfolk and Western railroad request. Strikers along the line are barred from interfering with United States mails or interstate traffic. Marshal Garden will deploy forces to enforce the order amid threats and rising tensions as trains move.
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