Hill Loses Fight at New York Democratic Meeting
Ex Senator Murphy and Croker triumph over ex Senator Hill at the state committee meeting held at the Hoffman House. The Western man is named as the 1900 Democratic nominee by Tammany leaders, while Hill asserts Croker won the battle but cannot trample upstate rights.
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New York
Democratic State Committee of
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
Mr Bryan
Hill
Hiu
Bryan
Murphy
P H. McCahen
Cayuga County
New York City
Democrata
Richard Croker
David B HI
Hoffman House
Up State
Democrats Expect Victory in Nashville Mayoral Election
Nashville voters head to polls today to decide mayor and council seats as Governor McMillin and Tennessee figures rally for the Democratic ticket. Ind candidate for board of public works and four independents compete for city council seats.
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Nashville
Nashville Tenn
McMillin
Hon J M Head
Board of Public Works
Bryan Would Not Withdraw Army From Philippines
Des Moines Iowa October 11 William J Bryan spoke on Philippine policy in a campaign interview. He urged a clear later withdrawal after granting the Philippines full independence once a stable government is formed, a move he says could hasten peace and end the war quickly. He plans to travel to Kentucky and Ohio to finish his campaign.
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Des Moines
Iowa
William J Bryan
Jana
Philippines
Bryan
Kentucky
Ohio
Old Enemies Mix as Friends in Grand Civil War Reunion
President McKinley visits Evansville Indiana for a historic reunion of Civil War veterans on October 11 with 100000 spectators, a rain-soaked arrival, a 21 gun salute, and speeches pledging renewed national unity across North and South. Cols Hemphill and West, veteran union and Confederacy figures attend, while Griggs, Mount, and Long offer remarks and a unifying message.
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McKinley
Evanaville
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Cleveland Groyg
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A J West
Atlanta
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Governor Mount
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Long
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Grant
Lee
Appomattox
Grand Army of the Republic
Santiago
Brumby
Georgia
Manila
Griggs
Funston Leads Twentieth Kansas Home in San Francisco
The Twentieth Kansas regiment and 400 discharged soldiers arrived aboard the Tartar and were landed after health checks. Crowds cheered General Funston as he passed, with relatives joining the march to the Presidio. governors and officials reviewed the parade while Funston defended the Philippines campaign and rejected anti expansionist charges.
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Twentieth Kansas Regiment
Presidio Reservation
Presidio
Funston
Bhafter
Stanley
Rogers
Washington
Philippines
Admiral Dewey Reaches Montpelier in Rain
Admiral Dewey arrived in Montpelier Vermont from Shelburne on a special train at around six twenty three this evening and was greeted by a large crowd at the depot. He walked the streets with his brothers Edward and William bowing and waving to friends as rain dampened enthusiasm. He chose to sleep in his car rather than stay with his brother overnight.
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Montpelier Vt
Admiral Dewey
Shelburn
Edward
William
Women’s Industrial League moves to fund home for Admiral Schley
In Washington on October 11 the Women’s National Industrial League began efforts to raise funds to buy a residence for Admiral Schley. An executive committee led by Mrs Charlotte Smith was appointed to drive the campaign, with Citizens’ National Bank of Washington named to receive subscriptions.
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Washington
Womans National Industrial League
Admiral Schley
Charlotte Smith
Citizens' National Bank of Washington
Retirement of Rear Admiral Howison Triggers Promotions
Washington October 11 The retirement of Rear Admiral Henry L Howison has led to officer promotions including Captain A Barker commandant of the Norfolk navy yard to rear admiral and Commander Edward P Strong to captain Lieutenant Commander J B is noted in the official sinking style with further detail omitted.
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Howison
Washington
Henry L. Howison
A . Barker
Norfolk Navy Yard
Edward P Strong
J B
Dewey Committee to Begin Its Work
Briggs named commander Lisut R. Mulligan to be lieutenant commander J H Bowen as lieutenant. Admiral Howison ranked third in rear admirals, retirement moves move Schrey from nine to eight and Sampson from eleven to ten, elevating him to head of junior rear admirals.
No Cars Run in San Antonio Street Strike Grows
In San Antonio on October 11 electricians with the consolidated street car and electric light interests joined striking street car workers. No street car has operated since Saturday night. A conference between strikers and employers, prompted by Mayor Hicks, was held this afternoon and strong probabilities exist that the strike will be settled tomorrow.
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Demance
San Antonio Tex
Consolidated
San Antonio
Hicks
Broth duelists alive as rests on first shot
New Orleans October 11 Both duelists D C O Malley and Harrison Parker are kept quiet and listed as having a chance for life Governor Foster visited Colonel Parker. The debate now focuses on who fired first with Malley claiming he was surprised by Parker’s attack while Parker says a bullet struck his shoulder.
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Parker
New Orleans
D C O Malley
Harrison Parker
Foster
Baton Rouge
Colonel Parker
Malley
Bank Robbers Blow Safe In Reynolds Bank Heist
Monticello October 11 The Reynolds bank at Reynolds a village near here was looted at 3 o clock this morning. The safe was blown up by dynamite and from 3000 to 10000 dollars was secured. The explosion demolished the frame building housing the bank. The thieves escaped.
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Monticello
Reynolds Bank
Reynolds
Here
Eighteen New Yellow Fever Cases Reported in Key West
Eighteen new yellow fever cases were reported in Key West within the last twenty four hours. Dr McAdam of the marine hospital service is critically ill, and physicians fear for his recovery. In New Orleans there were no new cases and no deaths reported.
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New Orleans
Fla
McAdam
Marine Hospital Service
Board of Health
Spencer Testimony At Commission Pleads For Rate Publication
President Spencer of the Southern Railroad company testified before the industrial commission in Washington on October 11. He opposed railroad discrimination against shippers and urged enforcing the interstate commerce law's rate publication clause. He also called for abolition of the pass system.
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Washington
Spencer
Southern Railroad Company
Industrial Commission
Bride and Groom Are Blind Wedding Planned in City
A remarkable wedding is set for next Wednesday at Mr George W Deweese's home in Vine street. The couple, groom W H Moore and bride Lizzie Brown, are both blind. Justice Dwight Palmer will officiate, with best man Wm Vanderwist. About fifty guests, all blind, will attend as an orchestra of blind musicians performs the wedding march and a program follows.
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George W Deweese
Vine Street
Deweese
Blind Peoples Association
W H Moore
Lizzie Brown
Justice of the Peace
Dwight Palmer
Wm Vanderwist
America to Watch British Interests in Transvaal
Washington reports it is practically settled that the United States will look after British interests in the Transvaal if war starts. No formal request yet, but an understanding exists between governments. About 1,000 American citizens in Transvaal and Free State, many tied to major American firms and investments, would need protection.
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Convngtam Greene
Pretoria
Colonial Office
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Fts
Transvaal
Igg
Cape
Cape Town
Europe
Atlantic
Steyn
Orange Free State
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Duke of Connaught
Duke of York
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Lord Wolsely
Evelyn Wood
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Great Feigin
Mr Tower
Hill
State Department
Natal
Cape Colony
Mayor Forms Large Committee for Admiral Dewey Reception
Atlanta officials move quickly to coordinate a grand welcome for Admiral Dewey and Lt Brumby. Mayor Woodward expands the committee to twenty five to thirty members, with many prominent figures from city government business groups and citizens at large. A morning meeting sets subcommittees and assigns duties as preparations begin in earnest.
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Brumby
James G Woodward
Andia
Atlanta
South
Woodward
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