National Republican league to hold July Detroit convention
The National Republican league warns western delegates to honor the party platform at the July Detroit convention. John A. Deweese demands recognition for McKinley supporters in Colorado, and Woodmansee’s provisional Colorado reorganization is authorized. Roosevelt and Crawford emerge as possible presidential contenders amid McKinley’s expected attendance.
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Oritcano
National Republican League
Detroit
John A. Deweese
Denver
McKinley
Hoe
League
Colorado
Woodmanses
Doring
Woodmansee
L. J. Crawford
Kentucky
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Two Saints Canonized at St Peter's in Rome
The canonization of Blessed Zaccari founder of the Barnabites and Blessed Fourride Matainitour the Apostle of Lorraine was the most impressive ceremony at St Peter's in years with about 40,000 present. The basilica glowed with candles as Leo XIII blessed the crowd during the procession and canonization rites.
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Rome
Zaccari
Order of
Barnabites
Fourride Matainitour
Apostle of
Lorraine
St. Peter’s
Basilica
St. Peter's
Statine Chapel
Leo XIII
Women ruling elder fight at Cumberland Presbyterians
At the Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly Mrs. Squires of Kansas won a narrow vote on recommissioning as a ruling elder of the synod after a judiciary committee report. The outcome came amid other market and political notes including stock activity in New York and a postponed antitrust hearing in Albany.
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aGco
General Assembly of the
Cumberland Presbyterians
Headgate of Canal Gives Way in El Paso Flood
Flooding along the Santa Fe freight yards and river front swelled after the canal head gate failed at 2 30 PM. Levees held initially but a second breach on Fourth street drove waters toward Second street. About 76 homes flooded and over 4% families left homeless facing hunger as flood receded and water fell.
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el Paso
Tex
Santa Fe
Fourth Street
Second Street
Texas and Pacific
Railroads meet officials at Topeka hearing draw 75 reps
Ten railroads with Kansas lines gathered May 28 in Topeka to confer with Populist state railroad commissioners about rate changes. A 20 percent cut on coal transport and 15 percent cuts on cattle and grain were proposed, though acceptance seemed unlikely. Represented roads include Santa Fe, Rock Island, Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific, Memphis, St. Joseph and Grand Island, Burlington and Missouri River, Chicago and Great Western, Pittsburg and Gulf, and Frisco.
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Topexs
Torrxa
Kansas
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific
Union Pacific
Memphis
St. Joseph
Grand Island
Burlington
Missouri River
Chicago
Great Western
Pittsburg
Gulf
Frisco
Duey Killed by Officer in Mistaken Burglar Shot
Cincinnati May 28 George A Duey long associated with the Associated Press here and in Denver San Francisco and other cities was killed last night in a peculiar incident An alarm for burglars sent Policeman Amos Booth to the scene Duey who was returning home refused to halt and was shot dead after officials say he resembled the fleeing suspect He recently worked in Chicago and was visiting his parents His brother D J Duey heads the AP chief operator unit
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
George A.duey
Denver
San Francisco
Amos Booth
Booth
Duey
Chicago
D. J. Duey
Associated Presa
Prohibition convention adjourns with nominees for state offices
Lincoln May 28 The Prohibition rate convention adjourned after nominating D M Strong of Dodge county for associate justice of the supreme court and Mrs Isabella Sharlock of York Neb for regent of the state university Two platform planks demand the suppression of the liquor traffic and equal suffrage The omission of any financial question is an overture to free silver Prohibitionists hoping they will endorse these nominees at their upcoming state convention
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Lincoln
D. M. Strong
Dodge County
Supreme Court
Isabella Sharlock
York
Neb
State University
Supreme Court Upholds SD Prohibition Repeal Amendment
Presiding Justice Carson of the South Dakota supreme court hands down an opinion fully sustaining the legality of the amendment repealing prohibition. The ruling affects all constitutional amendments submitted by the legislature, holding that they shared the same defects in submission and are resolved by this decision.
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South Dakota
Pisrree
S. D
Carson
Supreme Court
Labor Federation Officers Elected at Des Moines Meeting
J Byrne of Ottumwa elected president and George E Shaver of Des Moines chosen secretary at the closing session of the State Labor Federation. Dubuque titled to host the next convention. Marshalltown invited and accepted to hold a state Labor Day observance there.
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Iowa Labor Federation
Drs Miongs
State Labor Federation
Byrne
Ottumwa
George E. Shaver
Des Moines
Dubuque
Marehalltown
Railroads unite to join Western Passenger association
John Passenger Association reports May 28 that Union Pacific Denver and Rio Grande and Rio Grande Western railways will join the Western Passenger association. The agreement brings all lines from Chicago to Salt Lake City and Ogden into the cooperative network.
Ex-Governor Robinson’s Son Indicted in New York
David Robinson, son of ex Governor Robinson and former Elmira mayor, was indicted by the New York grand jury for grand larceny. Bail was fixed at 10,000 dollars.
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Robinson
Indiated
New York
David Robinson
Elmira
National and Western League Scores Across Cities
National League games featured Cleveland defeating Baltimore 7 to 4 and Chicago beating Philadelphia 6 to 3. Louisville swept Washington 5 to 0, Cincinnati won 7 to 16 over Boston, and Pittsburgh lost 6 to Brooklyn 8. Western League totals include Detroit 17 over Providence 6, Milwaukee 18 over Indianapolis, Minneapolis 10 over Columbus 7, and Kansas City 1 to Grand Rapids 7. Western Association results show Dubuque 6 to Quincy 2, Rockford 8 to Des Moines 8.
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Cleveland
Baltimore
Young
McDermcott
Zimmer
Corrett
Clark
Bower Wen
Chicago
Philadelphia
Briggs
Bonohuei Taylor
Clementa
Louigville
Washington
Hill
Wilson
Mercer
McGuire
Cincinnati
Boston
Dwyer
Rhines
Shriver
Kiodedanz
Yeager
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Gardener
Sugden
Payne
Grim
New York
Cincinna
Pladelphia
Ps Chicago
Louisville
Western Seacoa
St. Paul
Sugar Schedule Debate Promises Extended Tariff Clash
The sugar schedule is expected to trigger a lengthy Senate debate as Pettigrew weighs an amendment against trusts and the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty likely stays in force. Republicans hint at a caucus. two schedules remain before the sugar duties, metal and wood, with lumber and pine duties sparking contention. The Tillman sugar investigation resolution heads for a Tuesday report and potential floor argument as Decoration Day adjournment ends the session.
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Hinaron
Senate
West
Jones
Ark
Pettigrew
Hawaiian Islands
Tillman
Arrange For Chess Messages
Washington May 81 Manager Marean of Western Union Telegraph Co has completed arrangements for transmitting and receiving messages to and from the London office in connection with the international chess game between the picked teams of the House of Representatives and the British House of Commons, which began today. Telegraph instruments are in the room used by the House committee on commerce, ample to accommodate players officials and others admitted.
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Washington
Marean
Western Union Telegraph Company
London
House of Representatives
House of Commons
House Committee On Commerce
General Strike Ordered by United Mine Workers
Fittssura May 28 The national executive committee of the United Mine Workers of America has decided to order a general strike throughout Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia to secure the 0 cent state for mining.
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Fittssura
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Postoffice Policy Bars Minors From Key Posts
Washington May 31 policy of the postoffice department bars minors from chief clerkships and deputy postmasterships in most offices. Exceptions exist in a few third class offices where minor fitness may apply but acting postmasters are avoided due to contracts by minors being voidable. An example at Madison Indiana shows the size of the town cautioned against such action. The Oxford Ohio case also shows age restrictions affecting high level posts.
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Postoffice Department
Washinoton
Madison
Ind
M. O. Garber
Oxford
Unusual Outcome of a Duel in Texas
At Salem Church eight miles from Sweet Hors, Texas, two young men Will Lewis and Wil Bosworth dueled after a long feud. Each fired as they walked away, and both were killed as bullets struck their bodies. The duel ended when both revolvers were emptied, and the crowd had believed they might reconcile.
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Texas
Sweet Hors
Tex
Salem Church
Will Lewis
Wil Bosworth
Lewis
Bosworth
Theodore Durrant to be hanged on June 11
Governor Budd ordered death watch for Theodore Durrant at San Quentin. The Sacramento report says he will die June 11, one week from Friday, with the governor telephoning the decision to Warden Hale before departing for San Francisco. Secrecy surrounds the governor's prepared statement.
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Budd
Sacramento
Cal
Theodore Durrant
Warden Hale
San Quentin
Hale
San Francisco
Murdered by Burglars in Carmington Farmhouse
Isaac J. Hill, a Carmington farmer, was killed last night by burglars who bound and maltreated his elderly mother before confronting Hill. After a brutal struggle, he was clubbed and shot. robbers left with nothing, and no clue to the killers exists.
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Warren
Isaac J. Hill
Carmington
Hill
Italian prince to ascend Mount St Elias Alaska
Prince Luigi Amedeo of Savoy Duke of Abbruzzi nephew of the Italian king has come to America to ascend Mount St Elias Alaska. He left this morning on a special train to Chicago accompanied by his aide de camp Chevalier Umburto Cagne Chevaliers Vittorio Sella and Francisco Gonnella and Dr Fillippi. Five experienced Alpine mountain guides accompany them.
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Mount St. Elias
New York
Prince Luigi Amedeo of Savoy
Duke of
Abbruzzi
Italy
America
Alaska
Chicago
Aid de Camp
Umburto Cagne
Vittorio Sella
Francisco Gonnella
Fillippi
Garment Workers Strike Enters Third Week in New York
The garment makers strike in New York enters its third week with about 2,500 operators back to work under new agreements while roughly 22,400 remain on strike city and vicinity. Leader Meyer Schoenfeld says signs favor success and operators will not return to old conditions.
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Garment Workers
New York
Meyer Schoenfeld
Socialists Denounce Unions At State Convention
In Pittsburg on May 81 the Socialist Labor Party held its state convention. W. E. Thomas of Buena Vista was nominated for state treasurer. Resolutions denounced the American Federation of Labor unions as traitors to the class and urged true Socialists to shun them as vipers.
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Pittsburg
Socialist Labor Party
W. E. Thomas
Buena Vista
American Federation of Labor Unions
Town of Namees Destroyed by Fire in Norway
Fire swept through Namees in North Trondhjem near the Nameen ford on the west coast of Norway, driven by strong winds. The town with 1,800 residents was entirely destroyed leaving no time for residents to save belongings.
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CurisTia Ana
Namees
North Trondhjem
Nameen Ford
Norway
Local man credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for relief from creeping paralysis
Thomas P. Bigg of 1073 St Clair Street Cleveland recounts five years of locomotor ataxia linked to army service. He reports initial stomach illness, rapid progression to paralysis, and gradual warmth returning to his legs after two months of using Williams Pink Pills. He describes improved digestion and state of mind, and notes his store near Madison Avenue School closed six years ago. Pills advertised at 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, post paid by Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N.Y.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Thomas P. Bigg
St. Clair Street
Lawrence St
Ohio Cavalry
Toledo
Texas
Dr. Williams
Tomy
Drs. Williams
Williams’ Medicine Co
Schenectady
Emerald
Omaha
Geo
Baber
Hostil
Bryan
Dr. Kay
Case
Treneanen
Kay Mi Sndspeci Co
Ofice
Bishop Perry Makes an Offer to Coadjutor Bishop
Davenport May 27 The diocese of Iowa Protestant Episcopal Church opened its convention at Grace cathedral. Bishop Perry spoke of 610 communicants received since 1895 and 10 ordinations. He would oppose a coadjutor without life long funds or endowment for support. A 13 member financial advisory board was appointed. W D Whitten elected secretary and W F Cleveland treasurer. The treasurer reported a deficiency over 1000 in finances for the year.
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Davenport
Diocese of
Iowa
Perry
Thomas E. Green
Cedar Rapids
Green
W. D. Whitten
Sheridan
W. F. Cleveland
Harlan
Omaha Official Convicted Of City Theft Sentenced
Henry Bolln, former city treasurer of Omaha, was admitted to the Nebraska State Penitentiary as Convict 6218. He received a 19 year sentence for stealing $100,000 and a fine equal to twice the amount stolen, with work assigned in the dishwashing department.
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Lincon
Neb
Henry Bolln
State Penitentiary
Omaha
National League Games Scatter Scores Across Cities
In National League play Chicago defeated Baltimore 8 to 4 with Griffith and Kit Tredge contributing. Cincinnati topped Washington 8 to 7 with Britenstein Deca Schriver and King German Ma featured. St Paul beat Columbus 13 to 4 as Kansas City posted 2 and Indianapolis 8. Milwaukee 6 and Grand Rapids 2. Peoria 4 over Cedar Rapids 16. Rockford 4 and Dubuque 2. Des Moines 8 and Burlington 9.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Griffith
Kittredge
Hoffer
Bowerman
Cincinnati
Washington
Britenstein
Deca
Schriver
King
German
Mawire
St. Paul
Columbus
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Grand Rapids
Western Association
Peoria
Cedar Rapids
Rockford
Dubuque
Des Moines
Burlington
A. O. U. W. Atlantic Lodge Meet Thursday Evenings
The A. O. U. W. Atlantic Loyal Lodge No. 297 meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the G. A. R. hall. G. W. Johnson is listed as Recorder and James Columprist is mentioned in connection with the lodge's notices.
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A. O. U. W. Atlantic (Loyal) Lodge No. 297
P. m
G. A. R. Haih
G. W. Johnson
James CoLuipRirst M
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder troubles relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It targets the bladder and urinary passages in both sexes, alleviates water retention and pain during passage, and offers quick relief and cure. Sold by F Parsons & Co., druggists, Atlantic, Ia.
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F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Rock Island Route Playing Cards on sale now
The slickest cards on the market are the Rock Island's. They are the cheapest and cost 9 cents per pack for orders of five or more packs. Send money order, drafts or stamps for prepaid express delivery. Single packs require 12 cents in stamps and will be mailed. Address John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
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Rock Island’s
Express
John Sebastian
Chicago
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