Republican slate announces local assessor and county race candidates
John H. Beck is named for Township Assessor of Laughery township subject to the Republican convention. C. C. Rubel of Milan is named for County Assessor subject to the Ripley county GOP convention. Robert Uter of Ballstown is named for Laughery township Trustee subject to the Republican township convention. William Vassar of Jackson township is named for County Commissioner District 1 subject to GOP convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pryor
Washington Township
Ripley County
John H. Beck
Laughery Township
C. C. Rubel
Milan
Robert Uter
Ballstown
William Vassar
Jackson Township
Color Line Riots Cost New Orleans Six Whites Five Negroes
Reports indicate the New Orleans color line riots through Friday night resulted in six white deaths and five Black deaths, reflecting violent civil unrest and racial tension in the city.
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New Orleans
Tammany Strength Highlighted Amid Voter Claims
The Journal notes Tammany Hall claims 4000 members and up to 300000 influenced voters, asserting support for Tam many and trust. The piece echoes praise and quotes a line about beauty and joy.
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Tammany
Journal
Rathbone Arrested in Havana Over Postal Funds
Rathbone former Director of Posts was jailed in Havana last Saturday for want of bail on charges of mis appropriation of postal funds as per postal authorities.
Chicago Steel Workers Club Forms in Support of McKinley
Chicago plans a steel workers club with 2500 to 3000 members backing McKinley. They credit the Republican party for honoring four year old promises and McKinley for delivering on factory openings.
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Chicago
Steel Workers’ Club
McKinley
Republican Party
Commercial travelers faction backs McKinley at Emporia vote
In Emporia Kansas a council of United Commercial Travelers met with 35 members present and took a vote 87 for McKinley to 1 for Bryan, countering claims of unit support for Bryan among traveling men.
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Bryan
United Commercial Travelers
Emporia
Kan
McKinley
King Humbert Assassination Shocks Italy
The Italian king was killed by an anarchist on Sunday as he distributed athletic prize money and entered his carriage. The assailant, a young man named Bressi, was arrested after admitting to the murder while the public cheered.
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King Humbert
Italy
Bressi
Crank
Williams remarks on Filipinos and U S politics in Indiana speech
George Fred Williams says in Montgomery County Indiana that Filipinos fight to help a Democratic victory. He warns that a Bryan win would embolden rebels in Luzon and threaten the American flag and nation. The statement ties party success to foreign resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fred Williams
Montgomery County
Ind
Bryan
Luzon
Savings banks reflect labor wealth and hardship
Savings banks are depositories for the laboring classes and the yearly deposits measure labor's savings for the future while withdrawals show its inability to meet needs. The record shows 87,189,677 withdrawn in 1896 and 1898, while deposits from 1894 to 1899 rose by 482,405,674, implying labor grew poorer earlier and wealth accumulated later.
Emperor William's call to German troops in China shocks civility
The article orders German soldiers bound for China to kill all and spare none to open the way for civilization. It criticizes the emperor's zeal as more robust than humanity and questions compatibility with Christian and civilizational ideals amid provocation.
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William
China
Chinese Legationers Hold Out Amid Siege Rumors
Reports from Pekin dated July 22 indicate legationers remained alive as bombardment by Chinese forces continued from June 20 to July 17. Ministers expected a July end, fearing worse news, while hostages may be used to press for favorable terms as China capitulates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
U.S
Conger
China
McKinley and trusts debate at the Osgood Journal
The Osgood Journal contrasts its own view with that of its editor on how to curb trusts. It argues McKinley cannot pass laws against trusts and that mere talk from the president or editor cannot stop trusts, though the president may oppose them more firmly. The piece critiques hopes of action beyond rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Osgood Journal
Gray
Uncertain Fate of Foreigners in Pekin Casts World in Dark
Last week ended without reliable news from Pekin legationers as reports swirled about living foreigners on various dates and mass killings on different days. Claims of a Chinese escort ruse to mask massacres circulated globally, leaving the world ignorant of the true fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Tien Tsin
China
Pension rulings ease for increase and widow benefits
Commissioner of Pensions issues new orders easing eligibility for pension increases. The old rule required proof of entitlement due to increased severity of the original ailment. Now any and all ailments causing disability can qualify for an increase. Widows with higher income may also qualify.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Expansion To Aid Veterans And Widows
The reform will favorably affect a great many veterans and help a large number of widows by increasing pension allowances by about 15 million dollars annually.
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Ing
German Voters Reject Imperialism as Election Nears
The article argues German American citizens oppose Bryan’s imperialism plank and reject a dishonest 45 cent dollar. It asserts Germans value a strong dollar and will not be swayed by “clap trap” articles portraying them as gullible supporters of the Democratic platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
McKinley
Osgood Journal
America
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Charley
the Herald
Herald
Gage
Uncle Sam
Trust
Illus
aNnnAn
McKinley urged to enter the Chinese conflict in public debate
In a heated exchange, Ohgood Journal advocates that the American president should join the Chinese fight, arguing nations act to protect their citizens. The dialogue questions McKinley’s actions, noting dispatch of ships, marines, troops, and efforts to reach Pekin as evidence of duty and patriotism.
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McCallum
Ohgood Journal
Charley
William
England
France
America
McKinley
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Republicans Hold Magnificent Fourth District Convention
Report of a large Fourth Congressional District convention with Oscar Montgomery as chair and Nathan Powell nominated for Congress. The piece includes a detailed rebuttal of silver coinage debates, arguing current gold standard preserves value and critiques Bryan 16 to 1 policy, concluding with a defense of sound money principles.
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North Vernon
Oscar Montgomery
Seymour
Willoughby
Lawrenceburg
M. R. Saird
Nathan Powell
John W. Holcomb
Powell
Nathan
Thompson Wins Nomination in Sixth Judicial District
In the Sixth District contests, Thompson faced opposition to his nomination as Prosecuting Attorney. Ripley county delegates supported him, while Jennings and Scott counties forced the nomination. Delegates promised he would secure substantial votes, amid expectations of a Republican landslide this year.
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Versailles
Murphy
Scottsburg
Sixth Judicial
Thompson
Ripley County
Jennings
Scott
Mr. Thompson
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