Fusion fights roil Kansas populist convention
At Topeka on June 25 the populist state convention in Kansas nominated a full ticket and endorsed fusion with Democrats. The ticket included Frank Doster for chief justice and J D Botkin as congressman at large. Fusion faced bitter anti fusion resistance and possible bolt threats as delegates debated the plan and Democratic support.
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Topeka
Kun
People's Party
Supreme Court
Frank Doster
Marion
Waterbury
Lyon
B. F. Milton
Ford
J. D. Botkin
Cowley
Fred J. Close
Ellix
F. M. Pearl
Brown
W. Heffiebower
Miami
F. C. Powell
Reno
D. J. Hart
Norton
Wichita
Harris
Republican Party
Cuba
Dokters
Fusion
J. Mack Love
Democratic Party
Central Democratic Committee
Kansas
Craddock
Vernor
Opening of Bow Kansas Normal in Haye s Kansas
The western branch of the state normal school founded from the Fort Hays military reservation was opened at Haye s Kansas on June 5 with appropriate ceremonies.
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Bow Kansas Normal
Haye
Kan
State Normal School
Fort Hays Military Reservation
Wae
Inoculated the mules in New Orleans amid war pestilence
A June report claims Boer sympathizers inoculated muleteers in New Orleans port spreading charbon and glanders through livestock bound for South Africa. The British allegedly moved HQ to Montreal, cutting Louisiana cattle imports and targeting camps in Lathrop Missouri.
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Andere
South Africa
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Montreal
Lathrop
Louisiana
Anarchists plotting riots amid Paterson strike
Gen Campbell militia commander and Mayor Hinchliffe met in Paterson New Jersey to discuss preemptive actions against alleged anarchist plots they claimed would trigger riots on July 3. Clergymen organized a season of prayer across 25 churches to seek guidance during the strike troubles.
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Paterson
N. J
Campbell
Hinchliffe
Pickering Calls for Nonlocal Clerk Candidate
Springfield June 22 John L Pickering the Democratic candidate for clerk of the supreme court sent letters to state central committee members urging them not to vote for anyone tied to the Hopkins or Harrison factions in Cook county. He favors electing a regular outside candidate and warns he will run an independent campaign otherwise.
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Springfield
John L. Pickering
The
Supreme Court
State Central Committee
Hopkins
Harrison
Cook County
Pickering
Generals and troops return home on USS Sherman
The US transport Sherman arrived from the Philippines and entered quarantine in San Francisco on June 23. On board were Maj. Gen. Lloyd Wheaton and Brig. Gen. Snyder along with 1,393 soldiers from the Sixth and Nineteenth Infantry. Also aboard were 57 discharged, 197 sick, three dead and 11 insane.
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Wheaton
Manila
San Francisco
United States
Sherman
Philippines
Lloyd Wheaton
Snyder
Hill conference to mobilize New York Democratic factions
Report says former Senator David B. Hill plans a July 1 conference in Peare New York to unite all local Democratic factions including Tammany Hall and Sheahan followers for the forthcoming state campaign.
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Bill
Peare
New York
David B. Hill
The
Democracy
Tammany Hall
John C. Sheahan
Beet sugar senators defend Cuba aid stance in reciprocity talks
Senator Burton of Kansas urged protecting beet sugar interests amid Cuba reciprocity debate. He argued Cuban labor and government finances did not need U S aid and that proposed annual aid of 5 to 6 million dollars was unfair to American farmers. Senate conference adjourned without action.
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Washington
Repubican
Allison
Burton
Kansas
Senator Platt
Connecticut
Senator Foraker
Republican Party
Cuba
Senator Burton
Platt
House
United States
Wood
Havana
Four Boys Drown In Boat Capsize At Meramac River
At the St Louis Turnverein annual picnic at Penn Glen a skiff on the Meramac River capsized killing four boys who were swimming or rowing nearby. The incident occurred Sunday evening during the outing, with authorities investigating the accident.
Cattle Interests Push 40 Hour Rest Rule in House
Washington June 22 cattle interests of the southwest press for change in unloading law from every 25 hours to every 40 hours. The house committee on commerce ordered a favorable report on the bill urged by interests to fix the period at 40 hours.
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Washington
Southwest
House Committee On Commerce
Portland Blaze Destroys Phoenix Iron Works District
A June fire in Portland Oregon began around midnight Saturday at the Phoenix Iron Works former Wolf & Zwicker plant and raged for four hours, consuming six city blocks of buildings valued at about 200000 dollars. The blaze caused extensive damage to structures and raised concerns about protection measures in the industrial district. Fire crews extinguished the flames and no injuries were immediately reported.
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Portland
Ore
Phoenix Iron Worka
Olf & Zwicker
Fragmentary travel note hints at family flight to city
Shaky OCR text describes a Kansas City family likely traveling by rail after learning a baby is ill. The husband and wife, Magdyne and Mildred, face money shortage for railroad tickets, leaving the outcome unresolved in the fragment.
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Kansas City
Chicago
New Trial Sought for Batson Case in Louisiana
The Louisiana Supreme Court reviews Alfred Edward Batson's case from Missouri as a new trial is requested. Proceedings focus on reversing or altering the prior conviction amid ongoing appeals.
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Bate
New Orleans
Supreme Court of
Louisians
Alfred Edward Batson
Convi
Webster Devise suit seeks 34608 dollars in Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri Webster Devise sues for 34608 dollars. The action involves Davis a former assistant secretary of the interior and Frank D Hummer his private secretary both in positions. Court records show the case moving through the circuit court.
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Webster Devise
Kansas City
Whtle Onesater Davis
Ft Kansas City
Frank D. Hummer
Davis
Elrouit
Pensions for the Blind Tabled in Washington
A bill before Congress seeks to pension the natural blind at fifty dollars per month, extending relief to all qualifying individuals. The measure, backed by advocates, would establish a nationwide program with ongoing monthly payments to recipients.
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Washington
Return of Ninth Infantry from overseas duty
San Francisco reports the ten company Ninth Infantry arriving on Hancock and quartering at the Presidio. Col Rabe notes only about 400 men and 88 from the Ninth in Cuba remain, with Company B still in China guarding Pekin. Maj. Irvin recalls Samar service. two survivors from Balingiga return, Mumby wounded four times and Pickett mortally cut. Regiment casualties across Santiago, Luzon, China and Samar total heavy losses.
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Santiago
Luzon
China
Samar
United States Army
Havana Plan Aims to Secure $3.5 Million Loan
President Palma and his cabinet in Havana approve a plan to seek a $3,500,000 loan from Congress. Funds would aid sugar growers and cattle raisers, with $3 million to sugar planters at 50 cents per arroba to be repaid in two installments. A $5 premium is offered for each imported breeding cattle up to 100,000, and duties on many imports would rise to fund the program.
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Havana
Palma
Congress
Attack at Knoxville garden party sparks deadly melee
In Knoxville Tennessee on June 23 a dispute over a remark about American soldiers in the Philippines led to a fatal shooting and multiple stab wounds. John Kennedy died, Alonzo Barger was stabbed twenty times and cannot recover, Charles Hobbs was badly cut, and Lincoln Monday, a three year Philippine veteran and Balangiga survivor, was stabbed. Monday allegedly called Barger a liar after his insult.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Philippines
John Kennedy
Alonzo Barger
Charles Hobbs
Lincoln Monday
Monday
Ninth Infantry
Company C
Balangia
Samar
Barger
The
Desperate New Mexico fight ends with boy’s rifle kill
Reports from the southwest recount two skirmishes in New Mexico. A 12-year-old boy, Thomas Page, hid behind rocks and killed six attacking Indians after they killed his father and burned a house. City detective Harold, recently retired from the Ner selora reservation, relays the dramatic confrontation and its grim outcome.
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el Paso
Tex
New Mexico
Harold
Nerselora Reservation
Thomas Page
Isthmian Canal Bill Advances Amid Senate Vote Split
Washington June 20 An isthmian canal moves closer to reality as the Spooner substitute for the Hepburn Nicaragua bill passes 67 to 6 after two amendments. It provides a plan for a Panama route with clear title if Panama Canal Co. property can be secured. otherwise the President selects the Nicaragua route.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
Panama
Panama Canal Company
Nicaragua
House
Yeas
Aldrich
Allison
Bard
Beveridge
Burnham
Burrows
Burton
Clark
Wyo
Cullom
Deboe
Dietrich
Dryden
Fairbanks
Foraker
Foster
Wash
Frys
Gallinger
Gamble
Hale
Hanna
Hansbrough
Hoar
Jones
Ark
Kean
Kittridge
Lodge
McComas
McCumber
McMillan
Mason
Millard
Platt
Pritchard
Proctor
Quarles
Scott
Teller
Warren
Wellngton
Wetmore
Bacon
Bailey
Bates
Berry
Blackburn
Carmack
Clapp
Mont
Clay
Cockrell
Culberson
Daniel
Dubois
Harris
Hawley
Heitfeld
McLaurin
Misa
Mallory
Martin
Mitchell
Morgan
Nelson
Patterson
Penrose
Perkins
Pettus
N. Y
Quay
Simmons
Erin Taliaferro
Turner
West
Filipino official to tour U S for amnesty and aid
Aguinaldo cabinet secretary Inne-Don Felipe Be arrives in Chicago to promote continued American rule in the Philippines. He plans to explain the Philippine situation, seek amnesty for rebels, push for more educational facilities, fund higher teacher salaries for Philippine schools, and organize a Manila exposition honoring Philippine hero Dr Wizal.
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Chicago
Inne
Don Felipe Beencamino
Aguinaldo
United States
Philippines
Islands
Mar Nfs
Wizal
Four Teachers Missing on Cebu Island Outing
Four American teachers vanished during a June 10 outing on Cebu Island. Three detachments of native constabulary search for them and have orders to bring them back.
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Manils
St Cebu
Island of
Cebu
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