Lodge Nomination Notified as McKinley Gathers Support
Canton July 12. Senator Lodge formally notified President McKinley of his Republican nomination. Lodge praised McKinley’s record and warned of repudiation opponents as China and the Philippines policy solidified by the Philadelphia convention. McKinley thanked them and spoke on duty, unity, and the gold standard while outlining achievements in tariff, debt reduction, and prosperity.
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Canton
Senator Lodge
McKinley
Philippines
China
Philadelphia
Antilles
Republican Party
Puerto Rico
Roosevelt Notified of Republican Vice Presidential Nomination
Oyster Bay, Long Island. Governor Roosevelt was formally notified at his summer home that he is the Republican nominee for vice president. Senator Wolcott chaired the committee and about a hundred guests attended. Roosevelt pledged to work toward McKinley’s election and spoke of duty to the nation.
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Canton
McKinley
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Long Island
Senator Wolcott
House
Wolcott
New York
NorthWest Hare Craze Sparks Potential Regional Row
Minneapolis newspapers warn the Belgian hare craze may trigger a broad Northwest dispute as the status of the hare becomes contentious. The issue risks involving communities across the region and could lead to escalating agitation and debate in the near future.
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Northwest
Minneapolis
Special Session Sought Over Chinese Emergency
Washington July 14 The president may return from Canton and Congress may be called in extra session to provide additional men and money to meet the Chinese emergency.
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Congress
Washington
Canton
Remey
Desperate Fighting at Tien Tsin Walled City
An official dispatch from Tien Tsin dated July 11 reports a four hour assault on the railway station by 100 Britons, 100 French, and 100 Japanese, with 50 Chinese killed and allied losses including three British officers killed and eight wounded. The clash expanded as twenty thousand Chinese pressed the walls, with British and Japanese casualties mounting and American officers among the dead.
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London
Tien Tsin
Col. Liscum
Ninth Infantry
Col. French
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Davis
Regan
Wilcox
Noeys
Buckmiller
Butler
Legard
Grand Forks Man Shot In Uncertain Incident
Grand Forks July 411 Michael Joyce was found near the Arcade bleeding from a chest wound after claiming an accidental self inflicted gunshot. He traveled from Minneapolis and says intoxication over two weeks led to a deranged mind. Police hold two men for questioning as to possible involvement. Joyce cannot recall where the revolver was disposed.
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Langdon
S. G. Gibson
Olga
LaPierre
Dedier
Gibson
Grand Forks
Michael Joyce
DeMers Avenue Bridge
Joyce
St. Luke’s Hospital
Minneapolis
Corn and Wheat Crop Prospects From New York Expert
New York July 16 Henry Clews says government estimates place the wheat crop at 70 to 510 million bushels, likely the smallest in four years with past records at 547 675 and 630 million. Corn crop estimates average about 2 200 000 bushels, potentially the second heaviest on record if realized. Outcomes depend on favorable or unfavorable conditions.
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New York
Henry Clews
Roosevelt gets ovation in Twin Cities convention
St Paul July 17 Roosevelt center of attraction as National League of Republican clubs convened at the Auditorium with President George Stone, 21 states and two territories represented. Governor Roosevelt received a large ovation, thanked delegates, and brief remarks preceded tonight’s planned long address. Senator Knute Nelson spoke as committees were formed and the session adjourned until 8 p.m. Later Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William favors destroying Pekin and creating a coastal capital.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Twin Cities
St. Paul
Roosevelt
National League of Republican Clubs
George Stone
California
H. Stone
Jesse Gregg
Gov. Roosevelt
Knute Nelson
A Hundred Tongues Praises Dr King’s New Discovery
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia reports a complete cure from a long hacking cough after using Dr King’s New Discovery for throat chest and lung troubles. The remedy costs 50 cents to a dollar with free trial bottles at P C Remington’s drug store and a guarantee on every bottle. The note also mentions rising numbers of American and English female physicians in Asiatic countries.
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Annie E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
P. C. Remington’s
Weekly Crop Bulletin Reports Mixed Weather Impacts
The past week was cool and dry with heavy rains in some areas boosting crops. Wheat is largely unrecoverable. flax shows promise in several towns. oats and hay vary widely. potatoes and corn grow well with favorable weather ahead. several counties report hail and localized damage, while others note improvements and prospects for nearly full yields in parts.
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Pembina County
Barnes
Minnie Lake
Eckelson
Wimbledon
Benson
Dickey
Oakes
Fullerton
Wright
Emmons
Livona
Foster
Glenfield
Melville
Barlow
Grand Forks
Orr
Walte
Lamoure
Kulm
McLean—Falconer
Nelson
Lee
Pembina
Hamilton
Welford
Akra
Bathgate
Glasston
Ramsey
Fox Lake
Jackson
Richland
Hankinson
Wahpeton
Mooreton
Abercrombie
Sargent—Forman
Nicholson
Harlem
Ransom
Stark
Gladstone
Dickinson
Steele
Statsman
Edmunds
Eldridge
Brouth
Pingree
Towner
Bisbee
Buxton
Cummings
Hillsboro
Walsh
Forrest River
Minto
Park River
Ward
Minot
Portal
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Hood
Ecklund
County of Burleigh
State of
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F.E. Ecklund
A. D
Ole Marrison
Oscar W. Ecklund
Morton
County of
Burleigh
Seer
Ceee
Triplett
Ness
Milclcuulsg
Iowa
Minnesota
Pacific Coast
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Bismarck
N. D
Nawal
Abe L.mie
N. C
A. GC
McGillivray, Register
Victor Moynier
Wis
Wws
Frank Garner
James. McGarvey
C. O. Engdahl
John Gable
Bismarcks
A. C. M'Gillivray
Register
U.S. Land Office
Ella H. Carstens
Ella H. Might
P. m
Samuel H. Hood
John W. Hoffman
Frank Durette
Samuel B. Norton
Francis
A. C. McGilliveay
Pekin
Berlin
William
Cavalier
Stilwell
Milton
Homen
Hebron
Glen Allin
Lisbon
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