Republican State Convention to Nominate North Dakota Delegates
The Republican State Central Committee outlines two conventions for delegates to the national and state elections. A Fargo meeting May 16, 1900 will choose six delegates and six alternates to the Philadelphia National Convention. A Grand Forks meeting July 31, 1900 will nominate candidates for general election and conduct related business.
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North Dakota
Republican State Central Committee
Fargo
Philadelphia
United States
Opera
Grand Forks
Tran
Tiulness
Congress
Commisaioner of Agriculture
Favor
Supreme Court
Amid
Pembina
Ploreu Rumse
Hickland
Rolette
inrKent
Metropola
Grind Forks
Tueany
Orange Free State capital moved to Heilbron report
Dispatch from Lourenzo Marques says the government of the Orange Free State has shifted from Kroonstad to Heilbron. Fires in West Virginia destroy timber and two large mills in Webster County. Jim Howard surrenders in Kentucky over Goebel killing, claiming innocence. Smallpox found in Sioux City with strict quarantine of districts and schools. McKinley arbitration appeal aims to end the South Africa war. Six murderers slated for hanging June 15, 1900.
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Orange Free State
Kroonsted
Lonpox
Dmegnae
Lourenzo Marnos
Kroontad
Heilbron
West Virginia
Panienspunc
W. Va
Webster County
Boers Not Ready to Halt Roberts Advance South of Vaal
May 10 dispatch from Lonner reports British expectations of little opposition south of the Vaal River as General Roberts presses forward. Delays are anticipated while bridges over the Vet and Vaal are repaired, potentially slowing movement for three to four days.
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Lonner
Zand
Smaldesl
Bree
Atem
Lord Roberts
Virginia
Smaldeol
Kroonstad
Vaal
Harrimith
Natal
van Reenan
Maseru
Ladybrand
Ficksburg
Zenikal
Transvaal
British cavalry at Zand River surge toward Kroonstad
London May 10 Four thousand British cavalry watered their horses at Zand river thirty six miles beyond Simaldee as Lord Roberts dates dispatches. The relief column under Hunter nears Vryburg and Mafeking while Methuen remains subordinate. Descriptions show farms deserted and inhabitants fled, with Free Staters preparing to move government to Heilbron.
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Rifien
Kroonstad
London
Zand
Simaldee
Roberta
Tounga
Warrenton
Pretoria
Vryburg
Mafeking
Hunter
Lord Methuen
Hilger Ia
Vaal
Lord Roberts
Opinion on Doer Commissioners Work in America
Loypox May 10 reports The Standard editorial argues the poor peace delegation will accomplish nothing in the United States. It states Americans will not risk unwarranted quarrel with Britain and that Europe must keep hands off the New World for a reciprocal arrangement.
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Kondon Standard
Doer
America
Loypox
the Standard
United States
Great Britain
Europe
New World
Retreats near Kroonstad shift regional lines in May action
Reports say the forces are quitting Zand river with movements toward the Vaal and Boshrand. Large numbers of burghers surrender their Maueers and horses to the British. A bitter quarrel between Free Staters and Transvaalers worsens the conflict as General Brench arrives.
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Mabitag
Smaldeel
Mey
Teterala
Zand
Ibis
Vaal
Boshrand
Kroonstad
Transvaslers
Aes
Gorreider
Brench
Roosevelt Sees McKinley on Nomination Views
Governor Roosevelt met with President McKinley at the White House for about an hour and declined to be interviewed. A close associate indicated the administration backs his goal to stay as New York governor and not accept a national ticket, while urging continued support for his reelection bid.
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Miz
Roosevelt
Alf
White House
Arso
New York
Stenn
Push the Sale of Tea by Japanese Trade Union
The Japanese tea dealure union plans aggressive action to expand Japanese tea sales in the United States. It will post advertisements in public spaces and send inspectors to major U S and Canadian ports. The association has secured government subsidies and seeks U S duties abolition and port inspections moved to Japanese ports.
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Tacoma
Dalypovostook
Yokohama
United States
War tax on beer debated. action deferred in committee
At the Ways and Means panel in New York Mr. McClellan pressed to discuss repealing the War Revenue tax on beer but no bill on the subject was introduced and the matter was postponed. The general war act amendments were not on the agenda and members doubted late session action. Swedish consul at St Johns invites Arctic expedition relics as Andree the aeronaut remains a possible source for items.
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Wasnrxotos
Ways and Means
McClellan
New York
St. Johns
N. B
Bawari
Jouns
N. F
Sweden
Norway
Andree
Atlantic
Labrador
Andres
Eukimos
Refuse to Pay Taxes in Spain Rouses Protest
The government faces strong opposition to its financial plans in Catalonia with hostile demonstrations against the interior minister as he tours Barcelona. A Madrid league named National Union forms to refuse tax payments and challenge fiscal policies.
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Ite
Mavuto
Catalonia
Miistor of
Large shipments mark early shipping season progress
A brisk start to the shipping season shows daily output around 700 cars, with 20 000 gondolas per day. The Duluth and Iron Range line anticipates 114 000 pound steel cars soon as double rack work nears completion. General Edward G. Bragg, 74, suffered a severe leg fracture after a fall, while news from Egypt reports fresh war developments and reinforcements at Alexandria and ongoing canal hospital installations.
Many Oppose It Towne Backers Meet to Force Nomination
Delegations meet in Cincinnati to decide Populist vice presidential support. Minnesota and South Dakota back Towne, Nebraska favors a conference committee with Democratic convention input, while Colorado Town and others oppose a nomination. Texan delegation plans to press influence at least.
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Sioux Falls
Minnesota
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Towne
Nebraska
Kansas City
Colorado
Town
Kadina
Tafi
New York
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Weaver
Nebmuka
Opening Session At Sioux Falls National Democratic Convention
Senator Butler, chairman, rapped for order as the Populist convention began in a crowded Sioux Falls hall lasting beyond 2 pm. Bishop O Gorman led in prayer, followed by Governor Lee and brief welcomes. Temporary chairman P M Ringdal of Minnesota spoke after Cha rman Butler opened the meeting.
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Senator Hotler
Chmirman Itingdst
Sioux Fates
United States
Batter
O'Gorman
Sioux Falls
Butler
South Dakota
Andrew E. Lee
Chatman Butler
Brieg
P. M. Ringdal
Minnesota
National anti fusion Peoples party convention opens
The Middle-of-the-Roaders met at Onscrssati on May 1 with nearly 900 delegates from most states except Arizona New Mexico North Carolina South Carolina and Vermont. D Clem Dever of Nebraska opened with a long speech amid cheers. Former Congressman M W Howard of Alabama was presented as temporary chairman and welcomed with applause. Howard named the credentials committee as the gathering moved into an experience meeting to share views on the work ahead.
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Peoples Party
Arizona
New Mexico
North Carolina
South Carolina
Vermont
D. Clem Dever
Nebraska
M. W. Howard
Alabama
Howard
Dever Fo
Judge Yates Named by Time Reperlicans
The Republican state convention in Bloomington opened at 10:00 p m with temporary chair Dawes presiding. Chairman Fifer delivered a brief speech praising the McKinlay administration and urged united effort to advance the party’s gubernatorial candidate Prott Ile May 10.
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Prott
Ile
Dawes
Coney
Bloomington
Fifer
McKinlay
United Effort
Political maneuvers and a gubernatorial nomination noted
Reports from multiple cities indicate attempts to block Democrats from winning a legislative majority and averting a noted statesman. Judge Richard Yates of Tucksonville, son of the famous war governor, is nominated for governor on the fourth ballot. W J Bryan returns to Lincoln for two months, no comments on Sioux Falls convention or VP thoughts. In Mora Minnesota, sheriff and detective claim progress in solving a five year murder at a lumber camp. Barnes jailed, Maloney expected to be captured, $800 reward offered for criminals’ apprehension.
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Bryan
Cincoln
Linconn
Nev
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Sioux Falls
Mora
Minn
Johnson
Ryan
Duluth
Alvert Peterson
Peterson
McClure Brothers
Stillwater
Barnes
Maloney
Pina
Rains Quench Fires in Northern Lake Superior Shore
Rain eased the fires along the southern shore of Lake Superior with smaller blazes quenched and larger fires abated. Damage to timber in Michigan's upper peninsula may reach 1 million dollars, while Canadian losses also rose. More heavy rains needed to end danger.
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Gatest
Peninsular
Hoveston
Mich
Amoke
Lake Superior
Michigan
Canada
North Ahern
Four Persons Killed In Wyoming Union Pacific Wreck
A west of Rawlins Wyoming fatal wreck on the Union Pacific involved an eastbound fast freight derailing after an open switch. Four men died including two Rawlins firemen, Lewis Bates and James Johnson, and two young riders aged about 20 whose names were not listed. Engineers Meyer and Shilling escaped with minor injuries.
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Union Pacific
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyomit
Rawlins
Duion Pacific
Lewis Bate
James Johnson
Meyer
Shilling
Sharkey Knocks Out Choynski in Two Rounds
Tom Sharkey defeated Joe Choynski of California in two rounds at Tattersall's in Chicago on May 10. The bout was fast and brutal with both fighters landing heavily, but Sharkey controlled the action. A left jaw-jolt just before the bell of the second round sealed the knockout. Cheynald rose briefly in the third but collapsed, and Referee Malachy Hogan ruled Sharkey the winner.
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Malachy Hogan
Sharkey
Distress In India Rises As Relief Reaches Five Million
From Loxton May 10 the secretary of State for India says Lord Curzon notes improved conditions in Madras and Mysore after a recent famine. In remaining affected tracts distress grows due to fodder and water shortages amid the heat, with 5,167,000 people now receiving relief.
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Neerin Tadia
Loxton
India
Lord George Hamilton
Lord Curzon of
Ruddlenton
Madras
Mysore
Admiral Dewey Receives Southern Gratitude On Visit
May 10 in Me mphis Admiral Dewey expresses gratification at his warm reception in the South. The tour is described as one of the most notable demonstrative events in the Central South. In San Francisco on May 10, 157 Japanese immigrants arrive, with 75 admitted on landing certificates from Vancouver and the rest from another commissioner.
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South
Meuning
Nashville
No. m
Memphis
Central South
San Francisco
United States
Vancouver
Notacar Moves Officials Claim They Have Plenty of Men
In Br Louis May 10 every street railway line in St Louis and St Louis county is tied up with no cars running. General Manager George W Baumhoff says no run unless police protection is assured, while Chief Campbell says his force is too small but would ensure safe operation on one main line. Thousands walk to work as wagons and other conveyances fill in. Steam railroads bring extra trains and stops to aid commuters. W D Mahon of Detroit arrives to supervise the strike direction.
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Br. Louis
St. Louie
St. Louis County
Managor George W. Boumboff
St. Louis
Campbell
Hows
W. D. Mahon
Detroit
Amalgamated Association of Street, Railway Employes of America
Hins
Samuel
Allied Trades council calls out carpenters in Philadelphia fight
The executive board of the Allied Trades council ordered all members to strike where Brotherhood of Carpenters workers are employed. The union counts over 26,000 Allied Trades members and about 5,000 Carpenters. In Willeyoseare a riot at Buttonwood mine left about 20 injured, including Superintendent W T Smythe, as strikers dispersed the workers and the sheriff was summoned.
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Allied Trades and Carpenters
Philadelphia
The
Allied Trades Council
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Allied Trades
Wileesearre
Buttonwood Ming
Partish Coal Company
W. T. Smythe
Suit makes a sensational case against Rockefeller iron mines
Wellington R. Burt of Saginaw Michigan files a suit against the Lake Superior Consolidated Iron Mines and the Rockefeller Iron Company alleging a plan to monopolize Mesaba iron ore. He claims the action would keep properties dormant and fix exorbitant railroad freight. The case seeks to void a lease dispute over ore mining and lease terms driven by Rockefeller.
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W.M. Burt
Rockefeller Company
Detors
Wellington R. Burt
Saginaw, Mich
Lake Superior Consolidated Iron Mines
Rockefeller Iron Ora Corporation
Mesaba
Rockefeller
Fight May Not Come Off Row Over Referee
New York May 10 The Jeffries Corbett fight may fall through as Jeffries demands Charley White referee while Corbett insists Sam Austin must not referee. No town arrivals or bets yet and Seaside Athletic Club shows no progress toward the bout. A separate Fargo fire destroyed the Webster block causing about 45000 in damages with seven firms and 31 upstairs rooms lost.
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Meforee
Jefftlee Corbett Mim
New York
Jeffries-Corbett
Jeffries
Charley White
Corbett
Seaside Athletic Club
Fargo
N. C
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