Eminently Fitted for Presidency Elkins as VP Candidate
A Cincinnati Enquirer tribute argues Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia would strengthen the Republican ticket as vice president or potentially president. It lauds his steadiness, business acumen, and wide experience from Wall Street to West Virginia mines, noting his leadership and potential to keep the party united.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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West Virginia
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Mr. Elkine
Elxine
Wall Street
Ohio
Missouri
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Monumental Liar Williams Accused in Roanoke Crime
Roanoke February 19. Chief of Police Dye returns from Lynchburg convinced Williams is a monumental liar. He claims Williams alone committed the crime and disputes his presence near the Shields home after the event. Williams was found at Moyers store from 1 20 to 4 50, and authorities plan to keep him in a black cell until execution.
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Dye
Lynchburg
Williams
Shields
Moyers
Ninth Avenue
Sandy Tucker
Russia May Abandon All of Manchuria
A Prague dispatch via Narodni Listy reports two regiments of Russian pioneers and one regiment of railway troops drowned crossing Lake Baikal. Other dispatches note massing Russian troops in the lower Yalu valley and plans to distribute up to 400,000 men in Manchuria within twelve days amid shortages and population exodus.
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Narodni Listy
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St. Petersburg
London
Yalu
Paris
Harbin
Manchuria
Russia
Siberian
Germany Aims to Aid Russia Says Paris Report
Paris report in Figaro says Colonel Von Schenck carried a confidential letter from Emperor William to the Russian czar, signaling German willingness to side with Russia. Washington reports a Korean attack on an electric carriage injuring an American operator, with sailors dispatched to restore quiet.
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the Figaro
von Schenck
William
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Russia
England
St. Petersburg
Washington
U. S
Allen
Seoul Korea
State Department
Hanna’s remains viewed by nearly sixty thousand in Cleveland
Senator Marcus A. Hanna lay in state for 24 hours drawing crowds in Cleveland. A funeral service at St Paul’s church featured readings by President Pierce of Kenyon College and Bishop W A Leonard. The casket was later moved to a crypt at Lake View Cemetery.
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Cleveland
Marcus A. Hanna
St.Paul's Church
Pierce
Kenyon College
1St Corinthians
New York Couple In Miami Domestic Drama Ends With Bond
A New York husband assaulted his wife at the Day View Hotel in Miami after their arrival. City Marshal Flannagan intervened and the couple were released on a $5 cash bond. The husband then said he would not appear and a partial reconciliation followed as plans were made to return to New York.
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New York
Day View
Flannagan
Miami
Jacksonville
Senator Scott the Man for the Place
After Senator Hanna's death talk grows that Senator Nathan B. Scott may lead the National Republican Committee. Scott and Joseph H. Manley of Maine are the only two surviving Executive Committee members from the 1896 organization. a prominent Republican says Scott is a strong organizer, party disciplined, trusted by business interests, and a steadfast Republican ally of Roosevelt.
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National Republican Committee
Nathan B. Scott
Washinon
Scott
Joseph H. Manley
Maine
William McKinley
West Virginia
Hanna
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Roosevelt
Outrages in Santo Domingo Prompt US Action
Washington reports several European governments have complained to the state department about outrages by political factions in Santo Domingo. Foreign governments may act on their own if the United States does not restore peace and order. The state department gave satisfactory assurances in that direction.
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Washington
Enopean
State Department
Santo Domingo
United States
Britain claims French neutrality questioned over Jibutil base
The British Foreign Office and Lloyds fear an Anglo French war as France reportedly allows Russia to use Jibutil as a base in a move contrary to neutral practice. Paris says Far East reinforcements carry no sinister aim amid general unrest from Japanese victories.
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Lloyd's
France
Russia
Mediterranean
Asiatic
Japan
Admiralty
Paris
Far East
China
Fire Rages Aboard Anchor Line Persia in Port Said
Fire sweeps the American steamer Persia off Port Said with flames spreading beyond control. Authorities fear the vessel may be destroyed as crews fight the blaze aboard the Anchor Line ship.
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Port Said
Persia
Supreme Court convenes in Charleston with five judges
The Supreme Court of Appeals met in Charleston on Wednesday morning with all five judges present. Cases heard include John L. Rowan & Co. v J B Aull and several Kanawha and Roane county appeals. A. P. Meadows admitted to practice. Frank P. Griggs, indicted for embezzling Prudential funds, was brought from Leakville, NC, and escaped custody in Norton, VA.
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Aull
Monroe County
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Clark
Hatcher
Kanawha
King
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Roane County
Anderson
Trustees
Davis
Ould
Mercer County
Shaw
City of Charleston
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Friedman
Logan Heirs
Ward
Prudential Insurance Co
Leakville
N. C
Norton
Russia Urges Direct Control of Korea Declares Annexation Intent
St. Petersburg dispatch reports the Svet proclaims Russia must take Korea under its control for self preservation. It asserts the army will operate in Korea to drive out Japan, followed by annexation, and concedes Russia as a land power rather than a sea power.
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St. Petersburg
Svet Today
Korea
Russia
Hughes Granted Unified Support in Fifth District Race
A Huntington telegram reports every Wayne county district instructs its delegates to vote for James A. Hughes for Congress in the Fifth district. All Cabell county districts also vote to back Hughes. Huntington city convention was underway with Hughes instructions anticipated.
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Huntington
Wayne County
James A. Hughes
Cabell
Hughes
Deepwater Wins Important Case in Circuit Court
In Princeton, the circuit court ruled for Deepwater railway company against Norfolk and Western and others. The case centers on disputed rights of way across several points in the county, drawing wide local interest. The item ends with local advertising for spring suits and men’s wear by P. J. Kelly, promising competent workmen and guaranteed satisfaction.
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Depewater Railway Company
Norfolk and Western
Deepwater
P. J. Kelly
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