Independence Party in Turmoil Over Currency Plank Debate
In Chicago on July 28 the new Independence party faced a dangerous schism during a resolutions committee session over the currency plank. Party leaders sought to calm dissidents, with Wm. R. Hearst and Gestner Williams stepping in to urge unity as the convention moves toward a presidential nomination on a third ballot.
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Chicago
Independence Party
Committee
Wm. R. Hearst
Gestner Williams
Charleston
W. Va
Littlepage
Bennett
Hodges
Little Page
Kanawha County
John T. McGraw
William E. Chilton
McGraw
Platform plank backs central bank amid convention debate
The meeting saw bitter exchanges over a currency plank as delegates debated a central governmental bank. Hearst entered to present candidates as the third ballot moved toward Hisgen, whose nomination drew unanimous support and a celebratory parade.
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Roscoe T. Harden
New Hampshire
National Bank Trust
B. D. Guffey
Kentucky
Hearst
Walsh
United States
West Virginia
Hisgen
Prince of Wales Leaves for Home after Quebec Visit
The visit of the Prince of Wales ended as he boarded the battleship Indomitable shortly after noon in Quebec. Crowds gave enthusiastic scenes as the royal departure marked the close of a short visit.
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Prince OF Wales
Quebec
Vic Prince of Wales
Indomitaire
Midnid
Prince Arrives to Cheers and Farewell in Royal Visit
Troops lined the streets and a large crowd welcomed the royal visitor a week after arrival. The prince rode in an open carriage from the Citadel to King's Landing with his suite and a mounted escort. He boarded ship as the international fleet saluted. That evening he attended a state dinner aboard the British flagship Exmouth with officials including Vice President Fairbanks and U S army and navy officers.
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King’s Landing
International Fleet
Exmouth
Fairbanks
Sherman Names McKinley Successor as Campaign Chairman
Utica New York July 28 Jos S Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate announces that Rep William McKinley of Illinois will become chairman of the congressional campaign committee replacing Sherman. Charles G Dawes will be treasurer and Henry Casson will serve as assistant secretary in the newly created post.
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Dawes
Utica
Jos S. Sherman
Congressional Campaign Committee
Wm. 8. McKinley
Illinois
Chas. G. Dawes
Henry Casson
House of Representatives
Sherman
Levy levy for strike fund by Western Federation of Miners
Denver July 28 The Western Federation of Miners orders its executive board to levy a per capita assessment to raise a 100000 strike fund for use only during strikes. All business except officer elections and next year’s meeting place selection is finished.
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Denver
Colo
Convention of Western Federation of Miners
Bryan Returns From Tour Through Iowa
Wm J Bryan arrived in Lincoln this morning after four days traveling via Chicago and Omaha. Enthusiastic receptions greeted him at several stops as he weighs a possible Chicago meeting within a fortnight at the behest of the proposed campaign committee. He read Judge Taft's acceptance letter with interest and may comment publicly tomorrow on Taft's remarks.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Wm. J. Bryan
Chicago
Omaha
Iowa
Bryan
Taft
Fireclaims quarter million in Oregon stables blaze
A fire at the Oregon Transfer Company stables at Fifth and Hort streets in Portland caused losses estimated at a quarter of a million dollars this evening.
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Portland
Oregon
Oregon Transfer Company
Fifth and Hort Streets
Black Hand Leader Joseph Ruffino Arrested in Milwaukee
Chicago police report the arrest of Joseph Ruffino, linked to the Black Hand Society as a bomb maker, killer, and white slave broker. He was seized in Milwaukee at Chicago detectives’ request. a woman, once a white slave, implicated Ruffino’s operations and revealed many plots.
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Chicago
Joseph Ruffino
Black Hand Society
Tuffino
Milwaukee
Francisco Ruffino
Ruffino
Congressmn Powers of Maine Dies in Houston
Congressman Liewellyn Powers of Maine former governor died at his summer home in Houston today from grippe and heart disease. He served as Maine’s governor and later in Congress. The death ends a long public career marked by regional leadership and national service.
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Houston
Liewellyn Powers
Maine
Taft Nominated in Cincinnati Rally Large Taft Support
Amid brass bands and martial music Judge William H Taft was formally notified as the Republican presidential nominee in Cincinnati. The tribute drew thousands from Ohio and nearby states with flag raising at Charles Tafts home and a motorcade of marching clubs led by the Blaine Club. Taft urged continuing Roosevelt era reforms and tariff revision while attacking Bryan plans for railroads and large combinations.
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William H. Taft
Chicago
Ohio River
Ohio
Hotel Linton
Taft
Sherman Trabes
Pittsburg
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Cleveland
Toledo
Youngstown
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Canton
Urbana
Lancaster
Massillon
Trenton
Sandusky
Hamilton
Republican Party
Charles P. Taft
Pike Street
Mem
Senator Warner
Judge Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Bryan
Blaine Club
It Pays to Specify Blue Ribbon Vanilla
Advertisement touts Blue Ribbon Vanilla as the key flavoring for desserts. Claims that using the vanilla guarantees success with the recipe and dining results.
Reforms and rail regulation clash in national policy debate
A critique of railroads highlights breaches of trust and anti-trust law concerns. The piece discusses Roosevelt era reforms, federal licensing for interstate traffic, and valuation of rail lines to stabilize securities while preserving business growth. It contrasts Republican and Democratic approaches and notes a ten-year boom followed by a financial emergency.
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Iie
Roosevelt
Fear of a Dark Horse Fades as Nominations Loom
Subdued political action follows reports that nominations may not be filed before tomorrow. The Littlepage Room collapse is noted as a distraction while officials assess next steps.
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Littlepage
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