Political slate list for Minnesota offices
Samuel R. Van Sant of Winona and Ira B. Mills of Moorhead named as Railroad Commissioners for four and two year terms respectively. Charles F. Staples of West St. Paul runs for Congress in the Sixth District. Page Morris of Duluth and W S S McClenahan of Brainerd also listed for judicial and other posts.
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Ira B. Mills
Moorhead
Chas. F. Staples
West St. Paul
Page Morris
Duluth
Roosk EveELT's Popularity Faces Democratic Backlash
The piece notes Roosk EveELT’s rising popularity as a political issue. It claims the Democratic platform resists progress and favors no clear reforms, amid broader commentary on democracy and political stances. It also mentions King Humpert of Italy being assassinated by an anarchist on Monday.
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King Humpert
Italy
China
Foreign ministers in China all alive except German ambassador
Report states all foreign ministers in China survive with the exception of the German ambassador, credited to legation guards’ valor rather than protection by the Chinese government.
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China
Legation
Tsung Liuamen
Grand Council
Tien Tsin
Baron von Ketteler
Herr Cordes
Tung Lu
Tung Fuh Siang
Chiildren
Lippitt
Myers
Legations
Judge Holland Criticized For Slow Docket on Bench
The Hubbard Enterprise quotes critics who say Judge Holland is noticeably slow and hesitant, failing to expedite business. They argue this causes loss of time and money to counties and rents and tends to clog progress of justice.
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Holland
The
Hubbard Enterprise
Millionaire Clark backs Bryan campaign fund
The text claims Clark used a flagrant purchase of a Senate seat and contributes 100,000 to the Democratic campaign fund for his ally W J Bryan, with expectations of increasing to around a million as part of a swindle benefiting Clark and the silver trust.
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Millionair Clark
United States Senate
Democratic Campaign Fund
Tool
W.J. Bryan
Clark
Forfeited tax sale dispute could ruin titles
Jupee Cray of Mankato ruled that the original owner retains title and purchasers hold only a lien for taxes penalties and costs. The lien does not cover sums paid by buyers many times the tax amount. The notice of redemption expiration was invalid. The decision is appealed to the supreme court.
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Jupee Cray
Mankato
Judge Crays
Supreme Court
Political outlook in Crow Wing county shows McKinley strength
W E Verity reports in Crow Wing county the public backs prosperity under McKinley. populists vanish, democrats weak, fusion possible. Anti trust and trust discussions rise as campaign prep begins with Capt Van Sant favored and Page Morris popular. notable defections to McKinley include A B Cole and others. Patek cites republican alignment and criticizes Kansas City platform while Imperialism and trusts dominate local debate.
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W. E. Verity
Crow Wing
Bryan
McKinley
Capt
van Sant
Eustis
Lind
Clough
Page Morris
Roosevelt
Hobert
A. B. Cole
Walker
Motley
Cole
the Tribune
Democratic Party
John Lind
Koop
W. S. MacClenahan
M. Patek
Patek
St. Paul
Kansas City
Philippine Islands
Spain
Aguinaldo
No Excess Fares on the Nickel Plate Road
Nickel Plate trains offer vestibuled sleeping cars between Chicago and Buffalo New York and Boston with dining service and safety. Train No 2 departs Chicago 10 35 am for Boston New York and intermediate points. Train No 3 leaves Chicago 2 30 pm for Buffalo New York and connections on Lackawanna West Shore.
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Chicago
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Lackawanna Road
West Shore Road
New York Central
Lehigh Valley
Brocton
Chautauqua Lake
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago, Ill
Candidate for Sheriff Seeks Republican Nomination
J. F. Dykeman announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff and asks for Republican support. The notice also contains an unrelated line about buying a boy's suit of clothes.
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J. F. Dykeman
Big Cities Question Population Claims as Returns Announced
Major urban centers face scrutiny as election returns reveal population estimates once dismissed as exaggerated. Officials and observers note discrepancies, while researchers urge caution in interpreting census data and reporting.
Dress Skirts Offered At Low Prices In Black Goods
A brief ad notes that a small amount of money buys a choice of ladies' dress skirts in black goods.
Lost package found near Brainerd area with reward
Henry J. Cowen reports a missing parcel between Brainerd and A. M. Peterson's place six miles east containing dry goods and a newspaper labeled Fred Kyilingstad. Return for reward to Rev. D. J. Grove at cor Oak and 10th streets.
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Brainerd
A. M. Peterson
Here
Fred
Diplomatic Crisis Over Chinese Ministers Seized at Pekin
The state department publicizes Li Hung Chang correspondence on minister release and confirms opposition to pre negotiation talks. A crisis in the Chinese situation is noted with swift Pekin negotiations or a march on Pekin possible. Reports of international forces’ forward movement lack confirmation due to telegraph delays and cavalry artillery shortages.
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Washington
Aug
State Department
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Hay
Tien Tsip
Taku
Tien Tsin
Che Foo
Public release of Li Hung Chang correspondence
The State Department released letters between Li Hung Chang and Washington about abandoning the Pekin campaign. It notes the demand for free ministerial communication with Pekin and states no negotiations until China allows full, safe communication and protects diplomats. A later dispatch documents Germany approving extra pay and bounty for veterans volunteering in China.
Li Hung Chang Proposes Diplomatic Contact via Ministers
The French consul at Shanghai reports Li Hung Chang told the United States consul that ministers will contact their governments if the allies halt their march on Pekin. He cannot yet secure a reply to his message to M. Pinchon as the tsung huamen blocks cipher exchanges. Foreigners and consular corps reportedly plan to rely on international naval forces to defend the concessions.
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Li Hung Chang
United States
Pekin
Chang
M. Pinchon
Tsung Huamen
Japanese Vanguard Repulsed at Tien Tsin Report
The Herald dispatch from Tien Tsin dated Sunday says the Japanese vanguard was repulsed with 150 killed and wounded, reporting heavy losses for the force.
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New York
Herald Dispatch
Tien ‘Tsin
General Gaselee Assumes Command Amid Far East Dispatch
General Sir Alfred Gaselee has arrived and assumed command of the British forces in the region. Reports indicate fifty missionaries were massacred in Shan Si province near Suanxi Hai on August 3.
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Gaselee
Hien Tsix
Shanghai
Sir Alfred Gaselee
SuanxiHai
Shan Si
Virtual Reign of Terror in Canton Under Li Hung Chang
A Han kow letter dated July 2 reports Li Hung Chang preserves order in Canton through terror, blocking public meetings and preventing foreigner-opposed factions from uniting. It claims 70 people were executed by strangulation or beheading in one week, and as viceroy he ordered around 2,000 executions. Suspects were imprisoned indiscriminately, with many facing death.
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Li Hung Chang
China
London
Hankow
Canton
Special Cabinet Meekly Pushes Pekin Advance
Washington reports a two and a half hour cabinet session focusing on the Chinese situation. The administration favors immediate action on Pekin if it can be started without undue risk and while no news yet from General Chaffee confirms a forward move. Officials show confidence in Chaffee and state no new instructions will be issued.
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Washington
Pekin
Chaffee
Chinese government asks ministers to leave Pekin again
Telegram from Taku via Chefoo reports the Italian ship Elba to Pekin states a British minister letter dated July 25 confirms that the Chinese government on July 20 again asked ministers to leave Pekin, but they refused.
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Rome
Taku
Chee Foo
Elba
Pekin
Russian Position Serious in New Ohwang
Shanghai reports Admiral Alexieff has moved to New Ohwang where the Russian line is considered serious as fighting nears.
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Shanghai
Alexieff
New Ohwang
Iowa G.O.P. Holds Convention Nominates State Ticket
Des Moines August 3. The Iowa Republican convention names the state ticket: Secretary of State W. B. Martin. Auditor F. F. Merriam. Treasurer G. S. Gilbertson. Attorney General C. W. Mullane. Supreme Court Judge Emlin McClain. Railway Commissioner D. J. Palmer. Presidential electors at large John N. Baldwin and Ole O. Roe. Roach presided as temporary chair with J. H. Trewin as permanent chair. Delegations reported in, no contest. Platform supports Iowa delegation, Governor Shaw, Philadelphia platform, and mourns Senator Gear while hoping for Minister Conger's safety.
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Des Moines
W. B. Martin
Greenfield
F. F. Merriam
Manchester
G. S. Gilbertson
Forest City
C. W. Mullane
Waterloo
Supreme Court
Emlin McClain
Iowa City
D. J. Palmer
Washington
John N. Baldwin
Council Bluffs
Ole O. Roe
Gear
Conger
Pekin
Pekin siege report from Times correspondent
London August 3 The Times dispatch from Pekin dated July 21 describes a lull in hostilities since July 18 but ongoing vigilance. Imperial forces strengthen barricades and city walls while avoiding further firing due to ammunition shortages. The besieged benefit from supplies and hospital care. 150 cases pass through.
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London
George Ernest Morrison
Pekin
the Times
Imperial
Tsung Liuamen
Claude MacDonald
Queen Victoria
Minnesota Democrats Organize State Central Committee
The Minnesota Democratic state central committee met at the Merchants hotel in St Paul and re elected L A Rosing as chairman. An executive committee was selected with members from Annandale Minneapolis St Paul and other cities. The committee will finalize the organization Friday morning by naming a secretary and treasurer.
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St. Paul
Minnesota Democratic State Central Committee
Merchants Hotel
L. A. Rosing
W. S. Huntington
Annandale
Elija Barton
Minneapolis
William Gausewitz
Owatonna
Cannon Falls
W. H. Harries
Caledonia
M. E. Mathews
Marshall
T. O’connor
Renville
Humphrey Barton
H. 8. Irwin
W. F. Ewert
Sauk Rapids
C. W. Stanton
Finest quality in years as new wheat arrives in Minneapolis
Minneapolis reports new wheat of the finest quality in years. The grain is heavy bright clean and high in gluten, promising strong flour and close milling yield. Weight per bushel may exceed last year by a pound and price tops old wheat by near a half cent.
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Minneapolis
Bryan Respects Invitations After Notification
Mr. Bryan has received many invitations to speak at venues after his notification but will not publish his itinerary beyond Indianapolis for the moment.
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Lincoln, Neb
Bryan
Indianapolis
Expedition Hopes to Reach Pekin by Aug 12
Shanghai dispatch reports allied forces advancing on Pekin with about 20 000 troops and 170 guns. They aim to reach Pekin by August 12 as Belgian and French sources note the Europeans sheltering inside the imperial city enclosure.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Brussels
M. de Faveroe
M. de Cartier de Marshein
Belgium
Tien Tsin
Imperial City
Allied Commanders at Tien Tsin Censoring Dispatches
London reports reveal Chinese agents ciphered with viceroys restricting news from Tien Tsin on Pekin forces. Intelligence from Hong Kong and Shanghai shows rising unrest in Southern China. Namon mission destroyed and Wa Chow city deemed unsafe for foreigners. Canton recruiting at nine dollars monthly with proca lama threats to officers.
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Tien Tsin
London
Pekin
English Admiralty
Foreign Office
Hong Kong
Shanghai
China
Namon
Wa Chow
Bogue
Canton
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Crow Wing County
Minnesota
App!cation
Incersor
William McKinley
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
Knute Nelson
Alexandria
Samuel R. van Sant
Winona
Lyndon A. Smith
Montevideo
Peter E. Hanson
Litchfield
Julius H. Block
St. Peter
Wallace B. Douglas
Charles M. Start
Rochester
Asociate Justice of the Supreme Court
Lorin W. Collins
St. Cloud
Josepha G. Miller
Two Harbors
Fifteenth Judicial District
W.S.S. McClenahan
Roosk Eveelt
Pettegrew
Rooer
Minneapolis Tribune
Henry J. Cowen
Sleeper
D. M. Clark & Co
Nickel Plate Road
Minister Conger
Chi
Goodnow
Department
Secretary of State
Earl Li
Berlin
William
Paris
Massa
Iowa
Minnesota Democrats
State Central Committee
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