Change of Officers as Battleship Commanders Leave Ships
Washington reports upcoming officer changes across the home squadron. Captain H C Taylor of the Indiana seeks to remain until November awaiting Rear Admiral Sampson’s departure from the North Atlantic station. Captain C D Sigsbee of the Texas to shore duty. Captain F E Chadwick of the New York may follow. The Hartford under Commander J M Hawley sails to Mare Island with 260 of 300 green recruits onboard.
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H. C. Taylor
Indiana
Department
Sampson
North Atlantic
C. D. Sigsbee
Texas
F. E. Chadwick
New York
Hartford
J. M. Hawley
Brooklyn
Mare Iland
Hawley
Mare Island
Acting Secretary directs purchase of commissary stores for Asiatic squadron
Acting Secretary Allen writes to Rear Admiral Walker ordering a general order that authorizes officers and enlisted men of the Asiatic squadron to buy commissary stores from army commissaries.
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Walker
Asiatic Squadron
Army
Discussed a Strike Among Lackawanna Railway Workers
Twenty five firemen and brakemen on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western met in Hoboken to discuss a possible strike. Most opposed action favoring arbitration and postponement until engine drivers and other workers are represented. They even considered asking Governor Voorhees to appoint an arbitration committee. Next meeting may present the plan to him. Also news from San Francisco notes ships Rio de Janeiro arrivals with Captains Meyer Walker and medical inspector Wise returning home for rest.
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Rio de Janeiro
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Melrose
Boston
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Concord
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Frankfort
J. C. Wise
Washington
Resisting Requisition Papers In Cross-State Case
Wichita June 26 Alex Jester alleged Gates murderer resists Missouri requisition papers sent to Shawnee Oklahoma Territory. Offiers expected to take him Saturday but he remains jailed and has hired legal counsel. New York Pekin dispatch notes G A Fliche interpreter battered by a Chinese man prompting a French minister to demand a public apology from the Chinese officials.
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Kas
Alex Jester
Gilbert Gates
Missouri
Shawnee
O. T
New York
Herald
Pekin
G. A. Fliche
Kentucky Democrats Near Deadlock as Gubernatorial Race Looms
Louisville June 26 There is no sign of agreement among three Democratic candidates for governor Stone Goebel and Hardin and the 1092 delegates remain nearly even in strength Goebel holds a disciplined bloc and could shuttle votes to others while Stone and Hardin struggle to form a coalition The convention faced turmoil over a roll call and police presence as delegates demanded fairness and warned of adjourning to a future date.
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Stone
Goebel
Hardin
Stone- Goebel
Kenton
Stone People
Tech
Geneva Hardin
John Rllea
Rhea
Redwine
Cc. J. Bronston
Wheeler
House of Representatives
Reed
Tarvin
Manchester
Clay County
Harding
Three-Wanked Nomination Fight Stems From Goebel’s Power
Louisville reports a three-cornered Democratic governor nomination fight with ex Governor McCreary saying a nominee cannot be named. Midnight talks failed to unite Stone and Hardin though merger seemed possible briefly, with Goebel holding ultimate party control and shaping outcomes.
Convention Sings for Five Minutes in Mock Vote
A crowd at a political gathering sang for five minutes skipping to patriotic tunes and chants. Chairman Redwine appeared impatient, banging the table while devotees pressed for a vote. The chant We Won't Go Home Till Morning broke out as the impromptu scene stretched past dinner.
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Kentucky
Redwine
Kansas
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