Croker Endorses Bryan for President in London Interview
Richard Croker tells William T Stead in London that he supports William J Bryan for president and expects Bryan to defeat McKinley. He backs the 16 to 1 silver issue but warns trusts and imperialism will be top campaign themes. Dewey not a candidate, could be a running mate. Croker's ankle injury was severe, with bed confinement for a month before gradual recovery.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Richard Croker
London
William T. Stead
United States
Croker
William J. Bryan
Bryan
McKinley
Admiral Dewey
Democratic Clubs Rally To Battle In New York
Wm R Hearst president of the national association of democratic clubs says HQ will move to New York with branches in Washington and Chicago. Clubs nationwide urged to unite in the political battle this year and celebrate July Fourth with news from the national convention. The issue is whether the country remains a republic or becomes empire controlled by trusts.
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New York
Wm. R. Hearst
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Washington
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Congressional Campaign Committee
United States
Democratic Organization
National Association
National Committee
Democratic Clubs Prepare Full Inauguration Effort
The regular party organizations in several states express resolve and confidence. They say the next president must be a Democrat, and reports from across the country indicate democratic clubs will focus next spring on the inauguration of Mr. Bryan at Washington.
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Bryan
Washington
Orchard Grove Items Reflect Crop Progress and Local Events
The rain was welcomed, with corn growing well and most planting finished. Wheat may be ready to cut if chinch bugs stay away. Will Pontins visited his sister Mary. A Tuesday dance at Will Bryant's drew a good crowd. Richard Nafus, a respected Pleasant Gap resident, died Monday May 21 at home two months after marriage. wife and community extend sympathy. Mrs Pontius and son Eddie visited Rich Hill relatives. Mr and Mrs Woodfin had dinner at Mr Swezy's. Many youths plan Sunday fishing. Frank Roof is improving after illness. A surprise birthday dinner for Miss Tessa is planned at Dock Smith's. Wondering about plans for July 4. Wooprrs.
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Will Pontins
Mary
Will Bryant
Richard Nafus
Pleasant Gap
Baptist Church
Closing Out Glass and Chinaware at One Third Off
Bates County dealer advertises a cash only sale of 2500 dollars worth glass and chinaware. The stock includes plain glass queensware and high end hand painted French china. The purchase is to be final and immediate with prices slashed to one third off for spot cash.
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Bates County
Funston Cleared in Native Executions in Luzon Action Justified
May 27 report details Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston exonerated after investigation into the alleged summary execution of two natives in Zambales. The dispatch notes ongoing operations in Northern Luzon with 180 prisoners taken and arms captured by units including the 12th, 33d, 34th, and 86th Regiments. Col. Gardin's force landed at Patonoy, routed insurgents, and occupied the town after a half hour fight. Insurgents surrendered with 1 rifles, civilians face food shortages due to blockade, and American authorities plan relief. Manila quiet but crowded as provincials leave to avoid conscription and banditry. Prospectors locate claims near Abra and Bangued for the wet season mining. The militia is recruiting for Decoration Day ceremonies. Two more troop transports of the 11th Volunteer Cavalry head to Camarines to patrol mountains where 400 rebels killed since occupation reported. Luneta corral to hold 400 horses. a second teamster attacked by plague day. teamster housing burned.
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Manila
Frederick Funston
Zambales
Funston
Luzon
Edward F. Gardin
2D Regiment
Blue Jackets
Helena
Vpatonoy
Mashate Island
Abra
Bangued
United States
11Th Volunteer Cavalry
Camarines
Amervans
Luneta
Hundred Years Old Polly Baskett Birthday in Callao
Macon Missouri May 27 100th birthday celebration for Mrs Polly Baskett of Callao Macon county held at the Baptist church. Nephews Col W F Switzler Judge L T Collier and M C Tracy spoke. Large turnout from Howard and Randolph counties. Born May 27 1800 in Fayette County Kentucky she has lived in Missouri since 1825 and was widowed twice.
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Macon
Polly Baskett
Callao
Macon County
Col. W. F. Switzler
Columbia
L. T. Collier
Kansas City
M. ¢. Tracy
Mrs. Baskett
Fayette County
ANOTHER PELLMAN ROBBERY ON MISSOURI PACIFIC EXPRESS
A Missouri Pacific Express train from St Louis to Kansas City was robbed between Verdin and Stella five miles south of Verdon. A robber demanded money and shot at Kansas City traveler ALF Frederick, wounding him in the head frame. Passengers including Janes W Orr and AOL Sprague lost cash and valuables, while Mrs Ayer hid money for her husband. The robber fled as the train stopped at a crossing.
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Omaha
Missouri Paecific Express
St. Louis
Kansas
Verdin
Stella
Kansas City
Alf Frederick
Frederick
Janes W. Orr
Missouri Pacific Railway
Atchison
Gentle
Orr
Aol
Sprague
Missouri Pacific
Thenie Vy
Verdon
Dimets
Youthful Vernon clash ends in gunfire at Wallis
In Houston on May 26 Calvin Gibson, a white man, fought a confrontation with a Black man at Wallis. Gibson was struck on the head with an oar and told to fetch his gun. He then fired three times at a man identified as Van Rice, but discovered he had wounded Rice’s leg and arm, injuring the wrong man.
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Houston
Tex
Calvin Gibson
Wallis
Gilson
Gibson
van Rice
Rice
Filipinos Quit Fighting Surrenders Encouraging
Washington dispatch reports General MacArthur in Manila stating that at Cuyapo yesterday three officers and fifty six men with forty six rifles surrendered unconditionally. Today at Tarlac three officers and forty six men with fifty five rifles surrendered unconditionally. The MacArthur cable notes these spontaneous surrenders are very encouraging.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Cuyapo
Tarlac
Bennett Wheeler Mer. Co. Hardware and Buggies Ad
Bennett Wheeler Mercantile Co advertises hardware groceries tinware farm implements buggies wagons wire nails screen doors and wire. Highlights Kirchen steel covered buggy bodies low prices and a Milwaukee Binder agent claim. Promises easy track without unhitching teams and quick service.
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Milwaukee
Mower and Hay Rake Supplier Promotes Top Brands
A Milwaukee dealer markets Standard Milwau kee and Champion mowers as first class goods and invites calls to inspect stock. The firm positions Osborne Roller Bearing Hay Rakes as the strongest and best rakes available, claiming savings for customers at their headquarters.
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Milwaukee
Nower
Osborne
Local hardware firm advertises fences and supplies
Agents for Niclote & Shepard Aultman & Taylor and 4 1 Chase Theshers offer goods at low prices. Stock includes robbers and feather belting oils lace heather packing screen doors wire poultry netting hog fences and DeKalb Field Fence. Bargains push stock reduction and customers urged to visit.
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Niclote & Shepard
Aultman & Taylor
Leaders of Low Prices announces large stock in Bates county
The notice proclaims the largest stock of groceries and queensware in Bates county with prices lower than the lowest. It lists flour from Pleasenton and Butler, bran, shorts, meal, corn chops, oats, and baled hay at low market prices. It asks for county produce and pays top cash or trade for chickens, turkeys, butter, and eggs.
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Queensware
Bates County
Pleasenton
Butler
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