Roosevelt Stampede in Philadelphia Convention Plot
In Philadelphia on June 18 19 delegates discuss Roosevelt as vice presidential candidate. The Pennsylvania delegation backs Roosevelt for second on the ticket while Bliss is pushed as rival. Hanna fights to block nomination and Long or Dolliver emerge as possible substitutes amid the crowd’s pro Roosevelt fervor.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Quay
Platt
Bliss
Hanna
Allison
Fremont
Exposition
New York State
Guv
Lodge
Odell
New York
John D Long
Massachusetts
Navy
Long
Dolliver
Iowa
Fairbanks
Officials mum on Taylor requisition plan ahead of convention
Frankfort officials and prosecution reps refuse to confirm or deny requisitions on governors of Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania for the arrest of W S Taylor as he travels toward the national convention The belief holds the attempt to arrest Taylor may occur in Philadelphia Gov Taylors friends claim assurances from Pittsburgh Republicans that a requisition will not be honored in that state
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Frankfort
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
W. S. Taylor
Taylor
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Platform draft promises gold standard and strong imperial stance
Philadelphia June 15. A draft Republican platform prepared by Pestmaster General Smith and refined with Senator Foraker promises to uphold the gold standard and the 1896 pledges. It endorses the president's Philippine policy and war conduct, supports industrial capital while condemning price restraints, favors an isthmian canal, and pledges Cuba independence and punishment for crimes by American officials.
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Philadelphia
Smith
Philippines
Spain
United States
Nicaragua
Cuba
Kruger Shifts Headquarters Amid War Moves
The Times correspondent reports President Kruger moved his headquarters to Alkmaar near Nel Spruit. Boers may stay on the main railway line or retreat to the Lydenburg hills as British forces advance. Gen Botha and Lord Roberts discuss a brief armistice. hostilities resume after Botha declines. Boers retreat toward Middleburg, destroying bridges. Barberton mines yield eight car loads of gold valued at £5,000,000 with Kruger.
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Kruger
London
Lorenzo Marquez
the Times
Alkmaar
Nel Spruit
Machadodorp
Lydenburg Hills
de Kaap
Transvaal
Lord Roberts
Louis Botha
Botha
Middleburg
Lydenburg
Barberton Mines
National Educational Association Meets at Charleston
The National Educational Association will hold its annual meeting in Charleston from July 7 to 14. Satisfactory rates are secured for all lines, with a full programme arranged for general sessions and department conventions. Oscar T. Carson of Columbus, O. is president and Irwin Shepard Wieona is secretary.
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National Educational Association
Winona
Minn
Charleston
S&c
Oscar T. Carson
Columbus
Irwin Shepard Wienona
Illinois Steel Co. rod mills resume work in Joliet
Two of the three rod mills at Illinois Steel Co Joliet resume operation after a shutdown of several weeks. About 500 to 600 men regain employment as production restarts.
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Joliet, Ul
Illinois Steel Co
Wheeler Succeeds Wade in Department Command
Washington June 19 Gen Joe Wheeler is assigned by presidential direction to command the Department of the Lakes with headquarters at Chicago He relieves Brig Wade who has held the post temporarily while also commanding the Department of Dakota
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Washington
Joe Wheeler
Department of the Lakes
Chicago
Wade
Department of Dakota
Fire destroys Commonwealth Mining Co. works at Pearce
Fire in Pearce wipes out Commonwealth Mining Co. property. Loss estimated at $500,000. Tucson report notes extensive damage and total destruction of works.
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Tucson
Ariz
Fhre
The
Commonwealth Mining Co
Pearce
Courage and war virtues across nations
Julian Ralph notes that Germans show steady courage, French bravado shines under leaders, and Turks mix battlefield faith with a desire for heaven and status. He contrasts these with Greek timidity, then observes British valor as a distinct, often rushing into danger in war.
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Julian Ralph
London Daily Mail
Women reject copying hats in shared fashion circles
A Chicago Chronicle item recalls a Southside parlor debate on imitation in dress. A woman refuses to lend a Paris hat to a friend, declaring a limit to affection and emphasizing personal ownership of style.
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Chicago Chronicle
Eam
Paris
The Costly Valor of Courage in War
The passage extols a force that inspires troops, drives commands, and often turns the tide of battle. It claims universal reach and frequent success, sometimes replacing strategy. Yet it warns that its value carries a heavy human cost across regiments and nations.
Courageous Paris Police Stop Rampaging Beast
Paris police earned praise after two gendarmes rushed a wild beast roaming the streets and destroyed it before widespread ravages could occur. The incident showcased the force's courage and quick action in protecting the city.
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Paris
Fashion and Friendship in a Machine Made World
The passage explores how clothing becomes a battleground for female friendship in an era of mass production. It suggests that outfits signify individuality, provoking envy and accusations of theft when one woman imitates another.
Paris Theater Stages Four Animals in Robinson Crusoe Play
A Paris theater presents Robinson Crusoe with four animal actors including four goats a monkey a parrot and a dog portraying Robinsons faithful companion on stage. The canine lead underscores the show with its central role and theme.
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Robinson Crusoe
Paris
Robinson
Monster with the swords terrifies locals
A strange creature described as a monster with swords has frightened residents, with eyewitnesses likening it to a poor armored armadillo and sparking caution in the community.
Local Gold Brick From Greymouth to Sir George White
The people of Greymouth New Zealand send a lump of local gold formed as a brick with the inscription To Gen Sir G S White Defender of Ladysmith from Greymouth N Z On one face This is a brick and on the reverse Youre another
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George White
Greymouth
New Zealand
Sir George White
G. S. White
Ladysmith
N. Z
Widows in China given tablets for widow virtue
The article notes Chinese custom where widows over sixty who do not remarry are honored by the government with a tablet bearing a eulogy of their virtues. It reflects social expectations and official recognition of widowly virtue in Chinese society.
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China
Paro the dog and Poby nickname shift in a village tale
The text describes a dog known as Paro whose street name triggers a call Poby in certain settings. When Robinson shoots a bird the dog retrieves it, enters Robinson's hut, and delivers the bird to Friday who prepares it as the cook.
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Toby
Paro
la Naeture
Poby
Robinson
Runns
Friday
Eggs Prove Nutritious Food Says Balland Report
A paper read before the French Academy of Science by Prof Balland presents new analyses on eggs as food. He notes 25 percent of an egg has nutritive value while the remainder is water and that ten peeled eggs equal about one pound of meat. He argues eggs at 15 cents a dozen are cheaper than meat.
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French Academy of Science
Balland
Reorganization of Cuban Postal Service Advances
Captain W A Smith reports Cuban postal service reorganization is well advanced after Cuba trip. Inspections will take weeks to determine losses, stamps sales to postmasters checked, and a director or acting director will be appointed after Bristow’s return. The new system seeks tighter controls to prevent prior peculations.
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Washington
W. A. ‘Smith
Cuba
Posty Office Department
Havana
Bristow
United States
Smith
Department of Posts
Capt. Smith
Island
Porto Rican Census Bulletin Details Island Population
Inspector General Sanger releases Bulletin No 1 with October census figures for Porto Rico. Population 953243, density 264 per sq mile, San Juan and Ponce largest cities, only 8.7 percent urban in towns over 8000, rural majority, urban population 203792 in 57 towns.
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Sanger
Porto Rico
Maryland
Ohio
Tennessee
Carolinas
Long Island
Massachusetts
New York
Cuba
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Ponce
United States
Anonymous letter claims Goebel killer acted in Texas
William Culton in jail for Goebel murder receives an anonymous postmarked Fort Worth letter. The writer confesses the killing and describes fleeing from Kentucky to Texas then to Oklahoma, saying locals would not recognize him. The note adds details of the shooting crowd view, Georgetown train, Cincinnati, and a ranch in the Southwest.
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Frankfort
William Culton
Goebel
Fort Worth
Tex
State House Yard
Fort Hill
Georgetown
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Texas
Knights of Labor Board Arrests Standoff in Washington
A special meeting of the Knights of Labor executive board in Washington was interrupted when police arrested Parsons Keefe Conner Martin Healy Daily and Armstrong on a malicous trespass warrant sworn by a Hayes employee. They were released on bail and will face a hearing as Hayes supporters barricaded doors and continued the session.
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L. Row
Washington
The
Knights of Labor
Messrs
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Keefe
Conner
Executive Board
Martin
Healy
Daily
Armstrong
Hayes
Robbery Targets Russian Princess in London Hotel
Princess Radst of Russia was robbed of jewels worth £1000 at a London hotel on June 12. The haul includes a rope of 150 pearls and an emerald bracelet. the items were a gift from the ameer of Afghanistan. Scotland Yard detectives have made no progress.
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London
Radstwill
Russia
Ameer
T Hout
Paris
Ana
Warder on a Playground in Charlestown Tragedy
On a Charlestown playground last night during Banker Hill day festivities hundreds gathered as Henry Parsons, 42, of Somerville, shot and killed William Hammond, 21, of Everett a teamster. The dispute arose over attentions Parsons showed to a girl.
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Boston
Charlestown
Banker Hill
Henrys Eo Parson
Somersiie
Wiliam Hammond
Everett
Parsons
Gas Price Rise Restored in New York on June 20
The Consolidated Gas Co. filed a notice stating that on June 20 the price of gas would return from 65 cents to 1.05 dollars per 1 000 cubic feet. This follows New York gas companies coming under Standard Oil control.
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New York
Consolidated Gas Co
Tragedy in Picoic: Fatal shooting during Monday fight
Pineville Kentucky reports a deadly double tragedy after a fight between Charles Pursifal and James Bullard. Bullard dies from a gunshot wound and Pursifal is fatally shot by Bullard's son, who was later reported to have died.
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Pineville
Charles Pursifal
James Bullard
Bullard
Pursifal
Foraker Defends Toledo Centennial Case in Supreme Court
In Columbus on June 16 the Toledo centennial case was argued in the supreme court. Senator Foraker urged that the centennial exposition is a fixed state institution created by the 1898 legislature. He noted invitations to distant states and nations and cited a $500,000 congressional appropriation plus other state appropriations as proof the project stands as an established state enterprise.
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Foraker
Toledo
Molders Threaten to Strike in Cleveland
Cleveland notes that molders may strike July 1 after a Detroit meeting between International Molders' union and the National Foundrymen's association. They sought a raise from 2.75 to 3 dollars daily, with a temporary 10 cent increase rescinded.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Molders
Detroit
International Molders’ Union
National Foundrymen’s Association
Wooster University Receives 5000 Gift After Victory
Wooster University ball team defeated Western Reserve and won 5000 from Edwards S Kelly of New York. Kelly funded the gift as a reward after Wooster secured abolition of the inter collegiate sports participation rule. Rev Holden led the new executive group to end the rule.
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Wooster
Wooster University
Western Reserve
Cleveland
Edwardss
Kelly
New York
Holden
Bridge Company Yields in Ohio License Dispute
The American Bridge Co. reports it will remove the clause allowing it to deal in other corporations stock and file a new Ohio license application after the secretary of state objected to that provision.
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Columbus
American Bridge Co
Ohio
Secretary of State
Hibernians Elect Officers in Ohio Grand Lodge
The Ohio grand lodge of the Ancient Order of Hibernians elected officers yesterday. President T. S. Hogan of Jackson county. vice president J. P F. Ward of Loungstown. secretary James T. Garrell of Columbus. treasurer P. J. McKenney of Cleveland. Next meeting set for Springfield.
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Toledo
Ohio Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
T. S. Hogan
Jackson County
J. P F. Ward
Loungstown
James T. Garrell
Columbus
P. J. McKenney
Cleveland
Springfield
Policeman Thrown Into a Lake at Sherman Heinman Park
June 19 at Sherman Heinman Park a crowd overpowered Policeman William Lore and threw him into the lake. Lore reportedly intoxicated ordered a telegraph operator from the park and fired two shots as he left. Policeman David Cole fired three shots at the operator but fled before capture.
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Manstiekl
William Lore
Sherman-Heinman Park
Lore
David Cole
Body found at spring house on Spietzenbaugh farm
A dead man was found at the door of the spring house on Philip Spietzenbaugh’s north of New Philadelphia farm. He died from a gun fired by a weapon placed inside the spring house to catch milk and provision thieves who had repeatedly robbed the place.
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New Philadelphia
Philip Spietzenbaugh
Senator Paraker Weighs Residence Change
Senator Paraker is considering moving from Cincinnati to Columbus. He notes most of his legal work brings him to Columbus and he rarely appears except in the supreme court. Columbus would better suit his political operations.
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Columbus
Paraker
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Ministers Protest Against Cox for National Committee
Ministers at their regular meeting Monday addressed a mandinous protest to Senator Phlanmea against the election of Taorme Eo Cox as representative on the national committee. The protest was signed by all ministers present.
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Creset
Dune de
Vetlerdias
Phlanmea
Taorme
Fragmented OCR Notice of A Family Murder Case
A cryptic OCR fragment describes a violent incident involving a suspect harming a father figure. The text references a murder case, a pistol, and a leap or escape attempt. No verifiable names, places, dates, or organizations are clearly readable.
Local Tragedy Instructed Elevator Incident Noted
Fragmentary report describes a fatal elevator incident involving a boy and a person named Ayersar Dether near a Wak aagre location. Details are unclear but authorities indicate a deadly outcome and ongoing investigation.
Fire destroys large Wood and Lumber plant
The Wood and Lumber Co building, one of the state’s largest, burned Thursday. The fire left about 825 workers idle with a two year recovery ahead and an estimated loss of 75000 dollars.
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John Jame
Wood and Lumber Co
Fuetarly
McLean Gift to Campaign Funds Reported
Columbus June 16 John Ko Mes Lean sent a $25,000 check to W D Bryan to be used in the campaign funds effort The donation aims to prevent misinterpretation of his European trip and underscores efforts to support party activities.
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Columbus
John Ko Mes Lean
W. d. Bryan
Europe
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