Democrats Pick Kansas City For National Convention
The Democratic national committee met in Washington and chose Kansas City Missouri as the site and July 4 as the date for the national convention. They rejected May 9 for the Populist date and aimed to attract German voters while presenting hotel and rail facilities as inducements. The call invites conservative reform citizens to join the delegation and support economical constitutional government.
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Democratic National Committee
Raleigh
Washington
Jones
Kansas City
Missouri
Nationalmmitteeman Thompson
Nebrasa
Bryan
Owever
Oregon
Delates
Milwaukee
Chicago
Finois
Cincinnati
John
Huff
Atlanta
Tootel
Stone
Belf
Maneas City
National Comitteeman
Wall
Ilwaukee
Gorman
National Democratic Committee
Congress of the
United States
Alaska
Indian Territory
District of Columbia
Republic
Empire
Clark’s Son Testifies About Montana Campaign Finances
O W Clark son of Montana Senator testified before a senate committee on Tuesday claiming earnings of 250000 a year and running his own business. He denying witness accusations and presented a detailed receipts and expenditures statement for political purposes totaling 118000 in the Montana campaign.
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O. W. Clark
Clark
Montana
Senate Committee
Whiteside and Hewitt
Myers
Foraker Reads Washington Farewell Address in Senate
Senator Foraker of Ohio was selected to read Washingtons farewell address on Washingtons Birthday after the senate journal. Galleries and corridors were crowded as senators listened closely and praised his elocution.
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Senate
Washington
Journal of the Senate
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Foraker
Miners Win Wage Advance at Brookwood Plant
An advance of 2 12 cents per ton in wages has been granted to the coal diggers of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company at Brookwood in Bibb county Alabama.
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Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company
Brookwood
Bibb County
Alabama
Aguinaldo in Japan Escapes Lawton Pursuit
A Hong Kong dispatch reports United States Consul Wildman says three Filipino junta members Laban Ponce and Agoncillo left for Japan to meet Aguinaldo. The tale suggests Aguinaldo fled Luzon to Formosa while Lawton hunted him in the island’s north.
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Lawson
Hong Kong
British China
New York Evening World
United States
Wildman
Laban
Ponce
Agoncillo
Japan
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Formosa
Lawton
Bryan Influenced Votes In Treaty Debate Highlight
In a congressional session on the Porto Rico treaty, Mr. Grosvenor of Ohio argued that party members who backed ratification cannot oppose its legitimate effects. He noted that at a critical moment a Nebraska colonel named Bryan abandoned his regiment and traveled to Washington to help secure ratification and sway votes.
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Grosvenor
Ohio
Spain
Nebraska
Bryan
Washington
Memorial for Grant statue appropriation bill reported
The House Committee on Library favorable reported a bill on Thursday to appropriate funds for plans or designs for a General Grant memorial statue to be erected in Washington. The measure was introduced by Representative Mercer of Nebraska.
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House
Washington
House Committee On Library
General Grant
Mercer
Nebraska
Populist Leader Colonel Thomas Fletcher Dies in Arkansas
Colonel Thomas Fletcher of Little Rock, famed nationwide as head of Arkansas Populists, has died. The announcement notes his prominent role in the party and his influence across the state.
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Thomas Fletcher
Little Rock
Arkansas
Bryan in Tampa Draws Large Crowd and Speeches
W J Bryan arrived in Tampa and was greeted by a large crowd at the depot. He toured the city visiting the courthouse, hosted a reception at the Tampa Bay hotel, spoke to ladies, and addressed a plaza gathering where Congressman Sparkman introduced him. Bryan warned against British actions in the South African war and argued for a Democratic silver policy to curb central banking power.
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W. J. Bryan
Tampa
Fla
Tampa Bay Hotel
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
8. M. Sparkman
Colonel Bryan
Moses
Repub
Counry
Democratic Party
French relief enters Kimberley amid wild jubilation
Advancing General French's division moved unopposed into Kimberley after signaling misgivings from the besieged garrison. A heliograph exchange confirmed relief was near as residents, short on rations, flooded the streets to greet the column with cheers, flags, and hopeful scenes.
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Modder River
French
Kimberley
Kimberly
Kentucky Democrats ratify Goebel title in joint session
In a joint session at 8 PM Tuesday the Kentucky Senate and House, with 74 to 2 in favor, reaffirm Goebel as governor and Beckham as lieutenant governor since Goebel's death. Republicans stayed away. Senator Triplett and Representative Grider opposed.
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Kentucky
Goebel
William Goebel
J. O. W. Beckham
Beckham
Senate
House
Joint Assembly
Senator Triplett
Representative Grider
Destructive Fire Hits Decatur Business Block
A Tuesday morning blaze in Decatur Alabama destroyed six brick buildings on the south side, sparing only a few frame stores. Fire crews saved some contents but losses run to about 150000 to 190000 dollars with substantial property damage to the block.
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Decatur
Ala
Suit Harmony Ends Kentucky Governorship Dispute
An agreement in Louisville between Republican and Democrat attorneys consolidates two W. S. Taylor vs Beckham suits and a Beckham vs Taylor case. The plan calls for a unified, speedy trial in Jefferson Circuit Court before Judge Emmett Field with consolidated pleadings and evidence, leading to an appeals process and possible U S Supreme Court review. Both parties expect a rapid resolution.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Emmett Field
Jefferson
Taylor
J. O. W. Beckham
John Marshall
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Court of Appeal
Supreme Court of the United States
Jefferson Circuit Court
Ohio Republican voices opposition to Porto Rican tariff bill
Washington dispatch notes Rep Bramwell of Ohio opposed the tariff on grounds of lies not constitutionality and may vote for the substitute if it fails. Other speakers were Ray of New York Long of Kansas for the bill and Henry of Texas against. Republicans plan caucus Saturday. 20 to 30 hostile in caucus but only four or five likely to vote against. Democrats expected to back the bill with only Davey of Louisiana and Sibley of Pennsylvania fully for it.
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Washington
Bramwell
Ohio
Ray
New York
Long
Kansas
Henry
Texas
J. Davey
Louisiana
South
Meyer
Broussard
Devries
California
Davis
Sparkman
Florida
Davey
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Cronje Battles On As Armistice Sought And Surrender Denied
London advices describe General Cronje under heavy assault from British forces with sixty guns firing on his entrenched camp. Cronje seeks an armistice to bury the dead but is told to fight to the finish or surrender. British losses total 11,208 through Feb 17 with further heavy casualties at Paardeburg Drift as the siege continues.
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London
Cronje
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Oronjo
War Office
General Cronje
Buller
Chieveley
Tugela
Press Association
Roodes Rand
Paardeburg Drift
Orange Free State
Modder River
Kelly Kenny
Oronje
Klip Drift
Lyons Charged With Larceny In Police Court
William F. Lyons president of the Guarantee remenny of No. 125 Fulton Street New York was arrested Tuesday and held in $2000 bail in the police court on charge of larceny and false pretenses.
Riots in Wardner Idaho Prompt Hearing by House Panel
Hearing of witnesses opened in Wardner Idaho as part of the investigation into alleged reaction by United States military authorities. The session began on Washington Tuesday before the House committee on military affairs.
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United States
Wardner
Idaho
House Committee On Military Affaires
South Carolina House Votes to Refer Biennial Sessions to Voters
After an animated debate the South Carolina House approved by 83 to 22 to submit the question of biennial sessions to the people. A constitutional amendment would be needed to change the sitting schedule.
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South Carolina
House of Representatives
Boers Desert British Land Rally Retired Soldiers for Royal Home Defense
A London dispatch reports Boers withdrawing from British territories and preparing to defend the Transvaal. Lord Roberts presses toward Bloemfontein as Buller and Clements lines shift, with an estimated 10,000 men leaving the Colberg district. The war office anticipates 45,000 veterans joining home defense amid 11,102 British casualties.
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London
Transvaal
Redvers Buller
Ladysmith
Clements
Ooleburg
Zululand
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Paardeberg
Oronje
War Office
Buller
Queen Inspects Lincolnshire Militia and Plans Royal Reserve Battalions
Before leaving Osborne house the queen inspected the Fourth battalion of the Lincolnshire militia and announced good news from the war front. She sent a letter to General Wolseley proposing a one year call up of seasoned volunteers to form Royal Reserve battalions for home defense amid South African hostilities.
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Osborne House
Windsor
Semith
Arthur John Biggs
Marshal Lordener Ospornt
Dear Lord Wolseley
South Africa
Appointment Power Curtailed in Mississippi
A Mississippi bill passed both houses stripping the governor of most appointive power. It provides that when vacancies occur in state district county municipal offices, vacancies will be filled by a special election. The measure robs the executive of patronage used by incumbents to advance higher political aims.
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Mississippi
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Marshall and Beckham
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Kitchener
Royal Battalion
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