Yerkes May Retire Amid Roosevelts Courtship Of Kentucky
Rumor says John W. Yerkes may resign as Internal Revenue Commissioner and Republican National Committeeman from Kentucky. H. O. Taylor is named as potential successor, while Ex-Governor Bradley presses to replace Yerkes.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
John W. Yerkes
Kentucky
Internal Revenue
Republican National
Philippines
Gage
Yerkes
South
Republian
Bradley
Roosevelt
Postmaster Battles Daring Nottingham Robbers
Cleveland dispatch reports a bold safe blowing at Nottingham post office by a gang terrorizing the state. Postmaster Hoose exchanged fire, pursued the robbers about a mile and a half toward the village outskirts, with one guard wounded and the mastermind shooting back.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Nottingham
Hoose
Oose
House
Price Will Win Speaker Bid Says Ohio Journal
The Ohio State Journal editorialized on April 17 1900 after the legislative session noting Hon A E Price of Athens County as the likely Speaker and praising his Republican leadership. It rejects opposition claims of Price losing support and asserts Price will be elected with Foraker allies organizing both Senate and House.
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The
Ohio State Journal
House
Price
Ton
Republican Party
Mr. Price
Foraker
General Assembly
Senate
Columbus
Farnsworth Challenges Breckinridge Over Duel Claim
York reports Farnsworth sent a challenge to Breckinridge to fight a duel. Henry J Duncan Jr refuses to discuss or show the letter. Breckinridge denies making the assertion and says no second was chosen. Duncan’s stance remains unsettled as friends expect no action. Breckinridge joked Payne fights for him.
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York
Breckinridge
Henr Y. J Duncan, Jr
Farnsworth
Farnaworth
Duncan
Payne
Virginia Coal Combine Formed
Roanoke Va Dec 31 Charles T O Ferrall Jr son of ex Governor O Ferrall of Virginia arrives from the coal fields along the Norfolk and Western Railway where he has been purchasing coal properties for West Virginia capitalists Nearly every coal operation west of the Thacker fields is under one management and to be bought for cash The Pearl Mining Company has purchased the Pearl Coal Company mines and eight other operations will join the combination The new concern will erect modern machinery and enter the market at once The gas variety coal will be controlled by this group with formation in Richmond tomorrow John A Clark of Fairmont Va will be president and has interests in the B and O and C and O railways
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Roanoke
Charles T. O’ferrall, Jr
O'Ferrall
Virginia
Norfolk & Western Railway
West Virginia
O’ferrall
Thacker Fields
Pearl Mining Company
Pearl Coal Company
Richmond
John A. Clark
Fairmont
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chinese Boxers Murder Another Missionary
Reports from Peking say a second missionary near Ning Sha Fao has been killed. Officials note tensions as M de Lessar warns Russia will quit talks if a treaty isn’t signed by the New Year. Secretary Hay cables Conger about an alleged $18,000,000 indemnity reduction claim.
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Peking
M. Lessar
Russia
China
Manchuria
Ning Sha Fao
Hay
United States
Conger
Diamond Necklace Shipment Mixup Reaches Pittsburgh
The $3,500 diamond necklace believed sent by Shaw & Berry of Washington to Joseph Frankels & Sons in New York was accidentally shipped to Pittsburgh instead. The item is thought to be stolen, but the misdelivery was discovered in transit.
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Washington
Messrs. Shaw & Berry
Joseph Frankels & Sons
New York
Pittsburg
Germany Offers Venezuela Extended Time in Debt Dispute
Germany plans to give Venezuela more time as pressure builds toward coercive measures within four to five weeks if talks fail. Berlin signals patience to Castro while awaiting U.S. tolerance and notes Gazelle remains at Kiel awaiting Caribbean deployment. German press cites American editorials opposing war as split views unfold.
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Herr von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
Castro
O. Schmidt-Leda
Germany
United States
Baron von Richthofen
Venezuela
France
Turkey
Gazelle
Kiel
Caribbean Sea
Washington
New York
American War and Navy Departments
Hanna Leaders Claim 39 Votes in Ohio Speakership Battle
Columbus dispatch reports Hanna and McKinnon factions battle for Toledo and Cincinnati votes during the Ohio House speakership contest. McKinnon claims 39 votes after a day of conferences and realignments. Price backers report Toledo gains but face losses as key in-state figures shift allegiances.
Hamilton County Delegation Speaks on Ohio Senate Fight
The Hamilton County delegation met at the Blaine Club to unify party aims amid the Ohio Senate contest between Hanna and Foraker. George B. Cox stated he seeks party harmony, avoiding factional lines, and endorsed candidates for Senate and House posts from Hamilton County.
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Hamilton County
General State Assembly
Blaine Club
Ola Club
Pormare
Eckert
Fot
Brank Cooke
Cox
Cook
Ohio
Columbus
Partizan
Hanna
Foraker
General Assembly
Hamiltton County
House
Senate
Cincinnati
George B. Cox
Hamilton
McKinnon Rivalry Heightens Cincinnati Political Maneuvering
John R. Malloy state oil inspector and Hanna ally arrived in Cincinnati with his daughter to attend a college reception. Fraser and Jones declared for Aaron E. Price. Lucas County delegation splits, threatening McKinnon’s Speaker bid. Foraker’s influence escalates as Malloy’s visit appears strategic. Denman’s stance awaited after a day of intensive talks.
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Allen
Co Orbine
Columbus
Toledo
Cincinnati
Hanna
McKinnon
John R. Malloy
Fountain Square
Deitsch
Jones
Fraser
Foraker
Aaron Price
Cin
Twojof
Cohn
Tention
Demuth
Grand Hotel
Malloy
Commercial Tribune
Benson Foraker
Hilis
St. Nicholas Hotel
Colin
Lucas County
Ulysses Grant Denman
Price
Denman
Colon
McKinfon
Lucas
Senator Foraker
Ahdh
England's Poet Laureate 100 Poem to the American People
The Independent will print Alfred Austin's poem Together dedicated to the American People. Closing verses urge unity against envious plots, pledging fraternal fellowship and mutual support if needed, with peaceful flags unfurled and weather faced together.
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New York
The
Independent
Alfred Austin
England
Gold in Madagascar Reported Near Manangary
United States Consul Brunot in St Etienne reports circumscribed richer quartz regions in Madagascar are being mined on the eastern slopes and near the port of Manangary, indicating substantial gold wealth.
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Madagascar
Washington
United States
Brunot
St. Etienne
State Department
Manangary
Foraker Hanna clash shifts to Cincinnati in bid for Ohio House
The Ohio Legislature fight between Foraker and Hanna moved from Columbus to Cincinnati as factions claimed victory. Lucas County Representatives Fraser and Jones pledged to back Price for Speaker, boosting his tally to 39 votes. Hamilton County backed Foraker allies, while McKinnon remained hopeful of regaining Lucas votes. The day marked a major political push in Cincinnati.
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Fraser and Jones
Price
McKinnon
Mr. Cox
Mr. Price
Senator Hanna
Foraker
Hanna
Ohio
Columbus
Cincinnati
Harold W. Fraser
John C. Jones
Lucas County
Handa
House
Hamilton County
Senate
George B. Cox
John R. Malloy
McKinnion
Lucas
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Athens County
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Virginia Coal Combine
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Dayton
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Tolédo
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New Lexington
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Asa W. Jones
Youngstown
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Mahoning County
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Arthur Jones
Delaware
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John “Beckett
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Eirst
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Delesaibsi
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Speelman
Frank B. Archer
F. M. Scobey
Lee
Aaron E. Price
H. V. Speelman
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Mkinnon
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City
Harold “W. Fraser
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George Demuth
Sam Colin
Lucas County Central
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House of Representatives
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