Emmitt Tompkins Emerges In Ohio GOP Contest
In Columbus Ohio June 8 1900 a withdrawal reshapes the Ohio Twelfth District congressional race Cyrus Huling and Tod B Galloway pull out in favor of Emmett Tompkins to challenge Congressman Lentz Cox engages in a canvass for National Committeeman amid factional tensions with Dick Kurtz and Daugherty allies in Columbus and Philadelphia plans.
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Columbus
Commercial Tribune
Bus
Cyrus Huling
Tod B. Galloway
Huling
Galloway
Voris
Judge Galloway
John R. Malloy
Charles L. Kurtz
Bigger
Herman Dennison
Tod Galloway
Congress
Emmitt Tompkins
George B. Cox
Ohio
Philadelphia
Mr. Cox
Cox
Bach
Charlie Kurtz
Sec
Washington
Harry M. Daugherty
Burgess L. McElroy
Daugherty
Kurtz
Powers That Be
Switzerland
Mason Reconciles With McKinley. White House Visit Planned
President McKinley and Senator Mason of Illinois have mended fences after a year apart. Mason plans to attend the Philadelphia convention and campaign for the party. Daugherty plans a strong Ohio showing for the National Committee. Postmaster Frease secures clerks for Canton mail surge during the president’s visit. Whitehead of Middletown visits sister Carrie Whitehead in the city.
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McKinley
Mason
Illinois
Philadelphia
Capitol
White House
Canton
Frease
Washington
Post Office Department
William E. Whitehead
Middletown, O
Carrie L. Whitehead
Cincinnati
English in German Schools Halted by Conference
The National School Reform Conference in Berlin continued today. Despite Emperor William's wish for English to be effectively taught in gymnasia, delegates voted to keep English as it is now, starting on average at age 17 and remaining optional, alongside the mention of Hebrew.
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Berlin
William
Railway Postal Clerks Adjourn in San Antonio Elects Officers
The National Association of Railway Postal Clerks adjourned in San Antonio. The old board of officers was re elected and the Executive Committee will select the next convention city. The death benefit rose from two thousand to three thousand dollars.
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San Antonio
Texas
National Association of Railway Postal Clerks
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Enrichment and Strength
Advertisement claims constant fatigue ties to poor blood and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the great enricher and vitalizer. It promises increased appetite, strength, and vitality by enriching the blood.
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Hood
Buller's Good Work Untenable Description From Elandsfontein
Descriptions of fighting at Elandsfontein as General Buller presses an offensive west of Laings Nek. Streets filled with women and children. rifle fire in the streets. Soldiers chase after chickens. burghers surrender to anyone. News notes on troop movements and prisoners as Roberts plans strategic maneuvers near Pretoria.
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London
Buller
Laings Nek
Lord Roberts
Botha
Elandsfontein
Ninety third Regiment Holds 35th Reunion at College Corner
Liberty Indiana June 8 The Ninety third Regiment O V L held its thirty fifth reunion at College Corner with a large attendance. Members came from Montgomery, Preble and Butler counties in Ohio. Services were in the M E Church. Welcome by Mrs Z T Stanley Liberty. response by Dr Weaver Dayton. Next reunion set for Richmond. Elwood Morey Hamilton elected President. John Tinzle Richmond Secretary.
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Commercial Tribune
Liberty
Ind
Ninetythird Regiment
College Corner
Montgomery
Preble
Butler
Ohio
M. E. Church
Z. T. Stanley
Liberty, and the Response For the Regiment By Dr. Weaver
Dayton
Hamilton
Richmond
Elwood Morey
John Tinzle
Steele High School Riot Brushes Dayton Juniors and Seniors
A noon riot at Steele High in Dayton involves nearly every pupil as juniors revolt against seniors. Police restore order. several arrests made. Notable youths Augustus Bolt Philip Woman Lawrence Wolf Rolla Creager and Joan Bruggeman among those reprimanded.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Steele High School
Main Street
Augustus Bolt
Philip Woman
Lawrence Wolf
Rolla’ Creager
Joan Bruggeman
Van Wike Hill Seized by British Forces in Campaign
In a June 6 operation at Van Wike Hill General Talbot Coke with the Tenth Brigade and the South African Light Horse attacked the stronghold. The attack, aided by naval guns, outflanked the enemy who withdrew. Casualties were reported as about four killed and thirteen wounded. General Hildyard then pressed spurs of the Berg between passes, aiming to render Laings Nek untenable.
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London
War Office
Buller
Yellow Boom Farm
Talbot Coke
South African Light Horse
Vaan Wike Hill
van Wike
Cv. i
Kewelo
Hildyard
Inkewelo
Laings Nek
Silence in China Seaboard Officers Weigh Multinational Action
The article outlines Admiral Kempff’s push to cooperate with naval leaders of several powers and Captain McCalla commanding the American landing party. It discusses potential seniority that could place the United States in command if a joint force suppresses Chinese riots, prompting concerns the US could be drawn into partitioning China. It notes Russia’s absence at conferences and Cabinet debate over further instructions from Secretary Conger, with diplomats puzzled by evolving tensions and a wary stance from Washington.
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McCalla
England
Germ
Austria
Italy
Japan
Unitedates
United States
China
Russia
Conger
England and Russia Consider Theoretical Concert On China Crisis
The Spectator argues a theoretical joint Anglo Russian accord could shape events in China, noting their close proximity to the scene and England might deploy Indian troops. It opposes partition of China and doubts Chinese soldiers cannot fight, warning such divisions would be unsafe.
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England
Russia
The
Spectator
China
Kempff reports American operations in the Orient
A June 8 cablegram says Tong Ku reports June 3 landed forces to protect American interests in China with consent. Nine hundred men ashore and twenty-five warships in the area. McCalla leads the landing, June 5 critical, June 6 railway cut, calls for Helena or similar vessel and possible battalion Marines for base. Joint action with British French Austrian Italian Japanese and Americans considered.
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Tong Ku
China
Peking
Tien Tsin
McCalla
Helena
Tien Tsin Peking
Kempff
US Consul Hollis Meets Kruger at Machadodorp
United States Consul Hollis, who returned from Transvaal by special train, held a two hours interview with President Kruger at Machadodorp. He was said to bear friendly despatches urging Kruger to negotiate peace.
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United States
Hollis
Transvaal
Lorenzo Marquez
Kruger
Machadodorp
Dewey in Detroit Honored by Vast Welcome
Admiral Dewey received a warm, spontaneous welcome in Detroit as crowds cheered him through the day. His train was met by officials, escorted to the Russell House, and he and Mrs. Dewey attended events hosted by the Fellowcraft Club and Detroit Club, with dinners for 200 men and ladies.
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Detroit
Admiral Dewey
Wyandotte
Fellowcraft Club
Maybury
Boers Driven Back at Orange River Patrol
General Rundle led a strong demonstration against Boer positions near the Orange River, using 500 Queenstown mounted rifles two artillery pieces and Cape mounted infantry under Colonel Dalgetty. Boer outposts were driven back and their laager located, but the troops returned without a battle.
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Hammonia
Orange River Colony
Rundle
Brabant
Queenstown Mounted Rifles
Cape Mounted Infantry
Dalgetty
American Leads Rebels in Southern China Uprising
News from Victoria reports a four-province rebellion in Kwang Tung, Kwang Si, Kyle Chow, and Hunan led by a single chief. An American is rumored among the insurgent spirits, with arms smuggling and 25,000 fighters said to be joined daily. Li Hung Chang mobilizes troops with modern munitions amid the rising threat.
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China
Victoria
HB. C
Ent
Idzuma Matsu
Kwang Tung
Kwang Si
Kyle Chow
Hunan
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Canton
Cuban official trapped in Havana bribery case
Secretary Souza of the Cathedral District Court was arrested after accepting marked currency in a bribery attempt linked to a Pillsbury Flour Company suit for $117. He admitted to past practices under the old regime and was granted bail.
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Commercial Tribune
Havana
Souza
Cathedral District
Neely
Carlos Bacarrisso
Pillsbury Flour Company
Bacarrisso
Admiral and Mrs Dewey Depart for Detroit
Special Despatch reports Graceful taré Wells Admiral and Mrs Dewey leaving Union Station in Columbus for Detroit. The Reception Committee saw the Admiral bow from the rear platform as he waved his kerchief with Mrs Dewey.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Taré Wells
Lord Roberts Visit Reported At Pretoria Presidency
A Pretoria despatch notes Lord Roberts staff visiting the Presidency on June 5. Mrs. Kruger greeted them calmly wearing a black silk dress and white cap. Officials informed her of plans to replace burgher guards with British troops and the burghers laid down their arms on the porch near the guarding lions.
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London
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Presidency
Kruger
Still Danger Cablegram From Presbyterian Missionaries
New York June 8 The Presbyterian missionaries in the Peking District remain in danger. A cable from Dr John W Henry an early board missionary in China replied Still danger indicating no major depredations yet by the Boxers. The Presbyterian Board has fifty eight American missionaries in Shan Tung Province and the American Board reports all missionaries well but the government demoralized and requests help from the State Department.
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Presbyterian
New Yolk
Peking
John W. Henry
China
E Board
Presbyterian Board
Shan Tung
American Board
State Department
Grant descendant argues U S must stay out of China disputes
In a Washington Post letter Algernon Sartoris, Grant’s grandson, urges President McKinley to resist colonizing China. He warns that dividing China would offend the world and harm U S interests, urging the administration declare neutrality to avert further trouble and secure future benefits.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Washington Post
Algernon Sartoris
General Grant
Sartoris
U. S. Grant
China
McKinley
United States
The Wife Found Them In Illegal Living Arrangement
In Indianapolis a Milldale Kentucky man George W Fries and Cincinnati woman Mrs Kate Miller faced police court for living together illegally. Both were fined 500 dollars and sentenced to 180 days in the workhouse. Fries’ wife arrived with two children to confront the situation, testifying that Fries had eloped with Miller.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
George W. Fries
Milldale
Kate Miller
Cincinnati
Fries
Miller
State Department denies Hollis authority for Transvaal visit
Secretary Hay, commenting on the Marques despatch, says Consul Hollis acted without State Department authority or knowledge of any intent to travel into the Transvaal. He notes the visit appears personal and unlikely to prompt official reaction.
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Washington
Hay
Lorenzo Marquez
United States
Hollis
Kruger
State Department
Transvaal
Forel
Penitentiary Managers Announce Several Appointments
In Columbus Ohio June 8 the Penitentiary Managers issued a list of new appointees. Harry S. Ogle of Noble County becomes Superintendent of State Shops. T. E. McEvoy of Hancock is promoted to Superintendent of Subsistence. C. B. Hlack of Licking is named Superintendent of Schools. M. E. Farnshell of Preble becomes Superintendent of Printing. J. B. Davis of Roapbellent Peay Brooks serves as Quartermaster after resignation.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Harry 8. Ogle
Noble County
T. E. McEvoy
Hancock
C. B. Hlack
Licking
M. E. Farnshell
Preble
Lon Ictor
J. BE. Davis
Roapbellent Peay
Pirates Loot Launch Near Hong Kong Cape Suiman
A steam launch owned by Chinese merchants towing four kerosene laden junks from Hongkong to Canton was attacked by pirates off Cape Suiman eight miles from Hong Kong. The pirates looted the junks and fled west with the launch and its crew.
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Hongkong
Canton
Cape Suiman
Battle Ships Indiana and Massachusetts Sail to Sea
LEWES Del June 8 The battleships Indiana and Massachusetts weighed anchor at 12 30 p m and moved out to sea bound for Hampton Roads in a naval operation.
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Del
Indiana
Massachusetts
Hampton Roads
Mob of Women and Boys Attack Lunch Vendor in St Louis
A mob beat and stripped Lena Kaenter a lunch vendor in California Avenue car line area while green paint was daubed on her. Two shop girls were attacked later and escaped. An organized women’s committee visited public schools threatening teachers over car etiquette. At Mt Pleasant School the principal Mrs. Royseas was seized and threatened.
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Louis
Lena Kaenter
California Avenue
Mt. Pleasant
Roseyeas
Germany Has No New Plans for Marines
Berlin reports the Foreign Office says there are no further plans by powers to land marines and no confirmation that the Empress Dowager supports the Boxers. Other sources note the gunboat and the Hertha, part of the Far Eastern Squadron under Rear Admiral Bendemann, have reached Tiensin and Che Foo.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Itis
Tien Tsin
Hertha
Bendemann
Che Foo
Bryan delegates named at Denver Democratic convention
The Denver convention named a Committee on Resolutions with thirty minutes to report. Acclaimed delegates at large include Governor Charles B. Thomas of Denver William J. Maloney of Denver A T Gunnell of Colorado Springs and Charles Henkel of Pueblo. They were tasked to push Bryan for President and reaffirm the Chicago platform. The committee report aligned with Bryan’s recent speeches and was adopted unanimously before adjournment.
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Denver
Col
Charles 8. Thomas
Thomas J. Maloney
A. T. Gunnell
Colorado Springs
Charles Henkel
Pueblo
William J. Bryan
Chicago
Bryan
Education chief orders study on alcohol harms to the nation
Berlin reports Prussia Minister of Education Dr Studt has instructed the Statistical Bureau to gather material on alcohol ism’s disastrous effects. A Hanover car strike triggered rioting with police overwhelmed, prompting military detachment deployments and numerous arrests.
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Berlin
Dr. Studt
Prussia
Statistical Bureau
Hanover
Anglo-Russian Alliance Comment in London Spectator
The Spectator argues that the Czar and Queen should unite as Europe faces Chinese difficulties. It warns that the situation could worsen and calls for decisive action to avert a broader crisis.
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London Spectator
Czar
Queen
Divorce Granted in Columbus Case Custody Awarded
Mrs Henrietta Chittenden won a divorce from Henry Chittenden in Columbus Ohio with custody of their only child. Judge Badger noted the husband once wealthy is now worth $100000 but failed to provide adequate support for three years. The Chittendens are socially prominent with witnesses including Henry Bur dell, Mrs Clarence Carter and Mrs Mathews of Virginia.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Henrietta Chittenden
Henry Chittenden
Badger
Chittenden
Chittendens
Henry Burdell
Clarence Carter
Matthews
Virginia
Miss Gould Enjoys Berea Trip With Kentucky Guests
Miss Helen Gould travels from Berea by L and N train with Mrs Hain Miss Northrop Miss Anna Paden and secretary Coot while trustees Guy W Mallon Edwin R Stearns and Major H P Lloyd accompany. Endowment of Berea rises to 400000 after Dr Pearson gift and additional contributions.
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F. K. Hain
New York Elevated
Ida Northrop
Anna Paden
Gould
Miss Coot
Berea
Burnet
Guy W. Mallon
Edwin R. Stearns
Major H. P
Miss Gould
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Pearson
Chicago
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