Coming British election looms amid Boer debate and reforms
London dispatch outlines a divided Liberal stance on annexing Boer republics and party discord over independence. It notes Aberdeen speech by James Bryce praised, dissolution rumors, and interest in U.S. role in East Asia. Also discusses Stephen Crane’s death and import trends harming British farmers.
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London
House of Commons
Henry Campbell- Bannerman
Glasgow
James Bryce
Aberdeen
United States
Great Britain
Far East
America
McKinley
William J. Bryan
Navy deploys marines as China unrest grows
The Navy reports the cruiser Nashville left Cavite with thirty marines and will coordinate with the News and Oregon and Shanghai ships to reach Taku. Shanghai vessels may send marines per Admiral Kempff. The Chinese Legation denies 4 million Boxers and German envoy Baron Von Holleben says Germany will join any joint action to protect foreigners but not beyond.
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Secretary of the Navy
Remey
Nashville
Cavite
Oregon
Shanghai
Taku
Department
Kempff
Legation
Peking
Baron von Holleben
China
Germany
Five Hundred Russians Near Tien Tsin Landing Confirmed
Shanghai dispatch dated June 8 reports about 500 Russian troops about to disembark at Tien Tsin. It notes Fung Chow has been burned but missionaries are safe.
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Tien Tsin
Shanghai
Fung Chow
France Lands More Men and Foreigner Protections
An official note reports Admiral Correjoulles at Taku sending fifty troops to Tien Tsin while Yun Nan Sen says foreigners face danger and the Viceroy is powerless to shield them. The French consuls in Lang Chow and Mong Tse depart with agents and missionaries, and China is warned of responsibility for French citizens with France prepared to act.
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Yun Nan Sen
Paris
Correjoulles
Taku
Tien Tsin
Lang Chow
M. Francois
Peking
Tonquin
Mong Tse
France
Nations eye U S role in China crisis
A Chicago Tribune dispatch reports European powers seek U S guidance on China policy. Some Cabinet advisers favor joining England and Germany to seize control of Peking, restore order, and resist Russian influence amid the mutiny.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
China
England
Germany
Russia
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Pure Blood Cure
An old advertisement proclaims bad blood causes many ailments from scrofula to rheumatism and fatigue. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, cures impurities, and is America’s Greatest Medicine, urging early use to prevent disease.
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Hood
America
All Democrats Go The Faithful in Greenup County Delegates
Fifteen Democrats held a mass convention in Greenup County to choose delegates for the State convention in Louisville on June 14. The county Democrats were instructed to vote for Jefferson Newberry of Boyd County as National delegate.
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Commercial Tribune
Greenup
Louisville
Jefferson Newberry
Boyd County
Elopement Ends In Marriage Of Somerset Police Chief's Daughter
The daughter of Somerset's police chief elopes with Jim O Rear to Chattanooga. Authorities pursued but the couple obtained a habeas corpus, Pansy 16, and a marriage license was issued. They married at night with the father expected to forgive and accept the son in law.
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Commercial Tribune
Chattanooga
Tenn
Pansy Hughes
R. O. Hughes
Somerset
James O’rear
O'Rear
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
O’rear
Chief Hughes
Chief Hill
Pansy
Jim
Hill
Pistol violence marks chaotic Kentucky Democratic governor race
In Kentucky Democratic primaries, Beckham and Lewis supporters clashed at Louisville convention with pistols drawn and a wild stampede. Beckham backers won decisively in the city while Lewis supporters fared less well. Shively of Indiana was named for Vice President at Henderson and other counties.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Louisville
Sec
Kansas City
Beckham and
Lewis
Beckham
Shively
Indiana
Henderson
Mason County Democrats back Bryan and delegates for conventi
In Maysville Kentucky on June 9 the Mason County Democrats instructed for William Jennings Bryan for President and named Charles B. Poyntz State Election Commissioner as delegate-at-large. They also designated Robert Wilson of Lewis County and Dr. Higgins Smith of Harrison County as county delegates from the Ninth District to the Democratic National Convention.
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Commercial Tribune
Maysville
Mason County
Bryan
Charles B. Poyntz
Robert Wilson
Lewis County
Higgins Smith
Harrison County
Chinese General Ordered To Protect Railroad Without Violence
June 8 report from Tien Tsin says General Nieh-Si-Chung was ordered to protect the railroad and disperse Boxers nonviolently, but is censured for killing over 600 and burning three villages. About 1,500 troops returned to Lupai. more follow.
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Tien Tsin
Nieh-Si-Chung
Lupai
Tung Fung Siang
Kang Su
Sung Chin
Yalu
Tung Chow
Peking
Shan Hi
Peking Syndicate
Hertha
Taku
Democrats structure delegates in Monticello and Russell counties
In Monticello and Russell counties Democrats were instructed for Blackburn McCreary McQuown and Poyntz as delegates-at-large and W R Cress from the Eleventh District.
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Commercial Tribune
Monticello
Russell
Blackburn
McCreary
McQuown
Poyntz
W. R. Cress
Garrard County Delegates Vote as a Unit at Louisville
Lancaster Kentucky June 9 State Senator George T Farris led Garrard County to send six delegates to the Louisville convention with instructions to vote as a unit on all subjects, representing the county in the gathering.
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Commercial Tribune
Lancaster
George T. Farris
Garrard County
Louisville
Laurel County Democrats Name Convention Delegates and Governor Candidate
Laurel County Democrats met in convention at London. D. R. Hammock was endorsed as delegate from the Eleventh Congressional District and Urey Woodson J. C. Blackburn J. B. McCreary and Lewis McQuown as delegates from the State at large to the National convention in Kansas City. Hon James D. Black of Barboursville was endorsed as candidate for Governor to succeed Beckham.
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Commercial Tribune
London
Laurel County
D. R. Hammock
Urey Woodson
J. C
Blackburn
J. B. McCreary
Lewis McQuown
Kansas City
James D. Black
Barboursville
Beckham
Clark County Democratic Convention Names Delegates
In Winchester on June 9 the Clark County Democratic convention instructed its delegates to back Bryan and the Chicago platform at the state convention. It endorsed Abram Renick as delegate to the National convention from the Tenth District and Judge J M Benton for Judge of the Court of Appeals from the Seventh District.
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Commercial Tribune
Winchester
Clark County
Bryan
Chicago
Abram Renick
J. M. Benton
Court of Appeals
Launch Returned After Pirate Attack Near Hong Kong
The steam launch owned by Chinese merchants that was attacked on July 7 by pirates in an armed junk off Cape Suiman near Hongkong has returned. Pirates seized about $600 on board, looted three other craft using the launch, and then abandoned it to the crew.
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Hongkong
Cape Suiman
Brown Democrats Rally for Bryan Delegation
Special Despatch reports a Brown County gathering endorsing the Chicago platform and urging delegates at Louisville to support a Bryan delegation to the National convention. The mass meeting reaffirmed allegiance to justice and liberty, citing Jeffersonian principles and Democratic embodiment.
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Coteraveciel Tribune
Jefferson
Chicago
Louisville
Bryan
Capture of Insurgent General Pilar Reported by MacArthur
General MacArthur cables the capture of General Pio del Pilar by Manila native police. Pilar, once a leading rebel chieftain, was tracked across multiple locations before being found near San Pedro Macat. Schwan calls the arrest a major victory, highlighting the loyalty of about 400 native police to the American cause.
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Manila
Pio del Pilar
San Pedro Macat
M' Arthur
Schwan
MacArthur
Pilar
St. Miguel de Mayumo
Bula
Goebel Democrats Pick Delegates and Endorse Chicago Platform
In Russellville Kentucky on June 9 the Goebel Democrats convened to instruct delegates for the state convention in Louisville to choose Kansas City delegates. Ollie James and Louis McQuown were endorsed for delegates at large. The Chicago platform Bryan and Congressman John S. Rhea were endorsed.
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Commercial Tribune
Russellville
Goebel
Louisville
Kansas City
Ollie James
Louis McQuown
Chicago Platform
Bryan
John 8
Rhea
Grant County Democrats name convention delegates in Williamstown
Grant County Democrats met at the Courthouse in Williamstown and chose delegates for the Louisville convention on June 14. They endorsed John H. Westover for Congress from the Sixth District and backed ex-Governor McCreary as delegate at large and Urey Woodson as National Committeeman.
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Commercial Tribune
Williamstown
Grant County
Louisville
John H. Westover
Congress
McCreary
Urey Woodson
Boer envoy Abraham Fischer to pay homage at Lincoln tomb
Abraham Fischer a Boer envoy in the United States will arrive in Springfield Illinois with his wife and private secretary to honor Abraham Lincoln. He engaged the grandest wreath in town and will address a monster picnic at the State Fair Grounds under the Robert Emmett Picnic Association. A visit to Lincoln's old home and a public reception at night are planned.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Abraham Fischer
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Fischer
Lincoln
Infantry detachment ambushed near Dad Camarinas del Norte
A Forty-fifth Infantry detachment scouting near Dad in Camarinas del Norte was ambushed on May 29. Captain Albert Steinhauser was wounded three times. two privates were killed, eight wounded, and one private missing. Insurgents suffered heavy losses.
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Manila
Forty-fifth Infantry
Dad
Camarinas del Norte
Albert Steinhauser
Doctor Robert Locke Ends Life in San Francisco Hotel
Dr. Robert Locke, son of Rev. Dr. Locke of Chicago, shot himself in the head with a revolver at the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco this morning after returning from Manila and experiencing poor health. He had been in the city since last month.
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San Francisco
Robert Locke
Locke
Chicago
Occidental Hotel
Manila
Clark Switch in Hanna Campaign Unfolded in May Behalf
The text recounts a political maneuver during a convention era revealing that Dr. Clark backed Hanna only after opposition shifted. Will Huntley exposes Clark campaign expenditures and the Garfield law breach as Hanna allies seek Clark’s vote for McKisson. The episode ties to Athens State Hospital trustee Hayman removal and partisan intrigue.
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Hanna
Bushnell
McKisson
Athens State Hospital
John H. Hayman
Meigs County
Hayman
Dr. Clark
Senator Hanna
Will Huntley
Grosvenor
Huntley
Pomeroy
Wiliam
Hanna Leutenants
Meigs
M. A. Hanna
Bob McKisson
Van Wyck Testifies in Ice Company Case in Brooklyn
New York Mayor Van Wyck testifies he owned 4200 shares of American Ice Company stock bought after becoming mayor. He used a Garfield National Bank check and borrowed 75 percent of the funds. some shares came from President Morse in exchange for Knickerbocker Ice stock. Dock Commissioners Cram and Murphy also disclose stock holdings as officers deny knowledge of ice sales to the city.
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New York
van Wyck
Dock Commissioners
Chas. W. Morse
American Ice Company
Supreme Court
Gaynor
Brooklyn
Ice Company
Morse
New York City
Garfield National Bank
Cram and
Murphy
Democratic County Convention Nominates Complete Ticket
The Democratic County Convention at Youngstown Ohio nominated a full county ticket and instructed delegates to the Congressional Convention to back J. H. Morris of Youngstown for Congress. The event was described as a tame affair.
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Commercial Tribune
Youngstown
J. H. Morris
Congress
Knox County Republicans Name Ticket in Nomination
Vincennes Ind June 9 Republicans of Knox County nominated a ticket with Captain Thomas B Coulter for Representative James M House for Representative Benjamin M Willoughby for Judge James H Barr for Treasurer Frederick Hertle for Surveyor B F Johnson for Assessor Dr Thomas H Maxedon for Coroner and Henry M Simpson and William A Dellinger for Commissioners.
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Commercial Tribune
Vincennes
Ind
Knox County
Thomas B. Coulter
James M. House
Benjamin M. Willoughby
James H. Barr
Frederick Hertle
B. F. Johnson
Thomas H. Maxedon
Henry M. Simpson
William A. Dellinger
Chapman Indorsed by Jackson County Democrats for Delegate at Large
Jackson County Democrats in convention nominated Ross Scott for Sheriff Robert Grimes for Commissioner R Plummer for Recorder Ira Randall for Prosecuting Attorney T J Ervin for Infirmary Director and Dr McClung for Coroner H L Chapman was indorsed for delegate at large.
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Jackson County
Commercial Tribune
Jackson, O
Ross Scott
Robert Grimes
R. Plummer
Ira Randall
T. J. Ervin
Dr. McClung
H. L. Chapman
Fayette County Democratic Convention Delegates and Nominations
At the Fayette County Democratic Convention in Washington D. C. the delegates to the State convention were J. C. Dunn W. J. Dahl J. R. King W. T. Devalon and J. P. Snyder. County nominees include Sheriff Thomas Yore Auditor Chas Springer Commissioner Joseph M. Briggs and Infirmary Director Henry Forman.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington D. H
Fayette County
J. C. Dunn
W. J. Dahl
J. R. King
W. T. Devalon
J. P. Snyder
Thomas Yore
Chas. Springer
Joseph M. Briggs
Henry Forman
Peking troubles and the war scare from distant powers
The article discusses Britain's cautious stance under Lord Salisbury amid Peking disturbances. It notes hopes for smooth negotiations with Sir Claude Macdonald in China, while predicting possible British initiative if talks stall. The piece reflects war fears between Russia and Japan and links China tensions to gold and silver markets.
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Great Britain
Peking
Lord Salisbury
Claude Macdonald
China
Far East
London
Russia
Japan
Admiral Freemantle
Cattle Thieves Face Murder Indictment in Tennessee
Thomas O'Bryant and George Newland, already serving three year terms for cattle theft, will be indicted next week for the murder of Jacob Ade his wife and children and Rosa Morrier in their burned home in this county in March 1897. New evidence allegedly links the pair to the revolting crime. Their cattle theft sentences expire soon.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Thomas O'Bryant
George Newland
Jacob Ade
Rosa Morrier
O'Bryant
Newland
Wm S Cole Awarded 22 26 in Alienation Suit
In Upper Sandusky Ohio on June 9 the jury awarded William S Cole 22.26 for alienation of his wife by B Kenton. Both men live near Marseilles and Kenton plans to appeal the verdict.
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Cole
Kenton
Commercial Tribune
Upper Sandusky
B. Kenton
Common Pleas Court
Marseilles
Body Identified in Lima Killing as Dayton Man
The man shot by Policeman Philip Goebel in North Lima yards Wednesday night was identified as August Mannon of Canal Street Dayton Ohio. He left Dayton Tuesday seeking work and carried suspected burglars’ tools. the assault on Dr Mell that night is linked to the case. Goebel is recovering, and Mannon’s body was returned to Dayton.
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Lima
Dayton
Commercial Tribune
Philip Goebel
Grosjean
August Mannon
Canal Street
Dr. Mell
Goebel
Mother Kills Herself Over Custody of Baby
New Albany Indiana June 9 Mrs Stella Aldridge of Jeffersonville 21 years old killed herself after her father John Black gave custody of her six month old son to her husband from whom she had separated She left a note saying she could not live without her child and took a large dose of strychnin before informing her father The physician could not save her.
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Commercial Tribune
New Albany
Ind
Stella Aldridge
Jeffersonville
John Black
Unknown schooner stranded near Cape Hatteras
Weather Bureau official Dasher at Hatteras reports a three masted schooner stranded this morning near the Cape Hatteras life saving station. Crews have gone to her assistance as wind runs fresh and sea remains moderate.
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Cape Henry
Weather Bureau
Dasher
Hatteras
Cape Hatteras
A Loving Cup Honoring Kerens by Philadelphia Young Republicans
Philadelphia Young Republicans hosted a reception for Hon. Richard C. Kerens of Missouri, a Republican National Committee member, as a testimonial for his pivotal vote that helped bring the National Convention to Philadelphia. The event conveyed the esteem of the leading city political club and included a loving cup presentation.
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Philadelphia
Dick” Kerens
Richard C. Kerens
Missouri
Trepub- Mcan National Committee
Young Republicans
Lentz Renominated by Twelfth District Democrats
In Columbus Franklin County tonight John J. Lentz was renominated for Congress from the Twelfth District with no opposition. The renomination follows prior endorsement by Franklin County Democrats and reflects unchallenged support from the party.
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Jawn Jay
Columbus
Franklin County
John J. Lentz
Aged minister Naaman Maccumber celebrates 91st birthday
The Rev. Naaman Maccumber aged 91 the oldest Christian minister in Ohio celebrated his birthday today. A hundred relatives and friends gathered at his home with a large banquet served.
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Commercial Tribune
Delaware
Naaman Maccumber
Ohio
Change Breakfast for Warm Weather Sparks Health Tips
A reader advocates a breakfast shift from heavy meats and cereals to Grape-Nuts with cream milk fruit and eggs. The suggested meal uses concentrated portions, aims to boost nourishment until the next meal, and emphasizes a simple nine minute preparation.
Czech Obstruction Delays Austrian Reichsrath Prorogation
The Vienna Chamber scenes led Prime Minister Von Keoerber to inform Emperor at Schoenbrunn, who then prorogued the Reichsrath. The Czech press calls it a win, arguing their party proved effective obstruction.
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Reichsrath
Commercial Tribune
Vienna
Dr. von Keoerber
Schoenbrunn
Mrs Gladstone Sinking Bulletin From Hawarden Castle
London June 9 The official bulletin from Hawarden Castle says Mrs Gladstone grew worse yesterday evening is now unconscious and rapidly sinking indicating a grave change in her condition as of today.
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Mrs. Gladstone
London
Hawarden Castle
Doubtful About the Ratio in Democratic Platform Debate
Chairman Jones rejects reports that he will seek Bryan’s favor on silver at 16 to 1. He and Bryan will discuss the campaign in Chicago while reaffirming the Kansas City platform against imperialism trusts and a large standing army. A Philadelphia meeting of Sania leaders reviewed platform planks and a draft will go to the President. Senator Allison met Hanna regarding the Vice Presidency.
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Jones
Democratic Committee
Chicago
Bryan
Kansas City
Democratic Party
Philadelphia
Party
Sania
Han- Housena
Senator Foraker
Fairbanks
Aldrich
Spooner
Cullom
Smith
Allison
Hanna
Wreck in Mexico Claims Two Lives Near Jiminez
Reporters arriving from the delayed Mexican Central train bring word of a collision near Jiminez yesterday. The southbound engine overturned after striking a cow, two cars derailed, engineer D Howell and fireman killed, several passengers injured lightly.
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EL Paso
Tex
Jiminez
D. Howell
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