A Boom for Bliss Best Man for Vice President
Philadelphia faces scrutiny over alleged excessive contributions while Bliss is touted as the leading running mate. Officials say reports lack credibility and no official accusations are substantiated.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
1
Postmaster General Won’t Resign Amid Political Pressure
Washington sources report Postmaster General Smith refuses resignation amid Philadelphia club demands and party factionalism. The piece notes Bliss and Payne proposals, Evans pension debate, and Hana ally debates. It also covers labor union threats as perceived by government and a looming National convention.
British Marines Halt Boxers in Rail Line Clash
A British marine detachment repelled Boxer assaults near Langfang, killing 20 to 30 and driving the mob from two villages as the international column faces continued rail damage toward Peking. Major Johnson’s men held a running fight, then supported by Maxim fire, as Europeans advance. Boxers reportedly total 40 killed or wounded. British losses minimal. The damaged railway threatens the column’s march to Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vance
Ealing
Peking
Tien. Tsin
Shanghai
Langfang
Johnson
Blue Jackets
Arisles
Nieh
Kentucky Contests Halt State Aid To Charities
Attorney General Breckinridge asks Court of Appeals to discharge superseders bonds so Democratic officials may take office and unfreeze state funds. Affidavit by Gus G. Coulter claims county officers refuse to recognize the Democratic state leaders, delaying quarterly payments to asylums and other charitable institutions and tying up government operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus G. Coulter
Office of
State Auditor
Cable Line Disaster Over Tallapoosa River
Nine men were crossing a river on a basket cable line when a cable broke. They plummeted eighty five feet into the Tallapoosa River. One man was killed and two others are reported dying. The remaining workers sustained injuries.
Foraker Family Vacates Washington Home For Summer
Senator and Mrs. Foraker sealed their Sixteenth street residence and will move to Spring Lake for the summer. Mrs. Foraker and the Misses Foraker plan to attend the national convention in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Philadelphia
National Committee
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Foraker
Spring Lake
Expedition Counts by Nation Amid Deserted Villages
The report notes widespread desolation across the country with villages deserted. It tallies expedition personnel totaling 2 044 with nations including British 915 German 250 Russian 300 French 128 Americans 104 Japanese 82 Italians 40 and Austrian 25.
Japanese Official Killed in Peking Murder
The Times reports Sugiyama Akira, the Japanese legation chancellor, was murdered by Tung Fuh Siang’s soldiers at Marnngate Railroad Station while on duty. Foreign reinforcements are expected as foreign property damage and life threats rise, blamed on the Chinese government’s treachery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Peking
Sugiyama Akira
Tung Fuh Siang
Marnngate
Boxers Attack Catholic Convent at Pao Ting Fu
General Nieh is summoned to Yang Tsun to consult with the Viceroy amid disrupted telegraph links with Peking. Russian ships and torpedo boats occupy Taku Bar area, but transport shortages hinder landings. Rumors place Fung Fah Siang with thousands nearby as Boxers attack the Catholic convent at Pao Ting Fu.
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Tien Tsin
Fong Shan
Tsin
Yang Tsun
Genera Nieh
Peking
Petropavlovski
Komiloff
Taku Bar
Taku
Fung Fah Siang
Feng Tai
New View of Convention Hall Hosts Republican Meeting
Republican leaders will gather in the Convention Hall next Wednesday to name candidates for the presidency and vice presidency, as the party prepares its nomination plan in a formal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention Hall
Attempted Murder of Guard at Governor's Mansion
Burglars tried to kill Cap William Smoot, guard at Kentucky Governor Beckham's mansion in Frankfort. Smoot heard a noise, an assassin fired from close range, the bullet pierced his coat and cut the right suspender but did not injure flesh. the attacker escaped. Governor has not moved into the mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Cap Wm. Smoot
Governor’s Mansion
Beckham
Smoot
Plot for a Job Ends in Fraud Case Arrest
Springfield June 22 C D Wilcoxen superintendent of the Decatur City Railway Company was arrested for failure to pay the remaining fine of 500 and costs from a federal charge. He had paid 112 90 leaving 91925 due and later printed fictitious letterheads in Muncie Indiana offering Ferguson a railroad post. Ferguson resigned and Wilcoxen took the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoxen
Decatur City Railroad
W. L. Ferguson
Muncie
Ind
City Railway Company of
John M. Case
Ferguson
Decatur
Riot Ends in Killings as Officers Intervene
In Kansas City on June 12 a melee in East Third Street between a large group of Black residents led to three deaths and injuries. Rufus Bennett and Ora Childs died after exchanges with rifles and revolvers. Charles Jackson was wounded and later hospitalized. detectives Kenney and Sparks faced violent resistance. Several arrests followed the street confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
East Third Street
Rufus Bennett
North End
Ora Childs
Charles Jackson
Kenney
Sparks
Jackson
Ex-Gov Drake Endows Drake University with Joint Heirs
Former Governor Drake of Centerville announces a plan making the university a joint heir with his five children. He values his property at 3 000 000 dollars and says the university will receive 500 000 dollars. Drake has already given 200 000 dollars to benefit the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Drake
Centerville
Drake University
Ever ‘University
Generals Captured In Far East Report
General MacArthur in Manila reports the capture of Generals Hizon near Mexico and Cavestang at Alcala in Pangasin Province Luzon. The latter was a key guerrilla leader. the note was sent to the War Department from Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
MacArthur
Manila
War Department
Hizon
Mexico
Cavestang
Alcala
Pangasin Province
Luzon
Manic George W Bennett Escapes Indiana Insane Hospital
In Indianapolis on June 12 a maniac named George W Bennett attempted to shoot Criminal Judge Fremont Alford in court and then turned on Prosecutor Edwin B Pugh. Patrolman Jesse Streit intervened, catching the pistol as it jammed. Bennett had earlier escaped the insane hospital by picking a cell lock. He had been a Lafayette railroad engineer and lost his left arm after a spider bite. The Governor’s delayed descent likely saved Pugh and Alford from harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Criminal Court
Judge Alford
Governor Mount
Alford
Lafayette
Attempt at Assault Sparks Hunt for Assassin in New Philadelphia
Bloodhounds pursue an unknown man suspected of assaulting Cora Bowers and setting her clothes on fire. Miss Bowers fought fiercely, was nearly naked, and her brother alerted neighbors as the assailant vanished. authorities fear a lynching if captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
New Philadelphia
Cora Bowers
Miss Bowers
Republican State Central Committee Calls Meeting in Louisville
Chairman Barnett of the Republican State Central Committee summoned members to meet in Louisville on June 16 to set the time and place for the statewide convention to nominate a governor candidate. The session likely calls a July 17 state convention and signals John W. Yerkes of Danville may be named governor without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Republican Central Committee
Louisville
Barnett
Republican State Central Committee
John W. Yerkes
Danville
Indiana National Guard Reorganization Plan Outlined
Governor Mount and Adjutant General Gore resolve their dispute over Indiana National Guard restructuring. The plan calls for three infantry regiments, two batteries, and possibly two unattached colored infantry companies. Six guardsmen are invited to exam for colonelcies, with names to be released only for those appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
Mount
Gore
Indiana National Guard
Gompers to Lead St. Louis Street Car Strike Action
In St Louis on June 12, the Transit Company claims the strike is largely under control. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, telegraphed President Mahon that he will arrive this week to supervise and direct the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Samuel Gompers
American Federa Ment of la
Mahon
Contenders for Ohio State Chair Said to Merge Rival Factions
In Columbus on June 12, reports say Senator Patterson and Oil Inspector John R. Malloy are near agreement on filling the State Chairmanship. General Dick and Senator Hanna oppose any candidate with gubernatorial ambitions, favoring Patterson or Malloy for a balanced leadership duo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Patterson
Pike
John R. Malloy
Hanna
Daugherty
Washington
D. J. Ryan
Malloy
Admiral Dewey Made a Maccabee in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Michigan on June 12 Admiral Dewey was awarded the honorary Maccabee degree by Great Commander N S Boynton. He asked if all Michigan Maccabees were Democrats and quickly accepted when told the order is nonpartisan. His party proceeded to Washington that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Philadelphia
Quay
Grand Rapids
Mich
Dewey
Boynton
Michigan
Major Boynton
Washington
Dewey Hurries Back From Washington Trip
Admiral Dewey and his party must reach Washington early and cancel all scheduled B&O stops. He was due to arrive in Mansfield Wednesday at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Mansfield
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Drowning on the River Near South Bend
Fred Sanders and Mary Claire drowned when their boat capsized on the river near South Bend around 9 PM. A third person was believed to be in the boat at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
South Bend
Ind
Fred Sanders
Mary Claire
Ohio Democrats Faced Fear Over His Chicago Platform
Local reporting notes Ohio Democratic leaders confront strong reactions to a Chicago platform stance. Party figures weigh political risks amid mounting concerns about alignment with national policy shifts.
M'Lean Men Lose Grip in Cincinnati Leader Clash
In Cincinnati, opponents of the local leader claim a total victory after a tense confrontation. Supporters acknowledge the setback as the rival group gains momentum in the ongoing dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Attendance is Very Small in State Ticket Doubt
Columbus report notes a split in Ohio party factions over the State Central Committee leadership. McLean loyalists cling to control while anti McLean forces led by Judge Ditty and others claim the convention will seat competing delegations from Cleveland and Dayton. Amid late-night credentials wrangling the fight centers on big four delegates and possible shifts in the 1896 Bryan vote loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
State Central Committee
Committee On Credentials
H. Wilson
Cleveland
Dowling
W. B. Childers
Wilson
Bryan
George W. Hull
Toledo
James Kilbourne
Columbus
Charles N. Haskell
Ottawa
Will S. Thomas
Springfield
Welty
John C. Welty
Canton
General Warner
General Sherwood
Country Press
H. H. McFadden
Steubenville
John W. Winn
Defiance
Supreme Judge
Ballard B. Yates
Pickaway County
J. D. Simpkins
Auglaize
Abe Patrick
Horace L. Chapman
Patrick
Ohio Democrats Battle Over Chicago Platform At Columbus Convention
Ohio Democrats at Columbus test support for the Chicago platform as John R. McLean allies push to exclude it from the party slate. Dowling leads a faction in the resolutions fight but the committee votes 18 to 3 to endorse the Chicago platform while McLean gains control of the state committee amid intra party feuding. Delegates at large favor Bryan with possible picks for electors and a contested state ticket looms into the small hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Payne
Payne
Jerem.el
Ohio
Treasury Department
Edly
Dowling
McLean
Chicago
Ohio Democrats
M. O. Burns
Hamilton
Committee On Resolutions
Resolutions Committee
Burns
Cincinnati
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Administration
Washington cc
Tribo CT
Amatea
Bliss
Banna
New York
Congress
Roosevelt
Albany
Woodruff
Ambassador White
General Greene
Philadel
Phia Pays
Natufal
Ashbridge
Evans
Tennessee
MR. Thompson
N. F. Thompson
Southern Industrial Convention
Huntsville
Ala
Industrial Commission
Thompson
North
Cruiser
Ameri
Eal
Chin Kiang
Major Johnson
Senator Cameron
Kentucky
Breckinridge
Court of Appeals
Tallahasse
Fra
Tallapoosa River
Pao Ting FU
Frankfort Mansion
Springfield, I
C. D. Wil
Coxen
Decatur City
United States Marshal
D. G. Wil
Liams
Alten
United States District’ Court
University
George W. Bennett
the State Insane Hospital
Edwin B
Pugh
Jesse Streit
George W
Gov. Mount
Adjutant General
Gompers
Senator Patterson
John Malloy
A Maccabee
McFadden
Kilbourne
Lutz
Columbus Bureau
Commercial
Judge Brucker
Lewis
Reemelin
Tory
Judge Ditty
Ulric Sloane
W. W. Durbin
Kenton
Credentials Committee
Tion
Harry Wilson
Dayton
Nip and
Tuck
A.m
Lindenmuth
Joseph Dowling
John R. Mc
Lean
Lewis G. Bernard
Joseph H. Dowling
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