Millers Aim to Shield Export Flour Trade at Convention
The Millers National Association pressed for stronger interstate commerce law to curb rail differential rates. A pledge to political parties seeks equality in transportation and ICC powers to curb abuses. Delegates backed a purity label with bond and rewards and planned a world millers congress in Paris. Officers and trustees were elected for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shicago
Millers’ National Association of the United
Interstate Commerce Commission
Uiase
Congress of Millers
Association of French Millers
Paris
Chas. T. Ballard
Louisville
John Ismert
Pinckneyville
Ill
Milwaukee
Charles T. Ballard
F. E. Kauffman
St. Louis
H. W. Davis
Rochester
Wm. N. Rowe
Grand Rapids
Frank Barry
Motorman Dies in Electric Car Crash on Fortieth Street
Chicago report details a crowded Indiana avenue electric car fleeing a freight train after the motorman H. A. Morgan collapsed from heart disease. The car cleared the Fortieth Street crossing just as gates rose and passengers escaped uninjured, with the conductor discovering the dead operator on the front platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana Avenue
Fortieth Street
H. A. Morgan
Wives of Regulars May Join Husbands in Philippines
The War Department ruled that wives of regular officers and volunteer staff officers in the Philippines may board government transports if space allows, with permission from the Quartermaster General. Wives of volunteer regiment officers are not permitted to go, as those officers will soon return to the United States at term expiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Washington
Secretary of War
Quartermaster General
Army
Denison University Receives $300000 Endowment
Denison University and Shepardson College unite in Granville as President announces about 300000 dollars in new endowment funds. John Rockefeller contributes one hundred thousand dollars and Governor Nash delivers remarks at commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
First Vessel To Fly US Flag Since Hawaiian Annexation
The bark Roderick Chu, formerly Hawaiian, sailed from San Francisco for Hilo today under the American flag. She is the first vessel to change its flag since the islands were annexed by the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Roderick Chu
Hilo
Hawaiian Islands
Islands
United States
Banker in trouble charged with false pretenses
Charles P. Packer, ex banker and financier active in church circles, was arrested in Minneapolis. Chicago police hold two warrants charging him with obtaining money by false pretenses. Packer previously served as president of the defunct Park State Bank in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Packer
Chicago
Charles P. Packer
Minneapolis
Packer
Park State Bank
Boy Killed as Logs Unload Near Burkettsville
Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune from Celina Ohio reports 13 year old William Andreas was near a log load at Burkettsville when Paul Stangler warned him away then loosened the chain. The wagon moved and the boy was injured fatally.
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Commercial Tribune
Celina
Wm Andreas
Paul Stangler
Burkettsville
Here
Stangler
Eight Killed in Canmore Coal Mine Explosion
A Canmore Alberta gas blast yesterday afternoon killed eight miners and wounded several more. Known dead include Prosper Daye Amand Regard Tony Boillins Jr and Peter Caulfield with four unidentified foreigners among the victims. The blast is blamed on a miner lighting a safety lamp in a dangerous area.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canmore
Alberta
Prosper Daye
Amand Regard
Tony Boillins, Jr
Peter Caulfield
Kentucky Democratic Convention Adopts Pro Bryan Platform
Delegates hear Judge Black endorse Bryan for President and affirm the Chicago platform. The Kentucky delegation votes to cast all twenty six electors for Bryan in Kansas City. Goebel assassination and Taylor actions are condemned. Goebel law reform called for equal party representation. Two state electors chosen Yonts and Hays.
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Chicago
Kentucky
William J. Bryan
Kansas City
Wm. Goebel
Willia
Taylor
Committee On
Campbell County
Berry-Hodge
R. W. Nelson
George Trever
Committee On Permanent Organization
Louisville
Lexington
Covington
Newport
J.C
Blackburn
James B. McCreary
Lewis McQuown
Charles B. Poyntz
Pryor
N. W. Utley
C. W. Bransford
Justus Goebel
Rhea
Goebel
Morton K. Yonts
Muhlenburg
Wallace A. McKay
Jefferson
W. P. Thorne
Henry
N. B. Hays
Bell
Yonts
Mr. Hays
Messrs.Thorne
McKay
Democratic Party
Choate Attends Leys School Anniversary in Cambridge
United States Ambassador Joseph H. Choate distributed prizes at Leys School marking its twenty fifth anniversary in Cambridge. The ceremony featured the American National Anthem and prize readings with figures including Sir George Chubb, M P John Fletcher Moulton, Sir James Fairfax, Dr Butler, and Mohammed Khan. Choate emphasized education as America’s chief industry and the shared goal of turning out capable gentlemen in Britain and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Leys School
Cambridge
George
Lady Chubb
John Fletcher Moulton
M. P
James
Lady Fairfax
Sydney
Butler
Trinity College
Mohammed Khan
Afghanistan
Choate
Great Britain
Supreme Lodge elects officers in Sioux Falls meeting
The Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen concluded its election of officers. Selected were Supreme Judge C. R. Matson of Chicago, Supreme Watchman A. B. Jones of Wilmington Delaware, Supreme Medical Examiner Dr D H Shields of Hannibal Missouri, Trustees Thomas Liggett of Montreal Ed Ranforth of San Francisco and A F Bleach of Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
C. R. Matson
Chicago
Supreme Watchman
A. B. Jones
Wilmington
Del
D. H. Shields
Hannibal, Mo
Thomas Liggett
Montreal
Canada
Ed Ranforth
San Francisco
A. F. Bleach
Columbus
National Master Plumbers name officers for next year
The National Association of Master Plumbers met in Baltimore and elected officers. Patrick Reeney was chosen president, E B Hornbrook vice president, J C Conway financial and recording secretary, Wm E Goodman treasurer, and W E B Crosby executive clerk.
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Baltimore
National Association of Master Plumbers
Kansas City
Patrick Reeney
Providence
R. I
E. B. Hornbrook
J. C. Conway
Wm. E. Goodman
Milwaukee
W. EB. Crosby
Chicago
Infant found dead in Cambridge cellar. coroner suspects murder
A white female infant's body was discovered in a Cambridge cellar. Coroner Vorhies believes the child was alive at birth and slain afterward, citing a noticeable scar on the face as evidence.
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Commercial Tribune
Cambridge
Vorhies
Steam Railway Conductors and Brakemen Notice
Steam railway conductors and brakemen are urged to read in the Commercial Tribune on Sunday, June 24 for important information. The notice signals changes affecting railway staff and operations.
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the Commercial Tribune
Police Quit Strike as Coroner Probes Deputy Sheriff Missing
In St Louis the police withdrawal ends streetcar strike fears with service to resume soon. The coroner's inquest on a Sunday shooting of Frederick Bohne by Deputy Marsh returns a homicide verdict. Conflicting testimony about orders to fire highlights the probe, while Marsh remains missing.
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Marsh
Frederick Bohne
Stack
Frederick Boehn
Lloyd
Bohn
Bohne
Martha Strechert
North Tenth Street
Robert E. Marsh
Henry Stretchert
Campbell
Thomas Estep
Washington Avenue
Police Department
Bremen
Salisbury
Declaration of War and U.S. President’s Stated Purpose
The fragment notes a declaration of war and declares the President has no intent to join other powers in any act of war against na. The complete context and actors are not provided in the preserved text.
Peking Guarded as 40000 Troops Ring City Gates
Shanghai dispatch reports 40000 Chinese troops outside Peking ready to oppose a relief force. Guns train on the American, British and Japanese legations while ministers seek 2000 troops of each nationality from Tien Tsin. US gunboats Yorktown and Castine left for Tong Ku. no foreign warships remain at Peking.
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London
Shanghai
Peking
Tien Tsin
United States
Yorktown
Castine
Tong Ku
International troops push toward Peking amid heavy damage
A dispatch to the British Embassy from Admiral Seymour reports severe track destruction and only three miles gained in twenty four hours as international forces advance from Tien Tsin toward Peking. The force remains twenty five miles from Peking with expected obstacles ahead. No engagement with the Boxers is noted.
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Washington
Seymour
Tien Tsin
Peking
Forces at Tien Tsin Build Toward Ten Thousand
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate Russia will bring forces at Tien Tsin to 6,000. Germany proposes sending 1,200 men while Britain adds 600 from Hongkong and 400 more to deploy Sunday. Italy orders 1,000 to stand ready as part of a growing allied force.
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Tien Tain
Germany
Great Britain
Hongkong
Italy
Russia
St. Petersburg
Tien Tsin
Rioting Spreads From Shanghai to Yunnan Fu Reported
A Shanghai special despatch cites an unconfirmed Tien Tsin report that a foreign legation is burned and a minister killed. Rumors say relief parties face shortages of provisions and water while fears of a massacre and French intrigues drive actions. English and French missions at Yunnan Fu reportedly burned as residents seek refuge.
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Yunnan Fu
London
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Yunnan
Germany Expands Force as China Relief Efforts Proceed
Berlin dispatch reports an international relief column near Peking with thirty miles to go by foot due to railway destruction. German troops at Taku and Kiao Chou are boosted, a transport with 1900 soldiers awaits at Ki Chou, and Emperor William orders detainment of that steamer. The press notes China Boxers include scholars and officials led by Chan seeking imperial rule.
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Berlin
Tien Tsin
Peking
Taku
Kiao Chou
Germany
William
Ki Chou
Deutsche Kolonial Zeitung
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
France
Russia
China
England
Anzer
Shan Tung
Chan
Russians Sending Soldiers From Port Arthur Amid China Relief
Cablegrams report 2500 troops marching to Peking with 100 Americans English and Russians among the volunteers as Port Arthur ships transfer artillery. Americans face danger in Yang Tsi Valley. threat prompts gunboat protection and urgent U S action. The American Asiatic Association urges Congress and the President to act in concert with other powers to safeguard lives and interests in North China.
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Navy
Washington
Peking
Tien Tsin
Port Arthur
Kempff
John Ford
American Asiatic Association
Shanghai
Association
Yang-Tse Valley
American Association
North China
China
United States
Powers Act in Accord Over China Crisis
In the House of Commons the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs said all powers are in accord over Admiral Seymour s actions in China. Britain will act with other powers to protect the Foreign Legation at Peking and British subjects at Tien Tsin, with 950 troops embarked at Hongkong and naval reinforcements including the cruiser Terrible heading to Taku. Russian and British forces coordinate, with nine British and 25 other warships at Taku.
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Commercial Tribune
London
House of Commons
William St. J. Broderick
Admiral Seymour
China
Broderick
Peking
Claude MacDonald
Tien Tsin
Hongkong
Terrible
Taku
Three Engineers Killed in Belgian Railroad Massacre
Confirmation of a raid in North China reports three engineers killed two Italians and one Swiss with a Swiss sister also slain. Two others are missing while remaining French and Belgian engineers reach Peking and Tien Tsin. The Franco-Belgian Company guards 300 armed men along 190 miles of track.
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Brussels
China
Peking
Tien Tsin
Denial of 2000 Troop Request for China Mission
Washington reports from June 14 state the State Department denies any request for 2000 U S troops or that Minister Conger sought such troops. The War Department confirms no troops will be sent from the Philippines to China and stresses that sending troops would be an act of war.
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Conger
Commercial Tribune
Washington
State Department
United States
China
Cme
Railroad communications cut near Yang-Tsun amid Boxer attacks
Report from Tien Tsin says lines beyond Yang-Tsun are severed with two bridges destroyed. Boxers threaten Tien Tsin station and burn plans. Admiral Seymour may shift Lang-Fang as a base. international troops may not reach Peking before Sunday. Prince Tuan and Tung Fuh Siang reportedly resign. Three more Russian warships and the Japanese cruiser Suma arrive at Taku.
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Tien Tsin
Admiral Seymour
Yang-Tsun
Lang-Fang
Peking
Prince Tuan
Tung Fuh Siang
Suma
Taku
Arms for China and violent punishment reported in Shanghai dispatch
A Shanghai dispatch says a Chinese steamer laden with arms cleared from Shanghai for Tien Tsin. It also reports a notorious murderer delivered by Shanghai authorities is being stoned to death in a cage while thousands watch the torment daily.
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Shanghai
London
Tien Tsin
Japan Sends a Regiment to China
Special cable from Yokohama reports Japan has sent a mixed regiment to China as tensions rise. The move signals heightened military posture and potential regional ramifications for ongoing disputes.
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Japan
Commercial Tribune
Yokohama
June Pee
China
Missing records cloud Sullivan embezzlement case
Indianapolis June 14 A preliminary discovery in the J E Sullivan embezzlement case shows missing court papers including grand jury testimony and witness lists hindering prosecution. Sullivan stayed with Mayor Taggart, bonded at 8 000, and faces five indictments. another indictment for conspiracy in a tally sheet forgery case was reinstated later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
J. E. Sullivan
Criminal Court
Grand Jury
Lst
Sullivan
Thomas Taggart
Alford
Taggart
Atlantic
Canada
Fostoria
Abcastle
New York
New York House
First National Bank of
Baker
Ohio Bosses and national campaign plans discussed
The text outlines party leadership choices and re election stance, naming George B. Cox as a likely successor, and detailing expectations for McKinley and Bryan. It notes intra party tensions in Louisiana, circulating attacks against Hanna and Wimberly, and Hanna’s reaction to the smear campaign.
Philadelphia Hospitality Frames 1900 Convention Amid Scrutiny
The Philadelphia push to entertain visiting clubs for the McKinley convention faces scrutiny over an $18,000 fund contribution and lavish meals. Local Republicans raise $15,000 plus club expenditures to fund hospitality. hundreds of clubs plan open houses and elaborate luncheons, promising reasonable prices. Senator Foraker and President McKinley are tied to nomination speeches, while Cleveland editor James Morrow leads opposition to Ohio’s Cox for the state committee. Senator Foraker arrives, with Governor Nash expected soon.
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Philadelphia
National Committee
Kansas City
Cincinnati
William Penn
Morrow
Cox
P. B. Baker
James Morrow
Cleveland
Leader
Hanna
Mr. Cox
Ohio
H. P. Crosse
Findlay
State Central Committee
Chase Stewart
Springfield
George F. Miller
Canton
McKinley
Senator Foraker
Governor Nash
Yarmouth faction wins key Republican National Committee ruling
Philadelphia June 14 The Republican National Committee settles Louisiana and Georgia contests favoring the Deveaux delegation and Warmouth faction. Louisiana delegates seated after long debate. New York Hess Goddard case seats Goddard 34 to 11. Committee adjourns to continue tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Louisia
Republican Nationalittee
Yarmouth
Delaware
Georgia
Joseph F. Doyle
R. R. Wright
J. H. Deveaux
W. R. Leaken
J. R. Delgal
L. M. Pleasant
Deveaux
District of Columbia
J. E. Jones
W. C. Chase
Robert Reyburn
George W. Lee
Louisiana
E. T. Wimberly
P. F. Herwig
Warmouth
Wimberley
New York
Hess-Goddard
Cornelius N. Bliss
Gibbs
Hess
John Henry Hammond
Goddard
Payne Declines Vice Presidency Support for Schofield
Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin, a National Committee member, states he is not a candidate for vice president or any other office and urges the Wisconsin delegation to unite behind Governor Schofield. He responds to a letter suggesting his name might be presented.
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McKinley
Ohio
H. C. Payne
Philadelphia
Henry C. Payne
National Committee
Wisconsin
Schofield
Payne
Mr. Payne
Georgia Delegation Instructed For Bryan At Convention
Georgia's delegation to the Kansas City convention was instructed to cast its vote for W. J. Bryan. The platform endorses the Chicago platform, opposes Republican policies, favors direct election of U S Senators, supports the Nicaraguan Canal, and denounces the gold standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Bryan
Atlanta
Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Chicago
United States
Democratic State Convention Nominates Full Ticket
In Montpelier the Democratic State convention nominated a full state ticket by acclamation. The party declared for Bryan and the Chicago platform and opposed the imperial policy of the administration and the Republican party. John H. Senter of Montpelier was named governor nominee.
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Montpelier
Bryan
Chicago
John H. Senter
Missouri Democrats pick four delegates to national convention
Jefferson City June 14 Ex Governor William J Stone William H Phelps and Governor Lon V Stephens chosen as delegates at large to the national convention in Kansas City and instructed for Bryan David H Ball named fourth delegate at large to complete the delegation.
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Jefferson City
William J. Stone
William H. Phelps
Lon V. Stephens
Kansas City
David H. Ball
Dpryan
Democratic State Convention Backs Bryan Nomination
The Sacramento convention reaffirmed the Chicago platform and endorsed William Jennings Bryan. Delegates were instructed to use all honorable means to win his nomination.
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Sacramento
Cal
Chicago
Bryan
Postmasters Salaries See Net Gain and Hours Reform Talk
The annual readjustment shows 4 270 Presidential offices up 256 from last year.1 914 postmasters get increases July 1 totaling 236 100 with 171 reductions totaling 22 300. Average postmaster pay now 1 734. clerks average 822. Plan to limit work day to eight hours by July 1 1902 amid higher clerical hires and holiday relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio Shows Increase in Postmaster Salaries Embracing Many Towns
Washington June 14 The July 1 salary readjustment increases postmasters in over 100 offices and decreases ten. Notable raises include Prospect Calla Barberton Lockland Niles and West Unity at 300 and Bellevue Medina and others at 900. A list shows further 100 rises across many cities with occasional decreases and some new railway mail clerks named.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Ohio
Bellevue
Canal Dover
Jackson
Medina
Niles
Prospect
Calla
Barberton
Lockland
West Unity
Conneaut
Deshler
Findlay
Leipsic
Madison
Martin’s Ferry
Oak Harbor
Roseville
Scio
Spencerville
Toronto
Wellston
Wyoming
Alliance
Ashland
Barnesville
Bellaire
Blanchester
Bowling Green
Bucyrus
Caldwell
Carey
Carrollton
Carthage
Cedarville
Chagrin Falls
Chardon
Chicago
Collinwood
Columbiana
Columbus
Crestline
Delaware
Dennison
Dresden
Fayette
Fredericktown
Fremont
Galion
Gallipolis
Geneva
Germantown
Gibsonburg
Girard
Glenville
Greenfield
Greenville
Harrison
Hicksville
Hillsboro
Huron
Ironton
Jefferson
Logan
Lorain
Louisville
McConnellsville
Marietta
Marion
Marysville
Massillon
Middleport
Millersburg
Monroeville
Nelsonville
Newcomerstown
Norwalk
New Philadelphia
Oberlin
Orrville
Osborn
Ottawa
Painesville
Payne
Plain City
Plymouth
Port Clinton
Rockford
Sabina
St. Clairsville
Salineville
Shreve
Somerset
Steubenville
Uhrichsville
Vermilion
Versailles
Wadsworth
Wauseon
Wellina
Cassingham Named after Democratic Nomination in Seventeenth District
In Newark Ohio on June 14 the Democrats of the Seventeenth District chose J W Cassingham of Coshocton as their nominee after forty two ballots to defeat J A McDowell for a third term A Bryan endorsement was approved delegates E B Eschelman and Waldo Taylor chosen to the National convention and J H Mitchell named Presidential Elector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Newark
Seventeenth
J. A. McDowell
J. W. Cassingham
Coshocton
Wm. J. Bryan
E. B. Eschelman
Wayne County
Waldo Taylor
Licking
J. H. Mitchell
Father and Son Shot Dead in Brazos County Field Ambush
Henson Williams and his son William, both Black, were shot from ambush while plowing a field in Brazos County Texas. A white suspect is sought. Williams fought as a Confederate veteran in the Civil War, stirring anger among older Confederate soldiers who threaten vengeance if the killer is captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Henson Williams
William
Brazos County
Williams
Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Health Tonic
An aging testimonial claims Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery purifies blood and strengthens digestion. It features no alcohol and asserts it restores nervous balance and liver function, citing a San Diego Texas case of severe headaches and vomiting improved after use.
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Mary Bell Gummerton
San Diego
Texas
Pierce’s
Golden Medical
Pierce Ok Catalog
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John D. Rockefeller
James D. Black
Knox
Ambassador Choate
U. W
Guy Portfolio
John E. Sullivan
Lfe
Big Four
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Squire
William Johnson
Cox the Man
George B. Cox
William McKinley
F. B. Phillips
Republican State Committee
Wimberly
William Pitt Kellogg
Hanna and Company
Republican National Committee
South
House
Senate
Thurston
Foraker McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Allison
Iowa
Foraker
White House
Forak
Vermont
Democrats
Missouri
California
Cassingham
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