Richardson shelves Republican pledges in Senate speech
Tennessee leader Richardsons near end of session delivers an hour and a half speech denouncing the Republican party for failing to keep platform promises. He blames trusts and tariff issues, urges government control and cites past pledges on Cuba and the gold standard. Cannon replies to defend the party's record as Congress adjourns.
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Washington
Congress
Richardson
Tennessee
Republican Party
Cuba
Mr. Cannon
Mr. Shallenberger
Senate
Cannon
Cleveland
Sultan Defies the Americans in Mindanao
Colonel Baldwin of the Twenty-seventh Infantry reports in a letter to the Sultan of Baclod that Americans will not interfere with Moros religion or property. The Sultan replies demanding adoption of Islamic customs or war with all Dattos. Baldwin adds that Sultans Badlod and Massin must be prisoners to reach peace. Five teachers missing after an outing on June 10.
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Manila
Frank D. Baldwin
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Mindanao
Sultan of Baclod
Baldwin
Malaburg
Lake Lanao
Badlod
Massin
Sue Cane
Acquittal for Chicago Officers After Venice Inquiry
The court of inquiry findings in the Venice case state US Navy officers on the Chicago were not intoxicated in the ordinary sense. Admiral Crowninshield criticizes Captain Dayton for poor defense handling and notes the crowd and police rough treatment of Lieutenant Doddridge outside Florian's cafe.
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London
Court of Inquiry
United States
Venice
Henry A. Johnson
Crowningshield
James H. Dayton
Chicago
Crowninshield
Dayton
The
Psevtadent
J. D. Doddridge
Ledbetter
Robert Wynne
Marine Guard of the
Doddridge
Wynne
Lieutenant Doddridge
All Withdraw Ik Kennedy s Favor
Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune from Youngstown Ohio June 18 Mahoning County will have one candidate in the Congressional convention James Kennedy a prominent attorney of Youngstown will receive the solid support of eighty nine delegates from the county D F Anderson who had been an aggressive candidate withdrew in favor of Kennedy stating he favors electing a Republican Congressman from Mahoning County over his own ambition
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Commercial Tribune
Youngstown
Mahoning County
James Kennedy
Eigty-Nine
Kennedy
Columbiana
Stark
Mahoning
D. F. Anderson
McCarty Nominated Circuit Judge Citing Stark Delegations
Republicans from fifteen counties in the Fifth Judicial Circuit met in Mansfield Ohio. After a dispute over opening hours two sets of officers were resolved with H H Greer of Knox serving as chair. Contested Stark County delegations favored Thomas T McCarty of Canton who was seated and nominated for Circuit Judge by acclamation.
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Mansfield
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Committee
Charles C. Upham
Canton
H. H. Greer
Knox County
Stark County
Thomas T. McCarty
Stark
Cleveland 10 Be Candidate for Democratic Nomination
New York June 18 Grover Cleveland is named as the United Democracy nominee for the Presidency at the opening of the Tilden Club. Party leaders expect his acceptance. The speech tomorrow would launch the 1904 campaign. Secret plans indicate a broad Democratic alignment behind Cleveland with figures like Fairchild Gilbert Whitney Carlisle Campbell Vilas Dickinson Eckels Richardson Waller Olney McLaurin Gorman Bailey Culbertson Wheeler and others supporting the move.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Grover Cleveland
United Democracy
New Tilden Club
Democratic Party
David Gilbert
Manhattan Club
Gilbert
Cleveland
Whitney
Weamont
Carlisle
Campbell
Vilas
Dickinson
Eckels
Richardson
Waller
Olney
McLaurin
Gorman
Bailey
Culbertson
Wheeler
American Mechanics Elect New Officers
The Junior Order of United American Mechanics in Milwaukee elected new national officers and reaffirmed the acts of the last National Council Board, a victory for the administration. Elected were National Councilor George B. Bowers of Pennsylvania and other officers from Texas to Vermont, including Rev. M. D. Lichtler as National Chaplain.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Order of the United American Mechanics
San Francisco
National Council Board of Officers
George B. Bowers
Pennsylvania
James L. Cooper
Texas
E. 8. Deemer
J. Adam Sohl
Maryland
E. R. Dillingham
Georgia
C. L. Place
Rhode Island
National
Inside Sentinel
J. M.lass
Wisconsin
A. E. White
Vermont
R. J. Armstrong
Missouri
M. D. Lichtliter
Prof Fick to Start Continental Tour Tonight
Second Assistant Superintendent of Schools will begin a Europe visit tonight heading to his former home in Ger-Sar Vedetind accompanying Edna Fick.
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Fick
Europe
Edna Fick
Proposes New Test for Immigrants
Representative Shattuc of Ohio urges an educational literacy test for immigrants as part of a Senate debate on immigration reform. He supports a bill that would exclude nonreaders over 15 while allowing family reunification for those who can read or meet exemptions, and provides a constitutional reading requirement at ports of entry.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Shattuc
Ohio
House Committee On Immigration
Senate Committee On Immigration
House
Senate
United States
Canada
Mexico
New England
Vanceboro
Newport
Bureau of Immigration, Treasury Department
Eee Bureau
Hood's Sarsaparilla for General Debility and Vitality
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to combat general debility and weakness. Claims the product vitalizes the blood and restores vigor to all organs, labeling it unequaled for run-down conditions. Also promotes Hood's Pills for constipation at 9 cents.
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Hood
Fixed Standard Applies to Races Not Countries
The speaker argues for a race based standard rather than national distinctions. The policy treats aliens as individuals by race rather than political allegiance to avoid harming international relations and treaty obligations. It seeks lenity toward races whose historic contributions aided national growth and prosperity.
Hanna Urges Panama Route Selection In Canal Debate
In closing arguments Mr Hanna urges support for the Panama Route over Nicaragua. He cites Isthmian Canal Commission findings and McKinley’s views, defends Panama as most practicable, and rebukes insinuations of improper motives while discussing alternative routes and political maneuvering.
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Hanna
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
Nicaragua
McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Philadelphia
Darien
Scott
San Blas
Elkins
Mr. Mitchell
Mind Your Money The Commercial Tribune Ad Urges Subscriptions
An ad from the Commercial Tribune asks readers to stop worrying about a $34,000,001 figure and urges them to subscribe by sending in an estimate to clear their minds. The bold pitch leverages a large monetary amount to drive subscription action.
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The
Commercial Tribune
No Change in England's Policy in House of Commons
In London the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a halving of the maize tax, losing £800,000 in revenue. He defended the amendment from Irish leaders as justified by Ireland's interests while opposition demanded a clear stance on upcoming colonial conference. The clause imposing a duty on maize was defeated 251 to 178.
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London
House of Commons
John Redmond
Ireland
Thelause
John Morley
Charles Dilke
Dical
Chanller
Pauncefote insured in Mutual Life of New York
Lord Pauncefote the British ambassador to the United States was heavily insured by the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York and the claim was paid after his death. He held policies with English insurers as well. There are 1,490 chances to win in the 34,000 dollar Estimating Contest offering 14,900 tunities for prizes.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Lord Pauncefote
United States
Mutual Life Insurance Company
North American Co Reports Strong Year and World’s Fair Power Role
New York June 18 North American Company's annual report for the year ending May 31 shows a cash gain of 1,213,476 and undivided profits of 1,129,986. The firm notes no bonds or obligations, expansion via Union Light Heat and Power, and a World’s Fair contract with Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
North American
Wetmore
Covington
Newport
Dayton
Ludlow
Bellevue
Union Light, Heat and Power Company
Cincinnati, Covington & Newport Railway Company
Cincinnati, Covington & Newport Light and Traction Company
Consolidated Company
Kentucky railroads to consolidate as Lexington & Big Sandy Railway
Four Kentucky lines will merge July 1 forming the Lexington & Big Sandy Railway Company with a capital of 4.8 million dollars and about 188% miles of track. The consolidation links Elizabethtown, Lexington & Big Sandy, Kentucky & South Atlantic, Ohio & Big Sandy, and Ohio River & Charleston, with C O announced as a potential future owner.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Lexington & Big Sandy Railway Company
Elizabethtown
Lexington & Big Sandy
Kentucky & South Atlantic
Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Ashland
George W
Stevens
Richmond
Decatur Oxtell
H. T. Wickham
Two Railroads Incorporate in Charleston West Virginia
The Big Sandy East Lynne and Guyan Railroad Company and the Elk Valley and Midland Railroad Company were incorporated with capitals of 500000 and 50000 respectively. The first will build from White Creek near the Big Sandy River to Logan with headquarters at Wayne. The second will build from Centralia to Pocahontas County.
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Charleston
W. Va
Big Sandy, East Lynne & Guyan Railroad Company
Elk Valley & Midland Railroad Company
White Creek
West Virginia
Big Sandy River
Logan
J. B. Miller
A. I. Miller
Clyde Miller
Radford
B. J. Prichard
Wayne
Weston
Capital Stock
Collective Brain Offer Promises Large Prize Pool
An invitation suggests pooling brains from nine friends to boost chances in a contest offering 1,490 prizes totaling 34 000 dollars. Each participant is urged to submit their own estimate to win.
Man Fractures Skull After Flat on Sidewalk
A man named John Lewis, residence unknown, was allegedly struck by Louis Arata at Leverone’s commission house at Front and Walnut streets. Lewis is unconscious with a fractured skull after a fall, Arata claims Lewis was drunk and caused his own injury. Arata is charged with assault and battery.
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John Lewis
Louis Arata
Leverone Commission House
Front
Walnut Streets
Lewis
Leverone
Arata
Tortoise Found With 1812 Date Inscriptions Near Pineville
A tortoise bearing a faded 1812 date and an Indian tomahawk engraving was found in the mountains near Pineville Kentucky and given to J B Parker. The shell shows no defects from age and the creature is a medium sized perfect specimen suggesting the date may be genuine given tortoises live many years.
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Commercial Tribune
Pineville
Laxati Buline Ta Remedy Cited For Quick Cold Cure
A listed remedy named Laxati Buline Ta is claimed to cure a cold in one day. The ad promotes a genuine Bromo Quinine treatment as a fast acting cold cure.
National officers fear grave convention outcome
The text notes that there are not enough votes, a fact not disputed by opponents. Secretary Wilson, the sole national officer present, refused to discuss likely results, admitting the situation is grave and that other national officers share that view.
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Wilson
Ohio Miners Ready to Join in the Strike
The Executive Board of District No. 6 Ohio of the United Mineworkers passed resolutions calling for a National convention to address the anthracite strike. They urge President John Mitchell to convene a national meeting as soon as possible to forge a broader campaign and protect union interests amid widespread mining stoppages. Also noted is an injunction issued by Judge Guthrie restraining Harve Woodrum and others from interfering with Hocking Coal and Coke Company employees. Miners at Cedar Grove faced deputies and writs of injunction, but the marchers withdrew after a conference with John H. Winder.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Ohio
United Mineworkers of America Today
United Mineworkers of America
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Virginias
Kansas
Missouri
National Executive Board
John Mitchell
Hocking Coal and Coke Company
Guthrie
State Court
Harve Woodrum
Cedar Grove
Mammoth
John H. Winder
Injunction Served On The Marching Miners
Kanawha and Williamson authorities petitioned for an injunction against the Marching Miners in Charleston West Virginia. Men of Mammoth dispersed without incident as trouble was averted. Police kept order during the action.
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Mammoth
Mob surrounds jail as Edison faces mob fury in Vincennes
The Vanderburgh Sheriff's wire to Governor Durbin asks for troops to guard William Edison, charged with assaulting a four year old girl, as a 600 strong mob besieges the Vincennes jail. The Governor orders deputies to protect the prisoner if needed.
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Durbin
Vincennes
William Edison
Edison
Iron molders plan wage talks with bosses
The Iron Molders Union No. 4 held a meeting last evening at its headquarters to discuss a new wage scale due when the current agreement expires at July’s end. Bench molders earn 2.05 a day and floor molders 2.85, with two proposals urged: raise bench molders to 2.75 and floor molders to 3.00 while keeping ten hour days, or seek a modest overall increase with shorter day length. The meeting reflected the workers’ concern over the rising cost of living and the push for higher pay.
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Iron Molders’ Union
No. 4
Dynamite Found on Norfolk Railway Track and Miner March
A Norfolk & Western trainman in Graham Virginia reported six sticks of dynamite on the tracks and was fired upon while removing them. Miners marching toward Pocahontas were halted by Tazewell County Sheriff and deputies, then sent back to West Virginia. Authorities urge marchers to keep moving. coal loading and returning miners rise with about sixty percent at work.
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Congress
House
Committee On Indian Affairs
Pocahontas
Tazewell County
Virginia
West Virginia
Hermis Out of the Running for American Derby
A Chicago special reports that Hermis the chestnut colt by Hermance out of Katy of the West strained a tendon while working on a heavy track. The injury ends his chances in the American Derby at Washington Park on Saturday's opening day.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Chicago
Daily American
H. M. Ziegler
Hermis
Hermance
Katy
West
Washington Park
IllinoIs Arrives Southampton For Naval Review
The United States battleship Illinois flagship of Read Admiral Crowninshield and commanding the European Squadron arrived at Southampton to participate in the naval review honoring King Edward's coronation. The Illinois will represent the American navy in the ceremony.
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Southampton
England
Illnois
Arent
Crowninshield
Edward
Taft Tours Vatican Museums During Rome Visit
Judge Taft governor of the Philippine Islands led a tour of Vatican galleries and museums in Rome. An officer of the Noble Guard escorted the visitors and explained exhibits of historical interest.
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Rome
Taft
Philippine Islands
Vatican
Grape-Nuts Use Helps Minnesota Woman Recover Health
A Minnesota woman reports that starting Grape-Nuts with cream improved her digestion and strength after a winter illness. She weighed 102 pounds on July 6 and two months later weighed 122 pounds while able to do housework. She says the statement is honest and open to publication.
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Minnesota
EB. Fredrickson
Center of
Minn
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