Republicans convention opens with Thurston address in St Louis
At the St Louis convention the Permanent Chairman Senator Thurston delivers his address as Henry Clay and Lincoln gavels are presented to the gathering. Early chaos over seating and credentials gives way to orderly proceedings as the platform is to be set this afternoon and McKinley candidates lead in the roll call.
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Fairbanks
Wm. G. Williams
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Committee On Rules
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New Jersey
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Muda
Serena Payne
New York
Thurston
Committee On Credentials
Texas
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Ohio
George Denny
Lexington
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Madden
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Judea Denny
Kentucky
Torrence
Minneapolis
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Hepburn
Iowa
Bulkeley
National Committee
Higgins
Delaware
John Grant
Addicks
Cuney
Fort
House of Representative
J. Doyle
Georgia
Mudd
California
Massachusetts
Devastating Japan quake and tsunami hit Yesso island
A June report from Yokonama describes a terrible disaster on the island of Yesso with over a thousand believed dead. Ground shocks lasting about twenty hours and a tidal wave wiped Kumaishi near Volcano Bay, amid numerous volcanoes and extensive damage.
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Yesso
Japan
Shirebeshe
Oshima
Furi
Hitaka
Tokachi
Ishikari
Kirihiro
Toshiwo
Kitami
Nemoro
Kumaishi
Japan Sea
Volcano Bay
Tidal Wave Fears Disasters to Shipping Amid Ask for Data
The report notes that information has been requested and is expected soon. It warns that the tidal wave may have caused disasters to shipping, with potential widespread impact on vessels and routes.
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Ity
Silverlies Leave Convention Over Gold Plank Decision
Silver men at the St Louis convention will withdraw from the proceedings after the adoption of the gold standard plank. Leaders Teller of Colorado Dubois of Idaho and Cannon of Utah outlined a quiet departure rather than a bolt, avoiding any dramatic protest.
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St. Louis
Messrs
Teller
Colorado
Dubois
Idaho
Cannon
Utah
Family Tragedy in Chicago Husband Kills Wife Then Himself
In Curcaco on June 18, Charles Emmler a gasoline dealer shot his wife at their Hamburg Street home then killed himself after a quarrel fueled by liquor. Mrs Emmler was in the kitchen when shot. the four year old son witnessed the event from a nearby room.
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Curcaco
Chas. Emmler
Hamburg Street
Fr. Waxak
Ind
John Kelley
Garter Will Stick The Montana Senator Will Not Bolt
In St Louis on June 18 Senator Carter of Montana declares he will stay with the Republicans. He says he cannot join any bolt by the insurgent group and will remain with the convention and party unless others leave first. Mantle has not yet spoken and may follow tomorrow morning.
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St. Louis
Carter
Teller
Dubois
Cannon
Resolutions Committee
Mantle
McKinley Parade in St Louis Delayed by Storm
In St Louis on June 18 a large parade honoring McKinley proceeded after a thunderstorm delay. Numerous clubs, banners, McKinley pictures, and the new march created a festive display with cheers and notable enthusiasm.
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St. Louis
McKinley
Little Funnigraphrs and Quips From City Papers
A collage of light humor and snippets from Philadelphia American Truth and Fliegende Blatter. Jests about marriage salaries pets and a botched sale of tickets appear in brief skits and quips. The pieces highlight playful banter and social shtick from early 20th century papers.
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Iler
Philadelphia
Bobrey
Mr.Slimpley
Drummond Castle Sinks Near Ushant with 350 Aboard
A British steamer named the Drummond Castle, 2359 tons, en route from Plymouth to the east of Ashantee island, struck rocks near Ile de Molen west of Ushant and sank in minutes. Of 350 aboard, one survivor at Ushant and two at Ile de Molen reported. six bodies recovered. Ships search for more survivors as weather remained hazy.
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Canary Islands
N. W. Pierce
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Drummond Castle
United Press
Brest
Ushant
Ile de Molen
Plymouth
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Ne de Molen
Ie de Molen
Daily News
Johannesburg
Kimberly
Cape Town
Ashantee Island
Ushante Island
Swindled by a man posing as a United States marshal
Indiana brief reports a hoax note swindle in Union City where James McFarland a rich farmer was duped out of 200 dollars after a visit from a supposed US marshal. The conman demanded 500 but compromised for the note and McFarland warned banks to reject the bill.
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Union City
Ind
James McFarland
United States
McFarland
Indianapolis
Treasury Gold Reserve Balance and Bond Issue Payouts
The Treasury reports the gold reserve at 103 million 200 thousand 194 dollars after a day’s withdrawals of 635 thousand 800. All gold due from the last bond issue has been paid in totaling 111 million 355 thousand 612 dollars with 100 million principal 11 million 166 thousand 246 premium and 189 thousand 385 interest. Since January 6 there have been withdrawals totaling 39 thousand 339 in gold. Two brothers killed by lightning in a Marton Mississippi area barn as a storm strikes read s.
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Treasury Gold Reserve
Washington
Treasury
World and national notes from June events and political shifts
A compilation of terse items covers William C Whitney and European travels, a warrant against a cotton importer in Boston, California congressional nominations, and a Tennessee appointment. Zealous party splits appear in Teller and Cannon at the Republican rally, while a Royal Hunt Cup is won in Ascot. Arkansas holds a state convention with Dan W. Jones named governor. investigations in New York dismiss a murder charge against Edward McCormick. St Louis hosts the Democratic convention as John Martin plans improved arrangements. Weather forecasts predict showers in parts of Kentucky and Ohio Indiana.
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Republican Party
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Dan. W. Jones
Piace
Dorsing Bland
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Arma
Martin Gett Getting
Pointé Carcano
Col
John I Marstin
Palmer House
Market closes and prices in Cincinnati and New York summaries
Market notes show varied commodity prices across grains and livestock. Wheat futures in New York mention July and September contracts while Cincinnati price lists include corn oats and rye with multiple grade distinctions and animal hides and meats priced by category.
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Cincinnati
Northwestern
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