Dewey candidacy shapes Democratic National Committee
A Washington dispatch reports plotting by top Democratic leaders to back Admiral Dewey for president at the Kansas City convention. The scheme, organized largely in Washington and New York, aims to surprise with a sudden nomination while balancing party factions and Bryan loyalists. Perry Belmont endorses the idea as a path to a democratic victory, with New York fortunes tied to the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Journal and Advertiser
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Repubicans
McKinley
Porto Ricn
the Herald
Dewey
Herald
Kansas City
Arthur P. Gorman
Democratic Party
William C. Whitney
Daniel Lamont
Richard Olney
John R. McLean
Boward M. Sheppard
Manila Bay
Reva. Dewey
St. Ausueting
National Democratic Committee
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Prevent National Committee
Chicago
National Committee
Old Actress Alda Lawrence Dies in Quincy Home
Mrs Alda Lawrence, longtime stage actress, passes away at her Quincy residence. She performed leading roles with Edwin Booth and acted with Laura Keene Junius Brutus Booth John McCullough Joseph Jefferson and other renowned tragedy and comedy stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy, Ti
Alda Lawrence
Edwin Booth
Laura Keene
Junius Brutus Booth
John MecCudllough
Joseph Jefferson
Questions on Dewey and future leadership emerge
The text reflects debates over the true qualifications of a wartime hero and whether Admiral Dewey should be trusted with governing duties. It contrasts battlefield prowess with broader political capability, suggesting the nation weigh readiness before appointing a leader to steer government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oerane Ple
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Spaniards Must Register by April in Havana
The secretary of state and government, Diegs Tamayo, warns mayors that Spaniards must register by 2 PM on April 11. If registrants exceed capacity, those registered before 3 PM may obtain tickets for later inscription. A law reform committee proposes trial by jury in minor criminal cases with penalties up to six months, with five jurors to form a panel to speed decisions and ease appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Diegs Tamayo
Ban Ie
Law Reform Committee
Syndicate Forms to Build Cuba New York Railroad
A strong syndicate headed by Sir William C. Van Horne has formed to construct a railroad along the length of Cuba New York, about 300 miles. Subscribed capital covers the full project, with members including William C. Whitney General G M Dodge Howard J Berwind ex President Levi P Morton Henry M Whitney P A B Weidener Thomas D Dolan R H Bikins H Walters James J Hill and George B Hopkins expecting authorized action to proceed.
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New York
Cuba
William C. van Horne
William C. Whitney
G. M. Dodge
Howard J. Berwind
Samuel Thomas
Levi P. Morton
City
Henry M. Whitney
Boston
P. A. B. Weidener
Thomas D. Dolan
R. H. Bikins
Philadelphia
H. Walters
Baltimore
James J. Hill
The
Great Northern Railway Company
George B. Hopkins
Diocesan Nominations Spark Rift Over Archbishop Succession
April 5 in Dubuque reports a serious division looms in Catholic circles over choosing Archbishop Hennnessey's successor. Nominations included Dr Carroll of Dubuque Archbishop Keane of Washington and Father McLaughlin of Clinton. German priests protested Keane's appointment and a planned bishops meeting was forbidden by Archbishop Martinelli.
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Dubuque
Town
Hennnessey
Carroll
Keane
Washington
Father McLaughlin
Clinton
O'Gorman
Sioux Falls
Scanlan
Salt Lake
Rome
Martinelli
Apostolic Delegate
American Machinery Shipment Heads East From Philadelphia
The German steamer Wilhelmina bound for Yokohama and Windivostock will depart Philadelphia with a historic 6,600 ton cargo of American machinery. It includes 11 Baldwin locomotives for the Chineve Eastern railway, 2,000 tons of steel rails from Carnegie Steel for the Formosa railroad, and 400 tons of bridge material from Pencoyd iron works for Japan.
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New York
Philadelphia
Yokohama
Windivostock
Far East
Chineve Eastern Railway
Carnegie Steel Company
Formosa
Pencoyd Iron Works
Japar
Trunk Line System Links Chicago to New York and Boston
The World reports a $20,000,000 trunk line system created by transferring Bennington & Rutland stock to Percival W. Clement, linking Chicago, New York, and Boston with an anticipated net annual earning capacity near $1,000,000. The arrangement, backed by Van derbilt interests, aims to yield a cheaper, faster water and rail haul. Freight from Chicago will route via Rutland boats to Oriskany, then by rail to Roue’s Point, Rutland, and Troy before reaching New York Central lines.
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New York
the World
Chicago
Boston
Bennington & Rutland Railway
Percival W. Clement
Rutland Railroad
Mr. Clements
H. G. Smith
Rutland
J. G. McCullough
F. B. Jennings
Tre
Rutland Transit Boats
Ogdensburg Transportation Company
Ordensburg
Rouve's
Will Farm Coal Trust Forms New Eastern Rail Coal Pact
The Herald reports Wall Street interests aligned with Vanderbilt Morgan and Caussatt aim to cement a coal monopoly uniting anthracite and bituminous sectors. The Pennsylvania Railroad allegedly bought Norfolk and Western stock to influence management of that property.
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New York
the Herald
Wall Jatreet
Vanderbilt and Morgan
Fost
Vanderbilt-Morgan-Caussatt
Pennsylvania
Norfolk and Western
Detachment Orders Change Navy Commanders at Sea
Washington April 5 Commander F M Andrews detached from the Enterprise and ordered to Asia tic station to assume command of the Monocacy relieving Commander G A Bicknell who is ordered to the Mare Island navy yard.
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Washington
F. M. Andrews
Enterprise
Asiatic Station
G. A. Bicknell
Mare Island, Navy Yard
Attempted assassination of Prince of Wales shocks Brussels
The Brussels incident centers on a 16 year old tinsmith Sipide who tried to shoot the Prince of Wales. Investigation shows premeditation and an unknown instigator. He bought a pistol, wrote a letter, and loaded his revolver in a cafe restroom before the failed attempt. The event raises fears of broader anti British reaction and could hasten King Leopold's return.
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Brussels
Prince of Wales
Tihat
Sipide
Leopold
Wiesbaden
South Africa
Maison du Peuple
Extrema Anarchista'meéet
Young Socialist Guard
Bipide
London
Chey
Mmouthings
Marquia
Saliabury
Rriate of
Wales
United States
Henry D. ‘White
Marlborough House
Transvaal
Continent
Dublin
Notary Acknowledgment from Montana Records
On March 2 1900 before Notary Lewis P Forestell appeared J W Morrix and George I Forsythe who acknowledged signing the certificate in Silver Bow County Montana. The document bears the notary’s official seal and testimony of execution of the above written instrument.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
George B
Summit Valley
Siiver Bow County
Burney No
Towip
Recorder of
Silver Bow County
Hub
Erastus A. Hols
Caledonia Lode
Joseph Rosenthal
Gdorgh D
Greene
Silver Bow
Juhn W. Morris
George J. Forsythe
Butte
J. W. Morris & Co
State OF
Bilver Bow
A. D
Lewis P. Forestell
J. W. Morrix
George I. Forsythe
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Bowey
Democratic National Committee
Rt. Louis
W. J. Stone
Tal
American Machinery
Will Farm Coal Trust
England
Ireland
NJ Ride Lodging House
Moden & Bargain
Lodo Pdr
W. Broadway
Sander Ancestwone A
Broadway, N. C
St. Paul
West Granite
Southackson
West Broadway
sTram
Main Street
Morley
E. Broadway
Cuars
Inter Mountain
West Park
Colorado Street
Investors Realty Co
W. Granite
Case & Holmes
Granite Street
East Park Street
A. L. M. Care Inter Mountain
Lexington
Galena
Idaho
West Gaiena
Broadway
Portland
M. Wade
North Main
West Park Street
North
Charles L. Smith & Co
West
McMillan & Floyd
East Broadway
East Side
Lt Bedstead and Springs
East Second Street
South Butte
Bath
North Jackson
Bhroom
Montana Street
Call
Colorado
West Park Streets
W. Park
North Jackson Street
Weat Broadway
Lutte
Della Barbeau
Arizona Street
Mercury Opfpo
Union Cea Pradientahe
Modern Bath
Cory
Twin
Eastside
Mcc-Millan & Floyd
Acey
M.wade
Jain
Borglum
Water Co
W. Porphyry Street
Gaylord
Tie Ae Close
H. Churchill
Granites Street
West Side
Main
Sherman
East Park
Rene
Mieaen Hampton
Marder
Editha
DIOM
North Idaho
Palmistry
Harlow Blegan
Mabba
Sassage
E. Rickards Co
East Broad
Dee Bartana
McMillan & Trova & a _Broadway
Arpa Hollingsworth
Beckwith's
Nana
Job
Granite
W. A. Akers
Reed
Lvery
Aos
Bouth Butte
Millan & Floyd
Chattle Loans
P. O
Davenport
Wpeteirs, Nw. W
John W
Morria
France
Macy Ea
County
Monmee
Sogeogo
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