Towne Tops Nominee Teetering on 16 to 1 Berth
Kansas City July 3 The vice presidential race remains unsettled after Benjamin F. Shively withdrew causing Towne and Sulzer to lead contenders with New York figures possible under platform shifts. A 16 to 1 declaration could tilt Towne toward Bryan while New York remains a pivotal if undecided factor with Danforth Van Wyck or Hill linked prospects in play.
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Kansas City
Benjamin F. Shively
Indiana
Shively
Charles A. Towne
William Sulzer
New York
Judge van Wyck
Elliott Danforth
Chicago
Towne
Bryan
Republican Party
No Remedy Equals Peruna in Women’s Health Claims
Miss Susan Wymar of Chicago writes that Pe-ru-na brought relief from suffering and calls it a good friend in need. Margaretha Dauben of Racine City Wisconsin says she feels well and happy after taking Pe-ru-na for female complaints. The ad claims Pe-ru-na has no equal for pelvic catarrh irregularities and emergencies.
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Susan Wymar
Richmond School
Chicago
Hartman
Margaretha Dauben
North Superior St
Racine City
Wis
Pen
Columbus, O
Convention Notes and Vice Presidential Speculation
Report on discussions at the political convention with references to Mr Hill and Mr Bryan, possible candidates from Maryland Governor John Walter Smith, Indiana delegation, Senator Teller of Colorado opposing McKinley, and Mayor Harrison of Chicago stating he is not a candidate but expects an eastern nominee.
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Hill
Bryan
Bryan Favors
Senator Hill
Carter Harrison
Maryland
John Walter Smith
Towne
Indiana
Teller
Colorado
McKinley
Harrison
Chicago
Warner urges restoring silver to its rights in currency row
In Kansas City on July 3 the United States Monetary league heard General A J Warner of Ohio push for restoring silver to its former place with gold and downplay the 16 to 1 ratio. He warned that conditions could change the ratio and argued for automatic regulation of silver. General St John objected, saying tremors would run along the base if 16 to 1 is not in the convention platform.
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Kansas City
United States Monetary League
A. J. Warner
Ohio
Warner
General St. John
Debate on imperialism trusts and ratio at monetary league
General Warner warned that imperialism and trusts top the agenda while the ratio issue would fade. Coin Harvey urged Congress to act on ratio now, pledging 16 to 1 support as Bryan’s follower. The gathering applauded and moved to invite Warner to speak again. The league prepared a public address promoting bimetallism.
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West
Warner
Coin Harvey
Congress
Bryan
League
The
Monetary League
German Force to China Sparked by Death of Baron Ketteler
Berlin reports say Emperor William will push to restore order in China after Baron Von Ketteler's death. Germany plans a large armed expedition possibly numbering thousands, with naval reinforcement and five new battleships under preparation. London notes allied forces total about 13,000 and warn of a desperate, unsettled situation as southern China moves toward confederation with Nanking as the center.
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Berlin
Count von Buelow
William
Baron von Ketteler
China
Foreign Office
Germany
Shan Tung
Li Hai Houn
Peking
London
House of Commons
William St. John Brodrick
Yang Tse
von Bergen
Robert Hart
Yellow River
Nanking
Japan Has a Free Hand at Peking Reinforcement Offer
Washington reports a unanimous agreement among the powers to welcome Japan's offer to furnish reinforcements for forces along the Pei Ho river aiding the march to Peking. Japan alone is prepared to supply any number of troops needed, with news reaching the State Department from England Russia and France.
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Japan
Washington
State Department
Pei Ho
Peking
China
England
Russia
France
Republicans Decide HQ Location After Dem Convention
General Charles Dick says the national committee will be appointed after consulting McKinley and Roosevelt. He notes headquarters choice between Chicago or New York will hinge on the Democratic convention's selection of a vice president and platform.
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Cleveland
Charles Dick
Republican National Executive Committee
McKinley
Roosevelt
Chicago
New York
President McKinley Enjoys Day of Rest in Canton
In Canton Ohio on July 3 President McKinley had a largely restful day at home. After handling mail from Washington and dispatching commissions, no official duties arrived. He spent much of the day driving about the city as information from Washington matched press reports.
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Canton
McKinley
Washington
Results of Games In the Diamond Circuits
Baseball standings and results across major circuits with team records. Cincinnati and New York split at Cin Cincinnati 0 0 0 5 18 00% New York 0 0 0 0 22 11 6. Chicago beat Philadelphia 2 to 0 at Chicago. St Louis defeated Brooklyn 9 to 2 at St Louis. Pittsburg edged Boston 11 to 6 at Pittsburg. Indianapolis beat Cleveland 7 to 5. Kansas City topped Milwaukee 8 to 5. Minneapolis lost to Chicago 11 to 4. Buffalo crushed Detroit 12 to 3. Other Interstate League scores listed for Youngstown Toledo Fort Wayne Columbus Washington Park St Louis Sheepshead Bay Newport and more.
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Chicago
R. H. E. Chicago
Philadelphia
Taylor and Donahue
Donahue
McFarland
Terry
ST. Louis
R. HH. EF
Brooklyn
Powell and Robinson
Howell and McGuire
Hurst
Pitt
Roosevelt Speech Tour Sparks Great Welcome in Kansas
Governor Theodore Roosevelt received a rousing reception in Oklahoma and Kansas while campaigning on prosperity and expansion. He praised Rough Riders, spoke at Emporia, and warned against brigandage in the Philippines as he urged a straight-ticket victory in November. Col. Bryan in Lincoln affirmed继续 support for 16 to 1 and pledged to fight the platform if Colorado abandons it.
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Oklahoma City
O. T
Theodore Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Fair Grounds
San Juan Hill
Roosevelt Rough Riders Reunion Association
McClintock
B Troop
Arizona
Fritz Muller
E Troop
New Mexico
Lieutenant Greenaway
G Troop
Arkansas
Charles Hunter
D Troop
Enid
Roosevelt
Emporia
Kan
Philippines
National Committee Members Chosen by State
The list of selected members includes Arkansas James P. Clark Connecticut Homer S. Cummings Florida George H. Ranch Illinois Thomas Gahan Indiana Thomas F. Taggart Kentucky Urey Woodson Maine Arthur Sewall Nebraska James C. Dahlman Ohio John R. McLean Pennsylvania J. M. Guffey South Carolina Benjamin R. Tillman South Dakota Morris R. Taylor Texas R. Johnston Vermont John H. Senter Washington William H. Dunphy Wisconsin Timothy E. Ryan Alaska L. T. Williams.
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Arkansas
James P. Clark
Connecticut
Homer S. Cummings
Florida
George H. Ranch
Illinois
Thomas Gahan
Indiana
Thomas F. Taggart
Kentucky
Urey Woodson
Maine
Arthur Sewall
Nebraska
James C. Dahlman
Ohio
John R. McLean
Pennsylvania
J. M. Guffey
South Carolina
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Dakota
Morris R. Taylor
Texas
R. M. Johnston
Vermont
John H. Senter
Washington
William H. Dunphy
Wisconsin
Timothy E. Ryan
Alaska
L. T. Williams
Croker backs Silver plank in Democratic platform
Richard Croker says Tammany will not oppose inserting a 16 to 1 Silver plank if caucuses and the nation show a majority belief it would gain more votes for the Democratic ticket nationwide than it would cost in New York City and state. He frames the issue as a strategic move supported by party interest.
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Bryan
New York
Ofia
Indiana
New York City
Tammany
Marvet Reports Mixed Market for Cattle and Hogs
Market notes show mixed stockers and feeders with varied prices for cattle, hogs, sheep, and lambs. Prices cited include Texas fed steers at 4 40 to 5 25, hogs around 5 00 to 5 22, and sheep in the 3 50 to 4 90 range, plus grain bids for No 2 wheat corn and oats Readouts detail weights and quality grades for steers heifers cows bulls calves and lambs with regional price ranges.
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Texas
Cattle and Sheep Market Prices Summary
Listings show cattle to cows bulls and stags priced around 2 to 5 dollars, with fresh cows and common to good butchers. Sheep and lambs fetch rates from 3 to 8 dollars, indicating varied quality across choice good fair grades and lambs.
Livestock Price Ranges From Market Report
Prices for cattle including cattle and heifers, stockers and feeders, calves, hogs with wigs yorkers and heavies, and sheep and lambs across grades from best to culls. Notable figures show calves at five to six dollars, hogs around five dollars and lambs up to six dollars a head.
Commodity Price Report for Livestock and Grains
Market notes list cattle classes with bid prices for steers bulls cows stockers and calves. Sheep and lambs show bid ranges and culls. hogs appear with price figures. Grain futures give No 2 red wheat at 87 and corn and oats around 48 and 29 cents respectively.
Market Prices for Grain and Livestock
Grain and livestock quotes list Wheat No 2 red 84485c Corn No 2 mixed 44c Oats No 2 mixed 264%c Rye No 2 68c Lard 6 574% Bulk Meats 735 Bacon 2 SS Hogs 4 55415 30 Cattle 3255 15 Sheep 250 400 Lambs 3 Ty 6 35 Toledo Wheat Spot 2c Corn No 2 cash 4344c Oats No 2 cash 24c Rye No 2 cash 5&e Cloverseed DS prime 510 99 prime 550 Oct 92%
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Toledo
Butter-Fancy Creamery and Fresh Eggs Listing
Baltimore ad notes Butter-Fancy Creamery at 203 and Fresh Eggs priced at 13 19 cents. Small classified style item with terse product listings and street address.
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Baltimore
Victims of Hoboken Fire Update Count of Dead and Missing
New York reports seventy five bodies recovered from the Hoboken disaster with more found hourly. Many victims are severely burned and maimed as surface searches continue. The missing list hovers near four hundred, with two hundred forty seafarers among those unaccounted.
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New York
Widow shot dead near Pipestone with wounded child
Mrs James David a widow ten miles south of Pipestone was found on her home steps with a bullet through her heart. A young child was also wounded. Authorities say the woman was murdered but no suspect is identified.
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Pipestone
Minn
James David
Roberts holds war not ended and orders miners back
London July 3 reports Lord Roberts does not regard the South Africa war finished. He halted civilian return and ordered mining men to Bloemfontein. He reportedly believes three months must pass before affairs allow business resumption.
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London
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Bloemfontein
Indian Uprising Threat Discussed at Washington Cabinet
A telegram from Minnesota’s governor warned of a threatened uprising in the Rainy Lake region. The cabinet at the state department said more definite information was needed before federal interference.
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Washington
Rainy Lake
Minnesota
State Department
Mysterious Murder Shocks Chicago Grocer
Chicago July 3 police found John Soll tydsk a South Side grocer dead from a bullet wound and a crushed skull. Evidence of a fierce struggle was found at the scene. Two hats indicate two assailants and the motive is not robbery as the watch and $18.75 remained on the victim.
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Chicago
John Solltydsk
South Side
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