Durbin Wins Governor Nod After Seventh Ballot
Indianapolis dispatch reports Governor nominee final on seventh ballot with W T Durbin of Anderson chosen after a long, hotly contested session of the Republican State convention. Griffiths supporters ceded after Hogate and Dodge withdrawals as Durbin secures majority to lead for governor.
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Anderson
Indianapolis
W. T. Durbin
J. 8. Dodge
J. L. Gribbs
W. S. Haggard
W. T. Durhin
F. Th. Posey
EB. G. Hogate
Griffiths
Durbin
Gritiths
Hogate
Dodge
Posey
Indiana Republicans endorse McKinley policy in 1900 platform
The Indiana Republican convention adopts a platform praising President McKinley’s administration for prosperity and national strength. It applauds Congress and Indiana's delegation, endorses imperial policy in the Philippines, supports a gold standard, bank elasticity, anti trust legislation, reciprocity, and the Nicaraguan Canal, while condemning Democratic imperialism and calling for veteran pensions and care.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
McKinley
Philippine Islands
China
Willam McKinley
Congress
Garret A. Hobart
Henry W. Lawton
Richard W. Thompson
Spain
United States
Republican Party
Secretary of the Treasury
Java
James A. Mount
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Largest Nugget Found in Australia in 1852
The largest gold nugget ever found was discovered in Australia in 1852. It reportedly weighed 223 pounds and ounces and was valued at about 875000.
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Australian
Battle Stee and Civil War Charger Sagas
The era celebrates famed battle steeds Cincinnati Traveler and Winchester as the prized chargers of Grant Lee and Sheridan, iconic symbols of Civil War campaigns and leadership narratives.
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Cincinnati
Traveler
Winchester
Grant
Lee
Sheridan
Total Eclipse of the Sun Captivates World Attention
The May 28 total solar eclipse draws global interest as astronomers plan observations and photography along the U S path from New Orleans to Cape Henry. Centered in the United States are Mississippi Georgia North Carolina Virginia, with totality lasting up to ninety two seconds at Union Point Georgia.
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United States
India
American
New Orleans
Cape Henry
Mississippi
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Langley
Prof
Lumsden
Revilla Gigedo Islands
Pacific Ocean
Mexico
Corrientes
Rocky Mountains
Gulf
Union Point
Green
Couanty
Norfolk
Winter Wheat Conditions Improve. Weather Holds Back Some Regions
The weekly weather bureau crop report notes generally favorable temperatures boosting winter wheat growth. Excessive rains in the South caused floods and replanting in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana while eastern Kansas, Nebraska, and Southern Missouri delayed farm work. Montana, North Dakota need rain. upper Missouri Valley and northern Rockies saw freezing temperatures with no major damage. Corn planting progress slowed though preparations continue in the north. Seeding near completion except in North Dakota and Montana. Early sown spring wheat shows good stands in the south. Pacific coast outlook favorable except Southern California.
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Weather Bureau
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Montana
North Dakota
Minnesota
Missouri Valley
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
California
Death in Chicago labor riot at Baker-Vawter plant
In Chicago a strike at the Baker-Vawter lithography plant led to a violent attack by a union picket. Peter Miller was shot in the head and killed by supervisor H C Baster, while John McGuire was wounded. George P Gubbins, president of the Bricklayers' Union, was arrested on riot charges as labor unrest escalated since last January.
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Baker-Vawter Company
Chicago
Peter Miller
H. C. Baster
John McGuire
George P. Gubbins
Bricklayers’ ‘Union
Railroads push half fare runs and legal disputes extend
Burlington may parallel Northern Pacific routes to Ogden while Canadian Pacific joins rounds to abolish commissions. The C and H E extension from Marion to Thebes opens for passengers. Nickel Plate adds Chicago New York service. Lake Shore launches Chicago to Boston train covering 1089 miles in 26 hours. Sisters of Charity uniformed receive half rate tickets without clergy certificates. Western lines plan Denver and Colorado trips at half rates. Chicago capital buys Munising Railway amid timber land deals. Supreme Court’s Justice Shiras names Ashland as Eastern NP terminal, expanding timber holdings. Six western land grant roads plan to sue US for 800000 for transporting troops at war. government disputes excess rates and party rate deductions.
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Burlington
Northern Pacific
Ogden
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Marion
Thebes
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York
Lake Shore
Boston
Sisters of Charity In
Uniform
Central Passenger Association
St. Louis
Kansas City
Colorado
Rock Island
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Munising
Munising Bay
Little Lake
Mich
Doyle’s Quick Writ: A Promising Incident Becomes Tale
The scene recounts Dr. Conan Doyle noting a vivid incident during a cricket day with a friend. After dinner the friend urged him to write the story, and Doyle replied that he had already done it. The anecdote underscores his rapid writer’s instinct and confidence.
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Dr. Conan Doyle
Dr. Doyle
Brideh Aristocracy Binmed. Purity and Stomach Bitters Claim
Advert reads that luxury life destroys vigor and promotes indigestion. It claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters purifies the blood and strengthens the stomach, curing constipation indigestion and dyspepsia. It argues healthy stomachs prevent herpes and blood impurity.
Population ranks of early US cities in 1800
In 1800 five American cities led by Philadelphia with 66,000 residents. New York followed at 60,000, Baltimore 26,600, Boston 26,000, and Charleston 19,000, per May Ladies' Home Journal.
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America
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Boston
Charleston
South Carolina
Ladies’ Home Journal
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W.tl. Durbin
N. A. Gilbert
Angola
Supreme Court
Charles F. Kenny
Columbus
Union B. Hunt
W. H. Hart
Frankort
Leopold Levy
Huntington
W. L. Taylor
In- Annapolis
Frink L. Jones
Tipton
Rovernorship Plum
L. P. Newby
N. W. Gilbert
Newby
Allen County
Gilbert
Fort Wayne
Srelaware
Marion County
Wayne County
Embree
Shutts
Babcock
Baker
J. N. Babcock
Topeka
Republican Platform
OIRO
Hood
A. Po Charter
Creston
Iowan
Michigan State Board of Health
Labastine Company
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren Bueet
New Tork
Douglas
Wroualad
Rockten
Mans
Bigeville Mfg, CO
Riceville
Towa
Jaonie
Heeon
Newark City
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