Lexington Convention Ends With Taylor Nomination for Governor
The Republican state convention at Lexington, Kentucky, nominated W. S. Taylor for governor after dramatic withdrawals by S. H. Stone and Clifton J. Pratt. John Marshall won the lieutenant governorship, Caleb Powers was chosen secretary of state, Clifton J. Pratt named attorney general, and W. R. Day as treasurer amid wide demonstrations. The party endorsed anti trust legislation, McKinley’s expansion policy, and civil service reforms.
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Showman On Trial For Murder In Novel Case In South Dakota
Archie H. Brewer, owner of a small tent show at Bonesteel, faces murder charges over a scuffle with a creature dubbed the missing link. Brewer asserts the victim was a monkey, arguing the death occurred during a blow with a heavy club. Proceedings with grand jury pending after a preliminary hearing.
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Flag incident on Fourth of July in Honolulu sparks tension
Carl Klemme displayed an American flag with the German colors beneath it. J H West ordered the German flag removed, gathered soldiers from the transport Sheridan, and had the flag torn down. West paid a $100 fine for malicious mischief. the German consul general to report the matter.
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Countess recalls Disraeli lacked physical courage
The Countess of Beaconsfield told a friend that Disraeli, despite immense moral courage, was deficient in physical bravery. She recalled an instance when she had to pull the shower bath string for him.
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Brooklyn Strike Opens Wide as Metropolitan Employees Weigh Action
In Cleveland New York July 18 General Master Workman John N Parsons met with Metropolitan Street Railway executives and signaled an imminent strike. Talks centered on the 10 hour law and labor’s demand for enforcement, with Brookyn and Manhattan unions urged to join. Cars on affected lines ran early but fell silent after sundown as workers remained out. President Rossitter faced taunts and urged no concessions, ordering a 7 pm shutdown that halted service across lines, with only two cars kept to aid police transport. Many pin the strike’s fate on future developments as workers risk job loss.
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Cleveland Street Railway Strike Resumes After Brief Return
The Big Consolidated street railway conductors and motormen went out again at 4 15 yesterday affecting about eight hundred workers. The walkout came as a surprise to the public and the company after a three week return under a city council created agreement.
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Americans win revision rights in Hague arbitral talks
At The Hague on July 18 the debate over article 54 centered on revising arbitral awards. Mr Holls argued the US would oppose the arbitration plan without further Washington instructions. An amendment allowing revision by special agreement was accepted, effectively winning the American point as they adjourned until Wednesday.
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How the Dreyfus Scandal May End
Paris reports July 18 that the cabinet plans to hush up the affair if Dreyfus is acquitted at Rennes. While authorities push silence, public opinion grows wary that shielding conspirators could erode faith in the republic.
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Miller shoots wife and mother-in-law and dies after.
George Miller shot his wife and mother-in-law Annie Lake at midnight Saturday. Miller fled after the shooting and died last night following the incident. The事件 occurred in HanniBat, Mo. authorities investigate motives and details.
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Anglo American China railroad alliance seeks U S backing
A new American British Chinese partnership aims to back a 750 mile Canton to Hankow railroad and coal and industrial concessions in China. Beijing hesitates while Lord Salisbury instructs China officials to honor the contract, prompting a formal U S request for moral support.
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New Japan US Treaty Sets New Global Standing
A sweeping treaty between the United States and Japan takes effect today along with similar pacts between Japan and European nations and some South American republics. It ends half a century of old methods, establishing Japan as an equal on the world stage. The US Japan treaty was signed November 22, 1894 in Washington by Secretary Gresham and Minister Kureno and set to operate from July 17, 1899.
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Bank cashier surrenders as Middlesex bank collapses
George B. Valentine, cashier of the Middlesex County Bank of Perth Amboy New Jersey, surrendered and remained jailed amid a bank shortage estimated up to 165000 dollars. The Perth Amboy panic spread as crowds gathered at the Savings Bank after the closure. Officials of both institutions shared officers and counters, deepening the crisis.
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Another Medal For Miss Gould
During the war with Spain Miss Helen Gould of New York furnished many cuts for soldiers in Cuba. The Sixth Ohio regiment this city received some of them. The boys raised a fund for a magnificent medal to be presented to Miss Gould. The design is a miniature canteen.
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Olympia arrival brings tea crop and quarantine news
The steamship Olympia arrived from China and Japan with 8000 tons of new tea. It reports the City of Pekin is quarantined at Nagasaki, and the American Maru lies at Yokohama near San Francisco, with Orien line noted.
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Mrs Rich Surrender To Mexican Authorities
Mrs Rich is to be handed over for trial in Mexico for the murder of her husband. Protests from telegrams and letters to the president and Secretary Hay urged postponement or asylum, but the decision holds that surrender is required to obtain Mexican criminals in return, establishing a precedent.
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Repudiation and political shifts in Chicago and national ties
Chicago Democrats face three developments with Mayor Harrison snubbing a free silver meeting as the national committee considers repudiating the Croker Hill Murphy machine in New York. A rule may bar 1896 bolters from 1900 convention delegates. Lincoln sues to claim Chicago land worth about 250 million as heirs, many in New York and New England.]]
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Desert land claim proof notice for Farley in Montana
United States Land Office Missoula Montana notifies that Joseph B Farley of Beaverhead County Montana has filed notice of intention to make proof on desert land claim No 100 for E4 SW 8 1/2 SEK and NE 1/4 section 33 Tp 48 R 16 W before L J Price U S commissioner at Dillon Montana on July 20 1899 Witnesses A F Waldorf Dillon MT John Geisser Wisdom MT George W Noyes Wisdom MT Alva J Noyes Wisdom MT Eiwen E Hensler Register
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