McKinley Dominates Republican Convention Atmosphere
In Philadelphia on June 19 the 44th anniversary of Fremont’s nomination marks the Republicans gathering at the exposition building. McKinley is the popular choice for president with Roosevelt and Long in focus for possible vice presidential picks amid a three day convention schedule.
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Firework Factory Explosion Kills Three in Philadelphia
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Philadelphia on Schell street killed three men Pentalion De Janino Francisco Giangiulia and Carmine Marino and injured 14 others none fatally. The blast occurred in a third floor production area and damaged surrounding homes.
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Quiet Cuban election elects Havana mayor amid orderly vote
General Alejandro Rodriguez, Nationalist, won Havana mayoralty with 18 073 votes to 6 084 for Independent Estrada Mora. National party took most council seats and key posts while overall turnout lagged about 4 500. Reports say polls were peaceful nationwide.
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Great Bloomington Fire Threatens City Hall and Businesses
A massive blaze in Bloomington Illinois began at Green's Wholesale Hardware and swept across Main Street. Loss already estimated at 500000 dollars as winds rise and aid is requested from Peoria and Springfield. Buildings including Mode Laundry Brand Company Thompson Vincent Keen Pixley Dunley Hall are destroyed or burning with a gale forecast.
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Hart chosen as national committeeman from Iowa
Philadelphia wire reports Ernest Hart of Council Bluffs has been unanimously selected as national committeeman from Iowa. The announcement, dated June 19, confirms Hart's selection for the party leadership role and outlines his credentials and expected duties.
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Wheat prices surge as drought hits Northwest crops
Wheat rose sharply with July opening 44 1 4 cents higher, closing about 5 1 2 cents above Saturday as crop reports from North and South Dakota and Minnesota spurred panic. Corn and oats gained, while pork and other staples held steady. cash quotes listed No. 2 red and No. 2 spring wheat and cash corn and oats.
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Cattle and Hogs Mixed in Chicago Trading Report
Chicago cattle receipts 21 000 with steer prices weak to 10 cents lower while reports show closing strength for butchers stock natives best on sale. Texas and western feeders and bulls quoted with ranges. hog receipts 27 000 and prices up to 10 cents higher. sheep receipts 17 00 with wethers and lambs steady to strong. Kansas City cattle and hog markets show steady-to-strong demand and varied ranges for steers cows and hogs.
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Cattle receipts rise at Omaha market on June 18
Cattle receipts around 2000 head show stronger native beef steers trading from 5.40 to 8.00 per hundredweight. Cows and heifers bring 4.75 to 5.40, tanners 2.25 to 3.00, stockers and feeders 3.50 to 5.00, calves to 8.00. Holdups and errors in OCR noted. Hoy receipts about 8500 with steady or higher tone in the sale.
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Zeb White and the Calamitous Calamity on Sunday
An old possum hunter recalls a Sunday when cantankerous mood led him to hunt a coon despite his wife ribbing him to read the Bible. After chasing a wildcat that attacked him, the wife insists he read of Israel, and she shoots the cat. He survives scarred, and she orders him to read aloud about the Red Sea to finish the day.
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Napoleon’s judge: Wellington as general not highest rank
Dr. O Meara cites Napoleon in St Helena saying Lord Wellington is an excellent general with firmness and talent but has not conquered on the scale Napoleon achieved. He notes Wellington’s caution later and his Spanish campaign merit, yet Napoleon claims greater feats for himself.
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A Young Man Shows Off Quirky Pets in Atlantic City
A Philadelphia Records describes a well known Philadelphia man in Atlantic City who draws attention by wearing a gold chain with two large gray rats attached. The creatures crawl along his back and waistcoat while he strolls the boardwalk and dines with them, offering cheese and crackers, seeming tidy though distinctly odd.
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