McKinley Nominated for President in 1900 Campaign
Senator Lodge acted as spokesman as William McKinley was formally notified of his second Republican nomination. The reception highlighted China policy, gold standard, tariff, and overseas duties. Presidents’ remarks praised U.S. authority in the Philippines, liberty and humanity, and executive control of territories. Other speakers, including Fairbanks Hanna and Smith, pressed the money issue and warned of Democratic peril to business interests.
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Anton
Ohio
William McKinley
Republcan Party
Republic
Enator Lodge
McKinley
United States
China
Philippines
Senator Fairbanks
Indiana
Hianna
National Committee
Charles Emory Smith
Col
Samuel Parker
Hawaii
Lodge
Parker
Pacific Islands
Hanna
Republica
Smith
Crite Delat
Bryan
Kansas City
Bloux Walls
Simple informal ceremony greets Theodore Roosevelt’s nomination
At Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay Governor Theodore Roosevelt received official notice of his Republican vice presidential nomination. Senator Wolcott of Colorado delivered the address, Roosevelt replied briefly, and guests mingled on the veranda overlooking Long Island Sound before departure by special train.
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Roose
Oyster Bay
Sagamore
Theodore Tensevelt
Bre. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Senator Wolcott
Colorado
Long Island Sound
Wolcott
Incheon
New York
Pacific Cable Tender Invites in Britain and Colonies
In London the secretary of state for the colonies Mr Chamberlain said tenders for laying the Pacific cable will be invited. Canada and colonial governments have accepted committee recommendations. In Waikiki Islander celebrations marked Independence Day with American style oratory and fireworks in Monolulu via Victoria.
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London
House of ‘Commons
Thas Colonial
Mr. Chamberlain
Canada
Islandera
Darin
Victoria
Bhaayall
Lynch Kills Colored Man for Railroad Employee Murder
Negro Lyne Cresswell, colored, was lynched here in July for the murder of L. Martin, a railroad employee. Local authorities report the mob action occurred amid ongoing tension in the Alabama town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyne Cresswell
Ala
Tohn Jennings
L. Martin
Prescott Calif fires devastate core business district
Large blaze in Prescott Arizona destroyed five blocks of the city’s principal business area. Fires began about 10 40 Saturday and burned until 3 00 Sunday, with high winds spreading embers. Losses estimated between 1 and 1.5 million dollars. Major establishments including banks telegraph offices newspapers hotels and restaurants were burned or damaged. Authorities evacuated and began rebuilding with temporary structures as aid rolled in from W A Clark of United Verde Copper.
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Mreacott
Artin
Wiprd
Prescott
Ariz
Dobria
Dames
Goodwin Street
Fighting in Luzon Kills Three Americans and Many Rebels
In Luzon last week three Americans were killed and two wounded as scouts fought rebels who suffered heavy losses. Rebels captured, with rifles and powder seized. Captures include Capt Steever pursuing targets in Leas district. Reports from Balti note captives saw accounts of a Yorktown action. Capt Charles D Nebives, captured in May, is paroled and due to arrive soon. Mr Fetzugon named chief secretary to the commission.
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Americas
Manila
Itty
Igher
Mariln
Capt
Steever
Tinto
Natividad
Agiipay
Atejandvino
Leas
Villpinas
Fetzugon
Market Quotations From St Paul and Minneapolis
Grain and livestock prices from St Paul Minneapolis and Milwaukee July 17 with No 1 Northern wheat bids and closes across districts. Cattle hogs and lamb values listed for Chicago South St Paul and Milwaukee markets, including cash prices and bid ranges for wheat corn oats and various livestock categories.
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Grammi Live
St. Paul
Northern
Minneapolis
Juny
Bard
Ora
Finx
Dutith
Daly Ui
Hari
Miltyaulkea
Wis
Chicago
Heavvy
Patk
Steen
South St. Paul
Obalee
Strikers Use Dynamite Injures Four In St Louis
Dynamite exploded under a transit car in North St Louis injuring four passengers. A suburban street car struck a strike worker’s bus last night injuring twelve occupants, two seriously.
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Bt. Louis
North St. Louis
Rews of the Northwest Democrats and Populism Agree on Ticket
After forty eight hours of consultation the committees in conference from the Democratic and Populist conventions at 4 o’clock yesterday submitted a fusion report accepted by both. Democrats gain secretary of state auditor treasurer superintendent of schools and public lands and two of four national electors. Populists take governor both congressmen and rest of state ticket. Democratic nominees include If J. Tracy Edmunds state auditor Wred B. Smith Brown secretary of state Charles D. Nedrick Chamberlain treasurer Edward Cook Roberts superintendent of schools and public lands John McElroy Rapid City J W Martin Watertown for presidential electors. Populists nominate B H Lion Sioux Falls mayor for governor Gov Lee and Judge Moore Black Hills for congress Fred B Bacon Lincoln and A W King Hand presidential electors Abe Van Osdel Yankton lieutenant governor 4 B Hitchcock Davidson attorney general Miss Lena Assvad Day superintendent of public instruction W T La Vollette Brule railroad commissioner.
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Xankton
Tily
Trelit Abare
J. Tracy
Edmunds
WIFE MURDER CHARGES HEARING FOR HUNT IN OHASCA MINN
Preliminary examination for Frank A. Hunt, Minneapolis wheat operator charged with wife murder, opened in Ohaska Minnesota. Witnesses described the June 23 drowning on Lake Clanhassen, his alleged delays in reporting, dry clothes, autopsy notes, suspected motive over a second woman, and $8,000 inheritance. Hearing continued with medical experts from nearby cities expected to testify.
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Frank A. Hunt
Ohaska
Minn
Jay
Minneapolis
Clanhassen
Ageneis
Labor Union Plans State Ticket Amid Montana Tangle
Helena July 14 Montana politics deepen as a union labor ticket is slated for next month. The state trades and labor council will hold a convention on August 14 to nominate a state ticket, while Democratic and Populist conventions are set for September 19. The Populist central committee backs fusing with the Clark wing of the Democrats, a move that could influence 185,600 union members statewide.
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Clank
Helena
Mont
Montana
Dicket
State Trades and Labor Council
Te Missoula
Hag
Clark
Democratic Party
Depot Ronbeny Robbery At St. Paul Depot
Two masked men entered the Love Stock depot near Madison Wisconsin July 14 bound agent F T Wartwick and stole cash from the money drawer totaling 37.27 dollars plus 2 more from his pockets. They locked Wartwick in a refrigerator car and left him there for an hour and a half before a train crew released him.
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Madison
Wis
St. Paul
Love Stock
Thin City
Ft. S. Wartwick
Hartwick
Clairvoyant Sues Over Wager on Death Date
Mrs. Josephine B Moore the clairvoyant sued the administrators of Willard Emers estate for 1300 dollars after he wagered he would live to 1900 and died in 1809. The 1810 prophecy dated Jan 26 1808 predicted Willard Emer would die before 1900.
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Jou
Springfield
Mass
Josephine B. Moore
Willardie
Emer
Mgr
Elmer
Desperado Van Moore Receives Life Sentence
Pierre South Dakota July 14 Van Moore the half-breed desperado who murdered Tin Cup an old Indian woman about a month ago pleaded guilty and received a life sentence Moore has a bad record and had attempted murder several times before.
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Pierre
S. D
van Moore
Tin Cup
Moore Fias
Ely Population Surpasses Four Thousand In Census
Ely Minnesota officials announce a city population of 4800 from the census. About 83 percent of residents are foreign born, reflecting a highly diverse community as of July 44.
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Ely
Minn
Death by own action at Ba Roy Le Roy Ming July 13
D B Cale man an old resident of the village committed death by own action by shooting himself in the right temple. He leaves a wife and daughter in comfortable circumstances.
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Ba Roy
le Roy
Ming
D. B. Caleman
Republican Committee Meets at St Paul Minnesota
The republican state central committee in Minnesota met in St Paul with two simultaneous sessions. The general committee adjourned to meet again August 10 while the executive committee comprising seven members at large selected after adjournment includes G A Morey Winona C Whitney Marshall Tams Bixby Ada Ted Wing St Paul etc. W W Masterman of Stillwater was named chairman and C Whitney secretary. Treasurer and headquarters location to be decided by the executive panel. Afternoon talks covered general campaign plans and organization.
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Mineonatn Republican Committee
St. Pal
St. Paul
Tepibucan
General Committee
Minaxsanthve
W. ©. Masterman
Stillwater
Capt. C. Co. Whitney
G. A. Morey
Winona
C. Whitney
Marshall
Tams Bixby
Ted Wing
Bus. Warner
Shingles and sheds burnt in big South Park fire
Fire destroyed the old Chicago Great Western railway shops at South Park yesterday afternoon. Loss nears 200000, with main casualties the railway company Coast Lumber Weyerhauser Lumber. Buildings covered over five acres, erected in 1887, were brick and one story high. Insurance covers the loss.
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Kinnoth Park
St. Paw
Chicago Great Western Railway
Sovwth Park
Railway Company
Coast Lumber Company
Weyerhauser Lumber Company
Rilway.company
Ito
Colwelh
Lowa
South Park
Damage to Crops from Grasshoppers in Charles Mix County
Reports from Kimball Dated July 15 describe ongoing crop damage in Charles Mix county south of here caused by grasshoppers. A large swath near Platte on the M and St LP extension was ruined on the Fourth, with signs of widespread destruction. Wheat forecasts are poor due to late rains, but corn looks strong and grass is growing fast, with higher milk receipts at the creamery.
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Evin. Kimball
Charles Mix County
Here
New
Platte
Petted
A Brisk Child Rescued From Deep Well in North Branch
In North Branch Minnesota July 15 a four year old boy fell into a ten foot well as his mother opened the door. The father Daniel Martin heard the scream, ran to the scene and pulled the child from the water by gripping a board and lifting him to safety.
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North Branch
Mlan
Daniel Martin
Hunt Discharged as Wife Drowning Case Ends
Frank A. Hunt of Minneapolis was discharged after evidence failed to connect him to the drowning of his wife at Ghanhassan, Carver County, on June 23. County Attorney Morrison stated there was no further case to pursue. The decision came after yesterday morning’s testimony, ending the prosecution.
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Chaska
Minn
Frank A. Hunt
Minneapolis
Ghanhassan
Carver County
Morrison
South Dakota Sheriff’s Association Holds Meeting in Yankton
The second annual convention of the South Dakota Sheriff’s Association met in Yankton last night. Officers elected: President P. A. Wildebrand Codington, Secretary-Treasurer Henry Swindler Davison, Vice-President Don Donohue Minnetoka. A committee was formed to pursue favorable legislation for sheriffs at the next legislative session.
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Yankton
S. D
South Dakota
Stertt's
Tolens
P. A. Wildebrand
Codington
Henry Swindler
Davison
Don Donohue
Minnetoka
West Newton rafting works reopen after rains
Timbermen in Winona and downstream cheer the reopening of the West Newton rafting works last Thursday. Recent rains brought a supply of timber and more is expected, enabling operation for some time.
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Winona
Bmlnn
Paty
Rver
West Newton
Jara
Fraternal Carnival Planned in Faribault Minnesota
Multiple fraternal orders in Faribault Minnesota plan a fall carnival intended to draw Southern Minnesota interest. The event likely lasts one week and aims to engage a wide regional audience.
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Faribault
Mion
Minnesota
Farm fire destroys barns and crops at Marshanl Farm
A blaze at Mrs Pant Iingston’s Marshanl farm in Hastings Minnesota burned the stock barn granary and several outbuildings. It destroyed farming implements 2006 bushels of oats 200 bushels of corn 20 tons of hay a horse and 3 calves. Loss estimated near 5000 dollars with 2500 dollars insured.
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Hastings
Minn
Sioux Rapids Man Dies After Train Fall Near Linn Grove
Andy Brandyold of Yell to Hix, Iowa, was fatally injured when he fell from the "flyer" train west of Linn Grove while returning from Sutherland. The accident occurred on July 15.
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Yell
Hix
Sioux Rapids
Iowa
Andy Brandyold
Sutherland
Linn Grove
Rainstorms Wreak Havoc Across Minnesota and Iowa
Heavy six hour torrents flood fields in Stewartville and nearby towns. Bugs damage barley and wheat while corn remains at risk. In Worthington rainfall exceeds record as smut and rust threaten crops. Iowa reports over six inches with rivers rising and potential wheat losses.
Republican Clans National Convention in St Paul Opera House
The League of Republican clubs holds its national convention in St Paul with 1500 to 1800 delegates expected. Gov Roosevelt is welcomed as Col Stone presides at the evening session with Senator Davis presiding and an officers election planned for Wednesday.
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St. Taw
St. Paul
Lergte
Wig Auditorum
Btine
State League
Troosevelt
Stone
Davis
Roosevelt
Minnesota Republicans Convene in St Paul City
The Republican State League met at the Auditorian in St Paul with 40 to 50 readers from across the state. Delegates to the forthcoming convention were selected and W. E. Sidisnor of Duluth was elected president. The session lasted about two hours featuring patriotic addresses and music by the band.
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Leagte
St. Paul
Lrague
Auditorian
Windsor
Osten
W. Es. Sidisonr
Duluth
Troops Return To Duluth Gov Lind Unsure Action Implied
St Paul reports a detachment from Duluth to Koochiling returns. Troops will reach Tower today then head back to Duluth. Gov Lind sees little need for action unless federal authorities fail to act. Brainerd company outfitted. first regiment ready if needed. governor does not expect a callout.
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Gov. Lind
St. Paul
Duluth
Kooehiling
ATII
George €. Lambert
J. Ingerson
Tower
Hagensom
Lind
Brainerd
Vermillion Deluged by Violent Wind Storm
Vermillion South Dakota on July 28 faced the fiercest wind storm in its history. barns, sheds, and buildings flattened while walls toppled and sidewalks wrecked streets. miracles included power lines down, Milwaukee trucks submerged, and trees uprooted across the town. grain damage was heavy with corn ruined in the storm’s path. a fire at a Catholic priest’s large house burned the building and killed a horse. telegraph and telephone wires were down. John W. Schurmeier, a prominent St Paul executive founder of Sukuriveiry Wagon Co., died at his Thornbel street home in the night from stomach cancer after a long illness.
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Vermillion
S. D
Te Gome
John WW. Sehurmefer
St. Paw
John HL Schurmeier
Sukuriveiery Wagon Company
St. Paul
AM Thornbel Street
Eaucer
Drowned in Cedar River Near Cedar City
In Cedar River a mile above the city Tarry Weat, a State Center youth studying at a business college, was seized by cramps while swimming and drowned.
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Harey Weat
Cedar Taplix
Iowa
Cedar River
Tarry Weat
State Center
Saven the Corn Crop in Northern Kansas Weather Downpour
Northern Kansas was drenched by heavy rains Sunday night and yesterday breaking a five hour dry spell. The downpour helps the corn crop with a rare moisture boost amid ongoing heat. Farmers hope the rain improves yields after a long drought.
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Kanes City
Kansas
Dual Purpose Cow Worth While For Farmers In Bulletin
A Minnesota Experiment Station bulletin on Weeding Dairy Down argues the dual purpose cow can shift from unprofitable to profitable with good care and proper feeding. It notes that while pure dairy types profit from targeted feeding, dual purpose cows gain in calves and milk when managed properly. The piece also warns that cows breeding for weight gain may be profitable only when feed costs align with milk value.
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Minnesota Experiment Station
Uniform Wool Pricing Warns Michigan Growers
Prof H W Mumford of the Michigan agricultural station argues uniform wool prices harm growers. Dealers must guess averages across grades, risking over or underpay. The piece urges learning to value wool by merit and cautions against commission buyers who push uniform pricing to secure predictable margins.
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H. W. Mumford
Michigan
Illinois Cattle Inspection Challenge in Bilgin District
The state inspectorate faces resistance as stockmen in Bilgin Illinois eject officials during cattle inspections for imports from other states. Five stockmen are indicted for bringing in diseased cattle without required inspection. Illinois aims to identify tuberculous cows to prevent contaminated milk and meat while not turning the state into a dumping ground for infected herds. The Bilgin district is seen as high risk due to dairy cattle replacements. Also a cooking note explains frying two inch doughnut squares from dough on baking day.
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Bilgin
Ilinois
Illinois
Atate
Lgin
Beefsteak Toast and Perfume Plant Use
Brief notes describe a beefsteak toast method using cold meat, cream or milk, butter, and seasoning poured over toast. boiled ham may substitute with egg yolk. It adds a statistic that 4,200 plants are known to commerce, with 420 used in perfume production.
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Mkinley
MelKinley
Algo
Pacfic Cable
Wawael
Tron
W. A. Clark
United Verde Copper Company
Luzon
TUE Markets
Fusion
Ronbeny
CAI
Wer
ALC
Hunt
South
Nontes Sherif
Tai and
Bugs
Pornier Nefrentes Crowe
Stewartville
Mau
Tune
Parker, & D
Alice
City
Banka
Dulut
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