Prizefighteravikis and quotes spark scattered reflections
A parade of aphorisms and opinions fill a page from Towa New York, touching on prizefighters, barber banter, leadership, labor, and public figures. Miscellaneous lines discuss Buller, Senator Quay, the Westminster confession, and calls from Nassau presbytery for a concise creed to unite the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
North
Theodore L. Cuyler
New York
Presbytery
Nassau
General Assembly
Vegetarian Diet: Heavy Foods and Japanese Health
The piece argues heavy feeders on animal foods风险 inflamed conditions and advises reducing such foods or skipping them safely when out of condition. It asserts strict vegetarianism is not an experiment, as millions thrive on it, and adds fruit milk and eggs ensure variety. It notes Japanese health and a rice-based diet among rikisha workers.
Demographic imbalance in South Africa during conflict
The article details black populations vastly outnumbering whites across South Africa and surrounding regions, with ratios such as 12 to 1 in some areas. White populations range from 60,000 to 400,000 in various colonies, while native groups reach into hundreds of thousands or millions, signaling a rising racial dynamic amid hostilities. It also notes a Paris habit of inflating tires with carbonic gas, and how such gas quickly escapes, reducing tire fill.
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South Africa
Cape Colony
Natal
Orange Free States
Rhodesia
British Central Africa
Paris
New York Sick Exchange Seat Sells for 41500
A seat on the New York stock exchange sold for 41500 dollars signaling continued gains in trading access. Analysts note rising demand among traders seeking entry amid market optimism.
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New York
Sick Exchange
United States
Bryan and Towne Again Nominated by Popular Party
Sioux Falls, S D May 12 The national Popular convention adjourned after nominating Hon W J Bryan for president and Hon C A Towne for vice president by acclamation amid a spirited clash over whether to nominate a VP candidate or refer the matter to a conference with Democrats and Silver Republicans The platform denounces imperialism trusts and calls for initiative and referendum and direct election of national officers.
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People's Party
Piaces Bryan
Bode
O. A. Towne
Imperialiam
Sioux Falls
Siie
W. J. Bryan
C. A. Tonone
T. M. Patterson
Eee Senn
Kansan City
Falcone
Wick
F Gerry Brown
George P. Washburn
Manssachusetts
Kelly
South Dakota
Bunco
Patterson
Towne
Bowler
Miinesota
C. A. Towne
Minnesota
Grace
Michigan
Kansas City
Sue
Dy, Taylor
Imnois
National Committee
Petterson
Ringdal
Charles A. Towne
National People's party convention opens in Sioux Falls
The People's Party held its national convention in Sioux Falls South Dakota in a big tent on the hilltop with 2 20 PM start. Delegates evidenced sincere purpose and decorum and the tent was prepared to host delegates guests press and visitors amid formal arrangements and receptions.
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Sioux Falls
M. D
People’s Party
Mmere
Sioux Falls hosts lively GOP convention opening
About 500 delegates filled permanent buildings with thousands of attendees including Minnesota figures Bryan Towne banners and welcoming greetings to Senators Butler Allen Hertfeld Pettigrew. Gov Lee and Mr Ringdal sparked enthusiasm as the convention opened with prayers, remarks, and committee appointments before adjournment to evening sessions.
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Minnesota
Bryan
Unite States
Butler
Allen
Hertfeld
Pettigrew
Gov. Lee
Sioux Falls
National Committee
O'Gorman
Edgerton
Buler
South Dakota
P. M. Rilugcal
Ringdal
Betting on Lord Roberts Pretoria visit two months off
London news from May 12 reports Commons members betting on Lord Roberts reaching Pretoria in two months. Plans shared with the War Office fuel confidence of a swift advance, with projected forces around 35 000 to 60 000 men and 140 guns pursuing Boer resistance. News desks note delays and restricted reports from fronts and guards near Krugersdorp and Ventersdorp.
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Pretoria
London
House of Commons
Lord Roberts
Vroenstaad
Venters
Kroenstad
Botha
Dewet
Concige Ee
Arces
President Stern
Kudba N'Chu
Brabant
Rundle
Durban
Buller
Springfield
New Zealand
Grerling Inn
Deering
Begbie Works
Gaiety Theater
Kruger
Daily Mail
Alegsie
Hallowell
Hoffmeyer
Strathcona
Liverpool
South Africa
Davis Will Recommend Him for Postmaster at St. Paul
Washington May 12 Senator Davis verified a report that Former Gov McGill would be appointed postmaster at St Paul when Postmaster Smith retires He stated the fact as definite and proper to disclose though he had not learned when Smith would resign.
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Davis
St. Pent
Washington
McGill
St. Paul
Smith
Lightning Strikes Farm Killing Horse and Attacking Stock
In a heavy thunderstorm a bolt struck a barn on the Christian Cook estate near Sunline, Michigan. The fire destroyed St. Tess, valued at 1800 to 2000 dollars, and burned horses and cattle.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Christian Cook
Sunline
St. Tess
Draken Neck event in Waterville Minnesota leads to injury
May 12 in Waterville Minnesota farmer Carl Monsie, residing near Kenperville, fell from his wagon and broke his neck. He lived about ten hours after the accident, remained conscious, and spoke rationally before his death.
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Draken Neck
Waterville
Minn
Carl Monsiie
Kenperville
Barker Donnelly Ticket Emerges To Prevent Party Split
In Cincinnati May 12 the middle-of-the-road Populists unveiled a ticket headed by Whatton Barker for president and Igratine Donnelly for vice president with J A Parker elected chairman of the national committee. The ticket affirms Omaha platform principles as party unity teeters amid a factional showdown over Howard’s presidential bid and Alabama’s split delegation.
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Venetian Donnelly
Roward
Peealdent
J. A. Parker
Mkeindacky
Presktest
Whatlon Barker
Pennsylvania
Igratine Donnelly
Minnesota
Cincinnati
Ireb
Lincoln
New
People’s Party
Echoiwe
Barker
Donnelly
Howard
Alfbana
Convention Motion Shapes Barker Victory At Nomination
The national convention moved to nominate Barker after balloting shifted support from Donnelly and Howard. Donnelly withdrew amid Minnesota protests, and Donnelly's VP nomination was declared. Milton Park faded as chair, replaced by J A Parker of Kentucky by unanimous acclaim. Debs ticket hopefuls gained little traction as platform demands public ownership and monetary reform aligned with Omaha principles.
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RRR
Cincinnati
Howard
Donnelly
Barker
Minnesota
Ignatius Donnelly
Milton Park
Park
J. A. Parker
Kentucky
Parker
Social Democracy
Eugene VY
Debs
Dot
W. B., Farmer
Texas
A.W. Rinker
JL. M. Morris
Town
Sno
Sfirma
Omaha
Nevis
Platform Demands Tax and Popular Vote Reforms
The text asserts calls for free unlimited coinage of both silver and gold, imposition of levies on incomes and inheritances, and election by popular vote of the president, vice president, federal judges, and U.S. senators. It also mentions a declaration against an apparent trust.
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Philippines
Demani
Porto Rico
Porto Ten Iy
United States
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Trista Ars
Congress
Territories
Yesterday's Senator Meeting of Middle-of-the-Roaders
May 11 at Robinson's opera house the middle-of-the-road Populist convention began with 470 delegates and 75 in the galleries. National Chairman Deny er called order, Ignatius Donnelly delivered an impassioned address urging unity. The credent ial committee report sparked a funding vote and the convention elected Col. W. L. Peck of Georgia as chairman and ex-Gov. Walte of Colorado as vice chairman. adjourned at 11:15 p m until morning.
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Yvesterday
Chelmath Otto
Robinson's Opera House
Denyer
Halle
Ignatius Donnelly
Col. W. L. Peck
Georgia
Walte
Colorado
Wharton Barker
Pennsylvania
Iowa Mevuclicans Meet In State Convention Elect Delexaten
Des Moines May 12 The State Republican convention assembled in harmony and strength. Delegates and alternates accredited to the Philadelphia national convention were chosen with no nomination for state officers. The platform endorses McKinley, praises the administration, favors protective legislation against trusts, and advocates self government for new possessions as funds prove capacity.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Philadelphia
Quaker City
McKinley
Absence of Rioting Among St Louis Strikers and Sympathizers
May 12 report from St Louis notes a day of tense calm in the street railway strike. Gov Stevens met with the strike committee and transit company officials but no agreement arose as unions offered arbitration only if initiated by the company. A fatality occurred when Flora McLeod, carrying an infant, was struck by a brick and died at City Hospital.
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St. Louis
Gerlkers
Flora McLeol
Wash Street
City Hospital
Unhappy Endings Shadow La Crosse Death Mystery
In La Crosse Wisconsin on May 12 a death in Mankato Minnesota tied to Hannah Bush later Mrs William Robinson. The body was found after she left home and died of heart failure officially but reports claim she poisoned herself with carb acid in the woods. Despondency and a troubled marriage were cited as factors. she was thirty six.
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Buelde
Deceneed
Warper Brother Horatio Hasger Bitten by Horse
Horatio Hasger, eight member of the Warper family of publishers, is in serious condition at his home in Saint Point L. I. after a horse bite. He entered the stall to soothe the animal when it turned on him, biting off and tearing part of his lip and injuring his body where the horse struck.
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Warper Brothers
New York
Horatio Hasger
Iain
Saints Point
L. i
Warper
Mgr
Harper
Fourteen Filipinos slain by young guard in Manila
Charles Birtscher received a cable from Col Tare in Manila confirming that James Birtscher, on guard duty, was attacked by fourteen Filipinos. He reportedly killed seven attackers single handedly, sustaining a minor shoulder wound.
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Kirtscher
Texapknia
Lex
Charles Birtscher
Las
Col
Tare
Manila
Gene Ueprin
James
Thtsecher
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