McKinley Notified as Roosevelt Receives Committee at Oyster Bay
Notification parties from Cleveland and New York arrive near Oyster Bay to inform McKinley and Roosevelt of nominations. Lodge Hanna and others brief the presidents with speeches amid applause, followed by formal acceptance by McKinley and Roosevelt, with photos and lunch before return.
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Canton
Lodge
Hanna
Cleveland
Ura
Sudge
McKinley
Fairbanks
Indiana
Jim
Smith
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore
Here
New York
Wolcott
Objects to Negro Chief Resignation T: White Secretary of Freedmen's Aid Society Tenders Resignation
At a Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society meeting in Cincinnati a heated debate followed the resignation of Rev. W. H. Nees of Westwood, the assistant secretary. The action came after the conference recently placed Rev. Mason, a Black man, as chief secretary replacing Bishop Hamilton. The resignation was accepted after a motion supporting the secretary’s position passed.
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Freedmen's Aid Society
Cincinnati
Ohio
Freedmen’s Aid and
Southern Education Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. H. Nees
Westwood
General Conference
M.A
Mason
Hishop Hamilton
Indians in Sulway resist civilianization at Red Lake
The Red Lake Band in Sulway Minnesota refuse government aid and oppose a 339000 dollar school project. They claim they have not received their fair share of Indian funds while whites near the reservation arm themselves, fearing an attack as war dances occur nightly and state troops may be sent.
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Sulway
Minn
Red Lake
Solway
Buckner Opposes a Ticket in Gold Democrats Row
Gen Simon Bolivar Buckner former national Democratic gold ticket ally opposes nominating a ticket this year preferring a platform denouncing free silver and leaving Democrats free to vote their choice. Also reports: big salary cuts at the Paris Exposition commission. fatal boating accident in Chicago. Maine Democrats name Lord for governor. Hobart estate inventory lists wealth. Roblin to meet Fitz in a twenty two round bout set August 10.
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Louisville
Simon Bolivard Buckner
Palmer
Gen
Buckner
Paria
W. Peet
United States
Piris Exposition
Commission
Free State Officials Imprisoned While Steyn Remains
Report from Pretoria notes all Orange Free State government members have surrendered except President Steyn. Prisoners may communicate with him to urge ending the struggle as Dawet’s forces falter daily. Boers consider peace talks with General Botha likely after defeats. Calls rise for civil administrators to aid future settlement and prevent further bloodshed.
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Free State
Pretoriia
Bethlehem
Steyn
Orange Free State
Dawet
Botha
Marshals kill outlaws after Arkansas River fight
One United States Marshal dies and three desperadoes fatally wounded in a fight forty miles east of here as marshals chase cattle thieves. A messenger relayed the encounter with subsequent capture of three fleeing outlaws. a farmer had been killed recently defending property.
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Oklahoma
Grancor
O. S
United States
Arkansas River
Here
Smallpox Epidemic Strikes Caldwell Parish Louisiana
An outbreak in Caldwell Parish Louisiana is feared to be a malignant smallpox epidemic. A telegram from the Caldwell Parish board of health asked for an expert, tents, disinfectants and sanitary inspectors. Forty deaths, mostly among Black residents, have been reported. President Souchon dispatched Dr. Geard with tents vaccines and supplies.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Souchon
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Caldwell Parish
Columbia
Souehon
Geard
Millions Seek To Rob Government Gold Train
Bandits attempt to wreck the Washington express carrying 8 million dollars for the New York subtreasury. The train derailed at an opened switch near Folsom but no one was hurt and investigators found switch tampering. Also notes on German meat bill timing and navy provisioning shifts for China.
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Piuladelputa
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington Express
New York
Folsom
Reichsanzeiger
Associated Press
China
Swindler Kostas Francis Truth Pleads Guilty in US Court
The swindler known as Kostas Francis Truth admitted guilt in federal court, withdrawing a not guilty plea and facing a $2,500 fine after accusations of running a mail fraud scheme tied to his divine health methods. A separate robbery near Wickliffe targeted a New Orleans to Chicago traveler, with valuables and a bag’s contents seized amid the failed getaway.
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Trath
Francis Truth
United States
Dhe
Big Range Die in Montana Disaster at Lull Mountain
A wreck on Lull Mountain in Montana endangers a herd of twenty horses and a rancher named ML Rangsey. A fire burned a trail and miners, along with railroad workers, face evacuations as steep bluffs threaten Yellowstone Park area.
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Montana
Minuinas
Mont
Railroad Creek
Massachusetts Real Estate Firm Receives Temporary Receiver
Judge Colt of the United States Circuit Court appoints a temporary receiver for the Massachusetts Real Estate Company. The Somyueny holds real estate in Iowa Minnesota and Massachusetts as an unclosed value of $209,000.
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Iowa
Bostos
Mass
Colt
United States
Vourt
Massachusetts Real Estate
Somyueny
Minneston
Micsachusetts
Local Turmoil Report Amid Stated Crimes and Faith Crisis
A chaotic report notes a man struck by lightning and four companions injured in a street incident as they walked to dinner. A separate figure, George Jacob Swene Fourth, renounces his claimed divine role and vows to depart heaven in a stated faith crisis.
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Hasiurox
Bas Ety
Krank Leavers
Diabbemug
Sweinfourth
Revirvory
George Jacob Swene
Plot to assassinate President McKinley claimed by New York World
The New York World reports a discovered plot to kill President McKinley. Spanish and Cuban conspirators, with New York headquarters, allegedly sent a warning letter to a Republican committee member. Secretary Dick and Chairman Odell investigated with detectives, warning allies, and guards were placed for Canton travel.
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New York World
New York
the World
McKinley
Republican National Committee
Charles Dick
Odell
New York State Committee
Mark Hanna
Hanna
Canto
Canton
Labor trouble in Hawaii reachs labor agreement
Plantation managers and Japanese workers are near an accord after a Japanese strike wave. Authorities in Ure island push to keep order as a census taker is attacked at Spreckelsville, where several Japanese violators were convicted and fined. Managers plan firmer action, cutting pay and threatening removal if workers refuse to labor.
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Tseo
Tong Kong
Honolulu
Ure Island
Spreckelsville
Reciprocity With Germany Long Expected Treaty At Last
The long expected reciprocity arrangement between the United States and Germany has been effected. Secretary Day and the German ambassador have subscribed to the convention and the president will issue a proclamation putting the new duties in force shortly. The pact mirrors the first arrangement with France, applying duties on German still wines, angels, paintings, and statuary entering the United States. It requires no Senate approval, being drawn under section 4 of the Dingley act.
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United States
Germany
Tlay
France
Tis
Hie
Senate
Dingley
Market Quotations From Sioux City and Milwaukee
A garbled list of market quotations shows prices for wheat corn oats and rye, cattle hogs and sheep across Sioux City Milwaukee and New York with varied grades and price ranges. Names of commodities include No 2 white No 2 yellow and No 1, alongside butter and creamery products. The text preserves era style values and ranges, but specifics are distorted.
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Sioux City
Bbc
Milwaukee
New York
Laos
Empress Dowager Reported Alive Reclaims Power
Chinese official sources released a surprising statement Tuesday claiming the dowager empress, previously reported dead or in exile, has resumed authority. A telegraph from Sheng, railways chief, to Wu Ting-Fang in Washington said the imperial government is protecting legations and that the empress is actively aiding foreigners.
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Sheng
Washington
Wu Ting-Fang
Nine National Tickets and a Major Rough Riders Reunion
Eleven national conventions nominated candidates for 1900 with nine tickets remaining after fusions. Parties listed include Republican and Democrats with Bryan on two tickets, plus Prohibition and United Christian. a big event was the Rough Riders Reunion in Oklahoma City, drawing 14,000 guests and entertaining 50,000 over the session. Cats were kept in vacant-store rows during the bustle.
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Republican
William McKilarey
Ohio
Theodore Mroosevelt
Demorrade
William Jennings Bryan
Ned
Adial J. Stevenson
Ilinol
People’s Party
Middle-of-the-Stead
Wharton Barker
Dpennsplyanta
Ignatius Donnelly
Minn
People's Party
Fusion
Charles A. Towne
Lock Democrats
Eugene V. Debs
Indiana
Job Harrian
California
Prohibition
John G. Woolley
Isnnois
Henry B. Metcalfe
United Christian
Rey
S$. C. Swallow
John G. Wogiley
Uniole
DeLeon Soculst
Joseph F
Rough Riders
Wiklahoma City
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Empress Dowager in Talks as Pekin Crisis Grows
Reports say the empress dowager seeks to preserve her life and authority as allies approach Pekin. Officials of the Chinese legation in London deny foreign hostility and blame Prince Tuan for current turmoil. Boxers reportedly free convicts to murder Europeans and Christians, while foreigners seize a palace near the British legation. The scene in Philadelphia shows Rough Riders in khaki, 4000 strong, celebrating a San Juan reunion with medal displays and fund-raising.
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Edst
Oley
Pekin
Tuan
London
Legation
Tran
Prince Tuan
Dowager
Au Press
Port Arthur
Tien-Tsin
Nuece
Unprecedented Tax Value Rise in Iowa Personal Property and New Buildings
State tax reports show the biggest increase in Iowa since years past, with total valuation rising by about $60 million. Personal property up $40 million and new buildings up $20 million, boosted by railroad expansion and town improvements across counties, including Polk and several northern counties.
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Iowa
Polk
Bishop
Lee
Marion
Polk County
Hinckhawk Countty
Pottawattamie
Payette
Oelwein
Rami
Woodbury
Story
Page
Calhoun
Dex Moines
Cubanaue
Buchanan
Codar
Buena Vista
Butler
Clinton
Race and fair dates compiled for Iowa towns
Compilation lists race meeting dates across Iowa towns from Des Moines in late July through September fairs. Includes fair dates for Anamosa Shenandoah Winfield Pibagne New Hampton and many others, plus a note on a Des Moines running meet. Aides list for Grand Army department of Iowa published. Local incidents include a man injured, a child’s morphine scare, and park development in Fort Dodge.
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Mary Persons
Towataira
Des Moines
Tedgick
Monticello
Manson
Independence
Anamosa
Wapello
Tipton
Aus
Sac City
Shenandoah
Anke
Winfield
Pibagne
Ane
New Hampton
Paivfux
Anp
Yoarlin
Alta
Ties Moines
Sute Fair
National
Colunbus Junction
Aig
Donnellion
Atlantic
Marenga
Iowa City
Eldora
West Union
Oskaloosa
Mt. Ayr
Magnoketn
Mt. Plenasant
Wirnkon
Centerville
DeWitt
Carroll
Central City
Adel
Milton
Yoledo
Firconnell
Machinesvilhe
Ponda
Ave
Britt Regord Vinton
Cedar Rapids
Grand Army
Department of Towa
Cgeo
TL Hudson
Walker
A. Hettebumeider
Didaigie
Twarper
Ottumwa
Artemis McCheen
Tanora
David Smith
Boonsburos OC. Chomus
Lloyd
Belmond
A. Iilbiew
Pontanelle
F. Bishop
Sheldon
Hammerly
Denwark
Nile
A. Treakinson
Sioux City
Soltierst
A. M. Crapp
Burlington
Phil Schaller
George W. Crossley
Webster City
Raymond
Hampton
Ed H. Colcord
Vinton
London Restless Over Roberts South Africa Delay
A Chicago Record cable reports London restless for decisive action in South Africa as Lord Roberts delays again. Gen Buller’s Pretoria arrival may signal the blow, while nurse Isabell Wilson criticizes the hospital service as understaffed and underpaid. Sister Gamble reaches London, praising Baden-Powell’s role in Mafeking’s relief.
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Chicago Record
London
South Africa
Lord Roberts
de ‘Wet
Euch
Buller
Pretoria
Tranarea
Orange Free State
Pietermaritzburg
Spionkop
England
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
St Louis Strike Ends After Historic Labor Pact
The St Louis Transit Company and its workers reached an accord ending a historic strike. Employees may join any union without company discrimination, and coercion to join or quit a union is grounds for dismissal. The firm will consult with employee officials on matters of mutual interest and vacancies go to nonviolent former strikers from a union-compiled list.
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St. Louis
Glossary of Chinese Terms From New York Sun
A list from the New York Sun defines terms related to the Chinese imperial court and reform movement. Names such as Tsang Li Yamen Bow Wong Wai Ye Ho Chuan Kwang Ye Wai Liang Kai Chu and Hsiang are explained along with offices like Chihtai Chup Chi and Chung Tang. It notes factions including the Boxers and reform leaders and names places such as Fu and Nei Ko.
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Tsang Li Yamen
Foreign Office
Bow Wong Wai
Reform Society
Ye Ho
Chup Chi
General Council of State
Chung Tang
Whew
JA Hui
Hsiang
Tisien
Nei Ko—Grand Secretariat
Imperial Chancery
New York
Sun
Americans Suffer Casualties in Luzon Campaign
Over the past week in Luzon, eleven Americans were killed and sixteen wounded, with one hundred sixty Filipinos killed, eight American prisoners surrendered, and a hundred rifles handed to U S officials. A wagon ambush occurred between Indang and Naic. The Third Infantry reported nine casualties during a Delta Punishment expedition against the Ladrones. In Panay, a three hour running fight left seventy enemy killed or wounded, while no American casualties occurred. Insurgents are slowly accepting amnesty provisions.
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Eieven
Luzon
United States
Indang
Naic
Third Infantry
Rio Grande
Antigua
Panaya
Snowbound Roads Halt Traffic Across New South Wales
An unprecedented early winter grips New South Wales with eight foot snow depths closing roads and paralyzing rail and telegraph networks. Freight and passenger movement stalled as storms cause widespread damage and disruptions across the region.
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Australia
New South Wales
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Saco
Kansas City
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Garrett A. Sobart
Surreale
Patterson
N.J
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Vineis Central
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Wicklitte
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M'Kinley
Hawaii
Republican State Central Committee
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McTion
Lyis Ferstuol
MuKinley
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St. Lou
Eary Daly
Diaz
City
Mexico
Republic
Datitye
Hoboken Disaster
THE
Sarley
Prince Tuarx
Patrusye
Widedwee
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Ery
San Juan
Bill
Indian Territory
Philadelphia Zoological Gardens
Santiago
Cuba
Scott
Gen. Wood
Colorado
Devil's Head Mountain
William Reeve
Fort Dodge
Dayton
G. Buller
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Willie Broquist
Dew Moines
All Express Wayou
Orebard
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