Brickyard Convention Renominates Brick Amid Silent Protests
Elkhart Indiana March 7 Republicans of Indiana s Thirteenth district renominate A L Brick after a tense convention that omitted any endorsement of his Porto Rico tariff vote. The event shows factional splits with no administration praise and Brick’s nonappearance attributed to Washington committee business.
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Ind
Thirteenth
McKinley
A. L. Brick
South Bend
Porto Rico
Brick
A. P. Kent
The
Elkhart Review
J. H. State
Resolutions Committee
Kosciusko
Elkhart County
St. Joseph
Indiana
Dodge
Judge Biggs
Elmer Crockett
Washington
Blaine repudiated Clayton-Bulwer treaty says Lew Wallace
Crawfordsville Ind March 7 General Lew Wallace recalls that James G Blaine while secretary of state formally repudiated the Clayton Bulwer treaty and notified Great Britain on behalf of the United States He says the Nicaragua canal accord is worse and asserts Blaine acted with Harrison’s knowledge and approval and that full correspondence would show repudiation
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James G. Blaine
Great Britain
United States
Wallace
Nicaragua Canal
Harrison
Blaine
Isthmus
Congress
Social Democrats convene with nominations pending in Indianapolis
At the Social Democratic convention in Indianapolis on March 7 committee reports filled the morning. Nominations were to be completed later, with the last order of business possibly postponed until tomorrow. A committee was named to receive a sub-committee report from the Rochester conference on amalgamation. Theodore Debs read the party’s secretary treasurer report showing funds and details.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Social Democratic
Socialistic Labor Party
Rochester
N. Y
Theodore Debs
Wandhies
Delegates at Convention Elect Strickland Permanent Secretary
The accredited delegates reported sixty two present with a total vote of 1 815. Fred Strickland of Chicago was elected permanent secretary for the entire convention. A new chairman would be chosen daily.
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Fred Strickland
Chicago
Gilbert Selected as Assistant Clerk at Fort Viayne Post Office
The Fort Viayne post office adds one assistant clerk to handle business growth. Guy G. Gilbert of Angela chosen from the eligible list to receive the appointment. He is brother of Senator Gilbert and has served three years as assistant postmaster at Angola. Salary is $600 yearly and he starts March 16.
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Fort Viayne
Guy 7. Gilbert
Angela
Gilbert
Senator Gilbert
Angola
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Shoneman Dry Goods House
A blaze in Philadelphia's retail district started in the Shoneman Bros millinery and dry goods engine room at Eighth and Arch, destroying the four story Shoneman building and gutting Marks Bros store. Total losses exceed 700000 with 1500 people left unemployed as flames spread to six story structures on Cherry street.
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Philadelphia
Shoneman Bros
Eighth
Arch
Cherry
Marks Bros
Shoneman
Cherry Street
Meyerhoff Bros
Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Company
Elderly Defendant Faces Medical Storm in Case
The defendant, Mary Ann Anderson, is seventy years old and in the last stages of consumption, highlighting a critical health context in the proceedings.
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Mary Ann Anderson
Mr. Bryans Hold Dominates Democratic Unity
The Indianapolis Press argues that William Jennings Bryan remains the central force of the Democratic Party, with broad personal appeal and a unifying power unmatched since Andrew Jackson. It dismisses fears that GOP actions or Democratic rivals could derail his renomination, noting Bryan’s enduring magnetism and voter loyalty.
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Indianapolis Press
Republican Party
Bryan
Republic
Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson
Kansas City
Mine Disaster Claims Dozens of Lives
A deadly gas in the mine causes a disaster with more than twenty killed and officials fear the death toll will exceed fifty as crews report all workers inside have perished.
Filipino conspirators fund reward for slaying US officers
An unresolved Manila rumor reports Filipino insurgents raised a purse to reward the killer of American officers after General Lawton’s death. It names Sr Poblete Arevalo and Arellano as active organizers with totals exceeding 200000 pesos, set to pay the killer of a colonel or higher.
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San Francisco
Manila
New Orient
Luzon
Lawton
Howard
Major Howard
Binondo
Tondo
Katiupnan Society
Sr. Poblete
el Pueblo del Grito
Arevalo
Arellano
Supreme Court
Poblete
Guardia Civile
Garcia
Senor Poblete
Whittaker Held on Goebel Murder Charge in Kentucky
Harlan Whittaker of Butler county is held without bail after an examining trial for the Goebel assassination. Silas Jones of Whitley county is held on $500 bond awaiting the grand jury. Witnesses including Miles, Thompson, Harrod and Howard testified on arrest, jail transfer, travel, and a plea for mob protection.
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Frankfort
Harlan Whittaker
Butler County
William Goebel
Moore
Silas Jones
Whitley County
Franklin County
John E. Miles
Whittaker
Thompson
Harrod
Louisville
Goebel
Charles Howard
Senate
Albert Charlton
Eph Lillard, Jr
Miles
Taylor
McKinley reiterates Porto Rico free trade stance
President McKinley, in White House talks, maintained Porto Rico should have free trade with the United States, while rejecting the idea that the constitution follows the flag. He noted the House’s decision to apply a small tariff with revenues to be returned to the island and sought a Supreme Court ruling on constitutional questions.
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Washington, D. C
the Post Today
McKinley
White House
Porto Rico
United States
Congress
House
Supreme Court
Rich Banker Settled in Delphos Breach of Promise Case
Mrs Lot tie White sued Justin Brewer of Ada for 20000 alleging breach of promise to marry after a year. Jury disagreed after a month long hearing. Brewer a widower at start and later married in Ada. He, a wealthy banker, offered 10000 to settle and the case was dismissed.
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Delphos
Ohio
Lottie White
Justin Brewer
Ada
Brewer
White
Nickel Plate Homeseekers' Excursion to the West
Will ran a Homeseekers' Excursion to western regions on April 3 1900 with tickets on sale that day. Round trip fare is one fare plus two dollars, with return within twenty one days, as announced by the Nickel Plate Road agents.
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Will
Adateon
A. Aster- Min
A Mother's Guilt Ends in Life Sentence in Bloomfield
Mary Ann Anderson found guilty of complicity in the murder of her daughter Clara Waggoner on October 5, 1891, and sentenced to life in prison. William Waggoner already serves life for the same crime. George Watson faces trial. Leroy Gimson, dying, confessed aiding in the murder and disposal of the body.
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Bloomfield
Ind
Mary Ann Anderson
Clara Waggoner
William Waggoner
George Watson
Leroy Gimson
Waggoner
Couteomt,nplions
Harrison for the Boers Expresses Sympathies Privately
Ex president Harrison tells Indiana public men he sympathizes with the Boers while refusing public quotation to avoid embarrassing the McKinley administration. He argues Britain sinned in 1776 and 1812 and during the Civil War, and says the United States would help if Britain acted cruelly in South Africa.
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New York
Auburn
Ind
Harrison
Indiana
McKinley
Union
Spain
America
South Africa
United States
Money to Loan on Real Estate First Mortgage
Real estate loan offered on first mortgage at six percent interest. Advertises secured financing with location at 6 and 7 Dass Block.
Procrastination and Health Advice From Dr Pierce
An excerpt urges immediate action against procrastination in health matters. It advertises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women with irregularities ulcers and inflammations and claims thousands of testimonials. Readers are asked to write to Liberty Street for private letters and to receive remedies and pellets.
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der. Pierre
Edin
Liberty Street
Dr. Pierce
Rey Ye
Wheeler Still an Officer in Volunteer Army
Washington March 10 General Wheeler reportedly tendered his resignation as a volunteer unit officer last November but the adjutant general has not received the document. Records show he remains a brigadier general, drawing pay and allowances, with a presidential review possible if he seeks to quit military service. The War Department notes he was ordered home from the Philippines at his own request per General Otis.
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Washington
Wheeler
San Francisco
War Department
Adjutant General's Office
Philippines
Department
Otis
Russians Bet on Sugar Lands for Los Angeles Colony
Agents of the Donkhoters, a Russian Quaker sect, inspect sugar heat lands in South California and forecast a colony of 21 000 Russians moving to Los Angeles county this spring if leisurely payment terms can be arranged.
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Donkhoters
California
Los Angeles County
English Metropolitan Police Members Refuse Ties to Old Regiments
Over 150 officers of the English Metropolitan police report no ties to join their former regiments in a move reflecting unit autonomy. The issue sparks debate on loyalty and service paths within the force as ranks balance tradition with modern policing demands.
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Metropolitan Police
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