Democratic Convention Seating at St. Louis Coliseum
The St. Louis Coliseum venue for the Democratic National Convention is fixed at 10 840 capacity including delegates alternates press representatives invited guests and general public admitted by ticket. Delegates sit in front of the platform with 660 alternates behind them and platform seating for 494 plus 420 boxes. General admission tickets cover balcony and gallery while each National Committee member gets ten general admission tickets and each delegate receives a personal allotment along with three general tickets. Provision is made for 52 working newspaper men and 80 newcomer men.
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St. Louis
Advatasion
National Committee
Dleporal
Huch
Mien
Day of Death Across Nation Leaves A
A roundup of deadly accidents across the United States reports numerous fatalities and injuries. A speeding electric car on the Aurora Wigin and Chicago line killed Mr. Adora George B.H. Dixon and La Grange Al, burning their auto, while a yacht accident on the 4701 winner bar left five drowned. A New York storm toppled a building killing seventeen youths sheltering inside, with others injured.
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United States
Elementa
Atntic Canal
Almitar Wey
Adora
George BH. Dixon
la Grange
Wie
Aurora, Wigin and Chicago
Winner
Brooklyn
Kathe
New York
Jumelen Bay
James K. Jones to Open St Louis Democratic Gathering
Former Senator James K. Jones, chair of the national Democratic Committee, is set to call the St. Louis convention to order. The event marks a likely final public appearance for him, amid political shifts and ongoing reflections on his career in the Senate and in party leadership.
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James K. Jones
St. Louis
National Democratic Committee
Politioa
Davis
J. P. Clarke Jones
Grlionbo
Mumber
Jelitun Capal Commission
Trepublienos
Girl Hangs Negro Suspect in Public Square
A mob in Madora Mississippi hanged a black man accused of watching the white man John Wilson’s young daughter. The scene drew over 8,000 spectators as the mob claimed orderly execution and later retrieved the body for burial rites.
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Theo Lenda Morse
Dringling
Starling Dushiun
John Wilson
Sromon
Dunn
Madora
Miss
Nutle Wilson
Otoh
Teen shoots cousin to death near Bethel Church Mo
A 19 year old man James Yoakley fatally shot his 15 year old cousin Pearl Yeulley near Bethel Church in Missouri. Authorities describe the incident as an accidental discharge of a firearm.
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James Yoakley
Pearl Yeulley
Hia
Ear Bethel Church
Reed
Conventions and the Rules Governing Nominations
The piece traces how national party conventions have operated their rules for nominating candidates. It notes historic shifts from anti rule practices to explicit rules like two thirds and minority voting rights, detailing examples from Republican and Democratic conventions and the evolving method of selecting presidential electors.
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Great
National Party Assembly
Ona
Wea
And
Sisto
New York
Gen. Grant
Cleveland
Ita
Marti van Buren
Yan Buren
James IC. Polk
Congress
Ezech
South Carolina
Perdicaris alive or Ratsull dead haunts Oyster Bay talk
Disjointed comments mix hot weather tips and foreign affairs as Perdicaris lecturing at Oyster Bay draws magazine and potential film interest. mentions of Morocca safety concerns, Port Arthur prices, and Chicago world fair delays frame a restless regional chatter scene with women aiding Port Arthur defense.
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Netlom Perdicaris le Trea
Jemounde
Oyster Bay
Ixuropatkin
Morocca
Rabuin
Port Arthur
Dowie
St. Lone
Chicago
Perdicaria
Perdicaris
Ratsull
Stesl
Mattrays
St. Louis
Port Arthur Battle Imbalance Shapes Japanese Move
Japanese forces press at Port Arthur as Russian ships seek shelter or destruction. Togo reports a major party of the Russian division moved to new entrances, with Okud being cited on the Tellasu battle. Oyama is sent in person, while Kuroki’s screen lines threaten Kalehou and Noaleheng as outposts advance.
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Tellani
Port Arthur
Togo
Togouloleo
Belfare
Sevastopol
Pernaviet
Hirinit
Sevastopol Haa
Torelus
Tatsuse
Yoshino
Ines
Ruseans
Czareviteh
Retyisan
Pallada
Ruassin
Poltage
Askold
Novil
Tellasu
Okudees
Port Artinany
Feommore
Noday
Comuel
Bate
Tellasa
Serond
Wuroki
Shirre Generdia
Yamsugity
Oya
Oyama
Gike
Nodau
Belwdiborhicol
Kalehou
Kyrolks
Tatrhekiao
Noaleheng
Kuroki
Join for Big Fight at Kuropetkin's Throat Llent
Dispatch from Gen Sikhareff signals imminent clash in the spring campaign. Kuropatkin's main army faces Japanese forces led by Kuro and Oku as outposts extend along the line. Estimated strength reaches about 300000 with tense front lines and poised engagement expected soon.
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Kuro
Olu
Kuropetkin
Llent
Sikhareff
Kuropatkin
Gepys
Oku
Japanese Naval Mastery Amid Eastern Front Clashes
The report details Japanese forces under Togo probing Russian positions near Port Arthur and Kalehouw. It notes Japanese naval success, sunk ships like Vetropavlovsk, and海 efforts to outmaneuver Kuropatkin. The piece emphasizes Oku Kuroki and the main Feng-Wang-Cheng route as Japanese advances continue with skirmishes along multiple fronts.
War News in Brief on Japanese Russian Clash
Edward I. Inight, London Morning Post correspondent with the Japanese army, reportedly killed at Watangtion. H. d. Middleton, Associated Press correspondent with Russian headquarters near Lingyang in Manchuria, died Sunday from enteric dysentery. Naval action at Port Arthur shows Japanese torpedo boats delivering deadly torpedoes against Russian battleships. Reports claim Russian defeat near Tatehekine, but confirmation is lacking. Oku’s forces are drawing back, suggesting possible movement elsewhere. Novos Vremya notes Don Jaime de Bourbon witnessed killings of Russian wounded at Vafangon and calls for swift action to curb brutality observed in Japanese conduct.
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Port Artlin
Vetropavlovsk
Vableda
Fogo
Can Wut
Mittewa
Port Arthur
Takushan
Togo
Japan
Kalehouw
Nedzu
Wakuwhan
Oku
Port. Arthur
Nanshan Hill
Edward I. Inight
London Morning Poat
Watangtion
Hi. d. Middleton
Associated Preay
Ver Lingyang
Manchuria
Tatehekine
St. Petersburg
St Petersburg
Serpent
Washington Times
Montana
Detroit
Lockjawg
Washington Star
Omaha Bee
St Weals
Kansan
Red Crosse Society
Red Cross Society
Congress
Atlanta Journal
Rnisutl
Perdicarla Ia
Augusta Chronicle
Dowie
America
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Republic
Washington Post
Atlanta Constitution
St Louis
Supreme Court
Detroit News Tribune
St. Louis
Philadelphia Bulletin
Jury Fines Slocum Disaster Culpables In Arrest Sweep
New York coroner jury blames Knickerbocker Steamboat Co directors and officials for the General Slocum disaster with fault found on inspector Lundberg and Flanagan. Arrest warrants issued. bail set. casualties exceed 1 000 as inquiry cites unsafe life preservers and lax inspections.
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New York
Gen. Slocum
Frank A. Barnaby
Knickerbocker Steamboat Company
J. K. Atkinson
Ellectors
Capl
Willian H. van Sebaick
Mata Edward Ianagen
Henry Lundberg
Aesistant
United States
Flanagan
Lundberg
Department of Commerce and
Tabor
Berry
Knickerbocker Steambroat Company
Mato Flanagan
Butt
Durnaby
Atkinson
Konda
van Schaick
Lebanon Hospital
General Slocum
Pace
Schmittberger
St. Mark's Church
O’gormin
Albertson
Sculus
Dumont
United States Steamboat Inspection Service
Harbor
Annette
Barnaby
John A. Pease
Michael McGann
National Education Association Opens 43rd Convention in St Louis
Thousands of teachers converge on St Louis as the National Education Association begins its forty third annual convention at Festival Hall and across the fairgrounds. President John W. Cook presides as W T Carrington Missouri public instruction chief delivers opening welcome. OG M Woodward St Louis Board of Education and S Louis Selden St Louis public instruction head also speak.
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National Association
St. Louis
National Educational Association
St. Louisa
Festival Wall
Westival Hall
United States
John W. Cook
Northern Illinois
Nove Mal School
DeKalb
W. T. Carrington
OG. M. Woodward
Fragmented Washington-era satire and race biased notices
A jumble of sensational clippings mocks politics and society. It cites diverse outlets like Washington Times and Atlanta Journal, lampoons corruption, racism, and public figures, with stray remarks on ministers, detectives, and military affairs reflecting era prejudice and editorial voice.
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Chapau Pass
Haicheng
Mao-Tien Pass
Win-Chau
Ta-Tehe-Kino
Tal'ehe- Iino
Jarga
Kusvoyatkin
Emorde
Fort Arthur
Corea Bay
Cossack Cavatlel Russert Troops
Blocum
Mate Flanagan
Olis Nowa
Kthik
Asmerica
Toulayiit
Baltimore Herald
Minneapolis Times
Taft
Philippinsa
Mounhtaing
Barnum
Ity Awit
Atlanta
Costine
Columbus Evening Dispatch
Pit
Iberty
Parton
St. Louis Republic
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