Campaign Against European Owned Corporations in Kentucky
A Kentucky committee argues a European owned corporation could buy an election and control laws, citing alleged violence and intimidation by the Republican party since the November election. The group says these contests must proceed to vindicate the people’s will and defend democracy in the commonwealth.
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Court of
Commonwealth
Kentucky
United States
Europe
General Assembly of
Republican Party
Democratic Baton Rouge Convention Names State Officers
Louisiana Democrats in Baton Rouge completed their convention denouncing trusts and endorsing the Chicago platform. They named W. O. Henri as governor and Albert Watopinal as lieutenant governor, with John T. Mitchell secretary of state and J. W. Callouns attorney general among others. The party praised the white supremacy framework and federal regulation of primaries though attempts to adopt white primaries statewide failed. The platform endorsed Southwest waterway improvements and a canal, while attacking rival governor Murphy Powter's camp and hinting at future political alignments.
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New Orleans
Baton Rouge
W. OW. Henri
Albert Watopinal
John T. Mitchell
J. W. Callouns
Walter Gulon
Additer
Jane
Treasuer
Leroux
South
Triate
Brest
Prainol
Hye
Primarion
Galon
Murphy Powter
Ciflory
Democratic prospects bright for 1908 says Senator Jones
Senator James K. Jones at Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Unity building asserts brighter prospects for Democratic success next year than in 1906. He backs William J. Bryan as the only presidential contender named for 1908 and defends the party's fundraising system and leadership changes. He opposes imperialism, supports regulating trusts, and warns the gold standard bill could force Republicans to explain their stance under the Chicago platform.
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Jones
James K. Joey
Democraticc National Committee
Unity
William J. Bryan
Washington
Richard
Slaylor
W. J. Stone
Europe
Sam B. Cook
J. G. Jones
Chicago
Wowlher
Congress
Republican Party
Senate
Republicana
Treas O. E
Grant Ferling Wins Victory Against Payne in Sherman Texas
Grant Ferling, a Goon and member of the Republican National Committee, returned to Sherman Texas after a Washington visit. He celebrated a win over Payne in the Payne representation revision, earning praise from local friends for bipartisan support and South influence.
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Payne
Sherman
Texas
John Tas
United States
Republican National Committee
Washington
Republican National
Ubon
South
Letters from British officers reveal war tales from Transvaal
London dispatches recount vivid letters from soldiers and correspondents detailing the Transvaal fighting. A wounded Manchester Regiment officer recalls a Tommy Rogers sharing warmth on a cold night, while accounts describe Nicholson Nek disaster, Khopje sieges, and Cheveley armored train destruction with Churchill and naval crews in action.
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Associated Press
London
Transvaal
Mancheaters
Craton
Tommy
Rogers
Bennett Durleigh
Daily Telegraph
Cheveley
Winikion Churchill
DN Puileerd
Hildowe
Gordon Highlanders
Pattie
Hriihid
Ahiken
Blue Jackets
Coolnous
Political Struggle Over Sectional Power Stance
Dr. Grant argued Mr. Payne pursued a reform to shift power, showing the North and West would gain by the plan. The debate framed the North against the South and a national Republican party, pledging perpetual Democratic dominance in the South, marking a hard fought late 19th century clash since 1896.
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Dr. Grant
Payne
Thomas WII Run for Congress in Bonham Texas
Hon Rosser Thomas of Ladonia announces intention to run for Congress from the district and will make a formal announcement next week. Under present conditions Fannin county’s candidate stands a good chance to secure the nomination.
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Thomas Wii
Congress
Bonham
Texas
Rosser Thomas
Ladonia
Post
Fannin County
State Capital Reports Tax Franchises Suit Filed
The Travin County district court faces a suit by Agrinat A and LS W for franchise taxes totaling 13,971 against the Austin and Northwestern Railway Company. County Attorney Calhoun announced the action this afternoon. Judge Mokford of Dallas was appointed district judge by Byers.
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Sulit
LS. W
Austin
Texas
Calhoun
Travin County
Austin and Northwestern Railway Company
Iaeag Byers
Mokford
Dallas
Joe J. Smith
Pistol Duel Ends in Fatal Wounds at Wyoming Eatery
A duel between Joss Down of Amarillo Texas and Henry Spellman of Gillette Wyoming left Down dead after a restaurant altercation. Both fired their revolvers. Spellman survived injuries hours later. No arrests were reported.
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Wyoming
Gillette
Wye
Joss Down
Amarillo
Henry Spellman
Pupper
Dean
Postmasters and Pensions from Washington D C
Texas pensions granted today include Original Jacob T Harkey Palmer eight dollars and James M Windter Houston eight dollars restoration and supplemental eight dollars for Blaser Garrison Fort Worth Joseph M Robertson Leakey raised from four to seventeen dollars for Mexican war survivors Jacob M Fleming Ripley eight dollars to eighty one percent Texas post offices established Rainbow Boomerville County William L Stewart postmaster Stamford Jones County Nathan Leavitt postmaster Stryker Pic County Ebbie Smith postmaster
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Washington
Texas
Jacob T. Harkey
Palmer
James M. Windter
Houston
Blaser
Garrison
Fort Worth
Joseph M. Robertson
Leakey
Jacob M. Fleming
Ripley
Rainbow
Boomervell
Willian L. Stewart
Stamford
Jones County
Nathan Leavitt
Stryker
Pic County
Ebbie
Smith
Fire at Lanyon Zine plant kills two workers in Kansas
A morning blaze at the Lanyon Zine company kiln room in Lanyonville near Iola Kansas destroyed $250000 worth of property. A 30 foot smokestack collapsed, killing two men Matthews and Erhaub. Four work areas were wrecked, with the loss covered by insurance.
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Kansas
Iola
Kan
Lanyon Zine Company
Lanyonvile
Mileo
D Matthews
Jr. Erhaub
Death of General Lawton Sparks Military Mourning
General Henry W. Lawton dies in the Philippines after the San Mateo engagement. No ceremony will precede his funeral, which will be held later with a military escort. Washington announces his long service from the Ninth Indiana Volunteers to major general, praising his gallantry and leadership. Airing flags half-masted and naval mourning badges set for thirty days.
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Manila
Lawton
Fourth Cavalry
Saile
Schwano
Aurome Court
Senor Caleron
McKintey
Root
Wiashington
Dacummer
Omer
War Department
Washington
Henry W. Lawton
Lincoln
Voluntiers
The
Union
le Slope
Witthie
EXIM
Fereeveranch
Pyallantry
Spain
Volutora
Ceneral
Senate
Fifth Army Corps
Department of Santiago
Fourth Army Corps
Mirar
Elehth Army Corps
San Minton
Luzon
Rios Grande
Wika
Escéry
Flibi Root
Miles
H.C. Corbin
Americans rally for General Lawton family fund
Washington dispatch reports broad national support for the Lawton family relief fund. Contributions include $100 from John Hay and H Taylor, $1000 from a Pennsylvanian benefactor, and $25,000 expected total as Worden & Co. joins on the stock exchange. The Riggs National Bank is named as depository.
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Washington
Hotteral Corbin
Lawton
Worden & Co
New York
Stock Exchange
War Department
KR. A. Alger
Shatter Alan Francisco
H. Hamilton
Milwaukee
Willow
General Lawd
Pennsylvania
John Hay
Se. Teary H. ©. Taylor
Addison Porter
McCoskrey Bruit
Riggs National Bank
This Oly
Lawton Fund
Clarence Edwards
Staf
Secretary of War
Corbin
Leyhorn
Department
Multiple Unverified Items From Diverse 19th Century News
The report lists varied incidents including seizures of American flour in Delakoa bay, a refused clemency by General Cronjo, possible Jamaica troop reinforcement, and rising casualties in a General Bullet campaign. It notes political nominations in Kentucky and Louisiana, fatal factory and arson events in Kansas and Detroit, and several shootings in Virginia and Texas. A McKinney bale plant fire and a Greenville stock loss are mentioned along with Cain case proceedings and a tax suit against A and N W.
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Delakoa Bay
State Department
Cronjo
Jamaica
Bullet
Remains of General Lawton to be moved to cemetery
Secretary Root reports an official order confirming General Lawton's death. Subscriptions are raised to cover mortgage stakes. Baseball notes mention Steinfeldt trading for Boston and Bergen, with Buck Ewing to manage the Giants if the circuit shrinks to eight clubs. Market news shows Liverpool cotton futures and financial activity with a feverish stock exchange.
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Root
Seued
Lawton
Ent
Steinfeldt
Boston
Bergen
Maher
McCoy
Buck Ewing
Giants
Liverpool
Td Money
England
Stock Exchange
Fragmentary gubernatorial pledge cited in civic discourse
General King laments limited public support while men offer sympathy and subscriptions. He notes some towns may imitate Milwaukee and Indianapolis, with broader impact anticipated in twenty four forty four.
Texans Molcan Lawton
Waco Texas December 21 The rap tured volunteers mourn the death of General Lawton praised as the ablest Philippine commander Mount brothers who served under Lawton express sincere regret and recall his leadership on the firing line They say his knowledge of Philippine warfare aided American forces and they wish to return to the Philippines to avenge his death.
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Waco
Texas
Lawton
Philippines
Mlount Brothers
Lawson
Ameren
Wan
Tilin
Blount, Jr
Auchories
Hades
German Ministers Under Fire From Critics in Berlin
Berlin reports rising attacks on imperial and Prussian ministers, with Dr. Von Miquel defending himself regarding the landrath dismissal tied to the canal bill. Prince Hohenlohe replies in a semi official piece amid rumors of dark intrigues as Diet politics loom. Conservatives aim to oust him while debates over constitutional discipline and agricultural protection intensify.
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Helsing
Berlin
von Miquel
Landrath
Prince Hohenlohe
Nord Deutsche Allegemtine Zeitung
Preia
Min
Pragslan Diet
Count Hohkenthal
House of Lords
Kruex Zeitung
koWrnment
Dead of the Maine Laid Aboard Texan Without Ceremony
In Havana on December 1 the dead from the Maine were moved without ceremony to a cemetery chapel for preparation. At night a convoy of ten wagons carried coffins to Mochina wharf, then to two steam launches and finally to warships by dawn. All remains were disinfected.
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Hodicis
Havana
Maine
Cormiory
Mochina
Balies
Texan
Mexico's Hevenor reports rising business and receipts
In Mexico City on December 21 officials announce fiscal year starting July 1, 1900 with appropriations totaling 58 million dollars and a surplus of 254 thousand. Even at current rates customs income foresees continued growth as revenue from various collections is tracked.
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City of Mexico
Reas Iet
Sur
Rates to Rise on Commodities and Rail Actions
A list of commodities awaiting rate increases was prepared as General Freight Agent Allen seeks commission approval for a general rate hike. The Union Central railway is chartered and Houston sees unprecedented holiday traffic. The Texas Trunk is transferred to Texas and New Orleans. The Port Arthur differential faces possible cancellation amid protests at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing.
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Allen
Commission
Union Central Railway
Houston
Texas Trunk
Texas
New Orleans
Port Arthur
Interstate Commerce Commission
Two ex governors die in St Louis event names
In St Louis death of Mr. FP Hacker is reported with ex governors Hoge and Hibbard in the city noted as present. The piece mentions several burglaries in the city but little plunder. District schools hold Christmas celebrations and Dick Dewling urges support for a monument to Dick Dowling. City sewer bonds sold at a premium of 24500 dollars.
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Hoge and
Hibbard
Nowa
St. Louis
FP. Hacker
Dick Dewling
Trieh
Dick Dowling
Revenue trends and tax changes highlighted in historical report
The report notes revenue growth with a large projected surplus. Internal revenue stamps rise amid increased business activity. Abolition of the export tax on coffee lowers costs for planters, while the coffee season is expected light. Financial health appears sound with downward mortgage interest trends.
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Saland
Lipton Elected Rear Commodore of Yacht Club
In London Sir Thomas Lipton was unanimously elected rear commodore of the Towa United Yacht club. In Constantinople Oscar Strauss, the United States minister to Turkey, departed for the United States on a leave of absence.
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London
Thomas Lipton
Constantinople
Strauss
United States
Turkey
Notable deaths and incidents across cities
Washington reports a Waen SY Pal executive James Thane Taylor killed himself at a Grafton hotel. Des Moines reveals alarming asylum conditions in almost thirty counties. The Interstate Commerce Commission gives railroads until August to meet safety appliance requirements. Mass killings and racial tensions surface near Meridian. Porto Rico hosts bishops Harado and Tlokik, while Raleigh approves Seaboard Air Line consolidation. Garditter murders his wife then commits suicide in Binghamton. Colonel Bryan sails to Brazil with aides. Ardmore sheriffs clash with whisky-peddlers. murders await grand jury. New York notes withdrawals of White Star and Cunard liners from British service to speed Christmas mail. A national convention for presidential ticketing is proposed in Boston. Mullanphy Building and Loan signs over to Muller's band of creditors. Havana streetcar interests consolidate to end a long dispute. Chicago railway official Chappel retires without successor. Natick reports the shooting death of 7-year-old Lewis Perry by neighbor Morse.
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Washington
James Thane Taylor
Waen SY Pal
Tech Company
Ae Grafton
Thle City
Taylor
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Aljuring
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mepridian
Mass
Oscar Ford
San Juan
Porto Rico
Har- Hardo
Santiago
James P. Tlokik
Porto Nico
Crozier
Minitor
Raleigh
N. C
Raleleh and Goaton Railroad
Binghamton
John Edgar Garditter
Gardiner
New York
Charles Page Bryan
Brazil
Hragil
Havre
Moanier L'Aquitaine
Ardmore
The
United At
Boston
Maes
Natick
Mase
Lewis Perry
NATO
Ale Morse
Ming Moras
Revolution ends in Guatemala as US ministers report
United States Minister Hunter reports the Guatemala revolt has ended and cites a fatal attack in San Pedro Hopéuraog killing two Americans Imboden and Colde. Hart cables the department that a court confirms a one year imprisonment for the American and for the murder of a 40 citizen in Colombia.
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Washington
Guatemala
Suite
United States
Hunter
Department i State
Imboden
Colde
San Pedro
Hopéuraog
Hart
Inte
Symmons
Colombia
Queen In London Declares War Update
London report confirms the queen announces wartime measures amid ongoing hostilities as December draws to a close. Government and military leaders coordinate defenses and public alerts while diplomatic efforts continue.
Unclear text fragment on London borough officer offers troops
The readable portion notes a London borough Lieutenant with yeomanry service in South Africa offering 150 men and horses to someone. The passage includes health concerns and contradictory paragraphs, with dates around December 21.
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London
Dulalel
South Africa
Texas Specials Hit By Storm and Overseas Turbulence
A rough Texas weather bulletin reports heavy elects and snow storms impacting towns from Cisco to Weatherford. Rain disrupts business in Troy and lane access in Gainesville, while stockmen in Wortham struggle for firm land. A man in Dexter suffers fatal wounds, and ranch transactions occur near Tulia as Tom Bilal receives a telegram about a relative's shooting in Wyoming.
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Cisco
Gail
Lexington
Troy
Wortham
Uainesville
Dexter
Tulia
T. P. Rushoft
Nat Parkink
McKingle Batthegraumes Weatherford
Tom Bilal
Wyoming
Dean
Abe
Much to His Gees Not Laid on Guides
Fragmentary remark notes that he did not place the blame on guides or others, with unclear surrounding context from the Chicago Record.
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Chicago
Guides
Cure La Grippe Patent Medicine Notice
An old advertisement for remedies lists E. W. Grove and a 26 cent price for a cure claiming to treat grippe with laxative and quinine based drug. The text resembles a dated retail claim and includes a signature.
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E. W. Grove
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