Delegates From Transvaal Arrive in New York City Hall Welcome
Delegates from the Transvaal alliance with the Orange Free State arrived at New York City Hall amid a large crowd and police presence. Mayor Van Wyck and Alderman Kennedy greeted them as they expressed hopes for peace and liberty, while Boer envoy Wolmerans spoke of continued struggle and possible alliances with America.
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City Hall
Ai Ran
South Af Club
Manhattan Hotel
Municipal Assembly
City Hall Park
van Week
Killien van Rorewalaer
Vin Weir
New York
America
Thasthayer
Fitcher
Amerie
Obostile
Percena
Fischer
Tranayvanl
Orange Reo State
Industrial Convention Pushes Compulsory Arbitration Stakes
The Southern Industrial convention at Chattanooga debated compulsory arbitration in labor disputes and praised a New York exposition plan. The assembly backed a bill making it felony to strike or order a boycott or lockout during labor conflicts and urged public education to support Southern industry. General Wilder and Hon. Hargrave led discussions. J. Faxon opened the arbitration topic. N. W. Thompson spoke for local workers.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
McCorkie
Hargrave
New Orleans
Ghatr
Aprgrove
J. A. Faxon
John T. Wilder
Knoxville
Wilder
Brearn
Norlety
Hik Gu
N. W. Thompson
Muntaville
Moon
Hargreave
John P. Coffin
Ihdustrind Interests
We Committee
Indarelug Bhy
New York
Chatetterprike
Urithte
Texas
Cyrus Kehr
Teno
J. N. Sheets
Gathesyville
Fis
A. A. Kinekannon
Columbia
Mic
K. W. & Cole
Wave
He Cintell
Heriultiral and Mechanical College For Hovroed
Huntaville
Ala
Theommibtie
Alexander Helper
Retailers’ Association of Baltimore
Wilhan
Cnnverton
Pitmaoepkt
Chattarooma
Conventinn Auiouriel Aine
Army Canteen Policy Sparks Senate Debate
May 17 report by Secretary Root, General Corbin and others on the army canteen provokes a reply from reformers led by Rev. Wilbur Crafin and Mrs Margeret Buje. The administration now favors army liquor sales, abandoning the plea that the law is unclear. Corbin argues prohibition can work in the army, citing rail security concerns and cantons’ alleged benefits, amid concerns over drunkenness and insanity in the service.
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Mra
Willis
Wasshington
Root
Corbin
Wilbur I. Crafin
Reform Tifedu
Mra Margeret D. Buje
Woman's Christian Temperative Union
Moweye
Han Bron
Congress
Henrik Corbin
Wewalla Celebrates Hawaiian Bill News
May 17 in Victoria B C reports the Hawaii bill outcome under President B Dale was received in Honolulu and celebrated locally as a political development involving Serr Eoey.
Tragedy Aboard Prins Carl As Killer Rages on Ship
Reports from Koping Sweden detail a violent onboard assault on the Prins Carl between Koping and Stockholm. A gunman stabbed the captain and a passenger, wounded others, then fled in a lifeboat as chaos erupted in the smoking saloon. Stockholm police later arrested the suspect in Enskede.
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Copenhagen
Koping
Sweden
Pring Carl
Stockholm
Cobl
Salians
Gue Wan
Koplog
Diverse 1910s News Mix From Texas and Nation
A broad, fragmented roundup notes shifts in national and Texas politics, finance, and events. Mentions Mafeking relief rumor, Kruger capture, Bryan era politics, Kentucky delegates, St Louis streetcar context, and local trials and court actions amid sparse details.
Unclear Event Details From Historical Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe disturbances and political events in Colombia, mentions of Sweden, Provemeng Crain, and New Booth Whites. References to market effects, cotton, wheat, and various places are present but specifics are unclear.
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Uitetioay
Booth
Pontfork
Lkely
Colombia
International Tobacco Company Formed in New Jersey
New York May 17. The formation of a new opposition tobacco company is now practically complete and articles of incorporation will be filed at Trenton soon. The venture will be called the International Tobacco Company and will be incorporated under New Jersey law with a capital of 65 million dollars.
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Opposition To Tobacco Trust
New York
New Opposition Tobacco Company
Trenton
International Tobatco Company
Lane of
New Jersey
Unclear excerpt traces protests and civic events in Texas year
Reading fragment mentions protests to the railroad enmities, weather concerns, and a list of civic items. It references Houston Galveston area labor actions, a Mischianta Karnival, electric workers strike, Grand Council meeting, Governor Hogg speaking arrangements, a farewell reception for a Physical Director Hurlett, and a note about South Africa Koreen purchases. Public notices about Houston Daughters of the American Revolution heading to Alveston.
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Mischianta Karnival
Reat Concors
Ienide Electrica
Grand Cornei
Hogg
Hurlett
My. A
South Africa
Koreen
Houston
Alveston
McKinley Seeks Populist Votes In 1896 Contest
Wharton Barker, nominee of the middle of the road populists, predicts McKinley will draw votes from Bryan and says Bryan could fall to about 6 million. Barker cites populist support and argues Democratic gains and eastern nominee effects would shape the race, with issues like transportation and expansion dominating discussions.
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Washington
Way
Wharton Barker
Presi
Barker
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Bryan
Lees
McKinley
Arran
Gwin
Gorman
Democrata
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Kentucky Republicans adopt resolution condemning Goebel trial
The Kentucky State Republican convention elected four delegates to the national convention and two presidential electors while denouncing the Democratic party and McKinley’s administration. They urged restoring suffrage, repealing the election law, and demanded prosecution of the Goebel assassin amid party tensions led by ex Governor Bradley and Taylor.
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Louisville
McKinley
Kentucky
Mussinsley
Bradley
Taylor
Bredley
I Winieasret
Benhez
Gowbel
Willy
Wan
Hiz
Thiely
Provident
Keniucky
National Convention
McKiley
Commonwealth
Taylor, Marshall
Bradier
Sanajur Goebel
Democratic county blocks primary delegate plan to Kansas City
The Democratic executive committee of Adame county rejects the State executive order for a plurality primary to elect delegates to the Kansas City convention and a presidential elector. This marks the fifth county opposing the order as leaders threaten to contest the delegation as violating state election law requiring selection by party convention.
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Jackson
Mivs
Adime
State Executive
Kansas City
Kineas City
Carmack Opens Senate Campaign in Memphis Rally
In Memphis Hon. B. Carmack formally opened his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat. Despite inclement weather, the auditorium was packed with one of the largest audiences for such an event, as Carmack spoke over two hours on national questions.
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Memphis
Tenn
Bn. Carmack
United States Senate
Carmack
Morehan
Montana Republicans Elect Carter and Others at Butte Convention
In Butte on May 17, Montana Republicans elected United States Senator Thomas H. Carter and nominees C. Gooda, Henry Lyon, David B. Folsom, and Tyler B. for forthcoming political contests.
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Montana
Butte
Mont
United States
Thomas H. Carter
C. Gooda
Henry Lyon
David B. Folsom
Tyler B
Worden and John Farbis Delegates at Large to National Convention
Worden and John Farbis named delegates at large to the national convention in Philadelphia. The platform commends the administration of President McKinley and denounces trusts.
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Worden
John
Farbis
Philadelphia
McKinley
Evans faction selects Lee Brock for Sixth District
Frans Faction of the Republican party in the Sixth congressional district met in Nashville Tennessee on May 17. Hon Lee Brock was nominated for congress.
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Frans
Nashville
Tenn
Evans
Republican Party
Sixth
Lee Brock
Congress
Weather Outlook for Eastern Texas and Oklahoma
Washington May 17 forecast shows fair weather for Eastern Texas Friday and Saturday with showers and cooler temps in the northwest portion and fresh southerly winds turning variable. Oklahoma and Indian Territory expect partly cloudy Friday with Saturday showers and cooler northerly winds.
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Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territories
Cotton Region Bulletin Twenty Four Hours Ends
Cotton Region Bulletin reports 24 hour period ending at the Meristan station with weather readings and regional cotton conditions.
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Cotton Region Bulletin
Toth Meristan the
Weather and flood impact on Denton wheat and rainfall
Heavy rains drenched Denton and surrounding areas last night worsening already fallen wheat. Denton Creek near Elm Fork was near bank full but containment was expected to prevent major damage. Winds caused further damage and a midweek cool spell is forecast with a sharp temperature drop.
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Denton
Texas
Denton Creek
Elm Fork
Foster
Weather Mixed in North Texas Denison May Day
Fragmentary Weather report from Denison Texas notes cold conditions and sparse clear periods. Text hints at lingering wintry air with limited precipitation across the region and potential for stronger winds if skies had cleared.
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Texas
Denison
Strikers and Transit Company See No End to Conference Impasse
Prolonged talks between the Transit company and workers continue with no resolution. A union counter proposal was rejected, and the company declared its offer final. A mass meeting of strikers was held as guards reported disturbances on city streets and gunfire injured bystanders.
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St. Louis
Emall Army of Ployen
Asl € Transit Company
Planters Hotel
Tratek Company
West End
J. T. Cokely
Eden Avenue
Jeffers Randolph Streets
Myrtle Christianson
Elizabbeth Peterson
Hven
Milwaukee
Transit Company
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