Henry G. Davis Named for Vice President
A late-1800s presidential nominating roll call shows Henry G. Davis favored by Alabama, Arkansas and California for vice president with Davis receiving the bulk of the votes. The article cites Davis’s long career, notes his Virginia roots and U.S. Senate service, and references controversy over a telegram about the party platform and the gold standard.
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St. Loui
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Davis
Turner
Williama
Davie
Harris
Han Mote
Beatles
United States
Virginia
Arthur P. Gorman
Maryland
Heta
Stephen Th. Elkins
Judge Parker
Eilent
John Sharyn Williams
Kuropatkin Shuts Up In Ta Tehe Kiao
Nincwang reports Kuropatkin is shut up in Ta Tehe Kiao as Russians grow bewildered by swift Japanese maneuvers. The Japanese feint at Tai Hing Shan and shift east toward hills near Ta Tele Kino. Japanese forces move in three bodies north of Ta Tehe Kino and a fresh reinforcement advances from Kai Ping. Russians stay dazed at their positions with few troops present.
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Ta Tehe Kiao
Huseian Neperas
Tai Hing Shan
Ta Tele Kino
Ta Tehe Kino
Hai Cheng
Liao Yong
Ta the Kino
Kai Ping
Waterspout damages Illinois town and county crops
Monday night severe weather battered Pulaski County Illinois with a waterspout in Olmstead nine inches of rain in one hour flooding small creeks Henry Bachy drowned in Olmstead and Mounds area reports cite damage to Illinois Central lines and lightning strikes in city Ed Burns home destruction in St Louis area and political figure William Jennings Bryan traveling to Lincoln Nebraska amid storm wreckage crops across Mount Vernon Illinois reported heavy damage corn and other crops in the region also notes Dupleix voyage to join French squadron to visit American forts for St Louis exposition
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Illinoia
Mound City
Pulaski County
Olmstead
Henry Bachy
Mounds
Tllinois Central
Howe
Ed, Burns
Mount Vernon
Til
Paria
Cherbourg
Reports of Japanese losses at Port Arthur denied
London dispatches from correspondents at the war seat pub shed in Wednesday morning editions do not confirm sensational reports of Japanese casualties at Port Arthur. The notices emphasize that the claimed losses are unverified and remain unconfirmed by official sources available to the newspapers.
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London
Port Arthur
Thunderstorm Death and Destruction Ties City
A severe thunderstorm in St Louis caused one death and multiple injuries. Porches and trees were uprooted, windows shattered, and numerous buildings unroofed. Wind peaked near sixty-two miles per hour with heavy rain and hail. World’s Fair grounds sustained heavy damage including interior and exterior exhibits. A second storm near Marsden Camp caused further unroofings and near misses, but no serious injuries reported.
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St.Louie
St Loule
Mihara
United States Observatory
Expansion Observatory
Bowles
St. Louuis
St. Louis
Marein
St. Jans
God &J. Charles Road
Afr Fonny
Hannigan and Denny Enter Pleas of Guilty
Charlies J. Denny pleaded guilty to bribery asking clemency as tears marked his plea. Jore Hannigan also pleaded guilty to bribery in the Suburban deal, the first such plea in the case. Judge Tartar set Denny’s sentence for two years minimum. Hannigan’s sentencing was postponed to July 19.
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St. Louie
Charlies J. Denny
Jore J. Hannigin
Porsions
Denny
Tartar
Inky Yh
Hanigan
Hannigan
Tokio Discredits Story Of Thirty Thousand Loss
Tokyo reports a Japanese defeat at Port Arthur on July 10 is discredited by official dispatches and London sources. Conflicting messages from St Petersburg and Shanghai note Japanese losses and Russian recapture of positions, while limited detail remains unclear and contested by multiple bureaus. General Rennekampf is wounded in a separate skirmish near Samninthza.
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Tokio
London
The
Times
Bt. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Sbhanghbal
St. Petersburg
Alexleff
Mukden
Fock
Linaantan Pass
Anga
Rennekampff
Commissioner Jones Quits Indian Service
A private telegram from Washington announced that William A. Jones, United States commissioner of Indian affairs, has resigned effective once a capable successor is installed. The breach with Secretary Hitchcock widened over personnel moves including Indian agent Milseer and the Carlisle School matter. Jones plans to return to Mineral Point Wisconsin and retire from public life, with speculation he may not return to the capital and will work outside until a successor is named.
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Gen
Pratt
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Commireloner
Wisconsin
Government Makes 500000 Payment on Exposition Loan
In St Louis the first 500000 payment on the 4600000 government loan to the Lanighanig Pe chase Exposition company was made by check rather than currency under supervision of treasurer William T Thompson. The payment, following June 15 and July installments, covers about one fifth of the debt and will continue at 15 day intervals until the loan is cleared with a minimum per payment of 60000.
Pretoria mourns Krugee death amid flags at half mast
Gen. Lanle Botha received a cable message about Mr. Krugee's death. Public grief followed with flags at government buildings at half mast. Kroger to be buried beside Transvaal presidents per his will. Memorial service set for July 17 in all churches. Boers ordered to wear mourning until funeral.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Lanle Botha
Kru Eer
Kroger
Puteh
Violence erupts at Chicago stockyards confrontations
Chicago reports a Thursday night outbreak at the stockyards. Police rushed to quell the disorder but rioters attacked with clubs stones and weapons. Officer injuries were serious while Alfonse Anosulle sustained a minor shoulder wound. Three protesters were seriously hurt.
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Chicago
Alfonse Anosulle
Slocum disaster figures revised by police inspector
New York Police Inspector Schmitt berger completes a revised Slocum disaster report. On board 1485 lost 1020 killed 897 unidentified 02 severely injured 180 escaped injury and death 235. Among identified dead 421 adults 42 children. Thirty five bodies buried then disinterred and identified. Ponorin Mt Delavan reports a violent storm six miles south. wires down. barns and windmills blown. No further storm details available.
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New York
Schmittberger
Ponorin
Mt. Delavan
Japanese Retake Two Forts at Chefoo
Chinese refugees from Port Arthur report that Japanese forces recaptured two positions recently lost. They say forts 14 and 7 were taken, restoring Japanese control after a prior retreat.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
Golden Rule Jones Died in Toledo Mayor’s Death Ends Long Career
Samuel M. Jones known as the Golden Rule mayor of Toledo died Tuesday afternoon after three days of unconsciousness. His family, except a 6-year-old son by his second wife, was at his bedside. He leaves a wife, three sons, a brother and sister. The estate is estimated from $600,000 to $1,500,000.
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Toledo
Samuel M. Jones
Jones
Ohio
Samuel M Jones
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
N. O. Nelson
Philanthropiat
St. Louis
California
Brand Whitlock
Walt Whitman
Chinese Emperor Ili Reported Suffering from Dysentery
London Morning Post Shanghai correspondent notes a dispatch dated July 14 reporting the Chinese emperor is seriously ill with dysentery. The brief item emphasizes the illness and its potential impact on court affairs.
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London
Shanghai
The
Morning Post
More Funds for the Fair in Havana and Duquoin Winds
The House passed a bill adding 310 600 for the Cuban department of the St Louis World's Fair in Havana. Duquoin reports a severe windstorm with hail and heavy rains causing property and crop damage. A cablegram from New Orleans notes the unanimous reelection of Manuel Estrada Cabrera as Guatemala president for a six year term.
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Havana
House of Representatives
St. Louie
New Orleans
la Cabre
Manuel Estrada Cabera
Guatemala
50 000 Beef Packers on General Strike
A massive 50 000 meatpackers strike spreads from Chicago to Kansas City Omaha and St Joseph over wage demands and 10 hour days with 15 percent min pay for unskilled workers. About 30 000 employees are involved as packing houses attempt to stay open. Cited impact on meat supply and prices draws cautious public response.
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United States
Chicago
Kansa City
Omaha
St Joseph
Cilengo
Wloor
St. Joseph
Kansan OY
Fort Worth
Tex
South Omaha
East St. Louie
St. Low
St. Paul
Mind
New York
Ecaeus
Court Decides Against Hill Interests in NortherN Securities Fight
In Trenton Judge Bradford grants a preliminary injunction in Harriman and Pierce suit to restrain the pro rate redistribution of Northern Securities stock. The opinion notes the doubt in the case and possible injury if injunction is denied, delaying distribution while final decision looms. Mayor Jones funeral draws 100000 mourners in Toledo with city shutdowns. Whitlock reads Jones poem. Grain market cheerful on Kansas crop news, some belief of 20 to 30 million bushels decline overestimated.
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Trenton
Bradford Fri- May
Edward
Harriman
Winslow
Pierce
Northern Securities Company
Harriman and Pierce
Kansas City
Ralna
Coburn
Kansas
Picnic Train Wreck Near Chicago Heights Kills Twenty
A Chicago excursion train carrying picnickers for a Momence event crashed with a freight train near Chicago Heights. Twenty killed and many injured as coaches were crushed and passengers hurled from seats. Victims laid out in a morgue at Glenwood. many injured rushed to hospitals.
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Chicago
Illinois
Momence
Chicago Heights
Posular
Glenwood
AL Menwood
Schnettler to Serve Two Years in Penitentiary
In a Cheeml Court action, John W. Rehnet Herf pleaded guilty to bribery related to the Suburban Hallway deal. Judge McDonald granted a two week delay before sentencing, with a two year penitentiary term expected. Schnetter showed no emotion during the proceedings.
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McDonald
Fragmented Local Caption Leaves Readers Guessing
Fragmentary OCR text appears to capture a brief local item with scattered words about a venue or event, but critical names, dates, and specifics are missing, leaving readers unsure of the subject, location, and outcome.
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