Populists Back Hearst as Presidential Candidate
Jo Parker of the Populist national committee says Hearst has party support in Kentucky and beyond. He notes the Populists may delay their national convention for two weeks to see if Democrats nominate Hearst and to decide whether to name a ticket if not. Many rank and file back Hearst, while some opponents praise him to undermine rivals.
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Jo Parker
People's Party
Hearst
Kentucky
Parker
Convention invites Western Federation of Miners to AFL
At the Western Federation of Miners convention in Denver on Wednesday an invitation was extended for the organization to join the American Federation of Labor. Speeches were delivered by W. D. Mahon of the Street Railway Employes Union, R. Cornelius of the Firemen's Union of San Francisco, and Max Morris AFL fifth vice-president. Morris said the AFL would act politically in Colorado this fall to defeat "Peabodyism."
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Western Federation of Miners
Denver
American Federation of Labor
W. D. Mahon
Street Railway
R. Cornelius
Firemen’s Union of
San Francisco
Max Morris
Morris
Colorado
Hearst Wins Uninstructed Delegation in Ohio State Convention
Ohio Democrats chose an uninstructed delegation to the national convention. Hearst emerged favored as his supporters opposed an instructed slate. He faced opposition from Tom I. Johnson and John R. McLean, making the result a notable triumph.
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Ohio
Hearst
John R. Mclean
Japanese Contractors Quietly Buy Rice in Texas Louisiana
Japanese contractors tied to the imperial government are quietly contracting for large rice purchases in the Texas and Louisiana rice belt. They seek growing-crop options, with the purchases framed as for Japanese and Chinese residents on the Pacific coast, but the cereal is believed to be destined for shipment to Japan.
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Imperial Government of
Japan
Texas
Louisiana
Pacific Coast
America Leads World in Coal Production Surge
America now leads the world in coal production, with a rapid increase that dismayed officials two decades ago. The country has distanced Great Britain and produces more than twice as much as Germany, which ranks third.
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America
Great Britain
Germany
Democratic fund drive tied to Parker nomination in St Louis
August BreLmont and David B Hill pledge to raise 5 million dollars for the Democratic campaign if Parker secures the nomination at St Louis. If he is not nominated, they will repeat 1896 tactics, staying in tents and contributing nothing, per the Southern Mercury.
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August BreLmont
David B. Hill
Democratic Campaign Fund
Parker
St. Louis
Southern Mercury
Jewelers Discover Hidden Corpse in Harrisburg Well
In Harrisburg Illinois a jeweler found a body in a local well central to the city. The discovery has caused great excitement as a buyer offered $50,000 for the property, but the offer was declined.
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Harrisburg
Ill
A Real Judge There Should Be More Like Him
Article lauds Justice William J. Gaynor for faulting monopolies and railroads as the key to trust power. It argues government ownership of railways would free independent producers, enabling fair commerce and challenging oil and coal barons. It urges repeated public emphasis on this simple trust solution.
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Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Judge Gaynor
Gaynor
Letter From Rome Describes Rome Immersed in Faith and History
May writes of Rome as church filled and museum rich, desiring Naples blue bay and sea air. She recalls Saint Peter's mass with Pope Pius X, the incense and organ, and relics of Paul and Peter. She notes disappointment at not seeing ancient guards, then signs off with affection.
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Rome
Naples
Bella Napole
Caesar
Forum
Saint Peter's
Pius X
St. Paul
St. Peter
Electric Railway Plan Discussed by Garnett Club
Garnett's Commercial Club last Friday discussed a proposed electric railway from Kansas City to Garnett with branches to Iola and Burlington. Hugh A. Holmes of Detroit outlined plans, noting the city would seek $2,000 via subscription for preliminaries and depot site, with Garnett possibly becoming division end with shops and car barns. Further club discussion was planned for Friday evening.
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Garnett
Kansas City
Hugh A. Holmes
Detroit
Mich
Iola
Burlington
Holmes
W. S. Fallis
Mr. Holmes
J. W. Shields
Commercial Club
Armrose Continues Anderson County History Series
W Tl Armrose delivers another installment of Anderson county history this week. An additional chapter is expected to appear next week.
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W. Tl. Armrose
Anderson County
Wichita Democrat Jupee Date demands Hearst for president
Jupee Date of Wichita declares he will not accept the Democratic nomination for governor unless William Randolph Hearst is nominated for president. Date ties his bid to Hearst's national candidacy, signaling a strategic alignment within the party.
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Jupee Date
Wichita
Hearst
Parker Democrats Call for Roosevelt Victory
The Houston Post argues that blocking Parker’s nomination will drive New York and much of the North to Cleveland, urging Republicans to unite for Roosevelt and accusing Parker supporters of seeking victory over principles.
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Southern Mercury
Houston Post
Parker
New York
Cleveland
Republican Party
the Post
Roosevelt
Parker Democrats
Mail wrong boxes warning from Washington Wave post office
The Washington Wave notes a $200 penalty for removing mail not owned by the finder and stresses owners should check received mail before leaving the office. It warns postmasters err and mail may be misrouted, including newspapers, requiring immediate return of non own mail.
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Washington Wave
Southern Mercury
Fire destroys Cudahy Packing branch in Los Angeles
A Tuesday night blaze wiped out the branch packing house of the Cudahy Packing Company in Los Angeles. Loss pegged at 300000 dollars with insured value around 265000 dollars.
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Free
Cudahy Packing Company
Los Angeles
Cal
Nxagsr Wins California Democratic Convention Majority
Nxagsr secured a decisive victory at the California Democratic state convention with a nineteen vote lead, marking a clear outcome in the party gathering. The result reflects strong support for Nxagsr among delegates and signals momentum heading into the party’s next phase.
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Nxagsr
California
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