Philadelphia Prepares for GOP Convention Visitors
Philadelphia June 15. With the national Republican convention imminent Philadelphia is managing the crowds and events. Delegates arrive slowly as committees wrestle over the vice presidency with Woodruff Long and Dolliver as avowed candidates. Several favorite sons are campaigning, including Fairbanks, Washburn, Schofield, Tripp, Pritchard, Beott and Torrey. Extensive plans include banquets, excursions, and smokers to entertain guests.
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Wisconsin
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South Dakota
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California
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Wyoming
Goebel election law modification debated at Louisville convention
At the Democratic state convention Senator Blackburn urged modifying the Goebel law to ensure fair representation on election boards and an honest count. Proposals include an educational voting qualification and equal party representation. The convention will nominate a governor on July 19 in Lexington.
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Roosevelt Reiterates Determination Not to Accept Nomination
New York June 15 Roosevelt yesterday reiterated his determination not to accept the nomination. The President indicated he would not be swayed by party pressure and would consider his future plans before making a decision about the party's bid.
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New York
Assassination near Yorke leaves Confederate veteran outraged
Henson Williams and his son William, both colored, were shot dead in a field in Biagos county. A white man is sought for the murder. The elder Williams, a former Confederate soldier, was noted for his good record and membership in the Confederate veterans' camp. Angry white veterans vow vengeance if the killer is captured.
Costa Rica Money Improves as Costa Rican Congress Plans Banking Reform
News from June reports Costa Rica's currency gaining value in New Orleans after President Iglesias sent a measure to Congress legalizing circulation of U S and other major coins. Costa Rican congress is drafting a national banking law aligned with a gold standard. Also Paris notes US honorary commissioners will inspect American exhibits at the exposition, starting with mining, with further work planned. San Francisco reports a judge ruling that marriages of divorced persons remarried within 32 months are invalid, and that former spouses remain unmarried in the eyes of the law.
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Lexington man mails letters as train departs station
John Spar shawk of Lexington Kentucky, en route from Louisville to Philadelphia for a lecture at the Academy of Music, alighted to mail letters when the Chesapeake and Ohio special train left the station. The engine and coach were detached from the regular train.
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John Sparshawk
Louleville
Philadelphia
Academy of Music
Young Man Bound Over in Connivance Census Case
Dirk Ketcher, a young white man in Little Rock Arkansas, was bound over to the federal grand jury yesterday on a charge of compelling a Negro census enumerator to leave Ketcher’s house at the point of a shotgun.
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Minne sota Odd Fellows bar liquor trade from membership
Rigid ruling from the Minnesota Grand Lodge excludes liquor dealers hotel keepers and their agents from Odd Fellows membership. The grand master had ruled the exclusion applies to operators tied to breweries or liquor houses who gain with patrons. Heikes remarkable shooting in New York. Diasleading OCR fragment includes Dayton shooter Rolla O Heikes winning the first grand American target meet with 61 of 100 at Interstate Park Queens Long Island.
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International tensions flare as Pekin crisis deepens
Across Shanghai Tien Tsin and London reports describe a volatile scene as Japanese legation in Pekin burns rumors of a minister death and an impending attack by imperial forces on the international column near Pekin. Russians land guns and troops march toward Pekin amid growing ferment and warnings from British and French authorities.
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British take back engine after near clash at sea
A French attempt to seize an engine from the ox engine near Trout was resisted by British consul naval officers with American support. Bayonets were drawn briefly and a tense standoff nearly led to collision, but conciliatory exchanges and firm British control prevented escalation.
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International relief column pushes toward Pekin amid heavy resistance
A British embassy dispatch from Admiral Seymour reports severe difficulties as international forces advance from Tien Tsia toward Pekin. The fleet has covered about three miles in 24 hours amid strong fortifications and destruction by Chinese forces. Extra troops may be needed. outlook suggests the next stretch could be the toughest yet.
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British Arms and Boer News From London Dispatches
London reports emphasize Botha’s ability to resist two days of British pressure and retreat without heavy losses as British arms advance in the Transvaal. Boer bulletins claim mixed success near Pretoria, with heavy British superiority. Mrs. Gladstone dies at Hawarden. funeral planned in Westminster Abbey likely June 19.
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Local Weather for Roas t Indiana Illinois Dartly
Rising and sensing of the sands Indiana and Illinois with showers in southern portions. Une settled weather tomorrow.
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Disappearance and Local Trials Stir Logansport News
Reports from Logansport Indiana on June 1 detail rumors around inventor Nickum who vanished after displaying a large cash roll and seeking to buy bonds while claiming the Quantum Lighting firm funded perpetual lighting experiments. His whereabouts are unknown but money remains on his person. A June 15 note cites William Wittidice suing for $25,000 for alienation of wife's affections, and a June 18 case in Elkhart County where a constable was shot in the eye during a pursuit, with additional reports of a fatal train incident and a deadly toy firearm accident in Bryant.
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Havana Polls Spark Voter Interest Ahead of Mayoral Race
Havana reports lively interest in local elections with meetings and campaigns across the city. Nationalists claim 11,000 of 21,000 votes as Senor Ania and Renor Estrada Mora emphasize rival prospects amid varied proceedings.
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Secret Marriage Sparks Tragedy Near Leuisville
In a tragic case a man killed his partner and their adopted daughter then took his own life at his home several miles from Leuisville. A young woman linked to the secret union was reportedly involved before the killings.
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Loulaville
Thomas
Moalile Babis
Applause Turns Fatal in Atlanta Park Scene
Miss Bom Brice of Atlanta was killed when a carriage became chaotic after a band selection was applauded at Grant's Park. The horse bolted after the ovation, causing a deadly accident during the public event.
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Atlanta
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Grant's Park
Fatal Fire in New York Sheds Tragedy at Jackson Street
A fire at No 34 Jackson Street in New York City at 6 o clock this morning killed eight people and is believed to have left more bodies buried in the ruins, with rain hindering rescue efforts.
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Inge
Jackson Street
Riot verdict and murder cases loom in Minnesota headlines
Fragmented local report notes a coroner's verdict in a riot case naming W. FP. LeMond and mentions multiple fatalities from a Wednesday night incident in Hain ne iwabik Minnesota. It describes drownings, warrants for suspects, hotel incident charges, and ongoing legal proceedings with references to Kansas City hotel rates and a broader public safety discussion.
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