Campaign notes on McKinley and party conventions
Canton advances no front porch speeches for McKinley during 1900 campaign while he stays away from delegations. Hanna debunks New York assassination plot. Nebraska delegates and Populists discuss platforms, Towne and Bryan present, Democrats reaffirm fusion and economy. National League gatherings draw Republican clubs to St Paul as Maine Democrats name governor candidate.
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McKinley
Gay
Washington
Judge Day
Hanna
Cleveland
New York
Mr. Wanna
League of Republican Clubs
St.Paul
Minn
National League of Republican
Levins
Stine
Maine Democrats
Lewiston
St. Lord
Saco
Allied Forces Defeated at Tientsin in China Crisis
London reports say Chinese forces under Ma have defeated allied troops, reoccupying the eastern arsenal after six hours of fighting. A Japanese commander sought urgent reinforcements as the fate of the intervention hangs in the balance. Dispatches describe perilous conditions, with calls for 2,000 to 40,000 troops and a missing supreme commander amid looming await.
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Peking
Daily Mail
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Europe
the Express
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Tionism
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Yekinig
Russia
Lientsin
Japan
Unuer
Berlin
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Taku
Tivatsin
Three State Conventions In Deadlock Over Tickets
Lincoln July 18 Nebraska fusionists of the democratic, populist and free silver Republican parties clash over office distribution. Democrats seek two ticket spots including treasurer and attorney general, free silver Republicans want one each, populists offer one per minority but later concede only attorney general to Democrats. Key moments include speeches by W. J. Bryan and Charles A Towne, with Allen elected temporary chairman urging harmony amid conference talks with the Democrats.
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State Central Committee
Charles A. Towne
Mr. Towne
Adini Stevenson
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Tawne
Sioux Falls
Bryan
Stevenson
Towne
Hts
Hall
Democratic State Central Committee
T. J. Doyle
Lincoln
Doyle
Kangag
United States
Congress
Ransom
Adlai B. Stevenson
Nebaaska
Urvan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Neb
Nebiraska Fusionivis
Vuapnilists
Charles A.towne
Allen
Train Held Up Near Wickliffe. Robbers Take Cash
The Minois Central train from New Orleans to Chicago was robbed two miles south of Wickliffe Kentucky at 1 20 am. Six robbers looted the express car and blew the safe at Fort Jefferson Missouri, dropping $7000 on the Kentucky side and another package on the Missouri side. Fireman J J Fryisch was hurt and a bloodhound posse pursued the robbers. About $10,000 total was secured.
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Paducah
Minois Central
New Orleans
Chicago
Wickliffe
J. J. Fryisch
Fort Jefferson
Ohio River
Missouri
Kentucky
Division
Jackson
Tenn
Prospects of Peace in South Africa and Other News
Pretoria reports British success at Bethlehem improves peace prospects as government of Orange Free State surrenders except President Steyn. Prisoners may meet Steyn to argue against continued bloodshed. De Wet’s forces collapse expected daily. Botha may seek conference for peace. Local tea prices to rise three to five cents. Japan labor costs and packing material cited. St Louis rail strike bitter over Daumboff’s leadership. 24 bodies recovered from Saab hold. total 60 dead. Alexander Jester trial testimony begins. Red Cliff logs burned worth 14000. River captain Porter Conrad dies at 60. Page notes Cox ads.
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Pretoria
Bethlehem
Steyn
Orange Free State
de Wet
Botha
Minneapolis
Min
Yokohama
Japan
Perrinville Fire Day Ends With Water Fight Drama
A Perrinville parade and water display drew hundreds as six hydrants sprayed along Arlington State street. John Myers was badly bruised by a hose cart in the mishap, Dr. Houston treating the injury. the steamer could not join the procession due to lack of a draught team, leaving spectators disappointed. Chief Flynn and the town’s volunteers gathered afterward at a hall for a post event supper and discussion.
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Mnuss
State Street
Perrinville Boys
Grant Miller
Chief Flynn
Grand
Eagle Streets
Exchange
State Streets
Foreman Katz
Perrinville
John Myers
Dr. Houston
Mr. Myers
Arlington
Scoit
Fell from a Car in Peoria Kills Francis Snively
Peoria Illinois July 12 Francis Morton Snively a 65 year old Cuba Illinois dry goods merchant was killed Wednesday night while attempting to alight from an electric car. His skull was fractured He was active in state politics and was attending the Epworth League state convention on his way to his son's house when the accident occurred.
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Peoria
Francis Morton Snively
Cuba
Irvine Halsey
Battle Creek
Mich
Kentucky Stock Farm
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