McKinley Nominating Contest Brews at National Convention
Reports from St Louis show national convention delegates arriving as factions gather to debate the nominee. McKinley backers press for a roll call and possible informal ballot while Reed or Evans emerge as alternate vice presidential options. Major McKinley’s plans include a gold standard platform and a contested but decisive nomination outlook.
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Senator Gays Views on McKinley Nomination Discussed
A report from New York on June 10 notes Senator Gays arriving from Fulton and predicting McKinley as the nominee on the first ballot. He says he remains a candidate and does not know the vice presidential choice. Clashes over guidance in Broome County favor forming a McKinley league to back his candidacy. In Middletown a Connecticut delegate, John M. Douglass, indicates Connecticut will vote as advised on arrival in St Louis.
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Condition of Crops Weekly Telegraph Reports
Washington reports from June 10 show New England crops much improved with grass and grain gaining. New York drought complaints with hay crop beyond redemption. New Jersey wheat rye oats improved but corn and tender vegetation stagnated by cool nights and rain absence. Pennsylvania crops generally promising though pests trouble meadows and pastures are short. Maryland wheat ripening with encouraging yields though hay is short and tobacco and corn damaged by cutworms while truck crops and pear crops look strong.
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Indiana to Whiting pipeline plan filed in Chicago firm names
A proposed second pipeline from Indiana oil fields to Whiting is disclosed in articles of incorporation filed by John and Michael Cudahr Chicago pork packers. The line is to run 160 miles.
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Student's Accidental Shot Wounds Harvard Freshman
Jerome E. Grash of Toledo, a freshman at the Lawrence Swentilie School Harvard University, accidentally shot himself yesterday afternoon while examining a revolver with companions. The ball entered his lung and he is in a very serious though probably not fatal condition.
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Newfoundland bonds floated as market shows gains
English loan and Newfoundland government bonds attract buyers with 500000 dollars at 34 percent rate. Prices rise from 97 to par, marking a 16 point gain in Newfoundland securities over the past year amid improving outlook for the island's finances.
Senate Works Toward Adjournment and Naval Budget Accord
In Washington on June 10 the Senate cleared most fiscal bills, leaving only two appropriations to be considered and aiming for final adjournment. Final conference reports on the naval and sundry civil bills were agreed to, with naval terms cutting battleships to three and outlining armor plate contracts. The Sherman statue inquiry was defeated after a long debate. A pension bill for Francis Hoover faced a veto override but failed on a lack of quorum. Contested election Aldrich won in Alabama. Creditors in Amesbury reported the Lewis & Gross Shoe company liabilities at 26 009 with 41 000 assets and sought time extension.
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National League Games Yesterday Across Cities
Liable standings show New York Cavaliers beating Cincinnati 7 to 4 at New York. Brooklyn 3 to 1 over Pittsburgh. Philadelphia 4 to 1 versus Boston. Rochester defeated Providence 6 to 5. Newark and Wilmington tied 4 to 4. Spring second game Yoromra 15, Mann 6.
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Cambridge Honors Simon Newcomb and Francis March
The University of Cambridge grants honorary degrees to Capt. Simon Newcomb of the American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac and Johns Hopkins mathematician and astronomer. Also honored is Francis Andrew March of Lafayette College for English language and comparative philology.
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Massacre of European Engineers Reported Near Smyrna
London June 10 The Daily News publishes a Athens dispatch stating two hundred European engineers possibly murdered by Kurds on the Smyrna to Fosnva railway line, counter to earlier reports of only a few. Consuls at Smyrna have dispatched to the site to investigate the incident.
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Minister Taylor Dil In Paris Reports Shift in Duties
Cable dispatches from Washington date June 10 indicate Hannis Taylor United States minister to Spain arrived in Paris after a sudden abandonment of literary plans and departure from Moyland. The reason for Mr Vasler’s illness is unclear and there is no indication State Department instructions to return to his post.
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Death of William Andrew Ure in Newark
William Andrew Ure, proprietor of the Sunday Cash, died in Newark after a ten week illness from lung cancer. Born April 3 in West Farms, N Y, he was elected alderman in 1873 and served three terms as president of the Newark board of trade, holding the office at death.
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Instant Death On Rail Line In Guilford
John Lanes twenty four a blacksmith for Guilfart Wheel company was killed instantly when struck by a west bound express on the Shore Line railroad yesterday afternoon. He stepped from the tracks to avoid an oncoming train but was struck by another express directly in front of him.
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Untitled fragment recounts Kingston air travel事故
A fragmentary report from New Sora describes a flight from Kingston reporting a near collision near Momint. The craft jettisoned a pore Ot Deer, and a person named Wan stooped as she was trying to escape. Authorities noted a safety incident and investigatory steps.
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Windham Town Augments Funds With 4 Percent Bond Issue
In Conn June 14 the town of Windham approved issuing 105,000 in bonds at 4 percent interest to finance improvements under the 4 percent loan law. Gay & Co. of Boston served as bond underwriters for the transaction.
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Healy Dropped in Ranks for Drunken Conduct in Service
Secretary Carlisle orders Capt. Healy of the revenue marine service to the foot of the list and four years waiting orders after findings of extensive drunkenness. He commanded the United States steamer Bear with five charges and fourteen specifications by Lieut Daniel and others citing drunkenness abusive and tyrannous conduct endangering vessel life and property.
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Cigar Makers Appeal To Olney For Tobacco Embargo Protection
Krohn secretary of the National Association of Cigar Manufacturers asks Secretary Olney to protect tobacco deliveries from Cuba under Weyler orders. He warns of huge losses and hardships for thousands of U S workers if current delivery rules cannot be enforced.
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secretary of state
Explosion at Johnstown kills six workers
A premature dynamite blast near the Pennsylvania railroad embankment in Johnstown, June 1, killed six workers and fatally injured another, with thirteen dynamite vans exploding and a mass of sand and rock burying the crew. Names listed include Mike Scawneski Awad Antonia Stible Gregorius Seis Gabriel Augonoski Frank Smith Peter Jackson Samuel Walters.
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FOR WIBORG PARDON REQUEST IN HORSA CAPTAINS CASE
Washington June 10 petition for the pardon of Capt. Wiborg of the Lfursa, jailed in Philadelphia for one year four months and £200 fine for neutrality law violations. The document, signed by many, was delivered to the president and referred to the attorney-general for report. Lewiston Maine June 11 Henry Grenier arrested over Hemore Dione murder. Tioune found dying, post mortem shows back of head fracture.
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Connecticut Escaped Convicts
Hartford reports no clue by morning to the escape of two men Dwight P Steere and George A Miser from state prison at Wethersfield on Monday. Sightings have been unverified and yield no result. Providence notes June 10 health board appoints J I Whipple Coventry Inspector of undertakings to fill vacancy caused by death of Benjamin Purvingaine of River Push all. Hartford June 1 date William Durstan fined 3 and jailed six days for a kissing attempt on Mrs M M Sayer.
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Approved by the Presidents and parliamentary actions
The text reports approval by presidents and a parliamentary group, mentioning dates, a funeral reference, and names in a cryptic style. It notes a majority in a chamber and ties to state actions and selections. The fragmentary source references Simon, Paris, and Monta in a formal political context.
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Weyler to Dine with Lee in Havana Visit
Consul General Lee again met Capt Gen Weyler in Havana as Dawley the imprisoned Harper’s Weekly correspondent may be released today. Weyler extended unusual courtesy inviting Gen Lee to a formal dinner in Madrid Havana context with rebel activity noted.
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Cuban Rebels Rout Volunteers and Key Capture Reported
A clash at the Frecioso estate near Cardcons left seven government volunteers dead and two wounded. Lieut. Vasquez and two Spaniards were captured but later released after swearing not to fight Cuban patriots. Spain cites Cuba harvest woes and labor unrest as Maceo forces advance in Pinar del Mio.
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Bermuda Libeled as Seamen Sue for Unpaid Wages
The steamer Bermuda, recently stripped of registry by the British consul, has been seized by a New Jersey warship on a libel filed by three seamen for £27 75. They allege unpaid wages after nine days aboard for a Jamaica voyage. Their aim is to trigger a sale and reflag under the American flag, though lawyer Harrison Voorhees denies a registry-boosting motive.
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Spanish Warship Pursuit Near Port Antonio
The Spanish warship hunted the Lavurada as it sheltered in Port Antonio Jamaica on June 10. The Lavurada from New York arrived Saturday with a cargo of war munitions. the pursuer waited offshore and did not enter the harbor. Authorities expect the Lavurada to attempt sea escape once the pursuit ends, possibly along the coast within the 60-mile limit before reaching open sea. Also noted, forty workers from the Harris Engine Company who missed wages were paid on Friday and returned to work on Monday.
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Papal Nuncio Visits Paris and Madrid Referred
Fragmentary text notes papal nuncio visits involving Paris and Madrid, with unclear references to Vatican diplomacy and events.
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