Renewal of McKinley Fight Splits Delegates at Convention
Renewed contest over McKinley Morton and Reed draws New York and Maine delegates into two camps. National committee votes seat 22 McKinley adherents and 2 Morton supporters as Florida district contest tilts. Manley press statement favors McKinley on first ballot while warning of potential break before the convention.
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Tennessee
Uawler
Connecticut
United States
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Kinley
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McAlpin
Hubart
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Manica
India
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Postmaster Dispute Shuts Turnersville Depot Mail Route
In Turnersville Connecticut W Turner, long the postmaster, faces a conflict after a local boycott and editor Fy Durton led to postal car crews refusing to handle Turner's mail. A government inspector ordered carriers not to accept Turner's mail at the Turnersville depot, diverting letters to Sylchester Westchester and other towns. Turner continues to seek alternatives such as Williamantic or Middletown for mailing.
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Sylchester
Westchester
Warnersville
Willimantic
Middletown
Sham Battle at West Point Draws Large Crown
West Point begins a sham battle drill in extended order drawing more spectators than during recent graduation events. The exercise runs from late afternoon into evening with rapid fusillades and officers issuing commands to inspire the crowd.
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WEST POINT
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Congress closes with minimal action and adjournment
Washington reports the Fifty fourth congress ends with a quiet adjournment after a mostly inactive session. The Senate signed the District of Columbia appropriation bill, passed a pension for Gen W I Gibson’s widow, and appointed committees before adjourning. In the House the session is described as the shortest long session in history with limited notable action and praise for Speaker Reed’s conduct.
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Freeing of Johannesburg Reform Leaders Ends Banished Threat
Washington reports that John Ways Bemmond Col Rhodes George Farrar and J W Geonard were released from Pretoria reform leaders after paying 125000 fines each or facing fifteen years banishment. A second telegram confirms release with no banishment and fines paid. The U S consul notes the action echoes British approval via Chamberlain.
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Pretoria
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Transvaal
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Col. Rhodes
George Farrar
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Johannesburg
Joseph Chamberlain
Washington
United States
Cape Town
South Africa
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Fretoria
Rebels Gain Ground in Havana Province Skirmishes
Havana reports several minor clashes with rebels entering Ceiba del Agua and San Antonio de Rio Blanco. Houses burned. gunboat Mernac Cortes landed marines near Cuevas to reconnoiter. Marines fired on an abandoned filibuster boat. occupants swam away. Ex consul Williams sails from Tiarana for New York. rebel leader Wilson, not American, dies from wounds near Guantanamo.
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New York
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Wilson
Uuantaname
Santiago de Cuba
Injunction Granted Against Cruelty Society Over Dogs
Justice Alden Chester restrains the Mohawkenoudsen River Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals from seizing Frederick Fox's dogs in Albany. The society must show cause June 13 why the injunction should not be made permanent, to test the dog tas law passed by the last legislature.
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Alden Chester
supreme court
Mohawkenoudsen River society for the
Frederick Fox
Bonds Forfeited After Water Works Contract Draw
Maynard Massachusetts reports six bonds of two thousand dollars each issued by Howland and Ellis contractors on the Durham Water Company contract were found to be forgeries after forfeiture. The bonds 110 to 115 inclusive were offered for sale but drew no buyers.
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Maynard
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Howland & Ellis
focal water works
Durhat Water company
North Carolina
Meteor Triumphs in Royal Southampton Yacht Regatta
London June 12 The American boat Meteor secured another wide margin victory over British contenders Lritanoia Ansa Satunita and Hester in the Royal Southampton Yacht Club regatta. The event sparks talk of inviting Defender to race the German emperor’s yacht Meteor amid calls for stronger naval prestige.
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William
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Holman
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Busse
Ex City Treasurer Indicted in Camden Embezzlement Case
Grand jury returns thirteen indictments against former Camden City Treasurer Michelon. Six count embezzlement and seven malfeasance in office spanning years 1991 to 1295. alleged losses range from 10002 to 83400 plus failures to record salaries and to recover a 85006 note after payment.
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