Doran Faction Loses In Minnesota Democratic Convention
At St Paul the Minnesota Democratic state convention opened with J A Conners elected temporary secretary. The chair split on temporary leadership with Daniel Buck and H W Lamberton receiving cheers and votes. Roll call showed Lamberton 192 to Buck 163. Credentials and permanent officers were named as proceedings adjourned to 8 pm.
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J. A. Conners
Steele County
Wells
State Central Committee
Rawson
Fergus Falls
Son
Daniel Buck
Mankato
Castle
H. W. Lamberton
Winona
Mr. Lamberton
Lamberton
Doran
Buck
W. A. Harris
Houston
W. J. Nugent
Stearns
W. G Williston
Goodhue
R. Hi. Marble
St. Louis
W. F. Skohlers
le Sueur
M. H. Eurly
Rice
J. N. Castle
Washington
Peter Nelson
John M. Martin
Norman
M. E. Drewy
Wabasha
G.W. Brown
Pope
Frank Nicholin
Scott
Cook
Steele
S. Pfeifer
Faribault
J. Smalley
Co. M. Foote
Hennepin
C. C. Wilson
Olmstead
JT. Pahl
Brown
D. JK. Maynard
Kandiyohi
Prohibition Issue Shapes Democratic Convention In Dallas
The Democratic convention in Dallas nominates Horace M. Cole as permanent chairman while a conservative element oversees a moderate platform. A heated debate over a state railroad commission ends with a cautious plank. The prohibition issue remains a defining alignment as organizers seek to limit further clashes.
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Dallas
Tex
Committee On Organization
Horace M. Cole
Committee On
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Serious Differences Halt American Party Convention
The American party failed to organize promptly as the Washington convention opened at 11 30 am. Chairman Wiggington said the platform committee, pressed by divisions, could not report and the temporary officers were made permanent. The committee on resolutions split on cardinal issues including a immigration tax and Bible readings in public schools, and was recommitted with until 4 pm to reconcile. A 2 pm recess followed.
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Wasitington
First Convention of New Jersey Republican League at Asbury Park
The Blite Republican League of New Jersey held its first annual convention at Asbury Park on August 16. Nearly two hundred clubs from across the state represented about 20 000 voters. President Wilbur A. Mott called the meeting to order at 11 45. Rules were read and adopted, committee on resolutions and credentials appointed, then the convention recessed until an afternoon session.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Blite Republican League of
Fusion tensions and party splits cloud labor convention
Reports from several states describe a divided political scene as the Union Labor convention in Connecticut and other parties debate fusion strategies and nominee choices. Republican contests in Hartford advance, while Democratic efforts nominate candidates in Minnesota and Michigan.
Democrats Surrender over Fisheries Treaty Debate
Washington August 14 Democratic senators held a caucus to form a joint committee with Republicans to set an order of business but the discussion focused on whether to filibuster the fisheries treaty. Rumors of forcing a quorum move were weighed, yet the caucus decided to let the Alor motion come to a vote in due course and allow the treaty to proceed.
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Republican Committee
Edmunds
Washington
Alora
Lynching Fear Grips Duluth After Elevator Assault
In Duluth on August 16 a mob of about 3000 men hunted a man who attacked a six year old girl inside an elevator box car. The assailant fled into water but remained at large as authorities and vigilantes extended the search near the Aitkin region.
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Hlue
Chicago Letter Box Robbers Face Charge After Long-Running Theft
Frederick Von Oberkampf and Thomas J Mack were arrested on wholesale letter box robbery charges spanning two years Involving thousands of letters drafts checks and money orders with a total value surpassing 1 000 000 The pair admitted partial guilt and led investigators to additional stolen mail and a confederate named Max Details note stamps torn from letters and changed street box locks as part of the scheme.
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Frederick von Oberkampf
Thomas J. Mack
United States
Hoyne
von Oberkampf
Col. Kidder
Market Street
Metropolitan Hotel
Max
Cottage Grove Avenue
Thomas J.mack
Col. Sxidder
Medla
Burlington Threatens to Stop Running Trains into Clinton
A Chicago dispatch reports Clinton Iowa merchants boycott Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad over strikes. Officials warn retaliation and may halt train operations into Clinton if the boycott continues.
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Clinton
ChicaGco
Iowa
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Army Appropriations Conference Reduces Arsenal Outlays
Conference committee settles the army appropriation bill with cuts at Watervliet arsenal reducing equipment to 700000 from 750000 and steel forgings from 25000000 to 3500000 for 15 years. A supervisory board is created and Kingston property purchase at West Point is approved with fewer board members. Cannon funding drops from 600000 to 500000.
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Conference Committee
Watervleit
Senate
Secretary of War
Watervliet Arsenal
House
Kinsley
West Point
Fever in Cuba Sends Many to Early Graves
Yellow fever death toll climbs in Cuna and nearby Raleigh as fresh Spaniards arriving to work at Paraguay mines reportedly spread the illness. Reports note up to twenty deaths in a single day in July and hundreds of children and native Cubans succumbing to the fever.
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St, James DE Cuna
Paraguay
Yellow Fever Reports Narrow Infections As Aid Sought
In St Augustine the new infection count is low with just one case by 2 pm. Florida reps in Washington are urged to push a 200000 relief and prevention bill. Citizens urged to fund epidemic costs. outside aid not sought now. Raleigh buzzes over Jacksonville telegraph operator sick with yellow fever and quarantines.
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Jacksonville
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Goldsboro
Freight train incident report near Pot Doors Passenger
An OCR fragment notes a freight train event at a location resembling Pot Doors Passenger with numbers 004. Details are scarce but indicate a rail incident involving a freight train and related equipment.
No Crank Party For Rusk Declines Third Party Bid
Madison Wis Aug 16 Governor Rusk returns from Gen Sheridan funeral and rejects any run as candidate of the American party. He says the Republican party is a good enough American party for him and citizenship is not determined by birthplace. He notes the crank party list is already long.
Sioux Falls-Yankton Manitoba road boost subscribes 100000
One hundred thousand dollars was subscribed to aid in building the Sioux Falls Yankton extension of the Manitoba road. The road is now assured and graders are finishing the Willmar and Sioux Falls line. It is expected the road will reach the Missouri river in ninety days.
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Yankton, Dak
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Willmar
Missouri River
Quarantine Tightened for Florida Points by Charleston Officials
Charleston authorities order strict quarantine enforcement against Florida points. The Pullman Company removes cars from all lines south of Savannah and retires sleeping cars that have recently operated in Florida for cleaning and fumigation.
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Charleston
Florida
Pullman Company
Savannah
Army Worm Ravages 1000 Acres of Hay in Minnesota
In Aitkin Minnesota the army worm has destroyed about 1000 acres of promising hay crops. The report notes extensive damage across rural areas, with farmers facing heavy losses as fields lie barren.
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Aitkin
Minn
Sioux Falls
Manitoba
Burlington
Iowa
Northwest News
Aitkin, Minn
Seventh Annual Encampment of Sons of Veterans Opens
The seventh annual encampment of the Sons of Veterans met in Wheeling West Virginia with about 200 delegates from twenty eight states in attendance. National officers were present and the day opened at 11 o clock with committee appointments as the only business conducted.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Sons of Veterans
Grand Opera House
Bomb found before Prete Presse office in Cincinnati
A piece of was pipe about eight inches long with a fuse and cork ends was found in front of the Prete Presse office in Cincinnati. Chief Deitsel believes it resembles a practical joke device and says it has not yet been examined.
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Cincinnati
Prete Presse
Deitsel
Tramps Cause Riot in West Dubuque Car Theft
In West Dubuque Iowa Aug 17 nine tramps were arrested after breaking into a car loaded with whisky and stealing a large quantity. All were found drunk and three were naked at the time of arrest.
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Wauvgik
Towa
Wight T
West Dubuque
Seminole Released After Quarantine Detention
The Clyde steamer Seminole from Jacksonville, held at quarantine for over thirty hours, is released and proceeds to her dock as health officers report no fever symptoms aboard. In Jacksonville three new yellow fever cases were reported in the 24 hours ending 6 p.m. with no deaths.
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New York
Jacksonville
Fla
Marine Hospital
Senate Fisheries Treaty Debate Resumes as Session Opens
In Washington on Aug 16 the Senate resumed Mr. Morgan's fisheries treaty speech after morning business. In the same session the House began committee of the whole on the fortification appropriation bill on motion by Mr. Sayers of Texas.
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WaAsnington
Morgan
Waassngton
Sayers
Texas
House
Foreign Ministers Appointed and Other Washington News
The senate confirms nominations for J. H. Haynes in Bagdad and several ministers to Paraguay Uruguay Sweden Norway Netherlands Belgium Venezuela with cabinet and investiga tion actions noted. A House bill would pension Mrs Sheridan at 35000 yearly while a veto blocks three veterans pensions. An order assigns Maj Gen Schofield to command the U S Army. The Penn Tron works to close due to dull iron trade. Queen Victoria notes diary transfer. Montreal firm uncovers a 20000 defalcation by a bookkeeper.
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Bagdad
J. J. Bacon
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Uruguay
Rufus Magee
Sweden
Norway
R. B. Roosevelt
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Belgium
C. L. Scott
Venezuela
Washixdton
Tim Campbell
New York
House
Farwell
Gen. Sheridan
New York News Briefs Update on Health and Rail Bond
A midday report says Mir. Garrett shows marked health improvement and Satpuine optimism for his recovery. The note mentions him resting in comfortable light. Also referenced is a railway bond issued in California and a note about Charles Croctz, second vice president of a local company, appearing in Hoop.
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Garrett
Mostriy
Cal
Charles Croctz
Bother Pasitie Company
Hoop
Varin Strikes Sot Ended Cause of Labor Dispute
Pars Aug 18 The Varin strikes spread uncertainty as workers’ action continues and negotiations with employers progress slowly. A tentative settlement failed to fully settle cash flow issues, prolonging the labor dispute.
A Noble Roynue Went for the Cabby
Civaga Aid. Sttele Alachaye the Mera atable Hogue appeared before a prosecutor to deny a cabman who charged him excessive fare. The cabman was timed at $3.
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Civaga
Aid
Alachaye
Mera Atable Hogue
Denatost
Hunter Eye notes twine pricing and race results
The Hunter Eye reports Alliance twine at 600 feet per pound versus local dealers 50 to 700 feet. Vic tery excitement. H C Carter, famed New York long distance runner, defeats John Baker in a three mile race for 1000 and America championship with a time of 21 1/2 minutes.
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Hunter Eye
Alliance
Mexico
Monvy
H. C. Carter
New York
John Baker
West
America
Carter
County Officers and City Officers Listing
County officers listed include County Clerk and Register R E Nobinsor Auditor R WD Prescott Treasurer John McBride Clerk of District Court J N Crow Probate Judge QO O Stanchille Sheriff John Tatman Sr Coroner TRUSISTAS and Superintendent of Schools Lydlamnett H Benue. Commissioners District No 2 W W ineis John Cook District No 4 0 Malmsberry District No 5 H McCormick. City officers noted.
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E. Nobinsor
WD. Prescott
John McBride
Dstrict
J.n.crow
Jude QO
W. W. Ineis
John Cook
Norra i
Malmsberry
H. McCormick
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