Platform Text of the Republican Stand in Coming Campaign
A historical party platform recounts the Republicans’ rise to power since 1860, praising public credit gains, the Dingley tariff, the gold standard, the Spanish war victory, and the protectionist program. It endorses Roosevelt policies, calls for strong naval power, and supports civil service enforcement and pension provision while urging proportional reduction of representation and continued foreign markets expansion. The death of McKinley is noted with respect.
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Republican Party
Lincoln
Democratic Party
Spain
Roosevelt
Congress
McKinley
United States
Electoral College
Republican Accomplishments and Policy Principles Emphasized
A historic summary lauds Republican gains in the Philippines and global influence from the canal project to China, plus domestic reforms. It highlights civil government, military modernization, anti corruption probes, and protections against corporate discrimination, urging continued protectionist policy and warning against Democratic misrule.
Draining the Everglades Project Tied to Florida Fertility
J E Ingraham reports in Success on the Everglades drainage effort led by Henry M Flagler's successors. Early exploration showed a rock ledge around 160 miles of the eastern shore and lakes above sea level, enabling artificial outlets and ditching to channel water to the Atlantic. The goal is a 160 by 60 mile tract opened to cultivation with exceptional soil fertility.
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Everglades
J. E. Ingraham
Florida Everglades
Florida
Henry BR. Plant
Atlantic
Henry M. Flngler
Rural Displays at St Louis Urge Farm Product Showcases
An article urges farmers to contribute top state produce to both Chicago and Buffalo expositions. It argues benefits go beyond individuals, boosting state pride and national image. A fruit grower later profited from a Buffalo exhibit, prompting readers to contact their state exhibit managers for guidance.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Buffalo
Bae
St. Lou's
Hy Mill
CORRESPONDENT DEAD IN MANCHURIA FRONT
H J Middleton AP correspondent dies at Liao Yang age 38 from enteric dysentery. First American war reporter to die at the front in the present conflict. Born in London, he was noted as a vivid writer, linguist, student, and trusted AP journalist.
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New Chwane
H. J. Middleton
Associated Press
Liao Yang
Manchuria
London
Japs Win Three Day Fight Across Manchuria
New York dispatch reports Edwin Emerson of the World describes a three day battle from June 14 to 16 near Fu Chau and Wa-fang-tu as Japanese forces under Kuroki and Oku push Russians back. Russian losses include 1,200 killed and 4,000 wounded, with many officers missing. Russian retreat and heavy equipment losses are noted. The Japanese advance concentrates around Liao-yang and Mukden with large forces and heavy guns.
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New York
Edwin Emerson
New York World
Kuropatkin
Kuroki
Fu Chau
Shanhatkwan
Lieo Tung
Telissu
Kaiping
Kurok
Oku
Newchwang
Velantine Tmeaming
Red Cross
Liao Yang
Mukden
Harbin
Baron George Carlovitch Stakelberg
East Siberian Rifles
War Council
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Kuropratkin
Wo-fan-geau
Fisitine
Qinl Inter
Benikroidorf
London
Wa-fan-tien
Wi-fang-ti
Chausstaneffl
Dragosliv
Tutshkotf
Dubelt
Thirty-fourth Rifles
Alexander
Isuropatkin
Liao-yang
Manchuria
Wilin
Liaoyang
Tibet
Russians Brace for Major War as Reports of Brutality Surface
The Novoe Vremya urges Russian reporters to document brutality at Wuafansgow with eyewitnesses and photos to invoke The Hague Convention. It notes mounting Russian reinforcements and signals a likely large battle, while rains approach in two weeks.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Jaime de Bourbon
Wuafansgow
Kuropatkin
Japs Win Key Passes in Stiff Pacific War News
From St. Petersburg dated June 22 28 the report describes Japanese forces seizing Motien Fenshui and Ta passes in Manchuria while Kuropatkin withdraws northward. Russian outposts fall back as Kuroki pursues west of Tai Peh Kiuo and Liao Yang with Chu advancing along the railroad. Reports warn of a major pitched battle likely in days as Japanese and Russian forces maneuver through the mountains.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Mears
Withoft
Port Arthur
Hery
Pen Chui
Motien
Kuroki
Oon Wen Kuropatkin
Liao Yong
Ta Tehe
Chu
Wuroki
Vthe
Yoropatkin
Liao Yang
Fenshui
Va Pass
Motien Passes
Fenshui Pass
van Diapudsee
Suyen-Haicheng
Ta Pass
Apanese
Tantey
Qarues
Senyuchen
Motion Pass
Wenshui Pass
Liao-Yang
Wa Pass
Senshui Passes
Lino-Yang
Mukden
Ling-Yang
Murepatkin
Wurokis Iemy
Senseui
Liu-Yen
Hai Cheng
Vatcehekian
Lvge
Map shows Kuropatkin surrounded by Japanese forces
A detailed map and dispatches reveal Kuropatkin’s army pressed on three mountain passes Motien Pa and Fen Shot by Japanese forces. The map shows Japanese lines extending south and around the Russian army with China to the west and rail access as a critical retreat path.
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Wuropatkin
St. Petersburg
Lur Inge Kuropatkin
Motien
Fen Shot
Iuropatkin
China
Kuropatkin
Jap Spies Are Captured
Two Japanese spies masquerading as travelers were arrested yesterday in Iya Australia. They wore disguises and carried maps of an enemy coastline and surveying instruments. The prisoners confessed after their arrest.
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Iya
Werte
Badtie Coast Line
Pris Gers
Submarine Shipment Reported with Lisbon Link
A letter from the steamer Nopwerini arrives in Vredrikstad detailing a Portuguese submarine aboard and destined for delivery via Cronstidt route to Viitdivostolk after leaving New York June 5. The message suggests timely transfer and possible forwarding arrangements.
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Russia
Vredrikstad
Norway
Ormug
New York
Portuhian
Ae Found
Cronstidt
Viitdivostolk
Russian battleship discovered stranded near Tiger Rock
London reports a Russian battleship found aground off Tiger Rock, presumed wrecked while returning to Port Arthur after a recent minor engagement. The discovery emerges from a Voklo dispatch and confirms damages from prior naval actions.
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London
Voklo Dispatch
Port Arthur
Port Arthur Harbor Torpedo Boats Return Damaged
Report from Chefoo notes four torpedo boats and one cruiser left Port Arthur harbor on the 23rd or 24th. Three returned badly damaged, none sunk. Several large ships previously damaged carried no suns. Japanese main army stood fourteen miles from Port Arthur on the 24th as scouts pressed forward.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
Port Avethur
Til Newrer
Rumor of Vladivostok Squadron Sailings Abroad
Report from Seoul suggests ships resembling the Russian Vladivostok squadron may have departed, with unconfirmed dispatches claiming vessels left port around June 27 and sighted off Motkaide. Confirmation unclear, details sketchy and disputed.
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Vladivostok
Seoul
Tokio
Motkkaide
Ship policy rumors spark offhand naval hire claims
In a murky dispatch from Tokio cited by Juek ers in St. Petersburg, reports suggest Ad Toro may seek to hire a battleship or other vessels, though the details remain unclear and officially unconfirmed.
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St. Petersburg
Juekers
Tokio
Ad Toro
Tornadoes Hit Nebraska Towns Causing Deaths and Damage
Tornado near Holmesville and Beatrice cause multiple injuries and deaths. The Holmesville toll includes two children dead and Mrs. R. J. Harris fatally injured, with several other family members hurt. Widespread property damage and crop losses reported as the storm swept through Beatrice and York regions with no additional fatalities.
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Holmesville
Ifris
Harris
Safet
Beatrice
Ned
York
Neb
Here
Rush for 640 Acre Homesteads Under Kinkaid Act Grips Nebraska
Reports from O Neill Alliance and Sidney show eight hopefuls queuing to file for 640 acre tracts under the new Kinkaid act amid cold hardship. Officials warn it may take a week to process entries as cattlemen loom and militia shells out if unrest grows, with big landowners fearing loss of fenced government lands.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
O'Neil
Lportune
Winkard
Crawford
Nebraska opens 640 acre homesteads under Kinkaid law
Omaha reports within Nebraska six land offices opened for homestead entry under the Kinkaid act. ONeill drew nearly 1000 in line at sunrise, while Broken Bow in Custer county drew the largest crowd. Sheriff Richardson mobilized deputies and asked the governor to deploy militia to prevent trouble as thousands queued for up to 2,000,000 acres.
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Mickey
Broken Bow
National Guard
Homesterytess
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Oneill
Custer County
Richardson
Congress Baby Weds in Nebraska Ceremony
Burton L French of Idaho joined Congress as "Uncle Joe's Baby" by marrying Miss Winifred Hirely, a Nebraska schoolteacher, in Norfolk at noon. The couple departed for Moscow, Idaho, where he will speak at the July Fourth celebration.
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Lincoln, Neb
Burton L
French
Idaho
Congress
Joe
Norfolk
Neb
Winifred Hirely
Nebraska
Iren
Bride
Moscow
Congress Iy
Michigan Alumni Meet Celebration at University Day
St. Louis hosts a large gathering as several thousand Michigan University students and alumni celebrate Michigan University Day at the fair grounds.
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Michigan
St. Louis
Michigan University
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Porto Rico
Philippines
Peking
Pacific
Navy
Corresponbert
I. J. Middleton
Mikado
Suli
Kar Crou
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