Platform Text of the Republican Stand in Coming Campaign
The document surveys the GOP’s 19th century rise and 1897 onward supremacy, praising achievements under McKinley and Roosevelt. It defends protectionism, gold standard, naval buildup, Cuba and Philippines policy, tariffs versus Democratic reforms, foreign markets, and civil service enforcement while mourning McKinley’s death and endorsing Roosevelt's administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Spain
Roosevelt
Congress
McKinley
Orient
United States
Electoral College
Draining the Everglades Transformation of Florida Lands
J I Ingraham describes a success magazine account of draining the Everglades. The piece credits Henry H Plant and Henry M Flagler for leading efforts to dig outlets through a rock ledge and dredge rivers to the Atlantic. It predicts vast fertile tracts opened within years and aims to transform Florida agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everglades
J. I. Ingraham
Florida Inverglades
Florida
Ever- Glades
Henry H. Plant
Atlantic
Henry M. Flagler
Rural displays urge farm product support at world fairs
The article urges farmers to send their best apples swine sheep vegetables grains and other farm products to state exhibits at Chicago Pan American and St Louis shows. It argues statewide displays benefit the state country and town while potentially yielding direct returns, citing a pear grower who found demand after Buffalo. Readers are directed to contact state exhibit managers for guidance.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Buffalo
St. Lou's
Hyell
Correspondent Dies at Manchuria Front
J Middle ton of the Associated Press reports that Russian headquarters near Liao Yang in Manchuria mourn a death. The American war correspondent died Sunday from enteric dysentery at age 38. Born in London, he was unmarried and highly regarded for his descriptive writing and linguistic skill.
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New Chwang
J. Middleton
Associated Wmress
Liao Yang
Manchuria
London
Associated Press
Japs Win Three Day Fight In Manchuria
New York dispatch reports Edwin Emerson of the World, believed shot as a spy, escaped and recounts three days of May battles near Fu Chau. Japanese forces under Kuropatkin and Oku push toward Liao Tung as Russians retreat from Newchwang with heavy losses and 2,000 wounded.
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New York
Edwin Emerson
New York World
Kuropatkin
Kureki
Fu Chau
Shanhatkwan
Liao Tung
Telissu
Kaiping
Kurok
Oku
Newchwang
We-fan-tine
Red Ile Tavern
Wu-fang-tu
Pong Red Cross
Liao Yang
Mukden
Harbin
Baron George Carlo- Witch Stakelberg
East Siberian Rifles
War Council
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Iurapatkin
Wo- Rautong
Hind
Inter
Russian Press Urges Hague Action Over War Brutality
The Novoe Vremya in St Petersburg cites eyewitness Jaime de Bourbon on killings of wounded at Vuafangon and calls for swift action to curb brutality. It urges war correspondents to document evidence and photos for Hague Convention scrutiny as a big battle looms before the rains.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe ‘Remya
Jaime de Bourbon
Vuafangon
Novoe Vremya
Kuropatkin
Japs Take Three Important Passes in Central Front
In a June report from St Petersburg General Kuropatkin withdraws northward as Japanese forces press through Motien, Fenshui and Ta passes near Liao Yang. Oku and Kuroki advance west of the mountains, with heavy fighting and reports of a potential pitched battle as Russian lines crumble toward the railway.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropetkin
Menaridmiral
Port Arthur
Kuropatkin
Len Chui
Motien
Daiek
Ken Kuropatkin
Liao Yang
Ta Tehe Wino
Waroki
Manion
Motien Pass
Penshut Pass
Liao-Yang
Ta Pass
Teenshui Passes
Liso- Yang
Mukden
Lise-Yang
Rmilyond
Lin-Yen
Cheng
Peng Waing-Cheng
Tiae-Yonge
Owws
Hat Cheng
Semelen
Oku
Kuroki
Tatehekinge
Valehekinga
Oto
Yoropatkin
Motien, Fenshui
Ta Passes
Fenshui
Motien Passes
Map shows Europatkin surrounded by Japanese forces
A wartime map and dispatches depict Kuropatkin's Russian army encircled by Japanese forces from south east and north. Three key passes Motien Pa En Shut have fallen, leaving Kuropatkin near retreat behind the Chinese boundary while Japanese flanks close.
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Murapathkin
St. Petersburg
Europatkin
Motien, Pa
En Shut
Kuropatkin
Chita
Wip
Thive
Kuromitkhiivs
Jap Spys Captured Near Coastal Survey Site
Nervat and an Australian, both arrested near the coast yesterday, were found with maps of the coastline and surveying instruments. The two suspects confessed to their activities.
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Daliie
Submarine boat aboard Portiva destined for Vladivostok
A letter from an officer on the Norwegian steamer Portiva, which sailed from New York June 6, reports a submarine boat on board bought by Russia. The vessel will be forwarded from Cronstadt to Vladivostok by train, via the Trans-Siberian route.
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Tred Iikstad
Norway
Sailer
Portivga
New York
Partum
Russi
Cronstadt
Vidivostok
Wrecked ship found stranded after naval siege reports
A vessel named Viger Bool is believed wrecked while returning to Port Arthur after the recent naval siege. The ship was discovered stranded, with reports noting it as a likely loss in the ongoing conflict.
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London
Port Artur
Japanese Patrols Near Port Arthur Reported
Theonboard excerpt notes Chinese forces at Port Arthur on the 4th with four torpedo boats and five cruisers leaving harbor. three returned badly damaged but none sank. Previously damaged ships carried no runs. By the 24th the Japanese main army lay within fourteen miles of Port Arthur and scouts remained in position.
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Port Arthur
Port Agethur
Unconfirmed Reports Stir Over Russian Fleet Move
Seoul reports a possible Russian squadron departure from Vladivostok toward Tokyo. A unconfirmed cable suggests ships resembling the Viadivostok squadron may have moved on June 27, with port indications from Moscow and Tokyo.
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Seoul
Tokio
Lieiduide
Russians Seek Details On Naval Clash Claims
Fragmentary OCR notes in St. Petersburg discuss a sea engagement with Japan’s Tojo and a disputed fate of a battleship and other vessels, mentioning official reversals and dated actions but lacking clear facts.
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St. Petersburg
Pers
Tokio
Togo
Lin Batuleship
Tornado Strikes Nebraska Town Causes Severe Damage
Tornado near Holmesville Nebraska injured several people and killed two children of R J A Is and fatally injured Mrs R J Harris. The storm damaged homes crops and buildings while Beatrice and York also reported wind damage but no deaths.
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Holmesville
Neb
R. J. Harris
Ris
Harris
Pach
Lewis
Lars
Beatrice
West Wall
York
Here
Homestead Rush Under Kinkaid Act Faces Cattlemen’s Opposition
Lincoln Nevada reports rush for 400 homesteads under the Kinkaid act as lines form at ONeill Alliance and Sidney. Applicants include many women, with tickets issued for turns. Cattlemen accused of fencing and blocking lands, militia ready, National Guard to act if unrest spreads amid open entry.
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Lincoln
Nev
Nebraska
O'Neill
Alliance
Sidney
O'Clark
Therm
Kinkaid
Crawford
Opened Nebraska Land for Homesteads Amid Disorder
In Imaha Nebraska land offices opened 640 acre homesteads under the Kinkaid act. Nearly 1 000 people lined up at sunrise with many women among them. Broken Bow saw the largest rush as over 2 000 people queued and Sheriff Richardson mobilized deputies to prevent unrest. The sheriff asked Governor Mickey to deploy militia as crowds threatened trouble.
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Mickey
Broken Bow
National Guard
Herons
Homesters
Imaha
Neb
Nebraska
Kinkaid
AL Oneill
Custer County
Richardson
Congress' Baby Weds Lincoln Med June
Unclear item reports a marriage of Burton L. French of Idaho to Miss Winifred Huirley of Nebraska at Norfolk. The couple left for Moscow Idaho after the ceremony to deliver an oration at a July celebration, as part of a political or community event.
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Lincoln
Med
Coners
Burton L. Prench
Idano
West
Congress
Joe
Aly
Norfolk
Neb
Winifred Hiurely
Frenei
Moscow
Idaho
Michigan Alumni Meet in St Louis on July 28
Michigan University alumni and students participated in a reunion event held in St Louis. The gathering celebrated university ties with attendees from the campus and local alumni networks.
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Michigan
St. Louis
Jime
Michigan University
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Democratic Party
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Peking
China
Pacific
Navy
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H. J. Middleton
Benkendorf
Tutshkotf
Eost Siberian Rifles
Dubelt
Thirty-fourth Rifles
Alexander Alexieviteh Gern- Brossely
Liaoyang
Kirin
Tibet
Mikado
Fenshui Pass
van Diapudsee
Suyen-Haicheng
Kai Chou
Russia
Vladivostok Boats
Agzin
Settlers
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