Wheeler Leads Delegates Gather at Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Ia July 1 The advance guard of the Republican state convention is here with H C Wheeler and B F Clayton opening headquarters at the Grand Wheeler is expected to command about 75 percent of the delegates and a statewide nomination by acclamation is possible A monster meeting with Congressman Dolliver as orator is discussed at the event site
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H. C. Wheeler
B. F. Clayton
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Dolliver
The Pettigrew Position on Silver Coinage
Washington July 1 Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota says the silver issue is an agricultural matter not a mining one. Demonetization harms farmers by making wheat compete with Indian markets where rupees buy wheat regardless of coin value. He favors monetizing silver, boosting wheat prices, predicts a future free coinage bill, though presidential approval remains uncertain.
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Pettigrew
South Dakota
Ebbitt House
New York
Moody
India
They Roast Quay Philadelphia Republicans Demand His Resignation
An address signed by 15 Philadelphia Republicans accuses Senator Quay of corrupt Republican machine management. It cites hostility to ballot reform, broken party pledges, and treasury robbery as justifications for his removal. The document calls for Quay to resign from leadership.
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Pennsylvania
Quay
Harrington to Become Chief of Weather Bureau
Washington announces the appointment of Mark W. Harrington of Ann Arbor Michigan as chief of the weather bureau under the agricultural department. His commission will be issued at once.
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Ann Arbor
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Agricultural Department
Reprieve for Haltinger Delay in Hanging Proceeding
At a July conference in Trenton Governor Abbott State Attorney Stecken judge of the United States and Hud son county Sheriff McPhillips decided Haltinger the negro murderer slated for execution today received a legal stay of proceedings Hull linger thus has a longer lease of life. Anti Par nel lites dismayed Parnell O Shea marriage shifts Irish politics. London react. Brooke Will Prosecute Libellers Pall Mall Gazette reports Lord and Lady Brooke hire George Lewis to sue papers for unfounded libels connected to Wranby Croft inquiry.
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Stecken
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United States
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Hudson County
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Hulllinger
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Parnell
Kitty
Brooke
Lonnox
Pall Mall Gazette
Lady Brooke
Wranby Croft
George Lewis
London
Irish Party
Liberian Minister Dead Confirmed by State Dept
Washington June 29 The state department confirms the death of Alexandria Clark United States minister to Liberia His remains will likely be brought to the United States for interment by the first steamer sailing here.
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Ark
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Liberia
Kaiser’s London Visit Faces Precautionary Police Watch
A Berlin dispatch reports three leading Prussian detectives travel to London to monitor exiled Anarchists and Socialists during the Kaiser's visit. They will aid English police with identifying potential troublemakers, while the government says precautions suffice and no threat exists. Prince Henry remains in charge in the Kaiser’s absence and is described as capable, balanced, and energetic.
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Berlin
Kaiter
Prince Henry
Empire
Sullivan Attacks Corbett Over Four-Round Sparring
John L. Sullivan, departing for Australia, slams Jim Corbett as a fighter and blames him for the public disappointment over their four round sparring. He claims Corbett chose the pace and warns that Corbett cannot fight a little bit.
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United Tress
San Francisco
Australia
John L. Sullivan
Jim Corbett
Sullivan
Prince in Chicago and Immigrant Child News
Crown Prince George of Greece and his suite arrived in Chicago with an escort, then headed to New York to meet England's royal family and attend Denmark's king's jubilee. A golden haired immigrant boy, age 3 or 4, was landed in New York and sent to Minneapolis as officials seek a sponsor. Iowa strife ends as Mystic miners resume work amid fresh arrivals and Centerville gains.
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Linited Press
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Greece
Denver
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Auditorium Hotel
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Minnesota
Iowa
Orrumwa
Mystic
Scott
Centerville
Militia Deployed to Dlines Over Riot at Fravilia Mines
United Press reports Seattle June 29 that Companies B and D of the First Regiment National Guard left for the Fravilia coal mines on a special train at 10 a.m. The Sunday riot left one white miner dead, three wounded, and one black guard wounded as over 100 shots were fired.
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United Press
Seattle
Wash
National Guards
Fravilia
Warrant Issued for MP Ed ward de Cobain in Ireland
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Ed ward de Cobain member of parliament for Eastelfast and deputy grand master of the Orange institution in Ireland charged with immoral practices.
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Loxpoy
Edward de Cobain
Eastelfast
The
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Ireland
de Cobain
Longshoremen Strike Spreads. Leopold and Austrian Lines Unaffected
The longshoremen strike spreads to include additional lines with Leopold and Austrian remaining unaffected. Vessels move on schedule as the company grants the demands. Separately, Henry Head's case for conspiring with ex-City Treasurer Juha Bardsley to loan public money at interest is postponed to the September term in Philadelphia.
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Suincu
Leopold
Henry H.ead
Juha Bardsley
Philadephia
Behring Sea tensions spark British naval buildup
London reports the admiralty plans to bolster squadrons in American waters to enforce the Behring sea close period and safeguard British interests amid ongoing Chilian, Haiti, and Venezuela concerns. Lord Salisbury aims to strengthen garrisons in the West Indies for flexible deployment.
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Venezuela
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Native Alaskan Food Aid Placed Ahead of Seal Cull
North American Commercial Company reports seal island situation as of June 10. If the catch remains at 7,500 seals natives face food shortages within months unless aided. President Liebes pledges support, chartering the Lakme to deliver 1,000 tons of food and fuel if needed.
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North American Commercial Company
Seal Islands
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Lakme
Maiure
Onalaska
Boycotted American Consul at Vancouver
Jay Ewing, the American consul in Vancouver British Columbia, has resigned and recommends Henry Harris of Washington state as his successor. Ewing’s anti British stance and alleged missteps led to a town wide boycott by business and society leaders, with a petition to Secretary Blaine asking for his recall signed by over 3000 residents. Ewing also angered locals by not acknowledging a toast to Queen Victoria and President Harrison in the correct order.
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Henry Harris
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Blaine
United States
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Troops Ordered Out as Moqui Indians Threaten Outbreak
Blagstaff Arizona June 27. News arrives from Holbrook that an Indian agent and another white man were murdered on the Moqui reservation. About 750 bucks in war paint encamped in the beams canyon with Winchesters, ready to fight. Fort Wintegration troops ordered to scene and now marching over the trail with a Hotchkiss and smaller guns.
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Ariz
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Fort Wingate
Ashland man wins land suit against Wisconsin Central
A. J. McDougall of Ashland defeats Spencer before Judge Bunn in Madison. Lands in the ten mile limits of Wisconsin Central and Omaha grant valued at about $590,000. Decision may require timber-cutters to pay for timber to the United States. About 640 acres lie within Ashland city limits valued at $100 per acre.
Indictments Reported in Utica Clothing Lockout Case
Syracuse dispatch notes a bridge collapse incident near Warner's on the Erie Canal. Nine workers fell into the canal with two injured and one killed, while Utica reports grand jury indictments related to a clothing manufacturer lockout impacting workers.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Empire Portland Cement Company
Erie Canal
Warner's
Wm. Bb. Cadd
Wm. Paustin
Wheat shortage report drives Minnesota inquiry
June 25 report notes a 270 095 bushel wheat shortfall at the nleth Hlovaters Duluth area. Grain dealers discuss grading failures in Minneapolis and Duluth, dockage disputes, and car allocations. Experts' audit cites 279 095 bushels shipped with no state inspection. 260 000 burnt wheat argued as cause. Minor clerical errors account for remaining shortage.
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St. Paul
C. W. Brandborg
Ening
Otter Tail County
Duluth
Charles Canning
Minneapolis
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Reinead
Clausen
Severance
State Board
Threatened Hostilities Endanger Arizona Indian War
Washington officials report rising tension with Northwestern Arizona tribes over government schools. Three thousand Navajo men, largely youth, and discontent Maquis fighting against schooling raise fears of an uprising. McCook is urged to take prompt vigorous action to prevent conflict.
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Interior and War Department
McCook
Long Expected Wedding License Issued for Parnell O Shear
A London cable reports Mr Parnell obtained a license for his marriage to Mrs O Shea in New York, likely to occur today with privacy. Other items note the Phonograph scare in London with envoys of King Guahama, and mixed reactions to Parnell’s visit and the bakers strike in Paris with no troop involvement.
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