Fusion in South Dakota Supreme Court Race Sparks Debate
A Tyndall dispatch reports Democrats and Independents plan to fuse on a Supreme bench candidate. Pierre Daily Capital says John Dillon of Pierre is a candidate for Tudge Bennett’s seat, possibly sharing a radical bent with his brother. Sage of the State Journal accepts Loucks’s debate challenge, likely to be avoided by Loucks. The Gazette and a union Labor Activator discuss fusion with Populists, while Woonsocket News signals danger for such talks. The piece labels fusion as a dead issue in the heat of a hot day.
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Tyndall
Supreme Bench
Pierre
John Dillon
H. Dillon
Tudge Bennett
The
State Journal
Loucks
Gazette
Woonsocket News
Pops
Dems
Watertown School Board Turmoil Echoes Across State
The piece notes widespread school board strife with Sioux Falls worse than Watertown. It questions electing school officials alongside city officers and argues for electing top townsmen to boards, arguing against tin-horn politicians on education panels.
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Watertown
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
South Dakotans urged to embrace free trade abroad
The Argus Leader calls South Dakotans to focus on the state's interests while recognizing a broader American duty to the world. It argues for a free trade approach aligned with the U.S. stance promoted in the recent campaign but noted as largely silent since.
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Argus
South
Wealthy hosts in New York and Chicago criticized for lavish World’s Fair hospitality
The text argues that wealthy individuals who host distinguished visitors and boast about the expense of entertaining them incur poor manners. It cites recent visits of foreign World’s Fair guests in New York and Chicago as examples of this conduct.
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New York
Chicago
Populist organs questioned by Republican comment
The Republican notes a general lack of demand for Populist publications while the Woonsocket News defends its role. The Woonsocket paper reprints harsh remarks with approval, and the Republican clarifies the remark was not aimed at the News. The piece argues the Populist press serves party managers reviewing campaign expenses.
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Woonsocket News
South Dakota Exhibitions Urge Local Promotion
The Sioux Falls papers praise Mitchell Corn Palace and Aberdeen Grain Palace as state assets. They urge South Dakotans to support and patronize local enterprises, promote regional confidence, attract settlers, and showcase the state's resources to prevent overreliance on outsiders.
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Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Argus
Mitchell Corn Palace
Aberdeen Grain Palace
South
South Dakota
Clerks Afraid at Ford Theater Inquest Testimony
In Washington on June 13 the Ford Theater inquest heard a witness describe clerks as living in abject fear of Department head Colonel Ainsworth. The remark drew applause from the room as Lamont read a letter assuring clerks they would not be dismissed for giving testimony.
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Ainsworth
Washington
Ford
Lamont
Military court of inquiry opens after Ford's Theater accident
The Washington military court of inquiry met at the war department to organize. Testimony cannot begin for about a week as witnesses, including Colonel Ainsworth, will attend the coroner's inquest.
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Washngton
Military Court of Inquiry
Ford
War Department
Office of the Fortifications Board
Ainsworth
Day of funerals for Ford's Theatre victims in Washington
Remains of most victims from the Ford's Theatre wreck are interred or en route to burial. Civilians and veterans alike attended services across churches and cemeteries, with many organs and posts escorting caskets to rail lines and final resting places.
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Ford Theatre
Washington
Ford
George Q. Allen
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Emanuel Gates Shull
Gettysburg
J. Boyd Jones
Evansville
Wis
Injured Improve After Ford Theatre Disaster
Washington report states J. R. McCormick of Wisconsin remains with a serious rib fracture at Emergency hospital and his recovery is uncertain. Frank Metcalf of Massachusetts shows pneumonia complications and remains in fragile condition. A. L. Aimes of Iowa and R. A. Smith of another unspecified state are also mentioned in the update.
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Washington
J. R. McCormick
Wisconsin
Frank Metcalf
Massachusetts
A. L.aimes
Iowa
R. A. Smith
Minnesota Blizzard Insanity Case Moves to Fergus Falls Hospital
In Priican Rapids Minnesota on June 13 Mrs Marin J Blaisdell known as Minnesota Blizzard was examined by Judge Burbank and after 25 to 30 witnesses was committed to the third hospital for the insane at Fergus Falls. P J Pennington of Alabama is reported out of danger and F W Test is improving enough to go home. Mrs Glaisdell is insane.
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Connecticut
P. J. Pennington
Alabama
F. W. Test
Glaisdell Iselnsane
Priican Rapids
Minn
Marin J. Blaisdell
Northwest
Minnesota
Blizgard
Burbank
Fergus Falls
Schaffner
Milwaukee
Scaliner
Chicago
Landing of American Marines In Nicaragua Sparks Excitement
A Managua dispatch reports marines and sailors from the cruiser Atlanta landed near Santa Fe to protect canal property. The step provoked wide fear of US seizure, with crowds viewing the action as hostile and a demand for explanations from the government. The US minister and Montiel were involved in related discussions as rumors of protests and possible withdrawal circulated.
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Nicaragua
New York
Managua
Atlanta
Santa Fe
Sacaza
United States
Los Americanitos
Montiel
Convicts Overpower Guards Then Escape at Cairo Quarries
Fifty prisoners overpower mounted guards returning to Tourah prison near Cairo. Guards fire on the fleeing men, killing 39 and allowing 11 to escape. Other items note drainage workers resuming with reduced force in Lemont and a steamer Durban grounding near Guimar Teneriffe. Domestic tragedy in Zanesville ends with a mother drowning her two children and herself. A Milwaukee body found, possibly banker Scaliner.
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Cairo
Tourah
Zanesville
James Weaver
Fultonham
Buckeye Creek
Cuba Crops Pail and Other Updates
Heavy rains ruined potato and onion crops in Gaines lowlands forcing supply from New Orleans and New York. The Black Flag marked OsmundElectrocuted at Sina Sina. Judge Brown grants divorce to Mrs Frank Leslie from Willie Wild in Newburcn New York. Secretary Hoke Smith and family rest in Virginia Beach. Joseph Finn’s Williamsburg chemical works burn in New York.
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Havana
Gaines
New Orleans
New York
Kreed
Willie
Newburcn
N. Y
Chemical Works
Joseph Finn
Williamsburg
Bennett Much Better
Paris reports James Gordon Bennett is much better and resting easily after illness, with observers noting improved condition.
Indians at Leech Lake Reservation in Custody
Reports from St. Paul and Park Rapids indicate Dr. J. R. Walker overseer at Leech Lake shot an Indian by accident and is held prisoner. Marshal Donahower asks General Wesley Merritt for aid as a US Army company is ordered to the reservation to restore order.
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Leech Lake Reservation
Dr. Walker
St. Pav
United States
Marshal Donahower
Park Rapids
J. R. Walker
J. H. O'Neil
H. A. Walling
Wesley Merritt
Department of Dakota
Third United States Infantry
Short Lived Liberty Escape At Tyrer Jail
Nine prisoners escaped from Tyrer jail in Tex on the evening reporting time. Keys left in the office by a warden servant aided the breakout and seven prisoners were recaptured within two hours.
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Tyrer
Tex
Brazilian revolutionaries defeated near Bage in clash with government army
Artigas dispatch reports that near Bage, the Brazilian revolutionary troops commanded by General Suravia were driven back by the Sixth regiment of the government army. The report comes from Valparaiso via the Herald.
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New York
the Herald
Valparaiso
Artigas
Bage
Suravia
Russian Duties Lowered For French Goods Trade
London reports the Russian government cut import duties on 60 French articles in exchange for France allowing Russian petroleum on favorable terms.
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London
France
Harrison speaks on Sunday opening of world fair
Ex president William Henry Harrison comments that questions affecting the world's fair should be settled quickly after Congress provided funds. He avoids further remarks, plans to visit the fair, then travel to New York and Cape May for two months, and may not resume a law practice.
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Harrison
New York
Chicago
Congress
Cape May
Cholera in France Reports Multiple Deaths
Nine cholera deaths in Alais and three cases in Bessegra mark a severe outbreak in southern France. Dette, Cette, and Lyons report new cases and suspicious activity as Paris sends a doctor to assess and hinder spread amid a Saratoff aid appeal for doctors and nurses.
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Paris
Alais
Department of Carole
France
Paris Board of Health
Bessegra
Department of Gerault
Cette
Car No 69% crashes after brake failure on Sangamon Viaduct
In Chicago on June 14 the Ashland avenue line car No 69% lost brake control while descending from Sangamon street viaduct Kinzie street. The horse bolted, passengers were scattered as the car sped down the grade and left the track at Austin avenue, crashing into a water plug. Five injured, one believed fatally.
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Chicago
Sangamon Street
Kinzie Street
Ashland Avenue
Austin Avenue
Tatally
Army rifle practices set for September at Fort Sheridan
The contest will be held on September 18 at Fort Sheridan Illinois under Captain F. B. Baldwin Fifth Infantry. Teams will come from nine departments including east Dakota Plate Missouri Texas Colorado California and Arizona with several entries from each.
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Washington
Fort Sheridan
Ills
F. B. Baldwin
Fifth Infantry
Department of the East
Department of Dakota
Department of the Plate
Department of Missouri
Department of Texas
Department of Colorado
California
Department of Arizona
Peck Flees After Bail Ordered as Recorder Doubts Rise
Albany reports Labor Commissioner Peck has fled to Europe after bail set at 1000 dollars. His lawyer says he must appear or face consequences. Stenographer Rogers is also missing. In Washington the Monterey coast defense vessel tests show no major defects, only minor workmanship or design issues.
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Peck
New York
Albany
The
Herald
Europe
Rogers
Monterey
Washington
Navy Department
Louisiana Lottery Expansion Sees Port Tampa Purchase
A Tampa dispatch reports the Louisiana Lottery company bought bay front property at Port Tampa city to build steamship terminals for Honduras routes. Two Honduran islands were acquired as lottery headquarters and a submarine cable will link to Port Tampa.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Tampa
Louisiana Lottery Company
Bay Front
Port Tampa
Honduras
Evans Captured After Shootout in Visalia Jail
California front page report describes Chris Evans surrendering to sheriff in Visalia after a night battle with officers. He sustained eye and arm injuries, while fellow outlaw Sontag lay mortally wounded begging Evans to finish him.
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California
Visalia
Cal
Chris Evans
Sontag
Light Perkins
Wilcox Canyon
Evans
Perkins
Chris
Perkins’ House
Satolli to Visit Ireland Visitors Arrive for St Thomas Ceremony
Archbishop Ireland confirms the papal legate Mgr Satolli will arrive in St Paul with several Catholic University of Washington professors on July 23. They will be guests of Archbishop Ireland and attend the commencement exercises of St Thomas Seminary during their stay.
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St. Paul
Ireland
Mgr
Satolli
Catholic University
Washington
Catholic Seminary
St. Thomas
Postmasters Appointed in Several States
The president has named new postmasters in Minnesota Ada M H Hunting. Wisconsin Lancaster William J Mc Coy. Merrill John Thieliman. Waupaca Henry C Memtrue Iowa Oelwein Henry R Martin. Sheldon Robert E Kearnay Washington note June 14.
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Northwestern
Washington
Minnesota
M. H. Hunting
Ada
Wisconsin
William J. McCoy
Lancaster
John Thieliman
Merrill
Henry C. Memtrue
Waupaca
Iowa
Henry R. Martin
Oelwein
Robert E. Kearnay
Sheldon
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Arlington
Burrows Nelson
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Frank M. Williams
Middleton
Congressional Cemetery
Samuel Green
Independent Order of
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Joseph Richard Fagan
Gaufield Post
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T. E. Chapin
Curiaco
Gilbert
Lemont
Union Line
Durban
Southampton
Cape Town
Guimar
Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Cubar Crops Pail
Sina Sina
Osmund
Merritt
Western Railroad
Cuicano
Western Passenger Association
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Wisconsin Central
Passenger Association
Great Western
Minneapolis
Louis
Sweeney
Elliott
CoLumigus
W. J. Elliott
Sunday Capital
al Osborne
Sunday World
C.C. Varney
Cincinnati
Varney
Washination
George W. Howell
Edward Tibbitts
Missouri
Annie Murphy
Cloup
Annie Murphy Doolittle
Searle
Winona
Fred Shiver
Shiver
U. S. Gov’t
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