Republican State Convention Opens In Springfield
Springfield July 23 The Republican state convention opened with 1,885 delegates. James R. Manon of Chicago elected temporary chairman as the party debated senatorial plans and adopted a platform endorsing protection for labor, bimetallism with gold and silver parity, and state control of the Lincoln monument. The gathering featured speeches on party unity and the question of a United States senator.
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Wisconsin Republicans gather in Milwaukee to pick ticket and platform
The Wisconsin Republican convention in Milwaukee delegates select a platform praising national policy and labor rights while opposing fiat currency schemes. Candidates for governor remain unresolved amid strong contests between Uphams and Hanes as ballots proceed and adjourn.
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Battle Looms as Japanese Move Against Chinese Positions
In Ceres Japan announces a forward movement against Chinese-held positions. The clash is anticipated daily as Japanese forces prepare to dislodge the Chinese and seize strategic points. Also noted is a gas accident near Sumter and Reet Hoses where brothers aged 34 and 28 died while attempting to clear a Weldon farm. A nearby lightning strike killed a man and an unnamed hero at the same location.
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Calamity on Kn x building fire devastates Knox block
Fire in Washington damages a large commercial district destroying a Knox building and adjacent stables and homes. Five firemen injured by collapsing walls. over two blocks burned and losses cited at six hundred thousand dollars with many horses, vehicles, and storing goods destroyed.
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Major Fire At Bennett Lumber Yards And Lincoln School
A large blaze in the city destroyed Bennett lumber yards the Lincoln school building and twenty freight cars along with about a dozen smaller structures. The fire originated from a spark near a locomotive and caused extensive damage valued at roughly $100 000 with most losses covered by Jamaica insurance.
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Murder by Son-in-law Over Debt in Covington
Henry Skinner of Covington Indiana was killed by his son-in-law Jap Stark who cut his skull open with a ppado over a five dollar debt. The crime occurred about three and a fourth miles northwest of Perryville in July.
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Debs Alleges Herald Try to Buy Union Support
An affidavit dated July 21, 1844, by Eugene V Debs accuses Chicago Herald staff of offering to back the American Railway Union with deposits in a city bank if Debs would push the union’s funds, a claim tied to press coverage and a broader strike context.
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Contempt Plea in Railway Strike Case Filed
The document details a reply by President Debe and attorneys denying explicit orders for a strike by the American Railway Union and disputing allegations of violence or federal conspiracy. It notes a single telegram dated July 6, 1894 urging labor action and calls for unity to win the labor battle.
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Trial of A. R. A. leaders unfolds over court powers
Contempt trial of Debs and co defendants continues with clashes over court authority. Judges Woods and Kosscup hear disputes on whether the court acts in equity or law, while testimonies and authorities fill the room. Separate police case involves a strike suppression report and alleged influence peddling linked to The Herald. In Pullman, 26 Dutch workers and 14 girls toil under heavy guard.
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Tate is in Japan Defaulter treasurer located and held
The Kentucky defaulter treasurer Tate, missing for years, has been located in Japan with his wife dead. A U.S. official said Tate revealed part of his life but would not betray partners in crime. Efforts remain to recover funds and identify accomplices while Tate’s health declines.
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Revenue Estimates and Tariff Debate in Washington
Treasury officials warn tariffs bring uncertain income in a year with mixed export gains and rising imports. The piece outlines projections of revenue, the balance of trade, and the political struggle over adjournment and tariff legislation amid Senate resistance and House urgency.
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