Davis Letter Details Democratic Critique of Republican Rule
Henry Gassaway Davis, Democratic vice presidential nominee, voices in a public acceptance letter a critique of the current administration. He accuses wasteful spending, rising deficits, and expanded army costs while urging arbitration, tariff reform, and restoration of constitutional self-government. Davis cites trusts, imperialist tendencies, and calls for restraint to restore prosperity.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Congress
United States
St. Louis
Hague
Great Court of Nations
H. G. Davis
Gold and Silver Output in U S and World
Washington Special Director of the Mint Roberts reports 190% production data for the United States by state with gold and silver figures including Alaska Colorado Montana and Virginia. The world production shows a gold gain and a large silver increase valued at over six million dollars with total world gold and silver values listed.
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Washington
Roberts
United States
Alaska
Colorado
Montana
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Senator Clark Dies Sudden in Montana Campaign
The Telegraph reports Senator Clark of Montana died August Belm while amid Democratic campaign finance allegations. The piece notes his record fundraising, his stance on democracy, and mentions Judge Parker as a contrasting figure.
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Clark Chins
New York
the Telegraph
Clark
Montana
Campaison
August Belm
Democraers
Judge Parker
Dowie Loses Bid to Inherit Sutton Estate Sum
A Chicago jury in Judge Tuthill's court ruled John Alexander Dowie not entitled to 55090 from Fred Sutton's will. The verdict found Sutton not of sound mind when he made the will, nullifying the bequest and setting aside Dowie’s claim.
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Chicago
Tuthill
John Alexander Dowie
Fred Sutton
Dowie
Sevral
Sutton
Connecticut Battleship Launch at Brooklyn Navy Yard
New battleship Connecticut slid into the water at 11 16 on Thursday amid bands and cheers. Miss Alice Welles attempted to christen the ship but the bottle broke on the bow when a bystander struck it, drawing cheers from thousands gathered along the East River. The vessel, sister to the Louisiana, is the largest battleship built in a government yard since the Maine with 16000 tons displacement, 450 feet length, 18 knot speed, heavy armor and a main battery of four 12 inch guns and multiple secondary weapons.
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New York
Navy Yard
United States
Connecticut
Alice Welles
Lincoln
Admiral Rodgers
Maine
Manhattan
Brooklyn
East River
Morton
Navy
Louisiana
London Cable Reveals Senor Alvarez Flight Feat
Senor Alvarez launched a flying machine from Crystal Palace described as a huge bird with 40-foot white wings. It ascended to 5,000 feet with complete control under a two-horsepower gasoline motor driving two propellers at 200 RPM. Weighing 159 pounds with near 400-pound capacity, it may carry a passenger on its next test flight.
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London
Hiram Maxim
Senor Alvarez
Crystal Palace
Myth, Says the Novesti Editorial on International Law
The Novesti warns that international law is a polite myth used by stronger nations to seize what they want, disregarding opponents' rights and feelings. It comments on the Institute of International Law conference at Edinburg and the U S proposal to reassemble The Hague conference.
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St. Petersburg
Novesti
Institute of International Law
Edinburg
United States
The Political Institutions of the United States reviewed
A new book by Dr. Hans Blumenthal, famed international lawyer, argues future world evolution mirrors American development. He predicts federations forming with independent states subject to laws from an international parliament representing nations.
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Blumenthal
Berlin
United States
Hans Blumenthal
America
Ars
Cortelyou Warns Republicans Against Overconfidence
New York dispatch says Republican national chairman Cortelyou, fresh from talks with President Roosevelt, warns that overconfidence risks dulling efforts. He cites reports from workers as showing a dangerous note of certainty about November’s result. West Virginia and Indiana are viewed as safe or favorable for Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
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New York
Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Washington
Rosevelt
West Virginia
Indiana
Corte
A Second Zion City Planned in Southern State
Chicago Special reports a liable authority expects a formal announcement soon locating a second Zion City under Dowie’s guidance in a Southern state. Deacon Judd, who brokered the eight hundred acres for the current Zion City on the north shore, has returned from the South after weeks of land purchases for the new city. Officials decline to name the exact location but promise an imminent reveal.
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Chicago
Zion City
Dowie
Deacon Judd
Zion
Potter Attacks Divorce in Episcopal Convention Speech
Bishop Henry C. Potter denounces divorce as godless license in a report to the diocesan convention. He urges clergy to oppose divorce to prevent society from sinking into practical barbarism.
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New York
Henry C. Potter
Episcopal Church
Russian Exhibit Vandalized at World’s Fair
The Russian display in the Varied Industries Building at the world’s fair was vandalized when several oil paintings of Emperor Nicholas were torn and mutilated. A picture of the Czar was thrown to the floor, disfiguring his face. Detectives are pursuing the culprits.
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St. Louis
Varied Industries
World
Nicholas
Walt
Russians Claim Heavy Losses in Port Arthur Assault
A Chinese refugee from Port Arthur reports Russian casualties of 500 and 600 after the September 26 exit, while Russians claim 7,000 losses during the September 19 last assault.
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Che Foo
Port Arthur
Czar Heads Baltic Fleet Evacuation Toward Sea Clash
Emperor Nicholas tours Reval to bid farewell to the Baltic squadron as Russia braces to dispatch a reinvigorated fleet toward Port Arthur. A high-stakes sea battle looms with Togo’s Japanese forces as the Baltic ships prepare for frontline action and potential decisive engagement.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Reval
Admiralty
Far East
Baltic
Port Arthur
World’s Fair Attendance Tops Thirteen Million
The St Louis World’s Fair has logged 12 515 511 admissions through opening day to Saturday night and officials expect record crowds in the final two months as fall weather brings higher attendance. Last week’s attendance reached 722 505 people.
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St. Louis
Holy Ghosters Ordered to Move to Shiloh Refuge
Durham Maine Special members of the Holy Ghost and Us Society led by Rev Frank W Sanford have been told to pack and move to Shiloh at once claiming it is God’s chosen refuge. The leader cites Revelation chapter twelve and warns that the great red dragon will punish disobedience.
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Durham, Me
Holy Ghost and
Us Society
Holy Ghosters
Frank W. Sandford
Shiloh
Sandford
Aeronauts Granted Extra Time in Airship Contest
St. Louis special report notes the 100000 prize failure led organizers to extend the flight deadline to thirty days for all entrants in the world fair airship contests.
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St. Louis
Maura Denies Royal Engagement Report in Madrid
Prime Minister Maura defends against claims that King Alfonso is betrothed to Duchess Marie Antoinette of Mecklenburg Schwerin. The denial follows circulating disputable reports in Madrid press.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Marie Antoinette
Mecklenburg- Schwerin
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