Michigan Gold Democracy nominates Bryan ticket by acclamation
Detroit reports the national Gold Democracy committee rejected fusion with anti imperialists and a third party ticket. W B Haldeman backed Bryan, the vote stood 26 to 1 against fusion, and the slate for governor and other statewide offices was unanimously approved with James Ramsdell as lieutenant governor and Daniel Campan reelected state committee chair.
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Indianapolis
National Committee
National Gold Democracy
Plaza Hotel
New York City
Haldeman
W. B. Haldeman
Louisville Courier Journal
National Executive Committee
Bryan
John P. Frenzel
Gentileman
Gala Democratic Organization
Gordon Woodbury
New Hampshire
Military Board
Stevenson
Kansas City
James G. Ramsdell
Traverse City
John W.iwing
Grand Ledge
Charles F. Sundstrum
Marquette
Hiram B. Hudson
Mancelon
James O'Llara
Benton Harbor
George Winans
Hamburg
Stephen H. Langdon
Monroe
State Board of Education
James McEntee
Mount Pleasant
Lawrence Hubinger
Saxnaw
Philip B. Wachtel
Petoskey
Daniel J. Campan
Three Silver Parties Forge Kansas State Ticket Fusion
At Fort Scott Kansas the Democratic, Populist and Silver Republican parties merged to form a united state ticket. David Martin and John W. Breithenthal lead the Populists and Dems with Abe Frakes and Conway Marshall in key posts. The platform calls for a state oil refinery and a depositors’ protection fund funded by a bank tax.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Kansas
David Martin
John W. Breidenthal
A. M. Harvey
Abe Frakes
Conway Marshall
Hugh P. Farrelly
Webb MecNall
R. W. Turner
J. B. Fugate
Annie L. Diggs
Martin
Maybury Nominated by Democrats for Michigan Governor
Detroit July 26 Hon William C Maybury mayor of Detroit was tendered the Democratic nomination for governor with unanimous support. No dissenting voice appeared as the proposition was acted upon and other candidates withdrew before any ballot was taken.
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Detroit
William C. Maybury
Michigan
Maybusy
Webster county Republicans Endorse J. P. Dolliver for Senate
The Webster county Republican convention in Fort Dodge Iowa on July 25 endorsed J. P. Dolliver for the vacant Senate seat. It adopted a resolution supporting his candidacy and named delegates to the State convention: S. T. Meservey T. D. Healy Webb Vincent G. D. Thompson J. M. Donahue Frank Doud W. S. Kenyon Olaf Hanson E. A Rolfe Herbert Hadley G. S Ringland Swan Johnson J. W. Campbell Emory Ford Thomas Chautland F. J. Blake.
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Ft. Dodge
Iowa
Webster County
J. P. Dolliver
Senate
S. T. Meservey
T. D. Healy
Webb Vincent
G. D. Thompson
J. M. Donahue
Frank Doud
W. S. Kenyon
Olaf Hanson
E. A Rolfe
Herbert Hadley
G. S
Orders Issued for Arrest of Rathbone in Cuba Postal Scandal
War department orders sent to Havana by cable call for the immediate arrest of Estes G. Rathbone former director general of posts in Cuba on criminal charges from the postal scandal. Officials express resolve to probe the matter thoroughly and resentment toward Rathbone for discrediting the administration.
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Washington
War Department
Havana
Cable
Estes G. Rathbone
Cuba
Rathbone
Iowa Historical Day Planned in Iowa City
The Iowa State Historical Society will inaugurate an Iowa Historical Day this fall and plan a reunion of early Iowa residents and lawmakers at Iowa City. The promoters aim to make History Day a commemoration of a significant Iowa event and will name the anniversary date.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa State Historical Society
Searching Party May Start To Day
Spitzbergen July 26 reports the relief expedition to search for Andre the Arctic aviator may begin today if the June plan is adopted. The volunteer party of forty is led by Captain Ernest Andre, brother of the airman.
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Spitzbergen
Andre the Artic
Odd Fellows Outing for Erie Huron Sandusky Counties
About 3,900 Odd Fellows from Erie Huron and Sandusky counties journey to Put-In-Bay for an all day outing. The crowd splits into two sections with steamers keeping near each other both to and from the island.
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Sandusky, O
Odd Fellows
Erie
Huron
Sandusky Counties
Put-In-Bay
Hanna's Summer Home Opens in Elberon Cottage
Senator Hanna arrived at Long Branch this morning to establish residence for the summer in Franklin Murphy's Elberon cottage. He transported sixteen trunks to the seaside retreat.
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Long Branch
Hanna
Elberon
Franklin Murphy
Suppressed Messages Hint at Slow Tien Tsin Affairs
Reports from Remey suggest serious conditions at Tien Tsin and possible early march toward Pekin. The suppression indicates slower moves than the administration desires as Li Hung Chang says Pekin ministers may soon arrive in Tien Tsin and foreign reps visit Li. Armistice near Panama expires with expected night attack as envoys seek to avoid bombardment.
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Washington
Tien Tsin
Remey
Pekin
State Department
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Panama
Two Young Men Murdered Near Savannah Mo
Guy Schwat and Henry Speth of Platteville Wis were found dead beside a railway track near Savannah Mo. They stayed two weeks in Dubuque at the Windsor Hotel seeking work and left for Kansas City after a stranger accompanied them. A straw hat and money in their possession are noted as clues. The Platteville community, where they were well regarded, was stirred by the double murder.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Guy Schwat
Henry Speth
Platteville
Wis
Savannah
Windsor Hotel
Kansas City
Schwat
Reunion of the Twenty-First Regiment in Tonawanda
The twenty-second annual reunion of the Twenty-First Regiment New York Volunteers is being held at Eagle Park Tonawanda today. The program features music a parade speeches and a basket picnic.
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Tonawanda
N. Y
Twenty-first Regiment
New York Volunteers
Eagle Park
Bar Association Adjourns After Notable Maryland Convention
Cumberland Md July 26 The Maryland State Bar Association adjourned after one of its most successful and instructive conventions in history lasting since Tuesday morning. The brightest legal talent in the state attended throughout the gathering.
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Bar Association
Cumberland
Maryland State Bar Association
The Goebel Murder Trial Opens With Routine Evidence
Georgetown Kentucky July 26 Deputy Sheriff Rogers testified to a routine search of Powers uncovering a paper signed by Taylor reading Powers is our friend. Lawyer Ownes was fined five dollars for threatening a witness.
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Goebel
Georgetown
Rogers
Powers
Taylor
Secretary Hay Meets McKinley in Canton Visit
Secretary Hay arrived by special train in Canton Ohio on July 26 and lunched with President McKinley. The meeting occurred as part of a presidential schedule in the city.
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Hay
McKinley
Canton
Ohio
The Most Hopeless Thing on Earth Is a Boy Who Won’t Work
A stark proverb frames a measured critique of idleness as a warning to youth. The saying contrasts duty and effort with consequences, stressing labor as a civic virtue and personal responsibility.
Death of Des Moines Woman Highlights A Marcas Whissen Case
In Des Moines Mrs. Marcas sa Whissen was found dead in her East Maple Street home, amid memories of a years old scheme involving Muscatine sash maker George Knopp. Knopp funded a fake marriage for Alice Knopp Adams, dated property fraud, indictments, and a reset of deeds between mother and daughter before a divorce altered their arrangement.
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Des Moines
Marcassa Whissen
East Maple Street
Fourteenth
Alice Whissen Knopp
Alice Adamson
Knopp
Alice
Creston
Federal Grand Jury
Unknown man found hanging in woods near Monti Iowa
The body of an unknown man was found hanging by a wire in the woods two miles from Monti in Buchanan County, Iowa. It has been hanging long with no identification and no reported missing person in the area. The circumstances remain mysterious.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Monti
Buchanan County
Boston World Championship Bicycle Race Draws Huge Crowd
A large crowd is expected for the 5:30 pm middle distance world championship race in Boston between Johnnie Nelson of Boston and Floyd MacFarland of California. Betting favors MacFarland.
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Boston
Johnnie Nelson
Floyd MacFarland
California
Imperial Grand Orange Council Opens in Orange New York
The Imperial Grand Orange Council of the World opens in Orange New York with Earl of Ernie presiding. Delegations from every country with an Orange society attend to strengthen ties of friendship and brotherly love among members. The Council adjourns Saturday evening.
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Orange Council
New York
Imperial Grand Orance Council of the World
Earl of Ernie
Crown Castle
Ireland
Orange Society
Veterans Reunion At Lawson's Grove Draws Thousands
Wingate Indiana hosts the Steelman Post Grand Army of the Republic reunion in Lawson's Grove. Western Indiana turnout exceeds expectations with about 4000 attendees from Kokomo Cayuga and other cities. Col. R P DeHart of Lafayette delivers the day’s oration.
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Wingate
Ind
Steelman Post Grand Army of the Republic
Lawson's Grove
Indiana
Kokomo
Cayuga
Col
R. P. DeHart
Lafayette
Ryan and Milton to Clash in Newark Boxing Bout
A large crowd from New York Brooklyn and other cities has gathered in Newark to see theEm pire Athletic Club bout this evening between Jack Ryan of Newark and Ed Milton of Brooklyn. The match has drawn keen interest in sporting circles with brisk bets on the outcome.
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Ryan
Milton
Newark
N. J
New York
Broooklyn
Empire Athletic Club
Jack Ryan
Ed Milton
Brooklyn
Robert Cushenberry to be hanged at Jefferson City
Robert Cushenberry, convicted of first degree murder in Clinton county, faces execution in Jefferson City today unless clemency is granted. He has been twice reprieved by Governor Stephens and is awaiting a possible third delay, though officials believe the hanging will proceed.
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Jefferson City
Robert Cushenberry
Clinton County
Stephens
Naval Militia Starts Thirty Day Tour of Duty Off Fort Worth
The Naval Militia began its annual tour of duty today in the waters off Fort Worth. The First Battalion, which has drilled for weeks, opened exercises that will continue for thirty days.
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Naval Militia
Work
New York
Fort Wadsworth
Highland Park Race Meeting Opens Amid Protest
In Detroit on July 26 the plan to block a summer meet at Highland Park failed as races opened with a large entries list. A big crowd attended, signaling broad support for the event.
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Detroit
Mich
Highland Park
Playwright Charles Hoyt Declared Insane in Hartford Retreat
Hartford July 26 Charles H Hoyt the playwright is confined in the Hartford asylum after Probate Court approval of permanent commitment. He was examined by city physicians and pronounced insane and arrived from Manchester New Hampshire where doctors cared for him. Hoyt asks to speak in court and says he has no relatives, claiming he is the victim of false friends.
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Hartford
Conn
Charles H. Hoyt
F. McKee
New York
Hoyt
G. M. Graham
W. L. Lawton
Gideon C Segar
Manchester
N. H
Dana and
Graham
Freeman
Roberts Battles Boers in Orange River Colony
London reports a stubborn clash as British forces under Roberts push to subdue the Boers. Hunter attacked south of Bethlehem on July 23, with Black Watch seizing a hill while a Sussex regiment failed to take another strong Boer position. The Highland Light Infantry retired under stiff resistance.
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Roberts
London
Orange River
Hunter
Bethlehem
Blackwatch
Sussex
Highland Light Infantry
Water Works Win In Greene City Vote
Greene Iowa July 26 The city election on the water works proposition carried almost unanimously showing broad support for public improvements. The result signals a progressive move and work will begin at once.
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Greene
Iowa
Great Rock Island Route Offers One Fare Round Trip
On July 31 and August 1 the Great Rock Island Route sells tickets to Des Moines and back from all Iowa points at one fare for round trip. Tickets good returning until August 3, 1900. Inquire at nearest Rock Island ticket agent for full information.
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Great Rock Island
Des Moines
Iowa
Rock Island
Nickel Plate summer trips from Chicago on daily express No 4
Nickel Plate Road promotes daily express No 4 from Chicago at 2 30 p m for Niagara Falls St Lawrence river Thousand Islands Adirondack Catskill mountains and lower Canadian points plus Rochester Syracuse Rome Utica and all Mohawk and Genesee valleys. Also coverage for northern eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey El mira Binghamton Scranton Wilkes Barre and Chautauqua lake regions with club meals 35 cents to 1 dollar on dining cars. No excess fare and lowest rates. contact nearest agent or General Agent J Y Calahan 111 Adams Chicago MA
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Chicago
Niagara Falls
St. Lawrence River
Thousand Islands
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
Rochester
Seracuse
Rome
Utica
Genessee
Mohawk
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Elmira
Binghampton
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Chautauqua Lake
Nickel Plate Road
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Fair for Friday in Chicago with Iowa hints
Fair in Chicago for Friday with warmer conditions noted. Special indications mention Iowa prospects and a warm trend continuing tonight into Friday.
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Chicago
Iowa
Madame Nordica Feud With Lily Sparks Rumor
Rumors allege a feud between soprano Madame Nordica and Lily Lavcretry over a concert for English soldiers at the Transvaal era. The dispute centers on Nordica’s intended singing engagement and possible snubs on subsequent visits to England.
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Madame Nordica
Lily Lavcetry
Bense
Lansky
Nordica
Germany
England
Central Passenger Department promotes Clear Lake pamphlet
The Iowa Central issues a pamphlet titled Clear Lake, Iowa, and the Oaks describing the resort as a cool retreat with water scenes, the Oaks Hotel, bath house, and toboggan slide. It includes engravings and travel guidance, available from railway agents or Geo. S. Batty at the Marshalltown office.
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Iowa Central
Clear Lake
Iowa
Oaks
Iowa Cental
Iowa Central Ry
Marshalltown
Democrats Preparing for National Headquarters Opening
In New York on July 26 preparations began to open the national Democratic headquarters. Richard Croker and allies will coordinate campaign work nationwide with plans starting in about ten days. It is expected that Mr. Bryan will tour the Empire State in early September speaking in New York Buffalo Albany Rochester and other major cities.
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New York
National Democratic
Richard Croker
Bryan
Empire State
Buffalo
Albany
Rochester
Epworth League Assembly Opens at Colfax
The State Assembly of the Epworth League began a ten day session at Epworth Park near Colfax Iowa with camping grounds busy. Tomorrow features include Pr Robert McIntyres lecture on the Evolution of Abraham Lincoln chalk talks by Mrs Wood Cogle and moving pictures of the Passion Play in the evening. A dancing party with music from the Newton orchestra was held at Frys hotel.
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Colfax
Iowa
Epworth League
Epworth Park
Robert McIntyre
Abraham Lincoln
Wood Cogle
Fry
No Wonder I Life Country Cousin City Cousin Dialogue
A humorous exchange contrasts country and city cousins. The country cousin laments not being understood at home while the city cousin critiques conformity, noting the reluctance to drink smoke or converse about golf science or slang.
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Gold Democrats
Michigan Democracy
Maybury
Fusion
Democracy of
Dolliver
Odd Fellows At
China
Col. Meade
The
Madame Nordica and
the Lily
Epworth League Assembly
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