Stokes blocks demand as New York Democrats vote on platform
The New York Democratic convention erupts as Stokes demands the Chicago platform reading. Chair Danforth warns exclusion for disturbances while a committee report on resolutions is prepared. The State Committee lineup favors Hill allies, with Campbell elected chair and Danforth likely to lead the executive panel.
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New York
Chicago
McCarren
Committee On Resolutions
Committee On
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Bryan
Schraub
Grady
Hill holds control of state committee amid looming challenges
Reported at yesterday's convention Hill appeared dominant yet insecure as anti-Hill forces chose not to fight immediately. Observers say the real test comes in the fall when candidates are named and contests may unseat Hill loyalists.
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Senator Hill
Croker
Frank Campbell
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P. H. McCarren
Hoffman House
Bath
Eugene Hughes
Onondaga
Hughes
John F. Gaynor
Gaynor
Charles R. de Freest
John A. Mason
Len Hol Wager
P. E. McCabe
Albany
James H. Flannigan
Jacob Gerling
Elliot Danforth
Tammany
Ice Trust
ant-Hill
State Committee
Mr. Hill
Postum Coffee Substitute Improves Health Says Mrs Pope
Mrs E M Pope of Detroit Michigan testifies that switching from regular coffee to Postum Food Coffee ended her bloating drowsiness and excess weight. She notes better appetite natural shape and that proper preparation yielded a delicious breakfast beverage.
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E M. Pope
Detroit
Mich
Convention Details Held Elsewhere in Paper
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Delegates and Alternates Named for Democratic Convention
The 34 New York congressional districts announce delegates and alternates to the Democratic National Convention. The list includes many named individuals such as J. J. Merritt Edward Kempton Kaufman Henry George and William Seaton among electors and numerous alternates and delegates across districts. The long roster reflects broad party involvement with numerous organizations and officials named.
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J. J. Merritt
Edward Kempton
Edward Kaufman
Henry George
William J. Seaton
Rudolph CC. Bocher
John F Walsh
Samuel Keern
Michael A. Whalen
Richard Fitzpatrick
Michael F. Lyons
Henry Hochmeister
John J. Harrington
Charles F. Walth NG
John Mquade
John B. Walker
Ice coast scene lights up convention at Academy of Music
The Academy of Music stage manager built an ice world with a dark cliff and cottages to resemble the Maine coast, but without action. Palliser praised Bryan alignment and platform support while other delegates mixed in light banter, misidentifications, and party chatter amid a large Democratic convention scene.
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Chicago Platform Democracy
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Boers Put to Flight as Roberts Seals Victory in Pretoria
British forces led by Lord Roberts cap the Pretoria seizure with a march past and a victory celebration. A staff officer finds the field marshal at an inn teaching the innkeeper's daughter to write, smiling as he asks for a moment’s work later. The scene underscores a campaign of careful maneuvers and strong lines of communication.
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Muuch
Rundle
Commander in Chief Report on Six Miles Spruit
War Office dispatch from Lord Roberts dated June 4 describes morning march to Six Miles Spruit. Allied mounted infantry and yeomanry crossed the river, drove Boers from the south bank, and pressed the enemy nearly a mile under heavy gunfire.
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War Office
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Dorset, Bedford
Sussex
Surrender of Pretoria Reported as Boer defenses fall
Lord Roberts reports Pretoria under threat of surrender after Boer forces retreat to the outskirts. Botha proposed an armistice, which Roberts rejected. British units press from the south and east with Heavy guns supporting mounted infantry, while guard brigades and detachments push to seal the town. Casualties appear light.
Entry Into Johannesburg as British Flag Is Raised
June 1 report describes Lord Roberts entering Johannesburg after surrender, crowds cheering as Vierkleur is lowered and Union Jack hoisted by Lady Roberts. Emotions run high among burghers who fought for the flag, with drums, fifes, and anthem of God Save the Queen marking the scene.
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Copper-Gold Stock Sparks Market Interest in Denver
Inside information suggests a top copper-gold stock now on the market offers strong value. Kendrick Promotion Co of Denver claims high references and promotes the listing as dirt cheap for investors seeking mineral exposure.
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Mafeking Day Celebrations Spread Across London
London crowds gathered around Mansion House as Mafeking Day celebrations intensified. Police struggled to maintain order amid horseplay and drunken rowdiness while townsfolk hailed the victors with bells and flags. Eton and other schools planned ovations for Lord Roberts.
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Pretoria
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England
Roberts orders relief for prisoners at Waterval
London reports the War Office says Lord Roberts instructed General French to relieve British prisoners confined at Waterval soon after Pretoria's occupation. This marks an early action by Roberts in the newly secured area.
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Consul Hay Reports All Well After Pretoria Falls
Washington reports United States Consul Hay sent only All well to the State Department as Pretoria fell to British forces. He safeguarded Boer interests while remaining discreet on military details. His duties now ease, and he plans to return home after surrendering his appointment.
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Miss Mary H. Kingsley Dies in Simonstown Hospital
Cape Town reports the death of Miss Mary H. Kingsley who had supervised nursing at the Simonstown military hospital. Daughter of Dr. George H. Kingsley and niece of the late Charles Kingsley, she was famed for West African explorations since 1893, author of Travels in West Africa and West African Studies, and a Fellow of the Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Charles Kingsley
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Mayors Ice Stock Trust Hearing Testimony Today
New Yorkers examined the American Ice Company stock list revealing Mayor Van Wyck and officials held substantial shares. Controller Coler will move cautiously, awaiting Judge Dillon's view, while Nussbaum resumes hearings against the Ice Trust today.
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Uist
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Laughlid
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Spain's finances improve as loan fund subscriptions rise
Madrid reports the Treasury debt conversion is satisfactory with Spainwide participation. Bilbao also shows strong subscription. Counted cash subscriptions total about 5.65 million pesetas, with overall subscriptions exceeding 197,000 pesetas and the loan being covered more than twenty four times.
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Spain
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Treasury
Boy Drowned Off Steamboat Sirius in Brooklyn
Fourteen year old Lester McGinty of 19 Decaiurst Brooklyn fell from the steamship Sirius of the Iron line as she backed from Bridge street. His body was not recovered and a search was conducted.
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Roosevelt says no new Ice Trust developments
Governor Roosevelt reports no new developments in the Ice Trust case and defers executive action for several days. Attorney General Davies is in New York City today and expected back tonight. The governor will depart Thursday for Concord New Hampshire to visit his nephew at St Paul School.
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Ice Trust
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New York Athletic Club Lawn Tennis Opens at Travers Island
The lawn tennis tournament began at Travers Island with a small entry. Paret, last week’s Southern champion, leads a fourteen player scratch singles field as Bostwick Cragin and Grant loom as major threats. The handicap starts today with sixteen entrants, and eight doubles teams contest. Ladies Day draws a good crowd as matches unfold. Yesterday’s results include Grant over Hickox and Cragin over Mollenhauer in preliminaries.
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