Cuban elections for alcaldes and councils outlined
Washington details the Cuban election rules for municipal offices on Saturday. The vote requires Cuban birth, heritage, or service, literacy or property criteria, and voter registration. Census figures show 417,993 men of voting age with 290,995 native Cubans and 118,278 literate. registration is widespread in major cities. The outcome affects Cuban civil administration and potential troop withdrawals from Cuba. The Havana Post reports a postal fraud claim linked to Inspector Maynard’s illness, naming unnamed officials involved.
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6Th Cavalry
The
Post
Frederick Spencer
Maynard
Spencer
the Post
Dolliver Seen as Best Choice for Ticket Selection
The speaker argues for Dolliver as the top man for the ticket, asserting confidence that Dolliver is the right choice to lead the slate. The statement emphasizes support and belief in his qualifications and suitability for the role.
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Dolliver
Washington Gossip Points to Dolliver or Long in VP Race
In Washington on June 13 the vice presidential outlook centers on Dolliver and Long. The White House offers no public preference while administration support remains unspoken. Dolliver’s backers predict over 200 votes on the first ballot, with Long also seen as a possible nominee among varied speculation.
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White House
Lane
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Spooner
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Henderson
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Senate
House of Representatives
Maine
Secretary Long
Long
Talk With Mr Bliss On Vice Presidency Mention
Cornelius N Bliss says he is not seeking or encouraging any VP talk and has retired from public life. Roosevelt would decline a nomination and write to refuse if nominated. Senator Platt and Senator Lodge deny talks about Lodge and Roosevelt. Governor Roosevelt plans to travel to Philadelphia with New York delegates for the convention.
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William J. Youngs
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National Committee
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Senator Lodge
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Lodge
Platt
New-York
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Oyster Bay
Philadelphia
Depew Ard
Odell
Republican State Committee
Pratt
Walton Hotel
Allison
Iowa
Albemarle
Convention Contests in Philadelphia Delay Nomination Roll
The Republican National Committee Wetted at the Walton to shape the 1900 convention roll amid fierce Southern faction feuds led by Addicks in Delaware. Alabama Texas and Louisiana produce the heft of contested seats while Hanna presides. two rival Delaware delegations spark the era’s sharp party fault lines.
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Philadelphia
Republican Voters of the Union
Republican National Committee
Walton
Exposition Hall
Congress
National Committee
Committee On
St. Louis
Republican
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Tennessee
Iith
Iiid
Vth
W. P. Brownlow
East
H. Clay Evans
Washington
Middle
Delaware
J. Edward Addicks
Dover
United States
Addicks
Hanna
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Addicks Case Heard in Evening Session
The June 13 Philadelphia hearing focused on the Delaware contest as Walter H. Hayes for the Union Republicans and Levi C. Bird for the Dupont regulars debated the 80 vote decision. The committee devoted its evening session to the dispute and the contested delegation.
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Delaware
Walter H. Hayes
Addicks
Union
Levi C. Bird
Dupont Or
Hayes
Union Republic
Congress in the Convention Faces Large Republican Turnout
Washington reports that the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia will feature strong Administration support through many Senators and Representatives serving as delegates or committee members. Notables include Hanna presiding, Lodge as permanent chair, and Foraker leading the resolutions panel, with delegates from numerous states and districts and exposure to influence the vice presidential selection.
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Idaho
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Depew
New York
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Nebraska
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Sewell
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North Carolina
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Foraker
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Ohio
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Texas
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Mondell
Wyoming
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Bingham
Lorimer
Ilinois
Payne
G. H. White
New-York
J. A. Bingham
Alabama
G. E. Bowden
Virginia
Campaign Committee Adopts Plan For Republican Club
The Campaign Committee of the Republican Club at 450 Fifth Avenue met Tuesday to organize campaign work through election time. Robert C. Morris chairs. Edwin A. Jones is secretary. Alexander Hamilton treasurer. Six sub committees named with chairs including Frank Brainerd Finance and Henry Birrell Speakers.
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Fifth-ave
Robert C. Morris
Edwin A. Jones
Alexander Hamilton
Frank Brainerd
Robert N. Kenyon
Henry Birrell
John A. Dutton
William Leary
Alfred E. Ommen
Senator Mason Sees GOP Victory Despite Expansion Foes
Senator Mason of Illinois spoke at the Hotel Manhattan noting his past opposition to expansion policy but affirming his strong Republican stance. He pledged to work hard for the ticket this fall and predicted Illinois would vote Republican. He also said the party has too many strong candidates for the Vice Presidential nomination, but any choice would satisfy voters nationwide.
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Illinois
Manhattan
Billy’’ Mason
Senate
Ilinois
Warren Endorses Colonel Torrey for Vice President
Senator Warren of Wyoming endorses Colonel Jay L. Torrey of Wyoming for Vice President on the Republican ticket. He calls Torrey a prompt courteous dignified presiding officer and a strong man who has served in uniform and as a useful citizen. His nomination would strengthen the party.
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Washington
Warren
Wyoming
Jay L. Torrey
William D. Bynum Named to Criminal Laws Commission
The President appoints William D. Bynum of Indiana as a member of the Commission to codify the criminal laws of the United States, filling the vacancy from the death of ex-Congressman D. B. Culberson of Texas. Senate rejected his nomination to the Board of General Appraisers in New York before adjournment.
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Washington
Wiliam D. Bynum
Indiana
United States
D. B. Culberson
Texas
Mr. Bynum
Board of
General Appraisers
New York
Senate
Perry named agent before Chilean Claims Commission
Washington June 13 The President appointed John W Perry of Connecticut as agent for the United States before the Chilian Claims Commission replacing R D Kennedy of Ohio whose nomination failed confirmation by the Senate Perry reported to the State Department today to Solicitor Penfield who outlined his duties
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Washington
John W. Perry
Connecticut
United States
Chilian Claims Commission
R. D. Kennedy
Ohio
Senate
Perry
State Department
Penfield
Decision Against Copper Trust in Montana Suit
The Supreme Court of Montana dissolved the injunction in the Pennsylvania-Rarus-Johnstone case. F. A. Heinze must post a 400000 dollar bond pending appeal to the U S Supreme Court. With the docket two years out, Heinze plans to boost mine labor and smelter capacity from four to six million pounds monthly, with ore supplied by the Ram s Pennsylvania.
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Mont
Supreme Court of Montana
F. A. Heinze
Supreme Court
Clancy
District Court
Heinze
Rarns- Pennsylvania
Diamond smugglers held after Niagara Falls bust
Buffalo reporting a $75,000 diamond seizure at Niagara Falls leads to the arrest of Max Lasar and two alleged confederates. Lasar, previously linked to 1898 smuggling and a former partner Ivy Cruzede, faces ongoing investigations as a U S customs official trails the case.
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Niagara Falls
Max Lasar
P. van Dandaigue
Lasar
Montreal
Europe
van Dandaigue
United States
United Sates
Ivy Cruzede
Train collision near Port Henry injures multiple travelers
A special Delaware and Hudson train carrying members of the New York Society of Colonial Wars and the Daughters of the American Revolution crashed into a freight train near Port Henry station, Ticonderoga on June 13. Crews leapt to safety. passengers were shaken and bruised but none died. Notable travelers included Howland Pell and numerous New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo, and Albany residents.
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N. Y
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
New York Society of Colonial Wars
Daughters of the American Revolution
Port Henry
Desaseests
Howland Pell
Chariton F. Lewis
John E. McElroy
Albany
Daniel S. Lathrop
Naval solicitor appointed in Navy office
Congress provided in the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill for a solicitor to assist the Judge Advocate General of the Navy. E. P. Hanna of Washington DC, chief clerk of the Judge Advocate General’s office, has been appointed to this new post to act in case of death resignation or absence of the JAG.
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Congress
Navy
E. P. Hanna
District of Columbia
Jame Advocate-General
oMce
Director Merriam First To Send Census Enumeration Results
Census Supervisor Charles H. Wilbur sent 39 district lists to Washington. Director Merriam telegrammed congratulations for being the first to submit enumeration results. A. Sherman of Albany sought word on Francis J. Carey of Troy, last seen days ago.
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Washington
Merriam
Wilbur
A. Sherman
Albany
Francis J. Carey
Troy
Carey
Three Women Arrested Over Census Questioning
Mrs. Ilka Schmidt was arraigned after refusing to answer a census enumerator’s questions. Arrests also followed for Mrs. Amelia Ingersoll and Mrs. Susie Wright Wotton after similar refusals or delays, with brief explanations given by each.
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Ilka Schmidt
United States
Shields
Schmidt
West Ninety-sixth-st
Marshal Henkel
Henry J. Acker
Jane Doe
Gunther Schmidt
Acker
Amelia Ingersoll
West One-hundred-and Twenty-Ninth-St
Louis J. Levy
Susie Wright Wotton
No. 20
West One Hundred-And-Twenty-Ninth-St
Commissioner Shields
Levy
Belmont Denies Smith Resignation Rumors At L & N
August Belmont, chairman of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company board, yesterday authorized a denial of reports that President Milton H. Smith planned to resign. Belmont said such rumors were spread for stockjobbing purposes.
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August Belmont
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Milton H. Smith
Belmont
New Rolling Stock Boost to Relieve Freight Pressure
The New York Central plans to acquire all contracted rolling stock, increasing outstanding stock by 15000 dollars. The West Shore line is to be used mainly for fast freight while passenger service on the road would be curtailed. The move aims to ease freight congestion the Central has faced and improve freight handling efficiency.
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New York Central
West Shore Road
the Central
Penn Railroad officials named to Norfolk and Western board
John FP Green James McCrea and Samuel Rea representing the Pennsylvania Railroad Company were elected directors of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company to replace W B Boulton W B Campbell and Henry Whelen Jr who resigned Captain Green is first vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and Mr Rea is fourth vice president Medrea is a director and first vice president of the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company S M Prevost third vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company was elected a director of the Norfolk and Western and attended the board meeting yesterday.
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John FP. Green
James McCrea
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
W. B. Boulton
W. B. Campbell
Henry Whelen, Jr
Captain Green
Mr. Rea
Mr. Medrea
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
S. M. Prevost
Norfolk and Western
Connecticut Bankers Criticize New York Clearing House Rates
At the Connecticut Bankers Association meeting in Morris Cove the committee voiced strong criticism of New York Clearing House charges for out-of-town check collection. Meigs H Kaples of Hartford said the session was unsatisfactory as New York bankers would not listen or concede. The suggestion was to unite state associations to pressure New York authorities for lower rates.
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Connecticut Bankers’ Association
Morris Cove
New-York Clearing House Association
Connecticut Association
van House
Meigs H. Kaples
Connecticut Trust Company
Hartford
Clearing House
New York
Connecticut
Whaple
New-York
Mrs William E Gladstone Reported Near Death
London dispatch notes that late last evening Mrs. William E Gladstone was expected to live through the night, with reports indicating her condition was critical. The brief item records uncertainty surrounding her health and mentions her husband, William E Gladstone, as guardian of events.
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William E. Gladstone
Bey
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