Cuban elections to test independence and annexation aims
Washington reports June 13 on Cuban municipal elections for alcaldes treasurers judges and councils as a gauge of support for independence or U S annexation. It details voter eligibility literacy property service in army and registration rules with a Cuban census showing 417 993 voting age males including 118 278 literate natives and 25 095 colored voters.
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Select Dolliver as Best Man for the Ticket
The passage advocates Dolliver as the strongest choice for the ticket. It states a belief that Dolliver is the best man and emphasizes choosing him for the ticket.
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Dolliver
Rumors Fly Over Vice Presidential Picks in Washington
Washington observers debate whether Dolliver or Long will win the national ticket hewing to White House hints that administration backing remains unclear. Dolliver gains steam with likely 200 votes on first ballot, while Long faces competing claims of administration backing.
A Talk With Mr Bliss On Vice Presidential Talk
Cornelius N Bliss told a Tribune reporter he is not seeking or encouraging any Vice Presidential nomination. Roosevelt would decline a nomination if offered, Colonel Youngs said. Senator Platt denied conferring with Lodge about a Roosevelt nomination. Governor Roosevelt will travel to Philadelphia with a New York delegation for the convention. Sona Al Jor lison of Iowa was seen at the Albemarle as reporters awaited details.
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Philadelphia
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Walton Hotel
Contested Delaware Seat Dominates Early Republican N Committee Work
At the Philadelphia hotel headquarters the Republican National Committee opens to arrange the 1900 convention roll and address Southern faction contests. Delaware's Addicks and Bird lead a vicious duel for control, earning national attention as the committee schedules hearings and refers the dispute to a sub committee.
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Philadelphia
Republican Voters of the Union
Republican National Committee
Walton
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Congress
National Committee
St. Louis
Addicks Case Heard In Evening Session
Philadelphia June 13 The evening session of the committee focused on the Delaware contest with Walter H Hayes for the Addicks or union Republicans and Levi C Bird for the Dupont or regular Republicans. No decision reached, effort to determine seating continued.
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Walter H. Hayes
Addicks
Union
Levi C. Bird
Dupont Or
Hayes
Union Republic
Congress In The Convention In Philadelphia Seen
Washington reports strong Republican representation at the Philadelphia convention with many Senators and Representatives as delegates and committee members. Hanna presides, Wolcott as temporary chair, Lodge permanent chair, Foraker leads the resolutions panel, and numerous named delegates from many states support President McKinley and party unity.
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Alabama
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Campaign Committee of Republican Club Plans Citywide Drive
The Campaign Committee of the Republican Club at 450 Fifth Avenue met Tuesday evening to organize a vigorous campaign through the city. Robert C. Morris chairs, Edwin A. Jones is secretary, and Alexander Hamilton treasurer. Six sub-committees and many members named.
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Fifth-ave
Robert C. Morris
Edwin A. Jones
Alexander Hamilton
Senator Mason At Manhattan Hotel On Republican Ticket
Senator Mason of Illinois stated he remains a loyal Republican and will support the party ticket this fall. He noted concern over expansion policy, but said he would work for the Republicans and that Illinois would vote Republican. He added there are many able men for the vice presidential nomination.
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Warren backs Torrey for Republican VP nomination
Senator Warren of Wyoming endorsed Colonel Jay L. Torrey for Vice-President on the Republican ticket. He praised Torrey as prompt, courteous, dignified and patriotic, noting his uniform service and proven usefulness in professional, business, military, and political fields. He said Torrey’s nomination would strengthen the party.
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Warren
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Bynum Named to Commission to Codify Criminal Laws
Washington June 13 The President appoints William D Bynum of Indiana as a member of the Commission to codify the criminal laws of the United States to fill the vacancy caused by the death of ex Congresssman D B Culberson of Texas The nomination of Mr Bynum to the Board of General Appraisers of New York was rejected by the Senate before adjournment
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William D. Bynum
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United States
D. B. Culberson
Texas
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Senate
Perry named U S agent before Chilean Claims Commission
Washington June 13 The President has 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 of confirmation by the Senate Perry reported at the State Department to Solicitor Penfield who explained his duties to him
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John W. Perry
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United States
Chilian Claims Commission
R. D. Kennedy
Ohio
Senate
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State Department
Penfield
Decision Against Copper Trust in Montana Supreme Court
Butte Montana June 13 The Montana Supreme Court dissolves the injunction in the Pennsylvania Rarus Johnstone suit. F A Heinze must post a 400000 bond pending final appeal to the state Supreme Court from Judge Clancy's district court decision in Heinze's favor.
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Supreme Court of Montana
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Rarns- Pennsylvania
Diamond Smugglers Held At Niagara Falls
Buffalo reports from June 13 say diamonds seized at Niagara Falls are valued at 75000 dollars. Max Lasar and two alleged confederates, a man and a woman, are under arrest. Dr. P. Van Dandaigue is under surveillance. Lasar allegedly routed diamonds from Europe to Montreal and involved a wedding party in transporting them to the United States.
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Train collision injures notables near Port Henry
A special Delaware and Hudson train carrying members of the New York Society of Colonial Wars and the Daughters of the American Revolution to Ticonderoga collided with a freight train near Port Henry station. Crews escaped unharmed. several passengers were bruised but none killed. Noted travelers included Howland Pell, Charlton F. Lewis, William T. Salter, Smith F. Lane, J. William Beekman, Horace Lee, Francis Hillhouse, Edward Shippen, William Y. Warren, E. S. Warren, Albert Ross Parson, Morris V. Ferris, Hugh Hastings, John E. McElroy, and Mrs Lathrop.
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William T. Salter
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Horace Lee
Francis Hillhouse
New York
Edward Shippen
Philadelphia
William Y. Warren
E. 5. Warren
Buffalo
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Garden City
Long Island
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Dobbs Ferry
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Albany
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Naval Solicitor Appointed to Assist Judge Advocate General
Congress provided in the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill for a Solicitor to aid the Judge Advocate General of the Navy. E. P. Hanna of the District of Columbia was appointed to the post to act in case of death resignation or absence of the Judge Advocate General.
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Director Merriam First To Send In Census Results
Census Supervisor Charles H. Wilbur sent thirty nine complete district lists to Washington and received a telegram from Director Merriam congratulating him on being the first to submit enumeration results. A. Sherman of Albany sought news of his friend Francis J. Carey of Troy who left home some time ago and has not been seen, among other similar messages.
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Census Arrests Stir City Enforcers Over Questioning
Mrs Ilka Schmidt was arraigned before United States Commissioner Shields on charges of refusing to answer a census enumerator. Arrests followed at 129 West Ninety sixth street as officials sought compliance with the decennial survey. Other women at 1289 and 129th streets faced similar questioning and were released after answering or offering explanations. The episode centers on fear, insistence on privacy, and questions about proper disclosure procedures amid census calls.
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Schmidt
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Henry J. Acker
Jane Doe
Gunther Schmidt
Acker
Marshal Henkel
Amelia Ingersoll
West One-hundred-and Twenty-Ninth-St
Louis J. Levy
Susie Wright Wotton
No. 30
West One Hundred-And-Twenty-Ninth-St
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Levy
Railroad Interests Deny Smith Resignation Rumors
August Belmont chairman of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company denied reports that President Milton H. Smith planned to resign. Belmont said such rumors are spread for stockjobbing purposes.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Milton H. Smith
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New York Central to expand rolling stock and cut passenger service
The New York Central will receive all contracted rolling stock and add 15 million dollars to outstanding stock. The West Shore line will be used mainly for fast freight, with passenger service reduced. The move aims to ease freight pressure on the Central and improve freight handling.
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Pennsylvania Railroad figures join Norfolk and Western board
John P. Green James McCrea and Samuel Rea representing the Pennsylvania Railroad Company were elected directors of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company to succeed retiring directors W. B. Boulton W. B. Campbell and Henry Whelen Jr Captain Green is first vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Mr Rea is fourth vice president McCrea is a director of the PRR and first vice president of the N W Railroad S M Prevost third vice president of the PRR was elected a director of the Norfolk and Western and attended the meeting yesterday
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Norfolk and Western
Connecticut bankers rebuke New York clearance charges
At the Connecticut Bankers Association meeting in Morris Cove the committee criticised the New York Clearing House charges for collecting out of town checks. Meigs H. Whaples of Hartford noted the New York bankers would not listen or concede. He urged a joint multi state delegation to press New York authorities, warning CT banks have little leverage until then.
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Mrs Gladstone Expected to Die Overnight
London officials report late last evening that Mrs. William E. Gladstone is not expected to live through the night. Her condition was listed as critical, with doctors stating prognosis remained poor as the June 14 report circulated.
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