Mysterious Kentucky Indictment Linked to Federal Mail Fraud
A Kentucky indictment charging H. Wright with using the mails to defraud was discussed after a Georgia arrest. Judge Speer noted Kentucky grand jury proceedings imply probable cause, while addressing federal versus state trial issues and the idea that powerful figures can escape accountability by evading local law.
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Seersia
Macca
United States
Addon Brown
Cc. H. Wright
Tne District Court of
Kentucky
Speer
Anre
Grand Durr
Carter
Jedze Speer
Gallant Fight For Fifteen Days At Tien Tsin
A detailed dispatch from Shanghai and Washington outlines the siege of Tien Tsin during the eight month crisis. It notes American and British casualties, the steadfast defense by Admiral Seymour's force, and the relief column led by Col Dorward. It highlights ongoing turmoil over ministerial fate and contradictory reports from Li Hung Chang and Admiral Kempf as foreign powers press for clarity.
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Li Bune Chamg
Adustral Seymour
Admiral Kempf
Vo Messece
Miniater Conger
London
Tien Tsin
Admiral Seymour
Nieh
Shanghai
Col. Dorward
Seymour
Lofa
Semour
Tien Y Tsin
Taku
Pekin
Tsechulin
Legations
Daily Telegraph
Daily Express
Hong Kong
Han Tong
Manchuria
The
Times
Shan Tung
Yuan Shik Kai
Washington
Kempf
Li Hang Chang
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
China
Newark
Sevimour
Ulics
Ugderstan
Krempff
Tispetth
Li Hong Chang
Canton
Tho Tsio
State Department
Admiral Kempd
Salpin
Li Hung Chang
Conger
Istung-!-yamen
British Hospital Abuses and War Office Replies
The war office released correspondence with Lord Roberts addressing charges by Mr. Bartlett-Coutts of neglect of sick soldiers. Roberts acknowledged difficulties at Kronstadt and Bloemfontein, blamed camp sanitation and march exertion, and suggested a committee of inquiry. Also notes Catholic federation talks in Philadelphia and other brief items including an emissary claim from China, Roosevelt's indignation at photographers, and a new deputy commissioner appointment.
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Lord Roberts
Bartlett Coutts
London
War Office
Bardett-Coutts
M Pst
Kroonstad
Lord Methue
Bloemfontein
Paardeberg
Democratic Boomers Rally for Democratic National Convention
Kansas City gears up for the Democratic national convention as signs decorate the streets hotels fill with delegates and officials pledge timely arrangements. Rumors swirl about the Chicago platform reaffirmation imperialism and trusts while discussions center on a possible vice presidential pick beside William Jennings Bryan and potential contenders like Sulzer and Hill.
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Kansas City
William J. Bryson
Charles A. Towne
Nebraska
Chicago
Balorahy
Bryan
Philadelphia
New York
Sulzer
Lincoln
Croker
Hill
Roe Press
Heavyweight Champion Look and Stage Careers Highlighted
The article notes the heavy weight champion in his prime era, his fit build and appeal on stage. It contrasts prizefighters earning from performances with Edwin Booth reacting to news of John L Sullivan knocking out a rival, praising the sport’s ongoing prominence.
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Jeffries
Edwin Booth
John L. Suttivan
Presidential race figures and party alignments discussed
The piece notes Mr Hill being shouted down by men from Lincoln, a weak showing for Mr Bryan, and mentions candidates like ex-Congressman B. F. Shively of Indiana and Chorley Arrowne of Minnesota. It highlights Towne’s earnestness, possible party HQs, and simultaneous Republican silver and Democratic gatherings with Populists aiming to press Towne as a strong voice getter for the nomination.
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Hill
Lincoln
Bryan
F. Shively
Indiana
Chorley Arowne
Minnesota
Aryan
Towne
Biarrendy Fle
Skirmishes in South Africa and other late dispatches
London June 29 Lord Roberts reports small mounted engagements near Senekal on June 26 with Boer forces repulsed and laager burned. Derbyshire light infantry West Australian mounted troops a 15 pounder and armored train repelled attacks at Roodeval Spruit. Baden-Powell says Ray captured aiding a Rustenberg district commando. over 200 rifles seized with thousands more reported. Also Bay Shore death in Chesapeake Bay and Goebel suspect in Virginia. Building Trades Council dissolution expected in Chicago. Fund for Mrs Gay V Henry reported with $18 046 balance.
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Tero
London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Dreiper
Prefers
Nelson
Senekal
Woolley Nominated as Prohibition Presidential Candidate
Chicago June 29 Prohibition convention adjourned after nominating John G. Woolley of Illinois for president and Henry B. Metcalf of Rhode Island for vice president on the first ballots. Swallow, of Pennsylvania, and others received votes but Swallow declined the vice nomination. Metcalf won the vice ballot, with Swallow briefly proposed for VP before refusal.
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Chicago
John G. Woolley
Illnois
Henry B. Metcalf
Rhode Island
Woolley
Silas C. Swallow
Pennsylvania
Hale Johnson
Ilinois
Swallow
Homer L. Castle
Pittsburg
Cufundaias
H. B. Metcalf
Thomas R. Cankardos
West Vieginia
E. L. Eaton
Iowa
Metcalf
Dr. Swallow
Stes Jt
National Committee
John Woolley
Emanuel Woolley
George Cox
New England
New Jersey
Collinsville
Ohio Wesleyan University
Paris
Minneapolis
New York
Occa
Voice
Prohibition
Providence County Savings Bank
Church of Our Father
Pawtucket
L Min Metcalf
Republices
Prohibition Party
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Patrick Siree
National Building Association OF
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Pere Anne
Baker Johmeor
John N. Clary
Hood’s Mills
Libery Pike
Brek
West Street
Sederick & Middletown Hallroad
Utica
Th & Son
General Inmines
Parick Street
Frederick, Md
Judge Reblees Jlove
Tutt
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Platte Cannon
Col. Tutt
Cascareta
Germantown Ave
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Gure Constipation
Merning Semady Company
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Knights of St John
Ancient
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Rome
Order of Hibernians
Catholic Order of Foresters
Catholic Relief and Beneficiary Association
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Knights of Columbus
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Young Men's Institute
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Platt
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Secretary of the Treasury
James C. Wheeler
Internal Revenue
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Internal Revenue Service
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Mr. Bryan
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