Delegates Chosen In Sixth Wisconsin District Convention
The Sixth district convened at Oshkosh with 108 delegates from Waushara Calumet Fond du Lac Green Lake Manitowoc Marquette and Winnebago counties. J H Davidson nominated for a third term, Hoyt A Winslow and E G Nash named for national delegates, Carl D Jackson and Ira P Coon chosen alternates. Presidential elector John Schuette urged. Andrew Noll and C E Pierce elected to state central committee. Boardman stepped down from congressional committee amid a district harmony vote.
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Wisconsin
J. HH. Davidson
Oshkosh
Hoyt A. Winslow
Fond du Lac
E. G
Nash
Manitowoc
Carl D. Jackson
Ira P. Coon
Wautoma
Waushara County
John Schuette
Andrew Noll
Calumet
EB. Pierce
Marquette
Edward Kelley
M. H. Eaton
State Central Committee
Davidson
OL HH. Fatan
Theifiior
J. H. Davids
H. Davidson
Ilmensch
Washington
Messrs. Winslow
Johns Schuette
J. H. Davidson
Congressional Committee
Winfield Lloyd
Resolutions Adopted by Sixth District Republicans
The Republican committees report a unanimously adopted set of resolutions praising McKinley and Hobart for fulfilling gold standard pledges, noting war victory and postwar recovery. They commend Congressman J. H. Davidson for services to the district and country, and envision continued benefits from Republican governance.
Boers Hold Their Own In Relentless Vicinity Fighting
Official dispatches report Boer forces at Wepener and Dewetsdorp exchanging heavy fire with British troops. Brabant’s cattle and horses were seized by burghers as General Dewet’s units note British withdrawals beyond Dewetsdorp. Cronje claims success northeast of Boshof with English scattered, two burghers wounded and British losses of fifteen killed three wounded and eight captured.
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Associated Press
Pretoria
Wepener
General ‘Brabant
Dewet
Dewetsdorp
Cronje
Boshof
Kopje
McKinley Support At Convention Praises and Confidence
A Republican convention session lauded McKinley and officials, praising integrity and strong administration, with Attorney General Hicks reporting a healthy treasury and broad business confidence. Delegates Nash Winslow and others pledged support for McKinley, while predicts a united party victory next fall amid war news from London and Boer front developments.
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McKinley
E. R. Hicks
Hicks
William McKinley
Nash
Republican Party
Texas fileage burns in Groveton blaze in Trinity county
A Groveton business district fire in Trinity county destroyed property early today, with losses pegged at about 50,000 dollars. The incident interrupted local commerce as investigators assessed the scene.
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Houston
Tex
Groveton
Trinity County
British Cavalry Repels Boer Attack Near Leeuwkop
Reports describe a skirmish as Boers fled toward the ridge with ali fire. British artillery made a direct hit bursting above the Boers and rolling over three horses. General Pole Carew misdirected the assault, while Dewet reportedly holds the water works with strong force and Leeuwkop trek is to the east.
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Pole Carew
Dewet
Leeuwkop
French
Leeuw Kop
Clark Resigns from Montana Senate in Graceful Withdrawal
Conathaenta New York April 24 The Herald reports William A Clark of Montana will resign his United States Senate seat. A prepared communication to the Senate is ready and may be presented this afternoon or later in the session before a committee report on his election validity is acted upon. Clark plans to seek vindication at home and ask Montana voters for renewed confidence.
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Associated Press
New York
the Herald
William A. Clark
Montana
United States Senate
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Capitol
Republican state convention Opens in Columbus Ohio
The March 24 Republican state convention in Columbus opens at four pm for nominating the alternate year state ticket and choosing delegates to Philadelphia. Senator Hanna arrives to cheers, delegates meet by counties and districts, keynote will be from Temporary Chairman M Nevin. Resolutions focus on codifying platform planks with few disputes. Tomorrow’s session to be brief with ballots for alternates and the dairy commissioner race between Joseph Blackburn and ex Senator Lutz.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Hare
Philadelphia
Hanna
M. Nevin
Dayton
Committee
Food and Dairy
Joseph Blackburn
Lutz
Republican State Convention Adopts MeKinley Platform
STANDEY M KINLEY NH Republicanes met in Concord on April 4 with utmost harmony. The platform praises President McKinley as solving major national problems and recommends renomination. It commends current Congress financial legislation and endorses annexation of Hawaii and acquisition of Porto Rico Guam and the Philippines with local self government for the new lands. An actor audience moment follows.
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New Hampshire
Associated Press
Concord
N. H
Republcan
Kinley
Washington
Lincoln
Congress
Hawaii
Avery
Quay Ousted in Senate Seat Battle After Debate
Washington, April 4 The Senate held a long debate over Hon SM G Quay s seat with strong arguments against seating him. A resolution to inform the Senate about commissions created since 1895 passed as deliberations continued and a later vote declared Quay not entitled to his seat with party line support.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
SM G. Quay
Senate
Culberson
Texas
United States
Spain
Secretary of War
Quay
Chandler
Quay in Control of Republican Convention Forecast
Harrisburg April 24. The convention is likely to be controlled by Quay allied friends though few readers are on ground. No names for electors at large. Expected delegates include IM S Quay Governor Stone Attorney General Elkin ex Senator Porter Col James Elverson John H W Leisenring Reeder and Green. Can nels urge endorsement of Postmaster General Smith for vice president.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Rds Publican
Colonel Quay
S. Quay
Stone
Elkin
Charles A. Porter
James Elverson
Philadelphia
John HW. Leisenring
Wilkesbarre
Reeder
W. R. Green
Emporium
William Cannel
Scranton
Smith
Babcock Renominated Unopposed in Third Wisconsin District
In Baraboo on April 24 Republicans renominated Congressman Babcock without opposition. Milwaukee reports from April 2 show Herman B Dahle renominated in the Second District with backing for McKinley. April 4 notes H A Cooper renominated in the First District. Tenth District delegates named and McKinley administration endorsed. Theobald Otten and Samuel S. Barney renominated in their districts.
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Associated Press
Baraboo
Wis
Babcock
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Watertown
Herman B Dahle
Congress
McKinley
Cooper
Corse
Kenosha
H. A. Cooper
Hudson
F. L. McCormick
Wayward
John T.murphy
Superior
Philadelphia
Thaddeus
Case of Jorge Cruse Senate Inquiry Communiqué
Associated Press report from Washington April 24 says the attorney general sent a communication to the senate in relation to the case of Jorge Cruse, a resident of Porto Rico brought to the United States under contract to labor. The headline notes a reply to a resolution of inquiry.
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U. 5
Senate
Associated Press
Washington, T. C
Toflay
Jorge Cruse
Porto Rico
United States
Porto Rico Amendments Debate In Congress Amid Guilty Point
In Washington on April 24 the House debated a Foraker resolution to sustain the current Porto Rico military administration pending civil officers. Amendments on franchise approval and charter limits were deemed not germane. Leaders argued over parliamentary points before the amended resolution passed and the post office appropriation debate resumed.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Post Office
Dili
House
Cooper
Committee On Insular Affairs
Foraker
Porto Rico
Insular Affairs Committee
Connecticut
Willams
Illinois
Henderson
Reed
Pitty-frat Fortress
Richardson
Hill
Williams
Moody
Massachusetts
Mr. McRae
Arkansas
Hil
Conc
New York Republican
Conreas
Republicans Move Toward Nominee in Eighth District
In Appleton Wis April the Republican convention for the Eighth congressional district adjourned for two hours after committees were named. A. J. Sim pich was elected chairman. Resolutions supporting Republican principles and McKinley were adopted. The nomination vote was taken viva voce with W H Hatten receiving fifteen votes, Gustav Kuestermann seven, and Congressman Minor seven after thirty-three ballots with no change in the result.
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Appleton
Northwestern
Wis
A. J. Simpich
McKinley
Viva
W. H. Hatten
Gustav Kuestermann
Brown County
Anl
Minor
President McKinley Arrives in Canton for Restful Visit
President and Mrs. McKinley reached Canton Ohio at 10 10 this morning to a large crowd and informal welcome. They are staying with Mr and Mrs Barber for several days while the president surveys repairs at the old McKinley cottage and meets workmen. He plans to depart for Cleveland by the Valley railroad Wednesday morning to visit his sisters before returning to Canton Wednesday evening.
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Caseig Payepomsy
Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Cortelyou
McKinley Cottage
North Market Street
Cleveland
Vailey
Mrs. Duncan
Miss Bell McKinley
Governor Nomination Battle Looms At Republican State Convention
Indianapolis April 24 delegates totaling 1484 will convene for the Republican state convention with large turnout anticipated. John L Griffiths leads on the first ballot while W T Durbin supporters expect a plurality. Other candidates Poney Dodge and Haggard seek momentum as platform talks draft positions on Porto Rican status and the monetary law with Hann and Congressman Overstreet guiding the process.
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W. T. Durbin
Agate
Poney
Dodge
Haggard
HH. H. Hann
Congressman Overstreet
Exciting collision at Coeur dAlene miners inquiry
An incident at the Coeur d Alene investigation today saw Bartlett Sinclair on the stand encounter attorney Robertson. Robertson lunged while several congressmen separated the pair until order was restored and no police action was needed.
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Northwestern
Washington, D. C
Coeur d’ Alene
Bartlett Sinclair
Attorney Robertson
Robertson
Sinclair
Dastardly attempt wounds Great Falls saloon blast
An explosion rocked Casey's saloon in downtown Great Falls last night. Dynamite destroyed the rear of the building, causing about 10,000 dollars in damage. Several bystanders were in the second story but no injuries were reported. Police say a clue is likely.
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Brock
Great Falls
Associated Prost
Mont
Casey
Phelps Investment Company
Track Washed Out At Portage On Milwaukee Road
A Wisconsin special from Portage reports 200 feet of railroad track on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line washed out by a levee breach, tying up two divisions. Advices from Kilbourn City say water is receding and no further damage is expected. Weather data notes unsettled conditions and a fresh easterly wind.
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Portage
St Paul Railway Company
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Eversing Wisconsin
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Kilbourn Ci
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