Stevenson Nominated for Vice President on First Ballot
At the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City the July heat and crowd chaos frame Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois winning the vice presidential nomination on the first ballot. The hall buzzed with tense voting as delegate shifts and New York politics fueled a dramatic scene ending in Stevenson’s unanimous nomination.
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Boers Attack To Retake Ficksburg In Night assault
A late dispatch reports Boer forces attacking Ficksburg at midnight in the Orange River Colony. The fight was brief but fierce, with federals repulsing the assault after about an hour of combat. Separate reports note an inter-tribal clash on the plains of the Ter position involving more than 1,000 natives armed for potential advance.
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Tien Tsin Ers in Hopeless Stand As Foreigners Under Siege
June 29 dispatches describe Tien Tsin near collapse with Pekin’s foreigners in peril. Chinese forces, including 10 000 disciplined troops and Mahometans under Tung Fuh Siang, advance from the southwest toward Pekin, while Boxers and residents suffer. American, Russian, and British units rally. Admiral Seymour and Captain McCalla gain praise as civilians evacuated via Taku.
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National Silver Republican nominating Bryan in Kansas City
Delegates to the National Silver Republican convention in Kansas City nominate William J. Bryan for president after endorsing a silver platform including initiative and referendum and a Nicaragua canal plank. Senator Teller, praising Bryan as Lincoln of the party, places him in nomination amid long cheering and singalongs by Lincoln club members.
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Cotton Named Commander of Norfolk Navy Yard
Rear Admiral Cotton chosen to succeed Rear Admiral Barker as commandant at Norfolk navy yards with Naor Verd assisting. designation follows Rear Admiral Aaker’s move to command Martel. Washington, D.C. report cites official Navy appointment and transition plans.
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Long War With China Cannot Be Avoided
A July dispatch from Shanghai reports the insurrection spreading, with foreigners at risk and central and southern China possibly upheaved if forces fail. The Chinese imperial faction clashed with moderates, while Japan mobilizes 20 000 troops and Britain awaits cabinet decisions as tensions rise across Asia.
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Spooner Withdrawal Dominates Wisconsin Political Scene
Madison reports reveal Senator Spooner may not seek reelection while speculation swirls about presidential aims and party dynamics. The discourse centers on loyalty, factional fights, and Spooner's influence as stalwarts weigh his future role and standing amid La Follette tensions.
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Wreck on Ontonagan branch bridge injures four
Train wreck on the Ontonagan branch near Nett River bridge twelve miles west of Amasa Wisconsin injures four people Conductor John Harvey sustains a bad cut. brakeman Exl Campbell crushed. Expressman Peter Powers battered. a woman passenger bruised The crash occurred when a bar car jumped the track and the cars and bridge sank into the river
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Accident at Pitthirrur Station Injures Passengers
A roof collapse over the covered walk at Union station injured several passengers as they left the station. The incident caused several narrow escapes and disrupted activities at the transit hub.
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Senator Hill Refuses Nomination for Second Place
In a morning statement at Convention Hall in Nanvas y, Hill said he would not accept nomination for second place, despite sentiment for his running mate. He asserted he does not want the position and will not pursue it, while expressing belief that Stevenson will be nominated.
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Coal firms bid to supply 400 tons of anthracite
Cook & Brown Lime Company submitted the lowest bid for furnishing 400 tons of anthracite coal in Ohio City, offering $644 per ton. Other bidders included Warwick & Vole, Arnold-Erg, and Crawfortd & Co with bids ranging around $649 to $645 per ton, demonstrating tight pricing among multiple coal firms.
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Pilgrims From Oshkosh to Holy Hill by Wisconsin Central
Members of St. Vincent's Congregation from Oshkosh plan a Sunday excursion to Holy Hill in Washington county. The Wisconsin Central train leaves Oshkosh at 3 PM, arrives at St. Hubert six and a half miles from the hill by 5 PM, then a bus ride of about 90 minutes to Holy Hill. Staying overnight for a special Monday service at the hill.
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Assembly Conventions Call For Republican Delegates
The Taree Republican county committee chairman E Stevens calls assembly conventions in August to elect delegates to the late convention. Mr Sawyer and Mr Chase with daughter Jewell Chase returned from New York state visiting Cooperstown Poughkeepsie and Skaneateles. A dancing party opens at Stony Beach tonight with audience from the city anticipated. William Gintz treasurer of Oshkinh Brewing Co is confined by injuries from a fall last Saturday. I Grimith a former motorman seeks arrest of Ela Andrews for alleged assault on a car front platform. Weather: occasional showers possible later with westerly winds. Time temperature and other data incomplete.
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