Long in race for Republican vice president nomination
Secretary of War Long emerges as the latest Republican vice presidential candidate prospect. W. C. Bryan denies plans for a permanent residence in Texas amid other political rumors.
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W. C. Bryan
Texas
California
United States
Victoria
B. C
Chilton
Tyler
Grand Army of the Republic
Bon F. Stevenson
Virginia
Wineton Churchill
South Africa
London
Hoar Fears an Empire as Policy Threatens Liberty
Washington April 17 reports a heated debate over the Philippine question and imperial policy. Senator and naval aides argue the current course risks liberty, while supporters defend the war tax and defense budgets amid calls for tariff relief and fiscal reviews.
Mixed Local News From Upland City to Alaska
Obituaries note Mrs. Sarah Ellsworth of Upland City aged 50 laid to rest in La Grande cemetery. Reports cover a Seattle theater shooting injuring Arthur Brooks, town finances of Sumpter, and Patterson Armstrong halting La Grande sugar factory work. Also noted are a Salem family dispute shooting, an arm injury at a Salem mill, deaths in Oregon City and a 22 year old Salvat Ign Army violinist, plus a Vancouver mission relief bill and Alaska mission superintendent Loyal J. Wirt’s Seattle visit.
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Upland City
la Grande
Arthur Brooks
Poopes Theater
Seattle
Jack Considian
Sumpter
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Spokane
Salvation Army
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Ile
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Salem
Joseph Basey
Frank Thompson
George D. Warner
Oregon
Senator Fouter
Washington
Penate
Jones Arke
St. Janice
Vancouver
Wash
Loyal J. Wirt
Congregational Church
Alaska
St. Bernand
None City
Vial
None
Rome
Vie Katmai
Military Appropriation Measures Reported by Committees
Washington April 7 Chairman Hawley reported from the committee on military affairs the appropriations for the army including pay for officers and troops and a proposed military telegraph line. Provisions for a Manila building and service length for retirees are noted with compensation adjustments for service in Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Carter associates face trial in Savannah harbor cases. attorney general to arrange Georgia trial locations. General John Faton resigns as president of the American Society of Religion. Justice John M Derlen to succeed him.
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Ayeil
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Philippines
Hawaii
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Athens
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Dwedlerland Sound
Deoleian
Dandya Brown
New York
Gaynor
Georgia
John Faton
American Society of Religion
Tine
Jobin M. Derlen
United States Supreme Court
Law
Euecooed Bina
Free Book Offer Promises On Demand Medical Claims
Ad hawks a free 80 page illustrated book titled Three Classes of Men claiming it costs $100 to “weak men.” It touts Banien Electric Belts for curing rheumatism and back pain and promises a free consultation. The text includes garbled spelling and references to Dr. Fanden’s patent bears.
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Fanden
Gold in the Philippines and San Francisco News
The Transport Arrives at San Francisco with Manila news. The voyage from Manila reports vast mineral wealth in the Philippines with explorers noting no richer mineral country than the island of Luzon.
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San Francisco
Colorado
California
Ormale
Vigan
Clainia
Tan
Ti Manile
Dan
Klondike
South Africa
Aon
Mindanao Headquarters Attacked. General Montenegro Surrenders
A confused report states on April 7 Tagaloe attacked Fortieth regiment headquarters at Cagayan Mindanao. Americans reportedly held 15 casualties with no clear totals for others. the enemy allegedly disordered and fled. General Montenegro surrendered in Musila after failed reorganization efforts. Macallos escaped.
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Manila
Case
Cagayan
Mindanao
Montenegro
Musila
Manubulow
Macallos
Unclear text fragment from conference between officials
Fragmentary report notes a meeting on April in Mt Petereturg between Howlan a banker and the ministry of finance with credit department director advocating on behalf of an unnamed issuer. It claims no basis for rumors that Heelan engaged in wrongdoing.
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Howlan
Finaner
Credit Department
Winmeter of
Fiowenes
M. Thr Witte
Heelan
Easter Offerings Stolen From Toronto Vault
Police report a theft at St. Simon's Church in Toronto on April 17. Entry used crowbars and picks to break a vault brick wall and take 1175, the Banter offering, from the church.
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Toronto
Ontario
Burge
Bt. Simon
Teddy Mediov Ort Set for Six-Round Featherweight Bout
Chicago on April 17 hosts Teddy Mediov Ort versus Tommy White in a featherweight clash. The bout is scheduled for six rounds and will determine the winner based on knockout or decision.
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Chicago
Teddy Mediovort
Tommy White
Unclear Washington Post Update on Republican Committee
An obscure Washington report claims Heath has not resigned to work for the national Republican committee and notes speculation on Hanns not chairing the party’s National Committee. The fragmentary item hints at internal party maneuvering but lacks clear details.
Unclear OCR Reads Outdated Portland Message
Fragmentary text mentions Portland Oregon and a delivery by cane with unclear reference to Qngonian 4. No coherent event or names to establish a full item.
Roberts Ready to Move From Bloemfontein This Week
London reports strong indication that General Roberts will march from Bloemfontein by week end or early next week. His 75,000-strong force awaits fresh initiative as Boer activity continues to press him northward. In The Hague Boer delegates seek to publicize aims while battlefield maneuvers intensify near Maseru with claims of active operations.
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London
Thor
Bloemfontein
Buller
Hague
Nieelom
Senator Jon Says No Formal Dewey Candidacy Talk
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Jon says the Democratic National Committee has not addressed Admiral Dewey about a presidential bid. He adds it is possible the admiral may be considered, but he has no idea Dewey will pursue the presidency seriously.
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the Herald
Washington
Jon
National Committee
Admiral Dewey
New York Delegates Named for National Republican Convention
The New York state convention met to name delegates for the national Republican convention. The report includes Senator Platt and Governor Roosevelt among those named, with Croton Landing and other locations mentioned in the committee's report.
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New York
Jorge
National Republican Conevention
Platt
Roreevelt
Odell
Croton Landing
Heavy Losses Reported in South Coast Flooding
Reports from New Orleans and Meridian describe heavy losses and severe flooding with ships and traffic disrupted. The scattered notes mention drownings near Meridian and widespread damage across the region.
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New Orleans
Laitimana, Mbewinei
Pgpmane
Alabama
Reine
Meridian
Mine
Election Ticket Seeks Two United States Senators
Ambiguous report notes today’s political action aiming to elect two senators. Three candidates are listed in the field with one Democrat and two Republicans. Source references April events and a fall state context.
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United States Ceantor
Ohio Legislature Adjourns After Million Dollar Toledo Exhumation Funding
Columbus reports the Ohio legislature adjourned on Monday after approving various measures including a one million dollar appropriation for the Toledo exhumation project.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Legisteture
Toledo
Trans-Mississippi Congress Opens in Houston
Houston reports the Trans Missippi convention opens with a morning session. Delegates gather in Houston for the commercial congress as the event marks a larger-than-ever attendance and renewed emphasis on trade discussions.
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Houston
Texas
Judge Cantrell Overrules Demurrers in Ky Partition Case
Frankfort Kentucky April 17 Judge Cantrell has overruled the demurrers filed by democratic minor state officers the result is in favor of the democrats and partitions in dispute proceed under the ruling
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Frankfort
Cantrell
Philippine Commission Heads to Manila and San Francisco
The Philippine commissioners depart by transport Hancock in the afternoon for Manila and San Francisco on April 17.
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Manila
San Francino
Hancock
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