Illinois delegates solid for Bryan at Kansas City
The Illinois delegation to the Democratic convention in Kansas City is stated to be firmly for William Jennings Bryan. A fire in Gladwin Michigan destroyed sixteen buildings with an estimated loss of 50000 dollars. General Cronje and wife attended religious services at Deadwood camp then rode around the country. William F Miller, Franklin Syndicate manager, was sentenced in Brooklyn to ten years for grand larceny. Senator George Turner claimed gold lands near Cape Nome were fraudulently claimed by aliens for transportation companies.
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Brooklyn
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Local notes and deaths across Oregon and Idaho regions
Local items report a bank closure in Lebanon with $1000 liabilities, the death of Mrs. J B McPherton of Buxton Oregon at 40, and a Lewiston Idaho Corner house sale after a court case. Also missing John Olsen of Albany, resignation of John McCourt as clerk, and postal/rail developments in Astoria and Salem. Notable deaths include Samuel Nixon of Linn County, British-born and 76, and Mrs. Benjamin Beach in Oregon City.
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Ore
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Lewinton
Idaho
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Albany
Linn County
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Aeclerk
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Salem
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Harris
Paul Mohr
Washington
Samuel Nixon
Morrisburg
Tlewin
England
Benjamin Beach
We Rente
Janice Ward
Oregon City
Biraguay
Alaska
Annral Teachers’ Institute
Crook County
Prineville
Ackerman
Pollewman O'Connell
Preatello
Pocatello
John Weed
Terrible Beattie mine disaster kills hundreds in Utah
Salt Lake May 2 reports describe a Beattie mine explosion on Pike's Peak where about 200 men were killed and many bodies recovered. Rescue efforts continued as families gathered. two hundred one bodies have been recovered and dozens of boys among the dead. Officials estimate immense financial losses and legal claims will follow.
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Dows
Sharp
Piewant Valley Cowl Co
Thomas
Linzie Clark
Scene in the House Sparks Over Nica and Trust Debates
May 2 dispatch from Washington reports a dramatic House exchange on Nicareuon matters and a clash between Hepburn and Cannon over contctmination procedures amid broader trust and military appropriations debates. The Senate considers an army appropriation of 114 million for military supplies as amendments fail.
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War Dispatches and Local Notices From Across the Globe
London reports a Boer retreat near Thabanehu as British operations under General French tighten. Pretoria texts expel British subjects from the Transvaal. French commands 15 000 troops. Mafeking messenger reaches London with hopes to press defense for weeks. Also: cost of the Howth War pegged at 29 million pounds. Frankfort sets change of venue for a murder trial. Methodists approve equal lay representation. Captain Donaldson of Baker, Oregon, dies while a congressional candidate in the past.
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Bankers Forecast Surge in American Travelers Abroad
New York reports bankers estimate Americans abroad will spend 40 million dollars more this year than last summer as European tours grow. The mint director notes New York to Europe travelers could reach substantial totals amid looming industrial and travel interest.
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Anerican
Twenty Americans Killed in Catabig Garrison Attack
The Catabig garrison on Samar island faced a sustained assault by rebels. Thirty men of the Forty-seventh regiment held the church against near-obliteration, with twenty Americans killed and others injured as attackers fired the roof. Relief forces arrived after five days, enabling a retreat of the besiegers.
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Forest Grove Coroner Rules Mrs. Tlateh Died of Heart Failure
In Forest Grove on May 2 the coroner ruled that Mrs. Anna S. Tlateh died of heart failure. She was found dead in her home last Friday amid murder suspicions. Local authorities investigated the scene and ruled out foul play.
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Romlercme
Anna S&s. Tlateh
Howe
Building trades in New England adopt eight hour day
Howton May 2. The eight hour day was established almost everywhere in New England where journeymen of the building trades have organized and the concession was gained with little friction and only few strikes.
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Howton
New England
Riegel Cooper Company Formed In Trenton NY
Llewel Cooper Incorporate. The Riegel Cooper Company with a capital of 24 million dollars is incorporated at Trenton New York to deal in goods across New York Chicago and other cities.
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Riegel- Cooper Company
New York
Chicago
Celebration of Admiral Dewey Ends as Emergence Drains Chicago
The Dewey celebration in Chicago neared its end on May 2 as an immersion in the Chicago drainage canal concluded the events. Admiral Dewey was honored in a city-wide observance with the final ceremonial act marking the close of the celebration.
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Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Methodist Episcopal Conference Opens in Chicago May Day
The Twenty general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened in Chicago on May 2 and is expected to run for about a month. Delegates from across the denomination gather to discuss church affairs, policies, and missions.
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Chicago
General Conference
The
Mat Epinopel
Nebraska Republicans convene in Lincoln for 2 PM session
Lincoln May 2 Nebraska Republicans gather for a state convention in Lincoln. The call noted a 2 o'clock start this afternoon with delegates and party officials expected to discuss platform matters and candidate selections.
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Lincoln
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