Bryan Denounces Cleveland In Harmony Speech Clash
In Lincoln Nebraska on June 23, W J Bryan denounced Grover Cleveland and his harmony dinner as a trap for true Democrats. He attacks Cleveland’s record, calls for abandoning Democratic principles, and argues reform requires rejecting Cleveland's influence and defending Jeffersonian ideals.
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Democracy versus plutocracy in 19th century finance politics
The piece condemns party leaders aligning with trusts and financiers to fund campaigns. It portrays a struggle between a true democracy and a Clevelandian plutocracy, accusing reformers of concealed aims while praising open denouncement of imperialism. It frames financiers and militarists as the hidden power pressuring the party.
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Kitchener Returns to England After Cape Town Visit
Lord Kitchener and General French sailed for England today on the Orotava after a Cape Town reception. The mayor and town officials presented him with an address as he praised Irish troops and urged suppression of racial feeling while promising no vindictive action toward rebels.
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Roberts Appeals Against Treating Returning Soldiers
London June 23 Lord Roberts commander in chief urges the public to refrain from treating returning soldiers and to give them a well deserved welcome that does not sully the fair fame of his gallant comrades whose stainless reputation he guards with jealousy and pride.
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Lord Roberts
Moros Favor Peace Amid Mindanao Conference
Lieutenant Colonel Baldwin reports a Bacolod meeting where the Sultan urged friendship with the Americans while two Dattos resisted. Three western towns lean unfriendly. Five soldiers escorting a wagon train near Camp Vicars were attacked. one arm injured and another head wound. Moros claim Bonolod attackers aimed to kill Americans. First and Second Separate Brigades consolidated.
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Frank D. Baldwin
Mindanao
Bacolod
Baldwin
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Camp Vicars
Island of Mindanao
Bonolod
Lost life helping mother at inquest
Inquest into the death of 5 year old Florence Kober of 2815 Wharton street found she suffered fatal burns while trying to aid her mother. She lit a match to turn down a gas stove burner, the flame igniting her dress after she dropped the burning match.
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Medal for St Pierre Hero at Lloyds Ceremony
The Lloyds medal for meritorious service was presented to Captain Freeman of the British steamer Roddam in London for gallantly steering his vessel from St Pierre Martinique on May 8 during the town’s destruction by Mont Pelee. the British Board of Trade awarded a plate in recognition of his gallantry at St Pierre, where he was burned by volcanic blast while steering the Roddam out of the danger zone.
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Roddam
St. Pierre
Martinique
Mont Pelee
British Board of Trade
Ovation to Danish Cruiser in Martinique Rescue
Danish cruiser earns home acclaim for rescuing sufferers in Martinique. Reported in Copenhagen on June 23, the vessel returned with praise and public gratitude.
Master's Report May Disrupt the Maternity Service
A master in Common Pleas Court advised denying a charter to the Free Maternity Hospital Service of Pennsylvania. He cited large funds raised, 14 000 to 20 000 boxes distributed statewide, and receipts of 3 120.98 for six months, with expenses 2 566.33 leaving 1 152.17 for charitable use. The court may drop the case if the charter is refused and the service winds up.
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G. Albert Smyth
Smyth
Arnold
Swyth
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Woman Swindler Brody Indicted and Sentenced
Gussie Brody, a middle aged woman, was found guilty of perjury in a damage claim tied to a Union Traction Company passenger incident. Judge Beitier sentenced her to five years in the Eastern Penitentiary after her arrest in Union Hudson County New Jersey.
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Three Men Die In Seagirt Rifle Range Collapse
A partly finished rifle range butt at Seagirt New Jersey collapsed at six this morning trapping three workers. Anson Hale John B Marsh and Jacob Schibley all Manasquan residents died instantly. General Bird W Spencer and Lt Col Richard B Reading narrowly escaped.
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New Jersey
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Anson Hale
John B. Marsh
Jacob Schibley
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Shibley
Six Hundred Yard
Colonel Olcott
General Burt’s Plan on Philippine Question to Sell Islands
General A. B. Burt, newly arrived from the Philippines, proposes turning the Philippine Islands over to Japan with an installment payment of 15 million dollars. He argues the move would grant the United States wide access to Orient markets, control over coaling stations, and needed trade advantages without a large army and high costs.
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German Minister Resigns in Berlin
The Cologne Gazette reports Emperor William accepted the resignation of Herr Von Thielen, Minister of Public Works, appointed June 22 1801, and named General Budde as successor. An official confirmation followed later.
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Cologne
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Herr von Thielen
Budde
Premium for Gold Dollars Reach High Market Prices
Dealers in old and rare coins advertise gold dollars for $1.50 to $3 each, noting the 1889 issue remains scarce since coinage ceased. In Philadelphia the mint dies reveal values. Carson City marked D. dollars fetch $1.70 to $2.50, Denver marked D. $2 to $2.50, San Francisco marked S $2 to $3, and unmarked Philadelphia pieces $1 to $1.70.
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Philadelphia
Nurse Toppan Acquitted On Insanity Ground At Trial
The trial of Jane Toppan of Lowell Mass was held in Barnstable and resulted in acquittal by insanity for the murder of Mrs Mary E Gibbs at Cataumet Mass last August. She will be committed to Taunton mental health facility for life. Alienists testified to her insanity and morphine use while she wrote a book during imprisonment.
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Jane Toppan
Lowell, Mass
Mary E. Gibbs
Cataumet
Taunton Insane Asylum
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Mrs. Gibbe
William T. Nichols
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Oberlin College to secure Rockefeller fund pledge
Trustees here announced at their meeting that Oberlin College would undoubtedly secure the $500,000 fund started by John D. Rockefeller who offered $200,000 000.
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Oberlin College
John D. Rockefeller
Pattison Grows Stronger Opines Ahead of Election
Ex Governor says he will accept and endeavor to lead the party to victory while opponents show less confidence in Pattison's strength as the race continues.
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Pennsylvania
Pattison Poised for Pa Democratic Nomination on First Ballot
Erie dispatch notes Pattison leading the Pennsylvania Democratic State convention as the strongest candidate. Hall backs Pattison, while James S. Stranahan asserts no other name has serious support. The convention crowd shows enthusiasm for Pattison and pledges to unite behind the winner.
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