Former Governor Hill Reflects on Democratic Party
In New York on June 13 Hon. David B. Hill, former New York governor and U.S. senator, sailing for Europe on the Battle discusses retirement from politics. He recalls warning Governor Altgeld and Bryan’s nomination and says the Democratic party is essentially ruined. He also praises Governor Johnson of Minnesota.
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New York
David B. Hill
United States
Europe
Battle
Bryan E
Democratic Party
Bryan
Hill
Johnson
Minnesota
Red River Rising Near Shreveport as Flood Worries Grow
Red River at Shreveport reached 35.8 feet with a continued rise of about four tenths daily. The private levee near Douglas Island failed, flooding two miles square and leaving several families homeless. Taylortown temporary levee holds but banks cave. dynamite may divert current to save the east bank.
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Shreveport
Red River
Douglas Island
Taylortown
United Sons of Confederate Veterans elect officers at annual meeting
At the annual meeting in Birmingham on June 12 the United Sons of Confederate Veterans elected officers for the coming year. John W. Apperson of Memphis was named com mandant chief, Clarence J. Owen of Abbeylife Alabama head of the Tennessee department, Felder of South Carolina commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, Charles M. Reed of Dallas commander of the Transmississippi department, and Thomas M. Owen of Montgomery historian general. Memphis was chosen as next year’s meeting site.
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Memphis
Bimingham
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
John W. Apperson
Memphis. Com
Mander Ty
Clarence J. Owen
Abbeylife
Ala
Department of Tennessee
Felder
South Carolina
Army of Northern Virginia
Charles M. Reed
Dallas
Transmississippi Department
Thomas M. Owen
Montgomery
Memphia
United Confederate Veterans
A. O. Wright
Jacksonville
Confederate Naval Veterans
J . Abernathy
Birmingham
Army and Navy
Samuel B. Lewis
Washington City
Diverse Views on Face Bills Stir Gravesend Racing
June 18 Gravesend NY diverse figures clash over Face bills in a debate on horse racing. J B Madden a leading breeder praises the measures for cleaner turf while P J Dwyer owner of Graves and track calls the bills a hard blow to legitimate racing though hopeful racing will continue.
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Gravesend
J. B. Madden
P. J. Dwyer
Graves and
Slasher Den Y Fatally Wounds Self in Altoona Attack
In Altoona Pennsylvania on June 13 Robert Den Y slashed Mrs. Sarah Hoover's throat and slashed his own throat fatally injuring himself in the same incident.
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Altoona
Robert den Y
Sarah Hoover
Shot by Young Lady in Texas Drug Store
John A. Douglas, 35, of near Blossom, was shot in J. J. Dicker’s drug store Paris Texas by a young woman as he waited for a prescription. Four bullets struck him injuring neck and arms. Clara Han cock was arrested. Douglas survived the long train ride to the infirmary with non fatal head wound.
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Paris
Tex
John A. Douglas
Blossom
This County
J. J. Dickers
Misa Clara Hancock
Walter Barnett
Elm Fork Flood Threat Reaches Record Heights Near Denton
In Denton Texas on June 13 the Elm Fork of the Trinity rose rapidly after heavy rains. By 11 am at the Mingo crossing the water stood 21 feet above low water, rising eight to twenty inches an hour, reaching 27 feet by evening. W. A. Zinn narrowly escaped drowning while his wagon was swept away in a slough.
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Denton
Tex
Elm Fork
Trinity
Mingo
W. A. Zinn
Four Highwaymen Kill Railway Watchman at Frisco Bridge
David Conway, a Frisco bridge watchman three miles north of Muskogee Oklahoma, was shot by four masked men on a handcar. The robbers escaped after a brief confrontation. a posse and bloodhounds pursued. A hat belonging to one suspect was found. Authorities believe they planned to rob a Fort Gibson bank and killed Conway for refusing to let them cross a toll bridge without payment.
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Muskogee
Oklo
David Conway
Frisco Bridge
Here
Fort Gibson
Conway
Harrington investigation details clash over college discipline
In College Station Texas on June 13 the Harrington inquiry focused on whether discipline rested with the discipline committee and faculty. T E Holloway former student and Battalion editor testified four hours about procuring a censored college publication and later refused to name the outside correspondent behind the action.
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College Station
Tex
Harrington
Decese
T. E. Holloway
Dallas
Senator Bailey undergoes throat operation in New York
New York June 12 Senator Bailey who has been ill with throat trouble in this city for several days has submitted to a surgical operation on his throat and is now recovering therefrom. His condition was reported to be favorable though he had a slight fever. Senator Batley was unable to leave his apartment at the Hotel Waldorf Astoria to attend the meeting of the monetary commission of which he is a member.
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New York
Bailey
Batley
Waldorf-Astoria
Monetary Commission
Movement Against Cattle Thieves Probed in Texas
San Antonio officers invited to aid a statewide drive against cattle thieves after gangs stole cattle across the state. Authorities suspect cattle move toward markets in Bexar county and the Texas Cattle Raisers association has appealed for local help to disrupt the gangs and protect livestock.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Fatal Throw Claims Life in Colorado Tex
Claude Sartain was thrown by a horse near Colorado Texas and died from his injuries. The incident occurred June 13 and was reported by local authorities.
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Colorado
Tex
Claude Sartain
Fire at Nelson Morris plant in Packery nearly wipes out packing works
Kansas City June 12 A blaze at the Nelson Morris & Co packing plant in Packery flooded by water threatened total destruction. Two laborers died and another was fatally injured as dynamite was used to halt flames. The flood prevented fire crews from reaching the scene and the sausage department burned. Loss estimated at 250000.
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Kansas City
Nelson Morris & Co
Chemical Department
Missouri
Sausage Department
Nelson Morris
Kaw River
Knox and Hughes Boost Campaign at Chicago Headquarters
In Chicago on June 13 supporters gathered at Knox headquarters led by General Hapgood and Edward Krause with Edwin Kinsley. Hapgood insisted Knox will not withdraw and will fight for first place. Meanwhile General E A McAlpin from New York urged confidence in Hughes and dismissed talk of second place.
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Chicago
Senator Knox
Pennsylvania
Knox
H. Hapgood
Edward J. Krause
Edwin S. Kinsley
Hapgood
E. A. McAlpin
New York
Hughes
McAlpin
Sign‑ificant Roses in Paris Heats Dreyfus Case
A Paris maid failed to identify Louie Gregori as the man who fired at Major Alfred Dreyfus in the Pantheon on June 4. Dreyfus and Gregori met again. Gregori said he did not intend to kill Dreyfus but to challenge Dreyfusism and would defend himself at trial.
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Paris
Alfred Dreyfus
Louie Gregori
Pantheon
Gregori
Nan
Dreyfus
Pursuing Yaquis in Sonora Clash Reignites Hostilities
Hermosillo June 13 Four thousand Mexican soldiers under General Lorenzo Torres pursue the Yaqui Indians after peace talks collapsed. Yaqui leaders insisted on keeping arms and ammunition, prompting Mexican officials to resume hostilities and officers in the field to rejoin fighting.
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Hermosillo
Mex
Lorenzo Torres
Roses Stolen From Hutchinson Garden In Wicksboro Case
Five hundred American Beauty roses were stolen from the garden of E. T. Hutchinson in Wicksboro near Kitanning Pennsylvania on June 13.
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Kitanning
E. T. Hutchinson
Wicksboro
Aged Lady Strangles Victim in Greenville
June 13 report states Mrs. Ann Campbell seventy three, while drinking water, died of strangulation in Greenville. authorities investigating cause and circumstances of the death.
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Greenville
Ann Campbell
Theft Charge Ties Mexican Government Scandal to LA
Salvadore Malacore, ex Guanajuato revenue collector, arrested in Los Angeles on alleged $25 000 theft from the Mexican government. He allegedly lived under an assumed name for over a year and was said to be active among local Mexican revolutionists. He will be held awaiting extradition as his wife seeks to resist.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Salvadore Malascore
Guanajuato
Leon
Malacore
Mexico
Miller Edges McAlister for Canton Mayor
O S Miller won the Canton Mississippi mayoral race by a narrow three vote margin over S C McAlister on June 13 in a tight contest.
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Canton
Miss
O. S. Miller
S. C. McAlister
County Court Raises State Agent McDonald's Land Assessment
Quanah Texas June 13 The county commissioners court raised the assessment on land of State Revenue Agent McDonald in this county from 4800 to 6400 dollars.
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McDonald
Quanah
Tex
County Commissioners’ Court
Judge Braswell Dead in Dallas County
Dallas reports the death of Judge S. N. Braswell a Dallas county pioneer who for years served as justice of the peace of this precinct.
Kentucky Democrats name six at large delegates for Denver
In Lexington on June 13 the Kentucky Democratic convention chose six delegates at large to the Denver meeting and instructed them for Bryan. The roll call showed the anti Beckham faction in control after a harmony filled session.
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Lexington
Denver
Bryan
Pearl Wight Re-Elected As National Committeeman
Chicago June 13 The Louisiana delegation to the Republican Convention reelected Pearl Wight as national committeeman from that state F B Williams was chosen as chairman and H C McFarland secretary of the state central committee
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Pearl Wight
Chicago
Louisiana
F. B. Williams
H. C. McFarland
Picnic planned on the creek north of Willis Wilson's
A Fourth of July gathering invites all to bring well filled baskets. Committee members include Jake Cornelius Calvin Witherspoon and Sam Graham for organization and coordination.
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Willis Wilson
Bering
Jake Cornelius
Calvin Witherspoon
Sam Graham
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