Democratic Nominations Solidified in Iowa Convention
Iowa Democrats nominated J B Sullivan for governor with J B Butler as lieutenant governor and John R Caldwell for supreme court. The party rejected minority reports on government ownership of railroads and government control of railway charges. The platform remained aligned with the 1900 Democratic national platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Junge
J. B. Sullivan
Creston
D. B. Butler
Iowa County
Supreme Court
John R. Caldwell
Tama
A. R. McCook
Howard
W. S. Porter
Harding
Whch
Committee On
A. A. van Wagenen
Sioux City
Bryan
Jackson
J. H. Huck
D. W. Hamilton
Keokuk County
E. M. Haron
Davyenport
Committee
C. P. Mackey
Segourney
Tariff and Trusts Denounced in Declaration Platform
The platform denounces imperialism and trusts while praising a tariff revision, equitable taxation, and government reform. It calls for local highway funding, lowest bid purchases, Senate reform, and independence for the Philippines and Porto Rico. It opposes government by injunction and criticizes post office corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Aldrich
Post Office Department
Philippines
Porto Rico
Mob Averted in Peoria Case as Jail Escape Occurs
Peoria authorities moved John McCray from the county jail by rear door to Potts Town then Burlington train to Galesburg to await trial after a large mob formed outside. State's Attorney Taft and Circuit Judge Green urged a special grand jury and swift trial. Belleville officials contemplate indicting lynchers of David F. Wyatt amid rising public concern over mob violence and lingering sympathy for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
John McCray
W. E. Murphy
Potter
Pottstown
Burlington
Galesburg
McCray
Taft
Green
Belleville
David F. Wyatt
Emperor William Tours U S Battleship Kearsarge
June 25 Keil reports Emperor William complimented the United States after a thorough inspection of the battleship Kearsarge. He said he would telegraph President Roosevelt detailing the perfect condition of the ship observed with Rear Admiral Cotton and Captain Hemphill aboard.
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Keil
Roosevelt
Emperor William
Cotton
Capt. Hemphill
Kearsarge
Pope Conclave Postponed to Today Amid Pomp
Rome June 25 The public consistory postponed from June 18 was held today with much pomp and circumstance. The pope appeared weaker and more wax-like as attendants watched anxiously.
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Rome
Debates on money and transportation reforms surface
The platform calls for protected national currency, sufficient money supply, limited railroad charges, and government steps to ensure fair distribution of contested supplies. Bryan declines to discuss the Iowa Democratic convention as he stays in Logansport, Ind., with Judge Dykemann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Bryan
Logansport
Ind
W. J. Bryan
Columbia City
Dykemann
Iowa
Kansas Solons Flag Flood Aid by Enabling Loans
In a June special session called by the governor, Kansas legislators consider enabling legislation to allow counties to borrow money to repair flood damages. Wyandotte County is hardest hit as commerce with Kansas City stalls until river bridges are restored. The governor expresses regret at the urgent session and emphasizes swift approval to aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Wyandotte County
Kansas City
State Wins Its Suit Over Iron Ore Land near Virginia
Minnesota officials led by State Auditor Iverson and Assistant Attorney General Somerby win a swamp land claim to a small iron ore strip near Virginia. Surveyor General Warner affirms the land as swamp, certifying the plot to the state auditor.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Iverson
Charles W. Somerby
Virginia
Wisconsin
Warner
United States
Surveyor General of
Surveyor General
Forty Walking Delegates Open War of Retaliation
Forty walking delegates led by Sam Parks of the Housesmiths and Bridgemen's union started a retaliation campaign to shut down all jobs contracted by the Building Trades Employers' association. The callout occurred at four large buildings under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sam Parks
Housesmiths and Bridgemen’s Union
Building Trades Employers’ Association
Statue of Gen. Hooker Dedicated in Boston
The equestrian statue of Gen. Joseph Hooker was dedicated today on the grounds of the state house in Boston. A large military parade preceded the unveiling as part of a general holiday celebration.
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Gen. Hooker
Boston
Gen
Joseph Hooker
State House
Strenuous Life in Montana Reports Fatal Wounds and Bruising
Charles Spaulding lies in Great Falls hospital with a wound likely to prove fatal. Clifton E. Walker is dying at Samuel H. Wilson's home near Cascade, and Mrs. Walker is badly bruised from rough treatment. The injuries stem from a quarrel over papers in a land filing case.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Charles Spaulding
Great Falls
Clifton E. Walker
Samuel H. Wilson
Cascade
Yale Wins Varsity Four and Freshman Rowing Races
Yale captured the varsity eight race by four lengths over Harvard in smooth water at New London. Yale led throughout the two mile event as Harvard repeatedly challenged but could not overtake. Yale also won the freshman race by two lengths, with the wind light and water almost calm during the morning program.
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New London
Yale
Harvard
Marvard
Cloudburst Floods Topeka After Midnight
Topeka residents flee to higher ground as a rainstorm amounts to a cloudburst. Several South Topeka homes washed from foundations while creeks rise and flood areas. Soldier Creek spills over the Kansas Avenue bridge and the Kaw River rises.
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Topeka
South Topeka
I Kansas Avenue Bridge
King Peter Ascends the Stained Throne
Belgrade reports King Peter I taking the oath before the skupshtina and confirming the existing ministry amid great public acclaim. Kiev-like confusion ends as Servian crowds hail his return and the king vows to serve the country despite forty five years abroad.
Indictments Stemming From Mail Pouch Fraud Probe
Baltimore and New York report indictments in federal court over mail pouch frauds. Ex Congressman Driggs and Brandt Dent Co charged with graft linked to contracts for automatic cashiers. Driggs pleads not guilty and waives comment as cases proceed.
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Baltimore
Federal
C. Ellsworth
Upton
Thomas W. McGregor
Washington
New York
George F. Miller
Post Office
Brandt Automatic Cashier Company
Driggs
Brooklyn
Thomas
Bach
Driges
Wal
Brandt-Dent Company
United States
Post Office Department
President to transmit petition on Russian Jewish treatment
Washington June 25 The president has decided to transmit to the Russian government the petition presented by the executive council of war Brith regarding the treatment of Jews in Russia. The result remains uncertain.
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Washington
Executive Council of
War Brith
Russia
Board of Conciliation Advances Union Meeting in Wilkesbarre
The board of conciliation for anthracite operators and employees met in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on June 25 to discuss organizing efforts and settle grievances.
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Wilkesbarre
Board of Conciliation
Strikes End as Union Electric Conductor Agreement Reached
Dubuque Iowa June 2 The strike of Union Electric conductors and motormen ends after mediation by the municipal affairs committee of the Dubuque club The company agrees not to discriminate against union members recognize the grievance committees permit appeals to directors reinstate those listed and issue clearance cards for Devereau Noon and Hennesssey whose discharge sparked the walkout
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Dubuque
Union Electric Company
Dubuque Club
Devereau, Noon
Hennesssey
City Officials Cited for Contempt in Beatrice Money Diversion
Omaha police report cites Mayor Shultz City Treasurer Jones and Beatrice City Council members for contempt of court for diverting sinking fund money intended to pay matured city bond interest. The federal court ordered the funds to be paid to bondholders but funds were redirected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Shultz
Jones
Beatrice
Neb
Munger
United States Circuit Court
Strike on the Alton Freight Handlers in Chicago
Chicago and Alton freight handlers strike after two workers are discharged. Superintendent Parrett says the two will not be rehired and positions will be filled. Union president Curran vows a wider walkout on the Alton system.
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Chicago
Chicago and Alton
Parrett
Alton
Curran
Alton System
Planter 10 Goes to Prison in Involuntary Servitude Case
Montgomery Alabama June 25 J W Pace a planter of Tallapoosa county was found guilty of holding negatude and sentenced to five years in prison He faced 11 indictments but will serve the single five year term concurrently due to age and feeble condition Several co defendants held in peonage were named and reportedly brutalized on Pace s farm Pace pleaded guilty and requested mercy The pace case could influence other indictments and the conspiracy cases were continued Georgia Farmers Are Warned Macon June 25 Judge Speer fined three young farmers William Sir Arthur Clawson and Robert Turner 1000 each for holding a negro in involuntary servitude The fines were suspended pending good behavior and payment of 100 each The judge emphasized Georgia laws against such treatment and the need to deter others
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Montgomery
Ala
J. W. Pace
Tallapoosa
Pace
Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
John Davis
Charlie Williams
Dec Crenshaw
Pat Hill
Ed Moody
Jim Caldwell
Rina Scott
Otis Myers
Owens Green
Ephram Pope
Tallapoosa County
Mr. Pace
Dadeville
Georgia
Macon
Uni States
Speer
William Sir
Arthur Clawson
Robert Turner
Condh
Fine sewer system for New Orleans
New Orleans June 25 in front of a large crowd Mayor Capdevielle broke ground on a vast $18 million sewerage project. The system aims to place New Orleans among the best sanitized cities and should be finished within five years.
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New Orleans
Capdevielle
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