Populists Split as Donnelly Attacks Bryan at Sioux Falls
At Sioux Falls the anti fusion middle of the roaders meet to nominate Barker for president while Ignatius Donnelly denounces Bryan and praises Thomas Watson. The convention, presided by Senator Butler, endorses M. W. Howard for temporary chairman as debates on organization and trust control unfold.
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Cincinnati
Wharton Barker
William J. Bryan
Sioux Falls
Ignatius Donnelly
Bryan
Thomas Watson
Senator Butler
Einemonnt
Boyse
Deaver
John A. Parker
Parker
Comilites
Lincoln
Neb
People’s Party
Allen
Butler
People's Party
Ehall
National Committee
Conegresean
M. W. Howard
Alabama
Howard
Sioux Fallin
Missouri
A.J. Burkhard
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Philippines
Committee On Organization
W. L. Peck
Georgia
H. W. Willams
Barker
Peck
National Populist Convention Opens in South Dakota
The National Populist convention met in Sioux Falls with Senator Butler presiding. Governor Lee of South Dakota gave remarks on the party’s aims and a clash of cheers followed references to South African events and William Jennings Bryan. Ringdal of Minnesota named temporary chairman. Patterson of Colorado chosen permanent chairman.
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Sioux Falls
United States
Butler
National Committee
O'Gorman
Lee
South Dakota
Burke
William Jennings Tiryan
Clint Butter
Cincinnati
Mark Manna
P. M. Ringdal
Minnesota
Ringdal
Thomas Patterson
Colorado
Committee On Permanent Organization
J. H. Currain
Kansas
Leo Vincent
William M. Deisher
Pennsylvania
Heated dispute over nominating bishops at Methodist conference
At Chicago May sessions of the Methodist Episcopal general conference debate focused on appointing a committee to draft rules for nominating bishops and officers. A petition for electing a colored bishop to oversee work among colored Methodists in the South was referred to the episcopacy committee. The conference also discussed constitutional revisions, temperance memorials, and proposed investigations into seminaries and school governance.
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Chicago
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
Foss
Handley
New Jersey
Freedsman
Southern Educational Society
Leonard
Cincinnati
King
New York
Emscor
Irwin the Pen
Washington
Wis
Wilmington
McKinley
Griggs
Ann
H. C. Jennings
Rock Hiver
Missionary of Benevolent Society
Minneapolis
Board of Bishops
Des Moines
Committee On
Local Oil Firm Suspected of Missing Funds in Gaines Field
A garbled report notes Gaines Pa and the Mosler Oil Company allegedly losing about $100,000 to the Standard Oil company over gas wells, motors, and appliances. The text hints at a daily income figure and ongoing issues in the Gaines field.
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Elwin
Apedal
Gaines
Mosler O1 Company
Gaines Field
OH Company
Senate Confirms Nominations in May Session
The Senate confirmed several nominations including H. Dole for governor and Henry K. Cooper for Hawaii secretary. Also approved were Ko Dellews as cane general at Wokohare and postmasters Muwail, J. Myhai, Honelula, Pennyslvaniu, and O. Willian.
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Washington
Senate
H. Dole
Henry K. Cooper
Hawaii
Ko Dellews
Wokohare
Imuwail
J. Myhai
Honelula
Pennyslvaniu
Willian
Ain
Epworth League Delegates Oppose Revision of Discipline
A gate from England will preach at 3 eloch. The Epworth League chapter of Wichita Kansas wired their delegates to oppose revision of the discipline on AMU events.
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Gate
England
Eloch
Epworth League
Triton
Wichite
Kan
Senate debates armor plant proposal in naval bill discussion
The Senate devoted the session to armor and armament in the naval appropriation bill. An amendment by Tilman sought $200 per ton for armor and a government armor plant, while Hale supported a contingency for a plant if armor could not be procured at $445 per ton. No action. bill postponed. In the House, Pearson vs Crawford in Ninth North Carolina district faced election contest allegations of bribery and intimidation, with a party line debate on the merits.
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Washington
May
Senate
Tilman
Tillman
Morey
Chandler
Hale
Ariner
House
Pearson
Crawford
North Carvna
Double Cyclone Hits Weatchester Station Causes Destruction
A May 9 cyclone at Conestoga station West Nantmeal Chester county wrecked the Wilming ton and Northern railroad station blowing down two structures. P. Handwork and James Livengood were injured while a worker named Cee Wee died under collapsed walls. Trees fences and the line were damaged blocking travelers for hours.
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Weatchester
Conestoga Station
Nantmeal Township
Chester County
James Livengood
Cee
Wilmington and Northern Railroad
Meulow
Yates Nominated for Governor on Fourth Ballot
Republican State convention nominates Judge Richard Yates for governor after a crowded ballot process. The final tally shows Yates winning on the fourth ballot amid withdrawals and demonstrations, with McCullough as lieutenant governor Williamson as state treasurer Hamlin as attorney general.
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Peorin
Maw
Richard Yates
Elbridge Hancey
Reeve
Orrin N. Carter
Reeves
Hanes
Yates
Carter
Manecoy
Vater
Hanecy
Hancey
Yater
Hanecey
Ballon
Wales
James &. McCullough
M. O. Williamson
A. J. Hamlin
Major Levi Wells resigns as dairy and food commissioner
Major Levi Wells of Spring Hill Bradford county resigns as dairy and food commissioner to take effect May 1. Governor Stone accepts the resignation and directs Secretary of Agriculture Hamilton to assume control until a successor is named. Wells cites workload and fatigue as reasons for retiring from active duties. The governor expresses full confidence in Wells, noting his fidelity and honesty. No reference is made to accusations from a Philadelphia paper about oleomargarine dealers.
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Hoerrishirg
Levi Wells
Spring Hill
Bradford County
Bione
Agroculture
Hamilton
Wells
Hite
Governor Stone
Major Wells
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pure Food Commission
Subcommittee to report on oleomargarine tax proposal
A legislative panel in Washington May debated oleomargarine taxation. By an 8 to 6 vote the subcommittee was ordered to report by next Wednesday, enabling the full committee to take up the measure.
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Washington
May
Home Committee On Agriculture
Somouring Ation
Shamokin Council Deliberates Street Paving Ordinances
In Shamokin Po May the council held a hearing led by secretary Charles F. Heim to review petitions and proposed ordinances for street paving. The session lasted six hours as officials weighed acceptance of petitions and paving plans.
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Ilanwkin
Shamokin
Dar
Charles F. Heim
Shamokin Council
Grand Army Bill Approved by President
The president today approved bill 1477 known as the Grand Army pension bill, advancing relief for veterans. Washington reports confirm the action occurred on May 1.
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Washington
Jeffries Corbett Fight Tentative at Conwy Island
New York May 9 It was settled today that Charlie White will form the Jeffries Corbett fight at Conwy Island Friday night.
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New York
Charlie White
Jerviee Corbett
Conwy Island
Priday
Riot at Buttonwood Mine Ends in Mob Violence
Rioters assail workers and raid the paths to the Buttonwood coal mine near Wilkes-Barre. General Superintendent Smyth is struck. two men are wounded as deputies are sworn in and Sheriff Harvey summons militia. Strikers, largely Slav Slovaks and Lithuanians, threaten bloodshed if work resumes.
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Smyth
Harvey
Wilkes-Barre
Huttonwood
Parish Coal Company
Morgan Thomas
Nan
Wilkes- Barre
United Mine Workers’ Union
Weather Inications Today Fair And Cool
A garbled weather notice reports fair and cool conditions across regions. Several readable place names and entities appear with uncertain fragments, offering no precise forecasts or timings.
Man Jumped From Bridge In City Tragedy
A middle aged single man leaped from a bridge in New York City on a thin afternoon. He was the third person to jump from the same bridge in three weeks. Bystanders found him near a pier and he died before medical aid arrived at the hospital.
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New York
Hiroaki
Granting of Tretaione Noted for Several Individuals
The document lists grants to William Bowl Senatus a4 Daniel Wallen Muntingdon Mills Mars Heard widow Willer Harve 8. The record notes these names in relation to a titled entitlement and dates.
Postmaster Appointment in Laeroe County
Lewin was today appointed postmaster at Kytthe in Laeroe County amid Pennsylvania postal changes. The announcement lists Weehington as the posting location date of May 1 daylight division.
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Weehington
Lewin
Kytthe
Laeroe County
Constable Walsh Kills McDermott in Wandling Arrest
Constable Michael Walsh of Forest City shoots John McDermott in Wandling main street as the latter lunges with a razor during arrest attempts. McDermott dies fifteen minutes later. Walsh surrenders and is jailed. Reynolds reportedly threatened McDermott prior to the incident.
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Walsh
McDermott
Forest City
May
Michael Walsh
Plas
Ias
John McDermott
Wandling
Walken
Reynolds
Mally
McDernott
Waleh
National Guard Disbands Company E and realigns regiments
Adjutant General Stewart ordered disbandment of Company E Sixteenth Regiment in Morrisburg May 9 and reassigned Fifteenth Regiment companies to Sixteenth. Officers of Twenty first Regiment honorably discharged as it ceases to be an organization. New knapsack pattern to be manufactured at the state arsenal in this city. Shipments begin immediately and all units to be supplied before the August encampment at Me Gretna.
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Morrisburg
Stewart
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Erle
Meadville
Citove City
Gireenville
Twenty First
Me Gretna
Struck by Lightning in Huewtown May Night
A severe lightning strike last night in Huewtown caused widespread damage and two deaths. Local reports describe a storm that touched down near Tuslorville burning structures and scattering debris across streets. Authorities are investigating the blaze and casualties as residents assess the destruction.
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Huewtown
May
Willa
Hutton's Cautious Advance Forces Boers to Stand
General Hutton’s mounted infantry and Canadians advanced toward the Zand River before being repulsed by Boers who opened fire with several guns. Hutton fell back several miles as Boers pursued, while British reinforcements restored the line. Royal forces, including Broadwood and Bruce Hamilton, pushed 14 miles beyond Windburg amid ongoing skirmishes. The Transvaal Volksraad adopted resolutions condemning British warfare methods and expressing resistance contingent on ongoing conflict.
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Hutton
Beera
Transvaal
Volke
Lintidon
Ceneral Bhutton
French
Breneh
Covnley
Lord Roberts
Smalieel
Fifreer Wiles
Broadwood
Bruce Hamilton
Windburg
Alpo
Taden-Powell
Tragedy At St Louis Street Car Strike
A violent incident near a street car strike at Wie street led to casualties as a crowd at a Baptist sanitarium grounds threw rocks at a car. A shot was fired from the vehicle, fatally wounding Franke Lwobrecht. A police officer on the scene fired the fatal shot. Donovan, a railway company employee, was arrested as a suspect.
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Padoe
Donovan
Pailway Company
Weather Forecast for Washitartete May 9
Forecasters predict a breezy day with mild temperatures and cool night. Winds from the west strengthen, showers unlikely, pollen and dust may affect visibility in the lower coastal areas.
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Palace OF Genius
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