Democratic powwow opens in stifling St Louis heat
The July 6 convention opener in St Louis sees Grover Cleveland hailed by supporters as Temp Chairman Williams outlines plans. Delegates from New York California and Nebraska fill the coliseum while tensions flare over seating and shouting, with Hearst and Parker factions contending.
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Democratic Party
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John Sharp Williams
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David B Hill
New York
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Hearst
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
John F. Cannon
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Roosevelt
Root
Michigan
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Williame
Mississippi
Iowa
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Alsies
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Tammany
Jones
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New York Upstate
Parker Clinch Plan Moves Delegates In St Louis
A Parker campaign manager outlined a strategy to win the nomination by freeing delegates from instructions. New Jersey and North Dakota delegations showed support while Judge Parker, at his Esopus home, carried on with routine steps and avoided political talk.
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Jersey
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North Dakota
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Rosemont
Wealthy rancher Nelson drowned at Bliver Lake
ESPANOLA July 6. John J. Nelson a wealthy rancher was drowned in Bliver lake yesterday blood gushed from the mouth nose and ears. He leaves a wife and six children. WHATEVERBIRD Idaho July 6. A cloud burst sent a 15 foot wall of water through the city damaging buildings about 1000 and scattering residents to nearby hills.
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John J. Nelson
Bliver Lake
Whatebird
Idaho
High
Pretty wife in county jail attempts suicide twice
A young woman found in an agitated state by police last night attempted to kill herself in the county jail. She tied cloth to her throat and later tried to hang herself from the cell bars before being restrained. She claimed delirious unhappiness over her husband’s spree and possible drugging, and was later taken to hospital for care.
Wore Gorgeous Gowns and Jewelry Sparks Domestic Tragedy
Domestic trouble is cited as the cause of a murder and attempted self harm, with the victim noted for wearing gorgeous gowns and jewelry at the time of the incident.
Attorneys Gather For State Bar Annual Meeting In Seattle
The State Bar opens its three day annual session in the federal court room at Fourth Avenue and Marion Street at 10 a m with papers by leading lawyers. About 350 to 400 lawyers are expected to attend with a program including a band concert at Madison Park and banquets at Washington and the race track hosts. Judge Orange Jacobs delivers the welcome address and social events follow throughout the weekend. Bert Smiley faces 500 dollars bond in Colfax for assault on Chas Pierce who is listed in critical condition after an alleged beating at a saloon. In Post Falls Idaho T F Milligan the saloonkeeper has been missing for two weeks. his business is reported to be in order.
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King County Bar Association
Motherless seven children taken from father by officials
Deputy Sheriff Quilter and a Washington Children’s Home Society officer removed seven children from Ole Breton of Monahan on a neighbor’s complaint that they were allowed to roam the streets. The mother was committed to an insane asylum.
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Local complaints cite neglect of youths at sheriff and charity oversight
Since last April numerous complaints have reached the sheriff's office and the Washington Children's Home Society alleging neglect of youngsters under their care.
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Washington Children’s Home Society
Mohammed in Hock Brings Telegrams to Sheriff Office
A stream of telegrams from Mohammed Khan, key Afghan murder witness, reaches the sheriff’s office reporting he is being detained in Vancouver British Columbia after leaving for the Fourth of July. Authorities coordinate with Vancouver to prevent his return, while Indian telegrams claim he remains held and threatens to go back to his country if not freed. He is a principal witness against Obab shan and Niesir Khan, who face murder charges in the fall.
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Vancouver
Corcoran
Belleved
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Niesir Khan
Merli
Ping Suey on Fire Damages China Mutant Liner
Maritime exchange reports the Ping Buey, from San Francisco, broke down off Penland last week and caught fire at Liverpool dock early yesterday. Fire lasting two hours destroyed part of her cargo and caused damage to forward hold areas.
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City Council Considers 8100 Monthly Aid for Crittenden Home
President Gill introduced an ordinance to appropriate 8100 a month for the Crittenden home at Dunlap to care for disadvantaged women as ordered by the chief of police. The proposal, referred to the finance committee, follows concerns about the Rome facility's finances and the home’s charitable work.
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Delaney
City and County Reach Agreement on Hospital Support
After a long meeting city and county leaders led by Mayor Ballinger and Health Officer Judson chose a payment basis for hospital care. Officials will meet with hospital manager Mrs. Cannon to confirm terms and ask supporters which method they prefer.
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City and County Share Plans for Emergency Patient Costs
Two proposals outline payment strategies for emergency patients at a hospital. One plan sets a flat rate of 400 or 500 dollars monthly with equal city and county shares. The other covers 75 cents per day with equal city and county contributions. Chronic ailments move patients to the county hospital at no city or county expense.
Socialist Labor Party nominates Corigan and Cox in Syracuse
In New York on July 6 the Socialist Labor party convention nominated Charles H. Corigan a printer of Syracuse for president and William M. Cox a coal miner of Islip for vice president.
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Socialist Labor Party
Charlies H. Corrigan
Syracuse
William M Cox
Islacis
British capture villages as Tibetans resist assault
Gyantse reports British forces push toward Tibetan positions with several villages seized. Lieutenant Gurdon of the British force was killed during the clash as Tibetan defenders make a desperate stand.
Celebrated Hirimuat Celebration in Jackson Michigan
In Jackson Michigan on July 6 officials including Secretary Hay Senator Fairbanks General Alger and Speaker Cannon arrived for the 56th anniversary of the Republican party. Large crowds 15900 to 25000 visited Loomis park for morning exercises and a noon reception at Otsego hotel. Hay delivered the main address praising Roosevelt and criticizing Democrats for lacking issues. A Rome dispatch reports the arrest of Capt Eruleno and wife at Messina for selling Italian fortification plans, with a Dreyfus-like scandal brewing.
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Alger
Cannon
Democras
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Rome
Populo Romano
Messina
Eruleno
Dreyfus
Mudd Brothers Held After Caboon Cleanout Incident
SUNNYSIDE Washington July 6 two Mudd brothers were jailed after attempting to clean out Ward and McParland's caboon. Bert Matthewan half breed also jailed after becoming abusive. The report notes it was a case of too much Fourth.
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Sunnyside
Wash
Murder mystery at New Paris ends in unknown killer verdict
Coroner Hoye holds inquest into Mrs. S Niesch murder. Berry is exonerated. verdict says shooter unknown to the jury. Police press theory that Ethel Berry fired the fatal shot while eye witnesses contradict other accounts. Pierre witnesses and blood evidence discussed as officers seek the killer. A second note extends a $250 reward for Frank E Warman's body recovered from Lake Washington.
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Ethel Berry
Etta Smith
Flossie Snow
Hoye
Mra. 8
N. Niesch
New Parise House
New Paris
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Delaney
Willard
Police Department
Niesch
Frank E. Warman
Lake Washington
Mercer Island
Warman
Cc. E. Kuhnke
Fire limits bill targets iron and steel billboards
City council fire and water committee meets tonight to discuss a new ordinance defining fire limits and Crichton aims to require iron or steel billboards within the limits to reduce disfiguring signs. The northern suburbs water main project also tops the agenda.
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Crichton
Girl Burned To Death As Firecracker Ignites Garments
Lilian Higdahl, 12, died in terrible agony after her clothing caught fire from a firecracker. Her mother suffered severe burns but is expected to recover. The incident occurred in Peborgia Montana on July 6.
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