Unclear fragment hints at political event in Manila
Fragmentary OCR references Dewey, a plan to make him President, and a Manila dateline with mentions of attendance and a possible public reaction. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR references Dewey, a plan to make him President, and a Manila dateline with mentions of attendance and a possible public reaction. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
The Opinion notes the state board will soon begin its annual cycle to equalize taxes but will not truly balance county valuations. It observes counties pay taxes on varied bases, with railroads likely spared from real adjustment and describes the current system as a fake.
The article states that under the law the county with the largest vote for the cabado act in the last election gets the first position on the ticket. It asserts the Republican party secures the first slot in each county, while the conglomerate party cannot claim precedence due to votes cast under three different emblems.
Mrs. L J Campbell presents copies of The American and Freedom from Manila dated around the insurgent action of last month. The notices warn all Cascos Lorohas and Banoas to exit the river by sunset and enter only in daylight, per the port captain and US lieutenant. The reports hint missionaries have much work at home, note drinking guides, and describe a fierce late night battle near Manila with heavy firing lasting about thirty five minutes.
An officer from a gallant Montana regiment died while being transported to town on Wednesday morning after receiving medical care. The area remained largely quiet through Thursday afternoon with only stray shots from sharpshooters disturbing the calm.
The Modern Woodmen of America announce their national convention in Kansas City at the new 20000 seat Convention Hall from June 6 to 10. Noted speakers include Col. William Jennings Bryan Gov Theodore Roosevelt Hon Webster Davis and more. A grand parade with Forester Teams bands and 20000 marchers is planned for June 8 with contests and speeches afterward. Special rail and telegraph rates apply for attendees and delegates. A.M. Morey, Superintendent. Subscribe for the Standard.
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