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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
2
Philadelphia fighter Jack McCormick defeats Kid McCoy in roughly two minutes ending a planned six round bout. McCoy concedes the loss as an excess of confidence to the stronger opponent and requests a rematch.
The Democratic ticket for governor Fred E. White wins fusion support with Populists endorsing the slate. Cato Sells withdraws after protest. White leads the informal ballot 7421g to 192, with Bashor Daly and Daly also listed before final unanimous nomination. The Chicago platform and Bryan endorsement shape the ticket.
Joe Bernstein of New York defeated Solly Smith of California at the Broadway Athletic Club in New York. Bernstein gained the decisive edge in rounds 12 and 13 and knocked Smith unconscious in the 14th round of a dramatic bout.
The America cup challenger Shamrock reached New York with her tender Erin after sailing from Fairlee on the Clyde on August 3. The vessel completed the voyage faster than expected, towed about 2,000 miles by Erin, and logged a best day run of 268 knots under canvas. Most towing occurred after passing the Azores on August 9.
Crump Arbogast was killed and Robert Reidy was wounded when Sheriff Stephenson and deputies shot at Eldorado in Clay county during a daytime raid. The group had been robbing and burning stores and carrying out depredations across Clay and nearby counties.
Secretary Root spent the day selecting officers to fill the new regiments. He reviewed submitted lists with recommendations and assessed candidates by their Spanish War efficiency records.
The Rt. Hon. George Houston Reid told the farmers conference in Sypney that the government will help them obtain the best American machinery. This aid aims to improve farmers' conditions and productivity.
Iowa Populists met in Des Moines with about 50 delegates and no representation from four congressional districts. General J. B. Weaver presided as temporary chair, with W. H. Robb and J. D. Clark among officers. A three member committee to confer with Democrats reported a satisfactory agreement on a state ticket and resolutions, and the Populists endorsed the Democrats' nominees and platform before adjourning.
In Lexington on August 18 a massive anti-Goebel gathering of Kentuckians from most counties convened to nominate a full slate opposing William Goebel. Over 3000 attended including more than 900 delegates. The body endorsed the Chicago platform and Bryan for president in 1900, nominating John Young Brown for governor by acclamation led by Theodore Hallam.
Terrific gales and floods hit Chile as a train plunges from a bridge near Santiago de Chili into the river. Fifty persons drown and a house near the scene is washed away with its nine occupants also perishing.
San Francisco August 18. The California Passenger association has ordered homeward bound soldiers to travel on the most direct routes between San Francisco and their residences. All lines will maintain a soldier fare of 87.50 dollars, second class, for travel to points reaching the Missouri river.
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