Opposition to Towne Objects to Populist Ticket Swallowing
Opposition figures protest accusations they swallowed the Populist ticket in a tense political clash. Leaders deny backing the ticket and call for independence.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
1
Opposition figures protest accusations they swallowed the Populist ticket in a tense political clash. Leaders deny backing the ticket and call for independence.
In Kansas City reports on the presidential balloting reveal no decisive result as Towne Danforth and others vie for second place. Debates center on independence for the Transvaal and amnesty for colonial Boers while Dewet advances and British actions press the field. Kruger cites peace only under full independence and amnesty terms.
The War Office in London releases a casualty tally from the South Africa campaign since the war began. Total losses exclusive of sick and wounded amount to 29 706, with 254 officers and 21 403 men killed in action and died of wounds, 70 officers and 610 men missing or prisoners, 65 officers and 2 624 men died of disease, and 844 officers and 18 433 men invalided home.
London dispatch reports General Hunters division crossed the Vaal and will reach Frankfort today. Colonel MacDonalds brigade from Heilbron will join him there.
Pretoria reports Lord Roberts has decreed that all men over 15 must be registered and carry a permit to curb spy activity. The directive aims to tighten security and monitor movements during ongoing operations.
London dispatch reports General Snyman captured near Lichtenburg after Mafeking siege. The British forces secured the gunner and potential surrender details emerge from the frontline conflict updates.
The Populist national committee met in Kansas City with 75 members present and full representation. They decided to advocate Towne’s nomination and formed a committee to confer with the Democrats. A member said Towne would run if not chosen by Democrats, while another warned against a double tailed ticket hurting Bryan.
Kansas City July 5 The national Democratic sub committee votes 4 to 1 to seat the Clark delegation from Montana with Williams the sole opponent. The committee also rules Oklahoma for Jacobs faction and Indian Territory for Marcum faction.
Kansas City July 5 Unless plans are altered Mr Bryan will attend the Democratic national convention after his nomination if placed in the field early enough to make it practical. A formal invitation has been extended and he has said he would accept this fact was announced at a meeting of the national Democratic committee.
At Oklahoma City on July 5 Roosevelt arrived to a large crowd of Rough Riders and citizens. A second annual reunion of the Rough Riders drew about 200 of the regiment's original 1,100, with Roosevelt riding a black charger and hailed with "Hurrah for Teddy" as he attended ceremonies at the fair grounds.
The committee of the syndicate that purchased and transferred the St Paul and Duluth railroad to the Northern Pacific announces that its work is closed. The notice is dated July 5 and lists Henry W Cannon Daniel S Lamont and Clarence S Day as members.
Ignatius Comiskey brother of Charles Comiskey manager of the Chicago American League Base Ball club was found dead in his room at his brother’s home in Cuicago cause of death heart disease authorities report.
The executive committee of the local street carmen union in St. Louis ratified the grievance committee’s agreement with the Transit Company, approving the settlement that ended the strike. The vote confirms union support for the deal reached July 5.
Reports from Pekin describe foreigners in the British legation under heavy fire with many dead and wounded. Aiding voices say food is gone and women and children starve as Prince Tuan orders tightening arrests and cautions, while relief seems distant and guards are slain attempting to communicate.
A Shanghai dispatch reports China states two additional foreign ministers have died. The July 5 message notes Chinese authorities confirming the deaths amid ongoing diplomatic turmoil and regional instability.
Paris reports Count Cassini once minister to China notes surprising Chinese resistance and shifts in discipline. He recalls German Mauser purchases and Japan’s capture of Port Arthur with high European casualties, calling the change serious.
The Daily Mail prints an interview with a returning Englishman claiming United States Minister Conger was in Pekin with his wife and seven other American women and visitors. He says many women and children were with the besieged legation members.
Times St. Petersburg correspondent reports on June 30 the Russian general statistician estimated the Chinese army at 1,200,000 men and about 900,000 Mauser rifles imported in the last three years.
Foreigners have been ordered to leave Tien Tsin as the siege tightens. Chinese forces push entrenchments near the city walls. Control of the railway between Tien Tsin and Luts reportedly rests with the Chinese, signaling a desperate situation.
Lovisville Kentucky July 3 Hon William H Holt former chief justice of the Kentucky appellate court sworn in as judge of the federal court for the new district of Porto Rico He will depart in July and assume duties in October.
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