Harrity Predicts Democrats Won’t Back Free Silver
Harris Harrity, chairman of the Democratic national committee, predicts the Chicago convention will not endorse free coinage of silver. He argues the Republican platform makes it essential for Democrats to declare for sound money and remains hopeful the sound money faction will prevail at the Chicago gathering.
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Pittsburg
Harrity
Democratic National Committee
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pine River dam breaks flooding Pelican Creek valley
News from Brainerd Minnesota reports the Pine River government dam has broken. Water pours through a 200 foot wide break with a 16 foot head backing 17 lakes to bank full. Gates raised to move water into Pine River as Brainerd plans a 5 foot river raise.
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Brainerd
Minn
Pine River
Pelican Creek
Mississippi
Pettigrew's Move Sparks Debate At State House
Pierre South Dakota June 22 state house crowd discusses Senator Pettigrew action and possible effects on legislative ticket. Most believe state results unchanged but some consider potential impact if Pettigrew rallies free silver Republicans.
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Pierre
State House
Pettigrew
Cancer of the Face Ends in Cure After Blood Remedy
Mrs. Laura E. Mims of Dawson Georgia describes a strawberry colored pimple on her cheek that rapidly grew and inflamed her eye. Doctors called it malignant cancer and claimed it was incurable, but after using S S S the cancer discharged, then healed and never returned for years. The ad claims S S S is a guaranteed blood medicine curing cancer and other blood diseases.
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Dawson
S.S.S
S.S
Hoar urges international move to restore bimetallism
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts says the time is ripe for a settlement of the silver question and international bimetallism with English cooperation. He cites discussions with Mr. Balfour and Conservative leaders, asserting their government backs a prudent path away from gold monometallism.
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Hoar
Massachusetts
England
Balfour
British Treasury
House of Commons
Rhodes Move Nears Trial Over Jameson Raid
Cape Town report states the Transvaal secretary of state telegraphed the British high commissioner that proofs now justify bringing Cecil Rhodes Alfred Bell and Dr Harris of the British South Africa Company to trial for the raid into the Transvaal. It also urges transfer of control of the Chartered South Africa Company to Great Britain for peace and welfare.
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Great Britain
Cecil Rhodes
Alfred Bell
Dr. Harris
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South Africa Company
British Officials Withdraw Under Protest in Guiana Border Clash
In Georgetown British authorities withdraw a road crew from Barama to the Cuyuni after armed Venezuelans halt their progress. Orders urge no violent resistance, withdrawal under protest. Washington reports official confirmation of no clash yet acknowledges serious trouble between Britain and Venezuela.
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British Guiana
Barama
Cuyuni
Schomburgk Line
Washington
Eight Hundred Men Out at Leadville Silver Mines
In Leadville Colorado on June 22 eight hundred miners walked out after months of dissatisfaction over wages. Mine managers refused to raise pay from 2.50 to 3 dollars a day, while three large firms say they cannot afford higher wages yet can hire many at 2.50. Other silver mines offer 3 dollars daily, prompting demands for uniform pay.
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Colo
Smith-Moffatt
Smallhope
Weldon
Hanna Selects His Help For G.O.P. Roles
St. Louis June 22 Chairman Mark Hanna of the Republican national committee chooses the secretary and treasurer of key posts. Major J. Dick of Akron Ohio will become secretary and Sylvester Ewart of Cleveland will be chairman. Ex committeeman Hahn of Ohio may join the executive committee.
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Hanna
St. Louis
Mark Hanna
Republican National Committee
Major J. Dick
Akron
Sylvester Ewart
Cleveland
Hahn
Ohio
Venezuela Adopts Gold Standard, Ratified by Constitution
Washington dispatch reports Venezuela finalizing ratification of a constitutional amendment to adopt the gold standard. President Crespo urged Congress months ago to counter currency depreciation amid national agitation.
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Washington
Andrade
Caracas
Crespo
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Republican National Convention Nominates McKinley in Dramatic Vote
The St Louis gathering names William McKinley of Ohio and Garrett Hobart of New Jersey on one ballot amid dramatic scenes and persistent cheers. Sen. Teller led a silver faction protest as the gold plank prevailed 1544 to 1051. 10000 spectators hissed and cheered while McKinley’s support surged to 6614g votes.
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William McKinley
Ohio
Garrett A. Hobart
New Jersey
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McKinley
Teller
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Morton
Warner Miller
Hobart
H. Clay Evans
Tennessee
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Connecticut
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Rhode Island
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Virginia
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Manitoba
Winyipeg
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Ordinary Foods Do Not Nourish Wasted Nerves
A medical note argues ordinary foods fail to supply proper nourishment for nerves. It calls for careful treatment based on scientific principles to support nervous system health.
Case of a Paralytic Healed by Nerve Nourishing Pills
An article from Saginaw recounts W. H. Dawson’s paralysis lasting a year and his dramatic recovery after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. It cites his testimony, the doctors' failed treatments, and the pills’ claim to restore nerves and health.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
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Indignities to Americans Prompt Strong Madrid Protest
The United States directs Minister Hannis Taylor to lodge a strong protest with the Spanish government in Madrid over indignities to American citizens in Cuba, led by Dr. Jose Delgado. Instructions emphasize personal affronts over pecuniary damages, with telegrams urging Taylor to return to Madrid for further action.
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United States
Madrid
Hannis Taylor
Jose Delgado
Cuba
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Paris
Spain
Mr. Olney
Dr. Delgado
Olney
Morgan Tells About Bonds Before Senate Committee
J Pierpont Morgan testified before the senate bond investigating committee about his knowledge of government bond issues in the last three years. The day’s questioning focused on last year’s issue, fully subscribed by the Morgan Belmont syndicate. No new facts were revealed.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Senate Bond Investigating Committee
Morgan-Belmont Syndicate
Tremendous Japan Quake Reports Over Thousand Dead
Yokoyama reports a massive earthquake in northern Japan on the island of Yezzo causing over 1,000 deaths. Shakes lasted about 20 hours with 150 shocks and constant ground rumbling resembling distant roars. Regions named include Shirebeshe Oshima Furi Tokachi Ishikari Kirihiro Terhiwo Kitami Nemoro.
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Yokoyama
Yezzo
Shirebeshe
Oshima
Furi
Hitaka
Tokachi
Ishikari
Kirihiro
Terhiwo
Kitami
Nemoro
Rannon
Venezuelan forces cross Schomburg line in dispute
A Kingston Jamaica dispatch reports Venezuelan troops crossed the Schomburg line into the disputed territory with British Guiana and halted a British surveying expedition. Georgetwon sources say British withdrew under protest after threats of force. London notes officials may have received reports of the incursion.
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Kingston
Jamaica
British Guiana
Georgetown
London
The
Press Association
Venezuela
Ten Thousand Drowned on Island of Yesso In Separate Wave
The tidal wave and protracted earthquakes on the island of Yesso, in northern Japan, have caused an estimated 10,000 deaths. Ka maishi town was wholly destroyed and numerous coastal settlements were washed away or severely damaged.
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Yesso
Yokoyama
Japan
Kamaishi
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