Ohio Republicans Name Nash Nippert In Fast-Track Convention
In Columbus the Republic and state convention adopted a platform, nominated a full ticket led by Governor Nash and Lt Governor Nippert, and adjourned in three hours. Foraker endorsed for U S Senate. Price and Emerson won Supreme Court posts. Cameron, Sheets, and Johnston renominated. News notes Hanna’s rapid control, Caldwell’s withdrawal, and Nippert’s contentious nomination amid anti saloon League pressure.
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Columbus. C
George K. Nash
Carl N. Nippert
Supreme Court
Nippert
Caldwell
Nash
Sheets
Cameron
Johnston
Crew
Critchfield
Hanna
Judge Crew
Elmer C. Dover
Dover
Price
Emerson
Judge Price
Lima
Common Pleas
Ohio
State Anti-saloon League
Cincinnati
Lberal
Clark
Mor
Columbus
Senator Hanna Speech Outline at Ohio Convention
Senator Hanna accepts honors as permanent convention chairman and pledges loyalty to the party. He cites Senator Foraker's keynote and stresses national as well as state issues, urging the party to present a practical platform to Ohio voters and emphasize duties to family, state, and nation.
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Hanna
Verbacum
Foraker
Democratic Party
People of
Ohio
Bou Nan
Confidence in Future Drives Republican Victory Message
A political speech urges voters to sustain Republican prosperity through confidence in the future and adherence to the party's policy. The speaker argues that absolute confidence in future conditions underpins business expansion and employment, and vows the party will never backslide. The message calls for nationwide support for the President's policy.
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Saan
United States
Patsy
Republican Party
Ohio
Ocean
Mered ith Killed by John Considine in Seattle Store
Ex chief of police W L Meredith was shot and killed in Guy's drug store by John Considine a Seattle promoter after long rising tensions over business and corruption charges Considine was wounded in the head by Meredith during the struggle and was arrested as a crowd gathered in the Second Avenue shop police say the shooting may have been prompted by Considine public accusations and city officials urged Meredith's resignation from the bureau of engraving and printing family links place and era noted.
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Seattle
Wash
John Considine
Standard
People’s Theater
W. L. Meredith
Guy's
Second Avenue
Considine
Meredith
Tom Considine
Cudihee
United States
Chicago
Forest Park Selected as Site for World's Fair
Forest Park was chosen as the site for the 1930s world’s fair to commemorate the Louisiana Purchase centennial. The executive committee and board ratified the selection. the national committee will decide tomorrow. The 648 acre base site plus 48 adjoining acres total one third more space than Jackson Park used for the Columbian Exposition. Forest Park sits on the western city outskirts and is accessible by steam and electric railroads.
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Louis
Forest Park
National Committee
Union of Forest Park
Jackson Park
Iago
Man confesses to fatal shooting of father in Michigan farm
Homer Bliss of Mount Clemens Michigan admits killing his father after finding him about to commit suicide on June 3. He says the death was accidental during a struggle and that he buried the body, later moving it to the stump where it was found.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Homer Bliss
Elise
Omer
Homer
Europe ready to form trade alliance against United States
Frank A. Vanderlip warns Europe may bind terms of trade within years as many treaties expire in 1908. Austria is blamed as leader with Goluchowski seen as foe. Russia signals imitation of US tariffs and aims to apply them soon. He argues Americans can meet the threat with strength and notes potential continental desolation and aggressive aims in South America.
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New York
Frank A. Vanderlip
the Treasury
Washington
the Tribune
Europe
Austria
United States
Goluchowski
England
Germany
France
Russia
Old World
South America
Tep low says tariff dispute stems from US Russia misunderstanding
Vladimir A Teplow, Russian consul general in New York, argues the tariff clash is a misunderstanding and stresses mutual interests. He notes Siberia as a future American market and cites large U S exports in machinery and sugar, warning against harming Russia trade by tariff policy.
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New York
Vladimir A. Teplow
Russia
United States
Siberia
America
Siebria
Chicago
British Iron Toasters Lament Tariff Hurdles to Steel Trade
At the Steel Iron and Coal Company annual meeting in Manchester Joseph Bradsford, chairman, criticized tariffs that shield American producers. He warned the billion-dollar steel trust drives global market domination and profits or losses abroad.
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Manchester
Steel, Iron and Coal Company
Joseph Bradsford
Brailsford
Bradsford
Steel Trust
United States
Bryan Replies to Foraker on 1890 and 1914 Defeat
In Columbus last night William Jennings Bryan countered Senator Foraker's speech claiming the 1890 defeat was not a disaster, arguing eight million people disagree and deserve respect. He linked the Republican rise to dominance and roosevelt to a warlike spirit bred by conquest.
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Republican Party
Roosevelt
Senator Foraker
Columbus
Bryan
Foraker
Rulings by Yerkes on tobacco taxes and realty
Washington, June 23. Commissioner Yerkes issues rulings on tobacco in transit, inventory, and claims requiring $10 minimum. small tobacco packages under one pound not authorized. single stamp per package rule. no rebate for pre June 24 1888 taxes. glass jars not permitted for cigars. mortgage taxability depends on recording date. mortgage prior to July 1 but recorded later taxed. Also June 24 notices: Bradfield sues to block nurse home funding at Providence Hospital. June 25 postmasters appointed in Indiana: Anderson Cannellton Dana Elwood Martinsville Mount Vernon.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes
Kiowa and Comanche lands opening case ruling
The Court of Appeals denied Lone Wolf and allied Kiowa and Comanche Indians a special appeal to block opening Oklahoma Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands. A presidential proclamation authorizing settlement is expected early next week. Local postmasters Eugene Snyder Bengal Wells Jay counties and Josiah Weist Vera Cruz Wells county had commissions approved.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Oklahoma
Eugene Snyder
Bengal
Shelby County
Jas
L. Sisk
Poling
Jay County
Josiah Weist
Vera Cruz
Wells County
Tornado destroys Newark glass plant injuring workers
A tornado swept through Newark Ohio yesterday afternoon wrecking the upper floor of the E H Everett glass works where seventy five men were at work. Seven men were caught in debris including Lloyd Cunningham fatally injured Walter Dickinson and Thomas Douglass with leg injuries. Damage to the building is about 1 4. The Rugg halter works side blown in injuring J W Athey and James Burns. Tee plant and several houses unroofed.
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Newark
E. H. Everett Glass Works
Lloyd Cunningham
Walter Dickinson
Asd
Thomas Douglass
E. ©. Harris
George Smith
Edward Page
Charles Hooker
Rugg Halter Works
J. W. Athey
James Burns
Tee
Lightning Strikes Farm Couple Before Their Eight Children
In Louisville area on June 2 a severe lightning strike hit Mr and Mrs Goons Weis on their Penn Creek farm nine miles from Louisville. The couple were accompanied by their eight children as the incident occurred and authorities began examining the aftermath.
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Louisville
Goons Weis
Penn Creek
Austria imports American grain warned as danger to Europe
The Neue Freie Presse notes Austria has begun importing American grain and cautions that American agriculture is as dangerous to Europe as American commerce. The remark frames U S grain as a strategic hazard impacting European markets and policy.
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Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Austria
Europe
Bryan Denies Candidacy and Emphasizes Principles
In Buffalo on June 3, W. J. Bryar quotes Bryan asserting he is not a candidate and has no preferred candidate. He stresses Democratic principles, warns against expediency, and says voters will demand adherence to core beliefs despite reorganizer threats. He adds that deserving to win is the surest path to success.
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Buffalo
N. Y
W. J. Bryar
Times
Norman E. Mack
Democratic Party
Bryan Lectures On Conquering Nation In Watertown
William Jennings Bryan spoke to about two thousand people on a "Conquering Nation" in Watertown N Y after noon addressing "Civilization" and stating in a brief interview that Senator Hanna is the logical presidential candidate for the Republicans He spoke at the June 35 event noting Hanna as the preferred nominee by party leaders.
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Watertown
N. Y
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Hanna
Claim Against U.S. For 400000 Taels At Tien Tsin
The China Merchants' Company files a claim against the United States government for valuables taken from premises in Tien Tsin used by marines and Liscum's command. Valuables include furs rugs and jewels with diamonds. Total claim amounts to 400,000 taels. Prince Chun to Berlin to apologize for Baron Von Ketteler murder. A German firm wins Beijing electric lighting contract.
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Peking
China Merchants’ Company
Tien- Tsin
Liscum
United States
Shanghai
Prince Chun
China
Berlin
Baron von Ketteler
Europe
Postal Clerks Injured In Beebe Wreck
A Texas bound southbound Texas Special on the St Louis Tron Mountain and Southern Railroad struck two cows near Beebe Arkansas at 6:05 am causing a wreck. Mrs Howard of Waco Texas riding home from a St Louis hospital on a cot suffered severe injuries while postal clerks W W Seybould M E Simms and Butler Campfield all of St Louis were injured but not seriously. The tender two baggage coaches and one mail coach were overturned and smashed into kindling.
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Little Rock
Ark
St. Louis, Tron Mountain & Southern Railroad
Beebe
Howard
Waco
Tex
St. Louis
W. W. Seybould
M. E. Simms
Butler Campfield Feolored
Fire Riot in Findlay Over B&O Street Work
A section gang on the Baltimore and Ohio tore up a newly paved street at North Baltimore, triggering a riot as about two hundred people including merchants and prominent citizens chained the workers and pelleted them with stones and clubs. A guard was posted and the men returned to work, while villagers moved the hand fire engine to spray water as the dispute over railroad tracks escalated.
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Findlay
Baltimore & Ohio
North
Baltimore
Seventh National Bank Debited at Clearing House
New York reports a $938000 debit balance at the Seventh National Bank with the clearing house prompting rumors of distress. Clearing house managers reassured banks have settled balances. the bank later said a $5000 debit arose from large brokerage and banking house checks and that ample funds were provided. President William H. Kimball resigned. E R Thomas elected to succeed. The bank asserts it is in excellent condition and independent of other institutions.
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New York
Clearing House
Seventh National Bank
William Sheerer
Clearing House Association
William H. Tappen
Gallatin National Bank
William H. Kimball
E. R. Thomas
Samuel Thomas
General Thomas
Compton Valley Bank Changes Hands in Sherrodsville Sale
Carrollton Ohio June 2 The Compton Valley Bank of Sherrodsville signs over to N E Morgan a local merchant. The bank formerly belonged to J C Altman and Sons who also owned Sand Valley Bank at Malvern which they sold last week to Cleveland capitalists. No asset or liability estimates available.
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Carrollton
Compton Valley Bank
Sherrodsville
N. E. Morgan
J. C. Altman & Sons
Sand Valley Bank
Malvern
Cleveland
Bank Shutdown Delays Opening in Springfield
Springfield paper reports Pynchon National Bank not open for business on June 25 as temporary receiver Ellis P Pepper has not yet arrived. National Bank Examiner John S Cunningham takes charge. Creditors express no anxiety as arrangements enable checks drawn on Pynchon to be paid by other local banks.
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Springfield
Mays
Pynchon National Bank
Ellis P. Pepper
National Bank
John 8. Cunningham
Berlin
Leipsiger Bank
Leipsicho-Day
Cassel-Treber-Trocknung Company
Cassel Treber-Trackning Company
Leipsig
Darmstaedter National Bank
Leipsig Savings Bank
Leipsig Mortgage Bank
Magdeburg Bank Verein
Ace
July dividends and interest poised to reach record levels
Conservative estimates place July combined dividend and interest disbursements between 120 and 125 million dollars, the highest July total yet. Major firms have boosted payouts, including St Paul Railroad, Missouri Pacific, Amalgamated Copper, Atchison Topeka Santa Fe, Norfolk & Western, and Minneapolis & St. Louis, with United States Steel expected to declare quarterly dividends. The government will contribute about 5.5 million on bonds and old 4 percent notes, while Standard Oil recently paid 10 million.
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New York
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
Amalgamated Copper Company
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Norfolk & Western
Mineapolis & St. Louis
Pierpont Morgan
United States Steel
Standard Oil Company
Philadelphia balks at 3 percent city loan failure
The Philadelphia city loan offering 3 percent for 9 million faced a failure as no bids met the terms. A bid of five thousand was received as the 3 percent offer expired. Money markets now yield around 4 percent, with financiers opposing the 3 percent rate.
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Philadelphia
Deputies Attacked at Thacker During Injunction Shots Fired
United States deputy marshals working to serve injunction notices on striking miners at Thacker West Virginia were fired upon as they left for Charleston after orders from U S Marshal Thompson. About fifty shots fired at the depot from the Kentucky side as militia considerations surface and nonunion workers report to Maritime while field operations halt.
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Thacker
W. Va
United States
Charleston
Thompson
Kentucky
Maritime
Catholic Knights of St. John Hold Sessions in Cincinnati
The second day of the Catholic Knights of St. John convention in Cincinnati heard officer reports. Supreme President Fries urged a paid organizer and federation of orders, with Cardinal Martinelli proposing ecclesiastical term changes. Secretary Kane reported 270 commanderies with 13,270 members and 16 cadet unions, plus $8,000 in treasury. A prize drill at Coney Island saw Columbus Commandery win first place, with Lawrenceburg second. Lancaster Cadets also took class honors. Rochester, N. Y., requested next convention venue.
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Cincinnati
The
Catholic Knights of St. John
Henry J. Fries
Martinell
M. J. Kane
Coney Island
Columbus
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Lightning Burns Chicago Medical College in Ashes
A severe thunderstorm struck the College of Physicians and Surgeons on Harrison Street in Chicago, destroying the five story building and forcing immediate patient evacuation from the adjacent West Side Hospital. About 100 patients were moved to the Country Hospital as flames overtook the structure. No hospital patients were injured. losses are estimated near $200,000. The college is the medical department of the University of Illinois at Champaign.
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Chicago
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Harrison Street
Wood and
Honore Streets
College
West Side Hospital
University of Illinois
Champaign
Ill
Fire at Jeboe & Reynolds Company destroys stock
Fire at the Jeboe & Reynolds wholesale "peut ae" and varnish firm at 165 Randolph street, Chicago, started on the fourth floor from furnace combustion with several small explosions. H. M. Cutting was seriously burned while guests at the adjacent Bismarck Hotel and Briggs House fled. Total loss on building and stock about 70,000 dollars.
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Chicago
H. M. Cutting
Jeboe & Reynolds Company
Randolph Street
Cuttin
Bismarck Hotel
Briggs House
Opssite
Admiral Schley Vows Country First Over Medals
In a thank you note to the Gloucester Naval Command of Brooklyn Admiral Schley accepts honorary membership and speaks on medals, asserting nations should memorialize great events in history rather than individuals and placing his country first after his faith and duty.
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New York
Admiral Schley
Gloucester Naval Command
Brooklyn
Alleged Forged Note Missing Akron Ledger
Akron June 3 forged notes totaling 8 0 million were found by the Akron Varnish Company. J H Mc Crum the treasurer has been missing a week and is believed en route to South America. Shortage shows an overdraft of 4460. Banks report forged notes and creditors seek sale of company property to cover debts. No arrest planned.
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Akron, CO
Akron Varnish Company
J. H. McCrum
South America
Gere markets suffer another crash after suspensions at Dresden
A large financial setback hits Gere as suspensions ripple through Dresden and other centers. The bank remains under strain with capital around three million lower than prior levels, signaling continued volatility and cautious investor sentiment.
South African War Questions Stir Commons in London
In London the South African war dominates House of Commons questions. Costs reach 1,250,000 pounds weekly. Invaders in Cape Colony estimated at 1,000 to 2,000 men. April typhoid cases total 14 with 187 deaths. Details of June 6 engagement near Reitz describe Boer convoy recapture attempts and close combat as British forces attacked wagons.
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London
House of Commons
Cape Colony
Eliot
de Wet
Reitz
Lisle
Delarey
Fouche
Glen Almond
Aliwal
Jacob Botha
Cape Assembly
Aliwal North
Ana
Sace Botha
United States
Kruger
Pretoria
Adelbert 8. Hay
Henderson Meets Edward in Marlborough House Garden
American Speaker of the House H. D. Henderson and Henry White met King Edward in the Marlborough House garden for an inspection of the yeomen guards. Henderson was then presented to the King in the Indian room, followed by an hour of conversation and a luncheon hosted by Ambassador Choate. Notable attendees included Roberts, Lo Pauncefote, and Sir H. Beach.
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London
D. B. Henderson
United States
House of Representatives
Henry White
King Edward
Marlborough House
Henderson
White
Joseph H. Choate
Allegriest Roberts
Lo Pauncefote
Beriain
Hi Eens Pe . A. Griscom
Navigation
M. Beach
Lord Theena
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Joseph B. Foraker
Senate
Sema
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing
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Joseph Bradfield
Providence Hospital
New Indiana
Postmas
Indiana
Anderson
Robert P. Grimes
Cannellton
Charles Miller
Dana
Peter Aikman
Elwood
Weldon A. Finch
Martinsville
Alfred M. Bain
Mount Vernon
L. B. Holteman
National Capital Notes
New York Clearing House
W. H. Kimball
Ohio Bank
Knights OF ST. John
Supreme President—Prize
Rill Co
Mtests
Medical College
College of Phy
Admiral Schley’s Maxim
God
South Amer
Icca
Gere
Dresden
er-Trocknung Companies
Gen. Eliot
Earl Russell
Britain
Edward
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