Democratic Convention Battles in Ohio Fight for Control
A stormy Democratic state convention met at the Pair View casino with two factions led by Joseph D. Powling and Allen C. Myere clashing for control of the party. W. W. Durbin opened proceedings as temporary chairman while speakers argued over trust regulation and the Philippines policy, amid a large visiting crowd and heated exchanges.
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Pair View
Joseph D. Powling
Allen C. Myere
State Committee
W. W. Durbin
Alien Smalles
Col
W. A. Taylor
Martin J. Burke
Europe
Spain
Hhyandtut
Beeding
Wack Sam
Philippine
United States
Sandwich
Thomas Jefferson
Tibet
Grand Old Democratic Party
Congress
Mersted
Aes
Gremnbock
Platform Rally at Chicago Endorses Bryan and Free Coinage
The Chicago platform reaffirms the free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at the ratio of 16 to 1 and endorses William J. Bryan for president in 1900. It calls for an income tax, fair war taxation, Cuban independence, and opposition to imperial actions, while supporting the Nicaragua canal and militia expansion but shrinking the standing army. Homer Parrott of Dayton collapses at the Democratic state convention, the father of Cotoney Parrott.
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Chicago
Uhr Ratto
Wiliam J. Bryan
Congress
Cuba
United States
Chube
Philippines
Wilwtates
England
Ohio Senate
Marcus A. Hanna
Dayton O
Homer Parrott
Tiather of
Cotoney
Parrott
Tayton
Charles Parrott
Columbus
Merritt Named Governor and Command Changes
San Francisco dispatch reports General Merritt has assumed the governor's duties and transferred command of the Eighth Corps to Major General Otis. Brigadier General H G Otis of California ordered to report to Generals Anderton and MacArthur. Colonel Ovenshine to command the brigade in place of General MacArthur.
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San Francisco
Muntin Saye
Merritt
Eighth Corps
Olis
H. G. Otis
Caliifornia
Anderton
Macarther
Ovenshine
MacArthur
Hints to Populists
Danver Aug 2 Mr G G Merrick of this city received a letter from Morton Frewen the noted British hymnnavist in which he hopes that the parts bible country which favors currency expansion will also favor national expansion. He says I understand that the commission now sitting a communion carefully packed with complacent officials are yet unable to get any evidence which they dare print which Tevers the gold stand. Jard in Indie We cannot then be very long before the Tadian mints reopen. Me Prowen also says Ching will ab orb an enormous quantity of silver At the trade of those myriads subout to be unlocked by moder conditions of trans parktalion.
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Danver
G. G. Merrick
Morton Frewen
Inim
Indie
Prowen
Ching
Cd New Yorkers and Kansas Troops Clash in Camp Letter
A Topeka recruit describes a raid by Kansas Iowa and Tennessee regiments on New York troops at the Presidio in San Francisco. He notes tents damaged, many injuries, and a tense camp mood as regiments prepare for action. Cortes to Reassemble. Madrid, Aug. 24 All papers announce the reassembling of the cortes between the 6th and 9th of September.
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Harry HE. Warner
Topeka
Twentieth
Kansas Regiment
HO. Alexander
Lhig City
New York Regiment
Iowa
Presidio
San Francisby
Tennessee
Iowah
Kansas
Tinlahine
Cortes
Madrid
Hand of the Law Arrests Ada Botkin in Poison Candy Case
Mrs Ada Botkin, arrested in Stockton California on a murder charge over poisoned candy sent from San Francisco, is linked to the deaths of Mrs John P Dunning and Mrs Joshua Deane in Dover Delaware. The case connects to anonymous letters and a possible relationship with the late Mr Dunning, with authorities stating no other women are implicated.
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Stockton
Cal
Aus
Ada Botkin
John
Dunning
Dover
Del
San Francisco
W. A. Botkin
John P. Dunning
Joshua Deape
Bower
Mr. Botkin
Gibson
McVey
Delaware
Dunning Idell
Vic
France
Southern Pacific
Gall
American Plan Seeks End to Sectarian Schools in Cuba
In Santiago de Cuba on August 24 General Wood and local authorities agreed to open public schools for four thousand children by September 15. School commissioners' salaries are reduced, sectarian influence is removed, and American educational standards are planned. The San Juan meanwhile arrived from Guantánamo Bay with news of three more ship arrivals.
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Santiago de Cuba
Wood
Santiago
Jeca
San Juan
Guantahamo Bay
Poison candy case stirs Stockton murder arrest
Mrs Botkin, accused of sending poisoned candy that killed Mrs Durning and her sister, faced warrants in Stockton California with detectives and in Delaware extradition steps pending. Her husband Mr Botkin and Dr Stone gave statements defending her innocence while details of the arrest and custody emerged alongside related notes from J P Durning and pending court actions.
Still Fighting in Vizcaya Governorship Rise Aid
A biographical dispatch from Magrit Aug notes a bloody contest between Spaniards and insurgents in Vizcaya. General Rigs reports losses among rebels, and several chiefs were captured and executed after gendarme clashes with authorities. The account mentions a harsh crackdown and executions following trials.
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Magrit
Rigs
Vizcaya
Kansans in federal appointments in Washington
Thomas Ryan Jr of Kansas named assistant quartermaster sergeant of volunteers with rank of captain and to Montauk Point. Fred K Brown of Flue Rapids to inspect internal revenue stamps for The Hall Lithographing Co at Topeka with 1600 dollars yearly. Frank Hendricks of Danville Illinois named stamp counter at The Hall. A B H Burtis of Garden Port appointed to land department with salary 000 per year.
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Tom Ryan
Washington, D. C
Thomas Ryan, Jr
Kansas
Mr. Ryan
Thomas Ryan
Interior
Montauk Point
Fred K. Brown
Flue Rapids
Internal Revenue
Topeka
Brown
C.J. Brown
Albert Hi. Horton
Frank Hendricks
Danville, IL
Halls
A. B H. Burtis
Garden Ort
Land Department
21st Kansas Moves From Camp Thomas
Chickamauga Park Aug 24 Troops steadily depart Camp Thomas. Twelfth Minnesota and Fifth Pennsylvania head for Lexington Ky Eighth Massachusetts Twenty fourth Kansas Twelfth New York leave for Lexington last night One regiment to remain for guarding government property and protecting water supply against camp refuse pollution Adjutant General Corbin assigns Major General Henry Boynton to oversee camp sanitation duties.
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Chickamauga Park
Camp Thomas
Minnesta
Pennsylvania
Lexington
Massachusetts
Kansas
New York
Henry ¥. Boynton
Corbin
Pai
Riot in Shanghai Suburbs Ends in Casualties and Tense Standoff
Serious rioting erupted near Shanghai's French concessions with 29 killed or wounded as Ning Po locals attacked police and the French quarter. French gunboats and Italian forces landed troops while Shanghai volunteers and Sikh police prepared for further clashes.
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San Francisco
Shanghai
Ning Po Joss
Taotal
Eclaireur
Oceanten
Ning Po
Marco Polo
Muster Out Orders For Several Regiments
Washington August 4 Orders issued for mustering out the following units First Vermont First Maine Titty sees and Jowd Sixth Pennsylvania Pith victims Second New York Second Nebraska One Hundred and fifty seventh Indiana volunteer infantry Ohio light artillery First Maine volunteer cavalry Batteries A and B Georgia light artillery Twenty eighth Two Slate West battery New York and Pennsylvania cavalry team now in Porto Rico Other papers to muster out will be announced as definite decisions are reached
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Washington
Vermont
Milne
Pennsylvania
New York
Selcond Nebraske
Indiana
Ohio Uight Artillery
Llanete Volunteer Cavalry
Georgia
Slane
New York and Penneyivanty
Porto Riso
Trey
The Dark Side
London reports Henry Labouchere in Truth arguing that a large army would be required for any US annexation policy. He warns such a force would crush democracy at home and risk a general seizing the presidency, while praising Allied conduct in wartime and Europe’s admiration for American chivalry.
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London
Henry Labouchere
United States
Europe
Jago's Hard Lines at Bow Street Court
At Bow Street London Sir John Bridge presiding J W Jago chief of liner Britannic was charged on a US embassy warrant with mal robbery and smuggling He was discharged and immediately re arrested on a charge of robbery within British dominions under an agreement with the US embassy which sought his extradition
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London
Bow Street
John Bridge
J. W. Jago
Oifner
White Star Tine
United States
Witeh Orew
Page
Globe Trotters Start Again in Springfield Mass
Victor Sergeant and Robert McKisson of Lowell began a cross country bicycle trek to San Francisco. They aim to reach the coast by December 1 without rail or boat travel, under a wager by Lowell’s Vesper Century club. Six killed by lightning in Jutland storm. President appoints John W. Finney as United States treasurer in Philadelphia.
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Globe Trotters
Springfeld
Mass
Victor Sergeant
Robert McKisson
Lowell
San Francisco
Vesper Century Club
Washington
United States
Philadelphia
John W. Finney
Pennsylvania
Deadlock Broken Nomination in Ninth District Convention
The Ninth district convention ended its deadlock in the morning with the nomination of Smith McPherson of Montgomery county for Congress. The move breaks a long stalemate and positions McPherson as the party’s candidate.
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Smith McPherson
Montgomery County
Collins case files detailed expenses and venue change
A district court filing lists all papers and costs in the Collins case. Expenses total about 2000 so far including inquest, post mortem, witnesses, and clerical fees. A change of venue is being argued. trial is scheduled in Shawnee County District Court for early October with jurors called for October 3 unless moved.
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Collins
Haveen
BE. M. Cockrell
District Court
Werter
Coline
Hee
McClintock
Justice McClintock
J. Roxas
Shawnee County
Earlie
Insurgent leaders pledge arms if island remains under US or British control
Manila high level talks reveal insurgents ready to cooperate and disarm only if the Philippines stays as a American or British colony or under US or British protectorate. They warn of renewed rebellion within a month if Americans withdraw.
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Manila
Ang
United States
Great Britain
Grand Ballet of Thenal Stress Promises Ashton Speech
Fragmented OCR reports a grand ballet event with Dir Ashton appearing on stage. Notes mention a banner across a street and a planned speech, with details unclear about timing and costumes. Local urban theater chatter hints at a late rehearsal and public interest in the performer lineup.
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Lahar
Ashton
Thenal
Dir Ashton
Schley Improves, Plans Washington Trip Tomorrow
Westport Conn. morning reported Rear Admiral Detiley greatly improved and nearing full recovery. He endured a very comfortable night and rose with other members of the Worthy household at an early hour. He announced his intention to go to Washington tomorrow unless his physician forbids it.
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Westport
Conn
Ave
Detiley
Washington
California Republicans Hold Ground on Philippine Policy
In Sacramento California Republicans push a strong stance on the Philippines amid reports of party platform aims. The piece notes opposition to a governor election during the current term and supports retention of the Philippines amid annexation debates. A separate obituary reports the death of retired Colonel Italian, previously of the Teth ined Biates cavalry, at age retired.
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California
Sacramento
Cal
Peenienea Rena
Ind
Coratform
Santiago
Leute
Oponel Crtalian
Biates
Feo
Rieroaldorce
Wis
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