Dispatch From Pekin News Sparks Relief Urgency and Chinese Talks
Washington reports from July note urgent relief needs for Chinese settlements after heavy fighting at Taku forts and rising tension with Li Hung Chang negotiating from Shanghai. General Chaffee arrives at Nagasaki as American and allied actions unfold amid rumors of detainment and strategic talks.
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Washington
Fas Beer
Uh Foo
Burch Vaalingum
Weitten Menace
Len Gunn
Cis
Gowks
Hugathon
Chey
Minsk
Thomas
Charles M
Chester
Negaki
Tsin
Cuttghe
Wotti
Aliteu
Mark Huvels
Gerneath
Junie
Randi
Ube
France
Sxayperaees
Athal
Boty
Setirdari
Pe Tana
Wat
Pieteren
Petern
United States
McBinniey Tas
Willler
Beata
Sidteacs Coe
Fighting in City of Panama Amid Ongoing Battle
Dispatch from New York dated July 24 reports heavy fighting on the outskirts of Panama City. Government forces hold entrenched positions as casualties mount with 200 killed or wounded. Foreign consuls and the British Launder aid, while revolutionaries threaten broader strikes and strife in the capital.
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New York
Herlad
Panama
Governmet
Red Cross
Launder
Bela Mide
General Losade
Leander
Herrera
Coronalla
Getion
Bethane
la Boca
Colon
Sarria
Weill
Boyaca
Buena Ventura
Gold Democrats Meet Say No Echo In The Fall
Indianapolis report notes the Gold Democrats national committee will discuss a platform and may not field a separate ticket if a unifying position is adopted. Nine committee members from New York and Naperville travel to New York for the session with others expected. If no second ticket is run, anti-impartial groups will assemble August 15 to place a slate.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Democrats
Siemenittee
National Democratic Committee
Bn Ii
If Wen
Plaga
New York
J . Chapman
2K. Miter
Lamb Price
West Riles
Dy Rothechid
EL AL Abbott
Alfred Brooks Robinson
New York City
Robert A. Widman
Napuet
N.Y
Cone
Qathwal Democrats
Nathinal Democrats
Tin
Funeral Directors Report From Wichita Meeting Published
TL. M. Penwell reports on a Wichita meeting held April 10 to 12. The 92 page book includes officers pictures from the Kanne Pistoral Directors association and the embalmers examining committee. Delegates to the national convention were honored.
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TL. M. Penwell
Kanne Pistoral Directors’ Association
Jaat
Wichita
J. M. Doyle
Selieville
Charles Berg
LM. Penweil
Topeka
Mera. M
Chanrer
Ney
Joe S. Johnson
Qeawatchie
W. Ae
B. FP
Bracken
Old Offenders. Police Capture Twelve Jointists and Bonds
Police captured twelve jointists and their friends at a station yesterday afternoon. Among those rounded up were Larry Sheehan Mike Kelley Arch Bailey of the Clipper restaurant George Kinner George Bofard and H A Klauer of 424 Kanon Avenue Frank Murphy Mike Thompson Bob Shelby ER Barber Timen and Bert Russell of North Kansas Avenue. The jointists posted bond and their trials were set for July 26 and 27. Most had prior Camillar court appearances with multiple cases pending. Police also secured liquor and bar mixtures from several places, with stronger evidence reported against the arrestees.
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Haid
Larry Sheehan
Mike Kelley
Arch Bailey
Clipper
East Sixth
George Kinner
George Bofard
H. A. Klauer
Kanan Avenue
Frank Murphy
Mike Thompson
Bob Shelby
Roberts Movements and Boer Retreats Reported in July News
London war desk details British and cavalry actions across the Pretoria region. Reports say Boers evacuated positions near Bronkhorst Spruit and Leydenburg while British forces under French and Hamilton pressed the line. Roberts notes limited advances and captures as telegraphy and rail links are restored.
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Bronkhorst Spruit
Moers
Hrillen
Leydenburg
Kruger
Buchwehit
French
Pretoria
Tan Hamilton
Austfontein
Tromt
Pole-Carew
Stephenson
Elands River
Hutton
Wilge River
Roodvaly
Mant
DewWet
Roodeport
Troadwood
Little
Broadwood
Rajlen-Powell
Magato
Sarey
Lurhington
Cameron Highlanders
Lord Roberts
Uty
Ninety-fourth
DeWet
Vredefort
Five Thousand Pants Makers Strike in New York
About 5,000 pants makers in New York and neighboring boroughs began a strike demanding a ten hour work day and a 10 percent wage increase. They belong to 15 unions under United Garment Workers influence, with branches in Brooklyn and Newark warned to follow the New Yorkers. Reports say shifts have been reduced and pay tied to task output, prompting protests and telegram exchanges among branches.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Newark
United Garment Workers
Brooklys
Ewark
Spontaneous Fire at G. A. Coal Office Shed
A coal shed fire at the G. A. Coal Company occurred this morning due to spontaneous combustion. Fire crews were dispatched after an initial still alarm for a chemical fire and returned to the station once the threat was under control. Weather notes indicate Chicago and Kansas forecasts with warmer conditions and light to variable winds.
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G. HL Coal Company
Firth Mired
Chemical Company
Populist Convention Nominates Martin and Breidenthal
At Fort Scott on July 5 the Populist State convention nominated David Martin for associate justice and John Breidenthal for governor by acclamation after adopting lengthy resolutions. Delegates erupted in a standing demonstration as Breidenthal’s nomination was seconded and support voiced by Harry Landis and Leon Lock, amid county calls and party solidarity.
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State Journal
Fort Sevatt
David Martin
John Breidenthal
George W. Clark
Shawnee County
John W. Breidenthal
Harry Landis
Hreidenthal
Leon Lock
Crawford County
W. H. Ryan
Crawford
Sol Long
Oli
Democrats Yield in Kansas Convention Nomination Push
In Fort Scott on July 26, the Democratic convention split over nominating an associate justice. A conference committee report passed 351 to 82, naming ex Chief Justice David Martin as a favored candidate amid factional clashes led by Orr and Sapp. Ed Murphy and Joseph Riges backed the committee, while Overmyer faced sharp attacks from Shawnees County delegates.
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State Journal
Fort Scott
J. G. Johnson
W. Orr
W. Fsapp
Ed Murphy
Joseph Riges
Johnson
David Martin
WFL
Shawnes County
Strakimiy
David Overmyer
Gettleman
James W. Orr
Atchison
Davia Wertis
Populists Nominate Breidenthal and Delay Others
Port Scott July 28 The Populist convention nominates Breidenthal for lieutenant governor by acclamation after amid agitation by Ryan who seeks the post in a prearranged stampede. The platform calls for a state oil refinery, native oil at cost, low bank taxes, and a state bank examiner funded depositors in insolvent banks. Abe Frakes of Trego is named secretary of state with other state officer nominations following.
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Ryan
Cy Leland
A. J. Chariton
Breidenthal
Kanssas
State Journal
Port Scott
Abe
Frakes
Trego County
Freeman Nated
H. P. Farreldy
Chanute
Conway Marshall
Garnett
J. B. Goshorn
Iohn
L. B. Corstenson
H.J. Rozel
J. B. Fugate
Fusion Effected At Democratic Nomination Convention
Special to the State Journal Fort Scott July 5 The popul ar convention ratified the nominees from the Democratic convention with no debate and nearly unanimous rising vote. David Martin is praised as a premier Kansas lawyer and urged for nomination to associate justice by Atchison county. The report was adopted by a near unanimous vote. The Populist state convention backed the conference committee after a hard fight, with Jerry Simpson leading insurgents and support from J M Allen Erie Annle J Diggs and Greeley Jumper. vote counted as nearly unanimous.
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State Journal
Fort Scott
Popullar
Kansas
David Martin
Atchizon County
J. M. Allen
Erie
Annle J. Diggs
Greeley
Jerry Sim
Lester Perry
Crawford County
Kamuis
Whiti Ag
Wut
Hollman
Predie
Mills County
Ute Sperry
Pome
L. B. Kets
Leceeurworth
Matt
W. i Ward
Mitchel County
Mregentien Ygerry
United Fates Senate
Orggon
Californis
Senate
Simpson
Father
Mtr
Perand
Bert
Peratode
Mr. Stepuon
Dawn
Ion
Bini Sone
Br Paeok
Abe Gale
B.C. Hoy
Keno
Sdssto
Hoffman
Vase Reece
Jerry Simeon
Peitietpinn
Geo W Clark nominates J W Breidenthal for governor
Fort Scott July 21 Geo W Clark of Topeka nominated John W Breidenthal for governor in Shawnee County. He praised the county’s past Republican strength and urged the convention to honor the county’s claim with Breidenthal as candidate, citing Kansas history and liberty values.
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Geo. W. Clark
J. W. Breidenthal
State Journal
Fort Scott
John W. Breidenthal
Topeka
Shawnon County
Kansex
Kanner
Bob Kopley
Wm. Bryan
John — Leeds
John Marden
Gill
John Martin Sunger
Shawnee County
Canmante
Tee
America
Kansas
Hify
Yehieh Kansas
Kausse
Wilot
Packed Floor Fight Delivers Rough Convention Show
A wild floor battle at a Populist convention unfolded with near riot intensity. Jerry Simpson and Senator L P King squared off as guests and delegates traded insults over the nomination process, finally defeating a legislative nomination plan and pledging to let the people choose the candidate in the next session.
Cyclone Davis of Texas at Popular Convention
Cyclone Davis of Texas was a side attraction at a local convention in Fort Scott. The report notes he performed on stage and drew crowds, with mentions of Jerry Simprich Teens and various events at the parade or hall. The article continues on another page.
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Cyclone Davis
Texas
State Journal
Fort Scott
Cyclvnn
Jerry Simpricb
Peprewas
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