Republican State Convention Opens With Burton Nominated Chairman
The Republican State Convention opened this morning in Emporia with 942 delegates present. J R Burton of Abilene was selected for chairman after a late-night struggle involving multiple candidates. The mood turned toward unity as the convention adjourned to reconvene at 4 pm.
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J. R. Burton
Abilene
Por
Republican Stats Converte
J. R Barton
Colderheat
Bersin
Gosetner
Fausteo— Parmer* Smith
MePher
Eing
Tid Greer
Wintety
F. le Richter
Revlolph Hatfield
Withite
Coturi
Gdwarte
Tim OtoCerthy
Political rancor surrounds Leland bid for governor
Delegates and candidates convene as rumors swirl about a plan to back a rival to Leland. Wartime speechmaker Burton touts unity and a stronger navy while urging ward work and party discipline, with Kansas politics largely in the shadows of national figures and contentious caucuses across counties.
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Lincoln
McKinley
Bryan
Nicara~ue
Mywenger
Ward
Burton
Kansas
Charles
Martin
J. FP. Preshaw
Pranklin Asstatant
Tollows
Hew Simpson
Order of Wastiens
F.C. Price
Gy Leland
C Baker
Topeka
Badges and Buttons in Hood County Political Scene
Different headquarters display badges for candidates. Major Hood’s likeness on a neat button stands out among rivals. The Stanley camp uses a silk ribbon with their candidate’s image. Seaton’s badge features a tin dinner pull, later removed after critics said it resembled fur.
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Seaton
Hutchinson
Major Hood
Stanley
Handshake Moment on Topeka Streetcar Documented
In Topeka on a Monday afternoon a minor incident aboard a streetcar shows political ritual. J J Burton, greeting the conductor with a dignified flourish, enthusiastically requests fare, then asks for a smile and remarks on the cordial scene witnessed by fellow riders. The exchange unfolds with light humor and public politeness.
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Hutchinson
Topeka
J. J. Burton
Mr. Brutton
Burton chosen for convention chair by gathered supporters
Hutchinson June and Ike Lambert urged the crowd to back Burton for convention chairman. Lambert explained Burton’s appeal with a sympathetic line as he noted Burton had come here pre- to rally backing.
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Hutchinson
Ike Lambert
Mr. Burton
Burton
Lambert
Change of Governors At That Institution Seeks To Rally
The Anthony forces support Seaton while Anthony attacks include four Leavenworth gates moving to Hood camp. He condemns Leland and W Bailey for bypassing Cass Brod erick and nominating Charlie Curtis for Congress in the first district.
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Anthony
Seaton
Sergeants-at-Arms Named for Republican Convention
Fiutchinson June A Jordan named sergeant-at-arms with aides: Charles M. Trin of Wichita Roy Ritchie Topeka A L Nowney Topeka Robert Pinchay Ovate J B McCall Kingston H G Townsend Hutchinson Harry Motter Chase J M Hedrick Hutchinson Lee Stanford Lyons Arthur Hoagland Q Patton J F Terrell Peter Andrews Arkansas City George Fletcher Sydney Denton Atchison Charles P. Dawson Hutchinson Orayitolt Lebth E West John Meltvain W Long McPherson County
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Fiutchinson
A . Jordan
Charles M. Trin
Wichita
Roy Ritchie
Topeka
A. L. Nowney
Robert Pinchay
Ovate
McCall
Kingston
H. GC. Townsend
Hutchinson
Harry Motter
Chase
J. M. Hedrick
Lee Stanford
Lyons
Arthur Hoagland
Q. Patton
J. FP. Terrell
Peter Andrews
Arkansas City
George Fletcher
Sydney Denton
Atchison
Charles P. Dawson
Hutchinson, Ora
Yitkolt
West
John Meltvain
W. Long
McPherson County
Blue Not Dead Yet Hutchinson Scheme Nixed
Cyrus Leland’s bid to seat Blue on the shelf was halted in June. Leland sought to nominate the congressman at large first to secure Batley’s nomination, while rivals planned to restrain him with strategy in a preliminary round. Antis vow to unseat Cyrus early, not deluding themselves about defeat.
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Hutchinson
Cyrus Leland
Jay Dick Blue
Leland
Batley
Antis
Cyrus
Speech chairmanship and silk tassel at convention
The passage notes plans to appoint a chairman to deliver a speech, claiming it would save a speech if done. It mentions a joke about Mr Burton and describes a silk tassel owned by Fred Richter of Vienna, bought in Emporia during the Blaine campaign, traveling to conventions and now displayed in a Stanley window.
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Burton
Fred Richter
Vienia
Emporia
Stanley
Harry Richter
Anthony’s Fight Aimed at Cyrus Leland in Republican Race
D R Anthony of the Leavenworth Times attacked Cyrus Leland and W J Bailey in a bid to help his son’s state central committee candidacy. He backed Dick Blur with the support of the National Soldiers’ Home at Leavenworth, citing his instrumental role in securing endorsement.
Making Up Fleet Ships for Pacific War Transport
Assistant Secretary Marklejohn charters steamers Indiana Morgan City and City of Para to move troops to the Philippines. He closes a contract for Victoria Olympia and Arizona of the Northern Fleet, seeks privilege to acquire the ships, and orders the Senate Queen and City of Pueblo impressed into Pacific Coast service. the Steanstiy company is found satisfactory.
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Washington
Dune
Marklejohn
Steamahipa
Indiana
Morgan City
City of
Para
Prilppiner
Victoria
Olympia
Arizona
Pueblo
Pa ‘Cific
Steanstiy Company
Vizcaya Hit After Dismounting Gun Damage
A naval action report notes that the cruiser Vizcaya was struck when a dismounted gun caused damage aboard and a crew member was wounded. The incident underscores vulnerabilities during gun handling operations.
Sailors Reported Killed In Bombardment Of Santiago
A Kingston dispatch says the Spanish cruiser Vizcaya and the torpedo boat destroyer Furor were badly damaged during the Santiago bombardment. A Brooklyn burst under Vizcaya injuring sailors. Madrid notes Captain Phillips of the Texas was killed, a claim denied by Washington.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Vizcaya
Furor
Santiago
Brooklyn
Madrid
Santiago de Cuba
Phillips
United States
Texas
West Indian
Washington
Originaditz
Sampson
Navy Department
Department
Stig
Sampson Rules Naval Push in West Indies Power Battle
A Washington report argues Admiral Sampson has vast autonomous authority off Santiago, capable of launching attacks with or without troops, shaping the timing and method of operations. It notes his power exceeds prior chiefs and aligns with naval policy, while government aims set Cuba and Porto Rico goals.
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Sampson
Sandlace
Tampa
Battaion
Santino
Washington
Bampson
Santiago
Mahun
War Board
Nelson
Rodney
Parregut
Cuba
Porto Itreo
Brazil ships Buffalo reaches Hampton Roads amid postwar debate
Authorities face uncertainty over timelines and actions as the Brazilian navy cruiser Buffalo arrives from Brazil to Hampton Roads not yet on U S naval lists. The ship will be fitted with ten rapid fire guns by the United States under conditions to be met, inspected by a naval board, and prepared at Newport News. The article discusses promotions, officer conduct, and the broader context of pending settlements with Spain and related claims totaling millions, to be addressed in a peace treaty or joint commission setup.
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Hampton Roads
Brazil
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Naval Board
Newport News
Oregon
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Gebney
Ibule
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Minong
Sampoona
Krum
State Department
United Buttes
Spain
Army drills and weather woes at Chickamauga park
June reports show Gen Brooke's volunteers drilling amid dust and heat in Chickamauga Chattanooga National Park. Governors and officials plan visits as rain is hoped to ease the nuisance. the Leter hospital may open tomorrow and vaccination continues for several regiments. A cable cut near Cape Haytien ends with news of disrupted communications.
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Chattanooga National Park
Brooke
Gradiey
Kentucky
Lookout Inn
Infantry
Gov. Hastings
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Park
Uly
Leteer
Army
Second Arkansas
Third Tennessee
Mississippi
Massachusetts
Maine
Camip
Uragke
Ohio Cavalry
Associated Press
Cape Haytien
Hayti
Caba
Reina Mercedes Sunk by U S Fleet at Santiago de Cuba
The Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes was officially admitted sunk by fire from the American fleet at Santiago de Cuba on Monday. Five sailors and 29 marines aboard were killed. Pawnee County contributes $154 to the state’s Kansas commission for the Omaha exposition fund.
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Madrid
Santiago de Cuba
Sarmpson
Associated Press
Havana
Emilio Acosta
Eyoramano
Enalen Alejardro’ Molins
Reina Mercedes
Col Oridones
Pines
Pinar del Rio
Pawnee County
Kansas Commission of the
Fund
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Start for Cuba Army Transfer From Tampa War Vessels Ready
An army of 20 000 men loaded at Tampa on transports bound for Santiago de Cuba. War vessels ready with steam up to convoy the expedition. Ordered to move as soon as possible.
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Tampa
Santiago de Cuba
Troop Movements Toward Santiago Under General Miles
Dispatches detail General Miles directing the movement of 26,000 troops and horses from Tampa toward Santiago de Cuba. Transports with 64,000 men are assembled off Tampa, with warships standing by. Officials warn the voyage will be lengthy and perilous, amid plans to load ammunition and supplies for a long ocean crossing and possible land operations at a prepared pier near Santiago.
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Miles
Shafter
Santiago
Cubs
Keene
Bo Ylles
Tampa
Mobil
Navy Department
Walt
Mully
Dnequir
Sartieco Harbor
Jorean
Bethioher Tron Company
Jurugoa
New York
Jones
Washington
Thie War Department
Santians de Cube
Afiinel Simpeon
Garreen
Shindlag
Simot
Sdiow
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