Planning Defeat as Topeka Visit Stirs Democratic Populists
In Topeka on Wednesday Democratic leaders J Mack Love of the abete committee and John H Atwood of Leavenworth pressed fusion tactics. Atwood urged Democrats for secretary of state on the fusion ticket while Love sought Populist support for congress and lieutenant positions. Love proposed nominating a ticket to draw Populists from backing their own slate, hoping to maintain fusion. The plan drew mixed reactions as Populists debate loyalty and turnout while Democrats face accusations of opportunism.
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J. Mack Love
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Inspector Byrnes Out of Detective Business
The NY detective Thomas Byrnes leaves the field as his name plate is removed from the Wilkinson Detective Agency at 18 Broadway. Wilkinson’s office is closed and officials refuse to discuss plans for Byrnes withdrawal. Also noted is Bert Myers, third baseman for the Milwaukee basebal team, kept on the reserve list amid unclear details.
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Teken
Wilkinson
Aency Et
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Elts
Life
Figtmes
Myers
Washington
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Wic
KM. Sea of the Milwatkes
Jay
Bert Myers
Milwalkes
Atanager
Grain-O Promises Gentle Nighttime Comfort Drink
Grain-O advertised as a pure grain beverage that can be consumed at night without spoiling sleep. The ad claims it nourishes and cheers, tastes like coffee, and is suitable for nervous persons, children, and adults. It promotes laundry and color guarantees for Peerless Steam Laundry services.
Senators and Representatives Call to Ask for Office
Washington June today the White House saw a rush of congressional callers as the war mobilization era continues. A long line of senators and representatives formed seeking personal conferences with the president to press for army and navy appointments or advancement. Among early visitors were Senators Quay Penrose Lindsay Deboe Pritchard Warren Sullivan and Faulkner, with others expected as the day went on.
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White House
Army
Navy
Congress
Quay
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Lindsay
Deboe
Kentucky
Pritchard
North Carolina
Warren
Wyoman Sullivan
Mississippi
Faulker
West Virginia
Missionaries Killed in Korea and China Atrocities
A Russian surveying party in Korea has reportedly committed outrages and murders. A Korwan victim and a sergeant were killed following attacks near a police station and a church. Three missionaries of the International Missionary Alliance are said to have been murdered in Hunan province, including Mr. Chapin, son of a former American missionary. Tariff delays between Japan and Austria-Hungary push back enforcement to January 1800.
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Vancouver
Uney
Velatier
International Missionary Alliance
Hunan
Mr. Chapin
Japan
Austria- Hungary
Rejected Recruits Prompt San Francisco Army Draft
Nearly 75 percent of applicants to the U S regular army in San Francisco are rejected at recruiting offices. Impaired vision and defective chest expansion are cited as main causes. Several Philippines natives also failed medicals, including one eager to go to Manila who was suspected of being a Spaniard.
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United States
Regular Army
Philippines
Manila
Latonia Derby At Cincinnati Sets Three Starters
Latonia Jockey Club opens its spring meeting in Cincinnati with the Latonia Derby race on a muddy track. Three starters Plaudit Han D Or and Don Quixote are named, Plaudit the favorite with two prior Derby wins, while Han D Or and Don Quixote are seen as threats in rough conditions.
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W. Martin
Han D'Or
Deshehamp
Don Quixote
Clayton
Sympathy for Mrs Gridley expressed in telegram
Ree a Waeh reports June Governor forwarded condolences to Mrs Gridley, widow of Captain Gridley. The ceremony honored the late officer, with lines of sympathy from the community and a moving expression of sorrow for her loss.
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Roosevelt’s Rough Riders Draw Tampa Campers
Roosevelt rejects the label Rough Riders preferring Mounted Riflemen as General Miles inspects the camp in Tampa. The diverse unit, including Harvard and Yale men, cowboys, Indians, and other enthusiasts, displays discipline and resolve despite rough travels from San Antonio and a stray train bullet. Corporal Fish earns praise as Teddy’s executioner amid light-hearted camp lore.
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Bert McMillan
Sam McMillan
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Fish
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Indian Territory
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New Mexico
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Stanley Hall
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Charles Bull
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Scudder
Ogden Wells
Summer Girard
Harvard Law School
Garrison
Yale
Rough Riders
Prescott
Arizona
Riflemen Replace Rough Riders In Public Perception
A speaker praises the riflemen as a fine, enthusiastic unit with grit and credit in the field, but says the term rough riders is misleading. Some men oppose the nickname, fearing it conjures a devilish image when a commander visits.
A Very Bad Man William Worth Escaped Leavenworth
Denver Post reports William Worth escaped Leavenworth in a dramatic prison break and is believed headed for Colorado. Federal officials and Secret Service agents hunt him as he is linked to post office robberies in Victor Florence and Manito, with prior escapes and a Wells Fargo hold up in Colorado City.
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Leaven Worth
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Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Wells Fargo
Colorado City
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United S Marshals Office
Burton
Colombs Springs
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Hawaiian Incidents Stir House Over Annexation Factions
Washington June 9 The House disposed of the Senate amendment to the sundry civil bill and agreed to further conference. The conference report on the post office appropriation bill was adopted without debate and the House moved to the bill on volunteer soldiers voting in elections. Adjournment followed amid ongoing Hawaii tensions with annexationist leaders Grosvenor Crump and others, reflecting urgency to act before opposition gains.
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Senate
Grosvenor Crurp
Kind-Hearted War calendar report from the north
A fragmented calendar lists events and inaction during the war, noting dates with numerous entries of nothing done. It references Dewey at Manila, Cervera, Schley, and volunteers called out, with occasional mentions of specific ship actions and the sinking of the Merrimac.
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Sampson Plan Aims to Empty Spanish Ammunition at Santiago
New York reports a Washington Times correspondent says Admiral Sampson aims to force the Spanish forts at Santiago to waste ammunition under heavy bombardment. The strategy expects continued naval supply to prevent shortages while pressuring Cervera’s fleet and Morro Castle guards. The piece notes uncertainty over Hobson’s fate and questions how Spanish command may respond to bombardment.
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Manila Expedition Prep Slows At Camp Merritt
San Francisco June 9 progress stalls on Manila expedition as transport ships load slowly and health officials seek cleaner camp conditions. Zealandia nearly ready. Fifty first regiment arrives tomorrow. Georgia troops delayed. bond subscriptions rise. Washington ridicules Spanish bulletin claiming 1500 killed at Santiago amid general wartime mendacity.
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San Francisco
Camp Merritt
Admiral Dewey
Zealandia
Board of Health
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Fifty First Laws Regiment of Volunteers
Georgia
First National Bank
Noom
Gobin Expected to Be Made Brigadier General
Washington June 9 President assured Gen P S Gobin of Lepanon Pa will be named brigadier general of volunteers and his nomination sent to the Senate for confirmation. Gobin, commander of the G A R, and Pennsylvania delegation have pressed for his appointment along with Gen Wiley, recently made.
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P. S. Gobin
Lepanon Pa
Norinator
Senate
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Eblet
G. A. It
Pennsylvania
Wiley
Grand Lodge Odd Fellows pledge support to McKinley
The Forty sixth annual Grand Lodge session in Saint Paul Minnesota adopted a telegraph pledging the loyal support of about 15000 Odd Fellows in Minnesota to President McKinley. The resolution praised relief of distress and humanity and loyalty to country as guiding tenets. It was introduced by W G Maye of Minneapolis and read amid cheers.
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Odd Fellows
Minnesota
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W. G. Maye
Minneapolis
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Minnesottas
William McKinley
Order of Odd Fellows
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