Threshold to Orlition and the vice presidency debate
Readable fragments discuss threshold to office and political maneuvering. Mentions Balin as petitioner at Boston, Morton and Spal Cobfex Don the attorney, Stevens returning to law, and General Shere’s nomination. Notes lack of clear candidates for vice presidency and the idea that conventions will merely ratify popular will.
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Balin
Toston
Gus
Morton
New York
Amt
Stevin
Wlor
Speary
Sane
Gwen'e Butt
Wiletruggs
Political turmoil and near defection in party leadership
Fragmented remarks recount near defection and internal feuds within a party as leaders warn of the vast dangers of losing power. References to Andrew Dobson, Grover Cleveland era, and the imagined vice presidency signal a tense political crossroads and calls for disciplined ticket management.
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Tyler
Mitard Pimore
Andrew Dobson
Arthur
Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Vics
State Grain Inspector seeks universal grain grade standard
State Grain Inspector A E MekKts discusses arranging a national conference in Kansas City around July 1 with grain elevator men and chief inspectors to fix a universal standard of grades. He notes current state disparities cause export complaints and that Kansas would benefit most from standardization.
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A. E .MekKts
Srain Jevator
United States
Eld
Kansas City
Seaboard
Kansas
German Gunboats Bring Peace to Carolines
Captain Hitchfield of the Queen of the Isle reports peace and prosperity settling on the Caroline Islands after their cession to Germany by Spain. A German governor with a cruiser and gunboat enforces order, stopping island raids, and punishing offenders. Previously, Japanese smugglers near Ponape were warned to depart within 21 hours or have vessel and cargo seized.
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Hitchfield
Queen of the Isle
Caroline Islands
Carolines
Germany
Spain
Justiee
Enothyt
Ponape
Bryan Backers Dominate Maryland Primaries Trend
Complete returns from Maryland Democratic primaries show seventeen of twenty three counties lean toward a Bryan instructed delegation ahead of the June five state convention. Eastern shores and northern counties favor instruction though free silver sentiment remains strong in portions of the state. Delegates to the convention appear to be shaped by party managers.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Wena
Bryan Chicago platform delegates in three districts chosen
The article notes that in two of three districts Bryan and Chicago platform men will elect delegates. Organization managers plan to avoid instructing delegates in Kansas City but will exert efforts to prevent any platform declaration in favor of silver.
Loss of the House Fears for Republicans May Win Extra Congressmen
Representative Joseph W. Babcock, Wisconsin Republican campaign chair, warned that a House majority for Democrats could occur if several districts flip. He predicted McKinley’s re election, noted a tight race for House control, and favored Senator Charles Fairbanks for vice president. He doubted Tony or Roosevelt as nominees and suggested a western pick if Fairbanks isn’t named. The Republican committee would meet before Congress adjourns, likely after June.
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New York
Joseph W. Habcock
Wisconsin
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
House of Representatives
McKinley
Babcock
Charles
Fairbanka
Bol
Far West
Welmave
Majority projection amid losses in midwestern districts
The text states a party expects to incur losses in the middle western states but plans to compensate in New York Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. It notes Representative Bouterie of Maine was renominated despite poor health and potential inability to serve.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Bouterie
Maine
Hope in Bryan as Boer envoys seek U S aid in South African war
A Washington dispatch reports Boer commissioners still hope for U S intervention in the South African war. They believe McKinley’s defeat could hasten Britain’s foes’ downfall and foresee European powers ready to act if the United States leads. They plan further visits to Europe and return to the United States in September to drum up sympathy for their cause.
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South Africa
Europe
United States
New York
Herald
Washington
McKinley
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
M McKinley
Ervan
Europ
Great Britain
Kipley in a Mess Chief Violates International Law
Chicago May 2 News reports Chief Ripley of Chicago is accused of breaching the U S Canada agreement by arming the tug John Hay with three inch cannon for lake front duties. Captain Streeter says the matter will be reported to the British consul as the dispute escalates.
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Chicago
Btroster
Lake Front
Hipley
John Hay
Ripley
United States
Canada
Great Lakes
Omnes Ripley
Streeter
Uta
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New York Journal
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Yokohama
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