Republicans Split Over Nomination At Colorado Convention
At a pro tem anti-Teller gathering in Colorado Springs, opposition to Guggenheimer’s nomination waned as he withdrew and was nominated by acclamation. The convention adopted a platform urging a return to the gold and silver standard, praising the Spanish-American War era, and endorsing strong national unity. Delegates included J. W. Mitchell of Fremont, Mayme Mabie of Denver, and John A. Wayne of Weld, and the assembly adjourned sine die.
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Colorado Springs
Guggen- Reine
Spain
Santa At
Nicaragua
Fabern Peting
Buin
Bupurinionicat
Mayme Marbiv
Denver
SEXTON WINS CHOSEN FOR NEXT ENCAMPMENT IN PHILADELPHIA
Cincinnati dispatch details the G A R encampment session with pension report praise and criticism of pensions chief Clay Evans. Corporal Tanner attacks Evans over death ness claims and orders. Philadelphia chosen over Denver for next encampment by 295 to 245 votes. James A Sexton defeats Albert D Shaw for commander in chief. Sexton, a Chicago stove maker, previously served as colonel with A J Smith.
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Cincinnati
Committee On Pensions
Grand Army of the Republic
Corporal Tanner
New York
Pension Office
Commissioner of Pensions
Clay Evans
Evans
Anyene
Hhis
Tanner
Kansas
Committee On
Women's Nations Corps
Martin
Natonal
Relief Corps Authority
Spain
Sons of Veterans
Thurston
Nebraska
Gates
Flo
Pittsboro
Denver
Philadelphia
Roth
Albert D. Shaw
Watertown
John C. Black
Ilinois
James A. Sexton
Chicato
Bexton
Timois
A. J. Smith
Sixteenth Army Corps
Col. Sexton
Chicago
Harrison
Holmes Gives Up Channel Swim Near Dover After 34 Miles
In Dover England Holmes halted his attempted Channel crossing due to wind and tide about six miles from the free coast after a record 34 miles in pine hours. He was not exhausted when he left the water. In New York the battleship Massachusetts arrived at Tompkinsville anchorage today.
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Dover
Eng
Free Coast
New York
Massachusetts
Gav Re
Tompkinsville
Miles Alonen? No court martial, Alger seeks inquiry
Washington September tension over General Miles criticism of army methods eases with officials showing little appetite for court martial or inquiry. Secretary Alger urges the president to order a thorough War Department investigation, joined by Adjutant General Corbin and with Secretary Wilson present. No decision yet, but the president weighs whether to grant the inquiry to probe War Department conduct and possible accountability.
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Washington
Miles
Chay Seler
War Department
Alger
Corbin
Auite
Wilson
No Escape For Them War Tax Decision On Insurance
Acting Commissioner Wilson of the internal revenue office ruled that Travelers Insurance must pay the war tax by stamps on each instrument issued. The letter rejects requests to file reports at set periods to remit stamps, stating taxes must be fixed and cancelled at issue regardless of premium size. The decision emphasizes impartial enforcement and preserving revenue.
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Travelers' Insurance Company
Washington
Wilson
Revienue
U. S
Big Trade Balance Report From Treasury Figures
The Treasury bureau of statistics shows that U S exports to the United Kingdom rose 12 percent while British imports to the United States fell 35 percent over the year. The pattern indicates a growing U S trade surplus with Britain and shifts in bilateral commerce.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Tme
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
United Kingdom
Seape te Baerress Sate round numbers five times as much as
The bureau of statistics shows figures from the United Kingdom at 7108 135 365 and experts to the United Kingdom at 540 360 173, indicating round numbers and large monetary totals.
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United States
United
Pensions Office Sees Rise in Pension Certificate Pledging
An appendix to the annual report of the commissioner of pensions highlights widespread pawn or pledge of pension certificates as a growing evil. Investigations show unscrupulous lenders taking certificates as security and charging 50 percent per month. Offenders evade current law. special examiners recovered 4221.25, with four civil judgments totaling 11416.28, yet not fully realized.
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Missioner of Pensions
Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Bureau
Treasury Department
Revised Seventh Army Corps to Cuba Details
Adjutant General Curtin releases the revised Seventh Army corps roster up to today. Major General Fitzhugh Lee will command the bulk of Cuban occupation forces with units including Third Georgia Second Fourth and Ninth Tillots One Hundred Sixty Arab Indiana Forty-ninth Iowa Sixth Sassouri Third Nebraska First North Carolina First Texas Fourth Virginia and more. Illinois leads with three regiments, nine states represented, and several thousand regulars to follow to Montauk Point. Joe Wheeler to resign soon to return to Alabama, and William J Bryan with Nebraska’s Silver Regiment remain in federal service indefinitely.
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Washington
Curtin
Seventh Army Corps
Fitzhugh Lee
Iowa
Nebraska
North Carolina
Texas
Virginia
United States Volunteer Cavalry
United States Volunteer Infantry
Lee
Cuba
Ue Island
Montauk Point
Santiago
Shatter
United States
Joe Wheeler
Alabama
Congress
William J. Bryan
Silver Regiment
Uncle Sam
Corbin
Burned to Death of Little Water England Boy
The 19 month old son of Mr and Mrs Andrew England of GM East Pigteenth street died two hours after a fire started by matches the child found near a lumber pile by J J Van Sciver barn. Flames enveloped his clothing and despite efforts to extinguish them he died from burns. England’s family also suffered a prior tragedy when Mrs M A Trige and her one year old daughter perished in a fire at Eleventh and Kansas Avenue last winter.
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Little Water England
Andrew England
GM East Pigteenth Street
J. J. van Sciver
England
van Sciver
M.A. Trige
Eleventh
Kansas Avenue
Wister
Gold finds in the North favor the American side
Vancouver reports W Treadford, sent by the London Marine Journal to Alaska, notes recent rich strikes lie on the American side near Bonanza creek. He cautions development costs and expects capital to flow next year, reducing local numbers as wealth shifts south.
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Vancouver
St. Michael
Fastnet
W. Treadford
Alaska
London Marine Journal
Bonanza Creek
Spain’s Peace Commissioners Yet to be Named
New York dispatch from Madrid reports the council of ministers in low spirits amid Cavest and Sivela tensions. Peace commissioners for the Paris conference will be nominated only after protocol debate, with published names in New York deemed unreliable due to uncertain ministerial tenure and the need for a conference with the current government.
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Spain
New York
Merald
Madrid
Council of Ministers
Sagusta
Sivela
Varied 19th century notices include legal cases and civic updates
A mix of city items lists court actions, local appointments, and civic notes. Judge Dolrian will hear Peter Olesen’s probate matter tomorrow while John St Rhodes accuses Adam Rockey of a vicious deed. Trials, divorces, bankruptcies, and public notices populate the week ahead in Topeka district and federal courts. Local theater, music, and business changes appear alongside taxes, military movements, and church events such as Father Cunningham’s consecration.
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D. J. Grese
Cincinnat
Dayne
Inanne
Ceuta
Leedy
Colorado
Dantead
D. O
Maine
Tax House
Leavenworth
Disch
John St. Rhodes
Tenth and
Kansas Avenue
Verry
Adam Rockey
Ine Toy
Germany
Collins
Topeka
Lawrence
Kansas City
St Joseph
H. B. Hogeboom
Honolulu
O. Johnson
Burg WR. Zeis
Hosten
Zeis
Boston
John Philip Sousa
el Capitan
Tederal
EB. T Kraver
Mina Nina Jenkins
Wis Wen
Crawford Yhomter
Ati Ald
State House
M. Harvey
Father Cunningham
Concordia
Church of the Assumption
Polley
Thorpe
Froude
Omnadl Childern
Crawford theater programs promise varied entertainment
Local news notes list multiple acts at the Crawford theater including The Gay Rhea Company performing a two act piece and a matinee. Fitz & Woomtera’s troupe presents A Time at the Crawford theater with promised improved quality over last season. Oliver Scott’s Colored Minstrels and Thropp, soubrette will also appear in vaudeville acts with comedian Al G. Pelt arranging.
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Rhea
Crawford Theater
Fitz & Woomtera
Carroll
Carmpbel
Masia mi
Oliver Scott
al G. Pelt
Clan
Thropp
Seale
Harry Mason to Run in Place of Burtis in District Race
Resignation of Republican candidate A. H. Burtis is accepted by the central committee. Harry Mason, a popular lawyer, will be the party’s nominee and is expected to command strong support. Also notes on Col Henry Inman’s Tales of the Trail and its reception in New Orleans, with publication details and sales prospects.
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Garden Clay
A. H. Burtis
Central Committee
Harry Mason
Mason
A al Sons
Lrat
Col. Inman
New Orleans
Henry Inman
Colonel Inman
United States Army
Uncle Sam
Salt Lake Trail
Crane & Co
Topeka
Kansas
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Bradfieid Regulator Co
Atlanta
Sexton
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Gail Borden
Eagle
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A. H. Burtie
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Kemper & Paxtons
Sixth and
Quincy
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