Democratic Platform Emphasizes Constitution and Reforms
The platform outlines a Bryan era Democratic program advocating reductions in expenditures, anti corruption, and tariff reform. It calls for a president versed in constitutional law, trust regulation, Monroe Doctrine defense, civil service reform, and opposition to imperial overreach with emphasis on open trade and revised tariffs. It supports soldiers pensions, merchant marine growth, and Newlands irrigation, while condemning polygamy and executive overreach.
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House of Representatives
Congress
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Capial
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Merchant Marine
Republican Party
Population Governing Principles in Philippine and Territorial Policy
A discussion of two law sets for different populations within U S control. It argues all under the American flag deserve protections, opposes governing peoples unsuitable for American institutions, and urges Philippine independence after safeguards. Also favors statehood for Oklahoma Arizona New Mexico and a territorial Porto Rico government and direct senatorial elections by voters.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Philippine Islands
United States
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arilzona
New Mexico
Porto Rico
Killing of Louis Etzel Prompt Chinese Settlement Honorable
Washington reports the Chinese government settled the killing of newspaper correspondent Louis Etzel in a manner the state department calls highly honorable. Conger cables that after a full investigation the officer and soldiers who fired on Etzel will be punished. China will pay 25000 Mexican indemnity to be distributed to Etzel’s widow in Denver and other family members per the administrator’s decision.
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Washington
Louis Etzel
State Department
Conger
Department
Etzel
Addiion
Denver
Roosevelt Receives Parker Nomination News at Breakfast
Oyster Bay on July 10 secretary Loeb informed President Roosevelt by telephone from the executive offices in the village that Judge Alton B Parker had been nominated at St Louis for the presidency. Roosevelt did not comment on Parker or the convention and planned to respond in his acceptance letter. He spent the day in Sagamore Hill with family. no official visitors were received.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
St. Louis
Alton B. Parker
Roosevelt
Loeb
Sagamore Hill
Judge Parker
Republican Party
News Reaches Mrs Parker on Judge Parker Nomination
Derby Connecticut July 10 The news of Judge Parker's nomination was delivered to Mrs Parker mother of the democratic nominee by a press representative Tears filled her eyes and she spoke of the hope that his election would benefit the country She noted Parker was a personal friend of President Roosevelt and had visited Oyster Bay recently Mrs Parker 80 lives with her daughter Mrs Hall
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Derby
Conn
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Wreck Victims Rise to Twenty Four Missing Connell Family
Coroner’s inquiry into the Litchfield Illinois rail wreck points to Benjamin E. Connell his wife and child of Chicago among the dead raising the toll to 24. Buckley testified the Connells were last seen in a chair car as the train left Chicago. The family had been long considered missing.
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Benj. E. Connell
Chicago
Litchfield
Decatur, Lll
Benjamin E. Connell
Connell
Chicago Traffic Association
Lawrence Buckley
Connella
Killing in Alabama Near River Ridge Details
In Alabama near River Ridge John Mc Duffie was killed by Edward Hinglish in a lethal incident. Authorities did not release further context or motive as the case proceeds.
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River Ridge
Ala
John McDuffie
Edward Hinglish
Japanese Repulsed at Port Arthur In Major Assault
St. Petersburg reports an official Russian general staff statement claiming Japanese forces attacked Port Arthur during the night of July 10 and were repulsed with enormous losses. Casualties are described as potentially 30,000, with feverish city excitement over the failed assault and a referenced $6,000 value in losses.
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Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Rursian General Staff
Alexief
Petersburg
Thin City
Report on Port Arthur affair reappears from Admiral Alexieff
St Petersburg July 14 officers of the general staff decline explanations of what Admiral Alexieff means by Japanese sources while urging caution. They cite a date matching Togo destroyers second harbor attempt and consider a 30,000 Japanese loss within possibility if mines and fortifications fail. Nodzu’s army could be endangered. Ta‑Tche‑Kiao hasn’t yet been attacked.
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St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Togo
Taku-Shan
Nodzu
Stoessel
Ta- Tche-Kiao
Brief and disastrous Mo Tien Pass clash with Russians
From Seoul July 13 report details a failed Russian assault on Mo Tien pass held by Japanese forces. The Russians suffered heavy losses with at least 30 dead on the trench front and many wounded, while Japan took prisoners and seized 100 rifles. Estimated Russian casualties exceed 200. Japanese losses around 60.
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Kuroki
Seoul
Korea
Mo Tien Pass
Russian General Fock Drives Japanese From Position
Advices from Port Arthur say Gen. Fock attacked the Japanese right flank on July 5 and drove them from their position. Russian cavalry advanced to Nan-Ga pass as Japanese land troops at Siao-Ping-Tao between Port Arthur and Port Dalny. Port Arthur expresses utmost confidence in holding out.
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Mukden
Port Arthur
Fock
Nan-Ga Pass
Siao-Ping-Tao
Port Dalny
Siao-Tung
Golden Rule Jones Dies in Toledo at 61
Samuel M. Jones known as the Golden Rule mayor died at his Toledo home Tuesday at 5 07 pm from a lung abscess complicating long standing asthma. He left a widow and three sons and will be succeeded by Robert Finch. Jones born in Wales in 1846 rose from oil field work to found a Golden Rule factory and became a reform mayor famed for honesty and popular with workers. Funeral arrangements noted with remains in state Thursday and Friday.
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Toledo
Samuel M. Jones
Jones
Percy
Paul
Mason Jones
Robert Finch
Samuel Milton Jones
Wales
America
New York State
Mr. Jones
Pennsylvania
Helen L. Beach
Republican Party
Cleveland
Memorial Hall
Stolen diamonds found in Stockton jailer’s wife search
Diamonds valued around 5000 were found on Martha Ellison Sabin amid Chicago diamond robbery charges. Sabin objected to a search but allowed Mrs. Benjamin to search her stockings and corsage, matching theft descriptions. Kendall remains jailed. Sabin posted 2000 bail while awaiting.
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Stockton
Cal
Martha Ellison Sabin
Henry J
Kendall
Chicago
Benjamin
Peabody offered help to Cripple Creek by veterans
Denver on July 13 Gov Peabody received a telegram from Col R B Frye Ouray Civil War veteran proposing to enlist two companies of war veterans if authorized and supplied with arms to patrol Cripple Creek, turning it into a safe place for peaceable citizens. The governor has not announced a decision.
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Denver
Col
Peabody
R. B. Frye
Ouray
Bell
Cripple Creek
No Respect for Anybody Else in Cuba Timea Tale
A sergeant and ex-policeman sought aid from Lieut. James Baylies to arrest three Spaniards hiding in a cafe. The Spaniards shouted “Scat” and fled as a burly American soldier stood ready. The sergeant claimed the Spaniards had no respect for anyone but American soldiers, reflecting tension in Cuban police duties.
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James Baylies
Company H
Tenth Infantry
Baylies
Himelf
Cuba
Man A Fable from the Hines Detroit Journal
A whimsical fable notes a man who misjudges spring warmth and suffers through a coal hole while blaming the weather. It mocks human unreasonable reactions and appears in the Hines Detroit Journal.
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Hines
Detroit Journal
Postum Heals Stomach Ailments By Replacing Coffee
A Missouri woman shares a 25 year struggle with stomach pains and misdiagnosed gastritis. After trying Postum as a coffee substitute, she reports improved health and vitality. Her husband notes coffee as the likely cause, and the family urges a ten day Postum trial to reveal the truth. The testimonial appears from Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich, with a literature insert in each package.
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Missouri
Postum
Battie Creek
Mich
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