Democrats of Ohio and Wisconsin Meet in Joint Convention
The Democratic state convention at Alhambra theater in Columbus is to elect four delegates at large and select twenty district delegates to the national convention in Kansas City. Judge James H. McGillan of Green Bay chairs, criticizing Republican policies and calling for labor prosperity as party leaders form the convention agenda.
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Kansas City
Alhambra Theater
George W. Paok
State Central Committee
James H. McGillan
Green Bay
William McKinley
United States
Republican Party
McGillan
Fonterin
Tom
McLean Men Control Ohio Democratic Convention
Ohio Democrats advocate McLean leadership as delegates prepare for business in Convitamus. Debates over platform wording persist, with talks of Dewey and Lentz as possible ticket mates. Contests expected for all state ticket positions while McLean supporters imply Europe travel alters representation.
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Ohio
Democrats
Davey
Convitamus
McLean
Niee
J . McLean
Bryan
Dewey
Tower City
Lentz
General Otis Praises Filipinos as Best Asiatic Race
At the War Department General Otis declared Filipinos are the best Asiatic race on the Pacific coast and islands. He praised their Regala education and the plan to build schools on the Replena model, noting Filipinos learn rapidly and can become teachers for youths.
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Otis
Hoy
War Department
Philippines
Phili Ney
Asia
Maisie
General MacArthur Reports on Manila Captures
General MacArthur cabled the war department from Manila noting two important captures. He states that key insurgent leaders in the area have surrendered and that the rebels are abandoning the defense to accept American governance.
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MacArthur
Manila
War Department
Cayaston
Alcala
Jag
Baga
Surrendardech
Conite
Lynching of Simon Adams in Corumavs Georgia
News from Corumavs Georgia dated July 13 reports a mob lynching of Simon Adams. He was thrown into a river with a heavy chain around his neck and told to swim. Despite the chain and swift current he fought for life, the mob fired on him from the bank, he dove multiple times, and a Winchester bullet in the head ended his struggle.
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Corumavs
Simon Adams
Ito
Vance Statue Unveiling Scheduled for August 2
The Vance statue committee fixed August 2 as the unveiling date. A bronze inscription on the base honors Zebulon Baird Vance born May 18, 1880, died April 14, 1804, noting his roles as state legislator, U S representative, thrice North Carolina governor, and four time U S senator, the Great Tribune of the People.
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Raleigh
Vance
Zebulon Baird Vance
United States
House of Representatives
North Carolina
Great Tribune of the People
Devries Named to Fill NY General Appraisers Vacancy
Representative Devries appointed to fill the New York general appraisers vacancy after the senate failed to confirm W. D. Bynum of Indiana. Though a Democrat, his selection reflects influence from prominent Republican politicians including Senator Hanna and Representatives Babcock and Dick.
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WaAsu Hinaton
Devries
General Appraisers
New York
Senate
W. D. Bynum
Indiana
Box Yields Money and Decomposition Find Near Town
Children uncover a buried wooden box in a field near here. They report money inside and return with elders to dig up the box. The box contains the half decayed remains of a Black child, prompting investigation and concern in the community.
Train Dispatchers Meet in Atlanta with 200 Delegates
The Train Dispatchers Association of America opened its annual session in Atlanta with about 200 delegates in attendance. Governor Candler welcomed the delegates to Georgia. Madame Augusta Lehman, a renowned singer born in Germany who came to the United States with Parepa Rosa, has died in the city at age 80.
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Train Dispatchers
Atlanta
Train Dispatchers Association of America
Candler
Georgia
Augusta Lehman
Santa Cruz
Mex
Germany
Parepa Rosa
Cabinet Discusses Chinese Situation and US Policy
June 13 Washington dispatches show a cabinet meeting led by Secretary Hay focusing on the Chinese crisis. The United States will avoid entangling alliances while reinforcing naval presence to protect American lives, seeking international cooperation if needed. Navy reinforcements ordered, and Admiral Kempff praised for steadiness amid tense tensions in the Orient. Accompanying reports note Japan and Russia near conflict over Makampo, and a Chinese general’s murder by Boxers near Ting Fu. Missionaries face danger as Chin Kiang consul Martin reports secret societies forming and no protection, requesting a cruiser help.
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Hay
Hitchcock
Long
Gage
Smith
Ae Na
Xeempt
Hasan
United States
Hous Polag
Victoris
B. C
Japan
Russia
Makampo
Great Britain
Shanghai
Yang Lo
Ting Fu
Yarang
Missionariesa
Washindon
State Department
Chin Kiang
Martin
Thin Kiang
North Carolina General Assembly Opens Special Session
The North Carolina General Assembly convened in a noon session in an adjourned meeting. Few Republicans or Populists attend, lawmakers travel at their own expense, and only a handful of measures are expected. The session aims to alter the constitutional amendment to the election law and enact a few pressing general laws. Cambridge University awarded LL.D. degrees to notable figures including Joseph H. Choate, U.S. ambassador, and Harvard professor John William White.
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North Carolina
Barzick
General Assembly of
London
Cambridge University
My. Joseph H. Choate
United States
John William White
Harvard
Judge Newman Grants Restraining Order Against Rapid Transit
The Atlanta Railway and Power Company and the Atlanta Rapid Transit dispute over Peachtree street damage and track laying led to a federal injunction petition. Judge Newman issued a temporary restraining order halting work on the saplaly on Peachtree street pending further court action.
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Newman
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Peachtree
Ivy Atreat
Currisr Atraat
United States District Courb Firls
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company of
Baltimore
Peachtree Street
Atlanta
Bishop Gaines Speaks on Negro Party
Atlanta June 8 Bishop W J Gaines one of the nation’s leading Black figures criticizes the national negro party. He questions what 10,000,000 Negroes can achieve against 70,000,000 Whites and says many seek personal fame rather than racial progress.
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Atlanta
W. J.gaines
United States
National Negro Party
Atwood
Republican Party
Swindler at Waycross and other brief notices
Swindler at Waycross Ga June 8 recounts a smooth talking con artist who fleeced church members and others while feigning tragedy before fleeing after getting a telegram from his wife. Other items note United Bleachers association registered in London with 10 million pounds, Citizens bank opening in Aspiritum July 16, a Tennessee fire destroying 15 buildings, a cattle ranch manager shot near Stanton, a vice presidential hint about Hill, and cotton area estimates at 25.668 million acres up 8.7 percent.
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Wareness
Boers Report Major Victories Across Transvaal Front
Bloemfontein dispatches claim 18,000 burghers march on Johannesburg while President Steyn holds Bloemfontein. British forces suffer severe defeats at Hlalandlangte and Vredefort with hundreds wounded and prisoners taken. Reports also place Steyn at Cr edgesly Buller heading to Ke vetch junction with Lord Kitchener.
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Loxpon
Lorenzo Maroney
da Witt
Johannesburg
Boorsava
Bloémfontein
Whard
Steynagaih
Hlandélangte
Vredefort
Chinelai
Natal
Lord Kerta
Tichtenburg
Kiyo Suren
Hunter
Bad News From Free State In War Dispatches
War office reports in early June describe Boer raids disrupting lines of communication near Lindley and Roadsyal with around 100 British casualties. General Buller reports a Canadian assault near Charleston Flats with low casualties, while dispatches note no contact from Methuen since June 7 and tension around Vetchkop. Gubernatorial race fronts Orangeburg with Gary Hoyt Patterson and others leading the field.
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Lonnox
Free State
War Office
Mothinen
Dordberts
Pretoria
Lindley Pad Roadsyal
Haya
Hierch
Natal
Lonpoy
Buller
Almonds Nok
Charleston Flats
Bayalry
Hildyard
Third Cavalry Briade
Conumara
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Herndon
Admiral Kempff
China
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P. Lassiter
Jorge M. Taylor
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Peter Tilly
C. C. Slaughter
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