Hopkins Beats Harrison to Lead State Central Committee
In Springfield on June 18 the Democratic state convention nominated the state ticket led by Clerk John L. Pickering and reelected John I Hopkins as chairman after a fierce contest with Carter H. Torrison. Hopkins and Harrison clashed repeatedly amid feisty caucus debates and heated floor fights.
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Chicago
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Hilleboro
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Duddleston
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Coles County
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Pennell
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Lincoln
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Phil
Hopkins Wins Narrowly in Convention Platform Debate
Hopkins won easily on the adoption of the majority report with 62 to 57. The platform denounces trusts, favors antitrust enforcement, calls for tariff revision, civil service reform, and municipal ownership, and pledges independence for the Philippines once a stable government is in place.
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Cuba
McKinley
John T. Altgeld
Congress
Wealthiest Clergyman Hoffman Dies at 74
Plattsburg New York June 18 Rev Eugene Augustus Hoffman dean of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church died yesterday at age seventy four. He was described as the wealthiest clergyman in the world and noted for his modest retire ment and lifelong devotion to spreading Christian doctrine. Born in New York he became dean in 1879 after a career of wealth and vigor.
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Mr. Hoffman
Ife
New York
General Theological Seminary
Hubbardston
Mich
Hoggerman
Ile
Howard W. Tilton
Council Bluffs
T Howard W. Tilton
Race War at Eldorado In Illinois Colored Citizens Targeted
The Eldorado affair sees a race conflict since May 29 with a mob attacking the colored normal and industrial institute. Homes are stoned warnings issued to leave and shots fired at night. Several families displaced and churches attacked as white residents fear labor for new mines. Governor Yates asked to provide protection.
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Tuskegee, Ala
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William Gibbons
Nancy Allen
Peter Green
African Methodist Church
Yates
Desperate battles and mass homestead rush reported
A series of armed confrontations between officers and criminals near Indianapolis ends with shot injuries to Captain Hyland and Officer Bell. Elsewhere 1000 men cross the ceded Port Hall line at Pocatello in a dash for homesteads and minerals, while a Michigan butcher vanishes after leaving his shop.
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London Rumor of Plot Against King Edward Stirring City
sensational London rumor claims a plot to assassinate King Edward, with Scotland Yard reticent and royal travels amid confirmations and denials. The piece lists various unrelated notices from Milwaukee to Nebraska, including drownings, misfortunes, and political shifts.
Markets Report from Chicago and Buffalo June 17
Quotations on the Chicago Board of Trade show mixed wheat and corn prices with July and September futures. Live stock in East Buffalo and Milwaukee notes firm wheat, dull cattle and steady to higher hogs, with local price ranges provided for beef, pork and lamb.
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Milwaukee
Kipling's Rottingdean action fuels local uproar at aunt's house
London reports Kipling dispersed a mob threatening Lady Burne-Jones at Rottingdean Sussex on June 2. He shut the drill hall he donated, condemning the attack while avoiding comment on the banner protest. The incident rattles the town amid Kipling’s stern rebuke.
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Farmer’s Daughter Prize Sparks Rumor in Kansas Wheat Field
In Wichita a farmer announced his 500 acre wheat crop would be cut by the fastest harvester. He offered his one year old daughter as a prize to the top worker, inviting many suitors including Willis Rodway of Llinegis. Rumors swirled as reporters declined to confirm details.
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Willis Rodway
Llinegis
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Pratt
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Tavin Anun
Two Sheep Herder Slain in West of Casper
A gang attacked a sheep camp fifty miles west of Casper Sunday night killing Fred Kassahan and mortally wounding Dan Ferris both camp workers. Earlier Ferris and Kassahan argued with Tom Murphy. Murphy vowed to return with help to “clean out” the camp.
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Wye
Here
Fred Kassahan
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Ferris
W Kassahan
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Murphy
Kassahan
Perris
Debate Over Cuban Policy and Ireland Echoes in London
London observers urge the United States to grant Cuba economic justice to avoid turmoil across the Florida Straits. Conservatives press for policy that preserves American prestige and markets. In naval notes, the Admiralty discusses armor and ammunition speeds amid modern projectile armor debates.
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Shocking Death of Ployd Baldwin in Bay City Street Car
In Bay City Michigan on a Saturday a young businessman Ployd B K Baldwin was killed by a street car. His mother Mrs Baldwin who already mourned her daughter’s death suffered a collapse upon learning the news and was left heartbroken as the family awaited the arrival of her sons.
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Baldwin
Double Murder Their Crime Ilyatteville Neb
James Gorman and his sister in law Mrs. Thomas C. Gorman are arrested on murder charges after the body of Thomas Gorman, a wealthy cattle owner, is found buried in the ranch garden. The couple had been selling property and fled with Mrs Gorman’s daughter, pursued by Sheriff Hale who arrested them near Cody. The case follows reports of disappearance two weeks prior and frantic efforts to escape.
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Honorary Juris Doctor Degree Granted to Cleveland
The Augustinian College of St. Thomas of Villanova conferred the first US honorary Doctor of Jurisprudence on ex President Cleveland during commencement and a new monastery dedication. Cleveland urged equality in education and government balanced honors across Protestant and Catholic institutions. Muscatine workers strike over packing orders. plant to move to St Louis. In Oklahoma City a land dispute ends in Johnson's death after McMichael is fatally shot. Perpignan reports four days of snowfall. Illinois Democrats nominate Pillburn for representative. Cloronsaint Marie sees minor shocks in earthquake activity. Minneapolis indicts Mayor Ames for bribery. bail set at five thousand.
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de Armond
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Schwab denies purchase of Cramp shipyard
President Schwab of United States Steel denies having bought the Cramp shipyard. A.J. Weiss’ right hand was blown off by a giant tire cracker explosion in Chicago. The Spanish American treaty of friendship will not be ready for conclusion before autumn.
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United States Steel Corporation
Cramp
A. J. Weiss
Chicago
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