Convention Adopts Permanent Organization At GOP Convention
The National Republican Convention convened in Philadelphia with temporary chairman E O Wolcott calling the assembly to order at 12:25 PM. Hon. H C Lodge of Massachusetts was elected permanent chairman and Charles W Johnson of Minnesota became secretary, with adjournment scheduled for 3:15 PM until 10:00 AM the next day.
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Philadelphia
E.O Wolcott
H. C. Lodge
Mass
Chas. W. Johnson
Minn
Fort Dodge clash between citizens and Salvation Army over night parades
Open warfare erupts as Salvation Army bands parade in Fort Dodge IA at night. Citizens offer a purse to stop the bass drum but are refused. The confrontation grows outside the Duncombe House with crowds and an Italian orchestra. police disperse the scene as words turn to a near riot.
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Port Dodge
Fort Dodge
Salvation Army
Duncombe House
Salvationists
Militia Possible as Nebraska Governor Faces Beat Rice Clash
Lincoln Nebraska June 20. A confrontation between state executive and judicial authorities grows over the Beat Rice asylum superintendent B F Lang refusal to vacate. During a writ of replevin attempt, constable and governor’s four agents were assaulted. one woman injured. Damages suit for 10000 filed against each official. Gov Poynter may deploy militia to eject current occupants. Also June 20 league scores list St. Louis Cincinnati 7 3 Boston 10 4 Philadelphia New York 8 1 Chicago Pittsburg 1 fourte en innings Milwaukee Chicago 5 Detroit Cleveland 8 Minneapolis Kansas City 153 Indianapolis Buffalo 2 Indianapolis
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Lincoln
Neb
B. F. Lang
Beatrice
Poynter
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Detroit
Cleveland
Minnesapolis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Mary Yore Secluded by Monkeys in Chicago Disturbance
Mary Yore sheltered in a home at Forquer and Des Plaines as an angry crowd of Italian and Greek women and children attacked the door. Two grown monkeys and the host named Tony protected her until Officer Grady arrived and removed her to Maxwell Street station on a disorderly conduct charge.
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Chicago
Mary Yore
Tony
Forquer
Des Plaines
Grady
Maxwell Street
Fire devastates Bloomington business district in 2 million loss
A fierce fire swept Bloomington Illinois over Monday night and Tuesday morning destroying more than half the central business blocks along with the courthouse and public buildings. Insurance estimates place losses at not less than 2 million dollars. Firefighters from Bloomington with aid from Springfield and Peoria battled a fast moving blaze driven by strong winds. The courthouse, 400000 costs, was gutted though records were saved. Major business blocks including Brand Co Vimont & Koehn Cooper & Jackman Pixley & Co and Windsor hotel were destroyed. A second report from Janesville Wisconsin notes a bank receiver settling a 254000 claim.
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Bloomington
Ill
Court House
Court House Square
Springfield
Peoria
George Brand & Co
Vimont & Koehn
Cooper & Jackman
Pixley & Co
B. Thompson & Sons
Green Company
T. Miller & Sons
R. C. Rogers
C. W. Klemm
J. Higgs
Stephen Smith Sons
Windsor
Wilcox Dry Goods
Griesheim
Parrit
Cole Bros
Eoria
Market quotes from Chicago Board of Trade and others
The Chicago Board of Trade quotes show wheat and corn prices with July August futures, oats and pork and lard ranges, and notes on butter eggs poultry and produce. East Buffalo and St Louis markets report cattle hogs sheep quotes and receipts. Milwaukee and Detroit menus list grain bids and steady rye and oats.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Caeee Eee
Csewe
Illinois
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Detroit
Shoemaker Arrested in Illinois on Kentucky Murder Charge
Harry Shoemaker, wanted in Kentucky for a December murder linked to his cousin, was arrested while plowing near Pana. Two loaded revolvers and a dirk found in his plow box. He reportedly confessed and will be sent to Kentucky. Fort Dodge reports Mormon missionaries active, distributing literature as more apostles head from Salt Lake City seeking converts.
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Pana
Harry Shoemaker
Kentucky
Shoemaker
Fort Dodge
Salt Lake City
Democrats Take Control of Kentucky Treasury in 1895 Fashion
Frankfort Kentucky June 20 The state treasurer s office has been turned over Treasurer Hager took charge and the state offices for the first time since 1895 are in exclusive control of the Democrats.
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Frankfort
Hager
Roosevelt Receives Unifying Welcome at Republican Convention
The Philadelphia gathering of 1,800 delegates and 15,000 spectators roared as Governor Roosevelt entered. Senator Hanna praised McKinley while Wolcott led a strong, martial session praising the Republican record and national prosperity. The event closed with committee appointments and a two and a half hour adjournment to morning session.
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Philadelphia
Liberty
Repub
Republican Party
William McKinley
Hanna
Wolcott
Te Bewan
United States
William McKinely
Sie
Philippines
Luzon
Taylor
Kentucky
Edward M. Levy
Locust Street
Grosvenor
Senator Lodge
Chas. W. Johnson
Minnesota
Incompatibility of Temper Splits Magee Family clash in Indiana
Marion Indiana reports William B Magee traveling salesman for Curtis Sons & Co Lafayette appears in mayor court on wife desertion charge. Magee fined 10 plus costs. his 12 year old daughter tearfully comforted him as he refused comment. Mrs Magee reputedly from a prominent Lafayette family.
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Marion
Ind
William B. Magee
Curtis, Sons & Co
Lafayette
Magee
Joliet
Sinvis Steel Company
Russian Attack On Peking Reported In Shanghai Dispatch
Shanghai reports say Russian landing force arrived before Peking and attacked on two fronts with heavy artillery amid reports of Western legation fires and rumors of massacres of foreigners. British and German ministers reportedly killed or missing. Chinese forces alleged to have repelled some assaults.
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London
Peking
Daily Express
Tung Fah Siang
Tung Ching
Taku
Berlin
Schoanehal
Undaunted
Shanghai
McMillan Backed by Republicans in Michigan Rally
Report from Detroit and Springfield dated June 20 outlines a Republican strategy to secure Senator McMillan's re election. supporters vow to block any house or senate candidate Pingree might sway against McMillan and ensure party unity for another term.
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Detroit
McMillan
Star
Isss
Michigan
House
Senate
Pingree
Fire destroys farm buildings and stock near Clinton
A large blaze in Clinton Michigan on June 20 consumed barns granary and outbuildings of farmer D. B. Haggayt located just west of the village. Hay grain tools and two horses were lost in the flames with damage described as extensive.
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Clinton
Mich
D. B. Haggayt
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Citizens and Salvationists
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Tol
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McKinley
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Roovelt
Tianna O
Wolecott
Warwick
J. Gray Belton
Hope Presbyterian Church
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Onge
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the Times
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Keatsville
H. W. Foster
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Kate Meyer
Vincent Meyer
Meyer
Omro
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Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Joseph Krok
Chas. H. Keck
Castner
Frank Stewart
O. M. Keck
I. M. Sproull
Iptician
Yfords
Oxford Tos
Harwood
South Side
Johnson's ‘Bakery
Jonovan
T. M. Reynolds
Johnson
Nalewis
Baird & Bailey
J. Albert
Sherman
Yilko
Bole
Hanan
Re Shoes
Ashby
Nicola
Miksch
P Nursery
Madelia
Washington
E.G Mason
Nelson
Jewler
H. Knecht
J. H. Stewart
E.R. Powers
Ion Eggs
Opera
Tendre
Benz
Klein’s Clothing Store
M. L. Logan
Joseph
Pollard
T. J. Dempsey
Hotal Alley
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
Iraduate
American School of Osteopathy
Firat NI National Bank
Marsh W. Bailey
City
Iowa
C. J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
W. H. Butterfield
Crail's
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
Worthece
Rocky Mountain Beach
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