Democratic Convention Forecast Ahead of Ballot in St Louis
Washington Post dispatch from St Louis details delegate lineups and instructed votes for Parker Hearst and favored sons, with conservative bloc dominance shaping the push for the Democratic nomination. The piece notes totals, state-by-state allocations, and the likelihood of a first-ballot Parker nomination barring a stampede to Cleveland or McClellan.
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Bate
Parker Lea
Alabama
Arkansas
Carornia
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illnois
Indiana
Iowa
Kanna
Ac Kentuky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Miscouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Leah
Vermont
Virginis
Washington
West Virginia
Scenari
District of Col
Arizona
Parker
Sas
Arizona Ng . G
Heart
Okahoma
Mus. Bourl
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cleveland
McClellan
Hearst
Bryan
Neturna
Parkey, Hearst
Favorite Son
Favorte Sons
Missouri
Wisconsin
Gray
Olney
Cockrell
Harmon
Wall
Kentucky
Illinois
California
Hawaii
New Mexico
Wyoming
Kansas
Utah
Warner Heads Ticket in Michigan GOP Convention
Detroit June convention preserves Roosevelt and Fairbanks support, endorses Fred M Warner for governor, and selects Charles A Blair attorney general and J B Bradley auditor general after a contested vote. The short platform backs direct primary reform and calls for victory for the state ticket amid intra party clashes.
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Detroit
Mich
Light Guard
William Alden Smith
Grand Rapids
Charles Simons
Smith
Simons
Fred M Warner
Farmington
Alexander Maitland Af Cgainee
Frank F. Glazier
Chelsea
George A Prescott
Tawas City
J B Bradley
Eaton Rapids
Charles A Blair
Jackson
F PF Kelly
State Board of Education
L I. Wright
Ironwood
W. H Rose
Clinton County
Chicago
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Theodora” Roosevelt
Tse ee me ht fie e. We pnt ee
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Prohibition party nominates Swallow for President at Indianapolis
The Prohibition party at its national convention in Indianapolis nominating Silas C Swallow of Pennsylvania for President and George W Carroll of Texas for Vice President. The platform calls for broad reforms including suffrage changes and popular election of Senators, with a pledge to prohibit the liquor traffic and implement national unity through arbitration and extended civil service. Miles withdrew his nomination. $16 000 raised for the campaign fund, and the convention adjourned amid continued ratification debates and a renewed push for a unified platform.
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Indianapolis
Prohibition Party
Silas C Swallow
Pennsylvania
George W Carroll
Texas
J H Ames
Oregon
Miles
John G Wooley
New York
Swallow
Treasury
Stewart
Tata
Howard Clark
Presigent
Stewart John G Woolley
St. Louis
Wolfenberger
Tracy
Amos
Resolutions Committee
Ofa
S ‘St-Louis
Ps Erate National Convender
Jones vouches for Bryan on Parker nomination
Ex Senator J K Jones Democratic chairman says Bryan will not bolt his party ticket if Parker is nominated president. He doubts Cleveland's nomination, but favors Parker and Hearst for delegates while denying a bi metalli sm plank in the platform.
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Pittsburg
William J. Bryan
Judge Parker
J. K. Jones
National Democratic
St. Louis
Bryan
Cleveland
Hearst
Gorman
Jones
Rabbis Elect Officers as Eastern War Debate Opens
The Central Conference of American Rabbis adjourned in Louisville after selecting Cleveland for next year’s meeting. Officers elected include Kaufman Kohler as honorary president, Joseph Krauskopf as president, Joseph Tolse first vice president, Jacob Voorsinger second vice president, Charles Levi treasurer, Adolph Guttmacher recording secretary, and William Rosenhauff corresponding secretary. A heated debate left unresolved the question of a synod. The report on American Reform Jews and the Russo Japanese War urges restraint, supports gradual freedom for Russian Jews, and calls for clear advocacy from congregational pulpits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Cleveland
Kaufman Kohler
Cincinnati
Joseph Krauskopf
Philadephia
Joseph 8 Tolse
Chicago
Jacob Voorsinger
San Francisco
Tressurer
Charles 8. Levi
Peoria
Adolph Guttmacher
Baltimore
William Rosenhauff
Mob lynching of Black man in Scranton Williamsburg County
A Black man identified as Will iams was removed from an Atlantic Coast Line train at Scranton and fatally harmed by a lynch mob after a February incident in Williams burg County. Deputies resisted, the mob seized him amid threats of death within minutes, passengers panicked, and exact details remain unclear.
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Charleston
D. C
Catro Williams
Thurston O McGee
Scranton
Williamsburg County
Atlantic Coast Line
Williams
Columbia
Kingstreet
Awd
Willams
Thief Attacks Merchant in Paterson. Victim Dies
A black man identified as Arthur Lasker, 20, shot and wounded two people during a store theft in Paterson. He fled into Lower Preakness woods, was captured, and brought to the city as a crowd gathered. The incident escalated when Lasker fired at pursuing officers and citizens, injuring William Kessel.
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Wollenberg
Wollemberg
William Kessel
Kesnel
Col Butler Arrested In Bribery Case In St Louis
Col Edward Butler, a prominent local figure, appeared in court on a bench warrant charging bribery of a witness. Bond set at 10,000 with John J OBrien as surety. Witness Charles FB Kelly, ex speaker of the house of delegates, reportedly paid 50,000 to influence testimony. Butler surrendered earlier, tied to Charles A Gutke and Kelly, who face bribery convictions or trials. Representative Smith renominated in Indleng. Public notice of Niagara Falls excursion via Perania Railroad announced.
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St Louis
Edward Butler
John J Obrien
Taylor
Folk
Butler
Charles FB. Kelly
House of Delegates
Charles Gutke
Harops
Col. Butler
Charles A. Gutke
Charles ¥. Kelly
Abandon Hope for Loomis Loomis Searchers Doubt Wem
Paria June 20 officials nearly abandon hope of finding F Kent Loomis alive. They question Gustav Flamm's sighting of Loomis leaving the steamer at Plymouth as darkness and crowding complicate recognition. Flamm maintains he did see Loomis depart. Investigators consider possible fall from the upper deck on the Bilis with no guard rail, while foul play remains unlikely despite minor inconsistencies.
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Paria
Tymouth
F. Kent Loomis
Gustav Flamm
San Francisco
Loomis
Plymouth
Flamm
Delay in Beavers Case Denied in Brooklyn Indictments
The motion to quash Brooklyn indictments against George W Beavers former superintendent of the salaries and allowances division of the Post Office Department was denied. Beavers was refused permission to enter a demurrer and the bill of particulars was held in abeyance. Arguments for removal to Washington, andBeavers renewal of his plea with new sureties are set for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
George W Beavers
United States
Thomas
Beavers
Benedict
Washington
Federal grand jury begins Slocum disaster probe in New York
New York June 30 the federal grand jury opened the Slocum inquiry with Gen Henry L Burnett US district attorney and H A Wise presenting. Nine witnesses testified including B F Corklin and A W Weaver. Subpoenas reached Knickerbocker secretary James K Atkinson who may refuse to testify without stipulations. Proceedings aim to tie Knickerbocker directors and officers to alleged liability while inspectors and ship crew provide testimony. A full transcript from the coroner's inquest will be sent to Washington for possible commerce department use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Grand Jury
Henry L Burnett
United States District Attorney
Henry A Wise
B F. Corklin
A. W Weaver
Edwin Brandon
Edward van Wart
Edward Flanagan
I. Collins
Wiliam Twembley
T H Barnett
United States Boiler Inspection Bureau
J. H Merhming
James K. Atkinson
Knickerbocker Steamship Company
Atkinson
Slocum
Terence McManus
Anoder
Teor
Capts. Pease
van Schaick
Mies Hall
Knickerbocker Company
Grand
Frank Dexter
Knickerbocker Steamboat Company
John A Renae
Grand Republic
Berry
C. de Lacey Hvans
Rye Beach
W. H
Coronner Berry
Arnaby
Robert K. Story
Jory
North Woods
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Raid on Gensan Sinks Japanese Vessels in Korea
London Tokyo dispatches report the Vladivostok squadron bombarded Gensan on Korea s east coast. About 200 shells were fired with minor damage and no clear casualties. Russian ships including cruisers and torpedo boats later withdrew toward the north amid rain and a stormy sea.
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London Times
Washington Post
Tokyo
Vladivostok
Japan Sea
Japan
Togo
Port Arthur
Skrydloff
Gensan
Associated Press
Korea
Russia
Gromoboi
Rurik
London
Sane
Central News
Koun
Seitsu
Seoul
Genegan
Beoul
St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Serydjov
Gengan
Linevitch
Torpedo Works Fire at Cronstadt Several Explosions Reported
A fire at Cronstadt torpedo works last night caused major damage to torpedo mechanism shops and destroyed about twenty Whitehead torpedoes. Five warheads exploded, heightening the blaze and alarm. Authorities say repairs will be possible soon and expect no further loss of life.
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Petersburg
Cronstadt
Peterhof Palace
Parker's Strength at St Louis and Detroit Nominations
An index entry notes Parker's strength in St Louis and Warner nominated in Detroit with Prohibitionists naming their ticket. Other items include Busman squad shows, Illinois bank fun, and a note on a new French army scandal.
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Parker
St. Louis
Warner
Detroit
Busman
Illinois
Hearst
Marion Butler
Shaw
Julia Sharp
Washington
National Guard
Formal apology to France from Haiti after minister attack
In Port au Prince on June 2, the French cruiser Jurien de la Graviere arrived while renewed formal apologies were accepted by French and German ministers over the stoning incident. President Nord received Minister Depez and spoke for harmony, as the Marseillaise played during the reception before the ship departed for Martinique.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Jurien de la Graviere
Nord
M Depez
France
Martinique
Besieged Bank Cashier Confesses Large-Scale Embezzlement
Aurora Illinois June 30. Hundreds besieged the German American Bank demanding deposits as cashier Col Plain confessed a shortage rising to 81 ,1000 with losses totaling 30,000 after years of concealment. He cited unsuccessful land speculation in Colorado and stocks including United States Steel as triggers.
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Aurora
Ill
Coryea Bank
Col Plain
Theta
Rhl
Plain
Hepg
Colorado
Puy
Sterling
Cole
United States
Sunk by an ocean liner off Gloucester coast
The Gloucester Mass fishing schooner Harry G French captained by Rufus McKay was sunk in a collision with the Hamburg American Line steamer Deutschland about ten miles west of Keightship. Captain McKay and sixteen crew were rescued and brought to Gloucester. the Deutschland sustained no damage. A dense fog bank shrouded the area as the schooner’s lights appeared through the fog before the crash occurred.
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New York
Gloucester
Mass
Harry G French
Rufus Mc¢Kay
Reutschland
Keightship
McKay
Keempmt
Deutschidod
Three French Officers Arrested in Dreyfus Case Scandal
Paris reports three active duty officers Lieut Col Rol Uns Capt Francois and Capt Mareschal were arrested in connection with M Doutriche. Officials have not disclosed exact charges but authorities hint at complicity in falsifying Information Bureau accounts to conceal bribe payments linked to witness Czernuski from Rennes and the Dreyfus inquiry.
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Information Bureau
Paris
London Times
Washington Post
Active
Rol Uns
Francois
Mareschal
M. Doutriche
Rollin
Doutriche
Rennes
Moduentt
Czernuski
Dreyfus
Criminal Chamber
Court of Cassation
Rollins
Francs
Crirartial
Gift to the Nation: Washburne Correspondence to Congress Library
The public and private letters of Elihus Washburne, minister to France, are bound in a volume and to be sent to the Congressional Library in Washington. The collection includes hundred letters from American and European officials, with writings by Lincoln, Gladstone, Victoria, and Edward. Notable parts cover Paris Commune period and Civil War era messages from high army officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Washburne
Congressional Library
Chicago
Elihus Washburne
France
Washington
Abraham Lincon
Gran
Gladstone
Queen Victoria
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Washburne
Hempstead Washburne
Tramp kills woman after breakfast dispute at Wileyville farm
In New Martinsville West Virginia on June 3 a tramp shot Mrs J W Fix wife of a Wileyville farmer after she refused to cook him breakfast The attacker demanded a hot meal then pushed past her seized a shotgun and fired fatally The murder sparked a manhunt with fear of lynching among local residents.
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Farmer
West Virginia
New Martinsville
J W Fix
Wileyville
Fix
Put
Farmin
Teo
Falconio to Return to America July 2
The papal delegate in the United States, Mgr Falconio, will return to America on July 2 aboard the steamship Saint Anne from Rome. He plans a brief visit with family in Sent Ter and is ticketed Saint Louis and Return for 17 dollars. The train schedule notes an early Sunday departure via the Pennsylvaniaráil line.
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Falconio
Rome
Mgr Falconio
United States
Italy
America
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