Republican Convention Nominees and Proceedings At Des Moines
The Iowa Republican convention opened with prayers and praise as Governor Cummins entered amid applause. Delegates were seated under credentials without contest, with physicians and clerks appointed. Nominations followed for railroad commissioner, supreme court clerk, and reporter, including John A. Crockett for clerk and W. W. Cornwall for reporter. several incumbents sought third terms and others were chosen for state offices.
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William G. Martin
Adair
B. F. Carroll
Davis
Gilbertson
Winnebago
Chas. W. Mullan
Black Hawk
Supreme Court
Charles A
Polk
Scott M. Ladd
Spence
America
A. B.marshall
Central Presbyterian Church of
Des Moines
Cummins
C. G. McCarthy
W.H. Byers
Judge Smith
Rottawattamiecom
John A. Crockett
Eldora
KB. A. Dawson
Waverly
Ketchum
Marshalltown
B. J. Salinger
Carroll County
W. W. Cornwall
Spenéér
Mr. Salinger
C. T. Jones
Peggent
W. B. Martin
Greenfield
Bloomfield
Frank F. Merriam
U. S. Gilbertson
Forest City
Charles W. Mullan
Waterloo
Iowa Republicans Adopt Roosevelts Propolicies Platform 1904
The Iowa Republican convention approved a broad platform praising President Roosevelt, endorsing reciprocity with Cuba, civil government in the Philippines, and tariff reform. It condemned mob violence, affirmed support for McKinley’s policies, and urged continued national prosperity through protective tariffs and anti monopoly measures. The platform passed without dissent.
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Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Re Ublicans of Iowa
Gumn
United States
Philippines
Far East
Republican Party
Airship inventor Carl F. Klotz dies in Indianapolis
Carl F. Klotz, airship letters patent recipient and machinist born in Germany in 1845, died in Indianapolis Indiana from stomach cancer. The obituary notes his recent grant of airship patents.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Carl F. Klotz
Germany
Death of an Educator in Baltimore
Baltimore special reports Dr. George Mann Richardson, faculty member at Leland Stanford University, California, died at Union Presbyterian Jefimary from blood poisoning.
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Baltimore
George Mann Richardson
Leland Stanford University
California
Union Presbyterian
Typhoon Sweeps Luzon Across Eastern Coast
A severe typhoon moves over Luzon between the thirteenth and eighteenth parallels. It centers on the eastern coast with fears of heavy damage.
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Luzon
Manila
Levy Tax to Aid Miners Avert Strikes
New York dispatch reports a committee of the Central Federated union plans a weekly six cent per capita assessment to fund aid for striking anthracite miners. The measure aims to raise money through the union member network and support efforts to resolve the dispute.
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New York Dispatch
Central Federated Union
General Jacob H. Smith Retired From Active Duty
General Jacob H. Smith learns by news aboard the Thomas that President Roosevelt has retired him from active duty. He discusses the decision with his wife and aide Lieutenant J. H. Shields as Major Duval delivers the official notification. Shields says Smith has nothing to say for publication and did not expect the action.
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San Francisco
Thomas
Jacob H. Smith
Samar
Smith
Geeral Smith
J. H. Shields
Twelfth Infantry
Duval
Transpport Service
General Smith
Lieutenant Shields
War Department
Roosevelt
Guardsmen Threatened as Attacks Increase at Shenandoah
The Eighth regiment was called to arms after a band attacked troops with stones near Shenandoah. General Gobin plans stern measures and sentry squads were ordered to shoot to kill if attacks continue. Lithuanian William Stepanitz is in custody. others are being sought by the provost marshal.
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Gobin
Shenandoah
Devaole
William Stepanitz
Eighth Regiment
Stepanitz
Making White Man's State Alabama Republicans Exclude Negroes
Birmingham August 4 At a meeting of the state republican executive committee a resolution was adopted to call a state convention September 16 in Birmingham and nominate a full state ticket. The measure aims to deprive negroes of representation by restricting participation to those fully qualified voters under Alabama's new constitution. Negro Republicans threaten to appeal to the national committee and one delegate warned of possible bloodshed to defend race rights.
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Alabama Republican Committee
Birmingham
Ala
State Republican Executive Committee
Alabama
National Executive Committee
Beef trust demurrers filed in federal beef case
The government suit against the alleged beef trust advances as defendants file demurrers in the U.S. circuit court. The packers challenge the complaint as multifarious and seek to avoid a discovery of their interests and methods. A ruling is expected by October term with no further action until judges resume in October.
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Chicago
United States Circuit Court of
Ttia
John S. Miller
Peace talks fail as battle rages near Agua Dulce
Panama July 29 to August 2 reports say cannot fulfill peace mission. Hernan Herrera's revolutionary forces clash with government troops at Agua Dulce with heavy losses on both sides. Armistice granted to bury dead as generals Moreno and Salazar shuttle aid and supplies to Bertí's army.
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Panama
Auz
Herrera
Agua Dulce
Associated Press
Moreno
Pease
Agua Dale
Salazar
Berti
Esternay
Bertis
Agu Dulce
Vermont Campaign Opens With McCullough Backing
Secretary of the Treasury Les M Shaw spoke in Manchester Vermont. the Vermont campaign split in the Republican party with Percey W Clement opposing General J G McCullough the GOP nominee. Other figures included Congressman J G Foster United States Attorney J Martin and Congressman Charles N Fowler. Miners Threaten New Conflicts With Certificates Issued to Incompetents and Palm Oil Debate Tackles Margarine Color at Internal Revenue.
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Treasury
Manchester
Vermont
Perciy W. Clement
J. G. McCullough
McCullough
Secretary of the Treasury
Les M. Shaw
J. G. Foster
United States
J. Martin
Brattleboro
Conegrerman
Charles N. Fowler
New Tey
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