Admiral Dewey Enters Presidential Race Stirring Politics
Admiral Dewey announces candidacy support from Democrats and public, saying he will consider presidency if American people want him. His stance shocks politicians and sparks questions about party alignment, with Pennsylvania delegates pledged to Bryan and a pervading debate on Dewey’s potential impact on the race.
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Dewey
Yecome
Congress
Admiral Dewey
McKinley
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Death in Texas Flood Destroys Austin Dam and Lives
A Colorado River dam at Austin failed under heavy rainfall, flooding the city and its valleys. Eight workers died at the power plant, with a list naming Frank Pincet Frank Kinney Walter Blossman Joseph Newman Dick Morris John Prees Charles Burchard and six others. Property losses exceed $3,000,000 as waters overwhelmed homes and refineries below Austin. The flood began with days of torrential rain across the Colorado watershed. The disaster prompted rapid telegraph warnings and horse relays as residents fled rising waters.
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Austin Glyvea Way
Colorado River
Austin
Tex
Frank Pincet
Frank Kinney
Walter Blossman
Joseph Newman
Dick Morris
John Prees
Charles Burchard
Robbers kill Warrick youth defends home
Two masked men invaded the house of Mrs James Warrick five miles south of Barnesville Ohio Sunday night. The elderly widow and two young women with her were threatened while Warrick’s grandson Clarence resisted and was killed. The intruders bound the women and ransacked the home, escaping with six cents.
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James Warrick
Barnesville
Anglo French modus vivendi renewed on Newfoundland rights
Joseph Chamberlain informs colonial cabinet that Britain and France renewed the Anglo French modus vivendi governing Newfoundland rights, extending coverage until the close of the Newfoundland treaty period. The note indicates continued imperial coordination between the two powers.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Decision for Beckham court ruling sides with Democratic view
The Court of Appeals on Friday ruled for Beckham in the gubernatorial contest, with Judge DuRelie in dissent. Republican judges Butt nam and Guffy issued a separate opinion noting differences in rationale but agreeing on the result, rejecting canvassing board power to impeach returns and stressing only the legislature can determine a contested election. The grand jury continues Goebel assassination inquiries, about forty witnesses examined, with more expected and no reports before late week.
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Volce
Beckham
DuRelie
Buttnam
Guffy
State
General Assembly
State Canvassing Board
Sre
State Board
Goebel
Republicans Make Gains In Ohio Municipal Elections
A brief summary notes Republicans won more gains than Democrats across Ohio’s municipal and township races. Faction reconciliation reduced infighting in many areas, though large cities showed mixed results. In Cleveland the outcome was decisive with notable shifts, while Columbus elected Dr. Washington Gladden for council amid franchise questions. Toledo backed the Republican slate. Dayton re elected Mayor Lindmuth. Interior towns saw new Republican officeholders where none existed before.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Washington Gladden
Columbus
Gladder
Republians
Toledo
Samuel Jones
Dayton
Lindmuth
Fortune A Surprise Inheritance Tax Records
The estate of George Smith, longtime London resident and New York recluse, paid 12 million dollars in inheritance tax, the largest ever by an American. Comptroller Coler notes New York’s rate cut by 53 points. Britain collected 5 million, and the U.S. 1.5 million. Smith’s wealth, once hidden in New York vaults, may total far beyond 50 million. James Henry Smith, the Wall Street “silent man,” inherits.
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London
England
New York
James Henry Smith
Wall Street
America
Chicago
Big Mirror Trust Forms New Combine in Harrisburg
The American plate mirror company is chartered in Harrisburg Pennsylvania with a capital of 60 million dollars. It gathers prominent plate glass figures from Pittsburg Standard and Ford plate glass firms. The move aims to dominate domestic market share against foreign mirror manufacturers. Directors include W. Steinman Cincinnati A. Mueller Milwaukee F. Von Louisville W. Jane W. L. Clause F. J. Kiingler.
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New Combine
American Plate Mirror Company
Harrisburg
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Standard Plate Glass Company
Ford Platelass Company
American Plate Glass
Steinman
Cincinnati
A. F. Mueller
Milwaukee
F. W. von
Louisville
W. Ll. Jane W. L. Clause
F. J. Kiingler
Ties
Porto Rico tariff and civil government bill passes in Senate
The U S Senate ended a long debate by approving the Porto Rico tariff and civil government bill by 40 to 31 with only committee amendments. Notable speeches by Mason and Foraker marked the day as galleries filled and public interest remained high throughout the session.
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Congress
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Illinois
Foraker
Ohio
Wellington
Maryland
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Davis
Minnesota
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Porto Rico
Port Rico
Spooner
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Allison
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Lindsay
McLaurin
Martin
Money
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Nelson
Pattus
Proctor
Simon
Sullivan
Taliaferro
Teller
Tillman
Turley
West
Beverridge
Indiana
Montana
Enrolment advances in Cuba and far-reaching industrial moves
Forty one thousand Spaniards are enrolled in Cuba for island elections, with 10 000 unenrolled. The battleship Kearsarge returns to Newport News after a successful second sea trial. Jones and Laughlin, and Laughlin Furnace of Pittsburgh consolidate with 20 million dollars capital. Thirty one American locomotives head to China with 200 tons of rails for Japan. New York Chamber of Commerce backs abolition of stamp taxes. Twenty new steamships are under construction for Atlantic service and four for the Pacific.
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Kearsarge
Newport News
Jones & Laughlin
Laughlin’ Furnace Company
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
China
Japan
New York Chamber of Commerce
Trans- Pacific
National Capital Straws Elects National Soldiers Homes Leaders
The Board of Managers of the National Soldiers' Homes has elected Gen. Martin Mahon of New York as president and Maj. George W. Steele of Indiana as secretary. Senate action includes post office pay hour reforms and new Alaska military posts planning.
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National Soldiers’ Homes
Martin Mahon
New York
Maj
George W. Steele
Indiana
Gear
War Department
Alaska
Hawley
Prince of Wales Shot At in Brussels Anarchist Attempt
An unsuccessful assassination attempt targeted the Prince of Wales in Brussels as his train left the northern station. A 16 year old tinsmith named Sipido rushed the platform, fired two shots at close range, but missed. He claimed vengeance for slaughter in South Africa and was found with anarchist literature.
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Prince Anhurt
Prince of Wales
Brussels
Belgium
Prince
Talroad
Sipido
South Africa
Queen Victoria Arrives Early in Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert
Kingstown crowds greet Queen Victoria despite rain as Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert reaches Kingston ahead of schedule. Enthusiasm runs high though turnout lacks organization due to the weather and late arrival.
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Dublin
Queen Victoria
Victoria and Albert
Kingston
Political Bubbles Brief Election Notes Across States
Rhode Island reports 5000 more votes than last year while Gregory the Republican candidate for governor trails by 1100 from 1899 Republican totals. North Dakota Populists split on Bryan endorsement. Middle-of-the-Roaders quit and held a separate convention. New York state senators unanimously back Lieutenant Governor Woodruff for Republican vice presidential nomination. Washington Republicans elect eight Philadelphia delegates and back the national administration and expansion. Alabama moves to boost Gen Wheeler for Democratic vice presidential nomination.
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Rhode Island
Gregory
North Dakota
W. J. Bryan
Alabama
Gen. Wheeler
Convention Hall Burned Amid Democratic National Convention Plans
Kansas City witnesses the destruction of the convention hall, the city’s pride, where the Democratic National Convention was to be held on July 4. The total loss reaches about 400000 dollars, with breakdowns including 235000 for the hall, 155000 insurance, 50000 for a church, 15000 for a parsonage, 35000 for a school, 20400 for insurance, 60000 Williamson block, and 45000 for insurance.
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Kansas City
Williamson
Miss Adams Statue Barred From Paris Exposition
Capt A Mattox says a fifteen thousand dollar gold statue of actress Maud Adams will not be exhibited at the Paris exposition. The statue is deemed a personal exhibit and will not be admitted within gates. The only American statue shown will be Lafayette, funded by the government and by public school children.
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Miss Adams
A. Mattox
United States
Maud Adams
Palmer son of Potter Palmer resigns from bank job
Honore Palmer, youngest son of Chicago magnate Potter Palmer, left his clerk position paying $12 a week after six weeks. He plans to travel to Paris to join his mother. Friends covered his desk with flowers and bonbons as he worked bravely before illness forced him to resign from life.
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Honore Palmer
Potter Palmer
Chicago
Parla
Palmer
Bank Life Society
Public School Militia Bill Advances in House Committee
The bill by Representative Marsh of Illinois to extend military instruction to public schools was favorably acted upon by the house committee of military affairs on Wednesday.
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Representative Marsh
Illinois
House Committee of Military Affairs
CHICAGO MARKETS Grain and Produce Update
Market notes for spring wheat at 66 4, winter wheat around 69, oats 22 27, rye 4 55, butter quotes 12 4 0, eggs weak. Green fruit and vegetables prices listed. apples 1.75, bananas 0.90 to 1.75 per bunch, cranberries 9 per barrel, pears 2.50 to 3 per box, pineapples 3.60 per dozen. Live stock prices include steers 14.05 to 15.90, hogs 5.10 to 6.24, cattle 2.50 to 4.10, lambs 5.80 to 7.35.
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California
Easter in Dawson Delays Spring Signs in Klondike Town
In Dawson, Easter passes with no spring yet in sight as snow, ice bound river, and cold show a stark Yukon landscape. Churches stand in the town and Brith Sabbath is observed. Roman Catholic and Episcopal services mark the day though mining camps have little church attendance.
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Klondike
Noman Catholic
Dawson
Werther
Yukon
Easler
Easter Cards Demand Real Poetry Over Jingles
The custom of finding Easter ecards is nationwide and growing. More Easter cards and poems are printed and sold this year, with many in New York Chicago and other cities offering cards for inscriptions. Shoppers seek poems that are genuine poetry rather than jingles.
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Jdrmis
New York
Chicago
Prigins
Poultry Health Claim Promises Egg Boost for Creston Farm
A Creston Georgia area report touts American Poultry Mixture from Terre Haute Ind as boosting hens egg production by 100 percent and improving health to deter disease. The ad urges trial with a money back guarantee and notes Augustine Flower as a popular remedy for digestion and liver function, offering sample bottles at local drugstores.
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Mig
Terre Haute
Ind
Dinewavs Sa Cholers
American Mfg. A
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