Abolition of Two-thirds Rule Predicted by Silver Democrats
W J Bryan, the Nebraska silver Democrats’ choice for president, predicts the two-thirds rule will be abolished at the Democratic national convention. He says silver delegates will control the convention and cites estimates by Harrity Sherley and Wallace placing silver at 427 delegates to 387 gold with 92 doubtful.
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W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
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Wallace
Will Atgotton
Unity Building
Altgeld
St. Louis
Pettigrew Denies Endorsement Of McKinley While In Senate
In Washington on June 8 Mr Pettigrew Rep 8 D rejected a published claim he agreed to back McKinley and sound money to secure a national convention delegate. He said the South Dakota convention referred the finance issue to the national body and no vote on silver occurred. He vowed no office would force him to abandon his financial convictions.
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Senate
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Spaniards in a Fix as Cuba Debate Rises
London June 3 The Times Havana letters condemn Spanish command in Cuba noting officers content to hold position. Washington June 8 Deficiency Bill likely to pass without signature due to objections to 1,500,000 for French spoliation claims. Omaha June 3 Yankton Norfolk line reborn by local investors. expected to be paid and operated. Duiuts June 3 City to issue 1,106,000 bonds for independent water plant. New York June 3 Cuban filibuster attempt as Algiers prepared to sail but may transfer crew offshore.
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the Times
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Cuba
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Duiuts
New York
Mobile
Ala
Plant Line
Algiers
Kruger Faces Dispute Over Commuting Reforms’ Death Sentences
The Times correspondent reports President Kruger seeks to commute reform leaders’ death sentences to heavy fines, but other executive council members oppose the move, fearing mercenary motives would be charged against the government.
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Belasco Suit Over Fees For Training Leslie Carter
A superior court jury is set to hear David Belasco versus N K Fairbanks of Chicago over $65,000 Belasco says Belasco trained Mrs Leslie Carter for stage work from July 1889 to November 1880 and claims time and expenses were owed. The case arises in New York with emphasis on services and compensation. Governor Morgan leads a senate panel discussion on Nicaragua canal bill advancing to full vote.
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N. K. Fairbanks
Chicago
Belasco
Bradley Exits Presidential Race Urges Unity
Louisville June 3. Governor Bradley withdraws as a presidential candidate and says his name will not be presented at St Louis. He urges Republicans to unite to defeat those who would weaken the nation's money standard, citing Kentucky Republicans' stand for sound money.
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St. Louis
Republic
Kentucky
Pan American Congress Project Takes Form in House
A resolution introduced by Representative Smith of Michigan and backed by Secretary Olney calls for a Washington conference with Mexico Brazil Central and South American Haiti and San Domingo to consider arbitration of disputes and to improve and extend business and commercial relations among the republics.
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Michigan
Mexico
Brazil
Central and South America
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San Domingo
United States
Storm relief efforts feed nearly seven hundred families in St Louis
In St Louis on June 3 relief workers continued aid for tornado victims, supplying life essentials to about 700 families. Despite efforts many supplies ran out, though funds were available to buy more. The death toll plus missing and injured totals 311, with 128 burial permits issued and 13 bodies unrecovered.
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House of Delegates
Ex United States Senator O P Stearns Dies in California
Ex Senator O P Stearns of Minnesota dies at Pacific Beach near San Dizco California from pneumonia after coming for his health last October. He served as circuit judge at Duluth from 1872 to 1893 and then filled the unexpired term of Senator Norton in the U S Senate. Remains will be taken to Los Angeles for cremation.
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Cal
United States
O. P. Stearns
Minnesota
Pacific Beach
Five Coaches Wrecked on Northern Pacific Train
A No. 4 eastbound Northern Pacific passenger train derailed near Grey Cliff, Montana, east of Livingston, killing three hoboes aboard the baggage car and injuring several crew members. The passenger cars remained intact and passengers were reported uninjured.
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Men
Northern Pacific
Grey Cliff
Poisoned wine at Eva Little’s on South Clark Street
Four housemates in Eva Little’s residence on South Clark Street reportedly drank poisoned port wine left by a stranger who claimed another stranger gave it to him. The victims, described as seven persons thankful for the wine, faced a grave danger with likely death.
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South Clark Stray
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Tragedy at North Dakota Ranch as Son Kills Father
J A Baker prominent North Dakota rancher and ex county commissioner was shot and killed by his 17 year old son William after a dinner hour family dispute over discipline. The youth surrendered to sheriff, awaiting coroner inquiry. Local sympathy favors the boy and his mother.
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N.D
J. A. Baker
William
Mr. Baker
Mouse River Valley
Baker
Winchester
Mansfield
Weather and notice items from St Paul and other reports
St Paul May mean temperature 63.4 degrees, 6.4 degrees above normal, max 87 on the 6th, min 41 on the 28th. rain 4.67 inches, 1.27 inches above normal, hail on the 12th. London reports J B Robinson says reform leaders to be released soon. Chicago merchant Henderson shoots himself after heavy losses at sea. Nimes reports a gas explosion at Rochebelle pits killing 25 miners.
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Weather Bureau
St. Paul and Vicinity
Nimes
France
Rochebelle
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