National convention progress hints at short, solid agenda
Officials report thorough preliminaries for the Republican national convention. Contests likely settled by credentials committee. platform talks may focus on gold standard versus silver coinage. Foraker expected to push for a gold standard plank. A monster McKinley parade is planned in St Louis, while Reed supporters gain momentum among Florida and Alabama delegates.
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McKinley Leaders Set No Fixed VP or Currency Plank
At McKinley headquarters in St. Louis the party shows 688 votes on the first ballot of 98 for the nominee with no fixed VP slate or currency plank. The platform faces East West tensions over gold and silver with White, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio among others seeking Eastern positions.
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Bliss Denies VP Candidacy Amid Talk
Cornelius N. Bliss stated he is not a candidate for the vice presidential nomination and has not been seeking such a role. He acknowledged occasional mention by supporters and newspaper chatter but emphasized no pursuit of the position.
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St. Louis
Cornelius N. Bliss
Nomination Talk Sparks Reed Support for McKinley VP
Gossip at McKinley headquarters hints at nominating a rival for vice presidency. The Dingley movement backs Nelson Dingley Jr. due to family ties and his role as former chairman of Ways and Means. Reed's East strong stance and ties to McKinley are cited as reasons for a potential second place candidacy.
Bradley Withdraws From Convention Fight For Gold Standard
Governor Bradley withdraws and will not have his name presented to the convention. Delegate Vierkes of Kentucky received the telegram announcing the withdrawal. Bradley plans to arrive in the morning to press a gold standard platform and seek action. Ms Lillie Devereaux Blake and Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt arrive to urge recognition of woman suffrage at the committee hearing.
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Civil Service Order Extends Laborer Status in Government Payrolls
The president issued a civil service order extending laborer status to all government employees on the payroll who perform clerical duties. The move affects workers in post offices and custom houses nationwide under civil service rules. Separately, 200 striking quarrymen, largely foreigners, marched from Bernea toward North Amherst with provisions to pressure workers there to quit.
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Sailors Visit Vatican as Pope Blesses British Squadron
In Rome on June 5, three hundred fifty Roman Catholic sailors from the British Mediterranean squadron attended Mass in the Sistine Chapel. The pope blessed them as he was carried out on the Sedia Gestatoria, while the sailors cheered and waved their hats in tribute.
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Rumors Courting Change at Pine Ridge Agency
Reports from Pine Ridge indicate a change in agency leadership with Captain Clapp of the regular army serving temporarily. Reliable information suggests Ben C. Ash of Pierre may be appointed as the new Indian agent by the President, replacing the current arrangement.
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Silver Bolts at Convention Threaten Gold Plank Clash
Senator Teller of Colorado leads a Republican silver revolt aiming to force a straight gold plank at the convention. Idaho’s Dubois and Montana’s Hartman join, with plans to bolt if their demands fail, potentially carrying five states and influencing the Chicago Democratic outcome. Teller vows a dramatic valedictory and severance of party ties.
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Gold Standard Platform Discussed By Delegates
Delegates from Maine New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Wisconsin Minnesota and others met at the Southern hotel in St Louis to draft a financial plank. They endorsed maintaining the gold standard and opposing free coinage of silver unless by international agreement for bimetallism with major trading nations. Senator Cullem reached Canton and predicted McKinley will be nominated with a sound money platform and no second choice.
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Insurgents Dynamite Havana Water Works in City Shock
Havana reports two blasts cause bridges Cristina and Concha to partially fail and aqueduct pipes to suffer. Insurgents blamed for cutting Havana water supply with aim to render the city uninhabitable amid shortages and sickness. General Castellano defeats Maximo Gomez near Puerto Principe. Gomez losses several hundred men.
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Spanish generals suspend operations in Cuba rains
A council of Spanish generals in Cuba has decided to suspend operations against the insurgents owing to the rains. General officers cited continuing downpours that hinder movement and volleys, delaying offensive actions across the island.
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Monarchists Rally Behind Isabel for Brazilian Throne
Monarchist factions in Rio Janeiro show growth as they push for Isabel, Countess D Eque, daughter of Dom Pedro II, to be proclaimed Empress Isabel I. They plan to base headquarters in a federation state before a bid in Rio de Janeiro. The manifesto notes Isabel has no active role unless summoned by her people.
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RIGHTS OF NAPOLEONS DECLARED BY PRINCE VICTOR
Paris June 15 Parts of a letter from Prince Victor Napoleon to General Dubarail are published It states the Napoleons have no rights except those held from the people and those rights can be invalidated by the people The prince says he will never abdicate the duty his name imposes and will face necessity with resolve.
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Eneror William Hosts Li Hung Chang in Knights Hall
Berlin on June 16 reports Emperor William granting an imposing audience to Li Hung Chang in the Knights Hall of the old castle. Li Hung Chang was conveyed there in royal carriages provided by umlins.
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Minor Items of Interest and Notable Miscellany
William Workman killed Bart Hines in Davenport and A T Hines stole Workman’s wife. A Rome dispatch from Mossowah confirms General Baratieri’s acquittal. Weeks ex postmaster of Hartshorne was sentenced to five years for embezzlement. Fire destroyed a large warehouse of White Mills Distillery in Louisville with a 125000 dollar loss. John G Johnson at Paris lowered the world 500 metres record to 80.25 seconds and the European 1 mile mark to 4 minutes 24 seconds.
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Kruger Bitter Over Rhodes After Clemency Remark
Pretoria June 15 Deputations with mayors from towns across South Africa waited on President Kruger to thank him for clemency to reformers. He pointed to the Bible as his guide and accused Cecil Rhodes of egging on a dog fight saying the troublemaker remained unpunished.
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Superintendent Winters Resigns from Wilmar Division
Ostar O Winters, superintendent of the Wilmar division of the Great Northern road, resigns as of June 16. The notice appears in Sr. Pauu. Details are incomplete in this fragment.
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Resignation Accepted for July First Amid Rumors
A resignation has been accepted and will take effect on July 1. Rumors suggest the individual will assume the role of general manager at the Brainerd and Northern road.
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Rodney Fish Dies Penniless in Boston
Rodney Fish once a Wall Street millionaire died at a lodging house in South Boston. His bank account was $1,200,000 years ago. He was a nephew of John Floyd who remembered him in a will. Fish graduated from Sacramento High School and later built a fortune in Denver before speculating in the East. He leaves three California brothers, including James, a congressional candidate.
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Stock theft gang suspected near Rose Bud reservation
T G Richardson of Gregory county reports that much stock lost by settlers near Rose Bud Indian reservation has been found near Red Clay Butte with brands obliterated. It is intimated the theft is by an organized gang of half breeds and whites.
Testing an Inspection Law in State Court
The state boiler inspection law, declared unconstitutional by local attorneys, faced its first test in court. Judge Egan presided as Harry Graham of Schunemann & Evans defended after arrest for running an engine without a license. an appeal was immediately filed.
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Widow Leonora Cockerill Weds Walter Lienau
The Commercial Advertiser reports Leonora Cockerill widow of Colonel John A. Cockerill of New York has married Walter Louis Lienau son of the late Rudolph Lienau former president of the Germania Bank of Brooklyn. Colonel Cockerill died in Cairo on April 11.
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Western Leagues Standings From Columbus To Milwaukee
Scores from four games show Indianapolis 4 over Western Leagues at Columbus and Detroit 8 over Grand Rapids 14 to 8 in Detroit Milwaukee 6 held by St Paul 16 while Kansas City 6 defeated Minneapolis 9. Standings list Minneapolis .685 Detroit .610 Indianapolis .641 St Paul .612 Kansas City .586 Milwaukee .500 Grand Rapids .365 Columbus .348.
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Quaint Jackson Farm Sells on Windy Hilltop
An old Jackson farmer sells his pond bordered farm after a sultry summer visit by a prospective buyer. The buyer questions winter feed while the farmer explains feed rises when pond water falls, illustrating the dry time pasture.
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Fogg Praises Charley for Splendid Car as Pen Carrier
The two characters discuss Charley's impressive vehicle, praising its capacity to carry writing tools. Fogg notes the car's vastness and utility, while Charley blushes at the compliment. The exchange highlights their playful banter about mobility and writing.
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Boston Transcript
Wordsworth Quotations On Original Taste In Writing
A quotation on the relation between greatness and originality in authorship. The emphasis is on the writer creating the taste by which readers will savor their work.
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