Whitney Declares Not a Candidate for President
William C. Whitney releases a public statement from New York on June 22 asserting he will not run if nominated, will not seek leadership, and remains in the country to aid the Democratic party. He warns against free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and notes eastern Democrats would oppose it. President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle plan a short fishing trip on the Potomac.
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Tragic Crossing Crash Claims Three Lives in Abscon
A grade crossing accident at Abscon near Atlantic City on June 24 killed George Huber 60, Frid Huber 87, and Harry Hentzler of Philadelphia. A fourth man was fatally injured, authorities said.
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Free Coinage Debate Ties Foraker to Silver Policy
In Cincinnati June 22 the editor notes Senator-elect Foraker’s stance on gold and silver, recalling Teller’s cabinet and party loyalties. The piece argues the St Louis platform solidified the Republican position, without changing any prior party stance.
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Debate Over Silver Coinage Monometalism Stance
The text argues against unlimited silver coinage, calling it a proposition that would not advance bimetallism but instead amount to silver monometallism. It notes opposition from Senator Teller and associates who see it as mischaracterized.
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Teller
Illinois Democratic Convention Seen Likely to Name Ticket
Peoria Ill June 22 It seems probable the Illinois state Democratic convention will finish work in one day naming a state ticket and at large delegates. W D Hinrichsen says free silver forces plan to control 954 of 1069 delegates and adopt a free silver platform. John P Altgeld is considered likely to head the ticket.
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New York Democrats Plan United Delegation at State Convention
A few politicians have arrived in Saratoga for the state Democratic convention set for Wednesday. Officials hurry to unite the delegation to the national convention by agreeing on one name from the party, should Whitney refuse. Former Secretary Charles S. Fairchild is mentioned in the discussions.
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Bandits Murderers Rounded Up After Wyoming killings
North Branch Minnesota June 28 a posse trapped the trio who killed Jacob Hayes and Richard Paul and attacked Dr. Burnside Foster near Wyoming. One robber was killed, the other two jailed in Stillwater. After escaping north they camped near the Duluth line then resumed crime near North Branch, entering the home of ex Mayor Frank Smith.
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Delegates at Large Named Without Opposition
The ticket lists Roswell P. Flower Edward Murphy and David B. Hill as delegates at large with no opposing candidates indicated.
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Hanna Taking a Rest Amid Campaign Uncertainty
M A Hanna rested at his Cleveland home on Sunday with guests Col Fred Grant H O Evans and Gen Osborne. He had not decided on national committee headquarters nor whether Governor McKinley would speak or where he would campaign. He mentioned possible time in New York.
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Texas Free Silver Democrats May Endorse Teller for President
Silver delegates in Austin discuss endorsing Teller in the presidential race with an eye to silver policy. They believe cross party support could unite factions to win, projecting Teller would gain a strong Republican following if Democrats and Populists back him.
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Associated Press
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British Cruiser Summoned to Newfoundland Fishing Dispute
Trouble flares along the Newfoundland coast where French fishery rights collide with local residents over cod raps. The British cruiser Mohawk has been hastily summoned to the scene to restore order.
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Newfoundland
Desperadoes Suffer Casualties After Wyoming Robbery
A three-man gang raided Mr. Smith’s house then fled toward North Branch. A posse tracked them to a tamarack swamp where a brief shootout ensued. One robber was killed, another wounded and captured. the third surrendered after his companion fell. Prisoners identified themselves as James Cunningham 19 and George Kelly. Dr. Foster of St Paul was wounded during a restaurant hold up where a robber seized 73 from him and the bandits fired as the signal.
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James Cunningham
Wyoming
Bob Wilson
George Kelly
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Osceola Mills
Paul
Hayes
Dozens Injured in Butchers' Match Riot at Council Bluffs
A butchers competition in Council Bluffs drew thousands from Omaha and Sioux City. The event ended in a riot police quelled. Thomas Brown died from a stab wound Frank Kane was seriously hurt and about two dozen others were injured.
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Sioux City
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Chicago outing club robbery murder investigated
Police pursue theory that a murder connected to a Chicago outing club robbery was the work of tramps. The loose fragments suggest a sensational crime scene as detectives press the probe. In Washington, June 22, liberals introduced a senatorial motion censuring the United States over its Cuba policy.
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Martin Slihall
Chicago
United States
English Observer Says Italian Revolution Impending
A Truth letter from a long resident in Italy warns that a revolution is only a matter of time. It describes soaring taxes, widespread famine among peasants and workers, grass feeding in Sardinia, rising deaths from starvation, and a surge of pellagra with over 10 000 affected and about 3 000 deaths yearly, many of them due to insanity.
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Dead man guides fast mail train to Burlington accident
A Burlington fast mail train crossing the Mississippi bridge ran on at near fifty miles an hour with Engineer W B Giddings dead in the cab and a corpse gripping the lever. Fireman Sam Main found the body after the crash and the cause remains unknown.
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Western Silverites Start Propaganda Movement in the East
In Chicago on June 22 Western silver men begin a six week campaign to agitation among East labor unions. Delegation led by M. J. Elliot of the American Railway Union reaches Chicago with Daniel McDonald B M Lindsey and M J Geiger.
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Umtali Uprising Threatens White Settlers in Matabeleland
Dispatches from Bulawayo report a severe uprising in the Umtali district. Bodies of 30 to 40 whites are said to be killed, with patrols sent to laagers and Fort Salisbury in danger. Sir Frederick Carrington plans reinforcements from Mashonaland and requests 200 mounted infantry from Cape Colony.
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Results on the diamond Western and National Leagues
Baseball scores from Columbus Detroit 8 8 St Paul 85 Kansas City 31 Grand Rapids 3 Indianapolis 4 Minneapolis 14 Milwaukee 6. Standings show Indianapolis .644 Detroit .596 Minneapolis .580 Kansas City .660 St Paul .479 Milwaukee .458 Grand Rapids .863 Columbus .68. In National League Chicago 2 Cincinnati 5 Louisville 5 St Louis 10 Baltimore .640 Cleveland .688 Cincinnati .623 Boston .583 Philadelphia .547 Washington .532 Pittsburgh .531 Brooklyn .629 Chicago .660 New York .404 St Louis .275 Louisville .202.
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Canada election centers on Manitoba school issue
Ottawa reports the key question in Canada's coming elections focuses on whether parliament will pass a remedial bill to enforce separate Catholic schools in Manitoba, funded by public money. The issue splits provinces, with Catholic and Protestant candidates largely aligned with or against the policy depending on region.
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St Louis Platform Sparks Spanish Uneasiness Over US Clash
Madrid dispatch notes St Louis platform stirs unrest in Spain with fears of imminent conflict with the United States. Spain rushes to buy two 14,000 ton ironclads in Genoa amid a 100,000,000 loan from Rothschild tied to Almaden mines, aiming to bolster warship power and resist American positions.
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Cretan revolt gains strength as atrocities rival Armenian war
New York reports from Crete detail Turkish abuses during the ongoing revolution versus Turkey. About 15,000 insurgents, well equipped, receive Greek aid and may win independence. The May 22 massacre at Canea, the island’s principal city, is noted among brutal incidents.
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Supreme Court Upholds Minnesota Gas Law in Struck Jury Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of the gas light law in the Mary Lomen versus Minneapolis Gas Light case known as the struck jury case. Judge Mitchell signs the decision with Canty and Collins dissenting and attaching memoranda. The opinion notes abuses should be reformed by the legislature, not the courts.
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What the Lovers Said Verse Fragment
A brief excerpt centers on a lover and beloved seated closely. The lover strokes the curls of the beloved’s head as the speaker notes there is no need to recount the exact words. The fragment suggests intimate exchange without explicit dialogue.
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