Debs Refuses Presidential Nomination at Social Democratic Meet
In Indianapolis on March 9 the Social Democratic convention faced a stormy final day over party merger and name. Debs declined any presidential bid, citing private reasons, while McCartney and Harriman were proposed for president and vice president respectively before Harriman also declined. Efforts to persuade Debs to run continued without success.
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Indianapolis
Social Democratic Rational Convertion
Social Labor Party
United Party
Social Democratic Party
Social Democrat
Eugene V. Debs
Fred Q. McCarthey
Massachusetts
Debs
Stedman
Ilnois
Fred O. McCartney
Representative Carrey
Job Harriman
California
Max Hayes
Cleveland
Harriman
Mr. Debs
Riot leaves one dead and six wounded in Chicago clash
Labor troubles boiled over at Thirty sixth and Wallace streets as a crowd attacked Link Belt Machinery workers. Joseph Walsh and foreman William Schindler exchanged blows after a head injury. Walsh fired on Schindler, and a wider assault by about 40 strikers followed, until police arrived.
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Chicaco
Ahot
Walsh
Schindler
Schlindler
McLaine
Five Thousand Dollars for the Slayer of William Goebel
The Kentucky reward commission met and adopted a resolution to pay 5000 dollars from the appropriation for the Goebel murder case. Each person engaged in the Governor William Goebel murder can receive the reward for apprehension arrest and conviction as principal or accessory.
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William Goebel
Frankfort
National Baseball Magnates Form Eight Club 1900 League
The National Baseball league for 1900 will have an eight club circuit. The decision was announced at the Fifth Avenue hotel when the meeting adjourned. President Young said the eight club agreement was unanimous.
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New York
National Baseball League
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Young
Watson Renominated by Indiana Sixth Republicans
The Sixth Indiana district Republican convention renominated Representative James E. Watson by acclamation. Dr. Leyds protests from Brussels over bogus news attributed to him. Flying Fox sold for 37500 guineas amid Westminster racehorse sale. Dr. Toyama, UM graduate and Japanese university president, dies in America after study.
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Indiana
James E. Watson
Leyds
Transvaal
Brussels
Duke of Westminster
Flying Fox
America
Moxio
Toyama
University of Michigan
Japan
Imperial University
Northwestern flour output and West Virginia rally note
Minneapolis flour production for last week reached 357 200 barrels, up from 196 785 the prior year, while Superior and Duluth mills reported no activity. In Parkersburg the West Virginia State League of Republican Clubs held its largest meeting with over 1 560 delegates. Thurston of Nebraska spoke. Chicago millers sought relief from discriminatory freight rates via injunctions. Hatpin attacks followed a workers strike at Libbey McNeil Sabbey’s plant, injuring several young women. Farno North Dakota grocers organized to define their duties and goals.
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Northwestern
Minneapolis
Superior
Duluth
Parkersburg
W. Va
State League of Republican Club of
West Virginia
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Local State Organization Formed in Hope Fargo Leadership Named
The organization in Louisiana state area elected B. S. Kraabel of Hope as president and H. E. Lincoln of Fargo as secretary, establishing its leadership and initial structure.
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Nuisianent State Organization
B. ST. Kraabel
Hope
H. E. Lincoln
Fargo
Formal Senate Debate on Porto Rican Tariff and Government
In Washington on March 9 formal discussion of the Porto Rican tariff and civil government bill lasted four and a half hours. Key speakers were Rep. Foraker and Sen. Pettus with exchanges among several senators on constitutionality and aims. Foraker argued a small tariff plus internal revenue would fund local self government, roads, and schools, and noted court decisions would decide constitutional reach. A second urgent deficiency bill was reported in the House by Chairman Cannon totaling 1,489,380 dollars.
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Washington
Senate
Foraker
Pettus
Supreme Court
Porto Rico
Philippines
Washindon
House
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Renovating the Forces in the Philippines
The War Department moves to renew American troops in the Philippines by recalling battalions with long service and replacing them with recruits from the United States. General Otis is to select a battalion from the Fourteenth Eighteenth and Twenty third infantry for return as terms expire or health declines.
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Washington
Wa Department
Philippines
Otia
United States
A New Corner for Writing Nooks in Small Homes
A guide to creating compact writing corners in flats and small houses. Describes a triangular wall mounted table with brackets, a corner cabinet, pigeonholes, curtain, lighting, and color ideas in malachite green or cream. Also offers a simple wall shelf desk idea with a back board and bracket support.
Hamard Bega and Flattery’s Downfall in Philadelphia
The text portrays Hamard Bega and his companions as susceptible to flattery leading to a downfall. It notes that friends failed to restrain him while the public pressured him more strongly, with Philadelphia Presa cited as a reference point.
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Hamard Bega
Philadelphia
Presa
Porcelain Plates Hit 810000 As Dealer Holds Line
A New York dealer maintains a price of 810000 for twelve porcelain plates in a sale. The fragmentary text criticizes inflated valuations and civic corruption while referencing a hired girl and scattered lines about moon cycles and nails.
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New York
Boer Escape After Surprise Breaks British Pursuit
Loxpon mixed dispatches report Boer forces slipping away after a surprise retreat. British cavalry under General French attacked but the Boers repulsed twice with rifle fire, no prisoners reported. General White to command Gatacre division and new Tenth division under General Hunter.
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Baden-Porrell
White
Stormberg
Gatacre
Hunter
George White
Teff
Fighting on Wednesday shows British move outflanking Boers
Correspondent reports Lord Roberts outmaneuvered the Boers near Bloemfontein on Wednesday. British cavalry nearly charged, Grahams Town volunteers and mounted infantry pressed the right flank, 18 battery horses killed, Boers retreating after stubborn defense and wagon withdrawal. General French pursuing toward Bloemfontein. Boer numbers estimated at 14,000.
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Osroriely
Lord Roberts
French
Bloem
Grahamstown
John Redmond Welcomes Shamrock Recognition
In the house of commons on March 9 John Redmond Irish Nationalist leader declared the Irish welcomed the decision that her majesty would have the shamrock worn by Irish regiments on St Patrick's Day. He praised the sovereign's forthcoming visit and promised respectful reception while noting no attempt would be…
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London
House of Commons
John Redmond
St. Patrick’s Day
Redmond Receives Cheering Welcome On Demand for National Rights
The speech stressed that hospitality shown during the visit should not signal any weakening of demands for national rights. Mr. Redmond was loudly cheered both when rising and upon taking his seat, signaling strong public backing for his stance.
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Redmond
Roberts Victory Seen Easing Boer Resistance
March 9 dispatches from Lospon suggest General Roberts successes near peace prospects. Experts believe Burghers will not contest further west of the Free State capital and Boer forces may retreat in multiple directions. Morale wavers, Transvaal troops entrenched north of the Vaal, while Free Staters seek peace. Despondency is limited to Mafeking telegrams.
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Lospon
Roberts
Free State
Transvaal
Vaal River
Strong Faith in God Brings Kruger Tide Turn Claim
Pretoria dispatch reports President Kruger addressing Burghers promising divine aid as faith sustains the nation in adversity. He said God tests the people but will turn the tide in their favor if belief remains strong, citing the God of deliverance of old. The speech moved listeners to tears.
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Pretoria
Bloemfontein
Kruger
Premdent
Heers to Fight to the Death Says Heitz War Bulletin
Pretoria report quotes Secretary Reitz saying Boers are not discouraged by reverses and will fight to the end. General Dewet leads the commandoes at the Modder river as President Kruger travels to Bloemfontein to mediate between Transvaal and Free State.
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Pretoria
Reitz
Dewet
Modder River
Bloemfontein
Laager
Free State
Kruger
Transvaal
Boers entrench at Biggarsberg amid retreating forces
Reporting from Lapyswitz and Grove March 9 editors note unprecedented Thursday demonstrations praising the queen and imperial unity. In Bloemfontein police clash with Free Staters who refuse to fight and blame President Steyn. Boers entrench at Biggarsberg as Natal Dutch farmers flee the surrounding area.
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Lorpon
Biggarsberg
Lapyswitz
Natal
Punty
Dr Richard Gatling in Chicago to organize auto plow venture
Chicago March 9 Dr Richard Gatling inventor of the rapid fire gun is in Chicago to organize a company to manufacture his latest invention an automobile plow which he claims will revolutionize wheat and corn culture.
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Chicago
Richard Gatling
Fashionable Chicago Church Destroyed by Fire
In Carcaco on March 9 the Second Presbyterian church was completely destroyed by fire. The building, twenty years old, housed one of the city’s most aristocratic congregations. The loss is about 200 dollars.
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Chicago
Carcaco
Second Presbyterian Church
A Glance At Fashions Evening and Day Gowns
Fashion notes describe pastel brocades for evening gowns with muted grounds and scrolling floral patterns, plus day wear with tailored tunics and trellis velvet trims. Reds and mauves suit dull winter days, with evening bodices cut lower at back and pouched fronts for a slim silhouette. A malachite green skating suit features chinchilla details, green velvet trims, and white linen embroidery. Novel front extending cloth squares and a pearl lace knitting edge are also described.
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LOT Nea
Weinee
John Foster & Cosa
John Foster & Co
Wehinear
Isyeole Land Welt
Serge
Zie
Mudely Lddy & Webster
Goodyear Welt
Congress
Johnston & Murphy
Regu
K. J. Graboy
E. Third St
Gordon Hat
Eere
Triumph
Eagle
Tartar
All Grocers
J.W. Lauer
Minn
New USA
Saran
New York State
T. Caswell Oil CO
Winona, Minn
Berthe Bros
W. Broadway
C. W. Cummings
Prop
Social Democratic
National Baseball
Northwest
Chcaco
Ghrl
Libbey, McNeil & Sabbey
Tinion
North Dakota
Farno
N. D
Bild Bere
Ireland
Lan Maclaren
North American Review
The
Northwestern Telephone
Leeper
I. C. Slade
Commission
Rome
Choate Bk
Mineapolis
Duluth Board of Trade
Winoona Co
Northwestern Co
General Roberts
Struger
Heitz
Heers
Price Baking Powder CO
Chicano
Gatling
Crawford, McGregor & Canby Co
F. G. Vila
Weat Fifth Street
Borth Buiane
F. Cc. Witt
Ify
Portland
Kaiser & Dohm
Johnson St
Ntj
Olsen Steam Dye Works
Weet Fourth Street
GEM Meat Market
H. W. Reinke
West Fifth St
Hharrow
January
Jane
Ur Furniture
Geo. J. Hillyer
Department Store
China
Haviland & Co
Choate Block
Windsor Hotel St Paul
Milnerfota
C. J. Monfort
Borth
Leeb
West End
Winona Reed Works
Stanchpield
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