Bryan Leads Democratic Platform Alignment With Chicago Stance
William J. Bryan appears to have shaped the Nebraska Democratic platform, endorsing the Chicago plank and calling for 16 to 1, opposing a large standing army, decrying the Porto Rico tariff act, opposing trusts and imperialism, and backing popular vote for U S senators. The Populist platform mirrors Democratic aims, with both parties urging Bryan's nomination at Kansas City. Delegates Metcalf Oldham Thompson and Tibbets named to the national convention.
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William J. Bryan
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Chicago
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Bryan
Sioux Falls
Richard M. Metcalf
Omaha
Richard Oldham
Kearney
W. H. Thompson
Grand Island
A. G. Tibbets
Malin and National Platform Edits in 1896 Democratic Platform
Malin points to the Nebraska Democratic platform endorsing the 1896 Chicago platform. It calls for income tax, direct election of senators, initiative and referendum, liberal pensions, Nicaragua canal, and condemnation of the Dingley tariff and trusts. The report also notes international items from Berlin and London and a note on a Senate and House resolution regarding army ranks.
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United States
Nicaragua Canal
Money Trust
Industrial Trust
International
Guilty Plea In Federal Case On Obscene Mailings
A defendant admitted sending obscene literature through the mails in federal court and was fined 200 dollars. Mrs. Struble refused to pay the fine and was jailed.
Relief of Mafeking Rumors Spread Amid War News
March 20 Loxton dispatch reports no official relief, but Lord Wyndham hints it may be true. Boer forces press at Kroonstad and Natal. Gatacre rests at Springfontein as Roberts converges. 25,000 of Butler’s 40,000 prepare to press Botha. Afrikander bond leaders petition against imperial control. Two thousand more troops sail for South Africa.
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Taubeneck Former Populist Leader Dies in Seattle
Herman E. Taubeneck former chairman of the National Committee of the People's party died in Seattle after arriving from the East two months ago in weak health. He had been resting at his brother's home and the body will be shipped to his old home in Illinois.
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Wash
Herman E. Taubeneck
National Committee
The
People's Party
Clinois
Judge Denies Detroit Street Railway Fare Cut Ordinance
In Detroit Michigan on March 20 Judge Swan of the U S district court denied the city’s ordinance forcing street railway companies to lower fares to 3 cents. The court held no city charter authorization exists for such a reduction and granted an injunction to block enforcing it. The decision finds existing ordinances permit 5 cent fares and cannot be annulled, preserving current fare levels.
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Metropolitan Street Railway Seizes Third Avenue Line
President H. H. Vreeland announces that the Metropolitan Street Railway has secured a controlling interest in the Third Avenue Railway. The acquisition gives the Metropolitan control of all Manhattan street railways, the Bronx lines, and westward routes in Westchester County north of the city boundary.
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The
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Metropolitan
Manhattan
Bronx
Westchester County
Machinists Plan Local Talks Before Any General Strike
Representatives of the International Association of Machinists say local conditions will govern a general strike. President O Connell and aides have left for principal centers to confer with members before issuing orders to act.
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International Association of Machinists
O'Connell
Close Guarded Goebel Murder Suspect Believed Watched
Winchester reports F. Wharton Golden, linked to the Goebel murder, arrived Sunday and remains under tight scrutiny by Goebel supporters. He traveled south on the Kentucky Central, returned, and is not registered at the hotel. Local rumors say he may name the shooter.
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Winchester
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Goebel
Kentucky Central Railroad
Stir Over Alleged Confession Ties to Goebel Assassination
Franzfort Kentucky March 20 The report of an alleged confession by F Wharton Golden formerly a Barboursville guard in the state penitentiary under the Republicans caused a sensation. Police and detectives have watched his movements since the tragedy and regard him as a key witness for the state. Caleb Power Republican secretary of state now jailed as an accessory to the killing would not discuss the confession.
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F. Wharton Golden
Barboursville
William Goebel
Golden
Polegrove
Caleb Power
Goebel murder case sparks Golden confession rumor
Reports from Barboursville Kentucky claim F Wharton Golden has turned state's evidence in the Goebel murder inquiry. Golden, a Pow ers ally, reportedly left for Lexington after a prosecution telegram. Local Republicans warn that if true the consequences could be severe. Ex Representative Berry Howard and F M Cecil of Middlesboro were seen with Golden. In Washington M E Barnett and C E Sapp, Louisville federal officers, seek presidential backing in Governor Taylor contest.
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F. Wharton Golden
Goebel
Golden
Caleb Powers
Lexington
Berry Howard
F. M. Cecil
Middlesboro
Cecil
London
Taylor
Washington
Messis
C. M. Barnett
C. E. Sapp
Louisville
Kentucky
Boston Watch and Ward discuss police corruption and theatre morals
In Boston at the First Church meeting of the Watch and Ward Society Rev Frederick B Allen claimed many plays are vicious and urged patrons to check content. He alleged police complicity with evildoers and cited New York tribute claims to municipal authorities.
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Watch and Ward Society
Frederick B. Allen
New York City
Allen
Renewal of Coeur d'Alene Troubles Clarified
Washington dispatches report a false rumor of renewed Coeur d'Alene mining district trouble. The shooting occurred in Coeur d'Alene City, 75 miles from the mining area, and three soldiers were badly shot with others in custody.
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Washington
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Spokane
Russia's Formal Answer To Krueger Soon Made Public
Berlin reports from The Lokal Anzeiger that Russia has prepared an official communique to President Krueger's mediation request. The note, drawn with France and Germany and approved by the Czar, is directed at England and tone is serious, expected to be published within a day or two.
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Lokal Anzeiger
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Tariff Fight Delays Porto Rican Steering Committee
Washington March 20 The Porto Rican steering committee has not met due to Senator Spooner's absence and will not meet until his return. Republicans discussing the tariff bill show little willingness to yield with Beveridge proposing free trade. Several Republicans oppose the tariff, while friends predict only five or six will resist at the final test. Progress remains limited and action likely delayed.
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Spooner
Senate
Beveridge
Senate Passes Two National Bills Without Debate
The Senate approved two major measures in a day session. The $25 million plus appropriation for the legislative executive and judicial budget passed without debate, and a commission to adjudicate Spain war claims also passed without opposition. Port Rico government and tariff reforms were briefly discussed with Foraker proposing amendments.
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Senate
United States
Spain
Foraker
Idaho Troops Controlled by State Officials in Cour d'Alene Probe
The house committee on military affairs resumed the Cour d'Alene inquiry with J. H. Forney as special prosecutor. Representative Hay of Virginia questioned how far U S troops were under Governor Steunenberg and Bartlett Sinclair in Shoshone county, stating General Merriam was not the responsible commander. Forney and Hay indicated troops aided in suppressing the insurrection by cooperating with state officials.
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Virginia
United States
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Hay
Merriam
Sinclair
Forney
Porto Rico Needs 500 Tons Weekly Food Supply
Adjutant General Corbin reports a cable from General Davis in Porto Rico describing distressing conditions on the island and stating a weekly need of at least 500 tons of food. Arrangements are underway in the subsistence and quartermaster general's departments to meet the requisition promptly.
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Corbin
Davis
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Leona Wood Emerges as VP Nomination Boost in Washington
Reports indicate a surge of support for General Leona Wood as the Republican candidate for vice president. The visibility began in a Postmaster General Smith affiliated paper and has since gained backing from several administration aides.
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Leona Wood
Quba
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Beth Werm
Clerical Scandals Stir Union Seminary and Presbyterian Church
Bika Root, secretary of wer, fled Cuba. Judge Conrad D. Hansemean died by suicide in Belleville. Prof Arthur C. McGiffert of Union Theological Seminary faces heresy charges and has withdrawn from the Presbyterian church.
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