People gather for Populist convention in Sioux Falls
Delegates already in town attend informal talks and visit a large tent planned for 8 000 to 10 000 attendees. Officials expect a lively session with speakers including a possible welcome by Senator Pettigrew or Governor Lee and discussions on a vice presidential pick.
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Sioux Falls
8. D
People’s Party
Butler
Welcsme
Pettigrew
Lee
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
Senator Butler
Mr. Towne
Middle-of-the-Readers May Give Ignatius Donnelly First Place
In Cincinnati for the middle-of-the-road Populist convention Ignatius Donnelly and Wharton Barker are the leading names discussed as possible presidential nominee and ticket head. Donnelly arrives at the Dennison hotel amid admirers and says he is content with the convention’s decision and refuses to push himself. He blasts fusion with the Social Labor party, vowing no alliance if he can prevent it.
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Ignatius Donnelly
Cincinnati
Minnesota
Wharton Barker
Pennsylvania
Deaver
Robinson’s Opera House
Dennison
Mr. Donnelly
Donnelly
Social Labor Party
Weaver denies saying he expected cabinet post
General James A. Weaver of Iowa, en route to the Populist convention in Sioux Falls, dismisses reports that he promised a Bryant administration a cabinet portfolio. He says the statement is absurd and that no one who knows him would claim he made such a remark.
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Curiaco
James A. Weaver
Iowa
Chicago
Sioux Falls
Indianapolis
Bryan
Mafeking relief reported by Boer source
A Boer report claims Mafeking has been relieved and 3000 Boers led by General Lemmer were captured at Fourteen Streams as Plumer advances after reinforcements. Confirmation is lacking. the story appears from Lourenzo Marques dated May 5.
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London
Daily Mail
Lourenzo Marques
Beira
Plumer
Mafeking
Lemmer
Notable deaths and political moves in early 19th century reports
Paul Robinson a noted dwarf died in Beloit Wisconsin aged seventy Richard Storrs Willis author editor and teacher died suddenly of heart disease at his Detroit home The senate confirmed Smith McPherson of Iowa as district judge for the Southern district of Iowa A senate committee discussed the Nicaraguan canal bill which passed the house No action was taken The Michigan Central freighthouse at Grand Rapids burned to the ground with nineteen carloads of freight destroyed and five cars burned Storms of wind and rain swept through St Louis and surrounding areas.
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Paul Robinson
Beloit
Wis
Richard Storrs Willis
Detroit
Senate
Smith McPherson
Iowa
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
House
Michigan Central
Grand Rapids
Mich
Timber Land Sales In Duluth Lumber District Reach Big Figures
Large timber land deals sweep the Duluth region with Bardon Pleas selling 21,000,000 feet of standing pine for 42000 and Moore Bros selling 25,000,000 feet for 73000 to the American Timber Brokers association. The largest option is 580,000,000 feet owned by Cook Turnish with backers, optioned to William O'Brien and others for 1500000 in St Paul. Estimators tour the tract as the option nears expiration.
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Duluth
Bardon & Pleas of
Ashland
Moore Bros
Itasca County
American Timber Brokers’ Association
Cook & Turnish
William O’brien
St. Paul
Boers Driven Out and British Encamped Across the Vaal
War update from May 8 reports Boers driven from Fourteen Streams and British encamped on the north bank of the Vaal. Warrenton deadlock broken, Boers retreating. Mafeking garrison expected to hold for about a month amid fever. Lord Roberts to push 40–50 miles, French cavalry unlisted for four days, 15 000 British on the western Free State frontier, Basutoland reports Free Staters north of Ladybrand, six thousand four hundred fifty eight troops at sea en route to South Africa.
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WarAre Nation
Cape Colony
Natal
Mafeking
Kroonstad
Lord Roberts
Smaildeel
French
Ladybrand
Free State
Maseru
Basutoland
Transvaal
South Africa
Winburg and Smaldeel Capture Ties to General Movement
The capture of Winburg and Smaldeel is described as part of a broad campaign from General Hunter to General Rundle. Lord Roberts leverages a five to one British advantage, reorganizes divisions, and presses Boer forces into unfavorable positions while awaiting flanking advances. General Hamilton’s arrival tightens the Boers’ situation. forty Boers die and farms yield arms and ammunition. The piece notes U.S. harvest customs as a contrast to European traditions.
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Smaldeel
Winburg
Hunter
Rundle
Lord Roberts
Hamilton
Hutton
Michigan Fire Destroys Timber North of Traverse City
A large forest fire rages north and west of Traverse City Michigan and threatens farm buildings near Williamsberg Berkeley Creek and five miles of scorched woods. Farmers fight day and night as timber cut in winter is lost unless rain comes soon.
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Traverse City
Mich
Williamsberg
Berkeley Creek
Forest Fires Ravage Tracts Near Friendship Wisconsin
A multi-location news brief reports spring forest fires near Friendship Wisconsin have burned miles of land, threatening the town, with timber losses running into thousands. Other dispatches note a Marinette family saved after seeking refuge, rain quenching fires near Menominee, and a deadly building collapse in St. Louis with seven injured.
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
In Brooklyn Philadelphia led 13 to 11, and Boston 18 to New York 11. Pittsburg 6 to Chicago 4. Cleveland beat Buffalo 5 to 7 and Detroit trailed Indianapolis 2 to 11.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Detroit
Indianapolis
Milfred Hill Finishes House in Homer
Special to The Republican May 8 reports Milfred Hill has completed his house and is living in it. Ed E Smith leaves as station agent. L Lager of Menominee, Wis takes the post. Mrs A E Abell and her son Edwin Abell visit Mrs M L Ford. Edna Miner from Winona visits. Winona relatives to take a few days’ rest. local fruit prospects look ample this season.
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Milfred Hill
A. E. Abell
Edwin Abell
Edna Miner
Winona
M. L. Ford
Wm. Miller
Stone
Ed. E. Smith
L. Lager
Menominee
Wis
Notable Minneapolis figure Dc H Chadbourn dies suddenly
Dc H Chadbourn, a well known Minneapolis citizen formerly of Rochester, died suddenly on Saturday evening at his home. The May term of the U S Circuit Court of Appeals opened with about one hundred cases and seventeen sessions to be held. Robert F C Wills ex mayor of Wadena has left the city after a meteoric career, owing many friends from $1 to $300. Daniel Delaney of St Cloud was found after an accident on the riverbank. he could not recall the events and was taken to the Minnesota House for help.
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C. C. Eastman
Daniel Delaney
St. Cloud
Mr. Delaney
Minnesota
Grain-O Delights All Ages A Healthful Table Beverage
A reader praises Grain-O made from pure grains noting initial dislike but after a week would not switch back to coffee. The letter says Grain-O nourishes the system and is safe for children. It is described as the strengthening substance of pure grains and available for 25 cents.
Low excursion rates to New Orleans via Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets to New Orleans offered May 19 to 21 and valid through May 29 for the Commercial Travellers Protective Association annual convention. Tickets available from Chicago and North Western agents.
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New Orleans
Northwestern
Commercial Traveler's Protective Association of America
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed
Advertises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as the world’s best remedy for kidney derangements. Claims mayor and postmaster endorse Mrs Pinkham and her methods. Publishes grateful women letters and offers free advice with address in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Wincha
Wychgram
East Third Street
J. A. Wychgram
GEO. J
Hillyer
Center Street
Third Street
Miller’s
Rm. Schellars, Brewer
T. Caswell Oil CO
Winona, Minn
Northwestern Telephone
Chas. le Page
South Huff Street Foot Fitter
Mahike Brothers
West Fifth Street
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I. E. Kashner
Chas. Daering
Broadway
West Broadway
C. W. Commings, Prope
the Hirsch Clothing Co
Griscom
State Department
Washington
United States
Strauss
Cincinnati’s
Weaver
Bryant
Pullman
George M. Pullman
Robert T. Lincoln
Norman B. Reem
St. Louis
Timber Land Sales
Vaal
Warrenton and
Michigan
Friendship
MitwavKk
Wisconsin
Minavicke
Marinette
Malafon
Criviz
Milwaukee
Sentinel
Menomines
Rrepublican Federal Party
Havana
Republican Federal Party
Santa Clara
Loxpoy
Sarah Wilson
Per Ask
Shaffle
North Eighth Street
Cora Everson
Milvina Nelson
National League
Neighborhood News
Homer
J. W. Lauer
Lydia E. Pinkham
EAGLE
Musselburgh
Fkate’s
Ali
F. G. Vila
Third St
Comisar
J. F. Lang
Morgan
Eastman
Kodak
E.S. Elmer
Brownie
Am Eastman
Chase & Sanbeorn
H. W. Kingsbury
West Third Street
Department Store
Cheate Bleck
Winona, Mine
Wrugk & Behling
Hawkn
Gunderson
Victoria Cigar CO
W.A. Hodgins
Dray
General Teaming
Thompson
Jule’s Summer Garden
Weat Fifth Street
Bader
Cor
Firth and Johnson
Sis
New Public Library
H. Lamberton
Choate Block
Lemmer Drug CO
Henry Friedel
W. Fifth St
Jungquist
Engstron
Tazlora
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