Arrest Reports and Uniform Insurance Law Meeting
A dispatch from El Paso reports the arrest of Paul O. Stensland, Chicago banker, though Chicago police have no confirmation. Governor Dineen declines to discuss the case while authorities seek a possible arrest order. A fifteen-member committee meets in St Paul to draft uniform insurance laws for all states, aiming to reform legislation. it may stay in session through the week. San Francisco reports J W Kendrick stating a new Si Fe route between San Francisco, Chicago, and Los Angeles will open in November, via the Belen cut‑off at $11,100,000, reducing both freight and passenger times.
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Chicago
el Paso
Paul O. Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Aguas Calientes
Mexico
Collinss
Dineen
Collins
St. Paul, Minn
Thomas D. O’brien
San Francisco
J. W. Kendrick
Si Fe
Ta Fe
Los Angeles
Trafic
Belen
Ward and Wright Defeat Alexander and Hackett in Championship
In Newport on August 22 Holcombe Ward and Beals C. Wright won the national tennis doubles title by defeating P. B. Alexander and H. H. Hackett in straight sets 6-3 6-3, retaining their championship.
Colonist Rates To California Start Earlier Than Usual
Topeka reports the Santa Fe railroad will begin colonist rates to California on August 27 due to labor demand in San Francisco. The $25 fare applies from Missouri River Kansas and Oklahoma points and is valid until midnight October 31. In Emmettsburg New York, Hibernians assemble for state convention with mass, welcome by officials, sessions, and an evening drama. Delegates plan a Spirit Lake and Lake Okoboji excursion tomorrow.
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Topeka
San Francisco
Santa Fe Railroad
California
Missouri River
Kansas
Oklahoma
New York
Hibernians
Emmettsburg
N. Y
Order of Hibernians
Order
Hibernian Hall
Assumption Church
Convention
Emmettsbur
T. H. Shea
The
P. H. Hanlon
Opera House
Spirit Lake
Lake Okoboji
Earl of Leven and Melville Dies at Age 88
London reports the death of the Earl of Leven and Melville, lord high commissioner of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland and keeper of the privy seal. Born in 1835, he died today, August 22, in London.
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Earl OF Leven
Melville
London
Earl of Leven and
General Assembly
Church of Scotland
Privy Seal
Politicians argue on local option at Ohio Democratic convention
Ohio Democrats wrestle over county option in temperance law as W Findley local option proposal clashes with platform. Bryan praised. S A Hoskins named secretary of state candidate. Charles W Haupert for school commissioner. In Jersey City Bryan to visit with 10,000 Democrats expected. Douglas may run if unopposed. Whit ney responds. Nebraska Republicans gather to nominate US senator and other officials. Norris Brown favored on first ballot, Rosewater challenged for nomination.
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Columbus
W. Findley
Platform Committee
Bryan
Ohio
Citzen
America
United States
S.A. Hoskins
Auglaise County
Charles W. Haupert
Wm. J. Bryan
Jersey City
Hoboken
Bayonne
Hudson County
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Auk
Fioes
Norris Brown
Edward Rosewater
Brown
Rosewater
Army officer can act in civil affairs
Washington DC Aug 22 The War department targets a Cohoes NY notary who assisted Albany recruiting officer in taking a deposition for an alleged Fort Jay deserter. The army seeks to pay state legal rates, dispute over $2.50 versus 12 cents, and warns officers may administer oaths during court martial or depositions without a notary under certain conditions.
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Washington, D.C
War Department
Cohoes
N. Y
Army
Albany
Fort Jay
New York
Rebellion Progress in Cuba Captures San Luis City
Havana August 22 The insurgents seized San Luis in Piña del Río province after a sharp engagement with casualties on both sides. President Palma said in a interview there is no need for alarm and that the situation is one of unpreparedness.
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Havana
Uerreas
San Luis
Pina del Rio
Sdes
Palma
Revolutionary Movement
Fiet
Indiana State Federation of Labor opens three day convention
Indianapolis August 22 The annual state convention of the Indiana State Federation of Labor opened here today for three days. Delegates from every affiliated group in the state attend representing the federation. Officials expect important matters to be discussed and anticipate an active role in the upcoming state campaign.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana State Federation of Labor
Hesvemer
Ala
Farmers’ Union of Alabama
J. J. Sullivan
O. P. Pyle
Texas
Ohio
Toledo
Ohio Bankers’ Association
Cholera Flare and Quake Hit Berlin and Europe
Berlin reports a child death amid suspected cholera. a London cable notes disputed cholera reports and a quake near Katowice with cracked walls. In St Petersburg and Warsaw, crime surges persist despite arrests. Siberian exile line grows. The Jones family reunion in Indiana gathers thousands from all states and Canada. In Bogota, US Minister Barrett meets with Root over Panama treaty. former minister Mendoga branded traitor. Alabama Farmers' Union convenes in Huntsville with officials and multiple sessions over three days.
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Bogota
Columbia
John Barrett
United States
Guayaquil
Root
Panama
Reyes
Senor Mendoga
Merchants of Southwest Entertained at Dallas
Dallas August 22 merchants from across the southwest gathered for a Dallas Trade Love event at Lake Cliff. A brilliant entertainment is planned for the evening honoring the Fu c ats with light opera by the American Opera Company and additional features scheduled.
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Southwest
Dallas Dallas
Tex
Dallas
Lake Cliff
American Opera Company
Wisconsin League of Municipalities Meets at Ashland
Ashland hosts the Wisconsin League of Municipalities annual convention opening this afternoon chaired by Power B Nelson of Racine. Prominent scientists, including Prof G Smith of Beloit, will discuss municipal water supply as three days of talks cover diverse urban issues. Cattle receipts and mixed livestock prices are reported from Chicago market notes.
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Wisconsin League OF Municipalities
Ashland
Wis
Power B
Nelsom
Racine
G. Smith
Beloit College
Georgia Governor Primary Sparks Bitter Campaign
Savannah dispatch notes intense Democratic gubernatorial primary in Georgia with five candidates Hoke Smith Clark Howell J H Estill Richard B Russell and James H Smith. Smith foes accuse rivals of collusion. Estill late entrant platform prioritizes state constitution. Russell campaigns as poor man’s candidate. dark horse prospects in September convention. Georgia end of campaign in Macon on September 4.
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Savannah
Hoke Smith
Interior
Grover Cleveland
Clark Howell
House
Senate of Georgia
National Democratic
Avanta Constitution
Howells
Smith
Dl. Estill
Georgia
North Carolina
Mississippi
South Carolina
Thomas £. Watson
United States
Watson
Judge Russell
Peachtree Street
Col. Estill
Macon
Virginia State Firemen's Convention Opens in Richmond
The Virginia State Firemen's Association holds its three day convention in Richmond beginning at Murphy's hotel with welcomes from the governor and Mayor McCarthy. Three Richmond Fire Department battalions will be inspected in the afternoon followed by a band concert at Gamble Hill Park.
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Richmond
Virginia ‘State Firemen’s Association
Murphy's Hotel
McCarthy
Gamble Hill Park
Former President Of Educational Body Dies In Chicago Heat Toll Rises
Chicago reports seven dead and twenty prostrated in 24 hours due to intense humidity. Five more names added to the death toll as temperatures hovered from 75 to 88 degrees. Albert Lane, 65, a widely known educator, died at his home after a nervous breakdown. He served as a former president of the National RELAtional association.
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Chicago
Educational Association
Albert Lane
West
National Relational Association
Surviving Veterans Have a Reunion at Lindenhall
Surviving members of the Tenth Legion Veteran association met at Lindenhall for their twentieth annual reunion. The Tenth Legion included the 58th New York Volunteer Infantry companies C and D First Mounted Rifles and Regan's and Fitche's batteries. Officers listed include President James Peattle, Vice President Mortis Downey, Treasurer Judge Joel C. Fisk, Secretary William H. D. Blake, Assistant Secretary Frank Hotchkiss, Chaplain Rev. Jesse F. Shafer, Color Bearer A. B. Wheeler, and Surgeon Dr. J. H. Thompson.
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Middletown
N. Y
Gallant Tenth Legion Veteran Association
Lindenhall
Tenth Legion
58Th New York Volunteer Infantry
First Mounted Rifles
Regan
Fitche
James Peattle
Matteawan
Mortis Downey
Mountaindale
Joel C. Fisk
Liberty
William H. D. Blake
Newa
Frank Hotchkiss
Kingston
Jesse F. Shafer
Newburgh
A. B. Wheeler
J. H. Thompson
Goshen
Kennel Club Beach Show Opens At Asbury Park
The first annual beach show of the Asbury Park Kennel Club opens today at the Beach Auditorium. A large entry list includes top dogs from the area and neighboring states. Special cups donated by local residents add incentive. the event closes tomorrow evening.
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Kennel
Asbury Park
N. J
Asbury Park Kennel Club
Beach Auditorium
Tennessee Republican State Convention Opens in Nashville
The Tennessee Republican state convention met at the state capitol in Nashville at 11 o clock this forenoon with full county delegation representation to nominate a full state ticket.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Graham Brothers buy Harper property on West Railroad
Warren and Ike Graham, proprietors of the Graham Brothers club rooms, acquired the Harper property at 114 West Railroad avenue for 16000 dollars. Negotiated by P F McCanna and represented by Attorney Marron, the deal sets stage for possible future remodeling and relocation of the dusy rooms. This marks a major east side property transaction, following their recent northwest corner purchase at Railroad and Fourth.
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Natarron
Messrs
Warren
Ike Graham
Graham Brothers’ Club Rooms
Harper
West Railroad Avenue
William Harper
Yanow Pawnbroking Company
Graham Brothers
P. F. McCanna
Marron
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