Wreckers Cause Express Train Wreck Near Ravensworth
West Virginia and Washington dispatches report a Chesapeake and Ohio F. P. V. express was derailed near Ravensworth Virginia by wreckers. Only baggage master E. S. Coffman was slightly injured as the engine, mail car, express car and one baggage truck were derailed. Trains were delayed for hours while detectives investigated the sabotage.
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Washgton
Chesapeake and Ohio
F. FP. V
Washington
Cincinnati
Ravensworth
Coffman
Wreeckers
Fowler
Morgan for Sewall Declares Populists Should Support Sewall
Hon. Philander Morgan of Alabama’s Populists writes to a friend arguing the Populists should back Sewall for vice president over Watson. He argues Sewall's larger following and sectional influence aid Bryan's election, urging adherence to principle over party.
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Chicago
Mostcomery
Ala
Philander Morgan
St. Clair
People’s Party of
Alabama
Sewall
Watson
Major Morgan
South
John T. Mor Ray
Montgomery
Ann
Guanes
Bryan
Mr. Sewall
McKinley
Ruan
Pallander
MAY SETTLE RATE WAR BETWEEN RAILWAYS
Bavtiere Aug 15 Negotiations for settlement of the southern rate war have progressed though not officially admitted. Outside interests seek an understanding to prevent renewed hostilities after Judge Simonton’s hearing. If no agreement, Seaboard Air Line may cut into Southern railway revenue, affecting other lines. The Pennsylvania is said to be influential in shaping a settlement.
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Southern Railway
Seaboard Air Line
Bavtiere
Seabord
Simonton
Pennsylvania
Adjourned to 1906 in Ulster County court case
Judge Elmendorf in Hurley Ulster County adjourned a long standing trespass case to August 11 1906 at 9 o clock in the forenoon with jurors dismissed until then. The proceeding followed a contentious amended answer and lengthy argument by counsel. The article also notes a Montgomory Alabama industrial school trustees session and a Niagara Falls man’s narrow escape from death while riding a bicycle.
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Pates
Povouxeersis
N. Y
Elmendorf
Hurley
Ulster County
Forsront
Ohio Campaign Opened in Big Tent Rally
Conemnes Ohio August 15 The Republican store campaign opened before about 10000 people in a large tent on East Broad Street. The tent 180 feet in diameter and 45 feet high housed 2 inch plank seats and electric lights. C L Woodward of New York was to speak. delegations came from Toledo Bowling Green Finding Portsmouth Newark Tiffin Springfield Mansfield Zanesville and other towns. Governor Bushnell opened the event and Senator Sherman and Senator-elect Foraker followed with cheers.
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Republicam Store
East Broad Street
Ami
C. L. Woodward
New York
Toledo
Bowling, Green
Finding
Portsmouth
Newaurk
Tiffin
Sprinefield
D. Mansfield
Zanesville
Ned
Ol Hocking Valley
Gov. Bushnell
No Joint Debate Planned Between McKinley and Bryan
Indicated report of a joint debate being arranged is dismissed by Chairman Babcock of the Republican congressional campaign committee. He notes no authority for such plans and expects no change in Major McKinley’s course. The committee runs large printing operations in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington and continues tracking silver club activity.
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Cates McKinley
Bryan
Wasumarox
Babcock
Republican Congressional Campaign
Major McKinley
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Spaulding
Sprinville
N. Y
G. A. R. Post
Springville
Apsley
Pacific Coast
Zayas Was Not Killed In Battle Murder Suspected
A Cuban junta note states General Juan Bruns Zayas was murdered, not killed in battle. He often met officers at a cottage for coffee. a treacherous host left as guards entered and Zayas was shot in the left eye. Two officers died aiding him. Also report of a large Standard Oil oil tank fire near Kemper farm causing extensive damage and smoke.
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Zayas
Lixut
Gabonel Peru
Porpinon
Ziyas
Lina
Kemper Farm
Mies
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Wrech
Tess
Jones to Locate National Democratic HQ in Chicago
Senator Jones, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, arrived in Washington and met with the Congressional Campaign Committee. The decision favored placing the national headquarters in Chicago with a Washington branch to handle literature and liaison with regional campaigns.
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Democratic National
Wasatwatoy
Jones
Democratic Natiional Committee
Washington
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Executive Committee
Chicago
Congressional Campaign Committee
Bryan
West
Repubblican
Italian Minister Presses for Punishment of New Orleans Lynchers
Baron Fava, Italy’s minister, met with Acting Secretary Rockhill to urge punishment of the New Orleans lynchers and compensation to the families. He provided a report from the Italian consul claiming the victims were Italian citizens. The U S government is pursuing the investigation and awaits Louisiana’s reply.
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Louisiaum
Wasuxatoy
Baron Fava
Rockhill
New Orleans
Louisiana
United States
State Department
Man and Wife Duel Over Property In Owosso
In Owosso Michigan on August 15 George Russell aged 53 and his wife Mia fought over property for their children. Both are gravely wounded with knife wounds and are not talking. Mia has a five inch knife wound in her cheek and George’s throat was cut yet he can still speak. Doctors fear they will die.
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Owosso
Mich
George Russell
Mia Russell
Russell
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