Nebraska's Silver Men in Convention
In Omaha three state conventions met with temporary chairmanship by W H Thompson. The Democratic platform pledged old fashioned democracy with a strong anti trust and labor arbitration stance. Populist and free silver Republicans followed, signaling Holcomb as supreme court hopeful amid broader fusion efforts. Reports from St Petersbourg describe end-of-world panic among uneducated. in Tennessee area, first rail line progress noted with 1800 workers.
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Omaha
W. H. Thompson
Nebraska
Mr.Thompson
Board of Trade
Andrew Jackson
Union
Holcomb
St. Petersoura
Russia
Kharkova
First Rail
Uan
Cuatrraxocos
Tennessee Central
Crosaville
Rockwood
Rock Wood
Whitecaps Beat Tampa Postmaster in Brutal Attack
Editor W C Crum of The Florida Republican, postmaster at Peck, was brutally beaten by masked whitecaps on Monday night. They tied him, whipped him, and damaged his face with carbolic acid after forcing him to resign a prior appointment of a Black assistant. Crum closed the Peck post office and his resignation was accepted in Washington.
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Tampa
Flo
W. C.crum
Florida Republican
Peck
Dan Morrison
Morrison
Crum
Washington
Tiarrived Happiness and the Wife's Health
The text claims a wife's health governs happiness, describing neurotic symptoms and mood effects on marriage. It blames the wife’s nerves for misery and suggests Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure developed by Dr. R. K. V. Pierce over decades.
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Dr. Pierce
Post Office to Be Closed at Peck Florida
Assault on Postmaster W C Cram and assistant at Peck Florida likely to end postal service. Cram, who accepted the job as no one else could qualify, requests relief immediately. Stamp cancellations based on salary totaled 2.77 last month and 20 cents for five days this month. Cram has never lived in Peck and relies on Tampa for residence and staff. An inspector may be sent tomorrow, leaving Peck citizens without a post office.
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Prek
Kentiveros
Pock
Fla
W. C. Cram
Cram
Tampa
Peck
Councilman Attacked by Local Promoter in Atlanta
In Atlanta on August 28, W S Thomson was struck by J M Atkinson on Alabama street after a bitter speech in which Thomson blamed Atkinson for a critical article. An officer separated them and issued disorderly conduct charges to both men as a floor clash in the council was averted by a reserve call and intervening guards.
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W. S. Thompson
Atlanta
J. M. Atkinson
H. M. Atkinson
Thomson
Alabama Street
Atkinson
Ne Reserve
Noted Conest Settled in Coffee County Georgia
The Georgia Legislature settled the Coffee County dispute over a missing representative. Rev. John Vickers, Democratic candidate for Coffee, appeared on the House floor and claimed a contest over Norman ty election results. The matter had delayed a Coffee seat and allowed county officials to hold over beyond their term.
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John Vickres
Atlanta
John Vickers
V. John Vickers
Normanty
Dewey says rebels can govern selves
Admiral Dewey, interviewed in Naples, backs self government for the Philippines, urges autonomy before annexation, says Filipinos are capable of governing themselves and violence should end. Describes Cavite as turning point in favor of the Americans and notes the blockade and war in the interior.
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New York
London
Dawédy
Naples
Shortage of Col Neal Prompts Attorney General Action
At Governor McSweeney's request the penitentiary board directs the attorney general to collect all sums owed per the investigating committee report. He is empowered to sue those responsible and defend penitentiary authorities as needed. Action targets Col Neal and his bondsmen, plus recovery from Senator Tillman and ex Governor Evans.
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8. C
McSweeney
Penitentiary Board
Neal
Tillman
John Gary Evans
Bellinger
Wille , Jones
W. Scott Pope
J. B. Haiti
Change in commanders at Manila under consideration
Washington dispatch says General Merritt’s visit to the president fuels talk of a change in command in the Philippines. Otis may be superseded, with Miles or Merritt likely considered, while Lawton’s name surfaces amid debates over Otis’s conduct and retirement timing.
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Manila
New York
Washington
Merritt
Hotel Champlain
Root
Phillippine
Otis
Miles
Pabinace
Philippine Army
United States
Lawton
Sunci
Roo
Miley
Philippines
Harrison ill with fever in Santiago
Major Russell B. Harrison, inspector general, is critically ill with fever in Santiago after three days of progression. First case at Cristo after headquarters moved there last month. Quarantine relaxed and officials visit daily. he is isolated at night but not admitted to yellow fever hospital. Pope in good health. Willet of Alabama confirms Brooklyn allies and plans to visit Hugh McLaughlin.
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Santiago
Santiaco Ux Copa
Russell B. Harrison
Harrison
Multum in Parvo Headlines and Early 20th Century Notes
A compact roundup noting President Ding of Mexico seeking congressional permission to visit Ohio, the death of Samuel Lord a Charleston bar member, a schooner disaster with five lives lost, rumors of War Secretary Root resigning, scurvy mortality among Alaska gold seekers, Nebraska volunteers returning from Manila, and a sugar price cut by American Sugar Refining.
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Ding
Mexico
Congress
Ohi
Samuel Lord
Charleston
Pointeau
Mick
Hunter Sa
Aramor
Root
McKinley
Kotsbue
Alaska
Nebraska
San Francisco
Manila
American Sugar Refining Company
Jailer John Jackson Dies in Owixesvitts Kentucky
Jailer John Jackson dies at home after two months of kidney trouble in Owixesvitts Kentucky. His death marks the fourth successive death among the ticket elected with him, with several others suffering mishaps. the article notes the peril faced by applicants for office and the uncertain fate of those elected.
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Owixesvitts
John Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Fes
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