Vanderbilt Bride and Payne Whitney Wed in Newport
The wedding of Mlle Gertrude Vanderbilt, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt, to Mr Henry Payne Whitney, eldest son of the former Secretary of the Navy, took place in Newport on August 25. The ceremony united two prominent American families in a high society event with noted guests and celebrations following.
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Mies Gertrude Vuariarbilt
Meide
Beory
Payne Whitney
Navy
Ones
Lannox
Maes
Newporr
It. S
Mixx Gertrude Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Henry Payne Whitney
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Lennox
Mass
Cuban Provisional Government Crisis Ends in Resignation
Havana dispatch reports friction among high Cuban officers led to a brief crisis after Colonel Mandalay drew his revolver over a perceived insult to President Cisneros. The resignation of the president followed, but peace was quickly restored and the government resumed normal functions.
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Havana
Republic of Cuba
Cisneros
Santa Lucia
Mandalay
Veutlemann
Maceo Keauty Watt
Loma del Gato
Jose Maceo
Antonio Maceo
Maceo
Zayas
Quivican
Seraphin Sanchez
Major Rodriguez
Pinar del Rio
Weyler
Gomez
Spain
Cuba
Vanderbilt Wedding at Breakers Silent Coast Society
The Navy William C. Whitney wed at noon at The Breakers Vanderbilt summer home in a quiet ceremony due to Mr. Vanderbilt’s health. About 50 guests attended, with Bishop Potter delivering the benediction after Rhode Island law prevented a non resident clergyman. Paris gowns and a bouquet theme of lilies and roses highlighted the formal event.
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William C. Whitney
Vanderbilt
George F. Magul
D. D
Trinity Church
Bahop Potter
Rhode Island
Chanel
Potter
Miss Vanderbilt
Paris
Secretary Smith Talks Plans to Resume Law Practice
Aug 25. Secretary Hoke Smith says he will retire Sept 1 and return to Atlanta to resume law practice and private business. He notes he will support Bryan and Sewall, will speak in Georgia for the ticket, and cannot campaign actively outside his state. Governor Francia will take over and qualify upon Smith’s resignation.
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Hoke Smith
Bryan
Sewall
Georgia
Francia
Smith
Washington
Missouri
South
Bloody Battle in Peru Explores Attacked by Indians
A party of ten explorers led by an American named Cooper was attacked by Peruvian Campa Indian fighters in Bern region after getting lost in forests. Four were killed, two Germans fled, and Cooper’s rifle sounds suggested possible capture by the savages, per Consul Leon Jastrunski reports from Callao to the State Department.
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State Department
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Leon Jastrunski
Callao
Peru
United States
Interior
Cooper
Mr. Cooper
Alabama Pig Iron Sends 590 Tons to Liverpool and Genoa
Alabama pig iron shipments to Europe indicate growing demand as 590 tons go to Liverpool and 300 to Genoa amid favorable European testing. A prominent iron man notes Alabama iron fetches a better price abroad after freight.
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Gold Man Expect Large Convention
Indianapolis reports heavy correspondence between national Democratic committee officials and gold standard movement leaders across states. Officials foresee a large convention with Bourke Cochran as temporary chairman and Senator Donelson of Louisiana as permanent chairman, while Piatt of New York is favored for another post. Bamatooga convocation opens with Platt arrival amid a full assembly.
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Indianapolis
National Democratic Committee
Bourke Cochran
Donelson
Fery
Louisiana
Silver clubs urged to aid bimetallic cause nationwide
A. J. Warner and George A. Bowen issue an appeal from Chicago urging the formation of silver clubs and leagues at every level to advocate silver policy. They pledge free literature, low-cost materials, and broad education to push the cause amid a tight funding landscape. Governor Stone meets with party leaders in Curia co to discuss national campaign leadership as Democrats mingle with factional figures. Missouri politics see fuse talk as Democrats and pro silver groups eye county unions to challenge Republicans. In California the silver elector plan is confirmed, allocating five electors to Democrats and four to Populists.
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Cmicaco
Friends of Bimetallism
United States
A. J. Warner
American Bimetallic Union
George A. Bowen
Polla
Missouri
St. Louis
State Committee
California
San Francisco
People's Party
Democratic Party
Open Letter to Altgeld Attacks State Administration
In an open letter from Caicaoo dated August 25 former Congressman William S. Foreman accuses Governor Altgeld of reckless state money handling and questions funding for the governor’s re election. He asks about a $10000 convention expense, a $50000 to $60900 loan to Rufus Ramsay and missing bills between treasury vault sealing and reopening. Altgeld will not comment.
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J. P. Altgeld
Rufus Ramsay
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Altgeld
Denver
John P. Altgeld
Tinois
Glenwood Springs
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