Bryan plans limited campaign speeches this year
Chicago Aug 1 W J Bryan will not mount a broad national tour this campaign. He will give a few speeches tied to specific aims, with dates and places announced as determined. Norman E Mack replaces Head of Tennessee on the national executive committee. Bryan expects to stay in Chicago until Monday, then proceed to Lincoln.
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Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
National Committee
New York State
Tennessee
Norman E. Mack
New York
Head
Counts Dismissed in Mershfield Indictment
Special Dispatch reports Judge Knowles dismissed three counts in the Mershfield indictment today. A fourth count was not ruled on, with judgment reserved. The dismissals rest on lack of specificity about which entries in the books were meant.
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Helena
Mershfield
Knowles
Bank witness testifies on notes carried as cash in trial
Receiver Wilson of Merchants' National Bank testified that several notes were handled as cash during the period of the report call. Joseph Chivers identified signatures on multiple reports. The case may extend into next week unless the defense seeks a court instruction to verdict in its favor after the government's case ends.
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Wilson
Merchants’ National Bank
Joseph Chivers
McKinley Busy with Expanded Workload at Canton Home
The McKinley residence reports increased activity with longer telephone links to the White House and a new stenographer. The president reads Chinese news and oversees state matters, leaving little time for recreation or visitors, though health remains good. Mrs. McKinley also improves at home under Doctor Rixey care.
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Canton
McKinley Home
House
White House
Union Road project filed for St Louis street railway
Articles of incorporation filed for the Labor Union Street Railway company with five thousand dollars capital. James B. Craig hired as attorney. he notes pledged funds and expects easy road construction if a franchise is secured. A mass meeting of the local union labor organization is planned for Saturday night to launch the project.
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St. Louis
Recorder’s
Labor Union Street Railway Company
Messrs. Edwards
Benvon and
Collina
James B. Craig
Craig
Union Railway Company
St. Joseph
Baron Russell of Killowen Dies in England
London reports Baron Russell of Killowen lord chief justice died this morning after an operation gone wrong. Ill for some time, he underwent surgery by Dr Treves. Speculation centered on a gastric disorder or stomach tumor. The death prompted tributes as Salisbury considers successors including Lord Alverstone.
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London
Baron Russell of
Killowen
England
Baron Russell
Treves
Lord Salisbury
Lord Russell
Lord Alverstone
Richard Webster
Neely seeks federal habeas corpus appeal in Cuba embezzlement case
New York attorney John D. Lindsay said he filed for a writ of habeas corpus for Charles F. W. Neely in Albany. Judge Wallace denied the request but allowed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Neely will remain in custody pending the October term as the constitutional question proceeds.
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New York
John D. Lindsay
Charles F. W. Neely
Cuba
Wallace
United States Court
Albany
Neely
Lindsay
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Mr. Lindsay
Chinese fear revenge amid Boxer outrages reported in Victoria
Victoria B C August 10 dispatches say many Chinese are leaving Honolulu fearing retaliation for Boxer outrages. Chinese societies have passed resolutions condemning the Boxers. The US steamship Iroquois nears completion of a Midway Island survey for a new cable station. The German ship Gier arrived at Honolulu July 27 and departed for China. Australian passengers report plague disappearance from cities.
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Victoria
B. C
Honolulu
United States
Iroquois
Midway Islands
Gier
China
Democratic State Convention Nominates Full Texas Ticket
The Texas Democratic state convention at Waco nominated a full slate headed by Governor D Sayers and Lt Governor J N Thayer. Thomas Smith was named attorney general and Charles B Regan land commissioner with R M Love as comptroller. The railroad commissioner post went to T J Storey on the sixth ballot amid contest with KB Curtis.
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Waco
Texas
D. Sayers
J. N. Thayer
Thomas 8. Smith
Charles B. Regan
R. M. Love
R. Kendall
Supreme Court
KR. B. Gaines
A. L. Wild
Joun N Henderson
John W Robbins
Officers Elected Philadelphia August 10
The last day of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America convention focused on resolutions and officer elections. Hartford Connecticut was chosen for the next annual meeting. Elected officers include President Rev P D McGillicuddy Worcester vice president Leonora M Lake St Louis General Treasurer Rev John Curren Scranton General Secretary Rev A P Doyle New York.
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Philadelphia
The
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Hartford
Conn
PD. WB. McGillicuddy
Worcester
Leonora M. Lake
St. Louis
John Curren
Scranton
A. P. Doyle
New York
Postal routes altered in Glen Dale and nearby towns
Special Dispatch reports postal service changes with Glen Dale discontinuing. A special postal route is established at Steelped and Hackett receiving service adjustments.
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Standard
Washington, Aug. W
Glendale
Steel @ped
Hackett
Testimony in Powers Goebel assassination case continues
Georgetown Kentucky August 10 defense rests its testimony in the Caleb Powers case with rebuttal to follow as jurors prepare to view the Goebel scene in Frankfort. Witnesses describe conflicting alibis, payoffs, and suspected perjury amid a broad web of Carter Westcott and Noakes ties in the Goebel aftermath.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Garebel
Frankfort
John Davis
Gorhel
Powers
John Powers
Robert Noakes
State House
Goebel
Solomon Wilder
Whitley County
Corbin
Wilder
Noakes
Golden
John L. Jones
Noakes Company
Jones
Walter Day
Youtsey
Dav
Hill
Commonwealth
Franklin
Walter Clay
Sensation hearing on Gaynor conspiracy case in New York
The hearing to move John F. Gaynor W T Gaynor T H Gaynor and Benjamin D Greene from conspiracy to defraud the government to Georgia court was continued. Witnesses described bonds bonds and a power of attorney amid questions about Captain Carter and Westcott during a board inquiry.
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Greene
Hoffman House
New York Safety Deposit Company
Carter
Board of Inquiry
Mr. Westcott
Westcott
Shields
Captain Carter
Benjamin J. Green
Atlantic Contracting Company
Green
Benjamin D. Green
New York
Georgia
Savannah
Erne Gordon
John Lyons
William Cunningham
Orange
N. J
C. F E. Gillette
United States Engineers
Arthur 8. Copper
John F. Gaynor
W. T. Gaynor
T. H. Gaynor
Benjamin D. Greene
Georgia Court
United States
Mr. Kellogg
J. W. Osterly
Engineers
Erwin
M. Carter
University Club
Dex
Robert T. Westcott
Gillet
Benjamin G. Greene
Honolulu Advices Mention Captain Klemm Korea Mission
Honolulu advices report Captain Klemm proposing a military company in China with 106 officers and men or 109 total, endorsed by Governor Dole and the national guard. The Sailors' union arrives in Honolulu to organize a branch. Freight competition rises as Norwegian steamer Fidsvolk lowers rates after arrival from Yokohama.
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B.C
Honolulu
Klemm
City of Pekin
China
Dole
Fidsvold
Yokohama
M. J. Brandenstein
San Francisco
San Franciscco
the Sound
Oriental
Hongkong
Eidsvold
Trade Review Sees Gains and Mill Closures Ahead
R G Dun and Co reports slow Wall Street but overall steadiness in business. Heavy cotton mill closures in New England loom, while British loan demand supports markets. Exports exceed imports by over 5 million dollars for New York week. wheat and corn rally amid favorable reports.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Will Suy
Wall Street
New England
London
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Blackmailer Slovinski commits suicide before escape
John N. Slovinski linked with wife in preliminary blackmail case against capitalist A. R. Maines. He failed to appear in court and killed himself with a double barreled shotgun in his South Olive Street lodgings, leaving a dead body on a car with the weapon. A warrant was issued for his arrest.
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Los Angeles
Cal
John N. Slovinski
A. R. Maines
Blovinesk
South Olive Street
Admiral Dewey Denies War Talk In Philippine China Story
Admiral Dewey rejects a published interview claim that the Philippines resistance will continue until after November elections. He says no words implied a state of war with China and that the article misquoted him, asserting the insurrection is led by leaders urging soldiers.
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Washington
Dewey
Philippines
Bryan
China
Miners Organize Union at Marysville Under Duffey
A new Miners union forms at Marysville with State Organizer John Duffey of Philipsburg establishing its officers and a growing membership drawing miners from nearby camps. Officers include William Walsh as president and John Wallace as first vice president, with Duffey installed as state organizer.
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Standard
Helena
Marysville
John Duffey
Philipsburg
Duffey
William Walsh
John Wallace
William Forlander
John Hunter
Joe Harvey
T. B. Benson
Cupples
Date Change for Democratic Club Convention
The Democratic clubs convention originally set for September 8 in Indianapolis has been postponed to October 3. W B Hearst, president of the national association, announced the postponement citing the wish of national and Indiana state leaders. Mr Bryan urged the change and the suggestion was approved by Mr Stevenson.
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New York
Indianapolis
W. BR. Hearst
National Association
Indiana
Bryan
Stevenson
Bank clearings by city for week ended Aug 10
Bradstreet's table lists bank clearings for principal cities for the week ended Aug 10, with percentage changes from the same week last year. The report highlights gains and declines across major financial centers.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Monthly Agricultural Condition Averages by State and Crop
The August report shows crop conditions on Aug 1 with corn 87.5, spring wheat 56.4, oats 95.0, barley 71.6, spring rye 16.0, buckwheat 79, potatoes 88.2, timothy hay 79.9. State figures include Minnesota 18, South Dakota 49, North Dakota 3, Nebraska 64, Iowa 1, California 75, Wisconsin 7, Kansas 76. The data note July changes and year over year comparisons across corn oats barley and potatoes, with several states recording gains and declines.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Timothy Hay
Minnesota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
California
Wisconsin
Kansas
Sweet Potato States Report Mixed July Yields
Five states show improved sweet potato production in July while six report declines. remaining states hold steady.
Craven Loses Widow Claim in Fair Estate Battle
San Francisco report states Mrs. Nettie R. Craven fails to secure an allowance from Senator James Fair estate. Judge Troutt rules deeds and a purported will to Craven are forgeries. Fair's 1894 will leaves most estate to son and daughters. widow claim denied amid perjury charges against Justice Simpton and Craven.
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San Francisco
Nettie R. Craven
James Fair
Troutt
Craven
Fair
Senator Fair
Sausalito
Justice of the Peace
Simpson
Recorder
Marin County
Herman Oevlrichs
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Charles Fair
Simpton
Window Glass Plants Restart Nationwide Except One at Pittsburg
Pittsburg August 10 officials of the American Window Glass company announce all factories nationwide will be started up September 1 with one plant in this city excluded. No date set for a wage conference between management and workers.
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Pittsburg
American Window Glass Company
Window Ghiss Manufactur
Runaway Horse Stalls on Anaconda Street
A horse attached to a laundry wagon ran along Fast Park avenue in Anaconda before turning at Hickory street and being stopped by a one armed man. No damage occurred and Casey the noted local hero was absent at the moment of the incident.
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Anaconda
Casey
Caloocan
Hickory
Large hillside barn fires early this morning
A barn owned by A. P. Flannagan burned rapidly at 1:45 am half a mile west of the brick guard. Firefighters reached the western city limits but could not reach water due to no nearby plug, and the blaze was not deemed to cause large damage. Police dispatched box 44 from Main street.
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Main Street
A. P. Flannagan
Plea for the Missions Benefit by Epworth League Highlighted
Helena Aug. 10 The Methodist conference adopted a plan to place the secretary of the board of examiners as conference secretary. James F. Tait was elected secretary. Rev. George Comfort was placed on the superannuated list. C E Hayne was admitted on trial and ordained deacon. Dr H C Carrol and Dr James King spoke on the missionary society and church extension. The Epworth league was praised for its benefits to young people.
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Standard
Helena
Board of
Fowler
G. C. Stull
James F. Tait
George Comfort
C. E. Hayne
H. C. Carrol
New York
The
Missionary Society
James King
Philadelphia
Board of Extension
Carroll
King
Church Extension Society
Montana
Board of Church Extension
United States
Honolulu
Shultz
Epworth League
Missoula
Women's Home Missionary Society
C. L. Bovard
Tivola
New York City
H. Warman
George Logan
Albritton
Montana Wesleyan University
Colorado sues Pullman Palace Car for incorporation tax
The state of Colorado files a suit against the Pullman Palace Car company seeking $1,071 claimed as an incorporation fee. Colorado says the company is incorporated here for $100,000 but in Illinois with $74,000,000 capital, and asks that it re-incorporate in Colorado and pay tax on the full capital.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Pullman Palace Car Company
Finois
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