Bills Passed by the Democratic House in Last Session
A summary of bills cited by Tom Watson, including anti gambling measures on farm products, an eight hour public works labor standard, and forfeit and restatement of railroad grant land. It notes tariff actions lowering duties on tin plate wool and woolen goods, free ores with silver value, and a repeal of subsidies to ocean steamship lines, with Senate reactions and pending measures.
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Democratic House
Tom Watson
House
Senate
United States
District of Columbia
Louisiana Purchase
Texas
Gadsden
Alaska
Florida
Missouri
Illinois Central
Democratic Party
Republican Senate
Tate
Negotiations for Lands Involving Carlton Clayton and Jon
Fragmentary text shows negotiations over lands bearing six per commissions at Office No 3. Names Carlton Clayton and Jon appear in the imperfect report.
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Nce
Carlton Clayton
Jon
Victoria Regrets and Liberal Cabinet Speculation
Victoria regrets Aug 15 as Gipastone meets with Sir William Vernon Harcourt Earl Spence Lord Kimberly and John Morley. Gladstone may form a cabinet with these figures as Lord Salisbury returns to London from a mission. Rumors say Asquith and Chamberlain figure in the shifting Tory and Liberal alignments amid no confidence debates.
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H. H
Fife
Asquith
Marquis of Salisbury
Chamberlain
London
House’of Lords
Lord Salisbury
House of Commons
Mr. Asquith
Scheene
Earl of Kimberly
Captain's Find Locates Lost British Ship Hussar
The World reports Captain Thomas Simmons of the hydraulic barge Little Giant near Port Medock has located the wreck of the Hussar in the sound. A haul includes a British naval officer's buttons a pile of coins and silver bars suggesting a vast treasure and the ship's remains.
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New York
Thomas Simmons
Port Medock
George U
Immons
Hussar
Wholesale Arrests of Railroad Employes in Ohio Conspiracy
Columbus reports a widespread conspiracy among freight agents and subordinates of major railways to rob railroad companies and patrons. Arrests are expected in multiple cities as railroad detectives confirm the conspiracy involving lines including Baltimore and Ohio, Southwestern, and the Big Four.
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Columbus
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
Southwestern
The Only One Ever Printed Article Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text depicts a cryptic newspaper display ad or notice. It references a unique word puzzle, a 3 inch display, and a mention of a medicine house. The legible elements include phrases about a new name appearing and a printed item return, with garbled names and unclear attribution.
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Nis
Miners Seize Inman Mines and Free Convicts
Turmoil grips Tennessee mining districts as Whitewell Inman and Victoria miners seize coal works near Tracy City. Guards are cut off, telegraph lines disabled, and 275 convicts reportedly moved to Victoria for shipment to Nashville. Authorities vow force if needed.
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Cuattancoca
Tenn
Tennessee
Morinee Pap
Whitewell
Victoria
Inman
Requatchio Villey
Chattanooga
Postal Company
Tracey
Buchanan
Tracy City
Nash Ville
Nashville
Tracey City
Uge
Eres
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Minirg
Baseball Record and League Scores From Southern and National Leagues
Baseball record list shows Southern and National Leagues results with teams like Memphis New Orleans Mobile Chattanooga and Louisville, plus scattered scores and standings. It also notes Governor James P. Eagle traveling with a sick sister and mentions C C Hamby slated to act as governor during absentee period.
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Memphis
Neue Montsmay
Montgouery
Nat
New Orleans
Fei Hhis
Macon
Watche
Mobile
Chattanooga
Rae
Sheree
Cleveland
Pittebarg
Cin York
Baltimore
Baltrace
Washington
BaltiwAt Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Pat Louie
Lousville
St. Iat
Jose Louisville
Livinz Rock
James P. Eagle
Kie Oldham
Egvernor Arte
C. C. Hamby
Notable Athletic Figures Endorse Porous Prastins
J E Sullivan secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union and editor of the Sporting Times praises Altcock's Porous Prastins for training. He says the product reduces stiffness quickly and eases pains from strains during athletic activity.
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J. E. Sullivan
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Pastime Athletic Clad
Sporting Times
Athletic Aporta
Altcock
Attcock
Watson declines to debate Black in Richmond and McDuffie
Augusta area report details Tom Watson refusing to meet Major Black for joint debates in Richmond and McDuffie counties. W H Fleming notes Watson’s reluctance and a string of proposed dates and locations rejected by Watson and Judge Gross. Article records aim to show which counties will hear both candidates together and hints at strategic maneuvering.
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Watson
Black
Richmond
McDuffie
Avenses
Tom Watson
Major Black
McDuffin
Major Blak
W. H. Fleming
Thompson
B. M. Gross
Fleming
Thomson
Goss
Gross
Crawferville
Sprin
McDaille
Georgia Democrats Choose Electors for State and Districts
The Democratic ticket electors for Georgia are named for state at large and districts. State at large includes Joe James and Allen D. Candler with alternates TM. T. Gary and Dupont Guerry. District picks feature Alf Herrington, Dan R. Groover, J. W. Waiters, G. M'Lendon, E. I. Hinton, ED. Shipp, W. C. Adamson, F. D. Peabody, B. M. Bisethorp, J. F. Hutchinson, Frank Flint, G. W. Bryan, P. M. B. Young, J. P. Shannon, GW. Adams, William E. Simmons, J. W. Lindsay with various alternates listed.
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Georgia
Joe James
Douglas
Allen D. Candler
Hall
T. Gary
Richmond
Dupont Guerry
Bibb
Alf Herrington
Emanuel
Dan R. Groover
Bulloch
J. W. Waiters
Dougherty
G. M’lendon
Thomas
E. I. Hinton
Sumter
ED. Shipp
Dooly
W. C. Adamson
Carroll
F. D. Peabody
Muscogee
B. M.bisethorp
Fulton
J.F. Hutchinson
Clayton
Aiternate
Frank
Wilkinson
Ben. Feneenie Eeith
F. M’cook
Glynn
B. M. Frizzell
Telfair
Gladstone Arrives At Osborne House Cabinet Details Released
Gladstone visits Osborne House for lunch and receives audience with the queen. He submits cabinet names including Roseberry Herschell Harcourt Asquith Flower Campbell-Bannerman Mundella Risbe, Walker Macdernott Ashley Balfour. Others named or expected: Bryce Ackland Ripon Trevelyan and Aberdeen mentioned for roles. Motives and royal reception noted. In another item, a blaze at Huntington Reformatory endangers 450 inmates and damages buildings.
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Gladstone
Osborne House
the Treasury
Prince of Wales
Duke Connaught
Henry of Battenberg
Earl Ducie
Earl Roseberry
Baron Herschell
William Vernon Harcourt
Exchequer
Herbert H. Asquith
Henry H. Flower
Local Government Board
H. Campbell Bannerman
Earl Spencer
Admiralty
A. J. Mundella
Stefan Oes Risbe A
Jo mi ‘Grneral
Samuel Walker
Ireland
Mr. MacDerynott
Edward P.C. Marjoribanks
Alex Asher
Scotland
J. B. Balfour
Messrs. Bryce
Ackland
Marquis of Ripon
Earl of
Kimberly
George O. Trevelyan
Earl of Aberdeen
Lord Stanley
Preston
Canada
Arnold Mosely
Portsmouth
Isle of Wight
Tillman defends Shields sword purchase in campaign speech
In Denmark Ohio region Tillman declared that his vote to buy two swords for Gen Shields widow and orphans was a noble act. He recalled Shields as a hero with two state senatorial roles and a Mexican War record, noting the swords are in the National Museum and praising the widow. The audience reacted with tears and cheers. Also testimonials praise Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption with free trials at local druggists.
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St. Louis
Aug
New York
Republic
Thomas C. Platt
Harrison
Platt
Advanta
Denmark
America
Cherobusen
South Carolina
Illiois
National Museum
Mr. Tillman
General Shields
J. B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
la Grippe
Robert Barber
Cooksport
John Crawford & Co
Palmer & Kinnebrew
Lurg
Woman Leaves Baby With Stranger in Brooklyn Park
John Carlin a Brooklyn printer, while cooling in Washington Park, held a neatly dressed woman’s six month old infant for hours after she asked him to watch it. Police expect the child may be sent to the Foundling Asylum unless adoption occurs. Volunteer lawyers for Homestead plan defense for two Minnesota lawyers W W Erwin and G W Argo who will travel to Pennsylvania to defend Homestead men amid rising labor support.
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John Carlin
New York
Brooklyn
Washington Park
Htim
Carlin
Foundling Asylum
Homestead
Mrnyvea Pouis
W. W. Erwin
G. W. Argo
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Erwin
Alliance Party
H. L. Cassidy
Binod Balm Co
Atlanta
Strictly Cash Party platform calls for cash basis rule
A fragmentary political memo promotes a Strictly Cash Party advocating equal rights and taxes, cash payments for groceries, and honest ballots. It invites full participation and requires members to sign a cash-only pledge tied to a local Wilson's Cash Store.
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Weni
Mae
Wilson
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