G A R Veterans Welcomed in Chicago by Mayor Harrison
In Studebaker Hall veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic gathered for their annual meeting. Commander in Chief Shaw opened the morning session with prayer, greeted by Chicago hospitality. Wagner and Logenecker spoke for Illinois veterans, followed by a reception. Afternoon session began with Shaw reading his annual report and a cascade of committee reports.
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G. A
Chicago
Harrison
Chicaoo
Studebaker
Shaw
J. M. Longenesker
Department of Ilinois
Tinuis
Louis Wagner
Wagner
Logenecker
Bhaw
Two Tragedies From South Carolina Primaries
Two bloody fights at the polls in yesterday's primary left multiple dead and wounded. In Bamberg County at Midway, John Bessinger attacked Crum Smoak over campaign alignments, drawing pistols and knives and killing Boasinger while mortally wounding Edward Crider and Cram Smoak. Dick Smoak was wounded in the arm. In Greenville County West Danaan, Hoyt the prohibition candidate faced deadly violence as Knifings and gunfire killed Pinckney Jordan and injured Henry Owens and Ed Owens among others.
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South Carolina
Columbia
Midway
Bamberg County
John Bessinger
Crum Smoak
Tillman
Piatola
Boasinger
Edward Crider
Cram Smoak
Dick Smoak
West Danaan
Greenville County
Or. Hoyt
Pinckney Jordan
Henry Owens
Ed Owens
Dying by the Thousands as Cholera Strikes India and Britain
From Lospex Aug 29 report cholera devastates India with about 7000 deaths weekly while Great Britain fears a babonie epidemic at home. Glasgow reports several cases and two deaths in 48 hours. ten families removed to a reception house as authorities rush response.
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India
England
Prague
Great Britain
Glasgow
FIRE ON THE HOODLUMS AT LAKEWOOD
Four young men approached Mrs. W H Hall at Lakewood and provoked. She fired twice with a double barrel gun striking three of the assailants. The others fled bleeding. An hour later four men rode a trolley toward the city and were seen, three wounded, one seriously hurt. In Macon a head end collision occurred between the engines of a freight and a gravel train near College Street.
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Hall Resente
Atlanta
W. H. Hall
Lakewood
Ghe
Macon
College Freet Crowing
Fiat
Cabinet Discusses Chinese Situation in Special Session
Washington Aug 29 cabinet meeting focused on diplomatic aspects of China crisis. Discussed terms of peace and possible withdrawal of US troops from China, with emphasis on preserving US rights and minimizing friction with other powers. Mentioned Amoy situation and wintering 5,000 troops as a precautionary measure.
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China
Wastixoton
United States
Unitedtates
Marabhal
Waldurson
Amoy
State Department
Wau
Karl Li
War Department
Tammany in Full Control in Brooklyn Primaries
New York City primaries show Tammany Hall maintaining Democratic dominance across most districts. McLaughlin leads the Democratic organization in Brooklyn and gubernatorial hopeful Coler fails to gain traction. The scene highlights Croker backed Goodwin defeating Sheehan in the Ninth district and a solid 63-member state convention delegation for McLaughlin.
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McLaughtin
Brooklyn
New Yerk
Greater New York
New York County
Twenty-first
Tammany Hall
John ©. Sheehan
Ninth
Frank Goodwin
Richard Croker
Lds Hugh McLaughlin
Bird
Coler
First Match in Women’s Gulf Championship Opens
The opening round at Shinnicock Hills Golf Club features Miss Eunice Terry of Ardsley vs Miss Harriet Curtis of Boston. After a tight start they split the early holes with Terry taking the fourth and winning the next three to seize momentum, Curtis clinging to a half on the seventh.
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Miss Terry
Miss Curtis
Bsoorhampton
L.L
Shinnicock Hills Golf Club
Harriett Curtis
Boston
Eunice Terry
Ardsley
Miss
Rapid Moceston
Filth and carnage mark Tien Tsin walls fortress siege
Aug 29 report from Tien Tsin describes the city’s walls and surrounding areas as a mold of filth rain and death after occupation by allied forces. Bodies in streets and on embankments, widespread looting, and disruption paint a grim scene of war’s aftermath and civilian suffering.
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Tien Tsin
Tien ‘Tain
Erith
Letter to Mrs Pinkham Explains Personal Recovery tale
A testimonial letter from Salina Anenampo of Chantemont recounts long fatigue backache and weak digestion after childbirth. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Lozenges Liver Pills and Sanative Wash she reports renewed strength appetite and energy. The note promotes Mrs Pinkham and invites women to write for free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Mas
Salina Anenampo
Chantemont
American Bar Association Meets at Saratoga August 29
The Twenty third Annual Meeting opened with ex Senator Manderson of Omaha delivering the president's address on notable statute law changes from states and Congress. Nomination and election of officers and a general council followed. Treasurer's report shows receipts of 11691 and disbursements 3234 with a balance of 944 in the treasury. Secretary John Hinkley of Baltimore and the executive committee filed reports.
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Saratoga
Sanatoga
American Agr Association
Charles F. Manderson
Omaha
Congress
John Hinkley
Baltimore
Abducted Son Triggered Army Enlistment Dispute
In Onattaxcona, Aug 29, Jamua Massengale from Huntsville qualified for army enlistment but his father claimed he was underage at 17. Deputies seized the boy by force after questioning, prompting the recruiting officer to pursue action against the officers and the father, amid local uproar.
Butler Sued for Damages Over Libel Claims
Populist editor George Butler faces damages suit in Sampson County from 15 defendants including George Butler’s brother and ex officials. Plaintiffs allege criminal libel citing Butler’s paper alleging Democrat fraud and noting remarks at a Clinton indignation meeting. The editor’s paper is owned by Senator Butler.
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Sampson County
Butler
George Butler
Soustor Butler
John E. Fowler
O. H. Johnson
Clinton
Fowler
Johnson
Butler Edita
Senator Butler
Prohibits Sale of Liquor in Hawaii Controversy Rises
Widespread anger erupts over a territorial bill's wording that prohibits intoxicating liquors in Hawaii. Section 65 claims no regulations exist until territorial legislature acts, but no session is planned for months. The issue sparks agitation and calls for clarifications.
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San Francisco
Congress
Territory of
Hawaii
Russia Calls Allies Out and Relieve of Legations
A reported stance denounces Allied presence as the key policy while noting the relief of foreign legations as a significant action. The language suggests a strong anti Allied sentiment shaping the political climate.
End of Boer War Not Yet in Sight
Lowpoy Aug 20 report notes indecisive operations between British and Boer armies. Buller defeats the Boers near Dalmanatha. question remains if Botha can be forced to retreat or if terrain allows Boer safety margins. Subsequent Belfast Aug 28 dispatch cites Baller advancing through Machado dorp and French driving Boers from Elaandsfontein with few casualties.
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Lowpoy
Lord Roberts
Botha
Pretoria
Transmaaal
Kruger
Steyn
Delagoa Bay
Dewet
Orange Free State
Natal
Transvaal
Lord Roberta
Baller
Buller
Aatron
Positinnt
Dalmanatha
Lord Robarts
Lonnox
Belfast
Machadodorp
Dandynald
Helvati
Elaandsfontein
Corbett and McCay Confident Ahead of Ring Fight
In Madison Square Garden the rivals Corbett and McCay near their boxing match with training complete. Corbett predicts a lead and a win within 25 rounds while McCoy expects a ten round finish, both asserting confidence and plans for potential future bouts.
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Corbett
McCay
New York
Ring of the Twentieth Century Club
Madison Square Garden
Bath Beach
Fitzsimmons
Carnou City
Jeffries
Coney Island
Chauing
McCoy
Dispatch
Saratoga
Russia to Demand Withdrawal of Allied Forces in Peking
Telegrams from Peking report Russia will notify powers that relieving the Puking legations completes the allied military task. British papers doubt peace negotiations are real and favor a long winter campaign as allies press in Peking. Japanese forces move toward Pao Ting Fu to seize the provincial capital, while the Tien Tsin to Yang Teon railroad progresses only toward Yang Teon. An admiral signals a gunboat voyage to ascend the Yang Tse Kiang.
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Chaffee
Pao Ting Fu
Wang Tsun
St. Prrensnura
Itin
Russia
Puking Legations
Loxpox
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Pao Ting Fa
Renuix
Tien Tsin
Taku
Chi Li
Yang Teun
Tian Tutx
Yang Teon
Hoyt Leads Tied Race as Hoyt Leads by Ten Thousand
The Democratic primary in Conumma Aug 26 features Hoyt of Greenville the prohibition nominee and McSweeney allied factions clashing over the dispensary Tillman enters the campaign and his name is filed by 18000 voters with an expected Hoyt lead over McSweeney of about 10000 votes A second primary is projected in two weeks A nephew of Tillman polled votes for lieutenant governor while John Sloan contests him in a likely press of results. Work on Stout Mountain railroad in Cullman accelerates development of mineral district mines open and coal moving. mine output high and road length seven miles from Hanoaville to Stout Mountain coal area begins extraction soon.
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Enator Tillman
Conumma
James A. Hoyt
Greenville
Fidard i
House
A. Howard Patterson
Sweeney
J. H. Tillman
John Sloan
Alabama
Cuttmax
Ala
Stout Mountain
Loulaville and Nashville
Hanoaville
Stout Mountain Coal and Coke Company
Orio
Bisraeli
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Comfort for Ache and Corns
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease for immediate relief from foot pain corns and bunions. It claims shoes feel lighter after use and suggests shaking powder into shoes to prevent soreness and provide comfort, promising both cure and prevention with a trial package.
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Allen
Allen A. Olskotedh
Bresci Adjudged Guilty in King Humbert Slaying
Mian Aug 29 The trial of Bresci the anarchist who on July 20 shot and killed King Humbert of Italy opened today. An immense crowd gathered at the court seeking admission as Bresci was declared guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Congress
Santiago
Chiltay
Erravoria
Binnsonam
Ala
J. T. McGrath
McGrath
Eva
Atlanta
Mian
Bresci
Humbert
Italy
Hell
Pe-ru-na praised by teachers and women in letters
Miss Susan Wymar of Richmond school Chicago writes that Pe-ru-na brings relief and happiness after suffering from female ailments. Mrs Margaretha Danben Racine Wis says she feels well and praises Pe-ru-na for irregularities and change of life. They invite readers to write Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio for a free women’s book.
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Susan Wymar
Richmond School
Chicago
Hartman
Margaretha Danben
North Superior St
Racine City
Wis
Ft. Peru
Dr. Hartman
Columbus
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