President Cleveland Surgery Rumor Deepens
A Washington dispatch says President Cleveland underwent a mouth cancer operation. Report stresses the illness is not like Grants and notes the nation watches for a permanent cure while the political battle over sound money intensifies. Benedict refutes claims of a secret health scheme.
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Haseen
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General Grant
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James Benedict
Chronic illness relief claimed by Des x resident
A Des x resident named Mr 8 F Thom describes years of severe chronic diarrhea and credits Chamberian cake and Deere tly remedy for improvement. He recalls intense pain and fear for his life before using the product, expressing cautious optimism about his health after the remedy.
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Lows
Chamberian
The Great Hosiery Sale This Week
The Great Hosiery Sale for this Week features bargains on ladies hose. Prices include 7c for black hose, 10c for fast black full size, 25c for Hermsdorf black hose (worth 35c), 35c for lisle thread fast color (worth 50c), 25c for balbriggan, and 7c to 10c for ribbed and black hosiery with several items valued higher.
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Hermsdorf
Mieses
Bargain Extravaganza in Ladies and Gents Goods
Local vendor slashes prices on lisle undervests and ginghams, with 22c undervets and 15c two for 25c. Stock includes cottons, linens, sateens, muslins, and fancy prints. dramatic discounts on dresses, shirts, collars, cuffs, and towels. Large selections and bulk buys urged before sizes run out.
Bargains in Gent's Fur nishing Goods
Bargains in Gent's Fur nishing Goods list items such as Gent's Fancy Parcel Shirts with collars and cuffs at 50c to 65c, Sea Island fabrics at 45c, 10 yard quantities, heavy counterpanes at 50c, and fancy wall baskets 43c each.
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Sea Island
Ieland
Linen Window Shades Sale Prices Listed
Linen shades plain at 20: a piece value 40:5. Linen shades fancy at 35 value 50c each. Fancy border shades 50c a year worth 75c. Hand painted shades worth 150 at 93 each. Hand painted shades with fancy edges valued 175 to sell at 125 each.
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Bureau
French Gunboats at Bangkok Threaten Return Over Demands
A Bangkok dispatch to The Times reports France may send back its gunboats to the Menam if demands are not granted immediately. Siam denounces the siege, British trade fears grow, and a French protectorate over Siam seems imminent. Despatches also note East Africa fighting and local unrest in Barranquilla and Berwin.
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the Times
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M. de Vilers
Menam
France
Siam
Wolf
Lion
Chantaboon
Singapore
Pall Mall Gazette
Pall Mall
Great Britain
Cup Defenders Rumors Denied as Vigilant Safe
Aug. 31 New York report that the cup defender Vigilant went ashore and was damaged in Echo Bay is false. The vessel dragged briefly but remained in safe harbor with no harm. Jubilee crew praised, plans to haul out for sail and rig changes as races approach. Pilgrim’s owner has funds to dock and lengthen mast and spars, but timing uncertain for trials.
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Vigilant
Cup Defender
Echo Bay
Boston
Pilgrim
Sory
Reed Objection Met Warns Time for Tariff Hearings
Washington reports that the Ways and Means Committee will hold hearings on the tariff bill from September 4 through 29. The panel said hearings do not reflect a final plan and depend on the chairman’s warrant. Reed’s position is noted amid Senate discussions and morning business by Voorhees.
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Washington
Committee On Ways and Means
Reed Mt Peelnnal
Povtatra Uing
Senate
Voorhees
World’s Fair Gates Open Sunday Injunction Dropped
In Curiao Aug 31 the injunction blocking Sunday opening of the World’s Fair gates was dissolved. Judges Dunne and Brentano upheld dissolution while Judge Goggin dissented. Directors now decide via discretion whether to open gates Sundays, enforcing their rule for the first day of the week.
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Curiaco
Dunne
Brantano
Goggin
Stein
Charles W. Clingman
Brentano
A Mighty Struggle Among Top Thoroughbreds at Sheepshead Bay
New York reports the Futurity of 1903 at Sheepshead Bay featured a dramatic finish among Domino Galileo and Dobbins as they led a field of 17 two year olds. Domino claimed victory before 12,000 spectators in a race worth 49,715 to the owners and riders in a photo finish.
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Galileo
Dobbins
Sheepshead Bay
Riba
Themed
Nannie Gray
Am Lessrs
Jame R
Foxhall P
Galilee
Kile Dobbins
Don
Seat War on Crowded Train Sparks a Tiny Lesson
An amused incident on a Big Four Line train from Indianapolis ends with a small man offering his seat to a tired lady despite a threatening reaction from a larger fellow. The standoff escalates briefly as a dirk is brandished, but the smaller man remains calm, prompting the crowd to momentarily ease. Additional items note European grain market signals and a missing person found at a camp southwest of Arkansas City.
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Anake
Arkansas City
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M. Jagerson
Russell Gvernor Announces Run for Governor
In Boston on August 28 ex representative John E. Russell of Leicester declared he will be the Democratic candidate for governor, with campaign funds secured. Josiah Quincy resigns as state committee chair but not accepted. group to meet him seeking withdrawal. Democrats united on tariff issue amid contested opposition. A Times dispatch adds Quincy mailed resignation to President Cleveland, citing bay state campaign needs.
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Democratic State Committee
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Leicester
D. F. Buckley
Josiah Quincy
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Daniel F. Dudley
M. G. Robinson
James Donovan
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Ryan Freed by Judge Clarke in Atlanta Contempt Case
Atlanta August 31 Steve Ryan is released from contempt and bond after 20 months under ban, 13 in jail, ending one of Fulton county's longest litigations. The Ryan case began May 26, 1891 with initial contempt declaration and subsequent jail time, now resolved in superior court. Bundy nominated for congress by Republicans on the 1793rd ballot in Trenton Ohio August 31.
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Atlanta
Steve Ryan
Marshall J. Clarke
Fulton County
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Superior Court Room
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Special in My Gr 1 Store Early Morning Sale
Reader sees a crowded ad listing a six to eleven o'clock sale with varied items and prices. Deals include 5 lbs Rio Coffee, 13 Bars Soup, 4 dozen Rusty items, and multiple grocery staples priced per unit. Note quirky branding and unclear item spellings reflect vintage ad language.
Homer K Nicholson Named General Agent of Georgia Railroad
Homer K Nicholson is appointed general agent of the Georgia Railroad with quarters in the city. He will supervise agents along the Athens branch including Athens and Union Point, overseeing matters of traffic. The office will be on College avenue next to Elkins shoe store. Fever prevention note mentions Garris Lithia Water for sale.
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Georgia Roa
Homer K. Nicholson
Georgia
Athens
Union Point
Trate
Nicholson
Ries Ha
Oselege Avenue
Atlow Street Railway
C. W. Elkwin & Co
Captain W D O Farrell in mayoral race as fields grow
In Atlanta political chatter centers on a likely mayoral contest with Capt W D O Farrell expected to run though he has not formally announced. Other named figures include George Dudley Thomas and Judge Howell Cobb, linked to University governance and retrenchment themes amid a shifting campaign landscape.
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Pls
W. D. O’farrell
O'Farrell
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