DuBignon Denies Politics While Predicting Bryan Nomination
Fleming duBignon Georgia chairman says he has not discussed politics, has not attended conferences, and was at Saratoga only for rest. He predicts Bryan would be nominated next year, cites his popularity and ability to unite factions. He expects Chicago platform to be reaffirmed and anti-Hanna sentiment to drive the campaign. He notes trusts and imperialism as core platform issues and says northern Democrats foresee Democratic success in 1900.
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Jos. Ohl
New York
Fleming duBlenon
Georgia
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Mr. duBignon
Southern Express Company
Twenty-third Street
Willett
Gorman
Saratoga
O’brien
Abe
Savannah
Bryan
East
Chicago
Washington
Mark Hanna
duBignon
Republican Party
Mark
Emperor William Rejects Cabinet Resignation
Berlin August 24 The Associated Press reports the emperor refused to accept the cabinet’s resignation. The article notes a partial ministry reorganization will follow.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Wiliam
Negro preachers to crusade anti lynching in Atlanta
Boston based ministers Rev. Benjamin W. Farris and Rev. A W Adams plan a southern anti lynching tour. Farris a 32 year old Woodstock Canada graduate will speak to 1600000 Negro Baptists and address gatherings in Schville Tenn Raleigh Charleston Richmond Louisville and more. He aims to show whites and blacks the crime of lynching to spur a national reform movement. Adams will join in speaking across the territory.
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Boston
Mass
Benjamin W. Farris
Alfra W. Adama
8. Paul's
South Carolina
Jewettes
Farris
Schville
Tenn
New York
Ladelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Gouth
Atlanta
MHL
Raleigh
Charleston
Mem- Richmond
Louisville
St. Louis
Cleveland
Buffalo
Mr. Farris
South
Rev. Farris
A. W. Adams
Woodstock College
Canada
Newton, Mass
Wooldville
Miss
New England
Death stalks by day and night in Kotzebue rescue tale
Washington reports Captain Shoe maker received Lieutenant Jarvis Bear account of gold seekers rescued from Kotzebue sound area in 1898. Many died from starvation and scurvy, over a thousand wintered, eighty-two survivors moved to St Michael, others left behind with a Quaker missionary.
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Washington
Shoemaker
Revenue Cutter Service
D. i H.jarvis
Bear
Kotzabue
Alastis
Jarvis
Cape Barrow
Cape Prince of Wales
Kotzebue Sound
St. Michael
Kotzebue
G. W. Berry
Virginia
Revenue Marine
Tannuak
St. Michaels
Point Barrow
Admiral Dewey Receives Warm Ovation in Nice France
Adm Dewey, escorted by Flag Lieutenant Brumby and the U S vice consul, toured the Alpes Maritimes and was welcomed with an ovation by Nice residents. He thanked officials for Olympia landings and salutes, and dismissed reports of a cold Trieste reception as inaccurate, praising universal courtesy and amiability displayed during the visit.
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Deway
Trieste
Nice
France
Admiral Dewey
T. M.brumby
United States
M. Granet
Alpes-Maritimes
Kings of
Piedmont
O'Farrell
Dewey
Villefranche
Olympia
Duval
M. Duval
Toulon
Marine
Vienna
Filipino War Outlook Adapts to Prolonged Conflict
Manila reports via San Francisco on July 2 and August 2 describe a war dragging on for months and years. Insurgents gain arms and wealth through church, stores, and private funds, while Aguinaldo’s leadership faces scrutiny. Rebels’ morale rises as American inaction sustains fatigue and desertion rumors.
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Manilla
San Francisco
Manila
Aguinaldo
Secret Service
Sulu Accepts Our Rule Over Moros Compact Signed
Manila reports General Bates returned from Bulu after five weeks of negotiation. The agreement recognizes American sovereignty over Moros, guarantees religious freedom, allows US occupation of necessary archipelago areas, permits land purchases with consent, and limits foreign intervention while preserving local courts. The sultan and officials signed the pact marking completion of the sovereignty arrangement.
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Manila
Bates
Bulu
United
States
Spain
Ex Judge Hilton Dies at Saratoga Home
Ex Judge Henry Hilton of New York dies at 5:35 PM at Woodlawn Farm Saratoga county seat after hours in unconscious state. At bedside were Mr and Mrs Hitton, Mrs H Russell, a daughter, and the attending physician. Burial plans follow.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Henry Hilton
New York
Woodlawn fPack
B. Hitton
H. Russell
Fom
JOUAUST COMES TO MERCIER RESCUE AT SAND ISIDRO
A report of insurrection burning a path through the Philippines describes Insurgent surrender offers at $30 per gun and Lawton's rapid moves toward San Isidro. The piece details leadership shifts under Aguinaldo, the rallying of Luna and MacArthur’s forces, and the impact of rains on American troops. The Dreyfus trial is also aired with a dramatic court scene where General Mercier’s position is defended as witnesses push for new testimony.
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Aguinaldo
Ballance
MacArthur
San Fernando
Lawton
San Taidro
San Isidro
Tarlac
Malolos
Luna
Mascardo
Chambers for Expansion On His Way to Washington
Hon William L Chambers chief justice of Samoa visits Birmingham and plans to travel to Washington early next week to file an extended report on the Samoan trouble to the president He declines to detail the report noting his status as a treaty officer and the risk of misinterpretation by American English or German subjects He opposes partition arguing it would force each nation to maintain forts and pay heavy costs in the Pacific He praises German friendliness since the international commission visit and voices support for expansion asserting America should retain its Pacific holdings.
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Birmingham
Ala
William L. Chambers
Samoa
Washington
Hea
America
England
Germany
Pacific
International Commission
Tennessee Officers Named in New Regiments
Washington announces secretary of war appointments from Tennessee governor nominations. Charles W. Wadsworth becomes captain, formerly captain Sixth United States Volunteer Infantry. Benjamin L. Towser becomes second lieutenant, formerly Sixth United States Volunteer Infantry. These fill Tennessee quota.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Tennessee
Charles W. Wadsworth
United States Volunteer Infantry
Benjamin L. Towser
Georgia appoints officers for new regiments in Philippines
War Department named Georgia quota officers for the campaign in the Orient. J S Powell is captain. lieutenants John H Boston Harry C McCool and H J Stewart. second lieutenants Troup W Whitehead Paul W Harrison. Captain W J Kendrick and W C Thornton receive recent appointments. All appointees have long military ties in Georgia and will report to volunteer companies for service in the Philippines.
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Georgia
Philippine Camp
Aign
War Department
W. J. Kendrick
W. O. Thornton
J. S. Powell
John H. Boston
Marietta
Harry C. McCool
United States Volunteer Infantry
H. J. Stewart
Rome
W. Whitehead
Paul W. Harrison
Kendrick
Fourteenth Infantry
Philippines
Orient
Candler
Washington
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