Grand Army Parade in Cleveland Captures Nation’s Attention
Cleveland Ohio September 11 crowds exceed hundreds of thousands despite threatening skies. The 35th National encampment parade along Bond and Superior streets lasted five hours with veterans marching past grandstands and rows of schoolchildren waving flags. As the procession moved, discussions on commander in chief and next encampment location dominated the convention, while Hanna attended the post-memorial march. The report notes tense leadership contests with Torrance Sickles and Stewart crossing state lines and caucus positions varying by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Onio
Thirty-Fifth
Grand Army ‘of the Republic
Bond Street
Court of Honor
Bond End
Superior Streets
Lake Erie
Rassieur
Hanna
Grand Army of the Republic
National Grand Army of the Republic
Denver
Torrance
Stewart
Sickles
General Torrance
West
New England
Ranzag
Committee On ‘Pensions
Seven Bodies Recovered From Port Royal Mine Disaster
At Port Royal Pennsylvania on September 11 seven of thirteen entombed miners were recovered from No 1 shaft after a June 10 explosion at the Pittsburg Coal Company mine. Rescuers advanced to No 20 entry despite a gas pocket near the arched roof and expected to recover the remaining six bodies the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Ipeed
Fini
Roy
Néppia
Port Royal
Gonnellsville
Pittsburg Coal Company
Garden Medical Discovery Promises Digestion Cure
Fragmentary text touts Dr. Pierce's Garden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion related diseases. It claims to restore nourishment, revitalize lungs and nerves, and reverse natural life order through stomach health. Several garbled phrases reference advertisements and uncertain product claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Brieve
Pierce
Wellington expelled from Maryland Union League
Maryland officials moved to expel Senator George J Wellington from the Union League of Maryland after resolutions denounced his public support of the assassination attempt on President McKinley. The board cited treasonable language as justification, ordering his expulsion from membership in the organization.
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Maryland
Tor
Union League
Baltimore
Board of
Union League of Maryland
George.j., WelLington
McKinley
Csolgosz
George J. Wellington
Senate of the United
Manitna
Ita
Direct Steamship Link From Savannah To Philadelphia Expands
Philadelphia, September 11. The Merchants' and Miners' Transportation Company has secured two leases at the city piers, enabling a direct steamship line from Savannah. The Race Street wharf will be taken October 1, adding a third Savannah line steamer and linking New Orleans, Charleston and other southern ports with Philadelphia. The second lease keeps Pier No. 24 occupancy at Lombard Street.
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Savannah
Philadelphia
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
New Orleans
Charleston
Ines
Race Street
Témmodions
Lombard Street
Savannah Line
National Baptist Convention Opens in Cincinnati With 2000 Delegates
The twenty third annual meeting of the National Baptist Association colored began in Cincinnati with over 2,000 delegates. Churches could not hold all attendees, with 1,500 seated and more than 3,000 expected. Dr E Morvis of Helena Arkansas opened the address list, followed by speakers from South Carolina. Prominent officials and pastors delivered welcome remarks and responses, all referencing President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention of Colored Baptists
Cincinnati
National Baptist Association
Zion Church
Indion Baptist Church
E. ©. Morvis
Helena
Ark
H. D. Prowd
J. A. Pinson
South Carolina
H. H. Harris
L. C. Clayline
Julius Fleischman
J. M. Ridel
L. Moss
G. R. Robin
George W. Lasher
G. W. Hayes
Lynchburg
Adam 8. Green
Hopkinsville, Ky
President McKinley
Timothy as staple product hay second to corn
Secretary Stone of the Chicago board of trade opened the National Hay Association meeting in Indianapolis urging broader trade. He noted hay worth 446 million dollars this year and called for timothy to be made the staple in hay production. John S. Dexter was expected to be chosen as president.
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Stone
Indianapolis
Ind
George Stone
Chicago Board of Trade
National Hay Association
E. L. Rogers
Timothy
John S. Dexter
Florida Day at Buffalo Opens With Governor Jennings Visit
Governor Jennings of Florida arrives in Buffalo with staff and escort for Florida day events. The Florida delegation, including thirty five Florida Press Association members and a Tampa light infantry unit, will use the Illinois building at the exposition. About forty Floridians traveled by train for tomorrow's exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
Exposition
Buffalo
Florida
Tampaught Infantry
Florida Press Association
Dinois Commission
Tilois
Speyer & Co Buy International Railroad Stake
The Evening Post reports Speyer & Co purchased the International railroad stock from the Pacific Improvement Company, gaining control of International Railway holdings. Details on price and public disclosure remain unavailable, with outstanding obligations unsettled.
Speyer & Co. Secures International Railway Amid Mexican Tie
The purchase of the International railway was completed by Speyer & Co. for Gould and Harriman interests rather than to advance Speyer’s own aims. The deal ends years of speculation, previously linked to the Mexican Central railway. The move settles the implications for Mexican rail connections and signals a shift in ownership among rival groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eed Pon de- Jae FE
Honting- Amt
Tod
Gamtilaf
Speyer & Co
Gould
Alabama Man in Buffalo Jail After Knife Fight at Hotel Fornes
E Cody Thomas of Alabama to await victim Crisfield's condition after a room altercation at Hotel Fornes in Buffalo. Thomas, who fought off two assailants with a pocket knife during a card game, was jailed as Crisfield recovers from eleven wounds. Support from Agriculture Commissioner Poole and R W Gorman noted. Preliminary hearing planned. capable counsel secured.
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Buffalo
E. Cody Thomas
Alabama
Fornes
Thomas
Crisfield
R. R. Poole
R. W. Gorman
Steamer Strikes Schooner in Morning Collision
New York dated report says the German steamer Albano collided with the coastwise schooner Helen G Moseley off Fernandina at 1 30 am September 10. Moseley of Captain Burch arrived in port with a damaged bow, broken bowsprit, damaged gear, and the Albano steamed away southward without aid.
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Burch
New York
Helen G. Moseley
Fernandina
Albano
Newport News
Moseley
British drive Boers back in Great Maries valley action
Lord Kitchener reports Methuen engaged Vautonder and de Lavey on September 6 and 8 driving them from four strong positions near Great Maries valley. Six Boers dead on September 6 and twelve on September 8 with forty-one prisoners. At Mattiesfontein Cape Colony Colonel Grabbe surprises Van der Merwe’s camp killing him and another officer and taking thirty-seven of one hundred men prisoner.
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Methuen
Vautonder
Delavey
van der Merwe
London
Lord Kitchene
War Office
Pretoria
Sheeper
Mddé
Officials urge transfer of government exhibits to Charleston exposition
Senator Me Laurie of South Carolina met with General Gillespie and Mr. Hackett seeking moving government exhibits from the Pan American exposition to Charleston, S C. The War and Navy Departments promised cooperation and to do all they could to support the South Carolina exposition.
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War and Navy
Charleston
Washington
MeLaurie
South Carolina
Gillespie
Hackett
Theavy
8. C
Methodist Conference Replies to Archbishop on Union
The Ecumenical Methodist conference rejects uniting with the Anglican church stating no Church of England authority has recognized Methodist ministry or sacraments. It warns that union would imply Methodist inferiority while affirming desire for church cooperation in common works. The conference notes 24,999,421 Methodists worldwide and 60,000,000 pounds in property.
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Methodist _ Conference
London
A. F. W. Ingram
Ecumenical Methodist Conference
Church of England
Sympathizers With Rebels Report From Colon Jamaica
Passengers on the British steamer William Cliff arriving from Colon say stores were closed and streets patrolled as martial law was enforced amid rebels. Germans Princes Ypsilant and von Goéllinta also aboard en route from Valparaiso to New Orleans. In Washington, Don Baltasar Fitu pinian and Don Francisco A. Reyes were named Salvador delegates to the Pan American Congress in Mexico next October.
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Colon
Singston
Jamaica
Willam Cliff
Ple
Princes Ypsilant
Baron von Goéllinta
Valparaiso
New Orlean
Republic
Washington
Costa Rica
Don Baltasar
Fitupinian
Salvador
Senor
Don Francisco A. Reyes
Res
Mexico
Striking Amalgamated workers face plant takeovers
Pittsburg region reports intensified efforts by United States Steel Corporation to start Star and Monessen mills as Amalgamated association leaders insist on continued battle. Officials plan strike benefits for up to 16 000 workers while guards and police curb confrontations amid arrests and beatings.
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Pittsboro
Flemtembér
Amalgamated Association
Shaffer
Tim
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Monongahela
American ‘Mn Plate Company
Star
Union Station
Mil
Carland
Williams
Amalgamated Treasury
McKeesport
Pittsburg
Youghogheny
Thomas Ennis
Tubs Works
National Tube Company
Monessen
Newcastle
Star Mills
Elwood
Ind
Woman on Trial for Murder in Athens Case
Malinda Hill, an Athens resident, is arraigned before Judge Foster on a murder charge after a child's body was found in an old well near the city. She denies paternity and involvement, and the judge plans to bind her over to Judge Russell for further tuner proceedings.
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Malinda Hill
Athens
Foster
Lmits
Russell
Clarke Superior Court
Tuner
Students' Boarding Hall to Open Next Week in Athéos
New boarding hall for students on the university campus is ready for the opening next week in Athéos Georgia. The present building will likely serve the coming year and the new mess hall is not expected to be finished before spring. Mrs Benn Kinnebrew will oversee the hall as matron this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athéos
Benn. Kinnebrew
Fragmentary quote hints at university building push
A partial line quotes a statement praising Success as influential since its inception and mentioning efforts to secure a university building for that purpose last year. The readable text suggests a debate within a legislature about funding or approving a campus facility, with emphasis on the role of a private or named Success origin in shaping sentiment.
Parker Testimonial Movement Seeks To Honor Parker
In Georgia and Mississippi communities on September 11, citizens and leaders pass resolutions praising James B Parker for thwarting an assassination attempt on the president. A testimonial is planned with influential white citizens supporting the effort and banks agreeing to hold funds as depositories.
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Jim Parker
Bavinagh
Port J. HE
Deveaux
James B.parker
Dastar
McKidey
Parker
Savannah
Strange
Vicksburo
Miss
James B
Thenesra
Central of Georgia folder lauds up-to-date system and map
The Central of Georgia issues Folder No. 67 dusting its complete line schedule, connections, and a new map under the trade mark The Central-Savannah Line. Frisco-Memphis consolidates offices at Decatur and North Pryor with new officials. Georgia and Atlantic Coast Line rail changes planned. yard expansion near Piedmont avenue. Excursion rate announcements span many associations and cities with notable travel figures visiting Atlanta.
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Central of Georgia
Atlanta
Central-Savannah
Decatur
North Pryor Streets
John N. Cornatzar
Charles ©. Jackson
Charles F. Austin
Bom C. Porter
The
Georgia Railroad
Atlantic Coast Line
Georgia, Railroad
Piedmont Avenue
Emperors Meet Aboard Warships In Calm Enthroning Visit
On September 11 at Hela, Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William met aboard the Hohenzollern. They inspected the guard of honor, shared a luncheon, and exchanged greetings with key officials including Count Lamsdorf and Count von Buelow. The German and Russian fleets manned the rails as bunting decorated the ships.
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Hela
Prussia
Nicholas
William
Hohenzollern
Count Plateau
Kaiser
Czar
Gangew
von Hoffman
von Tirpitz
Imperial Bridge
Ogar
Schley Court Gets to Business at Naval Court
The article describes the upcoming naval court proceedings for Admiral Schley, detailing courtroom seating, dress code, and the arrangement of officers including Admiral Dewey, Benham, and Howison. It notes the challenge to Howison's competency and the process of admitting testimony and counsel.
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Schley Court
Court of Inquiry moves on Howison case with witnesses pending
Admirals Dewey and Benham will retire and judge if Howison is incompetent. No appeal from the court on this point. Captain Francis A. Cook likely to testify about the West Indian campaign. Svytseys counsel finishes formal challenge and expects several witnesses, including Frost of the Boston Record, to support the Howison interview. Other names withheld until appearance. Dr Henry G Beyer reports Admiral Sampson’s condition about the same. attendance at court uncertain.
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Dewey
Benham
Howison
Secretary of the Navy
Francis A. Cook
Brooklyn
Svhtey
Frost
Boston Record
Admiral Howison
Schley
Sampson
Boston
Henry G. Beyer
Charlestown Navy Yard
Admiral Sampson
Navy court of inquiry ends with Meade charges revived
The Brooklyn navy yard court of inquiry a four week probe into Marine Corps trouble acquits Major Lauchsheimer and Colonel Denny but finds Colonel Robert L. Meade guilty of naval regulation violations and false swearing. Meade faces a court martial while West is removed from the panel after a challenge citing impartiality. Also notes Athens Ga will host a new federal court session in November and Lucy Cobb Institute opens with largest fall enrollment.
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Washington
Navy
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Marine Corps
C. H. Laucheimer
F. ‘. Denny
Robert L. Meade
Meade
Lauchsheimer
Colonel Denny
Denny
Amd
West
Lucy Cobb Institute
Athens
To Reorganize the Bank Plan Sent to Currency Chief
New York on September 11 reports the Seventh National Bank reorganization plan completed. The reorganization committee will travel to Washington tonight to meet Comptroller Dawes and seek his sanction for the plan.
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New York
Seventh National Bank
Washington
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