Railroad Tracks Washed Out In Iowa Territory
Heavy rains disrupted rail service across Ottawa and Aijuount Territory. Miles of track and a bridge near Hickory orack were damaged on the Reel Island and Iowa Central lines. An Iowa Corggel passenger engine was uncoupled before it sank in 20 feet of water, no lives lost. Traffic between Centerville and Ottumwa halted. A Rock Island line near Cliffland saw a 100 ton boulder crash onto tracks, saved by a section man. Des Moines River swelled to historic heights, still rising, threatening low lands with further damage.
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Ottawa
Aijuount
Orrvarwa
Reel Island
Rock Island
Cliffland
Des Moines
Five Reported Killed in Mine Cage Fall
Boerre Montana Aug 19 Five men are reported killed and others injured when a cage in the St Lawrence mine near town plunged 1000 feet after a cable reel broke. Foreman Ryan John Manning John Campbell and two others were carried down along with nearly a dozen men descending into the mine. Authorities work to assess the full extent as shaft obstructions hinder rescue efforts.
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Boerre
Mont
St. Lawrence
Ryan
John Manning
John Campbell
Gossip and political notes from national leaders
Gossip from Washington reports Josephus Daniels visiting to broker party unity and Senator Mitchell of Wisconsin appearing at national headquarters, with Mitchell historically a Gold Democrat. Missouri Republican League delegates arrive as about 1,000 attend noon session, 10,000 expected. Lowell telescope news from Kansas City area claims Mars observations near Mexico, and Nat Goodwin sues for divorce in San Francisco amid marriage rumors. Former bank president Williams arrested in Beatrice, awaiting multiple trials.
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Washington
Lrington
Sosephus Daniels
Democratic National
Mitchell
National Congressional
Bryan
Bryan, But This Is the Fret Appearinge As the Senator At the Commite Tee
Mitehot
Cauanicormr
Wnil
Klewyly
Porterfield
CG. A. Loomis
Hebert J. Lewis
Missouri
Dna
United States infantry begins 200 mile practice march
Onwyenne Wyoming August 21 The first battalion of the U S infantry under Colonel Randall left Fort Russell for a 200 mile practice march. The march will occupy two weeks with the second battalion to follow along the Union Pacific line westward.
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Onwyenne
Wyo
United States Infantry
Randall
Fort Russell
Union Pacific
Bryan to lunch with Senator Hill in Albany amid campaign talk
The report notes William J. Bryan will dine with Senator Hill at Wolfert's Roost in Albany as part of a campaign posture. The incident is interpreted as Hill weighing his support for the Democratic ticket ahead of Bryan's eastern swing. Bryan plans to meet state leaders in the Catskills and discuss campaign plans with Hinkley and others.
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Urter
Hoor
William J. Bryan
Senator Hill
Red Truck Hotel
Hill
Bryan
Albany
Wolfert
Winnisock Lodge
Catskills
Hinkley
New York
Associated Press
Hill An
Perrine
Red Hook
R. H. Barr
Newburgh
Hudson
Norton Chase
Democratic City Committee
Wolferton Roost
Chase
Min
Committee of Arrangements
Political ticket plans discussed in Gold Standpoint
From Frown in Gold Standpoint IndiaNapolis Aug 24 ex Congressman Bynum sends back opinion that a full state ticket will be put in Tuvuana. A congressional poll is planned in the Seventh district amid district dust and discussion of upcoming political developments.
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IndiaNapolis
Bynum
Tuvuana
Unclear quote on congressional candidacy and third ticket
A fragmentary statement quotes a presidency official denying any authoritative motion for a congressional candidate in the district. It also rejects a rumor of a letter from President Cleveland opposing a third ticket and endorsing a platform without a ticket.
Platt Expected To Be Nominated Governor Of New York
The Republican state convention at Saratoga is likely to nominate Thomas O Platt for governor unless opposition grows strong. Platt says he does not want the office and will decline. the convention promises contention and possible split if Miller faces credential challenges or if a rival ticket forms.
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Saratoga
N.Y
Thomas O Platt
New York
Platt
Mr. Platt
Warner Miller
Raines
Miller
St. Louis
McKinley League
America
Montreal
Que
Bank of Montreal
United States
Open Letter Attacks Altgeld and Illinois Politics
Chicago August 24 Congressman William H Forman issues a bold open letter to Governor J P Altgeld charging recklessness with state funds and declaring he cannot vote for re election. He questions ten thousand dollars for nominating the state treasurer at Peoria and a fifty to sixty thousand dollar loan to Rufus Ramsay. He also alleges large borrowings to ruin state institutions and seeks details on appropriations for interest payments. The letter claims Altgeld has damaged the Democratic party in Illinois.
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W. S. Forman
Chicaco
William &. Forman
J. P. Altgeld
Rufus Ramsay
Ramsay
Mr. Forman
Altgeld
Inter
Illinois
Refusal to Make One Fare Trip for Denver Meeting
Roads in the Western Passenger Association territory refused to join with the Transmissouri lines in a one fare round trip for the National Eisteddfod in Denver. They will charge one and one third fares instead.
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Onreaco
Western Passenger Association
Transmissouri Association
Denver
Railroads May Carry Letters Under Specific Rules Rule
Acting Postmaster General Neilson narrows a prior ban on railroads carrying letters without postage by citing Attorney General Tavmanu. Railroads may transport company letters written by agents about their business, or to connecting line officers, without postage, while other nonofficial mail must use proper mail channels. The order limits government mail monopoly to personal correspondence and warns rail and express firms to assess legality before handling sealed matter outside the mails.
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Wasuineros
Neilsen
Tavmanu
Neilson
Railroad
Program for Li Hung Chang's Entertainment in the United States
John Seger, private secretary to the secretary of war, outlines a week of U S hospitality for Li Hung Chang special ambassador from China. Major General Ruger leads escorts from New York to Waldorf hotel. W W Rockhill and cabinet figures coordinate events. The itinerary includes visits to Grant's tomb West Point Brooklyn Bridge East River cruise Philadelphia Niagara Falls and Vancouver bound departure.
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Nation
New York
John Seger
Hse
Li Hung Chang
Earl Li Hung Chang
Mmparare
China
St. Louis
Thomas H. Ruger
U.S. A
Department of the East
United States
Military Academy
West Point
Dolphin
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Brooklyn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Washington
Niagara Falls
Vanccouver
Kroger Rules Out War Talk in Transvaal Interview
Pretoria claims president rejects hostile claims and says war with Great Britain cannot happen. Other items note Montreal gold shipments and Canadian banks shunning US currency, Wyandotte county suit to recover $20000, and record hot winds in Blistering Blistering? Actually Wronka and Oatville reports show 166 and 111 degrees with intense heat across the region.
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Kroger
Pretoria
Transvaal
England
Great Britain
Wronka
Kan
Oatville
Gail Hamilton's Funeral in Hasmavon Mauss Aug 21
Miss Mary Abigail Dodge known as Gail Hamilton was buried from her home in Hasmavon Mauss with many friends in attendance. Li Hung Chang shortened his provincial trip and departed by special train for London at 1 40 p m from Newcastle on Tyne today.
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Gail Hamilton
Hasmavon
Mauss
Mary Abigail Dodge
Li Hung
London
Newcastle-on-Tynt
Li Hung Chang
Suffocated in a Well Near Waxbo Wisconsin
Ivank Kiger and an unnamed helper suffocated while working in a ninety foot deep well near Waxbo Wisconsin. Their bodies have been recovered.
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Waxbo
Wis
Ivank Kiger
Babeck Visits Manna as Campaign Moves East
Chairman Babcock of the Republican congressional campaign committee travels to New York to confer with National Chairman Hanna. Fraud order issued at Wasamatos against the Creditors' Beneficial Association of Rockford Illinois as of August 21.
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Babeck
Manna
HixGren
Babcock
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
New York
Hanna
Wasamatos
Postmaster General
Creditors’ Beneficial Association of
Rockford, Ils
Cudahys Back Oil Deal Plan New Chicago Pipeline
Chicago August 22 Michael and John Cudahy wealthy packers of the city have entered into a large oil deal. They bought the Northern Indiana Oil company plant and wells in Wells and Adams counties Indiana and have ordered 500000 for six inch pipes from National Tube and Pipe company Pittsburg for an underground line 170 miles long from the oil field to Chicago. The total investment may reach 1500000 beyond the original purchase price.
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Plana
Juciany
Chicago
Michael
John Cudahy
Standard Oil Company
Whiting
Cudahys
Wells
Adams
Tndiana
Northern Indiana Oil Company
National Tube and Pipe Company of
Pittsburg
Indiana
American Bar Association Elects Officers at Saratoga
The American Bar Association elected James L. Woolworth of Omaha as president, John Hinkley of Baltimore as secretary, Francis Rawle of Philadelphia as treasurer, and Alfred Hemenway of Boston with other executive members. Delegates from each state were chosen, and a proposal to require three years of law study before bar admission was adopted for consideration.
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American Bar Association
James M. Woolworth
Saratoga
James L. Wooolworth
Omaha
John Hink-ley
Baltimore
Francis Rawle
Philadelphia
Alfred Hemenway
Boston
Charles Claflin
St. Louis
Wiliam W. Howe
New Orleans
Mr. McClain
Town
Hunt
Cincinnati
George 8. Watchellor
Denver
Indianapolis
Cbnuncey M. Depew
Grand Union Hotel
Mr. Depew
England
Lord Russell
Moorefield Storey
Francis Lockwood
James M. Beck
James O. Carter
Bourke Cochran
New York
Barataga
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Lesitite
Dred. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Masa
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Nat Goodwin
San Francisco
Aug. K
Nella Goodwin
Australia
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Maxine Elliott
Williams
Beatrieu
J. C. Willams
Blue Springs Bank
Nelson
Lincoln
Canton
Major
Mrs. McKinley
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes
Major Dick
Cleveland
National
McKinley
Butler
Watson
Senator Buitler
West
Sewall
South
van Wagenen
Osuroxer
A. van Wagenen
Lyons County
Arthur Sewall
Inca
Hermon
Vortagy
Ciyrry
Fonds
Kansas City
Board of County Commissioners
Wyandotte County
Argentine Bank
Cudahy
California
Cripple Creek
Colorado Spring
Rock Island & Pacific
B’y
Humphreys
McEleee
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