Fusion Democrats and Populists Nominate Iowa Slate
The Iowa fusion convention named Claude Porter for secretary of state, Nala Anderson for treasurer, J. M. Parsons for attorney general, W. A. Spurrier for supreme judge, BE. A. Gillette for auditor, A. Hanson for railway long term, H. E. Wills for clerk of the supreme court, and Y. A. Ferrin for reporter. The platform reaffirms Chicago positions, backs free silver, Bryan in 1900, and the Nicaragua canal project, with calls for a people’s vote on certain issues and an income tax. Fred Townsend elected state committee chair.
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Marsaatttown
Iowa
Frank Q. Stuart
Chariton
R. F. Grim
Newton
Preme Court
Repubwane
Supreme
Claude Porter
Apa- Khooge County
Nala Anderson
Dee Moines
J. M. Parsons
Lyon
W. A. Spurrier
Polk
BE. A. Gillette
Spain
Alger
Nicaragua
Fred Townsend
Albia
Fear Trouble With Aguinaldo Emperor Chief Fears Philippine Trouble
Washington reports President McKinley fears trouble with Aguinaldo the insurgent chief after a Manila report said Aguinaldo had 24 hours to leave the suburbs. General Otin will drive him out by force if he does not depart. Also notes Mexican War Veterans meet in Toursville and other brief items.
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Aguinaldo
Washington
McKinley
Otin
Manila
Otia
Ohser
Alger
Pingree
Melish
Governor Pingree
Hignes
Pingres
Bushnell
Ohio
Gobin
Forty-seventh Pennsylvania Regiment of Volunteers
H. 8. Hurst
Chillicothe
Thurston
Frank O. Brower
Philadelphia
Denver
Kansas City
Veterans in Naval Parade at 82d encampment in Cincinnati
Cincinnati reports the 82d G A R encampment with a naval parade under clear skies. Veterans, now aging, discuss discontinuing long annual marches while some still attend future encampments. Notables absent include McKinley and Harrison. governors and staffs gather on the viewing stand.
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Cincinnati
John A. Logan
McKinley
Harrison
Bushnell
Ohio
Pingres
Michigan
Mount
Indiana
Atkinson
West Virginia
Telegraphic Briefs Highlight Sudden Death Lawsuit and Disasters
Sioux City man sues Western Union for 5000 over failed telegram of his son's death. Japanese minister Toru Hoshi elected to parliament and to retire from Washington post. Fire destroys Geneva electric works. Wellington elected as Republican chairman, replacing Norman E. Scott. A yawl capsizes at Liberty Landing. 16 aboard, one drowned, several trapped. Fourteen Cincinnati ticket brokers fined 25 dollars for street hawking under protest. Aetna Life to collect war statistics on Spain war era holders. Second Kentucky regiment ordered to Lexington to be mustered out. Severe cyclone-like storm hits Towanda with possible fatalities. National League scores list Cincinnati 2 Chicago 18. Cleveland 6 Louisville 0. Boston 6 Washington 1. Western League results: St Joseph 1 Kansas City 6. second game St Joseph 2 Kansas City 18.
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W. G. Gantt
Sioux City
Western Union
Toru Hoshi
Washington
Great Electric Works
Geneva
Switzerland
Canton
Baltimore’ Republican ‘Central Committee
United States
George L. Wellington
Norman E. Scott
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Spain
Actua A
Hiss and Hoot at G.A.R Parade Sparks Row Over Alger
Cincinnati September coverage of the Grand Army of the Republic pageant details a massive parade, mingling veterans from both sides, and a mob of spectators including former Confederates. Governor Pingree’s remarks trigger a protest over a reference to Secretary Alger, ending with chants and his exit.
Attempt on czar life and other early Sep. news
A Moscow plot to release gas on the czar’s route aimed to blow his procession house, with a conspirator to strike as he passed. The explosion killed a staff officer’s party and injured about 80, while Kolanoff’s remains were found. The czar and czarina passed 25 minutes later. Also: a Neb. sheepman shooting in Fall River County stems from cattleman-sheepman feuding. Governor Mount is slightly improved in Indianapolis. Pension claims for Spanish War disabled and widows total 246, with breakdowns for invalid, widow, minor, mother, and father.
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Picotto
Nicholas
Plecen
London
Moscow
Alexander Kolanoff
Kolanoff
Hospital Inquiry Concludes Amid Silent Findings
The Second Division hospital investigation led by General Breckinridge ends with a terse note that "very unpleasant things were found." Details remain undisclosed as the report is withheld, while hospital logs for the last day show 1,075 deaths and 86,265 cases of typhoid fever, with 68 patients released on furlough.
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Breckinridge
Chandler
Second Arkansas
German And Briton Alliance Is One, Chamberlain Says
New York dispatch reports Joseph Chamberlain stating the Anglo German treaty is signed and a tacit understanding between the United States and Great Britain is sought by English opinion. He notes support for U S retention of the Philippines and warns continental powers fear US UK understanding.
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Joseph Chamberlain
New York
Tribune
Germany
England
Mr. Chamberlain
Philippines
United States
Great Britain
Brown Elected President of Railway Mail Service Group
In Atlanta on September 9 Mr J W Brown of Atlanta was chosen president of the United States Railway Mail Service Mutual Benefit association. Next meeting is in St Louis on the first Tuesday in October 1899. The secretary salary rises to 1500 dollars, executive committee pay to 50 per year, dues to 1.25 annually, conventions to one per 85 members, and member age limit drops from 50 to 40.
Regiments take shape at Montauk Camp Wikoff
The last volunteers departed Wikoff Camp Wikoff Montauk Point leaving a regulars camp with 6000 horse 8000 foot. Eleven hundred regular infantry recruits arrived from southern posts. Major Hutchins and clerk J B Barrett in charge of the information bureau are reassigned to Cincinnati. Hutchins becomes depot quartermaster replacing Captain Palmer.
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Wikoff
Montauk Point
L. 1
Regular
Hutchins
J. B. Barrett
Information Bureau
Cincinnati
Palmer
Big Muddy Breaches River Banks Threaten Waterfront
The Missouri river undermined revetments protecting the waterfront, washing away valuable property. Several buildings near the water may collapse into the current if action isn’t taken in time. A second item notes Mrs. H Breuckner’s suspected arsenic poisoning. her husband Professor Breuckner faces murder prosecution if she dies. A bread crumb given to her is linked to the poison. The Federal Steel Company is advancing toward a Minnesota Iron-Clinota consolidation, with officers to be elected and a working corporation by month’s end.
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Storux Orry
Bronx Orty
H. Breuckner
Samaritan Hospital
Sioux City
Hermann
Breuckner
Federal Steel Company
Cleveland
The
Iron Trade Review
Minnesota Iron-Clinota
Filipinos Start For Washington to Meet McKinley
A Hong Kong dispatch dated Sept 6 reports three Filipinos named by Aguinaldo have departed Hong Kong to confer with President McKinley on the future of the Philippine islands. Their mission aims to discuss sovereignty and political status amid ongoing tensions.
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Washington
Loipon
Hong Kong
London
Aguinaldo
McKinley
Philianina Islands
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Triple Ticket
Chicago
Brynn
Micaragua Canal
Sporstary of State
Claupe BR
Porthr Trower
Toursville
Bradley
Weaver
Kentucky
Louisville
Townes
Pumamo
Colo
B. Clark ‘Wheeler
Aspen
Towne
Bread
Zeland Isa
San Francisco
Merchants Exchange
Nagasaki
Zelandia
Torrra
Kan
H. M. Boyd
Sioux Orry
Mondamin Carnival Association
South Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Trenton
N. J
Federal Steal Company
Minnesota Iron Company
Illinois Steel Company
Palestine
Veterans IN Naval Parade
Onickamauna
New York Infantry
Third Division
Third Corps
Anniston
Grigsby
Rough Riders
Edie
United States Army
Chicaco
W. H. Dames
Adams Express Company
Adams, American
United States Express
Damsel
Hilo
San Prancisco
Bennington
Honolulu
Lexington
Towanda
Boston
Joseph
Red
Glok
Hisses
Grand Army of the Republic
Ohio River
Kirby Smith
Kentucky Hills
West
Santiago
Morgan
Shaw
Shotts
Daniel S. Sickles
Sexton
Illinois
Anderson
Topeka
Mack
Sandusky
Friends of
Womens’ Relief Corps
Music Hall
W. B. Melish
Antigens’ Committee
Detroit
Czar
Cattleman
Chapton
Neb
John Eckman
Sheepman
Fall River County
Ben Harrison
Bam
Omaha
Meena Ggean
Harris Slooting
Conorapo Springs
Charles B. Harris
Silver Republican Party
Opera House
Harris
Wm. Bryant
H. G. Weber & Co
Trave Mars Oksians
Gopyarants &c
Enoay
Munn & Co
Solay
Vigoretts
M. J. Abbott
Jake Johnson
Dray Line
Johnson & Thompson
Bright
John H. Wood
Fifth Street
Postoffice Building
Atlantic
WM. Bryan
Indian Congress
Exposition Enclosure
W. A. Mercer
U.S. A
United States Congress
DR. WM. Bryant
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