Towne Considers Withdrawal From Populist Ticket
In Lincoln Nebraska August 1 Hon Charles A Towne debates remaining on the Populist vice presidential ticket with W J Bryan while signaling possible withdrawal He plans to announce after Duluth departure and says Western outlook remains favorable to his cause despite discussions with the Democratic committee
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Lincoln, Neb
Charles A. Towne
Towne
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Stevenson
Washington Anti-Imperialist League Seeks Hoar Letter
The Washington Anti-Imperialist League sent an open letter to Senator George F. Hoar of Massachusetts expressing astonishment and sorrow at his support for President McKinley’s re election. The letter rebukes Hoar for abandoning his earlier anti imperialist stance and asserts the group’s right to criticize public actions.
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Washington
Anti-Imperialist League
Hoar
Washington Anti-Imperialist League
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts
McKinley
Uncle Sam's Pension List Shows Growth in Rolls
The forthcoming annual report of Commissioner Evans lists 993,528 pensioners on the rolls as of July 1, an increase of 2,010 from the previous year. During the year 40,645 new pensions were granted and 4,605 names were restored, while 13,284 were dropped for deaths, remarriages, and other causes.
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Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Evans
Alaska Destined to Be a Wonderful Mining Country
United States Consul McCook at Dawson City declares Alaska a promising mining region in a letter to the state department. He notes Manana district rivals Koyukuk for attention and calls for better roads, camps, and broad prospecting of lesser known areas.
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Washington
Alaska
United States
McCook
Dawson City
State Department
Manana
Koyukuk
Meyers Swims 27 Miles from Alton to St Louis
John C. Meyers, a well known athlete, swam from Alton to St. Louis a distance of 27 miles in six hours. He swam easily the entire distance and was not greatly fatigued at the finish. Meyers wagered he could complete the distance in five hours.
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St. Louis
Aug
John C. Meyers
Alton
Lte
Meyers
New Quarters Open as Readers Await First Daily
Visitors flock to our new quarters as we prepare a first class daily. Outsiders caused trouble at last Sunday's picnic. locals defend the group and note County Commissioner Dinsmore’s political fallout. A letter urges a State Farmer's Institute petition and a business farmer alliance, while railexcursion notices promote discounted tickets for many regional events and conventions.
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Eorror Heraup
Winter Institutes
T. B. Terry
Minnesota
Suspects Released After Isinours Depot Robbery Probe
Two suspects, Joe Andergen and Frank England, were arrested Tuesday afternoon near Rameey in connection with the Isinours depot robbery. They were held in the county jail and released in the morning after being questioned about the description. Officer Riley captured them on a telegram from Isinoure.
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Joe Andergen
Frank England
Rameey
Isinours
Riley
Isinoure
Telegraph Lines in Alaska Plans by Greely
General A. W. Greely, chief signal officer, has departed to Alaska to supervise cable and telegraph arrangements. Congress recently appropriated 420000 dollars for telegraph lines in Alaska.
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Alaska
Washoton
A. W. Greely
Congress
Corbett and McCoy Meet 25-Round Bout Set for Aug 30
James J. Corbett and Kid McCoy were matched today to fight at the Twentieth Century club on the night of August 30. The bout will be 25 rounds under Marquis of Queensberry rules.
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Corbett-McCoy
New York
James J. Corbett
Kid McCoy
Twentieth Century Club
Boiler explosion kills two on Illinois farm
On August 1 in Pana Illinois a threshing boiler exploded at Jacob Simpson’s farm nine miles south of town. Charles Simpson and Marion Sylvester were killed and three other men were severely wounded in the blast.
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Pana
Ills
Jacob Simpson
Charles Simpson
Marion Sylvester
Gold Medal Contest at Court House Honors Miss Volstad
The Gold Medal Contest by WC T U drew a good crowd at the Court House Tuesday evening. Contestants Jennie Reber LeRoy Meggie Enright Rose Creek Mattie Voletad Lyle Tress La Clair Lizzie Murphy city spoke on The Drunkard's Story Shadows God Versus Mammon Defence of the Drunkard The Bridal Wine Cup. Miss Volstad Lyle won the gold medal. All contestants performed well and the music program was excellent.
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Court House
WC. T. U
Jennie Reber
LeRoy
Meggie Enright
Rose Creek
Mattie Voletad
Lyle
Tress la Clair
Lizzie Murphy
Miss Volstad
Great Western excursion to Colorado Springs sale dates
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets to Colorado Springs for August 18 and 19 with return by September 3 at one fare plus $2 for the round trip. Inquiries available from any C G W agent or F H Lord G P and T A at 113 Adams Street Chicago.
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Iowa Central
New York City
Society of American Florists
Zoston
Mass
National Fraternal Congress
Wheeling
W. Va
National Creation Society
Detroit
Mich
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Loyal Orange Institute of America
Milwaukee
Wis
Saenverbund
Northwest
Denver
Col
Young Peoples Christian Union
United Presbyterian Church of North America
Colorado Springs
Manito
Pueblo
Mendota
Inl
Advent Christian Church
Geo. S. Batty
Gen
Marshalltown
Iowa
Chicago Great Western Ry
F. H. Lord
G. P
T. A
Adams Street
Chicago
Austin Boat Livery Opens New Gas Vapor Launch Boats
A. B. Hunkins proprietor announces charter availability for new gas vapor launch and clinker built row boats at Austin Boat Livery. Boats may be chartered at all hours from the boat house rear of the new ABARALD building with offices at 21 Bridge Street.
A Warning to Farmers About Shooting Game
Uncle Sy explains landowners have no right to shoot game on their property before September 1st. The article notes this is illegal under game laws, despite farmers in the county doubting the rule. A ten dollar reward is offered for reporting any farmer who kills chickens on his farm before Sept. 1st 1900.
Wreck Cleared After Milwaukee Yard Incident
A derailment occurred in the Milwaukee yard on Tuesday afternoon. The wreck has been cleared and car repairers work to restore service in a few days. Engineer Jacobs sprained his ankle in a jump but is mobile. Passengers bound for the north were transferred to a different train and only about 380 minutes were lost.
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Milwaukee Yard
Jacobs
North
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