Bryan and Sewall Nominated at Madison Square Garden
New York August 13 Bryan and Sewall were formally notified of the Democratic presidential and VP nominations at a Madison Square Garden meeting. About 20 000 attended inside and thousands filled surrounding streets as Bryan spoke for nearly two hours on finance. He was joined by silver leaders and urged support for free silver amid a lively outdoor audience and overflow meetings.
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Iowa Democrats and allies name combine ticket at convention
At the state convention Democrats Populists and Free Silver Republicans ratified a fusion ticket in Iowa with Democrats winning nine of the nine district seats plus electors at large. The assembly approved a platform backing free silver as Judge Van served as temporary chair and Shea as permanent chair.
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Davis
Thomas J. Denson
May Oust Members. Democratic Committee Discusses Non Sympathizers
New York reports the national Democratic committee held its second meeting amid rumors it would discipline absent members. Names cited include Harrity of Pennsylvania Sheehan of New York and French of Connecticut with Ben Tillman defending their conduct. A New Haven official urged action against French and a Connecticut reform effort sought a new national committeeman. The session began at 12 20 p m with Senator Jones presiding.
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Internal Revenue Collector
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French
Bryan
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Jones
North Dakota Democrats Nominate Fusion Ticket In State Meet
The North Dakota Democrats convened at Fargo to nominate a fusion ticket for supreme court, attorney general, insurance commissioner, railroad commissioner, lieutenant governor, and members of congress. Nominees include F. Temple Grand Forks for supreme court and J. L. Cashel for lieutenant governor. The platform endorses Bryan and the Chicago platform, with calls for silver.
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He Built the Dome
Washington August 13 The builder of the capitol dome George H Miller is dead He left a world famous monument of architectural skill He joined the archite ct of the capitol in 1852 and remained until his death He also built the marble terrace on the Capitol fronts reversing its frontage and linking it to Washington City
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Capitol Dome
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Better Close Ports
Rome reports provincial papers urge government action on the Hahneville lynching. The Corriere Della Sera in Milan calls for stopping white emigration to the United States until Americans protect European lives, proposing ports be closed to white immigration as a bid against Chinese cheap labor.
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Corriere Della Sera
Milan
Financial turmoil drives San Francisco bank deposits
San Francisco on August 13 faces anxiety over the gold price rise in New York as banks restrict deposits of silver and limit gold withdrawals. Local banks report customer demand for silver deposits and gold redemptions, with several refusing large silver deposits.
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New York
War of Extermination in Formosa Exposed by Report
A Formosa dispatch describes Japanese forces brutalizing locals with mass killings rapine and village burnings as they seek to crush anti Japanese resistance. The Empress of Japan carried the tale citing witnesses including Rev Dr Mackay and Sayg the Eypanta correspondent.
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Andree Balloon Claim Questioned by British Expert
CuicaGco reports Evelyn B. Bald win doubts Andree's reported British Columbia sighting. He notes Andree had not left Spitzbergen by Aug 2 or 3 and could not be 3,000 miles away by Aug 3. He suggests auroral lights may explain the sighting and calls Andree's attempt a scientific experiment with potential gains if successful.
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Evelyn B. Baldwin
Andree
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Cape Barrow
Heat Wave Breaks After Week of Dreadful Deaths
New York reports eighth day of extreme heat with an estimated 700 to 1,000 deaths in Greater New York over the week. Prostrations total about 250. New York City deaths range up to 100 for the day, with 25 in Brooklyn and roughly 50 in New Jersey. Relieved by night breezes, humidity eased but temperatures remained high.
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No Truth in Rumor of UK Russia Armenia Crete Accord
London reports deny a Daily Chronicle claim that Britain and Russia plan an Armenia Crete pact to curb Turkish oppression, requiring a Russian army in Armenia and a British fleet at Crete. Powers show discord on Crete measures and Russia resists heavy pressure on the sultan.
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Daily Chronicle
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Turks Routed in Vodena Fight as Crete Demands Rejected
In Vodena Macedonia a clash saw 150 insurgents battle 500 Turks. After four hours the insurgents were reinforced and routed the Turkish force, with 50 Turks killed. Macedonian peasants armed with rifles stolen from Turks are joining Greek raiders. The Turkish government has rejected most Christian Crete demands, save for Halenp conventions provisions and general amnesty for insurgents.
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Macedonia
Major Worthington Dead in Louisville Army Surgeon Served 20 Years
Major James C. Worthington of the A. S. A. is dead in Louisville at age as he had suffered acute rheumatism since last December. Before illness he was surgeon in charge of Fort Thomas and had been connected with army service for twenty years.
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McAdoo Grants Clemency to Naval Machinist Dunphy
Acting Secretary McAdoo has remitted a year’s imprisonment for Dunphy of the ram Kathadin and ordered his dismissal from the naval service.
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McAdoo
Dunphy
Naval Service
Heat Devastates New England Sidelining Work
In Boston on August 13 a day of extreme heat caused sixteen deaths across the region. Outdoor work was halted in most cities and many factories closed as Waltham recorded one death, Lowell three, Pawtucket seven, Providence six, and Hartford four.
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Hartford
Heatwave Claims Twenty Two Lives In Baltimore
Baltimore reports a severe heatwave with 97 degree peak between 4 and 5 pm. Twenty two deaths are confirmed, adding to the forty six already announced, as a thunderstorm at 8 pm provided some relief.
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Chicago Temp Falls as Heat Wave Breaks in City
Chicago residents welcome cooler air as temperate breezes replace extreme heat. Day and night temperatures hovered between 71 and 75 degrees, marking relief from the sun’s oppressive spell.
Nineteen Heat Deaths Reported in Philadelphia
Nineteen deaths from the heat occurred by midnight in Philadelphia with over fifty prostrations. Mrs Anna Scott became insane from the heat and killed herself by swallowing a rat poison dose, dying shortly after.
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Phladelphia
Anna Scott
Cool Wave Ends St Louis Heat Wave with Storm
A cool air mass and a violent storm swept through St. Louis last night at seven, breaking the July 27 heat spell that had lingered for days and dropping the temperature by 24 degrees.
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Mills Shut Down At Head Of The Lakes
West Superior Wis Aug 18 As a result of the poor market for lumber every saw mill at the head of the lakes is shut down This will throw about 600 men out of employment The lumber cut at the mills this year has been the lightest for a number of years and this it is said will have the effect of making the timber cut in the woods very light this winter There are now in the St Louis and the Nemadji rivers 70000000 feet of logs that are tied up
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Nemadji
Denied an Injunction Against Militia Action in Cleveland
Judge Noble of the common pleas court denied the Brown Hoisting companys locked out employees request for an injunction. The action sought to stop Mayor McKisson from calling additional militia, to restrain the company from arming its workers, and to compel the company to honor its July 27 agreement with the locked out men.
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Results on the Diamond Western and National Leagues
Western League scores from Milwaukee Columbus Indianapolis Kansas City report Milwaukee and Columbus games with forfeit notes and standings led by Indianapolis and Minneapolis. National League results include Chicago Cincinnati tied Chicago Brooklyn Baltimore Philadelphia Washington Louisville Cleveland Boston New York with Baltimore and Cincinnati atop the table and the rest chasing in order.
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Home stake Mining expands works with Ellison shaft
The Home stake Mining and Milling company in Lead is advancing major upgrades as the largest gold mining complex. A new Ellison shaft on a hillside opposite the stamp mills drives ore to a half mile steel tramway and suspension bridge above Lead city. Stamp mills will rise from 500 to 600, a new engine foundation 30 by 50 feet and 80 feet deep, with concrete and rock, cost about $20,000.
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Stamp Mills
Lead
Minor items of interest from global and local affairs
The Spanish government invites tenders in England for a floating dock at Havana. Li Hung Chang met a arbitration delegation in London and voiced sympathy with the association. Dr A C Hickey in Kingston Ontario, aged 65, dies of heart disease. Mollah Reza hanged in Teheran after assassinating the late shah. Deputy Comptroller Coffin appoints Joseph Roach receiver of the First National Bank of Minot, North Dakota. In Cleveland yacht races Canada wins 46 foot, Vivia wins 40 foot, Sybil wins 25 foot. E S Sanborn & Co of Lynn suspends with liabilities around 75,000 and assets 50,000 to 60,000.
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Havana
Li Hung Chang
London
A. C. Hickey
Grand Army of the Republic
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Ont
Mollah Reza
Persia
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Coffin
Joseph Roach
Northfield
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First National Bank of
Druids to Meet at Minneapolis
The Supreme Grove of the Order of Druids in Milwaukee has decided to hold the next biannual session in Minneapolis.
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Milwaukeef
Supreme Grove of the Order of Druids
Superior Compromises on Grain Inspection Plan
The Superior board of trade approved a compromise ending the grain inspection dispute between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s new inspection system starts Sept. 1 while Minnesota’s system remains for wheat. The Superior board will inspect coarse grains and whatever wheat elevators supply, with James J. Hill of the Great Northern agreeing to help implement the plan.
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Superior Board of Trade
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Wisconsin
Superior Board
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Proxy or Resignation by Minnesota Delegate
Washington August 13 The executive committee of the national Democratic party has called on Daniel W Lawler of Minnesota to designate his proxy or resign. Lawler has not attended meetings since his Chicago selection and Minnesota is not represented at the session. It was understood T D O'Brien would represent Minnesota until the committee met. Chairman Jones says every state must be represented to outline work for each state.
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National Democratic Committee
Daniel W. Lawler
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Lawler
Chicago
T. D. O’brien
Jones
Coal Firm Fails in Chicago Strike Toll
Curiaco August 13. Watson, Little and Co., a leading Chicago coal firm, made an assignment to Matthew D. Morton as assignee. The failure is attributed to a workers strike at the company mines in Brazil Indiana.
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Chicago
Matthew D. Morton
Brazil
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