Kentucky Gold Dems Rally Against the Chicago Platform
In Louisville and at Indianapolis Kentucky Democrats split over the Chicago platform. Breckinridge urged defeat of Yan and Sewall while endorsing Buckner for second on the ticket. A large August convention in Louisville featured speeches, an arcing arraignment of the platform, and adoption of a platform pledging gold standard currency and reform.
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Tsville
Kentucky
Chicago
Bourbon
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Main
Kent
Yan
Sewall
J. Ward
Indianapolis
A. J. Carroll
W. C. P. Kiuridge
William F. Border
Litem
Asm
Menleveland
Carlisle
Breckinridge
B. Buckner
Buckner
School Question in Port Arthur Aug 21
Fragmentary report from Ontario on Sir Charles Tupper regarding Manitoba school policy. The press notes his position, stating he sent for action but would not agree at present. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names beyond Tupper and Manitoba.
Lord Russell Speaks at American Bar Association
Lord Chief Justice Russell of Great Britain addressed the National Bar Association in Saratoga on international law. He favored arbitration among nations but opposed a permanent international court. The event drew a large crowd. a unanimous resolution of thanks followed.
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Saratoga
N. Y
National Bar Association
Justice Russell
Great Britain
Lord Russell
James F. Colby
Dartmouth College
G. H. Emmett
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Gager
Yale Law School
J. Randolph Tucker
Washington and Lee University
James Colby
George H. Emmett
Bar Association
Montague Crackenthorpe
England
Fusion in Colorad o Democrats seek fusion with Populist and Silver groups
Colorado Democrats discuss endorsing candidates for state offices pending a conference of 11 top Democrats to pursue a fusion with the People's and Silver parties. If a fusion forms, Democrats named by the convention would fill the apportioned offices. A fusion ticket for presidential electors includes one Populist, one Silver Republican, and two Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presto
Colo
Colorado
Silver
Knights of Labor Strike Threatens Adams Express
The World reports a possible sympathy strike by all Adams Express employees in Eastern cities within two days. The Knights of Labor executive board ordered the action Thursday and it is said the Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association backs the strikers with switchmen in the Jersey City yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad possibly joining.
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New York
Adams Express Company
Knights of Labor
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bryan’s New York Tour Backed by State Democrats
In Utica New York Aug 21 Bryan gains apparent New York Democratic leaders’ approval. Norton Chase and Louis W Pratt pushed him to Albany where he planned a 4 pm arrival and address at city hall square. Invitations to Buffalo and other cities point to a convention endorsement possibility while Bryan rejects any debates with McKinley, on silver or other topics.
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Bryan
New York
Urter
Hook
N. Y
New York State
Norton Chase
Albany
Louis W. Pratt
Internal Revenue
Cleveland
Charles W. Tracey
Mr. Bryan
City Hall
Buffalo
Hornellsville
Vanderbilt Jr Forgiven Newport Visit Expected
Aug 21 Newport Rhode Island Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr are expected this week The newlyweds may stay with the bride’s father E Richard T Wilson and could be welcomed at The Breakers by Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt It is understood in Newport that the Vanderbilt parents have forgiven the couple
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Vanderbilt, Jr
Newport
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
E. Richard T. Wilson
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Carlisle party arrives in New York from Gray Gables
Secretary John G Carlisle and his son William arrived at the barge office dock aboard the lighthouse tender Mistlet o from a visit to President Cleveland at Gray Gables. They will reunite with Mrs Carlisle in New York before proceeding to Marlboro Mass.
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New York
John G. Carlisle
William
Barge Office
Cleveland
Gray Gables
Carlisle
Marlboro
Mass
Gold Standard Democrats Decide on State and National Ticket
Omana August 21 The gold standard Democratic representatives in conference resolved to send delegates to the Indianapolis convention and nominate a state ticket. Hon J Sterling Morton’s candidacy was not discussed and the body gave unanimous support to both a state and national ticket.
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Wall
Omana
Gold Standard
Democratic
Indianapolis
J. Sterling Morton
Leaders Displeased In Idaho Fusion Fight
Washington officials warn of a possible Democratic and Populist fusion in Idaho that would exclude Silver Republicans, threatening the free silver coalition. They urge all silver forces unite on fair terms, fearing Senator Dubois’s defeat and a chill among Western Silver Republicans. Efforts by Jones and Butler to broker an adjustment aim to preserve Silver Republican influence.
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Washington
Idaho
Minnesota
Dubois
Senate
West
Jones
Butler
Missouri Gold Democrats Denounce Chicago Platform
The state convention of gold Democrats in Portland Missouri adopted resolutions denouncing the Chicago platform and ratifying Maine’s convention platform from June. They pledged support to the gold standard state ticket and chose a full set of electors at large. John R. Fellows of New York and H. H. Shepard of Maine addressed the delegates.
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Portland
Chicago
Maine
John R. Fellows
New York
H. H. Shepard
Keeney Named National Organizer for Silver Clubs
George P. Keeney, national organizer of the Silver party and executive committee member, was appointed head of non partisan silver and bimetallic clubs in the United States. He called a national convention to be held in Chicago on September 23.
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Washington
George P. Keeney
Silver Party
United States
Keeney
Chicago
Fram Arrives Home Safe From Arctic Expedition
Dr. Nansen’s Arctic ship Fram reached Skjervo in Tromsos after wintering in ice since January 1895. Captain Sverdrup reported all well on board and Fram soon sails to Tromsoe where Nansen will meet her. Nansen sent a warm reply praising the Fram and the voyage.
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Christiania
Andre
Arctic
Sverdrup
Dr. Nansen
Fram
Tromsoe
Skjorvoe
Fram Reaches Tromaoe in Tromsor Norway Event
Fram arrives at Tromsor Norway on August 21 as the town decorates for the milestone. Spectators show enthusiasm and pride in the historic visit, with celebrations noted across the community.
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Tromsor
Norway
Rates cut again on Chicago to St Paul freight
Aug 22, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior company announces new freight rates from Chicago to St Paul with class charges of 1 at 40 cents 2 at 30 cents 3 at 20 cents 4 at 12 cents and 5 at 10 cents The company claims a six cent differential over Lake Michigan Car Ferry rates and vows to keep reducing rates if the ferry company matches them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGco
Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Company
Chicago
St. Paul
Lake Michigan Car Ferry Company
Fireclaims three in Watertown home blaze
In Watertown South Dakota on August 21 the home of John Filber burned killing John Filber and daughter Katie 15. Tillie 10 died after being rescued two hours later. One coroner's jury investigates source and cause amid mysterious circumstances as others were away.
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Watertown
S. D
John Filber
Filber
Katie
Tillie
Burlington to enter sheep business with 10000 head
Curiaco Aug 21 report that the Burlington road will stock about 10000 sheep on land along its line in a Western state. The plan is to raise its own stock and ship to Chicago as market warrants, to control sheep traffic and outpace competitors.
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Curiaco
Burlington Road
Chicago
Butter and Egg Supplies Reported in U S Cities
The Daily Trade Bulletin releases its annual butter and eggs report from 113 points. Butter stocks total 772,900 tubs, up 23 percent from last year’s 627,700. Egg supplies reach 1,163,500 cases, down five percent from 1,212,000.
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Cxebaco
Daily Trade Bulletin
United States
Ancient mound reveal tools at McKees Rocks dig
In Pirrspura on August 21 authorities report a mound at McKees Rocks yielding numerous implements. Scientists say the site mirrors other ancient mound builder discoveries and is being excavated for research.
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Pirrspura
McKees Rocks
Congo Free State Threatened by Mahdists Clashes
The Soir reports Baron d'Hannis leading a strong force against the Mahdists on the Upper Congo. The move heightens anxiety over Congo Free State security and warns of potential serious political difficulties arising from the escalating conflict.
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Congo Free State
Brussels
the Soir
Baron d’Hannis
Upper
Congo
Ex-Congressman Dunham Dead in Springfield Visit
Springfield Aug 21 ex congressman Ransom C Dunham of Chicago ex president of the Chicago board of trade and a leading businessman died suddenly here of a shock of apoplexy while visiting old friends in this city
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Dunham
Springfield
Ills
Ransom C. Dunham
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Bridge contract awarded for Missouri river crossing at Yankton
Aug 21 report states the contract to build the Missouri river bridge at Yankton has been awarded to Edgemore Bridge Works of Wilmington Delaware. Abutments construction will start immediately.
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Yankton, D. D
Missouri River
Edgemore Bridge Works
Wilmington
Del
Drunken Army Recruits Riot on Pennsylvania Express
A train car carrying Columbus Barracks recruits bound for posts in the West ran riot near Valparaiso Indiana. Drunken soldiers fought each other injuring several men, smashing windows, destroying the water cooler and cushions. Police and detachments routed the groups. 26 men were scattered to posts.
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Curiaco
Columbus Barracks
Pennsylvania Express
Chicago
Hayes
Fourth Cavalry
Charles Charleton
Karpp
Holt
Valparaiso
Ind
Preston
United States Army
Bandits Rob Willmar in Wholesale Nighttime Raid
Four men, strangers and likely professionals, robbed travelers near Willmar Minnesota during a two hour span from around 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. They searched victims, then corralled them in a cornfield under two armed robbers. Roy J. Tilden resisted and was shot. he remains alive but seriously wounded as authorities hunt the bandits.
Bicycle Makers Form Association to Promote Understanding
Big bicycle manufacturers have formed an association to foster good will among members. The group represents twenty eight million dollars invested in rubber and bicycle plants.
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New York
the World
Faulkner Visits Martinsburg as Smith Calls at HQ
In Washington Aug 21 Chairman Faulkner of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee went to Martinsburg for a meeting. Secretary Hoke Smith visited the headquarters and held a long conference with Faulkner and Secretary Gardner during the day.
Prohibitionists Endorse Free Coinage at State Convention
Colorado Prohibitionists at the state convent adopted resolutions favoring free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. Delegates pledged support for Bryan and Sewall. A full state ticket was nominated led by W. A. Marsh for governor.
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Denver
Prohibition
Bryan
Sewall
W. A. Marsh
Hamburg ship to ship 6 million francs gold to America
Hamburg reports the steamship Normania sailing to New York via Cherbourg will load 6,000,000 francs in gold at Cherbourg for shipment to America. The disclosure comes from the Boursenhalle in Hamburg dated August 21.
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Hamburg
Boursenhalle
Hamburg-American Line
Normania
New York
Cherbourg
France
America
Results on the Diamond Western and National Leagues
In St Paul Kansas City 7 6 Minneapolis Milwaukee 12 9 Columbus 10 Indianapolis 8 standings show Minneapolis .614 Indianapolis .64 St Paul .577 Detroit .574 Kansas City .526 Milwaukee .450 Columbus .358 Grand Rapids .330 National League games Baltimore 8 St Louis 5 second Baltimore 8 St Louis 1 Washington 0 Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 2 Louisville 6 second Philadelphia 4 Louisville 8 Boston 8 Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 11 Pittsburg 8 New York 9 Chicago 6 standings list Cincinnati .600 Baltimore .600 Cleveland .625 Chicago .578 Pittsburg .556 Boston .545 Brooklyn .465 Philadelphia .450 New York .446 Washington .467 St Louis .316 Louisville .260
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St. Paul
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Columbus
Indianapolis
Paul
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Baltimore
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Louisville
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Notable Obits and Miscellany From Early News
Joseph Dwight Whitney famed geologist dies at 77 in New London New York. Park hits new Chicago low at $5.80 a barrel. New York Prohibition convention nominates William Smith for governor in Poughkeepsie. Postmaster general issues fraud order against Rockford Illinois Creditors Benevolent association. Treasury gold loss $130000, reserve now at $103,932,711. Molten metal explosion at Edgar Thompson steel works near Pittsburgh burns 10, three seriously. Fort Ridgely monument unveiled for U S memory of 1862 defense of New Ulm Minnesota. Dissolution of legal partnership Don M Dickinson H T Thurber Elliott G Stevenson set for Sept 1.
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Joseph Dwight Whitney
New London
N. Y
Park
Chicago
New York
William Smith
Poughkeepsie
Postmaster General
Ceditors Beneficial Association of
Rockford
Isls
Treasury
Edgar Thompson Steel Works
Pittsburg
Fort Ridgely
New Ulm
Minn
Don M. Dickinson
H. T. Thurber
Elliott G. Stevenson
Fusion Deadlock at Boise Democratic Populist Conventions
On August 21 in Boise Idaho the third day of Democratic and Populist conventions focused on fusion. Democrats agreed to back a Populist for senator but dispute over board control of state government persists. Democrats demand both governor and attorney general while Populists claim numerical strength. Deadlock continues over executive posts despite open senatorial support.
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Boise
Ida
Senator Jones Arrives in Chicago at Sherman House
Senator J K Jones of Arkansas arrived from Washington with his son Kim borough Jones T O Towles of the Bimetallic league and T J Johnson of Peabody Kan. The visit leads to the closing of a deal to establish the national headquarters at the Sherman House with parlor floor rooms secured and immediate distribution of campaign literature to begin.
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J. K. Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Washington
Kimborough Jones
T. O. Towles
Bimetallic League
T. J. Johnson
Peabody
Kan
Jones
Sherman House
Randolph Street
HOUSES WASHED AWAY IN MONCTON MEXICO DISASTER
A violent cloudburst near Moncton New Mexico at 4 p m left 100 families homeless and 30 houses washed away. Miner John Knight drowned in Georgetown in his cabin and two bodies one Mexican were recovered in a field six miles below. Colonial Mining Company facilities including assay office mill and powder house were washed away and mine may be flooded. The manager and assayers escaped with ropes to the bank.
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Moncton
N. M
John Knight
Georgetown
Knight
Colonial Mining Company of
Boston
Bankers conference ends without concerted action
New York Aug 21 The conference of bankers led by J Edwards Simmons and Frederick D Tappen to facilitate gold imports has concluded and the statement was made that the financial situation did not justify concerted action by the banks at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Edwards Simmons
Frederick D. Tappen
Ryan Defeats Moore In 20 Round Burrago Fight
In Burrago New York on August 21 Tommy Ryan won the decision after 20 rounds against Dick Moore. Moore showed fatigue and apparent shoulder trouble while Ryan kept the pace and took the win before the Empire Athletic club audience.
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Burrago
N. Y
Empire Athletic Club
Tommy Ryan
Dick Moore
Moore
Ryan
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Bvernor Buckner
American Bar Association
Fusion IN
Adams Express
McKinley
Bourke Cochran
St . McKinley
National Committee
Nansen
Tromaoe
Missouri
Willmar
Western League
Fusion
Senator Jones
New Mexico
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