Moro Datto Stronghold Falls to American Forces
The stronghold of the Moro Datto was captured last week by American troops in the Philippines. A note on lynching links spreads of fear to Honolulu as cholera-like threats emerge. At Brighton Beach on Wednesday August 19 Dan Patch lowered the world pacing record to 1:59. The prior record stood at 1:59 4/5 by Star Pointer in 1897 and 1:59 4/5 by Dan Patch in 1902.
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Philippines
Honolulu
Brighton Beach
Dan Patch
Star Pointer
The Marquis of Salisbury Dies After Long Career
The Marquis of Salisbury, a prominent English statesman and twice Premier, died last week. A conservative known for his peacemaking efforts, he received widespread tributes from English and continental European press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Salisbury
England
Salisbury
Europe
Fast Mile Record Set by Lou Dillon at Readville
Lou Dillon trotted a mile in two minutes at Readville Massachusetts on Monday setting the lowest trotting record. The previous best was Crescens at 2 24. The remark notes the unpredictable pace of horses fifty years hence.
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Lou Dillon
Readville
Mass
Crescens
Turkish promises versus performance feared in Russia talks
The piece notes the Turkish government pledges rapid compliance with Russia’s demands but warns that Turkish promises have historically differed from actual results, highlighting a pattern of gap between stated intent and action.
Democrats err in past nominations but will not repeat with Hearst
The piece notes Democrats acknowledged errors nominating Bryan in 1896 and 1904 and argues they won’t nominate Hearst in 1904, comparing indiscretion in private to broader political judgment. It suggests a party may err privately yet avoid self destruction.
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Bryan
Hearst
Death of Menotti Garibaldi Patriotic Son of Italy
Menotti Garibaldi son of Giuseppe Garibaldi died last Saturday. He is described as a brave soldier and loyal patriot who died poor. A telegram from King Victor Emmanuel expresses high esteem for a fervent patriot and valorous soldier.
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Menotti Garibaldi
Italy
Guiseppi Garibaldi
Victor Emanuel
Garibaldi
Forerunning Ohio contests signal 1904 Democratic prospects
Johnson and Zimmermann act as weather vanes for the 1904 Democratic show. A Johnson victory would hint at Bryan silver star lighting next year’s campaign, while a Zimmermann win would herald Cleveland Democracy’s dawn. The Ohio contest watchers anticipate future developments.
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Johnson
Zimmermann
Bryan
Cleveland
Ohio
Budapest Fire Destroys Four Story Building
A blaze in Budapest on Monday evening destroyed a four story building housing about two hundred workers. The fire trapped occupants on the upper floors forcing jumps from windows. Fifteen were saved by sheets held by firemen while at least one hundred and twenty were reported dead or missing, including two children, with many others seriously burned.
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Budapest
Hungary
Kidney Health and Political Fight Headlines
An old health ad extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney remedy and urges treatment of kidney issues. The piece then pivots to a political clash between Johnson and Zimmerman, framed as a national issue and a gauge of Bryanism in Ohio.
Russian fleet returns after Turkish tribute terms
Russian Black Sea Squadron, sent to Turkish waters to press punishment for the murder of the Russian consul, Rostkovski, has been ordered to Sebastopol as the czar’s demands are stated to be met. The sultan is said to have promptly yielded to terms.
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Black Sea
Turkish
Turkey
M. Rostkovski
Sebastopol
Danville riot leaders marched to court in handcuffs
In Danville Illinois last Tuesday two deputy sheriffs led sixteen riot leaders to the courtroom handcuffed together in a show of law and order. The men had earlier battered the jail door to lynch a black suspect, but their march to trial underlined Illinois law as untrampled.
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Danville
Ill
Iilinois
Rioters on Trial in Danville Jail Riot Case
Circuit Judge M. W. Thompson has convened a 60 juror panel to try 24 rioters accused of defacing the Danville jail rioting unlawful assembly and attempting to break in the jail. The first defendant Winfield Baker is said to have led the mob and fired twice at Sheriff Whitlock.
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M. W. Thompson
Danville
Winfield Baker
Whitlock
Revolutions Talk Roils Europe Amid Royal Crises
The passage notes widespread Spain revolt talk and public disgust with the monarchy. It warns the young king is unfit to rule and his advisers weak while other monarchies in Europe face dangerous situations. It cites Austria’s unhappy ruler and Serbia’s royal turmoil as contextual unrest.
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Spain
Europe
Austria
Alexander
Draga
Servia
Peter
Turkey
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial race draws national interest
The contest between Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland and John L. Zimmerman for the Ohio Democratic nomination captures attention beyond the state as a key battle within the party.
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Tom L.johnson
Cleveland
John L. Zimmerman
Ohio
Whites Enslaved in Alabama Injustice Exposed by U S Marshals
Marion Priestwood of Roeton Coffee county Alabama was arrested by U S marshals on peonage charges. He allegedly forced two English men to work to repay a fifty dollar debt under threat of prison. Priestwood’s son, a justice of the peace, issued warrants but no docket charges were found. The piece argues broader plantation abuse harms civil freedom.
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Marion Priestwood
Roeton
Coffee County
Alabama
United States
Priestwood
English
U.S
Squire Priestwood
Carroll
Indiana
Dunn
Bergstrom
Germany
Balkans Horror Under Turkish Rule Described
A Balkans dispatch details Turkish forces and Bashi-bazouks burning villages and killing civilians. It notes mutilation of women and children at Krushevo, mass executions, church destruction, and alleged massacres, urging European action to stop the cruelty and calling for reform.
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Balkans
Krushevo
Monister
Europe
Hipley County Teachers Institute Opens In Versailles
The Hipley County Teachers Institute met August 24 1903 at the Versailles courthouse with Supt Acher presiding. Lectures by John A Bergstrom and Arthur W Dunn covered education of the common man geography and the role of teachers. Enrollment reached 129 and committees were formed for organization and resolutions.
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Hipley County
Teachers’ Institute
Court House
Versailles
Supt
Acher
W. ©. Carroll
Liddle
E. J. Bryan
Peter Holzer
Rosa Hazen
Maggie Franke
John A. Bergstrom
Greece
Rome
Christ
Jena
France
Comenius
Pestalozzi
Tuskegee Institute
South
America
Horace Mann
Europe
Arthur W. Dunn
Senator Daniels on finance derided as ludicrous
A brief political observation criticizes Senator Daniels and compares his stance on finance to that of Senator Jo Blackburn, highlighting partisan disagreement and sharp rhetoric.
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Senator Daniels
Finance
Jo” Blackburn
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the Tribune
Donald McCallum
Russia
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Zimmerman
Crank Bureau of Politics
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Streets
New York
H. H. Kramer
Pearl and Vine Streets
Institute Proceedings
Committee On Organization
H. W. Terry
Brainard Vawter
Lydia Wycoff
Lydia Eaton
Olive Pickett
Emma Raffignone
C.S. Ward
D. E. McCoy
F. M. Hillman
Institute
Scandinavia
Norway
John Meyer & Bro
John Dittus
S. E. Cor
Third St
Central Ave
Grand Central Depot
Cincinnati
Kentucky
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