Minneapolis christened at Cramp's yard by Lizzie Washburn
Philadelphia on August 13 saw Miss Lizzie M Washburn christen the cruiser Minneapolis at Cramp's yard. On board were Vice President Stevenson, Secretary Alger, Senator Washburn and other dignitaries as the ship, a triple screw with three triple expansion engines, nears launch with expected speeds up to 22 knots. The vessel weighs about 7475 tons, length 412 feet, beam 68 feet, coal capacity 2000 tons, radius 26 000 knots at 10 knots. Armament includes four six inch guns, four inch armor, twelve four inch rapid fire guns, sixteen six pounders, eight one pounders and four Gatlings.
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Philadelphia
Lizzie M. Washburn
Washburn
Minneapolis
Cramp
Stevenson
Fielbert
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Melville
Charles Emory Smith
Charles S. Cramp
Minnesota
New York
Nancy Hanks Delivers Fast Mile at Mystic Park
Thousands of Boston men sat four hours in the sun to witness Nancy Hanks trot a mile in eight and a quarter seconds. The scorching afternoon testified to her speed as the mare’s performance stood as a remarkable event, though not the Supreme record.
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Boston
Mystic Park
Nancy Hanks
Theodore Thomas resigns as World's Fair musical director
Theodore Thomas resigns his post as musical director of the World's Fair and the 114 piece orchestra is disbanded. The elaborate concert program is dropped and banc concerts will be held around the grounds to offer popular music as lighter entertainment. The public will likely prefer this change as classical concerts have attracted few visitors.
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Theodore Thomas
World’s Fair attendance tops one hundred thousand daily
The daily attendance at the World's Fair has surpassed 100,000 and is expected to rise as travel and sightseeing improve. The first dividend on the fair's bonded debt will be paid this week at 10 percent, with over 450,000 more anticipated, despite a general economic downturn. The fair has passed the turning point and begun a steady climb toward broad appeal, driven by thrifty visitors from across the country.
Yachting races call for real contests and fixed time limits
A New York Yacht Club critique argues fourteen hour forty mile races are absurd and champions the need for strict time limits and multiple race days to ensure true competition. It urges thorough preparation for cup defenders and notes the Valkyrie’s extensive practice across the ocean.
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Colonia
Newport
New York Yacht Club
Seafaring Metaphor Echoes in Uncertain Voyage
The prose describes a woman with a deep grasp of her peculiarities and a readiness forged through rough water. It suggests she will bring seasoned judgment to a voyage, needing more than merely drifting matches for navigating the foggy seas of the sound.
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Our Sound
Question of Ratio Shows Free Silver Demands Ridiculous
The article argues against changing the coinage ratio of silver to gold, calling the proposed ratios mere tokens not real dollars. It contends that market fluctuations would force continual adjustments, making any compromise up to 20 to 1 impractical and ridiculous.
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Bland
Bland Threatens to Bolt Democrats in Battle Over Chicago Platform
A commentary on Congressman Bland warning he may leave the Democratic Party if its platform pledges align with Cleveland and Chicago. The piece calls his threats empty and stresses that genuine party departure is possible but unlikely at this time. It also weaves in a string of social notes from Boston society, theater goings, and a Cardinal Gibbons anecdote about religious tolerance.
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Congressman Bland
Congress
Chicago
Cleveland
Bland
Boston
Cardinal Gibbons
North Carolina
Cardinal
Emmitsburg
Baptist Meeting House
Rome
Executive Mansion
Washington
Leo XIII
United States
Holy Father
Grover Cleveland
Young’s
Parker’s
W. Chuck
Clothing Trades Council
Garment Makers’ Union
New York
Garment Workers’ Union
Banks propose notes against bonds to ease currency crisis
The author argues banks should issue notes at par value backed by United States bonds on deposit. A quick act of Congress could normalize currency without inflation or weakening the base. Bonds are secure at face value and often traded above par, providing relief for the public without delaying the silver debate.
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United States
Congress
Washington
Free Wants Aid Unemployed Amid Financial Scare
The Post increases its eight page paper to help the unemployed with situation wanted ads. About twenty five letters have arrived from advertisers praising the Post for offering openings. Employers increasingly use the Post want page as a labor exchange, boosting its value quickly.
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Post
Boston
Indignant Towle Challenged by Jeweler Over Ring Incident
The Observant Citizen Miss Mary E Towle formerly of R H White left her millinery post to shop in New York. A jeweler accused her of stealing a ring worth 2 50, offered to drop police if she bought a 2 ring, and she declined. Police were involved, a search found nothing, and the case ended with a compromise to drop the complaint in exchange for a promise not to sue for false arrest.
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Mary E. Towle
R. H. White
New York
Gotham
Miss Towle
The French Elections in Paris August Campaign
Paris observers report a fierce campaign defined by abuse and prejudice with parties steering clear of national issues. M Dupas accuses both Loubet and Ribot ministries of protecting Arton the Panama bribery agent, and evidence suggests the government’s alleged virtue was a sham. Predictions place government Republicans and Moderates, Radicals, 80. Socialists 41. Conservatives 60. Monarchists and Independents 80. scattered 6.
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Paris
M. Dupas
Loubet
Ribot
Arton
Baron Reinach
Panama
France
M. Clemenceau
Great Britain
Victorious Survivors Arrive Aboard Triumph From Malta
The battleship Triumph reached Victoria at port with most of the Victoria survivors from the Camperdown collision, bringing home the wives and sweethearts. Survivors recall the disaster and dispute the claim that many could not swim, noting wreckage caused most deaths as court martial silence raised questions about the proceedings.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Triumph
Malta
Camperdown
England
Mr Stoddard Returns From World Wanderings
John L Stoddard arrived in New York last week renewing audience interest after a protracted absence. His travels span Europe India China and Japan and he plans to launch his fourteenth lecture series with photographs to illustrate the talks, starting in Chicago.
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John L. Stoddard
New York
Europe
India
China
Japan
Chicago
The American Right to Work by Rev A D Mayo
At a vesper service Rev A D Mayo spoke on Why Should We as Americans Celebrate Memorial Year His topic The American Right to Work argued that work is a divine obligation and a fundamental right for citizens The speech linked post Civil War land grants to education and noted state laws protecting children from parental and employer greed.
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Young Men's Christian Union
A. D. Mayo
United States
Death by Flame and Sharks Aboard San Juan
Aug 13 report details the Spanish steamer San Juan fiery wreck about thirty miles offshore. Of 283 aboard, mostly Chinese, 1000 petroleum cases fed the blaze. lifeboats survived but capsized amid panic. Sharks attacked as passengers jumped. 98 survived after sixteen hours rowing. Over 100 Chinese in the rigging perished or leapt to death. 101 officers and crew dead.
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San Francisco
San Juan
Werae
Swan Boat Outing Ends After Six Days of Joyful Rides
The Post's annual Swan boat outing at Public Garden concluded at 5 p m Saturday after six days of success. About 12 000 children rode the three boats and 11 536 Post coupons were collected as trophies. 500 more rode free. Mr Lonergan oversaw operations with no accidents during 9 am to 5 pm hours, using couponless children fairly to ensure each had a ride.
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Post
Lonergan
Protest From Gold Street to the Editor
A group of young women on Gold Street rebut a recent Post report about hoodlums. They defend their character, offer to explain, and invite the paper’s informants to provide addresses of indignant families. They note officers pass through Gold Street despite alleged fear.
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Gold Street
Boston Post
Boston Faces Industrial Low Mood Amid Unemployment Surge
The Boston area shows a deepening industrial slow down with 20 000 to 25 000 workers idle or underemployed across trades from cigarmaking to garment work. Unions report rising layoffs, strikes, and wage pressure as builders and some building trades stay busy finishing preexisting projects.
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Boston
New York
The New Uncle Tom's Cabin Lecture on the Negro Question
John Temple Graves at Chautauqua proposed a plan to create a separate negro led state within public domain lands with troops to maintain order while whites vote elsewhere. He claimed ballot power in current states is an emasculated mockery and that the white man’s government is divinely ordained for the Anglo-Saxon race.
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John Temple Graves
Henry W. Grady
Atlanta Constitution
Graves
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