Paine to head Democratic ticket in Vermont fight
The Democratic slate in Vermont will be Robert Treat Paine Jr and John H Mack. Paine expresses openness to a renomination but does not intend to decline if offered. He plans to campaign in Vermont with speakers, visiting Green Mountain towns, and support from Senator Jones. The state committee plans to meet soon to choose a governor candidate and plan the convention likely in Boston.
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John H. Mack
Kansas City
Young Men’s
Democratic Club
Bryan
Paine
Stevenson
Vermont
Jones
Green Mountain
Democratic State Committee
McNary
Maine
CUNNIFF ON THE WEST AND DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN
The West delegation details expansion sentiment and anti imperialism while backing Bryan. J Cunniff opposed Williams for the national committee and supported Hill via his proxy. He urges East West unity and a vigorous campaign in New England to aid Democratic gains.
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Kansas City
West
M. J. G. Cunniff
California
J. Cunniff
George Fred Williams
Massachusets
Hill
New York
Cunniff
Williams
The
Pacific
Mr. Bryan
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Calif Oregon
Washington
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
Delaware
Hanna
Ohio
New England
Democratic Party
England
Germany
France
Asia
Becau
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Bryan
Maine
New Hampshire
Chandler
Gallinger
United States Senate
Rsw
Russell
Anti Imperialists Back Bryan in Conventions
The American League of Anti Imperialists endorsed William J Bryan for President at its Li y Congress in Ind Aug 164. Col Charles R Codman announced the move after a 25 member committee backed it. Debate split on striking Bryan endorsement with some third ticket delegates opposing. Supporters argued unity to oppose imperial policy while others sought a broader ticket.
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Li Y Congress
American League of Anti-Imperialists
Liam J. Bryan
Charles R. Codman
Massachusetts
Thomas Melburn
Bryan
Ryan
Thomas M. Osborne
McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Edwin Burritt Smith
Mr. Osborne
William Potts
New York
Jacob Ingenthron
Chicago
Fiske Warren
Vid G. Haskins
James H. Howard
Harrisburg
Penn
A. M. Neff
Ohio
Joseph Rothschild
N. B. Guyot
Colorado
Ralph Edward Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Robert A. Widemann
Bryan Returns to Warm Lincoln Welcome After Ten Day Absence
Lincoln greeted William Jennings Bryan on his return to the city with a large crowd at the depot and a reception on the state capitol grounds. The former candidate and his wife spoke at a home welcome and later addressed national issues at the capitol gathering.
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Lincoln
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Concord Christian Scientists meeting postponed due to hall limits
A planned meeting of First Church of Christ Scientist members and Boston locals with Mrs. Eddy at Christian Science Hall in Concord New Hampshire was postponed. News of the event leaked, drawing thousands of anticipated visitors and dentists from across the country.
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N. H
Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mrs. Eddy
Christian Science Hall
Not That Hirsh and the Boston Post Rumor
A Boston Post item misidentifies a fight at Station 4 as involving Lip Hirsch. The note clarifies it was not Philip Hirsh the South End carriage driver, and mentions Miss Sullivan of Rutland Square preparing to sail for Europe and later reside in California after replying to her plans.
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Posterway
Sullivan
Rutland Square
Europe
California
Bryan's son in Chicago faces press and parently limits
In Chicago, William J Bryan Jr is restrained by his parents amid ongoing public interest. His father requests newspapers stop celebrating the Bryan offspring. The boy, once prone to mischief, enjoys a rare automobile ride with his mother, while reporters are kept at bay.
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William J. Bryan
William J. Bryan, Jr
Bryan
William
Lincoln Park
Young Bryan
Auditorium Hotel
Bell Boys
General Wheeler
William, Jr
Lincoln
Mike
New York Riot Sparks White Black Tension Mob
A mob raged across Manhattan in August injuring and threatening African Americans. Police reinforced the West Thirty seventh district with hundreds of officers to disperse crowds around Eighth Avenue and the Tenderloin while 1000 demonstrators gathered near Amsterdam Avenue. A stabbing occurred near a fruit stall as authorities arrested several rioters and charged a white youth Cody with robbery. Clergy attempted to calm the crowd as public meetings urged African American rights and political participation.
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Thompson
West Thirty-seventh Street
Thirty-sixth
Thirty-seventh
Thirty-eighth
Thirty-ninth Streets
Vincent A. Streets
James Shane
Alexander Robinson
Eighth Avenue
Robinson
West Forty-seventh Street
Forty Second Street
Forty-ninth Street
Tenth Avenue
Amsterdam Avenue
Sixty-first Street
San Juan Hill
Antonio Sketesk
William Cody
Cody
Thirtyseventh Street
Cooney
John J. Howard
Howard
William A. Powers
Devery
Power
Lady Geraldine Wins Two Heats In Glens Falls Grand Circuit
Heavy track postpones races to 4 PM at Glens Falls New York. Lady Geraldine wins the first two heats with Frank Creamer second. 2:04 pace delivers a close driving finish led by Searchlight with Anaconda and Bogash close behind. Nigger Jack leads one heat and Nell Gwynne two in 2:14 trot, postponed to tomorrow due to darkness.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Aus
Lady Geraldine
Frank Creamer
Searchlight
Anaconda
Bogash
Nigger Jack
Nell Gwynne
Divided on Beer Boycott Sparks Union Protest
Brewery workers unions in Roxbury condemn an unauthorized boycott of a union brewery. Stickers accuse the brewery of unfair labor practices, though workers claim the firm has honored its contracts. Delegates will present their protest to the Central Labor Union at the next meeting.
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Roxbury
Central Labor Union
Becau
Brewery Workers
City Abbreviations of an Arrest and Accidents
Giovanni Flore was arrested by Inspector Wolf on a criminal case for conveying an $18 watch to another person. Michael Kilduff from Roxbury fell carrying a barrel and broke his right leg at the Helping Hand Home. Peter Howard admitted failing as a knife thrower and struck 13 year old Andrew Scanlon with a knife. he was jailed for assault. Dorchester car passengers were pelted with vegetables by Joseph Best until Officer Lee stopped the stunt.
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Giovanni Flore
Inspector Wolf
Bureau
Alfonso Rogers
Hanree Street
Michael Kiliduff
Roxbury
Peter Howard
Andrew J. Scanlon
Howard
Joseph Best
Joseph
James J. Lee
Oe Station 1
Police hunt for Samuel Roberts alias Jenkins after razor attack
Police seek Samuel Roberts known as Jenkins for cutting Gordon Trowbridge at 158 West Canton Street with a razor during a quarrel at a shared lodging. Trowbridge has a severe facial cut treated by Dr. Deering. Jenkins, about 38 to 40, fled after the incident and is at large.
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Samuel Roberts
Jenkins
Gordon Trowbridge
West Canton Street
Trowbridge
Trowbride
Deering
Miller defeats Taylor in ten mile motor paced race
Hartford news reports Miller beat Major Taylor in a ten mile motor paced race at the Velodrome. Taylor, unfamiliar with this style, finished in 17 minutes 41 seconds.
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Hartford
Conn
Miller
Major Taylor
Fisher Defeated by One Lap in Coliseum Race
Watson Cole of Springfield beat John T. Fisher of Chicago by one lap in a fifteen mile motor paced race at the Coliseum bicycle track tonight. The time was slow.
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Springfield
Watson Coleman
John T. Fisher
Chicago
Thieves Steal Cigars From Two Boston Wagons
Express thieves strike Boston again taking portions of wagon loads. About 6 30 p m a thousand cigars were taken from David Keate Co on Tremont Street near Rutland Street. A second theft occurred from Beckman’s Revere wagon between S 8 Pierce Co and Court Square.
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David Keate & Co
Tremont Street
Ruttan Street
Beckman
Revere
S. 8
Pierce & Co
S and
Court Square
First day of Annisquam race postponed by weather
Gloucester August 16 The three days racing carnival organized by the Annisquam Yacht Club opened with the first day postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions.
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Gloucester
Annisquam Yacht Club
Clash at Zion Church Sparks Near Riot in Boston
A heated meeting of a non-partisan colored conference in Zion Church North Russell street Boston nearly erupted into violence. Judge E B Walker kept order amid clashes between Booker T Washington supporters and a faction favoring political engagement for negroes. Isaac B Allen demanded membership rules but was ruled out of order as tempers flared and speakers pressed their case.
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MacMullen
Allen J. White
Allen Kirk
I. Ie Bennet
W. C. Lane
Munro Trotter
Zion’s Church
Russell Street
E. B. Walker
Boston
Zion’s
New York
New Orleans
Booker T. Washington
Courtney
Hamilton White
Judge Walker
Race riots prompt warning on violence and national action
Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett calls race riots a national crime and warns whites would face consequences if black anger erupts. She argues violence will rise unless protected by national legislation and condemns lenient Southern and Northern officials for failing to defend the Black community.
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Lillian Clayton Jewett
New York
North
South
Clash at Assembly Sparks Outcry Over Free Speech
Hamilton White of New York stormed the platform as Judge Walker struggled to restore order. The crowd panicked, shoppers shouted, and Rev. Johnson urged floor action while White denounced opponents of Booker T. Washington. Walker ordered four men removed amid calls for police.
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Hamilton White
New York
Judge Walker
Johnson v. Hill
White
Mr. White
Booker T. Sto
Jo Walker
Funeral for Policeman Thorpe Held in New York
The funeral for Policeman Thorpe murdered last Sunday by Arthur Harris took place this afternoon without incident. A crowd gathered outside but no Black attendees were observed. Inspector Thompson led police reserves as Chief Devery and many officers attended. One hundred twenty officers preceded the hearse toward the Twenty third street ferry.
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New York
Thorpe
Arthur Harris
Thompson
Devery
Twenty-third Street
Policeman Slayer Harris Captured in Washington
Arthur Harris, sought in New York for the murder of Policeman Thorpe, was arrested in Washington at his mother’s former residence. He arrived unaware of the charge and, after finding his mother had moved, was located by police due to injuries hindering the address, then taken into custody.
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Washington
Obituaries for Mosher and Riley with funeral details
Mosher James Allen Mosher aged 47 years 7 months died at onset. Funeral services at First Universalist Church Buena Vista street Roxbury Friday 17 at 11 o clock relatives and invited to attend. Riley Chester T infant son of Mr and Mrs William H Riley aged 1 year 1 month 17 days. Funeral at 708 East Seventh Street South Boston Friday Aus 17 at 2 p m.
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East Seventh Street
Boston
Aus
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