Bryan rails at Republicans on trusts and money in Lincoln speech
In Lincoln Bryan assails the Republican platform as hypocritical on trusts and the money question. He warns against misreading McKinley and condemns imperialist aims in the Philippines. He departs Lincoln for Auburn en route to Topeka for Populist events.
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Saunders County
Watoo
McKinley
Mr. Bryan
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Cleveland
Republican Party
Boston
Senator Lodge
Auburn
Topeka
Bryan and Roosevelt to share Chicago Labor Day platform
At Democratic headquarters in Chicago on August 21 it was announced that William J. Bryan will attend the Chicago Labor Day picnic. The plan aims for Governor Roosevelt and Colonel Bryan to appear on the same platform during the event.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
Powers Asks New Trial In Goebel Case
Georgetown Ky August 21 Caleb Powers ex Assistant Secretary of State seeks a new trial for his involvement in Governor Goebel's assassination. If Youtsey remains ill the Commonwealth may withdraw objections and push the case to October. Barber Weaver trial for conspiracy tied to Powers case set for tomorrow.
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Caleb Powers
Goebel
Cantrill
Commonwealth
Franklin
Youtsey
Barber Weaver
Powers
Russia to borrow 300 million roubles from US insurers
A Daily Express despatch from Odessa reports Russia under pressure from the Chinese campaign may have arranged a loan of 300 million roubles with a syndicate of major United States insurance companies through a special envoy of Finance Minister M. De Witte.
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London
Daily Express
Russia
M. de Witte
United States
Leonard Named President Candidate by United Christian Party
Washington Iowa August 21 The United Christian organ reports J F R Leonard of Ainsworth Indiana has been nominated by the party national committee for president He is a prosperous 60 year old farmer and has accepted the nomination.
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Washington, Ia
The
United Christian
Rock Zeland
Inl
United Christian Party
J. F. R. Leonard
Ainsworth
United States
Leonard
Police hunt killer in Kathryn Scharn death case in New York
New York police, three days into the Kathryn Scharn murder inquiry, report little progress. Detectives question acquaintances, review records, and trace a possible motive to jealousy. A significant clue emerges with two rings found in a pawn shop matching Scharn's rings, while two other suspects are seen with her on Saturday. A special delivery letter found among her effects remains unreleased.
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Kathryn Scharn
Second Avenue
Central Office
Fifth Street
Bowery
William H. Tyler
Scharn
Young Scharn
Cape
Third Avenue
Masked murder case grips Pittsfield in police hunt
Police describe a pillowcase mask and a light brown derby as key clues as 28 men are held on burglary and murder suspicions. Chief Nicholson warns suspects cannot hide long while state detectives pursue new leads after exhaustive searches and a tense afternoon meeting.
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Hanan
Nicholson
Hancock
Lenox
Stockbridge
Patton
Washington Richmond
Lanesboro
Pittsfield
Whitney
Pease
Pratt
McKay
Dunham
Burbank House
Mystery Germs of Pittsfield Murder Case Deepens
Crowds believe the three fugitives may be in Pittsfield though Chief Nicholson doubts the town’s role. A black mast from Newell street links the trio to the Fosburg house incident as posters offer 1500 dollars for the capture of all three. Governor Crane deploys state detectives. witnesses describe three men seen on a streetcar murmuring about the Fosburg residence.
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Newell Street
Fosbury House
H. S. Russell
Post
Russell
Crane
Sunda
Fosburg House
Hanna and Guild Campaign Opens in Asbury Park
Senator Hanna opened the Republican campaign in New Jersey at Asbury Park before a large seashore crowd. Col. Curtis Guild Jr. spoke on party loyalty and prosperity, framing Bryanism as a foe while recalling Republican triumphs under Lincoln and McKinley. A postmeeting banquet followed at the Gateway Inn.
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Hanna
Republican National Committee
Republicans of
New Jersey
Asbury Park
N. J
Frank Appleby
Republican Party
McKinley
Cuckoo’ Party
Curtis Guild, Jr
Boston
Guild
Democratic Party
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Guild
Everylee Club
McKniley
Howell
Teway Inn
Mystery surrounds Mrs. Southwick's death and autopsy
The scene centers on Mrs. Southwick's death with her husband Mr. Southwick confirming identity. Friends like Margaret Brophy dispute rumors of an affair while boarding house reports hint at a mysterious visitor. Police seek the unknown man, and Dr. Conroy cautions that only autopsy will reveal if foul play occurred.
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Annie Southwick
Mrs. Southwick
Missionary Reverend Roots Reported Killed in China
News from Fall River says Reverend Herbert L. Roots formerly at St Stephen's Globe village and a Harvard alumnus was killed in Kau Kow on the Yangtse River in China at age 28. The Episcopal Church confirms efforts to verify the death.
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Fall River
Herbert L. Roots
Episcopal Church
China
Roots
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Globe Village
Harvard University
Kau Kow
Yangtse
Praise by Vice Admiral Seymour of American aid in relief mission
The Daily Express prints a letter attributed to Vice-Admiral Seymour praising American support during relief efforts for the legationists. He notes moments of danger yet says he would not have regretted starting, and commends Americans for solidarity compared with Germans, Russians, and others.
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London
Daily Express
Seymour
Summer Girls Parade in Bathing Suits at Brant Rock
Brant Rock residents debate the sight of women in bathing suits on the street during a heat wave. Rumors of an indignation meeting circulated as visitors, including several bathers, wore swimsuits beyond the beach. The issue may return with another hot spell and a renewed display.
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Brant Rock Parade
Brant Rock
Postoffice
Post
Fitzsimmons Offered $100000 to Lose Fight
The World will report that Bob Fitzsimmons received a letter from a Montreal signer “Rr. S.” offering $100,000 to throw his fight with Sharkey. Fitzsimmons rejected the proposal calling it contemptible while noting the sender claimed genuine bank references and rival bettors would back 10 to 8 odds.
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New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Fitz
Flaherty Fights 20 Round Draw In Troy
Martin Flaherty of Lowell and Jack Hamilton of Troy battled twenty rounds at Manhattan A. C. with no decision as both remained on their feet at the end. Hamilton appeared to have the edge in the fight.
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Troy
N. Y
Martin Flaherty
Lowell
Mass
Jack Hamilton
Manhattan A. C
Hamilton
Claims Filed Against Trans-Atlantique Over La Bourgogne Sinking
In New York on August 21 a U S District Court filing seeks over 1 million dollars in damages for loss of life and injuries from the sinking of La Bourgogne on July 4, 1896 near Cape Sable Island.
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New York
United States District Court Today
Compagnie Generale Trans-Atlantique
la Bourgogne
Cape Sable Island
Cuban Teachers Entertained in the Metropolis
The visiting Cuban and Porto Rican teachers were hosted by New York City on August 21. They toured Grant's Tomb Columbia University and Public School No. 165, attended an open air Central Park banquet, and were hosted by acting Mayor Guggenheimer and Board of Education officials. The party included notable figures such as Mrs Wood Salvator wife of Governor-General Cisneros and Gen Lacret, with plans to leave for Philadelphia and then Havana.
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New York City
Board of Education
General Grant
Riverside Park
Columbia University
Central Ark
Aquarium
the Battery
Guggenheimer
Central Park
Grant Tomb
University
Armitage
America
Public School No. 165
Columbia
O’brien
Eeune
Guypenpenney
Wood
Salvator
G A R Commander Seeks May Memorial Day Change
General Albert D. Shaw arrived in Chicago to confer with the G A R executive committee on Memorial Day date. He urged moving from May 20 to the last Sunday in May to emphasize patriotism over games. He planned to push the proposal at the national convention.
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Chicago
Albert D. Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Prohibition State Convention Nominates White for Governor
Louisville August convention nominates John D. White of Manchester Clay county for governor and names candidates for presidential electors. Fifty delegates attend including several women. Platform endorses national prohibition and supports woman suffrage with a call for votes for President and Vice President.
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Louisville
John D. White
Manchester
Clay County
Gold Finds in New Hampshire Prospected by Wells
Charles S. Wells of Lowell, while vacationing in northern New Hampshire, reports discovering a vein of gold. He plans to prospect the vein and has secured an option on the premises but will not disclose the exact location.
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Lowell
Charles 8. Wells
New Hampshire
Boston Man Held for Horse Stealing in New York
Henry Gordon of Boston was arrested at Port Jefferson Long Island and jailed at Jamaica on a horse stealing charge. He allegedly drove a fast trotter belonging to Philip Gross of Jenaien and is held pending further proceedings.
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New York
Henry Gordon
Boston
Port Jefferson
L. I
Jamaica
Gordon
Philip Gross
Janeaien
Tragic Accident Kills Brother in Gun Charge Fire
An accidental explosion while handling a gun kills 18 year old Harry Galpin and injures his 16 year old brother Arthur who stood nearby. The incident occurred this evening during the brothers’ activity.
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Harry Galpin
Arthur
Fatal rear end collision blocks Kensico depot area
A locomotive wreck near Kensico New York leaves seven believed dead. The engineer William Langerbach and fireman John Cassidy are buried under debris with the cab occupant visible. Forward train crew including a conductor and two brakemen are missing and feared dead.
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New York
Kensico
N. Y
William Langerbach
New York City
John Cassidy
Abel
Elgin Dental Co Promises Perfect Fit Teeth at Low Price
Somerville advertises artificial teeth on Coraline with Professor Atkins attachments guaranteeing no movement. Services include painless tooth extractions with no charge if artificial teeth are needed, and a 10 year guarantee on fit and appearance. Elgin Dental Co open daily with extended hours.
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Pete Gol
Cerreere
White Dental
Washington St
BH. White Co
Somerville
C. A. Graves
Elgin Dental Co
Tremont Row
Epstein’s Drug Store
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