Senate Debates Jackson election and white supremacy issues
The Senate debated the Jackson Mississippi election with Mr Wilson alleging voter intimidation and white supremacy, while Mr Walthall criticized partisan reporting and urged remedies. House actions included bills on sinking fund operations and tariffs, and speeches contrasting races and states.
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Iowa
Jackson
J. Wilson
Mr. Walthall
South
Snecin
Mississippi
Walthall
Senate
Davis
House
Cannon
Illinois
Bynum
Indiana
Levi P. Morton
Mgr. Breckinbridge
Arkansas
Massachusetts
Gorapps
Great Britain
Buchanan
New Jersey
Springer
Yost
Virginia
Wise
Adonis Sets Record Pace In Three-Year-Old Pace
In Oakland Park on September 2, Adonis shattered the three year old pacing record by posting a mile in 2 10 for best three in five heats, racing in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Oakland Park
Adonis
Largest cargo of sugar arrives in Boston from Havana
Steamer Navarro from Havana and Matanzas brings 29 000 bags of centrifugal sugar weighing 9 500 000 pounds or 4 750 net tons to the Boston Sugar Refining Company. It is described as probably the largest and most valuable sugar cargo ever brought to the United States with duties near 200 000 francs.
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Navarro
Havana
Matanzas
Boston Sugar Refining Company
United States
Failures on the increase in August totals rise over last year
New York reports 226 business failures in the past week, 202 in the United States and 24 in Canada, compared with 214 the prior week. For August US failures total 972, up from 777 in the same period last year.
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New York
E. Russell & Co
United States
Canada
Three executives linked to $32,500 fraud case
Warrants issued for Lawyer Louis M. Kane and A T Osgood a manufacturer on charges of obtaining 32500 from Equitable Assets Corp by false pretences and embezzlement. Francis Best alleges involvement names C A Haslett and notes Osgood held in 000 bonds. All three are stockholders directors of the Transcontinental Transportation Co.
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Transcontinental Transportation Company
Poughkeepsie Hudson River Bridge Completes Last Span
The last span of the bridge across the Hudson at Poughkeepsie was finished with a cannon salute at night. Whistles sounded along the river and celebratory events followed. Union Bridge Company hosted a banquet for 200 workers at the Arlington Hotel with brief addresses by Engineer O Rourke and the Baird brothers as work on the viaduct approaches moved swiftly.
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N. Y
Hudson River
Union Bridge Company
Arlington Hotel
O'Rourke
Baird Brothers
Settlers Alarmed by Shoshone Reservation Turmoil
Major Charles Whitehead reports excitement among settlers after an unexpected outburst by Shoshone, Sioux and Arapahoe at Washakie. Indians fear forcible removal to Indian Territory if negotiations fail. Agent Jones orders military aid and Fort Washakie garrison to prepare for attack.
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Denver
Col
Charles Whitehead
Lander
Wy. T
Washakie
Indian Territory
Jones
Fort Washakie
Explosion at Cygnet oil tank kills two men
Early today at Totino Ohio a large 30 000 barrel oil tank at Cygnet exploded while blacksmiths repaired a leak. The blast killed one worker and seriously injured another while shattering windows and damaging adjoining homes three miles away. The Cygnet Oil Company superintendent was present.
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Totino
Cygnet
Speers
Cygnet Oil Company
Baltimore Fire Kills Seven Firemen and Wrecks Block
A massive blaze in Baltimore destroyed a three sided block bounded by Sharp Pratt Hanover and Lombard streets. Seven firemen died and hundreds of stores and homes were burned as explosions from cartridges and explosives raged through the night. The fire began in a six story building owned by EB O Prior & Co and spread rapidly, leaving extensive stock losses estimated at seven million nine hundred thousand dollars and prompting a large rescue effort to reach the Maternal Hospital and surrounding properties.
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Baltimory
Baltimore
Park Street
Sharp
Pratt
Hanover
Lombard Streets
Sharp Street
George Bowers
Thomas McGowan
John A. Com
Perry
No, 2 Truck Company
Harry Walker
George Kerins
Bersan McAtee
Engine Company
J. H. Winkerman & Co
J. S Levy & Sons
Opi
H. 5
King Sons
Tabo Stopneee & Co
Hirschberg, Hollander & Co
Pratt Street
Sharp and
Hanover Streets
M. Lowenbach
Stephen Schroeder
Hill
A. J. Fleur & Co
Maternal Hospital
Lombard Street
Maryland University Hospital
Tablerators & Dimmock
Winkelman & Co
Lannon
Eck
Morrow
Murphy
Engineer Murphy
J. A. Prior & Co
Tabb Bros. & Smith
J. H. Winkelman & Co
Dobler, Mudge & Co
M. 8. Levy & Sons
D. Halliday & Co
Henry
King & Sons
Hirshbare
Six Fire Fatalities Reported in West Survivor
Six men perished in a morning fire at the American House in West Survivor Wisconsin at the corner of Third street and Tower avenue. Firemen struggled as flames consumed the building and a limited water supply hampered efforts while screams filled the air from the escaping residents.
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West Survivor
Wis
Third Street
Tower Avenue
New Zealand Earthquake Causes Severe Damage in Auckland
Despatch from Auckland reports a strong earthquake in New Zealand with five shocks felt in thirty minutes. The cathedral spire in Christchurch collapsed and numerous buildings in the town suffered damage.
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New Zealand
Lonrron
Auckland
Christchurch
Three Killed as Church Platform Collapses in Jumet
In Jumet Belgium today during a service of about 5000 pilgrims Bishop Der Rousseau spoke when a church platform collapsed. Three died and dozens were hurt including several priests. Emergency crews assisted the injured and authorities investigated the cause.
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Brussels
Broessrns
der Rousseau
Jumet
Coal Mines Cave In Damaging Wyoming Valley Homes
Five acres of surface over Waddle's shaft in Pittston caved in this afternoon. Crevices reach two feet, the ground sinks about two feet. The Lehigh Valley railroad bridge is badly damaged and must be rebuilt. Miners gardens and several houses foundations are wrecked, including those of Patrick Moran and Mrs Cox.
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Witkeszarm
Penn
Waddle
Pittston
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Patrick Moran
Cox
Indian Atrocities Pate Before This A Threshing Machine
In Guide Rock near the Nebraska line John Baker feeding a threshing machine cut the boy’s hand and then fed him into the machine feet first. The boy screamed as bystanders shouted but could not stop the atrocity. Baker was seized and died in a related incident after being accused of the act.
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Agenoa
Kan
Baker
Thirteen Mongolians Initiated In Chicago Freemasonry
Thirteen Mongolians were initiated into Chinese Freemasonry at Chin Mon Yeck lodge rooms in Chicago last evening. It was the most important ceremony since the chapter was established. Chin Mon Yeok Company has about 400 members and is expanding rapidly. Lodges exist in major cities and the Yee Tong Hon Company of San Francisco leads as the recognized head. Established 12 years ago, the order now exceeds 50,000 members.
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Chicago
Chin Mon Yeck Lodge
Chin Mon Yeok Company
Yee Tong Hon Company of
San Francisco
Bank Officials Flee From Roseland Savings Bank
William A. Swart L H Johnston and Elijah Beckler president teller and solicitor of Roseland Savings Bank disappeared with about 30000 in funds. Roseland a suburb of Chicago neighbors surprised frantic after the loss discovery. Swart left yesterday followed by Johnston and Beckler this morning. The bank had operated seven months.
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Curiaco
William A. Swart
L. H. Johnston
Elijah Beckler
Roseland
Chicago
Swart
Johnston
Beckler
Remarkable bantam Minnie vanishes from Burden home
L Townsend Burden and family return to 5 East 26th Street New York with Minnie the brown bantam hen that became the baby’s pet. Minnie performed tricks and laid eggs devoted to the child, but vanished after Mrs Lemieux left last spring. A reward is offered for Minnie’s return amid mystery of her fate.
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New York
L. Townsend Burden
Newport
East Twenty Sixth Street
Europe
Minnie
Mieux
A Very Rapid City, Indeed
A cryptic clipping from the Omaha Herald notes a puzzling rapid city event. The fragment hints at a biblical quest and a curious art book amid a mention of a carload sports telegraph.
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Omaha
Hamilton on the Fever forecast and quarantines
Washington dispatch reports Surgeon General Hamilton says yellow fever may flare in northern cities until frost arrives, urging strict quarantines. He cites Jacksonville and past outbreaks in New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia history, warns warmth and clothing carry germs, and notes quarantine camps as the remedy.
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Washington
Hamilton
The
Marine Hospital Service
Tue Gtone
Bense
Jac Ville
Jacksonville
New York
Philadelphia
Rooklyn Navy Yard
Philadelpha
Cincinnat
Chicago
Florida
Tampa
Brunswick
Fernandina
Fla
24 New Cases and Two Deaths in Jacksonville
A moderate cyclone and heavy rain swept Jacksonville as 24 new fever cases and two deaths were reported within 24 hours. The storm cleared the air, cooled temperatures, and washed streets, while a Cuban physician forecast potential improvement for the well and risk for the sick. Refuges were evacuated to Atlanta by special train, amid financial hardship for some families.
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Jacksonville
C. H. Smith
Adams & Smith
C. H. Merrick
Haines
Hamilton
Atlanta
No Yellow Fever Case In Charleston Report Denied
The Jacksonville report claiming a yellow fever case in Charleston is denied by the department of health. No outbreak is reported and officials urge calm as verification continues.
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Charleston
D. C
Jacksonville
Department of Health
Doc Levi Wilson Heads West In Swindle Rumors
Providence readers discuss ex conductor Edwardsnay and associate Sibley linked to ticket swindling on the Providence and Worcester line. Wilson and Sibley, once partners in schemes, traveled West after divorces as rumors fly about lavish dress, irrigation ventures, and capitalists, with reports of Colorado and Arizona speculation.
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R. L
Levi Wilson
Colorado
Wilson
Denver
Isonate
Europe
Eistop Asseng
Miss Farnum
caNinatone
Arizona
Ketes
Ains
Edwardsnay
Providence & Worcester Railway
Sibley
Sogides
Madame Verge's Wish to Be Buried in France
A French physician Madame Mary Magdalen Verge died in Peru Indiana on Monday. Her dying request demanded the removal of her limbs and preservation for transport to France for burial. Her daughter promised compliance and her mother died in peace after the vow.
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Wasasa
Ind
Mary Magdalen Verge
Peru
Mme. Verge
Folsong
Napoleon
Paris
Heuns
Blois
Ammerics
Che
France
Picking Postponed by Record Arkansas Rain
Reports from Arkansas describe continuous heavy rains that flooded fields, making picking impossible. Cotton crop damage ranges from 25 to 50 percent as harvest is delayed and late due to weather across Vicksburg and surrounding agricultural areas.
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New Orleans
Arkansas
Times-Democrat
Vicksburg
Landing Vicksburg
Explosion at Mount Pleasant Coal Mine Kills and Injures Workers
A devastating gas explosion at the Mount Pleasant Coal Company colliery in Scranton Pennsylvania occurs at 2 PM. The blast causes extensive ruin and numerous deaths and injuries among employees. rescue teams cannot determine exact figures while conditions and afterdamp risk delay exploration.
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Scranton
Penn
Mount Pleasant Coal Company
Ram
Americans Only Wanted Exclude Foreigners Say Knights of Labor
Pittsburg Penn August 30 Prominent Knights of Labor discuss a resolution for the General Assembly to bar any foreign born or foreign citizens from joining the organization They argue membership would drop but the order would be stronger with 100000 good American citizens rather than 600000 now joining.
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Hawley
Senate
Iddleberger
Riddleberger
Hawiey
Dawes, Plumb and
Gorman
Hoar
Allison
Supreme Court
Pittsbura
Penn
Knights of Labor
General Assembly
No Mercy for Horse Thieves in Paladora Alert
A vigilante group in Paladora, public land strip, surrounded a camp of suspected horse thieves. In a 12 minute exchange 17 outlaws were killed, six were wounded, and 16 stolen horses were recovered with no enemies left alive.
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Kansas City
Paladora
Peculiar Case of Paralysis After Lightning Strikes
In Sel e 90 Sept 1 a city woman sister to a physician suffers a unique paralysis linked to lightning shocks from thunderstorms. Once paralyzed speech and movement return between storms, but relapse occurs with each storm until atmospheric electricity clears. Medical effort has failed to cure, and her health declines under repeated attacks.
Wealthy farmer McAdams to enter ministry after eerie vision
Abraham McAdams of Blakeman Nebraska plans seminary service after a baffling encounter near Harrer's Draw. A cloud shaped like a balloon carried a woman toward him, then dissolved leaving hair covered shoulders. A horse with saddlebags and a man in clerical garb appeared, resembling his Virginia uncle, prompting an impulse to answer his uncle John’s dying request to become a minister.
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Blakeman
Neb
Abraham McAdams
Mr. McAdams
Com- Rept
Ira Boyce
Harrer
McAdams
McAdam
Virginia
Rivers
John
Pel
Time.j Mr. Wabash and Miss Waldo Visit Ocean Scene
Dialogue features Mr. Wabash of Chicago and Miss Waldo of Boston describing the Atlantic Ocean as a vast expanse of water and merchandise. They remark on the sea’s proximity to Boston and its advantageous location.
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Mr. Wabash
Chicago
Miss Waldo
Atlantic Ocean
Boston
Private Coyle Hero Rescues Maiden From Yellowstone Geyser
In St Paul on September 2 General Ruger commended Private Coyle of the Twenty second Infantry for diving into Yellowstone Park’s boiling pool near Old Faithful to save a woman who fell into the crater. He retrieved her at great personal risk, with both suffering severe burns. hospital care followed and a suitable award is being considered.
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Yellowstone
Sina
Saleeneee
Fee
Tomnesses
Coyle
Park Hospital
Air Se
Ruger
T the Ady
Bo Gy
Buffaloes Found In Montana Surprising Hunt Abandoned
Helena Aug 29 Buffalo herds once thought erased still roam Montana. A New York illustrated paper crew watched western prairie for romance, but reports of 75 to 80 animals along Sheep Creek in the Belt mountains emerged from prospector Robert Ran Fe miner. The herd is said to inhabit an obscure, uninhabited stretch near Gros Ventres reservation with wooded terrain and deer common in the area.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
New York Illustrated
Obert
Fors Benton
Fraud and Treachery Exposures in Pacific RR Report
Philadelphia dispatch reports the Journal of United Labor printing 10,000 copies of the Pacific railroad commission evidence. Pow derly urges publication to reveal frauds and treachery of officials, insisting the report could sway voters and bring corrupt lawmakers to justice. He calls for the Senate to release the report.
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Pacific R. BR
Phieapdelphia
Journal of United Labor
Powderly
Senate Committee On Printing
Pacific Railroad Commission
Senate
Justice
Washington
The
Unite
Ned Hand
SITTING BULL SUEs FOR SURRENDER CLAIM
A Canadian claimant, Jean Louis Legare, sues the United States at Regina NWT seeking compensation for expenses after inducing Sitting Bull and his tribe to surrender following the Custer battle. Legare seeks about $2000, while the government reportedly deems the claim excessive and may grant a smaller amount.
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Jean Louis Legare
United States
Regina
N. W.T
Tae Legare
Loo
Cate Sioux
Ada
Poe Fort Bufor
Will Mr. Kizar Be Invited at Germantown Reunion
A grand reunion of the set family is planned at Germantown Pennsylvania on October 1. Details are sparse but the event centers on invitation and reunion among members.
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Mr. Kizar
Washington Critte
Set
Germantown
Penn
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