Speedy trial ends with life term for Peck in Akron
Akron dispatch reports Peck pleaded guilty to a charge and was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary after a rapid court appearance. He was transported quietly to Columbus with guards and without public disturbance, amid mob fears and anxious pleas from Peck. A second item notes Hill planned western speeches, with dates and venues yet to be set.
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Akron
Peck
Nye
Roops
Center Street
Cleveland, Akron and Columbus
Kelly
Columbus
Cuyahoga Falls
Cleveland
Washer
Union Station
Davidson
Fred Worwork
Anarchist Arrested in Omaha Threat to Bryan
William M. Williams a smelter worker in Omaha was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill William Jennings Bryan as Bryan prepared to address the Jacksonian picnic. Police took precautions to protect Bryan during his visit.
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Omaha
Neb
William M. Williams
William J. Bryan
Governor Nash Stays Troops at Akron to Prevent Riots
Governor Nash to keep state troops at Akron for several days amid fears of renewed rioting after a recent incident. He warns local officials and pledges protection of life and property until the situation is under control.
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Nash
Akron
Cleveland
Trapped by Boers near Machadorp and Pretoria moves
London reports General Roberts shifts headquarters to Wonderfontein near Machadorp as Buller notes a Boer trap on Aug. 23. Liverpool Regiment companies suffer 15 killed and 40 wounded along with 32 missing. Pole-Carew occupies Belfast near Machadorp on Aug. 24 with no opposition.
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London
Roberts
Pretoria
Wonderfontein
Machadorp
Buller
Liverpool Regiment
Plumer
Pole-Carew
Belfast
Alexander returns from Nicaragua boundary mission
General P Alexander, appointed arbitrator in the Nicaragua Costa Rica boundary dispute, reports completing his mission and notes a survey inspired canal line. He doubts a new route will be advised and suggests Nicaragua may accept terms offered by the United States.
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New York
General P. Alexander
Cleveland
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Alexander
United States
Petition for Receiver in Insolvent Investment Firm
In Little Rock on August 25 W P Wade and J P Robinson filed a bill in Pulaski chancery court seeking the appointment of a receiver for the International Loan and Trust company contending the firm is insolvent. Also reports from Indianapolis and Bryan detail a man’s fatal bet and a fatal tenant-house fire on the Cameron ranch. The New Orleans population is listed as 287,104, up 18.62 percent since 1890.
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Little Rock
W. P. Wade
J. P. Robinson
Pulaski Chancery Court
International Loan and Trust Company
Bryan
Tex
Cameron Ranch
New Orleans
Washington
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Howell Brothers
John Wittman
Bryan, Texas
Burt Norwood
Ben. S. Read
Liza
Dray Line
F. A. Lee
Dallas County
Lehigh Valley
Cerdun
Staats Artillery
Franklin
Frank Brown
Here
Boone Prairie
Waxahachie
Waxahachie, Tex
Bullers
Kansas
Kansas City
Chicago
Salt Trust
Sioux City
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Council Bluffs
Armand Mary
Sarrazin
Grand Army of the Republic
Krugersdorp
Delar¢y
Bank Station
de Wet
Orange River Colony
China
Crockett, Tex
Downes
Fort Leavenworth
San Francisco
United States Infantry
Purcell Mills
Choice Family Groceries
THE
Bryan Grocery CO
Tom A. Searcy
Widy Health
Harper
Indianapolis
Charles Ray Clark
Indianapolis Harness Company
Exchange Hotel
the Press Publishing Association
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