Democrats Gather in Chicago to Plan Campaign Agenda
National Democratic leaders including George Fred Williams John W Tomlinson True Morris and Kentuckians Senator Blackburn Goebel and Woodson converge in Chicago for a key meeting on campaign issues. Officials expect decisions on next year’s platform and address the auditorium dispute involving Mayor Harrison and Bryan. A Goebel protest meeting is planned in Bowling Green Kentucky with 569 signers.
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Chicago
National Committee
Sherman House
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Bryan
John W. Tomlinson
Alabama
True Morris
New Hampshire
Judge Tarvin
Kentucky
McLean
Ohio
Stone
Missouri
Jones
Arkansas
Blackburn
Goebel
Woodson
Clark Howell
Georgia
Harrison
National
Gahan
W. J. Bryan
Bowling Green
Louisville
Admiral Dewey Welcomed by Austrian Press in Vienna
The Nue Frei Presse praises Admiral Dewey as a daring and calm hero and a gentleman. It places him among Nelson and Tegethoff and calls him a glorious representative of the United States, welcomed by Austria whose ties with America are strong.
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Vienna
Nue Frei Presse
Admiral Dewey
Austria
Coupe Démain
Manila
DeRuyer
Nelson
Tegehoff
Dewey
Shafter to be placed on retired list October 16 1899
In Washington on July 19, it is noted that Major General Shafter must be retired on October 16 1899 under existing statute. Advocates in San Francisco seeking to retain him face legal limits as congress would be required for any extension of service past that date.
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Washington
Shafter
San Francisco
Congress
Santiago
Shipping and church ruin report from July weather roundups
Washington report from Car denas shows 11 sailing ships and seven steamers with 4804 tons entered in June for coastwise trade from Cuba. Louisville notes Dr E Y Mullins takes Baptist Seminary post and plans for future service. Perry reports Santa Fe brakeman Chris Wiley killed on the job near Asp. Lake Charles records a cyclone flattening Floromora’s church, drug store, and Commercial college with no serious injuries.
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Washington
War Department
Cardenas
Cuba
Lake Charles
Flonmora
Watkin’s Road
Commercial College
Dynamite Hit Elevate Brooklyn Pillar Strike Suspects Arrested
An explosion damaged a Fifth Avenue and Thirty fifth Street elevated pillar in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning. Police say strikers or sympathizers likely carried out the act, with pillar base blown apart and steel fragments hitting nearby houses. Trains halted briefly while guards protected the structure. Twenty two strikers were later arrested on conspiracy suspicions as detectives seized leaders at Rockaway and Atlantic avenues. Brooklyn streetcars continue with limited service and police guard property.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Thirty-fifth Street
Brooklyn
South Brooklyn
Devery
Rockaway and
Atlantic Avenues
Cleveland Street Cars Keep Running Amidst Turbulence
Cleveland July 19 there was little change in the street car situation early this morning cars are running at intervals on nearly all lines no violence reported since early Tuesday night when a switch on Murray Hill was blown by a large dynamite charge
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Cleveland
Murray Hill
Miners face injunctions as strike actions pause
In Fort Smith Arkansas and Fort Scott Kansas on July 19, Federal court actions continued regarding the United Mine Workers injunctions. Rioting paused, Spring River mines reopen with union labor, Witteville signs union scale, and injunctions target President Wright, the Southeast Kansas strike executive board, and all union miners.
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Fort Smith, Atk
Spring River
Witteville
Fort Scott
Kas
Williams
Federal
Wright
Fourteenth District
United Mine Workers of America
Southeast Kansas
Officials discuss Manila censorship and Otis stance
Washington reports indicate no word has been sent to General Otis about Manila newspaper protests against censorship. A prominent official says Otis will handle the matter as he sees fit and likely no expulsions will follow. Senator Nelson urges replacing Otis with General Miles, citing confidence in Miles and a need for greater force to seize insurgent strongholds.
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War Department
General Otis
Manila
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Otis
Philippines
Miles
News in Brief: War Dept Policy Otis Censorship and Theatre Sale
Washington reports the war department will back Gen Otis against the Manila Round Robin criticisms and uphold censorship despite press protest. New York executors plan to sell Augustine Daly theatre assets for 150000 with Ada Rehan receiving 20 percent. Chattanooga hosts Vance Cotton mill starting 1000 spindle coarse yarns with expansion planned by fall. Quebec notes the death of Christopher GrifForinor cabinet member aged 56.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Otis
New York
Augustine Daly
Daly
Charles Froham
Ada Rehan
Chattanooga
Vance Cotton Company
Bryan Market Prices Report
Bryan markets list prices for produce eggs chickens turkeys wax honey lard butter bacon potatoes onions peas corn hay wood andcotton seed with Wool hides bones cattle sheep and hogs notes for value ranges and per unit values including cattle prices per head and hogs per pound
Legal Blanks and Real Estate Forms Sold by Eagle
The Eagle offers a full line of legal blanks including Affidavit to Account Affidavit to any Fact Bill of Sale Bond for Title Mortgage Deed of Trust Warranty Deed Quit Claim Power of Attorney Vendor Lien Release Transfer of Vendor's Lien Promissory Note Real Estate Leases and related forms with prices for small lots and discounts for larger orders.
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Eagle Office
Bicycle Giveaway Contest in The New York Star
The New York Star offers daily prize bicycles, two watches, dinner sets, and more for the largest word list from THE NEW YORK STAR letters. Contest runs June 26 to August 21, 1899, with subscriptions and 12 cent stamps required. winners printed in the star and prizes awarded at the newspaper offices.
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New York Star
Star
The
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New York City
Secretary Overcomes Red Tape For Navy Discharge
In Washington Star retelling a Navy Department case Secretary Long seeks a discharge for an enlisted man. Officials cite strict laws but the judge advocate general allows cause. The secretary finally orders the discharge “because it rained yesterday morning.”
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Navy Department
Navy
Navigation Bureau
Department
Washington Star
City Officers and Church and Lodge Listings in Directory
City officers include Mayor C A Adams and Marshall T P Boyett with others such as R H Smith deputy marshal and Henry G Rhodes secretary treasurer. Congregations list pastors and service times for Baptist Methodist Episcopal and other churches, plus St Joseph's Catholic and Italian Catholic churches. Lodge meetings note Brazos Camp No 104 W of W.
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C. A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
Henry G. Rhodes
H. H. Jones
C. L. Baker
R. G. Tabor
W. 8. Howell
W. W. Harris
Jno
M. Lawrence
Walter Wipprecht
J. Allen Myers
J. W. Howell
M. H. James
M. Parker
J. L. Fountain
MW. C. Robinson
R. D. Wilson
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
Herbert E. Bowers
Holy Communion
Navasota
J. D. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Stian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
St. Joseph’s Catholic
Father Pelnar
The Sleeping Chamber in Japanese Homes
The Japanese banish all nonessential items from the bedroom keeping decor simple. Bedrooms feature minimal ornament and flowers in simple arrangements to achieve neatness and repose. The approach is praised for ease of tidiness and comfort, offering health benefits.
Fraternal lodge meeting schedules and officers list
A compiled notice lists meeting nights for Bryan area lodges and chapters including W R Johnston C C Joe B Reed clerk Bryan Tent No 16 K O T M meeting first and third Mondays other lodges with presidents secretaries and officers such as J H Mawhinney C Joe B Reed R K Bryan W T James presiding and officers for Ivanhoe Commandery Brazos Lodge Vulcan Lodge and K of H with their meeting cadence and leadership names.
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W. R. Johnston
C. C
Joe B. Reed
Bryan
J. H. Mawhinney
Home Forum
W. T. James
Bryan Lodge
National Aid
W. W. Griffin
R. W. Downard
Sec
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
FE. C
H. G. Rhodes
W.T. Austin
N. B. Cole
H. P
A. W. Hollman
M. W
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Jack
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R. J. Deens
Lee Edge
Felix Phillips
P. H. Arrington
Brazos Camp
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James
James’ Ciolera
Allen
James McDonald
Bryan Cotton Seed Oil Mill
J. ‘. Cole
James. Chance
A. D. McConnico
Bryan Compress
W. E. Saunders
H. C. Robinson
R. 8. Webb
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