Tompkins Named to Industrial Commission by McKinley
Daniel A. Tompkins of North Carolina is appointed to the industrial commission to replace Ellison A. Smythe who resigned. Tompkins is tied to cotton interests in the South and his appointment reflects a shift in policy. The piece notes Washington's heat on July 21 with the thermometer at 101 in the official reading and higher readings on street thermometers.
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Washington
McKinley
Daniel A. Tompkins
North Carolina
Industrial Commission
Ellison A. Smythe
Tompkins
Coitton
South
United States
Weather Bureau
Population rise and political tour amid national events
Providence New Jersey census shows 175597 residents up from 172146 in 1890, a ten year increase of 32.88 percent. Prohibition candidates John J. Woolley and Henry B. Metcalf plan a nationwide prohibition train with crew members who are abstainers. War prep orders fill Union Metallic Cartridge Co. plants for ammunition of various sizes. Harper Bros. sale to Alexander F. Orr for 1.1 million at foreclosure. Self-inflicted death of Paul Jansen in East Rutherford jail.
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Providence
R. J
John J. Woolley
Henry B. Metcalf
United States
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Bridgeport
Harper Bros
New York City
Harper
Alexander FE. Orr
Morton Trust Co
Paul Jansen
East Rutherford
N. J
Beaver Falls
Shelby Steel Tube ‘Co
Boston Electroduect Co
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Rainbow
New York Yacht Club
New London
Newport
Muffin
Pantheon
Hall of Fame
American Window Glass Co
Thmsen
Pittsboro
W. J. Bryan
New York
Baring, Mageuny & Co
Joan
Wiliam Putcher
Sniefield
Mass
Social Demoecratic Party
Eugene VoUebs
Job Harriman
Dens
American Caramil Co
Cash Caramel Co
Lincaster
Adonas
Republic Iron and Steel Co
Menemn Tin Plete Co
Natzaimated Association of
Tron
Doder House
JandeMi Gas Raght
Greater New Yorks
Edward G Duisen
Glen Cove
Trontheith
Rochester
Philadelphia August heat breaks city record on August 11
The government thermometer atop the post office building registered 100.6 degrees in Philadelphia on August 11, breaking the August heat record by a small margin. The reading neared the city’s all‑time high for August.
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Philadelphia
Resignations and political shifts noted in national and state circles
The text reports Nashville mayor J G M Heist resigning from the Democratic National Committee and Norman J Mack to fill the vacancy. It notes Atlanta city printing must bear a union label deemed illegal for monopoly concerns. Roosevelt to open campaigns in Iowa on September 20. Chicago population listed at 2,007,695. A mastodon bones discovery near Cape Nome is described along with other immigration and crime notes. AVA L Stevenson resigns Colorado party chairmanship and aligns with the Republican silver faction.
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J.g M. Heist
Nash ‘Ville
Tetin
Democratic Executive Committee
Norman J. Mack
Buffalo
Jones
Georgia
Atlana
Towa
Chicago
Siegmer Robert Dolar
Ag Pougdi
Saint Shawrenges Fislarid
Cape Nome
Archicage
Itheath
Rien
Wwere
Chinese Attacks Halt Siberian Railway Amid Threats
Reports from eastern Siberia say Chinese forces destroyed several railway sections, blocking train passage. Cossacks guard 2 000 versts of frontier line as Britain threatens Chinese officials with personal responsibility for foreigners and ministers. A large Indian British force proceeds toward China with thousands of troops and matériel. A New South Wales flood leaves 600 homeless and causes massive property damage.
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Siberia
Great Brita
Tekin
Chyna
India
New South Wales
Missionaries in Pekin deemed most at risk in China
Dispatches note that among Methodist Society missionaries in China only Pekin workers are considered still in danger. Reports from Lahore mention the Afghan ameer mobilizing infantry and artillery with a possible advance on the Russian frontier. Fires and disasters occur across regions, with significant losses and ongoing labor tensions in the United States.
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China
Methodist Society
Gewood
Spanes
Col
Storv
Mar Bis
Geoveriaeb
White
New York
Kimber and Planing Mil
Bryan and Stevenson Nominated by Democrats at Kansas City
Indiana events report the Democratic notification of William Jennings Bryan for president and Adlai E. Stevenson for vice president at a large public ceremony in a military park. The day featured a parade, five speeches, and a later mass rally at Tomlinson Hall with Mayor Harrison presiding.
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Indiana
Bryanta
Indianapolis
Jennings Logan
Adlai
Stevenson
United States
Taggart
Representative Richardson
Gov.Thomas
Bryan
Senator Jones
Congressman Richardson
Tennessee
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Biryan
Mr Bryan
Gov Thomas
Colorado
Thomas
Jones
Tomlinson Hall
Harrison
Chicago
Webster Daws
Page Wire Fence Co Goes Into Receivership
Adrian Augs reports that Page Wire Fence Co and Monoseen plant assets exceed liabilities by over 600000 dollars. The Page Co sought a steel rolling and wire mill project about a year ago, leading to the receivership. Leslie Robertson named receiver for the Adnan plant and Upton Trust Co of Pittsburgh appointed receiver for Monoseen plant.
Hotel Tragedy at Rockaway Beach In New York
In New York on August 9 Joseph Rabiner a consumptive shot and killed Isaac Stein his brother in law after a quarrel over a wish his father Sacolb Rabiner had denied. He wounded his father and then killed himself on a hotel piazza in full view of many witnesses. all involved were residents of the city.
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New York
Sim
Joseph Rabiner
Rockaway Beach
Isaac Stein
Sacolb Rainer
Flen
Armor Plate Bids Opened for Navy Warship Armor
Bids for armor plating for eight battleships six armored and three protected cruisers were opened at the navy department. Carnegie Bethlehem and Midvale steel firms bid, with Midvale offering lower prices but longer delivery. Secretary Long to decide whether to accept bids or build a government armor plant.
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Washington
Congress
Navy Department
Carnegie
Bethlehem Steel Companies
Midvale (Pa.) Steel Co
Pirate
Bethlehem
Midvale Co
Long
Trade Review Reports Slow but Steady Economic Progress
Dun and Co weekly note progress toward stability with heavy contracts and rising American demand for a British loan. Weakness persists in Wall Street inactivity as vacations hit. cotton mills close in New Maryland and wages face controls while overall output in boots shoes and pig iron fluctuates.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Wall Street
New Maryland
United States
Canada
Ferrell Arrested In Adams Express Co. Train Robbery
Charles Ferrell a former Adams Express messenger confessed to killing Messenger Charles Lane and robbing the Adams Express Co. on a Pennsylvania eastbound train. Detectives traced clues to Urbana and Plain City, Ohio, and Ferrell’s arrest followed as money and sacks were recovered. he faced charges in Columbus.
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Columbus
Charles Hi Ferrell
Adams Express Co
Charles Lane
Pennsylvania
Ferrell
Lillian Costlow
Patrick Costlow
Miss. Costlaw
Lane
St. Louis
Urbana
Plain City
W. Caylor
Tockport
N. Y
O'Neill
Dundon
Register
Welly
O'Nei
Adams Uspress Co
Steubenville
Vconuie
Coal Beds Discovered Near Dalton Trail
Steamer Cateh from Skagway reports extensive coal beds near the Dalton trail not far from White Horse. Vanermver and GF C. 4g. 1h.
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Vanermver
Cateh
Skagway
Dalton Trail
White Horse
Robbers Cornered After Colorado Train Hold-Up
Two men who robbed a Union Pacific train near Limon Junction Hugo Colorado killed a passenger on Sunday. A posse surrounded a ranch house near Goodland Kansas with 50 men. One robber was killed in the ensuing gunfight. Two posse members were fatally or severely wounded. The second robber remained inside the house as the siege continued. The route was Kansas City to Denver, about 90 miles east of Denver.
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Goodland
Kay
Colorado
Union Pacific
Pale and Weak Women Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
An old advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for pale and weak women. The text emphasizes feminine health concerns and promises restored vitality and regularity.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Nebraska the Land of Plenty call to settlers
An advertisement urges readers to consider Nebraska for farming and land ownership. It touts grain and fruit potential, healthy climate, churches, schools, and cheap land on easy terms. The promoter offers illustrated guides and notes cheap excursion tickets on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy line on select Tuesdays.
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Nebraska
Corn Belt
West
P. S. Eustis
Chicago, Ill
Burnham's Cream Custard Promotion
Advertises Burnham's Cream Custard as healthful for children and invalids. Drews buyers with a free 10c Jellycon package with each Burnham's Hasty Jellycon purchase. instructions say dissolve in hot milk and set to harden.
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Burnham
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