Parliament Prolonged as Irish Measures Face Resistance
The London report notes Parliament to be prorogued around Aug 10 after a busy fortnight. Lords debate Irish land bills amid landlordist pushback while socialist congresses in the city showcase perceived impotence and political tensions.
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Socialists end congress with eight hour and child labor proposals
Delegates at the International Socialist Labor and Trades Union Congress reaffirmed Paris 1889 resolutions on eight hours work, abolition of child labor under sixteen, end of night work in nonessential trades, and removal of tariffs on consumption goods. The session closed with singing and cheers for social revolution.
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Bushnell Addresses Erie County Farmers Picnic
at Linwood Park near Vermillion Governor Bushnell spoke on jobs and fair wages for the unemployed while warning about money concerns. Other speakers included Lt Gov Jones and Congressmen Harris and Kerr as crowds of about 8000 attended from Northern Ohio.
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Youngstown
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Bucyrus
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Mansfield
Wyandot Veterans Hold Annual Reunion Near Crawford’s Monument
The Wyandot County Veterans Association met in the grove by Crawford's monument in Upper Sandusky today amid rain. Gen I M Kirby Judge Allen Smalley Rev Gresham and others spoke. Officers elected included President Capt John Greer Secretary Capt A Martin Treasurer Wm White and vice presidents William Holloway Alonzo Gith Dr G W Kenan J Pool Samuel Es Dr D W McConnell H Cramer Col Cyrus Sears Hiram Miller Burr Whickers Amos Nye Franklin Feitis Geo F Ogg.
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Crawford’s Monument
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Franklin Feitis
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Cincinnati Doctor Fined For Practicing Medicine Without License
Cincinnati doctor W I Kelley was tried in Lexington before County Judge E Bullock on charges of practicing medicine without a state license. Kelley, from Cincinnati, was fined and had costs assessed after licenses he sought from the State Board of Pharmacy were denied.
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W. I. Kelley
Cincinnati
E. Bullock
Matthews
State Board of Pharmacy
Kelley
Third Ticket Emerges as Indianapolis Convention Target
Chicago dispatch reports a growing push for a third ticket by sound-money Democrats. Seventy-two States may send representatives to the Indianapolis gathering set for Sept 2 with Palmer and Gordon favored for the ticket. Shoup outlines Idaho strategy while Altgeld and Jones face internal party tensions and Republican maneuvers unfold in Ohio, Kansas, and Illinois.
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Seattle
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Bynum
Indiana
Palmer
Gordon
Illinois
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Man Shoots Self After Mock Job Offer
A German carpenter out of work in Cedarville Michigan? No, Ohio. A freight crew jokingly told a man in a box car they would take him to Xenia for work in a rock-breaking job. He fired three shots, wounded himself in the head, and was later cared for at a county infirmary. He refused to identify himself.
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Xenia
Pennsylvania
Cedarville
Thompson
Neilan Wins Dem Primary for Common Pleas Judge in Butler County
A Hamilton dispatch reports John F. Neilan won the Democratic primary for Common Pleas Judge, with strong Catholic support in Butler County. Sorg denies involvement in primaries and may back Neilan if nominated, while ex Governor Campbell may seek Congress if Sorg declines. Minor gains for other nominees include Dr. O. P. McHenry as Coroner and Elmore Anderson likely Infirmary Director.
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John F. Neilan
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Butler County
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Sloneker
Oldest Athens County resident recalls early U S history
Major Tucker of Athens Ohio claims to be 104 born in Connecticut. He recounts events from 1799 Washington funeral to 1804 Hamilton murder and Jefferson era. He recalls cutting a Muskingum River road with his father and says he converses with the ghosts of his three wives.
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Xemer
Governor declines pardon for Lexington forger Scearce
Frank Scearce, a Lexington forger, did not receive a pardon from Gov. Stadley. A large petition from prominent residents and the state had been filed with the Executive months earlier requesting clemency.
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Emperor William plans grand naval maneuvers and court life
Berlin reports the emperor backs large naval display with 53 ships led by the torpedo schoolship Blucher as flagship. Duel policy stirs military circles while Empress and children enjoy health and leisure at Wilhelmshoehe. political shifts and aristocratic favors circulate amid broader Prussian news.
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Two Finns Clash in Lorain Tragedy
In Lorain Ohio two railroad workers C Erichsohn and A Ellioss argued in a Fir boarding house and Ellioss stabbed Erichsohn twice, severing a rib and puncturing the liver. Erichsohn is dying, Ellioss detained after a struggle with officers.
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Milk sickness claims cattle and a child in Indiana farm loss
In Vincennes Indiana twenty cattle belonging to Joe Turner of Deegar Township died this week from milk sickness. Members of Turner's family contracted the disease and one child died. The illness, once widespread in the area, had been unknown for thirty years.
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Vincennes
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Deegar Township
Gas Explosion Injures Two In Indiana Building Repairs
Special Dispatch reports from Muncie Indiana that on August 1 Joseph Davis and Jerre Galvin were repairing a natural gas leak in the cellar of the Galey McKinley building when an explosion occurred. The blast blew out the front and badly injured the men. Mr McKinley was also lacerated by debris.
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Jerre Galvin
Galey McKinley
Hest
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Eight Men Rescued After Mine Roof Collapse Near Coalton
Eight workers were trapped for ten hours in the Keystone mine after a roof fall during pillar removal by Chapman Coal Company. They were found near the air shaft, some unconscious, with foreman Robert Rice in critical condition. The mine will be abandoned.
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Chapman Coal Company
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Coalton
Abner Brown
Oscar
William Coll
Henry Beckley
Levi West
John Biswangle
James Powell
Robert Rice
Death sentences and lashes in Wetumpka cattle theft case
The Indian Court at Wetumpka sentenced two men to death for cattle stealing and several others to lashes for similar crimes. Isaac McGirt and Sandy Deacon received death, while Lumba Harjo, Jesse Thlocco, and an accomplice were slated for lashes. About a dozen cases are on the docket with many likely to receive death. Atoka and Paris, Texas, also report related criminal actions.
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Nee One Wilson
Thlocco
Sandy Deacon
Pure Food Case Ends in Defense Win in Blanchester
Deputy State Food Commissioner Hastings arrested Grocers H. G. Bates and F. N. Carnahan for selling adulterated extracts and ground mustard with oil removed. The jury 해결 defense proving no state standard for extract manufacture. Analysis showed 43 percent flavor and 47 percent water. The Kenton Baking Powder Co. of Cincinnati supplied the ground mustard and argued for necessity of extracting oil.
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H. G.bates
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Bruces & West
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Bates
Foote
Kenton Baking Powder Company
Cincinnati
Deficit Widens as Government Posts July Receipts Expenditures
Treasury releases show July receipts of 29 029 209 dollars against 42 088 462 dollars in expenditures, creating a monthly and year deficit of 13 058 249. Internal revenue rises to 14 202 522, customs dip, miscellaneous grows, civil and miscellaneous spending climbs, and navy outlays rise.
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Banknote Circulation Grows in July Says Comptroller
Washington reports July totals from the Comptroller of the Currency show national bank note circulation at 225.942 million dollars, up 29.495 million for the month. Circulation secured by lawful money fell 235.08 thousand to 19.839 million. registered U.S. bonds to secure notes stood at 229 with public deposits backed by 16.928 million.
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Reporter Ben Woog Bound Over On Libel Charge
Washington reporter Ben Woog, seized on a warrant from C. G. Conn of the Times, waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury. He posted $300 bail.
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Ben Woog
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Washington coinage figures show mixed totals in 1800s style
Fragmentary OCR reports coinage totals including major sums in half dollars and overall totals around 4 million dollars, with references to steel and mint attributions. The readable text is garbled but indicates large coin volumes and related figures.
Lawyer Platter Shot Dead in Spokane Court Corridor
L H Platter a prominent attorney and Democratic politician was shot and killed in the Spokane courthouse corridor by Henry Seifert a restaurant owner. Seifert surrendered after the incident claiming Platter struck him with a cane during a dispute over Seifert’s involvement with Rudolph Gerkow’s estate. Platter formerly served as Whittam County prosecuting attorney and was a 19th century political candidate. His wife is reported prostrated and at risk.
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L. H. Platter
Henry Seifert
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Seifert
Rudolph Gerkow
Defiance
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Washington
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Widener Wife Dies Aboard Josephine Near Bar Harbor
Mrs Josephine Widener wife of P A B Widener was found dead in her state room aboard the steam yacht Josephine at Bar Harbor Maine. The 60 year old aboard a Philadelphia cruise had complained of sickness on the trip and was attended by a physician yesterday. The voyage included Mr and Mrs Widener and other members of the Widener circle.
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Paris Exposition Club Faces Disbandment Over Dwindling Funds
Ellwood Indiana August 1 Paris Exposition Clubs formed in gas belt cities may dissolve as clerks and young businessmen fall behind on the one dollar weekly contributions planned through January 1 1900. The free silver craze has led many to lose jobs and the scheme risks failing leaving the exhibitors unrepresented at the Paris exposition.
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Horse Incident Claims Life in Wae Mai Town
A horse threw and killed its rider in Wae Mai Town. The victim, Harry Grubbs, aged unknown, died from neck injuries as reported by local authorities. Police ask for witnesses to come forward and for an official investigation to determine cause.
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Violent Weather Rolls Through Cincinnati Area
Yesterday's storm brought wind gusts up to sixty miles per hour and heavy hail. Near the city, roofs and fences were damaged while suburbs faced collapsed barns and fires from lightning as rainfall totaled about two inches.
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Weather Rumor Fails in Suburban Storm Damage
Rumors of near destruction in Madisonville Bondal and Oakley after a mid afternoon storm proved unfounded beyond minor damage. Wires down several trains late telegraph poles toppled trees roof damage scattered while Oakley took the brunt and a man was injured by a falling forceful gust. Railroads largely remained operational with some isolated issues.
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