Dowling Looses 100 Guards in Dayton Party Fight
The Dayton Democratic battle pits Dowling against Myers with a hostile, bossless faction looming. Dowling plans to control the Credentials Committee and seat his Montgomery and Butler County delegates while anti-Dowling coalitions form. A chaotic convention scene unfolds with ward chiefs, House leaders, and candidates like Secretary of State hopeful Lake Jones seeking power.
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George A. Boissard
Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Democratic Party
Dowling
Myers
Phillips House
Wilson
Cleveland
L. D. Abell
Bryan
Bushnell
Spain
Hanna
Boyce-Otis
Montgomery
Butler
Schwab
Butler County
Neilan
Hamilton
Peter Schwab
Salen
Anti- Dowling
Committee On
Smalley
State Central Committee
Seek Lentz's Scalp Col Taylor Says Ross Myers and Duty Defy Party
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune Columbus Aug 22 Colonel Wm A Taylor seeks reply from Congressman John J Lentz denying charges of party treason linked to Myers Shetler and Ross. Taylor says Myers and Ross aim to defeat Lentz, risking his re election in the Twelfth District.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Wm. A. Taylor
Dayton
Democratic State Central Committee
John J. Lentz
Taylor
Washington
Franklin County
A. O. Myers
Lentz
Myers
A. A. Shetler
State Senate
Franklin
Fairfield
Ross
Ditty
United States
Rosé
Troops in Camp Mindful of Delays in Florida Supply Lines
In Fernandina Florida August 22 reports show stalled army logistics as troops await uniforms equipment and roving stores. Requisitions arrive incomplete and rations run short while hospital trains and leaves rearrange nearby camps. The Sixty-ninth New York quips with camp humor as quarrels with Third Pennsylvania prompt a peace bond under General Carpenter.
Crushed in a Tunnel at Carnegie Tragedy Kills Seven
Pittsburg August 23 A deadly tunnel accident at the Chartiers Division of the Panhandle Railroad in Carnegie fatally injures seven workers. Two hundred laborers worked to tear away rock with blasting in the tunnel when a large blast loosened earth and rock and caved in. Initial reports stated fifteen dead but seven were later confirmed.
Dowling's Claims Rosy View From Leading Ohio Democrat
Dayton report says the Democratic state convention this year is not to be a crisis meeting but a confident show of unity with leader Dowling claiming strong support and smooth preparations amid party expectations.
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Guthrey
Marion
Horace Chapman
Mayor Rice
Canton
Democracy
Commercial Tribune
Dayton
First Ohio Cavalry Arrives in Huntsville Alabama
The First Ohio Volunteer Cavalry under Colonel M. W. Day began arriving in Huntsville, Alabama, with eight train sections by Aug 22. The unit traveled from Lakeland, Florida since Saturday morning, escorted by staff officers including Major J. E. Runie and Acting Major Waite, among others.
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Commercial Tribune
Huntsville
Ala
Ohio Voluntee Cavalry
W. M. Day
Lakeland
Fla
M. W. Day
J.E. Runie
Waite
F. E. Bene
Surgedh
Thomas Grasselle
A. C. Rodg
Schley and Evans Sick as Fighting Bob Ill in Typhoid Malaria
Bridgeport reports Admiral Schley confined to his Westport summer home with a fever of unknown type. New York notes that Admiral Evans collapsed aboard the Iowa at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, suffering typhoid malaria and taken to Roosevelt Hospital. doctors say he is very ill. Evans sent a salute for Bunce as Schley fell ill.
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Bob
Admiral Schley
Bridgeport
Conn
Westport
Iowa
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Bunce
Roosevelt Hospital
Evans
San Martin
Ponce
Miles
Brooke
San Juan
Schley
Washington
Oil Reaches Dollar Mark as Prices Advance
Oil touched the dollar mark for the first time in two years as pipeline quotations shifted upward. The Standard Oil Company raised prices to spur field operations and new territory development while producers hold large stocks in anticipation of further gains. Southwestern development into Tennessee dampens producer sentiment.
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Tennessee
Captain Brigsbee Promoted for Extraordinary Heroism
Washington August 22 The President promoted Captain Charles D Brigsbee U S N now commanding the St Paul by advancing him three numbers on the list of Captains in the navy for extraordinary heroism.
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Maine
Washington
Charles D
St. Paul
Navy
Miles 15 Now on Way Home From Puerto Rico Evacuation Begun
General Miles and staff prepare to depart Ponce aboard the Aransas after orderly talks with General Brooke and General Wilson. Macias advances evacuation plans for Puerto Rico while supplies and reinforcements face shortages and reorganization across San Juan, Ponce, and surrounding ports.
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Ponce
Puerto Rico
Miles
Aransas
Brooke
Arroyo
Stillwater
Wilson
Senor Lopez
San Juan
Arecibo
Massachusetts
Mllinois
Macias
Spain
Ramery
Albonito
Cayey
Spain to Home After Santiago Surrenders
A Washington dispatch reports General Shafter confirms 23 726 Spaniards surrendered at Santiago with about 21 000 to be shipped home after hospital and transfer logistics. He notes sufficient transports to move remaining American troops and expects Spanish prisoners to depart by week’s end.
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Washington
Corbin
Shafter
Santiago
Spain
United States Army
North
Barracoa
H. ©. Corbin
Berlin
Ninth United States Volunteer Infantry
Italian Deputy Feschetti Sentenced to Ten Years
Florence August 22 Sig Feschetti a member of the Chamber of Deputies was sentenced by a military tribunal to ten years solitary confinement for taking part in riots last May He is also barred from holding office for life. He disappeared before the trial aiding explain the harsh sentence.
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Florence
Italy
Sig. Feschetti
Chamber of Deputies
Miss Barton to Havana Sunday for Western Provinces
A cablegram to Stephen E. Barton says Miss Barton will leave Santiago for Havana on Sunday and notify the committee of the western provinces' needs upon arrival. She considers current information from that area unreliable. A second cable from Red Cross agent Mr Barnes mentions Puerto Rico.
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New York
Stephen E. Barton
Red Cross Plans Urgent Supplies Landing in Concho
On the 13th, officials announce arrival and landing of Red Cross supplies valued at 4000 dollars for 5000 men for four months. The request calls for light food groceries and delicacies totaling about 100 tons. Mr Barnes notes urgent need and Red Cross will arrange transport at first available opportunity.
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Red Cross
Barnes
Red Cross Society
Spaniard Thanks Americans in Unique Farewell Letter
A Spanish private Pedro Lopez de Castillo sends a formal farewell address to the American Army via General Shafter noting 11 000 Spanish soldiers gratitude and best wishes. The Spanish letter praises American conduct in Cuba and expresses hope for harmony in a future Spain. SHAFTER reports from Santiago de Cuba dated August 21 1893.
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Finares
Washington
War Department
Shafter
Pedro Lopez de Castillo
Ene
Santiago
H. C., Corbin
U. S, Army
Spain
Cuba
Congo
Guinea
Pedro Lopez DE Castildo
Santiago de Cuba
Army Orders Grant Leaves and Discharges
War Department actions include a twenty day leave for Second Lieutenant James M Yeaman of the Third Kentucky Volunteers due to illness. Discharges are issued for Private Harry W Williamson of the Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry in Puerto Rico, Sergeant Harry H Batten of the First Ohio Volunteer Cavalry allegedly in Huntsville Alabama, and Corporal Moses F Hagans of the Third Tennessee Volunteer Infantry at Camp George H Thomas Georgia.
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Crampfer
Paul Holand
First
Ohio Volunteer Cavalry
Ohio National Guard
Black Horse
Garfield
McKinley
Niy
Florida
Lakeland
Huntsville
Webb Hayes
Miles
Puerto Rico
Ohio
Provisional
Braham Springs
Whiteside
Fifth Cavalry
Dudley Warfield
Fifth
Maryland
Calhoun Grove
Commercial Tribune
Washington
War Department
James M. Yeaman
Kentucky Volunteers
Harry W. Williamson
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Harry H. Batten
Ala
Moses F. Hagans
Third
Tennessee Volunteer Infantry
Camp George H. Thomas
McLean Denies Democratic Split Rumor and Cabinet Talk
Reported Dayton ripple claimed John R. McLean would switch parties and join McKinley’s cabinet with a War secretary post. McLean dismissed the tale as foolish, noting no change to his Democratic stance, and the Cincinnati Enquirer remains aligned with his party.
McLean Denies Republican Switch and Cabinet Rumor
John R. McLean dismissed a circulating tale that he renounced the Democratic Party and would join Republicans, or take Alger’s cabinet post. He called the rumor "foolishness" and said he has no such plans or knowledge of Alger resigning, reaffirming his Democratic ties.
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Commercial Tribune
Bar Harbor
John R. McLean
Alger
Mr. McLean
Rumor on McLean as War Secretary in McKinley era
The Dayton Columbus rumor claims John R. McLean would be Secretary of War if Alger resigns. Washington leaders dismiss the idea as unlikely and note McLean’s belligerence, predicting he will not join the Cabinet under this administration.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Ohio
Dayton
Columbus
McKinley
John R. McLean
Alger
Gem
McLean
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