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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1896

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Watson Denounces Sewall and Urges Populist Unity

Thomas E. Watson in Dallas addresses 5,000 Labor Day listeners urging Democrats to back Bryan without removing Watson. He lambasts Sewall as untrustworthy and bound by party factions, insists the People's party cannot die, and argues for continued Populist influence and fusion on shared goals.

Dallas Tex Thomas E. Watson Georgia Fairgrounds Sewall Watson Bryan B Sewall Mr. Sewall Mr. Bryan People's Party Nebraska Tom Watson Kansas Iowa Texas Watson Bryan People’s Party

Construe Gnly weba truction debate at rally

Fragmented remarks reference Bryan and Benail with uncertain context about denial and stance on a platform. The readable text hints at a political or rhetorical confrontation and suggestions of accountability.

Bryan declines to discuss Watson speech in Dallas

Special Dispatch reports Mr. Bryan, in Chicago, refusing to comment on Mr. Watson's Dallas speech. He says he has nothing to say on the subject and does not care to discuss it.

Sewall Bryan Mr. Sewall New York Commerce Tribe Unk Chicago Mr. Watson Dallas Tex Mr. Bryan

SONS OF VETERANS PREPARE FOR NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT IN LOUISVILLE

Special Dispatch reports ten thousand Sons of Veterans expected for the national encampment in Louisville. Distinguished arrivals include Col. W. R. Cooper, Junior Vice Commander in Chief, Past Commander-in-chief W. E. Bundy, and Commander-in-chief Russell. Open houses and decorations mark the event as receptions and entertainments begin, with parades and business sessions slated and bids heard from Nashville Denver Omaha and St. Louis for the next encampment.

Commercial Tribune Louisville Sons of Veterans W. R. Cooper Knoxville Galt House Nashville Denver Omaha St. Louis

Meet at Falmouth Promotes Free Silver Speech

Miss Margaret Ingels of Paris spoke in Falmouth Kentucky advocating free silver and Bryanism before a crowd of women and men. The debut featured a youthful speaker with a pleasant expression and sparkling eyes as she denounced gold bugs and urged Bryanism.

M. Ingels Paris, Ky Commercial Tribune Falmouth Margaret Ingels Paris Ingels Kentucky

Dispensary System Doomed as Corruption Claims Rise

In Columbia South Carolina charges of official corruption threaten the dispensary regime on the eve of the U S Senate election. Disclosures show payouts from whiskey interests and a disputed $150 Washington trip itemization. Governor Evans denies guilt and calls the expenditure legitimate.

Columbia 8. C United States Earle Evans Tillmanites Mixon South Carolina Washington

Dead in wedding dress found with lover in San Francisco

Salvador Romeo and Rena Garcia were found dead in a lodging house in San Francisco. They were shot through the heart, clasped in each other's arms. Garcia had dressed in a white wedding gown, and letters expressed their love for one another.

San Francisco Salvador Romeo Rena Garcia Ben Garcia Redwood City Romeo

Five Angel Weddings Set by Self-Proclaimed Messiah

In Chicago on Sept 7, George Jacob Schweinfurth plans a multi wedding at a Minneapolis residence for himself to wed Lady Aurora Israeli Tuttle, with their two children aiding flower duties. Four additional Angel weddings follow, including Schweinfurth’s sister Marie and Bertha Olson with William Weldon, while crowds from several cities attend. Schweinfurth is indicted in Winnebago for alleged fraud.

Commercial Tribune Chicago George Jacob Schweinfurth Rockford Aurora Israeli Tuttle Prince Ariel House of David Birdie Lord’s Dominion Mr. Whitney Fifteenth Avenue South Minneapolis Schweinfurth Messiah Marie Albert C. Teft Bertha Olson Illiam Weldon Miss Weldon Holy Ghost Maggie Weldon Marr Angels Para City St. Charles Til Bryan Nois Winnebago Faronse Mary

Election Complication in Defiance County Treasurer Race

In Defiance County Ohio both Geo C Serrilli and John Wisda claim the treasurer’s office after the 1890 election. Serrill held the unexpired term via appointment and won the poll, while Wisda held a long term certificate but no short term commission. Courts may determine rightful holder as county officials contested the office, with Serrill acting and Wisda resisting occupancy.

Defiance, C Defiance County Geo. C. Serrilli Wesley O.f Barney Serrill John Wisda Turer Tée Wisda Orning Serrill Treasury Cap&t

John Fair Fatally Hurt in Runaway Buggy Accident

Chillicothe Ohio September 7 John Fair son of Councilman William Fair was thrown from a buggy by a runaway horse and dashed against a tree. Six ribs were broken two in two places and one rib pierced the lung. Condition critical not expected to recover.

Commercial Tribune Chillicothe, O John Fair William Fair

Mail Carriers Parade Opens National Convention in Grand Rapids

In Grand Rapids on September 7, about 2500 letter carriers joined a parade for the National Convention. Delegates were welcomed, and cities have begun establishing headquarters for next year’s gathering. The main topic is a proposal to petition higher salaries for first class cities at 1200 dollars and others at 1000 dollars.

Grand Rapids Mich

Discovery in Polar Regions Prompts Hope for Shortest Route

F G Jackson aims to chart the Arctic sea route to the North Pole. He believes his discovery offers the most favorable path and anticipates profitable prospects from a faster crossing.

Russia Showing Her Teeth The Czar on His Tour

London dispatch reports Henry Fisher botanical curator at University College Museum Nottingham and botanist of the Jackson and Farnsworth Arctic expedition arriving at Gravesend with four companions aboard the Windward while Dr Nansen is landed from the same supply steamer.

London Henry Fisher University College Museum Nottingham Franz Josef Land Gravesend Windward Nansen

Woman Speaks on Silver in Spring Valley Rally

At Spring Valley Ohio Flo Jordan spoke on silver, denouncing gold bugs and plutocratic bondholders in a 20 minute address. Alva Blair and Miss Jordan faced an assault earlier, Blair defending the girl with a knife, Collett and Bolt injured and treated.

Commercial Tribune Xenia Spring Valley Flo Jordan John Barrett Alva Blair New Burlington William Collett George Bolt

Plot to Burn Key West Spaniards Sparks Vigilance

Reports from Havana say Spanish authorities plan to burn Key West as insurgents with emissaries to plant dynamite. Weyler supposedly approves harsher measures and pay includes 10000 dollars to emissaries. Spaniards Cruz and Fernandez seek protection aboard the US warship Winona as locals form a vigilance committee to expel unknowns.

Key West Fla Havana Mascotte Key Weyler Ampa Senor Cruz Senor Fernandez United States Winona

Through a Burning Trestle

Special Dispatch reports the Kansas City Osceola and Southern Railway trestle at Town Creek burned. An engine crew attempted to fight the blaze. the engineer Ed Smith and fireman Richard Barter were killed when the locomotive crashed into the inferno, leaving widows and multiple children.

Commercial Tribune Clinton Town Creek Kansas City, Osceola & Southern Railway Ed Smith Richard Barter

Storekeeper in Somerville shoots assailant in self defense

In Somerville Indiana a storekeeper named J Cameron Martin shot John Kirkpatrick after Kirkpatrick attacked with a knife following a burglary earlier that night. Kirkpatrick was wounded and likely to die. Martin surrendered but has not been arrested due to no warrant.

Commercial Tribune Princeton Ind J. Cameron Martin Somerville Martin John Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick

Bryan Campaign Stop Trampled by Rally Crowd in Chicago

William J. Bryan spoke before 12 000 labor union members at Sharpshooters Park in Chicago. The crowd surged toward the stage causing minor injuries, police crowding, helmet damage, and multiple ambulance calls as the address ended amid near riot conditions. Souvenirs from the event included Bryan’s collars socks and cuffs.

Commercial Tribune Chicago William J. Bryan Sharpshooters’ Park Ted Souve

Free silver speech stirs crowd with a boy president hope

The speaker argued that gold rise and silver as constitutional money would revive industry. Free coinage would bring work, cheap coal and flour, and essential goods. A Covington man James P. Tarvin followed in the afternoon, framing the Populist message.

Bryan James P. Tarvin Covington

Coscorro Ruins Signal Spanish Expulsion Progress

In Panalaria Cuba on Sept 7 Coscorro lies in ruins as Rosa and Pena forces victimize the town. The forts holdouts are starving with no food allowed to enter the besieged area.

Panalaria Cuba Coscorro Rosa Pena

Spain Covers Troop Transport by Foreign Vessels

Fidel G. Pierra of the Cuban Junta criticizes Madrid for chartering seven ships to move troops to Cuba. He suggests Cubans would attack a Spanish vessel under a foreign flag and doubts Spain will deploy 40,000 troops, citing Havana housing shortages and high sickness.

New York Cuba Fidel G. Pierra United States Havana

Armenians Demand Release After Surrender in Marseilles

Armenians who arrived from Constantinople aboard La Gironde after surrendering to Sir Edgar Vincent and attacking the Ottoman Bank sent a collective note to the Minister of the Interior demanding release, claiming the Sultan promised life and liberty. They expect to sail soon for New York.

Marseilles Constantinople la Gironde Edgar Vincent New York

Madrid elections yield large ministerial council majority

Elections for the Councils General yielded a large ministerial majority. In Barcelona the ballot box was smashed and knives and revolvers were used, with several wounded.

Madrid Barcelona

Bomb blasts at marble yard in Westminster Bridge Road

A man threw a poorly built bomb into Farmer and Brindley marble masons at 68 Westminster Bridge Road in London. The device exploded with no serious damage. An empty tin can with ends blown out was found near the blast site.

London Farmer & Brindley, Marble Masons and Sculptors Westminster Bridge Road

Which Wins Exciting Tule Race Between Presidential Candidates

Exciting Tule race pits presidential hopefuls from the Democratic Populist and National Silver parties in a spirited contest. The event features markets and endorsements shaping momentum as voters weigh cross party platforms.

Explorer’s Diary Maps Alter Polar Geography in Queen Victoria Sea

A diary excerpt from F G Jackson aboard the Windward describes a new Arctic sea near Franz Josef Land named Queen Victoria Sea. He names channels such as the British Channel and Markham and Peel Sounds and notes plans to cross open water in 1897 using this route.

Wwegiail Exblorer Vanase Taland Norway F. G. Jackson Franz Josef Land Payer Mr. Jackson Tisto Queen Victoria Sea Clements Markham Allen Young Robert Peel Dr. Nansen

Ex-Secretary Hoke Smith Honored by Interior Officials

Former Interior Secretary Hoke Smith received a silver punch bowl and ladle from his Washington aides. The gift, lined with gold, bore an engraved inscription and was accompanied by a bound book listing all who contributed.

Atlanta Hoke Smith Express Department of Interior Washington Department of the Interior Washington, D. C

The Other Powers Do Not Propose to Let John Bull Gobble Turkey

The Novo Vremya reports that Czarist tours show Berlin Vienna Paris and St Petersburg favor united action by the Powers to block Britain. It notes the British press pins hope on the death of Prince Lobanoff Rostovsky the Russian foreign minister who opposed England.

John Bull Turkey ST. Petersburg Novo Vremya Berlin Vienna Paris Great Britain Prince Lobanoff-Rostovsky England

Kaiser and Czar Visit Gorlitz in Prussian Silesia

News from Breslau reports the German Emperor William II and the Russian Czar Nicholas II with their wives traveled by train at 8 am to Gorlitz. Crowds cheered as they were welcomed by local authorities, attended a formal address, and reviewed troops before departing at 2 45 pm.

Breslau Czar Czarina Germany Gorlitz Prussian Silesia Nicholas Hussars Empress Alexandria Emperor Alexander _Grenadiers Russia William Kolas Nicholas Hussars Kam C “Ag

Passenger Telon Arrest Report Sparks Diplomatic Notice

The steamer Seneca from Havana arrived in New York with authorities declining comment on the arrest of passenger Samuel T. Telon by Spanish authorities. Officials only stated Telon’s passport was not correct.

New York Seneca Havana Samuel T. Telon

College Professor Accused of Stealing Y M C A Books

John Z Haywood a former Grayson University professor was arrested after noon Sunday for stealing Y M C A library books. He says hunger and education led him to theft and that he stole about a dozen books worth roughly 350 dollars. He admits taking them to avoid starvation and claims police were pursuing him.

Commercial Tribune ST. Louis John Z Haywood Agile Grayson University Whitewright Tex

Texas Fever in Ohio Quarantine Ordered

Lorain Ohio reports several cattle sickening and dying in ten days. State Veterinarian tests confirm Texas fever and orders a strict thirty day quarantine to prevent spread.

Commercial Tribune Lorain

Malaria Epidemic Follows River Flood at Davisville

Special dispatch reports virulent malaria raging in epidemic form at Davisville eight miles east of Parkersburg on the B and O line. Mrs J P McCardle dies and many more fatalities are expected as Ka nawha street homes show cases. Plague blamed on decaying vegetation along river banks after last month’s high water.

Commercial Tribune Parkersburg W. Va Davisville Baltimore and Ohio Here J. P. McCardle Kanawha Street

Thieves Break Into Two Churches in Vincennes

In Vincennes Indiana on September 7 unknown burglars robbed St John s German Catholic Church and the Cathedral. They forced open the sacristy nets box and took benevolence offerings from the altar.

Vincennes Commercial Tribune Ind St. John’s

Police officer shoots child during arrest attempt in Chicago

Policeman John Mahoney of Maxwell Street Station accidentally killed a child at Jefferson and Fifteenth streets. While pursuing a prisoner, a melee erupted and Mahoney fired toward the crowd to stop the rush, the bullet striking the child and causing instant death.

Commercial Tribune Chicago John Mahoney Maxwell Street Jefferson Fifteenth Streets Mahoney

Young man confesses to home robbery in Bellefontaine

Bellefontaine Ohio September 7 Harry Moore the youth arrested for robbing his father's home confessed to Rev W E Hull that he committed the deed alone He will give no further cause or explanation

Commercial Tribune Bellefontaine Harry Moore W. &. Hull

Sheriff A J Wilson Fated by Sawmill Accident

A J Wilson former sheriff of the county was fatally mangled when his saw caught him at his sawmill near Louisville Kentucky during an operation for relief.

Commercial Tribune Louibia A.J. Wilson

Local Woman Reports Exciting Rattlesnake Trophy

In Buena Vista on September 6 Miss Mary Likens found a large rattlesnake lying near her home. She did not faint and, after securing a hoe, struck at it and cut off the head. She displays the snake's rattles as a trophy of the encounter.

Commercial Tribune Buena Vista Mary Likens

Wave Sweeps Men Aboard Schooner Off Cape Hatteras

A 30 foot wide wave swept over the schooner H. May from Cape Hatteras on August 2 wrecking the craft and drowning two men, William Nugent and John Edwards.

Pies Bert Ll William Nugent John Edwards H. May Cape Hatteras

Elmer Fullerton Fatally Wounded in Portsmith Quarrel

Special Dispatch to Geren Tribune reports Elmer E. Fullerton a young law student of Portsmith was fatally cut during a quarrel with farm laborer John Lewis. Fullerton was stabbed en route to a meeting when Lewis attacked. Police descriptions incomplete as reports vary.

Geren Tribune Portsmouth Elmer E. Fullerton Young Law John Lewis Bennett Fullerton Lewis Ted Puliertore

Man seen fleeing after blast amid suspected employee spite

A man was seen running away from the neighborhood shortly after an explosion. Authorities believe the case results from spite by a discharged employee, not a random act.

Chief Makoni Executed After Cave Dynamite Report

Dispatch from Bulawayo reports Chief Makoni and his caves were dynamited. Makoni was court martialed and shot after the action. Loot was found in wagon loads within the caves.

Savage London The Daily Telegraph Bulawayo Makoni

Actors Help Whitehead Arrange to Pay Expenses to America

At Cork a local amnesty committee arranged to send Albert G. Whitehead to America on the Majestic to accompany his brother. Performances raised 1000 pounds to meet Whitehead's expenses amid many donations including 25 pounds from Mrs. William O'Brien. Whitehead spent a quiet day.

Cork Albert G. Whitehead America Majestic Whitehead William O’brien

Cabinet to Send Two Battalions of Marines to Philippines

Madrid reports the cabinet approves dispatch of two marine battalions to the Philippine Islands. A Hong Kong bulletin notes insurgents led by a half breed Santollano invade San Isidro in Luzon as authorities seize the governor and officials amid a wave of outrages.

Madrid Philippine Islands Hong Kong Santollano Sanisdro Nueva Eco Luzon

Insurgent Chief Makon Captured at Stronghold Cave

An official dispatch from Umtali reports Chief Makon the leader of the insurgent ashonas has been captured in a cave at his stronghold in Umtali. He is described as a great leader of the uprising.

Capetown Umtali Makon Ashonas

Rumor Claims Death of Sudan’s Khalifa Abdullahi

In Kassala on September 7 a circulating report suggests Khalifa Abdullahi leader of the Dervishes and ruler of Sudan is dead at Khartoum.

Kassala Khalifa Abdullahi Khartoum

Dr. Gallagher’s Case Ends in Private Asylum

Dr. Gallagher the released Irish prisoner grew violent this afternoon and was taken to a private asylum in Amityville Long Island tonight. He is described as hopelessly insane.

New York Gallagher Amityville L. L

Died Fighting Police in Davis Creek Shootout

Bob McQuery was killed by Detective Hiram Ash and Eli Ferrell while resisting arrest near Davis Creek six miles from Charleston West Virginia. The officer and deputy fired as McQuery drew a pistol after robbing M T Davis store on Morris Creek last Saturday night. Both rounds struck McQuery and he died at the scene.

Blair Collett Commercial Tribune Charleston W. Val Bob McQuery Davis Creek Hiram Ash Eli Ferrell McQuery M. T. Davis Morris Creek

Tragic Self-Inflicted Wounding Stuns Washington Court House

Benjamin Rankin, a veteran local business figure in Washington Court House, Ohio, cut three deep gashes in his throat this morning, narrowly missing the jugular vein. He is associated with the firm Shoop Rankin & Son saddlers and may recover if his condition stabilizes.

Commercial Tribune Washington C Benjamin Rankin Rankin Shoop & Rankin, Econ

False Majority Predicted in Arkansas County Race

A dispatch from Pine Bluff reports prominent Republicans argue Arkansas Democratic effort could yield a 50 000 vote majority if election machinery is as organized as Jefferson County They claim Republican judges were ignored and black opposition appointed with an Australian ballot system They forecast a Democratic gain of about 500 despite a Republican majority of nearly 4900.

Commercial Tribune Pine Bluff Ark National Republican Committee New York Arkansas Jefferson County G Alex. Perdue W. B. Langstone M. Garrison E. L. Dilley A. A Lelavrin J.W. Sanders Carl Stubblefield J. B. York Bluff City, Lumber Company G. F. Coe Dilley Foundry J. M. Snyder Carpenter

Arkansas Election Shows Jones Wins Governor Post

Gen Daniel W Jones of Little Rock was elected Arkansas governor as the Democratic ticket swept the state. The Prohibition vote and liquor license question stirred Little Rock, while anti liquor forces failed to derail the slate. The state ticket included Hull Kinsworthy Sloan Gulley Ritchie Jordan Vincentheller Bunn Hughes and others.

Little Rock Ark Daniel W. Jones Arkansas Jones Remmel Eva Eee Pulaski County Usona OWS Dan W. Jones Alex C. Hull Boone BE. B. Kinsworthy Clark Clay Sloan Lawrence Ransom Gulley Izard J. F. Ritchie Jefferson Junius Jordan W. G. Vincenheller Washpaton H. G. Bunn Ouachita 8. P. Hughes Pulaski

Triplet Boys Named William McKinley Clarence Hobart Willis Mount

In Kokomo Indiana William White and wife welcome triplet boys William McKinley Clarence Hobart and Willis Mount at ten weeks old. The home sees many visitors as exclusive photos earn revenue. five older single births accompany the family.

Commercial Tribune Kokomo Ind Wiliam White William McKinley Clarence Hobart Willis Mount

Colored Student Causes Disruption at Maysville Parochial School

A 14 year old colored girl Rose Hamilton attends the Catholic parochial school in Maysville Kentucky triggering tension. The nun in charge says other students may not have to socialize with her and families threaten to pull children from classes if her brother attends St Patrick's School.

Maysville Commercial Tribune Rose Hamilton St. Patrick's School

Li Hung Chang Enters Canada For Pacific Coast Trip

Li Hung Chang crossed into Canada via the suspension bridge shortly after 9 this morning aboard a special Canadian Pacific train brought to the U S side for his use. The dignitary appeared at Toronto Exposition grounds where Lieut Gov Kirkpatrick read an address. He plans to continue toward the Pacific Coast for inspection.

Niagara Falls N. Y Li Hung Chang Canada United States Toronto Kirkpatrick Pacific Coast

Interview denies $7,000 theft claim in Ohio report

In Findlay Ohio on Sept 7 Dr I J Anderson denied telegraphed St Louis story that Charles W Taylor stole a $7,000 check from him or that he was a victim of foul play. He said he does not own any rancho in Oklahoma and that any allegation against Taylor is a forgery.

Special Dispatch Commercial Tribune Findlay I. J.anderson St. Louis Charles W. Taylor Anderson Oklahoma Taylor

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