Great Singer Sankey Dies in Brooklyn at 68
Ire D San key, noted evangelic hymn writer and longtime Moody associate, died at his Brooklyn home aged 68 after years of blindness and illness. Born August 28, 1840 in Edenburgh, Pa, Sankey authored famous hymns such as The Ninety and Nine and When the Mists Have Rolled Away and left a vast publishing estate. He traveled widely with Dwight L Moody, helped popularize gospel hymns, and later worked on hymn book series while recording songs on phonographs. Survived by widow Fannie V Sankey, two sons T Allen and Edward, and two grandchildren.
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Governor denies Taylor return to Kentucky
Frankfort Kentucky August 13 Gov Willson stated in response to a Louisville paper story that he has spoken with no one about bringing W S Taylor back to Kentucky or his voluntary return to stand trial. He emphasized there is no basis for the reference and denied any political considerations.
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Loulaville
Taylor
Kentucky
Willson
Bank Directors Aid Southside School in Clarkeville Tenn
Directors of the Southside bank in Clarkeville Tennessee aided the local school trustees by seating the auditorium with chairs painting the building and installing concrete walks. The work was voluntary and performed by a few public spirited citizens, creating pride in the high school.
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Clarkeville
Tenn
Southside Bank
New York Democratic Committee Endorses Bryan Kern Ticket
In a brief session the New York Democratic State Committee approved the call for a state convention in Rochester on September 15. They unanimously adopted resolutions praising Bryan and Kern, endorsing the Denver platform, and urging all voters in New York to back Bryan and Kern in the fall to secure victory.
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Democratic State Committee
Rochester
W. J. Bryan
J. W. Kern
Denver
Democratic Party
Denver Inn
Wm. J. Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Kern
Indiana
Bryan
Kern
Springfield Riot Rages After Assault. Two Dead
Springfield Ill is in chaos as mobs sweep streets. Two men are dead and many injured amid frenzied violence. Police and militia fail to quell the riots following an alleged assault on Mabel Hallam by a Black assailant. Governor orders troops from nearby cities to restore order.
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Springfield
Ill
Fire Department
Deneen
Quincy
Taylorsville
Danville
Delavan
Peoria
Decatur
Scott
C. J
Johnson
Lewis
Mabel Hallam
Thermal Wonders Awe American Visitors in Maori Ceremony
Rear Admiral Sperry and 600 officers toured Auckland's Maori site during a dedication ceremony. Maoris guided the Americans to witness thermal geysers spraying about 200 feet, while donning mats and ancient weapons. The American rifle team lost to Auckland due to little long range practice as Gracia and Ajax arrive after weather delays.
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N. Z
Sperry
Gracia
Ajax
Local Markets Quoted From Columbia and Louisville
Prices on hogs, cattle, and produce rise and fall with new crop effects. Northern cabbage and Irish potato demand stay strong while seed and cheese values shift as regional markets adjust for crop arrivals and store prices.
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Columbia
Tenn
8. & Calender & Co
Springfield unrest as troops depart amid Negro fears
Fear and terror drove Springfield residents to protest the departure of infantry regiments with two more to go. Negro families sought shelter in the Arsenal and along roads in drizzle as 1,500 troops could be deployed to quell potential mob action. Adjt. Gen. Scott said no good grounds for fears, while rioting had earlier abated before troops arrived.
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Adjt
Scott
Taft Receives Telegram Offering 2220-Pound Horse Buffalo
Chicago report notes a telegram from Mechanicville Ohio signer F Caldwell offering a 2220 pound saddle horse named Buffalo to Taft. The gesture aims to comfort Taft amid concerns over his weight and horse safety. Caldwell claims the horse can carry a ton and can be shipped immediately. Massachusetts SPCA protests cited as context.
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Wm. H. Taft
Hot Springs
F. Caldwell
Mechanicsville
Ohio
Peace Restored In Central America Amid Diplomatic Talk
Washington reports that peace has been fully restored in Central America and confidence will be maintained. Honduran Minister Dr Ange Ugarte said the news came via cable from Honduras and will be relayed to the State Department. The Ceiba consular case awaits further messages from the Honduran government. American Minister Dodge will depart Salvador on Aug 18 to press the issue.
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Central America
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Ugarte
Honduras
State Department
Ceiba
Dodge
Salvador
Tegucigalpa
One Candidate Out of the Way
Havana August 13 The Liberal party executive committee accepted Alfredo Zayas resignation as presidential candidate but kept his party leadership post A fusion talks with Joe Miguel Gomes followers outline Gomez as Liberal candidate The Conservatives showed unexpected strength in municipal elections raising fusion urgency Leaders’ bitter relations hinder unity and Zayas sudden retirement shocks party dirigentes
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Liberal Party
Alfredo Zayas
Republic
Joe Miguel Gomes
Senor Gomez
United Liberals
Senor Zayas
Race Outbreak Again Feared Near Palestine
In Anderson County near Palestine three miles west a mounted farmers party whipped a black man over alleged remarks to a white girl. Negroes met and threatened retaliation. Ringleaders arrested and fined for disturbing the peace and unlawful assembly. Governor Campbell is vacationing nearby as tensions remain serious.
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Tex
Anderson County
Gov
Campbell
Fine Cotton Sales at Lexington
Lexington Ky aug 19 The hot days have kept local cotton buyers busy as L T Fielder purchased from Farmers Union warehouses three county 300 bales of cotton. Fielder and R M Strippling of Strippling Cotton Co Corinth Mississippi classify and mark the cotton for direct shipment to Liverpool. Prices ranged from 9 1 2 to 10 1 2 cents.
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Lexington
L. T. Fielder
Farmers’ Union
Fielder
R. M. Strippling
Strippling Cotton Co
Corinth
Mins
Liverpool
Republican leaders to meet with Roosevelt at Oyster Bay
Several prominent national Republican figures will gather in Oyster Bay New York on August 20 as guests of President Roosevelt. They will discuss important campaign issues and meet with Chairman Frank H Hitchcock and James Sherman the vice presidential candidate.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Bcmde
Frank H. Hitchcock
National Committee
James 8. Sherman
Appraisers value assets of Chas Bultman firm at 1078.80
Cincinnati August 19 appraisers for the Chas Bultman company report the assets valued at 1078.80 as furniture and fixtures in the main office located in the Hersher building with Receiver Thrall overseeing the matter.
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Cincinnati
Chas. Bultman Company
Thrall
Herscher
Bryan Turned Down South Swing Campaign Plans
In Fairview Nebraska Aug 1 invitations poured in for William J. Bryan to speak across the nation. He weighed Southern requests from Readville Mesa and Montgomery but said the campaign was too young for a firm stop in the South. A large Otoe County farmers group presented Billy’s Big Stick gourd, which Bryan joked he would not wield if elected, preferring leadership through love.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
California
Charlies Edelman
San Francisco
Readville
Mesa
United States
Bryan
Indianapolis
Henry D. Clayton
R. H. Walker
Montgomery
Ala
National Committee
Alabama
Otoe County
Billy
Dynamite Explodes at Coal Mine Amid Union Strike
In Paintsville Kentucky, a shed at the Big Sandy River Coal Company near town was dynamited causing several hundred dollars in damage. The strike for union recognition has lasted weeks with nonunion workers employed by day and guards on site at night. Suspects are sought under criminal charges and peace warrants issued for some strikers.
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Paintsville
Big Sandy River Coal Company Mj.e
Fatal Result of Playing With Gun in Hopkinsville Ky
In Hopkinsville Kentucky yesterday a 9 year old boy accidentally killed his 7 year old sister with a loaded shotgun left by a borrowed gun in the home. The gun misfired as the two children played near the weapon, blasting away the left side of the sister’s face and killing her instantly.
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James Mayton
East Christian
Mr. Mayton
Squire Joe Moxeley
Walter
Beela
Stang
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