McKinley Visits Sampson Squadron in Grand Marine Display
Philadelphia reports a six hour parade of Grand Army veterans with President McKinley reviewing lines including Ohio crews in front. McKinley visited the New York flagship and ships Indiana Massachusetts and Texas with 462 guns fired. Formal addresses and a banquet followed as party leaders vie for national posts and encampment sites.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
Ohio
William McKinley
President McKinley
Sampson
Mr. McKinley
New York
Brooklyn
Indiana
Massachusetts
Texas
Washington
Grand Army
Academy of Music
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Albert D. Shaw
Watertown
N. Y
Leo Bassieur
St. Louis
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Public Anxiety Persists as Finance Staff Depart for Cape Town
In Johannesburg on September 6 public anxiety remains high. Staff from several large financial houses are moving their books to Cape Town. A public meeting at Boksburg promised district safety. An official announced natives will be transported immediately upon war declaration.
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Johannesburg
Cape Town
Boksburg
Columbia Defeats Defender in 20 Mile Race by 38 Minutes
Newport Rhode Island September 6 in a brisk sailing breeze the cup defender Columbia beat Defender by 38 minutes 11 seconds over a 20 mile course including windward legs.
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Columbia
Newport
R. I
Central States Waterworks Association Holds Annual Meet
The second annual convention of the Central States Waterworks association met in Cincinnati with welcoming speeches and an annual president’s address. W R Hill of Syracuse gave a short address and papers were read by H C Stillwell of Marion and Solomon B Hart of Cleveland. The afternoon included trolley rides and tours of Covington and Newport waterworks reservoirs.
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Cincinnati
Central States Waterworks Association
W. R. Hill
Syracuse
N. Y
H. C. Stillwell
Marion
Solomon B. Hart
Cleveland
Covington
Newport
Plague and Famine Warn of Grim Times in Bombay
Lord Sandhurst governor of Bombay, at Poona, warned that plague was spreading due to monsoon failure and famine loomed over the people. He called for September rains to bring relief and said relief routes would be opened in the meantime.
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Bombay
Lord Sandhurst
Poona
Eighteenth Annual Session of Stationary Engineers Opens
About 200 to 300 delegates representing over 18 000 engineers gathered in St Louis to start the eighteenth annual session of the National Association of Stationary Engineers. Delegates travel with wives who will be entertained by the ladies auxiliary committee during the convention.
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Stationary Engineers
St. Louis
National Association of Stationary Engineers
Ladies’ Auxiliary Committee
Macabebe Scouts Form 100 Strong Under Lawton
Lieutenant Baston has organized 100 Macabebe scouts, former Spanish volunteers, to operate under Major General Lawton. They will wear uniforms and carry Krag Jorgenson rifles. A flag raising and barbecue is planned for next Friday.
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Manilla
Baston
Fourth Cavalry
Lawton
Acquittal for Spanish Officers in Santiago Battle
Madrid reports Captain Diaz Morou who led the Cristobal Colon and General Parede aboard the ship were tried on charges tied to the destruction of the Spanish fleet off Santiago on July 3 last year and were both acquitted.
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Madrid
Diaz Morou
Cristobal Colon
Santiago de Cuba
General Parede
Colon
Santiago
Wih
Strike by British seamen and firemen continues without incident
London on September 6 reports the strike of seamen and steamer firemen persists after ship owners declined a union invitation for wage talks. The disruption shows no major incidents and appears not to affect the shipping industry significantly.
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London
Seamen’s and Firemen’s Union
No Republican Candidates For Virginia Legislature Advised
Richmond Sept 6 The Republican state executive committee issues an address to Virginia voters advising no steps toward nominating Republican candidates for the next legislature. The committee will elect a United States senator.
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Richmond
Republican State Executive Committee
Virginia
United States
Yellow fever cases rise at Key West reach 28 with 3 deaths
A telegram from Surgeon Carter reports 28 yellow fever cases at Key West to date, with three fatalities. The update to Surgeon General Wyman notes the ongoing outbreak and its fatal toll.
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Washington
Carter
The
Marine Hospital Service
Wyman
Key West
Treasury Statement Finds Cash Balance and Gold Reserve
Treasury announces available cash balance of 279,971,001 dollars and gold reserve of 249,246,254 dollars as of September 6.
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Treasury
Washington
Gold quartz found on Lookout mountain amid busy news
Muncie murder of Elmer Hamilton at 38 remains a mystery as fires devastate St. Joseph's Orphan asylum near Cincinnati. Atchison National Bank closes following bad investments and a wave of misfortunes across states.
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Lookout Mountain
Elmer Hamilton
Muncie
Ind
St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum
Cincinnati
Atchison National Bank of
Atchison, Kan
Statue site granted for Charles Stewart Parnell portrait
Dublin authorities announced a site near the rotunda in Upper Sackville Street has been granted for a proposed statue of Charles Stewart Parnell, reflecting the city’s commemorative plans.
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Dublin
Sackville Street
Charles Stewart Parnell
Dreyfus Case: Appeals Seek Testimony of Schwartzkoppen and Panizzardi
Rennes insights describe M Labori appealing to Emperor William and King Humbert to allow Colonels Schwartzkoppen and Panizzardi to testify in the Dreyfus trial. If granted, the move could pivot the verdict, with adjournment possible and the potential for acquittal debated by defense confidants.
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Rennes
M. Labori
William
Humbert
Schwartzkoppen
Panizzardi
Paris
Dreyfus
Carriere
Cernuschi
Gerschell
Triaeux
Mercier
Gonse
de Boisdeffre
Roget
du Paty de Clam
Major Tavernier
Marquis de Gallifet
Carpenters Strike in Omaha for 5 Cent Raise
Three hundred non union carpenters in Omaha walked off their jobs demanding a 5 cent hourly increase from 30 cents. They had extended prior demands for higher wages.
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Omaha
French Ambassador Camille Barrere to Italy to Stetes
Rome dispatch reports Camille Barrere, French ambassador to Italy, is slated to become French ambassador to Stetes and has already begun preparations for the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Camille Barrere
Italy
Stetes
Blockade plans debated for Philippine campaign amid supply fears
Washington dispatch reports officials weighing a blockade around Luzon to halt insurgent supplies. Proposals consider coastal patrols and inspecting incoming ships, but limited light draught vessels and fear of war implications complicate feasibility and troop deployment decisions.
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Washington
Philippines
Luzon
McLean to Attend Columbus Meeting and Campaign Luncheon
Cincinnati report notes John R. McLean Democratic gubernatorial candidate will travel to Columbus next Friday for the state central committee and Ohio League of Democratic clubs meetings and begin campaigning at the state fair. A separate dispatch from Key West reports about 40 Yellow Jack cases and five deaths, with Tortugas detention camp planned.
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Cincinnati
John R. McLean
Columbus
Democratic State Central Committee
Ohio League of Democratic Clubs
James Kilbourne
McLean
Yellow Jack
Key West
Fla
Porte
State Board of Health
Essence of News and Miscellaneous Occurrences
Black Hand leader Winnebago chief dies. Isaac Robinson of Steubenville commits suicide. Herb doctor Julius Seiger dies in Tiffin. Rochester wins Eastern baseball league title. Darien riots venue change granted. Major Harrison ill in Cuba to recover. U S transport Morgan City wrecked off Japan. Red Cloud wreck report at Cedar Point proved false. Heman fall fatally wounds H C Jackquett near Upper Sandusky. John Y McKane near death from acute dyspepsia. K T Sullivan jailed in Marysville for embezzlement by telephone firm.
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Black Hand
Winnebago
Isaac Robinson
Steubenville
Julius Seiger
Tiffin
O. Rochester
Darien
Russell B. Harrison
Cuba
United States
Morgan City
Red Cloud
Cedar Point
Lake Erie
Chambers Says He Has Not Resigned as Samoa Chief Justice
Chief Justice Chambers of Samoa arrives in Washington to confer with officials and submit his report to the three powers. He denies reports of resignation and affirms he still holds the Samoa position.
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Chambers
Washington
Samoa
Deliverer Isidro Jiminez greeted by vast crowd at Puerto Plata
General Isidro Jiminez landed from Cuba at Cape Haitien and was welcomed by an immense crowd at the waterside. A 50 armed followers accompanied him aboard the Georges Cruise. A 100 officials and merchants greeted him aboard and escorted him to headquarters. Jiminez’s arrival sparks celebrations. Puerto Plata and Santiago are his strongholds with uncertain southern districts and potential rivals. The provisional government arrived to a splendid reception as festivals unfold. In Arkansas, Judge Rogers ruled the federal court has jurisdiction over a state injunction dispute involving miners and railroad transport from another state to Arkansas.
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Porto Plata
Santo Domingo
Isidro Jiminez
Cuba
Cape Havien
Ramon Imbert
Jiminez
Georges
Cape Haitien
Puerto Plata
Santiago
Little Rock
John H. Rogers
Fort Smith
United States District Court
Arkansas
Anti-Imperialists Demonstrate in Springfield
The first public demonstration of Springfield anti-imperialists drew 1506 attendees. Gov. George S. Boutwell headlined as dissenting supporters showed little visible opposition. A committee formed to organize a local anti-imperialist group named The Connecticut Valley Patriots.
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Springfield
Mass
George S. Boutwell
Connecticut Valley Patriots
Mills Drydock fire damages in Buffalo
Fire at the Mills Drydock company premises in Buffalo caused about 100000 dollars in damage. The blaze destroyed woodwork in the shops engine room and pump house. The nearby wooden steamers Sonia and George Spencer were damaged by roughly 5000 dollars each.
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Buffalo
Mills Drydock Company
Sonia
George Spencer
Milwaukee broker George W. Shepard charged with embezzlement
Milwaukee on September 6,George W Shepard a broker and administrator of William C Durand s estate was arrested on a complaint by Walter N Durand. He is alleged to be over 13000 short in his accounts and faces embezzlement charges.
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Milwaukee
George W. Shepard
Walter N. Durand
Shepard
William C. Durand
Brookhaus and Willis Hanged for Wilton Murder
Frederick Max Brookhaus was hanged at the state prison in Wethersfield for involvement in the Wilton murder of Daniel N. S. Lambert on December 17, 1897. His partner Benjamin F. Willis was executed on December 30, 1898.
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Hartford
Frederick Max Brookhaus
Wethersfield
Daniel N. S. Lambert
Wilton
Benjamin F. Willis
Bryan Leads Party Through Yosemite Valley to San Francisco
William J. Bryan and his party left the Yosemite valley on September 6 and headed toward San Francisco where he will speak next Wednesday. After a brief rest at Lake Tahoe he plans to return to his Nebraska home. In Cincinnati on September 6 the board of education elected Professor Richard Boone of Ypsilanti Michigan as superintendent to replace W H Morgan who resigned for health reasons.
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Bryan
Wawona
Cal
William J. Bryan
Yosemite Valley
San Francisco
Lake Tahoe
Nebraska
Cincinnati
Board of Education
Richard Boone
Ypesilanti, Mich
Cincinnati Public Schools
W. H. Morgan
Governor Candler Sends Militia to Guard Darien
Georgia Governor Candler ordered a military escort for Delagel from Savannah to Darien after disturbances between whites and blacks. He considered sending a Gatling gun to Brunswick as a precaution following a negro editor’s threat statement.
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Atlanta
Candler
Brunswick Ga
Darien
Delagel
Savannah
Baseball Scores and Field Details Across Cities and Trials
West to East summaries list box scores and batteries for games in Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn and Boston with line scores for multiple matches including Indianapolis Grand Rapids Buffalo and Minneapolis. Also notes turf winners official trial races and scattered disaster reports across towns with brief incidents and weather observations.
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ST. Louis
R. H. EB
Louisville
Cuppy and Schreck
Crunningham and Zimmer
Latham and Gaffney
Chicago
Nn. H. BK. Co Ae
Pittsburg
Callahan and
Donahue
Sparks
Schriver
O'Day
McDonald
Cincinnati
R. H. BE
Cleveland
Philipps
Wood
Bates
Duncan
Manassau
Connolly
R. H. B. Civelmoath
Frisk and Peltz
Colliflower
McAllister
Manassau and Connolly
Brooklyn
R.H.E
New York
Carrick and Boyle
Dann and McGuire
Frielic and
Dwyer
Boston
R. H.E
Baltimore
Nichols and
Bergen
McGinnity and Robinson
Snyder and McGarr
John Y. McKane Dies at 58 in Coney Island
New York report notes the death of John Y. McKane at his Coney Island home. The once famous politician died at age 58.
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New York
John Y. McKane
Coney Island
Kentucky's Delegates to Southern Industrial Convention
Governor Bradley appoints Lucas Moore W J Davidson Ed Porter Thompson and Z F Smith as delegates to the southern industrial convention meeting in Huntsville Alabama on October 10.
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Frankfort
Bradley
Huntsville
Ala
Lucas Moore
W. J. Davidson
Ed Porter Thompson
Z. F. Smith
Death of Bishop Pierce former Arkansas leader
Memphis September 6 reports Bishop Pierce Episcopal bishop of Arkansas died at Fayetteville Arkansas. He was among the oldest church members in the country and had served over twenty five years as bishop of Arkansas, the first to hold that post.
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Memphis
Bishop Pierce
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Ark
Pierce
Episcopal Church
Steamer Douglas Houghton Sinks Block on St Marys River
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan September 6 The steel steamer Douglas Houghton the largest ship on the lakes lies sunk across the channel of St Marys river at Sailors Encampment and effectually blocks the passage of all Lake Superior commerce. It will take several days to raise the steamer.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Douglas Houghton
St. Mary’s River
Lake Superior
McCoy Knocks Out Thorne in Third Round at Broadway Club
Kid McCoy defeats Geoffrey Thorne of England in the third round at the Broadway Athletic Club before about 5,000 spectators. McCoy dominates from the start as two rapid jabs in the face end the bout.
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New York
Kid McCoy
Geoffrey Thorne
England
Broadway Athletic Club
McCoy
Thorne
Market cattle and hog prices report
Market reports show cattle from good to choice grades at 5.00 to 6.00 dollars per cwt with primes around 5.60 to 5.75. Hogs range from 4.40 to 4.70 for prime mediums, with heavy hogs around 4.50 to 4.65 and pigs near 4.40 to 4.60. Sheep and lamb values list Western range sheep at 3.20 to 4.25 and lambs up to 6.25. Wheat No 2 red 72c. corn No 2 31 1/2 to 32 1/2. oats No 2 white 23 to 23 1/2.
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Texas
Market Report: Hogs Sheep Cattle Prices
Hogs to Yorkers four dollars seventy per unit, mediums and heavies four sixty. Sheep and lambs good to choice wethers four thousand four hundred seven and twenty, fair to good mixed sheep three five oh four hundred. Cattle good to choice dry fed steers five oh zero five ten, fair to good butcher cows three eight or four six zero, calves good to best six fifty seven zero.
Meat Market Price Report Slates Varied Cattle and Hogs
The report lists cattle values for cows and heifers at around 8 75 to 4 50, stockers and feeders near 3, calves about 6 to 7 25, hogs with Yorkers at 4 60 to 4 75 and mediums 4 60 to 4 70, plus sheep and lambs including spring lambs 6 23 to 6 40 and mixed and culled stock 2 25 to 5 00.
Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Livestock prices show cattle steers and cows bought at varying dollars per hundredweight with fat classifications. Hogs and lambs list per hundredweight alongside grain quotes for wheat corn oats and rye with mixed and No 2 grades. Wool prices for Ohio fleece types are included.
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Bradfield Regulator CO
Sarah A. Baker
Thacker
Claycounty
Key West Garrison
Fort McPherson
George Peters
J. G. Johnston
Kansas
Democratic National Committee
Parnell
Blentheim
Denver
Charles E.blentheim
Wolfe Londoner
Atlanta, Ga
France
Germany
John Martin
Commission
Taos Gillard
Elgin
Candy Cathartic Ade
Sterling Remedy Company
Montreal
Michigan
Royal Baking Powder CO
Governor Candler
Fifield and
Roach
Kittridge
Donahue and
McFarland
Swartwood and Hunt
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Grand Rapids
Minneapolis
Sheepshead Bay
Erwin
Arbaces
Azucena
Bendoran
Ben Eder
Peace
George Arnold
Golden Rule
Carnero
Moreni
Contessa
Double Dummy
Kentucky
West Virginia
la Croix
Assumption Fathers
le Nouvelliste
Bordeaux
Cunesse Royalate
Deadwood
M. D
Englewood
Gene
Columbus, O
Lounis Heinmiller
San Ie Dash
Greenville
Miss
Martha Johnson
Leland
L. PC
Iro
Brook
Oe Chiea
Phila
Pitts Oo
Louis
Re. Kives
Mas Wash
Waz St. L
Posten
Woool
Delaine
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