Iowa Democrats Defeat Silver Platform At Marshalltown Meet
At Marshalltown Iowa August convention the minority of the platform committee proposed a free silver resolution but it was defeated 654 to 424. State ticket nominated includes W L Babb for governor L B Bestow for lieutenant governor Lyman B Parshall for superintendent and Col George Jones for railroad commissioner. Bestow likely declines the lieutenant governor nomination amid platform disputes. The platform reaffirms mixed metal standard and repeal of restrictive laws, urging parity and equal value for gold and silver. The minority report endorses free coinage and repeal of discriminatory laws.
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Marshalltown
Iowan
Iowa
Democratic Party of
Chicago
Mel Kinleylain
Republican Party of
Evans
Brewster
Prinelle
Judge Marshall Accepts Supreme Court Appointment
In Madison Wisconsin on August 9 Judge Marshall's acceptance of his appointment to the supreme bench was received at the governor's office. He states he accepts the position as the wish of the bar and people. His resignation from the Eleventh judicial circuit and oath of office are filed. His successor is not yet chosen but may be G J Vinje of Superior or L H Mead of Shell Lake.
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Ciicuit
Midison
Wis
R. D. Mershall
Supreme Bench
Bar
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Supreme Court
G. J. Vinje
Superior
L. H. Mead
Shell Lake
Northern Pacific Receivers Blocked by Stockholders Move
In Seattle August 0 the stockholders and bondholders of the Northern Pacific move to block Great Northern efforts to seize control. Brayton Ives president of Northern Pacific files motion for removal of receivers in U S circuit court with Silas W. Pettit as counsel. A hearing is set for the next day or two.
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Seattle
Wash
Aute Wil
Northern Pacifi
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Brayton Ives
Tholma Oakes
Henry G. Payne
Henry 0. Rouse
Silas W. Pettit
United
Spaniards suffer heavy losses in Bayamo battle
A Havana dispatch reports Gen. Santocildes killed July 12 near Bayamo. Cubans claim 378 Spaniards killed or wounded, 14 Cubans dead and 78 wounded, with 495 rifles seized, ammunition, $16000 in cash, and Spaniards' baggage and pack animals. Over 20,000 insurgents now under arms in Santiago de Cuba province.
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London
Thuer
Havana
Baynamo
Santocildes
Santiazo de Cubs
Miss Pauline Whitney Engaged to Almeric Hugh Paget
Miss Pauline Whitney of St Paul announces engagement to Almeric Hugh Paget of the English Paget family. He traveled from England with her father and sister, joined their Nile trip, and returned to America for the proposal. Miss Whitney, twenty, is a favored, accomplished young woman whose mother died in 1893. Paget is a leading figure in St Paul society.
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Paget
St. Paul
York
Pontine Whitney
Almeric Hugh Paget
Mise
Pauline
Wilkim O. Whitney
Navy
Mr Paget
Miss Whitney
Mr. Paget
Irish race convention set for Chicago in September
A big Irish American gathering is planned in Chicago September 24 to 26 with 1000 delegates from Irish patriotic political and military groups and an expected attendance over 10000. Business meetings will be at the Young Men's Christian Association auditorium with reunions in a large city hall.
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Chicago
America
Hans
Young Met
Christian Association
Royal Baking Powder Dominates Cream of Tartar Use
The data show that in the United States consumption of cream of tartar for all uses is largely driven by Royal Baking Powder. The sale indicates this product surpasses all other baking powders combined, suggesting its superiority and essential role in modern cooking.
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United States
Miss Flagler Surrenders on Bail After Grand Jury Deal
Elizabeth Flagler surrendered in district criminal court after shooting Ernest Green. She was released on $10,000 bail to await grand jury action under an agreement between prosecution and defense following the coroner jury verdict. Assistant District Attorney Taggert explained the verdict held her for manslaughter and that the case would go to the grand jury.
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Alo Bast
Washington
Elizabeth Flagler
Ernest Green
District Criminal Court
Taggert
Turmoil in Illinois town as troops kept on standby
An Aug 9 dispatch reports Gov. Altgeld sending Col. Bayle to Spring Valley where locals clash with colored residents. Though no deaths are confirmed, hundreds of Black residents are forced from homes by a mob of Italians Poles Bavarians and Hungarians. Miners later pledge equal rights as tensions loom. Police in Chicago warn of possible armed attacks by colored men on Italian miners, with pawnbrokers reporting purchases of Winchester rifles.
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Spring Valley
Jena
Teneo Hing
Tinghys F. Bayle
Guy
Altgeld
Col. Bayle
Sheriff Clark
Fudge Crimbie
Col
Bayle
S Altgeld
Clark
Dalzell
Italane
Fred
Lentonville
Inn
Chicago
Aug. C
Anl
Naval test set for St Louis steamer in English Channel
New York report says Col Royal B Brasford and Lieut Richard Mulligan of the U S navy were aboard the St Louis of the American line. A naval board, appointed by Secretary Herbert, will test the vessel for acceptance under the postal subsidy act. The ship will sail a four hour run in the English channel after dock work at Southampton.
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St. Louis
New York
Royal B. Brasford
Richard Mulligan
United States Navy
Southampton
Naval Board
Herbert
Bouthammpton
English Channel
Duke of Connaught Appointed Commander in Chief
The Duke of Connaught, third son of Queen Victoria, has been named to succeed the Duke of Cambridge as commander of the British Army in London England. This appointment places the prince at the head of British military leadership amid ongoing imperial duties and strategic oversight.
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Tondon
Ang
Duke of Conmoight
Queen Victoria
Duke of Cambridge
Duke's Military Career From Woolwich to Egypt
The article notes the reception of a hereditary noble’s appointment, cites his choice of military service, and traces his path from Woolwich Military Academy in 1806 to commissions in the Royal Engineers and Life Brigade. He rose to brigade major at Aldershot in 18TS and served as assistant adjutant general at Hirmitar, later commanding the Guards' brigade in Egypt, with strong competence as general officer and subaltern.
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Linnoys
Woolwich Military Academy
Fils
Royal Engineers
Artillery
Aldershot
Hirmitar
Egypt
Guards’ Brigade
State High School Aid Board Accepts 58 Applications
The Minnesota High School Hour reports the state board met in Supt. Pendergast's capitol office to inspect applications from 58 graded schools under the 1895 law. If approved, 200 state aid will be distributed to listed schools including New Paynesville Shakopee Verndale Perham New Brighton and others. Applications from Spring Valley and Mankato principals were rejected for lack of clarity on graded status and will be investigated for potential eligibility.
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Minensota
Holle An Moria
Bt Paul
Toard
Pendergast
Capitol
New Paynesville
Shakopes
Verndale
Perham
New Brighton
Royalton
Oake Crystal
Gayford
Brown's
Valley
New Auburn
Pelican Rapids
Madison
Clearwater
Sherburne
Dark Park
Marion Mills
South
Stillwater
Stewartville
St. Claire
Argyle
Fosston
St. Paul Park
Wheaton
Bird Island
Tisher
Lake Benton
Howard Lake
Beaver Creek
Robbinsdale
Jordan
Hallock
Fountain
Taylor's Falls
Rush City
Wykoff
Brownton
Brown's Landing
Houston
Lakeville
Excelator
Pulda
Ada
Sensational Cowhide Attack at Standard Oil Office
In Atlanta, a young wife of Mr Drown, a Brown bookkeeper, elopes with another man after a three month marriage. He sues for divorce as she allegedly taunted him and recently assaulted him with a cowhide at the Standard Oil office drawing wide public attention.
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Drown
Atlanta
Ga. Ang
Standard Oil Company
Right, Brown
Mand Pharr
Slice
State gets 100000 in cash restitution from defaulter
Ex State Treasurer W. W. Taylor and wife arrived from Redfield with T. McCoy to surrender $100,000 cash and property to reimburse the state for leases tied to Taylor’s defalcation. Taylor will stay until his trial on the 18th. funds were handed to Treasurer Phillips and the property deed filed in the commissioner’s office.
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Taylor
Pierre
W. W. ‘Taylor
Redfield
T. McCoy
Aberdeen
McCoy
Philiipa
Ives Moves to Remove Receivers from Northern Pacific
President Ives says the company’s general counsel has gone West to apply to courts along the line for removal of receivers Messia Oakes Payne and Rouge. He argues Milwaukee court had no jurisdiction since no part of the road lies in that district and seeks to urge the receivers’ acts as further ground for removal.
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New York
Ives
Northern Pacific Railroad
Messia, Oakes, Payne and Rouge
Miwaukee
Royal Baking Powder Purity Standard Highlighted
For thirty years the Royal has been the standard for purity and strength in baking powders and has been placed at the head of every board of official examiners, whether State or National.
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Royal
Smallpox Cases Reported in Eagle Pass Texas
Dr Evans reports 115 smallpox cases at quarantine station this morning with three deaths yesterday among 65 arrivals Monday night. Jesse W. Sparks, U S consul, heads to Murfreesboro Tennessee to solicit clothing and bedding for needy negro colonists en route.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Tag. S
Evans
Miarautine Station
Jesse WV. Sparks
United States
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Notorious Telluride Desperado Clarke Shot Dead
Clarke, a Rio Grande railroad detective and former outlaw, was killed on Telluride streets by an unknown assailant. He bragged of felonies across the West, served with Quantrell’s guerilla band, later a government scout, James gang member, and reputed one of the world’s best shots. He settled in Telluride eight years ago and served as town marshal enforcing strict law.
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Desperady
Denver
Col
Thn Clarke
Telluride
Quantrell
Jorge James
Northwest
Striet
Councilmen Rebuked by Judge Hopewell in Omaha
Judge Hopewell dismissed ten city council members in Omaha after they defied a court order by approving bonds for A. P. A. police commissioners. The court had ordered the council not to approve the bonds, but they acted in open contempt.
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Omaha
Neb
Hopewell
Vicar General Derd Dies in Hartford After Attack
Vicar General Derd of Hartford died today from an attack of hemorrhage of the stomach at an advanced age. Vicar General Hughes, also based in Hartford, is mentioned in connection with the incident.
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Derd
Hartford
Conn
Hughes
Illness of Justice Strong Retired Supreme Court Judge
Jantlee Strong of Lake Minewske New York and his family are in Washington and News reports note his illness after a fall down a flight of steps. His advanced age leaves his condition critical and is being treated in New York state.
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Jantlee Strong
Washington
Justles Strong
Supreme Court
Lake Minewske
N. Y
Jantlee
Receiver Appointed for Puget Sound National Bank
Washington August. The controller of the currency appoints Hon. Lewis K. Church as receiver of the Puget Sound National Bank of Everett Washington. The bank was subpoenaed July 17 1895.
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Washington
Aug. C
Lewis K. Church
Puget Sound National Bank
Everett
Wash
Budd in precarious condition in Stockton
Governor Budd, confined to his Stockton home, is reported by his physician Dr. Sargent to be in a precarious condition with meningitis, as of August.
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Fiov
Budd
Stockton
Cal
Aug. C
Sargent
Holmes and Confederates in Theft Case Reach City
Philadelphia August 5 It is reported that the Fidelity Mutual company victimized for $10000 by H A Holmes holds information that the arch conspirator has many confederates across the nation and letters have reached this city from them since the search for Howard Duvel began Inspector Gary of the Insurance Company accompanied Detective Goyer when he left for the West.
Order of Railway Telegraphers relocate headquarters to Peru
The Order of Railway Telegraphers has decided to move its headquarters to Peru, marking a major organizational shift. Details on timing and new address were not provided in the fragment.
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Peru
Ul n+ge
Heirs of Sharon estate seek dissolution of ten year trust
The heirs announce the dissolution of the Sharon estate trust formed ten years ago. The president today appointed Burton B. Bennett of Washington as United States district attorney for the District of Alaska.
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Sharon
Day
Burton B. Bennett
State of
Washington
United States
District of
Alaska
City Council nullifies Moison Electric Street Railway franchise
Appleton Wisconsin notes the common council met to parse a resolution declaring void the Moison Electric Street Railway franchise due to failure to operate cars. A separate line mentions a period when no cars were provided by the white power war shut off by the government.
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Appleton
Wis
Aug. C
Common Council
Moison Electric Street Railway Company
Ita Feilure
Royal Baking Powder Delivers Sweet and Tasty Food
An advertisement claims there is no baking powder that yields such sweet and tasteful results as the Royal Baking Powder, touting its superior quality for baking.
Eight-Story Building Collapse Leaves Dozens Missing
In New York an eight story building under construction at Third Street and WhitthavenAvenue South failed trapping workers. Several feared dead and many injured as beams gave way causing a plunge through floors. Foreman reports and contractor Parker and Moreman Seligman have been arrested amid questions on the cause.
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Phree
Deni
New York
Atty
Third Street
Witthaventa South Foll
Charles Smith
Elottricitus
John Burke
Charles BH. Peterson
Iinjured
Willan Fox
John Clune
James Kelney
Cornelius Gulder
Willa Rank
Smith
Laborerae
John Aluphy
Christopher O'Rourke
Michael O'Hara
Michael Savige
Edward Livnly
John McGuire
Michael Plyngy
Tas, Farrell
Michael Mahey
Charles Kei
Women at Sanatters squatter clash in Aug. riot
In Marlette Wisconsin on August 8 a clash broke out between squatter wives and mill workers. Six women tore down a fence around their homes and were attacked by mill company men. several were bruised and bleeding. Jack Lumberg and Dick Gorman were arrested. Mary Bergerson was found guilty and jailed for 15 days with her baby. Officers faced difficulty arresting her as neighbors defended her. District remains tense with extra deputies likely.
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Marlhette
Wis
Jack Lumberg
Dick Gorman
Mills Company
Mary Bergerson
Ute
Omecra
Battery A Minnesota National Guard Disbanded
Muster out notice from Adjutant General Muchtberg states Battery A of the Minnesota National Guard is no longer in service. The action centers on issues with officers while denying any link to Sgt. Whitlam I. Kelly’s election as captain. governor and Kelly’s father, a St. Paul district judge, held discussions but commission is withheld.
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Griler
Adjutant General
Bt. Paul
National Guard
Kelly
Whitlam I. Kelly
St. Paul’s
ACCIDENT IN NEW MEXICO WRECKS TRAIN KILLS EVANGELIST
A westbound passenger train wrecked after entering a washout 120 miles from Albuquerque. Reverend Will C Wheeler, an evangelist, was crushed when a tourist sleeper collapsed atop him. Eight others injured seriously as cars toppled. Also reports a cruel incident in Sioux City where a dog tied to a kerosene-soaked rag ignited fires. End advised on ex-Justice Strong’s critical condition at Lake Minnewaska.
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Trilo Nunn
Wi Cc. Wheeler
California
Emanuel
Hin
Winona
Minn
Sioux City
Iowa
Ang
Leeds
Mia
Unknown thieves raid L. G. Gilbert store
Unknown persons entered the store of L G Gilbert last night and carried off about 500 or 1500 dollars worth of clothing notions and jewelry. No clue was found at the scene.
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Chieves
Haus
Billato
L. G. Gilbert
Two Women Stabbed in New York City by Lover
Rosa Well aged 25 and her sister Kate 18 were seriously stabbed today by Philip Gampats a Mallau shoemaker. Kate had been his mistress. It is thought neither girl can recover.
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New York
Ang
Rosa Well
Kate
Philip Gampats
Mallau
Gel
Pink Pills Restore Health after Thirteen Years of Pain
A long suffering patient details a twelve year battle with back pains and paralysis that left him bedridden. After trying many remedies, he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with dramatic relief and renewed mobility following six boxes of treatment.
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Willams
Williame
Dr. Wiera Medicine Company
Bohenectady
Family Skeleton Report Sparks Beachside Talk
The Loulgville Truth reports a puzzling scene as the Uppertens allegedly reveal a family skeleton on the beach. Mrs Tugenny-Did asks if readers know about it, while Mr Tupenny confirms the discovery is indeed out there.
Duluth Short Line to Power Electric Travel in Northwestern Reach
The Duluth Short Line plans to switch to electric motive power on suburban branches, aiming to serve both business traffic and tourism. Despite denials of impracticality for general use, the line highlights forest routes and streamlined comfort, with connections at key terminals and promotional materials via ticket agents and W. A. Russell in St Paul Minnesota.
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Fatiods Raliwass Chan Jel
Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
West Superior
Great Incentive Lectures From The Kaiser Echoed
The German kaiser delivers extensive lectures on many subjects as observed by observers. The discussion highlights his broad range of topics and the notable impact of his address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Nock
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promises Health Renewal
An odd ad prose touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic to improve digestion and convert food into blood, claim it rebuilds strength and appetite, and can cure malaria and various ailments, phrased in quirkily misspelled fashion.
Family Plans Amid Tap of Coal Strife
A Halifax Herald brief reports a domestic dispute over childrearing roles, with a quarrel between a dean and another party. The exchange centers on who should raise the four-family group while plans about coal involvement are discussed in tense but non-graphic terms.
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Halifax Herald
Death of Modesty buried in her bathing suit sea tragedy
In a Louisville Truth item the epitaph notes that a young woman died at sea when a large wave struck. The article frames the incident as a death caused by shame, with the victim buried in a bathing suit and a stark R I P inscription.
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Louisville
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