Building Collapse Kills Four Workmen at Musie Hall
A four story frame building at Musie Hall, in Bay Ban Glaire Wisconsin, collapsed during teardown killing four workers and injuring several more. Contractors William Dean and Nicholas Roach are among the dead or missing, with at least seven others injured and four unaccounted for as rescue efforts continued. An inquest was ordered as townspeople faced widespread power and transportation disruptions.
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Bay Ban Glaire
Wis
Muaie Hall
Tajmred
John Thorson
James Dean
Ander N Mags
Charles Agan
Ole Solberg
John Larson
Gun Mayers
Ole Johson
Brady Nedroum
H. B. Walters
William Berg
W. F E. Evana
William Arnold
Bert Wallum
Luthylg Berg
Severn
Peter ‘Irunxe
Halvor Oleson
John Thorsen
Little Black
Wes
Dean
Han Olatre
Nicholas Roach
Roach
Land forgeries threaten hundreds in Iowa case
In Whey Are likely to ruin hundreds of victims, Iowa date Aug 10. A case involving L. Lund’s forged mortgages in Northern Iowa ends a preliminary skirmish with John Johnson of Emmet county. Johnson loaned funds using his farm as security, Lund sold the mortgage, released it later, and now Johnson faces potential double payment plus contested insurance sums. More cases loom and extensive litigation is expected to untangle Lund’s nefarious dealings.
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Yowa
Falls
Iowa
L. Lund
John Johnson
Emmet County
Lund
Johnson
Ifa
Wisconsin Lawyers Withdraw From Apportionment Suit
Senator Gilas and Gurr Jones retired from representing the Democracy of Wisconsin in seeking to annul the legislature’s apportionment law in the state supreme court. They notified Chairman Peck that party support for free allurs has shifted their interest away from the case to avoid party advantage from the action.
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Vilna
Jones
Milwaukee
Gilas
Gurr Jones
Attormeys
Democracy of Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Peck
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Party
Champiqning
Allusr
Mutiny Rumor Circles Among Prince Albert Mounted Police
A strongly sourced rumor reached Reginan that a mutiny or similar revolt has broken out among the mounted police at Prince Albert. No details are available, but unpopularity of a certain officer is cited as the likely trigger.
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Motluy Amway Foliae
Winnipeg
Reginan
Prince Albert
Crowther Renominated by Acclamation in Missouri
Crowther George C. Crowther was renominated by acclamation at the Fourth District meeting in St Joseph Missouri on August 10. The Topi Means of the Fourth district organized the renomination process.
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Crowther
Joseph
George C. Crowther
Populist Party Split Over Bryan Watson Ticket Fate
Washington Aug 20 The Populist national committee met to address the fallout from Watson’s nomination and Sewall’s rejection. Senator Butler said Bryan and Watson will remain the ticket and the committee will support either candidate equally. The group also voted to move Populist headquarters to a big city with Senator Butler and Secretary Madgerton in charge.
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Deeliner Phat
Popullat
Washington
Chalirman Jones
Democratice Nationalicombuttes
Faulkner
Papwhist Party
Watson
Sewall
Bryan of Wetson
Butler
People's Party Trekket Ng
At &T. Louis
Bryan
Wll
People’s Party
Whtton
Washburne
Maassaachusetta
Jones
Senate
Big City
Madgerton
Arbitral Progress Report on Venezuela Boundary Dispute
London dispatch says Lord Salisbury yields on including settled British districts in arbitration. Storrow brief argues the settlements are small and should not block a wide agreement. Possible cash payment to British settlers hints at indemnity to be borne by Great Britain if Venezuela gains the territory.
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Hutte
Washington
London
Lord Salisbury
Olney
Lord Saliabury
Gley
Venezsuela
Storrow
Boston
Ventavela
Italy
Cincinnati Murder Trial Ends in Fatal Wound
Aug 20 Cincinnati report says Fred Rothacker died in hospital from a stab wound inflicted by Attorney Char Lundy on Mount Auburn last night. The initial charge of murder was altered to murder with possible self defense, Lundy claimed as an athlete, and witnesses noted his intoxication. Evidence suggests Lundy suffered severe illness, including acute piles, affecting his ability to defend himself.
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Cincinnati
Fred Rothacker
Char, Lundy
Mount Auburn
Lundy
Rothackers
Abbey alimony awarded in New York suit
In Supreme Court Justice Smyth granted Mrs Henry B Abbey $3 800 a year alimony pending divorce trial from theater and opera manager. She received $350 counsel fees. The National Democrats of Washington called a Tacoma convention to select delegates for the national convention at Indianapolis on Sept 2.
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State of Washington
Tacoma
Indianapolis
Samoa report calls Berlin treaty a mistake and failure
Consul General Mulligan at Apia reviews US British and German rule in Samoa under the Berlin treaty. He says the arrangement is an injustice to Americans and Samoans, failing to improve conditions, with native governance weak, foreign officials dominant, and little real development or immigration.
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Washington
James J. Mulligan
Apia
Sanov
Las
Alte Department
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Samon
Agito
Samoa
Enya
Tong
AIF
McKinley Not Spent: Campaign Talks in Chicago Area
In Cleveland Maj McKinley and Chairman Hanna discussed the campaign last night. Hanna said over 15,000,000 documents had been mailed from Chicago HQ in two weeks. McKinley will not stump in a large campaign and may not address Milwaukee Republican League convention.
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McKinley
Cleveland
Ohio
Maj. McKinley
Hannon
Hom
Chicago
Hanna
Sanna
Maj. Mc WcKinley
Milwaukee
Republican League
Spanish claim seeks damages from United States over Cuban aid
Washington reports Spain prepares a large damages bill to present to the United States for expeditions aiding Cuban insurgents. It cites the Britain Alabama claim awards via Geneva arbitration as precedent. Wagoner Oklahoma confirms two men shot dead and another mortally wounded at the National party convention near Tahlequah.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Geneva Arbitration Tribunal
Planing Mill Burned in Green Bay Fire
A Green Bay planing mill, valued at about 60 thousand dollars, burned today with unknown cause. Insurance coverage was estimated at 13 thousand dollars.
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Green Bay
Wis
Green Bay Planing Bi! Company
Lass
Painters to Strike Over Wages in New York
Painters in New York have ordered a general strike for tomorrow tobacked by workers from allied trades quitting in sympathy. They protest wages below the union scale of 3.60 for an eight hour day, risking nearly 1000 men walking off the job. The Albusterng tug Three Friends has been seized by U S officials at Jacksonville Florida.
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New York
United Stutes
Jacksonville
Ila
Bryan adds Baltimora and St Louis to Baltimore trip
The Democratic candidate Bryan plans a Western campaign after vacation with stops in Buffalo Cleveland Baltimore and St Louis and contemplates New York appearance. He notes strong ties with Maryland Senator Gorman over headquarters and defers decisions on Altgeld and other leaders. Bryan travels from Cleveland to Lincoln then St Louis and Missouri, with possible New York speaking dates.
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Senator Jones
Chicago
Stone
Sowall
Jonca
Altgeld
Washington
Gorman
Mr. Bryan
Bullalo
Rle
Cleveland
Baltiore
St. Louis
New York
New England
Bryan
Sewall
Or. Z. Smith
Whey
Washington Levi
Mas. Andre
Sleepy Hollow
Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
William J. Mearst
Red Wook
Poughkeapsle
Guv
Bryan Eaid
Lincoln
Missouri
South
Meteoric Fall Near Ripsey Mines Amazes Arizona
Dr P M Smith of Hagerstown Md and mining men report a immense midteor fall two miles north of Tall's ranch and near the Ripsey mines in Arizona on Sunday night Aug 6. The blast toppled cupboards and shook houses, air was filled with sulfurous gas, and the meteor burned red and smoking over two acres. A herder and family were reportedly in the path, with casualties among livestock. Maj Thomas Mayes of Louisville Ky praised the sight as awe inspiring. the heat delays close inspection for days. </S>
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Winhet
Arizona
Tucson
Ariz
P. M. Smith
Hagerstown
Ripsey
Hnoil's
Maj
Thomas Mayes
Louisville
Cucson
Globe
Grand Old Men Meet in England A Chinese envoy and Gladstone converse
Li Hung Chang visited Hawarden to meet William Gladstone. They spoke for about forty five minutes with an interpreter, then tea and photographs followed. Gladstone noted free trade while Li Hung Chang warned China must regulate commerce and expand railways. Tea and portraits exchanged before Li Hung Chang toured Barrow shipyards and steel works.
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Li Hung Chang
Gladatonoc
London
Oltiinn
Hawarden
Great Britain
Willian E. Gladatone
Chester
Gladstone
Yungg Chang
Olson
China
Mise Gladstone
Barrow-in-Furness
Fatal Fall kills Winston Republican editor
Winston N C Aug 18 Captain J W Goalin editor of the Winston Republican died two hours after a street car fall concussion of the brain. In Columbus Ohio Aug 18 the Republican campaign opened with two monster meetings led by Senator John Sherman Senator elect J B Foraker and Stewart Woodford in a large East Broad Street tent. Carlos Govin an American was executed by Spillard in Cuba.
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Winston
N. C
J. W. Goalin
Winston Republican
Sherman Aponks
Columbus
Ohio
Oho
John Sherman
J. B. Foraker
Hon
Stewart
Woodford
Brooklyn
East Broad Street
Well-Known Writer Miss Dodge Dies at Home
Gail Hamilton of Hamilton, Miss Dodge, well known writer and executor of James G. Blaine's papers, died at her home after a stroke at the breakfast table. Born in the town, she studied at Ipswich academy, taught in Hartford, and contributed to the National Herald. Her work linked to Blaine and Our Young Workers, ending after her illness.
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Hamilton
Higatt Dodge
Gail
Misa Dodye
Miss‘Dodge
Or Gamuel Bailey
Warshington
National
Hra
Ahe
Zaha
Our
Boston
James G. Blaine
Washington
Blaine
Dodge
Peraldz
al Blaine
Huotilton
Miss
Accusation of Wife Abandonment Against Former St Paul Resident
Alexander Julius Pollock once living as Jacob Saxe and Jacob Saxe Pollock, long tied to jewelry and watermaking, is charged in Justice Underwood's court with wife abandonment. His wife Vaunie Pollock accuses him. after a prior arrest for bigamy, he now faces new charges in Chicago. Pollock has a history across St Paul Ottawa Buffalo and Chicago, with a recent marriage to Stesa Linker in July.
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St. Paul
Chicago
Alexander Julius Pollock
Jacob Saxo
Morgan Street
St. Pauls
Montwee
Ottawa
Can
Jacob Saxe
Vol- Isek Utd
Fer
Buffalo
Stesa Linker
South Morgan Street
Bryan visiting party hosted by Perrines in Barrytown
TOM BRYANS VISITING They Are Now the Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Perrine Barrytown N Y Aug 10 The Bryan party arrived from Irvington without incident He spoke once at Poughkeepsie At Strataburg crowds at every stop Melodrama over train counts of male population A bride and groom met them at Barrytown station and received congratulations The Bryans stayed at Perrings in Redock for a week The steamboat line provided free transport and a dinner for all, including reporters Bryan paid his own and wife’s meals He denied any Southern itinerary plans, offering no details
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Bir
Bryan
Baerytown
Porring
Bryans
Red'ock
Brynna
Mr. Bryan
Faro
Hik
Woodmansee Nominated for National Republican League President
At a conference of Republican leaguers in Cincinnati on August 1, Woodmansee ex-president of the Ohio state league and noted campaign speaker is urged as the Ohio candidate for president of the National Republican League. He is to be considered at Milwaukee June 26 27. Ohio leaders pledge strong support from many states on the test ballot.
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Cincinnati
Woodmansee
Ohio State League
Oho
National Republican League
Milwaukee
Ohio
Woodmarsee
Ice famine grips Atlanta city
Aug 18 reports from Atlanta say the ice supply is exhausted as the largest local factory is idle after a Friday breakdown. Demand remains high, prices rise, and neighboring cities have not provided relief. In Philadelphia J W Lippincott of Tippincott Johnson & Co. died aged years. A Madrid note states Spain denies an official damages bill against the United States.
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Atlanta
Citiea
Valladelph
Narragansett
J. W. Lippincost
Tippincott, Johnson & Co
Philadelphia
Mr. Lippincott
Madrid
Spoca
Spalosa
United States
Lord Kelvin’s Silenced Lesson On Magnetism
A fragment recounts a lecture where Lord Kelvin defined an ideal magnet as an infinite long, infinitesimally thin, uniformly magnetized bar. The audience applauded, the professor called for silence, and the students, bored, failed to respond after repeated repeats. Kelvin himself called for silence out of habit.
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Anit
Lord Kolgin
Scnson
Lord Kelvin
Runk Scentic Seance Puts Motherly Echoes in Lily Dale
In a Lily Dale seance a séance participant claims recognition and a humorous remark about a mother in law’s trunk, as investigator notes perplexity over the spirit’s identity and the medium’s performance.
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Lily Dale
Buffalo
Agents Wanted for Home Life Insurance Policies
The Home Life Insurance company in New York offers the most attractive policies with guaranteed cash value and lending privileges annually. An experienced two-man local agent is desired, with special territory and normal contract. References required. Apply to red Loomis, general manager, 1000 Pioneer Press Building, St. Paul.
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Inaurines Company
New York
Oli
Mune
Enor Rotle
Tvo
Red Loomis
General Amnanger
Pioneer Prosa
St. Paul
Miss Ariadne Engagement Delays Visit Advised
The Detralt Tribune reports Miss Ariadne cannot meet now. A servant conveys her regards and says she will be engaged until the specified hour. The note reflects courtesy and a request to arrange a convenient time.
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Ariadne
Miles Ariadne
Detralt Tribune
Salzer Seed Co Catalogue Promises Worth to Wheat Growers
Salzer's Fall Seed Catalogue from John A. Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin advertises wheat and other grains. A 4 cent stamp yields the catalogue and free samples for fall sowing, aiming to help farmers grow 40 wheat varieties.
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Salzer
John A. Salzer
Caine for Kejching
A brief, rustic quote describes a person whose face grows on one observer, noting relief that it did not grow on them and that she remains not fully homely yet. The remark intertwines humor and a casual judgment characteristic of local voice in the period.
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Caine
Ploke Pills Beneficiaries Urged to Respond by Mail
A misspelled notice informs readers that beneficiaries of Dr Williams Ploke Pills should write to Wink Pilly, P O Box 1692, Whilgdelphin, Pa for information. The garbled text implies a mailing request for process or settlement details.
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Dr. Williams
Wink Pilly
P.O. Box
Whilgdelphin
Nerve Restorer Ad Scrambled in Puzzle Message
Quasi advertisement text mixes phrases about a drug called Nerve Restorer with names and stray instructions. It asks the quietest way to the emergency hospital and a policeman’s instruction about crossing Broadway, appearing as a garbled street-corner notice rather than a coherent report.
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Broadway
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