Bryan Westward Tour Draws Huge Albany Crowd
Aug. 27 Albany scene sees William J. Bryan address 7,000 to 10,000 in city hall square after a social dinner with NY Senator Hill at Wolfert's Roost. Reported understanding with state Democratic machine. Earlier stops include Kingston for a workers’ speech and a tense welcome at the depot.
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Albany
N. Y
William J. Bryan
Red House Ivas
Kingston
City Hall
State House
Bryan
Senator Hill
Wolfert
Th Depot
Mr. Bryan
Hiro
Hall
Chase and
Pratt
James Mathews
Woods
John T. Masterson
Hryan
Mechin
Gold Democrats Nominate State Ticket in Chicago
Gold standard Democrats at the Chicago August convention chose a full state ticket led by Governor candidate John Black and secretary of state nominee Charles Wiley. The platform attacked Gov Altgeld and Chicago’s ticket, avoided direct remarks about Altgeld, praised Cleveland, and pledged unwavering support for the gold standard with little silver emphasis.
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Chicago
Gold Standard Democrats
John ©. Black
Cheater A. Hathcock
Charles &. Wiley
F. BE. W. Black
Edward Ridgely
William 5. Forman
The
State University
S. el. Busey
C. E. Babcock
August Niehaus
Wrenn Defeats Champion in National Lawn Tennis
Newport August 27 opening day of the national lawn tennis tournament brought clear skies and a cooling breeze. Defending champion Hovey was upset by Wrenn in a match that thrilled players and spectators alike.
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Wrenn
Newport
St. L
Anp
Hovey
Minneapolis Republican City Convention Nominees Set
The Republican city convention renominated Robert Pratt for mayor and nominated WW Nye for controller and A C Haugen for treasurer. A pair of injuries were reported in a runaway near Minneapolis. Heidelbach Tekeheimer & Co report $500000 in gold aboard a Liverpool ship bound for New York with plans to load on the Teuving steamer.
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Minneapoliz
Republican City Convention
Robert Pratt
WW. G. Nye
A. C. Haugen
New York
Heidelbach, Tekeheimer & Co
Liverpool
Tew
Francis Named Secretary of the Interior in Cleveland Cabinet
The White House announced on Aug 26 that ex Governor David R Francis of Missouri will become secretary of the interior replacing Hoke Smith who resigned over financial policy. Francis, born 1850 in Richmond Kentucky, has long been a Democrat and ally of Cleveland, with a career as mayor of St. Louis and governor of Missouri. He is expected to take office in September. Francis’ family and St. Louis society prominence are noted, with four children.
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Bu-Goy
the Interior
Washington
Cleveland
David K. Writely
Bovernor
Missouri
The
Interior
Hoke Smith
Francis Will
Smith
Ita
Esa Washington
Iit
Dennesa
Chicago
Mr. Smith
Middle West
South
Emeral
Indiana
Tinois
Princis
Indianapolis
Francis
Lakewood
St. Louis
David Rowland Francis
Richmond
Madison
County
Washington, University
Gratin Commission
D. R. Francis & Bro. Comm.mission Company
Merchants’ Exchange
St. Louig
Franela
Frm
Irdnell
Bryan Heads Homeward From Red Hook After New York Visit
William J. Bryan and party left Red Hook to return to Lincoln after a weeklong stay filled with speeches and meetings. He feels physically strong and hopeful for solid backing from New York Democrats, including Senator Hill and Chairman Hinckley, as he travels via Rhinecliff toward Winnisack Lodge for the night. Bryan works on his acceptance letter, promising a shorter address than Madison Square Garden, while crowds cheer at multiple stops.
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Lincoln
Mr. Bryan
Upper
Red Hook
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Senator Hill
Hinckley
Rhinecliff
Winnisack Lodge
Madison Square Garden
McKinley
Murder at Fort Worth by Tramps Ends in Fire
Two tramps entered a Fort Worth & Denver section house near Texline and murdered Mrs. Hatlorimb wife of the section foreman. They fled with eighty dollars and two thousand five hundred dollars in pay checks, then set the house ablaze and cremated Mrs. Halloran's body.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Fort Worth & Denver
Texline
John Hatlorib
Halloran
Professor Andree Abandons Arctic Balloon Crossing
Professor Andree arrived in Tromsoe aboard the Virgo from Dane's Island and appears to have abandoned this year's attempt to cross the Arctic in a balloon. The search for his expedition had covered the Dane’s Island route as they pursued the beleaguered project.
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Andree
Tromsoe
Norway
Prof
Dane
Arctic
Shotgun Shell Explosion Injures Man in Sand Lake
Charles Pichler of Sand Lake attempted to remove a cap from a shotgun shell. The shell exploded, blowing away his left eye and much of the side of his face. Recovery is not expected.
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Aberdeen
S. C
Charles Pichler
Sand Lake
Fichler
Wealthy former Clea resident dies by self inflicted shooting
A wealthy former Cedar Rapids resident, John Hailsback, aged, reportedly shot himself ten miles from town. No reason given for the act is provided in the sparse, damaged text.
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Cedar Lapids
Iowa
John Hailsback
Famoy
Sicile
Regson Te Kuawi
BAD TRAIN WRECK AT VALE WRECK INVOLVES THREE TRAINS
A Pittsburg & Western wreck near Vale twenty-two miles west of here destroyed three passenger and freight cars and injured twenty-five. Five may die, including Mrs W B Marsh and John Curry, with skull fractures and internal injuries. The derailment involved local freight No 27, through freight No 25, and eastbound passenger No 14 from Chicago. Brakes failed to work on the through freight, causing collision on the grade near Valencia and a massive wreckage pile. Passengers were brought to Allegheny General Hospital. seriously injured remained under care while others were sent home or continued their journey.
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Pittsburg
Mag
Pittsburg & Western Railroad
Vale
Cudin
Here
W. B. Marsh
Talmridge
Olio
John Curry
Pleasantville
J. W. Morse
Lodi
Ohio
Mond Bennett
Allegheny
Mary J. Ly
Smith
Verona
Mary Bennett
Walter
Akron
E. M. Cramer
Appollo
Jau Me Cramer
Belle Cramer
Chicago
Valencia Station
Valencia
Pythians Open Eighteenth Biennial Session in Cleveland
Hundreds of Knights of Pythias march into Cleveland for the eighteenth biennial supreme lodge session and national encampment. Activities include dedication exercises, camp flag raising, and reports showing growth, with Ohio leading in new divisions and overall revenues for the term. The main issue eyed: German ritual and language policy amid debates on English usage.
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Pythians
Rament
Cleveland
Olio
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Wison M. Day
Camp Ferry Payne
McKison
Carnahan
Grand Lodge
Thomas G. Sample
James R. Carnahan
R. L. G. White
Ohio
Ilinoia
Indiana
Iowa
Massachusetta
Missouri
North Carolina
Maine
Texaa
Kangana
Pennsylvania
Supreme Keeper
White
Bryan A Buff alo speaks to mob audience in Buffalo
Democratic nominee William Jennings Bryan drew a megacity crowd in Buffalo on August 28 as four thousand filled the hall and thousands more lined the streets. He addressed supporters at Muscle Hall after a reception at Genesee Hotel where he and wife Mary shook hands with many. The event drew the city’s Cleveland Democracy and torch-bearing clubs, with attendees overrunning reserved seats.
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Mgr
Buffalo
Enthia Pomention
Hohin
Grover Clevelan
Musle
Manny
Madison Square Garden
Merle
Bryan
Genesee Hotel
Clevelaid
Mrr
Cleveland Democracy
Aloe Halt
Matin Street
Te Hall
Ndred Five
Enmen
John c. Cuneen
Nen
Novel Mogul Engine Collision At Minnehaha Park
Minnehaha Park will host a staged collision of two Mogul engines named Slyer and Gold on a mile long, well ballasted track. The display, arranged by Northern Pacific, runs Saturday afternoon at about forty miles per hour. Officials say it educates the public about railroading and railway business.
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Minnehaha Park
Morrow
Minneapolis
Northwest
Minnehota Park
Northern Pacific Road
Slyer
Mea Wapling Meecher Celebrates Ninety Fourth Birthday
Mea Wapling Meecher receives congratulations on her 94th birthday. widow of Teury Ward Beecher, she lives with one servant, reads the Bible, sews, and spends hours in quiet prayer. She wears Mr. Beechers seal ring on her right hand and credits her youth to a determination not to grow old.
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Meecher
Wacklyn
Ole Adverlcn
Teury Ward Beecher
Altgeld Replies Forman Charges False and Slur Theories
Springfield Aug 28 Gov Altgeld publishes an open letter replying to ex congressman Forman who made charges against him. The governor denies the accusations, states Cornan emerged from brush near home, and criticizes the letter as malicious falsehoods. He says Forman is angry for not receiving an appointment and condemns the furor as personal attack.
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Forman
Springfield
Alt Gold
Zave
Dregsedl
Hha
Cornan
Mer
Falee
Normin
Chicago Finds No Cholera Link in McPartland Death
Wealth Officer Reilly reports James McPartland died not from fearsome cholera as feared. Inspectors note he had been ill for a month and identify no cause linking the disease to the fatality in Chicago.
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Nol Asiatic Chetera
Chicago
Mankgnant Agintle
Chetern
Reilly Jus
James McPartland
Meharland
Brooklyn yacht sets speed record on Pacific voyage
Brooklyn completed an official voyage averaging 21.2 knots with a four day forced draught, reaching 22.0 knots on part of the course and earning a bonus of 800,000 for its builders. Spray, a thirty-ton Kosten yacht, arrived at Apia, Santon, eight days ago.
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Brooklyn
Uenaty
Boston
Herte
Kosten
Apia
Santon
War ends as Matabele rebellion yields to Rhodesians
Bulawayo reports surrender of Matabele forces and near-unconditional end of the war that began in 1890. Cecil Rhodes led unarmed missions to Native chiefs, promising reforms after clashes with native police and a hut tax on 43 000 huts. Rhodes’s column movement and defense of Bulawayo broke the siege and pushed Matabele forces back to their reservations.
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Bulaweyo
Tron
Coull Rhodes
Rhodes
Reforma
Harl Gray
British South African Company
South Africa
America
Matabeleland
Lnte
Lobenguin
Bulawayo
HS Cecil Rthodes
Keing
Transvaal Republic
Dr. Jameson
Rhodesia
Cecil Rhodes
Lille
Platt Likely Nominee As New York Governor Candidate
Saratoga Aug 25 Thomas G Platt appears set to be the Republican nominee for New York governor at the state convention unless a rising sentiment against his control disrupts the plan Several candidates may withdraw to back him while others expect a stormy convention with sharp personal attacks and a possible third ticket Warner Tiller is rumored to be kept off the inside slate
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New York
Saratoga
N. Y
Thomas G. Platt
Platt
Associated Press
Warner Tiller
Manitoba School Settlement Talks Move In Ottawa
Winnipeg August 25 Attorney General Sifton says settlement of Manitoba school difficulty must satisfy Manitoba before any agreement. Dominion offer to be laid before Manitoba government. No extra session or inquiry commission planned. Premier Greenway returns from Ottawa with word of talks.
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Sattemeory
Winnipeg
Sifton
Ottawa
Laurier
Preciler Greenway
Bank of Mapleton Closes Doors in Financial Strain
Bank of Mapleton in Mapleton Mlin Aug 23 closed its doors due to difficulty in collecting and pending reorganization under state or national laws. Deposit holders await details as bills and assets are addressed.
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Bank of Mapleton Clowed
Mapleton
Mlin
Phu
Bank of Mapleton
Do Boslars
National League of Mexican clubs convention arrives in Milwaukee
Delegates from several states gather in Milwaukee for the National League of Mexican clubs convention. Although the gathering opens in two days, representatives from Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and others have already arrived. Charles Uydard of Chicago is expected to become president, with ground arrangements at a towel mister and a page AP noting the Kooi cclleD Of the Le ves dates.
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Nemblcan League
Milwaukee
National League of Memibican
Minnecola
Towa
Waola
Ladkisaud
Charles Uydard
Chcngo
Court Filibuster Over Pearl Stud Claim
In a tersely worded defense hearing, Bailey recounts a tense exchange about a diamond stud, with the defense lawyer asserting ownership and the possibility of another identical piece in circulation. The Detroit Free Press notes the tense moment and hints at additional stolen items in circulation.
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Bailey
Detrot Pree Press
Mow to Grow 400 Wheat and Seed Catalogue Offer
An advertorial item promotes Salter Seed Co and an agricultural seed catalogue urging 4 cent stamp requests for catalogue and samples. Includes a light joke about air on a hot night. Also mentions Home Life Insurance seeking agents with territory and contract details and a contact in St Paul.
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Salter
AL Salear Seed Ov
la Crosse
Wis
Agenta
Home Life Insurance Company of
New York
Taanos
Moe
Dewired
Soo
Addrena
Irod Tocomis
Plover
Lroan
Paul
Addressing a Crowd in a New Dispensation Or New Deal
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal recalls an orator asking how his audience is inclined to religion or politics. A reception committee member jokes about whether to use the term new dispensation or new deal, reflecting the era’s rhetoric.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fragmentary Detroit Press item on trunk contents
A Detroit Free Press fragment notes a trunk contains clothing and a gallon of brandy. The dialogue mentions wearing apparel and a tourist, with a casual tone about the trunk’s contents.
Wise Butcher Punchline Sparks Historic Gossip
A London wit notes a Wise Butcher quip about a large mirror near the door to stop servant girls from watching the scales as Plynog production exceeds 2,000 weekly. The anecdote blends humor with a glimpse of industrial output in the era, reflecting daily life and commerce.
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Utica
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Clinton Beckwith
Herkimer
J. Teller
Gold Democrats
Princeton
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Mia
A. Eaton
Minnea
Arthur Snow
Pitts
Western
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Altgeld
Riodesta
Ifan
Céciil
Chietn
Amon Thom
Manitona Schlools
Hoods
Hood
London
California Iig Syrup Co
Wata
Middle South
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Eta
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Ik Fou
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