Ex Governor W E Russell Died in Quebec Camp
Ex Governor William E Russell of Massachusetts was found dead at his fishing camp in St Adelaide, Gaspa Que. Guides discovered he had died in his sleep likely from heart disease. Col H E Russell and Col Franc Peabody Jr. left for Massachusetts with the body. Funeral plans set for Cambridge on Monday.
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Shepard Memorial Shore
Cambridge
Edward Clarke
Richard Webster
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West Virginia ax murder shocks small town
A.J. Gall and his daughter Nettie Call were killed in a shanty boat accident near here, with Etta Robins jailed for the murders using a double bit ax. Gall and Nettie are dead, Lollie Call gravely ill, and several children wounded as authorities report a brutal slaying with severed heads and slashed bodies. A woman escaped by leaping into the river as mass panic ensues with little clear motive given.
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Here
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Etta Robins
Call
Missing Persons and Fatalities Reported in Street Car Incident
The dead are Frank Croaby towboy 104 Thirty-ninth street William L Elwell gripman 4018 Cottage Grove avenue Patrick Martin conductor 5458 Ingleside avenue. The missing are Bertram Fulford 99 Thirty-ninth street blacksmith last seen attempting to rescue frightened horses from the car stables unidentified man seen to fall through the roof of the hay barn.
They Want Bryan. California Delegation Urges Populist Nomination
The California delegation of thirty nine, en route to St Louis, sent an open letter to William J Bryan urging him to accept the Populist nomination for president. The missive, drafted by Dr G W Dagwalt, frames him as a savior and warns that a rival nominee would be chosen if he declines.
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Lincoln
Tragedy in Dersorr: Father Kills Children Then Ends Life
A 45 year old farmer near Attica Dersorr Michigan killed his three young children set the house on fire and then shot himself this morning His wife had died recently leading to believed mental deterioration The incident follows reports from nearby areas of violence and legal proceedings in various towns including London and Kingston and with several other unrelated news items in the same dispatch due to the transmission style of the era
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Attica
Bryan Plans and Populists in St Louis Convention
Democratic nominee William J Bryan rests in Lincoln Nebraska then travels toward New York for official nomination while Populists in St Louis coordinate tickets and leadership Taubeneck Turner Cyclone Davis and Butler vie for temporary chairmanship amid anti Bryan moves Nebraska delegation trains to St Louis to press endorsement plans Nagowica Lake drowning of Walter Nunnemacher Milwaukie Wisconsin California socialist labor convention opposes free coinage of silver warning it favors debtors over capitalists
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Populists in St Louis Weigh Endorsement for Bryan
In St Louis on July 20 rain dampened arrivals and the populist and silverite leaders pressed to shape a platform. Delegates argued over endorsing Bryan or running an independent ticket, with northern and southern camps diverging on strategy. The Nebraska delegation led by Senator Allen urged Bryan endorsement as policy for silver, income tax, and a revenue tariff, while some officials anticipated a reaffirmation of the Omaha platform plus an initiative referendum plank.
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New York
Omaha
J. E. Anderson
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Iowa
Jones and populist leaders meet at Planters breakfast
Senator Jones of Arkansas serving as Democratic National Committee chair held an early breakfast at the Planters and received callers in his parlor. Nevada Senator Stewart and Colorado's Col Patterson were among the first visitors as Jones planned all day private conferences with populist leaders. He voiced hope the populist convention would endorse Bryan and Sewall and urged free coinage of silver to restore bimetallism.
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Colorado
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Sewal
Nebraska Delegation Backs Bryan As Unity Candidate
Members of the Nebraska delegation led by Senator Allen issue a statement praising William Jennings Bryan. They vow unity, predict his presidency, and denounce a third ticket as endorsing McKinley and continued gold policy. The group says Nebraska stands for Bryan and seeks to persuade middle road Populists.
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Ex-Congressman predicts Bryan endorsement by populists
Ex-Congressman Jerry Simpson argues the convention must endorse Bryan or face an electoral disaster. George W. Brewster of Falls City urges a separate populist ticket with a new platform, combining silver advocacy with initiative and referendum. He predicts southern pressure may yield western support and notes three potential lady delegates, two from New.
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Sewall
Kansas
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Falla City
Neb
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Brewster
Suffrage Plank Pushed by York and Pennsylvania Delegates
The committee of ladies led by Mrs. Victoria Conkling Whitney and Miss Ella E. Buie plans a hearing before the resolutions committee to push a female suffrage plank. They expect support from Senator Porter and Hon. J. B. Weaver and seek endorsement for equal suffrage. Delegate Wardell of California and his wife back the effort with a message from Miss Susan B. Anthony urging a positive populist stance.
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Mutiny and murders aboard schooner Herbert Fuller
A Boston to Rosario voyage ends in tragedy as Captain Nash his wife Laura and Second Officer Banberry are murdered in their bunks with an axe aboard the Herbert Fuller at Halifax. Suspect Mate Thomas Brown jailed, wheel man also ironed, ship headed to Halifax under US consul orders. Coroner to conduct inquest as authorities maintain quiet handling.
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Fateful Death Claims Three Generations in New Haven
Obituary notices from New Haven detail Henry Hager 64 dying of dropsy of the heart after a brief illness, with his wife and daughter dying within two years. Other deaths include Charles Delagrange in Akron formerly of Academie, H Strack of Waterloo, and Dr. David Magnus of Richmond. Also listed are James Rumler 19, Lina Becker 4 months, and many local funerals with ages and churches, including Edward C. Ruby 83 and Sarah Dailey 30.
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Winter Street
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J B Shoaff Hurt In Accident At Court House Square
A large crowd watched as James B Shoaff, a noted horseman, was thrown when his buggy wheels hit a streetcar switch near Calhoun and Main. He was taken home with cuts to the head but no broken bones expected. he should recover in a few days.
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Baldwin Democrats Ratify Bryan and Sewall Nomination
Baldwin Democrats held a large meeting to ratify Bryan and Sewell at Chicago with speeches by John H. Aiken and J W Jones. Aiken attacked Republicans over fiscal policy. Jones urged support for silver and Americans’ rights. The event drew crowds, venue filled and fireworks opened the ratification. Excursions to Rebs Park listed for July and August, with dates and sponsoring groups including churches, lodges, and societies.
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Sewell
John H. Aikes
J. W. Jones
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Squire Baldwin
Needy Miners Aid Voted At Local Council Hearing
At a called meeting of the Treden and Labor council last Friday mature Gore and Watkins of Rosedale Taig received a hearing on the Indiana shiners strike and their destitute condition. The council voted 25 to forward relief funds and pay traveling expenses for representatives. A three member committee was appointed to secure additional aid from unions in the city. Also included are accident reports and a house robbery under police investigation.
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