Bryan Urges Federal Checks on Trusts at Chicago Conference
W J Bryan addressed the Civic Federation conference on trusts at Central Music Hall Chicago during the closing session. He argued that monopoly harms workers and proposed federal licensing and state action to curb trusts, urging constitutional changes and public disclosure while warning against placing money above people.
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Chicago
Central Music Hall
Civic Federation Conference of Trusts and Combinations
W. J. Bryan
W. Rourke Cackian
Bryan
Associated Press
Th. Bryant
Govero
Stanley
Kansas
Chaimman
W. Burke Cochran
G. W. Northrop, Jr
David Kinley
University of Chicago
T. B. Walker
Minneapolis
Resolutions Committee
Edward Rosewater
Omaha
Blair
New Hampshire
Keasbey
New Jersey
Mr. Keasbey
Chase for Filibusters Sparks Apology from Pampanga
Hong Kong report says the American gunboat Pampanga chased the British steamer Yuen-Sang from Manila to Hong Kong after spotting her off Luzon September 13. Three shots fired, the third shell prompted a stop and an apology from the Pampanga’s commander for a mistaken hunt. An unnamed US gunboat also chased the steamer Dimente near Subig Bay September 16, nearly tearing away outriggers before learning the vessel’s identity and withdrawing.
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Hong Kong
Pampanga
Yuen-Sang
Manila
Luzon
Subig Bay
Dimente
Diamente
Fort Wayne Delegation Returns From Baltimore Encampment
Gen H C Zollinger Capt H W Dickman Dr E P Banning and James Sheridan, Fort Wayne delegates to the Union Veteran Legion national encampment in Baltimore, returned Sunday with high honors. Zollinger was elected vice commander and brigadier general, Fort Wayne won next year’s meeting, and the event will draw 300 delegates and many visitors. On return, Dickman and others visited Washington and the navy yard, meeting Col Harrington, a veteran shipmate of Dr Banning.
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H. C. Zollinger
H. W. Dickman
E. P. Banning
James Sheridan
Fort Wayne
Union Veteran Legion
Baltimore
Zollinger
National
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cleveland
Gettysburg
Middle States
Dickman
General Zollinger
Dr. Banning
John P. Simonton
Washington
Navy Yard
Harrington
Cuba
Navy
boy dies after horse drags him in saddle incident
Willie Lester twelve years old, son of James Lester of Wabash, was instantly killed when his horse, unaccustomed to the saddle, threw him. The animal dragged him by the foot in the stirrup a long distance, crushing his skull.
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Willie Lester
James Lester
Wabash
Cuba drought threatens next year crops and relief needs
William Willis Howard reports Cuba faces a severe drought with a ruined corn and sugar crop outlook. Relief farms support about 750 people, while industry and daily life suffer as war damage and Weyler’s effects linger. Local politics shift toward annexation and independence debates.
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New York
William Willis Howard
Cuban Industrial Relief Fund
Cuba
United States Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Big fish stories from the river reports
The season brings large catches as several anglers report big pickerel and bass. Joe Hartman lands a 15 pound pickerel on Thursday while Charles Pion catches a 12 pound pickerel. Joe Cranston reports a 9 pound pickerel and a 4 pound bass on the St. Joe Thursday along with smaller basses.
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Joe Hartman
Charles Pion
Joe Cranston
St. Joe
Hunter elected president of Utah Daisy mine company
The Daisy gold mine in Utah, where Mr. Hunter holds extensive interests, yields handsome dividends. At the annual election, Mr. Hunter was chosen president of the company.
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Daisy
Utah
Hunter
Indiana Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge to Meet in Indianapolis
The Indiana grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias will meet in Indianapolis on October 3. Delegates from Phoenix lodge include Harry F. France C J Lose A W Clark Edward Hurlbut and M W Kemp. Fort Wayne lodge is represented by H I Smith Chas Young and Col C E Graves. Meeting rotation may shift from Indianapolis to capable Indiana cities. Fort Wayne hopes to host in 1901. amendment delay is one year. Attorney H I Smith stands as candidate for grand keeper of record and seals with strong prospects.
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Indiana
Fort Wayne
H. I. Smith
General Alger Withdraws From Senate Race
Gen R A Alger announces via self written letter that he will not seek the United States senate. The note dated Sept 8 1899 from the Waldorf Astoria New York cites personal and business reasons and thanks supporters in Michigan.
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Detroit
Mich
R. A. Alger
New York
United States
Waldrof-Astoria
Judson
United States Senate
Wm. Judson
Ann Arbor, Mich
Catholic High School Opens With Faculty and Plans
The new Catholic high school will admit up to fifty pupils, with facilities to add another room by dividing the chapel space. A Catholic college may follow in a few years, making the high school an experimental step toward higher education. Teachers include Brother Marcellus as principal and subject lead in political economy, bookkeeping, stenography, ancient history, elocution. Brother Lucian in French and higher mathematics. Brother Wigbert in modern history, syntax, higher arithmetic, German. and Brother Tobias in bookkeeping, arithmetic, English, penmanship. The program adds rhetoric and Latin. Brother Lucian brings twenty five years of experience, and Brothers Marcellus and Tobias are long-time teachers.
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Marcellus
Lucian
Wigbert
Tobias
Ottawa, Ont
Catholic College
Cincinnati
A double celebration for Grebert brothers on farm
John and Henry Grebert hosted a birthday blowout six miles south of the city. Fifty six and sixty respectively marked the day with about thirty five relatives and neighbors attending. The jolly crowd enjoyed royal entertainment as guests joined in games and festivities.
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John
Henry Grebert
Pedro
Gre Aud
Benjazaisi Bowers
Cut His Arm In Glass Incident In Grant Avenue
Louis Link son of John Link of Grant avenue cut his left arm on glass Thursday severe wound. Dr. Duemling summoned and gave stitches.
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Louis Link
John Link
Grant Avenue
Dr. Duemling
Chosen president. Hunter returns from Omaha
County treasurer L C Hunter has just returned from Omaha where he visited to discuss election or financial matters. The report hints at a leadership selection or formal duties awaiting confirmation. Sources describe the trip as part of official duty with implications for local governance.
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L. C. Hunter
Omaha
Closing out sale at costs on dry goods line items
C J Welker announces a closing out sale to make room for hosiery underwear and furnishing goods. Dress goods table linens outing Canton and wool flannels tickings floor oil cloths and more are offered at or below cost with numerous yardage and pillow prices highlighted. Ends unspecified this week with corset hosiery and underwear specials.
A Serious Price Cut At The Greatest Grocery
A serious price cut is announced at The Greatest Grocery on a small profits basis with no sugar advance. Featured items include Fine Granulated Sugar at 3 56c per pound, Coffee A at 5c, Extra C at 41éc per pound, Cut Loaf and Powdered at 6c per pound, Package Coffees at 10c per pound, Fine Teas at 30c 40c and 50c per pound, Neatsfoot Oil 70c per gallon, Castor Oil 50c per gallon, Tin Fruit Cans 30 per dozen, Glass Cans 40c per dozen, Stoneware Jars 6c, Jugs 10c per gallon.
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MR. Bryan
Lincoln
Congress
God
Zion
Delaware
Corporation
Serenity
Weyler
Fresh Fish Stories
Grand Lodge
General Alger
Michigan
Busi
Ness
Alger
Catholic High School
C. J. Welker
Schmitz
Calhoun St
Fort Wayne Mills
West Columbia and
Harrison Sts
Bash Block
Fort Wayne, Ind
S. F. Bowser & Co., (Incorporated
Beck
South Bend
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