Government to buy silver for coinage after years
Washington announces a first time in thirteen years that the government will purchase silver for coinage. Tenders are due weekly at mint offices and must be delivered to designated mints with settlement at New York. The Treasury may reject any tender and aims to keep supply steady to meet future demand, while keeping some reserves.
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Washington
Goverment
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Denver
New York
Treasury
Secretary Hunts Authority on Silver Purchases in Treasury Policy
The secretary explains doubts over existing statutes authorizing bullion purchases and supports recoinage of silver dollars to meet future subsidiary coin needs. Attorney General confirms authority under Revised Statutes. Government silver purchases extended through multiple acts, with total ounces and costs noted. The document traces policy shifts from Civil War era to Sherman act and current market prices, including recent London market lows and July prices.
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Tst
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Congress
Slaw
Ais
United States
Dharmary
Labor Goes Into Politics Party Formed in New York
New York, Aug 10. A new political party named the Independent Labor party was formed in the city at a meeting called on the suggestion of organizers. The move signals labor interests entering the political arena with a distinct party platform. The gathering outlined initial goals and candidates for upcoming elections.
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New York
Independent Labor Party
Strang Faces War Over Forfeit Claim At Polo Grounds
New York player Sam Strang, urged by Capon Mean of the New York team, allegedly influenced a Chicago New York game at the Polo Grounds. Empire Johnstone reportedly left him out as president Pulliam of the National League reviewed Strang’s forfeited decision. Dudlinm condemned the ballfield appearance as improper but withheld harsher action.
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New York
Ave Ft
Sam Strang
National League Baseball
Oluly
Capon Mean
Polo Grounds
Empire Johnstone
Pulliam
Strang
Dudlinm
National League
Tyre
Angry horse attack shocks Brighton jockey Madden
In Brighton England on August l a horse attacked rider Madden during the Worthing plate race. The animal dragged Madden from the saddle, shook him by the throat, and only with aid from a bystander and handlers was it beaten off. Madden suffered severe throat lacerations and heavy bleeding before release.
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Brighton
England
Dockery
Madden
Worthing Plate
Marigold TV
Brady
Iady
Outlawed Parliament Leader Attacked in Ferjicki Street
In Ferjicki near Pin land two unknown men assaulted peasant leader Mo Annikin. cries drew passers by who forced the assailants to retreat. Nearby M Tierzenstein, Constitutions Democratic leader, had been murdered in the same area.
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St. Petersburg
Mo Annikin
Ferjicki
Pinland
M. Tierzenstein
Constitutions Democratic
Annie Kin
New York Central Hires 50 Deckhands Amid Tugboat Strike
New York officials say fifty deckhands recruited from Troy Albany and Buffalo have been put to work on tugboats under guard of fifty detectives as crews strike. Freight handling described as disrupted.
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New York
New York Central
Troy
Allamyound
Buffalo
Secretary Wilson Leaves Washington for Inspection Work
Secretary Wilson of the Agriculture Department departed Washington likely on a tour to inspect neat pitching houses. One line of information supports his whereabouts being unavailable at the department.
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Washington
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Department
Likely clash looms as Bellicose Parties Gather
Aug 10 Metlilla Morocco reports boastful crowds and armored observers gathering near the city. Belief runs high that a confrontation between rival factions and the sultan forces may erupt soon, with combatants being urged to assemble for action.
Scores at base ball update from Chicago and beyond
Baseball scores listed across leagues with results from New York Brooklyn Chi town Boston St Louis and Philadelphia. American League matches include Detroit Chicago Philadelphia and St Louis with varied innings and a weather note. Western results feature Pueblo Denver and Sioux City games with scores and a note of darkness.
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Chicago
New York
Brooklyns- Chieaie
Brooklyin
Elphin
Boston St. Louis
Posten
Iunines
ONC Tretront Warsthieton
Detroit
Chieu Phihuletpateis
Ae Che
Pueblo
Daily Journal Delivery Price Noted
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at 10 cents per week.
Mob law incence ropes for the grand jury in Missouri
Springfield Mo Aug 10 after hearing from city officials of threats against grand jury members who indicted TL Gooch and Doss Galbraith for lynching three innocent negroes on April 10. Assistant Attorney General Kennish left for Jefferson City to confer with Governor Falk. Threats described include rope for the light tower if any juror or Governor Falk is convicted or implicated. Guards and extra deputies sworn. 160 deputies anticipated during the trial. Similar tensions and arrests in Salisbury North Carolina connected to the Lively family murder case.
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Springfield
Land Jury
TL Gooch
Doss Galbraith
Kenmish
Jeffers
Falk Oon
Kennish
Falk
Thiat
North Carolina
NLCL
Tramute
Go Strong Party
Therate
Salisbury
Lievly
Cgeorge Llaid
Francis Cress
iBud’ Bulle Laneh
He Stole a Man's Wife Headed for Extradition
Henry Ralph Weaver, 24, was held in New York on extradition papers from Pittsburgh on a charge involving Laney and his wife. Laney alleged the pair fled with a baby after traveling from Philadelphia, where no warrant was issued, and Weaver refused to reveal the wife’s whereabouts.
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New York
Ralph Weaver
Sylvester Co
Laney
Giza Aurelia Street
Pittsburg
Weaver
Philadelpilnist
Jie
Philadelphia
Taney
Tamex
Weaver Vous
Tie
Hearing on Hastings coal rates opens before state commission
At Hastings hearings of the state railway and warehouse commission prospects of rate rebates and overcharges come under scrutiny. Northern Pacific official Hannaford testifies on cost figures and inducements to shippers while defending legitimate service as the sole benefit.
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St. Paul
Hastings
Mich
State Railway and Warehouse Commission
Mnel Te Moo Fhinnaford
Northern Pacifi
J. A. Mannahan
Tlannaford
Hannaford
Mannahan
Uwnannaford
Pfannaford
Wanmeford
SWINDLE IN WHEAT Topka Kan Aug W d
State grain inspector Rad ford returns from Mexico with claims of conclusive evidence that Kansas City grain deniers substitute inferior wheat grades after state inspectors assess. He seeks a new law making grain inspection evasion a felony.
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Topka
Kan
D. W. Radford
Mexico
Severalkansas City
State Inspection Department
Kansas
Radford
Archduchess Maria Valeria Gives Birth to Daughter
Isehl Austria Aug 10 Archduchess Maria Valeria youngest daughter of Emperor Franz Joseph and wife of Archduke Franz Salvator of Austria Tuscany has given birth to a daughter in this historic household.
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Isehl
Austria
Maria Valeria
Prances Joseph
Archduke Franz Salvator
Austria-Tuscany
Britt and Hanson Slated for Glove Match in Sept
San Francisco August 14 The Bulletin reports Jimmie Britt and Ed Hanson have been entered for a glove contest set for September 10. Details of the match remain undisclosed and no further information has been released.
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San Francisco
Bulletin
Jimmie Britt
Eddie Hanson
Murder of street railway chief shocks city
On August 10 Sferr Kidelman superintendent of the street railroad system was murdered on a car. The assassin escaped amid revolutionary unrest.
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Sferr Kidelman
Emperor William decorates Frau Scrupp widow of gunmaker
Report states Emperor William conferred the Order of William on Frau Scrupp widow of a gunmaker. Other items note Wither Telinski shot Joseph Mielka in Detroit amid domestic dispute, a 229-ton rock blocked Texas Pacific tracks, and various local courthouse and crime items with multiple names and places.
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William
Frau Scrupp
Wither Telinski
Joseph Mielka
le Troit
Mielka
Peluski
Wisconsin rail order affects visits by Speaker Cannon
Mantison Wisconsin dispatch notes a decision by the Wisconsin railroad commission. The ruling permits rail operators in the state to arrange visits for Speaker Cannon and his daughter Miss Cannon to Colorado. The unchanged date window between October and early November is mentioned along with the broader political context. A separate item reports the death of Mrs. Charles Kimory Smith in Philadelphia Avenue and notes related family details.
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Cannon
Colorado
Littleton
Coto Aue
Chuec
Wiltois
Miss Cannon
Mors
Spanish cEronaut Dead Amid Typhoidal Fever
A Spanish aeronaut is reported dead from typhoidal fever. The article notes the death of the Spanish weronaut named Pragee, with limited readable details and no additional causes or context provided.
Digestive aid ad cites Amherst professor on digestion
Professor Tyler of Amherst College says a TA man needs a digestive system for life while stressing daily care for digestion after overeating. The ad invites readers to use Kodol For Dyspepsia and notes it digests what you eat, sold by all druggists.
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Prof) Tyler
Amherst College
DeWittU’s Littl Early Risers Promised Gentle Relief
An old advertising line touts DeWittU’s Littl Early Risers as a non gagging no gripe pill. It claims not to upset the stomach and promises reliable results sold through druggists.
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Dewittu
Take Journal With You
An advertisement urges readers to have The Daily Journal mailed nationwide during summer or brief absences. It promotes mail-forwarding at 10 cents per week with no extra charge for changing the post office address, claiming the home paper is better than a letter.
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Daily Journal
United States
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Maas
Ydia E. Pinkham
Plan to reform bank exams says ex-bankman
Chicago Aug 10 William A Paulsen a ten year prior bank depositor convict proposes a plan to prevent bank failures. He criticizes state examiners as bookkeepers and calls for experienced bankers to serve as ex-officio directors on banks and to separate savings from commercial banks. He argues current officials are influenced by politics and that examinations are a farce.
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Chicago
William A. Paulsen
Thivinglis
Priest’s Rousing Sermon Stirs Paris Women
In Paris Alabama Father Fallon of St Marys Catholic Church denounced women’s attire and rides in Tunis prompting claims of scandal. He condemned the peek-a-boo waist and indecent dress urging law enforcement against drivers and riders of astraddelo motorcycles or horses.
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Paris
Father Fallon
St. Mary’s
Ile
Tunis
Tle
Fle
Cannon Will Tackle Gompera in Speech
Danville August 1 1900 The Canton of the House of Representatives will address Congress this month answering charges from President Gampermers of the AFL. He plans to defend the Republican party and argue Congress proper recognition was given amid heated labor debate.
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Gompera
Danville
Canton
Tech
Gampers
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Republic Pearty
Hors Comands
Tragic Death Follows Sudden Loss in Peoria Transit
George Riley, distraught over his mother Mrs Mia Riley's death in Peoria, collapsed between a moving train and a car near Springfield. He was killed by the oncoming rail and fire, with despondency cited as the motive for the fatal act.
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Springfeld
Peoria
St. Louis
Mia Riley
George Riley
Weather Disruption Hits Rockford With Rain and Lightning
Severe storm causes flooding and power issues in Rockford Gb Ame area. Interurban line service halted as tracks flood and lightning strikes damage several buildings nearby. Emergency crews respond to scattered outages and street hazards as rain continues.
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Rockford
Pratte
Sullivan and Bryan Backed by Morse County Democrats
In Morse county Democrats in convention endorsed William J. Bryan for president. They prepared no petition to the upcoming state convention to bounce Nithedial Caamuitteehuim Sullivan.
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Sullivan
Jacksonville
Th. All
Morse County
Democrats
Willian J. Bryan
Ex-Governor Yates Aims to Quit Race for Political Posts
Arthur Mackie, private secretary to ex Governor Yates, notes Yates plans to withdraw from the mayoral race and gradually exit public life, signaling a step back from politics.
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Peart. Gib, Ag
Chavernor
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for teething relief
Ninety percent of babies troubles stem from stomach or bowel issues. A few doses of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin digest curded milk, sweeten breath, reduce fever and relieve pain. Harmless to mother or child. Sold by druggists 50c and 1.00. Money back if it fails.
Sham Battle at Indianapolis Tests Indiana Troops
Aug 10. A mock battle near Indianapolis matched 2,500 troops from two rival forces. The Blue army drew from Fourth Twenty-seventh Twenty-eighth infantry with cavalry and artillery under Colonel Sweet, while the Brown army featured the Michigan National Guard led by Brigadier General Charles W. Twartah. The two-hour exercise focused on defense of Fort Benjamin Harrison with the Michigan unit under pressure but holding firm as weather stayed favorable.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Brown
Carter
Sibley
Sweet
Charles W. Twartah
Michigan
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Shea Re-elected President of International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Chicago Aug 10 Carmelus P. Shea was elected to a new term as president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Delegates who bolted remained absent while it is alleged they will organize a rival union. The president vote was 158 for Shea and 1 for John White of New York. The full Shea ticket passed with little opposition.
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Chicago
Carmelus TP
Shea
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
John White
New York
Lipton Yacht Trophy Declined as Duty Protest Fails
Boston August 10 The silver cup offered by Sir Thomas Lipton as a yacht racing trophy for a series of events under Boston Yacht has been deemed dutiable by customs appraisers. They assessed five percent ad valorem duty on a cup valued at one thousand dollars. The assessment was protested.
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Boston
Sir Thomas Lipton
Governors narrowly escape death during city tour near train
Springfeld Aug 10 Gov Warfield Gov Harris and Gen J Warren Kiefer escaped serious harm when their automobile tour of the city came within two feet of a Big Four train traveling fifty miles an hour. The near miss occurred as the party crept toward the crossing, no injuries reported.
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Springfeld
Warfield
Harris
J. Warren Kiefer
Cme
Chicago Markets Report Aug 9 Wheat to Live Stock
Chicago and East Buffalo market quotations show wheat futures with mixed open close and varied prices across months. Cattle hogs and sheep receipts and prices are listed with ranges for choice to prime grades, roughs, and calves.
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Chicago
Cnuttlee
East Buffalo
Danning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N.Y
Wethern
Verurlings
Culves
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Liver Tonic Ad
Pure liver tonic advertised for housekeepers to prevent pale sallow looks and fatigue. Claims to treat constipation biliousness and indigestion. Sold by druggists 50c and 1.00 with money back guarantee.
Daily Journal circulates citywide at ten cents a week
The Daily Journal announces a citywide delivery service priced at 10 cents per week. It emphasizes broad coverage across the city and convenient access for readers seeking timely news at a low cost.
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