Great Campfire and Reunions Mark Grand Army Encampment
Minneapolis on August 15 reports lively reunions of regiments from the Grand Army era despite heat. Veterans visited city sites as large audience gatherings filled the auditorium for a grand campfire event with welcomes from Governor Dolite Gon and Commander-in-Chief Tanner. Two veterans died during the encampment week, T. H. Burke of Burlingame, and George I. E. Smith of New York Dragoons, deaths linked to heat and a road accident respectively.
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Minneapolis
Campfiire
Ladies of the
Grand Army
Women's Relief Corps
Psimihir
Dolite Gon
Tanner
J. IB. Grown
Zanesville
Pawley
Peath
George I E. Smith
First New York Dragoons
Smith
Bitter struggle for commander role and museum plan prominence
The contest for command of the outfit grows bitter as unsigned circulars attack Captain Cooney of Kansas over his war record. Mrs Belknap and Miss Underwood of the Ladies of the Grand Army back a plan to buy the McLean House to convert into a national museum at Appomattox, with Confederate veterans said to support. The Union Veterans Womens Relief Union held a large convention in the old capital’s House, with Mrs Wilby Creevy of Ohio chairing the audit committee and New York leading efforts to gain the National Guest Appointment for TDOT at large.
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Commanderiacket
PP TL Coney
Kansas
Cooney
Tledias
One Hundred and Eleventh
New York Infantry
Ladies of the
Grand Army
McClean House
Apponmmatox
Confederate Veterans
Nellie Underwood
Belknap
The
Union Veterans’ Wourns
Ennion
House of Representatives
Ty Mn
Guilvered Ba
Millvien Wy
Wats
Wilby Creev
Ohio
Elmiratim O
UNG
Ele Wratt
New York
Incidents of the Reunion Draw Crowds in Minneapolis Streets
The day centered in Auditorrum events and city HQs but the downtown streets held the crowd. Stands and street corners hosted military bands and national airs watched by thousands. Hundreds of Army corps marched with old tunes stirring huge crowds as 100000 people filled streets to hear the music until late, tied to extreme heat causing several prostrations.
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Minneapolis
Prinedpad
Urm
Relief corps and veterans unions hold sessions in St Paul
It reports emergency hospitals reaching capacity during heat while several visitors were overcome but none are expected to die. Names listed include Mrs Marian W Rose of St Paul as national president. Officers were elected at the Women’s Relief Corps session. The Union Veteran Union held its first business session at the old Capitol with about 200 delegates attending.
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Itara
Tt. M Morere
Chicago
Mra. A. TL. Proper
Grand Rapids
Miehs
Adams
Fulsworth
Wis
John M. Davitt Galesburg
Women's Relief Corps
Marian W. Rose
Longworth Pays His Dollar To Campaign Fund
New York Aug 1 Representative Nicholas Longworth of Ohio visited the headquarters of the national Republican congressional campaign committee and deposited his contribution. He said he would leave for Friday and that Mrs Longworth would decamp. Longworth said he was a candidate for reelection and expected to win. He noted rumors of opposition from Theodore Thorwald and that a convention would not be held until October. He claimed to know little about opposition from labor interests and denied understanding why he was blacklisted.
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New York
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Longworth
Foraker
Taylor
Olibay
Man Times
Sherman
Phursday
Ensy
TP O
Theodore Thorsnalt
Negro Soldiers Fire on Brownsville Street
In Brownsville Texas Aug 5 a unit of Black soldiers from Fort Brown angered by a recent search attacked through Main street firing volleys. Barkeeper Frank Nutts was killed, Policeman Joseph Domingo wounded, their shots wrecked windows and property including Cow and Stark homes and Miller hotel. The 25th Infantry units B C and I conducted the assault.
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Lrownsville
Tex
Leon Evans
Fort Brown
Brownsville
Main Street
Frank Nutts
Anti Shea Teamster Organization Formed in Chicago
Under the banner of the United Teamsters of America the anti Shea faction that split from the International Teamsters union convention completed a new constitution. N W Sivans of Bloomington Ohio was elected president W T Ashton of New York was named secretary treasurer Albert Young of Chicago was elected first vice president.
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Anti-Shea Teamster
Chicago
United Teamsters of America
anti-Shea
International Teamisers’ Union
N. W. Sivans
Bloomington
W. T. Ashton
New York
Albert Young
Color Line in the Army at Fort Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth reports plans to consolidate all colored troops of the United States army at a single post to ease race tensions across stations where white and colored soldiers are currently stationed. Leaders seek to address widespread race feeling and potential social friction.
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Leavenworth, Swan
Ug. 1
Fort Leavenworth
United States
Fusion Prospects Rise at Nebraska Party Conventions
Lincoln Aug reports indicate likely fusion between Nebraska Democrats and Populists as both parties hold state conventions in synchronized sessions across separate towns. Dense party attendance underscores shared reform goals amid early 20th century political realignment.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Net
One Murder Produces Another in Kiowa County
In Kiowa, C Aue reports a double tragedy as an earlier killing by Pie Phe led to a later shootout that left Steward dead instantly. Authorities say the chain of violence began with the initial murder and culminated in another fatal shooting near Hey Steward.
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Mirrietta
C. Aue
Pie Phe
Chattain
Bo Vch
Steward Proms
Bush
Baseball Scores and Standings From Recent Games
Chicago Aueta reports scores from multiple games. Pittsburg beat Boston 0 to 4, Cleveland defeated Washington, and Des Moines beat Omaha. Pueblo upset New York with a 9 to 1 score as Lincoln and Denver posted narrow wins.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
Pittshore
Agmericant
Cleveland
Washington
S. Clevaland
Sioux Cuts
Pueblo
Liews City
U Wheat Dorneola
Daily Journal Delivery Ad
The Daily Journal advertises citywide home delivery at 10 cents a week, inviting readers to subscribe for regular newspaper service across all city areas.
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the Daily Journal
Ice Menon the Grill Ice Company Favored by Railways Probe
Interstate Commerce Commission agent Clements conducts inquiry into relations between Toledo railroads and local ice companies during which Joseph Aister and Miller testified. Witnesses alleged railroad favors to the Toledo Tee and Coal, and Ann Arbor interests owned stock in the ice company. Immunity offered to government witnesses. corporations risk punishment if convicted.
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Toledo, Co
Tudson C. Clements
Interstate Commerce Commission
Toledo
Joseph Asister
Toledo Tee and Coal Company
Dadge Winkade
W. OA. Tinley
Ann Arbor
Toledo Tee and Coach Company
Clements
Luther Walter
Burt Defends His Course In Railroad Rates Case
Wellington Burt former Ann Arbor railroad president testified during the afternoon session. He claimed he helped organize Toledo Tee and Coal and urged railroad employees to become stockholders, while denying freight was carried free for the company. He admitted the railroad used its real estate for operations but noted other firms handled freight. Burt defended favoring a half rate for Buildimgup industries and resisted disclosure of his road’s ice rates, saying he would not share the figures.
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Miller
Fee
Pitt Baste
Thy Ann
Webbadon Ry Burt
Ile Anna Arbor
Tlatry Ashley
Lee Cos Peay
Uel
Fee Comypenny
Orher
Teo
Hiv
Aum Arbor Road
Edo Schuler
Mai Aero
Schuler Pee Camporay
Jce Homses
Ova Arbor Road
Lisa Company
Wellington
J. Burt
Ann Arbor
Burt
Toledo Tee and Coal Company
Jee
Onetom
Halt Riites
Duildimgeup Industries
Clements
Woledo Dee and Coal Company
Jay Vevers
Pere Merirette
Che
Hte
Mit
Neod
Hiushingedv
Hetty Green’s Son for Governor A Texas party nominating
A faction of the Republican party in Texas nominated C. Gibbons, ex-mayor of Paris, for lieutenant governor, while Creeu, son of Mrs. Hetty Green of New York, was named for governor. The convention praised Dewey and honored Admiral Cree for service in America. Roosevelt’s death noted.
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Houston
Pex
Ave
Tae
Pexas
Creeu
Perrell
Texas
Dfettie Green
New York
Apoleo C. Gibbons
Paris
Tex
Dewey
Robert DB. Roosevelt
Hints to Houseworkers Promote Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
A dated 19th century style ad extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation biliousness and indigestion. It claims to keep the liver healthy and avoid a sullen tired look. Sold by druggists at 50c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.
Reform Demands Oust Shah in Iran Press Report
Telegraphic despatch from Teheran cites progressives pressing for sweeping changes to Iran’s governance. Demands seek abolition of shah power, overthrow of the divine law, national assembly supremacy, ministerial accountability, immediate effect of assembly decisions, amnesty, freedom of the press, new code, and habeas corpus. Government vows reforms but skepticism remains on lasting impact.
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St. Peteragharg
Teheran
National Assembly
Mministers
Root Visits Buenos Aires Amid Rain Soaked Welcome Tour
crowds gathered at the docks to greet Secretary of State Root and his party with cheers despite heavy rain. The official reception included a guard of cavalry, a formal visit to Government House, and a banquet hosted by President Alcorta with the diplomatic corps invited.
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Buenos Ayres
Ave
Root
Muuine
Tuaitirs
Adeeony
Tevupre
United States
Waireh Wis
Natalin
Eighth Regiment’ of Cavalry
Alcorta
Seelock
Toowhiehl
Retirement of Major General Reginald Pole-Carew at ten
Major General Sir Reginald Pole-Carew, long serving in the eighth Division of the third army corps, has been retired at age sixty five. He distinguished himself in the East Didian and South African campaigns and is named as lieutenant general Pole-Carew. He resides near London Route 1.
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London
Reginald Pole-Carew
TKS
Third Army Corps
Lonoriey Rik
Tentenant
Pole-Cauren
Prohibition State Convention Nominates Pearson for Governor
In Terrell Texas on August 1 the Prohibition state convention adopted liquor resolutions and commended express firms refusing deliveries in local option districts. I W Pearson of Boyd was nominated for governor.
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Terrell
Tex
Prohibition State Convention
W. Pearson
Boyd
Typhoid at Annapolis Naval Academy Hospital
Ringira Matsuketa a Japanese midshipman of the new fourth class is confined to the naval academy hospital with typhoid fever. Five typhoid cases are now reported in the naval academy hospital.
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Annapolis
Ringira Matsuketa
Naval Academy Hospital
Eight Hour Day Fight Started In San Francisco
The Tron Trades Council of San Francisco has decided to pursue an eight hour day. It is the first iron trades council in the United States to reach this decision. Six thousand men are involved.
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San Francisco
Sug
Tron Trades Council
Iron Trades Council
United States
Export Grain Rate Reduced
Chicano Ade reports a 2 cent per hundred export grain rate cut from interior Illinois points to Newport News. The notice affects shipments to the port from Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis routes.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicagoe
St. Louis
Plinois
Newport News
Confusing Global News Flash Across Cities
The report mentions a Brooklyn transit fare protest, a World Conference in St Louis, and an army presence. It notes a Berlin visit by St Louis exposition leaders, a Washington state death, and a fire loss in Charleston. Also cites a judge fined for a theater incident in Bayonne and misaligned details about Teste and Pulajames.
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Pama
Coney
Ann
Fraternational Brotherhood of Strtticnias Pirenien
Qaratia
American Apple Growers’ Association
St. Louis
Bres Cent Dunlap
Savoy
Othehus
National Vero Company
Chaleston
Wistortie
David Ro Praneis
Berlin
Emperor Willis
St. Javuis
Cymneis HH. Smith
Washington, Conn
Jadtes Pieve
Euelishman
Eviction Notice Adopts Five Day Rule Not Required
An old state rule states eviction can proceed without a five days' notice for a cold cases. The ad also recommends Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar syrup sold by all druggists with no opiates.
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Kennedy
Excursion Rates to Camp Meeting at Des Plaines
Reduced excursion tickets available July 17 to August 5 for return by August 6. Tickets issued via Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Des Plaines, Illinois, destination. Historic note: rail line promotion for group travel to camp meeting.
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Camp Meeting
Des Plaines
Ill
North-Western Line
Chicago & North- Western Ra Y
Miners Win Large Wage Dispute in Illinois Court
Springfield reports the Illinois circuit court denies the Mine Workers’ demand to set Cherry mine coal prices at the same rate as Gillespie mine within the same district. Judge Kimbaugh finds classification by scale districts prevents price equalization and upholds the operators’ pricing. The ruling preserves established wage districts and avoids cross district confusion.
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Springfield
THI Hois
M. Iinbrough
Dan Ville
ChecCneoye Milwiatrkee and
St. Paul Railways Company
Cherry
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Hascn
Ghilespie
Kimbaugh
Chicago and Northlawestern Railway Company
Gillespie
Macoupin County
Cscade
Chacago
Milwaukee
St. Prat Milway
Bue Veatt
Bureau County
Caillespie
Eseale
Senate
Brakeman Murdered In Train Wreck Near Springfield
In Springfield WL Aug 15 a Tower witness saw three men wrestling aboard a forward car of a Burlington and Quincy train as it passed his tower. J O Anderson brakeman on that train was killed, believed due to manhandling during the fall between cars. His body was scattered along the track from Barr Innerton tower to a far point 20 miles north, with head, limbs and parts found along the rails near a cannery pilus line.
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Springfield
Joel
Brighton
Burtington
Quincy
J.O. Anderson
Praketotn Anderson
Anderson
Barr Lnneton Tower
Railroad plans huge reservoir near Mount Veron
The Chenco and astern Tinois railroad company plans a large reservoir two miles northeast of Mount Veron. The facility will hold at least 600,000 gallons of water to guard against future scarcity and ensure steady supply for the railroad.
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Mount Veron
Chenco and
Astern Tinois Railroad
Unclear historical nominating convention in Contratlia area
Fragmentary OCR text references a Democratic senatorial committee selection at a New State nominating convention in Carlisle and Effingham areas. Mentions parties, districts, and a Fortye second district Republican convention, with names like Miatchin and Trend unclear.
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Peekemever
Carlisle
John
Trend
Effingham
Charles
Miatchin
Sitlem
City Marshal Patally Stabbed by Suspect Walter Crilley
Sneed, the city marshal, was fatally stabbed by Walter Crilley. Crilley's brother Willian was being arrested by the marshal when the attack occurred. Bech brothers James Targess Enoch Burgess and Charles Frease are reportedly being restrained.
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Patally
McLentshoro
Sneed
Walter Crilley
Willian
Bech Brothers
James Targess
Enoch Burgess
Charles Frease
Train Trip Tragedy Near Philadelphia Leaves One Child Hurt
A report from Spelangfield HL on August 1 describes a derailment near Philadelpha station when a train from Balthmore and Ohio Southwestern Juissenjcor ran fifty miles an hour. Tony Kerrdinger, years old, fled the scene with minor injuries.
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Spelangfield
Balthmore
Ohio
Southwestern Juissenjcor
Philadelpha
Tony Kerrdinger
Fei
Wes Unbert
Sloming ton end treke Ts tech
Fragmented OCR text mentions a fear or injury incident with unclear names and places. Readable parts indicate a broken sentence about someone named Kirk and a risky event near Sloming ton, with mention of a neck injury. Details are too garbled to confirm exact facts or timeline.
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Pea
Chinde Kirk
Slomington
Ts Tech
Excursion Rates to Expworth Grove Campmeeting
Excursion rates to Expworth Grove Illinois for campmeeting available Aug 7 through 19 with return validity to Aug 21. From Aug 9 to 19 trains will stop at the camp grounds between Helvidere and Garden Prairie. Specific trains 202 200 westward and 201 205 eastward will stop on Aug 7 8 and Aug 20 21. Apply to Chicago Northwestern Railway agents.
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Northwestern Ling
Camp Grounds
Helvidere
Garden Prairie
Chicago & Northwestern R’y. Addwtd
Odell Opposes Higgins Asks Against Second Term
Ex governor Odell, at the Fifth Avenue hotel after talks with state committee members and Higgins supporters, declared Higgins a weak candidate and a successor from a faction. Odell said the traditional Republican stance is to deny a governor a second term, stressing no personal enmity.
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New York
the Tribune
Odell
Fifth Avenue
State Committee
Higgins
Higns
Pierce Attachment Seeks Custody in St Louis Case
An attachment orders Sheriff to hold Mr. Clay Pierce for safe keeping until he appears before Notary Public Robert Founkhotser to give deposition in a suit by John Ganet alleging debt. The affidavit names $826,000 claimed, with Pierce thought to be in New York City. deputies search to enforce.
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St. Louis
Clay Pierce
Pierce
Robert Founkhotser
John
Ganet
Pierce Gale
Attomney Fomnkhouser
Senrel
Bhowel Pierce
New York City
St. Lotis
Woman Drowns at Como Park After Personal Struggle
Telegraphing from Minneapolis, a Mrs Thertha Tea, wife of a local businessman, drowned herself in Como Park lake after removing clothing to hinder rescue. The water was shallow, and onlookers found her body several feet from shore. The Republican convention of the Third district endorsed Roosevelt as the presidential candidate.
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Cruise
Thertha Tea
Minneapolis
Como Park
Boca
Stere
Meus
Penn
Aime
Thantore Roosevelt
Aaciin Tin Tas
Cattle and Livestock Prices from Buffalo Market Report
The Buffalo live stock market report shows mixed cattle receipts and steady prices with heavy demand. It lists quoted figures for steer values, prime to good heavy grades, and notes estimated receipts for the day with ranges for sheep, lambs, and poultry amid quiet trading.
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Travis
Fer
Eloice Pasere
Soom
Bulogr teGe
Gok
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Meretunts
Last Buffalo
N. Y
Market Strang
Lass
Best
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's laxative Syrup Pepsin as a safe pleasant cure for fear of death misery indigestion bowel trouble and nervous complaints. Claims it clears the brain purifies the blood and relieves colic constipation headaches and melancholy. Sold by druggists 50 cents to 1 dollar with money back if it fails.
Daily Journal Delivery Price Noted
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at 10 cents per week for all subscribers.
Colorado Summer Trip Appeal Via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul
An old railroad advertisement invites readers to travel to Colorado for the summer aboard the St Paul Union Pacific line with through service. It promises low rates, climate and scenery, and urges contacting F A Miller, General Passenger Agent in Chicago, for routes and rates or a Colorado-California book by mail.
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Colorado
Rocky Mountains
St. Paul
Union Pacific
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Colorado-California
For Sale Residence at 235 N Galena Ave Bargain Deal
For sale. My residence at 235 N Galena Ave with modern conveniences steam heat bath rooms city water sewer and gas. With barn. Everything in first class condition. Will sell house with part or entire lot. Grand opportunity for a bargain if taken at once. Inquire of GEQ J Dehn 44 Stephenson St.
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N. Galena Ave
GEQ
J. Dehn
Stephenson St
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Edos
Chietes Board of Trade
Wihewt
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Clave
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AEG
Othe Wills Tie
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Shipman
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Grand Opera House
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Uncle Josh
Hayseed Band
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State Bank
Freeport, Ill
Los Angeles
National Baptist Convention
California
Overland Limited
Salt Lake
China & Japan
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Chicago & North-Western
R’y
Chicago Milwakee & St. Paul
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