Pythian Knights Debate Language Rule Amid Growth
Cleveland Aug 25 The Forest City hosts vast Pythian visitors as thousands attend exhibitions. Supreme Chancellor Walter B. Ritchie reports two years of 1894-95 saw large losses yet steady gains for the order with suspensions mainly for nonpayment of dues. He notes German members clash over English ritual use while reaffirming Americanism and loyalty to law and language.
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Cleveland
Forest City
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Walter B. Ritchie
United States
Ritchie
St Pauls Great Expectations For 250000 At Encampment Week
The St Paul committee expects 250000 visitors for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment next week. A parade of Naval Veterans and Ex Prisoners of War is set for Tuesday starting at 10 am, with escort by the Third Infantry from Fort Snelling and the Minnesota Sons of Veterans. Commander Walker will review from the Ryan hotel balcony as aides for each state department assist arrivals and needs.
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St. Pau
Committee of Arrangements
Grand Army of the Republics
United States Infantry
Fort Snelling
Minnesot Sons of Veterans
Walker
Ryan Hotel
State Department
J. 8. Pinney
Mason
William Shakespeare
Michigan
Cruiser Brooklyn's Trial Spin
The U S S Brooklyn conducted a measured course trial in Rockport Massachusetts. The ship completed the run at 439 p m and averaged 80 07 knots on the test.
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Brooklyn
Rockport
Eight Hurt in Pittsburg Western Railway Wreck
-Wreck on the Pittsburg and Western railway at Valencia station twenty two miles from Pittsburg seriously injures eight people, with five in direst peril. Victims include Mrs William Marsh Evans City Pa and Mrs William Morse Lima Ohio. Train collision caused cars to plunge over a steep embankment, fifteen others injured.
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Pittswure
Pittsburg
C. F. Hyle
Evans City
George Houston
Newcastle Junction
John Curry
Pleasantville
William Morse
Lima
Schartz
Harmony
Jennie Edenan
Garrett Culbert
Allegheny
Mall
Wind Went Back On Them Yacht Race Off
In ToLevo Ohio on August 26 judges halted the international yacht race after the Canada led the Vencedor early. Light winds produced only drifts, making the 24 knot course unachievable within five and a half hours. Canada outsailed Vencedor in calm, leading by about a mile after the first turn.
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ToLevo
Canada
Lno
Receiver for the Monon Road Receives Court Appointment
In Indianapolis on August 23 in U S circuit court John J Mills of New York sought $500000 from Louisville New Albany and Chicago Railroad for unpaid promissory notes E O Field admitted the claim Judge Woods awarded $104911 35 to Mills An execution yielded nothing found A receiver was granted with William McDoel named general manager and bond set at $100000
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Indianapolis
United States
Circuit Court
John J. Mills
New York
Henry Crawford
Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad Company
E. O. Field
Duel over love ends in two deaths at Mavpison
George Page and Will Morgan, rivals for a young lady, fought a brutal duel after a dance. They walked apart, joined left hands, and each fired five shots. Morgan died and Page was dying when friends reached them.
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Mavpison
George Page
Will Morgan
Page
Morgan
Pago
Vanderbilt Heiress Weds Whitney at The Breakers
Gertrude Vanderbilt daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt marries Harry Payne Whitney at high noon in The Breakers Newport with Bishop Potter officiating. The couple then depart for Lenox Massachusetts for their honeymoon following a breakfast and greetings.
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Gertrude Vanderbilt
NewsPort
R. IL
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt's
Harry Payne Whitney
William C. Whitney
Navy
Bishop Potter
Lenox
Mass
Baseball Scores From League Games Across Cities
Chicago reports results from league play on August 25 with multiple doubleheaders. New York defeated Louisville 8 to 6 in game one while game two ended Louisville 4 New York 4 at darkness. Brooklyn beat Chicago 1 to 0 and Boston beat Pittsburgh 8 to 4. Washington rain halted games. Western League saw St Paul edge Minneapolis 9 to 8, Detroit rout Grand Rapids 18 to 2 after a 1 to 8 first game, and Indianapolis defeat Columbus 13 to 2.
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Chicago
New York
Louisville
Brooklyn
Boston
Pittsburg
Washington
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Indianapolis
Columbus
It Was Mistaken Identity in Green Street Shooting
Frank Coleman, recovering in a county hospital, said the shooting near Green and Madison streets resulted from mistaken identity. He described speaking with two women on Green street when a man was attacked and he ran to assist, getting shot in the process. Coleman, though wounded, is not seriously hurt and is walking.
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Chicago
Frank Coleman
Green Street
Coleman
Fred Kautz
Green
Madison Streets
English Troops Move to Nile Front From Koseth
London reports English forces near Koseth advancing toward the Nile within a fortnight. Baron Dhan leads a Belgian force at Lade and plans to push north toward Khartum, aiming to trap the Dervishes between two fires.
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Gol
London
Nile
Koseth
Baron Dhan
Lade
Khartum
Wisconsin Apportionment Case Dismissed Without Costs
A stipulation filed with the supreme court clerk yesterday dismisses the action by Michael Kruszka and others to test the last legislature apportionment. The case ends without cost to either party.
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Wisconsin
Mavison
Supreme Court
Michael Kruszka
Francis Named Interior Secretary in Cleveland Administration
Washington reports President Cleveland selected ex-Governor Francis of Missouri to succeed Hoke Smith as secretary of the interior. Francis, a strong Cleveland ally and gold standard advocate, is described as popular in Washington and in good health at about sixty. Secretary Smith expressed high regard for Francis and plans to leave the post September 1.
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Cleveland
Washington
Smith
Buzzards Bay
Masa
Francis
Missouri
Hoke Smith
Chicago
Middle West
South
Indiana
Tinos
Bynum
Linice
Bandits murder a woman during stage robbery near Grand
News from Day county reports a fatal stage robbery as four bandits stopped the coach near Grand and compelled five passengers to surrender valuables. Mrs Ray Reems of Philadelphia was shot dead. Officers say about $800 in money and valuables were taken, though confirmation is lacking. Nearby items note obituaries and various international and local events.
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Gurnnik
O. T
Grand
Ray Reems
Philadelphia
Career of the new secretary and Omaha youth event
Ex Governor David Rowland Francis, born 1850 in Kentucky, rose from grain trades to mayor of St. Louis in 1885 and Missouri governor in 1888 before returning to business. Mrs. Francis is a St. Louis social leader and they have four children. Meanwhile, Omaha hosted thousands of Presbyterian Young People’s Union delegates as they began leaving by train after the convention adjourned.
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St. Louis
David Rowland Francis
Richmond
Madison County
Washington University
D. F. Francis & Bro. Commission Company
Merchants’ Exchange
Francis
Missouri
Presbyterian
Omaha
Presbyterian Young People’s Union
Bank Closure Shocks Lowell Area Community
Granp Rapids Aug 2 The State Bank owned by Church and Son at Lowell twenty miles from this city closed its doors yesterday. No statement has been made but deposits are estimated at 85000 to 4000 including 2000 village funds. Inability to realize an asset is given as the cause of the failure.
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Granp Rapids
State Bank
Church & Son
Lowell
Illinois Tax Assessment Decreased
Springfield Aug 25 The secretary of the state board of equalization consolidates 1896 county assessment returns showing total $731,201,463 down from $743,840,152 in 1895. Twenty nine counties up and seventy three down by $14,175,097. Cook County stands at $207,530,692 vs $212,470,886.
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Springfield
State Board of Equalization
Cook County
Weather Indications For Midwest States Aug 24 25
Washington reports twenty four hour outlooks showing Indiana and Illinois fair and warmer with southerly winds. Michigan and Wisconsin expect generally fair and warmer conditions with brisk southwesterly winds. Iowa forecast warmer and fair with southwesterly winds.
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Washington
Indiana
Mllinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Markets Update From New York and Chicago and Cuba Livestock Summary
Money on call steady at 8 4 per cent with no loans. Prime mercantile paper 7 8 per cent. Sterling exchange steady. U S government bonds ease. Chicago Board quotes show Wheat near 57 4 to 57 40 and Corn around 22 1 2 to 22 3 4. Butter eggs poultry and produce prices listed. In Cuba live stock at Union Stock Yards: hogs 2 25 to 3 60. cattle 4 40 to 4 75. sheep and lambs 2 25 to 3 15. western and Texans noted.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
United States
CnicaGca
Board of Trade Today
Ohio
Curiaco
Union
Texas
Western Rangers
Western
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