Tammany Long Talk on Alger and Bryan Support at 1900 Rally
A July Fourth celebration in New York featured Tammany Hall’s formal Wigwam exercises. Joseph J. Willett attacked trusts and Alger’s anti trust stance while Ex Governor Hogg framed a pro silver and anti imperial platform. Hogg urged support for Bryan leading to a Democratic ticket with bold tariffs and canal projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Hogg
Bryan
Milver
New York
Tammany Hall
Oseph J. Willett
Alabama Bar Association
Asher C. Caruth
Kentucky
Willett
Caruth
Philippine Sands
Shand
Armour
Eagan
Tammany
William J. Bryan
Bryan Opposes Expansion at Barnesville Chautauqua
Hon. William J. Bryan urged the Barnesville crowd to reject expansion and conqueror principles. He criticized spreading force and imperial rule, and warned against Christianizing by force. He argued for a republican government and against conquest, stating he does not want a people who cannot read the Declaration of Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
William J. Bryan
George II
Mason Defends Flag as Symbol of Liberty at Clan meeting
Boston July 6 Senator Mason of Illinois addressed a Clan-na-Gael field day. He rejected Irish imitation of England and said he would not remove the American flag where it belongs, stressing devotion to liberty and good government over fad for foreign ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moesn
Mason
Qongland
Senator Mason Fires at War Policy and Foreign Entanglements
In a fiery address the speaker denounces ongoing hostilities and asserts that the nation has survived 106 years by defending its own ideals. He claims current pursuits kill civilians and compares present actions to past sacrifices, arguing Nero-like behavior in firing upon allies. He warns against foreign entanglements and says no danger comes from abroad if we mind our own business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adernice
Nero
Mason
American Chamber Banquet Echoes Friendship With France
At the American chamber of commerce banquet in Paris General Benjamin Harrison of Indiana delivered remarks praising U S naval and military strength while urging restraint in international policy He said the United States supports reducing reliance on arms and seeks a purely judicial international tribunal toward disarmament and urged unity with Cuba and the Philippines policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
American Chamber of Commerce
Grand Hotel
M. Millerand
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
France
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Europe
America
Blood thicker than water at American banquet in London
More than 400 guests attended the American society in London banquet at the Cecil Hotel. Senator Lodge and Senator Hanna led a patriotic program with remarks on Cuba and the Philippines. Mark Twain and Choate spoke as part of a lively gathering praising Anglo American ties and mutual kinship under the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
American Society
Hotel Cecil
Henry Cabot Lodge
Cuba
St. Louis
Hanna
William McKinley Osborne
United States
McKinley
Henry Montagu Butler
Trinity College
Newton Crane
Choate
England
Senator Lodge
Philippines
Mark Tiwain
Alliance
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Europe and Delft Tribute
Americans abroad marked Independence Day with gusto in Berlin London and other capitals. In Delft a solemn ceremony at Nieuwe Kerk featured Ambassador White placing a wreath on Hugo Grotius’s tomb. Delegates to the peace conference followed with speeches as Pretoria observed July 4.
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Delft
Holland
Transvaal
London
Europe
Berlin
Paris
Rome
Nieuwe Kirck
Ambassador White
United States
Hugo Grotius
Hague
Netherlands
Pretoria
Celebrations Involving Chicago Officers Near Admiral Howison
IF W Reitz the Transvaal secretary of state called on C F Macrum the United States consul and tendered congratulations of the executive of the South African republic. Officers of the United States cruiser Chicago including Captain Cooper and other officers participated in the event near Admiral Howison.
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Howison
Cooper
United States
Chicago
IF. W. Reitz
Transvaal
C. F. Macrum
South African Republic
Havana Celebrates Fourth of July with Parades and Banquet
Havana bursts with noise as Cubans and Americans mark the day. Firecrackers wooed by Cuban youngsters. a band, 300 American flags, and long parade crowds drew cheers. A 45 gun salute rang from Cabanas fortress as the Eighth Infantry marched. An evening banquet at the Tacon theater featured General Brooke, General Chaffee, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iavana
Havana
Prado
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Cubson
Cabanas Fortress
Eighth United States Infantry
Tacon Theater
Brooke
Chaffee
Celebration at Berrien Springs Marks Free Institute Start
Berrien Springs Mich July 5 celebration under the People's University banner opened the free summer institute of sociology lasting until Sept 15. A large Chicago audience joined locals as Bishop Fallows spoke in the forenoon and Walter Thomas Mills delivered the afternoon oration as field secretary of the university.
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Berrien Springs
Mich
People’s University
Free Summer Institute of Sociology
Chicago
People's University
Bishop Fallows
Walter Thomas Mills
National Birthday Observances Across Cities
Washington observed the day with usual patriotic society meetings. Boston held standard Fourth of July festivities including parade, band concerts, games and fireworks. San Francisco staged its most elaborate national anniversary celebration in years with extensive events and ceremonies.
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Washington
Boston
San Francisco
Canadian Troops Highlight Rochester Fourth Parade
Rochester N Y July 6 The central attraction of the Fourth of July parade was about 1000 Canadian troops. The Fifteenth battalion Argyle Light Infantry the Fourteenth Princess of Wales Own Rifles the Royal Dragoons and the Forty eight Highlanders presented a magnificent appearance and were cheered wildly.
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Rochester
N. Y
Argyle Light Infantry
Princess of Wales Own Rifles
Royal Dragoons
Highlanders
Fourth of July Celebration in Manila Draws Global Participation
In Manila on July 4, a grand celebration featured fireworks, bands, speeches, and pervasive decorations. All nationalities joined the event as foreign ships and consulates, including Spain, displayed flags with the stars and stripes. The Baltimore fired a national salute at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ihe
Baltimore
No Negroes At Pana Causes Tense Departure
In Pana Illinois July 5 a group of black miners who left Brush mines near Carterville were intercepted near Union station by a crowd of about twenty and told to leave town. The delegation agreed to depart if union miners provided transport. They were marched to the city limits and urged away. A local barber John Hicklin who opposed union miners reported his home was surrounded and he and his family ordered to leave. Hicklins, longtime residents, left with family. Several white non union miners received notices to depart but planned to stay.
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Pana, Ills
Pana
Illinois Central
Union Station
Brush
Carterville
John Hicklin
Has
Hicklins
Jones to resign as Democratic chairman
Ex representative Asher G. Carruth said the Democratic national committee has been called to accept Senator Jones’s resignation and to elect a successor. Carruth mentioned Benjamin Cable as a preferred option, but expected William J. Stone to become chairman, noting Jones is a sick man.
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Democratic Committee
New York
Asher G. Carruth
Democratic National Committee
Jones
Benjamin Cable
Illnois
William J. Stone
Missouri
Divorces in Michigan Rise in 1898 Reports Show
Michigan records for 1898 list 1,808 divorces granted, a healthy rise over the prior year. Women filed 1,386 petitions, men 472, according to secretary of state reports received in Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Taxation of Bank Stock Clarified by Judge Hanford
In Seattle on July 5 Judge Hanford ruled that a bank's capital stock is not taxable stock until its issuance is certified and authorized by the Comptroller of the Currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Hanford
Explosion near Odessa Mines Kills Forty Four
A dispatch from Odessa reports a dynamite cartridge exploded during coal mine excavation near the city yesterday, killing forty four workers and wounding twenty. The incident interrupts mining operations and prompts inquiries into safety procedures.
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Berlin
Odessa
Periods of suffering give place to periods of joy
A testimonial from Mrs Lydia Be Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The author describes monthly uterine pain and leucorrhea followed by a flood, says doctors gave up, and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Compound with restoring health. The note is signed by Mars. J. F. Strerurii of Campan, New Jersey.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Tested in Testimonial
Mrs Magar A Brown of West Point Pleasant New Jersey reports irregular menstruation resolved after using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says after two bottles she has been regular every month and recommends the medicine to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia B. Pinkham
The Craze For "Dosing" Inducing Ills Across the Nation
The New York World warns of a growing drug craze as people seek cures in unknown substances. They note warnings about self medication after overeating or poor health, urging restraint and letting nature heal the injuries instead of chasing dubious remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Buddhist Temple Opens in University of Pennsylvania Museum
A Buddhist temple was opened in the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Prof Maxwell Sommer ville spent nearly six years collecting material for it. W B Cooper of El Rio California praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for family use and especially for small children. Emmert & Burrell Druggists sell it. Metal polishes in Europe may contain mercury, dangerous to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania
Maxwell Sommerville
Europe
Foley's Kidney Cure Endorsed by Local Firm
H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz & Co praise Foley's Kidney Cure as absolutely reliable for all kidney and bladder diseases in a short testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Tombstone Inscription From Arkansas Frontier Scout
A Missouri traveler found an inscription in a Washington county Arkansas cemetery. It records Alfred W. Caughman born Izard County January 23 1826 died March 28 1875. The epitaph notes he killed over 100 deer in his early days and that he was born and raised a frontiersman's son who ultimately gave up his life and his gun.
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Missouri
Washington County
Ark
Alfred VV. Caughman
Izard County
Arkansas
Foley Kidney Cure Promises Health By Kidney Reform
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as guaranteed to fix kidney disorders and restore health. It cites testimonials including Y B Conlin of Ohio and claims from H J Moogk W F Jungkunz & Co. It also features product praise for Banner Salve and notes beer imports in India.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Y.B. Conlin
Bowerlyville
Ohio
H. J. Moogh
W. F. dJungkunz
India
H.j.moogh
W.f.jungkunz & Co
Belgium Crisis Delays Vote as Rifts Grow in Parliament
Brussels reports show M Vandenperebom reopening talks to conciliate parties and consider counter proposals, while deputies press for electoral reform. In Liege and Antwerp, leftists clash with royalists, cries for universal suffrage rise, and protests erupt with insults toward the government as the crowd sang the Marsellaise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
M, Vandenperebom
M. van der Velde
Liege
M. Pety de Thoree
Antwerp
Count Boni de Castellane Replies to Monaco Letter
Paris July 6 Count Boni de Castellane husband of Miss Anna Gould issues a sharp critique to the Prince of Monaco about his recent letter to Mme Dreyfus inviting her and her husband to stay at his chateau after the prisoner’s acquittal. He accuses the prince of meddling in a French affair and warns of unequal footing, adding that Dreyfus would dispense with his protection if seen as backing gambling interests.
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Bons Casselinne
Paris
Boni de Castellane
Anna Gould
Prince of
Monaco
Prince
Mme. Dreyfus
Comte
Dreyfus
London Bill Clears Third Reading in Lords
Ex Queen Kapiolani dies in Honolulu on Saturday June 24. A Cincinnati National Saenfergest committee reports a 55000 deficit with the great hall unfinished. Chandler invites the president to visit New Hampshire in late August. Secret service arrests five men in Pittsburg over a counterfeiting probe. Beach Light Lamp plant in New Brunswick New Jersey destroyed by fire Loss 100000. Shamrock may not race Britannia. George Whitney of the river coal combine says a Pittsburgh merger is likely. Heath says no more American appointments to postal service in the Philippines Porto Rico or Cuba. Los Angeles Mayor Eaton stops dog coursing at Agricultural Park. Judge Cox of the DC supreme court resigns to the president.
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House of Lords
London
Kapiolani
Kalakaua
Hawaii
Honolulu
National Saenfergest
Cincinnati
Chandler
New Hampshire
United States Secret Service
Pittsburg
Beach Light Lamp Company
New Brunswick
N. J
Shamrock
Prince of Wales
Britannia
George S. Whitney
New River Coal Combine
River Coal
Weneral Heath
Philippines
Porto Rico
Cuba
Eaton
Los Angeles
Caba
Agricultural Park
Walter S. Cox
Th Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Exceptionally Low Rates to Denver via Northwestern Line
Excur sion tickets sold at greatly reduced rates from all stations from June 25 to July 11 1899 inclusive with limited validity to October 30 1899 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago & North Western Haley.
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Chicago & North-Western Haley
Denver
Colo
Chicago & Wor Tee Airway
Northwestern Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Special Excursion Rates to Portland and Coast Points
Special rates offered for a Nickel Plate excursion to Chautauqua Lake on July 7 at a single round trip fare. Requests for details should be sent to General Agent at 111 Adams St Chicago. Also promotional reduced fares to Richmond via Northwestern Line on July 10 11 and 12 with travel valid until August 15 1866 for National Convention events. Apply through Chicago Northwestern Railway agents.
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National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago Great Western Railway
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Tacoma
Wash
Victoria
Vancouver
New Westminster
Nanimo
Maple Leaf
F. H. Lord
Gen. Pass. & Tkt
Adams St
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Chautauqua Lake
van Buren St
Telephone Central
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Alger 4
Mark Hanna
THE
Clan-Na-Gael
Harrison
Lydia BE
Pinkham
Mars
J. F. Strercnu
Mrcsanio Sty
Campan, N. J
Mrs. Brown
Brown
Outlook
Belgium
Count
Count DE Castellane
Aow
Freeport
Star” Clothing House
Eli Dettinger
Stine’s
Stephenson Street
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Stephenson St
ORTA
California
Oregon
Chicago, Union Pacific and
North-Western Line
Salt Lake City
Portland, Ore
North Pacific Coast
Richmond
B. Y.P.U
Chicago & Northwestern
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