Increased Majority In Alabama General Election
August 6 results show Democrats winning a large majority for state offices and most of the general assembly. William J. Samford leads Democratic ticket with likely over 50,900 vote margin. Republicans and Populists fare poorly amid calls for constitutional convention. seats in Ninth district and Gilghth district filled, state officers listed.
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Birmingham
Ala
General Assembly
Wea
Alabama
William J. Samford
Lee County
Are
Smith
Democratic
Morena
Underwood
Thomas l L. Howell
Walker
Robert T. Poole
Marenco
J. Abercrombie
Camoun
Subcommittee slate announced as Stone joins Democratic leadership
Ex Governor Stone of Missouri named to the executive committee while Norman E. Mack is excluded. The Eastern States gain only Guffy of Pennsylvania and George Fred Williams of Massachusetts on the body. John B. McLean of Ohio heads the Ways and Means panel as committees list chairmen and secretaries.
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Chicago
Jones
National Democratic
Stone
Missouri
Norman E. Mack
New York
Guffy
Pennsylvania
George Fred Willnm
Cfnemachusetts
John BR. McLean
Ohio
Ways and Means
James K. Jones
Arkansas
J. G. Johnson
Kensna
C. A. Waleh
Iowa
W. J. Stone
H. D. Clayton
Alabama
Thomas Gaban
Ilinoia
J. J. Campou
Michigan
3. Hoad
Tennessee
J. M. Guffey
George Fred Williams
Massachu Ietta
Californa Press Committee
J. K. Jones
Mart Howell
Georgia
A. Walsh
Josiphna Daniels
North Carolina
Norman ¥. Mack
Kansas
N. ©. Blanchard
Mistana
J. H. Osborne
Wyoming
John McGraw
Weat
Virginia
H. M. Teller
Lorado
Fred T. Tirh
National party leaders to attend Chicago Press Club reception
Democrats and Republicans from national to county levels will gather in Chicago on August 17 for a unique reception hosted by the Chicago Press Club. Representatives from both parties and various organizations will mingle with journalists, exchanging greetings on common political ground.
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Chicago Preas Cinh
Chicago
Augusta
Wiinois
Press Club
Chicaro
Hanna May Speaks as Western Campaigners Urge McKinley Roosevelts
In New York August incident, Hanna May and Perry B. Heath discuss mobilizing Republican campaigners to hear Hanna speak in the West for McKinley and Roosevelt. Heath reports Western supporters urge a visit, while Hanna May negotiates timing and reply.
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New York
Chilroian Wonna
West
McKinley
Roosevelt
Perry B. Heath
Wy National Committee
Stago
Hanna
Hannabhle
Political maneuvers mix at national party headquarters
At Democratic HQ in Chicago Chairman Jones and ex-assistant Interior Secretary Webster Davis confer on campaign roles for Mr Davis. Missouri Democrat Sam Cook notes August 27 campaign kickoff, with Sedalia hosting initial speeches. Populists plan fusion talks in Lincoln August 9 aiming to replace Towne with Stevenson amid expected cross-party visits by Bryan and Roosevelt.
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Chicago
Jones
Webster Davis
Sedalia
Stevenson
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
J. A. Edgerton
National Populat Committee
le Bere
Lincoln
Edgerton
Silver Republicans
Silver Democrats
Toinho
Towne
Populla T
Allen
Eidmiston
National Committee
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Stevenson
J. Milan Turner
Missouri
Liberia
Democratic
Democratic leaders plan Bryan Stevenson notification event
August 6 Indianapolis details final arrangements for the Democratic notification of W. J. Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson as presidential and vice presidential nominees. Milleary Park will host speeches by Rickhardagn and Governor Thomas with a two hour program, plus a night session at Tomilson ball with Mayor Carter Harrison and Bryan. Delegations from Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Louisville and other cities attend the event.
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Indianapolis
Ted
W. J. Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Democratic Party
Milleary Park
Aixty
Lis
Rickhardagn
Tennessee
Thomas
Colorado
Heath Aff Bryan
Stovenson
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Houisville
Tomilnaon Ball
Bryan
Webster Davis
Tomilidson Hall
Jennings
Florida
Charles D. Lewin
Macaschusetts
Monetary League Notification Committee
Alparta
James L. Norrin
Washington, D. C
Succeas
New York
Unverified Allied Losses Reported Near Tien Tien
A mixed dispatch summary notes an eleven mile clash near Tien Téin with about 1200 allied casualties. Reports mention Chinese withdrawal and potential resistance to Pekin, while MacArthur sends artillery to China. Ambassador White shares views from Germany as Lognn reaches San Francisco with Americans from Tien Twin.
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Remer
Tien Téin
Woashington
Pekin
MacArthur Ie
China
Ambassador White
Germany
Xree
Lognn
San Francisco
Tien Twin
Adinpatch
Tien Tato
City Council Debates Utility Plan and Authority
A sluggish city council session discusses austerity measures opposing current electric heat plans. A No-Tell-Oh meeting convenes on April 15. Reese dies in Hempstead from injuries in the city. Sudden death of Mrs. Woods on Washington Avenue. H. B. Savage chosen as judge for the ext policy show. Houston S Manufacturers Association meeting noted. Harris County Republican executive committee to gather next Saturday.
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Avenis
Reese
Hempstead
Woods
Washington Avenue
H. B. Savage
Houston S Manufacturers Association
Harris County
Commission Sets Lapteambear 3 Percent Rate Cut Date
H F E Huntington vice president of the Southern Pacific arrives in the city. Chatman Welker of the Santa Fe confirms the Kaysen sale. The commission has fixed Lapteambear 1 as the date for the three percent reduction to rate effect.
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Commission
H. F E. Huntington
Southern Pacific
Chatman Welker
The
Santa Fe
Urrat party concludes Lincoln departure amid quiet crowd
About a hundred people witnessed Mr. Urrat's sendoff in Lincoln at 6 PM as the party headed to Chicago where they expect arrival at 2 AM. Adjai E Stevenson, Democratic VP nominee, arrived from Bloomington Ind en route to Indianapolis and outlined a packed campaign schedule through September. Representative Richardson, Democratic committee head, left Washington to notify Bryan of his nomination, with the Bryan Stevenson notices to occur Wednesday.
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Omaha
Neb
Burlington
W. J. Bryan
Indianapolis
Tod
Bryan
New York
Hryes
Charles 8
Thonry
Colorado
Jim
Martin
Scrgepntatermo
National Committee
Chicago
Adjai E. Stevenson
Bloomington
Tus
Indianapolia
Aldrees
United Irish Societies
Stiaila
Missouri
Democratic National Clube
Washingon
Richardson
Bid
Stevenson
Quarantine Declared Against Tanya City Mississippi
An executive order from the Mississippi State Board of Health declares quarantine on Tanya city. No passengers baggage freight or express from Tanya may stop in Mississippi except as allowed under Atlanta regulations. Secretary J F Hunter signs.
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Fla
Misetasippi
Weather Outlook for Regions Adjacent to Washington
Washington reports August 6 forecast with Eastern Texas expecting rain Tuesday and Wednesday generally fair with light to fresh southeasterly winds. Oklahoma and Indian Territories anticipate unsettled by Tuesday and Wednesday with southwest winds.
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Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territories
Trial of Caleb Powers in Goebel assassination case advances
Georgetown Kentucky August fifth week of Powers trial lashed by sensational yet unclear testimony. Prosecution and defense squabble over potential rebuttal evidence from Green Golden while witnesses recount events at the Capitol including Youtsey and Combs.
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Georgetown
Augis
Caleb Powers
Willian Goebel
Benjamin
Dick’ Combe
Sesro Defendser
Gantrit
Combs
Cantgill
Commonwealth
Atothor Franklin
Victor H. Bradley
Hockersmith
New Orleans
San Francisco
Beornjam
To¢E
Hockersmitth
Combe
B. BH. Golden
Green Goldeo
Jal
Frankfort
Thor
D. B. Walcott
Mity
Inessiaturd
Stuart Stout
Taylor
Taylors
Teyror
Secretary of State
Steve Sharpe
Lexington
Stout
Youtney
Wharton Golden
Wis
J. M.owens
J.C. Oweng
Golden
Owens
Emperor William at unveiling of Frederick William statue
The 18th century account notes Emperor William's unveiling speech praising Frederick William the Great Elector's role in unifying the nation. He speaks of a united fatherland and Germany’s future, urging all to share in the Elector's legacy and the nation’s imperial ambitions.
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Frederickh William
Bielefeld
Prussia
William
Frederick William
Arael
Anid
Hohenzollern
Germany
Cotton Region Weather Bulletin Summary
The Cotton Region Bulletin reports weather conditions for the 24 hours ending yesterday. It provides forecasts and temperature, humidity, and wind data for key cotton regions.
Roosevelt Plans Public Addresses in Chicago and New York
Governor Theodore Roosevelt, Republican nominee for vice president, outlined three months of public appearances. He will deliver a non political address in Chicago on Labor Day and then return to New York.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
New York
Deputies Clash Over King Humbert Death Rhetoric
Rome August 6 deputies reopen amid large crowd. President Signor Villa reads a memorial address praising the late King Humbert while premier Signor Sarraco backs his words. Socialist Signor Turat protests the assassination, sparking a sharp exchange with Pantani and a deafening uproar.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Villa
Humbert
Signor Sarraco
Signor Turat
Slenor Pantan
Republicense
Slenor Pantani
Official statement confirms two suspected cases as yellow fever
State Health Officer SY Porter and J H White of the marine hospital service report two suspected cases in the area as yellow fever with one case possibly typhoid. They note no new cases, ongoing house to house inspections, and that no other outbreaks are reported or confirmed.
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Tawapa
Filia
Avenet
SY. Porter
J. H. White
Marine Hospital Service
Porter
Olan
Weather observations from all stations by United States weather bureau
Observations taken at all stations by the United States Weather Bureau at 4 p m yesterday report general conditions across regions. Data include temperature, humidity, wind direction and speed, pressure readings, and notable local variations recorded for the meridian time.
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Snited States Weather Bureau
Yesterdey
Meridian Times
Society Responds to Sunday Entertainments Increase
Newport society patrons crowded the Casino grill room after Reverend Braddin Hamilton's sermon drew reaction. Practically all tables joined a bridge party planned for next Sunday night within a day of the sermon. About 20 dined last night with many more present at headwater shows, marking the largest turnout yet. Golf club members were seen leaving church duties to attend the casino events.
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New York
Newport
I. Sava
Braddin Hamiton
Hamilton
Rill
Mont
Iron Mills to Reopen With 400 Workers After Repairs
The Ohio Falls Iron Company at New Albany plans to resume operations after weeks of repairs. The plant will reopen Wednesday with about 400 workers, following a scale agreement presented by Amalgamated Association of Iron and Sleep Workers. Company asserts independence from trusts.
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Iron Mills
New Albany
Jod
Art
Ohio Falls Iron Company
Wave Cogymites
Amalgamated Association of Iroq
Sleep Werkerd
Ite -Flll
Ite
Heavy Rain in Hastrop Texas Brief Weather Bout
Heavy rain fell in Hastrop Texas on August 6 lasting about ninety minutes. The downpour settled dust but did not benefit cotton or corn. Much foliage was shaken loose and wind-bearing debris observed.
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Hastrop
Texas
Trul
Detectives Hunt Train Robbers Near Hugo Colorado
Detectives and posse under sheriff’s command scour the Hugo area in Colorado to capture two men who robbed several passengers on a Union Pacific Kansas City train early Sunday and killed W. J. Fay of Antheim California who resisted. A reward of 1000 dollars for the capture, dead or alive, is posted.
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tNeabhors
Denver
Colo
Porse
Hugo
Cold
Union Pacific
Kansas City
W. J. Fay
Antheim
Cal
Health board issues notice after yellow fever cases
Meridian Mississippi on August 6 reports a meeting of the executive committee of the State board of health. An order issued states three cases of yellow fever have been officially reported at Tappa.
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Meridian
Miss
State Board of Health
Tappa
Assailant of Humbert Placed in Straight Jacket
The assassin of King Humbert, Milan August Bresci, abandoned his earlier calm and has shown fits of passion, necessitating confinement in a straight jacket.
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Milan
August—Bresci
Humbert
Reports Untrue Atler Dated July 22 From Cape Nome
A July 22 report in the Treasury Department from a former employee now at Cape Nome Alaska denies disease and death rumors. The writer claims the reports sent to the Alates are untruthful and misrepresent the situation.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Cape Nomé
Alaska
Ange
Do Not Suffer Suffering and Cathartic Claims
An unreliable advertisement touts Capcarets Candy Cathartic as a cure claiming it kills disease germs and cleanses the body. The text appeals to general health fears and promises rapid relief without medical evidence.
Bankruptcy Discharges in Galveston Referenced Matters
In Galveston Texas final discharges are recommended for specified individuals in bankruptcy. Names appearing include Cornel Davie of Columbia J P imo Angie lon and George Davis. details reference final discharge issuance.
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Galveston, Texas
Avkuul &—Reference Bookrumecy
J. R. Burnett
Anolicanis
Cornel
Davie
Columbia
J. P. Imo
Angielon
George Davis
Milling of King Sparks Stallap Residents Meeting
A Pat Zeam gathering of Fiat City residents condemned the Milling of King with calls for action and community solidarity during the contentious meeting.
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Pat. Zeam
Stallap
Fiat City
Five Men Killed In Aurich Collision On Cotton Belt Line
A freight train collision at Aurich Arkansas on August 6 killed five men and seriously injured two. Victims include brakemen Ganby and Luther, conductor Sample, and an unidentified telegraph operator. Engineer Frazier and fireman Ellis were among the injured. The switch failure caused passenger No. 4 to crash into freight No. 15 at speed. caboose occupants were killed or hurt.
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Aurich
Here
Fatal Wreck Near Lafayette Involves Passenger Train and Freight
At Lafayette Indiana August 6 a Monon passenger train No 3 bound for Lafayette left the fog bound station at 12 40 this Tuesday morning and collided with a freight engine at South Raub ten miles south of here. Fireman James Hidnow was killed instantly. Engineer Lou Raub of the freight and his fireman are missing. Passenger engineer Henry Whittsell was fatally scalded. Freight brakeman Eugene McCook was badly crushed and may die. Freight conductor Callahan was seriously injured.
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South Raub
James Hidnow
Eugene McCook
Co. L. Callahan
Plague Report Sparks Harbor Panic Across Cities
A scattered set of notices shows bubonic plague sightings in the harbor at Hamburg and related health fears. Reports detail Cuban students visiting Washington and a drowning incident aboard the USS Caitlin, with other items noting cabinet tensions, electric traction plans, meat consignment to the Orient, and a Baltimore stevedore strike amid union disputes.
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Harbor
Washington
Shanghal
Stoughten
United States
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Lima
Owine
Loraine
Federal Steel Aompany
Clyme
Havana
Brooke
CLTY
Mbexico
Cleveland
Ohie
Capitalista
Chicago
Orient
Fort Squtt
Kan
Catharine Weat
East
Ossiwatumie
Herain
Baltimore
Agenia
Akret
Philadelphia
Marshall EB. Smith & Bro
London
United Kingdom
Land and Wes
Janaticen Foreign Office
Japan
United Stantes
Mexico City
Todland
Dias
Brandenburg
Hawes' Celebrated $3 Shirt Sale Draws Crowd
Advert appears to promote a shirt priced at three dollars with Silk Madras chest, cambing body, pure linen wrists and neck band. It claims one dollar fifty cent value and notes about twenty dozen shirts placed on display at the left of the entrance for bold pricing.
Tragic discovery on Cedar Grove road prompts murder arrest
A 26 year old widow Annie 1a was found dead on Cedar Grove road. Blood stains and links to Braunton family member Jeane tain led to an arrest in the murder case.
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Mra
Annie 1A
Cedar Grove Road
Braunton
Neyhew
Jeane Tain
Lake Charles Challenge As Jennings Face Lake In Baseball
Yesterday Lake Charles beat Jennings with Parleh and Leach stars. Leach hit and the team praised by fans. Grindita Fitagerald, 28, celebrated her birthday at dinner with daughter Mialos Mudge and granddaughter Mino Chavanne among guests. A second game against Lake Charles was scheduled, with Jennings accepting the challenge for today.
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Lake
Parleh
Grolen
Leach
Luke Charlina
Grindita Fitagerald
Lave
Mialos Mudge
Mino
Chavanne
Arieigh Masogani Chavanne, Jr
Jennings
Lake Charles
Telegrapher and Scientist E Memphis Dies at 73
Dave, renowned telegrapher and scientist, died today aged 73 in Memphis Tennessee. He served as superintendent of telegraphs for the federation and later held a similar post with Western Union in Mississippi. He had lived in Memphis since.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dave
Tne
Telegraphs
Western Union Company
Miss
Cured Without Itching or Bleeding Piles Claim
An advertised medical patent claims cure for itching, bleeding piles with a no cure no pay guarantee. It asserts six days to end symptoms and fourteen days for full effect, offering to sell by mail with postage stamps. Manufactured Medicine Co of St. Louis promotes Laxative Bromo Quine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
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Manuaes
Ginary
St. Louis
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