Filipinos Will Be Put On To Campaign in US
Senor Jurado, a Filipino lawyer in London, plans to transport English-speaking Filipinos to the United States in September to argue against the Philippine war. He says they will campaign until the November election, not aligning with any party, to influence when a president is chosen to avoid continuing the objectionable policy. He aims to show the American people that Filipinos are capable of self-government and not irresponsible savages.
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London
Senor Jurado
United States
Jurado
Poisoned. Nihilist murder mystery unfolds in Paris and Petersburg
Prince end and Princess Aplinoff left Paris for St Petersburg to testify about the murder of Gen Pantalegeff. The general died after a needle poisoned him in a railroad carriage. An autopsy confirms poison. A well dressed stranger was seen, and the crime is linked to nihilists. the suspect is under arrest.
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ST. Petersburg
Prince End
Princess Aplinoff
Paris
Gen
Pantalegeff
Admiral Remey Cables on Tung-Chow and Pekin Move
Washington dispatch quotes Lt Latimer on Chaffee's staff stating latest reports from Japanese sources say allies occupied Tung-Chow on the 12th and would attack Pekin today. The message comes from Taku dated August 13, with Adml Remey's Aug 16 transmission.
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Remey
Taku
Bince the Witch
Lieut. Latimer
Chaffee
Tung-Chow
Pekin
Chicago diver Marsh Wilson thrills crowd with 150 foot chute ride
Marsh Wilson of Chicago performs a daring bicycle descent from a 150 foot chute ending 35 feet above water. He leans forward with hands over his head as he dives, executing the "chute the chute" stunt he originated.
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Marsh Wilson
Chicago
Windy
Marsh
Political rumblings and small-town shocks across the nation
A potpourri of political rumors and incidents crosses the country from Cedar Rapids to Chicago. Talks of a middle-of-the-road presidential candidate’s eligibility mix with czarist titles, while town Democrats name their state ticket. Fires devastate a Begenia Swain church and a Columbia B C mining town, with fatalities and losses. Meanwhile Berlin and Pittsburg chatter hints at resignations and wage fights as public figures and officials appear in a flurry of events and obituaries.
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Hanna
Wharton Baker
Pogue's Run Debacle Revealed in City Accounts
City books show large expenditures from Oct 14, 1893 to Oct 14, 1859 tied to Pogue's Run, including repairs and lawsuits. Ex-Mayor Denny recalls only minor cleaning while lawsuits and damages totaled tens of thousands, with railroads named as co-defendants.
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Sullivan
Denny
Pogue
Indianapolis
Arsenal
Indiana
Amazon River
South America
S. Meridian St
Supreme Court
Elliott
Supreme Bench
End Near for Powers Case as Ill Henry Youtsey Fails Trial
Georgetown Kentucky August 16 Henry Youtsey in the Powers case grows very ill with night sessions possibly ending. If no more night sessions the arguments will close Saturday and by noon the jury will decide the prisoner’s fate. Victor Bradley for the prosecution argued that a conspiracy tied to the Goebel murder and the Mountain Eers. Judge J J Tinsley for the defense questioned the prosecution’s evidence and warned the jury not to credit it without proof.
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Powers
Victor Bradley
Frankfort
Xml Goebel
Louis
J. Tinsley
Bradley
Kentucky
Death Predictions The Premonition And The Minute
Dr. Ferguson doubts the Mishawaka case of a woman predicting her death. He suggests such prophecies may reflect a belief or worry that accelerates distress but does not cause heart trouble. People who mention a death date often die within that window, fueling belief in a precise forecast.
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C. HB. Ferguson
Mishawaka
Ferguson
Convicts Transferred in Special Coach to Michigan City Prison
Twenty five incorrigible convicts were moved from the reformatory to Michigan City prison in a special chained coach. Four guards accompanied the prisoners as they sang and smoked during the trip along the Pennsylvania line to Indianapolis and Monon yards, arriving at noon and remaining until 3 48.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Reformatory
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Monon
Ferrell Downcast After Friend’s Murder in Steubenville
In Marysville on August 16, murderer Ferrell laments the killing of his friend Messenger Lane and writes to his fiancée Miss Costlow asking her to stay faithful. Chief Tyler and Supt Curtis investigated stolen furniture purchases worth $150 and other expenses, with nearly $1,000 recovered from the robbery.
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Marysville
Ferrell
Messenger Lane
Steubenville
Miss Costlow
Columbus, CO
Tyler
Curtis
Adams Express Company
Not Guilty Pleas Entered by Mrs Ustick and Patterson
Chicago report notes Mrs Sue L Ustick formerly of St Louis society and Arthur Wallie Patterson a mercantile and club figure pleaded not guilty at arraignment on a statutory charge brought by the husband’s attorneys.
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Chicago
Sue L. Ustick
St. Louis
Arthur Wallie Patterson
Man captured on porch roof while asleep occupant stops break in
At 2 a.m. Thursday Clay Morris was spotted on a porch roof at 218 West Georgia Street by Charles St. Clair who woke, drew a revolver and detained Morris. Police locked up the latter as he did not enter the house, so burglary charges could not be filed.
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Clay Morris
Georgia-st. Charles
Marion County Teachers Institute Set for Aug 27 to 31
County supt. W F Landis calls for the annual Marion county teachers institute at the courthouse from August 27 to 31. Special invitation extended to those interested in schools whether teachers or not. City Life notes also mention Young Journals seeking a game with The Sun joiners Saturday afternoon. manager located at 20 S Senate Ave.
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SUN Joiners
S. Senate-ave
W. F. Landis
Marion County Teachers’ Institute
Court House
Crawfordsville big shoot honors aug fest and live third title
Crawfordsville Ind Aug 16 Spl At a big shoot by the Crawfordsville gym club Friday Id Voris and Frank Davis compete for the state live third championship and the Lieber trophy Voris holds. Crack shots from across the state attend. Arrangements are set for a labor day celebration with balloon ascensions races vaudeville and a grand street pageant.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Id Voris
Frank Davis
Lieber
Voris
Grape-Nuts Food Praised By Minneapolis Family
A Minneapolis family testifies to Grape-Nuts as ideal food for a two year old weighing forty pounds and for adults. They claim the product converts starch to grape sugar during manufacture and digestion, aiding absorption and nourishing brain and nerve centers. Made at Postum Cereal Co. facilities in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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F. W. Leavitt
Minneapolis
Minn
Postum Cereal. Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Riley's an Old Timer in The Minister Extraordinary
W H Riley, active as advance man for The minister extraordinary, is described as an old stock company manager from a theatrical family. His father was a favorite in Indiana politics in the sixties. Riley helped bring local talent forward with successes including debutantes Annie Goldthwaite Annie Mortland and Furman Johnson.
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W. H. Riley
Indianapolis
Mr. Riley
Annie Goldthwaite
Annie Mortland
Furman Johnson
Miner Fatally Injured in Slate Fall at Brazil Indiana
Robert Kennedy, a miner at Brazil Indiana, was fatally injured by a heavy fall of slate. The accident occurred August 16 and was reported by the Spl. staff. Kennedy was employed by the local mining operation and the incident is under investigation.
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Brazil
Ind
Robert Kennedy
Confed veterans censure Gordon over Chicago encampment invite
The United Confederate Veterans censures Gen John B Gordon for accepting an invitation to attend the G A R encampment in Chicago as a commander and protests his acceptance of another invitation to join a blue and gray reunion, following Gen Shaw's Atlanta remarks.
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New Orleans
Aug
The
Confederate Association
Shaw
Atlanta
John B. Gordon
Chicago
United Confederate Veterans
Boutwell’s Flop Draws Mixed National Reactions
In Chicago at Democratic headquarters ex Gov Boutwell Massachusetts says he will support Bryan. Senator Jones calls it important and influential for the campaign. Republican leaders deem the move discounted, noting no impact in Massachusetts or nationally and predicting no loss of votes for their side.
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Chicago
Democratic National
Boutwell
Massachusetts
Bryan
Jones
Land
Republican National
Payne
New
Dynamite Explosion Kills Undertaker in Colorado Quarry
A premature dynamite blast at a stone quarry near Powee Valley outside Louisville Wy on a Thursday morning killed undertaker Sim Scoess. His son Logan lost both hands and companion George Shiscar lost both eyes in the incident.
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Louisville, Wy
Powee Valley
Louisville
Sim Scoess
Logan
George Shiscar
Democratic Speakers Planned for Indiana By Bourke Cockran
Chairman Martin schedules assignments for Indiana speakers. Secretary Hawkins said Thursday a strong effort will bring Bourke Cockran of Tammany to Indiana. Cochran's letter endorsing Bryan marks him as a top available speaker.
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Martin
Indiana
Hawkins
Bourke Cockran
Druids' Supreme Grove Holds Thursday Meetings
The supreme grove of Druids demonstrated the order's secret work Thursday morning and heard committee reports. The group reported flourishing conditions and, Thursday afternoon, delegates visited the city as guests of the Commercial club, with a trolley ride arranged through the city.
Man Charged With Bigamy in Chicago District
Chicago Aug 16 George McNall is under arrest at South Chicago charged with bigamy. He is alleged to have married Rose Ale at Fowler Indiana on July 6 while already married in South Chicago.
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Chicago
George McNall
South Chicago
MecNall
Rose Ale
Fowler
Ind
DeWet Heads North to Join DeLarey in Rustenburg Region
A Krugerdorp dispatch says Gen. DeWet is moving north to connect with DeLarey who holds Rustenburg as Kitchener and other generals press the pursuit. The advance signals intensified chase of Boer forces.
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Krugerdorp
Gen. DeWet
DeLarey
Rustenburg
Kitchener
Knights Choose Muncie for Next Year Meeting
The Knights of the Royal Arch adjourned on Thursday after selecting Muncie as the site for next year’s gathering. Delegates toured the city by carriage Thursday afternoon and will dine at Fairbank Thursday night.
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Knights of the Royal Arch
Muncie
Fairbank
Tax board hears Meagher on railroad tax assessment
Capt. J. F. Meagher of Chicago argued Thursday that the Michigan Central and other northern railroads crossing the state to reach Chicago are assessed too high. He told the State tax board that evaluations on these lines are excessive and out of line with their operations.
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State Tax Board
J. F. Meagher
Chicago
Michigan Central
Interstate Live Stock Market Report Aug 16
Interstate Stock Yards notes cattle receipts light with shipments none. Prices quoted for various grades of steers cows veals heifers and hogs with weights and bid ranges. Sheep receipts none and lambs yearlings and sheep values listed. market page framed as investment note for buyers and sellers.
Anti-Imperialists Debate At Convention Amid Votes
The anti-imperialists afternoon session at 2 30 heard Mr Bridgeman propose amending resolutions to drop Bryan endorsement and to use all honorable means to defeat McKinley. The plan failed to gain favor as voting time stretched. Delegates fast tracked to record votes before trains. T E Johnson urged Indiana Democrats refrain from voting to avoid charges of packing.
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Mr. Bridgeman
Massachusetts
Anti-imperialistic League
McKinley
Indiana
T. E. Johnson
Indianapolis
Chicago grain and livestock prices mid August trade
Chicago market report shows wheat August at TEM 3 inches and September prices, oats August 21 224c and September 22% 224c. Provisions list September pork 11.57 11.30, lard 0.6714 6.65, ribs 6.92 6.82. Butter ranges from extra creamery 20c to first 17a19c, cheese full cream 10 14c, Swiss No. 1 1c, live poultry prices for chickens hens 5 7c, springs 10c, ducks 7 14c, turkeys hens 7c, geese 4.60 5.00 per dozen.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Grain and hay price quotations and car inspections
Market notes show wheat and corn prices with multiple grain grades and terms like No. 2 red and No. 1 white, pending August and 70s to 74c ranges. Oats steady with No. 2 white at around 24%4c, hay prices for timothy range 11.50 to 14.00 per ton, plus inspection tallies for wheat, corn, cars, and hay across several lots.
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Hay
Prairie
Union Stock Yards Cattle Prices August 16 Report
Live cattle market at Union Stock Yards shows receipts around 550 with Thursday shipments described as fair. Price ranges include good to prime steers over 1500 pounds at 3.50 to 5.35, fair to medium steers 1350+ at 5.00 to 5.35, and good to choice steers 3150 to 1200 pounds around 4.40 to 4.75, with mixed figures for feeding steers, stockers, heifers and cows and veal calves listed in varying 2 to 6.25 dollar intervals.
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Interstate
Union Stock Yards
Tagewernene
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