Philippine civil government proposed by McKinley
Dr Juardo Aguinaldo’s representative reports a cable stating President Taft and General MacArthur promised in September to proclaim civil government in the Philippines and promise reforms toward eventual statehood. Juardo doubts the cable and believes McKinley will deny it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dr. Juardo
Aguinaldo
Taft
The
Philippines Commission
Gen
MacArthur
Senor Paterno
McKinley
Philippines
Juardo
United Mine Workers Convene In Hazelton Report On Strike
In Hazelton Pennsylvania the United Mine Workers convention received the scale committee report. A long discussion followed and the session adjourned to Tuesday afternoon. President Mitchell said expectations were undecided but that demands should be emphatic enough to command attention. The general impression was that a strike will be ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton, Pa
Ave
United Mine Workers In Convention
Eliza Wittmer 94 Dies After Stroke At Home
Mrs. Eliza Wittmer 94 died Monday evening at her daughter Louise McCabe’s home 1609 N New Jersey St after apoplexy last year and a second stroke last Thursday. Widow since 1838, she was active in the Christian church for 70 years and belonged to Third Christian Church at death. Body to be sent to Dayton for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Wittmer
Louise McCabe
New Jerseys
David H. Wittmer
Christian Church
Third Christian Church
Dayton
Mrs. Quincy Van Hummel Dies at Home in Indianapolis
Mrs. Quincy Van Hummel died at 1 p m Tuesday at 512 North Meridian Street after years of heart trouble. Born in England she came to America as a child. Survived by sisters Mrs J N Holtzman and Mrs Henrietta Stevens of Indianapolis. Funeral at 11 a m Wednesday to be private with burial in Reading Pennsylvania.
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Quincy van Hummel
N. Meridian St
England
Indianapolis
J. N. Holtzman
Henrietta Stevens
Reading
Mrs Lydia Stockton 71 Dies at Daughter's Home
Mrs. Lydia Stockton age 71 died at her daughter Mrs. E H Hope's residence 1244 Reisner Street on Tuesday morning. Funeral arrangements set for her former home in Newman NL on Wednesday.
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Lydia Stockton
E. H. Hope
Reisner St
Newman, Nl
Franklin School Teacher Florence McLain Dies at Alexandria
Miss Florence McLain a Franklin school teacher died at her uncle Dan Davis home in Alexandria on Monday from consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence McLain
Franklin
Dan Davis
Alexandria
Two Girls Heavily Fined At Nickel Plate Saloon
Police were called to the Nickel Plate saloon on S Illingis Street after Mamie Carter and Madie Beard allegedly touched Edward Small and William Roache for a dollar. A partial search recovered some money. Mamie claimed she gave part to the bartender William O Day who denied it and was jailed for selling liquor after hours. In court Judge Daly fined Mamie 500 and Madie 250 and sent them to the works for 18 days. Day received 23 for selling liquor after hours. Small and Roache were fined 10 for associating.
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S. Illingis St
Edward Small
Cornellave
William Roache
Columbia Ave
Madie Beard
Mamie Carter
Mamie
William O'Day
Day
Daly
Madie
Small and Roach
Goebel Election Law Revision Seen by Kentucky Legislature
The Kentucky legislature met to revise the Goebel election law. Gov. Beckham urges modification to pacify factions while acknowledging the law improves the old system. Democrats anticipate a 19 to 19 senate tie, with possible defeat of repeal in the house. Republicans predict a one vote senate majority in favor of repeal and a plausible path through the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Beckham
Senate
House
Supposed Burglar Caught In Brown's Barrel House
Frank Marco was arrested Monday evening in Brown's barrel house. He matched the description of the man who broke the window at Martin Goldsneider's home on 6 S. Missouri Street Sunday night and was found climbing in.
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Frank Marco
Brown
Martin Goldsneider
S. Missouri St
Fresh Air for Whittaker in Georgetown Bail Hearing
Harlan Whittaker, a Goebel suspect jailed at Georgetown, will receive 3000 bail and be released. Senator Nat Howard traveled to Georgetown on Tuesday afternoon with the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Harlan Whittaker
Goebel
Georgetown
Nat Howard
Bromide Confusion in Laxative Tablet Labels
An OCR fragment notes a distinction between Bromo and Bromide in Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It mentions ear tests, labels, and retailers but the readable facts are limited and unclear about a specific event or dates.
Akron City Hall Fire Aims to Identify Suspects
State fire marshal Hollenbeck confirms two men involved in arson at Akron city hall. He expects to identify one and sees support from citizens and business circles. Damages total around 3200,000 with potential claims under anti lynching law. state troops cost about 7,000.
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Columbus
Hollenbeck
Akron
Woth
Summit County
New York St Goes Unpaved Amid Owner Remonstrance
The Board of Works and city engineer favor paving New York street from Noble to Big Four tracks, but seven of twelve property owners oppose, blocking block pavement. Union street improvement with asphalt also blocked by a 7 to 6 remonstrance. Riverside Park boulevard to open soon. dam cap stones await river subsidence. catch basins for Noblest pavement excavated and paving to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
City Engineer
New York-st
Noble
Union-st
McCarty
Merrill-st
Riverside Park
Mrs Wright Held After Gilman Murder Charge
Mrs Wright the alleged murderess of Gilman Illinois is in safe custody in Watseka. Sheriff Martin awaits any mob threat while doctors say amputation may be needed for a gunshot wound to her left arm. She is weak from blood loss and was carried to the jail on a stretcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watseka
Wright
Gilman, Til
Martin
Boy 12 charged with stealing three cents worth of apples
Omer Layton, age 12 of 115 Orange Street, appeared before Judge Daly in police court on Monday charged with stealing three cents worth of apples. Grocer Curtis Coombs filed the affidavit. The boy admitted taking one but denied six. Officers say it is the first such case in police court. Judge Daly lectured him before releasing him.
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Omer Layton
Orange St
Essex Fusiliers Attack Chinese Laundry in Windsor
In Windsor Ontario Monday night Essex fusiliers returning from a drill attacked a Chinese laundry. Eight Chinamen were inside. windows and doors broken. Two Chinamen badly pummeled. Tuesday four soldiers were arrested and may face charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex Fusilier
Guida Deported After Special Inquiry Ruling
The board of special inquiry ruled on Tuesday that Michael Guida, said to have arrived from Naples to aid in assassinating President McKinley, should be deported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Guida
Naples
McKinley
Union Tensions Halt Court House Electrical Work
The Sandborn Electrical Company offers to unionize the court house job if the union provides the workers. The union refuses saying it uses the project as leverage and will not work unless all the company’s other work is unionized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Sandborn Electrical Company
Whispers From Wires and World News
Reports note R G Dun is seriously ill at Narragansett Pier Rhode Island. Baltimore’s population reaches 508 957 up from 434 439 in 1890 an increase of 17 15 percent. Eastern anarchists wear Bresci buttons. Mrs G M Gamble of San Jose dies of shock after learning her daughter 11 was assaulted. Michael Higgins 101 of Elizabeth New Jersey dies of heat. Count Arthur Bingen a Wall Street broker found dead with a bullet and revolver. At York August races Alibech ridden by Rickaby wins the Prince of Wales plate of 1000 sovereigns. Libre Parole says M De Witte will seek a 500 million franc loan in Paris as czar visits the exposition. Russia failed to float a loan in the United States.
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R. G. Dun
Narragansett Pier
R. I
Baltimore
Bresci
King Humbert
G. M. Gamble
San Jose
Cal
Michael Higgins
Elizabeth
N. J
Arthur Bingen
Wall St
York
England
Alibech
Rickaby
Martaban
L. Reiff
Moor Sprite
J. Reiff
Libre Parole
M. de Witte
France
Paris
Russia
United States
Ten Thousand Knights Parade in Detroit
Ten thousand uniformed Knights of Pythias paraded in Detroit on a Tuesday afternoon drawing about half a million spectators. About three thousand participants hailed from Ohio with Preux Chevalier division and Red Cross No 27 of Cleveland recognized for standout appearance. The supreme lodge of the order opened sessions while tension grew over Supreme Chancellor Sample re‑election and talks of granting autonomy to the uniformed rank. Ogden H Fethers named potential successor and Representative Bridges of Columbus planned resolutions to back autonomy with Ohio brigade support signaling a strong battle in the grand lodge.
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Detroit
Mich
Knights of Pythias
Ohio
Preux Chevalier Division
Red Cross No. 27
Cleveland
Supreme Lodge
K. of P
Imperial Palace
Sample
Ogden
H. Fethers
Representative Bridge
Columbus
Grand Lodge
Ohio Brigade
Impostor Poses as Revenue Officer In Goshen
An impostor, O W Wallace claiming kin to Gen Lew Wallace, arrived Aug 24 in Goshen and posed as an internal revenue officer. He hired horse teams, traveled the area, and employed seven women as stenographers, then fled after learning A Gauntt was arriving to investigate. Revenue offices will not move to Goshen as Wallace claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
O. W. Wallace
Lew Wallace
Internal Revenue
A. Gauntt
Wallace
Gauntt
South Bend
Lawrenceburg
Fifty Dagoes Steal a Church
Fifty Italians were arraigned in Belvidere New Jersey on charges of stealing and carrying away a church and its contents. The new church built for Father Dynin faced local objections over location and parishioners moved the structure to a distant lot.
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Belvidere
N. J
Mackey
Dynin
Births and marriages listed for numerous area residents
A long list records births at home with parents and addresses including Barnard Long Dunn McGaughey Allen Blessing Smith Coleman Stein Brant Braun Bardholdt Meiner Kern West Applegate Duncan Sylvester Burglin Stockton Landers Weghorst Moore Crouse Copelin Markland Webber Hay Ludden Randolls Calvin Richardson Spillman and others. Births include both boys and girls with precise street addresses. Several deaths and illnesses noted with age and cause such as heart disease burns exhaustion and pneumonia.
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Lydia Barnard
N. Alasbama-st
Howard
Ella Long
Northwestern Ave
Philip
Maria Dunn
Iowa St
P. W
Alberta McGaughey
Dawson-st
Lee
Cora Allen
Eugene-st
E. J
Mollie Blessing
Chicago St
Wm. T
Dollie Smith
W. Twenty-seventh-st
Alva R
Delia Coleman
S. Meridian St
Meyer
Sophia Stein
S. Capitolave
Michael
Sophia Brant
Arizona St
Ludwig
Louisa Braun
Madisonave
Linda Bardholdt
Madison
Lydia Stockton
Reisner
W. Chesapeake-st
Freida Webber
Warman
Home Repair and Improvement Entries Listed with Costs
Several residents and properties are cited with specific improvements and prices. Schafer on Weghorst Street. Schubert on North West Street. Hannan on High Street. Erwin at Georgia and McCreasts. Sipe on Jefferson Avenue near Washington. Konersman on Cooper Street. Pugh on State Street. Totals include additions, repairs, and a barn project with costs ranging from 75 to 2350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Erwin
Georgia
McCreasts
Warren Sipe
Jefferson Ave
Washington
J. H. Konersman
Cooper-st
Co. J. Pugh
State-st
Batti Pure Food Co Plans Large Newspaper Ad Campaign
The Pure Food Co of Michigan announces a major advertising push for its foods. Malted Wheat will be produced by Stiverafi foods, with Charles Austin Bates of New York directing the ads. Over one hundred thousand dollars will be spent in the first year, mainly on newspaper campaigns in large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bu Pk Pure: Food Co
SOE Hina
Mich
Batti Pure -Food Co
Charles Austin Bates
New York
Walters Speech Sparks Civil Rights Debate Continues
The speech warns of foreign elements entering the south and predicts capitalists will urge blacks to aid in suppressing hoodlums. Rev. M. C. B. Mason of Cincinnati, the first colored secretary of the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Educational Society, urges the council to avoid politics as committees are formed before noon adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
M. C. B. Mason
Cincinnati
The
Freedmen’s Aid and Southern Educational Society
Bishop Walters Addresses Delegates on Race and Politics
Bishop Walters urges involvement in politics and calls for black participation in offices and emoluments while criticizing leaders who urge electoral abstention. He argues education and property qualifications should apply to all alike and signals willingness to unite with the Democratic party if it benefits the cause. Reports from Secretary J. E. Bruce, Treasurer J. W. Thompson and the France committee were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Southland
J. E. Bruce
J. W. Thompson
France
Indiana Delegation Elects Council Officers
The Indiana delegation to the council met at noon and elected Dr S A Furnas as chairman George L Knox as resolutions committee member and Gurley Brewer as vice president. A prominent Indianapolis colored man said it will be impossible to keep politics out of the council predicting Roosevelt will be denounced for criticizing colored troops and the administration condemned for treating with the sultan of Sulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
S. A. Furnas
George L. Knox
Resolutions Committee
Gurley Brewer
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Sulu
Aged Woman Plunges To Death In New York
Ida Glick a 63 year old New York woman killed herself by leaping from a six story tenement roof. She blindfolded herself with a handkerchief and jumped as onlookers watched. Officials said heat may have driven her to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ida Glick
Hardware Store Ad Sells Wide Range of Jars and Seasonings
An old advertisement lists WM H Block Co offerings including fruit jars, caps, rubbers, tin cans, sealing wax, stoneware jars, covers, milk crocks, preserve jars, mixing bowls, cooking crocks, meat roasters, grape sieves, catsup colanders, dish pans, sauce pans, chopping bowls and knives. Spices such as celery seed, ginger, mixed spices, mustard, pepper, nutmegs, bay leaves, cinnamon, and cayenne shown with prices. Vinegar and salt also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans Delosa Ke Dewesgecel
Singapore
Minneapolis Beats Indianapolis In 4-0 Afternoon Tilt
About 1,000 spectators watched the game as Ehret and Fisher teamed for Minneapolis while Milligan and Powers formed Indianapolis’s battery. Minneapolis led with four runs in the first inning, capitalizing on Hoosier infield errors. Ehret dominated, fanning three straight batters in the fourth.
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Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Ehret
Fisher
Minneapolis Battery
Milligan
Powers
Suspect in Dress Suit Diamond Ring Scam Held in Louisville
Capt Kinney reports a man matching the Indianapolis offender who bought fine dress suits and a diamond ring with bogus checks is being held in Louisville. It is believed he lowered his belongings from the English Hotel third floor by a string to avoid paying his bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney
Louisville
Indianapolis
Boers Whipped At Machadodorp Rumor Circulates
Lorenzo Marques August 28 reports a rumor that Boer forces were repulsed with heavy losses at Machadodorp. The dispatch notes uncertainty and suggests a decisive setback in the Boer defense without official confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Marques
Machadodorp
Driver and his mules escape after oats fire
The driver and his team escaped unharmed after a wagon load of shear oats was set on fire near Pleasant Run and Washington Street on Tuesday morning. The blaze endangered the driver and the animals as they struggled to control the fire.
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oBus
Pleasant Run
Washington St
Chicago Scientist Wins Paris Exposition Prize
Dr. Albert Abraham Michelson of the University of Chicago wins the first prize in the natural philosophy exhibit at the Paris exposition for his Echelon spectroscope. The device, devised about a year ago, separates rays of light for analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert Abraham Michelson
University of Chicago
Greenfield Straw Board Men Oppose State Lab Plan
Representatives visited Dr Hurry on Tuesday to discuss a proposed state laboratory and methods to curb stream pollution. They supported fair legislation but declined involvement, fearing public suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Strawboard Works
Dr. Hurry
Ill in a Lumber Yard
James Tracey aged 65 was found very ill in a lumber yard at 417 West Maryland Street on Tuesday afternoon by Bicycle patrolmen. He said he had no home or relatives and was taken to the City hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tracey
Maryland St
Nim Davis Charged With Drunkenness And Assault
Nim Davis, a colored man, appeared in police court on Tuesday charged with drunkenness and assault and battery. He allegedly visited John Hardeway’s home on Te ledost Sunday night, broke the front door, and threatened the residents with a razor. The case was continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nim Davis
John Hardeway
Case
Hiram Sharpe Hanged for Wife Murder in Decatur
Decatur Ga August 28 Hiram Sharpe an aged white man was hanged Tuesday for the murder of his wife on December 6 1899 He was a morphine user and scarcely conscious when the drop fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Hiram Sharpe
Conn’s Educational Scheme Centered on Poor Boys School
ELKHART Aug. 28 C G Conn musical instrument maker plans a school for poor boys offering musical and general education on his 500 acre farm. Contracts for buildings now made. Redkey town trustees sent Daniel Wilt to sell bonds worth 5000 dollars. Wilt allegedly took 4900 dollars, claiming 4500. They won judgment for 400 dollars, Wilt appeals to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart, Inc
C. G. Conn
Redkey
Daniel Wilt
Wilt
Supreme Court
City Life Lawsuit and Military Discharge Highlight Local News
Frank Glover sues Baker and Thornton printing for damages after a press injury. Lieut Guy Boyle of Indianapolis wounded in the Philippines is discharged and to return about September first. In Hamilton county grand jury session Judge Alford cites alleged gambling in cigar stores. Amos Hines and Henry Seyfried named as defense for Frederick Kettlehake charged with Frederick Simon's murder. case set for September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Glover
Baker & Thornton Printing Company
Guy Boyle
Indianapolis
Philippines
Alford
Amos Hines
Henry Seyfried
Frederick Kettlehake
Funeral Procession Closes Streets In Long Route
A lengthy funeral procession halted traffic Tuesday afternoon for about a half mile. Cars were lined up in both directions, blocking the street as the procession moved through the area.
Wheat and grain futures mixed in Chicago trading
Wheat and corn prices ended mostly higher while oats rose modestly and provisions slipped. Dairy products showed mixed gains with butter and cheese moving but some categories soft. Meat forecasts list pork and lard values, with standard poultry and eggs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Young Americas
Aivss
Union Stock Yards Cattle and Hogs Report
Union Stock Yards report shows cattle receipts 450 with varied prices across grades from fair to prime, hogs receipts 4,500 with mixed weights and quotes from 5.20 to 5.60 per 100 pounds, and sheep receipts 20 with Good to choice ranges around 3.00 to 5.50 per hundredweight. Prime to fancy bulls noted at 3.90 to 4.23, calves around 4.00 to 5.75, stockers and feeding sheep listed with multiple price points and weights.
Interstate Live Stock Market Prices At Interstate Stock Yards
Cattle receipts total 100 with Tuesday shipments 65. Quotes reflect Good to prime export steers 1,350–1,500 lbs and Fair to medium export steers 1,200–1,400 lbs. Hogs receipts 1,500 with shipments 1,380. good to choice lights 5 42 14 to 5 43, heavy packing 5 40, roughs 5 20. Sheep receipts minimal with spring lambs and yearlings priced. bucks 20 to 30 per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avetabe
Coominall
Grain and hay prices and inspections in steady markets
Wheat and corn show firmness with various No. grade quotations across reds whites and mixed types. Oats and hay hold steady with multiple timothy classifications and price ranges. inspections list carloads by grade and condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Hay
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Emma Meiner
Jennie Kern
Malott Ave
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Anne West
McPhearson St
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C. Applegate
Massachusetts Ave
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Anna Duncan
N. Glennst
Aaron and
Mary Sylvester
N. Bevileave
Willis
Alice Burglin
Roac St
George W. Hunt
Flora Stanley
Alfred E. Hay
Leona Ludden
George H. Randolls
Leanora Calvin
Cyrus Richardson
Lucy Jordan
Paul Spillman
Edith Trimey
J. F. Schafer
Weghorst-st
G. A. Schubert
N. West-st
James Hannan
High-st
WM. H. Block CO
WM. H.block CO
Mason's
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Nim
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