President Promises Judicial Place For Herbert
The New York World reports rumors that President Cleveland may appoint Secretary of the Navy Herbert to a federal judgeship in the fall if a vacancy arises. It suggests Andrew McAdoo could become secretary of the navy to serve out the term, with Herbert stepping aside, similar to prior appointments in the Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Theavy Herbert
McAdoo
Herbert
Carnegie Steel Works
Wernert
McAdoo Siys
Montgomery
Alabama
Congress
Washington
Springer and
Kilgore
Indian Territory
Salvation Army Meeting Promises New Homes and American Visit
Crowded Memorial hall on West Fourteenth Street hosted a Salvation Army gathering under Commander Booth-Tucker. Plans included a sailors’ home and a Salvation Army home, with a hint that General Booth may be invited to America. A western brigadier shared a parable about a minister’s promised fate after baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Salvation
Memorial Hall
West Fourteenth Street
New York
Consul Booth-Tucker
William Dooth
Asm
Booth-Tucker
Sailors
Salvation Army
General Booth
America
New York Recorder
Shuey
Silver question dominates chatter at Chicago convention efforts
Texas silver men push for Culberson compromise to win gold support. Maryland and California Democrats weigh silver influence as Michigan Nebraska Nebraska delegates threaten to tilt the convention. Governor Evans of South Carolina predicts a solid silver slate across the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Culberson
Texas
Chicago
Culherson
John E. Hurst
Gorman
Maryland
Hamilton County
Michigan
Don M. Dickinson
Fred A. Baker
Democratic Silver Party
Baker
Elliott G. Stevenson
Dickinson
Committee On Credentials
Nebraska
John Gary Evans
South Carolina
Waldorf Hotel
New York
Solid South
Fire horse Harry’s daring dash at Jersey City
In Jersey City, fire horse Harry of engine No. 9 showcases intelligence by dashing from a blacksmith shop after a loose shoe incident. He returns to the engine house and impatiently asks where the fire is as the crew races to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe
Harry
Jersey City
Thomas Allen
Duncan and
Bergen Avenues
Cavan Point
New York Journal
Bryan
Hinn
Abra
Ryan
White House
King I
McKinley
Ventras
Chicano
America
Hannah M. Stakemiller
John A. Stakemiller
Oak Till Cemetery
Newport Society Big Ten Mile Open Sea Swim Challenge
Charitie Oelrichs of New York and Bob Ralston of Philadelphia planned a $1,000 side bet on a ten mile open sea swim from Newport to Narragansett Pier with Newport, Jamestown, and Narragansett Pier factions backing respective swimmers. Dr. J William White of Philadelphia completed a ten mile swim from Newport to the Pier in 4 hours 40 minutes on Sept 6, and two other famed swimmers Boyton and Fearn failed to finish in Newport harbor the same day due to heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charitie Oelrichs
New York
Rob Ralston
Philadelphia
Dr. White
Newport
Narragans
Paul Boyton
George Fearn
Newport Harbor
Fearn
New England
Charlie Ochicha
Robert Ralston
Bob Ralston
Ralston
Charlie Odrichs
Hermann
Narragansett Pier
Jamestown
Oelrichs
William Penn
Edwin Potter
Mr. Oelrichs
Fair Newporters
Harvard
Shea
J. William White
White
University of Pennsylvania
Commercial Wharf
Boyton
New York Journal
Lucky Baldwin Escapes Two Gun Attacks in California Legably
Chicago plans a gold exhibit to showcase extraction from rock. A Los Angeles area rancher known as Lucky Baldwin, age about 70, survived two attempted shootings by women in separate incidents tied to breach of promise lawsuits. He owns the San Gabriel ranch and several famous horses including Emperor of Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky’ Baldwin
San Francisco
RR. J. Mack
California
Post
Chamberlin’s
Lucky
Tn Iss
Baldwin
San Gabriel
Emperor of Norfolk
Santa Anita Valley
United States
Wasah- Migton Post
Chicago
Glates
Bryan nominating speech electrifies Illinois at convention
Eyewitness account from Lanark describes the Nebraska silver faction and Jim Bryan supporters in the convention hall. Delegates shout with joy as Bryan is nominated on the third ballot amid cheers and marching bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Sle
Nebraska
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Wo. Bryan Club
Bryan Club
Pentieman
Wisconsin
Lstructea Tor Bragg
Dockery
Bland
Illinois
Jonnie
Pop
Georgia
Dixie
Bryn
Inois
Coliseum
Ilinois
Bevan
Farm notices and personal items from Freedom area
A fragmented page lists farm mishaps with a horse and binder, local visits, visitors to Dan dee, and community notices. It mentions Miss Meda Mitchell touring the National Park, Charve Tanl Jr of Chicago vacationing with his parents, and a Sunday school program at the Heaner school house with Childrens Day exercises. Also notes burying Mrs. John Noble, a Dundee teacher Jennie Kereh, and various land transfers and cemetery items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naperville
Norlington Park
Averora
Burlington Park
Daly Uth
Ilinois
Pos. Mitchell
Harry Kereh
Dandee
Mer Halred
Meda Mitchell
National Park
Montana
Sam Pate
Charve Tanl, Jr
Chicago
Heaner
M. M. Mitchell
Sebi
Edna Arnold
Quartette
S. P Renner
Lanark
John Noble
Freedom
Noble
William Datten
Ginlend
Fred Mitchell
Leaf River
Carroll County
Chicago Chronicle
Louie Keetlinger
Union Church
John
Mt Carroll Notes on Rye Prices and Local News
Rural market report shows meager rye price and notes Gillogly's fever treatment. Local sports recount Morrison boys defeating Mt Carroll by eleven to twelve. Obituary reports Margaret Noble dies on the Nome river. Baptist convention set for Milwaukee. Shimer will case heads to court. various city letters and community updates conclude with local gossip and advice.
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M. Senith
Gillogly
Mettalf
Pronk Weltinen
Outa
Morrison Boys
Mt. Carroll Boys
Morrion
John M. Rinewalt
Great Christian Endeavor
Washington
Baptist Church of Thisity
Jenole
Chicago
Cook County Normal School
Adam
Joy
Indies Seminary
Miss Doy
Tlingis
Merelvely
Shimer
Supreme Court
Wood
Shimerts
Oregon Battleship Blocked From Mare Island Yard
The battleship Oregon cannot reach Mare Island navy yard due to shallow draft and near surface rocks in the approach. Docking requires expensive dredging and submarine blasting or a long voyage to Port Orchard, prompting concern over a potential coastwise relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare Salmrl
Oregon
Tt Fa
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Union Ironworks
Mare Island Yard
Port Orchard
Paget
Pacific Coast
Philadelphia Press
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Oakland Board of Health
Sarah I. Shuey
Oakland
Cal
Cripple Creek
Colo
John S Tallman & Co
Broadway
W York
Prudenti Gold Mining Co
Justly
Joseph
Bidlack
Joseph L. Bidiack
Hood
L, Summer & Son
Springfield
Old
National Politics
Stephen M. White
Ciallup
N. M
Los Angeles
Lucky" Baldwin
Pitcher’s Castoria
Illinois State Firemen’s Asso
Sahara
Tidimue
Tam
McWitt
Kestner
Shade
Millee
Stick
Eri
Miller
Mer Miller
Hio
Arnold
Vesey
Etta J. Smith
Carroll Til
Andrew bHodds
M. EK. Shurch
Shannon
Fair Haven Cemetery
Savanna Cemetery Association
Sarah Jane Law
Savanna
James English
Margaret English
Savanow
John Glasser
FS. Greenleaf
Lucinda Shawer
Lla Woewlen
Biklon Grove
James A. Wright
Chas
M. King
Chadwick
Catharine S. Davis
John Shayis
Woodland
Dr. Ray
Wi. Hogan
Begus
Joseph L Bidlack
Joseph L. Bisddlack
DeWitt
Win Flogan
Oreosite
U.S
U.a,snow&co
MT. Carroll
Sutton
Milwaukee
Milwakes
Delano
Hailey
Mary D. Miles
Lizzie Livingston
Daisy Griffith
Deasie Ross
Lon Rogers
J. 0. Phillips
B.C. Griffith
Geo, Coleman
Clare Williamson
Po Phillips
I. Keech
Oxford Junction
Lows
Frank Tracey
Walter
Margaret Noble
Nome
Phim River
Ireland
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lider Hudler
Advent Society
Nada Veritas
Carrell County
Tae Ae
Castoria
Ebay
Es Sample
Ines
Fon Sacre
City Drug Store
Waverleys
Searcher
Thei
Indiana Bicycle CO
Isotanatolis, End
C. H. Sword
Inter Ocean
Tma En
TMAMA
Inter Ocean Pee
Aca
Paris
Capecud
Gazette and Inter Ocean
Sop
Turkey
Crete
Alsop
New York Sun
Ttme
George W. Teasdale
Los Gatos
Los Grac Fos
Sanne Chee
Des Clates
Sandome
Amma EB Cole
Thoschool
Lowrates
Galland
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