Efforts to Control House Urges Virginia Unity and Strategy
The Danville editorial urges Republicans to limit spending in Virginia while targeting key districts like the Second, Ninth, and Tenth where Wise Walker and Hubard oppose Democratic rivals. It argues for concentrating funds to win one or more seats and posits that a Democratic House could curb McKinleyism and imperial policies, backing Bryan for president.
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Danville Register
Republican National Committee
Virginia
McKinley
Hanna
R.A. Wise
James A. Walker
W. F. Rhea
St. ‘I’. Hubard
H. D. Flood
Mr. Young
House
Dr. Wise
Wise
Bowden
Bryan
Senate
Fall of Pekin Confirmed by Allied Forces Entry
Washington reports an official confirmation that allied troops entered Pekin on the night of August 15 after stiff resistance. Dispatches from Admiral Remey and Consul-General Howler say foreign legations are safe and the city fell with Japanese forces among the attackers. Official notes from Li Hong Chang relay the Chinese government confirmation.
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Washington
Pekin
United States
Admiral Remey
Howler
Cie Yoo
Turin
Dureau
Che Poo
Nallons
Li Hang Chang
London
Dollar wheat forecast by Secretary Wilson sparks price rise
Secretary Wilson of the Agriculture Department says dollar wheat is coming before year end. He cites a tight domestic crop and foreign demand, noting experts estimate a shortfall that could reach 100 million bushels, with rising prices likely due to stronger home market prospects.
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Wilson
Agricultural Department
May Exhibit Conger At Ike Campaign Stops
Chicago August 18 Minister Conger expects to return from China before the election to campaign for McKinley and Roosevelt. Efforts are under way to bring him to town with Secretary Heath conceding promises are uncertain. He may speak once in Des Moines, his home city, if he can arrive in time.
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Chicago
Conger
China
McKinley
Roosevelt
Heath
National Committee
Desmoines
Madison Medicine Co Rocky Mountain Tea ad query
A fragment urges readers to ask their druggist about Rocky Mountain Tea made by the Madison Medicine Co. It references four substitutes and mentions a rare summer breath, signaling an old advertisement or product inquiry.
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Madison Medicine Co
Seracely
Ely's Cream Balm touted for nasal catarrh treatment
In advanced chronic nasal catarrh the cream balm is promoted as a specific for membranal diseases of the nasal passages. It is advertised as non drying and non sneezing, available for 50 cents from druggists or by mail from Ely Brothers New York.
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Ely
Mui
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Governor Candler Defends Georgia After New York Riot
Governor Allen D. Candler issues a statement contrasting Southern lynching against New York mob violence. He asserts a distinction between good and bad Negroes in the South and claims mobs punish criminals, not entire races, while criticizing New York for punishing the innocent based on race.
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Atlanta
Allen D. Candler
New York
Georgia
South
North
Letter praising Mrs Pinkham Broughs tonic health remedy
A dated testimonial from a Mrs Archambo in Charlemont praising Lydia E Pinkham’s remedies. It cites fatigue dizziness backache and weak appetite improved after using Lydia E Pinkham products and Sanative Wash. The letter notes Mrs Pinkham’s long experience and invites others to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
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Pinkham Brough
Archambo
Smuggling Case Receives New Court Filing
A regional court handles a smuggling case identified by Scrofula S0e AB S904 with suspect details obscured in the docket. Authorities allege illicit import activity and note ongoing investigations.
Gordon Replies to Resolution Condemning Reunion In Atlanta
General John B. Gordon, head of the United Confederate Veterans, writes to a New Orleans camp criticizing its resolution against the Atlanta Blue and Gray reunion and defending his decision not to attend the Chicago G A R event. He affirms duty to the South and calls for sectional harmony.
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Atlanta
John B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
Gordon
Chicago
Chaleron
Grand Army of the Republic
Citizens of
Cuieigo
Drummond Medicine Of New York Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement claims Drummond Medicine of New York cures rheumatism with a bottle priced at 100. It quotes testimonials from unnamed patients and invites readers to write to the company if their local druggist does not stock the remedies. It also mentions agents wanted to pay for distribution.
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Drwnyyand
Drummond Medicine
New York
PY. Drummond
Mensant
Drummond Medleiny Co
Special excursion to South Dakota and Wyoming offered
A Chicago to West destinations rail excursion via multiple rails lists round trip fare 82 with return allowed until October 1900. Stopovers west of Omaha permitted. For details contact W S Howell New York or John R Pot Williamsport.
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Chicago
Chica
Milwaukee and
Ry Paul
Sth
Deadwood
Spout Fish
Rapid City
Custer
Colorado
Utail
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Airtross
Ws, Howell
P.A
Broadway
New
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Iowa
South
North Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Oregon
Washington
Howell
G. BE
P. A
New York
John R. Pott
William Street
Williamaport
Pain Killer advertised as sole remedy in old text
An early medicine advertisement touts Pain Killer as internal remedy for colic summer complaint dyspepsia dysentery and rheumatism. It claims magical relief for burns and sprains and urges trying it for headaches and toothache. Sole agent listed as H Gorrell with Perry Davis price 60 cents.
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Perry Davis
H. Gorrell
Verdict Pronounces Caleb Powers Guilty and Sees Life Imprisonment
Georgetown Ky August 18 jury finds ex Secretary Caleb Powers guilty of being an accessory before the fact to William Goebel's murder. Verdict delivers life sentence after a 53 minute deliberation with all twelve jurors voting for confinement for life.
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Georgetown
Sinto
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Penn
Grentleman
Stone
Powers
Dangerfield
Tin
Attorneve
Jaror Stone
Porter
Tim
Goebel
Mmrder
Casey Vowera
Night mob attacks in New York after policeman stabbed
A mob of hundreds grew to over a thousand outside Policeman Robert J. Thorpe’s home after his stabbing the previous Sunday. White assailants pursued and beat Black residents as police reserves of 400 attempted to restore order amid pandemonium, with injuries reported among many.
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New York
Robert J. Thorpe
Seventh Street
Ninth Avenue
Thorne
Arthur Harris
Washington
New Orleans
A Thousand Policemen
Rioters in the Tenderloin were kept in check by a force of one thousand policemen through the night. Crowds formed and dispersed under police swoops, with some reports of brutal clubbing though overall firm handling. All negroes were confined indoors as many move from the district and leave the city.
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New York
Tonderloin
Death of Judge Riely in Houston Virginia
Judge John W. Riely dies at his son in law H H Edmunds home in Houston Virginia. Funeral at Episcopal church with Rev Landon J Mason. Riely born in Jefferson County Virginia and educated at Washington College where he joined Liberty Hall Volunteers then served as captain in the Fourth Virginia Infantry. He fought in the Gettysburg era and Pennsylvania Campaign.
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Houston
John W. Riely
H. H. Edmunds
Episcopal Church
Landon J. Mason
Gricochore
Richmond
John William Rely
Jefferson County
Virginia
West Viginia
Washington College
Wasingtons and Lee University
Lexington
Liberty Hall Volunteers
James J. White
Northeast
Virgina
G. W. Smith
James Tongetroat
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Virginia Apples Take Six Prizes at Paria Exposition
Virginia growers earned six prizes at the Paria Exposition, showcasing the state's diverse apple varieties and rising agricultural recognition. Local exhibitors and judges praised the quality and presentation of the winning entries.
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Virginia
The Gates of Unknown Bonwhy and Rocky Mountain Tea
An archaic verse fragment invites a maiden to a mysterious experience. The speaker mentions unknown gates and the allure of a product named Rocky Mountain Tea, framed with playful magical diction and archaic spelllike phrasing.
Snow in August Storm Hits Slatington Pa
A severe August storm in Slatington Pennsylvania produced gale winds and hail as large as nuts, breaking nearly every pane on the west side of stores and homes, toppling trees and signs, with indoor temperatures dropping rapidly. Beginning Sunday June 24 trains depart Lexington and Buena Vista for Clifton Forge at 8 00 am and 8 25 am, return 8 20 pm. Fares to Clifton Forge set at 1 00, with low rates to intermediate stops.
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Slatington
Lexington
Buena Vista
Clifton Forge
Pleasure pavilion and board walk planned at Hamp ton Roads beach
Erection of a beach pavilion and board walk was projected for Hamp ton Roads. Two freight engines collided on the Norfolk and Western at Maxwell siding near Tazewell on Monday, killing two and injuring two. At Isle of Wight Courthouse on Monday counsel for A O Gilligan said the defense had no exceptions to offer and Gilligan will go to prison for the murder of C Beverly Turner. Charley H Schneider of Richmond died Monday while bathing off the Seaside Club after beach guards warned of a dangerous, deep spot.
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Hampton Roads
Norfolk & Western
Maxwell Siding
Tazewell
Isle of Wight
A. O. Gilligan
Gilligan
C. Beverly Turner
Ocean View
Charley H. Schneider
Richmond
Mconday More
German police expel 186 anarchists after Humbert assassination
Report states German police have expelled 186 foreign anarchists following the assassination of King Humbert. The item mixes other notes about India rainfall under Curzon, Cuba soldiers, and American forces facing fortified Filipino positions.
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Humbert
Copper stock wealth from Calumet and Hecla mines boom
The piece extols copper mining profits citing a Calumet and Hecla laborer who turned wages into 500 stock shares now near 400 000 dollars and other ex workers amassing tens of thousands. It notes Amalgamated Copper Company formed from prior stakes and cites missed copper bets like Solon Allis offer on Copper Queen Mine. It ends urging El Progreso Copper Mines as a profitable opportunity.
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Calumet
Hecla
Tivesting
Amalgamated Copper Company
Solon M. Allis, E
United States
Tucson
el Progreso
Tntty Group
Great Lake Superior
Calumet and Heels
Wolverine
Tamarack
Quincy
Boston
Montana
United Verde
Calumet and
Heela
Clark
Mexico
E! Progreso
Progreso
Treasury
Organs Company
David B. Russell
el Progreso Copper Mining Co
Wall Street
New York
Campaign button order from Buena Vista VA described
A brief notice urges sending ten cents in silver to Thos D Bailie secretary Buena Vista Virginia to obtain a campaign button featuring Bryan Stevenson and Flood. The offer claims the price covers actual cost and mailing with a discount for larger orders.
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Thos
D. Bailie
Buena Vista
Bryan
Stevenson
Flood
Democratic Wales
Profit-Copper and Article-Muzico Theme Rise
A compact note mentions 173 per cent annually tied to Profit-Copper and Article-Muzico across the country, signaling a notable economic or cultural shift with emphasis on rising figures.
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Muzico
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