Bay Plan Showdown in Topeka and National Shuffle
In Topeka Kansas Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan defends the guaranty of bank deposits against Taft postal savings plan. In New York Norman Mack meets Murphy to fuse party factions as Hitchcock greets southern Republican strategists and west coast optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Murphy
Hitchcock
Topeka
Kay
WV. J. Ryan
Randa
Garfield Park
Knights of Pythias
Kansas City
Bryan
Jie
Taft
Postal Savings Bank
Guaranty Bank
Jin
New York
Democratic Party
New York State
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Charles E. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Patrick H. McCarren
Broklyn
Tammany
Hoffman House
McCarren
South
Congress
Virginia
Alabama
Louisiana
Hot Springs
Flood Recedes in Augusta After Massive 1888-Scale Rise
Augusta flood waters fall from a 40 foot crest with rain ended. Damage nears 1 million dollars to stocks and property. eight mills rely on canal power. transport and utilities crippled. 10 to 15 drowned, mostly negro laborers. Public meetings planned to relief northern city districts. In South Carolina rains raise rivers and push deaths to at least three more.
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Augusta
Savannah River
Augusta Railway and Electric Company
Wat&s
Augusta Chronicle
Augusta Herald
Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Saluda
Laurens
Loving Cups for the Tafts at Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Virginia on August 28 the Homestead hotel gave Judge Taft Mrs Taft and Master Charles Taft silver loving cups as a farewell gesture. Burr McIntosh spoke and screened Taft views as guests bid him a cordial sendoff after nearly two months in the mountain resort with music speeches and a final reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Homestead Hotel
Taft
Charles Taft
Burr McIntosh
Middies End Summer Cruise With Annapolis Return
Five ships of the midshipmen's summer cruising squadron returned to Annapolis and the annual practice cruise ended. About 600 midshipmen disembarked Friday to begin their one month locations.
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Annapolis
Noblesville Man Injured by Bull Saved by Slug
W. W. Phelps was attacked by a bull in Noblesville and seriously injured. his life was saved by a slog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Phelps
Noblesville
Persian Revolt Expands Across Western Persia
Teheran reports a growing revolution across western and southern Persia with Kurdish tribes leading a revolt for an immediate parliament. Kerman falls to insurgents after a bloody battle, government officials flee or surrender, and Kazim Khan leads a provisional government declaring to ignore the central authority until parliament convenes.
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Teheran
Persia
Persian Kurdistan
Kerman
Kazim Khan
Battle Flags for Parade in Columbus Ohio
Two hundred ninety five bullet riddled Civil War flags from the Ohio state relic room were shipped to Col J Corey Winnans Toledo chief of staff for the G A R. The flags will lead the September 2 parade for the national encampment in Toledo. This marks the second time the relics have left the room since the 20 years ago encampment in Columbus.
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Columbus
Ohio
Statehouse
J. Corey Winans
Toledo
Berlin launches new cable company with subsidy
A government subsidized cable company was founded in Berlin on Thursday. Its headquarters will be in Cologne and it plans to lay lines between Germany and Brazil via Teneriffe with branches to Liberia and German colonies on the West African coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Cologne
Germany
Brazil
Teneriffe
Liberia
Africa
Sailors praised for conduct during Sydney visit
The inspector general of the secret police praised American sailors for their behavior during their stay in Sydney, saying they are among the best behaved and most manly groups he has seen.
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Sydney
The
Secret Police
Americans win dory race against Dutch at Amsterdam
The American entry Tautog skippered by George Gardiner won the five mile race in Amsterdam, finishing in 52 minutes 10 seconds after a close contest with the Dutch dories.
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Amsterdam
George Gardiner
Japanese Sealers Seized Off Alaskan Poaching Claim
Arrivals from Dutch Harbor aboard the Grace Dollar confirm reports that Japanese sealers were seized for alleged poaching. The Grace Dollar reached San Francisco on Thursday with the news.
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San Francisco
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Grace Dollar
Montana Socialists Nominate State Ticket
Helena Aug 28 The Montana Socialists during their state convention adopted a platform and nominated a full ticket led by Harry Hazelton of Missoula for governor.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Socialists of
Harry Hazelton
Nissoula
Snake in pants prompts scare at New Albany home
Benjamin Robinson found a copperhead snake coiled in his trousers left in a closet at his New Albany residence. The incident ended without injury as the snake was removed by an adult.
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Benjamin Robinson
New Albany
Death of Col Vilas in Madison after illness
Col William Freeman Vilas dies at 10 45 p m in Madison Wisconsin after five weeks of illness. The former US senator and lawyer had shown signs of improvement before a rapid decline and a second stroke of paralysis. He served as postmaster general and interior secretary and was a longtime advocate for Civil War veterans.
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Madison
Wis
William F. Vilas
Philip Fox
Col. Vilas
William Freeman Vilas
United States
Chelsea
Col
Vilas
University of Wisconsin Law School
Albany Law School
Twenty-third
Wisconsin Regiment
Wisconsin
Interior
United States Senate
Kermit Roosevelt Bravely Stops Runaway Horses
Oyster Bay New York August 28 Ker mit Roosevelt second son of the president stopped a runaway pair of horses after a wild shore road chase into Bayville. He seized the reins and brought the horses to a standstill saving Mrs Frank Hilton of New York and her two small sons who were in the carriage. Mr Hilton was thrown out but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Kermit Roosevelt
Shore Road
Bayville
Frank Hilton
New York
Kermit
Canal Zone Population Report Totals 50,003
The canal zone census shows a total population of 50,003 in Colon on Aug 28. Of these, 25,000 work for the Isthmian Canal Commission and the Panama Railroad. Americans number 6,863.
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Canal Zone
Colon
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama
Chicago Girl Drowns Self Over Illness Hindering Marriage
Despondent over an illness that was largely imaginary Miss Mary Field Werne walked into a Chicago lake and took her own life. The death was ruled a suicide with the motive linked to a possible engagement to her devoted sweetheart.
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Chicago
Mary Field Werne
Illinois Banker Passes Away in St Louis
St Louis dated report notes C. G. Cloud aged 66 years was president of the Hamilton County Bank at McLeansboro Illinois and reputed to be a millionaire. He died in St Louis Thursday night.
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Llinois
St. Louis
C. G. Cloud
Hamilton County Bank
McLeansboro
Muncie Club opposes street carnivals with new resolution
The Muncie Commercial Club passed a resolution denouncing street carnivals and stating that any attempt to stage such events will be discouraged by the organization and its members.
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Muncie
Mysterious Boardwalk Shooting Kills Baltimore Exec in Atlantic City
Charles B. Roberts 38, president and treasurer of National Supply Co. of Baltimore, was fatally shot on the Atlantic City boardwalk during a heavy rain. An unknown man seized control of the rolling chair and fired before fleeing. Mrs. W. F. G. Williams, also of Baltimore, witnessed the incident as a hotel attendant summoned police. Roberts belonged to Maryland clubs. his sister-in-law is Mrs Epaminondas Chermont, wife of the Brazilian embassy secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Whch
Charles B. Roberts
National Supply Company
Baltimore
Roberts
W. F. G. Williams
Maryland
Maryland Club
Earle Freed on $2000 Bail After Wife Beating Charge
Ferdinand Pinney Earle, known for his finity and soul mate fame, was released on $2000 bail in Goshen New York after two sleepless nights in jail on a charge of beating his wife. He immediately sought out his wife Julia Kuttner Earle to seek reconciliation and claimed he had been misrepresented.
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Goshen
N. Y
Ferdinand Pinney Earle
Julia Kuttner Earle
France
Reverend Mackay Dies in Portland on Train Stop
Rev. Donald Sage Mackay D D LL D of New York and president of the General Synod of the Reformed Church in America died suddenly at Union station Portland while en route to his Blue Hill summer home. He had been ill for over a year and led the Collegiate Church of St Nicholas in New York, a church President Roosevelt attended.
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Donald S. Mackay
Portland
Donald Sage Mackay
New York
General Synod of the Reformed Church In America
Union Station
Blue Hill
Mackay
St. Nicholas
Roosevelt
Well Known Comedienne Margaret Daly Vokes Dies
Boston August 28. Margaret Daly Vokes a famed comedienne died at her Lynnfield summer home after a long tuberculosis illness. She was wife of Harry Vokes of Ward and Vokes and part of the prominent Daly theatrical family.
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Boston
Margaret Daly Vokes
Lynnfield
Harry Vokes
Ward & Vokes Company
Daly
Roosevelt Arrives at Oyster Bay Home on Sagamore Hill
President Roosevelt and party reached Oyster Bay on the Sylph Thursday afternoon and proceeded to his Sagamore Hill residence. They had just returned from the Jordanville New York public library dedication.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Jordanville
N. Y
Frederick IV of Germany Died September 7 1493
Frederick IV of Germany who died September 7 1493 was noted for weakness and indolence. His reign saw popular discontent as his subjects revolted seeking relief from hardship.
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Frederick IV
Germany
Atlantic City Faces Martial Law Threat Over Prohibition
Governor Fort threatens to deploy New Jersey troops to Atlantic City if excise laws are not observed next Sunday. He calls the city a saturnalia of vice and pledges an extraordinary legislative session if needed. Grand jury at May's Landing is accused of bias as indictments are balked and may face repercussions.
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Fort
May’s Landing
Atlantic City
James C. Steelman
William Reeves Winters
Mays Landing
Atlantic County
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Trenchard
Leper Care Inquiry Ties Milwaukee Leper to Soldier
Inquiry from Washington at Soldiers Home reveals Alfred S. O Gorman, formerly a private in Company G First Infantry and Spanish War volunteer, is being cared for as a leper in Milwaukee. John R Early, a former U S soldier now isolated in Washington, prompted the investigation into War Department facilities.
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Washington
War Department
John R. Early
United States
Milwaukee
Alfred S. O'Gorman
First Infantry
Lizard Head Peak Stands Tall in San Juan Range
Denver reports the San Juan mountains in southwestern Colorado dwarf the northern Rockies with dramatic 14 060 foot peaks. Mt Wilson at 14 250 feet dominates, near the 14 160 foot Lizard Head pinnacle said to be unreachable by climbers due to its 20 foot shaft summit. Trains run by the mountain between Telluride and Rico as climbers eye an ascent.
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Denver
Colo
San Juan
Colorado
Rockies
Rocky Mountain Range
Lizard Iead
Monnam
Tellurile
Rico
Chadwick Heir Loses Stand Amid Bankruptcy Filing
Dr Leroy Chadwick husband of the famed Cassie Chadwick filed for bankruptcy in U S district court Cleveland. Liabilities exceed 600000 as the final chapter in the Cassie Chadwick swindle saga begins.
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L. S. Chadwick
Cleveland
Cassie Chadwick
Leroy §. Chadwick
Kansas Official Guilty of Grafting
C. W. Trickett special assistant attorney general of Kansas was found guilty in Kansas City Kan of using his office to obtain 250 dollars from Wayne and Frank Hurlbart. The verdict follows his appointment to enforce the prohibitory liquor law in Wyandotte County.
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Kansas City
C. W. Trickett
Kansas
Wyandotte County
Kan
Wayne
Frank Hurlbart
Remedy for Rheumatism in Horses Using Potash Feed
A carbonate of potash solution given in feed two or three times daily is said to relieve rheumatism in horses. The claim appears in a historical veterinary notice advising dosing frequency and method.
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P. J. McCumber
James Kennedy
North Dakota
McCumber
H. F. Alexander
Alaska-Pacific Steamship Company
Republican
Pacific
Sherman
Eile
Tafts
Hot Springs, Va
New German Cable Company
MR. Bryan
Washington Sta
Gol. W. F. Vilas
Earle
President Home Safe
New Jersey
Fert
Gov. J. F. Fort
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Colorado Rockies
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Ndia
Ceylon
VIA
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Logansport
Detroit
Mich
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Pot-In-Bay
Sandusky,o
Niagra Fall
N.Y
Buffalo, N.jy
Toronto,Ont
Montreal
Denver, Col
Omaha
Wabash Ticket Office
M. Burke
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Ticket
Michigan Central
Wabash and Grang
Tetreit
Greas Lakes
L. G. Lewis
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