Towne declines the Populist Vice President nomination
Charles A Towne declines the Populist vice presidential nomination tendered at Sioux Falls sending a lengthy letter to the notification committee. He says he cannot run against Bryan Stevenson and endorses Bryan Stevenson on the DemocraticSilver Republican ticket and praises the Kan sas City triumph as guiding his stance.
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Duluth
Minn
P. M. Ringdahl
People’s Party
Charles A. Towne
Sioux Falls
Kansas City
Democratic Organization
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Congress
J. B. Weaver
Cleveland
Stevenson
Silver Republican National Committee
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
Bryan
Silver Republican Party
Chicago
Wm. J. Bryan
Stone Named to Dem Executive Committee
New York reports ex Gov William J Stone of Missouri was appointed to the Democratic executive committee. The Aug 7 notice notes Stone’s selection as a party leader and adviser, reflecting his prominence in Missouri and national politics. The item emphasizes continuity in party leadership and Stone’s experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wm. J. Stone
Missouri
Prominent Democrats Arrive for Indianapolis Bryan Stevenson Meeting
Prominent Democrats from distant states arrived in Indianapolis to participate in the Bryan Stevenson notification meeting in Military Park. Senator Jones will preside. Mayor Taggart will open the meeting and turn it over to Jones. Congressman Richardson of Tennessee will notify Mr. Bryan, who will reply. Gov. Thomas of Colorado will notify Mr. Stevenson and the VP candidate will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Bryan-Stevenson
Military Park
Jones
Taggart
Richardson
Tennessee
Bryan
Gov. Thomas
Colorado
Stevenson
Bryan and Stevenson Arrive in Indianapolis for Nomination
William Jennings Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson reached Indianapolis at 7 20 PM on a special Democratic train. Tomorrow at Military Park they will be formally notified of their Kansas City nomination after 2 PM. Webster Davis plans campaign speeches in several states, signaling opposition to imperialism in part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Wm. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Military Park
Messrs. Bryan
Stevenson
Kansas City
Webster Davis
New York
Toto
Not Guilty. Letter Carrier Charged With Assault in Boston
Boston August 7. Letter Carrier John P Sampson goes on trial before Judge Dewey in municipal court for allegedly attempting to assault Miss Ethel M Pierce a stenographer in the Winthrop building on July 28 The defense argues prior arrangement while Pierce testifies detailing the encounter and the attempt to lock the door The prosecution rests after Pierce describes the assault and Dr Dunn testifies to finding blood on Pierces clothing
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Boston
John P. Sampson
Dewey
Municipal Criminal Court
Ethel M. Pierce
Winthrop
Sampson
Mr. Strong
Strong
Mulvey
Dunn
Powderly to Discuss Detention for Immigrants in Boston
Immigration Bureau Commissioner T W Powderly arrived in Boston to meet with local steamship agents about a government detention plan for immigrants. He hurried to the Canadian border to review proposals for immigration inspection bureaus at rail border points replacing the current U S port inspections at Halifax and Quebec.
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Boston
T. W. Powderly
Immigration Bureau
United States
Battle of Little Rhody anniversary plans in Newport
The American Irish Historical Society marks the Rhode Island battle anniversary on August 29 in Newport Rhode Island. Headquarters will be Aquidneck House with a reception committee in attendance. Invitations extend to the governor of Rhode Island.
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Boston
American-Irish Historical Society
Rhode Island
Newport
R. I
Aquidneck House
Rhode Island Officials Visit Historic Sites Dinner Planned
Rhode Island state record commissioner and presidents of the Rhode Island and Newport Historical societies will tour various historical points during the day. Dinner at 8 p.m. at Aquidneck followed by patriotic addresses. The Battle of Rhode Island occurred August 29, 1778 with American forces under General John Sullivan repelling the British and holding the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Newport
Aquidneck
John Sullivan
Sullivan
Prohibitionists Call Massachusetts State Convention
The Massachusetts Prohibition state committee calls a mass convention at Association hall Worcester on September 6 to nominate presidential electors at large and state officers. Delegates are urged from all towns and wards. caucuses are deemed unnecessary this year and papers will circulate to place electors and candidates on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Prohibition State Committee of
Massachusetts
Worcester
Prohibition Party
Association Hall
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Anti Imperialist Matinee in Faneuil Hall Boston Aug 7
About 400 market district attendees attended a noon rally at Faneuil Hall opposing McKinley over Philippine policy. Ex Governor Boutwell led the principal address urging Republican defections and criticizing Bryan for Paris treaty views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
McKinley
Faneuil Hall
Bryan
Richard E. Hersom
North Lebanon
Hersom
Republican Party
Gev. S. Boutwell
Massachusetts
Gamaliel Bradford
Erving Winslow
Boutwell
Obscene Pictures Arrest in Newburyport
Fred B Merrow a 35 year old shoemaker on Tyng street was arrested by local police for selling and possessing obscene photographs. Henry Chase of Boston Watch and Ward society triggered the action after purchasing a dozen pictures and a raid found a trunk of questionable photos and the entire photographing outfit in Merrow's Franka street studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Fred B. Merrow
Henry Chase
Boston
Watch and Ward Society
Merrow
Poelie
Franka Street
Tyng Street
Goebel Case Rehearsed in Yesterday's Testimony
In Georgetown Kentucky on August 7 state auditor Coulter must bring records into court in the Powers case to counter former auditor Stone. Stone testified he discharged W H Culton for stealing 1000 dollars. Witnesses described Goebel’s fall and the scene on capitol grounds. Several pistols were taken from Whittaker and a rifle once owned by Youtsey, then Frank Roberts, was found in the auditor’s vault. John B Hurst contradicted Noakes, noting armed mountaineers and his convention ties. A Middlesboro dispatch notes Caleb Powers' case outcome could affect whether he surrenders.
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Georgetown
Coulter
Stone
W. H. Culton
W. J. Lewis
Frankfort
Goebel
George L. Barnes
State Auditor's Office
State Capitol
Whittaker
Auditor's Office
Henry Youtsey
Frank
John B. Hurst
Corbin
Robert Noakes
Hurst
Golden
Gavy
Taylor
Philadelphia
Knoxville
Tenn
Pineville
Disappearance of James Boothby Burke Roche in New York
In New York on August 7, reports say the Hon. James Boothby Burke Roche MP has vanished after leaving the Holland House in mid May. He holds substantial business interests in the United States, including a Canadian government telegraph charter. Theories place him in the Canadian northwest or en route to China. he is Baron Fermoy's second son and married Frances Work in 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Holland House
James Boothby Burke-Roche
the Tribune
England
Far Northwest
China
Vancouver
Baron Fermoy
Frances
Frank Work
New England Veteran Firemen's League Sets Waltham Meet
The New England states Veteran Firemen's league meeting in Boston agreed to hold the league play-out at Waltham on the 16th. Entry list stands at 46 machines. Springfield, Hartford, Pepperell, and Olneyville associations gain admission. playing rules revision postponed.
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Boston
New England States
Waltham
Springfield
Hartford
Pepperell
Mass
Olneyville
R. L
Actress Ada Dare and George Ehret Elope in 1898
Ada Dare formerly Mrs Frances M Roux and clown Tom Dare eloped to Chicago in 1898 after Ehret pursued her. The couple, once hosted at a cottage in Elmhurst with a lively theatrical circle, faced his father’s opposition. Mrs Ehret declined to talk. Ehret reportedly in Philadelphia.
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Ada Dare
Tom Dare
Frances M. Roux
Ehret
Chicago
George Ehret
Elmhurst
Mr. Ehret
Philadelphia
Smallpox scare ends with Alaska gold boom outlook
A July 22 letter from a former Treasury employee now in Cape Nome, Alaska, says the smallpox scare is over with under 20 cases and no typhoid yet. It notes 12 violent deaths since July 10, gold samples in quartz, a company losing $100,000 weekly due to water scarcity, and plans for dredging and winter digs as Nome expects a boom if rain comes. Transportation home costs have fallen from $125 to $25.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Department
Cape Nome
Alaska
Anvil Creek
Nome
Cape Prince of Wales
Small Gains in Cities Predict Disappointment in Census
Census Director Merriam predicts disappointing population counts in large cities for the coming release. He notes figures may show little growth since 1880 and a smaller rise than 1890, with Cincinnati up less than ten percent. The spread of electric trolleys shifts many workers to suburbs, lowering urban counts.
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Washington
Merriam
Cincinnati
Massachusetts Breweries Company Formed In Boston
The Massachusetts Breweries company filed deeds transferring ten brewing interests including American, Ailey, Pfaff, Hanley & Casey, Continental, Norfolk, Elmwood Spring, Revere, Franklin, and Robinson breweries. Officers include President Charles Pfaff and Harrison W. Huguley. directors list Charles Pfaff, Huguley, Casey, Ruhl, Alley, I. R. Clark, A. C. Ratshesky, Charles A. King, and Rollin Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts Breweries Company
American Brewing Company
Ailey Brewing Company
H. & J. Pfaff Brewing Company
Hanley & Casey Brewery Company
Continental Brewing Company
Norfolk Brewery
Elmwood Spring Brewery
Revere Brewery
Franklin Brewery
Robinson Brewing Company
Charles Pfaff
Harrison W. Huguley
James D. Casey
Edward Ruhl
Frederick J. Alley
I. R. Clark
A. C. Ratshesky
Charles A. King
Rollin Jones
Dying Mother Crawled Quarter Mile to Save Baby
Lewiston Maine Aug 7 a Bryant's Pond special reports Mrs D Sparing a 20 year old mother dragged herself a quarter mile after an oil stove exploded while cooking supper. Burned from head to foot she placed her baby in safe hands then died at 4 am. Nearest house occupants cared for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Bryant's Pond
Lewiston Journal
Sparing
York Mills in Saco to Close August 18
York mills in Saco will shut from August 18 to September 4. The factory, with about 2000 workers, maintains full storehouses as orders were cancelled. Nearby Pepperell and Laconia mills, employing about 3000, will close for two weeks concurrently.
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York Mills
Saco
Biddeford
York Corporation of
F. C. McDuffee
Boston
Pepperell and
Laconia
York
Great Falls Mfg to idle 560 looms and 300 workers
Somersworth New Hampshire August 7 The Great Falls Manufacturing Company announces a production curtailment by stopping 560 looms for a few weeks leaving 300 operatives idle. The move affects workers at the plant and signals a temporary slowdown in output due to unspecified conditions.
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Somersworth, N. H
Great Falls
Heat Wave Grips Northern New York City Area
In Watertown and surrounding counties the region endures a severe heat wave with temperatures reaching 105 degrees yesterday and remaining very hot today. The hot spell is described as the most intense in years, affecting daily activities and posing health concerns for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Watertown
N. Y
Heat claims one life nine prostrations in mills record
Pittsburg reports one death and seven prostrations from the intense heat in the last 24 hours. The extreme conditions caused great suffering in mills and factories with many workers quitting work for the day.
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Pittsburg
Heat Fatalitiesin Milwaukee Three Die in 24 Hours
Three people died and four were prostrated in an intense Milwaukee heat wave over the past day. The deceased include Carl Schmidt a gardener Milton Kilbour a child and Wm Caward a switch man. Local authorities warn of continuing peril as temperatures remain high.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Carl Schmidt
Milton Kilbour
Wm. Caward
Chicago Heat Claims Four Lives and Several Prostrations
Four deaths and several prostrations were reported by 1 p.m. today in Chicago as excessive heat continued to grip the city. Authorities urged residents to seek shade and hydrate, with emergency services on alert for heat related illnesses.
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Chicago
Weather highs across major cities at 8 AM
Washington reports temperatures at 8 this morning with Boston 70 New York 79 Philadelphia 80 Washington 82 Chicago 78 St. Louis 78 St. Paul 72 Denver 58 Salt Lake City 70 San Francisco 2.
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Washington
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Chinaman Tow Fong Receives First Naturalization Papers
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on August 7 Judge Shove in the 10th district court heard Tow Fong a 27 year old resident of ten years who filed for naturalization at the urging of the Democratic city committee. The event marks his first naturalization papers.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Shove
10Th District Judicial Court
Tow Fong
Democratic City Committee
Kimball Bigamy Case Ends in Vermont Transfer
John F. Kimball, sought in Vermont on a bigamy charge, appeared in supreme court before Judge Loring seeking a writ of habeas corpus. He was discharged because indictment copy was missing. Inspector Robinson soon seized the required indictment and Kimball will be sent to Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John F. Kimball
Vermont
Supreme Court
Loring
Sodas on the Boss in New York Strike Settlement
In New York on August 7, 400 shirtwaist workers employed by Floersheimer and Roman won a strike but forced union-backed concessions on a few male strikers. The workers’ committee pressed for restoration of old prices and union-only hiring. Floersheimer offered a compromise on part of the wage rise, which the strikers accepted. Floersheimer then treated the workers to ice cream soda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Floersheimer
Sonoma Launch Promises Trans-Pacific Service from San Francisco
Philadelphia August seventh report notes the steamship Sonoma built by Oceanic Steam Ship Co was launched at Cramps shipyard. The vessel will ply between San Francisco and Australia in the trans-Pacific trade with a length between perpendiculars of 400 feet a beam of 50 feet a load draft of 24 feet and displacement of 9700 tons. The contract speed is 17 knots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sonoma
Oceanic Steamship Company
Cramps
San Francisco
Australia
Boston Electric Inspector Falls To Death In South Boston
Patrick Blackburn aged 88, an inspector for the Boston Electric Light Company, fell from a pole in South Boston tonight and was killed instantly. The skull was not fractured and Blackburn was unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Patrick Blackburn
Boston Electric Light Company
South Boston
Blackburn
Bolermak ers Strike Settled on Boston & Albany Rail Line
Springfield reports the bolermak ers strike with the Boston and Albany railroad settled. Repairs on engines will resume with minimal delay and workers will be paid extra for overtime as demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Bolermakers
Boston & Albany
Batchelder of Peabody to mark 106th birth anniversary
Peabody Massachusetts on August 7 1794 born Sally Batchelder born in Chichester New Hampshire August 8 1794 will celebrate her 106th birthday tomorrow noting the death since her last birthday of her son Colonel Cyrus T Batchelder and that only Samuel D Batchelder remains in Concord New Hampshire
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Peabody
Mass
Sally Batchelder
Chichester
N. H
Col
Cyrus T. Batchelder
Samuel D. Batchelder
Concord
Five Boys Boat Capsize Drowns in Cook's Pond
In Fall River on a August afternoon the boat carrying five boys capsized in Cook's pond. James O'Donnell, eight years old, was drowned and later body recovered. Police and rescuers searched the area.
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Fall River
Cook's Pond
Jas. O'Donnell
Yellowstone forest fire under control near Snake River
Helena Aug. 7 S S Huntley of the Yellowstone Park Transportation company reports a forest fire started Friday in the upper geyser basin now burning along the Snake River just south of Shoshone Lake near the government forest reserve, but it is well under control.
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Yellowstone
Helena
S. S. Huntley
Yellowstone Park Transportation Company
Geyser Basin
Snake River
Shoshone Lake
Government Forest Reserve
Massachusetts naval brigade to drill at Fort Rodman
The Massachusetts naval brigade will drill at Fort Rodman New Bedford from August 11 to 18. No passes will be issued but visitors may enter during designated hours. Divisions of the First battalion will assemble aboard the Minnesota next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
Fort Rodmen
New Bedford
Wall of Thurlo Dies in Springfield From Morphine Overdose
Springfield August 7 Charles F B Wall Oxford graduate and member of a notable Thurlo Ireland family died today from an overdose of morphine. He became a victim of the morphine habit.
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Springfield
Charles F. B. Wall
Oxford
Thurlo
Tipperary
Ireland
Sues for Divorce Frank Ehret Versus Ada Dare Actress
Frank Ehret son of a millionaire brewer files for divorce from Ada Dare after nearly two years of marriage. The 35 year old social figure has long been known as a man about town and once associated with race horses and fast roadsters. The suit follows a period of marital strain evident to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ada Dare
Frank Ehret
Ehrets
Man
Big Gold Shipment From New York to London
Baring Magoun and company will ship 2,500,000 dollars in gold to London tomorrow in anticipation of war loan remittances. The move comes from New York as tensions rise and financial markets adjust to potential conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baring, Magoun and Company
London
Ditch cave-in kills English worker in Franklin Falls
Albert Bailey, an Englishman employed by the Lawrence Ice company, was killed when earth caved in around a ditch at his Franklin Falls, New Hampshire job site this afternoon. He came to the area a decade ago and leaves a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Falls
N. H
Albert Bailey
Lawrence Ice Company
National boot and shoe makers meet in Boston
The national association of boot and shoe manufacturers will open in Boston tomorrow with industry leaders expected to discuss production trends, new materials, and market outlooks for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
National Association of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers
It's the little colds that grow into big colds ends in death
The ad promotes Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for minor colds to prevent serious illness. It frames small illnesses as precursors to consumption and death, urging vigilance and use of the syrup as a preventive cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
Kentucky Tragedy Stuns Newport Family Deadly Shootings
John W. Jolly of Newport Kentucky shot and killed Lillie Kleekamp his wife’s sister and mortally wounded his wife at their parents home in Newport following a family quarrel. The incident occurred this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
John W. Jolly
Newport
Lillie Kleekamp
To Let Prices For Modern Store And Tenements
To Let finest modern store space at 30 dollars monthly with low rent in the city. To Let 8 and 4 room tenements near Northern depot at low rates. To Let tenements in Belvidere Centralville and the Highlands 3 4 and 5 room units best in the city at 4 50 50 7 and 8 dollars per month. To Lot house and barn in the country for the summer at low rent. Apply to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Depot
Belvidere
Centralville
Highlands
Harvard beer praised by tasters from London to Heidelberg
A compilation of testimonials extolling Harvard beer as pure and wholesome. Critics and connoisseurs from Forbes and Martine to Von Kneller and Von Pfeiffer praise its richness, age, body, aroma, and hop flavor. The comments frame Harvard as a refined, healthful light beer with German influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warvard
Dr. Morrison
Harvard
Dr. Westgate
Forbes
London
Geoffroy
Strand Res
Heidelberg
von Kneller
von Pfeiffer
Martine
Connoisseur
Mon la Porte
Mackerel Invoice Sparks Record Year Selloff
The shipment notes this is the largest invoice of mackerel for the year and the seller reports offering prices lower than ever before to move the stock quickly.
Blueberry season winds down as berries scarce now
With the harvest nearly done, growers urge pickers to gather remaining blueberries for preservation before the season ends and supplies vanish from markets.
Sample stove polish demo at the stove
A call and sample offer promotes a stove polish praised as non inflammable and suitable for use on red hot stoves with a demonstrator explaining its merits.
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Towne
Ocratic National Committee
Norman Fr. Mack
Biso
J.s.johnson & Company
Bryan and Stevenson
Powderly
Little Rhody
American-Irish Historical Association
State Auditor
Middlesboro
John L., Powers
Caleb Powers
Harland Court House
Caleb
Gov. Taylor
Veteran Firemen’s League
Naval Brigade
Johnson
Kentucky
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Lynn
America
Germany
France
Sousk
Harvard Brewing Co
Lowell, Mass., U. $. A
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex Street
Lowell
Gorham Street
J. J. McManmon
Prescott Street
Merrimack Ave
Dracut. Line
Lb. & H. Electrics
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