Weathering a cross country trip and a political jab
The piece quips about congratulating Mr and Mrs Bryan on their journey across the country calling it an awful bore. It mentions Bragg as a potential National Democratic leader and notes Bragg at the far end of the democracy. It also references the Massachusetts coast as a sea serpent locale Swampscott sightings and warns against danger from sitting on grass in August. It mentions August crickets and predicts no east west split on a cold wave issue. An old hen comments on its lively brood and chic appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bryan
When Sweethearts Remain Through Married Life
In the Domestic Monthly verse the ideal bride remains constant as life ages. It contrasts fleeting passion with lasting calm and praises a wise sweetheart in marriage. The poem envisions a husband whose beloved voice and kiss endure, finding enduring grace, brightness, and mutual cheer in the long partnership.
Jumble of old jokes and quips from famed columns
A collage of humorous quotes from editors and humorists, including remarks about Cuba by a correspondent, a witty exchange on papas, a whist hand puzzle, a tramp remark, and a queen of Sheba freight bill, all captured in a single newspaper-like snippet.
Out of the Common: Ohio Burglars and Paris Police Sticks
Aged eighteen and a younger accomplice burglarize in Ohio with a six month old baby in tow. Paris police now carry decorated white clubs with blue ribbons and city arms for visibility and direction. Funeral costs in Japan and coffins prices are listed. Greater New York to have 45 islands. Iowa school districts order cyclone safety digging at each schoolhouse.
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Ohio
Paris
New York
Island City
Drawing to a Close Heat Wave Eases in New York
Indications this morning show the two week heat spell easing in New York with temperatures at 83 at eight and 86 by 10 45 AM. Up to nine o'clock eight deaths and 20 prostrations were reported as the hot spell lingers. Philadelphia meanwhile records four deaths and 20 prostrations from the heat by eleven AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Boston Heat Leaves Three Dead In Scorching Day
Boston records three deaths and two prostrations as temperatures hit 90 degrees by 11 o'clock. Local authorities urge residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated amid the extreme heat.
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Boston
Races Split By Twenty Minute Intervals In Hot Saratoga
Saratoga New York reports extreme heat with racing conditions unfavorable. Regatta starts at 3 o clock with 20 minute intervals. First event features 8 oared shells with Vesper boat club and Pennsylvania barge club as starters. Third event is singles.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Vesper Boat Club
Pennsylvania Barge Club
New Hampshire Bank to Stop in Claremont
In Claremont New Hampshire depositors were told the Sullivan Savings Institution will enter voluntary liquidation under a receiver. A last night meeting ran past midnight with no attendees present and officials proposed this as the simplest solution to the bank’s financial troubles.
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NEW Hampshire Bank
Claremont
N. H
Sullivan Savings Institution
Whg
Violence at Cherokee nation convention in Talequah area
At the national convention of the national party in the Cherokee reserve near Talequah Muscogee county two men died and another was fatally wounded in a whiskey distribution dispute. Ian Walford the Talequah chief of police and Charles Crocker deputy sheriff were killed while Leonard Williams the sheriff was fatally wounded. The clash occurred about 10 miles north of Talequah.
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Muscogee, Ind
Ter
The
National Party
Cherokee Reservation
Talequah
Ian Walford
Charles Crocker
Leonard Williams
Irish Land Bill Moves Back to Commons in Lords Revision
London August 12 The Irish Land Bill as amended in the House of Lords was sent back to the Commons today with Gerald Balfour stating it would return in amended form and he hopes the Lords will then pass it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Ireland
Gerald Balfour
Lords
Cyclists Set Up HQs for McKinley and Hobart Campaign
Chicago August 12 The National Wheelmen and the McKinley and Hobart club have established headquarters at the Auditorium as part of organized cyclist support for the Republican ticket. The United States cyclists and auxiliaries mobilize across the party.
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Chicago
United States
Republican Party
National Wheelmen
McKinley and
Hobart Club
Cabinet officer overcome in heat at Terre Haute
The intense heat overwhelmed many people including Hon. Richard W. Thompson secretary of the navy under Hayes. His condition is listed as critical. Eastbound news notes C. E. Bentley leaving Omaha to tour the country seeking the presidential nomination after a tour through Indiana Illinois and New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Richard W. Thompson
Navy
Hayes
Omaha
Neb
C. E. Bentley
National Party
Indiana
Illinois
New England
Populist National Committee Meeting Called
Raleigh North Carolina August 12 Senator Butler chair of the Populist national committee has called a meeting of the committee for the 18th inst at Washington.
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Raleigh
N. C
Butler
National Committee
Washington
Republican state convention nominates Richter for lieutenant governor
The Republican state convention in Topeka Kansas on August 12 nominated Henry J Richter for lieutenant governor. Minor state officers were not renominated.
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Topeka
Kan
Republican State Convention
Henry J. Richter
Fire destroys part of Anamosa penitentiary library
A fire at Anamosa penitentiary in Cedar Rapids Iowa late last night damaged a section of the building including the library. Loss pegged at about $20,000 with no immediate word on casualties.
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Cedar Rapids
Anamosa Pententiary
G A R Man Dead In Kingston Pioneer Nickey Dies
Kingston Ontario reports A C Nickey a pioneer Grand Army of the Republic organizer died yesterday of heart failure at his home. The veteran was known for his early work in GAR circles and community service in Kingston.
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Kingston
Ont
A. C. Nickey
Grand Army of the Republic
Idle at Lawrence as Arlington Mills shut down
The Arlington Mills of Lawrence will close affecting 3000 workers after Everett and Pemberton mills halt for repairs. Everett closed July 9 for two months, Pemberton to start repairs, with restart unlikely before October. Over 5000 mill workers impacted, Washington mills operate two thirds time. City considers relief via public works and rough aid, while officials plan a council session on return of the mayor from Hedding campground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Mills Company
Lawrence
William Whitman
Everett and
Pemberton Mills
Everett
Pemberton
Washington Mills
Hedding Campground
Base Ball Scores From Various Cities Exhibition and League
Baseball results from Newport exhibition game New Port 14 Boston 2. National League games: Baltimore 17 Washington 2, New York 8 Brooklyn 2, Pittsburgh 9 St Louis, Chicago 6 Cincinnati 9, Cleveland 6 Louisville 6. Called at end of 11th inning due to darkness.
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Newport
Boston
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
Cleveland
New England League Scores From Pawtucket Brockton Bangor and Augusta
New Bedford defeated Pawtucket 7 to 5 while Brockton beat Fall River 6 to 3. Bangor routed Lewiston 9 to 0. Augusta triumphed over Portland 9 to 2. A tied forfeit displayed 7 to 7.
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NEW England League
Pawtucket
New Bedford
Brockton
Fall River
Bangor
Lewiston
Augusta
Portland
Rochester and Syracuse Victories Highlight Regional Scores
At Rochester Rochester defeated Wilkes Barre 7 to 6, at Syracuse Syracuse beat Scranton 8 to 4, at Providence Toronto edged Providence 7 to 5, and at Buffalo Buffalo won over Springfield 7 to 2 in a set of regional hockey style results.
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Rochester
Wilkesbarre
Syracuse
Scranton
Providence
Toronto
Buffalo
Springfield
City Hall braves face Dracut oval contest tomorrow
Billie McGuirk leads a nine representing the press at the Dracut oval tomorrow afternoon. Reporters threaten to forfeit if McGuirk commits a ringing in as yesterday. Lineup includes Cahill Paradis Blais dell Dowling Sternberg Lamberton Shea Brown Pickering. Game starts at 3 o'clock.
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Billie McGuirk
City Hall Braves
Dracut Oval
McGuirk
Cahill
Paradis
Blaisdell
Dowling
Sternberg
Lamberton
Shea
Brown
Pickering
Chang’s Reception for Li Hung Chang Planned in U S
Washington hosts Li Hung Chang arriving August 28 with a large retinue. Ex Secretary Foster will participate in the welcome in New York. Washington Philadelphia Boston are possible stops. Military escorts to assist at New York and here. Lodging shifts to hotel due to short stay.
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Washington
Li Hung Chang
New York
John W. Foster
Philadelphia
Boston
Gen. Miles
Governors Island
Fort Meyer
Li Hung Chang Receives London Merchants Reception
A large London gathering at Fishmongers Hall welcomed Li Hung Chang. The Chinese envoy, speaking through an interpreter, declined making promises, citing it as a wrong principle for a statesman, but said he would strive to expand China’s railroads and commerce.
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London
Li Hung Chang
Fishmongers Hall
China
Waltham Orangemen Officers Face Assault Charges
Judge Luce issues summonses for John G. Graham George O Vickerson Edward ONeil Daniel Tracy Leander Wetherbee and William Magbie all officers of Loyal lodge of Orangemen. Complainants Frank A Preble and Edward Arch say during lodge initiation on July 20 they were branded with red hot irons and whipped on the legs.
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Luce
Waltham District Court
Waltham
John G. Graham
George O. Vickerson
Edward O'Neil
Daniel Tracy
Leander Wetherbee
William Magbie
Loyal Lodge of Orangemen
Frank A. Preble
Edward Arch
R. W. Stark
Frank M. Davis
Cambridge
Preble
Arch
Cold Wave Sweeps Midwest Dropping 40 Degrees Tonight
Reports to the Bee confirmed by the weather bureau indicate a cold wave sweeping from the northwest will lower temperatures by about 40 degrees by tonight. The mercury has fallen 15 degrees at Cheyenne and 12 at Havre.
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Omaha
Neb
Bee
U. S. Weather Bureau
Mercury
Cheyenne
Wyo
Havre
Montana
Two More Deaths Amid Heat Wave Sickness Across City
As outdoor labor remains halted due to extreme heat, two more deaths are reported and numerous critical cases fill city hospitals. Workers at Kitson and Lowell machine shops suffer prostration, while Betsy A Belden dies of paralytic shock at 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job M. Wilkes
Ixitson
Arthur Street
Wilkes
Sullivan
Betsy A. Belden
Mount Vernon Street
Charles F. Belden
Lowell Machine Shop
Kitson Machine Co
Sol
Street Department
Chelmsford Street
Plain Street
City
Fort Hill Avenue
Fernald Street
Sixth Avenue
Mammoth Road
Mt. Hope Street
Fletcher Street Lodge
Cheney
City Hall
Thomas Kelley
St. John’s Hospital
Kelley
Broadway
Phillips Street
Adams Street
North Chelmsford Foundry Company
James Lahey
Summer Street
Seventh Avenue
Pawtucketville
Thomas Brown
Mr. Brown
Fletcher Street
Local Chairman Initiates Organized Committee Work
Chairman Philip J. Farley announced in Boston that he has begun organizing committees in his city. He reports steady efforts to set them in motion and will continue until all committees are in working order.
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Philip J. Farley
Farley
Boston
Opening of the Lowell Opera House by Waite company
The Waite comic opera company, a 45 performer troupe with its own grand orchestra, opens at Lowell Opera House for a full week beginning October 31, offering eleven operas at popular prices with daily matinees after Monday. Featured artists include Marie Laurens Marie Biffin Hattie Arnold Milton Aborn Jos W Smith and Jas A Donnelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Opera House
Fay
Waite Comic Opera Company
Marie Laurens
Marie Biffin
Hattie Arnold
Messrs
Milton Aborn
Republicans Tonight Meeting At Wyman's Exchange
The Republican club invites all supporters of sound money and tariff reform to meet at eight in Wyman's Exchange Committee Room. Ways and means and campaign outlook will be discussed to rally for McKinley’s fall election and revival of prosperity.
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Wyman
Republican Club
McKinley
Democratic State Committee
Boston
Donohoe Eyes Congress Bid Amid Local Politics
Town report says Peter H. Donohoe, Chicago convention delegate, aims for Congress this fall and may challenge Jeremiah T. O'Sullivan of Lawrence and John H. Harrington of this city. It notes his ambition tied to business gains and Portsmouth prestige, while Frank Jones's agencies deny involvement in any political contest.
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Peter H. Donohoe
Chicago
Congress
Jeremiah T. O'Sullivan
Lawrence
John H. Harrington
Peter
Portsmouth
Frank Jones
Reed seeks renomination to state senate from 4th Middlesex district
Hon George A Reed of Saxonville announces his candidacy for renomination to the Massachusetts state senate representing the 4th Middlesex district. He has served ably for two years and now seeks the new district including Newton Marlboro Braintree and Natick. Reed says he is not a candidate for Congress in the 4th district.
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George A. Reed
Saxonville
Enate
Middlesex
Newton
Marlboro
Bramingham
Natick
Reed
Congress
Apsley
Aug. 12 Court Fines For Drunkenness And Cruelty
Daniel Gray a barber working on Sunday was fined three dollars. Several drunkenness cases were disposed of. Hercules Moore charged with cruelty to a horse and resisting an officer was fined thirty five dollars. Edward O Herrick his companion was fined ten dollars. Both appealed.
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Daniel Gray
Hercules Moore
Edward O. Herrick
Stirling Mills to Remain Closed Until Aug Twenty Fourth
Notices posted at Stirling mills announced a shutdown through Monday Aug 24 giving workers a week of idle time. Readers in Boston who miss the Citizen can find it at news stands in the Union depot.
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Stirling Mills
Boston
Union Depot
Michigan voting outlook shows GOP confidence in sweep
A survey of Michigan newspapers reveals Republican confidence in a wholesale victory in the presidential race. Respondents from major papers across the state largely agree Michigan will tilt Republican, while some Democratic papers acknowledge the trend though with varied plurality estimates.
Michigan Republicans Seen Narrowly Ahead In Fall Fight
A Port Huron Times letter from L A Sherman notes early optimism among Michigan Republicans for a potential 75,000 plurality this fall, while warning that if elections were held now the margin might shrink to about 25,000. He suggests his views could shift as the campaign progresses.
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Port Huron
Mich
Michigan
L. A. Sherman
Michigan Republicans seen likely to carry state in fall
From St Johns and Battle Creek letters dated August 7 1896 Michigan appears set to vote Republican in the upcoming presidential contest with McKinley and Hobart favored. Notes mention Governor candidate James Greeley? P ingree of Detroit as governor nominee and lingering silver sentiment among Republicans but unity for the ticket.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Michigan
McKinley
Hobart
Pingree
Detroit
St. Louis
Geo. Willard
Albion Mirror
Dem
Albion
Bryan
Ben A. Cole
Saginaw
Jackson, Mich
Milo W. Whittaker
Michigan Republicans vow McKinley victory in 1896
Harbor Springs and Detroit Journal letters express confidence McKinley will win Michigan by a handsome majority. The Harbor Springs message notes strong Republican effort this year, while Detroit Journal cites Pingree’s gubernatorial nomination as securing McKinley’s path.
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Hillsdale, Mich
Michigan
E. J. March
Sonia Sentinel
Sonia, Mich
McKinley
Pingree
Sentinel
Political forecast letters from Michigan papers in 1896
Ingram County News notes free silver sentiment waning as McKinley favored for the state with a strong majority. Monroe Commercial salutes a predicted Republican landslide in Michigan, with D. W. Eimer expressing confidence. Both items reflect campaign mood ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Commercial
Rep
Monroe
Mich
Michigan
D. VT
Michigan Republicans Favor McKinley Victory in 1896
Letters from Hillsdale Grand Rapids Albion Berrien Springs Owosso Harrisville endorse McKinley Hobart as Michigan voters lean to a Republican triumph. Farmers and city readers cite Pingree’s governor bid and silver policy as key factors shaping the state’s November outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
McKinley
Hazen S. Pingree
E. D. Conger
Detroit mayor Pingree nominated for governor in Michigan
Letters from Michigan newspapers in August 1896 discuss the Pingree nomination and its impact on the state and national tickets. Editors note silver sentiment, party strength, and voter mood, with forecasts ranging from strong Republican majorities to possible Democratic gains.
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Pontiac Gazette
Pontiac
Mich
Pingree
Detroit
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King Solomon
Chicago Tribune
Japan
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Iowa
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Glidden Avenue
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Chang
Hood
Donohoe
Pickman
ST. John's
St. John’s
KW. Fitzgerald
Harbor Springs
L. A. Clark
Detroit Journal
Sir—McKinley
H. S. Pingree
W. J. Hunsaker
Ingham County News
Mason, Mich
J. T. Campbell
Merrimack Clothing Company
ATS
Gament
Hillsdale
Grand Rapids Herald
Berrien Springs
Old Michigan
Northern
Lower Peninsula
F. McOmber
Owosso
Owosso, Mich
Aug. S
G. T. Campbell
Alcona County
Harrisville
Fashion’s Corner
Putnam & Son
Central Street
Geo. E. Gillam
Marshall Statesman
Marshall
Sir
WM. H. Arthur
Gratiot County Herald
Ithaca, Mich
Hazen
J. N. McCall
Saginaw News
Ann Arbor
J. E. Beal
Jackson
Cadillac
G. S. Stanley
Ayer
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