Bryan Receives Second Nomination Notification At Topeka
In Topeka on Aug 23 Bryan received official word of his presidential nomination from the Populist party led by Thomas M. Patterson. He also learned of an endorsement by the United States Monetary league via A. W. Rucker. The ceremony at the state Capitol drew a large crowd on a hot day. James A. Troutman, Frank Doster, Jerry Simpson, and others spoke as Bryan read much of his address, addressing imperialism and militarism with strong remarks on taxation and national policy.
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Topeka
Kas
Wiliam J. Bryan
Thomas M. Patterson
Colorado
Bryan
United States Monetary League
A. W. Rucker
State Capitol
Ridgely
James A. Troutman
Troutman
Frank Doster
Jerry Simpson
Butler
Simpson
Lincoln
Patterson
Mr. Simpson
Mr.Bryan
Mr. Troutman
Rucker
United States
Republican Party
Bryan rallies in Maine dates for Democratic speakers
Hallowell Maine August 23 reports additional Democratic speaker assignments for the Maine campaign. John Scott will address audiences in Aroostook county August 27 to 31 Pitts worth September 1 Washington county September 3 to 8 BE C Crummer covers Knox county August 27 28 29 Hancock county September 4 5 Belfast September 6 Penobscot county September 7 8 D J McGillicuddy speaks in Biddeford August 27 Bangor August 28 Portland August 29 Farmington August 30 Augusta August 31 Ellsworth September 1
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Hallowell
Maine
John Scott
Aroostook
Pitsworth
Washington County
BE. C. Crummer
Knox County
Hancock County
Belfast
Penobscot County
D. J. McGillicuddy
Biddeford
Bangor
Portland
Farmington
Augusta
Ellsworth
Sibley denies conspiracy with Quay and Standard Oil
Congressman Joseph C. Sibley returns to Franklin after Valcour trip and rebuts an interview claim that he conspired with Matthew Stanley Quay and Standard Oil to secure Quay in the Senate this year, asserting he was not part of any plot.
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Joseph C. Sibley
Valcour
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Sturtevant
Sibley
Matthew Stanley Quay
Standard Oil Company
Quay
Senate
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Sibley speaks on political ambitions and retirement
In remarks reported, Sibley rejects any plan to place himself as governor of Pennsylvania in two years or to succeed Quay as senator in 1906. He calls such a notion a pipe dream and says his only political aim is to win his current fight and then retire from politics.
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Quay
Sibley
Senate
Not for Free Silver Telegram Exchange in 1900
Concord New Hampshire August 23 Senator Chandler sends a telegram to Congressman Grosvenor Ohio rebutting press claims he favors free silver. Grosvenor replies from Portland Missouri August 23 1900 clarifying that Chandler opposed free coinage while noting consensus on gold standard and bi metallerism in line with the 1896 platform.
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Grosvenor
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Maine
Kittery
Boston Herald
Moore
Portsmouth
McKinley
United States
Portland
William E. Chandler
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Congress
Philadelphia
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Odell Named Front-Runner for New York Governor
New York Republicans will nominate Benjamin B Odell Jr for governor at the Saratoga state convention. Odell, initially reluctant, has practically agreed to run amid pressure. Senator Platt disclaims unauthorized forays and says the convention will decide after due deliberation.
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Benjamin_ B. Odell, Jr
Saratoga
Odell
Thomas C. Platt
Platt
Barnum's Turtle Found With P T B Initials
Nathan I Bennett of Maiden Lane New York recently bought land near his Bethel summer home, once owned by P T Barnum's father. A turtle unearthed during trenching bore the initials P T B and the date 1830 on its shell, marking Barnum as a twenty-year-old then.
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Danbury, Conn
Nathan I. Bennett
Maiden Lane
New York City
Bethel
P. T. Barnum
Mr. Barnum
Barnum
Coroner's Jury Clears Mrs Herrick in Arsenic Case
Chicago Aug 23 The coroner's jury found Edward P Herrick died from heart muscle hardening and cleared Mrs Herrick of poisoning charges despite arsenic found in his stomach. The jury supported Dr Joseph Springer that the quantities were not fatal.
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Chicago
Edward P. Herrick
Joseph Springer
Rural Free Delivery announced for Bloomfield and Westboro
Rural free delivery service will begin on September 1 at Bloomfield Connecticut and Westboro Massachusetts following a formal ordering notice issued today. The move expands postal coverage in New England communities with delivery routes slated to start in the fall season.
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Washington
Bloomfield
Conn
Westboro
Mass
Choice of Fusionists Nominate Omaha Congress Candidate
A. Schallenwerger was today nominated by Fusionists of the fifth district for Congress in Omaha Nebraska.
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Omaha, Neb
A. Schallenwerger
Fifth Disteet
Congress
Leman Killed As 2000 Volt Shock Roasts Lineman
In Manchester New Hampshire Ernest E Lemay foreman of the Electric company's line crew was fatally scorched when a 2000 volt shock hurled him across live wires while changing a guy wire at East Spruce and Massabesh streets. Fellow lineman William Frazer bravely attempted a rescue but was shocked. Lemay leaves a widow and five children. The incident drew a large crowd and prompted emergency response.
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Manchester Electric Company
Ernest E. Lemay
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Massabesh
Lemay
William G. Frazer
Frazer
Merrimac Hose Company
St. Croix
Que
Italians honor King Humbert with city parade in New York
About 1000 Italians marched through lower Manhattan from Washington Square to Tammany Hall in tribute to dead King Humbert. A crape-draped catafalque with a gold crown rested atop a black-draped pyramid as high mass was held at St Patrick's and a reception followed at Tammany Hall.
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New York
Humbert
Italy
Washington Square
Tammany Hall
St. Patrick’s Church
Croker says stock sale was business only
Richard Croker confirms selling all his American Ice stock, noting he advised brokers to sell while abroad as prices were falling. He claims the sale punished him, cites no favors from Tammany Hall, and argues the Ice company pays more and has fewer docking places under the current administration compared with Republicans.
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New York
Richard Croker
American Ice Company
Europe
Tammany Hall
Death From Blow In New York Regular Soldier Dies
Sergt William R Taylor of the United States regular army died today after an ante mortem statement that he was struck by a man who insulted his wife on a July 29 car ride. The blow broke his nose and led to erysipelas. The assailant remains unknown.
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New York
William R. Taylor
United States Regular Army
Taylor
Hobo Convention Nominates Dewey and Filipino Joe for National Tickets
At Britt, Tennessee Aug 23 Hobo convention nominates Admiral Dewey for President and Filipino Joe Michael Bragill of Minnesota for Vice President. Dewey unopposed while opponents rail against McKinley Bryan and demand free beer and rail rides. Filipino Joe cites 16 months in the Philippines and a Buffalo Bill stint before becoming a professional tramp.
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Dewey
Joe
Yellowstone
Red
Irish Mack
Michael Bragill
Faribault
Minn
United States
I McKinley
Bryan
Tomato Dan" Smith
Michigan
Jimmy Shields
Illinois
Co. A, 2d Infantry
Philippines
Buffalo Bill
Remarkable career of M Gustave Paul Cluseret dies
Toulon Aug 23 M Gustave Paul Cluseret famed Commune member and Toulon deputy died today of pneumonia. His life spanned Parisian unrest and military roles from lieutenant to general. He led in Garibaldi and Fenian eras, later war minister for the Commune before exile. He returned to journalism and politics in America and France.
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Gustave Paul Cluseret
Paris
New York
Garibaldi
The
Sicilies
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Europe
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France
Revolutionary Movement
Boulanger
British Gains Reported Near Pretoria and Magaliesberg
London dispatch says Buller moved 15 miles south to Belfast with 20 casualties. Baden-Powell pushed Grobler's rear guard east of Pinar's river. De Wet, now lacking guns, retreats toward the Orange River colony with about 300 men. Steyn, with a small escort, is reportedly heading to Kruger.
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Roberts
Pretoria
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Belfast
Baden-Powell
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Pinar’s
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Magaliesberg
Orange River
Steyn
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Correspondence Published on Pretoria Seizure Talks
London reports the colonial office released correspondence seized at Pretoria. It names Henry Labouchere and John Edward Bilis who wrote to Mrs Solly seeking favorable Transvaal facts, and Dr. Galvin Brown who warned Kruger war was likely after a talk with Joseph Chamberlain and discussed seizure of passes.
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Colonial Office
Pretoria
Henry Labouchere
John Edward Bilis
M. P
Rushcliffe
Nottinghamshire
Solly
Transvaal
Galvin Brown
Clark
Caithness
South African Republic
Kruger
Joseph Chamberlain
U S Cadets Sleep in Paris Parks After Housing Blunder
Aug 23 Paris report says 19 cadets from the United States training ship Monongahela, visiting Havre then Paris for two days, slept last night in parks and streets due to a late lieutenant and language confusion. Some found lodging with hospitable Americans, others wandered until exhausted.
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Havre
Chicago Wood Workers to Strike for Eight-Hour Day
Chicago officials announce a citywide wood workers strike set for September 1 if mill owners do not sign the eight hour day agreement. The move involves about 3500 laborers across Chicago mills.
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Chicago
Ill
Iron Workers Strike In South Pittsburg Tennessee
About 350 Tennessee Coal and Iron company workers walked out in South Pittsburg on August 23 after the discharge of a union man prompting selective sympathy action and a mass stoppage.
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South Pittsburg
Tenn
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Digestive Relief
Claiming to strengthen and tone the stomach, the advertisement asserts burdock blood bitters can prevent indigestion by addressing half the ailments said to come from poor digestion. The copy uses bold language to urge readers to try the tonic.
President cancels Chicago trip amid China crisis
Washington Aug 23 The President has altered his plans and will not go to Chicago canceling the engagement due to the Chinese situation. Officials say no extra session of Congress is planned and the decision reflects the need to focus on unfolding China events. The President hopes the crisis abates soon but may travel briefly if conditions ease.
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Chicago
Congress
China
London Underground Electric Railway Proves a Success
Consul General Osborne reports from London that the new electric underground railway took four years to build at a cost of 17,032,300 dollars, roughly 2,802,670 dollars per mile. The line shows immediate benefits, with innovations welcomed by passengers, a single fare, and projected expansion to form a belt of intersecting lines around London.
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Washington
Osborne
London
State Department
London Underground
Population gains in major Ohio and New Jersey cities
The census bureau announced population increases for Cleveland Toledo Columbus Jersey City and Hoboken. Cleveland rises to 381,768 from 261,351 in 1890 up 129,415 or 46.07 percent. Toledo grows to 131,822 from 81,434 up 50,388 or 61.88 percent. Columbus reaches 125,560 from 83,150 up 37,410 or 42.44 percent. Jersey City at 206,433 from 163,008 up 43,430 or 26.64 percent. Hoboken climbs to 50,364 from 43,648 up 6,716 or 36.01 percent.
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Cleveland
Toledo
Columbus
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Hoboken
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Strathgyle Sails With Troops and Horses for East Service
The War Department announced from San Francisco that transport Strathgyle sailed with two officers and 78 enlisted Ninth Cavalry, one acting assistant surgeon, two hospital corps, two veterinarians, 676 horses, 44 mules, and 14 civilian employees for the quartermaster's department.
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Washington
War Department
Johnson takes oath as first assistant postmaster general
William M. Johnson, newly named first assistant postmaster general, arrived in Washington and took the oath of office. He met with bureau chiefs and will begin his duties in late September.
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Johnson
Washington
Wm. M. Johnson
Prime retail space with rail access and street frontage
For rent a first story space of 2400 square feet with railroad facilities at rear and front street access. Trinidad pitch asphalt soon to be laid. Excellent stand with reasonable rent, $900 yearly. Also third story suitable for printing office at $356 yearly. Address C F Coburn City Hall agent.
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Trinidad
C. F. Coburn
The Satin Glass Stove Polish Demonstration
A dealer invites customers to visit a stove to receive a sample of Satin Glass Stove Polish. Demonstrators explain its merits claiming it is the best stove polish, non inflammable, and usable on a red hot stove.
Holland Marine Boats to meet navy tech standards
Washington Aug 23 At a meeting of the construction board of the navy department it was decided the electrical equipment of the four Holland submarine torpedo boats must conform to bureau of equipment standards An order from Acting Secretary Hackett directs the change After compliance contracts for the four boats will be signed
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Construction Board
Navy Department
Holland
Bureau of
Hackett
Trains From Lowell Departures For Major Destinations
New York New Haven and Hartford R R announces starting June 10 1909 trains from Lowell Middlesex Street Depot to Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations at 7 15 11 31 am and 5 25 pm All trains connect at South Framingham with Boston and Albany for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west Also at Concord Junction with Fitchburg R R The 5 25 pm train links with the Staten ton line for New York City south and west Sundays service to South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providence and way stations at 7 15 am C Peter Clark Gen Supt A C Kendall Gen Pass Agent.
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Albany R. R
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Willington
D. J. Pus Ders
Ki. & Taft
Boston and Maine timetable revisions June 25 1900
Corrected train times across Boston and Maine lines from Street Depot Lowell Middlesex Street to readings for Boston Lawrence Haverhill Salem Newburyport Ports mouth Exeter Dover Rochester Somersworth Lewiston Bangor St John N B schedules. Includes Sunday variations and notes on seasonal or via steam connections and special routes.
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Middlesex Street
Lawrence and Haverhill
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Mass
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Amespary
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Hampton
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York Beach R. R
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Dover
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Somersworth
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Saco
Old Orchard
Portland
Lewiston
Augusta
Bath
Waterville
Bangor
Belfast
Skowhegan
Rockland
St John
N. B
Halifax
N.S
Montreal
Quebec
Eastport
St. John
Castine
Deer Isle
Sedgewick
Bar Harbor
Jonesport
Machiasport
Visa
Frank Jones
Rail timetable excerpts show numerous station departures
The passenger schedule lists numerous departure times across lines from Woburn to Montreal, Nashua, Manchester, Concord, and other hubs. It includes Sunday and weekday variations, notes on special days, divisions, and references to express services and regional connections. The fragmented OCR preserves names of places, times, and operator notes but lacks full sentence structure.
Watch the Little Colds End in Death Warns Dr Wood
A medical warning urges vigilance for small colds that can worsen into serious illnesses. The notice promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy to prevent complications and safeguard health.
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Dr. Wood
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