Denby backs McKinley in letter urging re election
Charles Denby ex minister to China and Indiana Democrat urges McKinley’s re election in a Republican committee publicized letter. He recalls Bryan’s conduct on the Philippines and argues for continued U S rule and a stable government in Manila, praising McKinley’s leadership and call for independence under firm policy.
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Chicago
Charles Denby
Indiana
United States
China
Philippines
McKinley
Bryan
Republican National Committee
Senate
Hoar
Manila
Spain
Aguinaldo
Mr. Bryan
Jefferson
Voorhees
Hawaii
Jekyll and Hyde
Germany
William Jennings Bryan
People’s Party
Democratic Party
Patform
Nnion
Central
South America
Islands
Republican Party
William McKinley
Ife
Hanna Urges $600000 for National Campaign Funds
Philadelphia August 26 Senator Marcus A Hanna chairman of the national Republican committee told a Philadelphia gathering that at least $600000 is needed to advance the party interests. He defended integrity, contrasted with Bryan, and said funds depend on advisory committees. Hanna left for Long Branch afterward.
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Philadelphia
Marcus A. Hanna
National Republican Committee
W. W. Gibbs
Hanna
National Committee
Bryan
Trusts
Hanne
McKinley
Long Branch
Boutelle Better Reports From Maine Statesman
Reports from the Maine Statesman Bangor and from the McLean Sanitarium Waverley Mass say Congressman Charles A Boutelle is improving steadily and now speaks of resuming his seat in Congress at the next session.
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Bangor
Boutelle
McLean Sanitarium
Waverley
Mass
Charles A. Boutelle
Congress
Huntington's Treasures Readied for Major Auction Value
New York August 26 C P Huntington's art collection could fetch about 2 000 000 at auction. Over six years his commissioners spent 230 000 buying American works. In six months he bought an old master for 60 000. The collection includes Meissonier Millet Rosa Bonheur Rousseau Leighton Landseer Dore works and a series of Roman Catholic prelates. A Teniers designed portiere costs 60 000 francs. Minor pieces include miniatures and bric a brac.
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New York
C. P. Huntington
Meissonier
Millet
Tryon
Rosa Bonheur
Rousseau
Frederick Leighton
Landseer
Gustave Dore
Huntington
Teniers
Nun Commits Death Aboard Steamer L_Aquaitaine
On L Aquaitaine from Havre to New York a former nun named Margaret Minnehan leapt overboard on August 23. Rescued lifeless, she was pronounced dead. A Roman Catholic priest and other clergy conducted the burial at sea. The passenger reported she had been dismissed from a French Roman Catholic institution for unknown reasons and grew demented during the voyage.
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New York
L’aquaitaine
Havre
Margaret Minnehan
France
New Ipswich Holds Preliminaries For Town Incorporation Anniversary
In New Ipswich New Hampshire on August 26 preliminary religious exercises took place in the Congregational church at 10 30 am for the town celebration of its 16th anniversary. The weather was favorable and the church was crowded with more than 700 attendees.
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New Ipswich
N. H
Congregational Church
Hood's Pills Cure Liver Biliousness Indigestion Headache
Hood's Pills claim to cure liver biliousness and indigestion, easing headaches. The advertisement emphasizes easy use and operation, noting a price of 260.
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Hood
James Swinerton Chases a Berwick Farmer
In Berwick Maine Aug 26 a new attempted murder case centers on James Swinerton a Lebanon resident now in Somersworth NH awaiting Maine requisition. He allegedly attacked Edwin Copeland with an axe after demanding barn keys then fled as Copeland and others escaped.
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Berwick
York County
Supreme Judicial Court
Saco
James Swinerton
Lebanon
Somersworth
N. H
Maine
Edwin C. Copeland
Swinerton
Mosly
Copeland
Svinerton
York County Supreme Court
Lillian Goodwin
Miss Goodwin
T. J. Dougherty
Franklin Robinson
Bowdoin College
Elocutionist Victims Recovered After Tragic Lake Accident
J S Johnson & Co of Boston notes a gifted elocutionist among the victims. Murray Fisher swam and recovered all bodies within an hour as about 50 onshore witnesses watched. No boats were available. The lake, known for cold springs and treacherous depth, prompted gloom over the community. Two days earlier two women were rescued from deep water.
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Murray Fisher
Man hanged four times by mob in Williamsport case
William Leonard of Bradford county faced a mob of about 30 in Williamsport during a midnight attempt to force a confession to robbery. He refused to admit guilt, was hanged four times, revived each time, and ultimately was ordered to leave the county. Leonard sought warrants for his accused tormentors, but the local officer required solid proof before action.
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Williamsport
William Leonard
Bradford County
Spencer
Leonard
Squire Riley
Squire
Three Girls Drown At Finlay Lake Treacherous Waters
Corry Pennsylvania August 26 three young women Pearl Palmer Mamie Carr of North Fast and Mary Conckle daughter of a Corapolia physician drowned at Finlay's lake thirteen miles from Corry. They entered the water with three young men and a tragedy ensued as all three women disappeared in twenty feet of water. The men escaped after freeing themselves believing the girls were feigning fear until rescue failed. Mise Palmer was to wed next Monday.
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Corry
Finlay’s Lake
Pearl Palmer
Mamie Carr
North Fast
Mary Conckle
Corapolia
Carr
Mamie
Ali
Mise Palmer
Mise Carr
Tragic drowning of Charnley brothers at Amoskeag reservoir
In Manchester on August 25 James and William Charnley aged 11 and 9, sons of James E. Charnley of 170 Harrison street, drowned after climbing a fence to fish. Jimmie leapt to save his brother but both could not swim. Letter Carrier John J. Kelly rescued the scene but the elder boy died, the younger later recovered. Father was in Fitchburg, Mass., notified at once.
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Manchester
N. H
James
William Charnley
James E. Charnley
Harrison Street
Amoskeag
Reed
Willie
Jimmie Charnley
John J. Kelly
Charnley Boys
Fitchburg
Mass
Love Finds the Way in Camden Romance of Cuban Teacher
Theodore Dilks, a Camden volunteer in Cuba, fell for Senorita Vilera Mouchez at a Cuban host’s home after being wounded. Her father opposed the union, forcing Dilks to return home. In Philadelphia he discovers Vilera among visiting Cuban teachers and pleads for her to stay. With the teachers sailing back to Cuba, one berth remains empty.
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Camden
N. J
Philadelphia
Theodore Dilks
Dilks
Cuba
Matanzas
Senor Mouchez
Senorita Vilera
Senorita Vilera Mouchez
America
King of the Poles dies in ice house accident
Joseph Kronke a Polish district butcher known as King of the Poles was killed when ice blocks toppled in his ice house behind his store. His employer Frank Haas escaped after hours of entrapment but suffered severe cold. Rescuers recovered Kronke’s body. no external injuries were found.
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Detroit
Joseph Kronke
Frank Haas
Kronke
Haas
Kronkee
A Mad Mastiff Bites Nineteen in Pennsylvania Towns
A mad mastiff bit nineteen people in and around Charleroi and nearby communities including Dunlevy Lucyville Stockdale Woods Run California Brownsville Crescent Mines and West Brownsville. Hydrophobia symptoms have appeared in at least one victim L J Maust of Lucyville.
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Charleroi, Pa
West Brownsville
Charleroi
Dunlevy
Lucyville
Stockdale
Woods, Run
California
Brownsville
Crescent Mines
L. J. Maust
Both Sides Yield in Rochester Telephone Strike Settlement
The Bell Telephone line men strike in Rochester New York ended with most workers back on the job. Officials indicate both sides gained concessions and the settlement is viewed as a victory for both parties after months of disruption.
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Rochester
N.Y
N. Y
Bell Telephone Company
Fitesimmons Wins Amid Family Gratitude and Bets
Robert Fitesimmons expresses relief and joy at his victory for his family. bettors who supported him share in the gladness, noting their own families’ stakes. The tone reflects community pride and personal honor without monopolizing benevolence.
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Robert Fitesimmons
Robert
Gifford’s 33000 Acre Indiana Farm Aims At Great Drainage
Indianapolis Press notes B J Gifford of Gifford Indiana is draining 33000 acres of Kankakee swamp to convert muck land into a vast vegetable farm. A special locomotive ride along the farm’s railroad showcases a centralized operation with division foremen, bookkeepers, and large-scale crop planning. Dredges have carved 125 miles of outlets feeding into the Iroquois river, with crops projected to reach high yields. the venture includes townships, schools, roads, and a plan to ship vegetables by his own cars to Chicago. The farm is valued at about 1 million dollars, and the owner foresees further land value increases.
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Gifford
Ind
Indiana
Gifford Swamp
Jasper
B. J. Gifford
Kankakee
Iroquois
Indiiana
Jasper County
Lll
Iroquois River
Chicago
Cripple Creek
Champaign County
Ford
Illinois
To Let Modern Store and Tenements in City
To Let- stores and tenements offered for rent at low rates. Modern store with rent $30 monthly described as the lowest in the city. Additional 3 and 4 room tenements near the Northern depot in perfect order. Belvidere Cen rassille Highlands listings show 4 and 2 room units at $4.00 to $8 per month. Also a house and barn in the country for the summer. Apply to T. H. Elliott, 64 Central Street.
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Belvidere
Cenrassille
Highlands
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
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Treare
Mc Fez
Ben
Alexieff
the Courier Citizen
Chnsorn
Johnson Laborate Inc
Petladelphia
Sunny Side Farm
Choice Poultry
Prescott St
Harvard
Harvard Brewing CO
Court Square
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Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex Street
Shattuck & Son
Prescott Street
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Taylor Roofing CO
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