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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1896

Page

2

Harrison Speaks at Carnegie Hall in East Campaign Probe

Ex president Harrison denounces Democratic doctrines while addressing 5000 at Carnegie Hall New York. Chauncey M Depew Lt Gov Timothy Woodruff Thos C Platt and Hanna attend as Harrison defends sound money and protection urging Republicans to remain united against radical reform from the Chicago convention.

Carnegie Hall N. Y McKinley Harrison Chauncey M. Depew Fred Grant Gov Timothys. Woodruff Kings Thos. C. Platt Hanna National Committee Depew Republican Party Gen. Harrison Bryan Madison Square Garden Chicago Ever Senator Hill Senator West Tillman

Calls Hamlin Pup Boston Aug 27 Brighton political rally

In Boston 300 Brighton residents heard Col T F Doherty James H Mullen and T W Coakley denounce the Young Men's Democratic club as traitorous to the party. They criticized the Indianapolis convention and mocked recent political figures while urging support for George Fred Williams.

Boston Young Men's Democratic Club Massachusetts Republican Party James H. Melien Carlisle The Republic England Germany Everett Indianapolis Col. Fellows Bourke Cochran Maine Plaisted

Bryan Campaign Tour Reaches New York State Cities

William J. Bryan and Mrs Bryan continued a hurried schedule by train from Utica to Syracuse with stops at Rome Oneida Canastota and more as crowds gathered. He commented on a social dinner with Senator Hill and hinted Hill’s support may bolster the ticket while crowds greeted him with autographs and handshakes.

Erie William J. Bryan Utica Mrs. Bryan Bryan Senator Hill New York Associated Press Aspen Albany Wolfert Hill Rome Oneida Canastota Syracuse Sewall Marching Club

Teachers Call on McKinley in Stark County Visit

Two hundred fifty public school teachers led by Hiner of Stark County Association of Teachers called on Maj. McKinley at his Canton home. The president spoke, praising teachers as public servants and guardians of national life while urging civic and political engagement.

Canton Ohio Stark County Maj. McKinley President Hiner County Association of Teachers America Harry Sarver Stark Sarver New Lisbon Columbia County

Watson urges notification of nomination in editorial

Atlanta editorial titled Senator Butler's Mistakes argues nominees Bryan and Watson should be notified of their nominations and delivered speeches to confirm acceptance. It cites 1892 conventions and questions Butler's statements, urging the committee to notify Bryan and affirm party unity and support for Watson.

Atlanta Thomas FE. Watson Senator Butler Butler Washington Post Marion Butler Messrs. Bryan Watson Genshaa and Field St. Louis Messrs. Bryan and Watson Senator Allen Mr. Bryan Bryan Mr. Watson

Bryan party departs Erie for Buffalo in noon move

The Bryan campaign train left Erie at noon heading toward Buffalo on August 27. Mr. Bryan spent the journey reading and engaging with supporters with few stops along the route.

Brockton N. Y Bryan Erie Buffalo

Republican Lesson Cited as Golden Text by Speaker

Mr MecKinley’s letter is described as a golden text of the Republican lesson. When asked for remarks, he said he had read the letter and preferred not to comment further.

MecKinley

Reed congratulates Maine man for New York post

Portland Maine Aug 27 Congressman Reed sent a telegram to Frank Black of Troy New York the Republican gubernatorial candidate praising the brave son of Maine who will fill the place New York is sure to give him.

Portland Reed Frank

Cleveland declines interview on national party appeal

Buzzard's Bay August 27 President Cleveland refuses to discuss rumors he will appeal to Democrats nationwide to back the ticket to be named at Indianapolis.

Buzzard’s Bay Cleveland Indianapolis

Are Playing the Fool Havana Bias on Cuban War Aid

La Lucha, allied with General Weyler, argues Cleveland's proclamation backfired by boosting Cuban insurgent war efforts. It cites the Dauntless expedition's escape and claims U S customs collectors aid rebels by supplying arms and men, and predicts Spain will demand retaliation from the United States as material aid flows from U.S. ports to Cuba.

Havana Cleveland la Lucha Weyler Brunswick Spain United States

Money to Fight Cuba In Madrid Tobacco Loan Postponed

The Epocha reports Spain has funds from recent Chamber decisions on tobacco monopoly leasing and Almaden mines, enabling continued campaign against the Cubans and postponing any new loan.

Madrid Almaden

Britain relinquishes protectorate over Trinidad Island

The Navy Department reports a cable confirming Britain has relinquished its claim to a protectorate over Trinidad off the Brazilian coast. A British warship is said to have sailed to lower the British colors after an attempted possession, per Commander Perry aboard the Castine.

Washington, D. C Navy Department Great Britain Tridad Perry Castine Puesday

Riots in Constantinople Kill Hundreds and Bomb Attacks

U S Minister Terrell reports heavy bloodshed in Constantinople as several hundred Armenians die and about 30 Turkish soldiers are killed after dynamite bombs explode in the streets. He notes that all houses in the city were closed at the time of the dispatch.

Washington U. S Terrell Constantinople State Department

Monocacy Loss Report Declared Sailor's Yarn

Naval officials dismissed a San Francisco telegram claiming the Monocacy was lost as a sailor's yarn. The Aug. 15 cable from Admiral McNair said Commander Reisinger had been invalided home two weeks after the supposed loss.

Washington San Francisco Naval Department

Will Draw Fires Saturday at Illinois Steel Plant

Hammond Indiana August 27 Workmen at the Illinois Steel company plant were informed the furnace fires will be drawn Saturday afternoon and the mill will close indefinitely. General low business mood is cited for the shutdown but assistant superintendent George P Hyde says the concern will not operate again under Illinois Steel. Since January a new scale, the mill has run three shifts and the shutdown will throw 300 skilled workers out of employment.

Hammond Ind Illinois Steel Company George P. Hyde Ilinois Steel Company

New Brunswick Hosiery Mills to close, 600 out of work

In New Brunswick New Jersey the Norfolk and New Brunswick Hosiery company announces imminent factory shutdowns due to nationwide trade decline and poor near term prospects. Departments are closing as orders allow, leaving over 600 employees unemployed for an undetermined period.

New Brunswick N. J Norfolk & New Brunswick Hosiery Company

Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Promises Quick Foot Relief

Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful swollen feet and relieves bunions. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy and treats sweating callouses and tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for 25 cents in stamps. Address Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.

Allen Olmsted le Roy N. Y

Millinery Sale Offers Great Bargains on Hats and Bonnets

Will close out their entire stock of summer millinery at greatly reduced prices. We have trimmed hats and bonnets for Friday and Saturday. Our goods are all new and seasonable, no shop worn trash, but genuine bargains.

Tragic Nantasket Road accident kills girl and injures trio

On Nantasket road near Hotel Putnam the seven year old Lillie Lannin was killed when a fast electric train struck the trio crossing the tracks. Her uncle Peter Clark and sister Miss Clark were seriously hurt, with Clark’s arm crushed and shoulder broken. Witnesses fault the motorman and slow aid. a single policeman did not arrest anyone as the crowd gathered. The body was sent home. Clark later reported alive.

Boston Nantasket Road Hotel Putnam Surfside Lillie Lannin Peter Clark Miss Clark Clark Mr. Clark Union Station Journal Office

Breaks New England Record at Readville Race

Robert J. wins the fastest New England pace at Readville on August 27 during a Breeders association meet. Twelve thousand spectators fill the new track as interest in horse racing returns, drawing people from Boston suburbs and beyond. The vast crowd, diverse in age and status, cheered and endured the dusty venue, leaving in good humor after a day at the races.

Boston Readville Robert J New England Breeders’ Association Back Bay South Bay Quartermaster John R. Gentry Frank Agan Guinette Joe Patchen Tive

Poisoned Liver and Digestive Cordial Promoted by Shakers

An old advertisement explains that undigested food poisons liver and blood, causing biliousness and illness. It extols the Shaker Digestive Cordial as a remedy, claiming to purify liver and blood, restore appetite, and cure many ailments. Includes price and address for free booklet.

Reade Street New York

Man Pleads Guilty in Worcester Murder. Sentenced to Life

Fitchburg Mass August 27 Bagadas ar Shervenian confessed to killing Mesik Der Sahagin as he slept in a Worcester tenement on February 13. He was captured on a Worcester farm and sentenced by Judge Lilley in Superior Court to life in state prison with one day solitary. Also Aug 27 Boston firm A S Faxon Co bicycle manufacturers have assigned.

Fitchburg Mass Bagadasar Shervenian Mesik der Sahagin Worcester Lilley State Prison

Fortunate Discovery A schooner salvages from a 17 hour gale

Provincetown August 27 A schooner Hattie Weston Captain Marshall from Grand Banks with salted cod cargo arrived after a perilous voyage home. A leak opened 8 pm Wednesday last week and poured for 17 hours. About 20 miles east of Sable Island the crew pumped 2500 strokes hourly and failed until repairs were found by drilling into the garboard seam. The ship then towed toward Port Hawkesbury to locate and fix the hole, narrowly averting disaster at sea.

Provincetown Hattie Weston Marshall Grandbanks Weston Sable Island Port Hawkesbury Quereau Oakum

Coal prices rise as dealers vote to raise rates

Boston. Coal prices jump after retail dealers meet and vote to raise rates. Thracite and Shamokin coal up by 0 cents, Franklin coal 25 cents per ton. New schedule effective immediately lists stove coal $6, egg $5.75, furnace $5.50, Shamokin $6.25, Lehigh Valley Franklin $7.

Boston Franklin Stove eSa Furnace Lehigh Valley

Damages Awarded in Gladening vs Boston & Nova Scotia Coal Co

In Halifax Supreme Court today the plaintiff won a judgment of 40 408 dollars against the Boston and Nova Scotia Coal Company. The suit sought repayment of loans to the company and salary due.

Halifax Supreme Court Gladening Boston & Nova Scotia Coal Company

Remarkable recovery with Chamberlain's Colic Remedy

A Florida mother describes her two year old son’s severe bloody flux improvised with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She followed directions, and gradually his condition improved until he recovered fully, praising the remedy as life saving. Sold by Bilingwand & On.

Chamberlain Mrs. Lina Hinton Grahamsville Marion County Florida Aale Bilingwand & On

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Tennessee Congress Thas National Treasury Hamlin James H. Mellen Bryan Sill Major McKinley Tom Watson McKinly Cuba Brazil Isle of Trinidad Ilinois Steel Co Head & Shaw Nantasket Electrics Carmen Degt Carter & Sherburne Kentucky Star Shervenian A. S. Faxon & Co Newark Tims Mr Gleason BOND
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