National Republican league backs McKinley in Canton
A 15 member National Republican league committee visited Canton Ohio Aug 28 to meet Major McKinley and pledge loyal party support. John Goodnoe of Minneapolis spoke for Woodmansee, stressing league aims to educate and organize young voters for sound money, protection and reciprocity. McKinley thanked the delegation, praising young men as practical politicians in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Canton
Ohio
National Republican League
Major McKinley
John Goodnoe
Minneapolis
Woodmansee
League
National League of Repulican
Republican Party
National League
Grant
McKinley
Hobart
United States
China
Mexico
East Ohio United Brethren Conference
League Committee
Bishop Mills
Gov
Maryland Democrats Split Over Bryan Ticket Amid Baltimore Resignations
Noting Maryland Democratic defections from Bryan and Sewall, Baltimore election judges resign at rising numbers. In Washington, party leaders fear losing Maryland to the third ticket as Henry Watterson is urged by Independents. Populists press to secure Watson as partner in the Bryan Sewall Watson alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Maryland
Chicago
Baltimore
Jusk
Democratic City Committee
Bryan
Sewall
Sound Money Movement
Machine
Senator Gorman
Henry Watterson
Independents’ Convention
Popucrats
Butler
Watson
Bryan, Sewall & Watson
Bryan's Tour at Niagara Falls Highlights Forum and Falls Visit
William J. Bryan spoke at Tonawanda and Niagara Falls with a hoarse voice yet drew cheers as he defended the Chicago platform and Democratic principles. He predicted strong state endorsement, planned further stops including Columbus, and toured the falls with his party under local escort.
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Niagara Falls
William J. Bryan
Tonawanda
Bryan
Erie County
Buffalo
Buffalo & Niagara Falls Electric Railway
Brinker
The
Gorge Railroad Company
Genesee House
James A. Hanlon
Medina
Internal Revenue
Cleveland
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
West
South
Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Joseph Brooks
Great George
New York
Columbus
Bryan to Farmers at Knowlesville Barbecue
In Lockport Aug 28 Bryan spoke to a vast farming audience in Knowlesville, a rural settlement 40 miles east of Niagara Falls. Estimates varied, but locals claimed up to 30,000 onlookers with about 15,000 watching, marking a standout day in Orleans county history during his presidential campaign tour.
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Lockport Depot
N. Y
Bryan
Orleans County
Knowlesville
Niagara Falls
Plague of Locusts Descends on Knowlesville Rally
A Nebraska orator visited Knowlesville drawing a crowd estimated in the thousands who filled hay racks and canal barges. Flags and caricat ures of the free silver leader adorned the scene as brass bands blared and trains, barges, and bicycles carried attendees. One man stored wheels for a thousand attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Knowlesville
Free Silver Movement
Populists Expect McKinley Ticket Message
Louisville reports state Populist chairman Parker says Democrats refuse fusion, signaling a potential third candidate for the national ticket. He predicts Kentucky will back McKinley and Hobart as Bryan opposition solidifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Parker
Bryan
McKinley
Hobart
ManHangs Self After Botched Burglary Arrest
Alfred Patti alias Henry D Daniels an ex convict attempted suicide in a Somerville police cell after a thwarted burglary at George Bemis residence Boston Aug 28 Police report Patti fought Officers Smith and Stevens before being captured He was saved by Dr Dearborn and held for the grand jury on breaking and entering with a history of two prior Massachusetts state prison terms and releases in 1890 and 1895
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Alfred Patti
Henry D. Daniels
Massachusetts State
Somerville
Charles Stevens
Stephen Smith
George B. Bemis
Central
Hudson Streets
Patti
Dennis
Officer Smith
Stevens
Smith
Fiske
Massachusetts
Palmer fire destroys farmhouse and sheds incident
The Palmer Water company's farmhouse near the carpet mill burned this morning. Patrick Carey and family escaped with little clothing. About $1000 was reportedly in the house. Loss estimated at $3500 with $1100 insurance on the building and $200 on furniture. Incendiary origin suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Palmer Water Company
Patrick Carey
Carey
Merchants’ Company of
Newark
Hanover
New York
Receivers Appointed for Springfield Brewing Co
Springfield, Aug. 28. M. T. Barrett of Newark N J was appointed receiver of the Springfield Brewing Co Boston named E G Anderson receiver Massachusetts assets and liabilities will be disclosed in three or four days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
M. T. Barrett
Newark
N. J
Springfield Brewing Co
Boston
E. G. Anderson
Massachusetts
Brewing Co
Rout Em Out Of Lowell Back Aches With Dean's Pills
A Lowell resident Mr H Richards of Dexter's Wholesale Grocery House explains two years of kidney trouble caused back pain. He bought Doan's Kidney Pills, found relief quickly, and says he is now well. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Dean
Mr. H. &. Richards
Dexter
Leing
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Publicly Assaulted His Wife in Providence Court Case
Sidney S Mason bookkeeper for John Chevalier, of 67 Fountain Street, faced sixth district court charged with assaulting his wife Elizabeth Mason. He pleaded guilty, then not guilty after a judge warned of jail time. held on $300 surety for trial Tuesday. Mason, a man of respectable appearance, had returned home late to a confrontation with another woman.
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Providence
R. I
Sidney S Mason
John F. Chevalier
Rodfer
Fountain Street
Sixth District Court
Elizabeth Mason
McKinley Street
Roger Williams Park
Mathewson Street
Central Station
Mason
Counterfeiting Gang Exposed in Nationwide System
Federal agents cracked a vast counterfeit operation centered in Waco Texas with three men jailed after arraignments. Edward Daniel Ennis led the Royal Manufacturing Company, confessing to producing bogus silver dollars and directing artisans with crucibles molds and rollers across El Paso and Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
United States
Edward Daniel Ennis
John Mitchell
H. S. Shanner
Fennis
Mitchell
Shanner
Fiske
Ennis
Royal Manufacturing Company
el Paso
Birmingham
Ala
Mexico
Providence Boy Bound Over On Sewer Chase
Herbert L. Burgess a 13 year old boy faced trial in the 6th district court after a chase through a Canal street sewer with Officer Karbey. He denied stealing a purse from Lucian A. Kean and the $9.60 it contained, but evidence favored guilt and he was bound over to the grand jury in 590 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. J
Herbert L. Burgess
Karbey
Canal Street
6Th District Court
Lucian A. Kean
Kean
Officer McGinn Charged With Assault in Providence
Special Officer McGinn of Coventry was arrested on a writ charging him with assault and battery on Alvin C. Whipple. Whipple, 70, seeks redress for damages estimated at 500 dollars, alleging the officer kicked and beat him after handcuffing him during a prior arrest for carrying a concealed weapon on August 1.
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Providence
R. I
McGinn
Coventry
Alvin C. Whipple
Whipple
Started for Cuba Tales of revolting cruelty practised by Spaniards
Lieut. Alvared of Gen. Maceo's forces arrives in Boston after sailing July 18 with 500 recruits and 500 dynamite bombs aboard the Hartway. The ship sank after leaking off Bartmer, while landings for Cuban liberty continue. Alvared claims Weyler relies on boys and starving troops, with Spanish atrocities spreading fear among Americans and injuring Havana’s agricultural outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Alvared
Maceo
Cuba
J. T. Hartway
Hartway
Bartmer
Lieut
Alvarez
Weyier
Havana
Weyler
New York
Charles Churchill
Pennsylvania
Churchil
Trust'd Express Messenger Dishonest in Boston Disappearance
Boston August 28 William Deveraux trusted messenger for Atkinson's Highlandvillea and Boston express has vanished along with about 200 dollars in collected funds. He allegedly forged entries and falsified books to balance accounts for consignments to Oliver Crisp Armour Packing Co squire and Co and others. Deveraux described as 5 6 with light complexion about 150 pounds 26 native of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Deveraux
Atkinson
Highlandvillea
Boston Express
Deveraux
Oliver Crisp
Highlandville
Armour Packing Company
Squire & Co
Econsignees
New York
Walter Carney
Armour Packingompany
Deverauxs
Weig
LINEHAN FOR COMMANDER AT NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT
The New Hampshire Veterans association adopted a resolution urging all Grand Army men to support Col. John C. Linehan for National Commander at the upcoming encampment in St. Paul. F. J. Butler of the Lowell association serves on the executive committee.
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Weirs
N. H
Aus
New Hampshire Veterans Association
John C. Linehan
St. Paul
F. J. Butler
Lowell Association
Steamer Hits Sailboat Off Hog Island Killing Unknown Man
The steamer MS Hope from Providence to Fall River struck a sailboat near Hog Island around 10 PM. An unknown man about 4 feet 10 inches tall with gray tinged hair and a dark suit was killed. two or more companions are feared drowned. The boat bore an oar marked S H FE and a pocketed Dill head from S A Stagg, New Brighton, Staten Island. The steamer halted, a boat was lowered, and the body was recovered after a search aided by Hog Island lightship crew. The inquest is set for Tuesday morning. later the remains were moved to Merrimack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Hope
Providence
Hog Island
S. H. FE
S. A. Stagg
New Brighton
Staten Island
Bristol Ferry
Mt. Hope
L. H. FE
Dolan
Concord Disaster Victim Dies in Hospital
Reuben Craig of North Weare dies at Concord hospital after injuries from the White Mountain division wreck in the city yesterday afternoon. He was about 55, a farmer, and a Civil War veteran returning from the old soldiers reunion at the Weirs. James Longley of Merrimack, initially fatally injured, rallied and may recover. other injured are reported as doing well.
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Concord
N. H
Reuben Craig
North Weare
White Mountain
Boston & Maine Railroad
Weirs
James Longley
Merrimack
Fatal Pacing Race Crash Tramps Crowd of 2000
Serious accident at a pacing race in Rushville Indiana as Mamie Woods sulky collides with Czaretta Von phul. Maple driver falls, horses trample spectators injuring many including Mrs Thomas George Vonphul and Mrs Frank Windle with several in critical condition.
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Rushville
Ind
Fairgrounds
Mamie Woods
Czaretta
Vonphul
Maple
Thomas
George B. Vonphul
Greensburg
Frank Windle
McClelland Maple
Bertie Kirs
George F. Moore
Man Killed by Train in Brattleboro Yard
Barney Breslin aged 60 was instantly killed by a passenger train in the Brattleboro rail yard. He was fleeing a switch engine with his two children and threw them to safety, but was struck as he tried to dodge the oncoming train. He was thrown 15 feet, suffering a broken neck and a fractured skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Barney Breslin
Benedict's Wife Narrowly Escapes Drowning in Harbor
Mrs. F. C. Benedict wife of a New York banker was nearly drowned while bathing in Indian Harbor Greenwich Connecticut Aug 28. Her butler rescued her after cries drew attention to her being carried into deep water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Greenwich
F. C. Benedict
New York
Indian Harbor
Head and Shaw Sell Summer Millinery at Great Reductions
Head and Shaw announce the closing out of their entire stock of summer millinery with greatly reduced prices for trimmed hats and bonnets. The sale runs Friday and Saturday, featuring new seasonable goods and bargains on fashionable hats, with no shop-worn items.
Family of Greene Found Dead in Kansas City
Awful tragedy reported in Kansas City as Charles W. Greene travel ing passenger agent of the Big Four railway and his wife and three children were found dead this morning with bullet holes. Unclear whether murder or self-inflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Charles W. Greene
Big Four Railway
Frisco's Chinamen
Chinese Consul-General Fung Yung Hing says in San Francisco that fewer than 12,000 Chinese live there now and they are leaving at 3000 to 4000 yearly. Returnees are few compared with departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Fung Yung Hing
Yeste
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Advertisement
Allen's Foot-Ease is a powder claim to cure painful swollen feet and instantly relieve bunions and sting from coins. It promises comfort for tight shoes and new footwear and offers trial packages free by mail for 25 cents. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with address Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen, Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Distress in Ontonagon Sparks Request for Troops
A Richmond Michigan dispatch reports unrest over clothing and provisions distribution at Ontonagon. The Ontonagon sheriff has asked Michigan Governor for troops to prevent further outbreaks, though a riot is not expected. About 1500 distressed residents remain in need of aid.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Richmond
Mich
Ontonagon
Michigan
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Republican League Committee
Sound Money Army
St. Louis
National Committee
Notification
Farmers
Kentucky
Agin Bryan
Carter & Sherburne
Herbert Burgess
New Hampshire
Categat
Silsby
George Cook
Henry Holliss
J. C. Badger
Cook
Horse
Bratteboro
Head & Shaw
Gscts
Russia
C. A. Mitchell & 60
Merrimack Street
Frisco’s
Chinamen
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