United States and arbitration lead in peace efforts
The Statesman notes Lord Russell praising America's role in international arbitration. Since 1815 there have been 60 arbitration cases with US participation in 82. The 1890 Pan American Congress and subsequent resolutions show US initiative toward peaceful dispute settlement among nations.
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United States
Tusticn Russell
Mexico
Lord Russell
Awmer- Jean Bar Association
England
Blaine
Washington
Congress
Great Britain
France
Denmark
Norway
Switzerland
American Apples and English Trade Tactics
Reading notes describe the high European demand for U S apples, best varieties like Baldwin and Spitzenberg, and packing tips to avoid mislabeling. It also covers speculative chemistry claims about turning silver into gold, and a broad analysis of England’s imperial posture, Venezuela, Ashanti, and Mediterranean presence, ending with New York tailors’ wage-driven cooperative shops.
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Porta
Europe
United States
Newtown
Great Britain
New Yorker
Oldenburgh
Tompkins County
Englund
Africa
Venezuela
Washington Commission
Light
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Diguria
Ashanti
Prempeh
Sudan
Kudu
Egypt
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Cyprus
Junia
Red Sea
Suez Canal
Port Said
Sea Sea
India
Aden
OMG
Asia
Labor Day Holiday Roots and European Parades
The piece notes Labor Day as a legal holiday in 40 states with origins in New York in 1882 and recognized by Congress. It contrasts American respect for the day with Europe where May 1 brings police scrutiny and unrest, while also praising outdoor camping as a wholesome summer activity for workers like Bob, who prefers outdoors over protest scenes.
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States
New York
Congress
Europe
Bob
Senator Pahner Bears Resemblance to Late Ohio Figure
A short notice notes Senator John M. Pahner of Wineis bears a likeness to the late Allen Thuraiau of Ohio. It also advertises Dr. Thomas Electric Oil claiming to ease severe burns and praises it as an ideal family liniment.
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John M. Pahner
Wineis
Allen Thuraiau
Ohio
Thomas
Yores Opera House Fire Tragedy Kills Eleven Firemen
Detroit report recounts a midnight blaze at Yore's Opera House in Benton Harbor, claiming the lives of eleven firemen and one volunteer as they fought flames that engulfed the building and adjoining blocks. The wall collapse, lack of ladders, and swift smoke-filled rooms hampered rescue as the fallen were identified and mourned.
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Detroit
Benton Harbor
Miehs
Taok
Audus Rance
St. Joseph
Frank Watson
Will T. Mitten
Louis Hoffman
Birton
Cristis
Arthur C. Hill
St. Foe Hose Company
Frank Seaver
Buona
Robert Rose
St Joseph
John A
Renton
Harbour
Frank Woodley
Thomas Kidd
Dulldinga
Pollestan
Charles Johnson
C. A. Hill
Visitors Build 9000 Strong At Sons Of Veterans Session
Delegates and visitors pour into Louisville for the Sons of Veterans encampment with 9 000 to 10 000 expected. The Ladies Aid met, a Music Hall session opened, and a banquet was hosted by Mrs. Catherine E. Hirst. The parade was set for today as candidates vie for commander in chief with James L. Rake and Colonel Overdorff as top contenders. Committees formed, credentials checked, and the gathering adjourned for full attendance before major business. Nashville challenged Boston and Denver for the 1887 encampment, Knoxville’s prior hosting reduces Tennessee odds.
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Routhie
Louisville
Sons of Veterans
Ladies’ Aid Society
Songs of Veterans
Music Hall
Catherine E. Hirst
Denver
Bustul
Boston
James L. Rake
Pennsylvania
Colonel Overdorff
New York
Russell
Nashville
Knoxville
Big Meet of Wheelmen at Charles River Park
The national meet by the Press Cycle club drew about 15 000 spectators at Charles River park yesterday. Heats were intensely contested and the final mile featured Tom By Jer with a five man pacing unit. Western riders stood out in the one third mile, notably Kiser and Shreln of Ohio, who won heats and placed second and third in the finals.
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Boston
Press Cycle Club
Charles River Park
Atttendance
Tom
Jer
Kiser
Shreln
Ohio
Labor Day Parade Highlights National Letter Carriers Meet
The National Letter Carriers Association dominated Labor Day events in Grand Rapids Michigan with 2370 marchers and 1200 in uniform from Chicago and Detroit contingents. Key speakers included Pastor Carroll Mayor Stowe and Richard F Guinn. The first business session reported 420 delegates present and 118 proxy branches with 47 votes for officers.
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Linand Rapids
Mich
National Association
Chicaith
Y York
Cleveland
Toledo
Milwaukee
Philadelhia
Detroit
Michigan
Carroll
Stowe
Richard F. Guinn
Philadelphia
Enricht
Hesing
Chicago
Smith
Grand Rapids
William B. King
Washington
New Orleans
Bryan's Day at Home and Lincoln Civic Fete
In Lincoln Nebraska an audience of about 1000 heard William Jennings Bryan speak at the state capitol and witnessed a grand demonstration honoring his Silver Party nomination for president. George A Groot of Ohio delivered the notification speech, Bryan endorsed free silver at 16 to 1, and a night parade with nearly 1000 mounted men and fireworks followed.
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Ness
Bryan
State Capitol
Nebraska
Sulver
Iine
State House
George A. Groot
Ohio
Hood
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