Republican Gopulist clash and Savannah storm reel
In the Woonsocket report a mix of political fault lines and a deadly hurricane dominates. Republican editors denounce Populist money fines while St Paul and Senate figures clash over free coinage and honest money. Savannah, Ga. endures a devastating eight hour hurricane with dozens dead or missing and widespread destruction along docks, warehouses, and islands.
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Savannah
Weather Bureau
Ocean Steamship Company
Florida and Western Railway
Six Boys Drowned In Yacht Capsize Near Port Henry
A squall capsized the Alpha yacht three miles off Port Henry New York, drowning six youths aged 12 to 20. Owner George P. Witherbee and five others perished while a seventh, Kitty Miles, survived after the storm.
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Port Henry
N. Y
Alpha
George P. Witherbee
Witherbee
John Whitman
William Braedner
Edward Joubert
William Gillday
Albert Brush
Delegations Pay Respects to Prince Bismarck at Kissingen
Berwin Aug 29 a thousand people from Frankfort on the Main traveled to Kissingen to honor Prince Bismarck who is staying there This marks the third major deputation visiting him since his arrival at the spa. In Chicago relief plans for printers outlined a $5 000 relief fund and an assessment on workers to aid unemployed union members.
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Berwin
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Kissingen
Bismarck
Chicago
Chicago Typographical Union
Arkansas City
Kan
M. Jagerson
Jagerson
Iowa
English Journalist Completes Montreal Walk to Vancouver
Edward Holmes reached Vancouver after walking from Montreal in 117 days, 46 days ahead of schedule. The journey was undertaken to promote the Toronto Mail and the Pall Mall Gazette.
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Vancouver
B. C
Edward Holmes
Montreal
Toronto Mail
Pall Mall Gazette
Cyclone Strikes Fort Worris Wrecks Church Injures Residents
A local cyclone toppled a small church on Stratton's ranch near Cleburne injuring 21 people, mostly with broken limbs. The storm caused extensive damage with lingering danger to residents and local properties.
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Fort Worris
Tex
Stratton
Cleburne
Senate Finance Committee Backs Voorhees Substitute Bill
Washington reports the Senate Finance Committee endorses substituting the Voorhees bill for the House repeal measure, with a parity clause and gold and silver as money metals. Senator Gorman opposes delay and argues for unconditional repeal, while the House considers the rules with general debate.
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Washinatox
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
National Bank
United States
Voorhees
Teller
Stewart
Treasury
Finance Committee
Gorman
Mantle and Allen Declared Not Entitled to Senate Seats
In Wastunedox Aug 380 the Senate met with a small audience as House silver bill activity drew attention. Sherman scheduled a cross next week while Wolcott urged Thursday. The chamber upheld Mantle and Allen as not entitled to seats after motions to table failed. 82 20 and 32 29 votes confirmed. Beckwith's Wyoming case was not acted on as he had resigned.
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Allen
Senate
House
Capitol
Sherman
Wolcott
Rep
Colo
Vance
Manderson
Yeas
Manile
John B. Allen
Washington
Wyoming
Beckwith
Secretary Carlisle Orders Full Coinage of Gold Bullion
Secretary Carlisle directs the Philadelphia and San Francisco mints to be fully staffed and operate at full capacity to coin all gold bullion on hand. The Treasury holds about 85 to 90 million dollars in gold bullion as part of the 100 million dollar gold reserve. Gold bars cannot serve as currency, so the bullion will be minted rather than circulated.
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Carlisle
Washington
United States
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Treasury Department
The Horse Parade at Jackson Park Presented 300 Fine Stock
A cold rainy morning greeted the Worup's Farr Grounds event as 300 top horses gathered in the stock pavilion for Jersey, bay, and French coach judging. Alexander Galbraith and R B Ogilvie led judging. afternoon featured a parade through Jackson Park streets led by a band.
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Jackson Park
Worup
Farr Grounds
Cleveland
Alexander Galbraith
Janesville
Wis
R. B. Ogilvie
Madison
Second Annual Exposition Expands Attractions and Prizes
The Exposition boosts its display space doubling capacity and doubles county prize money with four prizes totaling 1000 dollars. First prize 500, second 250, third 150, fourth 100. The Lynn Massachusetts band of 60 pieces joins as a musical attraction, signaling strong regional appeal. For further information address.
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Lynn
Massachusetts
Edwards Plan Moves Crops to Ease Northwest Currency Famine
Mayville North Dakota August 30 bankers Rosholt of First National and Edwards of Goose River implement the Edwards plan. Banks issue small denomination drafts payable to bearer in Minneapolis and St Paul. Farmers exchange wheat for drafts to pay stores notes and other debts. Grain men ship wheat and use drafts for credit. banks receive drafts for credit below. Bonanza farmers pay laborers under the plan. the system aims to solve the crop movement and currency shortage. Also a fire at Harlem damages a barn in Forman with casualties and $5500 loss.
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Mayville
N. D
Rosholt
First National Bank
Edwards
Goose River
Northwest
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee to hear $5 million receivers' certificates plan
In Milwaukee on August 30 receivers Oakes and Rouse will seek permission to issue $5,000,000 in receivers' certificates to cover urgent railway claims including rentals and salaries. The move aims to address debts and preferential claims against the Northern Pacific railway. Meanwhile in Indianapolis prosecutors waived preliminary examination for T D Vaughey and partners in the National Bank wreck case. they await grand jury action.
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Milwaukee
Northern Pacific Railway
Oakes and Rouse
Indianapolis
Ind
T. D. Vaughey
Schuyler
Francis A
Percival Coffins
Albert S. Reed
Indianapolis National Bank
van Buren
Will Marry the Strong Man in Theatrical Circles
Cuicano August 30 The Herald reports Lillian Russell to marry Eugene Sandowe the strongest man in the world soon confirming rumors in theatrical circles.
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Cuicano
the Herald
Lillian Russell
America
Eugene Sandowe
Workers vow to resist 10 percent wage cut on rail lines
Reports from Milwaukee Cincinnati and St Louis indicate a threatened strike on the Milwaukee road and a broader Louisville and Nashville system action. Workers across routes from Cincinnati to New Orleans protest the 10 per cent wage reduction and preparations point to a Friday strike with possible extension to Saturday.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
Cincinnati
Louisville and
Nashville
New Orleans
Smith
St. Louis
Louisville and Nashville
Dozen Convicts Escape From Bismarck Penitentiary
Dozens of convicts break from guards during transport to a brick yard two miles from the penitentiary in Bismarck North Dakota. Twelve escape, six recaptured, hundreds of armed men surround timbered areas as night wears on.
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Bismarck
N. D
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