Veterans parade opens Grand Army encampment in St Paul
Thousands of veterans pour into St Paul for General Walker reception and daylong events. Commander in Chief I N Walker arrives to a city decked in bunting and flags with a Ryan hotel headquarters setup. A Naval Veterans parade along Summit Avenue drew crowds as regiments gathered at the capitol for later Fort Snelling receptions.
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Ivan N. Walker
Information Brigade
Hotel Ryan
Grand Army
Sixth Street
Ryan
Walker
Capitol
Minnesota
Ladies
Fort Snelling
Ashland Avenue
Hally Avenue
Sons and Third Infantry
Ashland
Laurel
Sons of Veterans
Summit Avenue
Ryan Hotel
Smith Park
State Capitol
Page
Alexander Ramsey
Archbishop Ireland
Parade of Naval Veterans Opens Second Day at Grand Army Encampment
The second day of Grand Army encampment week in St. Pau began with naval veterans returning to tent life, camp fare, and routine hours. A national salute opened the day as events progressed.
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Camp Mason
Naval Veterans
Ex- Prisoners of War and Sons of Veterans
St. Pau
Grand Army
Pythians at Minneapolis Big Encampment on Camp Yale Grounds
The Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias gather at Camp Yale in Minneapolis for a large encampment starting with about 1000 members, swelling to 1800, plus 3500 military branch members expected. The event features prize drills and parades through Saturday with attendees from Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota and New England states.
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Minneapolis
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
Camp Yale
Order
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Camp
Yale
Loring Park
Massachusetts
Ilinois
States of
West
Proposed to Dole Minister Willis Negotiating in Honolulu
The Alameda reports Willis has resumed duties after an approach to President Cleveland on Hawaii policy. He may negotiate annexation or a monarchic system with Kaiulani, or a protectorate, with the people's vote deciding. President Dole is away on Maui, delaying full details.
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Willis
San Francisco
Alameda
Honolulu
United States
Cleveland
Kaiulani
Dole
Maui
Minnesota Populists Endorse Democrats and Fill Tickets
In Minneapolis on August 27 the People's party state convention endorsed Democratic candidates for state offices. Populists filled vacant spots per the conference committee plan, naming J. M. Bowler for lieutenant governor and J. A. Keyes for attorney general. The ticket also includes James Dillon at large, St. Paul. Thomas J. Meighan in the First district. Sylvester Kelliher in the Fifth. and H. J. Bjorge in the Seventh. The gathering reported harmony, with Ignatius Donnelly voicing peace twice.
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Minneapolis
People’s Party
J. M. Bowler
Bird Island
J. A. Keyes
Duluth
James Dillon
St. Paul
Thomas J. Meighan
Sylvester Kelliher
H. J. Bjorge
Ignatius Donnelly
Gold standard Democrats near ticket decision at convention
Delegates to the gold standard Democratic convention at Indianapolis confront a developing contest over nominees. Secretary John R. Wilson has credentialed 600 delegates with more on the way while leaders favor an electoral ticket in most states. Clear talk centers on Cleveland as a possible candidate, but his allies discourage it. other names like George Gray and Outhwaite are also discussed.
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Indianapolis
John R. Wilson
Gold Democrats
Chicago
Cleveland
George Gray
Delaware
Outhwaite
Ohio
Switzerland
Broadhead
Missouri
Mr. Bynum
Ex-Mayor Hopkins Backs Henry Watterson for Third Ticket
Ex-Mayor John P. Hopkins of Chicago campaigns for Henry Watterson, claiming strong midwest support and a three ticket movement initiated by The Courier-Journal after Bryan's nomination. He urges a campaign built on sentiment, education, and newspaper advocacy to win votes.
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Hopkins
Chicago
Ng Inpianapolis
John P. Hopkins
Henry Watterson
The
Courier- Journal
Bryan
Middle West
Watterson
Vilas Declines National Democratic Nomination
Senator Vilas will not have his name used for the national Democratic presidential nomination. Ellis B. Usher of Wisconsin reported Vilas prefers General Bragg, with Wisconsin instructing for Bragg and Henry Watterson as a potential rival. The Wisconsin delegation plans to back Bragg.
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Idianapolis
Indianapolis
Vilas
Ellis B. Usher
Wisconsin
Gold Democrats
Badger
Bragg
Henry Watterson
General Bragg
Delawares Candidates and Tax Plank At National Nomination
J Parke Postles arrives in Indianapolis saying Delaware’s outcome hinges on Higgins Addicks unity and McKinley victory. He denies Senator Gray seeking the presidency but won’t rule out the possibility if offered. In Indianapolis the resolutions committee weighs endorsing an income tax with Missouri’s Krauthoff urging support. Yokoyama announces Japanese ministry resignation with Count Kuroda as acting premier. John R. McLean of Cincinnati denies seeking Sherman’s Senate seat.
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Indianapolis
J. Parke Postles
Delaware
Higgins
Committee On Resolutions
L. C. Krauthoff
Missouri
Yokoyama
Count Kuroda
McLean
Nakka GanseErt Pier
R. I
John R. McLean
Cincinnati
John Sherman
United States
Senate
Fire Devastates Ontonagon Wiping Out Mills and Homes
A wildfire fanned by a 40 mile gale razed Ontonagon destroying Diamond Match Company mills and extensive lumber, burning most of the business and residence areas. Losses near 5 million with insured sums totaling 1.05 million. Aid from Green Bay and northern cities dispatched, volunteer assistance and supplies flowing to Ontonagon.
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Ontonagon
Minwaureg
Wisconsin
Houghton
Mich
Diamond Match Company
Match Company
Fleisheim
Menominee
Douglass & van Orden
Hancock
Green Bay
Wis
Minturn
Massacres in Constantinople Attributed to Turkish Authorities
Report from Constantinople states the massacres were organized by Turkish authorities with Bashi-Bazouks ordered to stop after 30 hours of killings. Turks were ferried across the Bosphorus to join the riots and Armenians were placed in boats sent to sea with many presumed drowned. Over 5,000 killed in the past week.
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Constantinople
Bosphorus
McKinley Accepts Nomination Emphasizes Tariff and Money
Major McKinley's acceptance letter outlines financial policy and tariff reform while urging reciprocity and extension of immigration laws. He praises national unity and erases sectional lines. Li Hung Chang arrives in New York as a guest of the United States, greeted with rank honors.
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Canton
Major McKinley
McKinley
New York
Li Hung Chang
United States
China
England
St. Louis
Ruger
Civil Service Warns Federal Employees on Campaign Contributions
The civil service commission issued a sweeping order warning all federal employees against seeking or making campaign contributions. The order covers all branches of the government service and threatens prosecution for violators.
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Civil Service Law
Washington
The
Civil Service Commission
Latest Market Report from Duluth and Midwest grain markets
The Duluth market reports cash wheat and futures prices across No. 1 hard and Northern grades with arrivals and September bids. Elgin Butter Market notes steady offerings and sales. Minneapolis and St Paul stockyards show hogs, cattle, and sheep activity with price ranges and receipts. Chicago reports firm hogs and varied cattle and sheep trading, plus Chicago grain closes for wheat corn oats and pork futures.
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Duluth
WLUTH
Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Northern
St. Paul Union
St. Paul
Chicago
Weekly news summary of late August 1896 events and deaths
The week reports Turkish victories in Crete, business failures in Denver and Alexandria, and notable deaths including John T. Blaisdell and General Thomas Haines. Weddings at Newport and naval trials detail the era's wide activity. Forecasts of Cuban expeditions, political fusion talks, and labor strikes appear amid disasters from powder works to fires.
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Crete
Appel Clothing Company
Denver
John T. Blaisdell
Minneapolis
Canada
Toledo
Henry Payne Whitney
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Newport
Thomas H. Haines
Hot Springs
National Soldiers Home
New Orleans
Laurada
Cuba
Union Steel Company
Alexandria
Ind
Michigan
Hilton, Hughes & Co
A. T. Stewart & Co
Miami
Xenia
Knight & Atmore Clothing Company
Charles Church
Lowell
Mich
New Wisconsin wheat inspection replaces Minnesota system
September 1 marks the shift to Wisconsin wheat inspection in West Superior as the Superior board of trade operates under the Wisconsin warehouse bill. Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission agents step aside while deputies of Chief Weighmaster Atkinson and Chief Inspector Kernan assume duties. No. 1 hard grain will be graded as Superior Dakota hard, signaling a global standard aim for the new method.
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West Superior
Wis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Superior Board of Trade
Wisconsin Warehouse Bill
Superior Dakota
Atkinson
Kernan
Demolished the Palace of the Zanzibar Sultan
British gunboats bombarded the sultanate’s palace at Zanzibar killing and wounding many locals. Usurper Said Khalid and commander Sales fled to the German consulate and sought refuge under German protection after the palace seizure. The rightful heir was proclaimed sultan following the bombardment.
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Zanzibar
Said Khalid
Sales
Sultan
Sultan Hamed bin Thwain bin Said
Worst fire in years hits Sault Ste. Marie region
Sault Ste. Marie Mich August 28 fire raged through North Water street causing over 300000 dollars in property loss. The blaze destroyed the Soo National bank block Prenzlauer block Chippewa House Cleveland House Metzger block Perry hotel post office United States customs office and the telephone exchange among others in the business district.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
North Water Street
Soo National Bank
Prenzlauer
Cleveland
Metzger
Perry
United States Customs Office
Sultan Warned as Powers Press for Quick Action
The Times reports a joint note from ambassadors urging the Sublime Porte to stop Constantinople disorders. A subsequent joint telegraph warned the sultan he risks the empire by tolerating unrest, with organized mobs seen after the Armenian bank attack. Athens dispatch notes Crete reforms conceding Cretan demands.
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London
Times
Constantinople
Sublime Porte
Galata
Stamboul
The
Athens
Crete
Black for Governor Nominated by New York Republicans
The Republican state convention in Saratoga named Congressman Black of Troy for governor after four ballots. A. T. Woodruff of Brooklyn was chosen for lieutenant governor and Isaac OC. Vann of Syracuse for associate judge of the court of appeals. Also notes on Irish National Convention anticipated attendance and commentary from the London Globe on US campaigning.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Congressman Black
Troy
A. T. Woodruff
Brooklyn
Isaac OC. Vann
Syracuse
Court of Appeals
Jones Named Chairman of Campaign Committee
Senator Jones, head of the Democratic national committee, will serve as chairman of the campaign committee. An understanding reached after conferences among national committee members and leaders outside the body outlines this arrangement.
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Jones
Curiaco
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
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John ©. Linedan
Parade OF Naval Veterans
Pythians
Gold Standard
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Didi
Ste
National Party
M'Kinley
Elgin
Emery
Ills
Texas
Harry Hill
Flushing
L. I
Tillman
South Carolina
Harrison
Khalid
R. O. Crump
Treasury
Baker & Smith
Great Britain
Mme
Victoria Leroy
East Park
Sacramento City
Myers
Ogden
Woods
Salt Lake
Utah
Charles Stanley Reinhart
Players’ Club
New York City
J. B. Ferguson
California Jockey Club
Kingston
Lexington
California
Emmett R. Schall
Ivy Baldwin
Kings County Elevated Company
General Jourdan
Baroness de Roques
Maybridk
Black
Dustin
Michael Davitt
M. P
Associated Press
Ireland
London Globe
Globe
W. J. Bryan
Messrs. Cleveland
Olney
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