General Sherman Faces Car Crowds After Milwaukee Encampment
Hoyt Sherman of Des Moines alleges misconduct by Milwaukee veterans on return from the encampment. General Alger notes possible misidentification and praises handling of the crowd. Sherman trips to New York, while a Milwaukee hotel scene prompts debate on treatment. Commissioner Tanner discusses pension investigations and supports precedent in wartime veteran cases. The encampment closes with installation of officers and a mass exodus of veterans heading home.
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Guteace
Hoyt Sherman
Tes Moines
Ga Sherman
Milwaukee
Sher- Min
Chicago
Hir Hher
Hwsud
New York
Ium Alger
Mra Sheridan
G A. R
Warner
Sino Die
Johnny
Gen
Sherman
Tanner Laft
Washington City Railroad
Council of Administration
Alger
Col E F Weigel
Boston
Adjourned Encampment Deliberates Pension Policy
The G A R encampment in Mitwavers Wisconsin adjourned after four hours of business. Debate focused on a proposed 13 per month pension for soldiers who relinquish homes to live in their own, opposed as risky if disability bills pass. General pension measures reaffirmed Columbus Indiana actions and urged broader support.
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Mitwavers
Wis
Aug
Was &T
Columbus
Pension Committee
MacMahon
Tary Bussey
Baking powder study finds generally safe but with cautions
Washington reports a United States Department of Agriculture bulletin concludes most baking powders pose no health threat, though residues persist after baking. Alum-containing powders receive noted objection, and the industry shows substantial market size with about 25 million dollars spent annually by Americans.
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United States
Washington City
United States Department of Agriculture
HE. W Whiley
Marshal Wellers Slayer Charged in Florida Hearing
John M. Brownell, accused of killing Deputy U S Marshal Weller in Holmes County, underwent a federal hearing before Commissioner Walter. The hearing ended with Brownell discharged. he remains free to return home under guard until bail of 3,000 is posted.
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Jacksonville
Fils
John M. Brownell
United States
Weller
Holmes County
Walter
Brownell
Bro
Wegdin
Tnséq Cout
Prairie Bank Failure Strikes Jasper County
The Citizens of Prairie Bank in Jasper county collapsed yesterday with assets estimated from 000 to 100000. Agents are blamed for the failure amid countywide concern.
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Prairie City
Prairie Me
Jasper County
Heroic Rescue in Allegany Mine Disaster
Forty five men were trapped after a wall gave way due to water flooding the Allegany mine near Cumberland. Engineer Meem entered alone, fought the current, found a boy and man, carried the boy on his shoulders, and led the group to safety. The company faces heavy losses as waters recede.
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Moom
Cumnentano
Allegany
Cumberland
Consolidate Corl Company
Boston
Etna
Ming
BH. P. Meom
Meem
Hoe
Teara
Crica
Tragic Steelworks Disaster at Carnegie's Homestead
A molten steel spill at Carnegie's Homestead plant killed one worker and fatally burned another, with four more severely injured. Names include Andrew Kepplen and John Lewis among the dead and dying, as officials describe a grisly scene and workers pulled from the molten mass.
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Carnegie
Homestead Steel Works
Andrew Kepplen
Jeaves
Nicholas Bowers
John Lewis
Joseph Durken
Hungary
Saac Sono
Stephen Christ
Michael Deerko
John Dudas
Mrs Judge Terry in Court in San Francisco
Mrs Terry appeared in court to answer an indictment charging resisting United States Marshal Franks during a scene in the circuit court last September. She wore mourning and cried when her late husband's name was mentioned. Her counselpleaded not guilty and the trial date was fixed for September 12 after a dispute over timing.
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Judge Terry
San Francisco
Terry
United States
Franks
Circuit Court
Mra. Terry
Typhoon Death Toll and Devastation in Japan
Dispatches from Japan describe massive loss of life and property from recent typhoons and floods. About 10,000 people are reported dead or drowned at Wakayama with immense crop and material destruction. over 90,000 survivors remain homeless and without essentials.
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London
Japan
Itty
Wakayma
The Cream Murder Trial Opens in Carcago
A fragmented report notes a long discussion and a surprise for the defendant in a murder case. Details are incomplete but reference to a trial proceeding and the Carcago locale are evident.
ABA adjourns after electing officers at Cheang Transactiona
The American Bar Association concluded its Aug 41 session in Curcaco with unanimous officer choices led by Edward Hitchcock of St. Louis as president and Edward Otis Hinckley of Baltimore as secretary. The group adopted a plan to revise bills for clear phrasing and endorsed uniform laws on marriage, wills, and deeds. A Chicago World’s Fair endorsement was rejected as out of order amid heated debate.
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Cheang Transactiona
American Bar Association
Curcaco
Dupor
Edward Hitchcock
St. Louis
Edward Otis Hinckley
Baltimore
Francis Rawle
Philadelphia
David Dudley Field
George A. Mercer
Georgia
J. Randolph Tucker
Virginia
Charles ©. Bonney
Pools
Thoro
Illinois
Benjamin F. Ayer
Indiana
Benjamin Harrison
Iowa
Oliver P. Sherns
Michigan
Thomas J. O'Brien
Wisconsin
A. L. Cary
Field
Supreme Court
Bar Associations
Chicago
Russell
New York
Alata
Assembly
Grand Pacific Hotel
Agsgoin Ton
Prorogued Parliament and royal obituaries headline year
The British parliament was prorogued Friday til Nov 1. Julia Jackson, only child of Stonewall Jackson, died in Charlotte NY. The president plans to stay away from Washington in September if possible. Henry Shaw estate worth over 2.5 million left largely to St Louis. The Chinese Surface Street railroad in New York was sold for 25 000 to Col Dan Lamont. Postmaster General offers 1000 reward for arrest and conviction of mail coach attackers. Greenville News calls for emigration of the nonwhite population. Princess Marguerite of Prussia may wed Prince Christian of Denmark. Clark son leads a Chicago commission to study Post Office needs for three weeks. John Turner, colored, killed Charles Walker. mob later hanged Turner.
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Dan Lamont
Greenville
Marguerite
Prussia
William
Prince Christian of
Denmark
Prince Frederick
Clarkson
Chicago
John Turner
Charles Walker
Fayetteville
W. Va
Coroner's jury finds Wise death a homicide in insurance scheme
Aug 81 findings show John G Wise killed in suspected insurance fraud. Wife and grown daughter seen, Foresters member notes contrary claim of suicide. Women's Protective association cites possible murder plot amid inquest gaps.
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Carcano
John G. Wise
Foresters
Wise
Women's Protective Association
Invest
Thoroughbreds at Chicago Race Meet Summary
A garbled note describes horse racing events at Chicago with mentions of Thoroughbreds, heats, and riders. Names and details are incompletely legible, but imply a program with multiple races and horses such as Aronia and others in a fast paced track setting.
London Strike Threat Sparks Turbulent Prophesy
Reports from Lennox August 8 describe union meetings across London calling a Monday general strike if dock workers’ demands are unmet. Socialist leaders push for action, police show sympathy, and troops may be called. Gas and coal shortages threaten city darkness with aid efforts expanding.
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E’ary
Gan
Cardinal Manning
Lennox
London
Dock Laborers Committee
Lindon
Illinois Mining Strike Ends Downpour of Reform Demands
The Illinois miners ended a stormy convention with calls for fortnightly pay days and reasserted opposition to annual ironclad contracts. Delegates backed Spring Valley Coal Company’s offer to its workers with unanimous support to continue the strike until terms are secured.
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Smeaton
Fills
Scott
Spring Valley Coal Company
Spring Valley
Nominations in Dakota Republicans and Democrats select tickets
In Henor South Dakota the Republican convention adopted a prohibition platform with a minority report to strike it down. The ticket chosen includes Governor A. C. Mellette and J. H. Fletcher for lieutenant governor along with S. C. Taylor auditor O. Gifford for congress J A Pickler secretary of state O A Rongsrode treasurer W. L. Smith attorney general R. Dollard superintendent C. L. Pinckham associates for supreme court D Corson and A G Kellum and John E. Bennett as commissioners of school and public lands C H Parker.
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Henor
D.T
South Dakota
A. C. Mellette
Codington County
North Dakota Democratic Convention Names Slates and Officers
The North Dakota Democratic state convention met at 10.4 am yesterday with Hon. William M. Springer speaking. J. F. O'Brien was named permanent chairman and W. A. Friedly secretary. a platform was adopted and nominations announced for governor R N Roach Walsh county and other statewide offices including B K Maginiss Trail for lieutenant governor AS Froseid Trail secretary of state W. Lord Ramsay auditor P Qidergard Cass attorney general T R Balls Grand Forks public instructor Charles A Kent Dickey. supreme court judges W P Miller Cass J W Gimnions Ramson. agriculture J R Engel bert Foster. insurance W A Friedly Kidder. railroad commissioners FFP Wright Peter Cameron John Ely. congressman Dan W Maratta.
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Fanao
D. T
North Dakota
William M. Springer
J. F. O'Brien
W. A. Friedly
R N Roach
Walsh County
B K. Maginniss
Stoulman
Froseid
Trail
W. Lord
Ramsay
P. Qidergard
Cass
T. R. Balls
Grand Forks
Charles A. Kent
Dickey
Supreme Court
W. P Miller
J W Gimnions
Ramson
Agriculture
J. R. Engelbert
Foster
Kidder
FFP
Wright
Peter Cameron
John Ely
Congress
Dan W. Maratta
Editors Meet in Boston for Next Gathering
The National Editorial association selected Boston as the next meeting site after dismissing Baton Rouge editor John McGrath amid southern-editor tensions. Gen Ab lliott presented a full American flag urging reunion. Officers were CE Lee president J B Branley vice president E B Fletcher secretary E W Stephens treasurer. The group then adjourned to Niagara Falls for travel.
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Petroit
National Edlstorial Association
Boston
John McGrath
Baton Rouge
D. Ablliott
Florida
A. H. Lourie
Elgin
Ills
E‘ocation
Omoera
CE. Lee
Rhode Island
J. B Branley
Alatima
E. B Fletcher
Illnois
E. W. Stephens
Missouri
John M. Deane
Ohio
William Kennedy
Pennsylvania
A. H. Laurie
Ilnols
Erateoai
Nixgara Falla
Charter Oak Park Meeting Highlights Fast Mile Record
The August 31 meet at Charter Oak park featured Roy Wilkes winning a free-for-all pace in 2 128% for the mile, near best stallion pace marks. Harry Wilkes cut a hind foot vein but the injury is not serious. Gran Smith won the trotting race with a best time of 2 10 and Wikoe 2 145 in the second heat.
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Gran Smith
Wikoe
Victim in Atlantic City stabbing improving
Mrs Mary Donnelly the stabbing victim in Atlantic City has been declared out of danger by her physician. Prosecutor received the certificate yesterday. Mrs Hamilton may be released on bail and faces a potential five year penitentiary term if convicted.
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Hamilton
Atlantic City
Mary Donnelly
Robert Ray Hamilton
English syndicate gains control of eastern leather tanneries
An English syndicate with a large capital has acquired control of leather tanneries in the United States. The group has already secured investments for about $10,000,000 and has arranged for control of twenty three principal tanneries across the eastern states.
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Boston
John L Sullivan’s Mother Catherine Sullivan Dies
Boston August 31 Mrs Catherine Sullivan mother of pugilist John L Sullivan died last night after a long illness. She was 52 years old.
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John L. Sullivan
Boston
Catherine Sullivan
John L Sullivan the Pugilist
English syndicate buys San Dirco waterworks for 1.4 million
Englisheenm reports that the San Diego Waterworks company has been sold to an English syndicate for 1,400,009 dollars in Aug. 31 news from San Dirco California.
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Englisheenm
San Dirco
Cal
San Diego
Americans in Shanghai Face Possible Pekin Exclusion
A Shanghai dispatch says prominent Chinese officials petition the government to expel all Americans from the country. Prince Chun reportedly supports excluding Americans as tensions rise after the Pekin news.
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China
Loxpor
Shanghai
The
Standard
Pekin
Prince Chun
Mistook sugar for poison ends in tragedy in Manning
Des Moines area item notes Celia Kenna of Manning Iowa mistook rat poison for sugar while making tea for her sick 18 year old brother. The poisoning led to the youth's death yesterday morning.
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Kat P
Des Mores
Celia Kenna
Manning
Tragic Death in Prison Cell An Unclear Injury
An inmate William J. Fry aged young man, held for drunkenness, was found dead in his cell yesterday morning. Authorities report a fatal injury near his porte. the cause appears linked to a lead penell. Local jail staff are investigating the circumstances of Fry’s death.
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William J. Fry
Hla
Argeveral
Wilmarth
Ashlend
Wis
Fragmentary OCR Sports Snippet Sparks Curiosity
A partial and garbled line appears to hint at a sports item involving a team and scores. The readable fragments suggest a game or match detail, but full entities and outcomes remain unclear due to text damage.
Wisconsin's lone highwayman hunted in Gogebic Forest
Aug 20 In Crookie county the chase for the Wisconsin highwayman known as Black Bart continues with Sheriff Foley and a unit of bloodhounds. A German suspect Reimund Holzhey is tied to both stage holdup and train robberies. The search spans over 1000 square miles of dense pines as authorities press for leads and a potential $1000 reward.
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Atu
Bessemer
Mich
Wisconsin
Wayman
Crogobie County
Black Bart
Lake G.gobic
Foley
David Foley
Khonitt Foley
Bad River Indian Reservation
Honest John
Lake Gogebic
Lake Superior
Milwaukee Northern
Wisconsin Central
Elis Junction
Cadett
Reimund Holzhey
Thurston
Wansad
Wis
Cadott
Low
Gogebic
Arguin
Barquin
Cormilleg
Julia
The Gogeri c Robber Arrested at Republic Wich
Chicago based text reports the arrest of a first stage robber at Republic this morning. Police seized items and began investigation in Manquette Michigan with details released Saturday morning.
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Hle
Repubblic
Wich
Manquette
Mich
Neégis
Republic
General Wanameker Negotiating Telegraph Toll Cuts
Report says General Wanameker is negotiating with Western Union to reduce rates tied to government stamps and to allow free post office delivery of such messages. The move could affect government communications and telegraph charges nationwide.
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General Wanameker
Western Union Telegraph Company
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Kepplen
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John G. Whee
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Assar
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Southampton
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Sir Andrew Lusk
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