Grand Army Officials Consider Ending Parades After Final Display
Western Pennsylvania witnessed a massive Grand Army veterans parade drawing 600 000 to 800 000 spectators. Officials weigh ending such national encampment parades due to advancing age and infirmities, aiming to make the last outing memorable. The route stretched two miles down Fifth Avenue with divisions marching for about four hours.
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Grand Army
Pirtapwra
Pennsylvania
Union
A R
Prairie State Boys
Hsings
Keystone Department
Prera
Fifth Avenue
Wheat crop outlook shows declines across states
September report from the agricultural department notes a drop in overall crop condition from August and July. Wheat conditions vary by state with Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin showing lows while southern states trend higher. Fodder or abandoned acres total about 15.5 million across eight states.
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WasuIna Ton
Department of Agriculture
Coun
Kentucky
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
California
Orent
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Tennessee
West Virginia
Texas
Decision by Carlisle frees Canadian lumber from duties
Washington Sept 12 Secretary Carlisle in a letter to the New York collector ruled that the reciprocity condition in a new tariff bill does not apply to imports from the Dominion of Canada. He states there are no export duties or discriminating stumpage duties on the wood articles, so Canadian lumber will have free entry.
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Washington
Cisle
New York
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Deep Plowing and Irrigation Study in Nebraska
The Nebraska mission examines deep plowing and irrigation effects on corn yields. Secretary Morton received samples showing late corn avoided drought and matured within ninety days, with two samples reaching sixty pounds per yield unit.
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Watney
Nebraska
Morton
Maine Governor Election Returns From 800 Towns
From three hundred towns the Maine gubernatorial race shows Henry B. Cleaves (Rep) with 54,853 votes and Charles F. Johnson (Dem) 43,558, Bateman (Pop) 384, Hussey (Pro) 2,057. Republican plurality 10,04.
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Maine
Cleaves
Lewiston
Henry B. Cleaves
Charles Fo Johnson
Bateman
Kay Hersey
Henry IS Cleaves
Charles F Jahnson
Dens
CG Bateman
Aaron Hussey
Nebraska State Fair Opens Largest Yet at Lincoln
The twenty sixth annual Nebraska state board of agriculture exposition in Lincoln opens with the agricultural products exhibit described as the greatest and most extensive and a rebuttal to drought rumors. The display covers every region and is praised as marvelous by observers.
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LascoLts
Neb
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
Lincoln
Tia
Dreath
McNagny Renominated by Acclamation in Indiana
Fort Wayne, Ind., Sept. 18. The Twelfth district Democrats renominated A ew McNagny for congress by acclamation.
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Fort Warne
Ind
Awe
Congresu
Acclama Pao
Court to hear injunction in major fraud case in New York
A complaint filed in the United States circuit court seeks an injunction to stop John C. Beatty from selling stock in the Colorado River Irrigation company. The case alleges a $7.5 million fraud tied to land on the Altar river and aims to halt transfers by directors or trustees named as defendants. Complainants include James H. Beatty, James Atkey, Benjamin B. Doane and Leo Wormser.
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United States Circuit Court
New York
al Legations
United States
Lacombe
John C. Beatty
Texas
James H. Beatty
James Atkey
Benjamin B. Doane
Leo Wormser
Ault
John ©. Beatty
Colorado River Irrigation Company
Altar River
Sonora
Mexico
Will Try to Force the Attorney General to Hyena Building Association
Auditor Gore plans to seek a writ of mandamus from Sangamon county circuit court to compel the attorney general to sue the insolvent Hoors Building and Loan association of Bloomington. He says the attorney general’s refusal reflects discretionary overreach and advocates against allowing illegal actions by insolvent institutions to continue with legal ambiguity.
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Spiscrik Lo Ls
Gore
Circuit Court of
Sangamon County
Agate
Hhoors Building and Loan Association of
Bloomington
Man On Live Wire Tower Survives Fall In Detroit
Frederick J French climbed a 175 foot electric light tower to adjust carbons. A live wire shock threw him into a violent paroxysm, his fall halted only when his leg caught the tower base. Fellow linemen aided his lowering after an hour. he was taken to a hospital and expected to recover.
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Sept
Frederick J French
Lam
Branch
Grand Army Encampment Reports on Pensions and Declining Ranks
The Louisville encampment discusses investigations into the record and pension bureau headed by Colonel Ainsworth amid accusations of biased dismissals of ex Union workers. A list of thirty two ex Union soldiers is cited. Commander Adams notes the Grand Army is slowly passing away with deaths outnumbering new admissions.
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Thomas MoKes
National Republican Congressional Committee
Washington
L . Burke
Record and Pension Bureau
Ainsworth
F C. Ainawortha
Washington Post
Adams
Fort Sumter
Appomattox
Gettysburg
Libby Prison
Report on Legislation and Grand Army Encampment Proceedings
The committee urges Congress to honor Union survivors by enforcing laws from 1865 and promoting patriotism among lawmakers. Louisville was chosen for the next encampment. nominations for chief expositions include L Walker and Colonel Lawler. Women’s relief corps and Daughters of Veterans held routine business as Governor Pattison attended and praised patriotic efforts. A parade by ex-prisoners of war drew about 1,000 participants from across the Union.
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G A. R
Fifty-third Congress
Union
United States
Grand Army of the Republic
Louisville
Messrs. L. Walker
Lawler
Ilinois
Women's Relief Corps
Grand Army
Daughters of Veterans
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Pattison
G A R Officers Race Shows Conflicting Pledges
The campaign for G A R commander unfolds with rivals Walker and Lawler claiming blocs of votes across multiple states including Maine Indiana New Jersey Michigan and California. Final results hinge on unit rules and a national senior vice commander position is set by the encampment state. Mrs John A Logan arrived in the city with a welcome from Columbia post 706 at the Monongahela House.
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Campbell Bank Robbery At Rosaville Reported
Robbery at Campbell bank in Rosaville at noon results in $10,000 missing after entrance through a back window. The thief or thieves escaped within a short time as the bank was closed for dinner and reopened to find the safe door open.
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Hoopestown
Campbell
Rosaville
Nina Arrives at Queenstown After Atlantic Crossing
The Nina schooner captained by Frietsch from Milwaukee reaches Queenstown from New York in 38 days, nine days behind the Valkyrie. Frietsch was the sole crew member aboard amid doubts about crossing safely, hailed as a Mare's Nest in shipping circles.
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Frietsch
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Milwaukee
Juov
Dr Conklin Mystery Deepens With Chicago Lead
A note to Mrs Conklin claims Dr A H Conklin of Cassopolis will be sent to Chicago for ransom delivery. Sheriff Coulter heads to Chicago as authorities pursue the case amid a kidnapping rumor.
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Chicago
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Mid
A. H. Conklin
Cassopolis
Attorney Claude P. Waller Dies After Office Shooting
Cuicano Sept 18 Attorney Claude P. Waller died at Polyclinic hospital from gunshot wounds suffered in Brandt and Hoffman offices. The shooting by Leo Roeder, another attorney, stemmed from a dispute over a collection involving a Waller client.
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Claude P. Waller
Leo Roeder
Brandt & Hoffman
Polyclinic Hospital
Adams Secures a Respite in New Orleans Case
The death sentence for Edward Adams of New Orleans is stayed until President Diaz reviews the case merits. In Michigan Bax City, bankers gather for the annual State Bankers’ meeting with Comptroller J Hy Kokeli delivering a address.
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Edward Adams
New Orleans
Diaz
Michigan
Bax City
Mich
State Bankers’secation
J. Hy Kokeli
da Addsese
Breckinridge Faces Mock Interview and Owens Rally
Lexington dispatch reports Breckinridge denying an interview sting while Judge Morton cites Paris speaking duties. A Paris Kentucky gathering for Owens draws large crowds with Owens supporters wearing buttons, and a Lexington telegram describes a tense breakfast altercation between Breckinridge backers Alberti and Allen over recent stump speeches.
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Paris Fair Grounds
W C. Owens
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Ashland
Owens
Lexington
John K. Allen
Charles M. Alberti
Aaliand
Alberti
Allen
Nominated to Congress in Various Districts and States
Reports detail Democratic and Republican conventions across multiple states nominating candidates for Congress. Nominations include St ward Cook Kennedy in Aptias Michigan by Democrats, Thomas E Barkworth in Jackauo, Kara Carleton in Avventh Maichtyag by Democrats, and Colonel Jon HL. Tracey by Republicans in Missouri. Additional notes cover Baldwin renomination in Minnesota, Amos H Kling in Sandusky, and party activity in Nebraska and Ohio with speeches and turnout figures.
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Repub- Henan
Jon HL. Tracey
Springiich
Congrees
Bt. Paul
St. Cloud
Baldwin
Tuledo
Sep
Amos H Kling
Marton
Congress
Sandusky
Constitutional convention lifts damage cap in New York
The New York constitutional convention votes to remove the statutory $5,000 limit on recovery for injuries, expanding potential damages and affecting personal injury actions statewide.
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Aldany
N. Y
New Bourbon Representative Hopes After Paris Funeral
At Stowe House and Weybridge the funeral of the late Comte de Paris drew allied royals and officials. The Duc d Orléans spoke to about a thousand French supporters in London, pledging to uphold a traditional monarchy and seek aid from spread abroad to carry the mission forward.
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Comte de Paris
Orleans
Europe
Paris
France
Duc de Orleans
London
Grosvenor Hotel
Duc d’Orleans
Republicans of Colorado Nominate McIntyre for Governor
In Denver on September 18 the Republican state convention opened with 053 delegates, few women present. Speakers Teller and Wolcott backed the silver cause, urged women’s voting role, and announced nominations: Supreme Court Judge John Campbell, Governor A. W. Melotyee, Lt. Governor Jud Kush, Secretary of State A. McTaffny, State Treasurer Harry L. Mulnox. Adjourned for the day after 5 pm with no dinner.
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Denver
Teller
Wolcott
Congress
Republican Party
Supreme Court
John Campbell
Colorado Springs
A. W. Melotyee
Alameda
Jud Kush
Greeley
Harry L. Mulnox
Trinidad
Engineer Shot by Divorced Wife Near Grand Central
In Philadelphia a railroad engineer named Clark, a prominent member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and a top aide to Chief Arthur, was shot by his soon to be ex wife at Grand Central station. He was wounded in the left lung and underwent surgery but remains in precarious condition. The assailant followed him from New York to New Jersey and onto a train before they separated. Clark was later taken to Philadelphia for treatment.
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Mason and Dixon’s
Daniel E. Bickles
Kenne Iach Scorpe
Charles B. T. Collis
New York
Huwkea
Arthur
Philadelphia
Hulletio Angst Kregce Wolark
Brotherhond
Clark
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Jersey City
Newark
Cyclone in the South Destroys North Memphis Property
A cyclone moved from southeast to northwest striking north Memphis near the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops. Trees uprooted, an iron bridge carried 100 yards, several houses wrecked, with fatalities and injuries reported. Robert Culp, a Black man, died. Wilkus Yambella, a white man, seriously hurt. Other casualties unconfirmed. The railroad shops sustained no major damage.
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Memphis
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Gayoso Bayou
Robert Culp
Wilkus Yambella
WII Not Recognize the Union and Iowa Women Vote
The report notes Secretary Morton did not recognize a private union in government printing work and would not answer their letter. In Sigourney Iowa Mrs. W R Hollingsworth cast the first municipal vote as women gained the right, with 74 voting to bond for water works. In Phoenix two masked bandits halted a coach seven miles south of Congress taking 500 dollars in coins.
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Irrigation Congress
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Columbia Typographical Union
Morton
Europe
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Department of Agriculture
Sigourney, II
Iowa
W. R. Hollingsworth
Sigourney Review
Sigourney
Phoenix
Congress
Wheat feeding plans show varied regional percentages
Toledo reports C A King & Co surveyed 8,057 dealers and millers across Ohio to Missouri, showing estimates of wheat fed to pigs. About 15 percent of the crop may be fed, with Kansas, Michigan, Missouri leading. Many farmers expect higher sales and some hold for price gains. Clover seed prospects are weaker, with smaller yields and reduced acreage overall.
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Bradstreet’s Review of Trade Reports Upward Price Trend
Prices of staples rise with wool lagging. Chicago and northwestern buyers push volumes as August exports of wheat and corn align with seasonal trends. Nebraska rain needs affect local trade. Milwaukee shows improved demand while St Paul reports fire damage impacting purchases.
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Sep
Archatreet's
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Period of Sustained Activity Foreseen in Ulastih Races and Steel
The Tron Trade Review predicts a period of sustained activity ahead for Ulastih races, fulling wills, and steel works, with cautious price expectations on coke and furnace labor. Observers see steady prices and volume, though long delivery contracts are restrained by uncertain material costs. Also reports a Stillwater logger strike, Governor Waite’s campaign routings, a lightning restored speech, and a Bozeman suicide case.
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Tron
Ulast Iu
Rullfog Wills and Steel Works
Pennsylvania
Ohie
Neely
Doctors Stir Hope for Cure by Stackhouse and Daniel
Rapids City farmer Peter Dewe testifies to the relief from fifteen years of illness after two months of treatment by Drs. Stackhouse and Daniel. He suffered vision issues, nasal and mouth dryness, stomach trouble, and rheumatism, but reports renewed flesh and general improvement.
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Rapids City
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Daniel
Cewe
Peter Cewe
Doctors Stackhouse and Daniel Offer Nervous Disease Care
Drs Stackhouse and Daniel treat catarrh and disorders of the throat nose and nerves. They advertise pain relief and safe care with no blood drawn and a guarantee of results.
Strange case of Lillian Miller puzzles Kansas City doctors
An 11 year old girl, Lillian Miller, undergoes alternating states described as a fainting spell then a convulsion during which she ages to an old woman and speaks in mature language. She claims to be 88, recalls no family members, eats little in normal times but eats well when in the altered state, and has grown physically to a woman. Attending physicians seek scientific study of this rare nervous and mental condition.
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