Des Moines Iowa Republicans Name Full Ticket
The Iowa Republican state convention named its full slate: Secretary of State W. B. Martin Adair county. Auditor Frank F. Merriam Delaware county. Treasurer G. S. Gilbertson Winnebago county. Attorney General C. W. Mullan Black Hawk county. Supreme Court Judge Emlin McClain Johnson county. Railroad Commissioner D. J. Palmer Washington county. Presidential Electors John N. Baldwin Pottawattamie county and Ole O. Roe Polk county.
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Des Moines
Iowa
W. B. Martin
Adair County
Frank F. Merriam
Delaware County
G. S. Gilbertson
Winnebago County
C. W. Mullan
Black Hawk County
Supreme Court
Emlin McClain
Johnson County
D. J. Palmer
Washington County
John N. Baldwin
Pottawattamie County
Ole O. Roe
Polk County
Tramp Crushed and Injured in Dubuque Tunnel Incident
A stranger named Ollie Moss, a printer from Champagne Illinois, was severely injured at the west end of the Illinois Central tunnel in Dubuque Iowa. While attempting to board a westbound passenger train yesterday morning he fell near the rails, crushing a foot and mangling the left arm, with amputation feared. His head and body are also badly bruised. his wife and child are in Chicago.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Ollie Moss
Illinois Central
Ollice Moss
Champagne
Ill
Chicago
Michael and Nelson Race To Day
A large delegation of wheelmen gathers in Bridgeport Connecticut for a twenty five mile bicycle race between Jimmie Michael and Nelson the crack rider of Boston. An estimated 12000 spectators attend as Michael plans to sail for Europe after the race to compete in major events abroad.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Jimmie Michael
Nelson
Boston
Michael
Europe
International Medical Congress Opens in Paris
The International Medical Congress convened in Paris with prominent physicians from around the world. The United States sends the largest foreign delegation, and the congress holds three sessions daily through August 5, with Dr. R J Wilding leading the New York delegation at the opening session.
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Paris
International Medical Congress
United States
France
R. J. Wilding
New York
Raleigh Votes on Negro Suffrage in North Carolina
Raleigh voters decide the fate of black suffrage as the day ends with reports of three men shot and unrest across the state. Indications point to a 40,000 margin for the amendment and the Democratic ticket.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Reported Surrender of Botha in Pretoria Decree
London dispatch reports current word that Commander Botha has surrendered. His forces have been under heavy pressure as the Pretoria command faced renewed pressure and setbacks.
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Botha
London
Pretoria
Louisville Population Update Sparks Census Figure
Washington reports Louisville official population at 247 031 an increase of 27 percent from the previous census. The last census showed a 30 percent rise.
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Louisville
Washington
Attempt on shah life shocks Paris crowd
The assailant is arrested after an attempted attack on the Shah. He shouted Long Live the Children of the People as fear spreads for President Loubet who refuses to give his name and address.
Anarchistic Shout Targets Shah of Persia in Paris
In Paris on August 2 a man shouted long live the children of the people at the Shah and was arrested with a revolver. A handkerchief marked 128 Line regiment and a Shah route newspaper were found on the attacker. The Shah remained calm and requested the assassin's photo be taken. The plan failed when the Grand Vizier blocked the strike. The would-be attacker, about twenty, appeared southern in origin and dressed as a carpenter. The Shah's Sevres trip proceeded without further incident.
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Paris
Persia
Loubert
128 Line Regiment
Sevres
France
Goebel Case Defense Continues Mild Morning Testimony
Georgetown Ky Aug 2 The defense resumes examination of Stamper and other witnesses in the Goebel case. Testimony is described as mild. Rumors say witnesses may later exonerate Powers and identify the shooter at the proper time.
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Georgetown
Stamper
Goebel
Reunion of Parson's Brigade in Corsicana
Corsicana Texas hosts the Parson's Brigade reunion drawing about 15000 visitors. The event opens with a sunrise national salute and features all veterans marching together. Mayor J H Regan gives the welcome and the day includes festive ceremonies and decorated streets.
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Corsicana
Tex
Parson's Brigade
J. H. Regan
Old Settlers' Reunion Opens in Gainsville TX
Gainsville Texas hosts one of its largest events as the Old Settlers' Reunion opens with war veterans and settlers from across the state. Attendance surpasses 10,000, exceeding past gatherings. Mayor Hometh delivers the welcome address.
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Gainsville
Tex
Old Settlers
Hometh
Indiana Democrats in Convention in Evansville
Evansville August 2 delegates at the Democratic district convention opened amid enthusiasm. Most delegates arrived instructed how to vote and for whom. Nominations expected with little balloting. Bryan and Stevenson and the Kansas City platform were endorsed with earnest support.
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Indiana
Evansville
Ind
Bryan
Stevenson
Kansas City
President and party meet in Washington conference
The President and party arrived from Canton at 8 this morning and held a conference with Long and Root. An hour later Long said there were no dispatches of interest and that they merely discussed the situation.
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Washington
Canton
Long
Root
Allies Begin Pekin Advance With Force Of Twenty Thousand
Shanghai Aug 2 The allies commence their advance on Pekin with about twenty thousand troops and 170 guns aiming to reach Pekin by the 12th.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Iowa Republicans Nominate Strong Ticket and Platform
The Republicans of Iowa present an exceptionally good ticket and a strong platform. The party asserts Iowa should verify Chairman Roach's prediction and deliver a 100,000 majority at the polls.
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Iowa
Roach
Death of Ben Dedrick After Mill Accident Near New London
Ben Dedrick, about 25, died at noon after an accident at Allsup and Ketcham's mill five miles south of New London Iowa. While guiding a wagon pushed by workers and walking backward, he was pitched against a tree when the tongue struck him in the abdomen, causing a ruptured liver. He was the son of Ed Dedrick, recently married in June, and described as industrious.
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New London
Iowa
Ben Dedrick
Allsup & Ketcham
Here
Dedrick
Ed. Dedrick
Bressi Tortured in Effort to Force Confession
London reports from Milan that Bressi is confined in an iron straight jacket with handcuffs and bright light forced into his eyes to compel a confession about regicide accomplices. He remains indifferent and refuses to answer questions.
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London
Milan
Bressi
North Carolina election tied to disfranchisement amendment
Raleigh report notes the state election centers on a constitutional amendment to disfranchise Black voters. Observers predict strong support for the proposal though outcomes remain uncertain as results are awaited nationwide.
Firemen Hold Annual Outing at Crescent Park Mass
The Defiance Firemen's Association of Fall River Massachusetts gathers at Crescent Park for their annual outing. The program includes testing of fire apparatus life ladders and other appliances plus field sports with delegations from New York Boston and Chicago fire departments on hand to witness the tests.
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Crescent Park
Mass
Defiance Firemen’s Association
Fall River
New York
Boston
Chicago
Dividend for Chas. Fosters Creditors in Fostoria
After seven years the creditors of Foster & Co. bankers and Hon. Charlies Foster receive a dividend. Liabilities total $364,861.45 with assets $29,172.59, yielding 8.08 percent. Foster's personal liabilities are $421,000 with $15,146 to be distributed at 3.50 percent.
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Chas
Bell Clapper Removed From Berlin Wis M B H Church
Night theft disables the church bell in Berlin Wisconsin. Also noted: pension rolls rise by 2010 to 993,528 names. New York ice trust challenged by a new low-price company.
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Berlin
Wis
Commissioner of Pensions
New York
Ice Trust
Philadelphia
Ocean Grove
Demands of Sec. Hay and Chinese Ministers Rights
A telegraph from embassies in Berlin London Paris Rome St Petersburg and Tokyo responds to Li Hung Changs plan about sending ministers under escort to Tien Tsin. It asserts free communication of our representatives at Pekin is an absolute right and urges the imperial authorities to cooperate with relief forces. Gaselle reports Chinese positions near Peitsang held by Tung and Ma. Lipeng Peng named to command four Chinese armies in Yangtze region to proceed to Pekin.
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Washington
Berlin
London
Paris
Rome
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Li Hung Chang
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Chan
Shenghai
Hay
Gaselle
Peitsang
Tung
Robbed Uncle Sam at North English Post Office
Burglars entered the North English Iowa post office about 2 AM blew the safe and counters apart and stole 300 in cash a bundle of postage stamps notes insurance policies and the order book Postmaster and local editor Findley Duffield led the investigation with no suspects named.
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North English
Iowa
Findley Duffield
Duffield
North English Record
Two Boys Die in Black Damp Disaster at Evans
In Oskaloosa Iowa Frank and John Robinson aged 14 and 9 sons of William Robinson who recently moved from Marshalltown were killed by black damp in a coal slope at Evans. They had been fishing and spent the night their bodies found by workmen this morning.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Frank
John Robinson
William Robinson
Marshalltown
Evans
Seventh Annual Reunion of United Presbyterians
Idlewild Pa August 2 The seventh annual reunion of United Presbyterians of Western Pennsylvania is under way with about 8000 members in attendance. Distinguished speakers include Rev Dr Alexander Gilchrist secretary of the home mission board on A New Era in Missions Rev P O Paisley financial agent of Westminster College on The Superiority of Christian Education and Rev William D Gross of McDonald on Synthetic Bible Study.
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Idlewild
United Presbyterians of
Western Pennsylvania
Alexander Gilchrist
Home Mission Board
P. O. Paisley
Westminster College
William D. Gross
McDonald
Long Island Democrats Hold Outdoor Picnic on Aug 2
Democrats of Long Island gathered in College Point for a large outdoor festival estimated at 12 000 attendees. Tammany leaders from New York City attended and Richard Croker was expected to join this afternoon for talks on campaign plans during a private session after the day’s program.
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Long Island
College Point
N. Y
New York City
Richard Croker
Empire State
Weather forecast for Iowa showers easterly region
Indicates fair weather with showers in the eastern portion tonight and Friday. Forecast issued from Chicago on August 2 labeled as special.
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Chicago
Iowa
Public Library Gift Offered for Dubuque
A Dubuque resident offers 50000 dollars to fund a free city library. Conditions require a suitable lot, use of library funds for part payment, transfer of all association books to the city, and a city vote to establish and maintain a free public library. Steps toward compliance are in progress.
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Dubuque
Library Association
Bryan and Stevenson Plan Indianapolis Visit for Aug 7
Chairman Johnson and Secretary Walsh of the Democratic National Committee and Chairman Gahan and Secretary Burke of the Democratic county committee met in Chicago Tuesday to finalize Bryans and Stevensons trip to Indianapolis for the Aug 7 notification celebration. The pair will depart from Lincoln on August 7 at 7:00 a.m. and arrive by the Big Four line about 1:00 p.m. The German American Democratic club will greet them at the station with Frank Wenter as president and escorted to the Sherman House for a noon reception. The party will travel by special train, stopping only at Kankakee and Lafayette, Ind. Bryan is not expected to speak. a few brief remarks may be made by officials in Indianapolis.
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Des Moines Register
W. L. Roach
Roach
Democratic Party
Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Allison
Henderson
Wilson
Jim Weaver
Gear
Shaw
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Aus
Johnson
Walsh
Democratic Nartionger Committee
Gahan Ard
Burke
Democratic County Committee
Bryren
Stevenson
Indianapolis
Bryan
Lincoln
Scuta
Kankakee
Urs
Lafayette
Ind
Florrison
McKinley meets Ohio officials then departs to Washington
President McKinley after greetings with Ohio officials and committeemen at Canton plans cabinet meetings in Washington before returning to Canton on Saturday. Governors Nash and Dick join luncheon and brief discussions of Ohio matters precede travel to the capital. Louisville convention nominates O H Carden for governor and electors, denounces Republicans and Democrats, backs initiative and referendum.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Nash
Pennsylvania
Washington
Altgeld Speaks to Ohio Democratic Clubs in Toledo
Ex-Governor Altgeld of Minnesota delivers a sharp, vigorously delivered address at the Lyceum in Toledo in response to Governor Roosevelt. The meeting adopts resolutions reaffirming the Kansas City platform and endorsing the nominees, with Altgeld criticizing several points in Roosevelts prior remarks.
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Toledo
Lyceum
Altzeid
Minnois
Roosevelt
National League of Republican Clubs
St. Pauli
Kansas City
Altgeld
Democratic State Convention Nominates Potter for Governor
The New Hampshire Democratic convention met and unanimously nominated Frederick E. Potter of Portsmouth for governor. Presidential electors were chosen, a new state committee selected, and the convention adjourned.
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Conecré
R. Frederick E. Potter
Portsmouth
Local Grower Exhibits 213 Pound Tomato with Pole Training
S B Wilhelm displayed a massive 213 pound tomato grown this year. He notes the vines are trained on poles about seven feet high. John Feidler of East Second Street reports the birth of an 11 pound girl today at his home.
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S. B. Wilhelm
John Feidler
East Second Street
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