Plea to Arbitrate Mine Strike Involves Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia sources report efforts to appoint Archbishop Ryan as arbitrator in the coal strike. Father Philips of Fazleton meets President Mitchell urging delay while Ryan exhausts mediation. Hazleton and surrounding towns report large miner meetings and widespread suspensions as the dispute intensifies.
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Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia
Father Phillips
Fazieton
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Hazleton
Harley
Ebervale
Freeland
Shepter
Harwood
Colerain
Policy of Operators Sets Mines Open Amid Trade Unrest
General Superintendent Loomis of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western says company position is fixed and no worker demands will be met. Breaker gangs will be summoned Monday to central mines for safety and coordinated restart as United Mine Workers reinforce lines at Hudson and Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
F. F. Loomis
Dela Ware Company
Loomis
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
James
Hezleton
Hudson
Plains
Nicholls
Bryan at St Louis on Democratic Travellers Speech
W J Bryan spoke at the Coliseum in St Louis before 14 000 seats filled and standing room used. The event was led by J W Jump of the Commercial Travellers Committee with Jno A Lee and Webster Davis as prec Speakers. Bryan read from a manuscript and drew frequent applause.
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St. Louis
W. J. Bryan
Coliseum Hall
National Democratic Commercial Travelers
J. W. Jump
Commercial Travellers’ Committee
R Bryan
Jno
A. Lee
Webster Davis
Bryan
Prince Albert Killed in Dresden Carriage Accident
Prince Albert the youngest son of the Duke of Saxony and nephew of King Albert died in Dresden after being thrown from a carriage. He was twenty five and a captain of two crack regiments. The tragedy occurred today as the royal youth met his untimely end.
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Dresden
Albert
Duke of
Saxony
Canning Works Closes Early Due to Worm Infestations
Independence reports a local canning factory shutting down ahead of schedule this week because corn worms infected the supply. The plant produced about 1,300,000 cans before ceasing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
It Seems a Pity to Correct Some Folks Grammar
A light column laments wasting effort on pedantic grammar corrections. The piece pokes at attitudes toward language, noting humor in missteps and questioning who deserves critique. It reads as a wry, brief cultural aside.
Li Hung Chang Tests Promised Talent Amid Doubts
Chaffee orders Li Hung Chang to stay as the diplomat faces a public test of his ability. The prompt has raised expectations yet concedes the question of capability remains unresolved.
United States rejects China negotiator and protects missionaries
Washington dispatches report Chaffee cabled to refuse Li Yung Lu as Chinese negotiator due to attacks on legations. Li Hung Chang urged to prove good faith by stopping Boxer raids and protecting missionaries in Pe Chi Li. Russian railway repairs expected. British actions noted. Dowager Empress issues edict threatening destruction of any Boxer opposition.
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Washington
China
Charfree
United States
Yung Lu
Li Hung Chang
Pe Chi Li
Taku
Lulin
Pekin
Tien Tsin
London
Li Hung Chane
Converted from Democracy Democrats in Salem desert Bryan
In Salem Illinois on September 17 the Marion county shift toward McKinley grows. William De Ford Linden Stock Farm Sandoval becomes a Bryan deserter. Henry Vursells Stevenson township old soldier and four voting sons switch to Republican ticket. J W Daniels Raccoon township farmer joins Republicanism after aiding a Democratic poll earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ill
Bryan
McKinley
J. W. Daniels
Raccoon Township
Red Cross Welcomed As Telegraph Restored In Galveston
Telegraphs back in limited form in Galveston as rail bridges expected by week end. Supplies arrive by steamer while Red Cross relief efforts expand easing guard duties. Miss Barton seeks a harbor ship from New Orleans and Dallas to send more soldiers to relieve on duty.
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Galveston
Red Cross
Miss Barton
New Orleans
Dallas
King Switches Sides in Lincoln County Race
Edward G. King a longtime Democrat and 1896 Gold Democratic congressional candidate in this district announces he will vote for President McKinley and the Republican ticket. Elected prosecuting attorney in 1891, he left to run for Congress and now cites alarm at Bryan and free silver as his reason for supporting McKinley.
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Lincoln, Til
Edward G. King
Congress
McKinley
King
Bryan
Forbes Bank Teller Suicide Ties to Cash Embezzlement
In Chicago on September 17 George S Forbes teller at the First National Bank killed himself. He wrote that the act followed his permit of entry clerk W B Duncan to take twenty thousand dollars from Union National before consolidating. Duncan fled with the cash and is at large.
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Wilkesbarre
Nicholls
Forest City
Shickshinny
Shamokin
Schuylkill
Lehigh Disfers
Chicago
George
Forbes
First National Bank
Bank
W. B. Duncan
Union National
Duncan
Missouri and Kansas Committees Rally for Bryan in Joplin
Missouris and Kansass local committees carried Bryan through Joplin as he traveled toward Galena Kansas at ten o clock. Crowds gathered at each village and the Joplin audience braved rain to greet him, showing strong support for the candidate.
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Joplin
Missouri
Kansas
Bryan
Galena
Hanna at Delphi Denounces Bryan as Political Demagogue
Senator Marcus A. Hanna spoke to 5,900 in Delphi Indiana urging Me Kinner’s re election and praising Republican prosperity. He accused Bryan of using imperialism and coinage debates to gain political advantage while defending the Philippine treaty and Republican leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Ind
Marcus A. Hanna
Ninth
Indiana
Hanna
Chicago
Court House Square
C. B. Landis
Bryan
Democratic Party
Washington
Senate
Kinner
Ovation to Dolliver in Mt. Ayr Draws Huge Crowd
Senator J. P. Dolliver spoke in Mt. Ayr Iowa on Saturday before what locals called the largest political crowd since the 1896 rally. Delegations filled every township as morning trains delivered visiting Republicans from surrounding towns.
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Mt. Ayr
Iowa
J. P. Dolliver
R. G. Harr
Snow begins in Negaunee as temperature stays cold
In Negaunee Wisconsin on September 17 the temperature was 20 above zero and it began snowing at 3 PM continuing through the afternoon after a daylong rain.
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Negaunee
Wis
If Men Knew How Their Mouths Look After Mustaches
A pithy reflection notes men would refrain from shaving if they could see how their mouths appear with mustaches. It comments on vanity and facial hair.
Clear Lake as a Charming Summer Resort Pamphlet
The Iowa Central Railway promotes its pamphlet Clear Lake Iowa and the Oaks describing Clear Lake as a cool retreat with sailing and bathing and hotel views. It features engravings and a path to the Oaks Hotel and Toboggan Slide and is available from railway agents or Geo. S. Batty.
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Iowa Central
Clear Lake
Iwa
Oaks
Iowa Cental
Geo. S. Batty. G. P. & T. A. Iowa Central Ry
Marshalltown
Iowa
Five New Bubonic Plague Cases in Glasgow
Five new bubonic plague cases were found in central Glasgow today while officials isolate 115 suspects. The renewed scare follows earlier reports and heightens public health attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
No matter how well a man sells out
A concise aphorism notes that despite success some question whether the seller had to make the sale. The line reflects on pressure and choice behind personal decisions.
Weather Outlook for Iowa Shifts Toward Warmer Tuesday
Chicago reports indicate a fair night with warmer conditions in Iowa and increasing cloudiness on Tuesday. Showers are possible in the western portion as the west area turns warmer.
Frances Warren to christen Wyoming monitor launch
Miss Frances Warren daughter of United States Senator Warren will be sponsor for the new monitor Wyoming at its September 8 launch in San Francisco. Governor Richards of Wyoming selected her. she is a popular figure in Cheyenne and the state and has distinguished herself in Washington studies and social circles. She will travel with the senator and Wyoming party for the ship's launch and mission.
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Francis Warren
Wyoming
Union Ironworks
San Francisco
United States
Warren
Cheyenne
Miss Warren
Richards
Woeman
Lfe
Washington
Three to One on McMintey
New York betting odds shifted from 2 to 1 in favor of McKinley to 3 to 1. Louis W. Wormser placed large bets with J J Indes and Bell & Co, totaling tens of thousands of dollars. John O Keefe of HW J Hortin Co. announced $2,400 to back McKinley against Bryan money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McKinley
Louis W. Wormser
J. J. Indes
Bell & Co
Woermser
Local Notices and City Waits Items From Wilsoo Visit
Lambert of Eliza I attended the city this morning seeking a good steady girl. Singleton of Conesville registered at the Scott House. Orders for home baked cakes pies and Saratoga chips at St Johan's. Flowers cheaper at Scheetz Bargain Store 111 East Second. Wilsoo visitors include Henry Brandy F McElroy Mrs Dawson and Geo Radman. Reunions of the 18th Iowa Infantry and 8th Iowa Cavalry delayed a year. In Justice Rowan's court Geo Worley bound over for grand jury Humpty Young and Clarence Fields discharged for now. prior arrest for stealing money in a local east end saloon referenced.
Commercial Club Meeting for Galveston Relief Tonight
Members are urged to attend the Commercial Club gathering at the club rooms to decide on relief actions for Galveston sufferers. The meeting aims to coordinate aid and support for those affected by the disaster.
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Galveston
Waukesha Water and White Rock at St. John's
Waukesha water and white rock products, including corvn nis borolithia and hygeia, are advertised as essentials available at St. John's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
White Rock
Hygeia
Hair Renewer Ad Promises Full Growth
An IowaAdvocate ad claims Erysipelas caused hair loss and that Beggs Hair Renewer restored growth and color. It guarantees results for scalp diseases and promotes purchasing at J. J. Havercamp's.
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J. A. Linder
Advocate
Humeston
Iowa
J. J. Havercamp’s
Social standing tied to choosing the right place
The message suggests reputation and status depend on attending the correct venue or institution. It emphasizes social advantage linked to selecting appropriate places for events or actions.
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Benjamin James
Altoona
Lackawanna
Fitzpatick
Brotherhood of
Parsons
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Fitzpatrck
Brotherhood
Tamaqua
Pottsville
Schuylkill Valley
Pittston
Fred Dilcher
Dilcher
Pennsylvania
Wyoming Valley
Prince Albert
Canning Works
Chaffee
Deserts Bryan
E. G. King
George Forbes
Dolliver
Snow Falls
Wisconsin
Journal
Tion
Will Christen Monitor
Senator Warren
Daugheter
Frances Warren
McMintey
Lambert
Eliza, I
Fred Hacker
On. Singleton
Conesville
Scott House
Saratoga
St. Johan's
Scheetz’ Bargain Store
East Second Street
Wilsoo
Our City
Henry Brandy F. McElroy
J. Dawson
Geo. Radman
18Th Iowa Infantry
8Th Iowa Cavalry
Albia
Commercial Club
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