Davis Accepts Democratic Nomination for Vice President
Virginia Democrat Henry Gassaway Davis formally accepted the vice presidential nomination at White Sulphur Springs on August 18, reviewing the political scene and endorsing the party platform while pledging to win. Representative John Sharp Williams delivered the address as crowds gathered from Virginia and nearby states.
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Henry Gassaway Davis
Democratic Party
United States
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Judge Parker
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
St. Louis
White Sulphur Springs Hotel
Virginias
Plot to Blow Up Prison Discovered in Columbus
Foreman Griever uncovered a dynamite stick and a half pint of nitroglycerine mixed with paint hidden in a penitentiary shop. Warden Hershey suspects four or five prisoners in the plot.
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Griever
Hershey
Russians Refuse Surrender At Port Arthur In August War News
Daily Telegraph reports refugees in Chefoo describe a severe situation at Port Arthur. Japanese shells ignite docks coal lighters causing a massive fire as fires spread and hospitals fill. Russian defenses remain silent while bombardment continues overnight from Pigeon Bay and nearby positions.
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Russia
Gromoboi
Vladivostok
Tokio
Port Arthur
Lonien
Daily Telegraph
Chefoo
Pigeon Bay
Paling Ching
Shushigen
Seaman
Threat to Seize Russian Warships in Shanghai Rising
St. Petersburg reports Japan has issued an ultimatum to China over the Cruiser Aykeld and the torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi at Shanghai. Observers view Russia’s disarmament stance as political leverage to curb Pekin and cement Japan as the Far East power, with Western powers unlikely to tolerate hostilities in neutral waters.
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China
Aykeld
Grozovoi
Russia
Pekin
Far East
Labor Leader Philip Weinselmer Charged With Extortion
New York August 18 The Building Trades Alliance head Philip Weinselmer faced extortion charges after a plumber Georg S Essig testified he paid $1000 to resume work on a Riverside Drive apartment house. Bail was set at 1500, and the case was adjourned as detectives pursued marked bills tied to the payment.
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New York
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Building Trades Alliance
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Chatsworth
Riverside Drive
Weihselmer
Essig
Weinseimer
Esslg
Powers urge restraint over Ryeshitelai clash amid Japan China China
The report discusses how Japan aims to pressure China in the Ryeshiteint affair and questions if Russia views China as an ally of Japan. It notes US and other powers seek to limit the war’s scope to prevent disorder and preserve Chinese neutrality, warning of potential ugly complications if Japan rejects friendly counsel.
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Japan
China
Rusan
Russia
United States
Record Wheat Prices Hit New High on Chicago Board
Chicago reports Sept wheat at 109 1 2 cents on the Chicago board of trade up 2 4 cents over the previous close with December at 110. The market closed near the day’s top amid bullish cables and large foreign orders. Northwestern crop fears spur frantic buying as North Dakota and Manitoba fields show deterioration and Minnesota farmers burn fields for next year.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Canada
North Dakota
Minnesota
Manitoba
Negro Shot to Death by Mob in Alabama Lynching
Rufus Tes seur, a negro, was shot by a mob outside a calahouse in Thomas ton Marengo county after two robberies. He entered the home of Mrs. J. P. Holds, was frightened away, dropped his hat leading to arrest. Governor Cunningham ordered an investigation.
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Ala
Rufus Tesseur
Thomaston
Marengo County
J. P. Holds
Cunningham
Fire at Printing Establishment Overcomes 22 Firemen
In New York Cortlandt street a blaze at William H. Cocklaire engraving and printing works incapacitated twenty two firefighters including two battalion chiefs two captains and two lieutenants. Ambulances took the injured to treat at scene with only two sent to hospital. Some men briefly returned to duty after revival. Captain Ruch and Captain Higgins resisted restraint during rescue and had to be held until they regained consciousness. Financial loss reported as small.
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William H. Cocklaire
Cortlandt Street
Ruch
Higgins
Soy
7,000,000 Attend See the Fair in St Louis Exposition
Exposition managers at the World's Fair Grounds in St Louis report attendance reaching about 7,000,006 to date as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition enters its second half. Officials expect the total to triple this figure before December 1, with the fair completing all details and aiming for a record attendance.
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Gas leak at West Fifth Street kills foreman in cellar
In New York on August 18 a ruptured uncapped two inch gas main in a West Fifth Street apartment house cellar released high pressure gas. Foreman Hugh Cunningham of Consolidated Gas Co. died. Two workers were rescued but suffocated, and three women tenants were seriously affected.
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West Fith Street
Hugh Cunningham
Consolidated Gs Company
Cunningham
Senator Hoar Nearing Death After Relapse
Worcester March 1 Senator George Frisbie Hoar is dying doctors and his son General Rack Wool Hoar say he may not live beyond three days His illness began after the death of his wife and a relapse worsened his condition The 78 year old senator has served in the United States Senate since 1877 and remains under physicians care in Worcester Massachusetts
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Maug
George Risbie Hoar
Rackwool Hoar
Hoar
Timbayo
Thar
Rockwood Car
Washington
Capitol
Zumbaga
Iyumbaga
Senator Hoar
United States Senate
Break from Lockport Jail After Desperate Fight
Anthony Brunner James Finlay and Joseph Quinn overpowered Deputy Gardner and escaped the jail after a violent confrontation. They blinded Gardner with red pepper then beat him insensible and seized his gun and keys. Deputy Hamlin was overpowered in the jail office before Gardner rallied and fired a shot that missed. The trio fled over the courtyard wall as Gardner nearly lost sight.
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Red Pepper
Lockport
Anthony Brunner
James Finlay
Joseph Quinn
Gardner
Jall
Hamlin
Gardner T
Arrested For Naturalization Frauds In New York Debacle
A Syrian merchant Habar J. Aftak was arrested over alleged naturalization frauds tied to a Connecticut papers scheme. US officials say hundreds of Haiti citizens are involved in the fraud network exposed by the district attorney’s office.
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Habar J. Aftak
Hayti
United States
Connecticut
Little Republic of Haiti
United States District Attorney’s Office
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