Norman Mack Chronicalled as Western New York Leader
The article traces Norman Mack’s rise from Western New York printer and publican to chairman of the Democratic National Committee. It notes his moves from West Williams, Patgettc to Michigan and Detroit, then to Buffalo where he founded The Sunday Times and later The Daily Times, with active involvement in politics and a 1892 Democratic National Convention delegation. It also mentions a Roosevelt memorial album gifted by New Zealand officials and a silver harbor photograph set.
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Norman BE. Mack
Democratic National Committee
New York State
New York
Ant
West Wiliams
Michigan
Detreth Inn
Chicago
Buffalo
Sunday Times
Feld
Daily Times
Moxen
Delaware
Zeppelins Airship Begins Rhine Valley Flight
The zeppelin sets off from Friedrichshafen at dawn, climbs to 400 feet over Lake Constance, and proceeds along the Rhine toward Constance Mayence and Mannheim. Crowds cheer as it surges northward, with reports of 29-37 mph progress and planned return to Friedrichshafen if possible.
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Constance
Grary
Germany
Rhine
Basie
Count Zeppelin
Mayence
Metz
Stuttgart
Kent Erret
Conny Zeppelin
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Eckner
Hamburg
Easal
Dr. Erkner
Schaffhausen
Associated Press
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Rhine Valley
Lake Constance
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Lake of
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Hohenwiel
Napoleon
Lake of Constance
Mets
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Mannheim
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Knights of Columbus Open 26th National Convention in St Louis
More than 1,000 visitors and delegates attended the start of the Knights of Columbus twenty sixth annual national convention in Glennon hall St Louis. The day featured a parade from Forest Park to Archbishop Glennon's residence and a banquet planned by Edward L Hearne to report favorably on a plan to raise half a million dollars for a Catholic university endowment in Washington DC.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
the Knights of Columbus
Glennon Hall
Forest Park
Archbishop Glennon
Glennon
Edward L. Hear
My. Preme Knight
Catholic University At
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Free Trade Unpopular Yet Policy Prevails Says Churchill
The International Free Trade congress opened in Lindon with Lord Welby in the chair. Delegates from the United States, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Denmark and Italy attended. Winston Churchill argued free trade boosts international relations and Britain's prosperity despite protective trends. American delegate A S Sheppard joined the discussion as suffragists interrupted, then ejected.
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Lindon
Lord Welby
United States
France
Germany
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Italy
Winston Churchilig
Winston Churchi
Board of Trade
Great Britain
A. S. Sheppard
Churchill
Maine Gets First Call for Republican Speakers
New York Aug. 4 The first state campaign to win consideration by Frank H Hitchcock head of the Republican national committee will be Maine where the election is Sept 15 Ex Gov John J HY Maine member of the national committee and State Chairman Hoyd conferred with Hitchcock today about getting speakers Hitchcock will dine with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay Friday There is no question the question of Gov Hughes renomination is discussed by political leaders from other states Hitchcock has received calls from both sides but made no statement indicating preference
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Associated Press
New York
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Maine
John J. HY
National Committee
Hoyd
Hitchcock
Oyster Bay
Roosevel
Hughes
Hitchcock Haa
Gas leak test ends with explosion at Winona Gas Co
In Inona Minn on August 4 a young man Anton Pellowski ignited a flame to detect a leak in a gas tank at the Winona Gas Company purifying buildings. A massive explosion set the building ablaze and left the city without light. It may be days before service is restored. A Ladies Benevolent Society benefit whist party is planned at the Oshkosh Yacht Club Thursday at 2 30 pm to raise funds for a new ridewalk at the home.
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Inona
Minn
Aum
Anton Pellowski
Winona Gas Company
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Onhkosh Yacht Club
Mome
Pythians Parade Marks Convention Day in Boston
About 8 000 Knights of Pythias and around 600 Pythian Sisters faced the first convention day in Boston. J Sydney Woodworth of Massachusetts Grand Lodge opened sessions with remarks, joined by Governor Cards Guild and Mayor Wibbard. The parade featured the Uniform Rank with nearly 10 000 men marching today.
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Agi Press
Boston
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
J. Rydney Woodworth
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
Govermior Cards Guild
Wibbard
Oreer
Hae
Earthquake Shocks Constantine Algeria Cause Panic
A morning earthquake in Constantine Algeria caused widespread panic and great damage. No deaths reported in the city, but several nearby towns lost lives, with Arabs among the affected residents. Relief efforts underway as authorities assess the extent of the disaster.
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Assorlite! Press
Constantine
Algeria
Cnearby
Gas and Electricity Rates Set by Railroad Commission
The Wisconsin railroad rate commission issues standards for gas and electric service. It will test devices annually and set consumer rates at about $2 for a test. Electric energy supply must maintain a constant average voltage within six percent of the minimum value, with a three month grace period before rules take effect.
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Madison
Wic
Elon
Systemia’ Hall
Fire Tug Winds Sinks After Elevator Debris Dumped
Fire tug Winds, working overnight to tackle fires from yesterday's elevator blaze in Shitagg, sank in the river under tons of brick falling from a collapsed elevator. Crew member Mernberg jumped overboard. one injured man will recover. Tug valued at 200000 dollars. salvage and repair estimated at 15000 dollars.
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Shitagg
Tell
Mernberg
Netherlands cruiser Gelderland leaves La Guaira
The Gelderland cruiser of the Netherlands departed La Guaira yesterday en route via the port of Apain Prinidad. She did not communicate with the shore and the purpose of her visit remained unknown to local authorities in Caracas Aug 2 and Aug 4 reports.
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Caracas
Apain
Prinidad
Netherlands
Gelderland
la Quayra
New Money Law Assured Superseded by National System
A New York report notes a July legislative move toward a comprehensive monetary framework. Senators Aldrich Hale and Daniel lead the push, with Representatives Vreeland Overstreet and Padgett aiding, as subcommittees prepare to study revenues and banking reforms for Europe and the United States.
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Aldrich Ll
Legislatien
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Hale
Halne
Daniel
Virginia
Vreeland
New York
Overstreet
Indiana
Padgett
Tennessee
A. P. Andrews
Arthur DL. Shelton
Auckland Welcomes Rear Admiral Sperry With Honorable Address
Auckland New Zealand prepares a formal welcome for Rear Admiral Charles S Sperry commander in chief of the American fleet. The address features a British flag theme interwoven with the Stars and Stripes and a border of war ships and bluejackets. The message notes New Zealand as the first British colony to entertain the fleet and honors Sperry for representing the United States at the Hague peace conference.
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Auckland
N. 4
Charlies S. Sperry
New Zealand
Hague
Mutual Benefit Deal Aims To Reorganize Oshkosh Fond du Lac Lines
A Milwaukee conference involving Oshkosh Traction, Winnebago Traction, and Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light discusses a joint reorganization of the Oshkosh Fond du Lac line system. The plan envisions operation under favorable terms by a Milwaukee interests group, with a sale of the Fond du Lac Oshkosh line anticipated and possible extension to Neenah. The move seeks to benefit both roads without full consolidation.
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Winnebago . Trection Company
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Wilvensalm
Vailway and Light Company
Fond du Lac
Naenaky
Fires Raging In Valley Town As 6000 Flee To Safety
An AP despatch describes a rapid, devastating forest fire driving 6000 people from a valley town. Homes, businesses, and mines are evacuated. women and children are sent to Baltimore for safety while crews battle the blaze with backfires, relays, and water. Doomed town faces widespread destruction as flames consume mountainside and river valley.
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Prom Michel
Viaalne
Michelia
Baltimore
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Coleman
Tleemer
Senator Allison Dies Following Heart Attack
An Associated Press report notes the death of Senator Allison in Dubuque after a heart attack this afternoon. Benatar and colleagues report the loss, detailing the sudden end of a prominent U.S. political figure.
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Dubuque
Benatar
Issociited Press
United States
Iis
Fond du Lac Team Crippled by Desertions
The Fond du Lac baseball squad suffers key defections as Rand, three players from Bobby List’s Cuba group, bolt before a trip to Wausau. Parish, Reilly, and Stang fined for desertion and late hours, deducted from salaries, fueling immediate search for replacements. Manager Lynch and Wayner Reilly demand new players report at Wausau.
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Lynch
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Parish
Wayner Reilly
Guests of Stephenson to visit state park sites
A Marinette special reports a party of gentlemen and their chaperone accompanying Senator Stephenson on a trip to inspect a proposed state park site between Fish Creek and Ephraim, with plans to visit Thunder Mountain region, believed to be Wisconsin’s highest land point. The guests will be hosted by Senator Stephenson during the journey to both locations.
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Atkingon
Fish Creek
Ephrim
Mare Inelle
Thunder Dyer
Thunder Mountains
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Wisconsin
Perky
Stephenson
President's guests join Roosevet in Sagamore Hill visit
Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou and Thomas J. Brien ambassador to Tokio were guests of President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill today, arriving in Oyster Bay on August 4. The meeting followed discussions on allied policy and future diplomacy with Japan. Brien noted cordial talks and cordial relations between the United States and Japan.
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Associated Prose
Oyster Bay
Secretary of the Treasury
Cortelyou
Thomas J. J. Brien
Tokio
Ruoone
Sagamnora NW
Marinette Accepts Gift In Landmark Park Donation
Special to The Northwestern reports Milwanker Wisconsin residents learned that the heirs of the late LE Merryman presented in Marinette the deed to land now called Shields Park. The gift, described as a prominent parcel on the city’s main thoroughfare, signals a notable civic act affecting the town’s landscape and future development.
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Wis
Marinette
LE. Merryman
Van
Shield
MG City
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