Parade a Grand Event Stirred Minneapolis Crowd
The Grand Army of the Republic parade in Minneapolis on Aug 15 drew crowds along city streets as veterans from Illinois Wisconsin Pennsylvania Ohio and New York led a long procession. Officers and state veterans marched in rank with Chicago escort posts and a Denver band. among dignitaries were Commander-in-Chief Tanner and Minnesota adjutant general General Wood.
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Y Magnificent Cook Band
Drum Corps of
Denver
Jbarade
S.R. van San
Fred B. Wood
Minnesota
Minnesota National
Columbia
Chicago
Tanner
Jesse Cole
M.J. Cummings
Charles A.clark
Javno
Life Guard
Order of States
Grand Army
Illnois
Wey
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
Rock Island County
Illinois
Aaron
M. ‘Hubbard OL -Mojine
Slaton
D. Howe
Streator
Wag
Minesachusetts
Fersey
Maine
Brarenea
California
Vermont and New England troops join long line of Civil War forces
The passage describes scattered units from Rhode Island New Hampshire and Vermont joining the large array of Union troops. It notes Maryland detachments and long ranks from the Cumberland Tennessee regions, with soldiers from Michigan Indiana Iowa Missouri and Kentucky marching under those banners. The Vermont contingent receives greetings as it closes a three hour passage.
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New England
Rhode Island
New Hopshire
Vermont
Maryland
Cumberland
Tennessee
Michigan
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Ken
Finance and balloting reforms at Eagles grand session
Milwaukee August 15. The first session of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opened with a detailed finance report praising the grand treasurer and confirming the secretary’s books while urging modernization of disbursing accounting. The Judiciary committee’s proposal to switch to a balloting system was adopted to speed elections with nominations deferred to Thursday morning.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Aerie
Order of Eagles
T.F. Grady
New York
Éreden- Unis
WNL
Edward on Continent Arrives for Talks With William and German Leaders
Edward arrives by special train from Frankfurt at 8:45 AM with Emperor William and Prince and Princess Frederick Charles meeting at Friedrichshof. The pair exchange kisses, then tour Friedrichshof and nearby sites. officials say aim is to discuss broader matters rather than politics, with Britain seen wary of a naval base on the Persian Gulf.
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Keee Edward
Frankfort
William
Frederick Charles
Hese Nassau
Friederichshot Ag
Elreles
Avard
Foreign Office
Edward
Persia
Itali
Persian
Gulf
Bagdad
Friedrich of
Frederick
Charles
Homburg
Baalburg
Great Britain
Germany
Per-sian Gulf
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Adopts Double Fare Protest Plan
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company will enforce a two fare system for Coney Island trips by dividing elevated trains into two sections. Passengers willing to pay the double fare ride forward, while those resisting are placed in the rear cargo section and the cars split and sidetracked after leaving the single fare zone. About thirty percent of riders reportedly refused the second coin. General Manager John F Calderwood notes the plan follows Judge Gaynor’s ruling on single fare policy.
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Associated Press
York
Aus
Brookish
Thone
Coney
Iine
John F. Calderwood
Broklyn Rapid Transit
Gaynor
Coney Islands
Milwaukee man held for murder in almost fatal family quarrel
August Mankiewicz appeared in municipal court after a preliminary examination before Judge Neelen for the murder of Mrs Ap pelonia Roza during a family quarrel at 674 Smith Street. He shot his wife and attempted suicide ten days ago and is remanded to await the fall term of court.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Mankiewicz
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Appelonia Roza
Smith Street
Neelen
Riots at New York trains over fares to Coney Island
Riots and disorder spread along the tracks to Coney Island on Sunday as Brooklyn Rapid Transit defied a judge by collecting two fares. Thousands walked or rode, police moved in at night to keep cars running while inspectors and motormen clashed. Several motormen were arrested for obstructing traffic as violence flared.
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New York
Trailey Mnes
Coney Island
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Gaynor
Brooklyn
Coney , Island
Mich
Scenes of Conflict at Fare Warfare on Coney Island Routes
A chaotic violent incident ends with Berner slashing his wife and daughter during a confrontation in a Coney Island house. He later fatally slashes his own throat before dying. a boarder escapes by leaping from a window as the scene unfolds. Details are fragmentary from the OCR text.
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Coney Island
Democratic Convention Riots Darken Ohio Meeting
Cincinnati reports riotous scenes at Hamilton County Democratic convention as factions backed Gideon Wilson and John Molloy debated leadership. Bernard defeated. violence interrupted proceedings and platform alterations followed. Nebraska and Texas delegations sought harmony with Bryan’s influence and fusion prospects. New York GOP and Dem conventions set for late September in Saratoga and Buffalo.
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Associated. Press
Cincinnati
Marthe
Hamilton
Dempsey
Lewis Bernard
Nobel
Gideon C
Wilson
Bernard
John J. Molloy
William J.bryan
Nebraska
C.'M
Skiles
David City
George W. Berge
Lincoln
Mickey
New Fork
New York
Saratoga
Buffalo
Madman kills brother in law then dies a suicide
Chicago August 15 Emil Berner a mechanic of Batavia Michigan murdered his brother in law Ernest Franzen by cutting his throat with a razor slashed Mrs Berner severely, wounded his wife, and then cut his own throat dying minutes later. Neighbors were summoned after the assaults and the Berner household tragedy unfolded as Berner had been delirious recently.
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Franzen
Bellevin
Lesceinted Press
Chicago
Joaansity
Emil Berner
Batavia
Hig
Ernest Franzen
Signa
Deane
Serious Fire in Buffalo Destroys Burts Ship Chandlery
A serious blaze swept a four story building at 11 and 13 Main Street in Buffalo, housing Burts Ship Chandlery and Supply. Four men were rescued from the flames, all badly burned, with reports that three others may be missing or unaccounted for. The Associated Press notes the structure suffered total loss as firefighters battled the blaze this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Burts Ship- Chandlery and Supply Companyz
Main Street
Shah Accepts Regime Change Amid Iran Turmoil
A dispatch reports the Shah consents to regime change after fighting erupts in Iran. The telegraph note says a revolutionary clash left many dead as troops attacked, with censorship blocking fuller details.
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Perala
wRocigted
Nnion
American Scientist Arrested in Russia Release By Governor
An American diplomat reports a scientist detained in Russia was released after intercession by the governor at the request of Consul General Smith. The man, identified by credentials, traveled through Volokansk studying political social and economic conditions.
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Gonaat Lear
Seauephiony
Mr. Smith
Mostoye
Volokansk
Smith
Hlakesleo - 13
Fivaria
Strikers Resume Work After Wage Offer Outcome
Quincy mine strikers in Calumet Michigan return to work after more than three weeks. They accept the company’s revised wage scale offered two weeks earlier, declining the requested 10 percent raise. The outcome ends the labor standstill with the new pay structure in place.
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Associated Press
Calumet, Michi
Quincy Thine
Ypsilanti Paper Mill Fire Damages Plant
Fire at the Ypsilanti paper mill near the city limits heavily damaged the plant early today. About 80 workers were on shift during day and night, with reports of significant smoke and structural damage to the works.
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Presa
Ypsilanti
Mich
Buperior
Ypsilant
Limita
Fim
Girl Beaten by Soldiers Branded in Warsaw Riot
Aug 15 16 report from Associated Press describes attacks on police in Warsaw and St Petersburg. Milena Smirnoff a refined young lady was whipped after being chased by cavalry guards on Nevsky Prospect. She and a companion were taken to guards' barracks for punishment. Twenty seven lashes caused severe injuries. Officials denounce the officers and men. Reports note attempted murders of police in several streets, including the death of Chief Nirnowiex and Captain Pictrom in Wieclwek.
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Milo
Smirnoff
Nevski
Miles
Port Arthur
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Anerch
Stenbdockfermer
Warraw
Wieclwek
Folice Nirnowiex
Pictrom
Chicago
Associated Press
Aum
Schippy
Stensland
United States
Manduras
Indica
Canada
Wisconsin
Henry B. Smith Smashes Coal Tonnage Record
The Fig steamer Henry B. Smith arrived this morning at the head of the lakes with 10 321 tons of coal from the lower inland port, breaking all previous heavy tonnage records by about thirty tons.
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Rupertor
Wis
Henry B. Smith
Emigrants Warned Of Argentine Departure Dangers
The government warns potential emigrants to Argentina about difficulties and disadvantages. Many Brazilians have returned from Argentina while others seek to return to South Africa. The advisory notes the risks and advises caution for those considering emigration to the Argentine republic.
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Associated’ Press
Johannesburg
Argentinia
Printers' Convention Advances Eight Hour Day Fight
Reports from committees dominated by the eight hour day push mark the International Typographical Union meeting at Colorado Springs. Delegates debate sites for the next convention with candidates including Vicksburg Miss Hot Springs Ark Springfield Ill Scranton Pa Richmond Va and Baltimore Md. The selection of the next meeting place is set for tomorrow.
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Associated Prosz
Colorado Springa
Col
International Topographical Union
Indies
Vicksdurf
Miss. Hot Springs
Ark
Springfeld
Scraneton
Richmond
Waltimors
Directors for Fetzer and bank affairs in Chicago
Directors of the Milwaukee Avenue State bank repudiated the Chicago Title and Trust company as receiver and moved to set aside Judge Gibbons appointment. Megul P Johann Wange, a self styled attorney for the bank, was denounced for lacking authority to confess judgment. Most directors backed receiver John C. Tetzer as court proceedings revealed no bill had been filed.
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Chicago
Milwaukes Avenue
State Bank Today
Chicago ,Title and Trust’ Company
T. ‘Ty
Gult Awanx
Hasis
Stens- Snnda
John C. Tetzer
Pfister Scores Again In Milwaukee Free Press Suit
Milwaukee August 16 Charles F Pfister gains a partial win in the lawsuit against the Milwaukee Free Press and its officers. Judge Samuel D Hastings sustains seven counts seeking 250000 damages, with two counts upheld in part. The decision centers on allegations of larceny or bribery involving city contracts and disposal of garbage.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Charles F. Pieter
Milwaukee Free’ Press
Albion A
Pilster
Hastings
Pfister
Council
Pister
John Crilley
Crilley
O'Donnell
Cit
Judge Harvey
Mr. Pilater
Free Pres
Harry P. Myrick
Theodore Kronshage
Horace A. J. Upham
Francin’ FE. McGovern
The
Free Press
Philippine War Veterans Meet Votes Officers in Des Moines
In Des Moines on August 15 the Philippine War Veterans will elect two sets of officers. Commander-in-chief is General Arthur S. McArthur of the Pacific division, first vice commander General C. McReeve of Minneapolis, second junior vice Col. E. D. P. Thomas of Dex Maines, third junior General J. T. Bell, surgeon general Major W. S. Conkling of Des Moines, national chaplain Rev. J. A. Beebe of Des Moines. Kangag City remains in the lead for the next meeting place.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Jaws
Philippine War Veterans
Arthur
McArthur
Pacific Division
Regular Army
C,. McReeve
Minneapolis
E. DP. Thomas
Dex Maines
Railways and Ice Men. Proceedings in Interstate Commerce probe
The Interstate Commerce Commission continued witness examinations in Toronto Ohio on August 15 as it probes railroad and ice company actions. Toledo Car Service officials faced questions on assessing and collecting federal charges with little new disclosed. Uncertainty grows whether the Ann Arbor Railway can be held liable for actions of the old company or controlled by Wellington Burt and partners, with no evidence of discrimination by the present firm.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Toledo Car Service
Ann Arbor
Wellington Burt
Anyce Company
Inquest Rules Mrs Cragie Dead by Natural Causes
Lonion Aug 15 The inquest on the body of Mrs Cragie John Oliver Hobbes concluded with a verdict of death by natural causes The autopsy examiner reported signs of wraths of ure heart muscles otherwise findings were normal He believed Mrs Cragie died suddenly and peacefully
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Associated Press
Lonion
Cragie
Oliver Hobbes
Autacon
Root at Buenos Ayres speech honors United States ties
Buenos Ayres August 15 Secretary Root gave a landmark speech at the official government banquet hosted by President Alcor to celebrate the U S relationship with Argentina. He praised shared constitutions and progress and affirmed friendship, mutual prosperity, and non alliance policy, receiving strong applause.
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Associated. Press
Buenos Ayres
Alcorta
Root
Diplomatic Corps
Walecams
Mmyself
United States of America
United States
Benjamin Rush
James. Monroe
Argentina
South America
United “States of America
Washington
Mir
Mr. Root
Dietz's Mail Heaviest Yet in Cameron Dam Case
Special to The Northwestern from Milwaukee notes Sawyer county’s John Dietz of Cameron dam receives an extraordinary amount of mail. William Dietz reports the defender received over 100 letters in one day, many with small money gifts. Clarence Dietz is described as in pain from a head wound, shot through the head. A gun in play is claimed to belong to a man named Rice, who watched the camp for the lumber company. Negotiations nearby hint at no settlement, though details remain elusive.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Itice Lake
Sawyer County
John Dietz
Cameron Dem
William Dietz
Willam Dietz
Clarence Dietz
Rogich
Rice
Cameron Dam
Dietz
John
Government Purchases 60 000 Ounces Silver at 62.62 Cents
Four bids were submitted to Receiver Roberts of the mint after the treasury secretary invited tenders. The bids were opened and reviewed by Secretary Shaw, revealing the government bought 60 000 ounces of silver at 93 fineness for 62.62 cents per ounce.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
Roberts
Mint
Shaw
Bryan Goes to Madrid on Paris Trip
Paria aug 15 William J Bryan and his party departed Paris today bound for Madrid.
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Madrid
Associated Press
Paria
Wiliam J. Bryan
Paris
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