Davis Accepts Democratic Nomination for Vice President
Mr. Davis replies to John Sharp Williams after notification of his vice presidential nomination by the Democratic Party. In a formal address from the Virginia border he endorses the platform, defends labor rights, criticizes Republican policies, and pledges a prudent, economical government while praising Williams and the party unity at St Louis.
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John Sharp Williams
Henry Gassaway Davis
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United
America
Boston
George
Davis
Williams
United States
National Democracy
Virginias
Mason and Dixon
Jefferson
Burr
Jackson
Clay
Lincoln
Douglas
Grant
Greeley
Cleveland
Blaine
St. Louis
Times
House of Representatives
No Peace in Sight Says Donnelly in Chicago Packing Strike
President Donnelly of the striking cattle butchers vows no peace unless packers surrender unconditionally and announces plans to dispatch delegates to East St Louis and Kansas City. He hails Mayor Harrison's eviction of strike-breakers as a hard blow and says the fight will continue with legal and public pressure. Packers plan to challenge Tolman’s housing ruling and may contest changes to occupancy rules at Swift & Co. facilities.
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Senate
Western Hemisphere
Washington
Root
Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Donnelly
East St. Louis
International
Cass E. Schmidt
Kansas City
Harrison
Federation of Labor
Schmidt
Indianapolis
Presiden Donnelly
Tolman
Swift & Co
Maj Tolman
Maj. Tolman
Self Made Men and College Training Debate
An excerpt argues that being self-made or college-educated does not guarantee success. It states the determining factor is the individual’s determination to apply learning or pursue knowledge. The piece notes that the determined man ultimately wins or fails by effort.
Rubber as Tire Substitute Threatens Supplies
Automobile makers fear a tire rubber substitute as demand soars. US imports last year reached 98,800,000 pounds more than in 1903, raising concerns that rubber trees are overtaxed and may die out. Vehicle tire use remains phenomenal.
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United States
Politician Contractor's Bod Carrying Machine Provokes Mock Vote Remark
A contractor and politician installed a bod-carrying machine at a building job and fired the workers. A discharged man returned days later to observe the new device and commented that it worked fine but implied they could not vote. The remark underscores political tensions tied to labor and labor disruption.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Disastrous Chicago Fire Destroys Nubian Paint Plant
A lightning sparked blaze at the Nubian Paint and Varnish Co plant on Fifty first avenue and Moffat street caused $75,000 in damage. Five firemen and a volunteer were overcome by gas and smoke. several workers were injured but none fatally. The fire destroyed storage rooms and offices while the rest of the plant narrowly escaped.
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Chicago
Nubian Paint & Varnish Co
Fifty-first Avenue
Moffat Street
Peter Vogt
Daniel Kelly
Charles Dentzen
Daniel Lysaught
James Moran
William O'Brien
Lysaght
Reward Offered for Arrest of Norveil in 1894 Assault
Gov Dockery of Missouri issues a proclamation offering a $50 reward for the arrest and conviction of F C Norveil, wanted in Cole county for assault to kill and breaking jail in 1894. Fish Rock Camp on upper Saranac Lake, owned by Isaac Seligman of New York, destroyed by fire of unknown origin. described as the Adirondacks’ most beautiful and expensive camp.
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Jefferson City
Gov Dockery
F.C. Norveil
Cole County
Plattsburg
N. Y
Fish Rock
Isaac Seligman
New York
Saranac Lake
Adirondacks
Gen Chas Fitesimmons Dies in Chicago After Fall
Gen Chas Fite simmons a noted contracting engineer and civil war officer dies in Chicago from complications after a fall suffered some time earlier. The obituary notes his prominence in engineering circles and his Civil War service.
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Chicago
Chas. Fitesimmons
Ten Dead in St Paul Storm Slammed Twin Cities
A violent storm in St Paul and Minneapolis caused ten deaths and about 1 million dollars in damage. The Tivoli theater and Empire theater were wrecked as walls collapsed and glass shattered.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Mississippi
Minnesota
Fort Snelling
Twin Cities
Wind Storm Devastates Chicago Suburbs
A severe wind and electrical storm struck Chicago and suburbs Sunday evening causing fires started by lightning, heavy rainfall flooding basements, and widespread property damage across the area.
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Chicago
United States Proposes Talks on Passport Recognition
St. Petersburg reports on August 22 that the U S government has formally proposed to Russia the opening of negotiations for the unrestricted recognition of American passports. The move aims to simplify travel and legal status for U S citizens abroad.
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St. Petersburg
United States
Russia
Tornado Damages In Hector Minnesota Area
Tornado ten miles northeast of Hector Minnesota caused damage estimated in the thousands. Lightning struck many houses, burning several to the ground. Particulars are hard to obtain.
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Hector
Minn
Explosion Victim Edward Brooks Dies in Minden
Pittsburg Kansas Aug 22 Edward Brooks agent for Missouri Pacific railroad at Minden who was injured in Saturday dynamite explosion died Sunday marking the third death in the incident.
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Pittsburg
Ess
Edward Brooks
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Minden
Rescue on East River Ferry After Collision with Freight Float
Aboard the ferry Southside bound for the Tenth street slip in New York, Captain of a New Haven transfer boat steered the vessel toward the dock to prevent sinking after a freight car float rammed the ferry. About 100 passengers escaped through windows and over piles of freight as the Southside sank amid darkness and storm.
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New York
Southside
East River
Tenth Street
Greenpoint
New Haven Railroad
Flood in Globe Arizona Claims Several Lives
A cloudburst on Pinal creek caused a flood that swept through Globe Arizona and surrounding country. At least seven people are confirmed dead including W N Mitchell and C D Wilson. others unnamed are presumed drowned as tracks and telegraph lines were washed out and full details remain unavailable.
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el Paso
Tex
Globe
Ariz
W. N. Mitchell
Southern Pacific
C. D. Wilson
Charles Sims
John Epley
Hurd
Miss Moody
Courier
Bowie
Gila
Globe and Northern
Pinal Creek
Pima
Heavy Rain Wrecks NYC Surges Through City and Suburbs
A torrential rainfall on August 20 lasting about ten hours flooded cellars and streets, washed out water and gas mains, swamped excavations, and disrupted transit in New York City and surrounding areas. The deluge left thousands of dollars in damage and forced hundreds of thousands to cope with flood conditions.
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Tivoli Theater
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George Kwenton
Carpenter
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Tivoli Concert Hall
Empire Theater
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East Third Street
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
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Seventh
East Seventh
Northern
Pacific and Northwestern
New York
Hoar Nears Death As Family Stands By
Worcester Massachusetts August 21 Senator George F Hoar remains in serious condition with little nourishment but a strong constitution. A Saturday bulletin said there is no marked change and life may be prolonged several days as his family stays close.
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Worcester
Mass
George F. Hoar
Rockwood
New York Wheat Prices Break Season Records
New York on August 21 saw all season records fall as May wheat sold at 1.16 dollars. Demand appeared widespread and sellers’ offerings were quickly absorbed.
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New York
Three Big Days Set for State Farmers Institute
The Mississippi State Farmers Institute and Convention will run August 31 to September 2 at the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Starkville. Col R. E. Smith of Sherman Texas will speak on alfalfa and its growing methods. rail rates, farm roads and fruit crops are among the topics. Short horn cattle will be sold by Groom brothers of Texas.
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State Farmers’ Institute and Industrial Convention
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Starkville
State Convention and Farmers’ Institute
Col
R. E. Smith
Sherman
Tex
Texas
Farmers’ Institute
C. ©. Gregg
Lynn
Mass
R. E B. Smith
Iscasslon
W. I. Hutchinson
C. A. Saunders
C. L. Newman
Mississippi
E. St. Lloyd
W. R. Ferkins
T.hartmus
Jackson
Tenn
George M. Rommell
Washington, T. C
George A. Hummer
Bragella
Miss
Phrivay
D. L. H. Bonner
Omen
G. T. Howerton
Guntown
R. H. Thompson
Ridgeland
Sam Wherry
Durant
N. UL. Hutchison
Crystal Springs
J. T. Cameron
Madison Station
L. Lotterhos
White
Frisco System
St. Louis
Ceese
Witneis Central
Starkvale
Dam
Neshoba County Fair Set For August Dates Near Philadelphia
Arrangements are underway for the Neshoba county fair in Mississippi from August 23 to 26 near Philadelphia. The event is one of the oldest associations of its kind and widely attended with a noted program and many premiums for contestants.
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Neshoba County
Mississippi
Philadelphia
Mississippi Confederate Veterans Plan Annex at Beauvoir
The Mississippi Confederate Veterans decide to build a large annex to the soldiers home at Beauvoir to house widows and mothers of veterans. The project has wide state support and donations will be sought in coming weeks to start construction promptly.
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Mississippi
Beauvoir
Bank of Indianola Expands Capital and Powers
The Bank of Indianola increases capital stock from 100000 to 250000 and amends its charter to operate as a banking and trust company. Though new to the state, it stands as a substantial financial institution in Mississippi.
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Bank of Indianola
Mississippi
Mississippi farmers institutes draw large daily crowds
Five farmers' institutes are now held each day in Mississippi with strong attendance in every section. Farmers show enthusiasm for the good work being accomplished by these institutes.
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Mississippi
Coahoma County Roads Set For First Class Condition
Citizens of Coahoma county back a fast moving road improvement effort with daily donations. The movement gains broad support and aims to bring county highways up to state top standards.
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Coahoma County
Coahoma
Winona to Open Local Business College This Fall
Winona plans a new business college opening on October 1 with twenty five applicants for the board. Many students have attended other towns colleges but are expected to enroll locally next season. The venture already shows strong prospects for success.
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Winona
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