McKinley Rally Opens Ohio Campaign in Bowling Green
Major McKinley addresses 19,000 at the Wool County fairgrounds and outlines pensions to veterans while urging tariff protection. Ohio Republicans rally in Toledo and Bowling Green as Immigrant Inspector Ryan and State Auditor Poe discuss party unity and Greenback worries.
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Niles
McKinley
Wool County
Twenty-third
Toledo
Bowling Green
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E W. Poe
Columbus
Stevenue
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Ryan
Ohio
Disraten
Sherman
Wood County
Campbell
Staite Audhtor
F. W. Poe
Springfield
People's Party
McKinter
Farmers' Alliance Recommends Brown for Maryland Governor
The Farmers' Alliance meeting in Bartiwong adopts resolutions on tax equality and oyster fisheries while debating whether to endorse Frank Brown of Carroll County for Governor. After a tied vote, the measure to endorse Brown is rejected, and a preamble praising his agricultural platform is considered.
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Bartiwong
The
Farmers' Alliance
Maryland
Gealn
Frank Brown
Closs
Waeneas
Carroll County
Cautious Republicans Decide Not to Field Ticket
The Virginia Republican State Committee met in Perensnvne with General William Mahone in attendance. After a long address and extended discussion the committee decided not to recommend or field a campaign for the approaching election.
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Perensnvne
William Mahone
Republican State Committee
General Mahone
Mahone
T Cs
Tom Qwitecen
Mahone Delivers Virginia Republican Address Against Nominations
General Mahone reads a prepared address to the Republicans of Virginia before the committee urging no nominations for state officers in the forthcoming fall election. The committee is hosted hospitably by Mahone as the address is set for publication in a few days.
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Virginia
Quay Denies Move to Oust Brice From Senate Seat
Senator Quay returns to Philadelphia amid rumors of a plan by the Republican National Committee to deny Brice of Ohio his Senate seat. He says no meeting occurred and he would vote to seat Brice if Ohio voters choose him. He plans a brief country retreat with Judge Pennypacker.
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Senate
Quay
Dispatch
Philadelphia
Continental Hotel
New York
Strip
Europe
Goodby
Broad Street
Beaver
Porter
Frank Gildeson
Bucks County
State League of Republican
John B. Robinson
Internal Revenue
Brooks
Richard 8. Murphy
Republican National Executive Committee
Ohio
Judge Pennypacker
New York Democrats Meet in Quick State Committee Session
The Democratic State Committee met at the Holton House and proposed electors choose three delegates and three alternates from each Assembly district for a Saratoga Springs state convention on September 15. A Rochester substitution shifted the venue. debate suggested county representation will be revised with Tammany currently holding equal shares.
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New York
Democratic State Committee
Holston House
Edward Murphy, Jr
Cyrus Stuart
Gloversville
Saratoga Springs
McNaughton
Saratoga
Daniel G. Griffin
Grand Union Motel
New York County
Tammany
Seereeny
Pennsylvanians urge Senator Quay to take State Chair
Several Pennsylvanian officeholders left Wasni etox to travel to Philadelphia and urge Senator Quay to accept the chairmanship of the State Republican Committee. The call reflects the view of most of the party in the city and is backed by a Pennsylvania Republican Club meeting where about 200 of 30 members attended.
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Quay
West Virginia Alliance Sees Shakeup in State Politics
The West Virginia Farmers Alliance met in Grafton with President Houston of Pickaway and State Organizer H Snider of Kansas addressing members. They foresee a political upheaval at the next election, with the Alliance likely to control the Legislature and boost the Texas State ticket by about 15,000 votes.
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Grafton
W. Va
Allianes
Houston
Pickaway
H. Snider
Kansans
West Virginia
Kerr Conference Set with Harrity and Tate
Democratic leaders plan a Friday meeting in Harrisburg to discuss state policies. Secretary Harrity has been in town and will return Friday to join State Chairman Kerr and Governor's Private Secretary Tate for talks on state legislation.
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Reprorp
the Commonwealth
W. F. Harrity
Harrisburg
Stite
James Kerr
Tate
Campbell Campaign Fund Rally Sought in 1900 Election
A World article from Saratoga reports fur merchant C C Shayne says New York City importers have raised about $500000 to defeat McKinley in Ohio. He cites an agent of a castin and silk firm as the source of the figure.
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McKinley
New York
Saratoga
C. C. Shayne
Castin
Junters
New York City
Ohio
Fourth Ward Republicans Organize Club in New Castle
In New Castle on August 2 the Fourth ward Republicans formed a club. Delegates elected were Jesse P. Conan F. M. Brown and Charles Waldorf. They were instructed to vote for Dalzell for President of the ATUL at the State Convention.
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New Castle
Fourth Ward
Jesse PD. Conan
F. M. Brown
Charles Waldorf
Dalzell
ATUL
President Harrison's father in law leaves White House for Portland
The Rev Dr Scott, aged over ninety and father in law to President Harrison, has left Washington for Portland to stay with his son Judge John Scott. He was unhappy at the White House where he was kept apart from guests and briefly lived in boarding arrangements while the President and Mrs Harrison had other relatives in the city. After a falling out, Scott continued visiting his daughter in law and granddaughter, leading to friction and scrutiny. He now relocates to live with his son in Portland Ore.
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Ryan
Toledo
McKinter
United States
McKinley
Howe
Judge Nearing
Guyme
Oneone
Ohio
Dr. Scott
Harrison
Washington
John Scott
Portland
Ore
Scott
White House
Harrisons
Executive Mansion
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Lve
H[arrison
Oyster Bay
Keyser
Bushwick Station
Oyster
Lizzie
Mrs. Prinz
Pao Ponce
Herron
Tin Plate Trouble Ties Niedringhaus to U S Labor Rules
Assistant Secretary Nettleton said Niedringhaus may import tin plate workers only if he proves domestically available skilled labor cannot meet demand. He noted no action has been taken and the Treasury would investigate once workers arrive, deciding if landings are allowed.
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Niedringhaus
America
Nettleton
Washington
St. Louis
Treasury Department
S St. Louis
Mr. Nettleton
Department
Owens
United States
West Virginia Population Rises 2.31 Percent in Ten Years
Washington reports Census bulletin detailing West Virginia population by county and divisions under the eleventh census. State total grows to 702,704 from 613,455, with McDowell Mercer Tucker and Kanawha counties posting the largest numerical gains.
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Washington
West Virginia
McDowell
Mercer
Tucker
Cabell
Fayette
Logan
Kanawha
Will Chinese Visitors Face Landing Restrictions at the Fair
In Wasmnedox August 12 a Treasury Department question arises from the World's Columbian Commission about Chinese visitors. After the President invited foreign governments, no exception was made for China and the commission asks whether Chinese exitizens may come to the United States for the exposition and be debarred on landing.
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Treasury Department
Immigration decision on visiting fair visitors under exclusion act
Authorities consider barring admission for visitors to the fair under the Chinese Exclusion Act. It is admitted that it would be inconsistent to deny entry to those invited. Acting Secretary Nettleton will seek the Attorney General's advice before ruling.
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Nettleton
Flaws Delay World's Fair Buildings and Horticultural Chief Pick
Reports from Cubiaco say Chief Burnham halted work on all fair buildings to reinforce foundations and address wind and crowd strain. J M Samuels of Kentucky named head of Horticultural Department, with Dr Selim H Peay chosen for Liberal Arts as Prof Adams resigns.
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California
Horticultural Plain
Dispatch
Cubiaco
Burnham
Willn
Lake Michigan
Davis
J. M. Samuela
Board of Control
National Commission
Samuels
Department of Liberal Arts
Selim H. Peay
Adams
President's busy day with Panama seizure talks and clemency
The President held many meetings and announcements this day. Notable visitors included William P. Clyde Edgar Lauterlinck Judge Speed and George W. Jolly. Discussions covered the Panama City steamship seizure and executive clemency along with naval readiness. Major and Mrs Parker arrived as guests at the presidential cottage. Parker serves as secretary of the National Soldiers' Home.
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Panama
Atch
Carr
May
N. J
Nebraska
William P. Clyde
New York
Edgar Lauterlinck
San Francisco
Judge Speed
Mississippi
George W. Jolly
Kentucky
Clyde
Edgar Lauterbuck
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Salvador
Senta Im
State Department
Ang Algo
Ted
Charleston
Speed
Attaira
United States
R. C. Parker
Major Parker
National Soldiers’ Home
Washington
Wood Carver Apell Dead After Bellevue Hospital Ordeal
New York Aug 12 George Apell a wood carver died at Bellevue Hospital after three and a half days with a .38 caliber bullet in his brain. He remained conscious until this morning as the bullet lay in the right ventricle paralyzing the left side. Surgeons called the case miraculous noting a similar prior patient lived 40 hours. The autopsy confirmed the bullet’s delicate brain location and Abell’s extraordinary endurance.
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New York
George Apell
Bellevue Hospital
Apell
Dr. Stone
Stone
Bellevud Hospital
Outlaws governorship removes Calcasiu parish officials
Governor Nicholls dismissed Calcasiu parish county commissioners over ties to a hanging picnic tied to a planned July execution. Murderers William Dial and Charles Lange were to be hanged in Calcasia on July 10, with a large Houston driven excursion advertised across nearby parishes and Texas.
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Nicholls
Calcasiu Parish
William Dial
Charles Lange
Calcasia Parish
Texas
Houston
Aes
Capital City Liquor Raid Nets State House Porter
In Atlanta on August 12, police arrested Peter McMichel, a State House porter, for selling liquor without a license. Detectives found 14 bottles of whisky in an ante-room amid evidence of forbidden trade with Assembly members. The incident stirred indignation among House members and received gubernatorial authorization for the raid.
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Atlanta
State Capitol
Peter McMichel
State House
Two Great Colored Gatherings in Lexiveton
In Lexiveton Kentucky on August 12 the twenty third annual session of the United Brothers of Friendship opens with a large, intelligent attendance. Reports from the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer show strong finances as officials plan to establish a National Orphans Home. The General Association of Colored Baptists meets with about 100 delegates.
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Lexiveton
United Brothers of Friendship
Kentucky
General Association of Colored Baptists
Tragic Cold Spring Harbor Disaster Kills Fourteen
Fourteen excursionists die when the barge deck collapses during a fierce storm at Cold Spring Harbor. The Crystal Stream and barge Republic carried 400 workers from Brooklyn. 30 plus injured, many missing, others rescued to Oyster Bay and Bushwick.
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Dispatch
New York
Cold Spring Harbor
Theodore Keyser
Brooklyn
Cold Spring Grove
Sound
Crystal Stream
Republic
South Fifth Street
Roof collapse during cyclone on river barge and steamer
Witnesses describe a sudden cyclone that lifted the barge roof and wrecked the hurricane deck, crushing several people as the roof dropped. Survivors recall fear and assisting women and children from the debris while identifying many victims and injured stringers to their crews.
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Oyster Bay
Frank Brandel
Evers
Bank President Reports Striking Spiritualist Experiences at Cassadaga
Plumer, president of the First National Bank of Franklin, visited Cassadaga Lake to study spiritualism. He witnessed slate writing and envelope tests claiming messages from his deceased wife, with writings also appearing on a slate. He states no fraud by mediums, yet remains undecided on the movement’s truth.
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Plumer
Me Bank of
Franklin
Cassadaga Lake
Local Agent Reveals Bogus Building Firm Scam
G H Mote of Hodge Patty acted as Southern general agent for Mexium, a fake savings and loan outfit. Despite initial praise from a Detroit bound postmaster and Downing of the loan group, a commercial agency warned of a pack of scoundrels, signaling a looming collapse.
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Mexium
Aug
Memphis
National Capital Savings and Building and Loan Association
Chicago
Tony
G. H. Mote
Hodge & Patty
Dyer
Downing
Loan Association
Arms For Chilean Rebels Bring Maipo To Iquique
The Maipo arrived at Iquique with arms to aid Chilean insurgents as crowds cheered and mobilization hopes rose. The Nacional editorial notes Congress had been defensive for lack of arms, and the voyage faced a ferocious storm that threatened wreck.
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Iquique
Cotos
Maipo
Nacional
M Uch
Lightning's Curious Work Sees Water Spout and Barn Hit
In Caye May New Jersey a thunderstorm grazed the area near 3 pm. Lightning ripped the side from a hay barn owned by farmer Thomas Taylor. A steamer Republic passing to the Delaware Breakwater witnessed a bolt strike the water and spawn a brief water spout lasting a few minutes.
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Caye May
N. J
Thomas Taylor
Republic
Delaware
Beer Price War Roils Kansas City Brewers
Local Kansas City brewers clash with outsiders as Milwaukee St Louis and Quincy brewers cut prices to force terms. The dispute centers on raising beer from 87 to a higher figure while locals resist. The price-cutting rivals aim to pressure local firms into agreements as the conflict continues.
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Kansas City
Miwaukee
St. Louis
Quincy
Commission begins search for site for State asylum
The commission appointed to select a site for the State asylum for the chronic insane met today and examined sites in the vicinity including Mechanicsburg and Mifflin. Funds have been appropriated for the institution and securing it is highly competitive.
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Haunisnong
State Asylum For
Mechanicsburg
Mifflin
Missing Bark Arrives After 9 Month Atlantic Voyage
The Portuguese bark Tentadora, long reported lost after a voyage from Pernambuco, arrived at Spreckels' wharf discharging sugar. Driven 500 miles off course, she was twice listed as lost and insurers prepared payment. The ship, 110% bags of sugar aboard, faced severe northwest gales before reaching safety near the Kodengeho Islands.
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Tentadora
Jost
Spreckels
Pernambuco
Maritime Exchange
Consignees
St. Michaels
Delaware Capes
Arctic
Kodengeho Islands
Malicious threats to burn down Ephrata cloister buildings
Agitation surrounds the Ephrata Community or Sisterhood of Spiritual Virgins as threats to burn the historic cloister buildings arise. Trustees of the Seventh Day Baptists evicted a secular tenant for nonpayment, prompting further planned evictions and civil action. Guardian patrols guard the bail as authorities monitor incendiary threats to the aged monastery complex.
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Laxcastex
Ephrata
Upecalloo
Seventh Day Baptists
Hencce
Wolfe Has the Call Steer ATC
The World's Fair Commission meets in Hanuwsaties with Governor Pattison arriving to preside. The ballot for chief executive officer features candidates A. Digler and Eben Brewer, though Wolfe of Lewkburgia is named as the Prohibition Democrat candidate and expected to gain support.
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ATC
Hanuwsaties
World's Fair Commission
Pattison
A. Digler
Clearfield
Eben Brewer
Erie
Charlies
Wolfe
Lewkeburg
Missing socialite Ida Lord mystifies St Joseph community
Upper Ten in St Joseph Missouri report the disappearance of Ida Burgess Lord wife of Woodson K Lord a Merchants and Farmers person age. Last seen Thursday when she left in a carriage with detectives on the case none has been found yet. Ida Lord is daughter of Thomas Bar President of a local iron company and relative of ex Governor Silas W. Reed.
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Ida Burgess Lord
Woodson K. Lord
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Thomas Bar
Inrugesa-Frazier Iron OT Prany
Ostronk
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