McKinley Campaign Sparks Across Ohio Farm Rally and Cabinet Talks
Ohio becomes a political battleground as Major McKinley tours Blackman Grove and North Baltimore addressing 12,000 to 15,000 farmers. He argues taxation choices, tariff policy, and proclaims a prosperous era under protection, while Mrs. Annie Diggs of the People’s party critiques policy.
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Senier Brice
Bnghand
Ohio
Farmers’ Alliance
People's Party
Buckeye
SPX
Lfe
Kansas
Mire
Anna L. Diggs
Eeeker
Shelby
Desratch
North Baltimore
Mansfield
State Auditoriow
Ghia
Burke House
Blackman Grove
Sherman
W. 5
Cappeller
Richland
Diggs
McKins
Fote
United States
Eurely
McKinley
Blaine
Pennsylvania
W.S Cappeller
St McKinley
Opera House
Sandusky
Annie Diggs
Alliance
Westmoreland for Dalzell delegates to Scranton convention
Greensburg August 13 John Dalzell carried off the delegates to the Scranton convention at the meeting of the Republican clubs in the county All three Republican clubs in Westmoreland will vote for him and support his candidacy in the convention effort Local report notes strong backing for Dalzell from county Republican groups and their telegrams confirming the stance
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Disputcn
Greensburg
John Dalzell
Scranton
Dalzelle Leads. Delegates Chosen by County Republicans
The text notes Dalzelle leading from the start as Cinbae arrives. Delegates chosen are S. J. Potts, John C. Robinson, and A. G. Davidson. Three Republican clubs exist in the county: West Newton La Trobe and another. Dalzelle is favored to win all remaining clubs.
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Cinbae
Dalzelle
S. J. Potts
John C. Robinson
A. G. Davidson
West Newton
Latrobe
Dalze
Farmers Alliance backs Gorman for re election
In Baltimore on August 13 the Farmers Alliance adopted a resolution declaring no opposition to Senator Gorman. The move, spurred by a Washington editor’s claim the Alliance could fund a rival, commits the party to his reelection. The election of officers saw Bradley replaced by Gulick as State Lecturer.
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Baltimore
Senator Gorman
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Washington
Gorman
People's Party
Senate
Polk
Ohio and Chesapeake
Ocala
Bradley
Gulick
Fletcher Says Blaine May Run If United
Loren Fletcher Republican leader and congress hopeful reports Blaine is resting but will serve many years more. Fletcher says Blaine would likely run if there is sufficient unanimity and notes Northwest chatter centers on wheat crop and Blaine sweeping the region.
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Loren Fletcher
Congress
Bar Harbor
Blaine
Fletcher
Mr. Fletcher
Gisaine
Alliance Hesitates in West Virginia Third Party Question
The West Virginia Farmers Alliance nears its second annual session in Garton. State President Houston reports growth from 20 to 40 counties and 250 to 700 sub-alliances, totaling over 20 000 members. The National Citizens' Alliance has a presence in the state, and the group postpones a third party decision until the National Committee meets in Washington in February. Resolutions back temperance and the Ocala platform, endorse a farmers' exchange, and set up a committee to pursue such a venture locally.
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West Virginia
Garton
W. Va
State Farmer's Alliance of
Houston
National Citizens’ Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance
Washington
Ocala
Farmers’ Exchange
Alliance Campaign Fund Spends Track Incoming Campaign
In Topeka Kansas on August 13 the People's State Central Committee reports spending 1100 last fall to elect five Congressmen four legislators a US Senator and county tickets. This fall 1000 planned with crowds asked to donate one cent per Willers voter. County committees will send 2050 per 2000 Willets votes to the State Committee led by J B French. A three member committee will advise on expenditures as Alliance ties deepen in the upcoming campaign.
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Topena
Kas
People’s State Central Committee
United States
Willers
Willets
J. B. French
State Alliance
People’s Central Committee
French
Alliance
People's Party
Chilean Congress debates disowning Revolutionists acts
Panama papers describe a Chilean bill to repudiate Revolutionist actions aiming to assign civil and criminal responsibility to insurgent backers and warn neighboring nations against dealings. Smallpox cases rise in Valparaiso after Santiago outbreak. Balmacedan troops retreat further south with many desertions toward Janer and Eenina.
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San Francisco
Panama
San Juan
Santiago
Valparaiso
Balmacedan
Columbo
Janer
Eenina
Humphries Named New Fire Chief Overseen by Brown
Hon. Miles Humphries will assume as Fire Chief from Sept 1 with Samuel N. Evans as First Assistant Chief, John Steele as Second, William Coates as Third, and James Stewart as Fourth. Brown outlined duties to consolidate command, discipline, and efficiency across the fire bureau.
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Brown
Miles Humphries
Puddler Statesman
Humphries
Samuel N. Evans
John Steele
William Coates
James Stewart
Fire Bureau
Evans
City Hall
Siege Annips
Convicts Ordered Out of Briceville Mine
Tennessee inspectors report appalling Briceville mine conditions and convict treatment. Convicts to be moved to Nashville main prison. branch-prison confinement required pending reform. They cite inadequate stockade, poor sanitation, impure air, standing water, a single shaft, and 21 escapes this week.
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Tsenearee
Nashville
State Board of Prison
Ford
Briveville
Pickle
Briceville
Murder in Philadelphia Coal Office Shocked by Hatchet Death
Job Haas was found dead in his coal office with his head crushed. A bloody hatchet lay nearby and the room showed signs of a struggle. Robbery appeared likely as money and papers were missing and a $25 silver bag was found under the body. A suspect was arrested by Germantown police, though his identity was kept secret.
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Philadelphia
Job Haas
Gold
Haas
Germantown
Train Collision Kills One Injures Dozens in West Virginia
An accommodation train on the Kanawha and Ohio Railroad was struck by a freight at Leary, sixteen miles west of Charleston. Several passengers are badly injured and one person is reported killed, numbers and details unavailable at midnight.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha and Ohio Railroad
Leary
Cupid and Bullets in Washington Aims at Mitkiewiecz
Washington dispatch reports James W. Miller entangled with Count Mitkiewiecz and Virginia Stuart Mosby. A pistol fired during a confrontation with Beverley C. Mosby spurred the Count to flee to New York while Miller, famed as Shoe-box Miller for a prison escape, remains a central figure as Warrenton society weighs consequences.
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Miller
Virginia Stuart Mosby
Mitkiewieczs
Mosbys
Warrenton
Pittsburg
Young Mosby
Doughty Mitkiewiecz
Mr. Miller
Western Penitentiary
Count Mitkiewiccz
New York
Beverley C
Maple Sugar Men Active in Battle Over Bounty Purity
Washington as maple sugar producers rush to file bounty intentions, with 4500 notifications expected. experts few in number will test sugar purity to prevent adulteration and small producer conspiracies. Chemists warn cane sorghum and beet blends may fool tests, while officials insist a 90 polariscopic score suffices for the 2 cent per pound bounty.
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CrRomr
Washington
VICTORIA'S SYMPATHY ON EX-MINISTER LOWELL DEATH
The Queen expresses sorrow at the death of ex Minister Lowell. The telegram from the Marquis of Salisbury is laid before the President. Sir Julian Pauncefote requested transmission to Lowell's family. The President acknowledges the message and conveys appreciation for Her Majesty's sympathy.
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Lowell
Wasmegton
Marquis of Salisbury
Julian Pauncefote
Mr. Wharton
Julian
Well
The Big Gun Contract Controversy At Coast Defense Works
War Department officials deny published reports about the awarding of contracts for high power gun manufacture intended for coast defenses at the works in Washoonton. The article notes indignation over implied favoritism and seeks to clarify the procurement process and scope of the contracts.
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Washoorton
War Department
Government gun production law blocks private manufacture
The article argues that a 5 million dollar appropriation for gun production caps private manufacture by law. It notes criticism of outsourcing to government plants and reiterates that Congress intended no part of the work be done by private parties, prohibiting government foundry involvement.
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Bethlehem Sr
Uy Vliiet Arsenal
Washington Navy Yard
Foster's Bond Scheme Fails to Garner Expected Support
Treasury records show Secretary Foster's 2 percent continuation plan for 4% bonds attracted limited interest. Since July 2, only 16.5 million of 51 million bonds have been extended, mainly by national banks, leaving individuals reluctant and banks slow to commit. The Treasury faces pressure to extend terms or withdraw the offer as September 2 looms.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Foster
Secretary of the Treasury
Department
Treasury
Faith Cure Victim Dies in Jersey City
A New York spark of faith healing ends in tragedy as Edward Foster, a prosperous brain molder and devout follower of the Church of Divine Fellowship, dies after three years of neglecting a facial sore he refused to treat. His wife and friends urged medical care. Foster clung to divine healing despite agony and a hot spell.
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New Yorks
Jersey City
Edward Foster
Foster
Church of Divine Fellowship
Brother Haxcox
A Nephew's Crime Terrible Murder Near Patterson
Special telegram from Newport Arkansas reports a deadly feud in Lawrence County after Dick Ward and his nephew Charles Wilson drank whiskey. Wilson claimed to have killed Ward after an argument over Wilson's proposed marriage to Eliza Ridens. Ward's body later found with chest wounds and a missing heart.
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Newport
Art
Lawrence County
Dick Ward
Charles Wilson
Patterson's
Npsis
Wilson
Eliza Ridens
Joe Ridens
Batesville
Ward
Catcheytown
Five-Year-Old Dies of Hydrophobia in Ashland
The five-year-old son of Charles Adams, of Ashland, died after treatment at the Pasteur Institute in New York for a suspected mad dog bite. The child had been at the institute since August one week, returning home to Ashland, with officials believing rabies caused by a dog bite as the likely cause of death.
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Count Mitkiewiecz
Wharton Barker
Miller
China
Bostos
Charles Adams
Ashland
Adams
Pasteur Institute
New York City
Seruiahsce
Poe
Ashi
Death of Charles Wolfe Shocks Pennsylvania World's Fair Board
Harrisburg reports Charles Wolfe of Lewisburg elected Executive Commissioner for Pennsylvania's World Fair venture. he dies suddenly after dining with friend Lewis Emery Jr. Governor Pattison adjourns board, orders funeral arrangements, and honors Wolfe's energy and fidelity to the commonwealth.
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Harrisburg
Capitol
Lewis Emery, Jr
Bradford
Mr. Wolfe
Senator Emery
Pattison
Pennsylvania State Board of Managers of
World's Fair
Charles Olfe
Tommy
Charles &. Wolfe
Sere
Senator FE
Benjamin Whitman
Charles Spyker Wolfe
Emery and
McAteer
E. A. Bigler
Gobin
Ora Thorn
McClelland
J. A. Hert
John W. Woodside
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Sam
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Aii
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Foraker
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Toledo
Massie
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Kent
Flickinger
State Board of Public Works
Middlehass
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Westmoreland
Dalzell
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Seach
Alliance Campaign Fund
New Congress
Revolutionary Party
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No. 2
Chief Brown
Oakland
Mr. Humphries
Miles & Humphries
Richmond
Erica
Wales
Association of Iron Workers
The
Sons of Vulcan
Amalgamated Association
Hoyt
Bureau of Statistics
Oliver Bros.’ Iron and Steel Works
Southside
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