Shaw's Bid Says He's Not Asking It
Roosevelt reaches Chicago and refuses to talk politics as Gov. Shaw of Iowa passes through Omaha en route to Des Moines. Asked about Senator Dolliver's Chicago announcement, Shaw says he has neither inspired nor encouraged any mention of his name in connection with 1904. Dolliver is correct that it's too early to determine. He adds plans to roll up the biggest majority ever polled in the state.
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Roosevelt at Chicago Arrival and Review of Troops
Vice President Roosevelt arrived in Chicago from Springfield at 7 30 am with Gov Yates and party. He toured the city, dined at the Union League, and planned to review naval militia aboard the Dorothea. He declined to discuss 1914 politics.
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British make important catch in Pretoria dispatch
Kitchener telegraphs from Pretoria reporting a train blown up between Watocval and Lisason Krass by 250 Boer fire. Garratt reportedly captured Piet Dalary, an assistant commandant general. London dispatch notes Swat Col. Vandalecar, a promising Fried guards officer, among the details.
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Trade shows improvement amid August outlook despite earlier fears
R G Dun reports week of modest gains in cotton goods and footwear demand, with fall orders ahead of last year. Wheat quotations ease as drought and steel concerns fade, farming population braces for moderate losses. US failures total 202, up from 175. Canada 21, up from 19.
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Phillips Iowa Democratic Candidate Endorsed Platform Stand
A signed statement from Hon Thomas J Phillips Democratic candidate governor of Iowa confirms his alignment with the party platform. He notes support for the Butler substitute and will stand on it, aligning with the Hawkeye interview published Aug 22. The report touches on political shifts and regional reactions across Iowa.
Impeachment Call Echoes in Tin Workers Strike World
Pittsburg August 31 1899 The Labor World organ calls for President Shaffer’s impeachment amid a widening steel strike. Bay View and Amalgamated officials seek arbitration while Shaffer defends his actions. McKeesport strikers march to Duquesne amid rain and poor turnout, with injunctions dampening picketing and powers urging mills to resume.
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Rival American Cup challengers start trials for defender
Constitution and Columbia begin trial races to decide who will defend the America's Cup against Shamrock II. Columbia leads early, finishing 3 minutes 17 seconds ahead in the first leg, with both boats in top trim as Newport hosts the crucial series.
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HOWISON LETTER TO NAVY OFFICE ON INQUIRY FITNESS
Washington August 31 Acting Secretary Buckrett released private correspondence between Rear Admiral Howison and himself over Howison fitness for the court of inquiry. Howison says reporters visited the Boston yard during SpanishAmerican War, answered questions, and disputes a reporter claim that he compared Schley unfavorably to Sampson. He asserts he did not say Schley was nervous at the naval academy.
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Admits Adm Schley Dispute Over Navy Duty In Court
A dispatch from Boston and newspaper reports prompt Admiral to deny publishing interviews and to offer three points. He asserts noninvolvement in alleged statements, expresses readiness to withdraw from the court if the department wishes, and quotes concerns about judging fellow officers.
Howison Letter Divides Navy Court Controversy
The exchange between Howison and Hackett sparks debate within the Navy. Admirals Sehley and Howison face criticism over bias and partiality in a published letter. Hackett praises Howison while lawyers for Admiral Kley seek a stronger denial of the accusations.
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League of Education faces fraud suit in Michigan
Attorney General Oren filed against the League of Educators in Berrien County circuit court charging the organization with defrauding the public and issuing contracts by fraud and misrepresentation. He asserts contracts resemble a lottery and Violates state law. Proceeding by quo warranto served on State Deputy Elmer Barnes. defendants must answer within twenty days.
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Local Ejectment Case Over Cottage Tax Dispute
Benton Harbor Michigan August 31 Ming Jaquay has begun ejectment proceedings against Alva and Emma Wood over a cottage on High street. Jaquay claims the house after marrying the Wood’s daughter and later family separation. Weed’s tax refusal to pay on his home is noted amid the dispute.
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Explosion Wrecks Home In Mason Killings Burned Family
In Mason, a mining town north of Altoona, Emmanuel Rinus a German miner emptied powder from one cask into another when a spark from his pipe ignited the powder. The blast collapsed the house throwing Rinus his wife and two children violently about. The father mother and two children were badly burned and mangled and are believed to die.
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Great Northern wreck near Kelispal shocks West
At Essex Montana 18 cars derailed from a freight train and rolled 16 miles to Nyack station colliding with passenger No. 5. Killed were P.T. Downs and son Kirk, cook Henry Blair, and about 25 laborers. Wreck caught fire. later reports raise total fatalities to 37 with 17 laborers and a brakeman injured. Bodies of City of Trenton explosion victims found. one identified as Amanda Cross. Tenement fire in Brooklyn adds two deaths for total six.
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Chicago Detectives Discharged In Disgrace
Chicago August 31 The commission investigating the police department announced its decision. The three accused detectives Joyce Cramer and Tracy are ordered discharged from the force. Joyce and Cramer found guilty of conduct unbecoming officers and Tracy of falsifying the reports.
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Embezzlement Arrest at Pfister & Vogel Tannery
Milwaukee cashier Julius Van Stoen was arrested on a warrant for embezzling $10,000 from Pfister & Vogel tannery. He pleaded guilty in district court and was bound over for trial.
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Two Hundred Miners Strike in Michigan
Two hundred miners on the Isle of Royal mine day shift walked out at Houghton Michigan demanding higher wages and shorter hours. The strike was organized on August 31 as workers sought better terms from management.
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Houghton, Mich
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