Address to War Veterans Urges Support for McKinley Bill
A national veterans league issues an address urging Union veterans to oppose free coinage and defend the government’s stability. It calls for unity among former officers and asks veterans to join "The Union Veterans Patriotine" to back the current administration and oppose revolutionary political forces. Prominent signers include Sickles Porter Siegel Dudley and Howard, with Former President Harrison expressing sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Veterans’ Patriotic League
McKinley
United States
Gul
Conan
Aesert
Liar Society Wold
Eelline
Metsides
Union Vetere Patriothleane
Natenal Hishonour
United States Army
Daniel Ki. Sickles
Horace Porter
Frank Siegel
Oliver Howard
Harrison
Munificent Gift Covers Building Costs
A donor named Morris contributes cash and securities valued at 45768 dollars to cover contracts awarded for mason and carpenter work on the main building. The deed of gift specifies the funds are sufficient to pay the existing commitments, and construction is to begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Populists Adjourn Without No Watson No Bryan Plan
Galveston Texas August 9 The Populist convention adjourned sine die after completing the state ticket. The fairer point of the session was the failure of the resolutions committee to report on the No Watson No Bryan plan. The convention also did not ratify thirteen electors by congressional districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Resolutons
Watson
Bryan
Singerly’s Position in Democratic Electorate Questioned
Philadelphia Aug. The Record notes pressure from committees and editors for Singerly to withdraw from the Democratic electoral ticket. It argues electors lack independent authority beyond voters and cites Chicago and Pennsylvania debates about his future role, asserting Singerly may decide his own course while Democrats defend him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Singerly
Sineerly
Chicago
Allentownh
Mckintey
Pennsylvania
Brown
Sewall
Democratic Party
Flo
Democrata of Pennsylvania
Bryan Moves Eastward on Campaign Schedule
William J. Bryan and Mrs Bryan left Chicago for Pittsburg by train, shaking hands with supporters at Clifton and Union Station. They rested aboard the sleeper, attended worship at Minglewood Presbyterian, and met Rev John Chork HU. Plans for New York and New England trips remain uncertain with scheduling adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Pittshore
Pennays Villa
Tonlett
Bryan
Clifton
Union Station
Chicata
Mr. Bryan
Bryidie
Mnglewood Presbyterian Curch
John Chork HU
Austin
Hbs
Lincoln
Him
First Presbyterian Church
Linewl
Christian Endeavor
New York
New England
Bryan Wiere
William PF. St. John
Democratic Nathone Committees
National Bank
Becaus
St. John
Hartholdt
Wether
Pittsburg
National Committee
Shot by a Negro in Pittsburg Shocks City
Nellie Snowden a 22 year old white woman wife of Henry Snowden was shot in the head by Willam Campbell a 36 year old colored man. Campbell had pursued Mrs Snowden during Snowden’s absences and fled after shooting. Detectives search the city for Campbell as doctors say Mrs Snowden cannot recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
Nellie Snowden
Henry Showder
Willan Campbell
Snowden
Campbell
Severnitewnth Street
Arkansas Race War Drives Negroes From Polk County
In Polk County Arkansas white laborers clash with Black workers at grading sites for Kansas City Pittsburgh and Gulf railroad near Horatio. Whites demand removal of Black laborers and organize county residents to run them out. Several whites have been arrested.
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Polk County
Texarkana
Ark
Aug
Whles
Kansa City
Pittsburg
Golf Rainroad
Horatis
Drowned in Detroit Storm Three Men Lose Lives
A violent rainstorm and high winds struck Detroit on August nine, flooding the river and Lake St. Clair. Three men William J. Thiemer Frank Hughes and John Helka Jr were confirmed drowned with others missing after daring rescues on the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Lake St Chair
Perons
William J.thiemer
Frank Hughes
John Helka
Donation Of 825000 For Orphan Asylum In Hopewell
In Trenton New Jersey a deed filed with the Secretary of State notes Daniel Morris of Atlantic City gave Bishop McFaul a gift totaling about 825000 for an orphan asylum and industrial school for boys on a 180 acre Hopewell farm. The donation includes 25000 in cash and around 20000 in bonds and securities. The project aims to fulfill Bishop O Farrells long held plan to establish the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Kelsley
Daniel Morris
Atlantic City
McFaul
Hopewell
O’farrell
John Glam Cuts Record at Butchers Picnic
In Rochester New York at a butchers outing John Glam from Buffalo reduced the world record for dressing a steer from five minutes eight seconds to four minutes forty four seconds. The event showcased skill in meat preparation and drew participants from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glass
Rochester
N. Y
John Glam
Buffalo
Heat Death Toll Rises in Baltimore City
Intense heat gripped the state with fifteen deaths and numerous prostrations reported in Baltimore City today. The sweltering weather spurred widespread health concerns across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Carolines
Georgia
Postmaster Appointments Include South Cannon Vicinity
The fourth class postmasters were appointed today including J. F. Lee for South Conton in Weynie county, Washington, as part of a nationwide list announced by the postal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Cannon
Washington
Pennsylvania
J. F. Lee
South Conton
Weynie County
Thirteenth Leads as Division Encampment Returns Honor
Harrisburg August 9 1896 General orders reveal the division encampment at Lewistown with Thirteenth regiments top scoring at 97.10 followed by Tenth 94.80 and others. Governor Hastings commends the troops praising discipline zeal and efficiency across the Pennsylvania National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
National Giuard of Pennsylvania
Lewistown
Morrell
Hastings
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Berttalion
Fatal trolley wreck near Columbia injures many
A Columbia and Donegal electric trolley car plunged twenty feet into a creek about one mile from the city. Five passengers were killed, and two score injured, with many in serious condition. Names of the dead include H H Heiss and others. twenty nine injured were admitted to Columbia Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Columbia and
Henry Smith
William Tinkerson
Columbia Hospital
L. HB. Helper
Lancaster
Little Bender
George Hender
Miss Brinkman
George Windish Dies in Prison After Illness
George Windleh the Pittston wife murderer died in the county prison at Wilkes-Barre Pa after three weeks illness of typhoid pneumonia He was 51 and had been sentenced to hang in 1896 later respited to July 1 and September 1 He died one year after entering the prison. obituary notes his long legal ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
George Windleh
Pittston
Brooklyn Bridge Club Fails to Stage Fight
Police halted a planned twelve round bout featuring Quinn of Mahanoy City known as Scaldy Bill and Dick OBrien of Boston at the Pavilion in Brooklyn. The fight lasted only one minute of the first round as authorities intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge Athletic Club
Quinn
Mahanoy City
Bill
Dick O'Brien
Boston
Pavilion
Fiftieth Street
Third Avenue
Pelice
Raucous Ring Action As Referee Breaks Up Brawl
In a chaotic bout Quinn and Hostunian exchange heavy blows with wild swings and a break, O'Brien and Scaldy trade punches on the faces, Captain Kenny orders the bout halted, signals to stop, and police intervene to separate the fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckhardt
Quinn
Hostunian
Hoth
O'Brien
Scaldy
Kenny
Bheft
Ashley's Postmaster Dead in Ashley
Special to The Tribune reports Thomas J. Murphy, 45, longtime postmaster of Ashley, passed away today. A well known politician, he was appointed by the present administration and leaves a wife and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley
Thomas J. Murphy
Quiet Campaign Week in Canton and Ohio Kickoff
Canton prepares for a quiet campaign week as Major McKinley and Hobart plan to issue letters of acceptance. McKinley will address protection and sound money, with a lengthy acceptance speech expected by September. Ohio’s kickoff at Columbus features Senator Sherman and Foraker, signaling a high stakes political opening.
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Canton
McKinley
Hobart
Major McKinley
Major McKinnney
Ohio
Columbus
John Sherman
J. B. Foraker
Sherman
United States Senate
Hnance
Senate
Sucewasor
Mark Hine
Hanna
Foraker
St. Louis
Farmers suddenly made rich heir to fortune
Sioux City Iowa August Joseph Dante and Catherine Cannole and John McNamara poor farmers near Anthen in this county notified of fortune from death of half brother William McNuanmeara of Hulte worth 400 000 Belvidere Illinois August 9 Leonard Md walls learns from London of a 20000 windfall he will travel to England to claim the fortune Steamship arrivals New York August 9 La Normandie from Havre Anbria from Queenstown Southwarn from Antwerp for New York seen near Prawle Point
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Sioux City
Iowa
Joseph
Dante
Catherine Cannole
John McNamara
Anthen
William McNuanmeara
Hulte
Belvidere
Leonard Mdwalls
London
England
Tle
New York
la Normaudie
Havre
Dretange
Anbria
Queenstown
Southwarn
Antwerp
Prawle Point
Local News Highlights And Weather For Today
Morning briefing covers thunder showers and torrid heat with renewed rain. Notes on war veterans address and currency debate in Forest City. Reports on a fatal trolley wreck in Columbia and local plumbing regulations. Baseball, bicycle races, and driving park events listed with brief regional updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Thirteenth Regiment Sun
Columbia
Currency Debate in Forest City Highlights Gold vs Silver
Forest City Pa Aug 9 1500 attend a lively debate between A J Colborn Jr Scranton and William H Berry Chester on the gold standard against silver. Berry a Prohibition speaker favored free silver while Colborn argued intrinsic value of gold before a mixed audience in Midway Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
A. J. Colburn, Jr
Scranton
William H. Berry
Chester
Midway Grove
Berry
Colborn
Prohibition Party
J.C. Hogan
Hogan
the Grove
Mr. Colborn
Beveridge
Nebraska
Pittsburg
Policeman Assaulted by Hungarians at Delaware Lackawanna Depot
Patrolman Karina, recently appointed from the Tenth, was struck in the face when he intervened as Hungarian passengers argued with each other on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western depot platform. Special Officer Schaffman and citizen William Colarntt arrived, but the men resisted and fled toward the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrolnmin Karina
Tiwo
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Depot
Pallform
Offiee Schaffman
William Colarntt
Tages
Sheriff sale highlights from Scranton and nearby townships
The sheriff sold multiple properties this Saturday including the Scranton Glass Company's property to Lackawanna Trust for 24 dollars, Charles B and Minnie Co Knight lands in North Abington and Scott sold to Dickson and Kiddy for 1119 dollars, the W Scott Watres estate to John H Fellows for 80 dollars, and W E Medinnis property in Scranton ward to A L Francis and others for ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemons
Pruerty
Scranton Ghiss Company
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Charles B. and Minnie Co. Knight
North Abington and
Scott
Dickson & Kiddy
W. Scott Watres
John H. Fellows
W. E. Medinnis
Sernton
A. L. Francis
Weather Outlook for the Middle States Today
In the middle states today expect fair to partly cloudy skies with sultry heat and southeasterly winds, followed by higher humidity and local thunderstorms. Northern parts may see afternoon or tonight storms with a fall in temperature. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies, cooler air, southwest winds, and possible coastal rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Middle States
Lot of Percale Waists and Dimity House Waists Sale
One Lot Percale Waists 49c formerly 95c. One Lot Fine Derby Mice 75c formerly 95c. One Lot King Walsts 95c formerly $1.68. One Lot Dimity House Walsts $1.55 formerly $2.25 to $2.98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby Mice
King Walsts
Dimity House
Children’s Gingham Dresses and Boys' Kilt Suits Sale
The notice advertises children’s gingham dresses and boys’ genuine galatea kilt suits at about half price, highlighting a limited sale offering discounts on these garments.
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New Cordelles
New Japan
GLOBE
M'Kinley
Morrison
Texas
MR. Singerly
Presbyterian Church
Mrs
Christian Endeavor Service
Arkansas
Guard
Governor Hastings
George Windish
Ashley’s
the Tribune
Couler
Driving Park
Wall Street
A. J. Colborn, Jr
Scrantonian
The
Sherif
Herald's
Finley
Lackawanna Avenue
Spruce Street
W. J. Weichel
Spruce
Matthews Brothers
Atlantic
Reynolds
Crockett
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