Quay Seeks State Chair as Delegates Claimed
Philadelphia reports Quay elected twenty-two delegates with five likely, Hastings around fifty six or fifty seven, and Quay poised to chair the state party. The mayor loses his Fifteenth ward while Senator Thomas wins West Philadelphia by a large margin.
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Scranton Tribune
Philadelphia
Hastings
Quay
George N. McCain
P. J. Hoban
The
Public Ledger
Thomas
West Philadelphia
W. A. Connor
Polla
Senator Quay
Peltz
Quay Ahead in Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Delegates Battle
Philadelphia August primaries decide delegates to the state convention amid Quay Hastings factional fight. Quay wins seventeen Philadelphia delegates with multiple ward gains. first ward doubtful. Quay plans to Harrisburg before the state convention as administration leaders dispute totals and aim to prevent his election as state chairman.
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Philadelphia
Common Pleas Court
Pennsylvania
Quay
Hastings
Pittsburg
Phiadelphias
Harriaburg
David Martin
Lewistown
Mifflin County
Lafayette Webb
W. A. Martin
Register and Recorder
H. O. Lantz
C. G. Milliken
T. Moore
Alexander Reed
William H. Taylor
May Abrogate Treaty Sparks U S South America Debate
C F Cara crist i, returning from Colombia and Venezuela, criticizes U S policy in South America. He says the Montevideo doctrine is misread, harming U S standing and prompting Colombian calls to abrogate the 1830s treaty citing Mosquito Coast tensions.
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United States
Washington
C. F. Caracristi
Colombia
Venezuela
South America
America
Mosquito
Pbc Ces
Dro Ma
Noisy Debate Over Coastal Strategic Position
Fragmentary text hints at a discussion of strategic coastal positioning involving unnamed actors and potential blame. The snippet suggests geopolitical or military context without clear dates or entities.
Petrified Wood and Fossil Found in South Dakota
Government Surveyor Meyer's party on the lower Brule reservation exposed a nearly petrified tree cut in 1867. Samplings and a stump and rear of the tree were recovered. Nearby along Platte Creek C P Davis’s son uncovered an intact vertebra fossil, a long spinal column about 25 to 6 feet long, sent to J B Todd at Vermillion University for study.
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South Dakota
Chamberlain
Meyer
Lower Brule Reservation
C. P. Davis
Charles Mix County
Platte Creek
Davia
J. B. Todd
Vermillion University
Six Passengers Drowned in Buffalo Harbor Yacht
A small pleasure steam yacht named Young Brothers owned by the Burley Brothers foundered early tonight between the inner government lighthouse and the Reading coal trestle in Buffalo Harbor. Thirteen passengers and three crew members were aboard. six passengers drowned. All occupants worked at the New York Central stock yards in East Buffalo and had been picnicking.
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Buffalo
Young Brothers
Burley Brothers
Government
Reading
New York Central Stock Yards
East Buffalo
Cashier Grady Sentenced for Bank Embezzlement
Thomas M. Grady once cashier of the First National Bank of Marietta was found guilty in U S district court of embezzling funds and making false entries. Judge Butler sentenced him to seven years in the Eastern penitentiary with a $100 fine plus costs. Ex Attorney General Hensel defended but offered no plea.
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Thomas M. Grady
Philadelphia
First National Bank of
Marietta
United States District Court
Butler
Eastern Penitentiary
Grady
Hensel
Trial of the St Louis Steamer Sets Speed Record
The American Line's new steamer St Louis completed an official trial off Southampton on August 20. It maintained 22.3 knots for over four hours carrying the Stars and Stripes, with a 52 knot Portland Bill start and two-leg run that included 23.6 knot first leg and 21 knot return, under smooth seas.
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Southampton
American Line
St. Louis
English Channel
Portland Bill
Campbell Favored for Governor by Democratic Convention
Springfield Ohio August 20 The Democratic state convention is expected to nominate ex governor James E Campbell for governor by acclamation amid a pro Campb ell rallying cry. Congressman Paul J Sorg declined the nomination citing illness.
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Ohio
James E. Campbell
Campbells
Campbell
Himeecs
Lakewood
Chautauqua
Borg
N. J
Sound Money
Welles Seeks Western Presidential Candidate for President
State Senator Albert L. Welles of Quincy declares as a Democrat that Allenis will not back an eastern presidential candidate next year. He says western leadership is needed and that Democrats should favor a western bi metalist to win. He notes bond issues hurt the party in the west and urges a strong western candidate.
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Albert L. Welles
Quincy
Allenis
Whitney
Cleveland
Hill
Gray
Reed
Depew
Morton
Osawattomie asylum death sparks grand army probe
Supervisor Wilson exposed alleged cruelty at Osawattie Insane Asylum where M. M. Young died after beatings. Brothers of Young in Leavenworth and Chase County mobilize Grand Army of the Republic, seeking evidence as state board clears staff. Claim cites about 100 elderly soldiers maltreated in two asylums.
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Topeka
Kan
Wilson
Osawattomie Insane Asylum
M. M. Young
Leavenworth
Chase County
J. H. Harris
Grand Army of the Republic of Kansas
Grand My
Harris
State Board of Charities
Grand Army
Young
COWS AND MURDER FOLLOW TAX LAW ENFORCEMENT
Marion Til Aug 20 A damaged report notes tax law enforcement leads to murder as E W Morefield poundmaster for Stone Fort township is killed while enforcing the law. Ephraim Thompson a hog farmer is linked to taking Morefield s cow sparking local threats against enforcers.
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Marion
Til
E. W. Morefield
Stone Fort
Ephraim Thompson
Sedalia Marshal Captured in Montana for Murder
W B Ray marshal of Sedalia Missouri was arrested in Anaconda Montana on murder charges. He admits shooting hotel keeper A C Crane saying he acted in self defense after Crane shot at him. Ray is held awaiting Missouri officers and shows willingness to return without requisition.
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Sedalia
Montana
Butte
Mont
W. B. Ray
Anaconda
Missouri
Ray
A. C. Crane
Crane
Lynching Fear Grips Otsego After Robbery Arrest
Samuel Sheeler, accused colored thief, was seized by a mob in Plainwell after robbing Mrs Smith in Otsego. They dragged him from jail as a gang of killers pursued, firing on pursuers. Nearby towns have been warned and the gang may be killed if they do not surrender.
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Otsego
Miah
Samuel Sheeler
Mra Smith
Plainwell
Sheeler
Atill
Allegan
Doctor Anderson Arrested After Pittsburg Post Mortem
The post-mortem on Lida Jane Vance concluded that the infant was badly decomposed and dead for nine days. Dr. Anderson, who treated the woman, was seized at 3 o'clock amid reports of an infant insurance policy and possible concealment of details.
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Pittsburg
Lida Jane Vance
Anderson
Miss Vance
Another libel suit against Benjamin T. Condon
Philadelphia a magistrate issued a warrant for the arrest of Benjamin T. Condon on criminal libel charges based on a sworn letter to Robert R. Dearden, president of the Republican League, stating that Condon withdrew from supporting Porter due to family pressures and alleged intimidation by a Porter representative.
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Porter
Benjamin T. Condon
Philadelphia
Charles A. Porter
South
Robert R. Dearden
Republican League
Condon
Quay
Reading Railroad rejects coal output concession claim
The Philadelphia and Reading railroad official denies reports it will concede 21 percent of anthracite coal output. He states the company’s position is unchanged and no concessions will be made. He also knows nothing of any move to settle the dispute and says the situation remains as it stood four months ago.
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Reading Railroad
Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Ita
Reading
Peach Disease Afflicts Casco Township Allegan County
A new peach disease, feared to rival yellows in fatality, has appeared in Casco township Allegan county. Professor Taft of the Michigan State Horticultural Society examined some infected trees, but results were unsatisfactory. Farmers fear a bacterial origin and are alarmed by the number of diseased trees.
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Mich
Casco Township
Allegan County
Taft
Michigan State Horticultural Society
Kentucky Earthquakes Reach Maysville and Flemingburg
Despatches from Maysville and Flemingburg report an earthquake in Kentucky yesterday afternoon. In Maysville the tremor lasted about ten seconds and passed east to west. at Mr. Robinson’s home the table upset and windows rattled as doors swung open during dinner.
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Maysville
Flemingaburg
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Constable Sellsman Fells John Wesley Hardin in El Paso Saloon
El Paso Texas reports constable John Sellman shot and killed John Wesley Hardin in the Acme saloon after Hardin threatened Sellman. The event follows Hardin's past violence and prior trouble with authorities.
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John Wesley Hardin
el Paso
Tex
Acme
John Sellman
Sellman
Hardin
Defeat of Sarasti’s Forces Confirmed in Central War
Dispatches from Panama and Colombia report that Sarasti’s forces have been defeated. The confirmation comes as allied reporting cites renewed activity in the region near Guayaquil with limited details on casualties or subsequent maneuvers.
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Sarasti
Killed by a hina tob ge pet i
A fragmented OCR item notes a fatal incident involving a hina tob ge pet. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable beyond the brief reference to a death linked to the animal.
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Spain Pays Mora Claim After Threatened Havana Seizure
Washington reported Spain agreed to pay Maxima Mora's Cuba sugar plantation claim by Sept. 15. The move paused a proposed U S plan to seize Havana and hold the port until the interest, about 400000 dollars, was paid or revenues covered. The plan mirrored Britain’s Corinto seizure precedent.
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Havana
Washington
Maxima Mora
Spain
Cuba
Madrid
Olney
Herbert
Havana Customs House
Great Britain
Corinto
Nicaragua
Bunce
New England
Hts
New York
Montgomery
Raliegh
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Key West
Fla
Mora
Hawaii’s Wodehouse visit boosts claims against Hawaii
Major Wodehouse ex British minister to Hawaii travels through Winnipeg en route to England to press Britain’s case for American citizens against Hawaii. He cites nearly 200000 dollars in damages from recent disturbances and predicts Hawaii’s republic will collapse. Accompanied by Cleghorn, father of Princess Kalulani, he plans onward sailing to join New York ships bound for England.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Major Wodehouse
Hawaii
England
Proma
Hoawall
United States
Great Britain
Cleghorn
Kalulani
City
New York
Two Beaver County Boys Fall Into Snake Den
William Nichola and George Hutchinson were elderberry gathering near Wallace Run when Hutchinson fell into a six foot snake den. Nichola followed, both escaped to share the tale. Farmers later found forty to fifty dead snakes in the den with no living snakes observed.
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Beaver County
Beaver Fata
William Nichola
George Hutchinson
Wallace Run
Hutchinson
Nichols
Minnie Williams Alive Denies Holmes Murder Claim
Philadelphia August 20 Minnie Williams Telegram from Providence asserts she is alive and well, casting doubt on Holmes murder accusations. Lawyer Shoe maker, acting for H H Holmes, notes uncertainty of telegram's authenticity but believes Williams sent it. Denver reports continued recovery efforts from the Gurney block disaster with thirteen bodies recovered and fourteen still missing.
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Minnie Williams
Holmes
Denver
Col
Legion of Honor in Council in Detroit Aug Meeting
The biennial session of the supreme council of the American Legion of... here in Detroit is to last five days. Forty-nine delegates are present.
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Legiion of Honor
Detroit
Mich
Supreme Council of the American Legion of Inten
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