Pennsylvanians greet McKinley in Canton parade
More than two thousand Pennsylvanians from New Castle and Elwood City visited Canton to honor Major McKinley. The parade featured a steam calliope, tin banners, a novelty cane, bands, and a drum corps amid steady rain. Colonel Oscar Jackson spoke, praising protectionist policies and urging support for McKinley in the coming election.
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Lawrence County
New Castle
Elwood City
McKinley
St. Lows
Thie
McKinley House
Keystone
Pryan
AIL
Abraham Lincoln
Avery
Mekinkey
Oscar Jackson
Elwood
Democratic appeal launches funds drive to defend liberty
Chicago August 22 The Democratic party calls for campaign funds to counter European financiers and U S monopolies seeking to control labor. The appeal urges donations to expose fallacies and support plain people against money power with a roll of honor for contributors. Names William McKintney James K K Jones and delegates discuss convention chairmanship and candidates Vilas Cochran Caffery and Jones.
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Chicago
United States
Democratic Party
Europe
Asiassalnee
Agathet
Wublvndiged
Monhopolies Ad Uist
Friends of
Mberty
National Honor
William PL St. John
Che Nitions
William McKintney
Jamee KK. Jones
Hallo Gomi Tes
Miner Seeks Escape After Collapse Traps Two at Colleraine
In Hidgleton Pa a gashed roadway collapse at Colleraine colliery trapped several miners. Michael Shige was rescued with broken legs while Peter Lika survived a 100 ton rock plunge and was taken alive from a 100 foot cavity. Lika remained in hospital in critical condition.
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Hidgleton
Colleraine
Michael Shige
Ringway
Peter Lika
Lika
Hisscape
Democrats Pin Hope On Nomination At Indianapolis
Chairman Bynum of the national committee said no rumor about Mr. Cleveland’s stance on the nomination has foundation. He asserted the convention will nominate a Democrat for president and vice president on a Democratic platform.
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Bynum
Indianapolis
National Democratic Committee
Cleveland
Sound money Democrats, New York delegation to name chairman
Sound money Democrats visiting Indianapolis headquarters expect the movement to gain strength and influence beyond early hopes as they size up prospects for the convention. The group from New York and others are assessing ground and momentum for the national party.
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New York
Indianapolis
Tad
National Democracy
Cornell Student Frederick Gordon Hew Found Alive Abroad
Frederick Gordon Hew, a Cornell student who vanished in October 189? after leaving to escape academic limits, writes from India to his father that he is alive and well. He recounts travels from New York to Bordeaux, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Cuba, and France, where he worked in electric projects. His disappearance had led his family to fear foul play, but Hew explains he left voluntarily to learn languages and see the world, while his parents recall dreams and suspicions prior to his letter.
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Buffalo
Frederick Gordon Hew
Cornell
B. Rew
India
Cayuga Lake
New York
Engiire
Bordeaux
France
Central America
Honduras
Jamaica
Martinique
Cuba
East Indies
Mr. Rew
Platt In Control in New York Governor Fight
Saratoga Aug 21 The gubernatorial race remains unsettled as delegates to the Republican state convention weigh Platts fate and the question of his journal plan. Hamilton Fish claims broad support while Wadsworth is favored by many delegates. Secretary John Palmer telegraphs his candidacy before the convention.
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Saratoga
Thomas. Platt
Phitt
Takiow
Platt
Hamilton Fish
Ile
Wadsworth
John Palmer
Massacre Report Claims 6000 Christians Killed in Crete
The Cretan reform committee issued a city report estimating about 6,000 Christians butchered in Crete since November last. The figure reflects ongoing violence on the island and the tolls of the conflict.
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Herlin
Cretan Reform Committee
Crete
Bryan Speech and Weather News Chronicle
A morning paper item notes weather indications today with cooler westerly winds. It reports Democratic themes from Bryan with references to money appeals and political rhetoric across locations including McKinley and New York. Local items mention a trolley accident with one killed and three injured, plus sports results and community notices.
Death Rides on the Hurricane at Effingham Illinois
Severe storms sweeping Indiana and Ohio caused widespread damage and casualties. In Effingham Illinois a cyclone destroyed buildings and factories, uprooted trees, and left damage estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. The storm toppled the Methodist church tower and wrecked the electric plant and college facilities.
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Chicago
Indiana
Ohio
Indianapolis
Rome City
Ind
Arthur Foos
Ellwood
T. J. Wright
Wright
Greensburg
John Baumgardner
Wabasha
Lester Bliss
Neill Bliss
Delphos
Hobart
Smith
Huntington
Wallace
Griffith
Effingham
At & O
New Methodist
Austin College
Garman Likely To Seek 12th District Nomination
Wilkes-Barre Pa Aug 23 returns from the Democratic primaries across Luzerne County show State Chairman John M. Garman expected to win the nomination for Congress in the Twelfth District if he desires it. He states he is not a candidate but would not refuse if tendered.
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Wilkes-Barre
Lugerne County
John M. Garman
Brakeman Severely Injured in Railway Accident at Nicholson
DeWitt, a brakeman for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, lost part of his left arm when the rear car wheel ran over it at Nicholson while the No. W train was docking. He was transported to Moses Taylor Hospital after telegraphing for an ambulance and is from Binghamton, with Scranton residents noting his presence.
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DeWitt
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Nicholson
Binghamton
Scranton
Moses Taylor
L. A. Oxborne
de Witt
Bloghamton
Grand Master Workman Beigel To Arrive This Afternoon
Grand Master Workman Beigel of the Ancient Order of United Workmen will arrive this afternoon and be met in Pittston by a committee from Upchurch lodge. A banquet at 421 Lackawanna avenue will honor him this evening with an address on the order. Also note: dispatch reports Matabele chiefs surrender to British forces, signaling end of conflict.
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Workman Beigel
Order of United Workmen
Pittston
Philip F. Schuler
Arnold
Henry Voltz
John Johnson
Upchurch Lodge
Lackawanna Avenue
Belgel
Postmasters Appointed in Pennsylvania Officials
Washington Aue reports new postmasters named J B Prather at Claylick Franklin County and Flora Fergerson at Meeker Luxemburg County in Pennsylvania.
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Washington, Aue
Pennsyvania
J. B. Prather
Claylick
Franklin County
Flora Fergerson
Meeker
Lugerne County
Weather Outlook for Middle States With Local Rain Expected
New York reports partly cloudy to fair conditions in the Middle States today with slightly cooler temperatures and winds from the southwest and west, likely preceded by local rain in northern districts. By Tuesday, the forecast calls for fair and warmer weather with variable winds and possible local rain along southern coasts.
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New York
Middle States
Muslin Stock Closeout Before Fall Opening
Muslin shop offers remaining stock at half price including cambric gowns with tucked yoke embroidered ruffle and lace trims. One lot cambric sets with yoke and embroidery, relieved ruffles, and various lace trimmed gowns. Drawers corset covers skirts and shirt waists also offered at reduced prices.
Matthews Brothers Zinc and Paints Ad
A vintage advertisement for Matthews Brothers promotes French zinc enamel paints ready mixed tinted glass paints and strictly pure linseed oil with a guarantee. The lineup emphasizes durable coatings for home projects and professional use.
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