Encampment Inaugurated as Grand Army Arrives in Philadelphia
The thirty third national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opens in Philadelphia with Acting Commander in Chief Johnson arriving from Cincinnati. Veterans and visitors flood the city as parade divisions from the Naval Veterans and Revenue Cutter Services march Broad Street. Candidates for commander in chief include Johnston Rasshur Shaw with Shaw leading in early indications.
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Johnson
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania
Lena Warner
Continental Hotel
Admiral Lampton
James A. Sextin
Fairmount Park
Stara and Stripes
Maginnis
Sons of Veterans
United States Naval Brigade
Th. C. Jewell
United States
New York
Indiana
Texas
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
Nashville
Detroit
Mvies
League Island Navy Yard
United States Revenue Cutter
Sorvier
William Roberts
United States Shine Manning
Onendagi
Creshim
Winkors
Algonquin
United States Naval Reserves
John 3. Muckle
National Association of Naval Veterans
J. F. Poe
William
Bern
W. Johnston
Leo Rasehear
St. Leonie
Intonel Mbert JD. Shaw
Watertown
N.Y
Shaw
Johnston
Rasshur
Grand Army
Ohiosecopai
Illinois
GAAF
Chieneo
Department of
Hanna in London and Ohio trip signals 1900 campaign chatter
Senator Mark A. Hanna, rejuvenated by German baths and a European visit, returns to London then heads to Akron Ohio for Republican campaign openings. He notes John G. McLean seeks vice presidency and Senate seat, while Democrats push anti expansion and free silver positions. Hanna plans to aid a national campaign start in 1900, emphasizing strong party fight.
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London
Europe
United States
Mark A. Hanna
St. Louis
Hanna
Ohio
Akron
Zerm
Associated Press
John WR. McLean
Bryan
Manna
Dade
Mand
Missouri
Republican Party
McLean
SAIL BOAT SINKS NEAR HALIFAX RIVER MOUTH
A fishing call boat sank near the Halifax river mouth after a squall lifted the mast and punched a hole in the hull. Eleven aboard. four saved including W Hamilton and John Hancock. One body recovered. casualties include Robert Davidson and others connected to the city. Mr Poole aided two women afloat.
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Halifax
Tits City
Thorny
Robert Davidson
New York Hammer Champion Sets World Record at Bayonne Carnival
John Flacon, the world's hammer throw champion, set a new world record at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club Labor Day carnival in Bayonne New Jersey. The Irish wiggle move and the nine foot circle helped him surpass I F Kinly's earlier record of MM feet set recently at Limerick.
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New York
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Bayonne
N. J
John Flascon
I. F. Kinly
Limerick
Tre van
John Y. McKane Dies in Coney Island Home
The former political boss of New York’s Tammany era, John Y. McKane, is gravely ill at his Coney Island home. A family source said he would not survive the night after a long illness, ending years of notoriety linked to ballot-stuffing schemes.
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John Y. McKane
New York
Coney Behind
Coney Island
Dye
Hadford, McDuffon win 1 mile race at Mull Wendey track
Hadford and McDuffon led from the start to win the one mile race at Mull Wendey track this afternoon. Gibeon of Cinetornith trailed closely as the clock stopped at 3 41 3-5 for the winning pair.
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New Hadford
Maxe
Hundreds honor Henry George at Greenwood grave
In New York on September 4 hundreds of workers from Single Tax Trade and Labor groups gathered at Henry George's grave in Greenwood Cemetery. The procession included members of the Knights of Labor memorial committee who placed a floral design on the grave. Memorial remarks cited his book Progress and Poverty as the source of the day’s tribute.
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New York
Henry George
Greenwood Cemetery
Quoree
Ammons
Matleawan
Brotherhood of Progressive Paiintere
Proatese Club
Harlem
Brass Workers Assembly
Priestene Utters and
Flaggers Assembly
Springfield Baseball Feud Halts Worcester Game
In Worcester on Sept 4 Springfield manager Tom Brown pulled his team after eight innings to catch a 1 02 train to Springfield for the afternoon game. Worcester manager Leonard protested as Springfield players departed to appease 270 spectators while Umpire Kelly said he would wire the facts to President Powers for a decision.
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Worcester
Tom Brown
Springfields
Field Inn
Elowick
Springfield
Leonard
Tmpire Kelly
President Powers
Yaqui Attack Hits Guadaloupe Town
Report from Chihuahua Mexico details a Yaqui assault on Guadaloupe with about 200 fighters. Local troops and residents endured a several hour clash. two soldiers died and five were wounded. Homes burned as attackers withdrew with dead and wounded.
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Austin
Tex
Chihuuhwua
Mex
Guadaloupe
Torres
Boy Killed at Pigeon Shoot in Wilkes-Barre
Eleven year old David L Lewis died after running toward a trap to confine a wounded pigeon. The shooting was ruled accidental. Two shooters, John Batex and John Jones, were detained on manslaughter charges as the case moved to the grand jury.
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Wilkes-Barre
David L. Lewis
Ehoot
Thie City
John Batex
John Jones
Bicycle Races in New Jersey and Newark Results
Six spectators watched a bicycle event at Vielehure New Jersey with J. Ff. Fisher of Uniongo winning the professional race. Lenrlevitly violated placed second. A fifteen mile paced match race saw John Wing of Newark defeat Charles Karl of Drool Inn. Time Jet
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New York
Vielehure
N. J. Dedlay
Ball
J. Ff. Fisher
Uniengo
Orlands Stevens
Orcumwa U
LO Chemis
Melamond Ierntch
Gwen Kimble
John Wing
Newark
Chiartes Karl
Drool
Boxing night yields quick stoppages at catchweight bout
In New York Bent fight, four time Tommy Worl of Hostog stops George Myers in the seventh round with a right cross. Getter Cole of Trenton knocks out Filly Edwards of Australia in the seventeenth round at the Coney Leland Sportig club.
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New York
Bent
Tommy Worl
Hostog
George Myers
Coney Leland Sportig Club
Getter Cole
Trenton
Filly Edwards
Australia
France Fears Verdict Sparks Readiness for Rennes Uprising
As the Dreyfus trial nears its end, France mobilizes two infantry regiments and a cavalry unit near Rennes to quell potential disturbances. Foreign journalists are warned as likely targets if mobs erupt, amid testimony alleging foreign involvement and disputed documents in the court martial.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
Prench
Eala
Dreyvylue
Mavelandews
Tolay
Zoston
Deevtus
Mumem Ceramuschi
Cornuechl
Amilhat Capetain
Cornvechl
M. Labori
Gernuschi
Jouduet
France
Geneva
Gernsehl
Offeer
Mintaln Dreyfus
Coilonel
Petitica
Jougustaskine
Dreyfus Affair Court Exposes Major's Suppression Tactics
The Paris court heard an exposure by M. Hennion of the major's cruel and bold tactics to suppress his reserve in favor of Captain Dreyfus. The general Roget and others showed fatigue and anger as the proceedings closed.
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M. Laberi
Jouaust
M. Labor
Anyase
Appleathon Niewiie
Gernusehl
Thie Gay
Cubinet
M. Labori
M. Hadamarde
Trajan
Goexier
Hitache
M. Hadamard
Dreyfus
Lionse
Roget Aldo
Mwe
Mercier
M. Hennion
Paris
Altgeld Address Leads Chicago Platform Democrats in Gotham
In Cooper Union New York Governor Altgeld presided over a Chicago Platform Democrats meeting endorsing William Jennings Bryan and opposing McKinley's Philippines policy. The crowded hall heard resolutions praising the Democratic platform and urging self government rights for colonies.
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New York
Chicago Platform Democrats
Cooper Pinlet
Withovernor
John PM Altgeld
Tin Ole
James Tarvin
Joy Ineten
Kain
John Lentz
Ghia
William Z. Rirvat
Testtent
McKinley
Philippines
William J. Mryan
Chicago
John T. Altweld
Henry George
Chienco
Grand Circuit Meet at Empire City Trotting
New York on September 4 opened the Grand Circuit with ideal weather and a fast new Yonkers track. Spectators packed the stands as 216 pace, pace 60 races highlighted by Hilly How's straight heats and Crescens In dustraight heats in the $5,000 free-for-all. Edward B. won the 2.18 pace. Oscar Jr. posted the necessary test in three heats. Owsh ee won the 220 trot with Palm Leaf runner-up in both heats.
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New York
Empire City
Trauliy
Crescens Industraight
Charkey Alere Finssehed
Edward
Oscar Jr
Owxhee
Palm Leaf
Labor Day in Cleveland Parade and Park Festivities
In Cleveland, about 6000 union workers celebrated Labor Day with fourteen brass bands. The march faced tension from streetcar strikes but stayed orderly. Families gathered at Scenic Park for athletic events and afternoon festivities.
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Cheveland
Cleveland
Tbor Iirens
Hendrixson Tragedy Shatters Laurenceburg Couple
Georg Hendrixson, a prosperous farmer near Laurenceburg Indiana, was found near a cemetery with his wife dead nearby. He reportedly said he planned to bring his wife to their home. Hendrixson reacted violently and was jailed in Versailles after the incident. His wife Mrs. Hendrixson had died about six months earlier, driving his apparent insanity.
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Lawwrenceburg
Indu
Georg Hendrixson
Ohao
Versailles
Hendrixson
Missionary Work Report Ties Filipino Junta Member to Japan
Rafael Delpan, a Spaniard born in the Philippine inland and linked with Madrid's Filipino junta, reportedly traveled from Hong Kong to Japan. Filipino insurgent ties are claimed by Filipino helostere. The Washington Volunteers have prepared to sail home tomorrow.
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Rafe Delpan
Japan
Man
Rafael Delpan
Madrid
Hong Kong
Steamship Arrivals Reported at New York Harbor
Steamship arrivals listed include Cheorgle and Liver Hremen firemen bound for New York, with Noord land and Antwerp ships docking in New York. Mention of Kinsale Pores and duties noted for city arrivals.
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New York
Cheorgle
Liver
Kinsale
Dutie
Antwerp
Noordland
Weather forecast for Winkington Wednesday
The forecast calls for fair and warm weather with a fresh easterly wind shifting to southwesterly. Temperatures are expected to be mild with no precipitation indicated.
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Winkington
Reception and Banquet for Visiting Postmen in Scranton
Auditorium crowd heard Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith and John N. Parsons of New York address the gathering. The Scranton Glee Club performed as postmasters and carriers arrived by train for a large afternoon reception at the Jermyn, followed by a formal banquet and greetings to Gov. Connell and Mr. Smith as the convention drew a large turnout of delegates from the midstate region.
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Charles Emory Smith
John N. Parsons
New York
National Association of Letter Carriers
Scranton Glee Club
Jermyn
Fred Ww. Fiets
Stickahilny
Handeharing
William Connell
Bauer
Carridges
Connell
Jim
Smith
Lackawanna
Philadelphia
Stith
Scranton
Cannet
Donell
Forth
Stone
New Yorks
Vooteloek
Lotto
Nim Peweyer
Caprtera
Termain
Ivor Unian Nen
Paresinend
Peataoster
Didkerson
Pervedlioul Fey
Romsmitter
Notables Reception At Loom Aid Governor Arrival
AION T. Fy Penicean and Klare- M CepHion committer led guests through the oelock HD parade timeline to the entertainment venue. Governor Bione arrived at 12 00 pm to a thunderous greeting at Lihekwsvanna Wathen, escorted by a small accompanying party.
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Aion T. Fy Penicean
Klare- M CepHion
Oelock
Flovernor Bione
Arrival of Postmen in Binghamton Parade
Arrival of postmen from INGHAMTON Cortland and B Tihawa Quingatlond accompanied by Postmaster James Heberte of Binghamton. They arrived in the morning at 114 over the Lackawanna road and were greeted by the carriers committee before heading to the Jermyn. The Bliniira contingent reached by 1240 pm and also went to the Jermyn. The New York Letter Carriers band and Drumcore arrived on the 142 train from New York and marched through central city streets.
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Junge Love Sons
Trbune
Electricat
Ehiyon
Outec
le Wrtve
Aod
Jermyn
Inghamton
Cortland
Tihawa Quingatlond
James Heberte
Binghamton
Lackawanna
Boral
Revention Committee
Ther
Bliniira
New York
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