Democratic rally in Omaha pledges old principles anew
The Democratic convention in Omaha with W. H. Thompson as temporary chairman hears a fiery speech urging adherence to 1896 principles, warning against imperialism and urging reforms including labor arbitration and trust curbs. Populist and Free Silver factions begin proceedings, signaling Holcomb as a potential Supreme Court candidate.
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Omaha
Democrat
Popullar
Fusion
W. HB. ‘Thompson
Nebraska
Dahlman
Thompson
Mississippi
Panama
Philippines
Andrew Jackson
Union
State Committee
Holcomb
Train wreck at Cleveland injures many in excursion ride
An excursion train of the Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railroad wrecked near Circleville on August 22. Five persons were seriously injured and about twenty hurt. Injured include engineer William Ditto and several passengers from Ohio and Indiana. The speed was high when a switch misrouted the train into a standing locomotive, telescoping engines and splintering the first cars during a family reunion outing.
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Bilver
Circleville
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley
William Ditto
William McGuinn
Leoto Reichelderfer
Criedersville
Kate DeLong
Indianapolis
C. H. Eckhart
Lima
Ohio
Laurelville
Gale
Resignation of Maine Congressman Thomas Reed accepted
The resignation of Thomas B. Reed as Congressman for Maine's first district was received by Governor Powers and will take effect September 4. The resignation has been accepted by the governor.
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Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Two Killed in a Boiler Explosion at Wickert Mill
A boiler exploded at the A H Wickert planing mill in Appleton Wisconsin killing two engineers and injuring eight others. The dead are Nathaniel Patterson and Robert Pasch. Injured include William Boldman Paul Hoppener John Poster Edward Koletzske Herman Miller August Regeldt William Hoffman and Jos Wettingelt. The factory was wrecked and debris shattered nearby windows. boiler end landed 100 feet away. Estimated loss reaches fifty thousand dollars.
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Appleton
Wis
A. H. Wickert
Nathaniel Patterson
Robert Pasch
William Boldman
Scalded
Will
Paul Hoppener
John Poster
Edward Koletzske
Herman Miller
August Regeldt
William Hoffman
Jos. Wettingelt
Dastardly Work of Murderous Tramps Ends in Homicide
In Marshalltown Iowa three tramp thieves stealing a ride on a Chicago and Great Western freight train after midnight shot and killed brakeman J Wilson and conductor Mathews, then cast their bodies beneath the wheels. An armed posse pursued the fleeing murderers.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Chicago & Great Western
J. ©. Wilson
Mathews
Doric carries dignitaries and war news from Honolulu
The Doric arrives from Hong Kong and Yokohama via Honolulu with General Irving Hale Mia Hale and Prince Kawananakea aboard. Reports from Honolulu dated August 15 describe transports Indiana Tacoma and Boston arrivals, a drunken soldier arrest, and a jail transfer. Also noted are plans to import Japanese laborers, a waterlogged City of Columbia abandoned at sea, and a leprosy case sent to Hawaii. A separate dispatch from Washington mentions a leprosy case sent back to Hawaii. In Russellville a fight at Parsons Camp Ground leaves John and Jay Sanders dead and four others wounded.
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Doric
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Honolulu
Irving Hale
Mia
Hale
Prince Kawananakea
Japan
Indiana
San Francisco
Manila
Tacoma
Boston
City of Columbia
Siiver
Russellville
John
Jay Sanders
Parsons Camp Ground
Numerous Arrivals and Departures Reported at Local Hotels
Paradise and nearby towns sent a stream of visitors and residents arriving on Nos. 2 and 3 from San Francisco Santa Rosa and Denver. Notables include J B Case postmaster from Paradise D Van Dozer heading to San Francisco and M Grant Hamm to Nevada Mission. Several locals and travelers from Salt Lake City Ogden and Rebel Creek noted with hotel stays and visits.
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Paradise
Danner
San Francisco
Lafayette
T. A. Magor
Willow Creek
F. Gouston
Winnemuces
D. van Dozer
A.M. Wernm
Fruitvale
Cal
F. A. Coxhead
A. Schilting & Co
Wes C. H. Overington
Sacieco
W. Pennell
R. E. Woods
Salt Lake City
A. W. Riley
Santa Rosa
J. B. Case
Marion Nossinger
Ogden
Tao
M. Grant Hamm
Nevada
Susanville
California
Lulu Schoch
C. Wolf
Denver
James Hurst
Colorado
W. 8
Johnson
John 8
Cooper
Cementasion Salseman
Union Stock Yarde
Chicago
Mra. F
Court Proceedings and Rail Ad Promo Mixed in Toledo Report
Court actions include a homicide near Davenport Texas with arrest of the murderer and a jail booking in Chirksville while rail ads tout Union Pacific service as fastest. The session adjourned with hearings set for August 23 and a general administrator appointment noted.
Filipinos Show Stubborn Fight as Otis Updates Reach Manila
Dispatches from Manila describe Filipino rebels at Angeles and in Cavite holding out against American forces, using large-scale supply moves and delaying advances. Reports note heavy Filipino losses but continued resistance, with American censorship and logistic tactics shaping published summaries.
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San Pernando
Pio del Pilar
Tolo Grande
Batlalm
Quingut
Bigas
Ma Noto
Mantle
San Fernando
Baflalo
Plo del Pilar
Associated Press
Otis
University studies unchanged except new mechanical engineering dept
The coming college year at the State University will see no major changes in most curricula. The mechanical engineering school expands with a new professor from Kentucky, George Blessing, broadening its field. Entrance exams stay similar while graduation requirements rise as feasible. A physical culture department for young Indies is created with Ada Edwards from Indiana directing the program.
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School of Mechanical Engineering
State University
George & Blessing
Kentucky
Stubbs
Ada Edwards
Indiana
Edwards
Church Condition Statement By Rev Hamm
Rev M G Hamm spoke to the public Sunday night asserting churches are in better condition with debt largely cancelled. The pastor A W Gleabon’s salary remains partially unpaid, but it is hoped the full amount will be raised before departure for Congress. Notary public swears to the statements dated December 6, 1886. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials from Toledo Ohio.
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M. G. Hamm
M. Trant Hamm
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleabon
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
Local Briefs and Public Notices From Town Streets
Local items report E Reinhart & Co unloading sugar at the station and a sidewalk warning near Busch-Never Burn a Candle at Both Ends. Vagrancy arrest of John Doe before Justice Rutherford. Albert Seeliger shows slight improvement from illness. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for nerve and digestive strength. The Paradize church ice cream social raised about twenty five dollars. Southern Pacific to replace twenty ton coal cars with 100,000 pound cars. Weather freezes garden and icicles form on trees. One Minute Cough Cure praised for croup and throat troubles. Karl's Clover Root Tea promoted for indigestion and constipation with money back guarantee. Water shutoff notice for Second and Third Streets from 10 AM to 2 PM starting Saturday July 6. End of notices from railroad and city officials.
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Busch
Bridge Street
St Ejay
Case
Hood
San Francisco
Mia
W. Nelson
Anid
Lower Bridge Street
Constable Moore
John Doe
Doe
Justice Rutherford
Albert Seeliger
de Witt
Lafayette Hotel
Eagle Drug Store
Juat
Church Society
Paradize
Hamm
Southern Pacific Company
The Markets. Cattle and Sheep Receipts Steady in Chicago
The Silver State market wire reports Chicago cattle receipts around 5 000 with steadiness across cattle types. Prices cited include Texan steers near 4 60 and stockers up to 8 00, cow and heifer values around 4 80, lambs around 4 30, and sheep receipts about 12 000 with steady pricing. Kansas City report begins with cattle receipts noted for Aug 22.
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Aue
Texac
Chad
Calvon
Etek Mtwoye
Aetia
San Francisco
Denver
York
Chicago
Beeven
Kansas City
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