Leaders in Conference Plan Campaign Tactics
In Washinton on August 19, Senator Jones as national Democratic chair met with Senator Faulkner chairing the congressional committee ex Congressmen Bland and Bacon along with Representatives McMillin Richardson and Dan McConville and Lawrence Gardiner. They discussed the campaign plan focusing on club organization and limited means, relying on Democratic clubs for campaign work.
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Washindon
Jones
National Democratic Committee
Faulkner
Congressional Committee
Bland
Missouri
New York
Bacon
Georgia
McMillin and Richardson
Tennessee
Dan McConville
Ohio
Lawrence Gardiner
Pawhuskie Celebration of Osage Victory Draws Crowds
In Pawhuskie I T on August 19 a remarkable celebration marked by a blend of political festivity and war dance motifs. Five to six hundred Indians and as many whites joined, praising the Osage progressives and the election victory that signals early allotment of Osage lands and opening to settlement and trade.
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Pawnowskie
I. T
Official denial of Kruger treaty claim in London report
London reports that The Sunday Sun's claim of a Kruger Transvaal treaty with a foreign power violating the 1884 Anglo Boer convention was officially denied. Joseph Chamberlain had semi official denial earlier, stating Britain demanded an explanation from the Boer government.
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London
Sunday Sun of
Kruger
Transvaal
Great Britain
Joseph Chamberlain
President to Receive Li Hung Chang in New York
Washington will host Li Hung Chang on August 31. The reception likely occurs in New York rather than Gray Gables or Washington. Private Secretary Thurber will announce arrangements for China's premier’s visit.
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Washington
Li Hung Chang
Gray Gables
New York
China
Thurber
Delaware Habeas Rulings in Single Tax Case
Judge Wales ruled the committing magistrate had authority to try James Haggerty in the Dover single tax case and remanded him to jail. Arthur H. Stephenson’s case ended without a ruling due to his term expiry. both men faced fines and costs for Dover ordinance violations.
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Delaware
Wilminston
Del
Wales
James Haggerty
Arthur H. Stephenson
Dover
Haggerty
Ilf
Stephenson
The Plain Life of a Took Housekeeper
A housekeeper endures many unnamed tasks, but healthful daily work hinges on her well being. The text argues most female illnesses stem from disorders of reproductive organs and that doctors push examinations, which the woman resents. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe remedy and offers a free Medical Adviser in exchange for stamps.
Death of famed author Gail Hamilton in Hamilton Massachusetts
Miss Abigail Dodge known as Gail Hamilton dies at her Hamilton Mass home from a paralytic stroke after breakfast. She was literary executor to James G. Blaine and devoted years to his papers and biography. Born 1830, she contributed to Our Young Folks and wrote many works including Country Living and Country Thinking and Woman's Wrongs.
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Mary Abigail Dodge
Gail Hamilton
Ipswich Academy
Hartford
James G. Blaine
Washington
Blaine
New York
Boston Journal
United States
Spanish Circular Denial Over Cuban Situation
In the chamber of deputies Senor Canovas denied that the Duke of Taiuan had read a proposed circular about Cuba to Mr Hannis Taylor. He said no such document had been dispatched and that the cabinet would submit a memorandum to the powers later to explain the Cuban situation.
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Maprio
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Canovas
Council
Duke of Taiuan
Hannis Taylor
United States
Spain
Cuba
National Democrats Call Indianapolis Convention in September
The National Democratic party executive committee issued a call for a convention in Indianapolis on Sept 2 1896. They condemn the Chicago convention for its platform and urge Democrats opposed to it to organize in their states and send delegates. Walter Kesseler of Minneapolis was chosen as sergeant at arms.
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Curiaco
National Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Democratic Party
Chicago
United States
Cleveland
Republic
National Committee
Walter Kesseler
Kesseler
Minneapolis
Oldest Jefferson Descendant Ellen Harrison Dies in City
Ellen Wayles Harrison widow of William Byrd Harrison of Upper Brandon Virginia died at Alexander Randall's residence in Battmore She was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Randolph and the oldest living descendant of Thomas Jefferson She was born and raised near Monticello
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Thomas Jefferson
Battmore
Ellen Wayles Harrison
William Byrd Harrison
Upper Brandon
Alexander Randall
Scarcity of hearses: New York funerals set record totals
New York on August 19 faced grave digging shortages and borrowed hearses from New Jersey and Philadelphia as 460 funerals occurred in one day and over 200 in Brooklyn. Week totals surpassed any prior records with 1,180 deaths and an average interment age of 47.
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New York
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Philadelphia
The Adams Express Strike Grows Across Cities
New York reports no quick settlement as General McWilliams notes over 40 applicants per vacated post. Strikers send delegates to Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Baltimore to rally more workers. Some replacements quit after being hired as the dispute widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adams Express Company
General McWilliams
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Key West Protest Condemns Gavin Killing By Spaniards
Several thousand Key West residents gather at City Hall in protest over the death of Carlos Gavin a Florida newspaper correspondent in Cuba. Resolutions denounce the killing and other alleged indignities to Americans and are to be sent to Secretary of State Olney.
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Key West
Fla
Carlos Govin
Florida
Cuba
Gavin
Olney
Adams sued for breach of promise by actress Thurlow
New York on August 19 a Brooklyn man Thomas Adams Jr son and partner of a chewing gum magnate faces a 100000 suit for breach of promise filed by Myrtle Thurlow an actress Adams says he does not know Miss Thurlow and has never met her He is married with grown children.
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New York
Thomas Adams, Jr
Brooklyn
Myrtle Thurlow
Adams
Miss Thurlow
Reading attack leaves three injured in Penn Street stabbing
Frank Daniels, an insane man, went on a knife rampage on Reading's main street Penn Street. He stabbed Charles H. Swaverly Assistant City Treasurer Wink and merchant tailor Robert L. Cressman. Swaverly is in critical condition.
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Reading
Frank Daniels
Penn Street
Charles H. Swaverly
Wink
Robert L. Cressman
Italians Strike Over Monthly Pay at Rome Sewer Works
Four hundred ninety Italian workers on the Rome sewer project employed by Miller and Co of Ottawa Ill were initially set for monthly pay instead of biweekly. The contractors rescinded the order and the men returned to work after protests and a temporary stoppage.
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Rome
N. Y
Miller & Co
Ottawa
Ills
Towa Liberal League Meets in Cepar Rapids
Cepar Rapids delegates from several towns convened as the Towa Liberal league associated with the National Liquor Dealers' union. The group aims to repeal sumptuary laws and coordinate opposition to Iowa prohibitory statutes.
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Cepar Rapids
Towa Liberal League
National Liquor Dealers’ Association
Millionaire's Belvidere Residence Destroyed by Fire
Lowell Mass August 19 Fire destroyed the Belvidere residence of millionaire Nick Faulkner. The loss is estimated at several thousand dollars and investigators suspect incendiary cause as a likelihood.
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Lowell
Mass
Ick Faulkner
Belvidere
Five Die in Taft Saw Mill Boiler Explosion at Troy
At Troy in Lauissary County North Carolina on August 19 the boiler of the Taft saw mill exploded killing five white men and injuring four. Three of the injured are expected to die.
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Lauissary
N. C
Troy
Taft
New York Heat Breaks All-Time Record With Death Toll
New York and nearby areas endure a brutal heat wave with over 100 deaths in the city and about 50 more in Brooklyn and suburbs. Hospitals fill, workers fall ill, and relief crews flood streets with water as the thermometer soars past prior August records.
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New York
New York City
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Weather relief promised after 24 hours for East and Central states
The weather bureau predicts moderate relief within 24 hours for the East and Central states as a 10 to 15 degree drop moves east. A 20 day heat spell in the prairie, two weeks in the Western Gulf, and a week on the Atlantic seaboard are noted with highs in the upper 90s across Philadelphia New York Washington Norfolk Montgomery Abilene St. Louis and Chicago.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Prairie Country
Gulf States
Atlantic Seaboard
Philadelphia
New York
Albany
Norfolk, Va
Montgomery, Ala
Abilene, Tex
St. Louis
Chicago
Tempered by a Breeze in CuHicaco Heat Wave
CuHicaco records a 92 degree day with 36 sunstroke deaths and about 50 prostration cases. A 7 o'clock shower briefly cools the air as 28 detainees are locked up for heat related insanity. 800 dead horses remain on the streets as city aid lags and the mayor offers $10 per cadaver removal.
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CuHicaco
Comrades See McKinley As Civil War Vets Visit
Survivors of the One Hundred and Fourth regiment O V I from Massillon arrived in Canton with wives and children for a reunion and greeted Governor McKinley. Mrs McKinley Tent No 1 Daughters of Veterans of Massillon accompanied them. Nearly 400 total visitors. Colonel William Monahan of Youngstown spoke and McKinley replied.
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Canton
One Hundred and Fourth
Massillon
McKinley
Daughters of Veterans
Cooper wins 2 mile national L A W race at Fountain Ferry
Tom Cooper takes the best and fastest race of the year in 4 26 3 5 to win the 2 mile national championship for amateurs and professionals at Fountain Ferry park, defeating Arthur Gardner. The event opens the L A W racing meet as Butler won the mile open professional and about 5 000 spectators attend in pleasant weather.
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Louisville
Tom Cooper
Fountain Ferry Park
Arthur Gardner
Butler
National liquor dealers to form association in Cleveland
Wholesale liquor dealers from across the country gather in Cleveland on August 31 to form a national association. They expect $100,000,000 in capital represented and aim to curb whisky over production after five years of decline in consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Superior compromises end grain inspection feud in Wisconsin
The Superior board of trade adopts a compromise law setting a Wisconsin inspection system to start September 1 while retaining Minnesota oversight for wheat. The board will inspect coarse grains and wheat purchased by elevators, with cooperation from elevator and mill interests. James J. Hill of the Great Northern pledges aid.
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West Superior
Wis
Superior Board of Trade
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Superior Board
James J. Hill
Great Northern
What Causes Pimples
Pimples form when pores or mouths of sebaceous glands clog with sebum or oil. A central plug called a comedone or blackhead forms, then inflammation leads to pain swelling and redness followed by pus and opening to free the pore. Many facial pores risk clogging from neglect or disease.
Cuticura Soap Aids Perfect Skin In Many Ailments
Claims Cuticura Soap dissolves oily matter at pore mouths to cleanse skin. It supposedly stimulates glands, reduces inflammation, soothes surfaces, and restores purity. Promotes glowing skin for bad complexions, rough hands, nails, hair, scalps, and baby blemishes. Sold worldwide for 25c. Potter Davis Chem Corp, Boston props. All about Baby's Skin, Scalp, and Hair. Free.
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Price
Potter Dave Asp
Women Seek Comfort in Cutiura Plaster Pain Relief
A vintage ad touts Cutiura Plaster as a remedy for women’s pains aches and weakness. Described as first and only pain killing nerve strengthening plaster, it promises relief and renewed vitality.
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L. T. Dunning Drug CO
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
England
Massachusetts
Mr. Blaine
Powers
Cratic Party
Ganize
Insane Man
Iowa
Liberal League
U.S
Dred
Department of Public Works
M’kinley
L. A. W. Races
Tom
Superior
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