Pioneer Shoemaker Remains Active at 85 in Champaign
James McMillen of 112 West Washington Street, a veteran shoemaker near the University of Illinois, credits his recovery from kidney illness to Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. After a period of illness, he resumed work, noting dramatic relief within weeks and regained strength after taking several boxes. The article highlights his daily walks from home to his North Wright Street shop and endorses the pills, sold nationwide by Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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James McMillen
West
Washington Street
Chai- Illinois
McMillen
Pes
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Pittsburgh Mine Operators Split Over Strike Fate
In Pittsburg the district operators show internal divisions and a shifted stance, with some fearing an outright strike. A move to let a Cleveland agreement committee decide action appears to delay decisive steps as lake shippers plan to press Northwest supplies. The meeting adjourned with no broad commitment, while Zerbe defends that initial Cleveland pact members remain intent on ending the strike.
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Pittsburg
United Mine Workers of America
Cleveland
J. B.S. Zerbe
Dolan Arrested Leading Mine Workers March in Washington County
Patrick Dolan district president of the United Mine Workers of America was arrested in Washington county while leading about 400 marchers past the Cook & Sons Allison mine near McGovern station.
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Pittsburg
Patrick Dolan
United Mine Workers of America
Washington County
Allison
Cook & Sons
McGovern Station
New American Party forms at St Louis convention
The first national convention of the American party met at Druids hall in St Louis with about 50 delegates from nine states and one territory. Col E R Sellers of Detroit chaired, read the call, and denied reports it aims to transform the American Protective Association into a political party. A resolutions committee was appointed and the session adjourned.
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St. Louis
The
American Party
Druids’ Hall
E. R. Sellers
Detroit
Idam
Washington
American Protective Association
Sellers
Record Attempt Fails to Break World Half Mile Mark
Thirty thousand people attended the New York state fair in Syracuse on August 28 for a record attempt by John R. Gentry and Robert J to lower the world half mile track mark.
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Syracuse
N. Y
John R. Gentry
Robert J
Captain Merry's Case Directs New Minister to Proceed
Washington August 25 The state department telegrams the president on Captain W L Merry appointed minister to Nicaragua Salvador and Costa Rica The president is ready to direct Captain Merry to proceed to Central America on the facts presented
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Washington
State Department
W. L. Merry
Nicaragua
Salvador
Costa Rica
Captain Merry
Central America
Central American Union Plans Delayed to September
The matter may be delayed until September 15 when delegates of Central American states convene to consider forming a union of the states. Observers believe the stability of the new republics will hinge on the September meeting.
Skaguay Crowded as Trail Remains Impassable
The Rosalie reports about 4000 people at Skaguay with the trail still impassable. Around 900 miners are working on it and a few weeks are expected for completion. Dyea sees rapid crossing, and Juneau fills with miners from Dyea and Skaguay who intend to winter there.
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Seattle
Wash
Rosalie
Dyea
Skaguay
Juneau
Steamer Queen Sails for Alaska From Victoria
The steamer Queen departed from Victoria on its last Alaska voyage for the season. The vessel carried passengers freight and horses. Fifteen passengers were unable to board due to lack of space for their horses and outfits.
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Alaska
Victoria
B. C
Queen
Upward Wheat Rush Reverses Amid Heavy Realizations
The wheat market moved up early with September options touching 1.02 per bushel on the curb, then tumbled to 96.5 cents as traders flooded the market with realized sales. December wheat sagged to 95.3 cents. Corn and oats traded on a mammoth scale with heavy realizing, while provisions finished largely unchanged to 10 cents lower and flax seed fell 6 cents.
Jockey Injured Horse Killed After Newport Fall
In Cincinnati on August 27, Pirate Queen and Louise Bohan fell with their riders in the third race at Newport. Jockey Nostrand was dangerously injured. Pirate Queen was killed in the accident.
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Cincinnati
Pirate Queen
Louise Bohan
Newport
Nostrand
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen donate large coal miners fund
Contributed by Firemen at Pror4 Ills on August 27 the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen gave 1400 dollars to the coal miners fund. This is believed to be the largest sum donated by any organization thus far.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Coal Miners’ Fund
Grand Army in Line as 45k Marchers Pay Honor to McKinley
In Buffalo on August 27 a Grand Army of the Republic procession drew about 500000 spectators. Forty five thousand veterans marched five hours forty two minutes past a reviewing stand where President McKinley, Governor Black, and Commander in Chief Clarkson acknowledged the crowds. The event featured varied posts from Erie to New York, including a lunch break and multiple receptions at Music Hall and local hotels.
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Buffalo
N. Y
McKinley
Clarkson
Black
Alger
Lew Wallace
John Palmer
Pennsylvania
Erie
Ohio
Canton
Department of Connecticut
Department of Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Governor Black
Washington, D. C
Michigan
Lafayette Post
Indiana
Minnesota
New York
Shaw
New York State
Music Hall
Catherine F. Hurst
Ladies of the G. A. R
Iroquois Hotel
F. C. Woodley
Army Nurses
Woman’s Union
Fatal Pittsburg Blaze Buries Firemen in Falling Wall
Fire at Edmundson and Perrine furniture building on Smithfield street in Pittsburg destroys the five story structure. Hotel guests escaped as flames spread to adjoining areas. At 11 o'clock a wall collapsed burying two firemen Zeke Glover and Harry Holt and two boys. Holt was recovered at 11 50 and Glover shortly after. Search continues for the missing youths.
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Wallis
Pittssur
Edmundson & Perrine
Smithfield Street
Seventh Avenue
Zeke Glover
Harry Holt
Holt
Glover
Lawrenceville
Californians push for G A R encampment site
A large California delegation arrives in Burrago New York to serve as G A R encampment delegates and to promote San Francisco as the 1899 site. If Cincinnati loses the bid for 1898 the Californians hope to secure 1899, with Philadelphia eyed for 1900, as the battle for the encampment tightens.
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San Francisco
Burrago
N. Y
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Buckeye
Walcott Clips Green In Swift San Francisco Bout
Joe Walcott knocked out George Green in the 18th round at Woodward's pavilion in San Francisco in a fast, one sided fight. Walcott led nearly every round while Green faded after the sixth as the sturdy colored challenger pressed his attack with jabs and counter rights.
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San Francisco
Joe Walcott
George Green
Woodward’s Pavilion
Walcott
Green
Stole by Thousands Plunder in OsaGee County
Stolen funds surface after Republican ticket nomination as an audit into W B Pelton treasurership reveals $5,470 taken over two years with four years pending review. S R Pelton, deputy and books handler, won the treasurer nomination while Pelton Sr. was killed by a bull a week before the convention.
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Osagee
W. B. Pelton
S. R. Pelton
Pelton, Sr
Miners in Des Moines District Threaten Strike
Des Moines miners demand wage increases from 60 70 and 80 cents to 80 90 and one dollar in most mines. All but two districts have joined. A general strike is planned for Sept 1, believed as the start of winter season. Operators seek coal price coordination to meet the demands.
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Des Moines
Bad Fire at Racine Destroys Two Plants
In Racine Wisconsin on August 28 the Thomas Driver and Sons plant burned with a $20,000 loss. The neighboring Racine Milling company sustained about $100,000 damage. Fireman Frank OCCarrier fell 20 feet from a ladder and sustained likely fatal injuries.
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Racing
Wis
Thomas Driver & Sons’ Company
Racine Milling Company
Frank Occarrier
Cavalier Extension Completed to Valhalla and Langdon Branch Soon
St. Paul notes the Cavalier extension of the Great Northern line is finished and train service begins. A mixed train will operate tri weekly over the 10 mile span from Cavalier to Valhalla, tapping a rich agricultural region. An extension of the Langdon branch is due to finish in about ten days.
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Cavalier
St. Paul
Great Northern
Valhalla
N. D
Langdon
Arraignment of Dauntless crew for Spain war expeditions
Savannah report states United States District Attorney Erwin arrested Master J W Floyd Chief Engineer Walter E Masters and seven crewmen of the tug Dauntless on a warrant alleging they planned military expeditions against Spain. Six other crew members were also detained.
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Savannah
Erwin
J. W. Floyd
Walter E. Masters
Spain
Range Cattle Are Poor in Dry North Dakota Aug 28
Mepora North Dakota reports the season as the driest since 1886 with under two inches of rain since April 1. Range cattle are poor and few will be ready for market before end of September. Losses last were significant, especially among cows. Bryan at Hot Springs Aug 28. An immense crowd from the southern Hills gathered to hear W J Bryan speak on bimetallism despite heat and wind. crowd enthusiastic.
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Mepora
N. D
Bryan
Hot Springs
W. J. Bryan
English sovereigns arrive in San Francisco banks
The steamship Mariposa reached San Francisco from Sydney via Honolulu with a consignment of 2,250,000 in English sovereigns for local banks.
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San Francisco
Sydney
Honolulu
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William L. Merry
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Munyon’s
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Gunthers
Blak Books
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Dunnings& Loncstaff
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