Notable Quick News Bits From Across The Nation
A roundup of brief items includes Nat Goodwin seeking a divorce from Nella Goodwin. The treasury reports a $155000 loss in gold, leaving a reserve of $104,834,699. The Russell Piano company building was closed by the sheriff on judgments totaling $29228. Henry C. Ford, head of the Pennsylvania fish commission, dies in Philadelphia. William M. Chase joins the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts as instructor. Vagrant arson attempts hit Oklahoma, Whiting Indiana, the third in two months. Vittorio Emanuel betrothed to Princess Helene of Montenegro. John Brough returns from a yearlong world trip, riding a total of 60000 miles. Choynski and McAuliffe set for eight-round bout at Occidental club. Turfmen meet in Cincinnati August 14 to discuss business. A Wells Minnesota body is likely a murdered newsboy missing since 1894. Japan and Germany’s treaty awaits privy council approval. San Francisco Produce Exchange shifts grain futures to centals. Mrs. Elizabeth McCoy, Kansas City pioneer, dies at 77. Very Rev. C H Gardner, Omaha dean, dies of pneumonia amid bishop candidacy.
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Nat Goodwin
Nella Goodwin
Treasury
Russell Piano Company
Cage
Henry C. Ford
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
William M. Chase
Oklahoma
Whiting
Ind
Joe Choynski
Joe McAuliffe
Occidental Club
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Wells
Minn
Orient
Japan
Germany
Privy Council
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise a one day cold cure with all druggists refunding the money if it fails. The ad notes a price of 2dc and targets general consumers seeking quick relief.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Republican Platform Declares Protection and Gold Standard
The Republican platform adopted at St. Louis denounces Democratic rule as disastrous and defends protectionist policy. It endorses the gold standard, opposes free coinage of silver without world agreement, and calls for tariff reform, reciprocity, naval buildup, immigration controls, civil service enforcement, and expansion of territories, with a pledge to restore prosperity under Republican leadership.
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St. Louis
Teller
United States
Canton Campaign Opens With Immense Ohio Rallys
Canton Ohio September 21 crowds fill streets for the campaign opening with a parade lasting over an hour. Rail traffic brings tens of thousands from outside Stark county while 100000 estimate cites crowds at the big tent and McKinley home. Major McKinley attends with speakers including Bushnell Hastings Thurston and Cullom.
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Canton
Ohio
Kurtz
McKinley
Stephen A. Northway
Garfield
Western Reserve
Grant
Conkling
Cleveland
Stark County
Railroad Men Go to Canton Parade Before Departure
Eleven trains carrying about 5 000 railroad employees left Chicago for Canton Ohio after a downtown parade. The event showcased the workers from the entering Chicago railroads and marked the start of their journey.
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Canton
Curiaco
Chicago
Largest shipment of sovereigns reaches San Francisco
The steam ship Mariposa will bring from Australia the largest sovereign shipment ever received in the city. At $4,863 per pound sterling, the proceeds fund wheat and other bills at discounts from $4.81 to $4.52, yielding over 1 percent profit to the gold shippers. Bills go to London for collection for additional profit.
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San Francisco
Mariposa
Australia
Mint
London
Will Dismiss Offensive Partisans in Ottawa Caucus
Ottawa government caucus votes to dismiss all public service officials who took an active and offensive part in politics. Sept. 31.
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Ottawa
Ont
Public Service
Whirlwind Destroys Buildings in Manchester
A whirlwind unroofed and demolished several buildings in Manchester causing injuries to many residents from flying debris. No fatalities were reported.
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Manchester
Treasury Gold Reserve Report Sees Slight Daily Loss
WasHindIndon September 21 treasury records show a daily loss of 98000 in gold, leaving the true reserve pegged at 115,424,424 dollars. The note confirms total reserve value at 115 million, with a minor reduction from the day’s activity.
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WasnIndon
Treasury
Why Tom Fitch Is a Republican
A late Arizona Republican convention features Tom Fitch defending free silver and loyalty to the party. He cites his long devotion to bimetallism, warns of a gold standard plank, and recalls Lincoln era figures to justify remaining in the GOP.
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Arizona
St. Louis
Tom Fitch
Fitch
Republican Party
A.J. Warner
South
West
United States
Fremont
Jessie
Chicago
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
John Brown
Baker
Starr King
Butler
Bingham
Garfield
Conkling
James G. Blaine
Naomi
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Vittorio Emanuel
Prince
Naples
Italy
Helene of
Montenegro
John Brough
Conn
Chichester
Madison Square
Loval
Philada
Parker
COO Remedy CO
Masonic Temple
Princi
National Convention
Finanancial
Gold Standard
Wool and Woolens
Merchant Marine
Union Army
Pension Bureau
Armenia
Turkey
Cuba
Spain
Republic
Earth
the Civil Service
The
National Board of Arbitration
Congress
House
Senate
Promi
Major McKinley
General Hastings
Sylvester T. Everett
Judge Baldwin
Bushnell
Cullom
Thurston
Hastings
Pennsylvania
McCleary
Minnesota
Dakota Weekly
Huronite
Grand Old Party
DR. Hathaway 2
Annals of Medicine
DR. Hathaway & CO
Cor. 4Th and Nebraska Sts
Sioux City, Iowa
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