Grand Army Parade Draws 40 000 Veterans in Detroit
Detroit August fourth reports a grand parade of Grand Army Republic veterans drawing about 40 000 in line and up to 200 000 spectators. Notables including Ex President Hayes, Sec War Proctor, Sec Treasury Foster, Governor Winans, and Annie Etherbridge attended along with Clara Barton.
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Detroit
Mich
Grand Army Republic Veterans
Grand Army
White House
Hayes
Sec.of
War Proctor
Sec. of the Treasury
Foster
Winans
Alger
Annie Etherbridge
Washington, D. C
Gentle Annie
Fifth Michigan
Clara Barton
Red Cross
Austin Blair
Michigan
Corporal Tanner
Jack Crawford
Womans’ Relief Corps
Lincoln
Nebraska
Bloody fight near Lake Charles ends in four dead
At Locke Moore and Co logging camp twenty miles northwest of Lake Charles Louisiana a Sunday night brawl between railroad workers and Red Bone half breeds escalated. Jesse Ward killed Dyson then Ward was killed. Marion Marks Lee Perkins and Swann Owen Ashworth also died. Two others wounded.
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Lake Charies
Locke, Moore and Co
Here
Jesse Ward
Dyson
Ward
Red Bones
Marion Marks
Lee Perkins
Willetts Dupree
Secomb
Swann
Owen Ashworth
Dr. Myers
Bullet-shaped relic found in a veteran’s nose
Washington August 4 Captain J R McConnell a clerk in the general land office was shot in the head in the late war and the bullet remains inside. Recently he felt something pass from his nose and drop to the floor. The object proved to be the bullet, markedly flattened.
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Washington, D. C
J. R. McConnell
General Land Office
Tower proposal from Eiffel for World’s Columbian grounds
President Baker of the World’s Columbian directors received a cable from Mons Eiffel architect of the Eiffel Tower proposing to erect a tower on the grounds. The enterprise would be backed by frenetic capital and set to be superior to the Paris Exposition tower. Baker will bring the proposition to the directors, with a favorable outlook possible before the deadline.
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Curiaco
Baker
Cable
Mons. Eiffel
Democratic Lead Promises Strong Kentucky State Returns
United Press reports from Louisville indicate about 90 of 119 Kentucky counties heard show a Democratic state ticket lead near 30,000 with potential gains from remaining results. Legislature outlook unclear. People's party has six or seven seats. the new constitution appears dominant with likely large majorities. A testimonial for Ely's Cream Balm follows.
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Louisville
People’s Party
People's party state convention in Springfield Ohio Aug. 4
The advance guard of the People's party arrives as H. H. Taubeneck, national committee chair, registers. Secretary Pryor predicts the party will name and elect the next President with strong organization in the South and West and soon the North and East. The convention opens at City Hall with decorations and proclaims the aim to elect the state ticket and president.
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United Press
Springfield
Ohio
People’s Party
H. H. Taubeneck
National Committee
City Hall
Stevens
Toledo
John Seitz
Major Cobb
Wellston
Hugo Pryor
Cleveland
Opposition to Balmaceda Delays Chilean Warships
The Chilean Secretary of Legation states Europeans have contributed large sums to delay or scuttle the new Chilean ironclads. Opposition to manning the ships stems from London inspired sources. Recently leading firms collected funds for this purpose.
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Lonxpon
The
Chilian Legation
London
Bartender Killed by Electric Shock in New York
Henry Bartel aged 24 a New York bartender was killed by an electrical shock tonight while trying to turn off an electric light. The incident occurred in New York on August 4 signaling a fatal accident in a city utility setting.
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New York
Henry Bartel
Navy department authorizes cruiser payments to shipyards
The Navy Department has authorized the sixteenth payment on cruiser number 2 the New York totaling 39550 and the eighth payment on cruiser number 3 totaling 87750. Both vessels are under construction by the Cramps.
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The
United Press
sHindon
D. C
Navy Department
New York
Cramps
Banks to Wait on a Man Unfortunate via Business Undertaking
New York bankers face A Backer & Co loans, tied to a Southern railroad promoter, with Merchants Mechanics and Chemical National Banks reporting secure collateral and good signature names. Officials say Backer is simply unlucky as rail financing tightens. banks plan leniency and time to recover.
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The
United Press
New York
A. Backer & Co
Southern Railroad
Merchants, Mechanics and Chemical National
Backer
O'Brien and Dillon Congratulated on Release
Lennox August 4 report says Messrs O'Brien and Dillon visited the House of Commons where they were warmly congratulated on their release from prison.
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Lennox
Messrs
O’brien
Dillon
House of Commons
Mrs Parnell Getting On Well In Barrentown
Dr W H Shipps reports Mrs Parnell improving after dog bite. telegram from Charles Parnell asks if mother should go to Paris for Pasteur treatment, but doctor says she is getting along nicely.
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United Press
Barrentown
N. J
W. H. Shipps
Parnell
Charles
Paris
Pasteur
Belgian Queen Expected to Recover After Illness
Brussels reports the Queen of the Belgians showing improvement after a nervous shock from viewing the ex Empress Charlotte in a periodical attack of insanity following Emperor Maximilian of Mexico's death.
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Brussels
Charlotte
Maximilian
Mexico
Admiral McCann Returns From Chili Mission
A telegram reports Admiral McCann arriving in New York from Chili where he was sent at the start of the revolution to protect American interests He will report in Washington then likely resume command of the South Atlantic station The rest of the text promotes patent medicines and Liver Regulator with unrelated claims.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Admiral McCann
New York
Chili
Washington
South Atlantic
Giants and Cubs News from a Rainy Day Baseball Card
A day of baseball results from the national league with New York and Cleveland game postponed by rain. Brooklyn defeats Pittsburgh 8 to 2 behind Lovett Daily and King Mack. Boston top Cincinnati 10 to 6 as Mullane Keenan umpired. Philadelphia 5 Chicago 2 with Gleason Clements Gumbert Kittridge. Cincinnati 3 Washington 2 with Crane Vaughn Foreman Sutcliffe Ma honey. St Louis 8 Boston 0 with Stivetts Boyle O'Brien Murphy Fer guson.
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New York
New York-Cleveland
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Lovett
Daily
King
Mack
Hearst
Boston
Cincinnati
Clarkson
Bennett
Mullane
Keenan
McQuade
Philadelphia
Chicago
Gleason
Clements
Gumbert
Kittridge
Lynch
Flyers of the Turf at Saratrock and Brighton Beach races
A cloudy sultry August day drew a large crowd to the Saratrock track with six races. Frank Kinney won the first races. Spirit of the Times stakes and other sweepstakes filled the card. times ranged from 1:03 to 2:04. At Br Brighton Beach, Hurry Ireland led a seven mile opener followed by shows in seven more races with multiple winners and times listed.
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Saratrock
N. Y
Frank Kinney
Furnish
King Cadmus
Forerunner
King Crab
Ballyhoo
Uncle Bob
Kinshem
My Fellow
Diablo
Madstone
Bone
la Tosca
Mabel Glenn
Mabelle
Jerome Park Racing Results Summary Aug 4
At Jerome Park New York on August 4 seven races were run. Winners included Stockton Cadence Fairy Reckon Correction Knapsack Enid with times ranging from 51 to 1 31 for the 2 mile events. Placings followed in each race with second and third finishers listed.
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Jerome Park
N. Y
Stockton
Judge Post
Laurel
Cadence
Shelbark
Hamilton
Fairy
Beansey
Adventurer
Reckon
Prother
Silver Prince
Correction
Strike
Carrie C
Knapsack
Marmont
Calerer
Enid
Whitewings
Winston to meet Washington City in Raleigh games
The Winston team plans three games next week against Washington City in Raleigh. Manager Bally asked for projected expenses and crowd size, and a reply promised strong attendance and low rates from hotels railroads and park owners. Livery services offered 15 cent reduced fares to the Park for the crowds.
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Winston
Washington City
Raleigh
The
Chronicle
W. A. Bally
Bally
Wheelmen Start Northern Tour From Henderson
Yesterday at 10 25 a.m. Will Wynne and Neill Spence rode out of Henderson for a northern tour with a cheering crowd and escort from fellow wheelmen. A late dispatch from Henderson dated Aug 4 01 reports arrival at 8 50 p.m. after 55 miles and two and a half hours delay fording the Neuse River through overflow by swimming and tying clothes atop heads. The riders sign off as thoroughbreds Witt Wryxvye.
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Will Wynne
Neill Spence
Chronicle
Henderson
Neuse
Rates Announce Railroad Trips to Morehead City N C
The Richmond and Danville railroad lists round trip fares from multiple North Carolina points to Morehead City for the annual meeting of the State Farmers Alliance. Tickets go on sale August 5 to 15 with return by August 20 1801. Cities and fares include Charlotte 5.05, Salisbury 7.15, Norwood 8.05, Asheboro 7.10, Greensboro 6, Wadesboro 6.90, Wilkesboro 8.50, Durham 5.00, Oxford Trenderson 6.0, Raleigh 6.0. Intermediate points priced proportionally.
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Richmond and
Danville
Morehead City
N C
Tobacco Association
Charlotte
Salisbury
Norwood
Asheboro
Greensboro
Eton Sladen
Wilkesboro
Durham
Oxford
C. Trenderson
Taligh
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Ely
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Teofles Party
Secretary
Balmaceda
O’brien and
Mrs. Parnell
Titi
Monticello
Fla
the Giants
ST. Lou's
York and
Giants
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Saratoga
Brienton Beach
Hurry Ireland
Theodosius
Puzzle
Manhausett
Maxim
Adalgis
Houston
King Hazem
Callyrian
Kitty T
Lithbert
Jay F. Dee
Lizzie Fir Bellevue
Willie L
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See C
Centaur
N.C
State Farmers? “ Alliance
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