Bryan on the War and Philippine Question
William J. Bryan argues in Independent that the Philippine issue tests fundamental principles of government. He contrasts force versus consent, cites the Declaration of Independence, and urges extending the American policy of nonintervention and independence to the Philippines to avoid war and protect Christian ideals in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William J. Bryan
Cuba
Philippines
Congress
Inwice
South America
Orient
Twenty-second Kansas Volunteers Plan Reunion
Twenty-second Kansas volunteers meet at Trades Assembly Hall to organize a reunion for civil war veterans. Colonel Lindsey to lead a possible military day with dress parades and drills. Delegates vow nonpartisan meetings and extend greetings to the Twentieth Kansas veterans and GAR allies.
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Twenty-second
Kansas
Twentymemond Katens Volunteer Regiment
Pes Feuk
Lindmey
Olurganica- Wenn
Dufiger
Ginniey
Coulter
Department of Kanens GA. R
Coleone
Metcalf
Twentieth Bunsen Volunteers
Mother of 29 Children Finds New Husband in Hampton Roads
Newport News, August. Mrs. Sarah Annie Wooley long known as a bumboat vendor and wartime figure in Hampton Roads, who plied her wares from Philadelphia to Atlantic ports for years, has married again. Her husband is George Rose, a tailor at Fort Mott, much to the dismay of her 29 children, four adopted and two older than the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Sa-rah
Annie Wooley
Hampton Rvada
Phantus
Atlantic
George Rose
Fort Metroe
Officers of the Twenty sixth volunteers recruit at Platteburg
The regent received officers for the twenty sixth volunteer regiment today as recruitment expands at Platteburg Barracks. Col. Ehmona formerly of the Sixth Massachusetts volunteers is named along with Lt. Col Win P. Duval, and Capt Meeks formerly of the Seventy-Hret New York regiment. Captain Talbot, once secretary of the Republican state committee, sails with the Indie transport carrying 500 recruits for the Philippines.
Molineux Arraigned in Poisoning Case in New York
Roland B. Molineux was arraigned in general sessions on an indictment charging him with poisoning Mrs Kats J. Ateams. His counsel demurred, the judge overruled, and Molineux pleaded statutorily. The defense asked for a trial date while the district attorney said August was unlikely and September remained uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roland B. Molineux
Kats
Blackbun III ill with congestion in kidneys at Versailles
Versailles Ky August Blackburn III a sub-senator from the area has been very ill with congested kidneys at his home since Sunday. His family grew alarmed last night and telegraphed for Dr. Scott of Louisville to consult with local physicians. He is relieved of pain and out of danger and may leave bed by Thursday, with plans to open the campaign with candidate Goebel on August 12 possibly disrupted by the illness.
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Versailles
Aus
Blackburn
Scott
Louisville
Goebel
Careless Driving Incident At Eighth And Kansas
An evening collision occurred at the corner of Eighth and Kansas avenues around 6 o clock Tuesday. A heavy wagon struck a carriage owned by Mr. C C Fun Rail of 412 Greenwood Potson, crushing a rear wheel and damaging the wheel guard while the carriage driver narrowly avoided injury. No horse injury reported. The incident involved a colored driver and a wagon belonging to Mocker. Meanwhile a Havana police report notes a New York theft case, with I L Sloane accused of stealing 1000 from military authorities and to be arrested tomorrow.
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Eighth and
Kansas Avenue
Mocker
C. C. Fun- Rail
Greenwood Street
Potson
Havana
New York
L. Sloane
Ward Line
Sloane
Hinman Island
Hughes Carpet and Dish Sale Promotes Bargains
W Hughes advertises a carpet and matting sale with patterns and bulk goods. He invites negotiation on prices and mentions nails and dishes clearance at 423 and a vague street address urging visits to the business for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zarpet
Mac Abet
W. Hughes
Sunday Laws Trial in Terre Haute Ends in Favor of Saloon Keeper
In Terre Haute Indiana Rev Fenwick Read and Hey Maker of Mattox church lost a jury trial against a saloonkeeper for Sunday opening. Testimony was direct. Ministers faced harsh language from defense lawyers who accused the women from the north end churches of Phariseeism. The jury verdict stood after brief deliberation. The Anti Saloon League had been organizing and sent a committee to Governor Mount to complain of police actions, though the preachers’ north end conduct appears not to reflect league influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Fenwick Read
Shu
Mattox Church
Justice of the Peace
Anti-Saloon League
Governor Mount
North End
Three Widows Involved In Central Park Runaway
In Central Park yesterday afternoon three widows Mrs CH McKinlay Mrs L D Coeeswell drove a runabout with a spirited team that bolted on Seventh Avenue. Teresa Clark widow of a retired officer rode Gypsy and was dragged 160 feet. Gypsy was fatally injured while Mrs Clark and others were unconscious but expected to recover. Mrs Cozes Well suffered facial injuries and McKinlay lost a bag with jewels worth $1000 during the scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
CH. McKinlay
L. D. Coeeswell
Seventh Avenue
Tunaway
Central ‘Park
Teresa Clark
Gypsy
William C Whitney
Mire Clark
Met. McKinlay
Cogewell
Ping
Territorial board reports near 343 million valuation in Oklahoma
Guthrie August 2 The total valuation of taxable property in Oklahoma is reported by the territory board of equalization as about 343 million dollars, roughly 3 million more than last year. The board can adjust valuations only as directed by county assessors and cannot exceed the agreement of counties returned by the commissioners. It may modify any one county while compensating another if assessments are unequal.
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Guthrie
Asserena
Oklahoma
Territory Board of Equalization
Equalization Board
Territorial’ Board
Territorial Board
Sheldon to Speak at Northfield Christian Workers Conference
At East Northfield Massachusetts the General Conference of Christian workers opens and runs August 2 to 20 with morning afternoon and evening meetings at the auditorium and night services on Round Top. Noted English ministers including Rev F B Mayer Rev F Campbell Morgan Rev S A Selwyn and Rev Dr S G Cunningham. American speakers include Rev A L Biord and Rev Br HC Ian Boston with Rev J Fe Tormey of Chicago. Secretary John Wiltse Raeer will conduct the Christian Bn Kaevor conference with Rev Dr Francis B E Cistk and Rev Mr Sheldon speaking.
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Christian ‘Workers
East Northfield
Mass
General Conference of
Christian Workers
England
Northfield
Moody
F. B. Mayer
London
F. Campbell Morgan
Mr. Moody
S.A. Selwyn
Bournemouth
G. Cunningham
Farnbure
Mason Returns From Philippines With Nebraska Regiment
San Francisco reports cor respondent Mason who served in the Philippines and with the commissary, returns on the Hancock with the Nebraska regiment. He has a commission as lieutenant from McKinley and must report to the secretary of war. His brother is Gen Alger's private secretary. Mason recalls the death of Prince Lowenstein von Wertheim near Salinta when the Oregon regiment was present.
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San Francisco
Aug
N.ow
Mason
Phillippines
Commissary Department
United States
Hancock
Nebraska Regiment
McKinley
Secreta of
Alger
Oregon Regiment
Salinta
Prince Lowenstein von Werthelm
Prince Wertheim
Farming neighbors swap wives in Oklahoma divorce case
In Woodward County Oklahoma Charles Newbern and J W Alsup, both farmers, swapped wives and filed for divorce alleging extreme cruelty and neglect. Newbern’s wife testified for Alsup and Alsup’s wife testified for Newbern. The judge noted oddities as both divorces were granted and the couples remarried soon after.
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Perry
Aus
Wood
Ward County
Oklahoma
Charles Newhern
J. W. Alsup
Newbern
Alsup
Alsat
Duchess of Devonshire Hosts Card Parties on Sundays
London Aug 2 The Duchess of Devonshire drew protest from Eastbourne churchgoers by hosting Sunday card games on the lawn at Compton Place. The duke, Rustourne’s ground landlord, entertains guests from Saturday to Monday on the Sussex coast. The event featured bridge and poker with Prince of Wales as a guest last week, while the duchess promoted the pastime despite public disapproval. The duke did not intervene.
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London
Duchess of Devonshire
Eastbourne
Compton Place
Rustourne
Sussex
Prince of Wales
Weither
Prince
Talk of Bank Depositors Threats in Perth Amboy
New York reports say Perth Amboy depositors in the wrecked Middlesex County tank threaten arrest within 48 hours. Mayor Compton leads a committee to Newark to present receiver Maguire and state examiner findings alleging bank officers knew Valentine misused funds and failed to require security. A second indictment targets officers for concealing the defalcation.
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Perth Amboy
New York
Merth Amboy
Middlesex County
George M. Valentine
Compton
Pitney
Newark
Maguire
Valentine
Langtry to star in Degenerates with modern society themes
London report says Drs Langtry plans Sidney Grundy play The Degenerates with Mrs Langtry as a fashionably sedate heroine. A drawing room scene mirrors her New Market residence and features a rove, a duke and a sharp society beauty in a up to date plot.
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London
Drs. Langtry
Sidney Grundy
Appeals to Leland Man Who Thinks He Was Wronged
Cyrus Lel an seeks redress from McKinley era allies in a Chicago circular. The missive laments broken promises, alleges aid to the McKinley movement, and accuses the President of snubbing original supporters while courting millionaires and trusts. The note pleads for recognition and funds for his family, criticizing recent actions of Hanna, Griggs, and others.
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McKinley
Kansas
Cyrus Lelana
Republican National Central Committee
Wm. BicKinley
McKintey
Iiter
United States
Magnus A. Hees
Chicago
Cook County
Thmois
McKinley Business
Ilinois
Wom
Hess
McKinney
Tree
Republican
ReKinsey Club
Hit
Political foes mocked in a heated, unnamed pamphlet clash
A charged taunting screed accuses a faction of attempting to steal Admiral Schley's glory from the destruction of the Spanish fleet and credits Sampson from afar. It cites Charles G. Dawes and Magnus Hess in a McKinley era feud, with a Ohio push and a blunt dismissal by Mr. Leland calling it crazy. The pamphlets are condemned as a fraud and discarded.
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Alger
Admiral Schley
Sampson
Charles G. Dawes
Mark Hanna
Magnus A. Hess
Chicago
Hese
McKinley
Master Dawes
Ohio
Tea Trust
Mr. Leland
Cirediars
Emancipation Day Celebration in Topeka Garfield Park
Emancipation Day observances in Topeka featured music and speeches at Garfield Park. General Hrudnon delivered a call for education and citizenship, urging perseverance against prejudice. Reverend Grant introduced JH Guy and Patrick Coney spoke on education, with Dispatch Band providing music. Dawes, a former Sixth Wisconsin officer, died at 61. McKinney declined a Persian minister post.
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Topeka
Garfield Rk
JH. Guy
W. L. Grant
Dawes
Enight
Wisconsin
McKinney
Persia
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Bryan
Topeka State Journal
AS. Graham
Finley
H. G. Swayze
H.C. Lindsey
Henry M. Thomas
Melvern
Kas
Plattsburg
India
San Prencisco
Indie
Mabila
Ns Se
Lai Ile
Whaeper
Wat Is
Castoria
Astoria
Dru
Foca
Molineux
J.C
Blackburn III
Hecklass
EW. Hughes
Yenent Avenue
Mills
MR. Sheldon
EL Mason
Manila
Duke of Devonshire
Leland
Gog
Deat McKinney
Hanna
Griggs
Milonero S
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