Dr Nansen Near Pole Sets Record Four Degrees Closer
Dr Nansen reached eighty six degrees fourteen minutes north, closer to the pole than any explorer. The Fram, abandoned by the party, drifted as Windward rescued members near Frans Joseph Land. Nansen’s crew prepared for a potential eastward drift.
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Malmo
Sweden
Dagenangheter
Nanwwi
Svhottansen
Jackson-Parneworth
Fransnd
Nankell
Marth Pole
Nansen
New Siberian
Egrers
Taltitude
Jonefland
Nanas
Vardoc
Nogson
Ril Wee
Laurwik
Christiana
Eee
Partiamerit
King Ovear
Fram
Nansen Sade
Bennet OY Teving
Barsive
Falund
Hall
Polar Drift and Expedition Prospects Amid Ice Watch
The message discusses possible rescue or supply plans for a polar expedition, noting aims to reach land by late summer and the risk of prolonged drift. It references ships, ice conditions, potential tenacious wintering, and past expeditions including Nansen, with doubts about enduring northern cold and the feasibility of survival for years if required.
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Freion
Mrernusid
Epitabergen
Alfaro
Eau
North Pole
Stheria
Atrickson- Part Worth
Br. Nansen
Expedition returns from Pranzi Joveland voyage
Windward led an expedition to Pranzi Joveland where depths were mapped before a second trip to bring back the crew. News from Norway announced a return voyage with Dr. Nanseo aboard W Vardee.
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Windward
Pranzi Joveland
Norway
Views on Bryan By English Newspapers Editorial Stance
London editorials weigh Bryan and his policies amid a sultry August press round up. The Gazette runs a two column piece praising or criticizing his stance as it meets the steel and tariff debates, noting concerns over costs and projections.
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London
Evening News
Ares Gazette
Durets Steels
Sin Rangers
Nate
Wisconsin for McKinley in Wisconsin fall
Washington dispatch notes Governor McKinley not fearing loss in Wisconsin this fall. Milwaukees prominent railroad man Iaia C W Mott is in Washington for a day. German voters, substantial and conservative, reject fiat money ideas and look to Sherman as authority on finance. Ex Senator Spooner’s influence mentioned.
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Washington
McKinley
Wisconsin
Iaia
C. W. Mott
Milwasa
Hrgan
Sherman
Mrance
Ohio
Spooner
Editorial on Bryan speech draws mixed reactions
The Morning papers avoid Bryan’s talk while the Times Financial notes opinions differ on whether his socialistic ideas enhance his reelection chances. The piece suggests viewer reactions vary and the meeting’s character is not clearly decisive for distant observers.
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St. James Ganette
Sucreme Court
Bryen
Times
Bryan
Not Gold But Saloons Prohibition Ticket Nominated
Hale Jenneyn was informed of his Prohibition vice presidential nomination at 10 oclock last night. The Chicago event featured Ceaseb Oliver as chair and Stewart of Titicols delivering the formal notice to Mr Johnson. The speech argued for free coinage to ease economic hardship while noting current coinage would not provide immediate relief.
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Chicago
Hale
General Harrison Plans Campaign Meetings in Indiana
Indianapolis August 14 General Benjamin Harrison will appear at the porch of the Republican state committee to arrange campaign dates. A letter to old friend Daniel Ramsdell indicates the committees expect his services to begin in early September and Ramsdell confirms the note.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Benjamin Harrison
Republican State Committee
Konapcuttian
Daniel Ramsdell
Ramedell
Ramedell Mosth
Six Deaths In Storm At Pittsboro Pa
A fierce storm dumped about 24 inches of rain, causing six deaths near Pittsboro. Victims include Mrs Susan Auld widow Ellen Pappleton Florence Robalean Cochran infant Schafer ten unknown man. Rescue and flood reports say effort saved others despite heavy downpours.
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Pittsborg
Susan Auld
Pion
Ellen Pappleton
Urs Florence Robalean
Bryan Explains Reading During Extempore Speech
William J. Bryan, in New York, explains to the Associated Press his choice to read aloud during an extempore address. He says he wished to spare the audience and that the full text would appear later, though the few thousand attendees preferred the spoken version.
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New York
Wm. J. Bryan
Associated Press
Wisconsin Senate Race Hints at Spooner Victory
A German veteran speaks to a Wisconsin audience, boosting support for his advocated views and signaling broad acceptance. The piece asserts Mr. Spooner will win to succeed Mr. Vilas in the U S Senate when Vilas’s term ends in March 1607, with strong backing noted from moneyed champions.
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Vetera
Wisconsin
Spooner
Vilas
United States Senate
Potatoes Rising Sharply in Four Days at Haness City
Potatoes jumped from 11 to 25 cents a bushel in four days at Haness City driven by drought and rot in Missouri patches. Demand from Texas and the South is growing as shippers plan large consignments. growers expect further 10 to 15 cent increases soon. Few potatoes remain on the market this morning as buyers compete.
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Haness City
Kansas City
Actd
Missouri
South
Texas
Death of Sir John Millais shocks British art world
London reports Sir John Millais dead after a penniess end. Condolences pour from Queen, Prince of Wales, and Duchess of York. Papers lament the loss to British art and the challenge for the academy to name a worthy successor.
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London
Vom Millais
Prince
Princeal of Wales
Burke and Duchess of York
Europe
America
Teral Academy
McKinley salutes Ohio veterans in mass reunion
Canton Ohio August 14 survivors of the 101st regiment Ohio volunteer Infantry numbering nearly 400 arrived in Canton to greet Governor McKinley with wives and children. McKinley praised national unity after Civil War bitterness and recalled recent hospitality in Louisville and memorial sites at Chickamauga and Atlanta. He urged continued patriotism and the protection of the Union and flag for future generations.
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Canton
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Massillon
Comrads McKinley
Major McKinley
Governor McKinley
Rims Monahan
Youngstown
McKinney
Monahan
May Hone
Mawailion
Grand Army of the Republic
Louisville
Chickamauka
United States
Dennity
Atlanta
Boys In Blue
Lincoln
Geteyaty
101Th Olite
Pest
Col
Tilley
Toa
Celunior
Martin
Third Ohio veterans reunion at Mrs McKinley’s residence
The text notes a visit to Mrs. McKinley with other party ladies and mentions a reunion of the Third Ohio veterans group. Captain W. Williams is listed as president of the reunion organizations.
Silver in Ohio predicted as Bryan sweep nears
New York Journal special correspondent Richard P. Bland reports from Canton that 10 000 to 15 000 greeted Bryan with enthusiasm, predicting a silver majority in Ohio. He notes McKinley’s home county lining up for silver, with Stark county and agricultural districts showing strong silver sentiment and expectations of a November landslide.
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Mr. Bland
New York
Richard P.bland
New York Journal
William J. Bryan
Enat
Mr. Bryan
Canton
Itr
Bryan
McKinley
Alliance Isalse
Stark County
Slo
Michigan Phenomenon Portraits by Lightning at Stoughton
In Stoughton near Mich this week a storm struck a barn where Abner Millikan's beer stand bore lithograph portraits of McKinley and Hobart with the slogan The Workingman's Friends. Lightning flashed, a blaze appeared but caused no known fire. At dawn the lithographs were torn away yet the portraits remained perfectly reproduced on the barn walls.
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McKinley
Hobart
Tonia
Stul~ Kan
Iran
Liberty Tree Planting and Earth from All States
Rodman Post No 1 G A R New Bedford sends a self explanatory appeal to Governor Morrill for earth from each state to plant a liberty tree in October with excerpts from historical battle sites. Morrill shows interest and will consider the request. Also notes a Democratic National Convention call and Irish land bill adoption in London with details on votes.
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Rodman
G. A R
New Bedford
Mees
Morrill
Washington
Market HA
Cornwallis
Burgoyne
Saratoga
Lake Champlain
Lake Erie
Missisusippi
Bryan to Campaign From Rear of Train in September
New York Aug 14 chairman Jones and national committeemen discussed Bryan's campaign plan. He will address crowds from a rear railroad car starting about September 1 while resting beforehand. Bath Maine trip postponed to late September with speeches in New England.
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New York
Jones
National
Bryan
Natonal Committee
Jonea
Bath
Maine
New England
St. John
Windsor
Democratic National Committee
All the Nations
National Committee
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Yesteriny
James Kerr
Clearfield
Hartity
Colonel Spangler
Harrisburg
Spangler
Myr Jones
Kerr
Senator Jones
Spangier
Harrity
nuUeber
Sheshen
Nevada
Ec Tak
Washington Seen Best Chance for National Headquarters
A terse note suggests Washington holds the best chance to secure the national headquarters amid ongoing discussions on location. The source hints at strong support for Washington but remains noncommittal on final selection and timing.
Bank Robbery at Montpelier Causes Manhunt
Three men robbed the Bank of Montpelier in broad daylight dragging sixty bystanders behind the counter and emptying cash into three sacks. Sheriff Davis led a posse of 20 in pursuit, tracking toward Jackson’s Hale as the robbers fled. Officials withheld the amount, but reports claim about $10,000 was taken.
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Denver
Colo
Pocatello
Idaho
Montpelier
Bank of Montpelier
Sherif Davis
Jackson
Hale
Burlington Route Advertises Fast Westbound Service
Burlington line from Kansas City at 10 43 p m offers sleepers to Lincoln and Billings with through connections to Montana Puget Sound and beyond. Travel 1050 miles arrives Billings next evening in 645 with free chair care and through sleepers to Billings. emphasizes 10 25 hour savings over rivals and routes via Denver Colorado Utah and California. Route official L W Wakeldy promotes tickets and agent offices in Louis Bin.
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Colorado
Montana
Hot Springs
Puget Bound
Pacific Coast
Burlington
Mieaourt River
Kansas City
Billings
Montes
To St Paul and Minneapolis Via Burlington Route
Two splendid woven grain cars daily from Missouri River points to the north join the old established Burlington Route and Sioux City line. Observation coaches, sleeping cars, free chair cars, and dining cars operate north of Council Bluffs. Night trains offer handsome sleepers to Omaha and points north with handsome through cars. Ticket agents listed in St Louis Missouri.
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Splenaia
Missouri River
Hurlington
Sioux City
Aioe
Dinina
Council Bluffa
Grnahe
Council Bhitts
Stous City
Geren City
St. Louie
Bottled Up Cure for Blood Diseases Warns Against Mercury
An old advertisement warns that patent tonics use mercury and potash to “bottle up” diseases like contagious blood poison and scrofula, but damage marrow and bones. It touts Swift Specific Co lecturing Atlantis Ga offers free books and a $1000 cure guarantee, urging readers to avoid mercury and dangerous treatments.
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Swift
Atlants
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