Michigan Voters to Decide Fourth in State Ticket Race
Grand Rapids August 31 Three state tickets have been named so far and Detroit hosts the Republican nominating meeting on September 1. Populists led by Sullivan Cook of Harvard choose the middle road. Whiting of Port Huron heads fusion. Prohibitionists back Nopm W. Cheever of Detroit. Governor Pingree appears set to be renominated by Republicans.
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Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Detroit
Sullivan Cook
Harvfard
Justin A Whiting
Port Hamm
Nopm W. Cheever
Pingree
Sound Money Democrate
Social Union
Liberal
Furth
Bret Cacy Abesae
Gayertee
Vols
Caless
Alger Allianer
Hun
Whiting
Soldier's Romance: Wagataff Wins Ohio Girl's Affection
A Missouri First Lieutenant in the Third Missouri volunteers writes from Falls Church about meeting a Ohio girl during rail delays. He exchanges poems and letters, reveals a long correspondence, and reports their engagement as his regiment awaits muster out.
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Liaut. Wagataff
St Louis
Ohio
Falls Church
James Wagetet
Miscouri
Missouri
Zuleski
Zaleski
T Am
Sam
James Wsaft
Third
North St. Louis
M. E. Church
Mattette
Epworth League
Maine
Osborne County Farmer Killed by Runaway Team
Osbourne Kansas August 21 Perd Wiezer a German farmer of good means was injured fatally by a runaway team while returning home from Dinwas. The incident occurred eight miles from here with the wagon wheel breaking and the horses bolting.
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Osborne County
Osborne
Kan
Perd Wiezer
Dinwas
Biktenn
Union of Trusts Near as Steel Mergers Move Forward
Chicago reports the American Steel and Wire Company contemplates joining a sweeping consolidation with Hitniels Steel Sioux City Iron and other firms to form a new Federal Steel Company. Leaders discuss terms while blending ore mining, transportation, and steel production under one umbrella.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Alperiona
Combs
United States
New York
John Eabert
American Steel and Wire Company
T 1. W
Ramerlcan, Steel and Wire
Great Trust
American Stock Nd Wire Company
Currency shortage grips New York banks amid large crop currency needs
The Post reports a currency shortage as vast crop proceeds flow through banks. New York banks seek aid from Washington and Chicago, offering to pay express charges for small bills. Bankers warn that demand may outstrip supply, forcing gold shipments to balance accounts.
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New York
Treasury Department
Washington
Chicago
Zola
PISTOLS AT 10 PACES IN VICKSBURG FATAL FEUD
In Memphis a notable incident from Vicksburg Mississippi reports a duel four miles from the city between Chas. Cott president of the failed Rosedale bank and C. B. Wright editor of the Vicksburg Dispatch. Two shots were fired with Wright slightly wounded by the second. A third shot was prevented by the police. The dispute stemmed from coverage of the Rosedale bank failure.
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Memphis
Tenn
Vicksburg
Mins
Chas. Cott
Rosedale Bank
C. B. Wright
Porto Rico Climate Described by Surgeon General
Washington August 31 Surgeon General Biernberg summarizes military climate reports from Porto Rico noting August heat and humidity dulling appetites and easing at night. Mosquitoes sting continuously as tropical fevers strike Europeans. many troops are being mustered out or sent home. Rains peak mid September with cooler weather beginning early October.
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Washington
Biernberg
Forto Rico
Military Bureau of Information
Porto
Tropics
Porto Rica
Pacific Cable Proposal Ties NZ to Australia Canada
Wellington report of the legislation committee urges joining the Australian colonies with Canada and Britain via a new Pacific cable. Britain and Canada would fund five ninths of the cost, New Zealand and other colonies four ninths, with New Zealand contributing one ninth. Canada to build administer and maintain the line, colonies to have policy representation. A conference of concerned colonies to be held in New Zealand.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Canada
Great Britain
New Zea
Rush Wallace Relieved From Duty On Heathouse Board
Rush Wallace retired from duty and removed from the Heathouse board. Captain J. J. Hieginson, formerly commander of the battleship Massachusetts, takes his place on the board handling disposition of auxiliary fleet vessels. Electric fans and Santa Barbara Haute gossip noted in dispatches.
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Rush Wallace
Washiom
Aus
Heathouse
J. J. Hieginson
Betileship Massachusetts
Special Board
Auxiliary Fleet
Santa Bre Haute
No Corn Carnival in Atchison This Year
Atchison Giob Tt announces there will be no Corn Carnival this year due to poor local corn crop and lack of enthusiasm. A meeting at Toner Hall drew only a slim turnout, with organizers delaying the event to protect Atchison’s hospitality and reputation. Next year’s carnival is expected to be the biggest yet, with plans tied to the Buffalo Big Wild West show on September 20.
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Atchteon Giob
Atchison
Bret Place
Buffalo
Moville
Montauk Point Receives 500 Massachusetts Troops
The Montauk Point camp hosts 500 men of the Ninth Massachusetts with the remnant of the First Clinch volunteers, as hospital space remains scarce and 150 sick soldiers are housed on the floor. The Berlin and Shinnecock shipowners assist, with Yucatan ready as a hospital ship for 250, while Chaplain Stewart supplies fruits for the troops.
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New York, Ave
Alleghany
Montauk Point
Baying
Massachusetts
Clincis
Sentiaso
Berlin
Yucatan
Atcommieda
New York
T. G. Stewart
Twnty-fifth Regular Infantry
New Jersey
Stewart
Texas Volunteers
San Marcos
New Yo
Col Henry Arrest Shakes Dreyfus Affair
Paris reports Lieutenant Colonel Henry, a key witness in the Zola trial and duelist of Col Picquart, arrested by order of the war minister after it was found he authored a letter linked to the Dreyfus case. The move is a major development in the ongoing affair and may prompt a revision of the Devil's Island prisoner trial.
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Paris
Henry
Emilie Zola
Ficauurt
Picquart
Dreyfus
Zola
Pellleux
Boisdeffre
Cavignay
Chamber of Deputies
Tiesfus
Devil's Island
Two Bad Fires In Aug End At Candy Plant and Lab
Fire at a candy manufacturer and perfume laboratory on Folly marbles caused damage and explosions. Groceries were moved and packed as crews fought two blazes near Sand Twelfth Street and Be Three. A burial near the avenue reported casualties and a high loss from the inferno.
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Ana
Balloonist Ran Away in Junction City
Balloonist Augil Ed Rush traveled to Junction City on Monday afternoon and is wanted on a charge of stealing a pocketbook. He was arrested last night but escaped after consulting his attorney and remains at large. Additionally, Newton Kansas reports on raiding three joints. beer and fixtures found in two, third cleared. Bonds posted by keepers, Henry Schaiteler among sureties. Cases set for October term.
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Junction City
Ed Rush
Lberty
Newton
Kan
Bond
Henry Schaiteler
Linuor Desier
Wichita
Money questions roil Europe as disarmament talks swirl
Aug 31 London report notes Lord Salisbury's 1888 memorandum to Emperor William predicting an armed Europe and hints at a forthcoming disarmament congress. French scepticism grows amid Russian, British, and German press commentary. Dewitte’s finance policies are linked to disarmament aims and a Russia financial overhaul.
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The
Daily Graphic
Lord Salisbury
William
Europe
France
Rt. Petersburg
Timor
Count Muravieff
Nicholas
Paris
Times
M. Paure
M. Deblewitz
St. Petersburg
Daily Mall
M. Dewltte
Rnance
Muravieff
England
Russia
M. Dewitte
Fence Polley
Dunlap Seeks Absolute Divorce Over Drunkenness
Winnie A. Dunlap files for absolute divorce from Frank Dunlap in district court citing habitual drunkenness and non support. They wed December 31, 1892 and have a four year old daughter Edna May. The petition seeks custody of the child and no restraining order. Frank Dunlap was recently arrested for drunkenness and disturbance, abused May Sheets, and threatened her before police.
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Winnie A. Dunlap
District Court
Frank Dunlap
Edna May
Dunlap
May Sheets
Smith
Navy Promotion Board to Review Spain War Officers
Washington Aug 1 The acting secretary of the navy appoints a high level board to review all cases of officers worthy of meritorious service during the Spain war. The panel includes Rear Admirals Means, Sicard, Matthews, Norton and Admiral Norton with Major General Smith as recorder. Colonel Heywood of the Marine Corps serves as member when Marine officers are considered.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Spain
Meansgomsery Sicard
Oneal War Or Strategy Board
Edward ©. Matthews
Navy Taamining Wit Revelge
Charles 8. Norton
Washipgton Navy Yard
Norton
Wetaya
Shard
Matthews
Harry E. Smith
Sav
Chas Heywood
Marine Corps
Patra
Des Nt
Spanish peace talks stumble amid unclear aims and doubts
Madrid reports a wavering signal as peace commissioners meet with Senor Sacanta and others, unsettled by divisions among politicians. Observers warn American commissioners may lean toward harsh treatment of Spaniards while pursuing predictable policy edges.
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Madrid
Capiner
Senor Sacanta
McKintey
Drunken Judge allegedly murders wife then commits suicide
Incoming from Annville in Jackson county reports Judge Levin Johnson of Jackson county court killed his wife and shot himself. Under liquor he drove her from Home, forced her to her mother's house, then fired a Winchester blast to the neck. He later ended his life by his own hand.
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London Depot
Annville
Jackson County
Levin Johnson
Jackson County Court
Sulide
Johnson
Maquor
Winchester
Teshen
Trying to Keep Her Efforts to Have Botkin Tried in California
San Francisco authorities press to detain Mrs Gordetin Botkin for the murder of Mrs J F Dunning and Mrs Jonhus P Deane of Dover Delaware. An attempt to indict by grand jury is planned to give California jurisdiction if extradition proceeds. Principal witness is Mrs A Rauof formerly a nurse to Mrs Botkin, with many believing she holds key information.
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San Francisco
Ave
Gordetin Botkin
J. F. Dunning
Mra Jonhus P. Deane
Dover
Del
Botkin
A. Rauof
Heldshure
Tauertt
Pegleg Arrest for Liquor Nuisance Guilty Plea
McCafferty known as Pegleg was arrested by police on maintaining a nuisance charge. In court Judge Ferry imposed a $100 fine and a 30 day city jail sentence. the liquor-selling defendant claimed no sale but admitted guilt. His tavern stood on lower Kansas Avenue between Crane and First streets.
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D.C MocCiafferts
Koop
Pegleg
Kerry
McCiafferty
McCafferty
Weil
Dee
Ferry
Kansas Avenue
Crane and
First Streets
Death mystery of John Pennington shocks Independence
Years after the creek bank death of John Pennington, police tied a suspect to the case. Henry Pennington, his son, faced a preliminary trial and the father was bound over to the district court.
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Independence
John Pennington
Emporia Band Carnival Opens With Several Bands Competing
The Emporia Kansas event starts with a band carnival and contest featuring Coney network Woodbine Baldhead of Lyndon Metvern Military band Holmes of Cottonwood Falls Select Ambia of Americus and the Bayery band. Contests continue tomorrow as a new organization is formed in the evening. Escaped from bloodhounds Newton Kansas John Dowdall of Burrion Harvey county fled after chicken theft and other crimes jumping from a second story window to elude pursuers. The Woman’s Relief Corp will travel to Mineral via Santa Fe special.
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Kan
Rence Severn Ian
Eroype
Coney Mnet Woodbine
Baldhead
Lyndon
Metvern
On Read Miliary
Holmes of Cottonwood Fajig
Biosdhounda
Newton
John Dowdal
Burion
Harvey County
Mincionall
Santa Fes
Weber
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