Sensational clash as Irby and McLaurin duel at campaign opener
In Bomtsr 8 C on July 6 189? the first campaign meeting for the U S Senate seat saw ex Senator John S Irby confront Senator McLaurin with sharp charges calling him striped and speckled and treacherous. McLaurin defended himself and deniedies while the audience roared prompting interruptions and a near physical clash before calm returned.
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United States
John L. McLaurin
Eiferbea
Purdy
Senator McLaurin
Eddeess
Benusor Burit
McLaurin
John S. Irby
Chinas
Irby
Mibaurin
Iris
Dheaple
Chairmian Purdy
MacLaurin
Mit Bark
Appel
McLeurin
Charles Emanuel
Cleveland’s Name Hissed at Tammany Hall Celebration
At a New York Tammany Hall event on July 6 a Cleveland letter drew harsh hisses while Bryan’s letter was loudly cheered. James D. Richardson of Tennessee spoke of a coming Democratic reunion and a revival, praising William J. Bryan as a leader. The crowd’s reaction reflected party divisions and the prospects for the November election.
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Bryan
New York
Grover Cleveland
Lesgue
David B
James D. Richardson
Tennessee
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Willian J. Bryan
Mortar Explosion Kills Man and Injures Woman in San Francisco
Report of a mortar blast near Hareht street during a fireworks exhibition results in the death of J. Matthews, a milkman, and severe injury to his companion Mr. Hildenburg. The item also includes ad copy for Hallard's Horehound Syrup and Hall's Hair Renewer from local druggists.
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San Francisco
J. Matthews
Mr. Hildenburg
Mrs Bradbury scandal fueled by elopement and Ward affair
In July reports from San Francisco and New York recount Mrs. Bradbury’s estranged husband’s departure for Europe amid reconciliation efforts. Mrs. Ward, wife of the Los Angeles man who eloped with Mrs. Bradbury, sails to England with her daughter, sparking disbelief and speculation. Ward’s social circle and the Bradburys face heightened scrutiny as details emerge.
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San Francisco
Bradburys
Society For the Prevention
Jason
New York
E. Russell Ward
Los Angeles
John Bradbury
California
England
West
Mra Ward
Mr. Ward
Mrs. Bradbury
Mr. Bradbury
Col Bradbury
Mrs. Ward
Don Juan Bandini
Santa Montes
Don
Miss Bundt
Ward
London
Santa Monjem
Whales A Nuisance Stir Fishermen Off Westhampton
Fishermen off Westhampton report a week of intrusive finback whales disrupting nets and nearly capsizing boats. To deter the leviathans, crews now beat empty beer kegs as the whales approach, a tactic said to drive the school away.
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Westhampton
Tariff Tinkering Forces Mills to Close in New Jersey
New York July 6 Twe seely paper mills and Hollingsworth fur mills near Scotch Plains New Jersey shut down for the first time in 20 years. Congress tariff tinkering left no market for goods. Owners had cut hours, now all workers must seek other employment. Local merchants depending on these workers face hard times.
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New York
Seely Paper Mills
Hollingsworth Fur Mills
Scotch Plains
N. J
Congress
Aleution
McKinley
Laura Lee Not On Sale Saved From Child Marriage
Laura Lee a half white Chinese girl taken from Chinatown to prevent an arranged marriage to a Chinese merchant who would pay $500 to her parents was placed under guardian Miss Margaret Lake. The girl, nearly 18, had been dressed in Chinese clothes by her white mother who sought to wed her under Chinese customs. She appealed to the missionary society and is now legally free.
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San Francisco
Laura Lee
Chinatown
Margaret Lake
Jews for California Advance Guard Heads to Frisco
Advance guard of 1200 Russian Jewish colonists, 35 men, under Ephraim Deinard, left Philadelphia Sunday and reached San Francisco today. They plan to settle on government land in California, forming a colony of about 150 families. Deinard, a noted Semitic scholar, promotes the venture and refrains from sabbath travel.
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Philadelphia
Frisco
San Francisco
California
Ephraim Deinard
Ugeduse
Sabureth
Denard
Russia
New Salvation Army Uniform Draws Crowds in Chicago
Salvation Army soldiers in Chicago attracted attention last night wearing new white duck uniforms with dark braid jackets and knee-length patent leather boots. The display suggested a martial church militant vibe and many onlookers showed interest in enlisting on the spot.
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NEW Salvation
Chicago
Vault Lockout Halts Trenton Bank as Experts Try Dig
Trenton Banking Company officers failed to enter their vault after expert locksmiths labored since yesterday. New York specialists joined this morning to pick the lock hewn through by a removed handle. About 4.5 million dollars in notes and securities remain inaccessible. No powder or dynamite used to protect books. business resumes with relief that a worse outcome was avoided before the half yearly settlement.
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Trenton Banking Company
Trenton
N. J
New York
Mediterranean Antics in the Mediterranean Sea
Reports from Barcelona describe a remarkable sea level phenomenon with rises and falls of about three feet at short intervals similar to Krakatoa eruption activity. Also noted are various brief items: a British warship Surprise, Evarts remarks during a July Fourth event, a Wool sales summary, and an advertisement for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Beecham’s Pills.
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Barcelona
Mediterranean
Krakatea
Surprise Hes
Tennessee Populists clash as McDowell and Lindsley duel with canes
At a Populist convention in Nashville Tennessee delegates from many states gathered as 355 with credentials attended. Mac Lindsley of Nashville and Jona H. McDowell of Union City exchanged insults and then traded blows with canes near the podium. The skirmish ended when others intervened. Ignatius Donnelly and Gen. Coxey addressed about 400 at the capitol that night.
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Tenn
Wonder
John P. Buchanan
Buchanan
D. Wimberly
Georgia
Credentals
Florida
Alabama
Rkansas
Georgi
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Indiana
Iowa
Kani
Pexes
Washington
Wisconsin
Butler
Mac Lindsley
Jona H. McDowell
Union City
Tennessee
McDowell
Lindsley
Silver sentiment abroad gains ground says Brown professor
Professor Andrews of Brown University reports growing bimetallic sentiment abroad and potential reopening of mints in France and India. London observers expect US action to spur British cooperation and possible move to silver certificates. Senator Wolcott arrives in London for talks with British officials as Franco-American outreach proceeds. Also promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment and Miller's Pharmacy notices.
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Andrews
Brown University
Denver
Tocky Mountain News
Providence
R. T
America
France
United States
Great Britain
London
India
Bank of England
England
Ebhn B. Andrews
Edward ©. Wolcott
United States Monetary Commission
Paris
Stevenson
Charles J. Paine
Your Boy on't Live 2 Month Lung Trouble Recovery
Mr Gillman Brown of 34 MM Street South Gardner Massachusetts faced a doomed prognosis for his son after typhoid malaria left him with lung trouble. Doctors gave up and warned the boy would not live a month. He used Dr King s New Discovery, spent about 37 dollars with doctors prior, and the medicine restored him to health and enabled him to work again. Trial bottles free at J K Jones drug store Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue.
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Gillman Brown
South Gardner
Mass
Dr. King
J. K. Jones’ Drug Store
Fifth Street
Kansas Avenue
Arbitrate Coal Strike Amid Senate Debate
Washington hearings mirror a high profile push for arbitration to end the coal mine strike affecting 250000 miners across Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois and West Virginia. Senators Hanna Fairbanks Turpie Lindsay and officials including Sherman and McKenna express support or caution, noting federal authority limits and the need for swift, fair settlement.
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Washington, D. C
United Mine Workers of America
Congress
Resolu- Hone
Senate
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ilinois
West Virginia
York
Journal and Advertiser
Hanna
Fairbanks
Turpie
Lindsay
Sherman
McKennaz
McKinley Taps Butler Ally for Media Postmistress
Hattie Gault, tutor at Brooke Hall seminary, is set to be appointed postmistress of Media. A single interview with Congressman Thomas S Butler secured his support. Butler notes it was a political office, with two rivals once favored by his circle. The president invited Butler to Washington for further business.
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Penn
Hattie Gault
McKinley
Brooke Hall Seminary
Thomas
Butler
Congressman Butler
Robinson
Washington
Reasons Why Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Best
Claims instant relief from stomach pains and cholera morbus and asserts unique cures for dysentery chronic diarrhoea and epidemic diarrhoea. Rates 25 and 50 cents. advertised as safe pleasant and dependable with many lives claimed saved.
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Chamberlain
Lumber and shingles available at W I Miller’s yard
A notice promotes extra white pine shingles at W I Miller’s Lumber yard and reports a full stack of red cedar shingles on hand. A broken edge collar smoothing service is advertised by Peerless Steam Laundry. Also claims a medicine for bowel complaints and a remark on its pleasant safe use.
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W. I Miller
Chamberlain
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Blood Vitality and Cure
An ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal cure for debility and blood diseases. It claims to boost blood production, combat infections, and protect against ailments from nervous weariness to eczema and scrofula. It emphasizes its value in preventing disease by purifying the blood and suggests consumption recovery when used early.
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Golden Medical
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