Orators for Maine in Republican plans for September election
New York July 27 Senator Scott stated Republican speakers will visit Maine to campaign before the state election in September. He urged a large Republican majority for a moral effect and listed several prominent names including Harrison, Shenker, Henderson, and Hoar.
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New York
Scott
Harrison
Thomas
Shenker Henderson
Atti
Seb
Laws
Timatore Lecter and Hoar
Bransachuseits
Henator Mason
Linet
Maine
Texas Ranch Deal: Abilene firm buys Cox Gage near Van Horn
Fort Worth, July 27. Lowden Cockrell Hutson of Abilene have bought the Cox Gage Co cattle and horses ranch near Van Horn. The purchase included all ranch assets and stock for a sum reported as 310,000 dollars.
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Abilene
Cox-Gage
van Horn
Fort Worth
Tex
Purchases Attract Large Cattle and Horse Ranch Amid Turmoil
The deal involves about 3400 cattle and 100 horses at a ranch formerly owned by O. L. Lockett. Purchasers are tied to men who recently bought Lockett’s ranch and 1000 cattle. The properties adjoin, with Mr. Cockrell Krell and a Missouri senator’s brother among those connected.
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O. L. Lockett Ranch
Cockrell Krell
Aretesamae Lockrell
Senator Cockrell
Missouri
Melon Crop Pails in Michigan Vineyards
Unseasonable weather and late rains devastate melon vines in the Benton Harbor region. Rainy conditions and cool nights have caused a widespread melon rot, threatening a total crop failure and losses for growers, with Benton Harbor facing significant financial ruin for major producers.
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Michigan
St. Joseph
Mich
Benter Harbor
Benton Harbor
New Windsor Ties and Auto-Mobile Ties Featured
Josephine Scarts presents neckwear for hats and ties. Poto Ties cross with a pin, not a knot. New Windsor Ties reappear in Plain, Polka Dots and Antique Persian effects. Auto-Mobile Ties in Tsifeta colors priced 35c to $1.00 each.
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Josephine
Lady Smith
Wardrobe Clearout Sees Shirt Waists On Sale This Saturday
Clothing sale advertises white and colored shirt waists and skirts with prices from $0.75 to $4.50. Featured items include Prouch Backs and three to five shirt waists sold together, with several price points like $1.25 1.50 and $3.75. The offer emphasizes quantity and varied sizes for immediate purchase.
Democrats Astonished by $9,000 Left Over Tale
New York July 27 The Herald reports surprise among sound money Democrats at news from Indianapolis that the Gold Democratic national committee still had 9,000 in the treasury left over from the 1896 campaign. Dems in the St James Building seek access to the funds as state leaders consider a trip to Indianapolis to claim the money.
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the Herald
Indianapolis
Cornelius N. Biba
Republican National Committee
Palmer and Tuckner Democrats
Chicago
Hanna
Roswell P. Flower
East
St Faines
Frank Campbell
Len Wagner
Indianapoliis
State Committee
Mr. Haldeman
Loulaville
Indiana
David Ili
Chinese in New York prepare to flee to Cuba for work
Chinese residents of New York fear retaliation over China outrages and plan to relocate to Cuba. They cite favorable wages on Cuban tobacco plantations and sanction from Spaniards, with Chong Bing of Kwong Lung Jim noting many workers and expert tobacco hinders will be sent to plantations to boost the crop.
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New York
China
Cuba
Mafety
Chinatown
Eigar
Chong Bing
Kwong Lung Jim Company
Discoveries Reported From John Day Fossil Field
Professor Merriam reports paleontological finds from the John Day fossil field in Oregon. The Berkeley expedition notes many fine specimens, including strong geological and paleontological significance. Callings are also made by the expedition toward palaeontological research in the Old World.
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Berkeley
Cal
Wheeler
Monument
Ore
John C. Merriam
John Day Fossil Field
Orion
University of California
Borsherh
Mie Mountains
Amobe
Thie
Pack Trains to China Enlistment Ordered at Fort
Lieutenant Smithers at Fort Munsell reports Washington orders enlistment of 75 pack trains for China. Government will form the trains, with most entering western muster. Enlisting men receive guaranteed free transport to and from China. Concert by Marshall's band at Garfield Park tonight at five.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Smithers
Ft. Munsell
Washington
China
Snap Shots At Home News In Topeka District
A fragmented Topeka area notes many local items. People visiting, court mentions, medical recoveries, and small incidents fill this snapshot. Conversations touch on residents, businesses, and paths through Topeka sites.
Talk of Strikes in New York Clothing Industry
The east side clothing trades face rising strike pressure with pant makers urged to naturalize as citizens. About 60 contractors signed a new wage agreement. 5,300 cloak tailors held shop meetings, with 5,000 more set to meet. Knee pants makers prepare demands as contractors blame manufacturers for low pay and broken yearly accords.
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New York
East Side
Bercovits
Berco—vita Uluo
Cloak Makers Union
Brooklyn
Louis Levy
Louis E. Poltewisky
Polentsky
British Shift Northward in South African War Reports
London dispatch signals British progress as Lord Roberts presses toward Balmoral and aims to drive Kruger and Botha from the rail line. Boers retreat eastward under Generals French and Hutton, with De Wet attempting diversions. Hunter and Clements edge closer to Boer strongholds in the Orange River colony as Buller and Runile’s forces press. Public optimism grows that the campaign nears its end.
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The
Tribune
London
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Balmoral
Hotlin
French
Hutton
Lord Roberts
Kruger
Botha
Lydenburg
Lessiie
Delagoa Bay
Orange River
Hunter
Clements
Sussex Regiment
DeWet
Hutter
Thorugh
Word
de Wet
Redvers Buller
Runile
Rural free delivery order changes post rate rules
Postmaster General Emory Smith issued an order putting into effect several rural free delivery provisions. Beginning Aug 1 the drop letter rate will not apply within rural routes and first class matter will be charged two cents per ounce except postal cards. The order states no rate increase for second class matter and details mail handling and stamp cancellation by rural carriers.
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Washington
Emory Smith
Love Is Happy Democratic Chairman Pleased With Fort Scott Action
J Mack Love chairman of the Democratic state committee expresses strong enthusiasm over the fusion ticket named at Fort Scott. He calls it the best ticket fusionists have fielded in Kansas and believes Bryan will win Kansas by a larger margin than four years ago. He cites a popular, substantial slate and a well received convention with no complaints since adjournment.
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Niate
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ToeTrete Felts
Betta
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Topeka
Trogend
Rouse
Martin & Dennis
Charles Donnell
Cee Hhatin
Los Angeles
Myra Allyn
M.F. Stoker
State Journal
Juin Kempton
Hver
Sheldon
Scott Hopkins
Holton
Jackson County Republican Committee
Republican
Sons of the King
Toraay
First Presbyterian Church
Fort Scott
J. Mack Love
Democratic State Committee
Kansas
M Love
Bryan
Axle Snapped Causing Wreck on Southern Pacific
Beaumont Texas July 27 One person is fatally injured and two seriously hurt in a wreck three miles east of Beaumont on Southern Pacific passenger train No 7. An axle in the tender snapped causing coaches and the first Pullman sleeper to leave the track and overturn a embankment. Names include Delain Johnson J H Russell Mrs Robert S Clevens and others. Many narrow escapes reported.
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Beaumont
Tex
Southern Pacific Railway
Here
Delain Johnson
J. H. Russell
Waynesboro
Ohio
Robert S. Clevens
Lake Charles
New Orleans
Battery 0 recruits sail to Fort Snelling for China
St Louis July 27 Captain Davis reports recruiting orders sent recruits to Fort Snelling Minnesota. Recruits are equipped and eager for China. Twenty more who passed exams yet to enlist. expected most will appear before week’s end. Battery O to San Francisco for China on short notice. Marlborough arrivals in London with Consuelo and crowds at Waterloo cheering Mafeking heroine.
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Davis
United States Army
Fort Snelling
Minn
China
Hind
D. D. Wheeler
U.S. A
War Department
Washington
Fort Riley
San Francisco
United States
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London
South Africa
Duke of Marlborough
Sarah Wilson
Southampton
Consuelo
Duchess of Marlborough
Vanderbilt
Georgiana Curzon
Waterloo Station
Mafeking
Trains Collide on Curve. Two Die in Ontario Wreck
Two Grand Trunk passenger trains collided on a curve south of Magee Junction near Belleville Ontario. Engines were wrecked and two cars telescoped. Two trainmen were killed and five injured. Victims include brakeman Samuel Burd of Belleville and fireman Archie Edmunds of Lindsay.
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Belleville
Two Miles of New Avenues Gettysburg Confederate Road
Gettysburg July 27 an addition of two miles will be built to the battlefields avenues completing the Confederate avenue along the confederate artillery line where 300 guns faced union forces before Pickett’s charge. Fifty Civil War guns will mark former battery sites along the route. Uncle Sam Wants More Doctors Washington July 27 General Sternberg says 100 additional medical officers are needed for duty in the Philippines and China. Only graduates under 40 from reputable colleges will be accepted. At Garfield Park by Marshall's band 8.
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Gettysburg Battle Field
Pickett
Uncle Sam
Washington
Sternberg
Philippines
China
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