Treaty WAG A Failure in Samoa Governance Across Three Powers
Consul Mulligan reports to the State Department that the Berlin Samoa treaty among the United States Great Britain and Germany is a mistake and fails to improve conditions. He describes a corrupt costly foreign-controlled government with arbitrary salaries, ineffective courts, and a stagnant economy awaiting abrogation of the treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James H. Mulligan
Apia
Samoa
State Department
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Mulligan
Perason
Heat Wave Tops Texas Records At Dallas
In Dallas on August 16 the thermometer hit 108 degrees at 3 pm, the hottest on record for the area. People sought shade as a small evening shower cooled the air, bringing hope that the extreme heat spell may be easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Governor Stone Hints At Accepting National Post
Washington dispatch reports that with Gorman declining the Democratic National Committee chairmanship the leaders favor Governor Stone as chief adviser to Senator Jones. A talk with Stone suggests he is strongly considering the post but would have to resign the Missouri governorship if chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Journal
Washington
Gorman
Democratic National Executive Committee
Stone
Bryan
Missouri
Jones
Johnson Named to National Campaign Committee
J G Johnson of Topeka Kansas is praised as an untiring worker whose wide acquaintance in the West and with the presidential candidate will aid the national campaign committee. The Times reports Democrats are pleased with his selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Johnson
Topeka
Kansas City
Times
Kas
Johnson
West
Trial of John Leonard for killing Jacob Marquist
Colfax August 17 The John Leonard murder trial opened with jury selection. A venire of four men was exhausted and a special venire of 24 more jurors was ordered for return to court tomorrow at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
John Leonard
Jacob Marquist
Fighting in Crete reports new clashes near Tenedos
Constantinople dispatches say renewed fighting occurred in Crete in the Apocorana district and at Tenedos, with reports of intensified hostilities across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Constantinople
Apocorana
Tenedos
Gorman Declines Chicago Campaign Role for Maryland Base
Washington reports Senator Gorman refused a campaign post due to Chicago headquarters chosen for the Democratic national committee. The plan sets a Chicago hub with a Washington branch and a partial campaign committee including McLean Campau Johnson Howell Smalley Gahan Norris. Gorman will still serve on the national committee and work in Maryland and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Jones
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Sa ‘Us
J. R. McLean
Ohio
D. G. Campau
Michigan
J. D. Johnson
Kansas
Clark Howell
Georgia
Bradley Smalley
Vermont
Mr. Gahan
Illinois
J. L. Norris
Gorman
Pilgrimage Marks Jogues Assassination Anniversary Observance
Auriesville New York hosts a large Catholic pilgrimage observing the Jogues assassination anniversary. Mass by Father Pardee awaits tomorrow. a crown unveiling for the shrine statue is planned next week with gifts from Catholics nationwide. Rumors say Rome may announce beatification of Father Jogues as a step toward sainthood.
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Auriesville
N. Y
Isaac Jogues
East
New Jersey
Philadelphia
O. B. Pardee
Rome
Holy Father
Father Jagues
Spokane Leads In Clearings With 7.5 Percent Rise
Bradstreet's table shows United States total clearances at major cities 19,061,296 dollars for the week with a 5.1 percent decrease from the prior year. Spokane registers a 7.5 percent gain at 397,340 dollars, while other cities including New York Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco and Baltimore appear with mixed changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet’s
Pittebaee
Cincinnati
Kansas City
New Orleans
Lea-Ks Secess
Milwaukee
ErOl
Nscwie
Asee
Salt Lake
Portland, Or
Spokane
Galveston
United States
Collision on Lake St Clair sinks two ships
Late last night the steamer Oceanica of the Lehigh Valley fleet collided with the propeller William Chisholm in a new channel on Lake St. Clair. Both vessels sank in 17 feet of water. crews took to the rigging and were rescued. Oceanica valued at 80000 and Chisholm at 125000. Cargoes were coal from Buffalo to Chicago and iron ore from Marquette to Ohio ports. Likely cause shows signal or light confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Oceanica
Lehigh Valley Transportation Company
William Chisholm
Lake St. Clair
Buffalo
Chicago
Chisholm
Marquette
Ohio
Amalgamation Rumor Shifts Oil Market Policy
Berlin reports agitation in press and business circles over a possible absorption of the last three independent oil firms by Standard Oil. It is said the government may ease Galician oil imports and consider a heavy duty on American oil amid the rumors of market control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Standard Oil Company
Kentucky's Gold Democrats hit Fourth Day Mass Meetings
Louisville August 15 The movement for a state organization of gold standard democrats held forth at county seat conventions across Kentucky. Speakers denounced the Chicago platform and praised Cleveland and Carlisle financial policy urging delegates to Indianapolis for September 2 and a strong fight against free silver. The statewide convention meets in Louisville next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Chicago
Cleveland
Carlisle
Indianapolis
Corvallis Man Shoots Self in Public Place
Corvallis Oregon August 15 William Williams a lifelong resident of Corvallis bought a revolver at Hodes gun store then walked to the sidewalk and shot himself in the temple dying two hours later the act is reported without stated cause
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis, Or
William Williams
Hode
Bryan and party visit Irvington on Hudson guests of John Brisbin Walker
William J. Bryan Mrs. Bryan and Mr. Sewall traveled to Irvington on Hudson this morning and will stay several days as guests of John Brisbin Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Irvington
New York
William J. Bryan
Mr. Sewall
Irvington-on-Hudson
John Brisbin Walker
Three Shot In Pittsburg Strike Clash Shocks Cleveland
Three men were shot during a clash between Brown Company strikers and non union workers returning from the Pittsburg works. Thomas Evans was badly wounded in the back, while William Lavery suffered a facial injury. Joe Plumb fired a revolver amid about 20 shots as strikers attacked near Vale Park and East Madison avenues. Ambulances transported the injured and police launched a search for the shooters. The Brown strike spread to Pittsburg as Schaife Foundry and Machine Company workers were urged to join.
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Cleveland, Aug. M
Brown Company
Thomas Evans
William Lavery
Vale Park
East Madison Avenues
Works
Joe Plumb
Plumb
Henry Snell
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Schaife Foundry and Machine Company
Schaife Company
Ottinger Wins Two Class Race at Butte Track
Ottinger captured the 2 class trot with Challenger Chief second as the day drew a large crowd at Butte Montana. Tomorrow marks the final day with admission charged and half gate receipts to the silver cause. Other races included a 2:16 class pace won by Hirsch's Belmont, and multiple running events with Zeune Labelle B. Pat Morrisey and Emma Mee among the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Ottinger
Dorsey
Keating
Chief
Green
Bourbon Whiskes, Jr
Fleming
Boodle
van Bekkelen
Tom Johnson
Hirsch
Belmont
Brown
Sophia R
Stimson
Wakefield
Jeffries
Delphi
Montana Wilkes
Shaner
Roselle
Koch
Black Cloud
Spicer
Zeune
Labelle B
Pat Tucker
Latonia
Hiram Argo
Labelle
Sitka
Pat Morrisey
Harry N
Cyrus King
Mamie D
Moreno
Senator Baker
Emma Mee
Sleeping Child
Democrat
Tom Carder
Don Caesar
Labelle FB
Mojave
General Coxey
Dancing Girl
Colonel Sanders to Lead Montana Gold Campaign Literature
National party managers sidestep the Montana Republican state central committee. Colonel W. F. Sanders agrees to act as chairman of Montana distribution of McKinley gold standard literature, replacing Senator Lee Mantle who backs Bryan. The move signals a shift in eastern campaign control.
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Helena
Mont
Republican State Central Committee
National Committee
Lee Mantle
State Central Committee
Bryan
W. F. Sanders
Perry
Heath
Colonel Sanders
Major McKinley
Sanders
Mantle
Riot at near Bedford leaves three injured and a death
A report from Bedford states that a fight at a station five miles north of town ended in Dan Cline shooting Chris Lentz dead. Max Lentz suffered fatal injuries and Herbert McDowell was badly cut. Authorities link the riot to drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Bedford
Here
Dan Cline
Chris Lentz
Max Lentz
Herbert McDowell
Kaiser William praises 29 ships through Baltic canal
The Zeitung reports Emperor William’s pleasure at the passage of 29 men-of-war through the Baltic canal last Thursday. The ships moved at essential naval maneuver speed under forced draught, seen as proof the new canal will remain accessible for the largest ironclads in case of an emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
the Zeitung
William
Baltic
Rates Fight Opens Between Competing Lines
Chicago Aug 15 The Transcontinental Passenger Association allowed rivals of the Northern Pacific to match its fare move. A $50 first class and $40 second class rate from points south of Portland Oregon to Ashland then via Portland to Missouri River destinations was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Northern Pacific
Portland, Or
Ashland
Portland
Missouri River
Democratic Clubs Assemble for Quadrennial Convention
Washington August 15 President Black calls the second quadriennial convention of democratic clubs to meet in St Louis at noon September 0. Each club gets one delegate per hundred members up to five. state associations receive 11 delegates at large. The call invites all Bryan Sewall supporters and fusion groups to enroll for coordinated campaign activity. It predicts a campaign of clubs and a landmark convention in a controlling state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Black
St. Louis
Democratic Society
National Association
District of Columbia
Bryan and
Sewall
Association
Train wreckers derail Chesapeake & Ohio near Ravensworth
The Chesapeake and Ohio Express from Washington to Cincinnati was derailed at Ravensworth Virginia 18 miles from Washington at 12 19 am by wreckers. The engine mail car express car and baggage smoker left the track. Baggagemaster F S Coffman injured. back hurt. Wreckers tampered with tail switch and fired a shot at the flagman as he secured the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chesapeake& Ohio Express
Cincinnati
Ravensworth
F. S. Coffman
Fowler
Lynchings of Italians in New Orleans Prompt Italian Inquiry
Baron Fava Italian minister urged swift action and appeal for redress after the lynching of Italian citizens in New Orleans. He met Acting Secretary Rockwell to press for punishment of the perpetrators and a report from Louisiana authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baron Fava
Rockum
New Orelans
Louisiana
United States
Republican Campaign Opens in Columbus Big Tent Rally
In Columbus Ohio on Aug 15 a Republican state campaign kickoff drew about 10 000 in a large tent. Factories closed to allow workers to attend as Governor Bushnell opened the program with a short speech. Senator Sherman received strong applause before Senator Foraker and others spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Usu
Bushnell
Sherman
Foraker
Tank Fire Wrecks Oils Tanks At Kemper Farm
At Lima Ohio Aug 1 a tanker fire at the Kemper farm three miles south of Lima destroyed one tank and spread to three others owned by Standard Oil Company. 300 men worked to embank and drain tanks as smoke darkened the sky. Loss estimated at 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Ohio
Kemper Farm
Here
Standard Oi Company
Standard
Stone Eyeing Senate Seat in Wake of Bryan Victory
The Journal reports Missouri Governor William J. Stone, if William Jennings Bryan is elected, will be urged to join the cabinet as secretary of the interior. It notes Stone also aims to secure a seat in the Senate to succeed George West, with efforts already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Journal
Jefferson City
Bryan
William J. Stone
Stone
Senate
George West
Spanish Generals Clash Over Weyler Duel Threats
General Ocondo accuses Weyler of murdering his nephew, whose death followed a palace interrogation about treason rumors. The pair nearly dueled in Havana, with Ocondo vowing to expose the affair and seek Weyler’s recall when he returns to Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
General Weyler
General Ocondo
Spain
Ocondo
Maximo Gomez
Weyler
Havana
McKinley and Hanna Discuss Campaign in Cleveland
In Cleveland McKinley and party chairman Hanna met at Hanna’s home and reviewed campaign progress. Hanna said 15 million documents mailed from Chicago headquarters in two weeks and that education work is yielding results. He predicted campaign activity will start soon and McKinley will not appear on the stump.
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Cleveland
McKinley
Hanna
Chicago
West
Major McKinley
Milwaukee
Republican League
New York
General Strike of Painters in New York Planned Tomorrow
A general strike of painters is ordered to start tomorrow in New York, with allied trades expected to quit in sympathy. About 1000 workers may walk out as contractors underpay relative to the union rate of 3.8 dollars for an eight hour day. The New York Painters Union comprises five unions totaling around 4000 members, governed by an executive board that issued the strike order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Painters’ Union
British leaders invite Rhodes and Krueger to testify
London reports that Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the colonies, has mailed an invitation to Cecil Rhodes to travel to England next January to testify before the inquiry committee into the British South Africa Company. He has also invited President Krueger of the Transvaal to provide any evidence about the origins and execution of Dr. Jameson and associates raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily News
Joseph Chaimberlain
Cereil Rhodes
England
British South Africa Company
Chamberlain
Krueger
Transvaal
Dr. Jameson
Destructive Patloy Cyclone Hits Perry County Alabama
A Patloy cyclone swept Augustine Perry County Alabama injuring and killing twelve Black residents and three white people as a house collapsed. Twenty four horses and mules died under falling barns. The storm was followed by record rains unseen in 15 years.
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Selma
Ala
Augustine
Perry County
Express Employes in New York Strike for Higher Wages
Six hundred Adams Express Company workers in New York and Jersey City walked out today protesting wage cuts since President Weir assumed charge of eastern affairs. They claim wages have fallen about one third and many efficient men were discharged for minor reasons. The company reports ready replacement of strikers.
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New York
Adams Express Company
Jersey City
Weir
Robert J Beats His Own Track Record in Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne Indiana Ed Geers guided Robert J to a new mile record at 2 08 flat surpassing the prior 2 08 4/5 set by the same horse earlier. The crowd cheered as the horse completed the mile in record time shortly after 4 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ed. Geers
Robert J
New York Bank Statement Shows Excess Reserves
The weekly bank statement reports reserve decreased by 4,415,400 while loans fell 3,119,100 and legal tender declined 7,175,300. Deposits dropped 4,780,800 and circulation rose 826,000 as banks hold 9,400,175 in excess of requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Victoria's Speech Addresses Turkish Question and Crete
In her prorogation speech Queen Victoria notes anxiety in the Turkish empire with Crete as a focal point. She mentions neutrality while Europe seeks a system of governance acceptable to Christians and Muslims and praises forces halting Mashon and Matabele resistance, hoping rebels will accept clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dongola
Crete
Europe
War on Mexican border given as nearly ended
Denver reports Colonel Volkmar says telegrams from the Mexican frontier suggest the border trouble is largely over for now. Colonel Bacon found the camp near Nogales abandoned, Major Nowlan will search for filibusters, Captain Bermus patrols with Seventh Cavalry, and Brigadier General Wheat forwards all front dispatches to General Miles.
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Denver
Volkmar
Department of Colorado
United States
Bacon
Nogales
Nowlan
Seventh Cavalry
Bermus
Twenth-fourth Infantry
Wheat
Miles
Idaho Democrats at Boise Fusion Debate Turns Personal
The Idaho Democratic county convention in Boise, Aug 15, flowed toward fusion with the populists as delegates were instructed to pursue it by honorable means. J M Ballentine accused Frank Martin of using an opprobrious epithet, sparking a tense but nonviolent disruption before calm returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
J. M. Ballentine
Frank Martin
Collision Near Torch Hill Claims Several Lives
A head end collision near Torch Hill on the Baltimore & Ohio line in Cincinnati resulted in the deaths of engineer Fred Rump and fireman Huffman. Additional injuries were reported to engineer William Johnston fireman Thompson brakeman Everly and postal clerk Orden with conductor Johnston of the freight held responsible for not taking the siding. No passengers were hurt.
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Cincinnati
Aug
Torch Hill
Ome
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Fred Rump
Huffman
William Johnston
Thompson
Everly
Orden
Johnston
Toreh HI
Hillsboro Man William Downing Dies in Self Inflicted Gunshot
In Beaverton area, 34 year old farmer William Downing shot himself with a Winchester rifle this afternoon. Authorities say the motive unclear whether accident or self harm, with possible distress over a troubled love affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro, Or
William Downing
Beaverton
League of Democratic Clubs Convenes in St Louis
Officials of the National League of Democratic Clubs have prepared for a St Louis convention on September 30 and issued a call draft. A letter from Chairman Jones to President Black urges immediate active work by officers and members, aiming to build a broad popular organization nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
League of Democratic Clubs
St. Louis
Jones
Itlack
National Association
Black
Bennet Wins At Helena State Fair Horse Race
W G Bennet of Helena won a race against Mikado at the state fair grounds. Bennet took the first heat and the man won again after the horse placed second. The event covered a four quarter mile distance with times noted as 50, 3 and 293 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
W. G. Bennet
Mikado
State Fair Grounds
Reward Offered for Montpelier Bank Robbers
Governor McConnell announces a state reward of 1000 dollars for the capture of three bandits who robbed the Montpelier bank yesterday and secured a sum of money. A proportionate payment will be made for the capture of any one of the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Aug. M
McConnell
Montpelier
Reception Near Poughkeepsie for Mr Bryan
A Red Hook Upper Red Hook Tivoli and Barrytown committee plans a reception for Mr and Mrs Bryan tomorrow at Edward C Perrine's home in Poughkeepsie New York Aug 16 The Perrine hosts will greet the couple and their party for a short visit in the river towns vicinity.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Red Hook
Upper
Tivoli
Barrytown
Bryan
Edward C. Perrine
Romnee
Bar Delegation Tours Hudson and Saratoga on Villard Yacht
A delegation from the bar traveled today aboard Henry Villard's yacht to meet Lord Chief Justice Russell and his party. They will stay tomorrow and Monday at the Villard mansion at Cobb's Ferry, on the Hudson, then proceed to Saratoga on Tuesday by special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Villard
Russell
Villard
Cobb's Ferry
Hudson
Saratoga
Terrific Florence Storm Causes Major Damage
A severe late afternoon storm swept Florence Alabama at about 5 PM causing extensive damage but no fatalities reported. Local officials and residents assess the impact and begin cleanup efforts.
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Florence
Ala
Cretan Christians to Be Protected by French and Russian
A Times dispatch from Canea reports the French consul and the Russian naval commander have received identical instructions to protect all Cretan Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Canea
Lamp Chimneys and Factories Restart in Hiwood Indiana
The McCloy lamp chimney factory at More Lamp Chimneys Hiwood Indiana resumed operations today with several hundred workers. Plate class factories in Hiwood and across the state also begin to resume production after idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiwood
Ind
McCloy
Idle Steel Works at Pueblo Shut Down Before Election
The gigantic steel works in Pueblo Colorado have halted all production and will not restart any department until after the presidential election. About 300 workers are laid off due to the shutdown leaving many families without income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Col
Parisians Readied for Czar Visit and European Tour
London dispatch describes mixed reactions to parliament’s end of session and plans for Tsar Nicholas II’s Paris visit. King Oscar’s hat incident sparks Norwegian displeasure. czar to tour Europe in November with a week in Paris and a lavish program at the Elysee and opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Times
Healy
Christiana
Oscar
Terondhjem
St. Petersburg
Paris
Elysee Palace
Keeley convention report forecasts growth and unity
Chicago reports a Keeley movement expansion with 300000 men spared from temperance evils in six years. National Secretary Treasurer Carry will present the growth in cured men and converts, plus support from notable men and newspapers, and predicts the Indianapolis convention to be the largest in league history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
Thomas F. Carry
Keeley
League
Land Office Sends Out New Complete State Maps
The Bigener maps of the United States issued by the general land office are among the most complete sets yet. They divide the nation into sections showing cessions and purchases from other governments, including the original colonies, Gadsden purchase, Texas annexation, and more. Commissioner Lamoroux originated the project. A limited issue reduces contract price to 62 cents per map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
General Land Office
Gadsden Purchase
Texas
Louisiana
Alaska
Mexico
Florida
Lamoroux
Death of Two Balloonists in Separate Incidents
Dallas report details Guy Borsen killed near Oak Cliff when his parachute near the ground snagged on an electric pole and shattered neck. Quincy, Illinois recounts B Frank Jacobs dying after a balloon burst at Baldwin Park during a race, parachute failing to open and fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Guy Borsen
Oak Cliff
Jacobs
Quincy
Ill
B. Frank Jacobs
Baldwin Park
Dudley
Burglar Shot After Break-in at St. Louis Saloon
John W. Joyce a St Louis saloonkeeper faced a negro burglar who forced entry to his room early this morning In the struggle Joyce was cut on face and neck and fired two shots wounding the intruder whose body was later found dead nearby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John W. Joyce
Joyce
Ex-Governor Lewelling Positioned for U.S. Senate Run
Ex Governor Lewelling, recently defeated by John W. Leedy in the Kansas gubernatorial race, is being groomed for a United States Senate bid. The report comes from a Wichita source relayed to Kansas City.
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Kansas City
the Times
Wichita
Kas
Lewelling
John W. Leedy
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