Gold Standard Democrats Near Convention With Ticket Talk
Indianapolis report notes slow arrival of delegates for the gold standard Democrats as Perry Belmont and others reach the city. Secretary Wilson has credentials from over 600 delegates. talks of a nationwide electoral ticket and a campaign against Chicago nominees. Potential candidates include Senator Gray of Delaware and ex Minister Broadhead of Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Perry Belmont
John Ll. Fellows
New York
Louis Ehrich
Colorado
Eckels
Ilinois
Vilas
Wisconsin
Outhwaite
Ohio and Co
Perry
Connecticut
John RR. Wilson
Chicago
Old Democrats
Gray
Delaware
Ohio
Broadhead
Switzerland
Missouri
Clamor Against a Third Term Hinders Cleveland Bid
In Indianapolis the upshot of convention debates centers on endorsement of an income tax and Cleveland's potential third term. Eastern delegates oppose the tax while Krauthoff of Missouri pushes it as a revenue plan. Pinkney White of Maryland expresses support, and many expect a Cleveland statement though others doubt it will come before formal convention action. The third term controversy looms as a political obstacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Committee On Resations
Krauthoff
Missouri
Supreme Court
Chicago
Goovernor
Pinkney White
Maryland
Cleveland
Bynum
No Third Ticket For Colorado
Louis R. Enrich of Colorado arrives as a gold delegate from a silver state. He predicts fusion of Democrats and Populists to field one electoral ticket and sweep the state. He says a second Democratic ticket won’t be filed and anti Bryan voters will back McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Louis R. Enrich
Colorado
McKinley
Bryan
Maine
National League Postponements and Scores
Three NL games were postponed by rain while results from yesterday include Philadelphia beating Cincinnati 6 to 4, Baltimore defeating Pittsburgh 12 to 7, and Washington routing Chicago 1 to 0. Games at Boston Brooklyn and New York were also postponed due to rain.
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Philadelphia
Cinccinnati
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Washington
Chicago
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
Rotiers Arrested as Commission Probes Constantinople Riots
In Constantinople on August 31 Wesley Pasha and Chakir Pasha are named military commanders of Pera and Calata with orders to restore order. A police ministry commission of eight Christians and Mussulmans meets at the justice ministry to investigate revolutionary rioting. Four hundred Mussulmans accused of excesses have already been arrested.
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Constantinople
Wesley Pasha
Chakir Pasha
Pera
Calata
Ministry of Police
Ministry of Justice
Son Sells His Father’s Horse in Wyckoff Family Feud
In Leavenworth Kansas on August 30 a family quarrel over use of a team ended with R A Wyckoff injuring by pitchfork and Sam Wyckoff fleeing the country. A justice of the peace ruled the father was right, while Sam had vanished.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Wyckoff
R. A. Wyckoff
Sam
Justice of the Peace
McGraw Proclaims General Election Date Set in Olympia
Governor Mc Graw issues a proclamation calling a general election to be held on November 3 in the state of Washington. The notice appears from Olympia dated August 29. The election will determine statewide offices and legislative seats.
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McGraw
Olympia
Wash
Grand Army of the Republic Encampment Forms in St Paul
Veterans begin arriving for the 13th annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in St Paul. Flags dazzle the city as arrivals pour in with 33 specials expected and 800 from Duluth. Receptions, illumination, and key events center on commander-in-chief’s visit and state capitol gatherings.
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St. Paul
Grand Army of the Republic
Accommodations Committee
Mannheimer Block
Minnesota Woman's Relief Corps
State Capitol
John A. Logan
Duluth
Northwest
Cadets in Omaha mob melee defend at militia reunion
The Council Bluffs school cadets returning from Oakland faced a mob of about 38 attackers at a Pottawamie Veterans reunion. Officers warned the leader, a scuffle ensued, and cadets bruised while defending tents and gear before a lull ended the assault.
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Omaha
Aug. W
Council Bluffs
Charles Bayles
Balloonist Baldwin Hurt In Elitch’s Garden Fall
Denver Aug news reports balloonist Baldwin severely injured after a weekly ascent at Elitch’s garden. A strong wind carried him into a tree, breaking his right arm in two places, dislocating a shoulder and causing head bruising. Recovery expected.
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Denver
Baldwin
Elitch’s Garden
New York Republican Committee Reorganizes State Party
The new state Republican committee met in New York to organize for the campaign. Charles Hackett was re-elected chairman with John S. Kenyon as secretary and B. B. Odell as executive committee chairman. Warner Miller was dropped from the advisory committee. new members include Thomas C. Platt Chauncy M. Depew Edward Lauterbach F Hiscock and Frank S Witherbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New State Republican Committee
Charles Hackett
John S. Kenyon
B. B. Odell
Warner Miller
Thomas C. Platt
Chauncey M. Depew
Edward Lauterbach
F. Hiscock
Frank 8. Witherbee
Man Kills Wife Then Endes Own Life In Detroit
Frank Beabien 40, heir to recent fortune, shot his wife in the back in Detroit and attempted to kill two children before fatally shooting himself. The incident occurred after he returned home intoxicated and faced his wife’s remonstrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Frank Beabien
Bryan Silver Club Goes in Body to Hear Bryan in Cleveland
In Ohio at Canton, Aug 31, a rate war allows two day round trips to Cleveland for Bryan’s speech tonight. The Central Bryan Silver Club marched in a banded procession with 188 members to the forest city, drawing large crowds from Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
Cleveland
Bryan
Forest City
Bryan Silver Club
Idaho Murderer Pardoned and Leaves State for Kansas
Boise August 30 Frank Reed serving an 11 year term for murder in Shoshone county has been pardoned and left today with his brother for Leavenworth Kansas Reed has been in the hospital for a long period and is regarded as incurable He was pardoned on condition that he would leave the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Frank Reed
Leavenworth
Kan
Reed
Crocker Resigns as Elector Candidate for Carelessness
San Francisco reports C F Crocker vice president of Southern Pacific resigned as presidential elector at large on the Republican ticket after failing to register making him ineligible for the office. A state central committee meeting will be called to fill the vacancy. Yokohama reports the whole ministry resigned with Count Kuroda named acting premier amid a cabinet crisis over the foreign portfolio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
C. F. Crocker
The
Southern Pacific
Crocker
State Central Committee
Yokohama
Count Kuroda
Li Hung Chang Receives President Cleveland In Simple White House Visit
Li Hung Chang met President Cleveland at the White House with Secretary Olney and other officials in a brief ceremony. The Chinese envoy delivered credentials and delivered a gracious speech praising United States China friendship and immigrant protection. Cleveland's reply welcomed the visit and lauded shared values and cooperation, with hopes for pleasant stay and continued good relations.
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Cleve
Li Hung Chang
United States of
America
China
United States
Olney
Cleveland
Farl Li
Marl Li and Suite Escort Back to Waldorf Palace
Marl Li and his suite were escorted back to the Waldorf where his excellency remained for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marl Li
Suite
the Waldorf
Death of a Russian Prince Lobanoff Rostovsky
Prince Lobanoff Rostovsky, Russia’s foreign minister and a figure second to the czar, died suddenly while traveling from Vienna to Kiev. The event shocks Russia, upending plans for Western European diplomacy and the czar’s upcoming tour.
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London
Kieff
Prince Lobanof-Rostovsky
Vienna
Prince Lobanoff-Rostovsky
Russia
Europe
Francis Joseph
Prince Lobanoff-lostovsky
Germany
France
ALE RAILWAY MEN TO FEDERATE
Indianapolis August 30 a meeting of representatives from five railroad brotherhoods was held to consider federation. Attendees included Arthur grand chief LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS and others from Trainmen Firemen Conductors and Telegraphers. They adopted a resolution in favor of federation as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
P. H. Mersey
Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen
Frank FP. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
EF. E. Clark
The
Order of Railway Conductors
J. R. T. Austin
Order of Railway Telegraphers
C. W. L. Brown
Five Brotherhoods of Railroad
Zanzibar crisis ends as sultan to follow peaceful lines
Aug 28 Zanzibar reports the crisis as ended with Sultan Hamoud Bin Mohammed Bin Said promising to continue the existing government. Britain will not change the form of rule, and the idea that Said Khalid’s presence at the German consulate signals intrigue is not credited. Khalid is expected to be handed to British officials once Berlin directs the German consul.
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Zanzibar
Hamoud bin Mohammed bin Said
Great Britain
Khalid
Berlin
Adams County mass meeting for free silver slate
In Ritzville Washington August 28 the call invites all Adams county voters interested in the free silver cause to a mass meeting at the courthouse Saturday September 1 at 1 50 p m to nominate a free silver county ticket This anti populist effort comes as democrats and populists struggle to fuse on the local ticket amid a populist majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritzville
Wash
Adams County
Court House
Alabama Race War Sparks Clash at Camp Hill
Reports from Camp Hill Alabama say officers arrested several black men and began transporting them to jail when a mob of black sympathizers attacked. White residents arrived to help the officers, yielding a violent brawl with guns rails rocks and sticks. Four or five people, mostly black, were killed or fatally injured and further trouble was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Camp Hill
Most Economical Cruiser Brooklyn Test Results
Naval officers claim the Brooklyn cruiser, after trials from Boston to Cramps ship yards, proves the most economical cruiser afloat. Tests uncoupled two forward engines to gauge efficiency under varying conditions and confirm superior cruising properties.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cramps
Boston
Chairman Jones Predicts Heavy Fusion Vote in Spokane
Spokane County will poll the full people's party and democratic votes plus 1000 votes from free coinage Republicans. Chairman Jones says the fusion ticket of the people's party, democrats and free coinage republicans will total about 53000 votes, with at most 2000 for the gold ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Jones
Deep Creek Jones
Spokane County
Puget Sound
Democratic Central Committee
Ide
People's Party
Cleveland Attends Li Hung Chang Reception in New York
President Cleveland with Attorney General Harmon and Private Secretary Thurber arrived by yacht Sapphire and attended a noon reception for Li Hung Chang at ex-Secretary Whitney’s home. Shortly after, Cleveland left for Buzzards Bay aboard the Sapphire.
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New York
Cleveland
Harmon
Thurber
Sapphire
Whitney
Li Hung Chang
Buzzards Bay
Eastern Question Dominates Talks as Europe Prepares Maneuvers
In Berlin Aug 29 the eastern question with focus on Armenian and Cretan issues dominates discussions between Rostovsky and Hohenlohe, while czar and emperor William weigh concerted action. Army maneuvers begin Sept 4 with tight security for the czar and foreign observers and preparations affect rail traffic and public access.
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Berlin
Johanoff Rostovsky
Hohenlohe
William
Associated Press
Russia
Germany
Lobanoff Rostovsky
Goeerlitz
Austria
St. Petersburg
Silesia
R. K. Evans
United States
Pope
Evans
Antwerp
Goerlitz
Hereskirk
George of Saxony
von Waldersee
Breslau
Dresden
Colonial Council
Cameroons
Frankfort-on-the-Main
America
Spanish Weyler Edicts Limit Cuban Intercourse and Exports
A Madrid dispatch reports the Spanish government approves Captain General Weyler for forbidding Cuba residents and foreigners on the island from contact with outsiders and for banning gathering of sugar and coffee crops as part of his edicts in Cuba.
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London
Standard
Madrid
Weyler
Cuba
Gold Democrats of New Mexico pick delegates to Indianapolis
The Gold Standard Democrats held a convention in Albuquerque this afternoon. They adopted resolutions condemning the Chicago convention and endorsing President Cleveland. They declared against unrestricted silver coinage and chose delegates to the Indianapolis meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Albuquerque
N. M
Territory
Chicago
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Currants to Enter U S in Greater Volume
Consular Agent Crowe in Zante reports large shipments of Zante currants to the United States due to tariff law changes. The move, alongside other currant grades, overcomes a prior restriction on shipments. Washington notes the price decrease as currants become cheaper for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowe
Zante
State Department
United States
Where was Uncle Sam's Consul Constantinople Aug 30
Report from Constantinople describes the Armenian raids on the Ottoman bank and the arrest of leaders aboard Sir Edgar Vincent's yacht They pledged to continue agitation until Armenian rights are recognized by foreign powers Embassies report similar circulars and damages claims surface British authorities protest two Americans killed near the guard house as crowds riot 70 bodies buried at Chickle cemetery
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Constantinople
Edgar Vincent
Armenian Revolutionary Committee
Chickle
Michael Herbert
Tewfik Pasha
Tragic Love Story Clears in Kansas City Hotel Case
In Leavenworth a dying girl and a dead 21 year old man, John Hartig, are linked to a tragic love plan. Mary Bush of Pomeroy, aged 19, and Hartig sought marriage against poverty and parental resistance. The couple traveled to the National hotel where the girl is alive but dying. Hartig is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
National Hotel
John Hartig
Connor Station
Mary Bush
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Pomeroy
Mary
Hartig
Miners Strike Closes Bon Air and Penrose Mines
Leadville Colorado August 32 The sixth day of the miners strike sees two leading mines Bon Air and Penrose idle as pumps stopped after an overnight order. Owners aim to pressure the union to end the strike or flood mines to avoid union dictates. Losses reach about 20000 with no settlement in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadville
Col
Bon Air
Penrose
Austrian German Sugar Laws Boost Export Bounties
Consul Muth in Madgeburg reports Austria and Germany cooperated on new sugar laws. The consumption tax rose from 4.45 to 5.26 per kilo and export bounty increased from 2,002,000 to 3,641,400. The law took effect August 1 and aims to aid the Austrian sugar industry. France may raise duties and export bounties to compete with German sugars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aug. W
State Department
Math
Madgeburg
Austria
Germany
Muth
France
Indian Valley Shootout Ends In Death Of Berry
In Indian valley on the sixth Frank Marks Berry was killed resisting arrest and Dave Harper was wounded as cattle raiders stole horses. Constable George Woods and a posse halted the men who drew guns. Berry surrendered, Harper fired, Woods shot Harper in the shoulder, and Deputy J G Hollenbeck killed Berry with a rifle shot to the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Aug. W
Indian Valley
Sth
Frank Marks Berry
Dave Harper
George Woods
Posse
Berry
Harper
Woods
J. G Hollenbeck
New Delegate Sebastian Martinelli Arrives Pending Installation
Cardinal Satolli has learned from Rome that Father Sebastian Martinelli, regent of the Augustinians, will reach Washington around September 20. He sails from Genoa on September 5 aboard the Fulda and will assume duties immediately under Cardinal Satolli, who stays as his guest for nearly a month. Satolli plans to depart October 10 and sail for Europe October 17.
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Washington
Cardinal Satolli
Rome
Sebastian Martinelli
Genoa
Fulda
Europe
Hawaii Trade Diversion Boosts New York Exports
Washington reports Con sul General Ellis Mills notes Hawaiian trade shifts from San Francisco to New York. Exports this year total about 8.75 million dollars, nearly double last year, led by sugar shipments including 2.46 million sent around Cape Horn directly to New York. One large shipment went to Boston.
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Washington
San Francisco
New York
Ellis Mills
Honolulu
State Department
Cape Horn
Horn
Boston
Brazilian ministers resign amid anti Italian riots
Rio de Janeiro dispatch reports President Moraes accepts resignations of Dr. Carlos A. De Carvalho foreign affairs minister and A. G. Verreirs minister of justice due to anti Italian riots in Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Times
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Moraes
Carlos A. de Carvalho
A. G. Verreiers
Rhodes and Martin clash over Matabele surrender
A Telegraph dispatch from Bulawayo reports a serious dispute between Cecil Rhodes and General Martin. Martin demands the unconditional surrender of all Matabel es.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Martin
London
Telegraph
Bulawayo
Cecil Rhodes
General Martin
Times Sees Shifting Tone in U S Presidential Race
London observers note a change in the Times toward Bryan and McKinley. The paper now comments that both candidates stand evenly and defends Bryan's Madison Square Garden speech, suggesting it could win free silver Republicans’ votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bimetallic League
United States
London Times
Times
New York
Bryan
The
McKinley
Madison Square Garden
Pall Mall Gazette
Chicago
Credentials and ticket activity at national Democratic HQ
Indianapolis August 29 credentials from states and territories are being received and tabulated at the national Democratic headquarters. Proxies will be few, and states with delegates will vote fully. Tickets are in high demand. foreign attendees may receive preference. Senator W F Vilas is urged by several regions as a logical candidate given his Chicago gold conference involvement and role in the convention plan. National committee to meet September 1 at the Grand hotel. executive committee also meets there Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
National Democratic
United States
W. F. Vilas
Chicago
Vilas
Grand Hotel
Murder and Suicide Pact Shocks Leavenworth
In Leavenworth Kansas the bodies of a man and a young woman were found in a National hotel room with gunshot wounds to the head. A note from the woman to her mother said they planned to die together and be buried together with the same preacher. The man left a message for his brother in Kansas City. Police say the death appears to be murder followed by suicide and efforts to identify the two visitors continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
National Hotel
John Hartiz
Judy
John
Mary
Charles Marty
Kansas City
Democratic Gold Standard Convention in Wheeling
The West Virginia gold Democrats met with 122 delegates in Wheeling. Temporary Chair Ben Trappell attacked the Chicago convention and praised Grover Cleveland as a Jeffersonian democrat. After debate, the platform adopted a pro gold standard plank and pledged the convention to sound currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Ben Trappell
Chicago
National Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Italy Means Business Vow to Brazil Demand Resolution
Rome August 29 An official note says Italy will send Signor Martino formerly Italian minister to Brazil on the warship Piedmont to Rio de Janeiro with instructions to secure all measures Italy's dignity and subjects’ security demand. He will settle current disturbances first then address previously rejected claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Signor Martino
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Piedmont
Italy
Nevada bank forgers sentenced to life in prison
In San Francisco on August 2, Carl Becker and James Greegan, both linked to a Nevada bank robbery plot, received life imprisonments from Judge Wallace. They devised a scheme involving a fraudulent draft drawn on the Bank of Woodland and cashed at the Nevada bank with A H Dean acting as broker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Carl Becker
James Greegan
Nevada Bank
Wallace
Becker
Greegan
A. H. Dean
Nevada
Bank of Woodland
Dean
Hatching a Plot for a Hawaiian Throne Conflict
Royalist leader C McFarland travels from Honolulu to San Francisco amid rumors he will confer with Princess Kaiulani heiress to the Hawaiian throne. The August 28 dispatch from Honolulu notes his departure on the steamer Rio Janeiro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Rio Janeiro
Honolulu
C. McFarland
Kaiulani
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Drew
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Pasine
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