Demands, disasters, and political appetites across nations and cities
Reports from TELLGRAPHIC BELIEFS detail political prisoner John Duff and a dangerous mental state, Governor Altgeld’s campaign kickoff in Minols before 20,000, Boston lumber firm Banks & Co's asset figures, Roswell P. Flower’s convention invite, a Los Angeles church meeting to recruit labor, Knights of Pyth location talks, and a Toronto lumber loss insured for about $2,000. The piece also notes Lilong Chang’s New York visit, a Port Amboy love tragedy, a Hungarian duel, John R. McLean’s senate ambitions denial, Massachusetts Democratic committee referral, a Chicago wealthier crime victim found dead, and a yacht race results report among various international and domestic events.
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John Duff
Oether Trinh
Altgeld
Minols
Girard Cunningham, Banks & Co
Boston
Roswell P. Llower
Indianapolis
Los Angeles
Knights of Pyth
Supreme Lodge
Indianapolis Tire
Charlton
Toronto
Mich
Lilong Chang
New York
Cleveland
Whitney
Yenious
Bertie Potah
Porth Amboy
George Subrack
John Johas
Subrack
John R McLean
Cincinnati
John R Sherman
United States Senate
Democratic State Central Committee
Massachusetts
Crimeté Ro Schell
Caress
Santanita
Pog McParland
Hawaii
San
Rancisco
Kalwhind
Lobin
Rostoviski
Carr Enderarkly
Pil Denly Chite
Vienna
London
Rio de Janeiro
Brac
Moraes Line
Vr Carlo
B de Carvalho
A G Correters
Ivis
Viena
Crowe
State Department
United States
AN & Tennie Bowles
Henry Overmeyer
Berkehtee Hus
Mana
Hay
Herrinvin Curd Lumber Co Fails Amid Local Bank Strain
In Hannibal Augst the Herrinvin Curd Lumber Co collapses while local banks face liquidity strain. Assets are miscounted and liabilities loom as 25 cents per unit changes rumors of a hard financial turn linger in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal, Augst
Herrinvin Curd Lumber Co
Aseeta
Lisgermountein
Bank Failure Shocks Helena as First National Closes Doors
A Helena bank collapses after deposit withdrawals exceed its capacity. The bank announces it is closed to deposits and will pay depositors in full. observers cite heavy withdrawals by eastern interests. The comptroller orders an examiner to take charge as details remain uncertain.
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Bulls
Mont
Ielena
CJ Lidlverton
Helena Saya
Agan
Rumiore
Waa Lable
Byle
Butte
S .I Hauser
Ellver
Impressive Scene in San Sebastian Amid Cuban War Hopes
In San Sebastian on September 4 a ceremony opened an army class on the promenade. In the royal presence, the bishop of Victoria preached to soldiers bound for Cuba. He praised the flag and cross, spoke of victory, and the king expressed regret at being unable to join the soldiers. A papal blessing followed as the troops received it all with reverent attention.
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San Sebantin
Span
Victoria
Cuba
Parley correspondent details reformer ties amid raid debates
A Daily Mail report outlines connections between international party figures and London reformers, linking to a coalition opposing the Johnson raid and describing tensions within interviews with priests. The piece notes Mr Phillips' stance on payment while awaiting statements from an elementary commission on the raid.
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London
Daily Mail
Hauinsburg
Jol
Hammond
Trevon
Jineson
Phillips de Clings
American citizen Samuel T Joten arrested aboard ship Synge
Warestenn Arranted Havana Sep 4 Samuel T Joten an American resident of Matanzas Province is jailed on a police charge aboard the Ward Hne steam ship Synge. Mr Loten, a merchant, was arrested as cannons were about to be fired. U S Consul General Mitchell Leg notified authorities in Washington.
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Havana
Samuel T Joten
Matanzas
Synge
Loten
United States
Mitchugh
Hefe
Lolian
Washington
Disrupted Democratic Convention Notes and Appointments
Fragmentary report describes delegates and observers at the Democratic convention with mentions of Generals Palmer and Wushner and a staggered scheduling of events. It lists an executive committee with members from Missouri Kentucky and Minnesota and assigns duties at New York subheadquarters.
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National Democratc
Palmer
Wushner
Kerouthoff
Missourd
Wagemus
Kentucky
Culschon
Minnieola
Joh Cube
Panaay
Clifkage
New York
San Diego Rally Note From Jesse Grant Read Aloud
A San Diego convention session included a handwritten letter from Jesse R Grant son of General Grant read aloud by Wade McDonald. The note dated Sept 1 1866 mentions withdrawal from a political rally and references duty and public service in a tumultuous local scene.
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Windorme
San Digo
Cal
Popullar
Wade McDonald
Jesse R Grant
U.S Grant
San Diego
Ming Futercel
Dotuy Rally Party
Cepuusel Ub
Jessie Ro Grant Endorses People’s Party Platform
Jessie Ro Grant, long-time San Diego resident with substantial property interests, endorses the People’s Party platform. He claims the platform aligns with protecting American citizens at home and abroad and urges supporters to enroll. Grant notes his support contrasts with Republican and Democratic planks and signals an aim to enter public affairs.
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People’s Party
People's Party
Jessie Ro Grant
Grant
San Diego
Ile
Prohibition Debate in Canadian Parliament
In Ottawa on September 4 the Laurier government announced plans for a plebiscite on prohibition at the next session. Only that question would be submitted. The House met and ordered the bar in the Commons restaurant abolished, a decision greeted by cheers.
Nominations for Congress Across Several States
Nominations by party conventions report results in multiple districts. Ex State Senator Robert Moss secures the Democratic nomination in Maryland’s fifth district on the first ballot. In New Hampshire the Republican convention in the second district selects Frank G Clarke by acclamation. New Mexico and other areas note Democratic picks including John D Nash in Conway and James D Back in Barboursville. The Chicago platform and Bryan support feature in the Ell Redon and Oklahoma territorial conventions.
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Baltimore
Robert Moss
Congress
Concord
N. II
Jrank G Clarke
Peterborough
Manchester
N. IL
John D Nash
Conway
Middlesboro
James D Back
Barboursville
Bryan
Chicago
el Reno
Rev T Y. Cillahan
Will contest unfolds as witnesses travel from York to San Francisco
In San Francisco on September 4 Vernna Odeh and his wife plus Miba Virginia Lair travel from York to become witnesses in the pencil will contest. The case centers on a will probate pushed by Mrs Craven and Miss Virginia Lair with support for probate by George A. Kaigt’s withdrawal. Attorneys Lloyd and Wheelwren are still pursuing probate for the pencil will as the contest continues.
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Prancisco
Mick Virginia Lair
Chirlee Bale
George A Kaigt 1
Qelrichs
Miss Palr
Lloyd and
Wheelwren
Indian affairs commissioner Browning visits Fort Hall agency
Sept 1 in Pocatello Idaho. The Hon D M Browning commissioner of Indian affairs at Washington arrived from California last night and left this morning for the Fort Hall Indian agency. He is understood to be on business pertaining to reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Ida
D M Browning
Wheallipton
California
Fort Stal
Teds
Meeting disrupted by protests over CP Breckborough’s appearance
Confused notes claim protesters halted the Indianapolis gathering last night as several women’s bodies objected to CP Breckborough’s presence. The event’s leadership faced criticism that evening for permitting him to address the meeting.
Cleveland Political Convention Report Amid Illness Fears
A fragmented stroke of prose discusses the Republican convention in Indianapolis and the nomination of a candidate with illness concerns. It mentions Senator Palmer and regional reactions across the south, with emphasis on party unity and readiness for the national stage.
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Cleveland
National Republican Charman Toininadian
Bald
Palmer
Duchaier WI
South
Iowan Father Fatally Shoots Daughter After Marriage Defiance
A sept 4 incident in WilHall Hall, Indiana, ends in the fatal shooting of 18 year old daughter by her father after she marries against his wishes. He then tries to kill himself at the home. daughter survives, father dies from self-inflicted injuries.
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Hoomingtoy
Ind
WilHall Hall
Bttoed
Hall
Fire
Ela
China
West
Gold reserves fall as markets flag in London
The London market shows a dent in reserves with total holdings around 102,000 while American stocks stumble amid worries of a potential third candidate steering the market, and signaled shifting demand in the current trading session.
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London Standard
Sewall Letter on Bryan Nomination Sparks Debate in 1896 Era
Chicago September 3 Chairman Jones of the Democratic National Committee released a letter from Arthur Sewall to William J Bryan dated July 25 1876 urging Bryan to act for the party’s success over personal considerations. Sewall states he would not influence Bryan’s decision and supports the Populist ticket if it advances silver policy, while denying disloyalty to Bryan.
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Chicago
Jones
The
Democrati
National
Inne
William J Bryan
Arthur Sewall
Popullet
Bryan
St Louis
Mr. Watson
Aleo
Dieputehca
Mra Bryan
Bath
Ihe Democrat
Mre Bryan
Populiet Party
Arep
Sewall
Uileifime
Diga Age
Finiun
Pupulfetson
Wrey
Scewall
Dheufrinin Jones
Sewalla Jetter
St Touts
Fea Opti
Gold Democrats
Brynno
Bank money tied to Colorado campaign claims clarified
Repeated assertions that the Republican National Committee funded McKinley campaign efforts in Colorado are disputed. The state committee chair Hodes is cited as paying campaign expenses with a $20 bank loan from the Direct National Bank of Ginton, raising questions about the funding chain and authenticity of the charges.
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Honnan Bank
Dinver
Colo
Sept
Republician National
Colorado
McKintey Hia
Wat “Blaze Roof Hodes
Hla
Diret National Bank of
Ginton
Johnson Serle
General Walker Reports GAR Membership and Dues
General Tom Walker outlines Grand Army of the Republic statistics noting total membership around 3.5 million with 3.6 million listed as active and 450 thousand carried on the dues list. He cites 11.06 million dollars in yearly dues collected, 7,923 deaths, and a 975 decrease from the prior year, attributing losses to unemployment and veterans' financial hardship while praising overall member resilience despite tough times.
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Tom Walker
T Ublé
GAR
Grand Army of the Republic
Sudgen Named as North Dakota Judge Amidst Federal Appointments
President appoints Charles S Amidgty to North Dakota district court and Joan E ICarland to a South Dakota telecommunication judicial post. Washington sources confirm Sept appointment dates and related confirmations.
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Washington
Lay
Charles S Amidgty Dis Inet
North Dakota
Joan E Icarland
Telet
Jude
South Dakota
Captain Keytua Kecapen Sailor Publicly Degraded
Fragmentary report from London describes Captain Albert Dresss entering and a court martial verdict. He is to be publicly degraded and condemned for involvement with a French fortifications plot and contact with a foreign government. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Prett Rae
Keytua Kecapen
London
Ikuntec
Britton Yy Éarsheys
Ayeting
French Guinea
Albert Dresss
Hag
Sete
Train accident at Ninth Street cable line injures four
A September 3 incident in Kansas City Missouri injured four men and fatally wounded one passenger when a grip hook broke on the depot link causing a trolley car to roll backward at high speed. The accident occurred on the Ninth Street cable line near the depot.
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Kansas City
Fusion plan nears final deal in Nebraska Democrats
In Omaha Nebraska after a late night session the state central committee of the Democratic and Populist parties agreed on fusion electoral and state tickets. Democrats endorse the Populist nominated state ticket and Populists accept the Democratic candidate for attorney general to fill Hastings vacancy. Four Populist electors will be nominated by the Democrats. Democratic leaders say the fusion will be endorsed by the state convention tomorrow.
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Raston del
Nelenwks Qmaha
Neb
Hastings
Missouri Governor Takes Interior Secretary Oath
Secretary of the Interior oath was administered to David R. Wrands of Missouri by Associate Justice Moran of the U S Supreme Court. Wrands will assume duties tomorrow morning as the new interior secretary in Washington.
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Washington
David R. Wrands
Missouri
Atigjo
Sheanth
Moran
United States Supreme Court
1Raneels
Impeachment Proceedings Dropped in Louisville
Louisville hearers report that the mayor and board of aldermen expunged impeachment charges against the board of safety after Judge Toney’s injunctions were served. The action clears the officials of contempt of court.
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Louisville
Board of Aldermen
Board of Safety
Toney
Car collision injures several at state fair route
In Minneapolis a morning crash near Anthony Park involved two vehicles bound for the state fair. One car careened from its track and struck another, injuring several occupants but not fatally. Authorities reported minor to moderate injuries and ongoing investigations.
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Minnecapolts
Vetriy
Hrowinds
Minalapolis
Louis Traga
Anthony Park
Abe
Campers Missing After Canyon Wall Devastation Near Here
A canyon disaster north of town washed away camper Maxey Jerhy Tilester and others as a wall of water and boulders swept through the area. Several campers remain unaccounted for with no further word on their fate, while a companion named Marty is presumed lost.
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Loy Angilen
Cal
Marty
Sentiment for annexation grows in Hawaii says ex postmaster general
Ex postmaster general Whittney arrived from Honolulu and reports a revival of annexation sentiment in Hawaii. He warns that if Hawaii aligns with the United States, Japanese immigration could surge, threatening native and naturalized populations and eroding franchise rights under the Gibson (Kobsob) treaty with Japan.
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Hetttle
M Whiteney
Ilawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Fslands
United States
Ina
Japan
Whittney
Visitors to Canton for Map Machinery Exhibition
Sept visitors from Bieilein to Canton to view Map Machinery from Vilsburg and Hever county travel by Fort Wayne route. Teaver county contingent to arrive early morning. Pittsburg party expected afternoon with seven trains of twelve coaches. Delegation expected to depart after events, with return trips planned that evening.
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Bieilein
Wichales
Canton
Mchnhy
Vilsburg
Hever County
Teaver County
Fort Wayne
Senator Quay
Pittsburg
Wayne Uough
Li Hung Chang Dines With John Wy Foster In Washington
Li Hung Chang was hosted at the Arlington by ex Secretary of State John W Foster with four Cabinet members a military leader and other officials. The dinner featured elaborate decorations Marine Band performances Chinese and American airs and sparing tasting of champagne. Foster and Li Hung Chang both praised US China relations with remarks on friendship prosperity and the exchange of ideas during the visit.
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The
Washington
Li Hung Chang
John Wy
Arlington
United States Marine Band
Poster
Foster
August Maeter
China
United States
Almeria
Belo Elrick
John W. Lonter
Appeal for Funds In Democratic Campaign Tinse Read
Assistant treasurer James Le Norris of the democratic tailogal committe calls for campaign funds. He notes Republican coffers are bolstered by European fortunes while American industry must rely on voluntary contributions. Requests timely donations to cover legitimate campaign expenses.
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Washington
Aoelstant
James le Norris
Tailogal
Europe
Pittfotte
Contested Reforms Amid Turkish Sultan’s Approval
An unclear report notes Me fur hin tor Crete and Ieliid of Crete accepting reform plans drafted by powers and approved by the Turkish Sultan after a revolution. It mentions Krupp buying German plant works for 6,625,000 marks, with transfer to Krupp on October tal and increased production capacity.
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Crete
Cancu
Ieliid
Gotsulilipe
Jan
Turkey
Ere Krupp
Fosen
Elitp Building Works
Putien
Herr Krupp
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CP Breckboridge
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Tally
Hwtdt
Walla
Ardilur
Sudgen
Itun
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