Forty two dead in fatal Atlantic City railroad wreck
A disastrous collision at a West Jersey and Atlantic City crossing near Atlantic City resulted in forty two deaths and scores of injuries. Eyewitness accounts blame Reading engineer Edward Parr for misreading signals as a red flag and block signals were passed. Rescue teams battled heat and steam as hospitals sought to treat the influx of victims.
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New Taraty
Atlantic City
Edward Parr
West Jersey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia and
Reading
Howse
Red Man
Bridgeton
Satom
Ny Ji
Jéraoy Road
John Kréinor
Morrie Nowell
Fromin
Kelly
Kréindr
Orces
Dar
Mamarahy Ditch
Dend Pndihe
Euvornl Hotela
Rae
Hngmoor Parr
John Bodine
Senehora Road
Parr
Griner
Bodine
Farr
Brazil
Silver men address Wisconsin delegates to Democratic convention
Silver delegates from Wisconsin issue an public address replying to the gold delegates letter led by Senator Vilas and General Bragg. It defends actions on the vote for presidential candidate and urges Democratic voters to unite to choose representatives for the state convention.
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Wisconsin
Vilas
General Bragg
Democratic Campaign Boards Form in Georgia Nomination Drive
State Democratic campaign structures are set with chairman Clay reshaping committees. A Friday executive session will map strategy, followed by advisory and state campaign committees to coordinate across Georgia. Key figures include Hyans, Howell, and McDonald, with a mass rally planned in August and speeches by Hall and Robertson.
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Democratic
Éarnea
Clay
Wayeral
Priday Pientary
Dominlttes
Brovy
Tendiya
Menibeta
Tate
McDonolgii
Henty County
Hon
Hall
Lewis
William J. Ik
Chicago
Paulding
Dallas
James W. Robertson
Speakersiara
Tha Dratora
Hwy
Tha State
Campaisign
Atigata
Domimittae
Georgia
Jong Sxee Hee
Clement A. Hyans Peat
Dana
QO A
Byansy LF Garrard
Ri Ui Hardeman
J. Ts Berner
Clark Howell
O. B. Stevens
J.B. Dinnon
W. Hyerott
GH. Hi Onbaniss
W. J. Simmons
H. J. Lewis
Pat Walsh
W. H., Fleming
John B. Goodwin
Pope Burrow
M. Brumbly
W. Coney
Toseph Biving
J. J. Harvard
Macon
Mr. Clay
Reese
Gilbert
Gi da Bignon
George L
Spear
George BR
Brown
John L
Tye
Hamp McWhorter
Robert Mich? Oll
T. J. Carling
Helland
Tout McDonald
H. O, Johnson
Boykin Wright
Birat
R. M. Martin
A. A. Lawrence
Richard Hobbs
W. W. Dows
W. P. Burt
F. Bstrozidr
J. R. Terrell
W.H. Luttrell
Dr. T, HK
Whitley and
Williams
Upshaw
Douglas Glessner
P. Bloodworth
John J. Black
Sam P. Maddox
Dr. Nm, G, Long
A. Pharr, Jr
D&trict
DL. Lewis
J. Wooding
J. W. Linsey
W.B. Feancis
Elins Herndon
W. H. Griffin
Mutinous Convicts Fire At Leavenworth Guards
A group of about forty U S penitentiary inmates mutinied on the Fort Leavenworth prison farm. Guards fired as the convicts scattered. Leader George Yeast was mortally wounded. others were wounded while fleeing. A second mutiny began in the yard as guards prepared to retaliate. Warden French intervened to restore order. A shipment in cargo valued at $17,898 was noted.
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Leavenworth
Kanaas
Bayat
United States Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
George Yeast
Yeast
Dove
Sam Mills
Missouri
Conviots
French
Chipley Affirms Florida Loyalty to Chicago Democratic Nominees
OHIPLEY REFUSES Enya Ho Will Abide the Result of its Chicago Convention. Hon. W. D. Chipley, a Florida figure in gold movement circles, said he accepts the Chicago convention result in good faith and will support the Democratic national nominees. He warned that disrupting the party harms the South and Florida will back the Chicago ticket by large margins.
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Enya Ho
Chicago
W. D. Chipley
Florida
Holrat
Hoe
Bragg
South
North
Democratic Party
W. D. Crreney
Chipley
Gold
Indianapolis
J. D. Broadhead
W. B. Halderman
Rates Restored After Judge Simonton Ruling
Seaboard Air Line officials are ordered to restore by close of business August 8 the reduced rates in effect since July 12. Judge Simonton modified the injunction after noting the need for advance notice to the Interstate Commerce Commission, with 11 days from this date for the change to take effect and clarification on exemption for certain special rates. Seaboard immediately notified withdrawal of all reduced rates to southern points and directed agents to comply.
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Simonton
Seabord Air Line
Jadge Simonton
Col. H. 8
Haines
Southern States Freight Association
Seaboard
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jones
Goorwin, Carolina and Northern Railroad Company
Seaboard Air Line
R. O. Hoffman
John
Yiu
B. McRae
Kentucky Bolters Meet in Louisville for State Convention
Kentucky gold democrats held a largely attended meeting in Louisville Tuesday. Charles R. Long was elected chairman of the committee and the Chicago platform was denounced. A state convention is set for August 20 in Louisville to choose delegates and electors. R. T. Dyler of Hickman named Kentucky member of the national committee. George M. Davis of Louisville named state executive committee chairman.
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Blue Grass
Gold Democrats
Kentucky
Louisville
Charles R. Long
Democratic Central
Sound Money
Chicago
R. T. Dyler
Hickman
George M. Davis
Kentucky Distillers Agree to 12 Percent Bourbon Suspension
A committee formed at a July 10 Kentucky distillers meeting met in Louisville on Friday and announced the signing of all bourbon and rye distilleries into an 12 percent production suspension for eighteen months.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Ryo
Industrial Outlook Brightens in Fall as Production Edges Up
The Tradesman reports slow but steadier activity across industries in the southern United States. Merchants and manufacturers anticipate improved business in the fall if crop prospects hold and political unrest remains limited. Iron and ore markets stay weak, with little raw or finished material trading, while textile demand remains tepid. Cotton exports for eleven months ending May reach substantial values, mill building expands, coal mining stays fairly good, and numerous new plants and facilities are projected in Tex, Ga, Va, N C, Miss, and other states, signaling broad expansion but uneven short-term gains.
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Aome
United States
Milla
Fql
Onero
Tex
Barnesville
Hempstead
Denton
Greenville
Afiss
Riverside
Lynchburg
Brewtos
Alay
Barmony Grove
Gold Rook
Orange
N. C
Charleston
8. C
Georgetown
Town
Beaumont
McKinley, Dex
van Alatyne
Gurter's Creek
Mulberry
Shelbyville
Teno
Macon
Mo.Goll
Columbia
Alexandria
Raleigh
Meridian
Miss
Oxford
Knorville
Tenn
Chattanooga
Democratic notification set for August 12 at Madison Square Garden
Bryan will deliver several speeches en route to New York for the Democratic notification meeting at Madison Square Garden on the evening of August 12. William P. St John, ex-president of the National Bank of the Republic, says the venue is secured and NY Democratic and Silver committees plan separate quarters at the Hotel Bartholdi with McLaughlin and Teal in charge.
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Madison Square Garden
Bryan
New York
William P. St. John
National Bank of the Republic At
Sewall
Bt. John
Democratic
President Proclaims Neutrality toward Cuba in July Proclamation
Cleveland reports the President warns Wilibusters will be prosecuted under neutrality laws. A July 27 proclamation recalls the June 12, 1895 original issuance and cites the Wiborg decision on military expeditions and conspiracies to prevent misinterpretation of neutrality statutes.
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Cuba
Supreme Court
Wiborg
Cyclone Hits Pittsburg Causing Deaths And Loss
A cyclonic storm struck Pittsburg Pennsylvania at 4 30 Monday afternoon. In minutes two people were killed another wounded and property damage across Allegheny county likely around 100000 dollars.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Waryler Aims to Trigger War Between Spain and United States
A cleaving analysis says Captain General Weyler seeks to provoke conflict with the United States to protect Cuba. Havana papers accuse Weyler of inspiring anti American pieces to push Spain toward war while demanding recall of Spanish minister Delome.
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Weyler
Spain
United States
Cachina
Havana
United
Clevgelandt
Olney
Wayler
Jess
Florida
Atlantic
Washington
Cuba
Helo
Leo
Delome
Deloma
Cubaa
Storm Devastates Gloucester Mining Town Killing Fifteen
A violent storm swept Gloucester, Ohio, near Athans, killing fifteen people and causing near total destruction of a major town landmark. A grocery owner J LD Daugherty was killed by flying debris as the northwest wind toppled buildings, lifting a plank walk, with a livery stable and several homes washed away by the rising Sunday Creek. Debris blanketed streets and many structures suffered severe damage as the river flooded, with two drownings reported and more deaths feared.
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Sunday Creek
Gloucester
Athans
Ohio
J. LD. Daugherty
Prohibition Candidate Joshua Levering Accepts Nomination
In Baltimore the Prohibition party announced Joshua Levering as its presidential nominee. State and local party officials gathered at Hazazera's hall and the Lyceum theatre to notify Levering, with 106 delegates from 16 counties and eight electors chosen. Levering read his acceptance letter and praised the party record of Protection to the Home.
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Prohibition
Baltimore
Hazazera's Hall
Lyceum
Joshua Levering
Spanier
Levering
Robhelt Garrett Dead in Maryland Cottage Tragedy
Robert Garrett, longtime Baltimore and Ohio president, dies at his Des Park Maryland cottage on Wednesday. Once a powerful railroad leader, he had been a hopeless mental invalid for years though friends did not expect immediate distress from his condition.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Robert Garrett
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Desr Park
Garrett
Government lunchroom tale at convention
A Washington Star report describes a mid day scene in a federal interior department building where clerks eat at long tables. A wandering woman, believing government meals were free, ordered lavishly and was charged 65 cents. She finally paid and left in apparent indigestion.
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Interior Department
Clarke
Cltistisa Hadényor
Interior Départment
Syith
Jonah
Washington Star
Advert for Stomach Bitters and Soap with Health Claims
An old advertisement touts Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for stomach, liver, and nervous complaints, claiming it strengthens the system. It also promotes Dobbinat Mont as Borax Soap for laundry and bath. The copy mentions Dr. Kiine of Philadelphia offering a Marvelous Cure with a $2.00 trial bottle.
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China
Building Bet ter Than He Knew Narrated By Md Bite
A workers delegation asks their employer to switch from fort nightly to weekly wage payments. Dan D, a famed Trishmian, is sent to present the grievance. The master asks what is desired and the delegation requests weekly pay for all workers.
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Md-Bite
Dan D
Daniel
Relief from Ovarian Womb Pain Promised by Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs James Pangisy of Minneapolis recounts chronic left ovary and womb pains and kidney trouble. After doctors gave no relief she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and found lasting relief from fatigue and pain. She urges other suffering women to consider the medicine for proven relief.
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Lydia
Pinkham
James Pangisy
Marshall
N. E
Minneapolis
Minn
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Asimnro
Ohipley
Gold Standard
Kentucky Bolters
Scudphern Progress
Cleveland
Uncho Sam
Doman
Robhelt Garrett
Sam
Kotch
Noita
Kiine
Aroh
Phila
Oarson
Scotland
Vita
Pivo
M. P. Dreewa
Brooklyn
Nuy
Mae Winalow
Hood
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