Democracy of Iowa nominating White for governor with Sells withdrawal
Des Moines August report shows Democratic convention nominating Fred K. White for governor with M L Bevis and A Van Wagenen other ticket picks. Populists indorse. Calhoun is the Populist on the ticket. Sells withdraws to White. Bryan expansion plank condemns war against the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fred Kk. White
Keokuk County
M. L. Bevis
Montgomery
A. van Wagenen
Woodbury
W. H. Calhoun
Marshall
B. P. Holst
Boone
Calhoun
Chicago
Democratic State Committee
Sells
Cato Sells
White
Fred EB. White
Shaw
Opponents of the Regular Kentucky Democratic Ticket Meet
A large coalition in Lexington convenes with over 3 000 in attendance including 900 delegates to nominate a full slate opposing the Louisville Goebel ticket. Theodore Hallam presides as permanent chair with John Young Brown nominated for governor by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
McKinley
Theodore aHllam
Kenton
John Young Brown
Iowa Populists Hold Lightly Attended State Convention
Des Moines delegates at the Iowa Populists convention approved a slate for a state central committee and endorsed the Democratic ticket and platform. The First through Fourth districts were unrepresented and Wood led the Fifth district while J R Clark Bereark and other named figures joined the committee. Crane of Des Moines was elected chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Central Committee
Wood
J. R. Clark
Ww. A. Cook
W. H. Robb
M. B. West
J. E. Anderson
B. F. Roe
B. Crane
Elopement Ends In Hastings Indiana Wedding
James Akers and Miss Jeannette Bain, residents east of Brazil, Ind., eloped after the bride stole from her home at night. They jumped into a waiting buggy and traveled to Knightsville to wed, just as her parents arrived too late to stop the ceremony aboard an eastbound Vandalia train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
James Akers
Jeannette Bain
Aker
Knightsville
Regents authorize plans for homeopathic hospital
Ann Arbor August meeting of the board of regents authorizes M C Stanton a New York architect to draw up plans and specifications for the new homeopathic hospital. If satisfactory the building committee will proceed with the work and hope to start by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
Board of Regents
M. C. Stanton
New York
Half a Block Destroyed in Greenville Fire
Fire starting from a cigarette in Peter Hentz’s livery stable ignited a west square block in Greenville Alabama on August 17. Flames damaged George D. Chaffee’s corner building housing Reed’s barber shop and Gunn’s restaurant, Mayor De Mouten’s gallery, and L A Holdener’s jewelry store. Grafe building valued at 1,000 with no insurance. De Mouten’s loss 2,500 building and 2,000 stock, 1,800 insured. Chaffe and Hentz barn each about 1,000 lost. jewelry store, restaurant, and saloon stock scattered in street. A brick barn belonging to Mrs. Sibley of Las Vegas New Mexico valued 500 also burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Als
Peter Hentz
George D. Chaffee
Shelbyville
George Reed
Gunn
Ed de Mouten
Harry Sibley
Las Vegas
N. M
Pilgrims at Holy Hill Shrine Near Hartford Wisconsin
Several hundred pilgrims gathered at Holy Hill shrine nine miles from Hartford for the Feast of the Assumption. The sick seekers crowded the ascent and grounds hoping for relief, while the little church overflowed onto the grass. No miracles reported yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Wis
Holy Hill
Tri-State Band Association Opens Tournament in Detroit
The Tri-State Band Association begins its annual tourney in Detroit with eight Michigan bands and others from Ohio Indiana and Canada performing at Belle Isle and in city parks. Mass concerts planned as visitors gather for the events and programs. Also note: Krueger's reply to Chamberlain is prepared in Johannesburg and due to be delivered to Sir Alfred Milner this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Tri-State Band Association
Belle Isle
Dayton
Lvoledo
Mansfield
Springfield
Hamilton
Cleveland
Akron
Lima
Columbus
Ohio
Elkhart
Indianapolis
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Logansport
Richmond
Muncie
Indiana
Grand Rapids
Adrian
Jackson
Flint
Saginaw
Michigan
Canada
Essex
Listewell
Norwich
Ridgetown
Leamington
Thamesville
Krueger
Johannesburg
Chamberlain
Sir Alfred Milner
South Africa
Lansing to Host National Match Factory Start
Levi W. Ewing of National Match company plans a Lansing factory with 100 workers within ninety days. The Chicago firm secured a plant and aims to produce matches at very low prices using patented processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing, Mich
Levi W. Ewing
National Match Company
Chicago
Lansing
Cigars seized from Rivera factory in Tampa
Revenue officers seize Jose Rivera's cigar factory in Tampa. The report covers the seizure and questions the impact on local commerce and law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Rivera
Tampa
Chicago
Senator Hayward
Nebraska
Albany
Troy
N. Y
Robert Wilhelm Eberhard Bunsen
Heidelberg
Germany
Alfred Behrend
Chicago Union
Wisconsin
Grand Crossing
Ill
Key West
Havana
New York
Bridgeport, Conn
William Kelly
Traction
Dreyfus Trial Updates Near Evening Gripping Stand
Rennes August 17 Labouri reports slight fever and spinal area injury from bullet X rays show the bullet passed skin tissue and muscles near the spine. Roget's cross examination draws sharp reactions as Dreyfus endures, while Morand expected to take Labouri’s place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennes
France
Labori
M. Labori
Testimony on Isle du Diable treatment in Dreyfus case
Witness M Lebon former colonies minister defended the Dreyfus measures on Isle du Diable claiming they were warranted though alleged cruel. Mme Henry testified about forgery by Colonel Henry tied to Picquart’s handling. General Roget reaffirmed belief in Dreyfus guilt and noted Esterhazy handwriting as only linked charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyfus
Justice Guerin
General Mercier
Mercier
Bordereau
M. Lebon
Isle du Diable
Lebon
Mme. Henry
Henry
Picquart
Roget
Esterhazy
Peoria Deep Waterway Convention urged with McKinley in mind
Leaders of the Senola Valley and Illinois River Valley associations plan a big river meeting in Peoria during the first week of October to promote a deep waterway and ship canal. They expect President McKinley to attend to advance dam removal and dredging to the river mouth. Henry Mayo of Ottawa chairs the fall session with delegates from Chicago and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
McKinley
Smnola Valley
Henry Mayo
Ottawa
Chicago
St. Louis
Wholesale Liquor Dealers Meet in Milwaukee on Distillery Talks
The National Wholesale Liquor Dealers association held a Milwaukee session at the Hotel Wister. J R Pogue announced a letter from Edson Radley of the Kentucky Distilleries Company indicating the Combine would meet independents in Cincinnati. A formal arrangement for whisky output over one to five years was discussed with proposed totals of 14 to 20 million gallons and equal split between the Combine and independents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association
Wister
J. R. Pogue
Edson Radley
Kentucky Distilleries Company
Cincinnati
Pogue
Meese Matrimonial Reunion Draws Thousands in Auburn
The Rev. W L Meese Matrimonial association reunion in Auburn Indiana drew thousands as couples married by Meese gathered to recall his work. Records lost, but estimates place over 1200 ceremonies by the minister who united many county residents and descendants. The event featured addresses by Judge Bowersox of Bryan Ohio and Judge Pover of Anza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
W.L. Meese
Meese
George Swineford
Geo. Deal
Bowersox
Bryan, O
Pov Sre
Cl Anza
Iowa towns back governor plan to recall Manila regiment
Des Moines officials said representatives from eleven Iowa towns with Fifty first Iowa at Manila met and voted to back Governor Shaw by securing signatures of all general assembly members to reimburse him for bringing home soldiers from San Francisco. If signatures are secured the state will bring back the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Fifty-first Iowa
Manila
Shaw
General Assembly
San Francisco
Norwegian uncle leaves $100000 to Astrup brothers
Menominee Michigan August 17 Lars Astrup former county sheriff and his brother Harold Astrup of Fisher have learned they inherited a $100000 legacy from a wealthy uncle in Norway. Identification papers will be sent to Norway at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee, Mich
Lars Astrup
This
Harold Astrup
Fisher
Norway
Old Country
Wardner Outlawry and Governor Action Defended
Ex President M B D Ratchford of the United Mine Workers says the national government bears no blame for Wardner Idaho troubles. He blames Governor Stonenburg and state officials for failing to restore order and protect lives and property, while insisting miners’ unions are not criminal by nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia O
M. BD. Ratchford
United Mine Workers
The
Industrial Commission
Wardner
Ida
Stonenburg
Idaho
Sinclair
France
Ratchford
Commonwealth
Milwaukee Victory in Typographical Union Convention Vote
Milwaukee won the vote 84 to 78 over Birmingham for the next International Typographical Union convention. Debate centered on a special assessment up to 50 cents every three months when the strike fund falls below 20,000 dollars. Amendments proposing lower assessments were defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Milwaukee
International Typographical Union
Birmingham
Ala
Committee On Lawe
Executive Council
Chicago
Donnelly
H. H. Kohlisaat
Chicago Times-Herald
Chicago Evening Post
Kohltsaat
Chicago Publishers’ Association
Electrotypers and Stereotypers' Union
Four youths arrested over alleged dynamite plot in Cleveland strike
Four boys aged 16 to 19, Henry Kramer Charles Young Lorin Soliski and Manly Friedman, were arrested on suspicion in Cleveland for attempting to blow two cars during the strike of July 22. A woman Maggie Bradle was arrested for obstructing streetcar tracks and a church boycott spread to Rev James Fall and a choir member. A separate incident on Clark avenue near Scranton left a passenger unharmed after a deafening blast. Also in Little Rock five white women were assaulted by black assailants amid rising racial tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Henry Kramer
Charles Young
Lorin Soliski
Manly Friedman
Maggie Bradle
Big
Consolidated Street Railway Company
James Fall
William Hayes
Burt Clemens
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Democracy OF
Bryan
Kentucky
New State Central Committee
W. L. Throop
C. P. Hipwell
EB. M. Carr
T. D. Holden
S. F. McConnell
George A. Huffman
W. R. Hart
E. H. Bickford
J.B. Romans
T. F. Ward
Thomas Jefferson
Spain
Philippines
Great Britain
Mert
New Hospital
War Department
Springfield, Als
St Louis
Jen
M. Morand
Maitre Demange
Major Carriere
M. Hanotaux
Witnhes
Jouaust
Meeting OF Valley People
Combine
Atte
Ane
Tring Towa
Royal Baking Powder CO
NEW YO
Coeur d'Alene
Governor's Action
Boye
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Joseph Keck, Prestpen'r
Chas.h. Keck
Cashen
Prank Stewart
Vick Prestpentr
M. Keck
Casey Bros
Feed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
EE. M. McConaughy
Erie
T. Krlein
J. R. Burroughs
Orrien
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Wabhlonton, FA
Washington
Nat'l Hank
East Main Street
Dentes
Upton Labor
P.W. McElwain
Ps Alors
Wasninaraon
Marsh W. Bailey
Cerice
City Hall
Lowa
Dc. J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
W. FE. Anderson, M. D
Klein's Clothing
Ida Bailey
Geo. W. Hay
Ofpice
Graham Opera House
East Washington Street
Northwestern University
Evanston
Waste Hall
Kemble
Kemble Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Frank Rogers
Little Rock
Ark
Yaiples
Schneider
G. H. Pratt
Optician
Ofpvicers
I. Klein
Corrine
West DelLong
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
H. Sanford
T. J. Dempsey
Side Square
National Bank
J. HU. Young
W. RK. Jeefrey
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderon
Washington County
Avings Bank
G&g
Jon. Krew
A. Wir
Oas ' O
H. Keowx
V. P
M. Kack
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
Joseph Keck
W. H. Butterfield
Crall
Ington
Ices
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