Prairie fires blaze for Roosevelt and Fairbanks in GOP outlook
Minnesota representative James McCleary visits Sagamore Hill and backs Republican confidence in the prairie states. He warns Democrats may sacrifice the national ticket to win House seats, while Cortelyou and Elihu Root conduct a long conference in Oyster Bay on party strategy and New York politics.
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Minnesota
Prairies
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Oyster Bay
James T Mctleary
Son
Sagamore Hut
McCleary
New York
Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
Ronsevelt
Okinnesoa
Middle West
Northwest
Prairie
House of Representatives
Chaman Ginmge B
Cortelyou
Elihu Root
Sagamore Emm
Rant
White
Chitman Cortetyou
Root
Notice on free nationwide insertion for obituaries and marriages
The Washington Post states that upon application, obituary and marriage notices may appear simultaneously in multiple listed morning newspapers at no extra charge. Newspapers named include New York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record Herold Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Washington Post
NEW York Times
Baltimore Herald
Boston Globe
Buffalo Courier
Cincinnate Enquirer
Chicago Record Herald
Phildelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Tolis
Republic Byracuse Post-Standard
ST Pau
Marriages and obituaries across multiple cities and dates
A compiled fragment lists numerous marriage intentions and obituaries from Berkeley County West Virginia to Washington and Philadelphia. It mentions the weddings of John W Roberts with Delma Viola Miller and others, several interments, and memorial notices with dates in August 1964 to September 1972, including Rev J H Ewell officiating and various family names and local institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W Roberts
Delma Viola Miller
Berkeley County
Harry & Clemson
Port Deposit
Mery M Oakford
Philadelphia
Willam H Ball
Hulda H Huff
Allentown
Alexander H Gregory
Audrey
Mays
Robert Lee
Linden Va
Patsey Digg
George “Cohen
Alexandria County
Fannie B Roberts
Loudoun County
Burton
Easterday
Carthage
Nelle
Health Office Record of Listed Residents and Ages
Health office record lists residents with ages and addresses including Fanny Berm B19 A st me 453 years, Margaret Mo Buckles Lind 2ist st 03 years, Wilhiam Byng Wash Asylum Hosp 1 years, Milliam borrest Providence Hospital 34 years, Rwyland Lancaster Tacoma Park DC 2 mos, Mary Mosby 218 D t sw 84 years, Staines G Searles 22 Tost ne 6 Yoonths, Maria Smith 146 td st mw 45 years, Mary M Tolsor 3.2 Lincoln st Anacostia 21 yrs, Sophie Mo Wassamonn 613 Md ave sw 6 mos, Emma F White Lincoln ave ne 42 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Berm
Margaret Mo Buckles Lind
Wilhiam Byng Wash Asylum
Milliam Borrest
Providence Hospital
Rwyland
Lancaster
Tacoma Park
Mary Mosby
Staines G
MD Ave
Emma F White
Lincoln Ave
Local Undertakers Advertise Funeral Services and Prices
The clipping advertises multiple funeral homes including W. W. R. Speare at 940 F Street N W and R. F. Harvey's Sons at 3325 Fourteenth Street N W. It touts first class service, moderate prices, and telephone contacts for arrangements and embalmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
Fourteenth Street
Roosevelt Says No Interference in York Convention
The President will not interfere in the York situation and hopes delegates at Saratoga will nominate a satisfactory candidate. Roots adheres to declination, stating he will not attend the convention. Secretary Root will not add to prior remarks and plans a Newfoundland trip with William Cary Sanger before October. Roosevelt exercises at Sagamore Hill. no visitors expected today.
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Sita
York
Saratoga
Roots
Root
Newfoundland
William Cary Sanger
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Loeb
Toay
Cleary Loses Nomination In Wisconsin District
Special to The Washington Post reports Herman Groto phorst was nominated for Congress in the Thad district by Democrats, upsetting expectations that T. L. Cleary would win. Cleary denounced the outcome as underhanded. The Third District is seen as a key swing battleground with La Follette allies and Republicans both maneuvering to influence the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Viroqua
Wis
Herman Grotophorst
Thad
J. W. Babcock
T. L. Cleary
Cleary
la Follette
Babcock
Republican National Committee
National Committee
German Olympian Guests Arrive for St Louis Games
A German athletic delegation arrived in New York aboard the Deutsche, en route to St Louis for the Olympian games. Manager Dr Willibald Gebhard leads students from the Germania Dresden and athletes from Eintracht Halle and Club Sportsfreunde. They will showcase a pankerel duel for President Roosevelt before competing in wrestling, running, jumping, swimming, fencing, and discus events, with nine Berlin Poseidon swimmers and a Berlin Pencing Club fencer among the entrants.
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New York
St Louis
Prince ‘Ed Zu Salm-Horstmar
Count Vom der Asseburg
Barom J. von Huenefeld
W. Gebhard
Hardy
Gebhard
Johannes Rughe
Eintracht
Braunseweilg
Paul Weinstein
Sportsfreunde
Halle
Doeer
Frankfort
J Rugh
Germany
Weinstein
Poseidon Club
Berlin
George Hoffman
Dmit Rausch
Otto Hoeff
Max Pape
Root to Take Sea Cruise and Possible New York Nomination
Elihu Root plans a Newfoundland cruise to October, reviving talk of his New York gubernatorial bid. Headquarters insist Root would file a declination if nominated. Secretary Taft departs for Vermont to campaign, then Portland, Maine, and a rest trip to Canada with his family.
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New York
Elihu Root
Newfoundland
Roct
Platt
Mr Root
Taft
Vermont
Portland
Canada
Men Stand By Strike Plan
New York August 3 The day crown of the elevated railroad employees members of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America held a meeting tonight and voted to stand by the agreement presented to the Interborough company and to declare a strike if the company refuses to sign it. President Pepper was empowered to sign the agreement for the Amalgamated Association or to declare a strike. Mr Pepper said he believed the company would consent to give the men their demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elevated
Amalagamted Association of Street and Electric Railway
Hill Opens Campaign Attacking Roosevelt as Fraud
Former Senator David B. Hill launched the Democratic campaign in Broome County with a speech at the Agricultural Fair in Deposit. He argued for tariff reform and honest currency revision, claimed the gold standard is irrevocably established, and said Theodore Roosevelt was a fraud who was forced into renomination by Republicans.
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Binghamton
David B. Hill
Broome County
Deposit
Hill
Democratic Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Buffalo
McKinley
MccKinley
Leading Citizens Accused in Cripple Creek Deportations
Capiases issued for 28 Cripple Creek area leaders amid district court informations charging conspiracy and assault to kill, false imprisonment, and larceny linked to last Saturday’s deportations. Named defendants include Nelson Franklin former Victor mayor and mine officials, bankers, mine superintendents, and deputy sheriffs.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Bell
C. C. Butler
Nelson Franklin
Victor
B. ©. Newcomb
First National Bank
Henry Dahl
Ophir
AEK
Carleton
Warry Waters
Frank Vanneck
Charles Guan
KE K Young
A. € Cale
Citizens’ Alliance
Dartiel McCarthy
Granite
A P Holman
Golden Cycle
William Carruthers
Colorado and Southwestern Railroad
Louis Henry
Rose Maud
John Balzell
Sedan Mining Company
William Bainbridge
el Paso
No Appeal From Miners In Colorado Dispute
Washington reports no request for federal protection over deported Colorado miners returning to Cripple Creek. Officials expect no federal aid without state action. AFL secretary Frank Morrison argues the government must intervene, planning to push the issue through federal courts to challenge deportations.
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Colorado
Cripple Creek
Washington
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Federation
United Stats
Mr. Morrigan
United States
Murray
Secretary of
Commerce and Labor
Wright
Bureau of Labor
Department of Justice
Labor Leader on the Race in Garment Union Row
In Buffalo, August, the United Garment Workers of America opened a case against Henry C. White former general secretary for disobeying orders neglecting duties during a strike and publishing derogatory articles. White’s letter defended his actions and cited invoking public figures to urge peace with manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garment Workers
Buffalo
United Garment Workers of America
Henry C. White
National Organization
General Executive Board
White
Manufacturers’ Association
Oscar Strauss
Isaac Seligman
Murphy Gave Peace Sign At Democratic Headquarters
New York Aug 25 There was buzz at the Hoffman House as Charles F Murphy Tammany leader visited the Democratic State headquarters. He conferred with Meyer Dow Ung and Coler while Patrick H McCarren dined in the cafe. Belmont Sheehan Nicoll were at national headquarters. Belmont left for a brief vacation.
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New York
Hoffman House
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Harmony
Meyer
Mr. Murphy
Victor J. Dow Ung
Bird
Coler
Patrick H. McCarren
Murphy
Bheehan
Democratic National Executive Committee
Executive Committee
Tammany Hall
Messrs
Belmont, Sheehan
Nicoll
New York City
August Belmont
Parker Delays His Letter to Hear Roosevelt Before Addressing
Parker postpones releasing his letter of acceptance until after President Roosevelt's. Roosevelt's letter now expected September 12, pushing Parker's public statement to around September 17. At Rosemount Parker hosts many political callers including a delegation from the theatrical women Parker League seeking to mobilize 120 members and 180 industry votes. Congressman Harrison visits to discuss up-State prospects and canvassing plans with Parker, with future stump appearances promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esopus
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Rosemount
Women's
Parker League
League
New York
Francis Burton Harrison
New York State Democratic Organization Bureau
William S. Roche
Harrison
Boche
Judge
Parker
Holienville Fair
Ellenville Fair
Accord
N. Y
Davenport for Congress Nomination in West Virginia
Henry B. Davenport of Clay County was nominated by the Democrats of West Virginia Third District at Hinton. The convention also listed challengers J A Freston of Greenbrier and C Grenton of Fayette, as the GOP incumbent Gaines had a narrow prior majority. In Greensburg Pennsylvania, ex-Lieut Gov Jen Latta led a Democratic slate for Congress with candidates B Conway Latrobe J Reler J Stewart and R Hugus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Clay County
Washington Post
Charleston
W Va
Henry B. Davenport
Hinton
Gaines
Jonnn A. Freston
Greenbrier
Charles Grenton
Fayette
Greensburg
Congress
Jen B. Latta
B. Conway
Latrobe
Joseph Reler
Scotsdale
James P. Stewart
Vandergrit
Richard T. Hugus
Jeannette
Davis to Speak at West Virginia State Fair
Senator Henry Davis accepted an invitation to address Agriculture at the West Virginia State Fair in Wheeling on September 7 a farmers day. He set his own topic with no politics and a ten minute limit.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Henry
Davis
West Virginia
Strike at Youngstown and steel wage cuts amid walkout
Amalgamated pickets circle the upper mill of the American Steel Hoop Company in Youngstown Ohio while strikebreakers from Pittsburg stay housed in the mills. Carnegie Steel outlines wages affecting 155 of 2,150 workers in Warren Girard Youngstown mills with 199% paid, and 7 percent reduced. In Hartford mass masonry and carpentry workers return to work after a dispute with Master Builders Association over terms. both sides cautious.
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Youngstown
Ohio
American Steel Hoop Company
Pittsburg
Warren
Girard
Carnegie Steel Company Today
Warren and Girerd
Amalgamated Association
Bailey on issues continued from speech in Congress
The speaker denounces sectional threats, argues the South would suffer with any disruption, and lauds McKinley’s unity. He condemns lynching, critiques the President’s labor stance, cites Ranch Life and Hunting Trail, and questions fair labor practices and the closed shop policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
McKinley
Mississippi
Massachusetts
South
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health Longevity
A fragment notes a claim that aging and health depend on the stomach, suggesting Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy. The text reflects early 20th century tonic rhetoric, touting digestive cures as central to prolonged life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailey
Pierce
Desperate charge in a time of war and peace man
The speaker contrasts ambitious soldiers with those who govern by strict law, praising firmness and self restraint in leaders who obey written statutes. After Bailey's address, attendees held a reception in the club parlors.
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Bailey
Victorian turbine liner Victorian largest sta class launched at Belfast
The Allan Line steamer Victorian, 640 feet long with 6 foot beam, was launched at Belfast as the largest turbine vessel yet built. It will serve trans Atlantic routes carrying 1,500 passengers and features three propellers, advanced turbine machinery, instant reverse and rapid backing, wireless telegraphy, and a deck printing outfit.
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Elfast
Ireland
Allan Line
Clyde
Charles A. Parsons
British salute papal flag marks Cardinal’s Ireland visit
Cardinal Vincenzo Vanutelli returned to Rome from Ireland after representing the Pope at Armagh Cathedral’s July 4 reopening. He reported an enthusiastic reception, with the papal flag hoisted on the cardinal’s steamer and Britain’s warships saluting him. Lord Dudley treated him as a prince of the blood. The cardinal noted that Irish faith reaches abroad to America and Australia, aiding the spread of Catholicism. The Pope approved the report and planned an forthcoming statement on Ireland.
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Rome
Vincenzo Vannutelli
Ireland
Armagh
Lord Dudley
America
Australia
Amd
Treland
Cardinal Gotti to Decide Bishop of Boston Choice
At a Propaganda meeting in Rome today the appointment of a coadjutor archbishop of Boston was discussed. Cardinal Gotti and fellow cardinals heard candidates Bishop Harkins of Providence, Rev. William P McQuaid of Boston, and Rev. R Neagle of Malden Mass. The majority favored Harkins, but the final decision rests with Cardinal Gotti and the Pope.
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Boston
Propaganda
Rome
Congregation of the Propaganda
Cardinal Gotti
R. Neagle
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Malden
Mass
Cardinal Martinello
Bishop Harkins
Harkins
German Doctor Justifies Waldeck Rousseau Operation
Berlin reports Prof. Hans Kehr defends the Waldeck Rousseau operation in a medical journal. He argues the patient had little chance to recover without surgery, and the procedure offered a real chance to save his life despite only weeks to live in August 1900 era reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldeck-Rousseau
Berlin
Hans Kehr
Halberstadt
Medicinischen Wochenschrift
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Russia Dumping Cottons and German Trade Moves
In Berlin August 2, Lodz cotton manufacturers plan to export yarns and goods to Germany amid Russia trade slumps. They will set a selling agency at Augsburg as South German mills defend against a Russo German trade shift. Knox sails for New York on Baltic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Russia
Lodz
Poland
Germany
Augsburg
Society of
Ssmetting
Moving across states in early America
The piece notes Americans frequently relocate seeking suitable communities, with estates rarely held in one line for generations. It cites that two thirds of Representatives and about half of Senators were born outside their current states, listing examples from Colorado to Wyoming, Indiana, North Carolina born leaders, and historical figures like James Shields and Daniel Webster. It also mentions a quip about Webster’s statue representing New Hampshire.
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Congress
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Dakotas
Washington
Wyoming
Indiana
Ohio
West Virginia
Cannon
Ilinois
North Carolina
Williams
Mississippi
Tennessee
James Shields
Illinois
United States Senate
Cox
New York
George W. Jones
Missouri
Wisconsin
Iowa
Northwest Territory
Elkins
New Mexico
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Daniel Webster
Hoar
Webster
Weinseimer Pleads Not Guilty in Extortion Case
New York reports Philip Weinseimer president of the Building Trades Alliance faced an extortion indictment and entered a not guilty plea in General Sessions Court. His lawyers filed three motions for dismissal and delay, all denied. He was released on $2,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Miller
Government Printing Office
Washington
New War College
Capitol
New York
Philip Weinseimer
Building Trades Alliance
Court of General Sessions
Weinselmer
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Evanston
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Maj E A Clifford
Ronehill
Chicago
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Pars
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Health Office Record
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Paave
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Tenth Street
Commeodious Chapel
J. William Lee
Pennsylvania Ave
George P. Zarhorst
Jenaral Sacertakey
And
Pataines
Telephone
East
Capitelate
Grotophorst
St. Louis
George Harvey
Harper’s Weekly
William C. Whitney
Croker
Mr. Whitney
Cleveland
The
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Taggart
Maine
Tribune
Clarence H. Mackay
Shepard
Nebraska
Rogers
NEW Publications
REW Publications
Capiases
Sheriff Bell
LABOR
Utica
Henry A. Bang
Sinistra
New York State
Democratic
Fubac
Davenport
Hartford
Conn
Master Builders’ Association
Charles B. Amirus
Jercee W. Butter
Pope
BPC
Knox
Liverpool
Dag
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Vergilius
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Bacheller
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Brothers
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Pennsylvania
Weinseimer
Sunday Post
MR. Dooley
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