Nothing Is Settled Leaders of New York Democracy Conventio
A chaotic picture from Syrome as delegates arrive late and split over excise policy and factional disputes. The state convention faces arbitration between Tammany and Shepardites with talks of representation, while expectations of music and crowd size build up for tomorrow.
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Sen
Ute
New York City
Mattyr
Prioy
Anaster Fish
Bob
Han
Tat
Senator Murphy
Richard Gra Jper
William
Bhoehar
Factorn
William Re Grace
Churten Ry
Pairchi
Wayne
Oswego
King County Conteeth
Arbitration Committee
Shepardites
Phie
Shepard Omen Cully
King County
Funk and Field
New York
Tammany
Taras
Tammanyites
Tammans Teadhers
Way Committee
Minekfey
Opposition to Cuban oppression sparks Roosevelt era style sermon
A Chicago pulpit sermon declares the oppression of Cuba by Spain must end. The speaker argues Spain clings to old royalist and Catholic power, lagging in education and liberty while urging American action to end Cuba’s oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tergyman
Chicago
Cavert
England
Germany
France
Aly
Spain
America
Cuba
London Athletes Praised as World’s Finest in Kraft
A London Standard report on Saturday’s New York contest between the London Athlete Club and the New York Athlete Club praises American athletes as likely the finest the world has ever seen. It notes the English team’s inability to match the Americans and lauds the overall superiority of the American squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saurday
London
New York
London Athlete Club
Bis
Waite Delays Political Speech After Mock Sermon
Canton Ohio September report says ex Governor Waite, of Colorado, appeared at a Methodist conference and postponed his political speech to tomorrow night after delivering a mock sermon denouncing the money power and ministers. He questioned church money power and implied preachers could challenge it.
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Canton
Ohio
Waite
Colonia
Tnetea. Hi
Celtiec
Fire destroys Moore and Galloway yards and Wieconal furnace
A fire in Wixconnte Fon fu Lac destroys Moore and Galloway lumber yard and the Wieconal Furnace Company blast furnace. Total loss around $250,000 with 19,000,000 feet of lumber valued at $175,000, plus $80,000 in insurance on lumber and other facilities. Fire spread rate prevented containment, despite help from neighboring cities.
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Fon Fu Lac
Wie
Gandy
Moore & Galloway
Wieconal Furnace Company
Mike
Heighboring
Sunk by a Floating Torpedo Reported From Havana Harbor
Fragmentary notices describe a cruiser sunk in Havana harbor by a floating torpedo amid revolutionary intrigue. The report, blurred and dated Philadelphia, Sept, notes casualties and escape of a prominent officer, while another item reports Dick Croker out of politics spending a day with Senator Murphy at Saratoga and plans to travel to Syracuse. ex-Governor Sherman also mentioned.
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Philadelphia
Havana
Revolutionary Party
Dick Croker
Seamtor Murphy
Saratoga
Auratoga
Richard Croker
Benator Murphy's
Waltaring
New
Five Drownings in Lake Michigan During Seattle? Chicago Tragedy
Five persons drowned while crossing Lake Michigan waters near Chicago on September 2. Victims named are Robert Erenker George Bogel William Elliott Concar Huber and Otto Schweiger. The day tied a record high for New York with 86 degrees as heat persisted, while Chicago saw a hot afternoon with low humidity and clear skies.
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Lake Michigan
Chicago
Lake Michiewieay
Lawrence Avenue
Barry Avenue
Robert Erenker
George Bogel
William Eliott Concar Huber
Otto Schweiger
New York
Weather Bureau
Department
D Ofelock
Boy dies after ball hits head in Kansas game
In Pearl county during a Sunday home game at Tika Latay, a boy named Jimmy Simpson aged unknown was struck on the head by a ball mishandled during play. He died two days later from the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanse Wiehi
Kan
Tika
Pearl County
Frank Ketetum
Jimmy Simpson
Night Watchman Shot At Pullman In City Night Watch Robbery
Two gunmen attempted a hold up of Pullman night watch on Main Street between 2 and 9 am. A bullet struck Watchman Gans in the cap, wounding him but not fatal. The assailants fled, one seen on the opposite side, as officers warn tougher characters to stay clear at ungodly hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Night Watchman
Pullman
Jelyd
Gans
Main Street
Buainvas
Gimmon
Fred
Sudden Temperature Shifts Hit Nebraska Towns
Sudden weather changes sweep Nebraska as Omaha and nearby cities endure a heat wave and then snow. Overnight temperatures plunge, while Big Springs and Grand Island report one inch of snow. Forecasters note a dramatic temperature swing with highs near 93 at St. Louis and heavy winds contributing to the unusual cold spell.
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Omaha
Cinter
Nebraska
Big Springs
North Matte
Grand Island
Nebranka
BT. Louis
Bi Louis
Mercury
Seizure of Victoria Steamer by U S Rush Near St Pauls Island
Victoria B C September reports the United States steamer Rush seizing the schooner Victoria Setite about 100 miles west of St Pauls Island after a routine catch inspection. One skin bore a bullet hole, cited as pretext for firearms suspicion, captain Hoop e seized her and sent to Alaska under Pheasant authority, with crew in charge. The incident mirrors the seizure of the American schooner Loulke Olsen on the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Hoopee
Alaska
Loulke Olsen
A Cold Wave Follows Heat In Chicago
Chicago records a sharp cold wave after a week of sweltering heat. Bellet arrives as a dense storm system brings driving rain and strong winds, forcing residents indoors as temperatures plunge from the upper 80s to the 50s overnight. Barometric readings fall, signaling a rapid cooldown expected to continue into the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windy City
Chicago
Montestorni
Livy
Dave
Board of Geographic Names Sets Spellings For Prince Names
The United States Board of Geographic Names has released its new report listing 090 names and proposing standardized spellings for princes and places worldwide. The decision underscores uniform nomenclature and reflects the board’s ongoing effort to settle spelling practices for geographic names across nations.
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Washington
United States
geoGraphic Names
Newond
Wince
Congressmen and Free Silver in New York Chamber
The New York Chamber of Commerce report shows mixed views on Free Silver among lawmakers. It lists 4 supporters, 26 oppose Free Silver, with several uncertain. The slate includes Republicans and Populists among Tepahiloans and others, with Democrats split on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Chamber of Commerce
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Joseph C. Hen
Torrential Rains Ravage Siberia Causing Vast Floods
Reports from St Petersburg to London describe severe rainfall across Siberia flooding villages such as Been Frooden and nine roads damaged. Homes wrecked, railways wrecked, and widespread losses noted as authorities assess the disaster after days of heavy downpours. In other dispatches cholera spreads near Constantinople and a demonstration in Vienna for universal suffrage ends in clashes with police, injuring several.
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St Petersburg
Sentambet
En Siberia
Durrants Attorneys Silent as Trial Nears
The defense in the Durrant murder case remains silent as investigators and prosecutors prepare. Attorneys hope to expose weaknesses in the circumstantial case and prompt a verdict that could hinge on unshaken confidence from jurors. The trial, set to open soon, centers on proving or disproving a theory that would convict on circumstantial evidence.
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Francisco
Sept. S
Theodore Durrint
Ellen
Wigene
California
Jonn
Avery
Tamowe
Inala
Centennial Luncheon Marks Unitarian Jubilee In London
Congregational and other denomination delegates gather in London for a week of celebrations marking the founding of the London Missionary Society. Attendees come from the United States France Germany Switzerland and Australia. The program begins Monday with a delegation welcome and a thanksgiving service followed by youth demonstrations and services in metropolitan Congregational churches. Representatives from many denominations have accepted invitations to join in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bipt. i
France
Germany
Switzerland
Offield
Bn Ixeter Hall
Mass Meeting Planned in Chicago for Cuba Cause
Chicago to host a large mass meeting at Central Music Hall on September 30 to champion Cuba. Decided at a Union League Club gathering with Cuban question resolution and sub committees formed. Speakers include Dr I S Man von, Dr John S Parrows, and Dr F W Gunsauiun.
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Cuba
Heteia
Chicago
Central Music Hall
Union League Club
I 8
Manvon
John 8 Parrows
F. W. Gunsauiun
Window Glass Manufactories Face Steady Busisens Ahead
Foggy, error prone OCR notes steady prospects for window glass manufactories after a conference among producers. The market is nearly empty, and factories anticipate strong demand and higher output this year, with hundreds of workers expected to return and a slight rise in prices amid improving orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittachute
Wintow Lane
Staten
Wit
Italian American Day Parade Plans in West
A grand parade celebrating Italian American Day in the West is set for tomorrow with a display of human sashes and a large crowd. Officials describe a festive program including music and a review from the Italian consul on the balcony, with restrictions on non Italian and non American songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinage
Uallan
Anthony Iozwadadowek
Lie Consuiale
Confesses She Killed Woman After Quarrel Pad
Monroe Mich Sept 1 Mrs Hnow Larking confessed to killing Mrs Jane Merrill, a benefactor to her husband, whose bones were recently scraped up from a fanerat pyre to hide evidence. Larking claims Merrill offered ten dollars and a bottle to collect debts, a quarrel ensued, and a stick of wood was thrown striking Merrill on the head and killing her instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe, Mich
Hnow Larking
Jane Meriil
Larking
Merillann
Mari
Foolhardy Attempt to Crow Atlantic in a 10 Foot Bunt
A garbled dispatch reports Robert SteCallum nearly attempting to crow the Atlantic from Macnow Ayres, Argentina. It notes starving condition, rescue by a ship, and scattered items about a distressed voyage, with other unrelated world notices and incidents.
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Atlantic
New York
Macnow Ayres
Argentina
fialveRtan
Dexa
Robert SteCallum
Boundaries and Land Grabs Spark Alaska Waterfront Drive
Seattle Sept. 23: Alaskan land grab attempts under the 1891 law aim to secure water frontage by using dummy names. Agents report Canadians charting the boundary to favor Great Britain and block indigenous salmon use, with river basins and harbor plots eyed from Cook Inlet to Lynn Canal.
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Seattle
Alawin
Marly
Walt Health
Washington
Joe Busineds
Alauka
Cook Inlet
Kodlate
Tragic double murder suicide shocks town in Iowa
Mew M. H. Stinson, once agent for the Rock Island at Yakfield, shot and killed Mba Arta Moore of Panora after they rented rooms at the Asher home. Moore, a former student from Melville, had arrived from another town. Stinson then killed himself. The incident follows a chaotic scene in Chicago where anarchist Charlen Mowbray was interrupted mid speech by police and fled.
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Oikaloosa
Lows
M. H. Stinson
Chicago Vallee
Mila
Chicago
Charlen Wilfred Mowbray
Tia City
Corbett Fitz fight referee not yet chosen in New York
Corbett and Fitzsimmons managers debated officiating at a three hour meeting in New York. Brady offered “PaHik” Sullivan as referee while Julian delayed naming until the last moment. Other candidates were considered but rejected amid the tense negotiations.
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Corbett Jaimmons
New York
Corbett-Fitzwinmione
W. A. Trady
Yendig
Brady
PaHik
Hullivan
Sullivan
Wettten
Corbett
Phil Dwyer
Hernan Gelrieha
Juan
Chucicit
Philadelphia
Oxford
Cambridge
Dhince
Jil
Pune Reepectliie
Bits Dtatley
Kiya Huwline
Anorinane
Isnulishmnen
Ellensburg Lynchers Acquitted
Ellensburg residents awaited the verdict as judge Tudee Gunner ruled the defendants Bishan Vetines and Muller not validly held for trial. The jury returned a unanimous not guilty verdict after about an hour, ending the murder case against Charles Vinnon. The town remains agitated over the acquittal and the court's action.
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Hilensbirg
Tudee
Dutendants
Bishan
Vetines
Muller
Charles Vinnon
Viedianita
Peivonera
Pian
Ana Hose
Judge Turner On Free Silver Outlook
The Outlook by Washington, Nation at Large, notes Spokane judge Georgy Turner praising free silver. He argues the convention will secure support for the free coinage policy, and predicts strong unity across parties to back silver for the nation’s crops and economy. He warns against doubt as the pro silver movement gains momentum.
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Judge Turner
Washington
Helen, Mont, Beyt
Georgy Turner
Spokane
Bart Helena
Turner
Avery
Fragmented case notes on constitutional law and repeal
A garbled 19th century style summary discusses constitutional invalidity and a prohibitory law. It references a prohibitory measure now on statute books and questions whether the decision would be null and void. The text hints at a supreme court review and possible arraignment, with scattered names and dates obscured.
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Melend
Mont
Dede Lodge
Pny
Attempt To Murder A Minister In Lemont
Faint report describes an alleged attempt to murder a minister near Lemont. Authorities say several men were seen in wait for the minister and were warned to stay away by local officials. The incident prompted church and civic leaders to coordinate protection and investigation.
Army of the Cumberland Dedication Deducts Crowds and Trains
In Chattanooga on September 21 crowds gathered for the dedication of the Army of the Cumberland memorial event. Special trains ferried attendees as elaborated by the treasurer and planning committee, with veterans from past years continuing service for another term.
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Chattanoogs
Cumberland
Lin
Fallnn
Rockford
EDITORS IN SESSION at the Idaho State Press Association Meeting
The Idaho State Press Association held its annual meeting in Lewiston with editors and visitors in attendance. Officers were elected for the coming year, including President Lawrenen and Secretary Lockwood, as delegates toured the city, observed exhibits, and attended a festive banquet with music and toasts.
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The
Idaho State Press Association
Lewiston
Sept
Aeuclittan
Ailoere Ball
Preatdenkohn Lawrenen
Debomar Nugaoty
BR. 1
Lockwood
Wotmr Bigant
Tettera Wari Redettwdrom
Angetation
Weit Sve
Mitierd
Biot
A. Alfred
Lewiston Nmibiho
Priert Ton Lani
Thynmne
Wocvntiary
Welker
Gothet
Ly A
Barter
Porter
Crult
Hobart Schleicher
Phi
Tor
Wenielie
Tewhatot
Lara
Ava
Tvon
Juvrawiien
Anid
Hiden
Morris
Cuenta’ AM Alford
Layetaton Yune
Z. Lanark
Vitoria Chiaens
Leow
Beter
de Lubes
Laweteton
Vallmor
Morrie and
Indlow A
Rhiey Wil Indies
Montel
Kool Gomnbaugh
Lidon
Ube Halt Ware
Harry Lydon
al Herd
SO Tonewsin
Lavokun Masaarne
YM. Towle
Feline Buen
Visitors Pour Into Atlanta For Chickamauga Exposition
Atlanta crowds pour in from Chickamauga to attend the Thru- wind parade and state exposition events. Governors Morton McKinley and Worth of New Jersey among arriving dignitaries to view the exhibits as the day unfolds. In Washington a U.S. attorney reports alleged arms shipments to Cuban insurgents tied to Spanish diplomacy.
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Atlanta
Chickamanea
Morton, McKinley and
Worts
New Jersey
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Wixconnte
U.S
Board OF Geographic Names
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Cleveland
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Carral
Thwarher
Nuxdard’s Hay
Standards
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Brousse
Vianna
Durrant
Nine Vetenke
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Yeatonluy
Atlantic City
Mort
Dallas
Texan
Ontario Airoet
St. Catherines
Ontario
Dayton
Paul Mutterborn
Willan Willian
Laurel
Kentucky
Knights of ‘Labor
Good Joe
Bwope
Putaeki
Kyare Santene
San
Alaakan
Post Intelligencer
Britis
Columbia
Great Britain
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Judy
Victori
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Prince of Walew
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Jenath
Ile Cor & Agaport
British Territory
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Tags Canal
Glacier Bays
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St. Sling
Lynn Canal
Borner's Bay
Enyina
Teaver Chilcott Inlet
Sheen Nrevk
Chilcott Pase
Yukon
Irian Territory
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Alasia
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Port Sim
Ruse
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Montana
Cliney
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Herta
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Lemont
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Vinire
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Edward
Utd
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Lewes
Irvine
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Aycock
Department of Justice
Routh Port
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