Reunion on Gettysburg Battlefield Silent Pleas for Peace
Survivors of both sides gather at Gettysburg for a 4 July reunion amid speeches by Generals Sickles Gordon and others. They honor the historic ground, pledge unity, and emphasize an enduring peaceful republic. Washington coverage notes legislative actions and a broad public debt update.
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Why Harrison Was Nominated At the Chicago Convention
Walter Phelps returned from Chicago declaring satisfaction with the convention work. The bloc of Blaine supporters faced rivalries and caution about tarnishing Republican success. Gresham’s claims drew attention, while New York and New Jersey’s anti Sherman stance hurt Allison. After days of debate the convention nominated General Harrison, a western, middle ground candidate with homely American values.
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Congo camp hardship and bones rise from Stanley route
Kalta arrives at Liverpool with Congo dispatches up to May 27 detailing Stanley camp distress from hunger and swamp maladies. Reconnoitering parties report human bones from victims in fights with natives as Major Barttelat advances to join him. Northern Pacific wreck near Gold Creek leaves 25 ladies and many gentlemen uninjured, few minor injuries.
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Robbery Stop at Madeira. $10,000 Silver Stolen
At Madeira Calestexe ran between this place and Hildreth when masked men leaped from rocks, forced the express messenger to hand over his gun, then compelled driver to open the box containing $10,000 in silver bullion. The robbers escaped amid a frightful accident report from Meaderville Montana follows.
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Postoffice Bill and Mills Tariff Debated in House
Washington July 3. Mr Blount opened the House proceedings on the postoffice appropriation with senate amendments. Debates covered non concurrence on an $800,000 mail service provision to Central and South America and a seeds duty. McKinley led tariff votes, supporters touted protection for labor. final vote 56 to 70 against key tariff motions. Adjourned.
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Foraker Denies Treachery to Sherman in Chicago Affair
An Ohio political scene item reports General Foraker denying any treachery by himself or the Ohio delegation toward Senator Sherman. He cites a telegram from Sherman urging Ohio to stand united, and says his conduct needs no defense. The piece also notes other dispatches and a July 2 incident in Johnson county and several brief notices from across the country.
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Notification of Harrison Nomination at Indianapolis
The notification committee officially informed General Harrison of his Republican nomination for president. M. M. Estee and Charles W. Crisbee served as secretaries as a crowd gathered at Harrison's home. Harrison expressed gratitude, pledged to a free ballot, and referenced Union, Washington, Lincoln, and emancipation while the party platform emphasized protection for American labor and citizens.
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English bulldog slain after barnyard clash with horse
Keiter kept an English bulldog and a fast horse in a shared stable. After locking them in the barn, the dog reportedly bit, mauled, and maimed the horse until a brick of violence ended with the bulldog's head severed by an axe. The horse is said to die from the injuries.
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Post Office Inspectors Dispensed With by Postmaster General
-1 be Dispensed With D Wood of St Paul and Irving Hath of Sioux Falls Cals are among the post office inspectors whose services will be dispensed with at the end of the present month by Postmaster General Dickinson Both of them are newspaper men Wood formerly worked on the Globe Ruth editor of the Sioux Re Mail and formerly of the Allbank index
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Convention expenses and deficit at Republican national convention
July 2 report notes total costs of the Republican national convention and related expenses. a deficit of 2600 exists but will likely be subscribed. Also mentions a systematic robbery case in New York with four men held at police headquarters on July 8 for alleged burglary and conversion.
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