Missouri Democrats poised for strong free silver push
Sedalia Missouri April 14 trains bring advance guard to the Democratic State convention. W H Hatch narrowly defeats M E Benton for temporary chairmanship as silver men take control. Delegates at large from Governor Stone Bland and Senators West Cockrell likely to Chicago. Contingents from St Louis split between silverists and sound money advocates amid threats of a solid free silver delegation.
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Sedalia
W. H. Hatch
M. E. Benton
Stone
Bland
West and Cockrell
Chicago
St. Louis
Harmony
Committee On Credentals
Missouri
Jersey City Democrats win by two thousand votes
In Jersey City New Jersey on April 14 the Democratic party carried the city by about two thousand votes. Ferj Gand Heintze and Charles Boltwood were elected to the street and water board. Democrats carried eleven of twelve wards and 17 of 18 aldermen. In Trenton charter actions were held statewide as Republicans remained victorious but with smaller majorities.
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Jersey
City
N. J
Ferjgand Heintze
Charles Boltwood
Trenton
Death Debts Enter Case in Fall River Court
In Fall River on April 14, the Superior Court began reviewing the case of Michael Riley Jr. vs Max V. Boehm over a $490 note payment dispute. Riley, a liquor dealer, testified he paid $400 plus $35 on July 18, 1894, to cancel the note, while Boehm denied the payment. The trial featured alleged threats and coercion, including a night confrontation at the Mellen House and a disputed receipt for $735. Arguments continue, with both men noted as political figures in local affairs.
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Fall River
Superior Court
Michael Riley, Jr
Max
Boehm
Riley
New York
Plaintiff
Mellen House
Mike
Boehms
John W. Cummings
Tragedy in Chicago as father kills three infants
A Chicago dispatch says John Seaman, driven by fear his family would suffer want, shot and killed his three infant children then fatally shot himself, leaving a grim fatal case.
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New York
Chicago
John Seaman
Higginson Divorce Set for May Court Hearing
The Higginson divorce case moves to the May session as Francis Lee Higginson and his estranged wife face the court. Depositions from Genoa to Egypt outline their elopement and travels via steamship, with witnesses noting their affection during the voyage and later signs of strain. Mrs Higginson plans to travel to Boston for her defense alleging cruelty and incompatibility.
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Higginson
Messrs. Ropes, Gray & Loring
Francis Lee Higginson
Clerk Wells
Superior Court
Francis C. Welch
Genoa
Smith
Mrs. Higginson
Wells
Mr. Higginson
Geneva
Monte Carlo
Paris
London
Holy Land
Egypt
Lawmaker presses transfer fairness for West End streetcars
Representative James A. Gallivan led the push before the Railway Committee for a bill forcing the West End Street Railway to adopt a more equitable transfer system. The hearing featured supporters and opponents, including General A. P. Martin, Stephen M. Crosby, and executives from the West End road, with closing arguments scheduled after further testimony.
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James A. Gallivan
South Boston
Committee On Street Railways
West End Street Railway Company
Gallivan
Daniel D. Rourke
North End
Russell
Salem
Atherton
Saugus
Malone
Greenfield
Cummings
M. F. Dickinson
West End
Stephen M. Crosby
Massachusetts Loan and Trust Company
West End Road
Crosby
West Find
Eugene N. Foss
J&. F. Sturtevant Company
Jamaica Plain
Hart Arrested in Filibuster Case In Philadelphia
Philadelphia April 14 John D Hart a steamship owner has been arrested for filibustering Warrants are out for officers of steamer Bermuda and a local Cuban leader.
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Philadelphia
John D. Hart
Bermuda
Reverend William N. Cleveland Dismissed by Presbyterian Church
A Watertown N Y dispatch reports Reverend William N Cleveland, brother of trover Cleveland, was dismissed from Cleveland Presbyterian Church after preaching against Democratic principles. The decision, made by part of the congregation, was referred to church authorities, with members expressing appreciation for his character and service.
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New York
Recorder
Watertown
N. Y
Ithnat
William N. Cleveland
Trover Cleveland
Presbyterian Church
Cleveland
Buff and Blue Lapel Button Emblem For Day Anniversary
The article describes Buff and Blue Lapel Buttons representing Continental Army colors as standard symbols for the day. It notes stick pins for ladies and mentions General Delivery Wagons in Boston streets dressed in Buff and Blue to promote the anniversary.
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Boston
Fire on Grand Street Causes Major Damage in New York
A blaze started in a five story Grand Street building housing C. A. Aufmordt, importers and agents for foreign dry goods firms, causing substantial damage estimated at one thousand dollars. A faulty water tower hindered firefighters from quick action tonight.
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New York
Grand Street
C. A. Aufmordt
Freign
Jealous Wife Fires at Husband and Partner in Museum
In a Hanover street museum last night a pistol shot left James A. Andrews wounded as his wife Josephine A. Andrews allegedly sought to kill both him and sprinter Kitty Connors. She bought a 32 caliber revolver in Chelsea and later confessed intent while at police. Andrews was taken to City Hospital with a back wound near the spine. doctors fear the injury may not be fatal.
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Josepine A. Andrews
Chelsea
James A. Andrews
Hanover Street
Kittie Conners
City Hospital
Andrews
Josephine A. Andrews
Kitty
Kitty Connors
Pittsburg
Boston
Sudbury House
Sudbury Street
Sparrow
Conneff Draws September Challenge From Bacon Champion
Tommy Conneff has received a challenge from New York A C captain Barlog Weeks to race Bacon the English mile champion in September. The New York club offers to cover all expenses and a bet of $10 or more is proposed. Matches may be arranged by Bredin Kilpatrick Shaw Chase Bradley Weters. Conneff plans to go to Tracer's Island after Holy Cross College closes, and aims to be in top running form by September.
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Worcester
Tommy Conneff
Barlow G. Weeks
New York A. C
Bacon
Conneff
New York
Bredin
Conneft
Kilpatrick
Shaw
Chase
Bradley
Weters
Tracer
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Paul JO
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United States
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Monongahela
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Monongahela River
Pennsylvania
NEW England Agency
State Street
Ston
Francis Lee Higginson Gase
James A. Galva
Corporation Rights
Charles H. Allen
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Alexander S. Porter
R. H. Stearns
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Metropolitan Street Railway Company
John Graham
Quincy
High Christ Land
Regre
DEA
Cc. E. Davis
Albany
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Exow
Brooklyn
Creenhalge
Massachusetts
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Athens
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Gowdy
M'Kinley
Indianapolis
Ind
Republican State Committee
McKinley
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G. H. Robinson & CO
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Paine Furniture CO
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