Idle Maryland Alliance Threats Stir Laughing Politics
The Farmers' Alliance in Maryland, claiming broad support, has threatened to block the Democratic ticket and control county offices. Yet despite estimates placing members around 2 percent of state property, critics dismiss the alliance as a minor force in state politics. The issue highlights misperceptions of influence amid political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spedat
Farmers’ Alliance
Maryland
Gorman
Baltimore City
Baltimore
Alliance
Balkan affairs and European powers weigh in on Dardanelles
Reports from Berlin to Paris outline Balkan developments and the Dardanelles crisis. Varying papers doubt Bulgarian belief, while the Times notes a easing mood in Europe and the meeting of emperors as unlikely to disturb peace. Paris and Berlin comment on Russia France ties and Suez influence amid continental shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Bulgaria
the Times
Balkan
North German Gazette
Dardanelles
England
Germany
London
Turkey
Paris
Russia
France
Sedan
Prohibition convention nominates state ticket in New York
At Albany the Prohibition convention adopted a full slate led by J. W. Bruce for Governor and George W. Halleck for Lieutenant Governor. The platform calls for total prohibition, repeal of laws legalizing liquor, and tax policies favoring home manufacturers while urging constitutional amendment to remove the word male from voters and the issuance of royal treasury notes redeemable in gold or silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Farmers’ Alliance
State Committee
J. W. Bruce
Canastota
Madison County
George W. Halleck
Orient
Suffolk County
William E. Booth
Genesee
Livingston County
Francis F. Crawford
Mt. Vernon
Westchester County
Willam W. Smith
Poughkeepsie
Hi. P. Forbes
University of Canton
St. Lawrence County
KE. Crosser
Buffalo
Department of State
South America
United States Senate
America
Republicans hold ward caucuses for state and councillor delegates
In New Breprorp and nearby towns, Republican caucuses chose delegates to state and councillor conventions. Delegates pledged or unpledged varied by ward, with Crapo support noted in several towns and Allen backing in Lowell and Stoneham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Breprorp
Dennis Leary
W. M. Bamford
Amos F. Lovejoy
James Doyle
John Devlin
William Greenwood
Charles F. Shaw
Haile R. Luther
Frank A. Miller
Isaac B. Tompkins
Henry C. Wathaway
John D. Hayden
William C. Park Y R. Hitchcock
C. O. Brightman
J. Harry Ellis
Frank C. Barrows
David B. Kemp
Augustus A. Swift
Charles C. Paisler
Yarrick Ames
Eben C. Milliken
George F. Tucker
William M. Butler
David L. Parker
Rufus Spous
George KR. Philips
Lemuel LeBolmes
H. M. Knowlton
Walter Clifford
C. H. Pierce
William Gordon, Jr
Charles T. Bonner
Frederick S. Potter
Isaac L. Ashley
Alexander M. Goodspeed
Charlies H. Gifford
Edwin Dews
A. Edwin Clarke
Isaac H. Coe
Ezekiel C. Gardiner
Anderson H. Swift
Lowell
Allen
Ward
Frank E. Rice
Edward P. Dennis
Eben B. Stafford
Fred N. Wier
Daniel
Varnam
Frank C. Wasley
P. A. Brossean
C. L. McCleary
Thomas Collins
F.J. Walsh
Jerome F. Manning
Albert D. Carter
Samuel Waite
George Emsley
Fred A. Tuttle
Robert G. Bartlett
Solon W., Stevens
Charles J. Carter
James W. Bennett
Frank L. Weaver
Ether
Foss
Abel Wheeler
Charles K. Farrington
Fred Woodies
James TI. Smith
W. J. Parker
W. H. Wiggin
A. J. Howe
Martin N. Peabody
W. D. Hobart
C. H. Coburn
Fred T. &Greenhagie
Albert G. Thompson
Charles J. Hood
Charles D. Palmer
Alfred M. Chadwick
Larkin T. Trull
Loring
Jefts
M. V. &B. Libbey
Isaac B. Pendergast
W. P. Burbank
James W. Wilson
Alfred Bibeault
Frank H. Haines
Charles I’. Varnum
James H. Wilson
Fred Lawton
James
Hanson
Elwin W. Lovejoy
James McKinley
W. H. L Hayes
Lewis P. Tercotte
John Stott
Charles H. Conant
Fred J. Flemings
Oo Rawcliffe
John L Gibson
Albert W. David
Fall River
Fal River
Crapo
Joseph Healy
Hargraves Watson
Charles F. Hill
Janes Barlow
John E. Foulds
John H. Abbott
Weaver Osborn
Lyman Dike
J. A. Moutton
J. A. Jones
J. Alden Stockwell
Amos Hill
Arthur B. Cowdrey
Fred 5. Nickerson
John F. Berry
Boston Post Platform Backed by State Convention
The Boston Post notes a September 4, 1591 report from a state convention praising tax reform aims to fair levy and forward funds to the State Treasury, opposing costly collection and mercantile appraiser roles. It endorses voter registry, secret ballots, and ballot reform including Australian methods, and calls for a constitutional convention. Nominees Robert E. Wright and A L. Tilden receive Auditor General and State Treasurer nominations respectively. illness of William L. Scott is mourned. Wright and Tilden speak as the convention adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Robert E. Wright
Allentown
A. L. Tilden
Erie
William L. Scott
Messrs. Wright
Tilden
Social Science Convention in Saratoga Deliberates Arbitration
At the American Special Science convention in Saratoga NY jurists and scholars discuss compulsory arbitration to settle labor disputes and force a decision on workers and employers. Papers on civil service reform budget making and the New Italian Penal Code are presented. New officers are elected and the convention closes Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
American Special Science Convention Department of Jurisprudence
Francis Wayland
Yale College
Seymour Dexter
Elmira
N.Y
William PD. Fouth
Richmond
Ind
United States Civil Service Commission
Goodwin Brown
Albany
Finance Department
Thomas G. Shearman
Brooklyn
John Dewitt Warner
New York
William M. Ivings
Association
Henry L. Wayland
D.D
Philadelphia
Andrew D. White
Ithaca
New Haven
Anson Phelps Stokes
Chariton ‘I. Lewis
Grand Circuit Trotting Meet Sees Fred 8 Triumphs
Philadelphia crowds of about 4500 watched the Grand Circuit trotting meet. Fred 8 Wilkes won the unfinished 2 26 class heats, while Miss Alice claimed the 2 18 class, equalizing her record to win. Other winners included Olivia, Bermeda Boy, and Posi tion, with multiple races offering $10,000 guarantees and varied foal-based purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Wilkes
Olivia
Position
Bermeda Boy
Alice
Philadelphia
H. S. Henry
Penn Valley Stud
Miss Alice
Fire devastates Dallas Oregon. many homeless
A major blaze in Dallas Oregon left about one third of the city in ashes. An estimated 1000 residents were left homeless, with extensive damage to Vogel block, opera house, churches, and several warehouses. Total loss rumored around 665000 with insurance about 275000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Ore
Vogel
Opera House
Gibbons, McAllister & Co
Fillion Bros
F. P. Fitzgerald
C. Nicholson
Salt Lake
Utah
Stockton
Washington
W.W. Corcoran
Potomac River
Fire at 16 Ashland Place Doused by Engine 3
Firefighters from Engine 3 extinguished a small blaze at 16 Ashland Place around 7 last evening. The fire, caused by a lace curtain brushing a gas jet, caused minor damage. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engine 3
Ashland Place
Farm
Canadian rowers raise offer to Australia for world title
Toronto reporters note Stanbury and King's $1600 expenses offer to Hanson and O'Connor for a voyage to Australia. The Canadians would raise to $1600 and propose a $5000 per side double scull race and two singles at $2500 per side, Hanson vs Kemp and O'Connor vs Stanbury, all aiming at the world championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Toronto
Ont
Stanbury
King
Hanson
O'Connor
Kemp
Postal Cancelling Machines Won By New York Device
A Post Office Department commission chose the Key and Dolphin No 1 automatic feeder canceling machine over the Boston model after tests in Washington. About 100 machines will be rented at 400 dollars a year, with Wanamaker signing and Whitfield distributing to large offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
New York
Messrs. Key and Dolphin
Wanamaker
Washington
Boston
Moses
New York Company
Whitfield
Hat Trimmings Case Settlement Talks Continue
Treasury officials discussed the hat trimmings cases submitted by leading importers via ex-Appraiser Ketchum. Secretary Foster favored the terms but insisted on coverage of all pending cases. General Ketchum planned to secure unanimity and headed to New York to confer, with a week or more for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Ketchum
Foster
New York
Treasury redresses bond redemptions and cash reserves
AFFAIRS OF THE TREASURY reports 2,197,800 in 444 per cent bonds presented for redemption today with 1,247,700 received at Washington and 950,100 at New York Sub-Treasury, totaling 8,687,500 to date. Four percent notes continue at 2 per cent, with 152,250 today and 23,706,250 to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Treasury
Washington
New York
Treasury Department
Treasury
United States
National Bank
Foster
Pork Embargo Lifted by Germany Signaled at Cape May Point
Secretary Rusk announced Germany raised the pork embargo and signed an agreement at Cape May Point ten days ago. The pact allows U S pork and grants the same trade terms for farm products as Russia. Rusk aims to extend corn sales to Germany to replace rye, with Colonel C J Murphy en route to Berlin to present the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Rusk
Cape May Point
United States
Russia
C. J. Murphy
Europe
Berlin
Naval Progress Volume 10 highlights foreign naval topics
The Navy Department issued Volume 10 of The Year's Naval Progress, compiled from abroad by the Bureau of Naval Intelligence under Captain Davis. The edition covers numerous subjects with extensive coverage allocated to the larger topics treated in the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Bureau of Naval Intelligence
Davis
Doings of a Mob in Choctaw County
Acting Attorney General Taft received a telegram from U S Marshal Walker reporting a mob of about fifty drove families from homes in Choctaw county Alabama. Most fled into Mississippi leaving crops and cattle. Taft replied the facts do not merit federal interference and urged reporting to state authorities for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
United States
Marshal Walker
Southern District of
Alabama
Choctaw County
Mississippi
Secretary Foster Heads Two Week Fishing Cruise
Secretary Foster departed Washington this afternoon for a two weeks fishing cruise along the New England coast visiting Nantucket. Assistant Secretary Spaulding will act as Secretary of the Treasury during Mr. Foster's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Washington
New England
Nantucket
Spaulding
the Treasury
Public Building Site Bids Advertised for Haverhill
The Supervising Architect of the Treasury announced new bids for a public building site at Haverhill. Advertisements were mailed today to Haverhill newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
The
Treasury
September Brides in Newton and Cambridge Clash
Captain George F. Garland and Miss Sarah L. Smith wed at the bride’s mother’s Newton Centre home in a private ceremony at 5 o’clock assisted by two pastors. The bride wore white silk with an orange blossom crown. morning Star captain Garland will soon sail on a wedding trip. The couple had a short reception before departure. In East Cambridge, Alfred H. Marchant and Augusta J. Stingel married at the Church of the Ascension with Rev. Heagkiss officiating and a reception in the vestry. The newlyweds will reside at 178 Cambridge Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
SteerAn
George F. Garland
Sarah L. Smith
Harriet K. Smith
Summer Street
Newton Centre
Theodore J. Holmes
First Congregational Church
Daniel L. Furber
George A. Smith
Chicago
Garland
Morning Star
Gulbert and
Marshall Islands
South Pacific
Walter Bowen
Arthur Fudge
Mrs. Marchant
Cambridge Street
East
Cambridge
Vine Street Motor Railway Company
State of
Missouri
Recorder of Deeds
Jackson County
Recorder's
Vine Straaté Motor Railway Company
Motor Street
County of
Jackson
Last Eighteenth Street
Vine Street
Kansas City
Somerset Place
City of
Kansas
Highland Avenue
Lynn Avenue
Buebes Place
Thirtieth Street
Thirlidd Stract
Euclid Avenue
Linwood Avenue
John Kaufmann
Tventy
Altamont
Upen
Garfeld Avenue
Garfield Avenue
Sedgwick Avenue
Jtand
Amanda Johnson
Heary Ackerman
Lot
Ivanhoe Park
Thirty-seventh Street
Thirty-eighth Street
County Court
Thowsen-Houston Electric Company
the Recorder of Deeds
Vime Street Motor Railway Company
Sant
Aaid
County
Birth
Delaware Streets
Puaidic
Anne
Sald
Wall Street
City of New York
State of New York
A.D
Attempt at Murder in Woburn Leaves One Wounded
In Woburn on Sept 3 Joseph V Piscopo an Italian is shot in the throat in a yard near Hovey street. The assailant is believed to be Antonio Peiora, also Italian, in a love triangle with Marguerita Rossi. Peiora fled after the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
Joseph V Piscopo
Antonio Peiora
Hovey Street
Antonio Ross
Louei Ross
Piscopo
Charles Brown
Marguerita Rossi
Peiora
Plunger King Cadmus Wins Sapphire Stakes at Sheepshead Bay
G E Smith’s colt King Cadmus captured the Sap phire stakes for 2 year olds at Sheepshead Bay. The bettor known as Pittsburg Phil placed 5000 in the ring and 4000 more in New York and regional pools. His winnings could reach 125000 with unsettled Southern bets, and Ike Thompson was driven from the bookmaking scene after the bet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sheepshead Bay
G. E. Smith
Washington
Ike Thompson
Thompson
Ohio water scheme to supply major cities from Lake Erie
Preliminary articles of incorporation filed to build a vast Ohio water system. Originated by Charles W. French of Mansfield, the project plans to pump Lake Erie water to the watershed summit near Shelby and rely on gravity to distribute to Columbus Cincinnati and interior towns. The firm starts with $10,000 capital for survey and planning, with a larger corporation envisioned to control waterworks across several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Columbus
Cincinnati
Lake Erie
Charles W. French
Mansfield
Sandusky
Shelby
Strike ends as Lake Erie & Western workers return
In Lafayette Indiana on September 3 the Lake Erie and Western conductors and brakemen declared their strike off after starting last Tuesday. All workers returned to duties and trains were running on time once more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Lake Erie & Western
Central Market Company Assignment Reported in Curigano
Central Market Company files assignment in Curigano on September 3 showing liabilities of 160000 and assets listed as 300009. The filing marks a major corporate financial action amid market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Market Company
Curigano
Central Market
Springfield Bicycle Meet Opens Entries Top 1060 Names
The Springfield Bicycle Club meet on the 10th and 11th closes entries this evening with over 1060 names and 531 riders listed. Prizes total 5100 dollars including a 1000 dollar piano and seven first class bicycles. The track holds leading pneumatic safety and solid tire world records, promising a strong field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Springfield Bicycle Club
National Tube Works Company Formed in New Consolidation
Capitalization totals 11.6 million dollars with nine million shares held by the old National Tube Works. The new organization combines the old Pittsburg firm the Monongahela Furnace and the Boston Iron and Steel Works. Officers include President Edward W. Converse and Vice President David W. Hitchcock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Old National Tube Works Company
Pittsburg
Monongahela Furnace Company
Pennsylvania
Boston Iron & Steel Works
National Tube Works Company
Edward W. Converse
David W. Hitchcock
William S. Eaton
P. W. French
Edmund ©. Converse
Illinois for Cleveland host by General Black visit
General John C. Black ex-Commissioner of Pensions visits brother in Norwalk and backs Cleveland for 1892. He says Illinois delegation will support the ex-President and, in good health, plans to speak for Governor Campbell next month, praising his reelection bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Cleveland
John C. Black
W. W. Graham
Norwalk
Black
Campbell
Pacing Record Shattered at Decatur Half Mile
Roy Wilkes broke the world record for pacing stallions on a half mile track at the Decatur Trotting Association meeting in Decatur Illinois. The quarter times were 32 1 4, 32 1 2, 34, 34, and the mile in 2 14 4 4 with a running mate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ill
Roy Wilkes
Decatur Trotting Association
Successful Vest of Another 12 Inch Breech Loading Mortar
Officials under Captain Heath tested a 12 inch breech loading steel mortar at Sandy Hook New Jersey. A 628 pound shell split into fragments after a 165 foot impact on a 42 inch steel plate set at 65 degrees. The test showed a shell could pierce deck armor on warships at six miles. The projectile velocity was 875 feet per second. Mortars are built at Watervliet arsenal and nine have been ordered for Sandy Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
N.J
United States
Heath
Bethlehem, Penn
Watervliet
Unitarian Church Dedicated at Whitman
The new 60 by 40 foot Unitarian church in Whitman was dedicated with an ash finished auditorium. The building cost about $8,000 and dedicatory services featured an anthem led by D Nash, with prayers and readings by local clergy and sermons by E A Horton of Boston and John F Moore of Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Church
Whitman
E.A. Horton
Boston
John F. Moore
Greenfield
Unconfirmed Paris report of rail crash near Calmont de Chalindrey
A Paris report claimed a transport train derailed over an embankment at Calmont de Chalindrey killing 200. Reuters and London papers found no confirmation. The Telegraph in Paris cited a Dijon dispatch at midnight saying no accident news had reached there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Calmont de Chalindrey
Reuters ‘Telegram Company
Telegraph
Dijon
Train collision injures forty eight near Medina del Campo
An express train collided with a luggage train near Medina del Campo on the Northern Railway. Eight carriages were wrecked and forty eight persons were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapbrip
Medina del Campo
Late Ship News With List Of Vessels Cleared
New York Sept 3 report lists steamers and barks cleared for ports worldwide including H F Dimock for Boston, City of Gloucester for Huelva, Denmark for Liverpool, Elinor Vernon for Auckland, Coliseums of several vessels bound for Genoa Colombo Marseilles Hamburg and other destinations, plus brig Alice Bradshaw cleared for Port-au-Prince and other ships noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Late Ship News
New York
H F Dimock
Boston
City of Gloucester
Huelva
Denmark
Liverpool
Thingvalla
Baltic
Elinor Vernon
Auckland
Colombo
Genoa
Josie Reeves
Jo ‘Jerry
Nantucket
Mollie Rhodes
Vinal Haven
Druid
Thomaston
Lavolta
Elsworth
Quickstep
Sullivan
Richmond
Rockland
Oriole
Shulee
Sierra
Yarraboro
Howell
St Mare
Langoe
Milne
Copenhagen
Cuvier
Cadogan
Antwerp
Standard
Tangse
Geestemunde
Jersey City
Sendall
Kerstol
Eng
Henry Dumois
Hasten
Montego Bay
Sidney
Knudsen
Lert-De Bone
Italia
Saccarino
Napica
Governor on Worcester fair day inspires farmers and locals
On Governor Russell and Governor Tuttle's arrival for Governor's Day at the New England Fair in Worcester, thousands gathered, with a parade to the grounds. Russell praised farming ties and historical lineage while noting advances in agricultural policy and rural schools. Events included horse racing heats, a balloon ascent, and a military drill with prize money awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
New England
Union Station
Russell
H. A. Tuttle
New Hampshire
Bay State
New England Society
Georgeb. Loring
J. Lewis Ellsworth
Orcester Society
Washington Square
Main
Elm
Mt. Wachusett
Agricultural Board
Commonwealth
Goveror Tuttle
James Carpenter
Providence
Senator Sprague
W. N. Berry
Fanny G
F. K. House
Tempest
Justice Johnson
Hiarre
Jingle
Ailie Trout
Moodus
Conn
Gossip, Jr
South Providence
M. Kelley
St. Anne’s Guards
Edward F. Dolan
St. John’s
Clinton
M. E. Gannon
Riots at Wusuch China Highlight Foreign Plight
A Wuching report to the North China News dated Aug 3 notes high foreign frustration with slow Chinese punishment for Wusuch rioters. Eight convicted murderers receive harsh sentences, while officials rotate amid accusations of incendiary placards fueling the uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
China
Wuching
North China News
Changhua
Green
Argent
Boden
Prothetoro
Warren
Tve
Kuang Chi
Chang Chih Tung
Tne Messrs
Wusuch
Soudan Impresses New York Audiences at Academy
In New York on September 3 a large audience praised the Academy premiere of Soudan. Louis James debuted as Captain Temple with recalls after every act. Emma Waders Wellie Temple Dan Collyer Kate Koestlerle receive praise for their roles as well as the nurse and clerk. The act’s scene between Wallie Eddinger and Jack Ferris drew strong applause and scenic effects were noted as imposing. The Soudan in New York aims to match or surpass its Boston run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soudan
New York
New
Dan Collyer
Kate Oegsterle
Wallie Eddinger
Jack Ferris
The Lowell Murder Mystery
There are no new developments in the Belanger murder case. Police have interviewed about thirty people this afternoon, but found no well founded suspicions regarding the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Belanger
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Egan
New Bedford
John J. Whipple
Brockton
Rior Memor
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UDR
Nsa Pee Cbse
Permon Kaise
kGs
Dallas, Ore
Beleber
Opitit
Cain
Crown Potar
Bovrio
Feneee
Goold & Curry
Union
isKs
Norcroas
Plunger
King Cadmus
Druggista
Johnson & CO
N. A. Thompson
Congress St
Hosten
Humphreys
Oroen Gough
Hoemphreys
William and John Streets
Humpreuys Menighy Co
William and John Sta
Central Trust Company OF New York
G. Siveman
Butler, Stillman & Higcare
Phillips
Stewant
Cunningham & Bok
Attorneys
Toe Canales
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