Democratic Convention Sparks Huge Attendance in Chicago
Chicago reporters note the Democratic convention is expected to draw a record crowd with twice the attendance of the recent Republican gathering. Western delegates arrive enthusiastic as candidates such as Butler McDonald Thurman and Cleveland boosters shape the contest. Butler supporters plan a 10,000-strong demonstration while clubs across several states converge for the event and ticket discussions hinge on regional balance.
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Committee
Act
Grand Pacific
Almer
Gatherigs
Rophies
Cleveland
8Uiler
McDonald
Thurman
Bay State
Butler
Ibe
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin
Milnesorn
Towa
Nebraska
Kansas
Palmer
Waller
Connecticut
Abbott
New Jersey
Irish World backs Butler or Blaine if Democrats choose
The Irish World urges the Democratic National Convention to nominate General Butler as the true American policy champion. It warns that if Butler is bypassed by Cleveland or Bayard, a mass Democratic split could occur and Blaine may win support. The paper vows to push Blaine if Butler is not the standard bearer and warns of a party shattering belt if another candidate is chosen.
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General Butler
Neral Buter
Cleveland
Bayard
Tler
Blaine
Met
Pananete 80
Chicago
White House
England
Mr. Blaine
Generalutler
Presidentrthur
Oneral Butler
Democratic State Convention Names Indiana Ticket
Indiana delegates at large selected for McDonald as nominee while Isaac Gray won the governorship on the first ballot. The convention approved a long platform denouncing Republican excesses, endorsing tax reform, tariff revision, and government economy.
McDonald Boom Backed as Indiana Delegation Chooses Hendricks Chair
The Indiana state delegation met in Chicago electing Hendricks as chair and advancing the McDonald campaign for president. Other nominations include W. R. Myers for secretary of state and John J. Cooper for treasurer, with a strong ticket across state offices. Senator Voorhees could have run for governor but did not.
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W. R. Myers
Madison County
John J. Cooper
Marion
James H. Rice
Floyd
F. B. Hord
Bartholomew
John W. Ho
Encouraging Outlook for Democrats in Blaine's Own State
Special Correspondence reports signs of Republican weakness in Maine as Blaine faces a divided party. Independent Republicans, local leaders, and wealthy supporters may oppose Blaine, boosting Democratic hopes for reducing his margin in his home state. Maine’s past vote patterns show narrowing majorities, suggesting potential for a Democratic governor candidate Redman with sufficient funding.
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Boston Globe
Augusta
James G. Blaine
Maine
Blaine
Judge Goddard
Portland
Hanlin
Stewart
Somerset County
Powers
Blatne
Blathe
Republican State Committee
Gardiner
Hallowell
Blaie
Robie
Redmond
Reed
Roble
Selden Conner
Seiden Conner
Union
Fusion
National
Green!ackers
Solon Chase
Tere
Redman
Ohio
Indiana
Veteran Democrat Sees Maine Opposition to Blaine Strengthening
Portland June 27 Special Correspondent The Boston Globe reports veteran Democratic leader Bion Bradbury says Blaine faces solid Democratic resistance in Maine. He notes no policy gains and harsh party infighting, praising the Maine Democratic convention that nominated a reform candidate and Grover Cleveland for president. The battle depends on Maine voters and the larger national duel for honest government.
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Boston Globe
Portland
Bion Bradbury
Blaine
Maine
Grover Cleveland
New York
Democratic Party
Prospects in Maine Insights From Oxford County
The Portland Argus interviews a politically active gentleman who canvassed Oxford County for Democratic and Republican committees. He predicts the Democratic outlook growing brighter daily as Blaine news emerges, with analysis reflecting laboring-class views and local party sentiment.
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Portland Argus
Oxford County
Blaine
New Mexican Veterans to Receive Eight Dollar Monthly Pensions
A Senate passed bill sets $8 monthly pensions for surviving Mexican War veterans and widows aged 62 or disabled, with proof rules, prior pensions adjusted, and provisions for widows or orphans, dependent parents, and minors. The act consolidates existing laws, limits double pensions, and regulates attorney fees and eligibility.
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House of Representatives
Secretary of the Interior
Mexico
Congress
United States
Eight Hour Bill Fails to Clear House Advancing Adjournment
The House adjourned at a late hour 105 to 37 without a final vote on the eight hour labor bill. Opponents used a motion to adjourn to block the measure, with only nineteen members voting on the record against adjournment. Supporters led by Representative Lovering argued the bill would enforce eight hours for government workers and address overtime claims since 1868.
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House
Committee On Labor
Labor Committee
United States
Tillman
North Carolina
Browne
Indiana
Strubble
Iowa
Dibble
South Carolina
Court of Claims
Senate Committee
Senate
Crisp
Representative Lovering
Lovering Defends Eight Hour Law Against Government Overreach
The speech attacks executive officials for enforcing the eight hour law in only part, tracing nullification since Hayes era, and urging justice for laborers and mechanics employed by the government. Lovering is praised by colleagues for pushing the measure and setting a debate day.
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General Grant
Hayes
House
Senate
Lovering
Passage of Eaton Bill on Electoral Vote Counting
Washington June 24 Mr Cox of New York presented Mr Skinner's letter carrier leave bill. Debate over amendments and motions followed and the House passed Eaton's bill substituting the Senate measure for the electoral vote count with 127 ayes to 82 nays. The session also moved to finish pre emption and timber culture act repeal with 147 ayes to 41 nays.
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Cox
New York
Skinner
Cosgrove
Missouri
Yeas
Eaton
Dee
Herbert
General MacVeach's Hatimation of Lawyer Colonel Cook
Judge Advocate General Swaim testified to the Springer committee that President Garfield was outraged by Cook and Gibson employment in Star route matters. General Boynton confirmed Garfield’s concern and stated he reported Cook’s reputation to Attorney General MacVeagh, who said Cook was hired to sell a filer to catch a thief. The committee will hear more Monday.
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Swaim
Springer Committee
Garfield
Cook
Gibson
H. W. Boynton
Boynton
MacVeagh
Colonel Cook
President and Cabinet To Attend Ratification Meeting
Washington reports deny rumors that the president and cabinet are indifferent to the Republican ticket. The administration planned to attend a ratification two weeks earlier but could not all be present, with a future New York or Philadelphia event possibly on the docket to show support. A false charge about a White House journalist and George William Curtis is rejected as untrue.
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Washington
Mr. Blaine
New York
Philadelphia
White House
Arthur
George William Curtis
Saratoga
Arthur Wou
Post Office Rate Bill Aims at Two Cents per Ounce
Representative Bing ham asked the committee to report favorably a bill introduced last December fixing first class mail postage at two cents per ounce. The current two cent per half ounce rate would rise to the full ounce, aligning with the English standard. The two half ounce proviso causes business hardship for those using heavier paper. General Bingham backs the bill, but expects no action this session. he plans to push during summer vacation and believes revenue will not be materially reduced once the rate reduction’s effects are clear.
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Washington
Bingham
Nim
General Bingham
House
Post Office Department
Postal Precautions Against Cholera in Italy Mail
Italian postal authorities request new routing due to cholera in France. Postmaster General Gresham directs all mail to Italy be packed in tarpaulin sacks to prevent infection during transit through France. Change of route to be implemented as soon as possible.
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Washington
Gresham
France
Ital
Italy
Shirt Button Emerges From Haverhill Woman’s Throat
In Haverhill on June 28 a nine year chronic obstruction in Mrs J C Main’s esophagus related to a lodged object in fish chowder finally relieved when a pearl shirt button, nearly three eighths of an inch in diameter, was coughed up during laughter. Doctors and treatments failed over the years. The button shows signs of decay from long lodgment and the woman can now swallow fluids though solids remain difficult.
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Haverhill
J. C. Main
Main Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Boy Falls Forty-Six Feet to Death in Cambridgeport
Nine year old Mark Joseph, son of Isaac Joseph the fruit dealer, living on Main street, Cambridgeport, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon when he fell forty six feet from a two story building roof at the corner of Trolly and Brook streets.
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Mark Joseph
Isaac Joseph
Main Street
Cambridgeport
Trolly and
Brook Streets
Five Men Die in Omaha Land Slide
In Omaha on June 28 a landslide partially buried two men. Their four fellow laborers dug them out, but the bank collapsed again, engulfing all five. By tonight the five bodies had been recovered.
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Omaha
Death of a Noragenrian Soldier Buried in Concord
One of Concord's oldest citizens Josheph Hartshorn was buried today. Born in Alpherst Massachusetts more than ninety three years ago he was the last surviving soldier furnished by that town in the war of 1812.
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N. H
Josheph Hartshorn
Mr. Hartshorn
Alpherst
Mass
Attacked and Cored by a Bull in Massachusetts Farm
John Anderson, a farm laborer, was terribly gored by a bull at West Newbury, Newburyport. The bull was finally shot after the attack.
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Newburyport
Mass
John Anderson
West Newbury
Captain Andrews Walk From Sumter to Hartford
Captain Andrews, age 93, began a cross country trek from Sumter, South Carolina, to Hartford, Connecticut, walking about 700 miles. He was greeted at the Old Colony depot by his son and a crowd, shared cider, and recalled rough roads, encounters with locals, and his habit of spreading cheer. He claimed to have shaken hands with around 75,000 people, met the President and General Butler in Washington, and noted stopping points, weather, and his dog Fido accompanying him.
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Oregon
Andrews
Old Colony
Hel
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Statesburg
Boston
Camden
D. C
Charlotte
Greensboro
N. C
Petersburg
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Oreester
Fido
Bonaparte
Hartford
New York
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Butler
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Easant
Washington Monument
Marlboro
Wandering Narrator Recalls Marlboro Visit and Toll
A traveler recounts a pleasure trip to Marlboro with friendly greetings from locals. He describes health, cost about 25 dollars, worn shoes, and plans to stay with his son before returning by rail. The scene ends with a toast over cider during the interview.
Death at the Foot of the Hill in Lawrence Ride
Jacob Young and his wife were killed or fatally injured when their horse carriage careened down Prospect and East Haverhill streets. The couple, from 164 Union Street, were hurled onto sharp blue-stone stones at Herkley Street. Mrs. Young died at City Hospital. Mr. Young sustained head injuries and possible spinal damage.
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Mrs. Young
Mr. Young
After Forty Years She Walks in Cleveland
Miss Rebecca Kerby, bedridden for over forty years in Chardon Geauga County, rose Monday after prayer and faith, sat up for an hour, and walked across her room for the first time in decades. She credited renewed faith and Dr. Hickman’s discussions of promise with the turn, then stood, moved, and was wheeled about in her chair with diminished pain.
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Cleveland, O
Rebecca Kerby
Chardon
Geauga County
Sue
Lora
Dr. Hickman
Dead Fish Fill Western Pennsylvania River Scene
Residents along the Youghiogheny between McKeesport and Bradford report a striking sight as the river carries five tons of dead fish downstream in twenty four hours. Capt. Marble cites heavy sulphur water from newly opened mines as the likely cause, noting the river also supplies McKeesport with water.
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Pennsylvaania
Yougttogheny
McKeesport
Bradford
Captain Marble
Osh
South Framingham Woman Struck by Vagrant on Waverly Street
At about 6 o clock this morning a tramp entered Mrs. Elizabeth Robinsons home on Waverly street and assaulted her after she refused food. Officer Cotton arrested the suspe cted Patrick Welch who faced District Court and was sentenced to one year and nine months for vagrancy and assaults.
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Elizabeth Robinson
Waverly Street
Cotton
Robinson
District Court
Wakefield
Patrick Welch
House of Correction
Labeled Pool Sellers in Court at Coney Island
Brooklyn June 30. Grand jury indicts about twenty pool sellers at Coney Island. Bail fixed at 15 000 dollars for each, with numerous defendants named including Michael Murray Dougal McDougal James E Kelley John Kelley Thomas Murray John Stow Frank Snyder Mark Jourdan David Johnson Albert Cridge and James Dunne. Rest to appear later.
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Brooklyn
Coney Island
Michael Murray
Dougal McDougal
James E. Kelley
John Kelley
Thomas Murray
John §Stow
Frank Snyder
Mark Jourdan
David Johnson
Albert Cridge
James Dunne
Desecration at St Marys Church by Barge Lady Elibank Crew
In St Johns Newfoundland on June 30 the crew of the barge Lady Elibank broke into St Marys Church in St Marys Bay. They demolished sanctuary furnishings destroyed the tabernacle and sacred vessels abstracted chalice ciborium and other items stashed candelabra and scattered them on the streets. Five suspects have been arrested.
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Lady Elibank
St Mary’s
St. Mary’s Bay
Coffin Accident at Fay River Undertaking Rooms
At E B Raymond's undertaking rooms two workers stacked coffins. A heavy casket slipped from a pile and struck William Coleman in the neck under the chin. He lost consciousness for about an hour. his front teeth were broken and the end of his tongue was nearly severed. The tongue was sewn, and Coleman could not speak as of tonight.
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Fay River
Raymond
Leta
William Coleman
Coleman
Tragic Infant killed by stone on Indiana rail line
An Eastbound passenger train on the Indiana Bloomington and Western railway passed through Mooreland Indiana when a stone shattered a coach window striking a nine month old baby in its mother s arms. The train continued toward Philadelphia after the incident and resumed its journey today as authorities investigated.
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Indiana, Bloomington & Western Railway
Mooreland
Ind
Ec Adelphia
Cholera Panic Spreads Across French Coast Cities
Reports from Paris Marseille Toulon and Toulon describe Asiatic cholera spreading through ports and towns. Deaths rise in Marseille and Toulon while trade halts and fires burn to cleanse streets. Naval health officials report daily fatalities and attempts to quarantine, with fears of wider spread to France and Italy.
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Toutoy
Jude
M. Rochard
Naval Health Department
Navy
France
Marseilles
Gibraltar
Pasteur on Cholera in Paris June 28
Pasteur states cholera is contagious and discusses transmission uncertainty. He cautions against fixed intensity of outbreaks, notes possible water or air spread, and supports quarantine though English prejudice against it arises from commercial interests.
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Koch
France
City rocked by fatal boiler explosion in Wausau mill
Wausau Wisconsin June 26 a boiler exploded at J C Smiths planing mill shattering the main building and injuring and killing many. Engineer George Brown and assistant Henry Streicher bodies found near the boiler foundation. August Streicher John Rux and Mary Crocker among the victims. Office staff Wyatt and Buchanan escaped but hurt. Explosion hurled the iron boiler 1300 feet demolishing a dwelling. Wives and children gathered around the ruins seeking missing loved ones.
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Wis
J. C
Smith
Main
Franklin Streets
George Brown
Henry Streicher
August Streicher
John Rux
Mary Crocker
John Ugusson
L. Wyatt
Buchanan
Wyatt
Carl Hanache
August Helfenheim
John Schmidt
Henry Jennison
Oller
Cloud burst at Corbin Montana Destroys Home and Drowns Three
A mountain side flood eight feet deep rushed toward Jefferson City. It washed away a house occupied by Chinese residents, drowning three occupants. Refugees fled to higher ground as water damaged railroad tracks, stores, and nearby crops, but no additional drownings occurred.
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Mont
Corbin
Jefferson City
Jefferson
Helena & Jefferson
Child Murderers in North Carolina Near Tarheel
In Bladen county North Carolina a farmer's wife left three children ages 3 5 and 7 at home with fruit for a short time. The two older children killed the 3 year old by beating his brains out with a stone at the river bank and threw him into the stream. The mother is said to be nearly crazy.
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Petersburg
Tarheel
Bladen County
N. C
William Fennell
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