Democratic National Convention Nominations in Chicago
Saratoga June 18 reports detail the New York Democratic State Convention with William E. Smith elected temporary chairman and Tilden Jr. greeted with wild enthusiasm. Contested Monroe delegations, New York representation equalization, and John Kelly cheers mark a tense session. The platform supports unity for Cleveland and reform, with Manning Cooper Jacobs Faulkner named delegates at large. Flower wings claim Cleveland up to fifty-two of seventy-two delegates.
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Saratoga
William E. Smith
Clinton County
Smith
Gilbert and
Walker
General Hancock
Samuel J. Tilden, Jr
Purcell and Raines
New York
J. R. Fellows
County
Tammany Hall
Irving Hall
John Kelly
Watts
Tammany
Grady
Cochrane
Lester B
Faulkner
John ©. Jacobs
Hubert O. Thompson
Cooper
Fellows
Apponr
County Democracy
Committee On Permanent Organization
Committee On Credentials
Monroe
William Purcell
Nelson J. Waterbury
Committee On Resolutions
United States
Grover Cleveland
Daniel Manning
Edward Cooper
John C. Jacobs
Lester GB
Francis B. Spinola
William A. Poucher
J. Russell Parsons
Robert C. Titus
Cleveland
Flower
Maine Democracy Nominates John B. Redman for Governor
Bangor dispatch notes a state convention in warm weather with 889 delegates. John B. Redman is named as gubernatorial candidate while Atwood Leyenseler of Thomaston presides as temporary chairman. State committee members from multiple counties are listed among the party's credentials.
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Bangor
Norombeya Hall
Cromwell
State Committee
Atwood Leyenseler
Thomaston
W. A. Cromwell
Androscoggin
W. W. Sanborn
Lewiston
Aroostook
RL. Baker
Cumberland
Charlies
J. Chase
Portland
Franklin
George
Holman
Carthage
Hancock
Levi B. Wyman
Ellsworth
Kennebec
Brown
Fairfield
Knox
L. M. Staples
Lincoln
Charles Weeks
Wiscasset
Oxford
Kimball
Norway
Penobscot
A. Owen
Piscataquis
David Straw
Democratic Nominating Session in Maine Chooses Redman and Deering
In the Maine Democratic convention John Benson of Newport nominated John B. Redman for governor while Ferguson Haines moved for J W Deering of Portland. The vote tallies and cheers followed as delegates at large were named and Grover Cleveland nominated for president. Resolutions urged tax reform, civil service reform, and support for agricultural advancement and scientific farming.
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F. Milliken
York
W. A. Cromwell
South Berwick
John Benson
Newport
John B. Redman
Ferguson Haines
Biddeford
J. W. Deering
Portland
John W. Deering
Franklin Smith
Payson Tucker
H. Raymond
Mr. Deering
Chicago
David R. Hastings
William M. Rust
James F. Rawson
Archibald McNichol
Calais
Charles McCarty
Cincinnati
Wates
Agricultural College
Saratoga Convention Signals United New York Support for Cleveland
Democratic congressmen greet the Saratoga action with approval as Cleveland gains solid backing. New York delegates, though uninstructed, are expected to vote as a unit for Cleveland, while some prefer Bayard Slocum or McDonald as first choice. Cox notes Tammany Hall secured desired organization and unit support for a New York candidate. Stevens confirms the unit rule backing Cleveland.
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Washington
Saratoga
Cleveland
Chicago
New York
Bayard
Slocum
McDonald
Cox
Congressman Stevens
Stevens
Flower
Prohibitionists Nominate Pomeroy for President at Chicago
The American Prohibition Party convened in Farwell Hall with E R Bailey of Washington nominating ex Senator Samuel C. Pomeroy of Kansas for president amid acclamation. Senator Pomeroy condemned the 1884 Republican platform as retrograde and urged a mission favoring the many over the few. The convention adjourned at 10 30 until called by the national committee.
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Pomeroy
Kansas
Chicago
Prohibition Party
Farwell Hall
Committee On
L. N. Tration
Rev. J. Blanchard
United States
Pittsburg
E.R. Bailey
Washington
Samuel C. Pomeroy
J. R. Blanchard
Wheaton College
John A. Conant
Connecticut
National Committee
Butler for Democratic chief executive urged in letter
Francis Reed Porter of San Francisco writes to The Sun urging Benjamin Franklin Butler as the Democratic nominee. He recalls Butler's 1860 Baltimore convention role and his withdrawal over support for the slave trade. Porter cites Butler again as a delegate in 1884 and contrasts him with Blaine.
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New York Sun
the Sun
Democratic Party
Chicago
Benjamin Franklin Butler
Baltimore
Blaine
Butler
Francis Reed Porter
San Francisco
Backgrounded Leader Unites Working Class Support in Politics
A Troy Daily Press letter lauds Butler of Massachusetts for vast experience and broad national prestige, praising his labor and soldier ally stance, anti monopoly views, and potential to carry Massachusetts and New York. It warns blue belly politicians keep him unseen and urges nominating the best man to prevent obscurity from masking his origin.
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Troy Daily Press
Butler
Massachusetts
General Buller
Blaine
New York
Belief New York Will Dictate Democratic Nominee
Chicago June 17. Kentucky Democrats and Indianapolis, St Louis, and Philadelphia party groups converge on the convention city. Pinkerton doorkeepers will guard 11 000 seats as preparations unfold. McDonald fuels speculation that New York delegates decide the nominee, with continued discussion on the third page.
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New York
Chicago
Breckenridge Club
Lexington
Louisville
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Randall
Philadelphia
Pinkerton
McDonald
Filinoig
Fraud at Navy Surgeon General Office Prompts Arrests
Washington June 18 suspicions of a conspiracy to defraud the government in the Navy Surgeon General’s office lead to warrants for ex Chief Clerk Daniel Carrigan F W Sanborn and E C Kirkwood. Wetmore’s affidavit cites fraudulent vouchers and a forged signature as key elements.
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Washington
Navy Department
Daniel Carrigan
F. W. Sanborn
E. C. Kirkwood
Bureau
Henry L. Wetmore
Wetmore
Carrigan
Wales
Dr. Wales
Tea
Chandler
William P. Wood
FE. C. Kirkwood
Nho
Wood
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
West
Kirkwood
W. A. Dempsey
Dempsey
Burnside
Taglay
Bliss Testimony Defends Star Route Role Before Committee
George Bliss testified before the Springer investigating committee on June 18 refuting claims of malfeasance toward ex-Senator Dorsey in the Star route trials. He described his opening strategy, read letters from Attorney General Krewster praising him, and denied outside influence from Blaine. He urged swift removal of certain officials and addressed connections to alleged juror bribery rumors.
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Washington
George Bliss
Springer
Ker
Bliss
Dorsey
Merrick
Krewster
Wylie
Biss
Brewster Cameron
Cameron
William Dickson
Marshal Henry
Angie
Spencer
Union Pacific Railroad
Mr. Bliss
Arthur
Adjournment Outlook for Congress Amid Appropriations Debate
Washington June 18 Representative Randall chairman of the appropriations committee said the sundry civil and fortifications bills position Congress for adjournment by July 3 if the Senate pushes bills. He noted most appropriations await conference and only the military academy bill has become law.
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Washington
Randall
Appropriations Committee
Capitol
Congress
House
Senate
Naval
Post Office
Sions
District of Columbia
Hale
Conference Committee
Republicans Use Pension Bill To Claim Electoral Gain
Washington reports outline a Republican tactic to amend the pension bill by extending arrears claims, pushing a $240 million rise in the pension roll. The move aims to sway voters by portraying Democrats as hostile to pensions, while lawmakers doubt its fate in the House and anticipate possible support from some Democrats. The strategy appears as Republicans seek capital for the campaign and opportunities before adjournment.
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Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
House
Senate
Olders
Senate adjournment tied to appropriations bill report
The House received the sundry civil appropriation bill from the appropriations committee after a tense week of work. Senate plans to delay adjournment until the bill passes may cause a potential deadlock between houses. The measure includes items such as post office salaries, coast life-saving stations, and lighthouse maintenance along the New England coast.
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Washington
Appropriations Committee
House
Senate
Boston
Ands State
Saybrook
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Woods Hall Harbor
Springfield Arsenal
Cape Elizabeth
Porland
Togus
Lawyer Ker Seeks Proof Bliss Committed Falsehood Before Springer Committee
Washington June 20 Mr Ker government counsel in the Star route cases amused the Springer committee with details of the Star route prosecutions. He hinted Bliss in his law role was politically motivated but did not state it directly. The session largely reviewed Bliss testimony with corrections and affidavits admitted for information.
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Washington
Ker
Springer Committee
Bliss
J. B. Price
Price
Hutchinson Grand Jury
Colonel Bliss
van Alstyne
Milliken
Sherman Opposes Removal of Arrears Pension Limitation
In Washington on June 23 the Senate resumed work on the Mexican pension bill. Senator Sherman argued against Ingalls amendment to remove the limitation from arrears of pensions, warning it would cost the treasury and burden the public, amid shrinking revenues and financial pinch. He emphasized the need to consider the common good and avoid a large new liability on soldiers' needs.
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Sherman
Washington
Senate
Ingalls
West Virginia Lawyer Receives Record Fee in Landmark Land Case
Charleston June 22 A late Supreme Court of Appeals decision in the Chapman and French vs Joseph Maitland suit from Wyoming County sets Colonel James W Davis to receive what is described as the largest legal fee in state history. The case involves two hundred seventy thousand acres of land and centers on the plaintiff's counsel, Davis, with the implication of a fee exceeding 100 000 dollars.
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West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court of Appeals
Chapman & French
Joseph Maitland
Wyoming County
James W. Davis
Colone Davis
Balloon Warfare and Irish American Recruitment Tale
Paris Times reports James Stephens ex-Fenian head center sent a circular to Irish Americans in Chicago inviting a convention to form a new military movement. European officers reportedly ready, balloons with desperadoes proposed to drop explosives on English cities, with Captain McUafferty tasked to study plans. Several Fenians in Paris volunteered for an aerial expedition.
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London
Paris
the Times
James Stephens
Brotherhood
Chicago
John O'Mahoney
Stephens
England
McUafferty
Seversl Fenians
Trunk Search Leads to Arrest in Queens Town
Detectives acting on tips about contraband aboard the steamship Illinois searched Patrick Joyce a Galway native, who resisted opening his trunk. They uncovered a two foot brass tube suspected to contain dynamite or secret communications, Joyce was arrested and the tube remains sealed awaiting expert opening.
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Queenstown
New York
Illinois
Patrick Joyce
Galway
Joyce
America
Dynamite
Ireland
Measures in Spanish Congress Spark Cuban Discontent
In Madrid on Saturday West Indian members urged abolition of export duties and reduction of import duties, cutting expenses from 34 million to 24 million. They pressed for an early commerce treaty with America as Cuba’s path out of malaise, while the government warned Spain cannot assume Cuban debt and deficits or meet Cuban demands for better trade with America.
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Bers
Madrid
Congress
America
Cuba
Spain
Commodore Garrison Assignment Shocks European Markets
Lon don reports a surprise assignment by Commodore Garrison in financial circles across Europe. The note protests trigger credulity yet affect the market, causing a sharp decline in American railway securities. The Standard warns failures may depress American stocks and rattle petroleum trading.
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London
Commodore Garrison
Europe
Stock Exchange
Fenian arms unearthed in Cork suburb alerting police
Police uncover rifles revolvers and ammunition buried in Cork suburbs after an informer claimed ties to a Fenian circle. He said they drilled at night but hid arms awaiting open rebellion. Names of circle members said to exist and several arrests expected. some doubt police planting the cache.
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Cork
Three Pola naval workers caught with dynamite concealed on them
Vienna detectives halted a theft at Pola naval arsenal as three workmen, linked to a Socialist order, were seized with a large quantity of dynamite hidden on their persons. Police believe this supply helped fuel recent bomb findings around Vienna.
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Vienna
Pola
Naval
Horrible Murder at Prague Prominent Engineer Slain
Prague June 21 a prominent civil engineer was found murdered at his home. The head lay in the bedroom the body in the parlor and the legs in the kitchen. Money and jewelry were untouched. An artillery officer stationed in the garrison with a known grudge is suspected and watched by police.
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Prague
Severe rains flood Galicia causing heavy losses
Severe rains pour over Galicia for two days, swelling streams and overflowing banks. Widespread property damage reported as livestock drownings mount, with a Tagbiat report from Lemberg claiming 260 soldiers drowned in the floods.
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Berlin
Galacia
Tagbiat
Lemberg
Found Guilty of Conspiracy Trial in Barbavilla Case
Eleven prisoners accused of conspiracy to murder William Smythe of Barbavilla were found guilty. Five received seven years, six got twelve months. All protested innocence.
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DvRuth
William Smythe
Barbavilla
American Cricketers Win in Stockport Match
The cricket match between Cheshire and Philadelphia ended today with the Americans winning by one innings and 282 runs. Also reported is the death of Alexander, Prince of Orange, son of King William of Holland, born August 26, 1857.
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Slondon
Stockport
Cheshire
Philadelphia
Prince of Orange
London
Alexander, Prince of Orange
King William of Holland
Election results and political notes from Mid Surry and South Hampshire
In Mid Surry a ConservativeIr Hillis won the parliamentary vacancy with 7646 votes, defeating Liberal candidate Mr stern. In South Hampshire Sir Frederick Fitzwygram, Conservative, led with 4200 votes while Liberal Deverell had 1272. William OBrien MP faces 500 pounds contempt of court and refuses to pay, pledging to continue exposing the Irish government under Earl Spencer and Mr. Gladstone.
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Mid
Surry
Ir. Hillis
Stern
Hampshire
House of Commons
Henry Scots
Frederick Fitzwygram
Deverell
William O'Brien
M. P
United Ireland
Ielwnd
Earl Spencer
Mr. Gladstone
Logans Address at Vets Reception Endorses Republicans
General Logan spoke at a veterans reception in Washington on June 21 praising reconstruction efforts and urging unity. He credited the Republican party with preserving the Union and predicted a Republican victory in November, with Senators Plumb and Harrison and Representatives Bayne Hiscock Hanback Hill endorsing the ticket.
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Washington
General Logan
Publican
Republican Party
Logan
Blaine
Plumb
Harrison
Bayne
Hiscock
Hanback
Hill
Sixteen year old boy attacked by four black youths in Kentucky
Mount Sterling Kentucky June 22 Green Clay a 16 year old boy of good connections was assaulted by four Negro youths larger and two or three years older. He drew a knife and stabbed the largest assailant injuring him fatally as a crowd swore vengeance. White citizens guard the boy at his brother's home and Cerro Gordo Guards are on call.
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Mount Sterling
Green Clay
Clay
Cerro Gordo
Tragedy at Hill's Wharf Lumber Yard Crushes Three Men
A heavy lumber collapse at Hill's wharf in Providence today killed 24 year old William Ashton and seriously injured James Chadwick while James Cannon and another man sustained minor injuries. Police and citizens moved crushed debris as a second pile fell.
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Providence
Hill's Wharf
Rocale
William Ek. Astton
James Chadwick
James Cannon
Ashton
Chadwick
Hurk
Garrison Assignment Amid Financial Strain to Trustee
Commodore C K Garrison assigns control of vast interests to John T Terry of E D Morgan & Co for creditor protection. Estate valued at 10 to 12 million with total liabilities under 2.5 million. market reactions mixed as Vanderbilt stocks falter and Northern Pacific shows strength amid weak rail credit and looming debts.
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New York
Commodore C. K. Garrison
John T.terry
E. D. Morgan & Co
Commodore
Marie-Lamson
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad Company
Terry
Eeeeenea Ag
Marie
W. BR. Garrison
Commodore Garrison
Baltimore
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
Vanderbilt
Shore
Gould
Gowad
Radloway Morree
Heney
D. Ashley
Commodore Garrison and His Storied Career
Commodore Garrison’s history recalls a life of wealth and romance from 1878 marriage to Letitia Randell at age 69, a Windsor Hotel wedding, and an 800 000 settlement. He rose from Mississippi river captain to bank founder in Panama, mayor of San Francisco, and Vanderbilt ally in California steamers. A 1877 stroke preceded declines after son William’s 1882 railroad death, yet he built a fortune through Western railroads.
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Commodore Garrison
Garrison
Commodore
Letitia Willet Randell
St. Louis
Debynood
Saratoga
Windsor Hotel
Vanderbilt
William G. Ralston
Panama
Commodore Vanderbilt
California
William R
William
New York
Western Railroad
A Singular Covenant Fulfilled Eleven Gettysburg Veterans Meet
Eleven wounded veterans from York Pennsylvania who signed a pact in 1812 years earlier are set to meet at Niagara Falls on July 1 in 1834. The compact promises reunion on anniversary of Gettysburg and aims to share life experiences, wives present if married, and lifelong devotion to the United States while pursuing personal distinction.
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Detroit
Niagara Falls
United States Hospital
York
Penn
Times
Falls of Niagara
Gettysburg
United States of America
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