Political Intrigue Over Blaine and Harrison in Indiana Gossipy Memoirs
An Indiana gossip column recounts secret talks between James G. Blaine supporters and President Harrison in mid 1880s, detailing Elkins visits, pledges to back Harrison if Blaine remains healthwise able, and Harrison’s public stance against a future bid while courting Blaine’s acclaim. The narrative claims Blaine’s revived health and lingering popularity challenged Morrison, with Elkins relaying promises to Blaine’s followers.
Powderly Leaders Split Over Constitutional Convention Bid
Labor leaders across states debate Master Workman T. V. Powderly of the Knights of Labor as he seeks a nomination to the Pennsylvania constitutional convention on the Republican ticket. Opinions vary with past friendships and views of his actions. Leaders such as McNeill, Wreffington, and Foster among those weighing the move.
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T. V. Powderly
Knights of Labor
Powderly
McNeill
Wreffington
Foster
Mas
Pennsylvania Labor Split Over Powderly Role In Convention
Fractions within the labor movement in Pennsylvania denounce Powderly for his stance on Sylviana and favor secession to form the Sun Federation of Labor. Supporters defend Powderly as the true labor man, hoping his convention presence will curb the undc clutche of barons and aid Pennsylvania.
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Husetts
Powderly
Sylvania
Quayey
1 Sun Federation of Labor
Nose Ben
Powaerly
Ey Arehermore
Pennsylvania
Alger Strong in the South Opinion of a South observer
Washington August 27 Mr Armat Stodart a Wichita business man recently returned from the South says Gen Alger retains strong influence with southern politicians. He believes Alger could secure a large majority of southern delegates for the Republican convention and that his popularity with old soldiers would deliver a formidable vote.
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Washington
Armat Stoddart
Rumor of Wells as War Secretary circulated in Burlington
In Burlington Aug 28 a strong rumor linked Gen William Wells to succeed Secretary Proctor as Secretary of War. Wells dismissed the idea when contacted, while Senator Edmunds and former President Harrisons' officials gave no confirmation. Wells, born 1837 in Waterbury, Vermont, has held varied posts including brigadier general and Vermont legislator.
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Boururxeron
Burlington
William Wells
Proctor
Wells
Waterbury
1St
Vermont Cavalry
Grant
District of
Vermont
Chittenden County
Rct of Trustees
Soldiers’ Home
Burlington Gas Light Company
Wells & Richardson Company
Purlipston Trust Company
Rutland Railroa
Harrison
Move to name Stephen B Elkins as Secretary of War
Washington gossip reports a movement to back Stephen B Elkins of West Virginia as Secretary of War Proctor’s successor. If chosen the administration will be urged to consider West Virginia in the cabinet amid claims of party harmony with Blaine.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Washington
Stephen B. Elkins
Proctor
West Virginia
Washin
Ikins
Blaine
Maryland Republicans Nominate Ticket At Ocean City Convention
Maryland Republicans met at Ocean City on Thursday and adopted a platform praising President Harrison while denouncing Democrats. They favored treaty arrangements reducing tobacco import duties and nominated a slate for statewide offices led by Col. Vannort for governor. Capt. J. Mac Donald was named attorney general and George M. Dharn glerk of the Court of Appeals Enoch H ell was listed among nominees.
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Maryland
Ocean City
Harrison
Col. Vannort
Goru Perniler
Capt
J. MacDonald
George M. Dharnglerk
Court of Aeneals
Enoch Hell
Major McKinley Invited to Address Boston Home Market Club
A Providence despatch reports Major McKinley wrote to a nationally known gentleman in this city that he received an invitation to attend and address the Home Market Club of Boston within weeks. He says Senator Aldrich and ex Speaker Reed were also invited, and he would accept upon their appearance, willing to sacrifice a few days from the Ohio campaign for a Boston visit.
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Elkins
N. Blaine
Rotary
Trison
Sen Asi
Lif
Praigg
Providence
Maj. McKinley
Home Market Club
Boston
Aldrich
Reed
Messrs
Ohio
Brice Predicts Campbell Victory by 10000 in Ohio
Indianapolis dispatch reports Senator Calvin Brice expressing strong confidence that Governor Campbell will win re election in Ohio by at least ten thousand votes. He says the campaign will center on tariff policy and notes broad support among farmers and business leaders. Brice denies any NY importers fund raising for the Ohio campaign and cites widespread Democratic unity.
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Brice
Campbell
Indianapolis
Ind
Calvin
Ohio
McKinley
New York
New York City
Hamilton County
Diana
Connecticut's Trouble in the Courts Gubernatorial issue eyed for Supreme Court
Herbert E Benton Republican state chairman predicts October term submission to the Supreme Court. He expects Judge Stoddard to return from Europe and an effort to speed pleadings, clarifying both law and fact for faster disposition of the dispute. New Hampshire Republicans Love Talk in six column article appendix to Chandler book. Senator Gallinger is harshly critiqued for his ties to the People’s Benefit Fraternity. Chandler concludes the chapter with a sharp verdict.
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Herbert E. Benton
Republican State Committee
Supreme Court
Stoddard
Europe
New Hampshire
Concorp
N. H
Chandler
Senator Gallinger
Dr Gallinger Counts Three Classes Of Company Officers
A fragmented reflection mentions Dr Gallinger and his company in Concord with a claim about three officer classes within the corporation. The speaker asserts some officials are disqualified unless they fit a strict role, implying a division based on conduct and position.
National Farmers Alliance Blacklists Senators and Backs Ocala
The National Farmers Alliance blacklists Senator Butler of South Carolina and Senator Morgan of Alabama and pledges to seek successors as vigorously as it opposed Ingalls and Sherman. Turner from Mississippi supports the Ocala platform with overwhelming support, and Alliances across multiple states vote to unite behind the Ocala cause, relegating dissenters.
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Washington, D. C
National Farmers’ Alliance
Butler
South Carolina
Morgan
Alabama
Ingalls
Sherman
Turner
Mississippi
Ocala
North
Carolin
South
Arolina
Souarolina
Louisiana
Texas
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Oregon
Ero
Polk clash with News and Observer editors sparks editorials
Baeron North Carolina August 26 The Alliance State convention last week failed to adopt a boycott of the News and Observer angering its editors who denounced Polk in strong terms. Polk claims the action is aimed at a family and threatens a response. Jon Owen Scott of Bloomington New Jersey endorses Ccene as a suitable nominee and praises sincere honest views across parties.
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Baeron
N. C
Polk
Alliance
News and Observer
Fénoun
Rulsendac Nenee
Statesville
Jon Owen Scott
Bloomington
Pat Ccene
Steud Ehatapon
Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes Celebrates 82nd Birthday
Beverly Farms Mass Aug 29 Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes marks his 82d birthday with a quiet, happy day at Hale Street home. friends call to offer congratulations and tokens of esteem in his copy library. big telegraphic and mailed wishes pour in from notable names and admirers as he receives visitors, receives flowers, and ends with a calm evening ride.
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Beverly Farms
Mass
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Hale St
Dr. Holmes
William H. Baldwin
M.C. A
Boston
Jaenry Parkman
Bose
Peg Ion O
Maj
Russell Sturgis
Rantoul
Salom
Hosea K. Kollock
Fawn Hoyt
Beverpea
Wiliam Pene
Aresident
Newton
AL Lor
Jaucin Haven
Stewert
Wile
Whitman
Co Prey
Bartley
Scotian
Holmes
Mnoon
Rowasers
Dolly Mitchell Dead After London Gunshot Wound
Lenore Mitchell known as Dolly Mitchell dies in London from a breast wound after a quarrel with her husband who shot at her and an admirer. An American born in Cincinnati twenty six years old, she lived a turbulent life in New York and London prior to her death.
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Dolly’’ Mitchell
London
New York
Lenore Mitchell
London & Northwestern Way
Lenore
Dolly” Mitchell
Cincinnati
Artes
Chicago
London Bridge
Thames
Aatman
Portsmouth
Charing L Lesher
Stephen R. Lesher
Lesher, Whitman & Co
Softerson Market Folice
Digitalis
Arge
Falans
Cyclone Wrecks Jim Bisbee’s Well in City Scene
In Indianapolis a traveler asks about a tall chimney, suspecting a factory. A citizen clarifies it is Jim Bisbee’s well, noting a cyclone has turned the structure inside out, leaving the neighborhood startled by the weather event.
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Indianapolis Journal
Jim Bisbee
Cyclone
A Three Cent Penny Paper in Philadelphia Record
A brief note discusses a three cent penny paper and mentions a London paper printed with scented ink, highlighting novelty in early press offerings.
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Philadelphia Record
London
Weather and crop outlook for New England farms
Weather across New England was warm and wet with little sun. Rain helped drought areas but excessive moisture damaged tobacco and beans and caused rot in some fields, while corn and grass showed strong growth and fruits remained abundant though apple yields may be light. A favorable finish depends on upcoming warm, sunny days with minimal rain.
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New England
Reposrom
Killing frosts hit Manitoba’s wheat regions in August
Reports from the Dominion Observatory indicate killing frosts in northwestern Manitoba on Wednesday night and damage to the prime wheat districts. Farmers had been optimistic about a bumper crop, with prospects previously suggesting as much as 20,000,000 bushels to harvest.
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Toronto
Ont
Dominion Observatory
Manitoba
Canadian Northwest
Crop Reports Gauge Strong Harvest Across Regions
Crop reports from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul rail line say northern Iowa southern Minnesota the Dakotas and the Fargo line report harvests of small grain nearly complete with yields exceeding expectations in quantity and quality. Frost and wet weather threaten some crops but overall results are positive with record activity noted in New England and Maine markets.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Pat Railroad
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Fargo Southern
Ortonville
Fargo
N.D
Seagi
Op Paul Sane
Hele
New England
Boston
Garete
St. John
Maine
St. Paul
Vermont
Connecticut
River Rose Thirty Feet in New York Flood
Reports from Troy New York dated August 29 describe severe flood damage in Rensselaer county. Petersburg saw water rise 20 to 30 feet flooding homes up to tree tops with five feet of rise in ten minutes. Roads to the village are washed out and the Lebanon Springs railroad from Petersburg to Berlin is washed away and may take weeks to reopen.
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Troy
N. Y
Rensselaer County
Petersburg
Berlin
Lebanon Springs
Ota
Erlin
Record of British Crops Damaged by Prolonged Rain
Lonpor reports a week of constant rain causing extensive crop damage across the United Kingdom. Flooding worsens hardship in regions including Lancashire and Westmorland as rivers overflow and harvest prospects fade.
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Lonpor
United Kingdom
Cps
Ire
Cashire
Westm
Geraeva
Irish floods disrupt harvests and bridge crossings
The article notes flooding across valleys in Ireland causing bridge washouts and ruined harvests. It highlights losses especially in wheat and oats, with river overflow threatening many crops and infrastructure, while the British agricultural department probes Atlantic cattle shipments reporting high cattle deaths during transit.
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British Agricultural Department
Atlantic
See
Rainmaker General Dyrenforth Tours Fort Worth
Gen. R. Dyrenforth in charge of government rain experiments at Midland Texas passed through Fort Worth en route to Washington. He reports six rains in three weeks under great odds with three downpours and the heaviest rain in three years, asserting the principle is correct. In New Mexico dynamite blasts atop Socorro Peak triggered the heaviest rain of the year, ending drought.
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Dyrenforth
Midland
Tex
Fort Worth
Washington
Socorro
New Mexico
Hop crop outlook and frost threaten yields across regions
Reports from hop growing regions warn the harvest may be down from last year with limited England production and reduced New York belt yields. Pacific coast plantings rise, while crop damage from recent frost and rot dampens prospects. cranberry bogs and potato crops show stress as growers seek prices around 40 to 50 cents per bushel. North Dakota wheat also suffers frost losses, threatening Red River valley output and overall 1891 estimates.
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Cattocala
Ashington
British Raat
Washington
Central
New England
News
Wlevenee
Oeushels Ee
Central S
St. Pavut
Minn
Oliver Dunlrymple
North Dakota
Red River Valley
Fargo
Parvoetar
Orth Dakota
Coopara
Hatasoy County
Lea
Flood Strikes Berlin and Petersburg New York
A cloud burst over Berlin and Petersburg New York Thursday night caused a historic flood. Rail lines and bridges were washed away with extensive damage to a central rail route and surrounding roads. The Little Hoosick River and mountain streams swelled catastrophically, destroying bridges and disrupting traffic. Local residents reported crops harmed and property losses, with numerous washouts and detours along the Central road corridor.
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Berlin
N. Y
Petersburg
Lebanon Springs
Hoosick
Charles Parks
Castleton
Schodack
Hudson
Batch
Poestenkill
Teday
West Bridge
Allie Ty
R. Morrison
William Castle
Young Ce Chesney
Russia’s rye export ban sparks expected North imports
A Russian ukase bans rye exports but excludes White Sea ports, prompting expectations of large shipments from Archangel. England endured stormy, cold weather last week with widespread crop damage including waterlogged fields and ruined crops across the country and in Ireland, while Kazan province peasants face famine.
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White Sea
Archangel
England
Genpalytdi
Kazan
Russia
Pall Mall Gazette
Midland
Ireland
Forms Offered For Free Private Circular In Town
A notice invites residents to form locally and request the WEEKLY GLOBE'S private circular and free sample copies. The promotion urges action to obtain the new publication and learn about its offerings for community readers.
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Weekly Globe
Stricken Mad in Pulpit at Campmeeting
Rev E H Truesdell a Preston New York Methodist minister suddenly became violently insane while delivering a sermon at a Sidney campmeeting on Friday. Authorities attribute the dementia to overwork after months of preaching three times weekly and tending to the sick. The minister’s condition was described as dire at the time of reporting.
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Bryg Hampon
N. Y
E. H. Truesdell
Preston
Sidney
Araly
New York daily offers $26 prize for bathing suit design
A New York daily announces a prize of 26 dollars for the best bathing suit design. The proposal requests a design eight inches long and six inches wide, described as unique and pretty.
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San Francisco
Valparaiso Falls as Chilean Insurgents Triumph
Aug 28 Valparaiso surrenders after three days of fierce hillside fighting. Balmaceda’s forces flee toward Santiago as insurgents press the pursuit. Governments fleets pledge order. Balmaceda’s 20,000-strong army collapses amid desertions and heavy losses.
Decisive Battle Report From Balmaceda Line at Valparaiso
The Herald dispatches from Chili dated yesterday describe Balmaceda s fortified line under artillery range from Fort Callao. Rebels and government troops clash with heavy casualties. a truce settles as both sides weary. Insurgent Gen. Canto, veteran of Peru’s war, aims a flank while Balmaceda forces fortify to prevent a rear attack on Valparaiso. A torpedo incident and a lieutenant s death are noted in ongoing actions.
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Chili
New York
Herald
Valparaiso
Balmaceda
Fort Callao
Sroops
Gorties
Suneypier
Canto
Almirante Lynch Wangie
Ang
Balmaceda Defeat Triggers Chilean Passport Action for Egan
Washington reports Balmaceda defeated by congressional forces in Chile, prompting an expected withdrawal of United States Minister Egan. The new government will likely grant Egan his passports, forcing his departure and risking strained ties with Chile. The episode heightens tensions between Washington and Santiago over diplomatic conduct and partisan alignment.
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Washington
Chili
Balmaceda
Congressional
State Department
Chill
United States
Egan
Congressional Party
Italy
Egan in Chili Believes War End Confirmed
Report says Mr. Egan asserts his government will not tolerate the presence er in Chili after Balmaceda’s defeat. Public opinion centers on tonight’s news as authentic, signaling the war’s end and Balmaceda’s power destroyed.
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Mr. Egan
Egan
Chili
Balmaceda
Government Forces Beaten in Balmaceda Overthrow Report
Washington reports the Balmaceda overthrow in Chile after a morning battle near the city. Government forces were badly beaten, heavy losses on both sides, and the city surrendered to opposition admiral forces including American, German, French, and English, with Santiago cut off from telegraphic contact.
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Washington
Wharton
Walfan
Santiago
Signer
McCarary
Valparaiso
State Department
Chili
Ewan
Bean
Egan
Department
Navy Department
Admiral Brown
United States
Baltimore
Santiago Surrenders as Insurgents Take Chile Capital
Santiago formally surrenders to insurgents after Balmaceda forces suffer a crushing defeat. Gen Baquedano to represent congressionalists in surrender talks. Junta to form provisional government and seek recognition as Chile's legitimate authority. Insurgent fleet enters port and celebrations erupt as occupation consolidates.
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Valparaiso
Chili
Galveston
Tex
Santiago
Balmaceda
Baquedano
Chil
Balmaceda Indicted Compared to Johnson Amid Chile Turmoil
The account accuses Balmaceda of absolute power abuses in Chile, citing actions against courts, press, Congress, and citizens. It parallels to Johnson’s 1868 removal, imagining dissolution of Congress and unilateral control over taxes and armed forces.
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Pantantena
High Tribunal of Justice
Supreme Court
Courts of Justice
Congress
Co 83
Constitutional Congress
Antofagasta
Balmaceda
Chile
Andrew Johnson
Canterbury Archbishop's bold stance against established church
Lonpox Aug 8 A stately Lord Archbishop of Canterbury Edward Jordarch rides from Westminster to Lambeth Palace as a bold critic of the Church of England. The piece argues rural parsons hold vast power rivaling nobles, describes church control over parish matters, and foresees upheaval over disestablishment and compensation for livings in a brewing political clash.
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Lonpox
Commons
Sum
Parliament
Westminster Bridge
Surrey
Thames
Edward, Jordarc
Canterbury
All England
Lambeth Palace
Iseed
Gladstone
England
Fragmented OCR notice about imperial uniforms and regiments
The text reads as a garbled report describing the German emperor's uniforms and regimental trappings. It mentions numerous outfits including those of guards and Malay service, but the meaning is obscured by errors and missing context.
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