Francis Named Secretary of Interior in 1889 Transition
President Cleveland announced from Gray Gables the appointment of David R. Francis former Missouri governor as Secretary of the Interior to succeed Hoke Smith who resigned over his financial views. Francis expected to take office September 1.
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Francis Nominated as Secretary of the Interior
President Cleveland selected ex Governor Francis of Missouri to succeed Secretary Smith. The move surprised Washington given its timing after Smith’s retirement and follows Francis long tied to Cleveland. Smith praised Francis as highly capable and plans to hand over the department on September first.
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Francis Appointed to Cleveland Cabinet in Silver War Rift
Special Dispatch reports Ex-Gov. David Rowland Francis, born October 1, 1850, in Richmond Kentucky, named to the Cleveland Cabinet as successor to Hoke Smith. The piece notes Francis' long career in shipping and grain business, his roles in St. Louis business circles, and his political rise from mayoral candidate to governor in 1889 amid the era of silver debates and machine politics.
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One of the McKinleys Dead in Indiana
Rev. John McKinley, brother of Wm. McKinley Sr. and uncle to the presidential nominee, died yesterday at Capt. William Planigan’s home in Muncie at age 78. Born in Erie Pa, he earlier eloped with Elizabeth Boyle, worked in rolling mills, entered the Methodist Protestant ministry, and lived near Muncie since 1854. He was a Democrat but favored the Republican ticket this year.
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Ind
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William,Planigan
Erie
Elizabeth Boyle
New Lisbon
Niles
North Bend
New Corner
Brooklyn Makes Fast Preliminary Trial in 88 Knot Run
The cruiser Brooklyn completed an 88 knot round trip between Cape Ann and Cape Porpoise at 20.97 knots average. The contract pays $100,000 for each quarter knot above 20, with a four hour run. an official trial on Wednesday could bring a $300,000 bonus if 21.5 knots is achieved.
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Knights of Pythias Converge for Eighteenth Biennial Session
Hundreds of Knights of Pythias march into Cleveland to attend the eighteenth biennial Supreme Lodge session and national encampment. Brigades and regiments parade for reception, with full dress troops and dedicatory exercises in the afternoon. Wilson M. Day delivers Centennial Committee address as Camp Perry Payne is presented by Mayor McKisson.
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Victim Identified in St Louis Cyclone Deaths
Killed in the St Louis cyclone Clark Fielder of Muncie Indiana was identified by a tattoo after being missing since the great storm. His aged mother lives at Selma six miles east of Muncie.
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St. Louis
Wreck Near Pittsburg Injures Twenty Five On Trains
A dawn collision on the Pittsburg and Western Railroad at Valencia 22 miles west of Pittsburgh wrecked three passenger coaches and eighteen freight cars. Twenty five passengers were injured with five likely to die. The wreck involved three trains, with brakes failing on the through freight, causing a chain of crashes on a hill near Valencia.
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Allegheny
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Verona
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Walter Smith
Akron
E. M. Cramer
Apollo
Jenramer
Belle Cramer
Garrett Culbert
Chicago
Growth and finances of the Uniform Bank order cited
Major General Carnahan accepts the camp and a flag raising precedes a band concert as the Uniform Bank council meets. Supreme Chancellor Richie reports $4,000,000 annual receipts and rising lodge assets, with suspensions for nonpayment cited and a push for a finance master to improve dues collection amid debates on foreign membership and Americanism.
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Grand Lodge
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Youth Shoots Himself After Family Quarrel
In Bloomdale near Fostoria Ohio the body of Wesley Easley a 21 year old man was found yesterday believed to have killed himself a week earlier following a quarrel at home. He left home in anger and did not return until the tragedy was discovered, leaving a family stunned by the loss.
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Union Steel Company Fails in Anderson Ind
Thomas K. Aiken named receiver in charge of Union Steel Company assets at Alexandria including plants covering thirty acres and $1 5 million capital. Missouri Steel Company filed for creditors, total liabilities unclear. St Louis and Chicago financiers tied to the failing venture, court orders settlement out of court to satisfy claims.
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Anderson
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Thomas K. Aiken
Union Steel Compa Alexandria
Alexandria
Missouri Steel Company
St. Louis Steel Company
Col. C. L. McNair
Aiken
McNair
St. Louis
Chicago
Watterson Seen Likely Nominee at Indiana Convention
New York sound money Democrats expect Henry Watterson to be nominated at the Indianapolis convention. The Herald reports East figures urging his name to energize the third party movement. Carlisle and Cleveland aides, plus New York delegates, back Watterson, while McKinley’s odds appear strengthened by such support.
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New York Sound Money Democrats
Henry Watterson
Indianapolis
Herald of Today
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Tennessee
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McKinley
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N. C. Griffin
New York State
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J. G. Carlisle
Carlisle
Cleveland
William McKinley
Treasury
Buckner Faction Dominates Kentucky Delegates at Democratic Convention
Kentucky delegates back Buckner for vice president and will not present Henry Watterson’s name at the Democratic convention. Illinois may still nominate Watterson, whose earlier retirement in Switzerland contradicts current activity. Watterson has sent letters urging an earnest fight despite withdrawal plans.
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Henry Watterson
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Chicago
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National Democratic Arty
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New York
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Louisiana
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Illinois
National Committee
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One Supreme Issue Dominates National Democratic Talks
In Indianapolis on August 24, Chairman Bynum received letters from leading Democrats urging a platform focus on constitutional preservation. Abram S. Hewitt argues the constitutional issue eclipses all others, warning that attacking the Constitution risks anarchy and despotism.
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Chicago
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Woman dies after drinking concentrated lye in crisis
Miss Lillie Pierson of Huntington County dies at home after drinking concentrated lye in a personal crisis. She had recently given birth to a child who died. the father refused to assist, and she succumbed to the injuries from the lye.
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Lilie Pierson
Tragedy After Fall Leaves Man With Broken Neck
Special Dispatch to Commerce. Tr hane Columbus Aug 24 For eleven weeks T W Price of Kirkersville 20 miles from Columbus has lived with a broken neck He died today after intense agony Price fell from his horse backward landing on his head An X ray photograph showed the sixth cervical vertebra snapped and surgeons realized the operation would be useless
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Tin Plate Co ends non union plan and signs Amalgamated scale
Elwood Ind Aug 24 The American Tin Plate Co abandoned plans for non union work and signed the Amalgamated scale at midnight. Workers celebrate as the strike ends and work is expected to resume immediately amid general rejoicing and relief.
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Commercial Tribune
Elwood
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American Tin Plate Co
Runaway Engine Chase in Louisville Ends with Stop
In Louisville the throttle on yard engine 101 was opened leaving crew to dust. A pursuing engine closed in after a six mile chase through city streets and yards. Engineer Patrick Murphy leaped to the runaway and halted it with no crossing accidents reported.
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Southern Express
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Shepherdsville
South Park
Patrick Murphy
Balloon crossing attempt ends as Prof. Andree returns
Prof An derree arrives in Tromsoe from Danek Island aboard the Virgoo and abandons this year’s Arctic balloon crossing attempt.
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Ohio Coal Output Surges Ahead of Prior Years
Special Dispatch reports coal statistician Edward Parker finds Ohio produced 13,355,806 short tons in 1895 with value about $10.62 million, outpacing 1893 and 1894 but below 1892. Indiana also set a record with 3,995,892 tons. Kentucky saw mixed results. The rise is linked to increased mining machine use and higher daily tonnage per man.
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Watson Refuses Cabinet Offer in Vice Presidential Consideration
Atlanta August 24 The Journal reports a high ranking Democrat sources say Senator Tillman visited Thomas E Watson at Thomson to seek Watson retirement from the Vice Presidential race for a Cabinet post in a Bryan administration Watson reportedly declined noting he pursued the ticket to preserve party organization A Sewall offer is also mentioned Watson predicts he will be on the Democratic ticket within two weeks
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Typhoid Epidemic Strikes Rivesville West Virginia
In Rivesville Marionety the typhoid epidemic grows with three new cases for a total of twenty three sick. Most patients are in early stages and fates are uncertain. Officials have not yet identified the cause.
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Boy Killed by Electric Car On Birthday
Special Dispatches Chattanooga Tenn August 24 Whiteside seven year old Willie son of Elliath Whiteside was run over and killed by an electric car on Market street today. The accident was witnessed by many people as his mother stood within 100 feet purchasing a present when the lad was killed.
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It Was No Race Craft In Light Wind
A brief note reports light wind conditions producing calm sailing and no notable race action, with boats showing minimal speed and spectators awaiting steadier conditions for competition.
International Yacht Race Grounds off Due to Light Wind
Nearly a hundred boats watched the Cup contestants as judges halted the race near halfway of the second leg. In Toledo on August 24 the 24 knot course could not be completed within five and a half hours. No usable breeze appeared from the start and the fleet drifted throughout the race.
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Bandits Rob Stage Near Grand In Fatal Day County Holdup
Deputy marshals report four bandits stopped a stage near Grand and demanded valuables from five passengers. Mrs Ray Reems of Philadelphia was shot and killed while others handed over about $800. Details remain scarce as investigators verify the crime.
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Governor considers Koehler for State Board of Pharmacy
Governor Bush receives an application from R. H. Koehler of Cincinnati for appointment to the State Board of Pharmacy to fill a presumed vacancy caused by Albert Meininger. Meininger’s resignation has not been officially received at the Governor’s office.
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Sorg Accepts Nomination at Third District Conference
A Hamilton Ohio conference of Third District Democrats decided to renominate Paul Sorg for Congress after prior refusals. The meeting included Joe Dowling Dr D B Bundy Peter Widener Peter Schwab and other party operatives. Sorg will be named by acclamation at tomorrow's convention despite earlier declinations and rumored plans. A separate note mentions a plot to assassinate Sorg.
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Followers debate Sorg's acceptance for Congress nomination
In Hamilton Ohio the Third District scrambles for a Congress nominee with Congressman Sorg reportedly declining the bid He may write a letter to refuse The scene shifts as Lazard Kahn Davide Pierce Henry C Gray and Col Joseph Beens are named as potential entrants amid Democratic pressure and telegraph appeals to Sorg.
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Henry C. Gray
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Canton Visit Shows Potters Back McKinley for Protection
East Liverpool workers from 28 potteries travel 75 miles to Canton to urge Major McKinley to support protection and sound money. Delegation led by W. L. Smith and Col. J. N. Taylor praise McKinley while detailing tariff benefits and job losses under free trade.
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