McKinley Hosts Hobart Visit and Massillon Delegation
Canton saw Gov. McKinley greet Garret A. Hobart on arrival then host a Medina County and Massillon delegation. Hobart praised New Jersey and Ohio support, while McKinley thanked workers and Endeavor delegates. Eight thousand sang America as attendees roamed the lawn and a St Louis party arrived for dinner later.
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Hobart
Major McKinley
Medina County
Ohio
New Jersey
St. Louis
McKinley
Cleveland
Columbiana
United States
Miles
Mcinley
Elopement Ends With Father’s Refusal to Accept Son’s Marriage
Shelbyville Indiana July 1 Harry Keith son of Isaac Keith a plumber and steam fitter eloped with Eva Runk daughter of a well known resident and married at midnight in Franklin. This morning Keith telephoned his father asking to return home and keep his traveling salesman job but the father objected and said no.
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Commercial Tribune
Shelbyville
Ind
Harry Keith
Isaac Keith
Eva Runk
Franklin
Four Men Shot as Strikers Clash at Berea Quarries
At Berea stone quarries, over 100 shots were exchanged between Deputy Sheriffs and strikers. One striker suffered a broken leg and many were hit in fights. Four men were shot and a group of women drove away non union workers with clubs. The incident prompted orders to call the county militia camp under arms.
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Cuyahoga County
Wehstvnpw
Berea
Ohio Governor Responds to Berea Strike Report
A messenger delivering a speech for Gov. Bushnell of Ohio relayed a deputy's telegram from Col. J. L. Rodgers stating Sheriff Leek of Cuyahoga County asked National Guard aid as a Berea strike grew. Bushnell directed Sheriff Leek not to call out troops and would not mobilize the militia, heading to New York then Columbus.
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Bushnell
Ohio
Connecticut
Col
J. L. Rodgers
Columbus
Leek
Cuyahoga County
Berea
State National Guard
Col. Rodgers
Rioting as 125 Workers Parade to Police Station
On July 1 in Cleveland four columns of 125 Brown Hoisting Company workers left at 6 pm with 175 policemen escort. About 6,000 strikers and onlookers jeered and blocked St. Clair street. Strikers seized streetcars, forcing workers to stay off. Police later loaded several workers onto cars and patrol wagons for return home.
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CLEVV
Brown
St. Clair Street
Daughter of farmer fatally burned in clothing fire
Laura Daniels, daughter of Jacob Daniels, living south of Shelbyville Indiana, was fatally burned when oil on a cook stove boiled over and clothing on the girl ignited while she attempted to throw the burning oil outside.
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Commercial Tribune
Shelbyville
Ind
Laura Daniels
Jacob Daniels
Daniels
Miss Daniels
Indiana Sons of Veterans Hold Annual Encampment in Frankfort
The Indiana Division Sons of Veterans met in Frankfort for their annual encampment with the Sisters of the Ladies' Aid Society. Attendance was lighter than expected but expected to rise with tomorrow’s arrivals. Cities Marion Muncie and Shelbyville will seek the next year’s encampment, and a Division Commander race features H O Rhodes D S Musser C P Newman and O G Oglesby. M Sims of the Woman's Relief Corps hosted a reception attended by hundreds.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Ind
Indiana Division
Sons of Veterans
Ladies’ Aid Society
Marion
Muncie
Shelbyville
Mrs Stowe Dead After Long Cincinnati Years
Mrs. Stowe dies at age after living much of her early life in Cincinnati. The obituary notes her residence and final years.
Death of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe
Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe died at noon after two days of near death from a long standing mental illness. The acute brain congestion episode began Friday, ending her long illness and life.
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Hartford
Conn
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Williams Hangs Self in Grape Arbor at Greenfield
Special Dispatch to Tribune reports James Williams a 40 year old colored barber was found dead by hanging in his grape arbor about 9 am. His wife had gone downtown on an errand. amid frequent quarrels with his wife and threats of blindness by a son recently released from jail, Williams a hard drinker, ended his life.
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Commercial Tribune
Canton
Gov. McKinley
Mr. Hobart
Commercial
Tribune
Greenfield, O
James Willams
Grape Arbor
Carlisle Surplus Foreseen as July Deficit Tops Ten Million
The Treasury’s comparative statement shows total receipts for the year at 226 189 and expenditures at 352 231 470, producing a yearly deficit of 26 042 244. June posted a small surplus but July is expected to exceed 10 million in deficit due to large pension and naval payments and a pending sugar bounty settlement.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Congress
Shot Unarmed Man in West Liberty Tragedy
W McKenzie 27, son of County Judge O J McKenzie, was killed by Lafayette Brooks in West Liberty Kentucky. Brooks 23 drew a pistol and fired as McKenzie tried to calm an intoxicated neighbor. Brooks may face immediate trial as Circuit Court is in session. Judge McKenzie vows no mob action. This marks the town’s first murder in 24 years.
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Commercial Tribune
West Liberty
W. A. McKenzie
O. J. McKenzie
Lafayette Brooks
McKenzie
Brooks
Bought a Gold Brick in Akron Fraud Case
E. B. Walters, a Shelby O. livery stable keeper, paid $100 for a gold brick he found in Akron. A goldsmith tested the piece and declared it brass covered with gold wash. The seller claimed to be an Arizona mine-owner who fled after killing a man.
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Commercial Tribune
Akron
E. B. Walters
Shelby
Arizona
Cleveland arrives at Gray Gables after sea voyage
The steam yacht Oneida carrying owner E C Benedict and President Cleveland reached Buzzard's Bay Mass. today from Greenwich CT. Cleveland landed and walked to Gray Gables with firm steps saying he enjoyed the trip and is in good health.
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Buzzard’s Bay
Mass
Oneida
E. C. Benedict
Cleveland
Greenwich
Gray Gables
Minister's Divorce Over Watered Shoes Spoiled Sunday
The Rev. Ronald D. Worth, a New York Baptist preacher, was divorced from Elvira M. Worth in Perry Oklahoma Territory. He testified that she spoiled his Sunday coat kept him from preaching appointments and filled his Sunday shoes with water.
Riot put down by National Guard in Berea strike
Sheriff Leek asks Gov Bushnell to summon four National Guard companies to quiet a Berea riot as quarrels between Denuue and strikers escalate. Five battalion troops are in Cleveland area with Berea's Company C at the quarry site. The Berea strike centers on union recognition and wage restoration to 1896 levels amid archist agitation.
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Leek
St Ss
Stone Company
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Rodgers
Gov. Bushnell
Cuyahoga County
National Guard
Berea
Maj. Stearns
Bushnell
Saybrook
Conn
Col. Rodgers
Axline
Cleveland
Essling
Kennan
Mr. Bishop
John Turner
Cleveland Stone Company
Knights of Labor
West View
Columbia
Telegram Prompt to Berea Riot Notifier Sparks Response
HARD Ct July 1 The telegram notifying him of the Berea riot was promptly answered as centennial exercises at the constitutional church in Old Saybrook closed.
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Berea
Commercial Tribune
Hard, Ct
Old Saybrook
Arrests After Disorderly Crowd Incident
A. L. Strong, described as a greeny Wet man, attacked Benjamin Sons during a confrontation with a striker. Strong was arrested and jailed. One striker faced arrest for intoxication as authorities dispersed any crowd tomorrow.
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A. L. Strong
Benjamin Sons
Strong
Conwell Wanted on Disorderly Charge in Columbus
B J Conwell held in Newport Ky for disorderly conduct will be brought to Columbus charged with selling mortgaged property He escaped from the Constable who was taking him from Cincinnati to Columbus
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
B. J. Conwell
Newport
Cincinnati
250th Saybrook Church Anniversary Honors Ohio Governor
The First Congregational Church of Old Saybrook marked its 250th anniversary in Hartford with hundreds attending. Ohio Governor Bushnell, guest of honor, spoke on Connecticut emigration to Ohio and its results, praising Western Reserve history and Cleveland’s founding. Yale President Dwight also spoke along with other officials.
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Commercial Tribune
Hartford
Acton
Samuel Hart
Trinity Eea
Amos S. Cheesebro
Iliam Bushnell
Francis
Bushnells
Ohio
Dwight
Yale University
Gov. Bushnell
Tragedy in LaPorte: Father Fatally Shoots Daughter in Dishwashing
Benjamin Huff, 68, of Boot-Jack, shot his daughter-in-law Cora Huff as she washed dishes at the family home, then killed himself. The elderly veteran had threats of self-harm. police note he was denied poison last week. Cora Huff lay near the threshold and was paralyzed. she is expected to die. Huff leaves a wife and four children.
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Laporte
Ind
Benjamin Huff
Boot-Jack
Huff
Cora’Huff
Brownlee Nominated for U S Senator by Indiana Convention
At the Madison and Grant Counties Republican convention Lafe Johnson of Andergon won the nomination over ex Mayor Terri. The body endorsed Hiram Brownlee as a candidate for United States Senator. Brownlee has prior legislative service and was a longtime GOP delegate.
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Commercial Tribune
Marion
Ind
Madison
Grant Counties
Lafe Johnson
Andergon
L. A
John Terri
Hiram Bro
Indiana
United States
Ownlee
St. Louis
Denver Paymaster Halford Injured In Bicycle Fall
Maj. E. W. Halford once President Harrison's private secretary and now United States Army Paymaster in Denver suffers a compound fracture of the right leg after a bicycle accident.
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Denver
Col
E. W. Halford
Harrison
United States Army
New Faces at Frankfort in Auditor Office Shakeup
In Frankfort Kentucky on July 1 three state auditor clerks formerly aligned with the Democratic regime were replaced by Republicans. Thomas Thatcher of Butler County J B Merriweather of Anderson County and Grant L Roberts of Frankfort assumed the posts succeeding J G McLean Henry B Ware George P Gillum and Capt Virgil Hewitt. Roberts is a Canton Ohio native and brother of Jps Fam J Roberts of Lexington.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
State Auditor
J. G. McLean
Henry B. Ware
George P. Gillum
Capt
Virgil Hewitt
Thos. Thatcher
Butler County
J. B. Merriweather
Anderson County
Grant L. Roberts
Roberts
Canton
Jps Fam
J. Roberts
Lexington
McLean boom leads to possible bolt in Democratic camp
Delegates head to Chicago to contest nomination with John R. McLean and Beriah Wilkins as leaders. Speculation centers on a potential separate ticket and implications for Ohio Illinois Kentucky and Missouri if Bland or McLean win.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
John R. McLean
Beriah Wilkins
Chicago
Wilkins
Democratic Party
McLean
Ike Hill
Bland
Ohio
Illinois
Kentucky
Missouri
Holt
McKinley
Veterans Honor Confederate Monument at Richmond Reunion
General Gordon opened the United Confederate Veterans convention in Richmond Virginia with 850 camps represented by delegates. A resolution by G D Lee pledged to advance a general organization of sons of veterans and the Union Confederate Veterans association. The gathering observed prayers and discussed the Davis monument cornerstone laying planned for today.
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Davis
Gordon
Convention of
United Confederate Veterans
Committee On Credentials
G. D. Lee
Lee Camp
Sons of Veterans
H. Kidd
Douglas
Richmever
Bnn
Lee
Virginia Ivision
Daughters of the Confeocracy
United Daughte Organization
Jefferson Davis Monument
John Burton
Wm. A. Moore
Johnny O’brien
Ed O’connor
Shanley
J. M. Curry
James R. Herbert Camp
Baltimore
Maryland
Department of the North
Daughters of the Confederacy
Virginia
Unite Daughters
Woman's Imminent Death Warns of Final Hours
Report notes the patient's condition has been so fragile that death could occur at any time within the last three or four days, underscoring the gravity of her illness and the nearing end.
Beckwith Will Stands After Eight-Hour Jury Session
Jefferson Ohio July 1 After a stubbornly contested battle the jury in the Beckwith heirs versus New Lyme Institute case returned a verdict sustaining the will. Russell Beckei left over $20 000 to New Lyme Institute to offset his years of unfriendly relations with a former associate. The heirs contested the will and the case may go up on error. Congressman Northway defended the suit.
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Commercial Tribune
Jefferson, O
Beckwith
New Lyme Institute
Russell Beckei
Northway
Fled From His Debts. Florist Leaves Indianapolis in Buggy
Bernie Fohl a florist disappeared after leaving his home a week ago. He hitched a nag to a buggy at 10 PM telling his wife he might go crazy if he stayed. Authorities say he owes about $10 000.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Bernie Fohl
Seventeen Year Old Girl Commits Suicide in Martinsville
Miss Elkins aged seventeen shot herself in Martinsville Indiana this afternoon. She had been living with A C Winchel and his family for one week. No reason for the act has been given.
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Commercial Tribune
Martinsville
Ind
Life of Mrs. Stowe in Cincinnati and Civil War notes
The article recalls Mrs. Stowe’s early Cincinnati life with Lyman Beecher at Lane Seminary and her Walnut Hills home. It mentions abolitionist activity, aiding escaped slaves, and her family’s financial struggles. It also covers Confederate memorial events in Chicago, veterans gatherings, and a Virginia Daughters of the Confederacy decision on uniting with the United Daughters.
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Lyman Beecher
Lane Seminary
Harriet
Prof. Stowe
Walnut Hills
Stowe
Prof
Eliza Tyler
Underground Railway
Family of priests marks silver jubilee in Delaware
Five brothers attended the silver jubilee of the Rev. Ph. Steyle in Delaware Ohio. The priests include Rev. John F. Hickey of Cincinnati Charles A. Hickey of Dayton George F. Hickey of Tenoward P. Hickey of Piqua and W. D. Hickey of Dayton.
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Commercial Tribune
Delaware
Ph. Steyle
John F. Hickey
Cincinnati
Charles A. Hickey
Dayton
George F. Hickey
Tenoward
P. Hickey
Piqua
W. D. Hickey
Free silver caucus plans to unite in national convention
A July report from Chicago describes free silver forces proposing a caucus next Monday to unite behind a single candidate for the convention. A southern silver advocate comments on the fragile two thirds majority and the aim to influence nominations. The scheme seeks to position Eastern delegates as observers and invites bolt by gold men.
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Chicago
McKinley
Eckels
Hamlin
Treasury
Commercial Tribune
Chica
Free Silver Forces
Siver
Wer
Comec
Democratic National Committee meets amid silver delegates deadlock
In Chicago the Executive Committee and the Silver Committee met at the Palmer House to discuss contests and the selection of a temporary chairman. Harrity avoided a firm commitment while silver leaders pressed for a silver-aligned presiding officer and early consultation.
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Chicago
National Democratic Committee
Palmer House
Har
Wall
Sheerin
Sherley
Iher
Wallace
Cable
Jones
Daniel
Turpie
Govs. Altgeld
Stone
Harrity
National Committee
Comittee
Avention
Ional
Nuti
Silver Delegates Dissatisfied After Conference Result
In Chicago on July 1 silver delegates voiced dissatisfaction with the conference outcome following a meeting of their committee.
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Ilver
Chicago
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