Prohibition Convention Opens In Indianapolis With No Immediate Action
Ex Governor St John presides as Prohibition National Convention convenes in Indianapolis. Debates over rules and suffrage plank stall business while fund-raising surges. Delegates vote to allow full state delegation and elect permanent officers. Hankering for Clinton B Fiske as presidential nominee grows amid large cash subscriptions and public memorials.
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Curtis Re-Elected President in Civil Service Reform League
New York on June 1 reports show the National Civil Service Reform League re electing George William Curtis as president. resolutions allege abuse of the Civil Service Reform Law by Administration appointees, warn of partisan reconstruction in unclassified service, and criticize political pressure behind reform changes.
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Resolutions Call Merit System After Reform Push
The document reports resolutions condemning political meddling and favoritism in municipal affairs and urging adoption of a merit system in penal reform and education. It notes public judgment as a hopeful sign of reform and mentions inquiries into candidates for office. Congressional nominations follow with E H Lane, Herman Stump, and G A Mebaus named for various districts.
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Louisiana Senator Elected and Other 19th Century Items
The Legislature elected Judge B D White United States Senator for the term beginning March 4. Republicans favor Blaine’s letter and Cameron supporters back John Sherman. Flora West’s marriage to BL Salanson is to be celebrated in Paris. Three men were crushed by a lumber crib in La Crosse killing two. Berlin rumors place Henry Villard behind a German expedition to the Booth pole. The Chicago Burlington & Quincy seeks lower Chicago to St. Paul rates starting June 4. W R Morrison visits St Louis and hints the Vice Presidency may go to Indiana. Colorado reports record rainfall boosting vegetation statewide.
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River raft Inverness explodes killing five crewmen
A Mississippi River raft boat Inverness owned by McDonald Bros of La Crosse exploded twelve miles below the city. Two flues collapsed. Fireman Joseph Halpin died instantly. Nine crew were blown into the water, four drowned. Five escaped ashore. Names of the deceased include Joseph Halpin John Green William Tierney George Crate aged 15 and Charles Kilroy. Captain Frank Looney commanded.
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Opening of Louisville Southern railroad celebrated in Kentucky
A June 1 celebration in Harrodsburg honored the Louisville Southern railroad for general traffic. Nearly 2,000 guests from Louisville rode excursion trains, with State guards present and artillery salutes. A Kentucky barbecue and burgoo accompanied speeches and music as Lexington approved $100,000 for the road. Additional celebrations were planned in Shelbyville and Lawrenceburg within ten days.
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Diamond Robbery in Kansas Strikes Wichita Residence
In Wichita Mrs. Lee Jerome reports $10,000 in diamonds and jewelry stolen after burglars chloroformed household inmates, with doctors saving one life for her children. Jerome, noted for a marrying scandal, is said to be worth $500,000.
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Sheridan in Critical Condition After Alarming Attack
Reports from Washington detail General Sheridan’s severe coughing, faintness, and pulmonary distress on Wednesday night. Oxygen was administered as doctors fought to stabilize him, with bulletins noting moments of improvement followed by renewed danger.
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UW Geology Professor L-Roland D Irving Dies at 41
Madison Wis June L Roland D Irving professor of geology at the University of Wisconsin died Wednesday morning after being stricken with paralysis Sunday. He was 41, served eighteen years at the university, and was a grand nephew of Washington Irving. He will be buried beside him in Tarrytown New York.
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Thurman Favored for Democratic Nomination by Pacific Coast
Examiner interviews show broad support for Thurman on the Democratic presidential ticket with Cleveland, while West, Brown, and a few Representatives back a younger candidate. Thurman’s own interview suggests he would decline if the nomination came as a mandate of united democracy.
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Memorial Day Observances Across the Nation
Memorial Day events span New York and Brooklyn with services at Riverside and Greenwood Cemetery. In St Louis officials finally hoisted the flag after legal questions. Across the country, remarks by Depew and Ingersoll, and ceremonies from Gettysburg to Milwaukee mark the day.
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Deputies Shot by Desperate Thieves in Missouri River Chase
Sheriff Allen of St. Louis County and three deputies were wounded while pursuing James and John Kunz Louis Hurd and Henry Greegan near Musik's ferry on the Missouri River. Deputy Beckman was struck in the abdomen Garrett in the head Ashfeldt in the body and disappeared, feared dead. The group had warrants for stealing a horse ferry from John Smith.
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Local notes from June 1 hearing and celebrations
June 1 reports from New York and Indianapolis note varied events. A beaming widow marks anniversaries and gifts, while a Georgetown Brown County case stirs excitement over a reported gold finding.
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Blaine Letter Ends Talk of Nomination for Blaine
June 1 dispatch notes Blaine’s letter quiets talk of a Blaine candidacy. The GOP race centers on Gresham with Sherman leading in votes. Blaine withdrawal could boost support from New England. Delegations for the Republican convention in Chicago are arranging hotel stays. Mississippi North Carolina Texas Utah and D C have uncertain plans.
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House Debates Labor Department Bill and Tariff Amendments
Washington June 1 The House discussed the conference report on a bill to create a Department of Labor which passed in substantially the Senate form. Debates on the Legislative Appropriation bill followed with amendments to Civil Service clerical force and reestablishing the St Louis assay office. The Tariff bill was examined by sections under five minute speeches.
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Methodists Consider October November Vote on Women Delegates
Proceedings report the State of the Church committee recommending a churchwide election during October and November 189 for women as lay delegates to general conferences. An order of public worship was agreed with hymn singing kneeling prayers and a benediction. The closing session adjourned with thin attendance.
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Selma fire burns half block near railway depot
June 1 report from Fresno County recounts a Wednesday night blaze in Selma opposing the Southern Pacific depot that destroyed half a block. Loss estimated at 100000 pounds, partially insured. A separate note mentions the Moniteur reporting on Pope rebuking priests at meetings and a fast against a crackdown.
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