Cleveland's Third Term Aspiration Stirs Washington Talk
In Washington on September 10 a local paper printed a talk with Senator Cockrell of Missouri asserting Cleveland intends to seek the presidency in 1896. He says Cleveland wants a nomination again and believes he can be elected. Other figures, including Senator Morgan and a cabinet officer, hint at Cleveland’s third-term prospects. The piece also covers Pennsylvania politics with Speaker Reed likely to regain the chair and Quay’s stance toward Reed and Pennsylvania leadership.
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Washtneron
Depew
London
Senator Cockrell
Missouri
Cleveland
Morgan
Whitney
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Reed
Washington
Thomas Brackett Reed
Maine
Quay
White House
General Harrison
Major McKinley
Ohio
Maine Statesman
Harrity
Pumaape
Pain
Pain, Sept. 10. — National Democratic
William F. Harrity
Gray
Fire Laddies Aid Pierceton In Rapid Run To Blaze
Fort Wayne fire department answered a 3:28 a m telegram from Pierceton and reached the burning business district in 42 minutes. The post office block was destroyed, losses estimated near 40000 with surrounding brick structures saved. Chiefs Hilbrecht and seven men returned at 6 30 p m amid thanks from Pierceton residents. nickel plate low rate homeseekers excursions noted for Sept 10 and 24.
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Oakley
Pierceton
Hilbrecht
Hilbrech
Pennsylvania Company
South Depot
Fort Wayne
Nickel Plate Road
Clubs Under New York Excise Law Question
The police commission and Roosevelt address whether city clubs are subject to excise laws like saloons. He states clubs or corporations cannot violate the law, and if evidence shows violations, they will be prosecuted as with saloonkeepers. Officers must arrest, and warrants will be granted if evidence exists.
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New York
Roosevelt
Bomb plot alleged against Hawaiian government unfolds
In Hong Kong police reports more than twenty Americans form a secret society centered in Hong Kong to strike at the Hawaiian government. They reportedly planned to manufacture nitro glycerine and dynamite bombs to blow up government buildings as vengeance for Queen Liliuokalani's dethronement. Also notes low rail fares to Louisville for the G A R encampment.
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Tacoma
Wash
Hong Kong
China
Liliuokalani
Canton
Killed His Father In Galveston Murder
Logansport reports a 28 year old Frank Kemp fatally shot his father Daniel Kemp in a Galveston home. The elder was wounded just below the heart. Frank Kemp admits the shooting but offers no details. He formerly taught school and had a severe accident that cost both legs. Sheriff Adams and Prosecutor Hale are at the scene.
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Logansport
Galveston
Frank Kemp
Daniel Kemp
Kemp
Adams
Hale
Nickel Plate trains advertised with complete excursion details
Advertisements invite agents to apply for full information on excursions offered by the Nickel Plate road. Promoted as elegantly equipped, the through trains travel via the popular route, with emphasis on solid service and reliable schedules for travelers seeking thorough details.
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Nickel Plate Road
Valkyrie Wins Cup Race Narrowly Over Defender
Valkyrie crosses the line 47 seconds ahead of Defender after a stormy morning of yacht racing at Navesink and The Highlands. The race featured a damaged topmast on Defender, strong winds, and a crowded course with excursion boats, while Valkyrie led from early in the second leg and preserved the narrow victory amid fog and shifting breeze.
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Navesink
the Highlands
ScorLtanp
Valkyrie
Defender
David Wenderson
Lord Danraven
Joseph H. Rusk
Mischief
Athinta
Valace
ScorLanp Liutsnig
Seafment
N. J
Scott and Liantsurp
Navestax
The
Highlands
Monmouth
Scout Lane
Tae Hiauianns
Long Island
ScotLand
Lientsutz
Défender
Saloon cases set for Sept hearing amid venue change
This afternoon Jacob Hartman and Frank Peipel were arrested on officer affidavits. Hartman faces a family-only saloon ban charge, while Peipel is accused of obscuring his bar. Trials were sent to Squire Tancey for Sept 19 after venue requests. officials anticipate guidance on the Nicholson law. A divorce petition by John Matthews against Margaret Matthews cites adultery and desertion. Appeals include Margaret Bowser v Metropolitan Life and William Leitch v Shoalf.
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Squire Tancey
Jacob Hartman
Frank Peipel
Tanner
Hartman
Feipel
Squire Huser
J. R. Bittinger
John Matthews
Margaret Matthews
Margaret Bowser
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
William Leitch
William W. Shoalf
Squire Alva
Disler
A. G. Dunton
Squire C. J. Schlatter
Samuel Bricker
James Barrett
Preacher Defends Pullman Leader in Rousing Speech
The Rev G R Pike pastor of the Pullman Presbyterian Church told ministers at a meeting that George M Pullman was a much abused man. He defended Pullman as a benefactor and criticised strike reporting while offering Pullman shop employment and housing statistics.
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Caicaco
G. R. Pike
Presbyterian Church
Pullman
George M. Pullman
Boston
Pullmian
National Strike Commission
Everett outlines electric railway plan to Fort Wayne route
The Timms-Post reports Mr. Everett intends to build the electric road from the city to Columbia City once surveys and contracts are finished. He claims a first-class franchise and says local support will be strong along the line. No new developments are expected until work begins. Everett envisions a nationwide Indiana railway network centered on Fort Wayne. Flour, meats and butter prices listed. the Wabash line to Louisville via Indianapolis advertised. encampment tickets $4.20.
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Everett
Columbia City
Timms-Post
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Pedagogues Institute in session at Westminster Church
A large attendance marks the Allen County Teachers institute in session at Westminster Presbyterian church with about 250 teachers enrolled yesterday rising to 300 today. Superintendent F J Young presides with Dr Brown of Indianapolis Miss Partridge of Boston Miss Barnes of Napoleon O and W A Beil of Indianapolis among instructors.
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Allen County
Teachers’ Institute
Westminster Presbyterian Church
F. J. Young
J. IL. Harris
Dr. Brown
Indianapolis
Brown
Wild Pony Rides Runaway Ahead of Night Inspector
A 14 year old boy on a bare backed pony lost control near Hanna and Madison streets. The pony crashed into a buggy driven by Charles Martin, night inspector for Jenney company, throwing the boy unconscious. He recovered after an hour with bruises. Martin was unharmed. Mrs. George P. Dudenhofer slipped at 3386 East Wayne and sprained an ankle. Another woman, Mrs. Conrad Goette, teetered toward amputation after a thigh fracture from a runaway. A Dog and Pony Show is scheduled for 2:30 pm with 8 o’clock performances tonight and Thursday.
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Herman Tapp
East Lewis Street
Tartary
Hanna and
Madison Streets
Charles Martin
Jenney Company
East Wayne Street
George P. Dudenhofer
Conrad Goette
Daemling
Board of Works votes sewer upgrades in city wards
The Board of Public Works held a meeting last night approving multiple sewer improvements. Resolutions authorize 18 inch vitrified, 15 inch fire clay, and 12 inch vitrified clay sewers across the Fourth and Fifth wards, plus related alley connections and street work. Contracts for Oakland and Pontiac sidewalks were awarded to Oetting firms, and a catch basin on Calhoun Street was ordered built.
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Board of Public Works
Fairfield Avenue
Brackenridge Street
Broadway
Wilt
Jefferson
Bond
Brackenridge
Sturgis Streets
Fulton Street
H Broadway
van Buren Street
Wilt and
Pritchard
Wilt Street
Pritchard Streets
Pritchard Street
Stachaty
Pritchard Sitet
Pontiac Street
Hanna
Smith
Fred Oetting
Kemp
South Side
Barnett
Calhoun Street
Berry
Wayne Streets
P. A. Randall
McCulloch
John Leikauf
William Horstman
Hanna and
Force Streets
W. H. Oetting
Cleveland
Ancient Order of Foresters of America
Glass plants resume work in Minety area factories
Employment surges as Nelson Flint Glass resumes with 300 workers in Minety Indiana and Ball Bros adds 400 to 500 employed, lifting total seasonal labor to about 1200. Port Glass 200, Muncie Flint about 250 of 500, Himingray 250, West Muncie Fruit Jar 250, Albany Flint 250, North Baltimore Albany bottle plant to start in four weeks. Three window glass factories with 800 workers set to begin Sept 21 amid brighter manufacturing outlooks.
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Albany Flint Glass Works
North Baltimore
Albany
Iron and
Lord Objects Preacher Claims Bloomers Oppose God
Rev James Catlin of Jersey City known for opposing big sleeves quoted Deuteronomy 22 5 to argue bloomers clash with divine commands in a New York sermon. Also notes a Saturday only excursion to Lake Maxinkuckee via Nickel Plate road through Sept 28 with agent inquiries.
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New Yorks
James Catlin
Jersey City
Lake Maxinkuckee
Nickel Plate Road
NO COLORED VOTE The South Caroline Convention Means This for the Negro
The article reports on a South Carolina convention discussing African American voting rights and the implications for the Negro community. It explains a stance or decision affecting enfranchisement and political participation, highlighting the era's racial politics and public reaction.
Tillman asserts action not violating Constitution clause
Mr Tillman contends that the measure passes constitutional muster and does not infringe any clause of the Constitution. He argues the policy is within legislative powers and aligns with legal precedents, urging support.
Negro Leaders Dismayed at South Carolina Convention
In Columbia on September 10, Governor Evans presided over a first constitutional convention in over 25 years with 160 delegates. Republicans are all black, and debates center on suffrage, divorce, schools, and how courts are reformed. Proposals aim to disenfranchise blacks while preserving white control, with possible adoption of a Mississippi plan variant. Negro leaders fear loss of voting rights and office holding, and some advocate emigration.
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Columbia
D. C
Evans
South Carolina
Tillman
Mississippi
Irby
Robert Aldrich
Barnwell County
Aldrich
United States
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Globe Mills
Wabash
Westminster Church
Institute
Young
J. L. Leeper
Moss
Barnes
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Miss Barnes
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