Pennsylvania Democrats Nominate State Ticket at Scranton
At Scranton on July 2 heavy rain did not stop a Democratic convention. Delegates filled the hall as Blair county contest over Pattison names sparked disorder. The meeting, chaired by Eisner, considered caucus committees and potential nominees with Pattison supporters confident of a first ballot nomination.
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Scranton
Eisner
Nead
Blair County
Pattison
Landis
Blair
DeWalt
Robert E. Wright
Lehigh County
Protecting Our Seals Seizure Orders From Treasury
A. O. Mathews, first comptroller, arrives in Port Townsend with orders for the revenue cutters Rush and Corwin. Rush to patrol Behring Sea for poaching sealskins, seize vessels, take papers, feed crew, and fire if resisted. British Pacific squadron may protect sealers. vessels to sea to enforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townstend
Wash
A. O. Mathews
The
Treasury
Port Townsend
Treasury Department
Rush
Corwin
Mathews
Washington, D.C
Ounalaska
Behring’s Sea
Esqumauet
Crimes Across Regions Include Duel with Teacher and Jail Deaths
Reports from Panzerspure West Virginia Logan county say two Wilson brothers quarreled with their teacher Clark. pistols used left Clark and the elder Wilson fatally wounded while younger Wilson was badly hurt. In Wicaita Kansas Jack Wortman, a jailed horse thief who killed a jailer and broke jail near Beatrice Nebraska on June 28, was captured. In Evrana Louisiana near Gordon Henry L Wooford shot and killed a laborer in his father’s brick yard, then killed the man’s wife and fired at her son who was unharmed.
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Panzerspure
W. Va
Wilson
Logan County
Clark
Wicaita
Kan
Jack Wortman
Beatrice
Neb
Evrana
Gordon
Henry County
Henry L. Wooford
Louisiana Lottery Concurrence Amid Veto Threat
The House agrees to Senate amendments to the lottery bill as Governor Nichols vows to veto. A two thirds majority in both chambers is hoped to pass over the veto. Supporters say a constitutional amendment will win at the polls for levee funds while opponents warn of bloodshed in a split public.
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Baron Rovatcz
House
Senate
Nichols
Mississippi
Louisiana
Suicide and double tragedy in early July across states
A banker Grattan Von Bonhurst of Peoples Savings bank committed suicide in Pirrsunse Pennsylvania citing fear of losing his job amid director changes. In St Louis W A Magrew of Kane Co shot himself at the Southern hotel. In Denver two murderers James Medley and James Savage were freed after a legislative error left no murder law at the time of their crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrsunse
Southern Hotel
Denver
Col
James Medley
James Savage
Colorado
Will Undo It All by Federal Election Law Prophecy
A Charleston wholesale merchant warns that passage of the federal election bill will unleash extreme southern bitterness. He says northern products will be boycotted and a vast labor boycott will dismiss all black workers, driving them to the north and west, with southern employers barred from hiring them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cixcingatr
Charleston
North
South
Tragedy in Texas as War of Words Ends in Death
Ex Paso report notes telegraph operator John D. Brown of New York was shot by William G. Colwell near The Gem gambling resort after Brown jeered Colwell over losses. In Mexico Aurelio Gutierrez, a soldier, was executed for killing a corporal, a first in months. Belize epidemic spreads with rising toll, prompting isthmus quarantine.
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Paso
Texas
John D. Brown
New York
Wm. G. Colwell
Colwell
Brown
Mexico
Aurelio Gutierez
Santigo de el Altillico
Merida
Yucatan
Bellize
Midnight Fire in Middletown Traps Town in Chaos
A midnight blaze in Middletown on July 2 caused about $3,000 in property damage. Grandma Mishart died from excitement, Captain Sheridan collapsed, Clint Mowery suffered severe burns after entering his burning meat shop, and Daniel Bickle was fatally trampled by a fast horse in the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpranaronis
Middletown
Mishart
OC. C. Sheridan
Clint Mowery
Daniel Bickle
Prince Bismarck Opposes Lifetime Monument Plan
In Bern on July 2 it is stated Prince Bismarck urged the emperor not to approve a monument to him during his life. He asks the fund be used to build a church in memory of late Emperor William I. Also noted are severe Bavaria rain storms flooding the Oberammergau line and the assassination of Servian consul Mari vokvisch at Pristina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Prince Bismarck
William I
Bavaria
Oberamergau
Bererabe
Servia
Pristina
Roumalia
M. Marivokvisch
Rocky Mountain Carnival Opens in Ogden Utah
Rex Hules All travels to Ogden Utah for the Rocky Mountain carnival. The royal train arrives to cheers as the Louisiana Rifles escort Rex to the city. Mayor Kissel and Governor Thomas welcome him and Monte Cristo order delivers oration amid a grand banquet and coronation. Weather favorable.
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Ogden
Utah
Oupen
Rex
Louisiana Rifles
Kissel
Thomas
W. G. Pierson
Order of Monte Cristo
Carnival Palace
Monte Cristo
Desperate Negro Kills Two in Attempted Arrest then Is Shot
In Savannah on Monday a posse led by Constable Startling Justice of the Peace Charles Cowart and Tom McKeithen went to arrest Jim Wadley for theft. Wadley fired killing Startling and wounding Cowart. McKeithen shot Wadley with both his shotgun and Cowart's rifle. Wadley lies dying and McKeithen is at large. Also: Mrs Harrison rumors debunked about returning cottage. the president and wife will stay at their resort for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannaa
Startling
Charles Cowart
Tom McKeithen
Jim Wadley
Millwood
McKeithen
Wadley
Cowart
Mr. Cowart
France
Anna C. Reidt
France and Wilkinson
Hetrick
McClusland
Reidt
John H. Reidt
Francis Street
Europe
Two Ladies Drowned at Ontario Beach Near Rochester
In Rochester New York on July 2 Mrs James E Hammond and a young woman named Wisner were drowned at Ontario beach while rowing with a young man. One woman fell to recover a lost fan causing the boat to capsize. the man escaped unharmed.
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Rochester
N. Y
James E. Hammond
Wisner
Ontario Beach
Congress Debates Election and Silver Bills in Washington
Congress adjourns and reconvenes as Republicans and Democrats return to vote on the federal election bill. Conferees on the silver bill meet briefly. no agreement reached on free coinage while discussions continue. President Harrison plans a Cape May trip, and Idaho statehood is celebrated after Senate passage.
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Washineton
House
Tucker
Virginia
Circuit Court
Frank
Missouri
Springer
Rowell
Wasumerton
Lodge
Massachusetts
Rogers
Arkansas
Houk
Tennessee
Dorsey
Nebraska
Consern
Qomas
Maryland
District of Columbia
Senate
Harrison
Cape May
Beverly Tucker
St. Imke
Manchester
Washington
United States
Liverpool
Buchanan
Harrigan
Idaho
Orry
Boise
DuBoise
Republican State Committee
Republican Committee
Wasuixeton
Senate Finance Committee
Morrill
Aldrich
Hale
Wasutxeton
House Committee On Elections
Hill
Catchings
Mississippi
Kerneghan
Hooker
Goodrich
Bullock
Florida
Lacey
Clayton
Breckenridge
Reeders
McKinley
Ohio
State of
Wyoming
West
Express Messenger Escapes As Sea Lion Attacks Train
Frank Terry of Wells Fargo and his assistants faced a sea lion riot on a Santa Fe train near Argentine Kansas City July 8. The male attacked his mate, killed her, then broke his cage and mauled Terry before the men escaped. The beast died later. its carcass weighed 6518 pounds and was sent to Armour’s packing house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Ciry, Mo
Frank Terry
Wells-Fargo & Co
Argentine
San Francisco
New York
Seal Islands
Pacific
Zoological Garden
Denver
Kansas City
Express
Terry
Armour
Sullivan Says He Will Fight Any Man for Money
Boston July 3 John J Sullivan in town tells a United Press reporter he is ready to meet any man white or black if the purse is large enough He would fight Jackson for 20000 but will not chase him Kilrain will not fight again even with millions he calls Kilrain the easiest mark in the country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John J. Sullivan
United Press
Jackson
Kilrain
Killrain
Fire destroys stock in South Bend store caused by sun ray prank
A disastrous fire at a South Bend nation store named The Owl was sparked by a mischievous lad using a sun glass to focus sunlight on fireworks. The blaze destroyed a large stock, damaged general stock, and blew out the plate glass front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sour Bend
Ind
Labor congress planned in Chicago in 1893
The American Federation of Labor led by Samuel Gompers announces a 1893 Chicago congress to discuss labor from a broad, liberal perspective. Other items note a $5,000 damage suit over a drowning on a Greenfield street pond, Eugene Cowles recovering from a shooting, and a political endorsement urging independent ballot voting. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement promotes its status as a leading blood purifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gomper
Chicago
Emeline Woods
Hancock
Greenfield
Richmond
Democratic Party
Old
Fatalities of a Day Across the Country
A July report recounts multiple deaths and injuries from accidents and violence. Willie Nedmond, four, blinded by an exploding powder can. Katie Ringerlander, two, fatally shot after a sidewalk incident. Mrs Rother burned on a fair-ground trip. Frank Lutgen shot dead in a quarrel on a train. Billy Brennan dies from boxing injuries. Geo West wounded in a land dispute. Iron King steamer and dock fire kill one and injure four. John Snooks slain by a rifle discharge. two residents die after a hall lamp explodes. city officials discuss education and council routine as sessions proceed.
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Avitany
N. Y
Willie Nedmond
Theiboy
Katie Ringerlander
Washington
John Rother
Cuicano
Santa Fe
Columbia Park
Frank Lutgen
David Welch
Lutgen
Welch
Carcaco
Billy Brennan
Brooklyn
Battery D
Frank Gerard
Chicago
Ottawa
Ill
Geo. West
Benjamin Shotwell
West
Shotwell
Huand
Denver
John Snooks
Union Stock Yards
Joyce
Boston
Mass
Catherine Walters
Webber Street
Roxburry
Milford flood tragedy claims child drowned in N J
A cloudburst near Milford New Jersey caused two hours of heavy rain, overflowing the creek and washing away a flour mill dam and a $100000 in losses. Three Slater children attempted to reach a boat. Ada and Charles Slater were saved while nine year old died.
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Milforp
N. J
William Tates
Bridge Street
W. & E. Thomas
Stephen Tompson
Parxenrspura
W. Va
Kanawha Valley
Muskingum Valley
Bank Robbery Thwarted as Man Grabs Cash at Lincoln National Bank
Four men entered the Lincoln National bank in the Equitable building and smashed the desk glass with a brick. A passerby tackled the thief, who claimed to be Thomas Coyle of Worcester, as the cashier helped detain him and recover the $350 in treasury notes before Devonshire street.
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Bostox
Lincoln National Bank
Equitable
Treasury
Devonshire Street
Thomas Coyle
Worcester
Notable National Council of Education Opens in St Paul
A distinguished assembly of educators gathered at the St Paul chamber of commerce on July 5 for the opening session of the National Council of Education led by President Selim. The meeting drew educators of national reputation and marked a significant national gathering in Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educators In National Convention
St. Paul, Minn
Winnie Davis Returns From Europe to Marry Alfred Wilkinson
Miss Winnie Davis eldest daughter of the late Jefferson Davis returns from Europe in mourning to wed Alfred Wilkinson of Syracuse. The couple's plan is a private ceremony at the Davis Belvoir home with possible date in September.
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New Yous
Winnie Davis
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
la Bretagne
Miss Davis
Europa
Alfred Wilkinson
Syracuse
N. Y
Thomas Emery
Emery
Wilkinson
W. L. Davis
Mr. Wilkinson
Belvoir
Miss
Davis
Beuvoir
Pennsylvanian Road
Mr.Wilkinson
Mr. Davis
Washington
Knights of Pythias parade crowds fill Milwaukee
Milwaukee dispatch reports the sixteenth biennial Knights of Pythias conclave attracting about 75 000 people with 20 000 expected in line for the parade. Delegations from Pennsylvania and New York arrived by special trains as hundreds more came by rail and boat. Camp Carnelian anticipated 12 000 uniformed knights, weather warm with breeze, events centered at Camp Carnahan and Turner hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Williams
Pennsylvania
St. Paul Road
New York
Chicago
St. Paul
Northwestern
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
MilwaukEee
Milwarner
Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Peck
Hoard
Huskins
J. P. Linton
Johnston
West Side
Turner Hall
Shaw
George B. Shaw
Eun Clair
Builders Demand Eight Hour Rule In Three Cities
In New York Brooklyn and Jersey City all builders' association members pressed for eight hour workdays. New York and Brooklyn bosses conceded, while some Jersey City bosses refused. In Wyoming, Kings Fisher Oklahoma, crops suffer from heat and drought, drought and poor prospects threaten if crops fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brook Iyn
Builders’ Association
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Fort Wayne to Host Northern Indiana Fair Next September
Reports say a revived Northern Indiana Fair will run in late September for a week, with live stock exhibitions, farm products, and many special features such as balloon ascensions and chariot races. A new main hall may be built and liberal premiums promised, funded by reorganized fair backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Sunziven
Northern Indiana Fair Association
W. W. Rockhill
Indiana
Tre Sentinex
Inexpensive Summer Drinks and Towel Bath Tips
Kate Armstrong in the Independent suggests two affordable drinks a tonic for hot weather. A brown sugar molasses mix and a cream soda formula with lemon and wintergreen essence are detailed, plus health notes about lemon juice, rhubarb, and the benefits of a morning towel bath with ammonia or lofoil.
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Kate Armstrong
The
Independent
Lohol
Feeble minded children moved to new Richmond asylum
A special train from Richmond brought more than 300 feeble minded children to the city to join the new northern border asylum. Supt Blake oversaw the reception as the procession arrived and the group was escorted to the palace like institute. Louis Centlivre offered free streetcar service to the asylum for the arrival. Visitors are expected to be received in a couple of weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Supt
Blake
Louis Centlivre
Asylum
Quiet wedding ties Miss Alice Tolan to J C Scheiffer
At 5 p m Tuesday in West DeWald street home of Mrs Hattie Tolan a quiet marriage joined Miss Alice Tolan and Mr J C Scheiffer a prominent Indianapolis gentleman Rev D W Moffatt officiated The couple left for Indianapolis to reside Mr Scheiffer employed at When clothing store in that city Alice sister of Brent Tolan architect and Frank Tolan of the News frees readers with local social notes about forthcoming marriages and clandestine vows including Rosa Moore and John Hall in a separate item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Steger
Montgomery Street
Margaret Selle
George J
Barbara Baals
Gustave Selle
Gustave
Barr Street
Sauer
Hattie Tolan
West DeWald Street
Alice
J. C. Scheiffer
Indianapolis
D. W. Moffatt
First Presbyterian Church
Brent
Tolan
Frank
the News
John Hall
Superior Court
Rosa
David H. Moore
St. Martin’s Street
Amiel Rust
Olds Wagon Works
Eila Hanley
Clay Street
T. Webber
Bass Works
Anna Doughterty
Holman Street
Dinnens Donkey in Crate Shipped to Surgeon Dinnen
A donkey confined in a sewing machine crate is being shipped to Dr J M Dinnen chief surgeon of the Nickel Plate railroad at Fort Wayne. The specimen, described as a forlorn wooly creature, is thought to be a humorous souvenir from a surgeons gathering in Kansas City.
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Wabash
J. M. Dinnen
Nickel Plate Railroad
Fort Wayne
Huntington Herald
Dinnen
Eurgeon
Kansas City
Muhler Leaves A C Trentman to Start Family Venture
Charlie Muhler long time a trusted force at A C Trentman wholesale groceries retires to join his father Hon Chas I Muhler ex mayor in business. Mr Muhler sr recently bought the lime and stone business of John Lillie and the pair plan a one month layoff before launching operations. Muhler will travel the lakes with friend Charles Bennet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Muhler
A. C. Trentman
Chas. I’. Muhler
Exmayor
Mubhler
John Lillie
Charles Bennet
Switchman S A Stevens Fatally Injured in Yard Accident
S A Stevens a young switchman for the Pennsylvania railroad east yards slipped while boarding moving cars at noon. His left leg lay across the rail and two wheels passed over it. He was taken to St Joe hospital by patrol wagon, amputation likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Stevens
Pennsylvania Company
East Yards
St. Joe Hospital
Farmer David Wellbaum Injured in Fall Near Five Points
David Wellbaum, an eighty year old Allen county farmer living along Bluffton road near Five Points, fell from a wagon yesterday. He struck a fence and lay senseless for some time, suffering severe injuries to his head shoulders and abdomen. Doctors fear he may not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wellbaum
Bluffton Road
Five Points
Allen County
Insanity Trial and Camp Rules Highlight Indiana News
In a court of Justice France a lunacy commission investigates Mrs. Anna C. Reidt amid an insanity episode claiming vast wealth. Meanwhile Fort Wayne Rifles and Zollinger Battery prepare for the Indiana Legion encampment near South Bend with inspection, discipline rules, and state support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Legion
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Rome City Notes From Kendallville News
Rome City correspondent reports social visits by Mrs. Henry Terry and family from Fort Wayne to T. M. Lane. A. Walter of Seavey & Co. Fort Wayne enjoys a rusticing week in Rome City. O Rourke plays pedro. John O Peters of Fort Wayne expands Gillette cottage for family of nine. Commodore Harmon welcomed for shares. Samuel W Harmon buys Sylvan Point lot. construction starts on first class cottage. Fort Wayne visitors and Caledonians tour Sylvan Lake. Berghoff Bros. of Fort Wayne buys Sylvan Point lots 18 and 19. rapid Fort Wayne capital investment noted. area described as "on the hoom."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome City
Kendallville News
Henry Terry
Fort Wayne
T. M. Lane
A. Walter
House of Seavey & Co
O’rourke
Pedro
John O. Peters
Gilatte
Samuel W. Harmon
Sylvan Point
Commodore Harmon
A. ©. Reed
James B. White
Caledonians
Sylvan Lake
Henry J. Berghoff
Berghoff Bros., Brewing Company
Chas. Swinehart
SHERIFE PETE IN TROUBLE FOR BRUTAL ASSAULT
Peter Koehlinger a political figure aiming for sheriff is jailed on $100 bond after allegedly striking his young wife with a club. Officers report the wife’s injuries are not dangerous and the mayor will act on the case Saturday. Also Kemmler is rescheduled to die by electricity in early August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Koehlinger
Koehlinger
Romy
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Champaign
E. E. White
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Wm. W. Hersch
Joseph Hersch
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John Steinhauser
Ohio Street
Henry Rose
Adams Township
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Hartman
Madison Street
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Henry Trosen
John Street
Juengel
St. Marys Avenue
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Austin Harrison
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Martin Shroyer
East Lewis Street
Huntington
Wyorrna
Admire
Kings Fisher
Oklahoma
the Fair Association
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Charles Muhler
A.C. Trentman
A. Stevens
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Fort
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