Republican rallyes nominate delegates to Philadelphia and state offices
The Pennsylvania Republican state convention in Harrisburg endorsed President McKinley and pledged its delegates to support his renomination at Philadelphia. It backed Sen Penrose, Governor Stone, and Quay for Senate, nominated I B Tardenbergh for auditor general, and Grow and Foerderer for at large reps. Flynn opposed Quay, offered resolutions, and the convention remained harmonious, naming twenty eight district electors and electors at large.
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Harrisburg
Melkinnley
Philadelphia
United States
Penrose
Stone
M. S. Quay
United States Senate
I. B. Tardenbergh
Wayne County
Galusha A. Grow
Susquehanna County
Robert E. Foerderer
Colonel Quay
William Flynn
Pittsburg
Flynn
Quay
Republicans of Indiana Adopt Platform at State Convention
Indiana Republicans opened their state convention in Indianapolis with district meetings and a 2 p m session at Tomlinson hall. J Frank Hanly presided as platform adoption praised McKinley’s administration, currency reform, anti trust laws, and a Nicaraguan canal, with Fairbanks as pro tem chair.
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Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
J. Frank Hanly
Lafayette
McKinley
Republican Party of
Indiana
United States
Congress
Spain
Phillippine Islands
Mount
Nanly
Fairbanks
Griffiths
Tiogate
Men Selected to Speak for the State at Philadelphia
The Republic and state convention elected at the Davidson theatre named at large delegates to the Republican national convention in Philadelphia. Declared delegates include Joseph B. Treat of Monroe and H. August.
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Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Davidson Theatre
Joseph B. Treat
Monroe
H. August
Allen O Myers alarms crowd with violent prophecy at Sunflower League banquet
In Wichita on April 26 Allen O Myers of Ohio spoke after a toast at the Sunflower League banquet praising Bryan and warning that the nation races toward destruction under Hanna and M elin, with Goebel’s fate cited. He warned of bribery and revolution if Bryan wins and called for radical change before it is too late for a restoration of Jesus by the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Ixas
Allen O. Myers
Ohio
Sunflower League of
Kansas
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Rogers
Mark Hanna
William Mel
Inley
Great Britain
William Goebel
United States Senate
Myers
Jesus
McKinley-Hanna Republican Ticket Headed for Ohio Nominating
The Columbus Ohio Republican ticket announced includes Lewis Laylin for secretary of state John A Shauck as supreme judge Charles A Goddard for public works Ts D Bonebrake dairy and food commissioner J E Blackburn dairy and food commissioner and electors at large Myron T Herrick and W L P Orr Governor George I Nash General Charles Dick Grosvenor and At large alternates Foster Norris Brown Myers The platform endorses McKinley administration and calls for suppressing harmful trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Lewis
Laylin
John A. Shauck
Board of Public Works
Charles A. Goddard
Ts. D. Bonebrake
J. E. Blackburn
Myron T. Herrick
W. LP. Orr
Joseph B. Foraker
George I. Nash
Charles Dick
Charles Grosvenor
Charles Foster
Myron O. Norris
W. C. Brown
George A. Myers
McKinley and
Hanna
McKinley
Figures on the Illinois Senatorship Races
Springfield April 26 In yesterday's conventions Senator Cullom has 335 instructed delegates to the state convention and 121 county delegates endorsing him without instruction. There are 91 anti Cullom delegates, 50 contested and 229 uninstructed or doubtful. For governor Reeves has 189 instructed and 58 uninstructed, Yates 131 instructed and 30 uninstructed, Hancey 27 instructed and 44 uninstructed, Brown 7 instructed, Carter 17 uninstructed, 878 are doubtful.
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Illinois
Springfield
Als
Cullom
Reeves
Yates
Hancey
Brown
Carter
Alabama Democratic Convention Nominates Samford for Governor
Montgomery, April 26. The Democratic state convention nominated Ion W. J. Samford for governor and adjourned for the day. The platform will endorse Bryan for president and reaffirm the Chicago declarations of 1886, while warmly endorsing Morgan's course in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Ion. W. J. Samford
Indorse
Bryan
Chicago
Morgan
National People’s Party railroads offer half fare to Sioux City convention
Denver April 26. J A Holgerton secretary of the national committee of the People’s party says railroads nationwide grant a half fare concession to attendees traveling to the national convention at Sioux City. The move aims to boost rally turnout and unify supporters across regions.
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Denver
J. A. Holgerton
National Committee of the People’s Party
Sioux Alts
Ss. D
Various 19th Century News Briefs From Diverse Locations
Albert Myers, 44, killed by falling shaft in Stevens Point planing mill. Harriet Dame, famed Civil War nurse, dead at Concord. British capitalists buy 40,000 acres oil land in Indiana and Ohio. Paris rumor: Sampress Frederick, Kaiser’s mother, marries Count Sueckentorf. Beet sugar factory bid at Green Bay dropped. James Hanrahan suit vs Northwestern Railway settled for 10,000. William McPherson, letter carrier, arrested for marking a $1 bill. Baltimore firm to reopen Neillsville furniture factory. Scarlet fever epidemic at Evansville. Filibusters capture David, Colombia. Two children, Albert and Frank Krok, die from ptomine poisoning in Chicago. Smallpox cases in Brussels, Deer County. Berlin says Russia will aid Turkey if US conflicts. Admiral Schley refuses political nomination. Explosion at Larimer, Pa injures eight and others. Liebowitz siblings suffocated in New York tenement fire.
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Albert Myers
Stevens Point
Wis
Harriet PL Dame
Concord
N.eh
Indiana
Ohio
Paris
Sampress Frederick
Kaiser
Count Sueckentorf
Green Bay
James Hanrahan
Sturgeon Bay
Northwestern Railway Hs
William Ek. McPherson
Federal Grand
Neillsville
Evansville
Nicaragua
David
Colombia
Albert
Frank Krok
Chicago
Brussels
Deer County
Berlin
Russia
Turkey
United States
Admiral Schley
Larimer
Hanoabh Liebowitz
Amelie Spe
Joseph Liebowitz
New York
Footpad Scuffle Deflates Bold Robbery Attempt
A pale scholarly man and a burly raider faced off as the professor of rhetoric knocked the footpad down. The robber demanded the professor’s pockets and threatened violence while the police hurried to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Shakespearean Quotations Mocked By Canny Suitor
A stockbroker's daughter praises Algernon as very interesting for his Shakespearean quotations. The father, a financier, warns the young woman not to be deceived or misled by empty talk. A London Standard quip notes the market joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon
London Standard
Dan Rice Fixed It Clock Promise in Lewiston
The Lewiston Free Press notes Dan Rice’s circus showed in the town in the fifties without a license and he was arrested at McVeytown the next day. To avoid delaying his show he vowed to gift a town clock if allowed to continue, and he kept the promise faithfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Rice
Lewiston
McVeytown
Free Press
Banner Salve touted as world’s most healing remedy
An advertisement claims Banner Salve quickly cures running sores ulcers boils and pimples. It features endorsements by H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz. The piece also notes English language speakers 116 million vs French 58 million, exactly half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Kidney Cure Endorsed by New York Resident Farrington
A. B. Farrington of Constantia New York says years of kidney disease and back pains were cured by Foley's Kidney Cure after one bottle. He urges friends to use the remedy. Also cited are H. J. Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Farrington
Constantia
N. Y
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm, F. Jungkunz
London Club Rules Prohibit Tipping Across Circles
Club officials in London enforce a strict ban on tips within all venues. Patrons are told gratuities are not allowed, with reminders posted at entrances and staff instructed to refuse any tipping. The policy aims to maintain equal service and avoid conflicts over generosity.
DeWitts Little Early Risers and Paulist Club News
An Virginia booster extols DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as the best liver aid, while H J Moog notes the Paulist Fathers in New York opened a well furnished clubhouse for poor boys. The text warns La Grippe coughs can linger and Foley’s Honey and Tar offers protection and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. E. Lake
Happy Creek
H. J. Moog
New York
Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Cleaning and rug orders by A M Hoover
Have your panels cleaned and your rugs ordered by A M Hoover with prompt attention. Telephone 308. 4-13dtf
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A. M. Hoover
Historic chair sent to Cuban doctor's widow in New York
Widow Rita L Ruiz receives the chair on which Dr Ricard Ruiz wrote his last message in Guanabacoa prison. The chair passed from General Sitzhughs Lee to Jerome the British vice consul, then to Havana, and finally to Washington at Mrs Ruiz's request. The message reads in part I give you my blessing be obedient to your mother goodbye Rita of my soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Department
Washington
Rita L. Ruiz
Ricardo Ruig
Guanabacoa
Cuba
Sitzhugh Lee
Ruiz
Lee
Rita
Prisoner fails escape and is shot at Wisconsin reformatory
William Douglas, a 22 year old inmate at the state reformatory near Green Bay, was shot in the back and killed while attempting to escape Tuesday afternoon as prisoners returned for roll call. He used the alias Douglas and had been sentenced from West Superior for burglary. the source notes he belonged to a good Chicago family.
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Green Bay
Wis
William Douglas
State Reformatory
Douglas
Lberty
West Superior
Chicago
Tragic death in Michigan fire claims Steven J. Brown
Milwaukee dispatch reports a large Atkinson Michigan sawmill fire killed Steven J. Brown and burned several workers while escaping. Brown, who helped save a co worker’s tools, perished trying to save his belongings. He resided in Muskegon.
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Milwaukee
Marinette
Wis
Atkinson
Mich
Steven J. Brown
Brown
Muskegon
Mastodon Tooth Found by LaCrosse Traveler
Arthur H. MacArthur night ticket agent in LaCrosse returned from a two day fishing trip to Rockland. He will send a petrified mastodon tooth weighing over five pounds with enamel over a half inch thick to the State Historical Society in Madison. Burglars Blow a Safe in Bowling Green. Officers report a loss of 1000 in checks and papers from Jerecki Supply Co. after a professional safe blow. A delegation of 50,000 children presented Admiral Dewey at Beauvoir with a gold watch and fob in Washington.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Arthur H.macarthur
Milwaukee Road
Rockland
LaCrosse County
State Historical Society
Madison
Bowling Green
Jerecki Supply Company
Rudolph
North
Baltimore
Dewey
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Beauvoir
Northwest
Detroit Railways Refuse Wage Increase Demand
Detroit April 26. The Consolidated Street Railways management has formally refused the employees demand for a 2 cent per hour wage increase.
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Detroit
Consolidated Street Railways of
Markets Update From Chicago Live Stock And Milwaukee Grains
The Chicago live stock market shows hog receipts of 26 000 with hog prices from 4.40 to 5.60 for various classes, cattle receipts at 14 000 with steers and cows quoted across multiple weight ranges, and sheep at 13 000 with western and native lambs and rams. Milwaukee reports grain prices for wheat No 1 northern at 67 6744c, No 2 northern 66 664%4c. rye steady at 52 58c. barley steady at 424c. oats steady at 27 274gc.
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Chicago
Texas
Milwaukee
Northern
Chicago Board of Trade
Tim
The Conductor Lets Her Ride Without Fare
A poor woman boarded a Twenty third street crosstown car at Fourth avenue and asked if she could transfer to Sixth avenue. The conductor refused the transfer and she offered her 5 cents, but he let the car continue past Madison avenue and Broadway to Sixth avenue, then rang the bell and looked at her. She thanked him, noting he carried her near her destination and took no fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Madison Avenue
Broadway
New York Telegram
August Flower Medicine Claims and Sandal Protest in Berlin
The advertisement touts August Flower as a universal remedy for indigestion biliousness and minor ailments, claiming it cleanses the system regulates the liver and calms nerves with a few doses. It also notes sample bottles at a local supplier. A Berlin sandal society staged a march through muddy streets with about 40 participants on a recent Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emmert’s
Emmert & Burrell
Berlin
Rheumatism Balm Endorsed by Local Reader
W J Carter of Red Creek lauds Chamberlains Pain Balm as a splendid rheumatism liniment and household remedy. Mr Cuyler noted as a leading village merchant and W G Puirety editor of Red Creek Herald. Sold by Joseph Emmert druggist. Ireland evictions last year total 404, the lowest in 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. J. Carter
Red Creek
Cuyler
W. G. Puirety
Joseph Emmert
Ireland
Foley’s Kidney Cure Proves Superior, Ashboro Note
Thos. W. Carter of Ashboro North Carolina credits Foley’s Kidney Cure with a perfect cure for kidney trouble and urges others to accept no substitute, endorsing its effectiveness over all other remedies. H. J. Moogk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. W. Carter
Ashboro
N. C
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Bank of France discounted large number of small bills in Paris
A Paris banking report shows the Bank of France discounted 2,101,830 separate bills under 100 francs last year. In unrelated notes, Merton Wisconsin resident W W Mayhew praises One Minute Cough Cure as quick and safe, while a Zurich Post item claims up to 60,000 Germans reside in Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of France
Paris
W. W. Mayhew
Merton, Wis
H. J. Moogk
Zurich Post
Milan
Chamberlain remedy praised by Maryland reader
A Worcester Enterprise advertisement collection includes testimonials for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from W A Stroup of Popernoke City Maryland and others. It also features claims for Kodol Dyspepsia Care and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve with endorsements from H J Moogk and notes on fashion and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Worcester Enterprise
W. A. Stroup
Popernoke City
Forsale
Joseph Emmert
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Great Commonwealths
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
J. Breat
State Central Committee
James G. Monahan
Darlington
Monahan
Republicans
Banger State
Alabama
Morrow
W. E. Dudley
C. St
Charleston
Ill
John Morrow & Co
London
Tie
Sawyer
Michigan
Milwaukee Graina
W. H. Shipman
Beardsley, Minn
British War Office
General R. Garibaldi
South Africa
C. W. Williams
Sterling Run
The
Socialist Party of
Maine
Otto Korb
K. P
Boonville
Ind
Wm. Campbell & Co
Standard Wall Paper Co
Warren Fuller
Geo. Halbert
Brooklyn
Janeway & Carpenter
New Jersey
Creswell & Washburn
Thomas Strahan & Co
Massachusetts
Pittsburgh Wall Paper Co
Bongye & Parks
Corner Exchange
Chicago Sts
New Postoffice
Welsbach Mantle
Yusea
Welsbach
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
California
Oregon
Union Pacific
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western Ba Y
F. H. Lord
Schlott’s Laundry
Galena Ave
Saroeh
City Drug Store
Peres Merzaany
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