Tammany in Control as New York Convention Breaks
The New York Democratic State Convention erupted over one-fifth representation for Tammany Hall. After tense scenes and protests, the committee recommended a conditional one-fifth allocation tied to party recognition in future conventions. The platform called for home rule, economy, honest elections, and federal taxation for revenue. A ticket was nominated with judges and state officials named.
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Tammany
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Tammany Hall
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State Democra
Charles ©. Fairschild
Associated Press
Committee On
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WiHom J. Kark
Anandaga
Hull
Kirk
Stata Fcracy
Fairechild
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Cominiliea
John Herd Thatcher
James N. Sheppard
Flower
Eouvention
Revere Anly
Cleveland
Morton Denergeed
Swige Court of Appeals
Judge
Teller Secretory of State
Dperatia C. Wing Comptroller
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Dohn
Tudean Adiorneau Ceneral
S Norton Chase Yeasuter
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Ruszell Stuart
International Deep Water Association convention at Cleveland draws 330 delegates
The Cleveland gathering of the International Deep Water Association attracted 330 delegates from fifteen states and provinces. President Howland noted Canadian and U S government representation while speakers from Quebec and Minneapolis Trade Board presented on export lumber and timber trade. The session adjourned with plans to reconvene in Quebec next week.
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Cleveland
Internaational Deep Water Association
Ila
Bo Witt Chinton
Erie
Howland
Mackenzie Bewell
Canada
Manro
Hewland
Viera
Georga E. Blow
United States
Munro
Aeots
Richard R. Dobett
Quebec
A. J. Crocker
Minneapolis Buard
President Cleveland Hedges Gray Gables With Deadlines
The article describes President Cleveland guarding Gray Gables on Buzzards Bay with a formal deadline. Access is restricted by guards and the secret service. Visitors face a narrow driveway and marshy terrain, with the deadline preventing entry without presidential consent.
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Cleveland
Gray Gablén
Buzzard’s Bay
Tha. Lodge
Gray Gables
Secret Service
Mr. Cleveland
Convention of Irishmen Opens in Chicago Amid Debate
The great annual gathering of Irish societies convened at the Young Men's Christian Association hall in Chicago with about 1,800 delegates. Officers were elected amid harmony and enthusiasm, while a motion to appoint an Irish American standing army sparked strong reactions. Elsewhere, Turkish port delays continued as shipments faced fresh examinations. In Missouri, two large iron foundries faced a strike over wage demands after months of shortened hours.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Altondanes
Thasa
Gamimitlee On Vemament
FL Wineely
J. P. Sutton
Dr. F. Keating
T. H. McGravey
J. OJ Sérain
T. M. Kennedy
Montana
G. D. O Brien
Pants
F. Thiscott
New Traven
P. W. Judge
Holoke
Cornelius Sjarding
Tilisbure
O'Donovan Rossa
Gir
Borsa
Devlis
Treland
Reat
John F. Fineray
Asia
Reyrowt
Samenn
Constantinome
Tax reform studies welcome if well written and on point
A Buffalo office notice states articles on taxation will be published if decent, well written, and reasonable, except tariff discussions. Land owners should note the main benefit of improvements or social advances is the increase in land value.
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Buffalo
Louisville Courier-Journal
Chicago
Cook County
Cook
Phladelphia
Cy. V. World
Taxation on Corporations and Personal Property Debate
A reader discussion contrasts corporation taxation with personal property tax rules. Commentary cites A Works of Rockford and Louisville Courier Journal on franchise values, capital stock, and fair assessment in Cook County.
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Gor. Altgeld
A. Works
Tackford
Mr. Works
Rockford
Works Anid
Aolan
Assasset Nis
Corporation
State Board of Equalization
Taxation Debate at the Casino in Bay Shore
The Bay Shore debate on the single tax featured G W Fordham and Louis F E Post arguing taxation of land value versus taxation of production. Post defended land value taxes as fair, while Fordham warned of confiscation and evasion of taxes on personal property. The audience, including clergymen, engaged with strong applause, and the report notes broader open questions about wealth and monopoly.
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Bay Shore
G W. Fordham
Louis FE
Post
Fordham
Henry George
Wits Wanamakersa
Vanderbilts
Posta
Ita
Clearge’a
Wanamakers
Carnegie
George
Duke of
Argyl
hHay Shore Journal
Fire engines through history and early American progress
A historical survey traces fire protection from ancient pumps to early steam engines. It notes Ctesibius and Heron inventors, 17th century English and Dutch machines, and the shift from hand to steam power in Cincinnati, Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, detailing public safety measures and the move to paid departments.
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G. Morse
Morse
Christ
Denmark
Germany
Bolland
France
Great Britain
England
Nuremberg
Owhén
America
Salem
Mass
New York City
Laddeca
Tivston
Leslie
Boston
Japan
New York
Philadelphia
IMO
Triial
Capt
Ericsson
Wilder
Monitor
London
D O
United States
Matleawan Tnsurance Company
Dover ‘Street
Aida
Hawas
Cincinnat Company
Cincinnati
Fire Wien
Chicago
New Orleans
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Himary BR. Johnson
University of Pennsylvania
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Convention OF Irishmen
Sir Joeegh
Agbrase
Columbia
Bolton Ralla
An ‘Incorporated ' Publishing Company
An: ‘Incorporated ‘Manufacturing Company
Quincy
Ly Herail
Wixeston
North Rendant
Tindsley
Austria
San Francisco Star
Maryland
Charles Foote
Pune
Henri Murcer
Bohemia
Luxembourg
Camden
Garmdon
New Jersey
Windmill Island
Itguen
Normandy
Hallow Bank
Trene
George Ferguson
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Chicago Tribune
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