Birth of the third party stirs Cincinnati convention
In Cincinnati on May 21 the third party formed a national executive committee amid cheers. Ignatius Donnelly announced unity after a heated session on rules. G W Miller pressed a prohibition resolution that split delegates and reshaped the platform.
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Cincinnati
Ignatius Donnelly
Committee On Resolutions
California
G. W. Miller
Darby
Miller
People's ‘Party
Rvan Miller
National Reform Organization
W. W. Jones
Illinois
Committee On
Massachusetts
Platform Committee
Brown
Polk Letter Delays Third Party Action at Convention
During the afternoon session a letter from L L Polk urged delaying action on a third party until 1892. A motion to refer the matter to the resolutions committee was carried amid loud protests, led by Minnesota. Fish of Minnesota criticized Polk's letter as ill timed and warned against adjourning to a future meeting with Polk and his followers in command.
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Polk
L. L. Polk
Committee On Resolutions
Minnesota
Fish
Platform pledge signals third party unity at convention
Ignatius Donnelly declares the committer on platform united for a third party. Robert Schilling outlines a program favoring national debt abolition and a sub treasury plan with treasury notes issued as legal tender, loaned at low rates to the public against nonperishables and real estate.
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Ignatius Donnelly
Committee On
Donnelly
Robert Schilling
Wisconsin
Barty
United States
Issus
Treasury
Prohibition Defeated and Reforms Adopted at Convention
An uproar over prohibition amendments ended with a decisive defeat. Resolutions passed with three dissenting votes. Mason A. Green of Massachusetts introduced a nationalist resolution urging public control of consolidations and trusts to protect the general public, while a point of order by Schilling of Wisconsin delayed reading of all resolutions. The convention then resumed business and addressed selecting a national committee.
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Pintferus
G. H. Miller
California
Schilling
Wisconsin
Mason A. Grean
Massachusetts
Recased Chairman Weaver and National Committee Members Named
Chairman Weaver, who had relieved Peffer, declared a welcome recase. The National Committee lists numerous members from states including Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Maine, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia. The committee’s appointment ended with the convention adjourning sine die.
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the National Committee
Arkansas
L. P. Featherstons
Isaac ©. McCracken
Q. A. Lush
California
Marion Cannon
B.S
Dib Fos
Hinekey
Connécticu
Hubert Pique
Florida
W. D. Connton
L. Bankins
J D. Goss
Georgia
C. C. Pont
Iowa
D. Lh, Weaver
M. Wu. Wheat
A. J. Weatfail
C. A. Power
Leroy Tempyleton
D. Comstock
Illinois
Norton
A. F. Streeter
A. E. Usubeneaik
Hansas
P. Pb. Elder
Lavi Dumbald
Osborn
Kentucky
D. L. Graves
Smith
TG. Paliig
Louisiana
J. J. Mills
R .B. Paine
John Pickate
Massachusetts
G. W. Washburn
Brown
E. M. Boynton
Michigan
Pen Colvin
Vv. Emery
John O. Zobel
Minnesota
Ignatiug Donnelly
di Perkins
Andrew Stevenson
Missouri
Paul J. Dickson
J. W. Rogers
Atkinson
Maine
W. Hobbs
D. W. Smith
Nebraska
H. Edmeston
Dysart
W. BL
Wess
New York
Jacob HH. Studer
Joel J. Hout
Chio
Hugo Preyer
IC. 4H
Cobh
Ep.barnes
Oxlahoma
Samuel Crocker
A. E. Licht
John Hogan
Pennsylvania
J. A. Thompson
E. J. Annan
Lewis Edwards
South Dakota
Wr. Hardin
OL. Lovers
Fred Zeppe
Yarus—W. R. Lamb
Thomas Gaines
J. E. Davis
Jenvessen
H. P. Osborne
G. Woo Kay
John W. James
Wisconsin
Robert Schilling
Alfred Manheimer
Phillips
West Virginia
Luther C. Shinn
George W. Uammond
Thomas C Faene
Wyoming
H. Bretensten
James A. Smith
H. D. Aferrite
District of Columbia
Lea Craniall
A. Bland
Schultera
A Williama
Denver Congress Chooses Ferry as Chairman Amid Resolutions
After a heated session at the trans Mississippi congress in Denver A C Ferry of Utah won the chair over Anthony of Kansas following a minority push for a free coinage plank. Iowa urged canal construction while Louisiana backed Mississippi river improvements and Missouri sought a 3 090 060 annual appropriation. Colorado favored a Galveston deep water port and changes to interstate commerce law. A Kansas pledge supported a pan American steamship line linking northwest Gulf ports.
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Denver
Jay
A. C. Ferry
Utah
Anthony
Kansas
Terry
Perry
Iowa
Hennepin Canal
Louisiana
Missouri
Colorado
Galveston
Miller
pan-American Steamship Line
trans-Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Ballingall Will Leaves Otumwa City Property
The will of Col BP G Ballingall filed for probate in Otumwa Iowa May 21 leaves the Hallingall hotel property and five coal palace lots to the city. Trustees elected by the council manage the estate with a $20 000 sinking fund target. After that, income funds churches and charities including a foundlings home. One listed lot near the union depot may be given to build and maintain a conservatory.
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Otumwa
Orruarwa
BP. G. Ballingall
Hallingall
Union Depot
Atv Artisa Coming West Line Six
May h Say TV Foster released from prison after six year sentence for grand larceny. He told the warden he would decorate church walls with scriptural paintings. While jailed he painted eighteen works in the Catholic chapel. The latest piece is The Last Supper.
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Atv Artisa
Foster
Dakota Odd Fellows Elects Grand Lodge Officers
The Dakota Odd Fellows at Yaskton South Dakota on May 21 elected FE. A. Piper of Tead City as grand master DB. E Royer of Alpena as deputy grand master . . . Bach/Aurier as grand warden LW. Goodner of Pierre as secretary G. W. Snow of Springfield as treasurer R. Basford of Redfield as grand representative Madison was chosen as the site for the next grand lodge meeting.
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Dakota Odd Fellows
Yaskton
S.D
Grand Lodge of
Odid Fellows
FE. A. Piper
Tead City
DB. E Royer
Alpena
Bach
Aurier
LW. Goodner
Pierre
G. W. Snow
Basford
Redfeid
Madison
Grand Lodge
Fire at Callione May Destroy Several Buildings
A fire at Callione Ta May St yesterday consumed several buildings. The blaze is believed to be incendiary and under investigation by local authorities.
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Callione
Canitore
May St
Congress Passes Burroughs Bill and Silver Reform Plan
The trans-Mississippi congress committee urges passage of the Burroughs bill approving 16 million dollars for Mississippi levees. It favors state land cession except mineral, stricter naturalization, Hennepin canal work, Galveston jetties, and a possible silver standard with limited Latin union coinage talks. Two annual meetings set. representation basis fixed.
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Delver
Committee
trans-Mississippi
Congress
Mississippi River
New Mexico
Arizona
Galveston
Canada
Ihe
Warren
Wyoming
Belford
Colorado
Gunn
Idaho
Morse
Hardy
Utah
Tiwads
Wheat scandal at Duluth elevators alleges hidden shipments
The Duluth wheat scandal reveals 2,000,000 bushels moved from elevators without inspection. Elevator manager Rupley and Inspector Shelley testify damaged wheat being shipped could trigger market panics. Farmers' alliance awaits results of export examination with ongoing scrutiny of warehouse officials.
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Sc. Favl
Duluth
Rupley
Shelley
Chicago
New York
Ruphey
Minnesota
Farmers’ Alliance
Duel Near Liberty Pit Ends With Wounded Planters
A duel near Liberty Pit in South Carolina yesterday between planters P H Cheatham and John Whately ended after both received multiple wounds. They exchanged shots at tew paces and continued firing until one or both fell. Cheatham fired eleven times and Whately five hitting each man, though none faces certain death.
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South Carolina
Challeston
S. C
Liberty Pit
5. C
PL H. Cheatham
John Whately
Cheatham
Whateley
Presbyterians Committee Approves Ministry Increase Report
Detroit May 23 The committee on seminaries accepted and adopted the report proposing a larger ministry. Overtures on Dr lirices case were sent to the theological seminaries. At noon the assembly adjourned for delegates to attend a dedication in Ann Arbor honoring Senator McMillan for Michigan Presbyterian students with exercises led by Princeton President Patton and other leaders.
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Riggs
Detroit
Lirices
Ann Arbor
McMillan
Duntry
Michiga University
Patton
Princeton
Othe
Millions of Caterpillars Delay Trains in Minnesota
May 23 Minnesotan town reports an army of caterpillars eight miles from the city delaying trains on the Milwaukee road. Crews say millions crawl the tracks and grind under wheels, making rails slick and endangering travel. many fruit trees also destroyed in the area.
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Maskato
Minn
Milwaukee Road
Inaugural talks amid strikes and political shifts
The report notes widespread canal strikes and labor unrest affecting industry, with suffrage bills pending. General C. W. Van Wyck returns from Cincinnati ill but hopeful, while speculation about presidential contenders grows. In Des Moines, Kellogg and Hedges face grand jury indictments for mail fraud advertising fake detective certificates.
Thieves Surrounding Town Battle Near Cherokee Strip
A gang stole thirty harges from Ogaga Indian renervation. A posse pursued into the Cherokee Strip, thirty miles south of Arkansas City. A courier reports the gang is surrounded and a bloody clash is expected today.
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Arkansas City
Chérokee Strip
Here
Revolt In Cordova Suppressed By Buenos Ayres Troops
Buenos Aires advices report a Cordoba street battle as revolution attempts were crushed by troops from Buenos Aires. Several killed and wounded. local authorities restored control. The New Jersey Storm brings storm cleanup, many trees uprooted and four church spires struck by lightning with no injuries.
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Loxpow
Buenos Ayres
Cordova
New Jersey
Baincerox
N. 3
Presbyterian assembly seals talk held until Monday
In Detnorr Michigan on May 23 the third day of the Presbyterian assembly session was brief and unimportant with a seal design decision deferred to Monday. Meanwhile the Veendam, a Netherlands line steamer, is reported safe after repairs and expected to reach New York today. Malta reports fever aboard British ships with about forty sailors sick on each vessel and hospitals overcrowded.
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Detnorr
Mich
Presbyterian Assembly
Veendam
New York
Netherlands
Loxnos
Malta
Woman in Alabama Ends Life in Despair
AVISDALE May 20 Mrs Chas Morgan wife of a wealthy contractor died by suicide this morning using a revolver. She had been despondent for some time. New York May 23 Maine is improving but no resignation noted yet. Coast defenses report foreign ships nearing the coast and caution on possible dangers to vessels at sea.
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Avsidale
Ala
Chas. Morgan
New York
Maine
Hoosier Hurricane Shelters Town as Storm Hits
A May storm swept through the county with a heavy wind that felled trees and blocked railroad tracks. Residents recalled the peril and reported travel disruptions as cleanup began after the powerful weather event.
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Ganda
Peat
Oklahoma
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Denver Congress
Col. Ballingall
Presbyterians
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Hivastas
Belgium
Holland
Gron
van Wyeck
C. W. van Wyek
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Potter
Des Moines
S.J. Kellogg
E.R. Hedges
Washington
Federal Grand Jury
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News York Weekly
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Street & Smith
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