World News in Brief Condensed Telegraphic Reports
A sweeping weekly digest notes Florence Osborne released from Holloway Prison in London, labor day turmoil across England and Europe, Irish Ulster arming for home rule, Deeming in Melbourne sentenced to hang, and taxes on beer proposed by Germany's Miguel. Reports cover Paris unrest, Ravachol trials, suffrage defeat, and myriad global events from fires in Tokyo to famine in Kazan, plus U.S. political news on Congress, debt, and ministerial nominations.
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Borrowe
Fifer Renominated on First Ballot at Illinois GOP Meet
Illinois Republicans endorsed Gov Joseph W Fifer for renomination at the state convention in May 7 1888 with a large majority on the first ballot The gathering in Spr ingfield also backed Lyman B Ray Isaac N Pearson C W Pavey Henry L Hertz and Geo W Prince for statewide offices Delegates at large included Shelby M Cullom Richard J Oglesby and Joseph T Cannon The convention adopted resolutions praising President Harrison and the national party while pledging support for tariff protection and immigration controls.
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Joseph T. Cannon
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Miles Kehoe
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Missouri News Highlights and Regional Updates
Springfield reports a sensational case as Dr. A H Tavie of Kansas City faces a $12000 mail contract claim with the Government and bondsman D C Kennedy seeks compromise in Washington. Missouri rail matters include Cross denying retirement plans and outlining new coal chutes and stations as MK&T moves toward independence from Missouri Pacific by November. Taney County Grand Jury continues but delays indictments while public demand for law and order remains high. Governor Francis and officials push for safety changes after recent events. Local dispatches note railroad commission results on blocking switches and investigations of arson and violence in Hunter and Peyton.
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