Party conventions clash over honesty in public office
The Democratic state convention denounces calls for honest men in office while the Republican convention refuses to back Wolfe's resolution. The piece argues Republicans fear backlash from party leaders and lobbyists, hurting their bid for reelection. It notes Conkling as a sidelined presidential candidate and cites Mrs. Sprague scandal.
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Scandal in High Life Involving Sprague and Conkling
District gossip in Providence and Narragansett Pier centers on a bitter feud between ex-Gov. Sprague and Senator Conkling. A confrontation occurred at the Sprague mansion with a loaded gun drawn, threats exchanged, and Mrs. Sprague involved as spectators and confidantes.
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Stormy interview over alleged abuse in Sprague household
Narragansett Prer Aug 14. Mr and Mrs Sprague clash over marriage vows and Senator Conkling. Mrs Sprague accuses husband of general brutality when drunk and of threats with a loaded pistol. She says she fears for her life. he denies the accusations and claims her letter is a tissue of lies. Tomorrow she plans to leave the area.
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York County Democratic Convention Nominates Ticket
The York county Democratic Convention met in York on the 12th and nominated Thomas C. Ramsey for Clerk to Commissioners, Wm. Gilberthorp for Director of the Door, and G. Wesley Carmer for Jury Commissioner. A resolution affirmed state convention measures as the gathering was full and harmonious.
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G. Wesley Carmer
Lackawanna Democratic Ticket Nominated For Local Offices
The Lackawanna Democratic labor party on Tuesday nominated a full slate including President judge Ion. F. D. Collins Sheriff Michael Grimes Prothonotary A. M. Renshaw Recorder John Kelley Treasurer Philip Robinson District Attorney C. Smith Clerk of Courts T. F. Roland Registrar A. B. Dunning Commissioners Joseph P. Seibert and Dennis Tierney Jury Commissioner M. Hannick Surveyor A. J. Smith and Coroner Dr. John Sullivan.
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Ion. F. D. Collins
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A. M. Renshaw
John Kelley
Philip Robinson
C. Smith
T. F. Roland
A. B. Dunning
Joseph P. Seibert
Dennis Tierney
M. Hannick
A. J. Smith
John Sullivan
Mollies Confession and Executions Trail Off in August News
The Mollie Maguires saga extends with McManus and O’Neill set for October executions and nine more arrests anticipated. O’Neill allegedly confesses to the Hesser murder at Victory Swamp Colliery, while Canning prepares as a key witness. A Texas preacher named Hanman, claiming a 120 foot rope height, dies after a church incident.
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Dennis F. Canning
O' Neill
Josiah Hanman
Izard County
Texas
Henry Giles
Hanman
Kemble to Be Prosecuted in Riot Bill Case
Charles B. Satter arrested in Philadelphia on corrupt solicitation charges tied to the Riot Claims bill and bail set for Dauphin County. Wm. H. Kemble ordered to enter bail in Harrisburg. The Riot Bill Investigating Committee met in Harrisburg to finalize prosecution details. Prosecutors include Senator Matt Carpenter Judge Jere S Black and Franklin B. Gowan. Trial expected to begin early September.
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Charles B. Satter
Dauphin County
H. Kemble
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Matt Carpenter
Wisconsin
Jere S. Black
Pennsylvania
Franklin B. Gowan
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Wolfe
Sherman influence shakes Southern officeholders
Secretary Sherman's hand affects Tennessee officials as Col. John G. Brownlow, son of Parson Brownlow, is removed from Revenue Agent post for being a Grant man. Brownlow denies personal bias, saying he supports Grant while continuing duties.
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Electoral College total set at 369 votes
The forthcoming Electoral College will total 369 votes, unchanged from the prior distribution. The message outlines this fixed total and begins detailing how those votes are allocated among the states.
Washington County plans spark party notes in Mississippi
Democrats of Washington County nominate a Negro for the legislature. Stalwart organs are urged to comment on the county plan as political debate continues.
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Mississippi
Trustees' sale of real estate in Centre and Union counties
The Orphans Court trustees plan a public sale of Matin Stever’s real estate in James township and Haines township, including a 4-acre farm with a 2 story dwelling and outbuildings, plus a 117 acre tract, to be divided into multiple lots. Also private sale of the Capt Henry Smith homestead near Millheim and Spring Mills, totaling about 180 acres with timber, buildings, spring, and fruit trees, to be offered on favorable terms. Terms announced by trustees Michael Stover and Noah Stover. Rev. Smrrx listed for inquiries.
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James Township
Haines Township
Henry Fiedler
John Orndor
John Hubler
John Bowersox
Tiber
John Young
Daniel Warntz
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