Union Traction strike and trials overshadow city news
Ten hour day demand sparks widespread strike among street railway workers led by the Amalgamated Association. Union Traction Company refuses pay, while police vow to prevent riot and violence. Newport court closes as Holmes case nears verdict. other items include French and Spanish political developments and a seized rebel schooner bound for Cuba.
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Amalgamated Association of Street Hailway
J. Lowther Welsh
Union Traction Company
Met
Pres
William D. Mahon
RUSS PULLMAN WEDDED IN PRAIRIE AVENUE MIDDLETOWN
The marriage of Miss Florence Pullman and Mr Prana Orres Lowden was held last evening at the residence of Mr and Mrs George Mo Pullman on Prairie avenue. About 20 relatives and intimate friends attended. The ceremony featured a bridal gown of ivory duchess satin and was followed by a reception with 2000 invitations issued. The couple departed for the east in Mr Pullman's car.
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Megoete
Oride
Wriet
Francis Carolan
Frase O. Lowdes
Florence Pullman
San Francisco
Mise Fellvite Gylesby
Richard J. Oglesby
Elkbare
Lorence Alger
Russell A. Alger
Detrott
Bertha West
New York
Florence Clarke
Elty
Feary L. Dawes
Pittsfield
Maas
Frank Hamlin
Kelluss Fairbank
Claregee Wooler
Walker
George Pulmian
Sanger Pullmian Sotet
Lowden
Mr. Pullman
Morro Castle
Ker
Fis
Compuiter
Mensagera
Mascotte
Havana
Cripple Creek Fire Destroys Most of Town
A major blaze at the Portland hotel in Cripple Creek Colorado causes four deaths from explosions and at least fourteen injuries. Fire wipes out over seventeen blocks of buildings. the town is reduced to rails and a few houses as tents arrive from Denver for injured residents. The blaze appears accidental but incendiary speculation continues.
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Matty
Crreple Creek
Volo
Portland
Cripple Creek
J. Griffith
George Bussett
EH. Small
John Rice
FE. Evans
Georgy E
Denver
Frank Angel
NUGGETS OF NEWS
Argentina and Brazil conclude a commercial modus vivendi. Russia and Spain agree to convert legations into embassies. Spain's drought devastates cereal crops. Josiah Friend dies after bicycle crash at Roanoke Virginia. Pattison National Bank of Elkland PA authorized with capital 109000. Naval Militia Association holds its second annual meeting in Baltimore. Italy renounced protectorate over Abyssinia but no replacement by another power.
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Argentina
Brazil
Russia
Spain
Josiah Friend
Roanoke
Comptroller of the Treasury
Pattison National Bank
Elkland
Naval Militia Association
Baltimore
Pattison Seen Unanimously Indorsed By Pennsylvania Democrats
President Pattison is endorsed as the party’s presidential candidate at Chicago. Delegates chosen to back Pattison pledge support, with William F. Harrity praised for guiding the delegation. The platform and harmony shown by the convention promise strong prospects for Pattison in the upcoming fall contest.
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Alles Down
Apeil
Robert Emery Pattison
Poanaylvania
Chicago
Sey Guld
Cae Bhoo Ha
Pattheots
William F. Harrity
Psttigon
Thang
Whytford
Hurrity
Nano
Pattison
William J. Given
Lanewater
Wobo Bempwtory
Swayitt
Lowry
Ucket
John M. Bradon
Washington County
Benjamin Potts
Delaware County
William F. Hurrity
Robert E. Wright
J. Henry Cochran
Charles A. Fagan
John Tord
Benjamin F. Moyers
John S. Rillieg
John T. Lenaham
William M. Singerty
James Denton Hancock
A. H. Coffroth
George W. Guthrie
Georgia's Livelees Convention Disturbance in Georgia
A chaotic Georgia Republican convention at an unverified location delegates-at-large were nominated including A. E. Buck J. H. Deveraus H. A. Rucker and A. L. Johnson. Negro delegates protested demanding R. R. Wright, police intervened, Wright spoke again, chair was grabbed. A new convention was formed with Rev. K. Love as chairman and a plan to elect Wright. The bolting convention adjourned after endorsing Buck and Johnson and contesting Wright and Herrington.
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St. Looi
Lasts
A. E. Buck
J. H. Deveraus
H. A. Rucker
A. L. Johnson
St. Louls
BR. R. Wright
Colonal Buck
Wright
Johnson
Rev. K. Love
Love
Buck
B. R. Wright
J. &. Herrington
Illinois Conflict Looms Over McKinley Delegates
Tre Illinois dispatch reports a contested state convention where delegates at large to the national convention may be instructed. John K R Tanner and W A Northcott named for governor and lieutenant governor as 12,000 attend. Factions of Senator Cullom and Shelby M Collom clash over endorsing McKinley and the platform demands honest money. Delegates named include David T Littler Joseph W Fifer Willis Mixes and others.
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Cullom
McKinley
Sperscamp
Hitnois St
Down
John KR. Tanner
W. A. Northcott
Great Dome
State Fair Grounds
Larnge
St Louis
St. Louis
Shelby M. Collom Weill
McKin- Tey
David T. Littler
Springeld
Joseph W. Fifer
Bloomington
Willis
McKinley Favored As New York Delegates Dominate Republican Talks
Report from party meetings across Michigan and Vermont shows strong McKinley support. Delegates from Vermont consider voting as a bloc amid a split on free silver. In Michigan, the Free Silver faction concedes a narrow loss as sound money momentum prevails, with Walter R. Blacker and Elliott Stevenson named as delegates to Chicago. Ex Governor Pattison discusses possible presidential endorsement but stays aligned with Pennsylvania platform.
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Michicas
Detroit
Michigan
Riliott
Stevenson
Weadtock
Robert KR
Pattizon
Proin
Denver
Taber E. Pattizon
Pennsylvania
Black Hills
Burden Jewels Recovered in London Theft Case
Mrs Burden and husband from New York travel to London with attorney Mr Lindsey to claim jewels stolen Dec 27. Detectives Froest arrest butler Dunlop and footman Turner. recovered items match missing jewels valued at 58 000. Extradition expected. reward to be settled after possession of jewels.
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Mrr. Burden
United States
Trials and Sentences in Jameson Rebellion Case Abroad
Officials report the judge imposes death penalties on Lionel Philips George Farrar Colonel Francis Rhodes and John Haya Hammond for high treason. Other prisoners receive heavy fines two years imprisonment and three years banishment. The ruling sparks mixed reactions among reformers and observers.
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Erggre Pansy
Reform
Jameson Party
Lionel Philips
George Farrag
Francis Rhodes
John Haya Hammond
Kruger
Jameson
Doornkoop
South Africa Company
Johannasburg
Dr. Jameson
Transvaal
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National Building Association OF
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