Market and political notes from New York and Philadelphia
The report covers stock market activity with profit-taking pauses and renewed demand, listing closing bids for major issues such as Lehigh, Pennsylvania, and West Shore. It also notes fuel, dairy, and meat prices in Philadelphia and New York live stock markets, with cattle, calves, sheep, and hogs valued at various ranges. Governor Price shows signs of improvement amid legal struggles and uncertain health, with officials awaiting Chancellor McGill’s decision and sheriff involvement in Hackensack awaiting resolution.
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New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valier
Pennsyllvania
West Shore
Central B.Y.G& NE
Lake Erie
Del
Hedson
York
Reeves
Kentucky
Tennessee
East Liberty
Sedal
McGill
Erich
K Ed
Hackensack
Bogart
Coupon Offer From RAND McNALLY & CO
A damaged notice states a coupon entitles the holder to receive a part from RAND McNALLY & CO by sending or bringing the coupon and 10 cents to the office. The wording implies a promotional distribution or redemption scheme with a small cash requirement.
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Rand, McNally & Cos
Orders by Mail Postage Reminder
A brief notice instructs that orders by mail must include two cents extra postage and invites readers to cut out the reminder for reference.
Four Bold Burglars Rob Town After Bank Heist
In Loxe View Texas on May 24 two armed robbers, one with a concealed Winchester, held up the First National Bank. They seized over 22,000, injured several load-bearing figures, and fled with a deputy shot. City Marshal Muckler and deputy Will Stevens pursued as more locals were wounded. George Buckingham was killed.
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Loxe View
Tex
First National Bank
Joe Clemmons
Charles S. Pecklemyer
Thomas Cleramons
Muckler
Will Stevens
George Buckingham
JW. McQueen
Charles S. Leonard
Court House
Theodore Sims
Svu Stevens
TE Clemmons
Bennett
George Bennett
Indian Territory
Mrr
Clemmons
Panola County
Jeter
Mexico
John Howard
Labor dispute and arrests over Knights of Labor case
In Evansville Indiana a labor dispute escalated as Martin aide to Powderly was arrested on $1000 bail after remarks about property of the Knights of Labor. Powderly threatens action against officers claiming refused turnover. Separate reports cover coal mine strike threats in Little's, Indiana, with casualties and camped miners.
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Ponderit Cauves
Bulghis of
Laer
Martin
Pusederei
Knights
Wupivh
Powderlys
Powderly
Babor
J. R
Order
Powdery
Knights of Labor
Loremign
Local News Nuggets and Appointments In Brief
George Govid in London vows a general challenge to race the Vigilant against all comers. Rev Dr Andersons daughter joins the Salvation Army. May Burnham of Springfield marries Yung Kwai formerly of the Chinese legation in Washington. Governor Northen appoints Judge Samson Harris secretary of state to replace the late General Phil Cook.
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George Govid
Lordon
Dr. Anderson
Ansoma
Cent
Salvation Army
Iss May Burnham
Springfield
Mass
Yung Kwai
Washington
Northen
Georgia
Samson Harris
Currall Country
Phil Cook
Adbetts Vetoes Stir New Jersey Legislature
Treston May 24 The legislature reconvened to finish the session and found twenty five veto messages from Governor Werts. He objects to bills on Bordentown industrial school, tombstones for soldiers, deputy collector salaries, and a Newark city board of assessment. He denounces partisan, nonpartisan, and municipal measures as improper while warning that changing Hunterdon and Camden seats represents a dangerous partisan scheme. He also blocks Rutgers free scholarship funding and limits on school appropriations.
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Treston
Werts
Bordentown
Congress
Glasspell
United States
Jersey City
Sal Mies
Board of Assessment
Newark
Boards of Excise
Rutgers College
Hoboken
Senate and House Debate Tariff Compromise Stirs Capitol
In Washington on May 24 Senator Gorman defended the tariff compromise amid attacks, delivering a prepared manuscript speech notable for its drastic comments on the opposition. The vote confirmed Democratic support for the bill, with Hill Irby and three Populists siding with Democrats. In the House the civil service reform battle continued as funds for traveling examiners were kept while other appropriations were struck. A Double Murder case emerged in Mountain Dale, New York, with two men wounded and likely fatalities. Other items include claims of monopolies reshaping world markets, a Texas governor race entry by Judge John H. Heagen, and international political notes from Paris and London.
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Gorman
Senate
Tellier
Mr. Gorman
Colorado
Hill
Irby
Peffer
Civil Service Commission
House
Civil Service Bureau
Civil Service
Miporerows
N. Y
Frank Materazzo
New York
Monticello
Joseph Lynch
Cornelius Bresinham
Mountain Dale
Sullivan County
Materazzo
Inez
Hastings and Lyon win Pennsylvania Republican ticket in 1894
At Harrisburg on May 4 the Republican state convention named Daniel Hastings for governor and Walter Lyon for lieutenant governor after a seven hour session with a dinner break. Also chosen were Amos H. Myln for auditor general and James W. Latta for secretary of internal affairs amid speeches by Theo Flood and others. Lyon defeated John B. Robinson for the nomination, while Hastings was acclaimed after nominating speeches. The day concluded with all candidates introduced and a closing note on party unity.
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Daniel H. Hastings
Bellefonte
Walter Lyon
Pittsburg
Amos H. Mylin
Lancaster
James W. Latta
Philadelphia
Galusha A. Grow
George F. Huff
Louis Wagner
Ustal
Theodore L. Flood
Flood
Paniel H. Rastingr
Washington
Gilbert
Resolutions ‘Committee
Beaver
Daniel B. Hastings
Johnstown
Ben Yer
Charles Emory Smith
Switc
Hastings
W. L Shaffer
Delaware
Con A Rressman
J. B. Robinson
Sheridan
Pennsylvania
John B. Robinson
Walter T. Mertick
Tioga
Lyon
Robinson
Amos H. Mylia
B. Frank Eberman
Davies
Braidford
Mylla
Graham
Philadel
Internal Affairs
Tevisn
Afr
Latta
Everett P. Warren
Scranton
George B. Gruady
Huntingdon
Solusia A. Grow
Growt
George F. Ninf
Westmoreland
Ss. Grows
Garge
James S. Erseour
Surana Maller
Mercer
Alexander McDowell
Tami
S Renom
Haff
McDowell
Assain
Sean
Dnseeraichy
Jack” Hobinson
Chicago Religious Sensation Senator Charges Sister Frances
Attorney General Maloney filed a bill in the circuit court to recover real estate and funds tied to St Mary’s Seminary. He accuses Sister Frances and others of misusing assets and concealment of property. A sensational scene occurred as Sister Gertrude confronted the AG’s office, prompting a clash over the bill.
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Iuperior
Cathotic Seminary
Chicago
Mualones
Aretic
Jwother
Archbshop Feehan
Treyes
Chase Tues
Gertrude
Maloney
Matthew Brady
Acros
Veronica
McDonald
Margaret Murphy
Mary Frances
Elizabeth Cootely
Low Necked Garments Return To Fashion Trends
A newspaper note predicts a revival of low necked, collarless styles this year, contrasting with current high collars. The fashion shift echoes Parisian trends and signals a sharp change after years of prevalent modest necklines.
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Paris
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