Contested Louisiana Delegations Spark 1880s National Committee
The committee seated Wimberly supporters in districts one, three, five and six while favoring Yarmouth in districts two and four. A district court case colored by Lilly-White clashes and charges against M. Calvin Chase and Dr J. E. Jones highlighted the day’s proceedings.
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Ture
Louisiana
Georgia
Allah
Atlanta
Philadelphia
J. H. Deveraux
W. R. Leaken
Hanna
District of Columbia
George W. Lee
Fifth Baptist Church
Washington
Robert Reyburn
M. Calvin Chase
J. E. Jones
Jones
Chase
Arceny
Lee
Reyburn
Port of
New Orleans
A. T. Wimberly
United States
William Pitt Kellogg
J. Madison Vance
Richard Simme
H. 8
Yarmouth
T. J. Woodward
Joseph E. le Blanc
L. 8
Clark
Ins
Wimberley
National Committee
C. W. Boothby
Walter L. Cohen
Wimberly
E. Kuntz
Ernest Duconge
Herwig Yarmouth
Charles Fontalieu
E. Sorrell
B. F
Committee Favors Addicks Faction in Delaware Contest
Sub-committee weighs rival Addicks Union and DuPont Regular factions in Delaware party dispute. Addicks leaders urge compromise to support Republican ticket while DuPont insists on hard bargaining, resisting full cooperation and threatening a party split.
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Delaware
Addicks
DuPont
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
A. D. Cummins
Iowa
J. F. Sanders
Colorado
Cyrus Leland, Jr
Stratford
J. Frank Allee
McKinley
Texas contest rivals Greene and Hawley stir party fight
The Waco convention narrowly backed regular delegates amid a split contest between Colonel Greene and Congressman Hawley of Galveston. Colonel Grant, long on the national committee, remains judge of the duel, while Hawley seeks the national committeeman post as Greene eyes control or exit. Hawley, praised as a handsome House member, has grown Cuban business ties and hopes for U S capital gains in Cuba.
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Texas
Colonel Greene
Hetty Greene
America
Hawley
Galveston
Waco
Woods
Colonel Grant
Greene
Siiny
House of Representatives
Cuba
United States
Island
Taylor of Kentucky to Arrive Today
William S S Taylor Republican Governor of Kentucky and honorary convention delegate arrives with wife at the Continental. He faces an indictment linked to Goebel murder and Indiana refused Kentucky requisition papers. National Committeeman Yerkes declares Taylor will be renominated and reelected, with John W Yerkes known as the nervy man from Kentucky accompanying him.
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William S&s. Taylor
Kentucky
Taylor
Goebel
Indiana
Yerkes
Jenee
Reublicans
John W. Yerkes
London
Pension fight within Evans faction in Tennessee
Tall, determined Henry Clay Evans of Tennessee, Commissioner of Pensions, is rallying supporters around Walton to strengthen his factional grip as friends of the President note the Evans faction pushes for party supremacy in the state.
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Henry Clay Evans
Tennessee
Walton
Evans
Evans Convention Faces National Committee Snub
In the excerpt, critics predict the Evans convention will be sidelined by the national committee while Colonel Baker pledges a strong showing. Commissioner Evans contends the South lacks a VP candidate, noting the administration’s preferred choice remains unknown.
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Grand Army
National Committee
Baker
Combine
Evans
South
Goddard Beats Hess in New York Contest
In New York Twelfth district Norton Goddard won his seat against S B Hess. Mississippi Fifth district seats went to J F Smith and J T Inglehart. Hess supporters blocked two Goddard delegates from voting but courts upheld Goddard as the regular delegate. Frederick W Gibbs represented Hess while John H Hammond argued for Goddard and won.
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Mississippi
New York
J. F. Smith
J. T. Inglehart
Norton Goddard
S. 8. Hess
Goddard
Heags
Frederick W. Gibbs
Empire State
John H. Hammond
Convention Hall Ushers Named for Upcoming Convention
Colonel George N. Wiswell takes full charge of the hall with half his time in direct control. David C. Owen announces 60 plus ushers led by Harvey Ellis and William Knowles, each assigned to a section and drilled once, admission cards to be issued Monday morning.
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George N. Wiswell
Sixth Street
David C. Owen
Harvey Ellis
William G. Knowles
W. H. Hoolings
W. H. McCormick
W. McBride
George Myers
Augusta Wick
Victor Hamilton
A. M. Harmer, Jr
Wilmer G. Daniels
Mitchell J. Seger
J. Moliikoff
J. Elwood McKinley
Walter A. Farr
Wilson Goodsell
Walter M. Graham
J. A. Shearn
Robert Grier
Owen
Lowe withdraws from Kansas Republican committeeman race
Topeka Kansas June 14 Marcus A Lowe announces he is out of the race for Republican committeeman from Kansas The Kansas delegation will decide the question at Philadelphia on Monday It is believed that the delegation will choose D W Mullane of Topeka a newspaper man
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Topeka
Kas
Marcus A. Lowe
Kansas
Philadelphia
D. W. Mullane
Hepburn Renominated by Acclamation in Iowa Rally
Iowa voters back Congressman W. P. Hepburn for renomination by acclamation in Creston. The Republican gathering from Dolliver and nearby towns signals strong support for Hepburn's leadership ahead of the upcoming congressional contest.
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Creston
Iowa
W. P. Hepburn
Croker Plans Steamer Passage in Private Name
London dispatch reports Richard Croker booked passage for himself and two sons on the St. Paul from Southampton on Saturday not under their own names. An intimate friend cites a private reason for Croker sailing as scheduled and hints at his intended active involvement in a forthcoming campaign.
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Joy Pressblishin Company
York World
Philadelphia Times
London
Richard Croker
St. Paul
Southampton
World
Croker
Democratic State Convention Endorses Chicago Platform
Sacramento reports the Democratic State convention reaffirms the Chicago platform. It favors direct vote for U.S. Senators, income tax amendment, Nicaragua canal control, anti imperialism, exclusion of Asiatic labor, anti trust measures, and Hearst for NACD president with Bryan’s renomination backing.
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Sacramento
Cal
Chicago
United States
W. R. Hearst
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Bryan
Georgia to support Bryan for Democratic nominee
Georgia's delegation to the Kansas City convention was instructed to cast its vote for William J. Bryan as the Democratic nominee. The Georgia ticket nominated includes Governor Allen D. Candler Secretary of State Philip Cook Attorney General Joseph M. Terrell Comptroller General Deliam A. Wright Treasurer A. Commissioner of Amedise C. B. Stevens Commissioner of Education G. R. Glenn Justices of the Supreme Court William A. Little and H. A. Lewis.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Kansas City
William J. Bryan
Allen D. Candler
Philip Cook
Joseph M. Terrell
Dea
Iliam A. Wright
Amediise
C. B. Stevens
G. R. Glenn
Supreme Court
William A. Little
H. A. Lewis
Vermont Democrats Endorse Bryan Platform For State Tickets
In Montpelier on June 14 the Democratic State convention nominated a full state ticket by acclamation, backing Bryan and the Chicago platform and opposing the imperial policy of the administration and Republicans. Nominees include Governor John H. Senter, Lieutenant Governor E. S. Harris, Secretary of State H. O. Cummings, State Treasurer Elisha May, and others.
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Montpelier
Bryan
Chicago
Republican Party
John H. Senter
Pacotean
E. 8. Harris
Branington
H. 0. Cummings
Richmond
Elisha May
Steel A
Fitzpatrick
Sihotton
Jones in Kansas City on hotel rate inquiry
Democratic National Committee chairman James K. Jones arrived in Kansas City to preside over a sub committee meeting. The group will decide on charges of excessive hotel rates and related arrangements.
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Democratic National Committee
Kansas City
James K. Jones
House Furnishings Values in High Quality Low Price Union
The text argues that furniture values secure quality and price harmony. It emphasizes that strong value comes from pairing superior goods with affordable costs to ensure lasting consumer satisfaction.
Convention Talk Targets Hotel Rates
Strawbridge and Clothier executives outline plans for the national convention on July 4. The main issue to be raised is the alleged exorbitant hotel charges. Chairman Jones will confer with the sub committee and then issue a statement to the Associated Press describing the current hotel situation.
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Jones
Associated Press
Judge A C Fanning Renominated by Republican Convention
Towanda June 14 The Republican judicial convention canvassed primary returns for President Judge of the Forty second district Judge A C Fanning, appointed recently by Governor Stone after Judge Peck's death, received the unanimous nomination as his sole opponent had withdrawn days earlier.
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Fanning
Towanda
Republican Judicial Convention
Forty-second Judicial District
A. C. Fanning
Stone
Peck
River Pilot Dies After Gunboat Hi Clay Destruction
Louisville Kentucky June 14 John Thomas Taylor aged 71 one of the country’s oldest river pilots died of heart disease. During the war Taylor manned the wheel of the gunboat Hi Clay which aided the Vicksburg campaign. He remained at his post as the vessel was wrecked then swam to safety on a cotton bale and was rescued by Grant’s troops.
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Louisville
John Thomas Taylor
Taylor
Hi Clay
Vicksburg
Henry Clay
Mississippi
Grant
Traveling Expenses Included for Philadelphia Party Departures
All traveling expenses are included as parties depart Philadelphia in June July August and September for events. The notice outlines inclusive costs and departure timing, with participants advised to plan accordingly.
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Philadelphia
Tours to resorts and parks advertised by Raymond and Whitcomb
A promotional prospectus lists extensive tours to New England Canada New York Yellowstone Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. It mentions railroad and steamship tickets and a descriptive book from Raymond & Whitcomb at 1005 Chestnut St Philadelphia Mutual Life Bldg.
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New England
Canada
New York
Sara Lakes
George and
Champlain
Bay of Naples
Green
Adirondack Mountains
Watkins Glen
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Montreal
Quebec
Poland
Moosehead Lake
Sorrento
Mt. Desert
Maritime Provinces
Yellowstone Park
Utah
Colorado
Alaska
Yellowtone Park
Yellowstone National Park
Pacific Northwest
California
All Pointe
Raymond & Whitcomb
Chestnut St
Mutual Life Ins
Phila
Wedding at Friends Meeting House in West Chester
The Friends Meeting House on Chestnut Street hosted the marriage of Dr Joseph Bringhurst and Miss Elizabeth Mellor at 10 30 this morning. Relatives from Philadelphia Germantown Wilmington and other locales attended as the couple seated on the gallery with their parents and bridal party. The ceremony featured ushers and attendants from area towns and the bride wore a white dress with pink ribbon trimming as notes and readings proceeded. The couple departed in coaches from the meeting house toward the bride's home.
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Friends’ Meeting House
West Chester
TIMES
Weat Chester
Chestnut Street
Joseph Bringhurst
Elizabeth
George C. Mellor
East Bradford
Philadelphia
Germantown
Wilmington
Helen B. Clark
William Clark
England
John Bright
George OC. Mellor
John Bringhurst
Near Wipeiaten
Mali O Honor
Hannah Melor
Mary H. Savery
Sera B. Leeds
Seal
Feitsabech Save
Retta Hoopes
West Ter
Frederick Bringhurst
Wilminton
Thomas
B. Mellor, Jr
J Hemphill
Samuel Kirk
Gilbert
Anna Cope
Coaches Tor
Concerts in the Park series opens at Lemon Hill
The first summer concerts in Fairmount Park will be held tomorrow afternoon at Lemon Hill. Adam Jakob's band will perform from 5 to 8 by whiched and from 8 to 10 in the evening.
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Fairmount Park
Lemon Hill
Adam Jakob
Nelon
Atlantic City Excursions Offer Cut-Rate Fares
A fragmented OCR item lists dollar excursions to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Sale City and Avalon with scattered words suggesting a promotional travel deal though details are unclear.
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Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Sale City
Avalon
Peer Felly
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