McKinley and Morford Era Political Patchwork
A long miscellaneous ledger like weekly page notes McKinley’s nomination on the first ballot and debates over the Chicago convention. It covers Democratic stances, Hoke Smith attacks on veterans pensions, a San Jose murder fugitive, and local Arizona political contests with remarks on Reed Mor ton and West Blackburn. The item comments on reciprocity treaties, the Wilson bill, and the party disintegration amid census-era U.S. politics. Kate Field’s Hawaii grave and Helen Hunt Jackson are noted along with Sen. Sherman, Gov. Dighton, and Col. McCord in a broad national frame.
Delegates Chosen for Territorial Convention and Meetings
Delegates J. L. and Alexander endorse for Delegate to Chicago. The Democratic county convention opened in the city with Secretary A. A. Long presiding. Joseph Campbell elected temporary chairman and Morton of Moss City as temporary secretary. Committees on predapitals, permanent organization, and platform and resolutions named. News notes House actions on River and Harbor bill and remarks on Cleveland and party dynamics.
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Tax County
Fleming
Chicago
A. A. Long
Frank Baxter
Joseph Campbell
Campbell
Sociamotion
Morton
Moss City
Ghossa
Baxter
F. Baxter
G. BH. Compton
D. R. Hakes
G. Bullard
J. F. Meador
J.L. B. Alexander
J. L. B. Alexander
H. Elired
M. B. Cinatoo
B. M. Crawford
H. P. Davenpor
Thomas Smith
Apternol
Lo’vlock
Wen
Maricopa
Phoenix
P Trott
C A Lake
J! McNamara
Leo Goldmen
Gue
HM Willis
B A Fickas
J W Orenshaw
Neii Osborn
G P Builard
R FP Doll
J Bareso
BF Zoeckler
A W Hoffman
OB Mind
O Sischard
R Fridell
HP de Mund
AS Mille
J E Devine
EP Kalloer
WT Smith
HH Logan
F L Warner
WO Budge
BM Crawford
Temps
A W Qoaner
Jd C Goodwin
RG Goodwie
Albert Miller
J Burehard
A Neilsen
B Goldman
Compton
Mesa
W S Brack
O R Hakes
W D Mortos
J Hobson
O B Hakes
Chas Lewis
Labi
H J Harper
W Coismon
J Harper
Orme
J G Greenhaw
Cartwright
Vingon
Agua Orliente
P Baxter
Gila Band
P Davenport
D Welcome
A P Davenport
Buckeye
Glsntoo
M M Jackson
Meridian
L Rives
Jobnstone
Allambra
Sharp
J T Hartert
Bs N Sharp
Guildield
Pomeroy
Alma
Kempton Dsie
Vulture
Demscrst
Wess
Stopted Ag
Committee On Permanent Organization and Order of
Maricops County
Mede Permanenk
Maricopa County
J.L. B. Atrmxaxpnr
N. Sharp
KR. G. Goodwin
G. Balined
J. W. Ceapshaw
B.ganz
L. H. Chalmers
Committee On Platform and Resolutions
Democratic Party
Snd
Democrata
Arizona
Mess City
Grover Creval
Smith
Maricaps
Grover Cleveland
Political Conventions Highlight Arizona Territorial Delegates
In Maricopa County the Democratic Convention endorsed free silver and statehood for Arizona, naming delegates to the Territorial convention. Key figures include J Vinson, J Burrows, H Rogers, and G P Bollard, with Ballard urging unit rule adoption and Alexander later endorsed for Chicago.
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JA Vinson
J MW Burrows
H Rogers
OR Asker
W D Morvin
JC Goodwin
al Miller
N Sharp
Easter
H Davenport
Richard Baxter
F P Trott
A Lake
GH Chalmars
G P Bollard
RT Doll
T Fridall
WC Badgs
Ean Crawford
Henry Willis
Joseph Campbell
Jlb Alexander
Mr. Ballard
Frank Baxter
J L
Alexander
Chicago
R. Harrae
Mesa
M “Eh. Wolliames
Resizasd
Cyclone Supporters Fund for Tornado Victims Grows
A fundraising drive in St Louis aims to raise 2.2 million to aid tornado survivors with loans on second mortgages. At a noon meeting 755000 was pledged by leading businessmen. Two Mississippi River bodies were recovered in recent days as fears spread for missing Hast St Louis residents. A reward of 100 is offered for the bodies of Morris Fisher and Sims Woods. Total contributions reached 161,658.
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St. Lous
Jace
Eads Bridge
St. Louis
Mississippi
Morris Fisher
Hardin, Slicols
Simm Woods
Pacific Railways Funding Bill Debated in Senate Session
In the Senate Gear, chair of the Pacific Railway committee, urged action on the Union and Central Pacific funding bill. He stated $110,000,000 was due to the government and urged that Congress act to protect government interests by taking up the bill next session. Morgan offered a minority report and favored delaying to December session.
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Sesartor Sunkaan
Congress
Sherman
House
Congee’s
Senate
Wasurxoron
Bodsy Gear
Pacific Railway Committee
Union and Central Pacific
Morgan
National Bank OF Arizona
Governor Franklin appoints Wolllsby to Board of Control
The Arizona press notes Gov. Franklin’s choice of T. J. Wollisy, editor of The Arizona Daily Republican, to fill the Republican seat on the Board of Control succeeding M. H. McCord. It covers confirmation dates, McCord’s earlier appointment, and editorial reactions from The Arizona Daily Republican and related papers.
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Meron
Taers
McCord
Gov
Franklin
Our
Mide
Wolley
Daily Republican
Cleveland
Woitlsy
Carliale
Smith
Medida
Wolllsy
Hose Smith
Arizona Daily Republican
Hoke Smith
Washington
Republicka Hush Mes
Monihon Elected Mayor Amid Election Victory
City voters backed J D Monihon Republican candidate for mayor by a solid margin with a brass band serenade at the Monihon building. He pledged to work for the city’s benefit, echoing past commitments as supporters praised his leadership and addressed pressing issues.
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Monihon
Burges
Counsilman
Emil Ganz
Isshovening
Promiana
Sdd
Pilgrim Wins Oaks Stakes at Epsom Derby Day
Pilgrim, owned by Lord Derby, captured the Oaks Stakes today at Epsom Downs. The Princes of Wales' Tofts finished second, J. C. Hill's Proposition was third. The Oaks purse was reported at 4,500 sovereigns.
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Epsom Downe
Lord Derby Casterbury
Tosts
J. C. Hill
Ramsey Deld.Fural Hasalts Died In St Louis Care
Mrs J H Raw sister in law of D G Ramsey ex chief of the telegraphers has died East St Louis results from her efforts rescuing her husband from danger Vendalia freight horse night of a recent tornado Mr Ramsey notes failures of Ashtar teams for illness like consumption asthma cough colds and croup cured daily by Shiloh's Cure sold at Reefer's Pharmacy.
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Fural
St. Louis
J. H. Raw Aay
D. G. Ramsey
Order of Talegmphera
East St. Louis
Kamery
Fez
Reefer's
Trouble Brewing in Hawaii and Oregon Vote Tally
President Dole rejects British demand over Ashford landing, signaling possible U S intervention amid annexation push. Funeral for Kate Field noted, with wish to be buried beside John Brown. Oregon election returns show tight races. official count needed to decide both congressional seats.
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Hoxotewy
Algmuda
San Francisco
Associated Press
Kate Field
Ti Ia
Mise Field
Honolulu
John Brown
North Eibe
New York
Hawaii
Senate
House
United States
Great
Ashford
Asdford
Dole
Sid
Ontario
Canada
Record Breaker St Paul Sets Eastbound Travel Mark
The American Line steamer St Paul, sailing from Southampton May 30, was sighted near Fire Island and expected to reach Sandy Hook Light Ship before 2 p.m. This would beat the prior record of six days seven hours and fourteen minutes set in 1804, with an estimated voyage time of six days five and a half hours.
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Southampton
New York
St. Paul
Pira Island
Needles
Fire Island
Sandy Hook
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Yaane
Fusinese Ofice Ie Herald
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Hox
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Deyend
Con
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Allison
Reed
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Pacific Covsn
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Kate Pield
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Heller
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Marchants Exchange Committee
Cyclone Supporers
Pacific Railways
the Nations
Bank of Arizona
M. W. Kules
Me. Kules
Thie Institution
Baal
Oakland
Unlifocaia
Horne
Thst City
Mr. Kales
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Kansas City Journal
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Arizona Republican
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Grover Graveland
Strizona
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Cleve Jung
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J. D. Monthon
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Pilgrim
Todey
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Great Britain
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Kesfer
Oregon
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Retuera
Republican State Central Committee
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Vanderberg
Tongue
Mitchell
Shiloh
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Keefer
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Phoenix Markets
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Caxsay
Posches
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Gatarrh
Aton
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ELY Brothers
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