Turbulent Rhode Island Campaign Casts Tariff in Spotlight
A Rhode Island campaign in 1892 features fierce party confrontation over tariff policy. McKinley Campbell Reed Cleveland stake contrasts as Republicans deploy heavy artillery while Democrats push for free raw materials and sound finance. A proposed double joint debate aims to settle tariff versus silver disputes amid intense campaigning.
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Aldrich
McKinley
Congress
Frontier
Campbell
Minley
Alo
Reed
Goodwin
Owen
Sayial
McKinley Addresses Pawtucket on Tariff and Sound Money
Governor McKinley spoke to almost 2,000 Rhode Island citizens at Mae Hall, urging support for protective tariffs and criticizing free coinage of silver. He contrasted tariff reform with tariff law and argued protection benefits workers and wages while defending the Republican stance against silver money and free trade. Senator Aldrich spoke briefly opposing ex Governor Campbell.
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Ohio
Pawtucket
McKinley
Rhode Island
Maeie Hall
Aldrich
Campbell
Congress
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Senate
United States
Ellis
Lana
New England
America
Meliiley
No Joint Debate In Rhode Island Governor Race
The piece portrays the feud between Democrats and Republicans over a proposed Campbell McKinley joint debate, with Cleveland unavailable for a joint session. It notes campaign managers, funding claims of $50 000 in Providence, and accusations of bribery while third parties Prohibition and People's party participate. It highlights the heavy ethnic political activity and fears of no candidate obtaining a majority, pushing the contest to the Legislature.
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Pomecreer
Democracy
Fred
Cleveand
Kernete
Russell
Massachusetts
Rhode Iland
Rhode Island
Eutro
Campbell
Owen
McKinley
Cleveland
State Committee
New York
Reed
City Hall
W. W. Dudley
Indiana
Dudley
Providence
People’s Party
Rally circuit across Rhode Island and nearby states
Ex Speaker Reed and J P OColliver of Iowa spoke to a crowded Woonsocket audience as Republicans touted business interests and tariffs. Maine Senator Frye and General Grosvenor led two Providence meetings while Democrats including Governor Russell and Wardell attacked tariffs. McAdoo and Bryan also spoke in Woonsocket with other gatherings in Chepachet Johnston Ashton and Providence.
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Little
Providence
Frye
Maine
Grosvenor
Ohio
Rhode Island
Cranston
Warren
Natuck
Manville
Russell
Massachusetts
Newport
New England
Wardell
McAdoo
Bryan
Jena
Reed
Woonsocket
Chepachet
Johnston
Ashton
People’s
Bancroft
Parkhurst Grand Jury Blames Police for Open Vice in City
The grand jury reports police inaction against gambling houses saloons and low dives while noting citizen raids. It accuses officers of corruption or incompetence and urges holding owners liable for illegal activities and notifying authorities about raid warrants. Recorder Smythe pledges to act promptly.
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New York
Parkhurst
Grand Jury
Tombs Court
Dink” Davis
Smythe
Byrnes Threatens to Quit After Grand Jury Insult
New York April 1 Inspector Byrnes denounces the grand jury presentment supporting Dr. Parkhurst. He says 3,300 police officers have been insulted and may quit, arguing the jury outrage may force his resignation as Chief Inspector if the insult continues.
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New York
Inspector Byrnes
Dr. Parkhurst
LYNCHED FOR VAGRANCY IN HOLMES COUNTY OHIO
A mob hanged an unknown Black man this morning in Holmes County Ohio after he lingered around doorsteps and defied orders to leave. No identification available. he was described as the county's only Black resident and little is known of his history.
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Holmes County
Millerssurra
Beale
Billy Miller
Robert
Trent
Young Miller
Miller
Bob
Pap
Hochstetler
Father
Bill Pritts
Mil
Pritts
Hochstetlers
Fisher
Cora
Sheriff Good
Old Kentue
Fayette-Somerset
Somerset
Hochstetler-Miller
B.C. Christy
B.C Christy
Pitteburg
Collier and Slagle
Ewing, White and Magee
Bernard Levy
Calwell Street
Wylie Avenue
John B. Luty
Pat Elliott Gets 20 Years for Murder in Ohio Pen
Patrick J. Elliott, editor of Sunday Capitol, was sentenced by Judge Duncan to 20 years in the Ohio penitentiary for manslaughter in the February 23, 1891 killing of Albert C. Osborne at McDonald's hat store on High street. The act, tied to a newspaper war with his brother William, also left W. T. Hughes dead by accident during the Washington’s Birthday procession.
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Patrick J. Elliott
Sunday Capitol
Albert C. Osborne
Sunday World
McDonald’s
High Street
Osborne
Duncan
Ohio
Gusolas
Washington
Pat
William
Bill
W. T. Hughes
Quaker City Anarchists Denied New Trial Sentenced
Isidore Prenner Morris Gillis Lewis Jacobson and Julius Moskowits were found guilty of blasphemy conspiracy and inciting to riot. The motion for a new trial was overruled and the four men were sentenced to one year in prison.
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Philadelphia
Isidore Prenner
Morris Gillis
Lewis Jacobson
Julius Moskowits
Hill and Dalzell Clash Over Senate Meddling and Tariff
Washington April 1 Senator Hill of New York faces sharp criticism for meddling in House and Senate affairs as he backs free silver and blocks tariff debate. Dalzell delivers a clear protectionist speech highlighting industrial gains under tariffs and denouncing Hill’s aggressive tactics. Tom Watson also stirs debate with a robust free trade stance.
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Washiveton
D. C
Senator Hill
New York
Tim Campbell
Senate
Tammany
Hill
House
Elmira
White House
Pac
Cleveland
Noyes
Rockwell
Andy Stewart
Craig
Ill
Committee On
Eee
Ali
Profound
Gan
Alabama
Kness
New York City
Morgan
Daizell
House of Representatives
Dalzell
Tom Watson
Georgia Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Watson
God
Brotherhood of Man
Lightnee
Rhode Island
Pittsburg
Washington
Bradstreet’s and
Dan
Allegheny
New York Methodists
Wakeman
Betrothed girl drowns herself after gossip ends hopes
Memphis on April 1 special report tells of Cora Moore boarding with Mrs Malone and letters of farewell. She writes that a wicked tongue ruined her happiness and that she cannot marry Gribbling the undertaker's assistant. Her body is found in the bayou near Second Street bridge. The millinery worker was of good repute.
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Memphis
Bayou
Second Street Bridge
Cora Moore
Gribbling
Borrowe’s Challenge Feud Sparks Duel Talk in New York
In New York on April 1, Milbank claims Borrowe has authorized a fight with Drayton over alleged cowardice. Milbank says he will fight Drayton or Borrowe will issue a challenge, while Borrowe’s own stance remains that he is ready to duel.
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New York
Borrowe
Harry Vane Millbank
Milbank
Drayton
Mr. Borrowe
Mr. Milbank
Dunkard Elder Elopes With Neighbors Wife in Westminster
Elder D. D. Bonsack, a Carroll county Dunkard leader, elopes with Wilson Scheetz’s wife. He leaves behind an estate and trust funds totaling thousands. Scheetz finds a farewell letter hidden in a coat pocket. Bonsack, about 50, owned farms and bank stock, and held mortgages as executor and trustee.
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Westminster
Carroll County
D. D. Bonsack
Wilson Scheetz
Scheetz
Bonsack
Roop
First National Bank of Westminster
A Crusade Against Preachers In Choctaw County
In Choctaw county the Simsites wage a campaign against ministers they deem devils agents. Rev T H Cooper, who replaced Rev OC R Lamar at Bladen Springs, faced repeated gunfire near his home with narrowly missing shots. A note names readers to be killed, including Cooper.
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BirmingHam
Ala
Choctaw County
OC. RK. Lamar
Bladen Springs
T. H. Cooper
R, Cooper
State of uproar over Hochstetler murder and Miller confession
Rockwood Pa April 1 A moonshining feud erupts as Beale testifies and Bob Miller confesses the Hochstetler killing. Militia of Hochstetlers and county posse hunt for Billy Miller and Pritts, while a vendetta-driven siege looms and inquest verdict finds Miller’s account.
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Rockwood
Somerset
Fayette
Old Man Hochstetler
Bob Miller
Young Beale
Hochstetler
Trent Postoffice
Bob
William Miller
Miller
Crab Eun
Harvey
Rollo
Bula
Wesley
Beale
Pittsburg License Draw Brings Crowds and Mixed Fortunes
The license prize wheel in Pittsburg yielded 373 winners from 689 applicants, with 11 held over and five unsettled. Judge Collier’s court notes most applications defective especially bonds, while fears of fewer licensed houses persist and politics show little sway.
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Fortuna
Collier
Patrick Richards
Elliot
Pittsburg
John Newall
M. J
J. Durr
J. B. Schlosser
Mark Twain in Berlin for mammoth Dispatch issue
Mark Twain contributes from Berlin for readers of the large 24 page issue of The Dispatch to-morrow. The feature promises sociable observations and a broad panorama of events in the German capital.
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Mark Twain
Berlin
Dispatch
Tragic End of a Criminal Romance
The paper reports a dramatic crime tale from the era describing a deadly end to a criminal romance. Details reference possible pursuit and fatal outcome, with local framing and sensational tone typical of the period.
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