Rhode Island Campaign Heats Up Ahead of Wednesday Ballot
Brown runs for governor on the Republican ticket and Wardwell leads the Democratic State. Aldrich features in the race as tariff issue shapes the contest. Republicans claim Assembly control while Democrats push for State ticket majority amid Mugwump revolt and national issues.
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R. L
Brown
Wardwell
Rhode Island
Aldrich
Wednes O
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Isl
People’s Party
Cain
General Assembly
Harrison
Cleveland
Congress
Enode Island
McKinley
Reed
Frye
United States
Owen
Democratic State Committee
Providencs
Assembly
Goorin
A. K. Goodwin
Repub the
State Committee
Senate
Campbell
United Action
Grover
New England
Rhode Island Campaign Bribery Claims Amid Reform Drive
The piece details cross accusations of corruption as Democrats and Republicans clash over an Australian style voting system in Rhode Island. It notes schemes to evade law, duplicate ballots, and paid voters, with party leaders denying intent while predicting Wednesday results. Governor McKinley leaves Columbus urging GOP victory.
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Rhode Island
Tims
Pennsylvania
Actie
Zion Church
Hebrew Independent Club
Columbus
Bancroft
Peffer Sees Free Silver, Predicts Harrison Nomination
Kansas Senator W A Peffer, visiting Curtisie from Washington, says the West favors free silver and tariff reform. He predicts Harrison could win the Republican nomination if opposed by little opposition and believes Cleveland prospects are good, noting Democrats may choose an Eastern man from New York and that united they could defeat Benjamin.
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Cleveland
Hanwertren
W. A. Peffer
Kansas
Curtisie
Washington
Carlisle
Peter
Isene
Elaine
Peckene Ton
West
New York
Hill
Benjamin
FIXING UP A NEW YORK SLATE
Fassett and Hiscock meet with New York leaders to plan the Republican slate for the Minneapolis convention. A long country ride and an Arlington Hotel dinner preceded an evening of in depth talks on the Empire State political situation.
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Fassett
Hiscock
Washmnerox
J. Sloat Fassett
Senator Hiscock
Morton
Minneapolis
Mr. Fassett
New York
Empire
Arlington Hotel
Payne
Weaver
Wadsworth
Tracy
Quay Leads In Lawrence County Republican Primary
With most precincts reported in Lawrence County Pennsylvania the result shows Senator Quay with a direct vote lead over John Dalzell by about 1250. The official count due tomorrow is not expected to greatly alter these figures as Dean wins only one delegate. Local coverage notes Me. Dean and A. L. Martin among Quay supporters.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Senator Quay
John Dalzell
Sei
Sidineetee
Enti
Quay
Dean
A. L. Martin
A Quay
Harrison May Not Run for President in 1892 Bogey
Report from Washington outlines a possible Harrison retirement rumors as Senators Proctor Manderson and Dubois weigh his record on foreign policy and the silver question. Western states worry over reelection prospects while Blaine backers push a revival boom to spark party energy.
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Proctor
Washingts
Harrison
Minneapolis
Capitol
Manderson
Dubois
Action Party
Teller
Republican Party
Blaine
Reverend Dr Armstrong dies at 79 after family losses
The Rev. Dr. Armstrong former pastor of Second United Presbyterian Church Jersey City died at his Hancock avenue home. He was 79, served 20 years, and followed by the deaths of his wife and niece within two months. Born in Ireland he studied theology at Western University of Pennsylvania and was ordained in 1874. He served in Allegheny county Philadelphia Newburg Hoboken and Jersey City.
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Pittsburg
New York
Second United Presbyterian Church
Jersey City
Hancock Avenue
Dr. Armstrong
County
Derry
Ireland
Pennsylvania
Western University of Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Philadelphia
Newburg
Hoboken
Benefits of Reciprocity Report From Wasu Vie tos Brazil
Hon. Ed ward H. Conger United States Minister to Brazil says opposition to the reciprocity treaty among Brazilian foreign merchants is dying out. English and German importers are buying in the United States to gain treaty advantages. Trade has surged with Brazilian Steamship Company increasing from three to fourteen steamers monthly. Conger says Brazil will make a splendid World’s Fair exhibit and President expresses personal interest in promoting a strong Brazilian representation.
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Wasuvietos
Edward H. Conger
United States
Brazil
Brazilian Steamship Company
Conger
Drinking Affray Turns Fatal in High Spire Shove
William P McLaughlin and Jacob E K McAllister were drinking at High Spire. About midnight McLaughlin drove McAllister home and left him, then McAllister appeared with a pistol and shot him in the abdomen as he followed. McLaughlin died that afternoon. McLaughlin’s family and McAllister’s both have relatives. McLaughlin’s killer surrendered and is jailed claiming self defense after being attacked first.
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Jacob EK
McAllister
High Spire
McLaughlin
Moa
Ravachol Confesses Ties to Boulevard St Germain Blast
Paris reports Ravachol, jailed anarchist reader, admits full confession implicating three accomplices in the Boulevard St Germain explosion. He says he placed the infernal machine in a stairwell while Mathieu watched the street and others aided by a wine shop opposite and a woman who delivered the dynamite.
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Boulevard St. Germain
Paris
Nimes
Ravachol
Boulevard 81
Germain
Mathieu
Beala
Goppsite and Chaumartin
Oubert
Magnificent wedding gift tied to Colton mansion
Report of Frank Carolan's marriage to George M. Pullman's youngest daughter with a promise from the millionaire car builder to present the Colton mansion on Mole Hill as a wedding gift. The residence, built by General Colton linked to Stanford & Cracker affairs, is valued for its house and grounds though exact figures are not fully stated.
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San Francisco
Frank Carolan
George M. Pullman
Colton
Mole Hill
Biller
General Colton
Stanford & Cracker
Reid To Resign French Mission As Diplomat
New York April reports Whitelaw Reid will leave for Washington to resign as French minister. He arrives with family and six servants aboard La Champagne and will present an extradition treaty and U S France commercial agreement at the State Department. Reid cites limited politics talk and notes French interest in the World’s Fair in Chicago where government exhibit funds are debated.
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
Washington
Reid
Havre
Mr. Reid
D. O. Mills
White Plains
Paris
France
United States
State Department
United States Senate
Chicago
Justice Lamar Suffering From Hemorrhage Fears Rise
Reports from Wasuinetos on April 3 state Supreme Court Justice Lamar is gravely ill with bleeding in the lungs and related symptoms. Family and friends express deep concern as the condition worsens and recurrent hemorrhages disrupt sleep.
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Wasuinetos
Justice Lamar
Supreme Court
Man shoots lover in Philadelphia then self inflicts wound
John Hartnett killed Mary Bexlett alias Mrs Mollie Hartman at her home on North Seventh Street and then shot himself in a failed suicide. A servant pursued Hartnett as he fled and Shuster stopped him until police arrived. Hartnett previously quarreled with the woman and had been jailed for drunkenness. The couple fathered a child and Hartnett claimed he could not bear to part from her.
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Philadelphia
Mary Bexlett
Mollie Hartman
North Seventh Street
John Hartnett
Hartnett
Shuster
Mrs. Hartman
House of Correction
Marquis Goes to Court Over Jewelry Held by Dancer
Omene the danseuse and her husband Yank Hoe faced court as the Marquis Edmundo de Ollivieri accused her of stealing a diamond ring a diamond pin and a gold snuff-box given by Louis XIV. Omene claimed the Marquis gave the items and described a forced stay in his Paris apartment. The judge dismissed criminal charges and advised a civil suit for recovery.
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New York
Omens
Yank Hoe
Tombs
Edmundo de Ollivieri
Louis XIV
France
Aie
Iquis
Paris
Marquis
Omene
Gotham's Dries Sunday Exposes City Saloon Closures
New York on an extremely dry Sunday sees saloons shuttered citywide with only rear entrances and lookouts still in use. Hotels largely closed with some bars offering crackers and cheese. Police reportedly ordered the closures, prompting widespread silence in downtown districts.
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New York
Estate of Bartley Campbell Wins Theater Lease Suit
The New York Supreme Court reverses dismissal in a suit brought by A. M. Palmer as receiver for Bartley Campbell estate against Wesley Rosenquest. The case sought the Fourteenth Street Theater lease and rents claiming the lease reverted to the Campbell estate under an agreement with Colville and Gilmore. The higher court found jurisdiction to hear the claim.
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Supreme Court
Bartley Campbell
Wesley Rosenquest
A. M. Palmer
Campbell
Ast Rosenquest
Fourteenth Street
Samuel Colville
E. G. Gilmore
Rosenquest
Justice van Brunt
Palmer
Governor Abbott and the railroad bill veto likely
The fate of the Philadelphia and Reading road New Jersey Central Lehigh Valley and Delaware Lackawanna and Western agreement bill depends on Governor Abbott who will decide tomorrow in Trenton. He has not disclosed his action but signals indicate a veto unless coal price pledges are secured.
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Philadelphia
Reading Road
New Jersey Central
Lehigh Valley
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Abbott
Trenton
Lanvor
Secret Torpedo Boat Fuel Tests Reported
Secret trials of a squid based fuel for torpedo boats were conducted by Narues on April 3. Tests showed efficient heat with no smoke and no boiler repairs needed, suggesting practicality for use by Deana power units.
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Narues
Sweetheart Murder Near Huntington West Virginia
Allen Harrison shot and killed Bettie Adama, of Littiea Creek, near Huntington at night after she refused marriage. The incident occurred about six miles from the city on April 3.
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Huntington
Hentroros
W. Va
Allen Harrison
Bettie Adama
Littie Ae Creek
Bettie
Allen
Massive New Orleans Cotton Fire Destroys Presses
Firestorm in New Orleans destroys four cotton presses and a wall of fire engulfs 80 000 bales, with 50 000 bales in one press. flames spread across the downtown district as fire crews battle high winds and burning wood. Injured include Captain Dupree Lieutenant Shaw and Fireman Bordeaux. A second blaze hits homes in Laurel Magasine Second and Third streets as engines rush to contain both conflagrations.
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North Front Streey
Race
Orange
O'Conner
Tess
Oman
Independence Press
Orleans
Peters
Front
Thalia
Robin
Penrose Brothers
Boyd & Herrick
Independence Cotton Yard
Orleans Cotton Press
Adam Lorch
Terpsichora
Frezhen
Alfred Dupree
Shaw
Bordeaux
Dupree
Laurel
Annanciation
Fie
Spous
Devastating City Fire Destroys Block on Magazine Street
A fierce blaze swept Laurel to Magazine streets destroying four blocks and leaving hundreds homeless. Most buildings were insured with losses estimated around 250000 as firemen faced overwhelming odds and crowds helped evacuate contents.
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Rapida
Laurel
Magazine Streets
Magazine Street
Dence
Hostetter Sued in $500,000 Rail Bond Case
Pittsburg man Herbert Hostetter is named defendant in a $500,000 damage suit over a railway stock deal. George M. Jewett of New York claims Hostetter diverted 182 first mortgage gold bonds, par value $1,000 each, from Deer Creek and Susquehanna Railway. Jewett, president of the road, held bonds as trustee under a January 1529 agreement. Hostetter was served in Washington as he traveled from Florida to Pittsburg. parties remain silent on details.
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D. Herbert Hostetter
Pittsburg
George M. Jewett
New York
Frank T. Browing
Washington
Jewett
Hostatter
Deer Creek and Susquehanna Railway
John H. Miller
Hostetter
Florida
Mexico contracts to complete Isthmus railway project
The Mexican government awarded a contract to E L Cortell and associates to finish the Tehuantepec crossing linking the Atlantic and Pacific. The firm will oversee rights to securities and harbor terminals, with $2,000,000 already in hand. The interoceanic route is billed as highly significant alongside the Nicaraguan canal. Mr Kell finishes harbor works at Tampico.
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Government of
Mexico
E. L. Cortell
Chicago
Hampson
Fairfield
Stanhope
City of
Tehuantepec
Atlanotic
Wacifio Oceans
Cortell
Sombuay Isana Securities
Kell
Tampico
Death Toll Rising From Tornado Strikes in Kansas Towns
About 50 known fatalities from last Thursday’s Kansas tornado across a dozen towns. Four towns wiped out and several others damaged. Of the dead 97 died on the scene with additional fatalities later, including a school mistress at Smolan as residents sought shelter.
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Kansas City
Kansas
New Haven
Towanda
Augusta
Smolan
Sopemn
A Freak of the Geip McKeesport Case
In McKeesport on April 1 special report details Erland Biroth whose mind weakened by grip illness. He rapidly gained weight, now pounds heavier, and became totally blind from the disease before dying in a McKeesport hospital.
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Erland Biroth
McKeesport
CAUGHT ON THE RAILROAD NEAR RANKIN
Three tramps were struck by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train near Rankin. One man was killed. another gravely injured likely to die. a third escaped harm. The dead man, aged about 60, with gray hair and mustache, was uniden tified. The injured man, John Lurdelle of Jersey City, was taken to West Penn Hospital.
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Rankin
Anch
Ace
West Penn Hospital
John Lurdelle
Jersey City
Duncansville undertaker jailed for $30,000 fire
J David A Shaw, prominent undertaker and furniture dealer of Duncansville, was arrested on suspicion of starting a major fire last week to recover insurance. Reports say he reportedly burned his eyelashes while setting the blaze, though friends insist he is innocent and misread his injuries.
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David A. Shaw
Duncansville
Duncapsville
Shaw
Heir Named in Hetherington Robinson Shooting Case
A Gaelic steamer passenger reports Robinson named Mrs. Bessie Hetherington as heir before dying. A codicil later made his business partner the legatee, voiding the original bequest to Hetherington the estate worth only a few thousand dollars.
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San Francisco
Hetherington-Robinson
Robinson
Bessie Hetheri
Hetherington
Atlantic passenger service to be abandoned by National Steamship
The National Steamship Company informs the Board of Trade it is about to abandon its Atlantic passenger service. Lexpos reports the action dated April 2.
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The
National Steamship Company
Board of Trade
Marked Men Still Roaming After Mountain Moonshine Raids
Journal notes that Hochstetler murder suspects remain at large on the south side of the mountains as Sheriff Good winds down battering operations. A moonshine network dominates the area with 18 stills capacity about 300 gallons daily, supplying Laurelville and Mt Pleasant, while sworn moonshiner families shield each other and deter informants.
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Roeerwoop
Jonathan Hochstetler
Fred D. Dupond
Lot
Sheriff Good
Miller
Pleteher
William Deeter
William Miller
Trent
Winchester
Bill Prites
Mountain Dew
Mt. Pleasant
Thues
Laurelville
Hanna
Huddie
Signe and
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