Little Rhody's Great Victory in Rhode Island Race
Providence reporting on April 7 notes a near clean Republican sweep in Rhode Island townships Pawtucket Newport and rural districts. Brown leads Wardwell for governor with 196 margin while Bull and Utter win statewide posts amid a strong Republican legislative majority and Democratic backlash over free trade tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Pawtucket
Newport
Party of Protection
Brown
Wardwell
Melville Bull
George H. Utter
Samuel Clark
Robert W. Burbank
Senate
House
Comstock
Lincoln
Cumberland
Woonsocket
Foster
Scituate
West Greenwich
Johnston
Aldrich
United States Senate
People's Party
Snell- Hill
Rhode Island
Cleveland
New England Political Dynamics Ahead of Massachusetts Delegation
In discussing the fall election, Wardwell blames free silver for independents drifting from Democrats. Rhode Island and Massachusetts appear set to support the Republican ticket, while Connecticut aligns with Democratic leaders. Massachusetts Democratic Convention in Boston faces debates over Cleveland support and possible uninstructed delegation. Aldrich lauds returns as proof against wool tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlect Brown
Wardwell
Boston
Rhode Island
New England
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Aldrich
Cleveland
Chicago
Bay State
Bancroft
Herald
Grover Cleveland
Eee
Grover Clev
Ind
Rhode Island Returns Shift Democratic Strategists
Boston reports Rhode Island’s Democratic victory altered Massachusetts plans for the state convention. Cleveland backers face a dilemma as delegates move toward a Cleveland or Hill position while Grover Cleveland’s tariff reform stance influences the mood ahead of the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Chicago
Cleveland
Hill
Providence
Ecomens
False count charged tops New Port election tally
The New Port board of aldermen spent seven hours recounting a legislative ticket voted yesterday. They declared W. J. Underwood senator, W. P. Clark first representative, and J. H. Crosby fourth representative all Democrats though Crosby was chosen by the Warden's count. Republicans plan to contest seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NewPort
BR. L
Board of Aldermen
W. J. Underwood
W. P. Clark
J. H. Crosby
Crosby
Honey
of Aldermen
Snowing in Mexico Shocks Southwest Texas
Snow fell two inches across Southwest Texas near the Mexico border, a rare event for the subtropical region. The report notes potential injuries and widespread interest as the unusual weather spread from 200 miles west into Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Texas
Mexico
Columbus
Miss
Msc
Coke
Deeming Called Moral Monster as Jury Finds Him Guilty
Melbourne inquest reports William Henry Deeming branded a moral monstrosity with a fatal potential. The coroner’s jury convicts him of willful murder, while defense plans argue pre birth influence. Police and press weigh Deeming as possible Whitechapel killer Jack the Ripper as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deemin
Deeming
Lyle
Rebels on the Run in Panama Revolt
Reports from Laguayra say Crespo’s troops were defeated near Ortez and Crespo fled, leaving 12 000 nominally armed men largely undisciplined. Balista and Aranjo may join, while Crespo could soon lead anew. Currency devaluation and hunger stir unrest as 500 conspirators are jailed and 900 remain confined without examination. Palacio guards his palace with 40 percent of regulars nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Laguayra
Crespo
Ortez
Gen- Groove
RBS Oan
Saeriaa
Respo
Menot
Balista
Aranjo
Valencia
Caracas
Palacio
Ayea
Philadelphia Liquor Licenses Granted for 1892 Totals 541 Wholesale
The License Court in Philadelphia announces 3,015 retail license applications with 1,388 granted, up from last year. Wholesale licenses dropped to 563 applications, 541 granted after 18 refusals and 4 withdrawals, due to higher license costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dakota's Blind Pigs No More Bramarck N D April 7
Bismarck council that passed the blind pig license was defeated at Monday election and the ordinance was repealed next night. Revenue from the license went to extra police as streets saw sunken men and liquor sold constantly. Faiths burned church by whisky men in Mandsa spur tighter prohibition, resubmission likely to carry larger majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramarck
N. D
Bismarck
Lcense
Mandsa
Gold Found In Jersey At 75 Feet In Trenton Bedrock
A gold find at the site of a new brewery along the Delaware river bank in South Trenton was discovered at 75 feet while drilling an artesian well. State Geologist Smock noted the gold is in minute quantities, consistent with the Philadelphia gneiss rocks known to contain trace gold but not in enough quantity to mine profitably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Delaware River
Smock
Philadelphia
Mrs Hamilton Wins Damage Verdict For $5000
The jury awarded plaintiff five thousand dollars in the damage suit of Mrs Hamilton against Griffiths and Sons. The plaintiff is the widow of a McKeesport resident.
Miller's Own Tale Defies Moonshiner Hunt in Self Defense
Somerset reports William Miller the moonshiner leader surrendered to authorities saying Hochstetler forced him into a fatal encounter. He denies theft or murder, claims self defense, and recounts a split with the New Constitution gang led by Hochstetler. Miller and partner Pritts are described as fugitives awaiting capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
William ©. Miller
Miller
Pritts
Gilbert
Bill Miller
George Chapson
William
Baer
Etrafekt
Hoehstetler
Hutter
Hunter
Reg
Hochstetler
Hoohstetler
Freundschaft
Old Hochstetler
Hochstetter
Bill
Bill Hochstetler
General Selgel
New Constitution
Pittsburg
Fritts
Old Yong
Bob
Levi
Hochsteeler
Culbertson
County Commissioners’ Office
Internal Revenue
Moonshine Case Heads for Somerset County Arrests
Detective Fisher, not a government official, pressed for Miller's surrender after locating Miller days ago and pursuing Pritts with a reward pace. Commissioners refused to authorize a sea of action, while Culbertson expects no more moonshine production in Somerset and has abandoned the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Commonwealth
Somerset County
Pittsburg
Pritts
Miller
Fisher
Mr. Culbertson
Missing New York contractor Paige still unfound
Scotland Yard detectives fail to locate David R. Paige far from the case in Cleveland on April 7. Trave reached Southampton with no sign of Paige while Majestic delays in Liverpool push pursuit toward Dresden. Investigations continue in both America and Europe as possible flight routes via Canada or Halifax are weighed for Paige and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
David R. Paige
New York
Trave
Europe
Southampton
England
Scotland Yard
A. C. Hord
Liverpool
Majestic
Dresden
Germany
John Huntington
Paige
Hord
America
Night Express
Metropolis
Mon
Canada
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Vancouver
China
Japan
Australia
Halifax
Paige, Carey & Co
Huntington
Blaine in Training Under Muldoon Directions
A Washington dispatch reports that Blaine is in training under trainer Muldoon. At a friend’s urging Blaine agreed to follow health routines he wrote down and Muldoon will advise by correspondence. The story claims high authority and verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington
Blaine
Muldoon
Mr. Blaine
Debating the Dahomeyans in the Paris Chamber
Paris April 7 deputies discussed credit for Dahomey reinforcements. M Lamezelle urged decisive action to punish the Dahomeyans, M deac accused the government of hiding the truth, and M Pouchet said the credit only aims to retain current possessions. The debate was adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deputies
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Lamezelle
M. Deac
M. Pouchet
Moonshine Murderer Surrenders Promptly
A headline notes the Moonshine Murderer surrenders this morning amid other brief items including local editorials, national news and sport roundups. The page lists topics from Prohibition debates in Washington to local town reports and market notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Hotcher Derming
Connellmanie
Allegheny
Gourley
Washington
Sherman
Parkhurst
Tarif
Teddy
Congress
Port Griffith Tragedy Suicide by Explosive Ends Life
Michael Curry a 50 year old Port Griffith resident and rockman blew himself to pieces using dynamite in a hollow tree after threatening his family and eluding confinement. His body parts were scattered, three sticks missing from his dynamite box, and an inquest ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disparcht
J .Wiierssanre
Port Griffith
Michael Curry
Curry
Tigus
Renniman
Anarchist Arrests In Bilbao Spark International Jail Plan
An anarchist was arrested in Bilbao with papers revealing colleagues plans including 100 dynamite cartridges sought by Delboche and Ferrier for Philip Munoz. Police seek Munoz as authorities coordinate international action to curb anarchism amid raids and arrests across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Maprio
Bilbao
Dian
Delboche
Philip Munoz
Ferrier
Munoz
Ghastly Find at Creswell Prospecting Camp
Colorado prospectors near Creswell unearthed a decomposed woman in a calico dress and two men buried nearby while tracing the Minnie Moore mine outcrop. Locals wonder about disappearances and possible association with a missing party in the area. In Berlin, Germany adopts the Maxim gun and orders 180 units for navy use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Goupes
Con
Creswell
Mr. Haun
Minnie Moore
Seokens
Germany
Berlin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Little Rhody
Mugwump
Boodle
Dispatch
Grover
Day's Bay
Mississippi
Kew
London
Jack the Ripper
Melbsourse
Dinham Villa
Rain Hill
Lily
Prieceer
Aiece
Forcwry
Deering
Southern Cross
West Australia
Miss Rounseville
Earle
Pareeree
Mullins
Mragen
Winosaga
Assinaboi
Aimes
Lawson
Ollow
Stride
Eddowes
Whitechapel
Melbourne
Globe
Dakota
Jersey
Dave Paige
Secretary of State
Wilkesbarre
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!