Open letter to Harrison fuels tense Pennsylvania politics
Capital gossip centers on Henry C. Lea's open letter to President Harrison. Senator Quay’s allies defend him while Rep Culbertson weighs risks of anti Quay moves. Dalzell lauds Lea's sharp prose, warns against undercutting party unity and bossism while Osbornes remains silent.
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Dalzell
Les
Harrison
Quay
Culbertson
General Osborne
Henry C. Lea
Congress
Lea
Erie
Plans of the Kickers Rival Quay in Pennsylvania Contests
A reader’s letter argues the Republican party must drop Mr. Quay or face decline in Pennsylvania. It mentions Mr. Harrison and Senator Delamater as possible targets, notes factional plans for independent or Democratic-aligned tickets, and quotes General Osborne’s stance on a regular nomination.
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Quay
Will Henry
Armstrong County
Division of Indian Accounts
Treasury Department
Lea
Senator Quay
Democratic
Les
Pennsylvania
Senator Delamater
General Osborne
Lightner
Quay to Meet Mayor on Republican Governor Candidates
Special dispatch from Philadelphia notes Senator Quay and his son arriving at the Continental Hotel after 6:50 PM as they plan talks with Mayor Fitler on the Republican state convention. Quay denies switching Delamater and cites non interference while Delamater fights for the nomination. Delamater favored by Cumberland delegate Muilin. other Democrats predict Wallace as nominee and unity among factions for a strong fall campaign.
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Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Mayor Fitler
Broad Street
Richard
Continental
Senator Delamater
Delamater
Charles A. Muilin
Cumberland County
Crawford County
Wallace
John S. Ennis
Pittsburg
Mr. Ennis
Randallite
Gobin warns against Wallace nomination in Democratic plan
General Gobin arrived to testify on Wright Miller counter claims tied to soldiers orphan schools. He said Delamater unsuitable to lead the Republican ticket and hinted he would back a Democrat candidate if acceptable to Republicans. Gobin condemned Delamater delegates in Cambria county and warned Wallace’s nomination could help Delamater win.
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Wallace
Haneisscere
Gobin
Wright
Miller
Delamater
Crawford County
Cambria County
Hastings Club Plans Fox as Delegate Candidate
Hastings residents nominate Wilson Fox to run for delegate to the Republican State Convention against Lyman D. Gilbert if Gilbert runs in Delamater’s interest. The Hastings Club, with 207 members and growing, aims to carry the city and county for Fox.
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Tinstings
Distatch
Hanxissurg
Hastings
Wilson Fox
Lyman D. Gilbert
Delamater
Hastings Club
Special Primary for Delegates in Erie County
The Erie county Republican Committee met to set a special primary on May 10 to pick delegates for the State Convention. Supporters of Senator Delamarter prevailed 27 to 18 over Secretary Stone and the decision was urged to be unanimous.
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Erie
Republican County Committee
Erie County
Friends
Delaranter
Stone
Electric wire fatality shocks Jamaica horse and melts harness
A broken electric wire hung over the Jamaica and East New York Electric Railway caused a baker wagon driven by J Nostrand to run into it. The horse was electrocuted and killed, the harness melted, and electrician Livingston Bogart removed the live wire. The driver sought help at the town hall as bystanders stood back.
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New York
Jamaica and East New York Electric Railway
Jamaica
J. Nostrand
Brooklyn
Livingston Bogart
Churchmen Bolt Splitting Illinois Evangelical Conference
Large clergy lay and church members gathered at Sheffield Avenue Church for the Illinois Conference amid factional strife between Esher and Byers camps. A police guard kept order while rival factions organized at Wisconsin Street Church and issued a deadline for members to join the “real” conference or be expelled.
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Esher
Mr. Byers
Goessele
Himmel
Illinois
Wisconsin Street
Bishop Esher
Wisconsin Street Church
Pennsylvania
Illinoia
Sheffield Avenue
Byers
English syndicate seeks Glens Falls paper mills asset
The Untermeyer Bros representing a London based syndicate inspected Glens Falls Palmer's Falls Watertown and Rochester mills for a two thirds stake valued at 1.4 million with a reported purchase price of 8 million. Three English inspectors including William Bertram and two accountants studied the plants before a potential sale to be signed in New York City.
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N. Y
Glens Falls
Palmer's Falls
Watertown
Rochester
Untermeyer Bros
Untermyer Bros
M. A. Sheldon
England
Sheldon
London
Rockwell
William Bertram
Bertrams
St. Katherine’s Works
Edinburgh
Scotland
Institute of Mechanical Engineering
Charles M
K. Young
New York City
State Treasurer Archer Held Under Watch After Arrest
Baltimore April 10 Gov Jackson ordered surveillance of the defaulting State Treasurer Archer. Detective Humphrey stationed at Fennir to monitor him while a notice to appear at Annapolis Tuesday for malfeasance was sent. A deficiency of 56500 in registered state bonds was found. Archer remains ill at home Hazel Dell Belair under guard until hearing.
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Battimore
Whyte
Frey
Jackson
Humphrey
Fennir
Archer
Annapolis
Hazel Dell
Belair
Republicans Extend Session Talks On Silver Coinage
Washington April 10 Two days' notice drew full attendance for a Republican caucus led by Representative Dingley. The main agenda was setting the session's business, but the silver coinage issue dominated as free coinage advocates argued against a veto fear restraining passage.
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Washington
Dingley
Carlist Riots Ravage Valencia Churches and Hotels
In Valencia, Carlist leader Marquis Cerralbo’s arrival triggered anti Carlist protests. Troops charged a 2,000 strong mob that attacked the Carlist Club and attempted to burn a church and hotel. Several wounded and possibly dead as authorities deployed the full garrison.
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Valencia
Maprim
Marquis Cerralbo
Stanley Reveals Rubber Rich Congo Forest Secret
Stanley, arriving for talks, says Aruwimi forest in the Congo Free State is far richer in rubber trees than the Amazon, predicting the region would become the rubber reservoir of the universe. He notes German territorial claims in Africa and suggests Tippoo Tib could be secured for a price. Messages of welcome came from King Humbert and Prime Minister Crispi.
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Brixpist
Stanley
Emin
Equator
Africa
Tippoo Tib
Mr. Stanley
Aruwhimi
Congo Free State
Amazon
Africas
Humbert
Crispi
Local Irish Land Purchase Bill Hinted By Government
Mr Chamberlain stated Randolph Churchill’s fears over the land purchase bill were greatly exaggerated and warned against suggesting it rests on English credit. He urged the Government to preemptively introduce an Irish local bill to avoid the risk of the government becoming Ireland’s landlord before the measure leaves Parliament.
English Railroads Pressed to Abrogate Telegraph Arrangement
The Postmaster General faces calls in the House of Commons to cancel a government railways agreement allowing telegraphic work free of charge on rights of way. The government loses about £50,000 yearly by handling this business, supporters argue, prompting the push to end the arrangement.
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Lilverroot
House of Commons
General Booth’s Wife Dying Amid Universal Labor Plan
Mrs Booth wife of the Salvation Army leader lies dying of cancer at Clacton. The General and army chiefs gather at her bedside. He plans a global labor scheme inviting churches of all denominations to participate.
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Clacton-On-The-Sea
Booth
Salvation Army
Land Purchase Bill Deemed Injurious to Landowners
A committee from a land owners' convention in Custer on April 10 concluded the land purchase bill in its current form harms landowners and fails to fully aid the best class of tenants, calling for many important amendments.
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Balfour
Custer
Kiel Dismissals Over Time Pay Spark Political Fallout
Seven hundred workmen at the Germania dock in Kiel were dismissed after refusing overtime unless paid 25 percent extra rather than the current 10 percent. The government has aided men to replace those who built ironclads.
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Beeewrs
Germania
Kiel
Chamberlain Attacks Gladstone on Home Rule Policy
Mr Chamberlain in Birmingham denounces Gladstone's home rule as porn of deceit nourished by evasion and enshrined in mystery according to a London dispatch dated April 10. The charge frames the debate amid ongoing political friction and public opposition.
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Chamberlain
Gladstone
Londow
Mr. Chamberlain
Birmingham
Mr. Gladstone
Fought a Real Dad Paris Deputy Seeks New Seat
M Borriglione member of the Chamber of Deputies seeks anew seat after recent wards received in Paris April 10.
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Paris
M. Borriglione
Chamber of Deputies
American Miners Disgusted With Africa
American miners in Johannesburg express strong dissatisfaction and disappointment over arrangements and cash dealings with the Africa venture. The report notes frustration and a sense of betrayal amid the overseas project.
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Africa
Dunlat
Johannesberg
South Africa
Ten Years to Live for Emperor Wham in April Tours
Bern April 10 A scrofulous ear infection and insomnia trouble the German Emperor. Doctors limit him to short sleeps and forbid drugs while urging constant activity. He plans trips to Wartburg and Bremen and faces a ten year life horizon. His son Crown Prince readies for an anticipated reign.
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Bern
Germany
Wartburg
Luther
Bremen
England
Wife of banker Ward dies in Stamford
Ella C Ward wife of Ferdinand Ward beer banker currently in Sing Sing died in Stamford Conn of inflammation of the stomach at about 35 years old. She lived with her 17 year old son as Ward faces a two year sentence left with good conduct. Ward may attend the funeral escorted by a prison guard.
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New York
Ella C. Ward
Ferdinand Ward
Sing Sing
Sidney Green
Marine Bank
Stamford
Conn
Ward
Brush
Emma Stark Confesses Poison Plot In Newland Case
Emma Stark, a servant jailed for poisoning the Newland family, admits she intended to kill herself not the family. She said she borrowed money to buy poison, added a small amount to corn, then became sick herself and did not mean to kill anyone. Chief Marsh obtained the confession.
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Curiaco
Emma Stark
Newland
Mia
Marsh
Banke Coloma Released After Customs Find Jewelry
Wealthy Miguel Coloma a Guatemala banker was released by United States Commissioner Shields after customs inspectors found watches and jewelry concealed in his boots and on his person. The pieces were engraved for household members and servants prompting interest from the Guatemalan Consul. The case concluded with his release today.
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New York
Miguel Coloma
Guatemala
United States
Shields
Coloma
Ex Governor Cornell Missing From New York
Creditors of Alonzo B. Cornell seek his location after court judgments totaling about 7000 dollars. Sheriff papers and process servers have failed to find him over the past weeks. Officials at Third National and Broadway Bank reported no contact today, though they desire to serve papers.
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New York
Alonzo B. Cornell
Third National
Broadway Bank
Cornell
Broadway
Italians Arrive at Castle Garden En Route to U S Cities
Three thousand five hundred three immigrants arrive, including 1030 Italians from the Victoria and 669 from the Trora, all shipped from Naples. They depart Castle Garden in groups toward Philadelphia, Pittsburg, and Chicago, with some remaining in the city. Suspected law violations around padrone contracts noted.
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Victoria
Trora
Naples
Castle Garden
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Tennessee Congressional Nominations
Knoxvillle Texas April 10 Congressman L C Houk was renominated for Congress as he seeks a seventh term. Cons cherry Saf Jor was renominated but a boited and nominated eoinance man Butler was mentioned as a challenger.
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Tennessee
Knoxvillle
Texx
L. C. Houk
Congress
Conscherry Saf Jor
Butler
Eight Hours' Work Sparks Carpenters Strike Wave
New York carpenters report no talks with bosses over an eight hour day though Webster Hall vote favored the shift. Chicago strikers stay firm as unions split, with talk of boss meetings and aid from the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners.
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New York
Chicago
New Yorks
Webster Hall
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Carpenters
American Federation of Labor
United Brotherhood of Carotera and Joiners
American Federation
United Brotherhood
United Order of American Carpenters and Joiners
Alfred Ashley
Amalgamated Carpenters
MEN ORDERED TO QUIT WORK BY STRIKING CARPENTERS
Chicago April 10. Striking carpenters in Lake and Ashland avenues forced workers to quit tasks at several houses and a building site. Police protection later allowed crews to resume work. James Gilmore and 50 men affected. Scott Ackerman accuses Wo Johnson of assault after being ordered off site. hearing set for Saturday.
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Lake
Lincoln Avenue
James Gilmore
Ashland Avenue
Sfrikers
Wo. Johnson
Carpenter
Justice Caldwell
Joseph Ackerman
Ackerman
Johnson
Chicago Carpenters Stay Defiant As Strike Lingers
In Curcaco on April 10 the Chicago carpenters strike persists with workers confident of victory. Building owners fear May rental losses and threaten to reassign contracts. About 100 cigar rollers join 50 basketmakers in striking. unions plan broader unity. A non union menu list is advertised to fill striker vacancies.
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Columbia Cigar Factory
Youngstown Demonstration Threatens General Strike May Day
The Building Trades Council plans a mammoth demonstration labor parade in Youngstown on May 1 to press for wage increases and shorter hours, warning a general strike if demands are not met. In Boston nine hours without wage cuts were approved for 2,200 marble workers across 12 factories, leaving three firms noncompliant.
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Youngstown
The
Trades Building Council
Boston
Miners' Federation Backs Eight-Hour Work Day at Brussels
The committee of the British Miners' Federation adopted a resolution making eight hours for a day's work the main topic for discussion at the upcoming labor conference in Brussels.
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Loxspow
The
British Miners’ Federation
Brussels
Massachusetts Adopts Nine Hour Workday Law
Boston April 1 The House adopted without division a bill making nine hours a legal day’s work in state and municipal employment.
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Massachusettts
Boston
Bondman Surrenders Banker to U S Commissioner
New York April 10. Broker Pell of Sixth National Bank was surrendered to a U S Commissioner by bondsman John McDermott. If another bondsman is not obtained by $80, Pell faces return to Ludlow Street Jail. McDermott refused to explain the surrender.
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New York
Pell
Sixth National Bank Tame
United States
John McDermott
Ludlow Street
McDermott
Iowa Still Day Prohibition Stance in Legislature
The Des Moines plan reports little chance the current Iowa legislature will alter the prohibition law. Senate debates two licenses bills by Schmidt and Lawrence, both failing on engrossment. House shows Schmidt bill as likely indefinitely postponed amid a 51 to 49 prohibition tilt.
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Committee of the Whole
House
Insane Brother and Sister Rampage After Dodge City Transfer
Simon and Rose Bolien, travelers from near Derby, arrive under sheriff guard after Rose’s illness in California. Violent insanity erupts in their cell at Dodge City as Rose is beaten with her brother striking and gouging. A rescue party regroups them in the same room amid shrieks and danger. Simon later claims they were drugged.
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Kax
Simon
Rose Bolien
Derby
Dodge City
Rose
California
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Ter
Bedlam
Boilens
Telegraphers contest at New York telegraphy gala
The telegraphers’ journey event concluded with the ladies’ elats leading sixteen contestants. Miss K B Stephenson won fifty dollars for 217 words in five minutes, followed by Miss M Dennis with 212 words earning forty dollars, and Miss E B Vanselow with 210 words for twenty dollars.
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New York
K. BL. Stephenson
M. Dennis
E. BE. Vanselow
A. S. Ayres
Fred Catlin
G. M. Hitemiller
Cisss
B. R. Pollock, Jr
J. W. Roloson
F. L. Catlin
Australian System Likely to Pass Ohio Legislature
Corumacs Ohio April 10 reports the Ohio Legislature in session passing local bills with no major laws enacted. The Mallon election bill, a modified Australian system creating State and County Election Boards, faces many amendments and a possible postponement. Stark County exposed voter fraud concerns with claims of at least 25 percent purchasable voters. The bill may become law if the session ends without blocking it.
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Corumacs
Monnett
Stark
Wreck Destroys Rail Near Stanley No Serious Hurt
A Northern Central train from Elmira was ditched near Stanley after a tree fell on the tracks. Fifty six passengers escaped major injuries though an immigrant woman sustained internal injuries. A Canandaigua wreck train arrived after an hour and a half, leaving passengers exposed to rain. Ohio oil prices rose sharply with a 1 1/2 cent gain to 30 cents at Buckeye Pipe Line.
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Northern Central
Elmirast
Stanley
Canandaigus
Dispatch
Ohio
Buckeye Pipe Line Comency
Midland Railroad Strike Shuts Rail Work Over Back Wages
Lenayon April 10. Midland Railroad employees stage a strike over five months of unpaid wages. The workers are quiet yet determined as no clashes or debriefs have occurred.
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Lenayon
Ixp
The
Midland Railroad
Brookline School Flag Fight Sparks Irish American Tension
Brookline Massachusetts erupts as William H Lincoln Grammar School students walk out in protest over a British American flag gift. Irish American families oppose the gift, choosing to fund their own flag and triggering a school governance dispute tied to local politics and the town meeting.
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Brookline
Mass
Trish
Rome
Judge Refuses Vacate Order inS. K. Stanton Note Suit
Judge Andrews of the Supreme Court denies vacating the examination order for Stephen K. Stanton and requires his appearance April 15 to testify about a $25,000 note in a suit against William H. Sistare George K. Sistare and Alex M. Stanton. The note, dated September 23 1884 in Detroit, was signed by Alex M Stanton, brother of the plaintiff, who used the firm name Sistare's Sons. The defense claims the signer had no authority to borrow in the firm's name and that he was a defaulter, while the plaintiff says the signer acted as a partner and the note was taken in good faith with stock collateral valued at $25,000.
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Andrews
Supreme Court
Stephen K. Stanton
Mr. Stanton
Chambers
William H. Sistare
George K. Sistare
Alex. M. Stanton
Detroit
Rge K. Sistare
Nuf
Lawmakers chased as Rhode Island House adjourns
In Providence April 10 the Rhode Island House of Representatives staged a lively session. Democrats fell one vote short of a beer and light wine license fee and accused Republicans of dilatory tactics to sway German American voters. Republicans fled the chamber, the sheriff pursued them, and Speaker Miller counted absentees amid adjournment.
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House of Representatives
State House
Assembly
Spescher Miller
House
Molten Iron Explosion Injures Several at Warren Foundry
In Belvixer New Jersey, at the Warren foundry Phillipsburg last evening, a ladle filled with molten iron spilled on a damp floor causing a terrific explosion. Men were thrown about. three were injured severely and one fatally. The building escaped serious damage as flames were promptly subdued.
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BeLvipexer
N. J
Warren Foundry
Phillipsburg
Michigan Railroads Seek to Undo Passenger Rate Law
Representatives of Michigan railroads today move to restore passenger rates to pre lawmaker per mile maximum, a move to contest the legislature's authority to fix rates.
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Michigan
Vermont Democrats endorse ballot reform and revenue reform
At the Democratic State and District Committee meeting in Montpelier on April 10 the group voted to adopt a platform calling for high license reform a new ballot reform revenue reform and a uniform poll tax.
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Vermeont
Democrats
Montpelier
Democratic State and District Committee
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