The Real Big Four and All for Harrison
A Philadelphia telegram says Quay and allied leaders may oppose Harrison, with Platt Depew and Hiscock likely to lead a pro-Harrison faction at Albany. Wanamaker and other figures push reconciliation efforts while New York Republicans weigh whom to back for renomination and the 1888 Minnesota convention.
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Philadelphia
Quay
Harrison
New York State
Albany
Plats
Chauncey M. Depew
Warner Miller
Hiscock
Minneapolis
W. W. Dudley
Sam Fessenden
Connecticut
1883
John Wanamaker
Senator Quay
Wanamaker
Pennsylvania
Duidhey
Indiana
Clarkson
Iowa
Platt
Miller
Ir. Miller
Depew
Republic
Mer
Tracy
Foster
Elkins
New York City
Ohio
Republican Party
Brooklin
Aldrich Faces Surprise Wetmore Senate Boom
In April 11 dispatches reporters note alarm among Aldrich supporters over a developing Wetmore senatorial bid. Wetmore backers claim the ex governor gains momentum as the legislative majority settles, with Wetmore allies in the new Legislature poised to influence Newport politics and June Senate organization.
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Aldrich
Wetmore
Brayton
Blackstone Valley
Second
Rens
Republians
Newport
First Shore of Earth Turned in Democratic Convention Ae Front
A fragment notes a dramatic shift at the Democratic National Convention with an implied event or front. Details are unclear due to damaged text. The reference points to timing around June 5 and a structured plan guiding actions.
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Cutenoo
Tac
Rhode Island Bye-Election Yields Democratic Gain in Charlestown
In Charlestown Rhode Island a second election on April 1 produced a Democratic gain with Senator Joseph C. Church a Republican and Representative Herbert A.ocrat aligned with the Democrats. A Democratic victory also comes in Connecticut as New Berrers Coxx reports.
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Rhode Island
Provence
Charlestown
Joseph C. Church
Herbert A
Connecticut
New Berrers
Coxx
Trckes
Congressman Funston Wins Franklin County Primary
A dispatch reports Congressman Funston carried Franklin county in Saturday's primaries, giving him a clear majority.
Hill in Nomination Fight for Second District at Lawrence
The piece surveys Hill’s fading political influence as April 23 nominating events for the Second district in Lawrence approach. It notes diminished crowds at Arlington, reduced mail, and waning support from key factions in Washington and Tammany Hall as Gorman Cleveland alignments emerge.
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Lawrence
Gorman
Cleveland
Whitney
Tammany Hall
Hill
Washington
Arlington
New York
White House
Campbell
Mr. Cleveland
Fairchild
Exayor Grace
John D. Crimm
Boss McLaughlin
Tammany
New Orleans Democrats Nominate City Ticket at Convention
The Democratic Convention met today to nominate a city ticket. John Fitzpatrick was nominated for Mayor and prominent ward politicians received nominations for other key offices.
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New Anteays
John Fitzpatrick
TRAIN WRECKERS CAUGHT AFTER RAID ON L N TRAIN
Five men broke into a freight car on a Louisville and Nashville line near Birmingham Alabama. Officers pursued and a fight ensued at Wilhite station resulting in a mortally wounded man and several arrests. Suspects confessed to earlier wrecking and mail train robberies.
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Brewingham
Ala
Wilhite Station
Birmingham
Decatur
Louisville
Nashville
Falkville
Tom Wright
Tom Headen
Henry W. Jerry Posey
Tom Rennel
Headen
Venezuela’s Revolution Rumors Of Crespo Rebuilding Force
Dispatch from Payama via Galvestox says General Crespo has 800 troops near Valencia reorganizing and avoiding battle. A shipload of rifles reaches as 4000 more join Crespo when government forces move. Batista with 18000 men expected within 48 hours. Guzman and Zamora rise. Trade stalls as revolutionaries mobilize and Caracas plans insurrection after reverses. Arms stored in private cellars.
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Payama
Galvestox
Caracas
Crespo
Valencia
Aran
Batista
Guzman
Zamnra
Crack rifle shot Elton Richardson ends life in tragedy
Elton F Richardson once famed at 200 yards for his rifle skill died by his own hand in a shocking scene at his West street home. Found on the kitchen floor beside a discharged shotgun and poker, he burned himself and left a cratered floor. He had been ill long and felt unloved. He belonged to the Lawrence Rifle Association and Massachusetts Rifle Association and was well known among rifle enthusiasts.
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Keane
Elton F. Richardson
West Street
Lawrence Rifle Association
Massachusetts Rifle Association
Opening baseball season promises fast, furious contests
A sports forecast from New York and Pittsburgh argues the first NL series will decide the pennant race, with New York facing Philadelphia and Brooklyn at Baltimore, Boston at Washington, and Chicago at Cincinnati. Weather may dampen play, but teams are loaded with new men and keen rivals begin eager battles.
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Philadelphia
New Yorks
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Boyle
Ewing
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Fuller
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O'Rourke
Gore
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Keefe
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Indiana
Avor
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Haddock
Hart
Stein
Inks
Boston
Washington
Itsburgs
Comisky
Cincinnati
Louisville
Anson
St. Louis
von der Ahe
Windy City
Ex soldiers outraged over land allotment in Oklahoma
Kingfisher Oklahoma April 11 Ex soldiers denounce rumored policy barring declaratory filings and mail access for land claims while Governor Sesy denies opposition. Homeseekers jeer at allotment maps as arrivals swell, trains bring growing crowds and a postponed soldiers meeting promises spicy resolutions.
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Kingfisher
O. T
Secretary of the Interior
Sesy
Guthrie
Rock Island
Rustlers in Powder River Fight Spur Deputies on the Trail
A telegram from Johnson county reports a fight between stockmen and rustlers on Powder River. Converse county guards manned bridges and river fords while deputies chase two fugitives seen near Felterman. One man wounded in the arm, trail later lost north of Warner’s ranch.
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Dovetas
Wio
Johnson County
Campbell
Converse County
Rustiera
Powder River
Platte
Buffalo
Douglas
Felterman
Wm. Warner
Warner
Warners Ranch
Soldiers and Indians killed in Yaqui River engagement
Yester day authentic reports from Puawar Aniz say Mexican soldiers under Lieutenant Montana of the First Sonora militia faced renegade Yaquis high up the Yaqui river. A long eight hour fight left many dead on both sides as the Indians withdrew into the mountains leaving the soldiers in control. The report notes the Yaquis approach in large numbers and the Mexican force's stiff resistance.
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Yaqui
Puawr
Aniz
Montana
Sonora
Mexican forces reinforce to pursue renegades into mountains
The scenes describe Mexican troops sending for reinforcements as they advance with bravely contested actions. They note the renegades are pursued into the mountains, while some members become their own leaders. The balance of numbers is often equal in combat.
Senate Fires Young in Executive Clerk Controversy
Washington April 11 The Senate after long closed sessions and a stormy debate yielded to pressure from the Foreign Relations Committee and voted to vacate the office of executive clerk James R Young who had served ten years. A motion to investigate Young’s conduct failed by a narrow vote as the committee pressed for removal amid secrecy concerns and internal party pressure.
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Washincron
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
James R. Young
Young
Manderson
Cameron
Foreign Relations Committee
Sherman
Hale
Committee On Fore
Enate
Offlee
Pritts Targeted as Moonshiner Raid Is Planned
In Somerset Pennsylvania authorities unite to capture Pritts, accused of Hochstetler murder, with a midnight raid by 21 men including Special Revenue officers Culbertson Schlosser Robinson and Deputy Collector Johns. The plan calls for detaining Pritts and continuing the crackdown on moonshiners. Albert Miller offers to guide.
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Somerset
United States
Pritts
Old Hochstetler
Albert Miller
Seigle
John H. Miller
Hochstetler
Bob Miller
Culbertson, Schlosser
Robinson
P. A. Johns
Agen’ Cuneans Hed
Agen Osser
Sheriff Good
Pritta
Big money in sugar making and Spreckels profits
San Francisco April 11 Special. Claus Spreckels profits on his sell on ut to the Sugar Trust amount to 85,000,000. Reports describe Spreckels as opposing the trust with a Philadelphia refinery built for 3,000,000 and $5,000,000 in profits upon return to fight Hawaiian planters for sugar control. He sent $1,000,000 to each of his three children and is worth about 20,000,000 from sugar fortune.
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Claus Spreckels
San Francisco
Sugar Millonaire
Sugar Trust
Spreckels
California King
Trust
Philadelphia
No Revolutionists in Mexico Headlines Mixed Reports
Frontier telegrams describe quiet conditions in Mexico City with Garza in hiding amid political tension. In Detroit, Prince Micherel Mills and Lizzie Coutts face court action. a burglar targets the Pennsylvania Railroad executive residence in Marion station, narrowly missing the homeowner and prompting an arrest.
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City of Mexico
Frontier
Garza
Rio Grande
Texas
Quuintas Arroyo
Woman Dies in Georgetown After Domestic Tragedy
Mrs. Thomas Evans of Georgetown near the city died by a self inflicted act after a quarrel with her husband. She used a sharpened knife in the alleged incident. Her husband involved in the altercation remains alive.
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Thomas Evans
Georgetown
Iron City Brewing Company Capacity Tribute Revealed
An item praising the Iron City Brewing Company highlights its superior purity and refreshing qualities. The text notes racing events with Sizxrpy trotters and pacers to be sold at Arnheim's on Thursday, April, with Hazwaca's at 80 Sixth Street.
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Shady Lane
Hastings Avenue
Linden Avenue
Beechwood Avenues
Iron City Brewing Company
Arnheim
Pa Oy
Big Columbus Flood Drowns Negros and Leaves Town Homeless
The Tombigbee river and local creeks rose rapidly flooding Columbus Mississippi turning the town into an island. Fourteen black residents drowned nearby. hundreds of homes swept away and livestock lost. City and county aid is requested from Congress for relief.
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ColumBus, Miss
Tombigbee
Luxappalila
Columbus
Seth
the Ciy
Board of Supervisors
John Allen
Trains Delayed By Bridge Collapse On Juniata River
Through traffic on the Pennsylvania Railroad was suspended after a full span of the three span bridge over the Juniata River near Union Furnace was destroyed by a blast. The bridge was moved from position but not entirely destroyed. repairs with wrecking crews allowed trains to cross again by evening.
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Hostinepor
Middle Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Threespan
Juniata River
Union Furnace
Chicago Limited
Harrisburg
Bald Eagle Valley
Northern Central
Cold Wave Threatens Fruit Buds in Iowa Region
An April night in Eborumerox Ia reports a 25 above zero temperature with a predicted freeze by morning greatly risking fruit buds. Officials warn orchard interests to take protective measures as the cold spell continues.
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Eborumerox
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