Democrats in War Paint And Platform Clash In Pennsylvania
Guffey forces clash with Harrity faction as Pennsylvania Democrats head to Chicago. unit rule disputed while credentials fight looms. Major names include Grover Cleveland supporters Merritt Allen Read and Leary guards. delegates and at large slate debated amid tense convention mood.
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Reading
George A. Allen
Erie
Tim O'Leary
Sargeant
Orr
Committee On
Allegheny
Gaffeyites
Harrerspurs
Cleveland
Guffey
Grover
Harrity
Chicago
Kerstone Democrats
J. M. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Grover Cleveland
Bossier
Goffey
Beltzhover
Senator Noss
Mortimer F. Elliott
Tioga
John C. Bullett
Philadelphia
Thomas B. Kennedy
Franklin
Henry Meyer
George Ross
Bucks
William A. Sigerly
W. A. Hensel
Lancaster
Charles Robinson
Lackawanna
J. L. McKinney
Crawford
Grant Herring
Columbia
Harry Hall
Elz
Patrick Foley
L. Mestrez
Farette
John BR. Read
Senator Hall
teSvallece
Sterger
Blalr
Clearfield Statesman
Blair County
Factional Brawls Cloud Allegheny Delegation Ahead of Caucus
The Allegheny Democratic scene erupts with infighting as delegates shuffle credentials for the upcoming convention. In the Forty-fifth district Kennedy faces off with Mullen over the Committee on Credentials while a sparring match nearly turns physical. The Forty-third district chaos promises more theater as meetings dictate the lineup.
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Pittsburg
Mullen
E . Kennedy
L. M. Fagan
G. J. Bleichner
Kennedy
Sipe
Kilgallen
Lloyd
Collins
McMichael
Wells
Harrity
Forty-third
Dem delegation clash as Harrity era looms large
Philadelphia rally details show Democratic divisions with Pattison supporters in bold blue and gold badges, Harrity faction promoting anti administration push. Governor Pattison expresses confidence while observers note defeats of local officials and looming national delegation contests.
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Cleveland
Pattison
Victory
Philadelphia
Guiffey
Pittsburg
Patrick Foley
Leary
Larkin
Harrity
Pennsylvania
Bancarorr
Flood Devastation in Mississippi Town Reaches 400 Dead
A Mississippi disaster reports widespread destruction from a flood. five to 15 mile wide debris belt, many Negro shanties wiped out, up to 1200 people left destitute, and at least 400 drowned. Aid appeals rise as relief efforts begin amid widespread ruin. A separate update notes Russia may resume grain exports after a prior ban.
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CoLtomsBra
Miss
State Ledger
Columbus
Moonshiners in Somerset Raid Capture Three Distillers and Four Stills
United States Secret Service and internal revenue officers raided moonshiners in Somerset county. Three distillers John H Reese Sr Jr and John H Miller and four stills were seized along with illicit liquor. The operation, planned from Pittsburg, aimed to uproot illegal whisky production in the mountains as authorities vow continued pressure.
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Somerset
United States Secret Service
Internal Revenue
John H. Reese
John H. Reese, Jr
John H. Miller
Pritts
Pittsburg
Samuel F. Culbertson
Secret Service
Hochstetler
Trent P.C
Westmoreland
Fayette
Allegheny
Trent
Culbertson
Mitchell
D.A. Leslie
Alexander
Maryland
Slusser
Washington
Fisher
Johns
Fayette County
John Reese, Jr
Reese
Connellsville
John Reese
Reese, Sr
John
Samuel Miller
Miller
Young Reese
Governor to appoint commission for Columbus drunk care establishment
Governor shall appoint a commission to establish a drunk care facility in Columbus. The Keeley method will be adopted and one patient admitted from each county on trial.
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Columbus
Morphine Mystery Involving Paige and Huntington Case
Dresden reports a fevered tale of forged notes and a morphine afflicted patient. Colonel David B. Paige of Paige Carey & Co is said to know about forged indorsements on Huntington notes and may be hiding in the city awaiting Mrs Huntington. Dr Abnett figures in alleged scenes and a nurse physician role as Mrs Huntington paid 3000 to remove him. Huntington allegedly improved after morphine exposure though suffering hip abscesses and emaciation.
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Mr. Huntington
Hoeltze
Huntington
Gamble Weir
Weir
Harry Pfell
Burleigh
Harry Marsh
Jennie Marsh
Clif Street
Marshes
Commissioner Weir
Mr. Powell
Washington Street
Mr. Marsh
Liberty Street
McDonald
Two Earthquake Shocks Rattle Central New York Towns
Two distinct tremors were felt across Montgomery Warren Otsego and Utica areas. The first at 11 33 lasting 30 seconds and a second two minutes later caused panic in Johnstown Broad Albin and Cloversville with rattling dishes and trembling buildings.
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Montgomery
Warren
Otsego
Johnstown
Cloversville
Utica
Holland Patent
Westernville
Alder Creek
Mohawk Valley
Montgomery County
Broad Albin
Presbytery Probes Higher Criticism In Cleveland
Cleveland Presbytery charges Rev. Burt E. Howard of First Presbyterian and Rev. Dr. P Sprecher of Euclid Avenue Presby terian Church with biblical criticisms that conflict with orthodox Presbyterian doctrine. An Arena article by Howard argued the crucifixion as atonement was not a sacrifice. A three member committee will seek to correct Howard then report. Sprecher’s case was previously dropped but his recent sermons intensified scrutiny.
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Reva. Howard
Sprecher
Burt E. Howard
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Howard
P. Sprecher
Euclid Avenue Presbyterian Church
The Sweat Shops Probe in Boston Description
Congressman Warner’s commission opened the sweating system investigation with testimony from W E Cogswell a Boston cutter who said Massachusetts law had mitigated the evil and urged a national labeling requirement. W W Barnes a New Bedford cutter described long hours and meager wages in sweating shops including a couple making knee pants for six five cents a dozen and earning about six dollars weekly.
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Boston
Warner
W. E. Cogswell
Massachusetts
W. W. Barnes
New Bedford
Mato Grosso Declares Independence from Brazil
The Mato Grosso legislature proclaims the state independent of the United States of Brazil in a shocking political move reported from Buenos Aires dated April 123. The action signals a major shift in regional power and potential new governance.
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Mato Grosso
Republica
Buenos Aires
United States of Brazil
Democratic Convention Forecast
A brief forecast of the upcoming Democratic National Convention notes expected nominees, likely platforms, and anticipated political impact as reported in this morning’s page. The piece surveys tensions within the party and potential strategy shifts ahead of the event.
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Bastiers
Pittenberg
Ee Bausman
Japan
Seinsters
Old Scout's Field News
Setetse
Wild West War Brings Rustlers and Cattlemen to Battle
Reports detail a series of clashes between rustlers led by Sheriff Angus backed by Buffalo residents and invading cattlemen. The K C ranch was attacked leaving two inmates dead in a burned building, while reinforcements and militia appeals spread across Wyoming.
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Woo
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Angus
Johnson County
Doug
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Smithy
Powder River
K. C. Ranch
Nate Champion
Dick Ray
Jack Flagg
Cheyenne
Flagg
Crazy Woman
Champion
Ray
T.A
George Green
Casper
Wyo
Riverside
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