PISTOLS AND RIOTING MARKED PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC STATE MEETING
A chaotic Democratic State Convention in Haregissvea on April 13 featured revolvers and knives in the halls as Harrity's machine style prevailed. Despite factional bets and protests, the unit rule carried every draft on the slate with only one arrest, pugilist Fogarty, jailed. Guffey admitted defeat but vowed continued support to the party, praising the administration's methods with a wary eye toward future power struggles in Pennsylvania politics.
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Haregissvea
Herrity
Cleveland
Grover
Harrity
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Chicago
David Bennett Hill
James M. Guffey
Pittsburg
Guffey
Allegheny
Democratic Party
Goffey
Democratic Convention Frays Narrow to Cleveland Pattison Split
The Pennsylvania delegation remains loyal to Cleveland pending potential withdrawals. Pattison supporters express satisfaction with the day's work while party leaders anticipate the unit rule guiding a leading candidate if needed. A minor bolt emerged in Credentials as the O Leary contest was decided against the opposition.
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Cleveland
Harrity
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Nap
Free Trade UK
Committee On Credentials
O'Leary
Guffey
Bancroft
Convention day erupts in disorder at Allegheny rally
A bright day gave way to a violent scene as the Allegheny county contingent sparked a disturbance at a hotel and the hall ticket distribution triggered clashes. Revolvers and knives appeared at the doors while delegates argued over names, seats, and protestations. The event opened under Chairman Wright with Beltzhoover later presenting Cleveland in a storm of boos and cheers.
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Allegheny
Allegheny County
O'Leary
McKenna
Wright
Philadelphia
Center
Dels
Del
Cambria
Riot and rhetoric at Allegheny Democratic convention
A chaotic Allegheny County Democratic convention featured riots and factional clashes as the Committee on Credentials faced dispute led by J C Bane. Timothy and O Leary tried to restore order while Senator George Ross delivered a platform heavy on tariff reform and Cleveland Pattison praise.
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Hamilton
Dauphin County
Barl Lee
Beltzhoever
Cleveland
Pattison
Grover Cleveland
Hui
Belthoever
Senator Hall
J. C. Bane
Washington County
Bane
George Ross
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Robert E. Pattison
Political fracas and a seating dispute in the Forty-third district
A heated scene at a legislative meeting erupted before dinner when contested seats from the Forty-third senatorial district led to a near riot. Tim O Leary was seated after a contested credential battle, amid insults and a clash between factions led by McKenna and Guffey allies. Edward Myers was later assaulted at the door by Jack Fogarty, prompting a legal action.
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Werang
Tim O'Leary
McKenna
cKenna
Mullen
Beltzhoever
A. Koehler
Michael Ennis
Patrick Medda
Millvale
Ennis
Tim
Committee On
A. Hall
Bane
McQuiston
Guffey
O'Leary
Ed EK. Myers
Jack Fogarty
Philadelphia
Myers
Oollow
Teocet
Fogarty
Grant Affair Seen In Work Testimony At Trial
The April James Work suit session featured Work under cross examination by Joseph H. Choate. He confirms intimate ties with General Grant and asserts Grant knew of profits and some funds saved from Grant & Ward’s collapse, with complex alibi details and references to Vanderbilt and others.
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New York
James Work
Work
Joseph H. Choate
Cheate
General Grant
Grant
Grant & Ward
Warner
Ferdinand Ward
Conkling and
Vanderbilt
General
Assice Grant & Ward
William H. Vanderbilt
Rant
James
Ferdinand
John E. Parsons
Parsons
California
A. Yea
Fred Grant
Weather storms delay seeding across states
Quite a variety of weather reports from St Pavn and across the state and the Dakotas describe heavy rains and snow seeding delays. Central Iowa endures a severe storm with wind snow hail and rain. Fruit trees face potential damage while Huron South Dakota reports over two inches of rain since yesterday morning, Elk Point and Yankton record similar totals and snow six inches deep with seeding largely complete and mostly unaffected.
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St. Pavn
Dakotas
Iowa
Huron
Elk Point
Yankton
Advocates of Higher Criticism Ahead in Cleveland Presbytery
In Cleveland Ohio on April 13 the presbytery faces a contest between adherents of the traditional orthodoxy and backers of higher criticism. The outcome could influence church stance and doctrine within the regional assembly.
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Cleveland Presbytery
Cleveland, O
Presbytery Debates Higher Criticism and Atonement
Within the Cleveland Presbytery a debate on higher criticism saw a cautious move toward condemnation. A substitute by Rev Hayden advocating scholarly, right-spirit study of Holy Scriptures was adopted. All pastors were urged to avoid accepting extreme views, while B E Howard, accused, submitted a modified statement and faced no further action.
Raging Tombigbee Devastation Raises Death Toll to 125
From West Point Mississippi on April 13 reports describe widening flood damage along the Tombigbee and its tributaries. The death toll is 125 with many localities awaiting word. property losses exceed sidewalks including rail lines Mobile and Ohio Georgia Pacific and Illinois Central damaged. $100,000 plus in the county. stock washed away, creeks exhausted, and communications down as rivers rise near Columbus and beyond.
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Mississippi
West Point
Miss
Mobile
Ohio
Columbus
Ilinois Central
Tombigbee
Memphis
Arkansas
Walnut Bend
Council Bend
Explosion at Hardy's Machine Shop Kills Three
A furnace blast in Hardy's machine shop in Iowa on April 14 killed three men. A piston head brought in for repairs heated into steam, blasting the furnace into fragments. Victims were W. Henry, Frank Josett, and Dave Hogan.
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Lowa
Hardy
W. Henry
Frank Josett
Dave Hogan
Mystery of a Music Teacher Vanishes in Ohio and Cincinnati
Police investigators in Cotumacs Ohio and Cincinnati chase the disappearance of Miss Mabel Sturtevant a 19 year old Columbus music teacher. John Connell a young businessman who shared lodging with Sturtevant reportedly engaged to her burned a farewell note and refuses to reveal its contents. Officials say Connell may know more than he admits while Sturtevant's whereabouts remain unverified despite reports she rode a Cincinnati bound train before vanishing.
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Mabel
Cincinnati
Why a Polloner Goes Free Mopes Can April Thirteenth
Julia O Mera daughter of Dennis O Mera a farmer near town was tried on a charge of attempting to poison him. He testified water given by her tasted bitter and tea on March twenty eighth caused convulsions with death narrowly avoided by a physician. Despite the DA saying the evidence pointed to guilt he moved to dismiss noting the father forced her to rise before daybreak to plow and work a peculiar sentiment in the case.
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O’mera
Fate of Lottie Morgan in Hurley Bank Robbery Case
Ashland Wis April 13 no new testimony in the Lottie Morgan case before the special grand jury. A witness recalled that Morgan claimed she knew more about the Hurley bank robbery than others. She was murdered soon after that remark, suggesting a conspiracy to silence her before she could reveal more. Friends say suspects in the bank plot may remain at large.
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St. Pavun
Ashland
Wis
Lottie Morgan
Morgan
Hurley
Colored Oklahoma boomers stranded near Memphis
A group of colorered Oklahoma boomers who left for an overland trip in wagons became water-bound in the Arkansas Bottoms near Memphis. They sent word back to report that their disco de collections have been taken up in rent churches for their benefit.
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MeEmMpHis
Arkansas
Memphis
Telegraph Wires Torn Across Plains In Weather Angst
A Chinese puzzle describes the telegraph system from beyond the Missouri to the Rocky Mountains being disrupted by a basin of snow and a terrible ride. Wires tangled into temporary circuits as crews patched the lines.
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Kansas
Gray
Rocky Mountains
Missouri River
Basin
Democratic Convention Fallout Sparks Virtuous Indignation
In Washington the Maryland Civil Service Reform Association urges release of suppressed Roosevlet Wanamaker reports. The Civil Service Commission has pigeonholed findings accusing Baltimore post office officials of political activity in violation of civil service rules. If Roosevelt and Wanamaker confront each other in committee, a volatile scene is anticipated.
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Roosevelt
Washin Oy
Missioner
Theodore Roosevel
Wanama
Pt Peg Ag
Hn F. Andrew
Massachusetts
Maryland Civil Service Reform Association
House
le Bon Committee
Baltimore
Post Office
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Civil Service
Tee School Ees Toon
GORMAN'S PEACE MISSION TO PATCH TRUCE FOR NOMINATIONS
Senator Arthur P. Gorman traveled from Washington to New York to mend tensions between Cleveland and Hill as Cleveland's nomination seemed likely. He met with Hill, Cleveland supporters, and leaders including Smith M. Weed Perry Belmont and James E Campbell while Hauser of Montana endorsed Cleveland.
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New York
Cleveland
Hil
Arthur P. Gorman
Washington
Senator Hill
Hill
Gorman
Smith M. Weed
Perry Belmont
James E. Campbell
Ohio
Hauser
Montana
S. T. Hauser
The Mafia Affair Settled in Uproar Over Indemnity
The Progresso Italo Americano reports from Washington that the New Orleans affair is settled. The United States Government will pay the families of the victims $25,000 and diplomatic relations between Italy and the United States are restored.
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Ington
New Orleans
United States
Italy
America
General Miles Sends Inspector to Indian Territory
Cutcaco April 13 General Miles orders Captain Lee inspector of the Department of the Missouri to Indian Territory to investigate reports of rising Osage excitement over the ghost dances and threats to go on the war path by the tribe.
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Cutcaco
Miles
Lee
Department of the Missouri
Indian Territory
Depew Named Orator for Grant Memorial Cornerstone
The Grant Monument Fund Committee announced Chauncey M. Depew as the orator for the cornerstone laying of General Grant's tomb in New York on April 13. The event is funded by wind and money contributions to honor General Grant's memory.
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New York
Grant Monument Fund Committee
Chauncey M. Depew
General Grant
Tom
Red Hot Democratic Convention Opens Today
This morning's news highlights a heated Democratic convention with party tensions and key local figures, including mentions of candidates and voting expectations. Reports note budget concerns, political maneuvering, and early reactions from delegates as the event unfolds.
Poisoned Gamble Weir Said Linked to Embalming Arsenic
A conference at District Attorney Burleigh's office discussed Prof Bilanck's analysis of Gamble Weir's stomach showing poisons not from embalming fluids. Arsenic, calomel, and another deadly poison were found, with a mysterious letter to Weir's fiancée hinting at a suspect. The writer's identity remains unresolved while Mrs. Jennie Marsh defends her character amid public scrutiny.
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Mercantile
Fehl
Gamble Weir
Burleigh
Weir
James W. Dickson
Henry Fehl
Bilanck
Kirkpatrick Street
Maxc
Jennie Marsh
Tam Dispatch
Inquisitor
Seventeenth Ward
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