Indiana Democrats endorse Cleveland for President at state convention
The Indiana Democratic State Convention at Tomlinson Hall endorsed Grover Cleveland as the logical presidential candidate and pledged to vote solid for him, with Isaac P. Gray as the favorite son if Cleveland cannot be nominee. The day featured Turpie as chairman, a platform denouncing McKinleyism and supporting tariff reform, home rule, and direct election of senators, plus the surprise defeat of John G. Shanklin for Governor.
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ptaNapours
Indiana
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Isaac P. Gray
Gray
Isaac Pusey Gray
John G. Shanklin
Evansville
al Quest
Shanklin
Harrison
Woods
Voorhees
Turpie
United States
Raum
Pension Bureau
Lepatee
Chicago
Hendricks
Rapid Growth of Democratic Clubs Expands Nationwide
The National Association of Democratic Clubs reports 10 to 12 new organizations joining daily. A June 21 Chicago meeting of the general committee seeks a venue for the nonvial convention with St Paul Des Moines and Indianapolis vying to host. The group, nearing 5 000 clubs, distributes campaign literature as it expands in the West South and East. Secretary Gardner notes broad collaboration with the National Committee.
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Wasuixetoux
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Chicago
Lawrence Gardner
Cook County Democratic Association of Chicago
St. Paul
Des Moines
Indianapolis
Csmbbanethio
Gardner
Ohio People's Party Meets in Columbus for State Session
The State Central Committee of the People's party met in Columbus with Chairman Barnes presiding. August 17 was set for the State Convention, and delegates to the National Convention in Omaha were chosen along with alternates. Barnes resigned, and M. W. Wilkins of Cincinnati was elected Chairman to serve until August.
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CoLumBoes
State Central Committee
The
People’s Party
Barnes
Tiffin
Hugo P. Pryor
Cleveland
Hugh Cavanaugh
Cincinnati
John Sertz
Omaha
John Seitz
J. & Borrer
Shanesville
Charles Jenkins
Suede
M. W. Williams
Hugo Pryor
J. C. H. Cobb
Wellston
J. C. Morgridge
Plain City
J. ©. Coxey
Massillon
TD. M. Cooper
Lee
Bynum Bowers
Lima
C. Swisher
Newark
Alvin
A. Gee
Cheshire
KR. &. Holt
W.H. Schisler
Lancaster
M. W. Wilkins
Foraker Faction Wins In Manrietta County Ticket Fight
In Manrietta the Republican Convention chose the Foraker faction to lead the county ticket and send ten delegates to the State Convention in Cleveland. The vote favored the Foraker slate 106 to 86, with H. Honaden L. A. McAllister John Lendon W. P. Dye James Rose W. H. Murphy H. F. Stacey W. H. Leeper J. Beatley F. G. Best named to the Cleveland delegation. Sherman representatives, headed by Wood, opposed the ticket. Sheriff nominee W. P. Dye Clerk L. E. McVey Surveyor D. F. Dufor Commissioner M. Grabb Infirmary Director F. R. O’Neil were nominated.
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John Lendon
W. P. Dye
James Rose
W. H. Murphy
H. F. Stacey
W. H. Leeper
J. Beatley
F. G. Best
Sherman
Representative Wood
L. E. McVey
D. F. Dufor
Republican delegates endorse Harrison and condemn Hill and Maynard
At the Warren Essex Clinton Franklin district convention in Plattsburg Troy New Jersey delegates were chosen for the National Convention and a resolution was adopted endorsing President Harrison while condemning Hill and Maynard.
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Troy
N. J
Warren- Essex-Clinton-Franklin
Plattsburg
Harrison
Hill
Maynard
Missouri Delegates Elected Uninstructed at Kansas City
Kansas City Missouri April 21 delegates to the Minneapolis Convention were chosen by the Fifth Congressional district Republican gathering. Resolutions to instruct for Harrison and for Blaine were voted down leaving the delegates uninstructed.
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Kansas City
Fifth Congressional District
Minneapolis
Harrison
Blaine
First Congressional District GOP Convention Delegates Named
The First Congressional District Republican Convention held today elected Carl S. Burr of Suffolk and Benjamin H. Wareford of Richmond as delegates to the National Convention. Both are noted Blaine supporters.
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Lone Islaxparty
Carl S. Burr
Suffolk County
Benjamin H. Wareford
Richmond County
Blaine
First District GOP Convention Chooses Delegates for Minneapolis
In Harrison Nes April 21 the First District Republican Convention elected C. H. Gere and George W. Holland Sean to attend the Minneapolis convention and instructed them for Harrison.
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Foxxsurry
Nes
C. H. Gere
George W. Holland Sean
Minneapolis
Harrison
Illinois Democrats split delegates to Palmer Cleveland and others
In Illinois on April 21 the state held 93 Democratic conventions. Of the delegates chosen 473 are instructed for Palmer, 52 for Cleveland, 7 for Craig, and the rest are uninstructed.
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Springfield
Illinois
Palmer
Cleveland
Craig
Perfidious Lover in Yokohama Trial Case Details
Defense submissions in the Yokohama United States Consular Court trial of Lieutenant Hetherington describe alleged relations between Robinson and Mrs Hetherington. Witnesses recount hotel meetings and letters, Hetherington’s actions to protect his family, and Robinson’s conduct leading to a fatal confrontation.
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VaNoorvan
B. C
Hetherington
United States
Yokohama
Tison
Robinson
Captain Gamble
Grand Hotel
Bartlett
Commander Bartlett
Grant Monument Fund Nearing Target in New York
In New York on April 21 a special report notes 2,000 committee members across industries actively raising subscriptions for the Grant monument fund. General Porter aims for 350,000 dollars by month’s end. Trustees convened to plan dedication details as Governor Flower contemplates a half holiday for the event. The parade turnout and marching orders remain under discussion with Secretary Reed due to confirm by tomorrow.
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New Yor
Grant Monument Fund
Porter
Grant Monument Association
Flower
J. C. Reed
Committee of 27 appointed for exchange work
A committee of 27 was formed to arrange exchanges. Elevator manufacturers met at the Astor House at 2 o clock and created a committee led by A O Mill. A public meeting at the Hotel Endicott arranged five committees to divide the area between Fifty ninth and One Hundred twenty fifth streets for subscriptions.
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Exchange
Astor House
A.O. Mill
Central Park
Endicott
Highest Water Ever Known Threatens Lower Mississippi
Washington reports heavy rains swelling the Ohio and Upper Mississippi valleys. The Lower Mississippi is rising rapidly with forecasts of 28 feet at St. Louis and 45 feet at Cincinnati by April 23. Memphis may reach 85.6 feet by May 6 while Helena and Arkansas City also trend toward record levels.
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Lower
Mississippi
Special Bulletin
Washington
Ohio
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Cin
Aiistcas
Cincinnati
Cairo
Memphis
Helena
Ark
Arkansas City
Greenville
Miss
Re Miss
Meeting of Pittsburg Colored Citizens on Avery College
A sparse turnout of colored residents met at Avery Church in Allegheny to discuss using Rev. Charles Avery’s £50,000 bequest for education. Rev. J A Boyden chaired. Rev. Dr Low urged reactivating Avery College. A motion to postpone action until May 2 passed due to low attendance.
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Avery College
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Avery Church
Avery Street
Charles Avery
J. A. Boyden
Low
Colo
Boomers Rush Back As Rock Island Depot Crowded
On April 21 at Krocksner the Rock Island train brought homeward boomers as 1,400 await filings in a line snapping up seats by open windows and ushers. The new county seats are set, town governments formed, settlers plant corn and sell claims. Water shortages plague boomers. unless rain arrives, settlement of large areas may be delayed.
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Krocksner
C. T
Rock Island
Cara
Guatemala Turns A New Leaf In Peaceful Transfer
Panama April 21 News confirms the peaceful inauguration of General Jose M Reina Barrios as President of Guatemala with Barillas retiring. The cabinet includes Salazar Cabrera Cabral Herrera Velez. Barrios also paces the War Department and named Barillas Inspector General of the forces.
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Carreras
Panawama
Jose M. Reina Barrios
Guatemala
Barillas Jt
Ramon A. Salazar
Manuel Cabrera
Manuel Cabral
Salvador Herrera
George Velez
War Department
Barrios
Barillas
Anthracite Coal Prices Rise In Western Markets
At a May 2 price increase meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, Western anthracite coal trades agents including Boyd Stickney J Langdon W L Scott and others agreed to raise coal prices by 25 cents per ton for Buffalo and western points. Attendees reported no friction during adjournment and both sides expect the hike to take effect on May 2 despite earlier doubts.
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New Yor
Fifth Avenue
Western Anthracite Coal Trades
Boyd, Stickney & Co
J. Langdon & Co
W. L. Scott & Co
Buffalo
Bunkoist O'Brien Escapes En Route to Penitentiary
Tom O'Brien, the bunko steerer from Liberty Avuary New York, was being taken to serve a ten year sentence for swindling Mr Peck of ten thousand dollars when he escaped from officers on the way and remains at large.
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O'Brien
Liberty
Avuary
N. Y
Tom O’brien
Peck
Appointment to State Insane Hospital Trustees
J Herman Bosler of Isle is appointed by the Governor as a member of the Board of Trustees for the State Insane Hospital. He replaces Dr Trail Green of Edston who resigned. The action was announced on April 21 and is reported by the Special section.
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Insane Hospital Board
Harey
J. Herman Bosler
Isle
Ison
Eereal State Insane Hospital
Trail Green
Edston
France Plans Dahomey Campaign Amid European Pressure
Paris reports cabinet approval for extensive Dahomey operations to be led by the Marine Ministry. French articles accuse England of backing Dahomey king Bebanzin, while gunboats and Senegalese troops bolster Kotonou defenses. Experts warn Dahomey forces use jungle guerilla tactics, making subjugation costly in lives and money.
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Paris
Dahomey
la France Today
England
Bebanzin
Ekotonou
Kotonou
Hing Behanzin
France
M. Albecea
Porto Novo
All Want Cardinal Appointments Stir Europe Rome April 21
European powers scramble for papal favors as negotiations for future cardinals proceed. The Pope plans five Italian cardinals including the Madrid and Vienna nuncios, eight foreign cardinals with two Spaniards, and consideration of an American cardinal amid Irish and French hopes. The Austrian proposal for three cardinals was rejected and German.Kingdom influence faces doubt.
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Rome
Madrid
Vienna
Monsignor Egger
St. Gall
Switzerland
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hun
William Ae
Schloezer
Kopp
Germany
Jaeger Faces Accusations Of String Of Embezzlements
April 21 report states Jaeger chief cashier for Rothschilds in Frankfurt embezzled about 1 700 000 marks. He allegedly used funds in fruit speculation in Berlin and Odessa, fled when fearing discovery, and may have died by his own hand. Police seek clues. letter from Darmstadt reportedly confirms frauds and intent.
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Berio
Jaeger
Rothschilds
Frankfort
Berlin
Odessa
Darmstadt
Cardinal Defeats Priest in High Profile Libel Case
In Rome on April 21 the libel suit brought by priest Amalfitano against Cardinal Oreglia ended with the Cardinal acquitted. Amalfitano was ordered to pay trial costs after a week of hearings. He accused the Cardinal of libeling him at the Vatican regarding church affairs and his prospects for a benefice.
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Robinson
Mra Hetherington
Mra. Hetherington
Bartlett
Rovinson
Mr. Hetherington
Hetherington
Herusband
Rome
Amalfitano
Oreglia
Father Amalfitano
Cardinallia
Vatican
Gackeria
Italian Cabinet Reconsiders Resignations
Rome reports the entire resigned Ministry except Signor Colombo the Finance Minister met to withdraw their resignations. They also decided to cut military and colonial expenditures to stabilize government finances.
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Rome
Signor Colombo
Italy Secures 200 Million Lire Loan to Cover Deficits
Reports from Rome state a National loan of 200 million lire has been authorized to cover estimated deficits for 1891-92, 1892-93 and 1893-94. Part of the funds will be issued shortly to address the deficit.
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Italy
Rome
Marriage in Diplomatic Circles at St Margaret's Westminster
A marriage was celebrated at St Margaret's Church Westminster at 2 30 this afternoon in diplomatic circles. Major is part of the wedding details noted in the report.
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Lorpon
St Margaret's Church
Westminster
Attache James C Post Hosts Event with Miss Annie Maxwell
James C Post military attache of the American Legation hosts a gathering with Miss Annie Maxwell daughter of J T Pulse of New York. Among guests are Emory and Charles de Sait the German minister to Russia on leave from duties in the United States.
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James C. Post
Annie Maxwell
J. T. Pulse
New York
Emory
Charles de Sait
Russias
United States
Fires, politics, and emigration sweep world notes
Disturbances and weather disrupt Austria and Bordeaux while colonial, imperial, and domestic concerns mix. A secret Spanish paper raid targets anarchist articles in Madrid. An astronomer dies after a fall in England. a man convicted in England for attempting to kill a figure in Butterworth. Emigration reports and cabinet reshuffles appear amid global chatter.
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Austria
Dahomey
MopesaTss
Spain
Musa
Pannace
St. Petersburg
Bordeaux
France
Carmo
United States
Mixiaten
Siru
Joux H. Hantnor
Birdtown Observatory
England
Cortis
Madrid
Two Washoe Indians Visit White House for Lodging
Two Washoe men arrive at the White House with bundles, seeking boarding and lodging after touring from Lay, saying they have money and business at the Interior Department. Captain Dinsmore directs them to General Morgan and Senator Stewart as they depart toward the Capitol.
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White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Dinsmore
Lay
Carson
Cap Dinsmore
Executive
Mra. McKee
General Mo
Indian Affairs
Interior Department
General Morgan
Scott
Harrison
Senator Stewart
Capitol
Backward-Walking Deaf Boy Lays In Philadelphia Asylum
Joseph Copeman an 11 year old deaf mute lies paralyzed at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum in Philadelphia after convulsions. Doctors fear repeated attacks may kill his right arm and end his life. His condition began with a convulsion and a strange habit of walking backward noted since his admission last September.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Copeman
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Broad and
Pine Streets
Horatio Wood
Gopeman
Pennsylvania Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
University Hospital
Pennsylvania
Broad Street
Turner Knocks Out Ed McCann In Stockton Fight
Charlie Turner of Stockton, Colorado middleweight, defeated Ed McCann of Philadelphia by knockout in the eighth round at the Pacific Athletic Club in San Francisco. McCann showed size but Turner landed the decisive blow as the gong ended the round.
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San Francisco
Cant
Pacific Athletic Club
Jack Or
Ed” McCann
Philadelphia
Charlie Turner
Stockton
Cal
McCann
Turner
Bucks County Bar investigates Louis H. James case
The Bucks County Bar Association committee reports charges of professional misconduct by lawyer Louis H. James for misusing client funds and asks Judge Yerkes to act. Judge Yerkes appoints a committee to report on the charges.
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Doug Lestons
Bucks County Bar Association
Louis H. James
Yerkes
Dunkle Convicted of Bank Embezzlement Charges
Oliver ER Dunkle former cashier of Merchants National Bank of Atlantic City was convicted of falsifying bank books and embezzling funds. He was remanded for sentence.
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Dunkle
Mays Lanprye
N. J
Oliver ER Dunkle
Broken Merchants’ National Bank of
Atlantic City
Republicans Nominate Jerry Ishler for Congress in Sixteenth
Named for Congress, Marshall Indiana April 25 the Republicans of the Sixteenth Congressional district nominate Jerry Ishler of Clark County for Congress.
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Marshall
Sixteenth Congressional District
Jerry Ishler
Clark County
Congress
Rescue efforts continue at Lytle colliery flood
At Lytle colliery near Minersville twelve men remain trapped after a Wednesday flood. Pumps run at full capacity while rescuers, led by foreman William Adama, work to drain water and reach the imprisoned workers as recovery plans and burial arrangements are arranged.
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Portsville
Lytle
Minersville
William Bell
William Bon
Thomas Buggy
William Adama
Buggy
William E. Adama
Dave
John Jenkins
John Schopp
Dolbin
Ilo
James Dolbin
John Serbe
Llewellyn
Black Heath
Democratic Society Opens Full Headquarters in Harrisbarz
Major John D. Worman announces Pennsylvania Democratic Societies headquarters in Harrisbarz HarrissorG with a slate of officers including Treasurer Elliot P. Eisner and vice presidents W. J. Brennen, 8. 8 Hoff, Watson F. Sheppard, John A. Ward, Levi Bird Duff, Edward T. McNeelis, Charles Robinson, and George Koehler. A circular invites Democrats to unite for tariff reform, aligning with President Cleveland and National Democratic Committee guidance.
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Democratic Society
Harrisbarz
Harrissorg
John D. Worman
Democratic Societies of Pennsylvania
Black
Elliot P. Eisner
Luzerne
W. J. Brennen
Allegheny
Hoff
Berks
Watson F. Sheppard
Schuylkill
John A. Ward
Philadelphia
Levi Bird Duff
National Democratic Committee
Democratic State Committee of
Pennsylva
Reme Offers Money Back If Benefit Fails
The note promises full refunds to customers if the product does not provide benefit or cure. It emphasizes satisfaction guarantees and states “you have your money back” as reassurance for buyers.
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William RB. Myers
John Oscar Weaserson
Albert Gall
Alonzo Greensmith
Supreme Court
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Harvey D. Voreis
William A. Peele
Matthews
Niblack
Nye
People's Party
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Missouri
Lieut. Hetherington
Kinson
Kobe
Mrs. Hetherington
Lieutenant Hetherington
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Grant
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J. E. Butterworth
Butterworth
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Buttworth
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Colorado
Ed McCann
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