Polar Partisans Tie to Blaze Blaine Candidacy
A long Atlantic era political column debates whether Blaine can be the anti Harrison nomination. It notes factions forming in the Republican Party, maneuvers by Quay Cameron and Maine leaders, and the fraying health and public stance of President Harrison. The piece predicts a two faction struggle as party leaders push a Blaine bid and Harrison backers seek renomination.
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Hilaine
Harrison
Blaine
Maine
California
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Mr. Kisine
Union
Haine
Diaine
Len
The Unfriendly President Harrison in Public View
A critical profile of President Harrison highlighting his cold demeanor and lack of magnetic appeal to his party and voters. The piece argues his unyielding reserve alienates colleagues and citizens, while praising his integrity and public service despite electoral challenges. It suggests a dynamic leader could rally the Republicans if he warms the party, or else fade from leadership.
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Harrison
America
Republic
Senate
House
Mob Rule At A Convention In Romulus
At Seneca county s Republican County Convention in Romulus a mob clash between Miller and Platt factions broke doors with a battering ram. Deputy Sheriff Nicholson drew a revolver to halt the attack as Patterson and Mangin led their groups. The crowd outside pelted the building with stones as the meeting opened in an improvised outdoor venue.
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Osweep
Seneca County
Romulus
Nicholson
Miller
Platt
Mr. Patterson
Waterloo
J. H. Mangin
Sweet
Lemiers
Manning
Miller- Patterson
What Elkins Says of Blaine
Steve Elkins, close to James G. Blaine socially and politically, said Blaine is in better health than in years and only needs rest. He refused to answer questions about a presidential candidacy or acceptance if nominated, asking reporters to report him correctly.
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Reprorp
Steve Elkins
James G. Blaine
Mr. Elkins
Bistine
Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Conger Talks Blaine On Presidential Nomination
National Republican Committee member A Conger says Blaine is coming out strong after Bar Harbor visits and will return to Washington in excellent health. He contrasts his recent interviews with earlier remarks, noting Blaine's improved condition and political readiness.
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Guiswes
Prin Gerre Lp
A. Conger
National Republican Committee
Blaine
Jean
Bar Harbor
Washington
Blaine Health Report Surprises Seabrook Interview
In a hotel phone exchange Colonel Seog notes Blaine's health improving and believes he may live for years. He avoids premature nomination guesses, saying Blaine could leave or accept the 1892 bid, but many events could still shape the convention outcome.
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Seog
Blaine
Senators in Conference Amid Quay Blaine Speculation
Philadelphia dispatch reports Senator Quay leaving for the West with son Dick and Chairman Andrews, while Blaine's candidacy dominates talk. Quay may meet Cameron at Donegal and discuss resignation. Andrews expects no change and plans to return to Titusville, noting ignorance of a delinquent tax letter.
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Blaine
Andrews
Philabelrnta
Quay
West
Beaver
Cameron
Donegal
Dick” Quay
Pennsylvania
Don Cameron
Philadelphia
New York
Europe
William H. Andrews
Titusville
Senator Quay
Wright
The
Continental
Emery says oil men not enthused over Thompson for State Treasurer
Ex State Senator Lewis Emery of McKean visited Philadelphia on his way home from New York where his wife and daughter Grace Emery embarked for a two month Europe trip. He noted oil region interest was low and oil men viewed RYE Thompson as lukewarm for the Burdick oil pit constituency. Emery, a member of the State World's Fair Commission, promised to push Pennsylvania's oil interests at the Chicago 1893 exposition.
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Lew Emery
Thompson
Dispatch
Philadelphia
Lewis Emery
McKean
City
New York
Grace Emery
Europe
McKean Independent
Cape May
Emery
Rye Thompson
Burdick
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Duel in the Road Ends in Fatal Wounding of Baker
Newton Baker private secretary to Colonel Robert G Ingersoll and Orville M Anderson former New York agent of Louisville Gas drew revolvers on each other near their Moody homestead in Cxoron Landing New York. Anderson shot Baker four times in a family quarrel that started with servant disputes and escalated after Mrs Baker shielded her husband. Baker, mortally wounded, begged not to be shot again. Anderson fled and was later arrested as doctors said Baker could not survive.
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Cxoron Landing
N. Y
Newton Baker
Robert G. Ingersoll
Orville M. Anderson
New York
Louisville Gas Company
Anderson
Baker
Moody
Hudson
Mr. Baker
S Baker
Smith & Wesson
Byington
Acker
Sutton
They Shouted for Blaine at Indianapolis Republican Convention
At the Indianapolis Republican City Convention held August 1, W. W. Herod was nominated for Mayor. The crowd showed little enthusiasm for Sullivan’s incumbency, but Blaine drew strong cheers, with federal officers and officials forming the stage backdrop as his name sparked wider support. Harrison also drew some cheers.
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Indianapolis
W. W. Herod
Sullivan
John Coburn
Blaine
Thompson
Chambers
Cochran
Harrison
McKinley Making Friends on Newark Visit
Hon William McKinley passed through Newark on his way to Columbus from Lakeside where he attended an outdoor political meeting. He was greeted at the depot by County Republican Executive Committee Chairman W A Lovett ex Lieutenant Governor Lyon and a large delegation of prominent citizens. The stay was brief but he made many friends.
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Newark
William McKinley
Here
Columbus
Lakeside
W. A. Lovett
Republican Executive Committee
Lyon
Somerset County Prohibitionists Nominate Ticket at Rockwood
Meyersdale August 1 The County Prohibition Convention in Rockwood adjourned after discussing the party’s necessity and outlook. A county ticket was nominated with Hon William M Price of Pittsburgh named for President Judge.
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Legham
Meyersdale
Rockwood
William M. Price
Pittsburg
Switzerland 600 Years Old Celebration Opens in Schwyz
In Geneva on August 1 the Swiss Confederation’s sixth centenary began with a wage in Schwyz, the four original forest cantons. Delegates from all cantons and cities, led by President Welti, witnessed a historic procession. A gala concert and banquet followed, with fireworks lighting the town.
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Geneva
Schwyz
Pblic
Welti
Mrs Potter Hasn't Married Bellew
Mrs James Brown Potter arrives and denies rumors of a marriage to Bellew. The Aug 1 Dispatch item notes she rejects the tale and provides clarification on her marital status and plans.
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Potter
Bellew
the Dispatch
James Brown Potter
Bribery Claims Stir Elliott Murder Case
sensational reports claim jurors faced money offers to hang the Elliott jury. Mrs. Moore, tied to Fostoria, allegedly sought access to juror Peters and discussed a $500 payoff for a hung jury. Prosecutors pursue arrests for bribery while a new-trial motion in the case is postponed to Wednesday.
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Fostoria
Peters
Columnous
Elliott
Charles F. Peters
Cae Hotking Valley
Toledo
Moore
Columbus
Mrs. Moore
Mr. Peters
Mrs. Peters
King of Presque Isle County Murder Mystery
Albert Molitor known as the King of Presque Isle County and his clerk Edward Sullivan were killed in Molitor’s office in a 16 year old case. William Repke of Rogers City confessed to the crime, implicating 14 local citizens. Repke cites mis fortune and personal tragedy as motives. All implicated individuals are to be arrested.
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Alpeesa
Mich
Aug
Albert Molitor
Presque Isle County
Edward Sullivan
Molitor
William Repke
Rogers City
Repke
Itata Again In Trouble In Chilean Affair At Sea
San Francisco reports aid to Mont generals aide Martinez says Gard of San Diego ordered Captain Munson to land all his men and hold them in lodging until legal action ends. Mont disputes Munson’s claim and questions Gard authority while Munson maintains Maipo anchored safely at Iquique after a mistranslation led to a founder report.
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San Francisco
Louis Martinez
Munsen
Maipo
Iquique
Muipo Bay
Iron ore discovery near Cornwall alters ore estimates
A new reservoir excavation three miles east of Cornwall uncovered a vein of iron ore 11 1/2 feet high on land owned by William C. Freeman. The ridge between the site and Cornwall is believed to hold massive iron deposits. Assays show iron content from 65 to 70 percent, suggesting a deposit unmatched in richness and volume.
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Lebanon
Cornwall
William C. Freeman
Pennsylvanias Chautauqua at Ridleview Park
At Ridleview Park on August 1 Prof Byron W King delivered an engaging program. A summer school opened today with a Pittsburg Female College alumna directing the music department. Rev Dr E M Wood of Curry University Pittsburg lectured on guidance toward life work. Dr J By Kodine spoke this evening on Ghosts.
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Ridleview Park
Byron W. King
Pittsburg
Rumor of Lacey Resignation at Comptroller Office
Washington rumor claimed Comptroller of the Currency Mr. Lacey had resigned but the report proved untrue and unfounded.
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Washington
Lacey
Canal revival boosts Eastward by Water and jobs in Shepherdstown
In Shepherdstown West Virginia August 1 1890 the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal resumes heavy traffic for the first time since June flood with boats from Cumberland to Georgetown loaded for shipment. Coal grain hay lime and cement form main tonnage while old teamsters return to work and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans bulk freight transport to tidewater. The canal begun July 4 1828 long 187 miles with 75 locks and a storied history is seen as a vital engine of regional commerce today as repairs continue and new craft are built
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Shepherdstown
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Cumberland
Williamsport
Georgetown
Washington City
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Tidewater
United States
George Washington
Italian laborers flood bank doors over missing funds
About 100 Italian workers surrounded the closed doors of the Banca Popolare Italiano at 26 South Seventh Street seeking the return of deposits. Owner Louis Mangialetto fled with an estimated 25,000 dollars after issuing notices of an assignment to Richards Green. He had previously built a banking scheme by taking deposits from job seekers who paid for work.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
Banca Popolare Italiano
South Seventh Street
Louis Mangialetto
Richards
Mangialetto Ieeeee
Mangialetto
Banco Popolar
St. Louis
Dabney Alexander
State Savings Bank
Dabney
Alexander
Canadian dupe out of hundred dollars by two confidence men
Louis Gangen a Canadian quarryman, traveling from Williamsport to Fall River, was duped on a Jersey City ferry by one man posing as John Campbell. A second man arranged a fake check for $1,000 and another $100, both con men fled with the money. Detectives Flynn and Carey arrested them. held in $1,500 bail each at Tombs Police Court.
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Pam
Disfatch
New York
Louis Gangen
Canada
Williamsport
Fall River
Jersey City
Gauven
John Campbell
Campbell
Murray Street
West Street
Sally Campbell
Flynn
Carey
Tombs
Bank collapse sparks planned suit against directors and cashier
Louisville Aug 1 A large Falls City Bank stockholder says a court action will be filed against the bank's directors and Major William Tillman the cashier alleging gross negligence in the bank's failure. The suit stems from alleged reckless management and unsettled national finances affecting credit.
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S.— Vispatci
Louisvinor
Falls City Bank
William Tillman
Bank failure linked to overextension of loans and bad debts
Officers of the bank extended credit beyond conservative lending, causing failure due to large bad debts. William P. Johnson is named as a major debtor with sums ranging from 40,000 to 185,000. Johnson allegedly overchecked at the Falls City Bank in recent weeks after an attachment suit by Kentucky National Bank.
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William P. Johnson
Johnson
Kentucky National Bank
Falls City Bank
Rose Coghlan’s Mishap In Man Fashion On Horseback
Actress Rose Coghlan dressed in men's clothes rode astride at Fort Hamilton. In dark night a horse reared and balked near Marine avenue. Coghlan was hurled through the air, landed beside the horse, escaped serious injury, with a doctor noting only bruises.
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New York
Rose Coghlan
Will Cain
Ntleman
Misa Coghlan
Fort Hamilton
John T. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
Jnst
Marine Avenue
Miss Coghlan
Gossiping Society Reveals Two Notable Harrisburg Marriages
The Dispatch reports two prominent Harrisburg nuptials. David Campsey McLain, son of ex Senator McLain, married Misa Annie Laird Wallace in Camden on March 25, officiated by Rev W H Burrell. Dr Leon Graber wed Miss Fannie Jauss, daughter of coal merchant D L Jauss, amid rental opposition.
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Harrisburg
David Campsey McLain
McLain
Washington County
Misa Annie Laird Wallace
Thomas L. Wallace
Wallace
Camden
W. H. Burrell
Leon Graber
Fannie Jauss
D. L. Jauss
Violated Pay Day Law Prompted Miner Mass Meeting
In Wilkes Barre on August 1 a mass meeting of miners gathered at Plains to push coal operators to observe the two weeks pay law. Resolutions urged compliance, committees were named to press the demand, and if refused, Factory Inspector Watchorn will be asked to prosecute.
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Wilkesbarre
Plains
Watchorn
Parnell Will Fight and Mysterious Death in Parts
The Dispatch Directory outlines today’s Tax District issue with two parts. News content features Parnell Will Fight, mysteries of a death case, Cassadaga Lake spiritualists, and a column on love and law, alongside humor by Proctor Knott and assorted features on music, women of Kentucky, and a want and sale column.
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Tax Disratcn
Parnell
Cassadaga Lake
Proctor Knott
Clintos
E. Stopml
Music World
Women of
Kentucky
Bramble
News of the Stage
Stand Off Over Dalzell Delegates at Scranton Clash
In a heated Americas Club meeting in Scranton, Dalzell and Robinson backed factions fought over delegates to the convention. Dalzell's picks Montooth Paul English edged Colville Gibbs Gladden for the three seats. mushroom clubs were denounced and resolutions against them carried by a split vote amid claims of home support weakness.
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Americas Club
Dalzell
Robinson
Pittsburg
Scranton
Major Montooth
H. S. Paul
H. D. W. English
W. W. Colville
W. M. Gibbs
G. M. Gladden
Montooth
Paul
English
Tl. Colville
Gibbs
Gladden
Win Colville
Warmcastle
5. D. Warmcastle
Pennsylvania
Republic
T Viennas
Americas Republican Club
League
Republican
United States
Executive Committee League
Calville
Raisi
Dalerel
I. W. Patterson
W. H. Reed
W. A. Magee
A. J. Edwards
John A. Reed
W. H. Reech
Joseph Andrews
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M’kinley
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Shirley
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Pape
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Campenter
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J. D. Kerbey
South Carolina
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Eeevesses
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Paytsir
E. BR
Fannie B. Wann
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Davinson
Pringle
Seeanenee Wilkis Lewry
Liverpool
Wakeman
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