Platt Pleased by Harmony Bid in New York GOP
A special telegram from New York reports Republican day with Frank Hiscock Warner Miller and Whitelaw Reid among notables. A key meeting at 518 Fifth Avenue aimed to patch peace with Tom Pratt and placate Platt, signaling party unity ahead of campaign efforts. Magee may mediate Homestead disputes while Blaine and Miller back Harrison prospects.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Frank Hiscock
Warner Miller
Carter
Clarkson
National Republican Committee
J. Sloat Fassett
GL. Magee
Thomas W. Phillips
Pennsylvania
Ben Butterworth
Ohio
W. S. Franklin
Ilinois
Illinois
Minneapolis
J. H. Feltman
Wisconsin
Executive Committee
National Committee
Whitelaw Reid
Cornelius N. Bliss
Senator Hiscock
W. C Suutherland
Rochester
Tom Pratt
Hiscock
Harrison
Platt
Soch
White Plains
Magee
Hugh O’donnell
O'Donnell
John Milholland
Contract Labor Bureau
Ellis Island
Europe
McKinley
Nebraska
Butterworth
Franklin
Feltman
Alabama
North
South
Blaine
Maine
Cleveland
Ted
Pateh
Republican City Committee
New Assembly
Homestead
Elkins Refuses Nomination for West Virginia Governor
West Virginia Republican State Convention in Wheeling nominees for governor. Elkins declines after party pressure. Davis later nominated by acclamation after initial ballots. Auditors contest narrows to Hyer and Duval with Hyer winning on final tally. Conv.-adjourns until morning.
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West Virginia
Davis
Houxtrverox
W. Va
Republican State Committee
Committee On
Stephen B. Elkins
Harrison
Reid
Republican National Platform
McKinley
Pinkertons
Soecere
Goff
Elkins
Thomas E. Aot
Grafton
G. W. Atkinson
Wheeling
P. W. Morris
Ritchie
J. E. Menager
Mason
Kanawha
B Elkins
George W. Atkinson
Thomas E. Davis
J. K. Menager
L H. Duvall
J. Hyer
Braxton
C W. Hall
IL H. Duvall
W. Willey
Summers
G H. Senseng
Ohio
Hyer
Hall
Senseny
Willey
Duval
Minnesota Democrats nominate for governor in alliance split
Daniel W Lawlor of Hanesey county heads Democratic ticket with Hawkins as lieutenant governor and Peter Nelson for secretary of state. The party denounces the force bill and favors presidential term by direct vote. General James H Baker withdraws as Alliance candidate, leaving Donnelly’s wing to contend.
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Missearants
Daniel W. Lawlor
Hanesey County
Democrats
Hawkins
Peter Nelson
Bate
St. Paw
Mixx
James H. Baker
Alliance
Minnesota
Ienatius Donnelly
Allimuet
Canadian Premier Abbott Defends Canada U S Ties On Canal Tolls
Ottawa Aug 2 Sir John Caldwell Abbott Canadian premier says Canada has shown conciliatory conduct toward the United States and has sought to improve canal toll relations. He cites three Washington delegations and reciprocity measures while noting a proposed bill on Canadian workers was dropped after government opposition.
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Dominion
Ottawa
Ont
John Caldwell Abbott
Canada
United States
Washington
Promand
House of Commons
Betrayed Judge Admits Funds Misappropriation in Absent Action
Special report from Aug lists Judge Eben Hutchinson of Chelsea as admitting misappropriating funds. He allegedly prepared a document with his partner Colonel T. W. Porter showing numerous charges, including swindling Everett resident Simpson of 3400 and cash received for mortgage and investment not accounted for. The claimed total of misused funds reaches 176025 with pending criminal proceedings to arrest Hutchinson.
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Bostox
Eben Hutchinson
Chelsea
T. W. Porter
Everett
Simpson
Mann A. Marston
Teutonic Misses Record On New York–Queenstown Run
The White Star liner Teutonic attempted to beat the record for the transatlantic crossing but suffered a machinery setback last night. She arrived in New York this morning after making 528 miles by noon, surpassing the City of Paris' previous best of 520 miles.
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New York
Teutonic
Queenstown
Teutonioc
City of Parla
Paris
George K. Sistare Cremated in Troy Crematory
The remains of banker George K. Sistare of New York who died by suicide were cremated in Troy and buried beside his wife in Easton town cemetery on August 3.
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George K. Sistare
Easton
New York
Troy
Johann Hoff's Malt Extract Promoted as Superior Tonic
Introduction proclaims Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as the best nutritive tonic for convalescence and dyspepsia and warns against inferior extracts sold as Hoff's. It notes genuine import from Berlin, appealing taste, and lists Eisner & Mendelson Co. as sole agents in New York.
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Hoff
Johann Hoff
Berlin
Eisner & Mendelson Co
Barclay Street
New York
Military loyalty urged for state guard discipline as last resort
General Isaac J. Wistar argues villagers should not call citizen soldiers except after all options fail. He supports a trained State Constabulary, warns against partisan interference, and emphasizes discipline as the core of effective defense and public order.
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Harrissure
Isaac J. Wistar
Philadephia
Pattison
National Guard
Paul
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Individuan
Loukr
TS Ae
Alaric
Tribute to Star Guard Soldiers and Discipline
The speaker recalls past experiences and offers respect to the constitutional Commander in Chief of the Star Guard. He praises the command's soldiery qualities and the officers and men for maintaining discipline that sets disciplined troops apart from an unruly armed rabble.
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Star Guard
A Fugitive's Return In Philadelphia After Forgery Charge
James Hunter the Forger returns to Philadelphia under bail to face two forgery indictments. He fled in 1887 to Montevideo with his wife, who died there, and dementia struck him. His son aided the return, and District Attorney Graham agreed to a $10,000 bail for his appearance.
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James Hunter
Philadelphia
John
New York
Lequascano
Montevideo
James Hunter, Jr
David K. Furman
Seedom Sharp
Hunter
Graham
W. E Hughes
Aldermen Target Theater Gages In Boston Crackdown
Boston officials push to curb jokes at theaters after complaints from Aldermen about being ridiculed. Tremont and Boston theaters refuse licenses and perform without one as managers pledge restraint.
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Boston
Gage
Tremont
Nuitee
Watson Faces Jag Committee Report On Charges
The Jag committee completed its inquiry into Tom Watson's charges against House members. The majority will report that Watson failed to prove his allegations and faces criticism as a notoriety seeking third party figure. A minority report is expected to argue that the charges were proven. Watson plans to filibuster against the report.
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Tom Watson
Tom” Watson
Jag
Watson
Boatner
Jervers
Ming
Arrest of David Barber on Lodged Larceny Charge at Baltimore Depot
David Barber, a colored man, was arrested in Chicago on a telegram from Superintendent RK W. McClaughrey for stealing a large lot of household furniture shipped to the city. The arrest occurred at the Baltimore and Ohio depot as Barber went to claim the goods. A white woman named Agnes Cuff accompanied him.
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David Barber
RK. W. McClaughrey
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio
Barber
Agnes, Cuff
Flour vs Pittsburg sales and local bank plea
Flour brands Rosalia and Our Best boost Pittsburg sales as Iron City Milling Co pushes supplies. The note urges grocers to stock the flour and customers to save with Parples Savings Bank at 81 Fourth Avenue. Deposit prompted by low-interest savings.
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Pittsburg
Fourth Avenue
Southside Stabbing Affray Ends With Suspect's Arrest
George Strasser fatally stabbed Joseph Brontell after an old family feud flare up on South Twenty-seventh street. Brontell died at Southside Hospital after a dying statement, as Strasser fled but was captured near his home. Police also detained three window washers for theft in the Lewis block.
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Joseph Brontell
South Twenty-seventh Street
George Strasser
Southside Hospital
Succop
Brontell
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