Blaine Boom Continues in Republican Party Projections
A Meadeville dispatch reports the Crawford county Republican convention endorsing President Harrison and James G. Blaine as leaders amid a nationwide Blaine surge. Delegates favor Blaine against Harrison, with Quay and Cameron backing anti-Harrison coalitions in Pennsylvania. Andrew's home dispatch notes Blaine’s national momentum while Blaine himself faces health concerns at Bar Harbor.
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WasamineTrax
Blaine
Maine
Indiana
Bisine
Harrison
Republican Clubs
New York
Pennysonnie
Bar Harbor
Pennsylvania
Quay
Cameron
Juay
Bilsine
Andrews
Crawford
Meadville
Crawford County
J. W. Crider
Jacob Bolard
John Compton
J. L. Dunn
Julius Byles
H. L. Richmond
Herrison
James G
Cuba
San Domingo
Union
Afl
James G. Hisine
National Republican Executive Committee
M.S. Qang
Jerry Simpson Denies Desertion from Farmers Alliance
Kansas congressman Jerry Simpson denies reports he has deserted the Farmers Alliance for the Republicans. He asserts no change until the Republican party itself undergoes a full transformation and calls such rumors folly.
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SBP
Waeniserox
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Ailliance
Gome
Republican Party
Farmers’ Alliance
Fragmentary political pamphlet on agricultural reform and alliances
The text discusses a broad agricultural revolution and alliance figures, praising ongoing progress in the South and Georgia. It defends Kelly's apostasy as a stay within a movement, arguing for next year’s separation plan and strong Southern support despite uncertainty.
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Alliance
Kelly
South
Georgia
People's Party Convention Draws Prohibition Coalition Plan
The People's Party in Ohio adopts a platform calling for liquor reform and coalitions with Prohibitionists next year. Leaders approve a long platform, elect J. K. Lietz for governor and other state offices, while dissenters threaten to bolt over liquor plank.
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Cavanaugh
People's Party
Dr. Tuckerman
Cleveland
Committee On
Hugh Cavanaugh
H. F. Higdon
Standard Oil Company
Reever
Ohio
United States
J. K. Lietz
Frank Rist
Cincinnati
D. W. Pooret
Athens
Rial M. Smith
Summit Wash
Henry Welfa
Albert Yaple
J. Peterson
Green County
Board of Public Works
Bower
Franklin
W. J. Weaver
Porterie
Orm
Aneganh
Knota
Pennsylvania Republican Club Delegates Pick Robinson Loyalists
At Grand Army Hall the Pennsylvania Republican Club met with about 90 members. Delegates chosen to the State League convention were W. M. Henry Armstrong county Harry Cobaugh Cumberland county and J. R. Rankin Center county all aligned with Robinson. Renewal of a bid to back Jack Robinson for State President drew opposition and was tabled. Samuel V. Holliday Erie was elected president by acclamation.
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Pennsylvania Republican Club
Oldext
Wasursorox
Grand Army Hall
State League
W. M. Henry
Armstrong County
Harry Cobaugh
Cumberland County
J. R. Rankin
Center County
Robinson
Jack" Robinson
Johnell
State League of Clubs
Hou
Samuel V. Holliday
Erie
New York Club Convention Chooses Delegates and Adjourns
Syracuse Aug 6 Republican League Convention adjourned after a brief session. Incumbents were re elected and delegates at large for the national convention were chosen. Henry Gleason and Dr Derrick were named despite factional maneuvering to back John W Weed. A weak second day showed by a member attempting to vote for several clubs.
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Syracube
Republican League
Henry Gleason
Dr. Derrick
Ora
John W. Weed
Plattsburg
Prohibition State Convention Renominates Officials
The Prohibition State Convention re nominated BR Richardson of Omaha for Supreme Court judge Rev William Garst of Nelich and Mrs Caroline M Woodward of Seward for regents of the State University The platform endorses the National Prohibition party calls for government control of telegraph and railroads and favors unrestricted coinage of metals and abolition of liquor traffic.
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New
Prohibition State Convention
BR. W. Richardson
Omaha
Supreme Court
William Garst
Nelich
Mra
Caroline M. Woodward
Seward
Regente
State University
National Prohibition Party
Reception to McKinley Informal Farewell in East Liverpool
This evening an informal farewell reception was given for Hon. William McKinley in East Liverpool. He has stayed three weeks with John B. Taylor and will leave for Canton tomorrow with his wife. Bands paraded the streets as thousands gathered at the Taylor mansion.
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East Liverroot
William McKinley
John BR. Taylor
Canton
Taylor Mansion
Ste
Cam
Pam
Honest dollar tariff debate sparks campaign cheers
The piece discusses party platforms on honest coinage and tariff policy, arguing free silver would let foreign nations dump silver and devalue the dollar. It notes supporters’ praise and a brief reception for the speaker among friends.
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Enty
I Eenta
Republicans
Campbell's Campaign Heads to State Speakers
Special telegram reports Governor Campbell and James E. Seal planning to open Democratic headquarters next week. Neal will select a secretary and arrange many speeches with notable speakers, while Grover Cleveland may be invited to participate if able.
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Neal
James E. Seal
Democratic State Executive Committee
Campbell
Grover Cleveland
Priest Bars Protestant Lovers From Catholic Girls in Meriden Church
In Meriden South, Father Moore faces boycotts as he forbids Catholic girls from dating Protestant boys. He admits writing to a suitor to quit the relationship and says he has refused communion to multiple girls for defying church rules. Some girls challenge the ban, stating they will go with whom they please.
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Merwe
South Meriden
Father Moore
Longden
Youn Lade
Jack
Mr. Longden
Valeerille
Rattlesnake Fatal to Young Elliott in New Jersey
News notes a fatal rattlesnake bite in Sandiston New Jersey to William F P Elliott two year old son of farmer H M Elliott. He was bitten on the hand while gathering sticks and died after five days despite antidotes. The Elliott farm lies near the Kittantinny mountains where snakes were found and killed in nearby fields.
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N. Y
Sandiston
N. J
William FP. Elliott
H. M. Elliott
Elliott
Kittantinny Mountains
J. N. Miller
Wes
A Clergyman's Character Special Teligr DisPatch Beaver Falls
In Beaver Falls on August 6 a dispute between Rev. J. N. Bristol of the local Baptist church and former member Sol Myers escalates. Bristol issues a warrant for slander and trespass, alleging Myers wrote damaging letters and spread false statements after being expelled for causing dissension and threats to the pastor.
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Beaver Fatls
J. N. Bristol
Baptist Church
Bristol
Sol Myers
Myers
Tragedy at Sea Hinted By Capsized Vessel Sightings
A special telegram from New York reports the steamship Fitzroy seeing a likely 800 ton vessel capsize off Delaware coast with sails set. The day after, a raft of timbers tied by chains was spotted, suggesting survivors built it after the disaster.
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Fitzroy
Mediterranean
Delaware
Fitgray
Inquisition Revived to Extort Confessions in Chile
A dated dispatch from Antofagasta recounts torture under Balmaceda's government of Senor Barahona to force a confession of revolutionary ties. Barahona describes long confinement, frequent beating with sticks, partial starvation, and threats of death, followed by months of weakness and medical aid while authorities pursued alleged conspirators.
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New York
Balmaceda
Revolutionary Party
Antofagasta
Senor Barahona
Desiderio Ilsbaca
Santiago
Julio Garcia Videla
Seventh Regiment
Carvallo Orrego
Enor Valdes Calderon
Mabaca
Iabaca
Parnell Plans U S Campaign With Mrs Parnell Debut
Loxpos reports Parnell will visit the United States in autumn to campaign nationwide. Mrs. Parnell will accompany him marking her debut as a politician. John O Connor’s favorable dispatches and invitations from American political groups spur the plan. The Irish News in Downpatrick set to publish August 15 to boost the effort.
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Atlantic
John O'Connor
South Tipperary
America
Parnell
United States
Ocean
Mr. O'Connor
Downpatrick
Irish News
Down
Belfast
German Manufacturers Skeptical of Press Opinions on World Fair
Befurm Aug 6 German manufacturers doubt newspaper opinions predicting U.S. import barriers under McKinley law. They expect a strong Chicago fair display will expand American trade. Foreign Committee talks for the Columbian Exhibition are concluded and German exhibit documents exchanged.
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Befurm
Vossiseie Zeitung
Tageblatt
Germany
United States
Chicago
America
Frankfort
Ber Mn
Herr
Famine Ravages Two Indian Provinces Amid Drought
In August 6 dispatches from Manpeas report drought across the Chingleput and North Arcot districts, with unprecedented heat and crop loss. Starvation and livestock deaths rise as streams dry and relief requests increase, affecting all social strata despite some monsoon relief elsewhere.
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Manpeas
India
Chingleput
North Arcot
Presidency
Hounded to death in scandal over slanderous accusations
Louis August 6 Special telegram says Caro line Francisco Barth a 23 year old woman died after swallowing arsenic in a personal crisis. Inquest revealed jealous neighbors sent vile valentines and indecent letters signed Morrison Whitecaps. She could not endure taunts and slander and chose to end her life.
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Louis
Caroline Francisco Barth
Miss Barth
Morrison
Barth
Pope refusals spark debate on Catholic sees and nationalities
Braun reports that the Pope declined to grant Cahensly and the St Raphael societies' request to appoint bishops. The German Catholic press argues the decision aims at nationalities within the triple alliance, while Americans interpret it as a political move affecting Catholic sees.
England Will Entertain the French Officers Visit
The Admiralty has voted £10,000 to entertain the officers of the French squadron expected to visit England soon.
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England
Lospor
Admiralty
Murdered Girl Identified in Glendale Mystery
The Glendale body found Monday by the roadside is identified as Hannah Robertson, a servant who recently worked for Rev. Thomas Martin of Hewlitts Long Island. Detectives pursue the trail toward the killer as they follow the crew responsible.
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Girxpaty
L. L
Glendale
Hannah Robertson
Thomas Martin
Hewlitts
Long Island
Crazy Convicts Escape From State Hospital
An outbreak of inmates at the State Hospital for Insane Criminals in Avnnev, New York, occurred early today as two attendants in ward 6 were briefly away at breakfast. The escape involved the most dangerous convicts overpowering staff and gaining liberty.
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Avnvex
N. Y
State Hospital
Ingalls Faces Cool Welcome on First Southern Trip
Ex Senator Ingalls visited Atlanta on his inaugural southern tour and received a chilly reception amid debate over race. He sought a hotel and took a nap before touring the Georgia countryside, where a crowd greeted him with a Dixie band and a cold response to his remarks.
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Dispatch
Atlanta
Ingalls
Georgia
Dixie
Inga
Feene
Spee
Chicago Gasfight and Coke vs Economic Fuel in Chicago fight
In Chicago an ongoing battle over 7.5 million dollars pits the Gasfight and Coke Company against Economic Fuel. The new directors attack ex-directors, who defend themselves from Europe and deny any repayment. Both sides report no headway in resolving the dispute.
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Istecial
Caicaso
Chicago Gasfight and Coke Company
Economic Fuel Gas Company
Economic Company
C. T. Yerkers
Europe
Bonds to pay city debts urged by Pittsburg leaders
City Finance Committee backs bond issue of 2 million dollars to cover street and sewer contracts from 1887 and 1889. Officials expect a November vote, with Mayor Gourley and Controller Morrow pressing for the plan to settle the Supreme Court ruling and secure payment to contractors.
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Pittsburg
Morrow
Ford
Paul
Oakland Avenue
Dmeratca
Supreme Court
Eeesary
Woodward
O'Brien
Gourley
Dixmont
Ple
Stanton Avenue
Morrow. I Is A Just Debt, and the People Who Petitioned For Improvements On Hhe
City Council Deliberates Indebtedness Increase and Ordinance
The Pittsburgh city government contemplates raising indebtedness by 2 to 7 percent of the last assessed valuation to fund office obligations and a pending Supreme Court decision. The plan, amended by a subcommittee, calls for a public vote at the November general election and includes appointing City Attorney Moreland’s assistants, William H. House and Thomas B. Carnahan.
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Supreme Court
W. A. Magee
City of
Pittsburg
Supreme Court of
State of Pennsylvania
Acts of Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pittabare
Moreland
William H. House
Thomas B. Carnahan
House
Carnahan
Julia Vine
Ground Taken Strongly At Catholic Temperance Session
Washington August 6 After Mass the Catholic Total Abstinence Union met for day two. The resolutions report urged unity across race creed and color to fight liquor. Women urged to join WCTU efforts. The Chicago World’s Fair liquor sales were opposed. Next annual convention planned at Saints. Officers reelected include Teff Manning and Sally A. Moore with Rev. McMahon and Philip Nolan in key roles.
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Saints
Ie Semephih Carer
V. Joseker
IV. Ye
Teff Manning
Cleveland
Sally A. Moore
Philadelphia
McMahon
Philip A. Nolan
Policeman William Ketchale Found Dead In River
A canal boat worker spotted a man in police uniform floating in the water near the boat. Police officer William Ketchale of West Forty-seventh Street station was recovered and taken to the station house. His wife and three children survive. foul play is suspected but not confirmed.
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New York
Patrick Carroll
Carroll
William Ketchale
West Forty-seventh Street
Ketchale
Tourhs
Waa
Aia
Race and color divide Grand Army encampment clash
In Dereorr Aug 6, an imperial Grand Army of the Republic encampment faced a heated debate over posts in Louisiana and Mississippi and a proposed separate department for colored veterans. A minority report urged local study before action as officers were elected amid calls for unity and justice.
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Dereorr
G. A. FE
William Wai
Missouri
Louisiana
Mississippi
Commander In Chief
Grand Army of the Republic
Decatur
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Hberty
Decker
Colorado
A. R
G. A. RK
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