Republican Revival Calls for Higher Standards in Pennsylvania
The Citizens Republican Association issues an appeal to Pennsylvanians to reform party machinery. It urges independence and honesty in public life, condemns political cliques, and asks Republicans to attend primaries, elect capable leaders, and expand the association’s ranks to improve state governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prcial Telrakam
Putaprnra
Citizens’ Republican
Vasselage
Penney Ivania
General Assembly
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Republican Association Seeks Public Support and Members
The association pledges to inform the public on vital municipal state and national questions and will hold meetings to promote Republican nominees. It may nominate candidates at town meetings and aims to secure good nominees through collective effort led by Secretary Warren G. Griffith and the Executive Committee.
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Eades
Wen
Secomed
Associaion
Snuch
Standard
Warren G. Griffith
No Visiting Blaine Pending Health Reports At Bar Harbor
A telegram from Bar Harbor indicates Dr. W W Baldwin of Florence Italy arrived in New York and may travel to Bar Harbor to consult with Mr Blaine. Local reports deny Erhardt or Baldwin visiting Blaine or Bar Harbor but confirm Blaine steadily improves with no medical necessity for Baldwin.
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Erhardt
Awssonta
W. W. Baldwin
Florence
Italy
New York
Bar Harbor
Dr. Baldwin
Blaine Cottage
Baldwin
Blaine
America
Bar Larbor
Bisine
Taylor
Emmons
Elaine
Noted Republican Delegate Denies People's Party Ties
A Muskingum County individual is shown as an alternate at the Republican State Convention in Springfield where McKinley was elected governor. He asserts he has voted for every Republican from Lincoln to present and denies any affiliation with the People's party.
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Muskingum County
Springfield
McKinley
Lincoln
People’s Party
Tillman Attacks Macune as Silver Faction Divides South
Charleston dispatch reports Congressman George D. Tillman in Parksville Edgefield county denouncing Macune and the Farmers' Alliance. He slams Macune as ex-Republican and accuses him of injecting the sub-treasury bill into the Ocala platform. Tillman warns of political assassins and argues for more greenbacks and free coinage, signaling a split in the Alliance and support for Campbell of Ohio.
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Charleston
George D. Tillman
Parksville
Edgefield County
Tillman
Farmers’ Alliance
George
Macune
Potter
Treasury
Ocala
Alliance
Campbell
Ohio
Cleveland
West South
Ohio River
J. W. Stokes
State Alliance
W .J. Tolbert
Ex-Governor Curtin Opposes New Constitution
Ex-Governor Curtin told a special telegram correspondent in Revveroronte that a new constitution at this time would harm the state. He warned of interdepartmental disruption and a likely $1,500,000 cost, arguing the convention would fail to pass the measure and that public opinion opposes it. He doubted jurists seeking delegate roles.
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Curtin
Brevweronte
Department of Business and Trade
Blaine Deliverance From Maine Foretold By Snowden
Minister Snowden tells Dispatch he favors Harrison for re election and Blaine for 1892. He says Harrison is above politics and would welcome Blaine to lead the cause, hinting at a momentous Blaine deliverance to shape the national contest. Snowden plans Bar Harbor visit to see Blaine.
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Snowden
Maine
Ham
Dispatch
Carr May
Harrison
Pennsylvania
Smith
A. Louden Snowden
Greece
Cape Maypoint
Blaine
America
Bar Harbor
Chicago Democrats Reunited Set Australian Ballot Primaries
Chicago Democrats reunified after a bitter rift that allowed Republicans to win key contests. They adopt a union treaty creating Australian ballot primaries and bar central committeemen from holding office. The party claims a 15,000 vote edge when united, with the current city government Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcaco
Democratic Party
Chicago
Carter H.ison
DeWitt
Cregier
Four aspire to be senators in district race
Younestown reporters note a Republican primary contest for State Senator in the district. L. C. Ohl already announced, with Robert Woodward and Dr. G. W. Brooke joining the race. C. R. Truesdale may enter, and party leaders discuss a lively convention with four candidates.
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Younestown
L. C. Ohl
Mineral Ridge
Robert Woodward
Milton
G. W. Brooke
Ellsworth
C. R. Truesdale
Orne
Port Perry Republicans name Fremont club delegates
The Sackville West Republican Club of Port Perry met last night and voted to name a Fremont Republican Club. New officers were elected: President A. P. Aiken, Vice Presidents G. M. Nimon and M. M. Roberta. Delegates to the Scranton Convention named Charles W. Wood, M. M. Roberts and G. M. Nimon. Resolutions endorsed Hon. John Dalzell and instructed delegates to give him their strongest support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braypock
Sackville- West
Republican Club
Port Perry
Fremont Republican Club
A. P. Aiken
G. M. Nimon
M. M. Roberta
Scranton
Charles W. Wood
M. M. Roberts
G. M.nimon
New York Broker Norman Campbell Takes His Own Life
Norman Campbell a 58 year old New York stock broker living in Brooklyn killed himself in Prospect Park. A Consolidated Exchange member his finances had deteriorated for months and family noted heavy losses. Police found him seated watching children then a pistol shot ended his life with death at Seney Hospital.
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Dispatch
New York
Norman Campbell
Brooklyn
Prospect Park
Campbell
Consolidated Exchange
McLaughlin
Maxwell
Mr. Campbell
Seney Hospital
Swingle Named by the People's Party in Ohio
R F Swingle state lecturer for the Grange in Ohio for several years was named by the People's Party in Zanesville on August 7. Swingle had always been a Republican according to the telegram received by The Dispatch.
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Swingle
Ohio
Zanesville
R. F. Swingle
The
Grange
People's
President Harrison Denies Pardon and Appoints Officials
Cape May Point Aug 7 In the case of Charles F Ammerman a former clerk in the San Francisco office sentenced to one year in prison and a 500 fine for stealing mail rates the President denied a pardon but reduced the fine. Frank B May appointed Commissioner of Deeds for Illinois. The following masters were appointed James Wolt Grafton West Virginia Mary Johnson Beeville Texas James H Weaver Mason City Illinois James B Slack Metropolis City Illinois and Walter B Haw Harriman Tennessee. After disposing of official business the President enjoyed a surf bath.
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Cape May Point
Charles F. Ammerman
San Francisco
Sapa
Frank B. May
Ilinois
James Wolt
Grafton
W. Va
Mary
Johnson Beeville
Tex
James H. Weaver
Maon City
James B. Slack
Metropolis City
Til
Walter B. Haw
Harriman
Tenn
Prescient
$100000 Execution Linked to Schmertz Firms Draws Attention
An execution for £100,000 was issued yesterday against W E Schmertz of W E Schmertz & Co Limited, with the judgment confessed on June 13. The case centers on endorsements for financial support and a bond as guardian, while the two Schmertz firms deny any business connection. Schmerz, ill, declined comment as doctors monitor his health.
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W. FE. Smertz
George C. Wilson
William Loeftier
R. C. Schmertz & Co., Limited
W. E. Schmertz
William FE. Schmertz
Third National Bank
Chamber of Commerce
William E. Schmertz
R. G C. Sechmertz & Co., Limited
William Loeffler
BE. C. Schmertz Co., Limited
Mr. Fer
KR. C. Schmertz
Mr. Loeffler
William E. Schmertz & Co
W. E
Schmertz
James A. Chambers
Craftavenue
Bispatch
Chambers
W. E. Schmertz & Co
Mr.Schmertz
Chartiers Valley Gas Company
Chartiers
Fifth Avenue
Quinby
Monument attached at Bennington Vermont over unpaid debt
In Bennington Vermont a tall granite monument honoring General Stark’s victory was attached by the Security Company, a Hartford era corporation, for 4000 pounds owed by Charles M. Bliss. The shaft, built to mark the 114th anniversary of the battle, was to be dedicated on the 16th with military and civic display.
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Hartrorp
Bennington
Charles M. Bliss
Hartford
Sons of the Revolution
General Stark
Wed
Bliss
Isaac Van Wart Dead Grandson of Major Andre Seizer
Special telegram from the Dispatch states Isaac Van Wart, a grandson of one man who captured Major Andre, has died. The report notes family ties to the famous Revolutionary era incident and places the death in the context of recent events as of August 7.
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Jnne F. van Wart
Tiane van Wart
Andre
Bright
Greenburgh
White Plains
Mr. van Wart
Washington
Isaac Vanart
van Wart
Major Andre
White Prats
Mrs Potter and Kyrie Bellew wed in Melbourne amid theater turmoil
Reports from Australia recount Mrs James Brown Potter anger at Melbourne social slights and insistence on midnight rehearsals. Kyrle Bellew and Mrs Potter reportedly married in Melbourne during their second visit, while Miss Helen Kinnaird departs for New York to seek engagements as drama gossip continues.
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Kyrie Bellew
Melbourne
Potter
Sydney
Brown Potter
Bellew
James Brown Potter
China
Misa Kinnaird
Miss Kinnaird
Juliet
Mrs. Brown Potter
Kyrle Bellew
Helen Kinnaird
New York
England
Progress of News Repeats From The Dispatch Hoax Spread
An August report from Wasniatow recounts how a Dispatch story about a Treasury vault raid, once published as a letter from the King of Tramps, triggered widespread rumors across the country. Officials later recognized the hoax, though excitement persisted among readers who had seen the original piece.
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Owasniatow
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Whisky Trust Gains Control of Wood Alcohol Supply
The Whisky Trust secures a five year contract giving control of most wood alcohol production in the region. About 60 factories operate in New York and Pennsylvania with many owners in the United States Acid Manufacturers Association. The arrangement outfits the American Spirits Company with the entire product.
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N. Y
Whisky Trust
Delaware River
Sullivan
Delaware
Broome Counties
Wayne
Susquehanna Counties
United States Acid Manufacturers’ Association
Governor respires Philadelphia man awaiting hanging plea
Harrisburg August 7 Governor Patterson respites John McManus of Philadelphia sentenced to death on August 30 until October 29 to allow time for a plea before the Pardon Board seeking commutation to life imprisonment.
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Harrisburg
Pattison
John McManus
Philadelphia
Pooling Their Bids on 100 Coast Defense Guns Questioned
A report before General Grant notes a possible colossal error or bid collusion in awarding a contract for 100 high power guns to Bethlehem Iron Works. Bidders Bethlehem, Midvale Steel, and South Boston Iron Works quote prices and timelines that raise concerns about cost, timing, and the law.
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Wasnixoron
General Grant
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Company
Army and Ordnance Bureau
Secretary of War
War Department
Hethlehem Company
Midvale Steel Works
Nicetown
South Boston Iron Works
Betlehem Company
General Fingler
Ordnance Department
Watervliet
General Flagler
Bethelehem Company
Flagler
Seaboard
Grant
Porter
Congress
Yardley Estate Sale Legal Action Develops
In a fragmentary report, Yardley seeks injunctions after a claimed sale dispute. Attorneys traveled to Trenton to pursue restraining orders while the John Bagdaley estate pursues similar action.
Webster Surrenders He Will Plead Self Defense
Bertram Webster the bookmaker who killed Charles E. Goodwin Jr. surrendered to police and will plead self defense. Inspector Byrnes vows to expose gamblers and gin sellers who sheltered him and funded his flight. Webster was turned over to Captain Cross and later to the Tombs Court for arraignment.
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Byrnes
Webster
Dispatch
New York
Bertram
Charles E. Goodwin, Jr
Percival Flats
Evelyn Granville
Louis H. Muiller
Captain Cross
Captain Crom
Tombs Court
Justice Kelly
Clal
Jefferson Market Court
Kina Bonin
Mystery of Niagara Tragedy in Lewiston
A young woman’s body was found in the Niagara river at Lewiston after a few hours in the water. Two tramps were arrested but released, with officers leaning toward death by own action. Coroner to identify the body. The Cibola steamer crew identified the deceased as a visitor who came from Toronto and may belong to a respectable family.
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Lockport
N. Y
Niagara River
Lewiston
Niagara Navigation Company
Cibola
Toronto
Baltimore Society Man Sidney Frey Enlists in Army
Sid ney Frey, a prominent Baltimore social figure, who had been missing for a month, enlisted in the regular army. After entertaining friends at the Baltimore Club, he joined the recruiting office on the 21st of last month, was accepted on six months probation, and was sent to Jefferson Barracks to begin cavalry service at Beattle after probation.
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Dispatch
Baltimore
Sidney Frey
Baltimore Society
Baltimore Club
Jefferson Barracks
Cavalry
Beattle
Remains of Buffalo Bill's Father Found in Leavenworth Grave
In Mt Aurora Cemetery near Leavenworth workers unearthed the preserved casket of William Cody Sr. Buffalo Bill’s father. The find, rewarded with 500 dollars offered by Cody, Sr., will be moved to a vault until the plainsman returns from Paris to arrange reburial amid ceremony.
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Leavenworth
Mt. Aurora
William Cody, Jr
Buffalo Bill
Paris
William Cody
Kansas
Salt Creek Valley
Flo
Mathias
H. Mills Moore
Murdered by Her Lover After Rejection
Aug 7 Crxcrxxatr at about 9 pm a rejected suitor Lewis Levi shot and killed Miss Ida Kipp near Fifth Street Garden. Levi, an Baltim ore and Ohio Railroad worker and police applicant, followed her after she walked with an escort and fired three shots, killing her on the scene. he was arrested.
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Ida Kipp
Lewis Levi
Levi
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Body Found Identified in West Shore Wreck at Montezuma
A car inspector from Newark, New York named Charlie or Harry West was found dead in the Montezuma West Shore wreck scene, his body burned beyond recognition but identified by letters found on him. At Syracuse hospital, injured passengers including Tomasso Canzo show signs of improvement while officials clear debris and resume track operations.
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West Shore
Syracuse
N. Y
Montezuma
Charlie
Harry West
Newark
Tomasso Canzo
Ntil
Bold horse thieves netted in Osage raid capture
Two Hewins men arranged with the Santa Fe Railroad to ship horses to Kansas City. They stole 50 head from the Osage Indians and were intercepted at Pawnee Ford by a U S marshal and posse after a brief fight. All horses recovered.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Hewins
Wharton
Pawnee Ford
United States
Yard Plans Public Sale Of Keystone Bank Property
Philadelphia August 7 H H Yard on bail for conspiracy with John Yardsley notified Receiver Yardley that he intends to offer the Keystone National Bank Sea Girt property at public sale tomorrow. The property once belonged to John Lucas former bank president and was assigned by his widow to the bank along with the bank building to cover the Lucas deficit.
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Philadelphia
H. H. Yard
John Yardsley
Yardley
Keystone National Bank
Lucas
A Precedent Bet Two Chinamen Must Be Sent Back
United States Commissioner Hirschbeck ruled that two Chinese men Sig Lee and Jur Tan, recently arrested for violating the exclusion act, must be sent back to China via San Francisco. This marks the first such decision. Previously Chinamen smuggled from Canada were merely sent back.
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Burmp
United States
Hirschbeck
Sig Lee
Jur Tan
China
San Francisco
Canada
Tent Life 10 Begin and a Most Successful Occasion
Gov. Pattison arrives as honored guest while 3500 National Guard soldiers mass near Arnold station for ten days of camp life. Detailed arrangements describe camp layout, headquarters, and officers including Brigadier General John A. Wiley. Daily routine, sightseer access, and anticipated crowd support outline a disciplined, orderly encampment.
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A. J. Logan
W. W. Greenland
Sheridan
Armold
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Pittsburg
Wiley
Seab
Washington
Waynesburg
Greensburg
Uniontown
Mt. Pleasant Monongahela City
Union Station
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Mrs. Potter
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Congressman Shanks
Spyrcial
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Oklahoma
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United States District Court
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Boston Iron Company
Yariley
Lecd Orwie
Trenton
Sea Ee
John Bagdaley
Webster Surrenders
Goodwins
Junius Brutus Booth
Niagara
Regular Army
Bold Horse Thieves
Yard
Kensington
Gov. Pattison
N. G
Iin
Arnold Station
Allegheny River
Sammel C. Hazlett
Frank K. Patterson
J. F. Silliman
James H. Murdoch
Charles M. Hartin
Will Elder
John Franklin
Norman M. Smith
Arnold
Reese
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