Quay Machine Faces Internal Split in Pa Campaign
Philadelphia dispatch reports National Chairman Quay homeward bound after planning a heavy GOP turnout to aid William A Wallace allies. Bigler for state treasurer triggers Wallace fears while Andrews leads HQ as Quay guides a pure machine approach. Rivalry over Delamater or successor looms amid county faction plotting.
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Quay
Beaver
Philadelphia
Bigler
Wallace
Fessenden
National Committee
Washington
Andrews
Titusville
Frank Willing Leach
Morricon
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
State Committee
Republican State Committee
Leach
Cooper
League of Republican Clubs Convene State Convention
The League of Republican Clubs will issue a call in a few days for a convention of the State clubs at Lafayette Hall in Pittsburg on September 24.
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League of Republican Clubs
Lafayette Hall
Pittsburg
Virginia Democrats look to Richmond for gubernatorial fight
The Petersburg telegram notes 1532 delegates gather in Richmond for the State Democratic Convention. Captain Phil McKenney appears likely to win the governorship on first or second ballot with Venable or Bierne as potential running mates. Delegates from Norfolk Pittsylvania Richmond and Prince George show strong support, while Republicans face internal debate on debt and the color question.
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Petersburg
Richmond
Phil McKenney
Farmville
McKenney
Hoge Tyler
Pulaski County
Norfolk
Mond
Bierne
Samual Woodson Venable
Pittsylvania
Venable
Delere
Richmond City
Mor
Prince George County
Samuel Woodson Venable
Democracy
MacKenney
Wellalis
McKenna
W. Marshall
Ief
Downing Mahone
Barbour
Gomory
Democratic nomine Andrew Price for Louisiana Congress seat
The Lake Charles Democratic convention nominated Andrew Price age 35, son in law of late Congressman E J Gay, to fill the vacancy after Gay's death. Price, a wealthy sugar planter, played a major role in Gay's 1884 election and faces a brisk bitter campaign on September 3.
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Metecias
New Orleans
Lake Charles
Andrew Price
Congress
E. J. Gay
Mr. Price
Mr. Gay
Gay
National League of Republican Clubs Meets in Tennessee
The executive committee met at Congress hall with Vice President Blanchard presiding in Thurston’s absence. March 4, 1890, was set for the next national convention date, to be held in Nashville or Chattanooga. M S Colburn replaced the late Guy Noble on the committee. Additional resolutions honored Noble. A session on organizing Republican clubs in the South was discussed. Another meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 A.M.
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Sanateca
Agust
National League of Republican Clubs
Congress Hall
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
League
James A. Blanchard
New York
Nashville
Chattanooga
M. 8. Colburn
Guy ©. Noble
Noble
South
Wright Declines Democratic State Treasurer Candidacy
Hon. Robert E. Wright of Allentown states he will not be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for State Treasurer. He says no entry was intended and asks that his name not be presented at the convention. He regrets any misimpression in neighboring counties and urges respect for his stated wish.
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Wallace
Seoator Quay
Boeyer
Ms Howe
Beaver
Sam Fessenden
Virginia
Hos
Robert Wright
Alientown
Dispatch
Philadelphia
Robert E. Wright
Allentown
Mississippi lynching at Aberdeen over attempted assault
Early Monday near Aberdeen Mississippi a Black farmhand Keith Bowen allegedly entered a room, attempted to assault a niece of Charles Moore. screams woke others, Bowen fled and was captured, then hanged by a mob near the road before noon.
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Aberdeen
Keith Bowen
Charles
Moore
Bowen
Creams
Justice of the Peace
Havana Crowned by Sworn Gold Sum Saga
Havana report states Senor Sardina, recently sworest by Leotiil, received a sum of 13,000 in gold.
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Havana
Senor Sardina
Leotiil
Camp at Mr Gretna Prepares Big Guard Encampment Banquet
In full operation the camp at Mr Gretna hosts joint National Guard and U S Cavalry artillery units under Col Carpenter and Col Hudson. General Hastings inspects at 10:45 AM with skirmish drills and a hill assault. Banquet at Park dining rooms follows a rainy but lively day. A review is planned Thursday with Gen Schofield and possibly the Secretary of War. The Second Brigade Band performs nightly as a large excursion from Wrightsville joins 1600 attendees.
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Gretaa
Gretna
Fourth
United States Cavalry
Sixth
Fifth
United States Artillery
Third
Carpenter
Sheridan
Governor's Troop
National Guard
Hudson
Hastings
George E. Sage
Fifth United States Artillery
United States
Park
Frank J. Magee
Eighth Regiment
Wale
Sous Caeran
Camp Rheridan
Beaver
Schofield
United States Army
Secretary of War
Cavalry
Ie National Guard Cavalry and
Cry
Second Brigade Band
Pittsburg
Wrightsville
Marietta Columbia
Partici
Harrison Enjoying Life at Bar Harbor Visit
President Harrison arrived back from the Ellsworth visit by the midday boat and received a warm welcome. He breakfasted with Senator Hale, then was met by John B. Redman and others before a depôt ride. A luncheon followed with W. and a drive to the Kebo club to see an event.
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Bae Hannon
Harrison
Ellsworth
Senator Hale
John B. Redman
Nichols
Minneapolis
Hale
Blaine
Tracy
Bar Harbor
Kebo Club
Ison
Secomeinas
Biaeak
Seco
Noblest Man in the World Accused of Assault
William H. Ram ecar a Brooklyn boarding house keeper known as the Unsectarian Home for Aged Persons was held to answer a charge of assault on an inmate who objected to sharing an attic room. Ram ecar claimed self defense and sobbed claiming he is the noblest man in the world. He reportedly has a troubled reputation and once had children’s home records, including sending charges to beg.
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New York
William H. Ramecar
John
Iferta
Ramscar
SONS OF ST GEORGE ELECT OFFICERS AT PENNSYLVANIA LODGE
The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Sons of St George met in Wilkes Barre on August 13 electing officers. President James Philadelphia Pittsburg Secretary J H Willisme Philadelphia Treasurer Joseph Longoe Pittsburgh Messenger Joshua Golightly Pottsville Trustees John Shotten Philadelphia Ephraim Coke Pottsville Ri Neus Pittsburg Past President Dr Hens Manchester.
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Pennsylvania Grand Lodge
TIDE
Wilkesbaere
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Sons of St. George
James Philadel
Pittsburg
J. H. Willisme
Adelphia
Joseph Longee Pittston
Joshua Golighty
One
Sentinel
Wine
Shenandoah
Outside Sentinel
W Mallin
Scranton
Hens Manchester
Lee
John Shotten
Philbia
Ephraim Coke
Pottsville
I Neus
Beauty Restored in Mahoning County Medical Talk
Dr William Wickham reports to the Mahoning County Medical Society a discovery about remedies used for mutilations by a patient afflicted with smallpox. The elaborate account details presumed effects and the physician’s observations on the case in August at Youresrows.
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Youresrows
Mahoning County
Iron Workers' Wages Increased at Pennsylvania Steel Co
Harrisburg August 13 employees of the Pennsylvania Steel Company were notified of a wage increase this morning. The raise restores wages from 23 to 10 percent after a prior reduction.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Grace Lutheran Church Leader to Lead U S Church Board
Rev. Weber of Grace English Lutheran Church accepts election as executive of the Board of Church Extension of the Lutheran Church in the United States. He will relocate to York, Pennsylvania for the post. H. H.
Centennial observance at Dickinson College in New Jersey
Dickinson College marked its one hundred sixth anniversary at the seaside site in Ocean Grove New Jersey. Attendees included local officials and dignitaries as the event highlighted the institution’s long history and charitable efforts.
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Ocear Grove
N.J
Dickinson College
Xi Cabete
Sasure
Thrifty Pelouards Plan Free Ad Push For Pension
A French couple, Monsieur and Madame Pelouard, intend to launch a private pension in a large house at 905 Eighteenth Street using free publicity they claim to have gained from the White House dispute over Madame Pelouard’s discharge. They accuse President and Mrs. Harrison of mishandling the matter and say legal action would be costly, so they will rely on public notice and advance publicity to attract clients.
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John McMackin
New York
United States
Monsieur Marcel Pelouard
Monsieur Pelouard
Madame Pelouard
Ziemann
White House
Bancroft
Harrison
Ziemoun
Bat
Nelbieg
Mr. Harrison
Ater Sis Malone
Ossieur Pelouant
Monsieur
Eighteenth Street
American interests in Italy urged warehouse at Florence
United States Consul to Florence Isaac R. Diller reports to the State Department that American interests in his area now reach about 3,000,000 people. He urges a large Florence warehouse to exhibition and sell American agricultural machines and tools. Past sales efforts failed due to unreliable suppliers and European counterparts fear a grand patent on modern farming equipment.
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Washington
Issac R. Diller
United States
Florence
State Department
Italy
Pean
Diller
San Ae Oubantete
Postmaster Ankeny Charged With Illegal Appointments
A complaint filed with the Civil Service Commission alleges Postmaster Ankeny of Minneapolis made illegal appointments. The commission seeks additional information before any action and will await receipt. Ankeny was appointed in 1886.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Ankeny
Minneapolis
Dodging the Issue on Niagara Falls Electricity Duty
The Federal government will not settle if electricity generated in Canada and transmitted to Buffalo is subject to import duty. Solicitor Henburn said the department will not answer hypothetical questions and views the matter as not ready for decision.
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Niagara Falls
WashingTon
United States
Henburn
Buffalo
Watchman Distributes Circulars Promoting Local College
A Treasury building watchman in Washington is observed handing four page circulars advertising a local business college to workers exiting at 4 pm. The flyer features a portrait and speech by John Wanamaker, with a moral tale about honesty, but the watchman notes the materials were sent from upstairs by a high official.
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Distatci
Treasury Building
John Wanamaker
United States
Prince of Business Men
Washington Business College
Albough
Grand Opera House
Eral
Secrecy Treasury Names New Special Inspector of Customs
Washington August 13 The Secretary of the Treasury appointed John McMackin of New York City as Special Inspector of Customs for duty at New York McMackin is a warm friend of Dr McGlynn and led the can oe when Henry George ran for Secretary
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Quay
New York
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
John McMackin
New York City
McMackin
Dr. McGlynn
Henry George
Knights of Labor leader Powderly deny resignation claims
Philadelphia dispatch reports a rumor that Powderly would resign as General Master Workman. John W Hayes rejects the tale as baseless, noting Powderly has not considered resigning and the Knights of Labor are thriving with increasing membership and no debt.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Powderly
John W. Hayes
Wabash Railroads Consolidation Faces Court Battle
Burchard Hayes representing a New York bondholding syndicate paid 520000 to Secretary of State Ryan for a certificate of incorporation under protest. The matter tests the constitutionality of the new law, with an injunction set at 5000 bond and the case to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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ColumsBus
Burchard Hayes
Wabash Railroad Consolidation
Ryan
Hayes
Aoe
Common Pleas Court
Supreme Court
New York
Thomson-Houston Acquires Vande Poele Electric in Cuxtoape
The Thomson-Houston Electric Company purchases all stock and assets of the Vande Poele Electric Manufacturing Company Cuxtoape. The deal includes railway patents and an arc lighting royalty per car, with the royalty expected to rise as Thomson-Houston expands. The transactionappears to shift ownership of listed interests to the Thomson-Houston controlled FTC Electric Party.
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Thomson-Houston Electric Company
Feprcial
Bostor
Thomson- Houston Electric Company
Vande Poele Electric Manufacturing Company
Cuxtoape
Thomson-Houston
Thomson-Houston Company
Woman Engaged to Seneca Indian At Cathenages Reserve
Washington August 13 Miss Stella Cox a well known young lady of Washington was engaged July 24 to a full blooded Seneca Indian at the Cathenages Indian reservation. Mr A Sim Logan late of the United States Indian Bureau remarks in a telegram on the affair
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Washington
Stella Cox
Nenagees
Cathenages
A. Sim Logan
United States Indian Bureau
Brooklyn Regiment To March On Hamilton Ontario
Secretary Smith of the Carnival Committee reports that the Thirteenth Regiment at Brooklyn plans a march into Hamilton Ontario. The move appears tied to a wider Canadian government mobilization and parade arrangements amid tense regional tensions.
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Hamilton
Ont
Smith
Carnival Committee
Thirteenth Regiment
Brooklyn
N. xi
Redaction in Lumber Duties HindTor August 13
The British report notes changes in lumber duties as of August 13, outlining government policy adjustments and potential economic impact. Officials indicate streamlined rates and enforcement measures affecting trade with colonies.
Judge Terrill Narrows Grand Jury Duty in Purvis Fight Case
In Purvis Mississippi the circuit court awaited grand jury action on the Sullivan Kilrain prize fight indictments. Judge Terrill warned jurors they cannot transfer the case to a Justice of the Peace and urged a firm, lawful decision. He stressed the court’s constitutional jurisdiction and warned against secret proceedings or outside influence as the matter proceeds toward possible indictments and guilty pleas.
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Purvis
Miss
Terrill
Sullivan
Kilrain
W. W. Carter
Grand Jury
Decors Pemeny
Bisadoon
Justice of the Peace Cause
Samohaean Ud
Golees
Justice of the Peace
Circuit Court
Sea Court
Grand Jusy
Governor Foraker Refuses Extradition Warrant for Carroll
Columbus dispatch says Governor Foraker on returning from New York declined to issue a requisition for Richard Carroll General Superintendent of the Queen and Crescent tree who is sought by Governor Lowry of a state. Carroll faces extradition after a special treaty request.
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Foraker
Carrell
Columbus
New York
Richard Carroll
Lowry
iivageRuives
Extradition Debate In Mississippi War Framed by State Officials
Fragmentary report notes discussions involving Mr Carroll and Mr J as agents for Governor Laws in a Mississippi extradition controversy. It mentions the Queen and Crescent route and a governor’s stance against issuing an extradition war, with unclear details about parties and outcomes.
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Carroll
Laws
Queen and Crescent
Mississippi
Aes Poe
Mississi Sara
New Year Robbers Burst Into Broadway Broker Office
A 44 caliber revolver wielding pair robbed G Loeb at 69 Broadway just after 11 this forenoon. The pair demanded surrender then fled, one man named William Trainer being arrested after colliding with a policeman. No one was seriously harmed. the intruders fled with unknown loot.
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Trinity Church
New York
Broadway
G. Loeb
Lower Broadway
Arcade Building
Union Trust Company
Manhattan Elevated Railroad Company
Mr. Loeb
Pleemer
William Trainer
Chicago
Two Prisoners Escape From New Castle Jail
Sam Huston escaped from the New Castle jail in a mysterious manner. Dan Carson, a known tough, claimed he would guide authorities to Huston’s hiding place. Carson led the Sheriff toward Enon Valley, fourteen miles away, but after disappearing near a house, neither prisoner nor guide could be found.
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New Castiy
Sam Huston
New Castle
Dan Carson
Huston
Carson
Canon
Enon Valley
New No. 2
Eeteence
Newcastle
Destructive Kansas storm disrupts rail traffic and damages roads
Destructive storm in Kansas on August 13 halted trains as tracks on most lines into Kansas City were damaged. Bridges on Santa Fe and Southern Kansas were destroyed, including the iron bridge at Olathe. Flooding covered large areas from Topeka to the state and many buildings were blown down in Atchison. a barn burned at Falls City.
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Kansas City
Union Pacific
Southern Kansas
Olathe
Kansas
Topeka
Atchison
Falls City
Kan
J. M. Boommis
Suit Over Forced Removal To Tennessee Demands 100000
S F Sweet sues 35 Forest City Arkansas merchants in the United States Circuit Court alleging they drove him from his home after he chose to vote his own sentiments. He seeks 100000 in damages on grounds of expulsion from the state.
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HeLena
Agx
United States
S. F. Sweet
Forest City
Ark
Tennessee
Married in Jail A Bride Sentenced for Burglary
Marie Rose Bablich of Le Juniary City received a two year sentence for burglary after entering her ex-employer’s home on the eve of her wedding and stealing three dresses. She had planned to marry William Kaufman but his services failed.
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le Junsry City
Marie Rose Bablich
Trousseau
William Kaufman
Kaufman
Mra. Keufman
National Bank for Jeannette Report
A brief item from August 13 notes a banking matter involving the Frankfort National Bank and a party named Frege. The report cites a concern or inquiry in the Frankfort institution and references a party connected to Jeannette.
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Wastinettos
Conthe Frankfort National Bank
Frankgain Geile Frege Ask
Imaginary Elixir Effects Questioned By Philadelphia Doctors
Philadelphia physicians report experiments with the Brown Sequard elixir show most apparent benefits come from belief and suggestion rather than medicine. Two reporters treated with the preparation fall ill, while doctors caution that the substance may be unsafe and advise against its use.
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Philadelphia
Elixir of life stimulant tests on patient
A Baltimore report describes Dr. W. H. Brooks injecting Brown Sequard liquid from a lamb into a 60 year old Irishman over three doses. The patient showed rapid cheerfulness, increased pulse by 20 to 30, and slept easily, later claiming notable improvement and feeling better, though no intoxication occurred.
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Baltimore
W. H. Brooks
Ene Roe
Wen
Only a Strong Tonic BuFFace August 13
Doctors in this city report experiments with the Brown Sequard elixir show it acts as a strong tonic but not a universal remedy.
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Bufface
Railroads win as Olive bill wanes in Georgia House
In Atlanta on August 15 the Georgia House Committee on Railroads effectively killed the Olive bill aimed at limiting railroad consolidation and charter forfeitures. A separate dispatch notes a special telegram from Wheeling W Va dated August 13 reporting Flint Glass Workers Union and Lele sag Heap talks at the McClure House, with hours spent on draft concerns.
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Atlanta
House Committee On Railroads
Glass Workers and Manufacturers Confen
Wueeetinog
W. Va
Flint Glass Workers’ Union
McClure
City of Mexico Report on Petitions Against Sereares
The August 13 dispatch notes the Pas de Mexico reporting petitions filed against Sereares. It records local civic actions and public response to the petitions seeking redress or inquiry.
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Ciry
Mexico
Pas de Mexico
Sereares
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Clearfield Statesman
Clay
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Edwin S&s. Stuart
Republican League of Clubs
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Sons OF ST. George
Dickingen College
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Mrr. Powderly
Ohio
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Sora
Dispatow
Arkansas
National Bank
Jeannette
Joseph Leidy, Jr
Pennsylvania Hospital For the
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