Money and Politics An Appeal for Counsel
The Treasury chief consults ex Secretary Sherman on the financial situation as the bond scheme fails to gain traction. The crisis eases, but the debate over continuing 4 1/2 percent bonds at 2 percent remains central. Foster notes July’s sharp cash strain while Sherman argues for retiring bonds as they mature.
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the Treasury
Mr. Foster
Middlehass
Washington
Senator Sherman
McKinley
Blackman
Es Grove
Foster
Mansfield
Sharmin
Sherman
Ohio
Leuster Sherman
Tie Toomey
Tremury
Treasury
Congress
Treasury Department
McKinley versus Sherman's 1874 echo in Ohio campaign
Major McKinley rested from speeches in Maxstreep and Canton after a busy week of rallies while Senator Sherman, at home in Ohio, likens the current contest to 1874. Sherman warns against Greenbackers and the People's party, touts prosperity, and predicts victory with tariff and silver debates to come.
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McKinley
Maxstreep
Canton
Sandusky
Ohio
Major McKinley
Sherman
Foster
Hayes
Allen
Washington Looming Up as Next Democratic Convention Site
Washington gains momentum to host the National Democratic Convention with committee members Barbour Pasco and Ransom backing the city. Senators Kenna and Gorman reportedly favor Washington as the convention venue, signaling a likely six votes for the capital.
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Washington
William Dickson
National Democratic Committee
Barbour
Pasco
Ransom
Kenna
Gorman
National Democratic Committee Eyes Washington Convention Fight
The National Democratic Committee plans a February meeting to settle the matter. Led by Mr. John lp, the panel pursues Washington's claim and has begun correspondence with other members to secure the convention for the city. With 48 votes, a six-machine strategy is considered worthwhile.
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National Democratic Committee
John Lp
An Ve
National Committee
Washington
Possible New York Delegation Shapes 1902 Democratic Slate
Washington dispatch reports Lawrence Gardner touring New York to gauge potential 1902 Democratic nomination contenders. Flower's governor race strength could boost his candidacy, with Gorman Campbell Pattison Gray and others named. Cleveland may regain renomination with a solid New York delegation backing. George Hazzard joins to prepare speakers, while Kenna Bynum McAdoo and Bis become party supporters.
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Washington
Lawrence Gardner
New York
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Flower
New York State
Gorman
Campbell
Pattison
Gray
Cleveland
Gardner
George Hazzard
Association of Democratic Clubs
Hazzard
Kenna
Bynum
McAdoo
Chauncey Bis
Ohio Campaign Pedges to Combat the People's Party
Governor Humphrey and General Lewis Haubach will tour Ohio starting September 6 to campaign for McKinley. A letter from state speakers familiar with the People's party argues their case and recalls their 200 speeches last fall.
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Ohio
People's Party
Topeka
Kan
Humphrey
Lewis Haubach
Sixth
Kansas
Massillon
McKinley
Ohio State
Thompson and Price Backed by Venango Delegates
Special Telegram from Franklin reports Republican delegates from Venango county will support Thomas of Warren for State Treasurer and Price of Erie for Auditor General at the State Convention. Delegates named Hon. J. M. Dickey of Franklin and Hon. W. H. Longwell of Oil City.
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Thompson
Price
Franklin
Venango County
J. M. Dickey
W. H. Longwell
Oil City
Thom
Warren
Erie
Republicans organize Dalzell delegates in Chambersburg
The Republicans of Chambersburg met and formed a permanent club. Two delegates elected to the Scranton convention, not instructed, but understood to support Dalzell. A Dispatch announces a new American Serial Story starting next Sunday by Emma V. Sheridan, with the stage providing the plot.
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Dalzell
Chambersburg
Scranton
THE
Dispatch
Emma V. Sheridan
Ess
Dr Hopkins Dies A Versatile Episcopal Figure At Hudson
The Rev Dr John Henry Hopkins died at a summer residence near Hudson. He was a leading clergyman, hymn writer, author, musician and architect with roles across the Protestant Episcopal Church. Born 1820 in Pittsburgh, he studied at Vermont, Cambridge and the General Theological Seminary and edited church publications.
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Dispatch
New York
John Henry Hopkins
Protestant Episcopal Church
Hudson
R. D. Ferguson
Hopkins
Pittsburg
Vermont
Cambridge
Mass
Burlington
Church Journal
Essex
Trinity Church
Plattsburg
N. Y
Christ Church
Williamsport
Mahan
New Jersey
Tribone
Phillips Brooks
Iica
England
Kinney Surrenders in Extradition Case
Toronto Ohio Aug 14 Kinney pleads guilty to all indictment counts and surrenders papers to the prosecution. Judge Morgan discharges him after no further evidence is offered. Kinney says Equitable holds key to the transaction. He declines to reveal others implicate, and may return near Pittsburg for a new position.
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Toronto
Oxtt
Herbert H. Kinney
Morgan
Kinney
Equitable
Pittsburg
Count Mitkiewicz Gives His Version of Mosby Affair
Count Eugene Mitkiewicz recounts his role in the Washington incident linked to Beverly Mosby and Miller. He defends his conduct inviting Miller to his home and details Mosby’s intoxicated visit, a pistol misfiring into the ceiling, and a late apology, asserting no dishonor by himself.
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New York
Eugene Mitkiewiccz
Washington
Beverly
Mosby
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Long Beach
L. A
Miller
Pittsburg
Count Mitkiewicck
Mr. Mosby
Miss Mosby
Bir
Willard’s
C. B. Hite
Missouri
Milkieee
Miller in Pittsburg love story draws interest
Reports from Pittsburg recount Miller and the Mosby case with Roger O Mara detailing interviews. Beverly Mosby described as a 28 to 30 year old handsome woman, while Miller denies past misdeeds and says he will marry. Letters from Washington arrive at Miller's former real estate office amid ongoing intrigue.
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Miller
Tazars Patch
Miller Ara
O'Mara
Young Mosby
Pittsburg
Washington
Yoder
Newspapers Ordered to Return Mercantile Appraiser Rebate
The Attorney General warns Philadelphia papers that paid a 40 percent rebate on mercantile appraiser advertisements must return it by September 1 or face suits to recover funds. Papers named include Press, News, North American, Evening Bulletin, Telegraph, and Inquirer. Bohemia feature teased for tomorrow’s Dispatch.
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Hensel
Mercantile Appraiser
Philadelphia
Press, Enquirer
North American
Evening Bulletin
Owenling Telegraph
News and
Democrat
Pres
News
Evening Brllein
Bulletin
Democrat, Bulletin, Inquirer
Telegraph
Press, North American
Democrat and Inquirer
Double execution postponed after last moment reprieve
A man and woman condemned for murder in Chesterfield were strapped to the gallows and then saved by a gubernatorial reprieve issued just before the trigger. The scene drew a large crowd as authorities prepared to carry out the sentence, with fate reversing moments before death.
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Collumbia
D.C
David
Chesterfield
William Johnson
Jacobs
Mary Johnson
Douglas
Mr. Tompkins
P. Johnson
Mary
Simon Bedsalta
William H. John
Average 1890 Rise in Railroad Receipts and Freight Cars
The 1890 data show an average increase in receipts per ton mile and a rise in the number of rare per mile of railroad operations. This reflects broader efficiency gains and expanding freight traffic during the period.
New Marine Monster Returns to New York on Maiden Voyage
The whaleback steamer Charles W. Wetmore, first of its kind, arrives at Greenpoint after a 41 day voyage from Duluth to Liverpool and back to New York. Built of iron plates, 265 feet long with nine ballast compartments, it carried 95,000 bushels of grain on its maiden trip amid rough seas. The vessel features an oval hull, two large engines, and a shallow draft when empty.
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New York
Liverpool
Dispatch
East
Colyer Street
Greenpoint
Charles W. Wetmore
Duluth
American Steel Barge Company
Wall Street
Wetmore
Livera
Teat Lakes
Atlantic Ocean
Perils of Fast Trains Cause Big Wreck Near Egg Harbor
A Philadelphia and Reading express collided with a northbound freight near Egg Harbor New Jersey. Nine injured according to Reading Company statements, with several passengers treated locally. Injuries include wounds to the hand wrist scalp and eye. The accident disrupted service as doctors tended to victims.
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Eye Harbor
N. J
Eco Harbor
WN. J
Philadelphia and Reading
Philadelphia
Reading Railroad Company
Egg Harbor
William T. Orton
Somers Irelan
Linwood
William Mohler
William H. Hoffman
President Names Niles for Mississippi Courts and Eadman for Colon
CAPE May Aug 14 President named Henry C. Niles as judge for the northern and southern districts of Mississippi to replace Hill. Charles W. Eadman of Louisville Ky was appointed consul at Colon United States of Colombia. He appointed two ters one in Montana and one in California. Mrs Harrison and Major R C Parker of Washington at the cottage went crabbing with luck. J F Slee and daughter of Elmira N Y joined them.
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Pactas
Cape May
Henry C. Niles
Mississippi
Charles W. Eadman
Louisville
Colon
United States of Columbia
Montana
California
Secretary Edge Circulates Institute Funding Notice
Harrisburg Aug 14 Secretary Edge of the State Board of Agriculture issues a circular to county farmers institutes urging early applications for multiple institutes per county. The Board plans to appropriate 100 dollars for counties with one institute and 150 dollars where two or more are held in the same county.
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Edge
TITE
Harrisburg
State Board of Agriculture
Fifth Regiment Achieves Full Attendance at Encampment
The Adjutant General's Department reports the Fifth Regiment of the Second Brigade as the only state unit with 100 percent attendance at this year's encampment, a reward of merit issued from Harrisburg on August 14.
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Adjutant General's Department
Harrisburg
World Fair Board Doubles Membership Power
The National Board of Control of the World's Fair approved a resolution to double its membership. The measure makes alternate members active with all powers of charter members.
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Chicago
National Board of Control of the
Railroads Show Mixed Earnings From 1890 Traffic
Poor's Manual reveals rail earnings per ton mile fell for 1890 while passenger and freight earnings per mile rose modestly. Freight surged despite rate wars, boosting revenue in some regions, with Middle and Southwestern states showing distinct trends while others lagged.
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New York
Poor
Middle States
Southwestern States
Indian Territory
Confidence Man Victimizes Lima Businessmen
A Detroit man posing as George W. Kingsley ran a confidence game on Lima merchants. He bought a team in Wapakoneta with a worthless check, then a $900 lot from Jeweler McComb, using a forged plan to develop a mansion. He paid with drafts, left unpaid bills, and vanished toward Defiance. telegrams statewide seek him and the team.
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George W. Kingsley
Detroit
Wapakoneta
Henry Mayer
McComb
Thomas Cazert
Kingsley
State Savings Bank of Detroit
Calvert
Seneca and Large
Defiance
Nine Indictments for Forgery Hover Over Peoria Forger
Joliet Aug 14 J Finley Hoke the noted forger from Peoria finished a five year sentence in Joliet penitentiary then was rearrested on a bench warrant from Merchants National Bank of Peoria. There are nine indictments against him with bonds totaling 57000 dollars.
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Joliet, Inn
J. Finley Hoke
Peoria
Joliet
Merchants’ National Bank of
Cloudburst Destroys Campo Settlement Wiping Homes
A stage driver reports Campo in Sanpreco County wiped out by a cloudburst on Wednesday. Several houses washed away and many head of livestock drowned, but no human fatalities occurred.
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SaNpreco
Campo
Five Teens Arrested in Tunnel Shooting That Wounded Boy
Inspector McAleese led a rapid manhunt after 13 year old Martin Mislevy was shot in the Twenty third street tunnel. William McKee 17 and Daniel Reardon 19 were arrested with Carroll 15 and Andy P wigman 17 named as accomplices amid charges of murder and gang theft along Penn Avenue and the Allegheny river.
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Martin Mislevy
West Penn Hospital
McAleese
Twenty-third Street
Sol Coulson
William McKee
Liberty Avenue
Sam Miller
McKee
Twelfth Ward
Coulson
McKeep
Meelf
Young McKee
Himolf
Daniel Reardon
Julia Cooper
River Avenue
Allegheny
Puticher” Carroll
Sixteenth Street
Andy Pwigman
Ace
Fenn Avenue
Fifteenth
Sixteenth Strevet
Felix Techudy
Reardon
McAleexe
Miller
Dutton
Smallman Street
Twenty-sixth
Puddler” Carrol
Penn Avenue
Allegheny River
Central Station
Novel conflict over state law in voluntary assignment case
In Catcaco Judge Brown reviews a complex issue in the National Forge and Iron Company voluntary assignment. Creditors in Indiana attach to challenge an Illinois assignment claiming prior rights under Indiana law. The assignee seeks dismissal of attachments. dispute over jurisdiction remains undecided.
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Catcaco
Brown
National Forge and Iron Company
Indiana
Chicago Machine and Power Company
First Usamed Company
Lake County
Cook County
Illinois
Chicago
Classified Columns Drive Quick Responses in The Dispatch
Investors artists bargain hunters and buyers scan the classified advertising columns of The Dispatch for fast results. The paper touts its large circulation as the channel for wants of all kinds.
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Busiess
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