Abbott Walkover as Young Withdraws from New Jersey Governor Race
Ex Governor Leon Abbott appears set for the New Jersey nomination after Edward F C Young withdraws due to ill health from the contest. Young's departure leaves Abbott with a clear field and boosts Republican hopes to rally railroad support to beat the Democrats.
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Abbott
Leon Abbott
New Jersey
Virginia
Mahone
Iowa
Jensry City
N. J
Edward F. C. Young
First National Bank
William 8. Edwards
Young
Edwards
McPherson
Mr. Abbott
Mr. Young
Abbett
Abbott backs Benjamin F. Lee for Supreme Court clerk nomination
Abbott plans a united push for Benjamin F. Lee to secure the nomination for Clerk of the Supreme Court though leaders doubt his strength as a candidate. Lee faces skepticism from multiple party figures.
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Abbott
Benjamin F. Lee
Supreme Court
Mr. Lee
Iowa Republican Convention Nominates Hutchinson for Governor
Des Moines reports the 1890 Iowa Republican State Convention opened at 10 AM with Governor ballotting resuming. Hutchinson won on the 25th ballot amid cheers, Payneer chosen for lieutenant governor on the second ballot. The platform endorsed Harrison’s administration, pension expansion, rail regulation, against rebates, and prohibition.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hutchinson
Payneer
Cere Ome ' Eno Amene Osiah Ven
Maines
Henry Cabin
Clinton
Spencer Smith
Bluffs
John V. Stone
Ollows
Virginia Democrats Nominate McKinney and Slate Ticket
The Democratic State Convention in Ricamoya Virginia nominated Philip W. McKinney of Farmville by acclamation for Governor, with J Hoge Tyler for Lieutenant Governor and RB Taylor Scott for Attorney General. The platform denounces trusts and the Republican party and notes quiet convention unity.
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Ricamoya
Philip W. McKinney
Farmville
J. Hoge Tyler
Pulaski
Taylor Scott
Warrenton
McKinney
Black Belt
Mahone
Big Southwest
Bowen
Hoge Trier
Farmers’ Alliance
Scott
Tyler
Virginia
Cameron
John 8. Wise
Warrant Looms in Field Case as Nagle Trial Moves Forward
Reporting from San Francisco on August 15 the shooting of David S. Terry dominates discussion. Justice Field prepares for possible arrest while Deputy Marshal Nagle testifies. bail may be sought after Stockton examination. Mrs Terry's complaint triggers the warrant. evidence cited remains disputed.
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Terry
Supreme Justice
Nagle
Field
San Francisco
David S. Terry
Marshal Nagle
Justice Field
Jawyerige
D. J. Brewer
Keane
Lees
Mar
Dashul Nagle
Befors
Stockton
United States
Franks
Nagle Eais
United States Marshal's Office
Sarah A. Terry
Ian Joshua
David Nagle
Friends of Justice Field
Ner
Eeckgan
Artist Oscar Wehl Ended His Life in Riverside House
In New York August 15, Oscar Wehl a 24 year old artist who rented a room at Riverside House near West 150th Street died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. A heavy trunk easel and art supplies filled the room with sketches and finished works suggesting considerable talent. A pistol lay by his heart and no money or valuables were found on him.
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New York
Riverside House
Hudson
Oscar Wehl
Wehl
Loud Cheers for Boulanger at Paris Banquet
A grand Bonapartist banquet in Paris drew 1600 attendees with loud cheers for General Boulanger. General Du Barail presided and defended Boulanger against supposed judiciary bias, urging strong action to defend national honor and plebiscite tradition.
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Paris
General Boulanger
du Barail
Vive Boulanger
Grain trade shifts as St Louis moves to Chicago
Street notes claim the St Louis grain trade is packing its grip and preparing to move to Chicago after a state inspection shift. Jasper M Burks is said to be unfamiliar with liquid funds and the new inspection method threatens local control. If the Chicago method takes hold, wheat could cross the river for inspection or the trade may consolidate outside St Louis.
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St. Louis
Eouam
Louis
Merchants’ Exchange
Chicago
Exchange
Jasper M. Burks
Burks
Sreb
Mystery Mail Bag Disappears Between Asheville and New Orleans
Nashville August 15 Post office authorities report the mysterious disappearance of a mail bag intended for two stations between Asheville and New Orleans. This marks the second bag lost in three months, causing rising concern among local postal officials.
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Nashville
Ashville
New Orleans
John L. Sullivan Prize Fight Trial Opens in Suffragan Court
Plea of not guilty entered as Sullivan faces jury in Purvis Mississippi. Grand jury witnesses describe July 5 Marion county ring event with Kilrain amid rain money bets and crowd reactions. Trial adjourned to next day with jurors held overnight on courtroom benches.
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John L. Sullivan
Major W. Robinson
Richburg
Feree
Sullivan
Prank
Kilrain
Fitspa Eo T
Mr. Neville
Van’s
Itnesso
Mitchell
Ee Vanning
H Sullivan
Marion County
Tiely
Ilrain
T. R. White
Allivan
J. Hinton
Igne Oata
J. W. Smith
Kilrain Granted Bail in Habeas Corpus Case
Baltimore August 15 A writ of habeas corpus for Jake Kilrain was issued before Chief Justice Harlan. Kilrain was released on $2,000 bail for a hearing Thursday. The messenger sent by Governor Lowry is expected here tomorrow night.
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Baltimore
Jake Kilrain
Harlan
Kilrain
Lowry
Break the Trust Bridge Builders Plan Emancipation Meeting
A tense session at the Weddell House gathers U S builders to discuss methods to break trust barriers. The august meeting aims to devise a plan to make buildings and crews self supporting through combined efforts and standardized practices.
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Cleveland
Weddell House
United Stas States
Dei
Belisen
Merriwold Park land deal ties to Henry George group
The Merriwold Park Association has gained possession of 1443 acres along the Port Jervis and Monticello Railroad in Forestburg Sullivan County from the Gilman estate. Members include Henry George supporters such as Reid Gordon W Scott Louis F Post and Henry George Jr. Shares were sold at 10 each, with land shares now reportedly valued at about 40 per acre as speculation rises.
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Henry George
Mapacial
Mippierows
N. Y
Merriwold Park Association
Port Jervis and
Monticello
Forestburg
Sullivan County
Gilman
Merriwold Park
Manhattan
Single Tax Club
New York City
Reid Gordon
W. Scott
Mobbing a Chinaman in New Haven
Ting Tiang, a Chinese laundryman, was badly beaten by a crowd of 200 to 300 in a low city quarter at No. 3 Congress street after a broken glass pane incident. Police arrested Riley and sought others who joined the assault as Ting fled through back doors and down a street.
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New Haven
Conn
Ting Tiang
Congress Street
Severush
Riley
Byron
Kiley
New Court of Appeal Questioned in Lords Debate
In London the House of Lords discusses establishing a Court of Criminal Appeal sparked by the Maybrick case. Lord Fitzgerald urges consideration while Lord High Chancellor cautions against hasty change and notes safeguards for judges witnesses and officials amid public criticism.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Fitzgerald
Court of Criminal Appeal
Maybrick
Home Secretary
Wid
Ipa
Minister ousted over church scandal in North Carolina
In PolpIt North Carolina a Baptist pastor, Rev J F Morris age 40 married and a strong advocate of close communion, is suspended by a church tribunal and later dismissed by the State Association amid a scandal involving a young female church member. The girl’s father, wealthy, vows to shoot Morris. Morris has returned home to Stanley Creek.
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CuaRavorte
N. C
J. F. Morris
Morris
Dominic
Stanley Creek
Editor in Contempt over Refusal to Reveal Sources
Indianapolis August Mr Harry New proprietor of the Journal faced a contempt citation in the Criminal Court after a June article on the Insane Hospital accused the management. Dr Wright Superintendent asked the grand jury to investigate. New refused to reveal authorship or informants, citing a long established journalistic rule, with the case next before Judge Irvin.
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Indianapolis
Harry New
Journal
Criminal Court
Wright
Grand Jury
New
Irvin
Hoosier Declines Third Auditor Post Amid Public Funds Claim
President Harrison struggles to find an Indiana candidate for the Treasury Third Auditor role after Madison M. Hurley of New Albany declines amid a government funds withholding suit. W. H. Hart of Fort Wayne, the second choice, may also decline for personal reasons as officials await the President’s return.
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Harrison
Auditor of the Treasury
Pittsburg
Indiana
the Treasury
Johns. Williams
Lafayette
Madison M. Hurley
New Albany
White House
Hurley
Washington
Deer Park
W. H. Hart
Harrigan
Indianapolis
A Model for Others How the Argentine President Sees the U S
August 15 report of the Argentine Republic president’s message on the upcoming International American Congress. He urges practical commercial ties with the United States to boost exchanges and mutual prosperity. Venezuelan economist from Caracas cites a united council of industry and commerce under Washington’s influence to promote development across America.
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Venezuela
Ecomiste of
Caraccas
Tg of Man
Washington
America
BIDS FOR BIG GUN FORGINGS AT WAR DEPARTMENT
Two bids opened at the Ordnance office for ten inch steel rifle forgings. Midvale Steel Co offered breech mechanism forgings at 36 cents per pound and hoops at 30 cents per pound, with delivery in three months. South Bethlehem Iron Works offered breech forgings at 0 cents, other forgings at 40 cents and the mee at 20 cents per pound, with four months, but no award was made.
Treasury surplus climbs to 70.8 million in mid August
The Treasury reports a rising surplus of 70.8 million dollars on August 15 as light bond offerings boost funds. Pension payments for the month total about 18 million, reducing the surplus, with further declines anticipated in the fall during the crop movement.
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Treasury
Government Orders Dynamite Throwing Gun for Testing
The Board of Ordnance and Fortification ordered one eight inch Haskell multicharge dynamite gun to be manufactured for delivery to the Sandy Hook proving ground. The inventor expects it to discharge dynamite and carry possession of a weapon. Acting Secretary Chandler has dismissed Hiram Bundy’s appeal from the adverse decision.
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Washington
Board of Ordnance and Fortification
Haskell
Chandler
Hiram Bundy
Plan to rerate Pittsburg Post Office clerks
Washington August 15 plan to rerate clerks in the Pittsburg office rests in the Salary and Allowance Department awaiting Chief Clerk Cook. Some proposed salaries exceeded what the department deemed sufficient, red lines mark reductions. Current total salaries are 77 640 dollars with an asked increase of 10 440 dollars. The list includes each clerk with present and proposed pay.
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Pitsburg
Distatch
Washington
Pittsburg
Cook
Grand Review of Pennsylvania National Guard at Mt Gretna
About 5 000 spectators watched the parade and dress review at Mt Gretna Park as State troops and regulars assembled along Conewago Lake. Governor Beaver and Adjutant General Hastings attended. Battery B fired 289 shots with 233 hitting target and 18 bullseyes. tents to be struck tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Mt. Gretna Park
Conewago Lake
National Guard
Jones
Sheridan
Carpenter
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Mt. Gretna
Issippi
Ewing
Governor Beaver
Hastings
Collector of Antiquities Vanishes From Philadelphia Firm
William Jones, a 20 year employee of E H Butler & Co educational publishers, has disappeared. He is reportedly $0,000 in arrears and kept a vast private collection of rare books engravings and antiques. The firm has taken possession of his collection in partial restitution and plans leniency.
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Philadelphia
William Jones
E. H. Butler & Co
Jones
Germantown
Dea
New York Republicans Name General Knapp Chairman
The New York Republican State Committee elected General Knapp as chairman at a Fifth Avenue Hotel meeting after four ballots. The convention is set for September 25 in Saratoga. The vote occurred as the party sought to show President Harrison continued confidence in Knapp despite his naval port appointment rejection.
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Harrison
Republican Party
Iowa
New York Republican Committee
General Koopp
New York
Saratoga
Fifth Avenue
Rochester
Auburn
Buffalo
Syracuse
General Knapp
Agate
Knapp
Glass workers seek combine to deter wage cuts in September
Philadelphia dispatch reports Knights of Labor District Assembly 149 board backing a union of green, Flint, and window glass workers to shield members from manufacturer wage cuts. Talks seek cooperation from Window Glass Workers of Pittsburgh and Windsor Hotel meeting follow up.
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Philadelphia
Green, Flint and Window Glass Workers
Dispatch
District Assembly
Knights of Labor
Green Glass Workers
Windsor Hotel
Glass Workers
Green, Flint and Window
Green Glass Workers’ Assembly
Green Glass Manufacturers’ Association
Green Glass
Manufacturers’ Association
Bergin & Son
H. E. Benner
Delaware Glass Company
Newburn Brothers
Reversford
Diamond Glass Company
Reading Peony Hony
Hamilton Glass Company
St H
Sance
Geay
Sohcom
Chinese Leper Seeks Mission to Canton Amid Hospital Stay
Ah Tson Sene, a small Chinese man about 30, has lived at Kings County Charity Hospital since June 8, 1888, believed to suffer genuine leprosy. He hopes to return to China as a missionary to leper settlements near Canton, while continuing to attend a Chinese Sunday school in Brooklyn. Doctors debate the diagnosis, but plans for his departure are underway.
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New York
Ah Tson Sene
Chinamas
Kings County Charity Hospital
Flatbush
China
Canton
Lene
Gold Street
Brook
Atlantic Avenue
Osgood
Sene
Henry George Honored At Philadelphia Dinner
Henry George was feted with a dinner and reception by a Philadelphia club in his honor at Boldt's Bullitt building restaurant. He arrived late due to a missed train, was greeted at Broad Street station, and spoke about the honor as a tribute to a principle.
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ATOM
Philadelphia
Henry George
Boldt
Bullitt Building
Broad Street
Sisnega Committees
Diesel
Ww. J. Atkinson
George
Mr. George
Calleoh
Bert
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Prohibition Party
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How Shepard
Richard F. Beirne
Franklin County
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Mr. Sullivan
Mississippi
Court OF Appeal
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Newmison
Rob C. Wells
Wagner
Love
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Wills
B. BR. Davidson
John J. Crow
J.J HG. Br
Wm. McGrue
Eill
J. H. Mahoney
G.H. Fetterman
J. A. Moore
F. Wall
J. H. Wood
W. T. Watkins
E. Clark
William Ee
F. D
J. S. Culdy
W. B. Ross
Iliam Palmer
Gallupe
F. J. Schlotter
William Hi
J. W. Hasone
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C. G. Currat
N. M
Joe Seense
M. EL Steel Aesesee
Eeonem
J. W
Mile
Matthews
House of Commons
Mr. Sexton
Post Office
Mr. Parnell
Combine of Green, Flintation Glass Workers
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