Erie man Price runs for Auditor General amid ticket plotting
Erie politician Price declares for Auditor General while signaling possible acceptance of State Treasurer if offered. Quay, Magee and Allegheny delegates maneuver toward a unified ticket as Governor Blaine looms in party plans. Delegates, rival candidates, and party leaders debate strategy at a Cleveland-like convention scene.
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Lowlers
Quay
Magee
Frown
Senator Flinn
Milin
Macee
Auditor General
Mr. Mylin
Mylin
Allegheny
Limpoder
Flinn
Philadelphia
Tam
Price
Erie
Ile
Blaine
Pennsylvania
Pattiem
Bisine
Erie County
Mr. Price
Center
Perry
Crawford County
Central Africa
Gregg
Auditor Genera
Moylin
Sip
Delegates Gauge Morrison Strong Start in Harrisburg Rally
Soldiers and politicians buzzed around the View Depot as delegates head to the Harrisburg convention. Morrison and Myrin appear favored by pledges, while Gregg’s possible win sparks talk of mixed outcomes and cautious optimism among allied leaders.
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Gregg
Morrison
View Depot
C. L. Magee
von Bornhorst
J. L. Rice
Boston
Duquesne Traction Company
Express
Mr. Magee
Richard Quay
Allegheny County
Quay
Joseph Eaton
John Doyle
Ed. Newell
Thomas McCafrey
Brown
Myrin
Eaton
Han
Garfield
Pattison
Beaver
Delamater
Gregg and Price
McClelland
Chicago
Harrisburg
Oly Sire Price
James It
Mercer
John Morrison
Gripp
Flinn
Charlie Miller
Trun
John J. Davis
John Cessna Seeks Delegate-at-Large Role in Constitutional Convention
Uncle John Cessna, Bedford County delegate to the Republican Convention, left for Harrisburg to pursue a delegate-at-large seat for the Constitutional Convention. He indicated no preference for permanent chairman, but would consider the temporary chairmanship if offered and has no favored candidate among those running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reprorp
John Cessna
Bedford County
Harrisburg
Kansas fusion set for judicial candidates cooperation
A Kansas telegram from Topeka dated August 17 reports Republicans and Democrats will combine on judicial candidates in six of nine districts. The central committees agreed to joint endorsements to avoid split votes and strengthen election chances.
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People’s Party
G. W. McKay
Frank Doster
Marion County
Doster
Toresa
Quay Receives Delegation in Confidential Philadelphia Visit
Senator Quay held a secret conference in his Continental Hotel rooms with Collector David Martin and State Treasurer Boyer, then left for Harrisburg with Chairman Andrews. Several Philadelphia leaders including General Snowden and Judge Pettis called. Martin, Boyer, and Andrews appeared to guide the Philadelphia delegation.
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Boyer
David Martin
Andrews
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Quay
Continental
Martin
Quar
Chairman Andrews
General Snowden
W. B. Andrews
Meadville
Wells
Newton Pettis
Washington, D. C
O. Saeger
Rown
Crawford County
Delamater
Hoopes
West Chester
Charles S. Neal
William Ahern
St. Louis
Pettis
Dave Martin
Alliance Men Split Over Livingston Charges At State Meeting
The State Alliance Convention opens with Governor Northen set to level grave personal charges against President Livingston. Faction members refuse to specify charges but oppose dragging in the Nellie Burke scandal from the Macon fair. Telegram notes Livingston blamed for Macon fair failure and disruption of the State Agricultural Society while Northen led, with Colonel Waddell described as a willing tool.
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Paton
Atlanta
State Alliance
Northen
Livingaon
Livingston
Nellie Burke
Macon
Tong News
Saya Livingston
State Agricultural Society
Northend
Waddell
Washington Prohibitionists Nominate County Ticket
The Prohibitionists of Washington county met in convention and nominated a county ticket: John Gainley for Sheriff, Thomas E. Robb for Recorder, William A. Ely for Director of the Poor, and B. C. Stout for Jury Commissioner. They endorsed National and State Prohibition platforms and pledged support, adopting a resolution condemning a Constitutional Convention.
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Washincton
Washington County
Armanent
John Gainley
Thomas E. Robb
William A. Ely
B. C. Stout
Democratic pow wow at Bedford postponed to week end
The Democratic pow wow planned for Bedford Pa has been postponed to the end of the week. Secretary Harrity received a telegram from Chairman Kerr saying he will arrive Wednesday or Thursday. B F Myers arrives Wednesday and Congressman Muchler is already on the ground with wide state representation anticipated.
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Price
Gregg
Thompson
Quay
Senate
Beaver
Icle Scheier Yevener
Thomas
Philadelphia
J. &. Fruit
Blaine
Harrison
Quayle
Bar Harbor
Enrorp. Pa
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Harrity
Kerr
B. F. Myers
Muchler
Hyndman Club Elected Mullin and Delegates to Scranton
Hyndman Pa Aug 17 The Hynd man club of the State Republican League of Clubs elected George S Mullin as president and chose three delegates and three alternates to the Scranton convention They were instructed with one dissenting vote to back Hon John B Robinson for league president.
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HyxoMax
Hyndman Club
State Republican League of Clubs
George S. Mullin
Scranton
John B. Robinson
Manager Hills Double Causes Theatrical Stir In New York
A lookalike of manager J M Hill has been approaching young women at the Standard Theater claiming to offer contracts. Women describe him as attractive and promising high salaries to join choirs. Hill reported the impersonator to police seeking arrest for causing trouble and disturbing staff.
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Dispatch
New York
J. M. Hill
Standard Theater
Metcalf
Hill
Ohio's Jesse James
A report from Kenton Hardin county says Harry Mahon was arrested in the woods near Dunkirk and is thought to be the Columbus Grove bank robber and murderer. Mahon is described as a worthless character at Dunkirk. He was traced to a swamp before his arrest.
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CoLumnus
Kenton
Hardin County
Harry Mahon
Dunkirk
Columbus Grove
Mahon
John Sherman urges East moneyed support for Ohio campaign
Senator John Sherman warns of a financial and tariff battle in Ohio, urging Republican unity and East support to defend a stable currency. He compares the issue to the 1875 fight, stresses the danger of free silver, and outlines an early, two-pronged campaign joined by Major McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Ohio
John Sherman
Hayes
Allen
United States
Congress
Farmers’ Alliance
Astead
East
Eee
McKinley
Sherman
Salvador explains rumors of Salvadoran revolution
A Salvadoran official refutes New York rumors of a revolution. The dispatch cites the arrival of Salvadoran refugees on the City of Panama from Nicaragua to Guatemala. Lisandro Letona, wanted on charges in San Miguel, is named among them and a port violation by the ship’s captain is noted. The note stresses U.S. involvement and justice on Salvadoran side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salvador
Nicaraugua
Guatemala
Pacific Mail
Panama
Lisandro Letona
San Miguel
Letona
United States
China in Turmoil Prompts Possible Foreign Naval Action
Reports from Shanghai and Tien Tsin describe a volatile Chinese political scene with foreigners angered by riots. Ministers of the French, American, British, and German powers threaten a joint naval demonstration unless China pays indemnities and redresses injuries. The Standard notes revolutionary factions may exploit the crisis.
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China
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Revolutionary Party
Another Swiss Railroad Disaster Near Zollikofen
In Jura Simplon lines near Zollikofen, a Paris bound express derailed into an excursion train after a failure to warn. Fifteen people died and 18 were seriously hurt with several fatalities expected, all Swiss peasants. The express engine damaged the guard van before colliding with the rear passenger train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
Jura Simplon
Zollikofen
Paris
Von Caprivi Still Firm on Corn Tariffs
Beri Aug 17 The Government will use wheat for army bread due to rye prices and holds to current corn duties. A Cabinet at the Imperial Home Office reaffirmed no duty reduction and adherence to the June 1 tariff pledge by Chancellor von Brier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beri
Heichssanger
Imperial Home Office
von Bri
Labor Congress Opens in Brussels Amid Slow Proceedings
The International Labor Congress began at 10 a.m. with speeches limited to ten minutes and a five minute second speech. Daily sessions run 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A one-delegate-per-nation committee paced the agenda while protracted talks yielded no resolutions and few actions besides friendly telegrams from around the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
International Labor Congress
Tod P
Holy Coat Exhibition Preparations In Treves Aug 17
Treves August 17 The city readies for the exhibition of the holy coat said to be worn by the Savior. Officials say visitors may touch the garment only after petitioning the Bishop and presenting a medical certificate proving a physical ailment. A French statesman's narrow escape follows in Paris report.
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Treves
Unclear fragment Theory of Foreign Industry Sparks Incident
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a firearm discharge involving a foreign factory worker and an anarchist with vague references to a coachman and molten rhetoric. Details are unreadable due to damage.
Threat to the Debbund Denies Russia France Pact
An official denial from a St. Petersburg agent of Reuters reports no secret treaty between Russia and France. The note says French Admiral Gervais and other representatives did not sign any convention. The French fleet visit to Cronstadt affirmed good entente, potentially turning into an alliance if needed. It hinges on governments and the Dreibund whether Prussia France ties stay simple or become formalized.
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Cronstadt
France
Russia
Dreibund
Prussia
Rochester’s Heresy Case Ends With Retracted Censure
Rochester Pennsylvania August 17 Congregation votes 12 to accept resignation 85 against accepting with 15 proxies. A resolution by Howard Bliss rebuts protest signed by elders accusing Rev J H Bansman of teachings contrary to Bible and Westminster Confession. The church rejects protest and accepts pastor’s withdrawal of resignation.
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Rochester
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Ransman
Europe
Howard Bliss
Wuetras
Ing
J. ST. Buosman
Wimneas
Dr. Hausman
Bausman
Bruner Surrenders At Central Station In Reese Murder
Elmer Bruner, accused of murdering old man Reese, turns himself in at Central station after days of eluding police. Painter David Acer and son Stephen accompany him to custody as Bruner admits firing a shot but claims uncertainty over killing.
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Elmer Broner
Reese
Central Station
Inspector McAleese
Dispatch
Elmer Bruner
David Acer
Stephen
Bruner
Smithfield Street
Academy of Music
Wylie Avenue
Broner
David
Saul
Union Depot
Mr. Avor
Mr. I
Gentle
Reese's Yard
Smallpox Panic Flares in Blue Bottoms Area
A special telegram from Kansas City reports neglected care for smallpox patients in Blue Bottoms near Independence leading to rapid spread. Twenty four patients remain under treatment as authorities, farmers, and residents react with quarantine measures and calls for state intervention.
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Kansas City
Blue Bottoms
Independence
Government post office site dispute reaches Hepburn
Assistant Secretary Crounse received a letter from T H Baird Patterson arguing no legislation will allow the Stockton avenue property transfer for the Allegheny post office. Crounse still believes general law suffices but sent the issue to Solicitor Hepburn for a formal opinion.
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Washington
Crounse
T. H. Baird Patterson
Stockton Avenue
Allegheny
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Ava
General Gregg
Reading
James S&s. Fruit
Sharon
Giles D. Price
Loehiel
Lewisburg
Charles S. Wolfe
Nicit
Dr. Roebuck
Commonwealth
J. PS. Gobin
Greggs
Berks County
John W. Morrison
Lorhiel
CL. Magee
Esch
Hlagse
Tere
Alleghenyt County
Kansas
Bedford
Robinson
The
Jesse James
Campbell
West
Alliance
Atlantic
Niles
M. Laur
Uncle Sams
Fortgn
Cners
Ian de Matte
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Deeibund
J. H. Bansman
Acer
National Guard
Mr. Acer
Alecne
Hepbuen
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