Quay and Platt Join Harrison Campaign Wave
News from New York and Philadelphia that Senator Matthew Stanley Quay of Pennsylvania and ex Senator Thomas Platt of New York have aligned with the Harrison ticket. Secretary Carter and party leaders hail their backing as a boost to campaign machinery, with Platt seeking active state involvement and Quay's loyalty confirmed via a Pennsylvania letter.
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TITR
New York
Matthew Stanley Quar
Pennsylvania
Thomas Collier Platt
James
Clarkson
Thomas Henry Carter
Hamilton Disston
Philadelphia
Mr. Quay
Carter
Washington
Quay
Disston
David Martin
Keystone State Republicans
Quin
Deadlocked conference faces stalemate as ballots count rises
At Punxsutawney this morning candidates failed to resolve the dispute in three sessions totaling 209 ballots. Observers fear a factional stalemate as a demonized starve tactic drives pressure for submission while uncertainty continues. Meanwhile in Kansas Jerry Simpson was endorsed by Democrats for Congress after a unified platform praise, and North Carolina's Third Party Convention nominated Dr. W. P. Exum for governor amid a charged political scene.
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Punxsutawney
Jerry Simpson
Doper Crry
Kax
Kansas
Congress
Simpson
Tham
State ticket placed in field with several nominations
W A Guthrie of Durham was nominated for Lieutenant Governor with Davis, Dr Cobb, Burke as other nominees and W H Worth named for Treasurer in the state ticket.
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W. A. Guthrie
Durham
Mareets
Davis
Dr. Cobb
Burke
W. H. Worth
Peffers Panacea at Erie Exposition Audience
At the Conneaut Lake Exposition grounds Congressional Nominee Sibley chaired a session where United States Senator Peffer spoke on "A New Era in Politics." He described centralization, praised the people and proposed reforms to balance government and industry, noting three remedies but not detailing them. Jerry Simpson was absent.
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Erie
Exre
Conneaut Lake Exposition Grounds
Sibley
House of Lords
United States
Peffer
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Web of
Esa
Jerry Simpson
Split Texas Democratic Conventions Face Turmoil at Daybreak
In Hocstrox Clark delegates were barred from the State Convention hall by police under state committee orders, then reassembled at Turner Hall with Chairman Lane. The Hogg faction met with Judge Shepherd, pledging not to nominate unless aligned with party nominees. Afternoon sessions admitted Clark delegates, elected W. Fry chairman, and continued without further clash. A late-night scuffle involved ex Senator Horace Chilton and Daniel Ripley before authorities separated the parties.
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Hocstrox
Tex
Clark
State Committee
Turner Hall
Lane
Hogg
Shepherd
Constable
Dallas
Tarrant
W. & Fry
Jonathan Lane
Horace Chilton
Daniel Ripley
Walleed
Bott
People's party meets in Ohio nominating slate
At Massimos Ohio the State Convention gathered about 250 delegates from 39 of 88 counties. H F Barnes elected Permanent Chairman and Hugh Cavanagh Permanent Secretary. Ticket includes S C Thayer for Secretary of State, E D Stark and D J Paynes for Supreme Court judges, W R Boil for Clerk of the Supreme Court, James Houser for Public Works, John Seitz and A J Carpenter as Presidential Electors. Platform backs Omaha platform, supports liquor manufacture by the national government, citizenship as sole suffrage basis, property representation in legislatures, and strong municipal governance.
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Supreme Court
W. R. Boil
Hamilton County
of Public Works
James Houser
Summit County
John Seitz
Seneca County
A. J. Carpenter
Defiance County
Omaha Platform
Prohibitionists Open Fall Campaign Rally in Philadelphia
Prohibitionists in Philadelphia opened their fall campaign with an outdoor meeting at Thirty second Street and Lancaster Avenue. Dr Samuel Dagey presided and introduced John Lloyd Thomas of New York as speaker. The discussion centered on labor and political restlessness with a focus on the Baker ballot act and its effects on workers.
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Philadelphia
Thirty-second Street
Lancaster Avenue
Samuel *Dagey
John Lloyd Thomas
New York
Prohibition Party
Thames
Baker
Fusion Rally in Alabama Sets Fusion Convention
The Kolb and People's party executives met in Birmingham and issued a joint call for a fusion convention to nominate candidates for Congress and presidential electors. The event aims to unite Republicans and the People's party with General Weaver set to attend and speak on September 15 in Birmingham.
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People's Party
Bremixg Hamm
Ata
Kolb
People's Party Executive Committee
Congress
Birmingham
Weaver
Mit Ge
Fusion Likely in North Dakota as Parties Plot
In North Dakota on August 17 prominent independents and Democrats met in Minot to plan a fusion. Shortbridge, the independent candidate for governor, would be endorsed while John D. Penton, a Democrat from Fargo, would be set to run for Congress. A three cornered race is expected with the Democrats endorsing Shortbridge possibly securing victory.
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FaRoo
N. D
Shortbridge
Congress
John D. Penton
Farge
Tregen
Legal proceedings brought against two cash register companies
Suit filed in U S Court against Kruse Cash Register Company of New York for infringement of patents held by the Kruse Cash Register Company of Dayton Ohio. Vacation ends and local business listings follow with street and telephone details.
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Bult
New York
United States
Kruse Cash Register Company
Beac
Kruse
Ee Cash Register Company
Dayton
First Division and Lodges Mentioned in Odd Text
Fragmentary notice lists lodges and divisions with names like Oakland Lod, Hazlewood, Ro Lile Lodge, Sistersville Lodge, and Fort niveuneels. Mentions Marshal J P Herpich and several lodge titles, all in garbled OCR style with unclear actions or outcomes.
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Oakland
Marshal Gee
Rane
Hazlewood Odaen
Sistersville Lodge
J. P. Herpich
Stag
Happmestead Lode
Aeunolde Lodge
Knights of Pythias Parade Crowds Pittsburgh Route Thrilled
The Knights of Pythias parade drew massive crowds along the route in Pittsburgh and Allegheny, with decorated streets and elaborate floats. Western lodges outpaced Eastern ones due to Homestead Strike-related leave issues, and prizes were promised for lodges with large contingents and long-serving members as Grand Lodge officers reviewed the procession.
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Lorena
Kansas City
Supreme Lodge of the World
Union Division
Philadelphia
Mt Washington
Homestead
Smoky City
Knights of Pythias
Knights
East
Pittsburg
A. Bentley
National Guard
Jewela
On & J
Vesta Fod
Elizabeth Kellef Loire
Marshal Chas
W. Stevens
Staf
Forenta Lodge
Hope Lodge
Locrner
Guyasuta
Logan Lodge
Grand Lodge
Sherman Avenue
Supreme Representative
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Discusses Death Benefit
Second day session at Grand Opera House draws many delegates. Past chancellors receive conferral of degrees as the advisory committee reports on the $250 death benefit. Debate over relief fund governance continues with delegates unsure how to vote. Meeting continues on eighth page.
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Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Grand Operas House
Socialpeee
Relief Fund
Grand Ee
Act Committees
Nancy Hanks Breaks World Trotting Record At Washington Park
Nancy Hanks, daughter of Happy Medium, lowers the world trotting record to 2:07 1/4 at Washington Park before 10,000. Budd Doble drives the mare to a 2:07 1/4 mile as the crowd roars, Abe Lincoln aids pace, and Nancy earns the new queen title amid fierce celebration.
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Curiaco
Maude
Harold
Nancy Hanks
Washington Park
Budd Doble
Maud
Lake Michigan
Dobie
Nancy
Doble
Frank Starr
Abe Lincoln
Walker
Mr. Walker
Starr
Dobise
Cedlam
Stan
Abe
Northwestern Breeders’ Association
Cable
Happy Medium
Nancy Hawke
Nancy Slang
Adam Forepaugh, Jr
Circus
Society of Elephants
Records Lowered by the New Trotting Queen Nancy Hanks
News item notes Nancy Hanks breaking long standing trotting records, surpassing Maud S and Sunol. Mentions Maud S’s 2: times on Cleveland July 39 and Sunol’s Stockton mile on the kite track driven by Marvin. References pedigree of Nancy Hanks and noted sires and dams.
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Nancy Hanks
Maud S
Sunol
Bonner
Maude
Cleveland
W. W. Bair
Stockton
Charles Marvin
Meadville
Eulerian
Nancy Lee
Dictator
Jay-Eye-Lee
Director
Phallan
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U.K
Toth
Platt
Fifth Avenue
Hackett
Republican State Executive Committee
Minneapolis
State
Lemuel Ely Quigg
National Headquarters
Garter
Senator Hadsbrough
North Dakota
General Clarkson
Richard C. Kerens
Missouri
National Committee
Senator Quay
Executive Campaign Committee
Bocoperpitets
A. H. Leonard
R. C. Miner
Louisiana
Leonard
Warmouth
McComas
Republican National
W. M. Meredith
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washin
W. W. Johnson
Baltimore
Harry C. New
Indianapolis Journal
Alexander Shaw
Maryland
Republican State Committee
Conran Quackenbush
Troy
Joseph Mullin
John H. Derby
Milo M. Acker
Steuben
H. E Abell
Albany
William B. Derrick
T. Thomas Fortune
Derrick
Brookfield
St Lawrence
Judge Gresham
Walter Q. Gresham
Gresham
Thompson, Conn
Robert Ingersoll
Windsor
Walt
South Carollns
Raleigh
N. C
W. P. Exum
Warne
Peffer's
Texas
THE
Ohio
Coli
Fusion
Alabama
Federal Street
Allegheny
Plumes and Music
Pythias
Allegheny City
Schenlet Park
Knights of
E McKintaney
Marshallam
J. L. McEthesy
Pearerexte
Conmereevile
Stadt
Sewell
Ba Bank
Sanstrohm
Municipal Hall
Black
City Hall
Wylie Avenue
Grant Street
Ohio Street
Order
Rip van Winkle
Propd
Chicago
Drince Park
Wheeler
Washington Park Club
Presipod Edwards
Seventh ST
Oae
Durabilio
JRA Ie Superiente
Murphy Bros.Co
Seventh Street
Andé
Mattings
Debach
Lage
Guatains
T. M. Latimer
anlOrrs
Bollars
Carson
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