Delegates Delay Blaine Endorsement At Maine Delegation Meeting
In a lively committee on resolutions debate, delegates from Pennsylvania and allies argued over James G Blaine's presidential indorsement at the Republican convention. A faction led by Quay pressed for postponing action while Leach and others pushed to maintain the Blaine plank despite opposition from several leaders.
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Frank Willing Leach
Blaine Zienk
Sollint
Jiline
Axy Amoust
Republic
Henry Hall
Fraders
James G. Blaine
Maine
Blaine
J. Magee
Allegheny County
Flinn
A. J. Me
Pater
Johan BR. Harbison
House of Representatves
Messin
Magee
Miller
Smid- Lei
Cooper
Stulb
Hardenburg
Quay
the Inquirer
Grege
Morrison
Friends of Price
Boyer
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Contested Blaine Endorsement Debate at State Nomination
At the Pennsylvania party gathering, Culbertson and Sam Losh push for Blaine endorsement while others resist citing fairness to other candidates. Robinson and Leach spark a clash over a platform amendment, leading to a heated vote and the ultimate rejection of Blaine’s endorsement as Magee Quay tensions surface.
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Sam Losh
Harrison
Blaine
Loesch
Quay And The Firemen Special Telegram Report
A dispatch from Hanniseres dated August 19 notes changes to the platform draft. The original urged firemen relief from disability and dependents’ support, but the disability clause was removed and replaced with a call for a force bill backed by Senator Quay and others to block in the last Congress.
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Hanniseres
Quay
Meron
Blaine Prank Defeat Surprises Washington Observers
Correspondent reports surprise in Washington over a setback to Blaine at the Harrisburg convention. Observers note Blaine had strong county backing and expect possible nomination if he agrees, with Pennsylvania likely to send a solid delegation.
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Blaine
Washington
Wasainetox
Ang
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Convention Action Stirs Pennsylvania Political Fortunes
Report notes that remarks at a late conference suggesting endorsement of Blaine to oppose Harrison shifted convention sentiment. The outcome shows factions resisting leadership and raises questions about the impact on Pennsylvania political influence and power dynamics.
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Cameron
Quay
Blaine
Harrison
Pennsylvania
Quay Blame and Blaine Platform Stir Pennsylvania
Editorials from Philadelphia comment on the Harrisburg Republican convention. They note Blaine's rising influence and Quay Cameron backing, while praising Harrison and criticizing Donegal pressure. The Democratic Record and Inquirer perspectives are mixed, stressing ballot reform and independence within PA GOP.
Delegates From Berks Denounce Their Home Candidate at State Convention
The Harrisburg convention opened with Leach as secretary and Voorhees as sergeant at arms. Col. Leeds nominated John P. Elkin for permanent chairman. Morrison won the state treasurer nomination after a protracted roll call, with Gregg and Mylin contending for auditor general. Price was denounced as wavering, and Morrison secured the nomination amid applause with Brewer and Reyburn backing him.
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Harrisburg
Andrews
Frank Willing Leach
Charles Voorhees
Seiders
Henry Hall
Mercer
W. R. Leeds
Philadelphia
Committee On Organization
John P. Elkin
Indiana
Mr. Leeds
Vincent P. Stevens
Allegheny
Blaine
Chief Brown
H. Gilliard
John Werner
General G
Reading
John W. Morrison
Gregg
Brewer
Price
Erie
Jack Robinson
Leeda
Morson
Farmer and Labor Organizations
Auditor General
Morrison
Frank Smail
Reyburn
Peaks
Mylin
Flinn
C. L. Magee
Lancaster
Thompson
Culbertson
Soldier
Ereyburn
New York Opinion Endorses Caution by Pennsylvania Leaders
The Republican Press editorializes that Pennsylvania Republicans wisely abstain from a formal Blaine declaration for President in 1892. It argues premature action could create friction among Blaine allies and harm Republican prospects nationwide. The piece notes Blaine has not authorized or hinted at accepting a nomination.
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Quay
Maine
Magee
Pittsburg
Russia
Donegal
Blaine
Pensvania
Pennsylvania
Messrs
Cameron
Mr. Blaine
Dispatch
New York
Lim
Powderly Named on Delegates At Large for Constitutional Convention
A 50 member committee was picked to select delegates at large from districts for the Constitutional Convention. The body adopted one delegate from each Senatorial district for the committee. Keyser announced delegates at large including Powderly and other prominent labor leaders from Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
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John
Lamble
William B. Rodgers
Cessna
Knights of Labor
Federation of Labor
Workman
Powderly
Keyser
Cyrus Elder
Cambria
John Cessna
Bedford
John 8. Lambie
Pittsburg
Allegheny
James L. Brown
Mercer
Terrence V. Powderly
Lackawanna
A Soldiers Ticket Sketch of Gregg and Morrison
Harrisonia August 19 The convention names David McMourt rie Gregg of Reading for Auditor General and Captain John W Morrison for State Treasurer Both candidates boast strong army records Gregg served in the First Dragoons and Sixth United States Cavalry and earned brevet rank for bravery Morrison enlisted in 1861 rising to Captain and held posts in the Pennsylvania Volunteers G A B and Union Veteran Legion with long service in the state legislature and clerkships His home is Bellevue Allegheny county
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Quay
Philaadelphia
Allegheny
Gobin
Lebanon
Gregg
F Kaer
Reading
Berks
Grezgana
Bome
Baer
Denworth
Luzerne
Och
Schuylkill County
Davies
Mylin
Charles M. Plank
Berlia Debeenage
Borks Kickers
Grege
Iks
Morrison
Harrisonia
David McMourtrie Gregg
Huntingdon
West Point
First Dragoons
Washington
Oregon
United States Cavalry
Pennsylvania Cavalry
St. Mary's Church
Loyal Legion
John W. Morrison
Staite
House
Bellevue
Allegheny County
Honors memory of Christian Steffen Jr in Allegheny delegation
At a morning meeting of the Allegheny county delegation the oak resolution honoring Christian Steffen Jr was adopted. It states the county and state mourn his death and extend sympathy to his family and friends.
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Allegheny County
Christian Steffen, Jr
Hanatssons
Presidential vote basis for state convention representation
The Committee on Resolutions recommends that future state convention representation be based on the Republican presidential vote. Each legislative district would receive one delegate per 2,000 Republican votes, plus an additional delegate for fractions over 100, with at least one delegate per district. The proposal continues on the sixth page.
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Hankinsncng
Mages
Committee On Resolutions
Rain Makers Claim Storm With Exploded Balloons
Special telegram reports General Dryenforth’s party claiming a thousand mile rain outbreak caused by octo hydrogen balloons, dynamite and kites. Aerial explosions and dust clouds produced heavy rainfall locally and along the Texas and Pacific line, with further blasts anticipated Friday.
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Mippaxo
Tex
Dryenforth
Texas and
Paociile
Kansas Alliance convention to unify cooperative business groups
The Kansas Alliance commercial convention opens in Torsna Aug 20 with attendees from the Farmers' Alliance Industrial Union National Industrial Alliance Knights of Labor Farmers Mutual Benefit Association Mutual Protective Association Alliance Mutual Benefit Society Kansas Alliance Exchange Company and related firms. Delegates aim to consolidate insurance life hail and other mutual systems under a single management to streamline operations and spur rapid expansion across the state.
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Torsna
Kax
Alliance Commercial Convention of
Kansas
Farmers’ Alliance Industrial Union
National Industrial Alliance
The
Knights of Labor
Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association
Mutual Protective Association
Alliance Mutual Benefit Society
Kansas Alliance Exchange Company
Alliance Insurance Company
Elevator Company
Farmers’ Alliance
Kanens
Experts Find Hidden Effects Box in Keystone Bank Vault
Government experts examining Keystone National Bank assets at Pallavettam uncover a tin box belonging to Gideon W. Marsh containing a $25,000 Clearing House due bill from Spring Garden Bank and a $25,000 draft on Chase National Bank. Both dated February 16, 13s, uncancelled. Officials suspect loans from Francis W. Kennedy to inflate Marsh’s assets. further details withheld.
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John Bardsley
Keystone Bank
Marsh
Francis W. Kennedy
Spring Garden Bank
Ardley
Gold and silver found in Kiowa and Comanche country
GuTuam, Aug 19. Gold and silver in paylog quantities discovered in Kiowa and Comanche country. Governor Steele of the Territory published a letter from George Chandler Acting Secretary of the Interior confirming that permission to negotiate with the Indians for mining rights was refused.
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GuTuam
C.T
Kiowa
Comanche
Steele
George Chandler
Inverior
Balmaceda's Latest Victory Reported From Chile
A San Francisco dispatch notes rumors of clashes between Balmaceda troops and insurgents. Insurgent vessels seen off Valparaiso reportedly returned to the north. Lieutenant Colonel Almarzar led a cavalry unit and Caupolican battalion against Atacama forces at Ballenar on July 10, with the revolutionist entrenched.
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San Francisco
Balmaceda
Valparaiso
Almarzar
Coquimbo
Ballenar
Atacama
Uvaile
Battle near Badenar ends with rebel losses
Government forces rout rebels in Badenar streets with about 100 killed and wounded, three officers and ten soldiers captured. Government side reports two men and one officer killed, cavalrymen wounded.
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Badenar
Almarzar
Government i
Mosby Demands Justice Against Mitkiewicz Swindler Claims
Special telegram from San Francisco reports Colonel Mosby furious over dispatches accusing Count Mitkiewicz of fraud and deceit. Engineer Power adds Mitkiewicz used Chinese imitators to press flawed deals, claiming no official concessions or standing from the Cannes Government.
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Power
Mitkiewicz
San Francisco
Mosby
Count Mitkiewicz
Zepepers
P. Tag ‘Sim
China
Wharton Barker Slone
Barker
Washington
Mick
Mickey
Palace Hotel
Engineer Power
Corea
Cannes
A West India Calamity A Hurricane Destroys Port of Martinique
Waterscron Aug 19 reports the U S Consul in Martinique stating a hurricane on the night of August 15 destroyed every sail in port. Houses were damaged and many lives lost in Martinique.
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Martinique
United States
State Department
Father Mollinger in New York for Church Consultation
The Rev. G. Mollinger of Allegheny City Pa is in New York to confer with ecclesiastical authorities about alleged miracles he performed for a lifelong sufferer. He is too ill to discuss plans, and his visit follows prior reports that prompted church scrutiny of the miracles.
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New York
G. Mollinger
Allegheny City
Father Mollinger
Hieeia
Mollinger
Neathers
Fortieth AAAS meeting opens with specialists
At Wasatxeton on August 18 the fortieth meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science opened. The group includes more than 2,200 active members and eminent specialists across mathematics astronomy physics chemistry mechanical science and engineering biology anthropology and economics. Sessions run until the following Tuesday with two section meetings daily and general sessions each morning.
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Wasatxeton
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Association
Lowell will bequest to daughter and Norton as executor
The James Russell Lowell will filed in Middlesex Probate assigns most of his estate to his daughter and her children. Harvard College receives select books from his library while manuscripts go to Charles Eliot Norton as literary executor. The estate is modest for Lowell.
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Boston
James Russell Lowell
Middlesex
Harvard College
College
Charles Eliot Norton
Lowell
Langevin Denies Charges Before Privileges Committee
Ottawa reports Sir Hector Langevin testifying under oath to deny charges in the Privileges and Elections Committee. He explains the withdrawal of tenders by Starrs and O'Hanlon for the Esquimalt graving dock contract, saying Starrs acted at his suggestion.
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Ottawa
Privileges and Elections Committee
Hector Langevin
Starrs
O'Hanle
Esquimalt
Hector
Goodbye Indian Tribes Grand Worship Dance Scheduled
Guten C T reports that allotment of lands to the Owas Sac and Foxes Kickapees Otoes and Missouris will end tribal relations. Indians plan a four day worship dance at Bear Creek 17 miles away starting next Saturday.
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Guten
C. T
Coroner Clears Oppman in Siegel Death Case
Cunvetasp Aug 1 The coroner's inquest into the death of Fred Siegel finds he died from lockjaw caused by a foot wound from a rusty nail. A. W. Oppman president of the man Brewing Co is exonerated and likely to be discharged.
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Fred Siegel
A. W. Oppman
Man Brewing Com
Siegel
Mr. Oppman
China Coming to Her Senses Naval Demonstration May Not Be Needed
Official reports from Panm indicate the combined powers’ representatives are persuading the Chinese government to adopt a conciliatory stance. Local authorities are easing tensions, and the planned naval demonstration may be unnecessary.
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Representatives of Powers
China
Belief in Blaine as 1892 presidential nominee grows
Reports from Harrisburg show strong Republican support for Blaine as the 1892 presidential candidate. Interviews reflect party leaders in Pennsylvania praising Blaine and weighing Harrison and Cleveland, with Morrison's treasurer nomination drawing veteran approval.
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Harrisburg
Blaine
Morrison
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