Manley Battles Milliken for Maine Seat in Congress
In Washington the Maine Third District feud heats up as Joe Manley challenges Seth L. Milliken for the seat. The dispute centers on personal conduct and views on prohibition and social ethics, with Manley seen as Blaine ally and Milliken's 10-year House term under scrutiny.
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DENT
Wasmretox
Joe Manley
Maine
Seth L. Milliken
Ieine
Washington
Elaine
New England
Milliken
Price Consistent and Refuses Treasury Nomination
Eben Brewer reports that Price would not accept the State Treasurer nomination. He says Price blocked a Treasury bid to avoid shifting the ticket and warns against collared endorsements. Price’s future governor potential noted as a likely outcome of standing firm.
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Eben Brewer
Blaine Resolution Sparks Pause at Pennsylvania Convention
Telegram reports split views among Republicans on the Blaine resolution before the Pennsylvania convention. Supporters say it honors a talented son and reflects state loyalty. Governor Foraker spoke out after returning from Put-in-Bay, voicing his preferences in the debate.
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Jlurrison
Pennsylvanis
Foraker
Put-in-Thay
Blaine Endorses Elaine in 1892 Campaign
Blaine said he believed it was generally understood he supports Elaine. He called the resolution change a policy matter and predicted Pennsylvania would give her enthusiastic support and Ohio would likely join as well.
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Blaine
Elaine
Delegates on the Train Nominate Morrison for State Treasurer
Convention delegates including Senator Neeb of Allegheny City and Captain Morrison rode the same train. A. C. Robertson placed Morrison in nomination while Senator Flinn and C. L. Magee also traveled with them. The group talked in the parlor car Olauth until Neeb joined, then Morrison joined Mr. Stares for dinner at the Stratford and proceeded to Atlantic City.
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John N. Neeb
Allegeny City
A. C. Robertson
Morrison
Flinn
C. L. Magee
Pittsburgh
John W. Morrison
Senator Neeb
Olauth
Mr. Stares
Stratford
Inter
Atlantic City
Faulkner Sees Cleveland Favor in West Virginia and 1892 Outlook
Senator Charles J. Faulkner of West Virginia arrived in Philadelphia and spoke on Democratic prospects for 1892. He said most WV voters favor Grover Cleveland and favored selecting a nominee from a doubtful state. He noted Gov Campbell could challenge McKinley in Ohio and warned a three-term presidency is unlikely. He praised Gov Pattison as highly regarded in WV.
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West Virginia
Campbell
Philadelphia
Charles J. Faulkner
Grover Cleveland
Ohio
Major McKinley
Cleveland
Democratic Clues Fix September 30 State Convention
A Democratic Society of Pennsylvania executive meeting in Hannisone Aug. 20 set September 30 for the Pittsburg state convention. Ex-Lieutenant Governor Black presided with Larkin and Boyle named on arrangements and Black and Green on speakers. Attendees expect near universal club participation. Gorman and Wilson listed as speakers. Black spoke of Democratic prospects and urged a constitutional convention while noting Powderly’s GOP nomination.
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Hannissone
Democratic Society of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
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Larkin
D. J. Boyle
Chauncey F. Black
Senator Green
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Nntative Wilson
West Virginia
Terrence V. Powderly
Force Bill Plan Tied to Republican Platform History
Harrisburg Aug 20 An interesting history ties the forced bill election law resolution to Congressman Brosius and Senator Quay. Roebuck offered the measure separately in convention while Brosius drafted and signaled Quay to back it, influencing platform inclusion and silver resolution shifts.
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Pennsylvania
National Congress
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Brosius
Senator Quay
Ssa
Harrison Opponents Rally as Blaine Gains in Pennsylvania
In Indianapolis on August 20, reports say Harrison’s backers lose morale after Pennsylvania Republicans back Blaine. Elaine supporters celebrate, seeing Blaine willing to quit Harrison’s re election bid. The Pennsylvania convention signals intensified party warfare and a push to retire Harrison.
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Harrison
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Elaine
Relic Exposed in Treves Draws Devout Crowds
The Holy Coat relic was unveiled at Treves cathedral with two Knights of Malta guarding the shrine and a procession of priests and worshippers. Crowds surged outside as pilgrims, vendors, and bands filled streets, while bishops urged reverence and unity of the church.
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Knights of Malta
Korum
Treves
CHAIRMAN KERRS VIEWS ON THE CONVENTION
State Chairman Kerr, who arrived in Beprown and left for Harrisburg, said Quay ignored farming and courted labor to advance his Senate bid. He noted many capable Democrats would respond to the party call and that the campaign would be aggressive. Kerr travels to Philadelphia to arrange the state convention.
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Harrisburg
Mutebler
Philadelphia
Quay
Senate
Powderly’s Politics Stir as He Denies Party Ties
General Secretary Heyes says Powderly is neither Democrat nor Republican.Powderly met Sen. Quay in Philadelphia and plans to visit Scranton, with Watres and Quay also present. J. W. Hayes notes Powderly could sit as a Republican delegate at large for a Constitutional Convention, though his stance remains unclear.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
Powderly
Senator Quay
Scranton
View Watres
J. W. Hayes
The
Knights of Labor
Andrews relieved as plan to pursue oil business unchanged
Ex State Chairman Andrews says he will remain in Titusville and face no interruptions to his oil business. He denies reports of a move to Erie and credits the Republican Convention for a strong ticket. He remains at Continental Hotel room 25 until noon tomorrow.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
Andrews
The
Continental
Erie
A Girl's Queer Freak Found after Seven Weeks Missing
Hattie Conrad a 12 year old daughter of Albert Conrad, a contractor in New Haven, had been missing seven weeks. She was located in West Haven by organized charities officers, wandering and living in a rudely built hut, subsisting on berries. She was sent to a Middletown reformatory.
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Hattie Conrad
Albert Conrad
West Haven
Orange
Middletown
Walked to her death on Harlem River train crossing
New York Aug 20 a woman aged 55 to 66 walked in front of an approaching Harlem River branch train near Spuyten Duyvil. Engineer Burkhard sounded warnings and braked, but the woman was struck, losing a leg and fatally injured, dying instantly on the embankment.
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New York
Harlem River
New Haven Road
Spuyten Duyvil
New York Central
Burkhard
Politicians on the Railway With Pattison and Bigier
Governor Pattison rode the Atlantic Express today with ex-Revenue Collector Edwin A. Bigier, the Democratic candidate for State Treasurer two years ago, sharing the trip from Harrisburg. The car held a number of Republican colleagues as the train moved along.
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Philadelphia
Aur
Pattison
Atlantic Express
Edwin A. Bigier
Sues
Harrisburg
Disappearance of Josie Donohue Shocks Bripek Village
Miss Josie Donohue, a well known Bripek resident, vanished Sunday morning while reportedly heading to church. Relatives scoured nearby areas without success and by tonight hope had faded. Local search efforts continue as investigators review leads.
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Josie Donohue
Thomas Dono
Farmers' cotton trust aims to store crop for higher prices
A plan led by FE M Stoeber seeks to form county trust companies with capital to withdraw one third of the cotton crop for 12 months. The scheme, supported by the Alliance, would hold cotton to raise prices to about ten cents per pound, with trusts organized in Richland County and expanded across the cotton belt.
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FE. M. Stoeber
Columbia
Alliance
Richland County Alliance
Five Hundred Cramp Shipyard Workers Strike for 50 Cent Raise
About 500 men and boys at Cramp's ship-building yard walk out for a 50 cent daily raise. Riveters caulkers and rivet holders join, with no strike notice given to management. Cramp warns of penalties if orders fall behind. workers say lack of notice exploited to halt production and risk $1,300,000 in work in progress.
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Philadelphia
Cramp
George Cramp
Mother and Niece Mistakenly Ticketed as Mother and Child
New York Aug 20 A Warren Pa woman Mrs Elizabeth Keble travelled to Germany with her 15 year old niece Bertha Weinberg and baby. A Strasburg ticket agent misissued Bertha as the mother on the baby’s ticket. Bertha and baby were detained but released after Keble explained the mix up to officials.
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New York
Elizabeth Keble
Warren
Germany
Bertha Weinberg
Strasburg
Bertha
Westerland
Judge Shot by Marshal in Kentucky Saloon Incident
In Crab Orchard Kentucky Judge A M Egbert was shot by Marshal Saunders during a saloon dispute. Nath Woodcock and Jim Gilkerson argued after a melee between Woodcock and Gilkerson. Egbert ordered arrests, confronted Saunders, who fired wounding and killing him before turning himself in.
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Stanford, Ky
Marshal Saunders
Msarpine
Egbert
Saunders
Welsh Eisteddfod dispensation for Chicago World Fair
Swansea reports the National Eisteddfod Association grants Chicago a dispensation to hold a properly authorized Eisteddfod at the World's Fair. A Gorsedd deputation may attend, with the Welsh Eisteddfod to occur six weeks before the American event.
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National Eisteddfod Association
Bards
Chicago
Gorsedd
Robbers Hold Up Freight Train Kill Brakeman Near Harlem
Two masked men stopped freight train No. 18 on the Kansas City line near Harlem in Clay County early today. They killed brakeman J. E. White, robbed conductor Hiram Cansel, then fled into thick brush. Local authorities and detectives pursue the murderers as memories recall a similar 1849 Wabash robbery near Harlem.
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Kansas City
St. Joe
Council Bluffs Road
J. E. White
Hiram Cansel
Harlem
Clay County
Morris’ Switch
Missouri
Quindaro
Watch Tower
Hiram Cassel
Cassel
Ed White
White
Wabash Road
Union Depot
James Keach
Outwitted Her Father Elopement Sparks in Saxon Banks NY
Will G. Rice aged 19 son of the village miller and Edna Bush 17 daughter of Rev. M E Bush eloped after Edna signaled from a basket picnic. Rice borrowed a fast horse and a parish friend prepared a minister. The Rev Bush pursued but the couple wed before he could intervene.
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Orange County
N. Y
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Smuggling Judge Roy Bean Arrested in Texas
San Antonio August 20 Judge Roy Bean of Langley was arrested for smuggling from Mexico, tried at Del Rio, and released on a $1000 bond. He is alleged to have been involved in a run.
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Mexico
United States
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Bexar County
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San Auronio
Roy Bean
Langley
del Rio
Keystone Labyrinth Sub Committee Debates Disclosure Moves
Philadelphia August report details over issued stock at Keystone Bank and fictitious assets. The sub committee considers exposing McCamant and Yard letters while noting Yard overdrafts and the Bardsley funds at failure. Experts conclude 945000 dollars deposited by Bardsley largely remained unrepaid.
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Dsley
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Hicks
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Bardsley Clearing House
John Key
H. H. Yard
Boston Dress Reform Movement Aims To Redefine Garment Length
Mrs Margaret Shaw Ingersoll of Boston plans a fall dress reform drive. On a rainy October Saturday she and friends will wear single piece, knee to ankle length gowns with no corsets belts or constricting bands. Garment features waterproof tweed like fabric and varied skirt lengths chosen by each woman.
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Dispatch
Boston
Margaret, Shaw Ingersoll
Old Sailors Aim to Run Niagara Whirlpool in September
Burra o August 20 two elderly mariners William Coventry and Jack McMahon plan to finish a voyage started years ago by attempting to pass through the Whirlpool Rapids at Niagara Falls. They want to complete the trip on September 28 exactly five years after meeting in a shipwreck near the Cape of Hope. The pair, once three years aboard a whaler, have never seen Niagara Falls and expect the stunt to test their endurance. Coventry is Foglishman and McMahon Irish. both are well educated and longtime companions.
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Niagara Falls
William Coventry
Jack McMahon
Chicago
Whirlpool
Cape of Hope
McMahon
Coventry
John Bradley
Alten
Ruggist
William
Jones
Eoal
Stewart
Canada’s boodle statesmen under scrutiny in Ottawa
Charges against Mr. Cochrane M C were laid before Parliament as M C Cannon M P pressed for proof. A special committee will investigate and report to the Senate Committee. Premier Abbott announced a royal commissioner to probe civil service irregularities and a new comptroller with broad access to departments. The government vows punishment of the guilty amid serious scandals.
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Cochrane
M. C
M. C. Cannon
M. P
Senate
Abbott
McInnes
Boiler Makers Union Considers 4-Hour Day Demand
At the Bostos meeting Aug 20 a note from the National Secretary said all employers were notified that a 4 hour workday would be demanded starting May 1, 1892. A secret circular urged organization for mutual protection.
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Bostos
United States
Gas Prices Jump Double in One Year Draw Protests
Natural gas rates rise to 25 cents per 1.60 cubic feet with a 5 cent discount for early payment. Philadelphia Company notes the move reflects dwindling supply as residents vow to switch to coal and protest the tariff. Prothonotary John Bradley and others condemn the increase while officials face a looming winter transition.
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