Faith Must Be Kept In Federal Election Bill Debate
Christopher L Magee voices support for the Federal election bill and accuses Republican Senators of treachery for bargaining with Democrats. He says the party must redeem its pledge to honest elections and predicts Quay is losing support as bribery arrests emerge in the Twenty fifth district. Magee urges primaries and vows the party will defend its platform in November with a record on elections tariff and silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Magee
New York
Tux Disratcn
Twenty-fifth
Christopher L. Maree
Fifth Avenue
Cape May
Senator Hoar
Benator Hoar
Mr. Magee
Chicago
Senate
Magee
Huntingdon
Tts
House
QUAY
Washington
L. Sroppaxp
New Deal Ordered by Beaver and Butler Committees
The Beaver and Butler Republican county committees meet after a protracted bribery inquiry session at New Brighton. They recommend beginning work anew to secure a district delegate nomination, set August 30 as meeting date, and urge primaries in each county while noting potential impacts on the rivalry with Mercer and Lawrence counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler and Beaver
Beavver
New Brighton
Beaver
Butler County
Court House
A. P. Marshall
Sourbeck House
Miller
Butler
Lawrence
Mercer
New Castle
Moet
Les Bo
Dee
Tia
Marshall
Kennedy
H_B
McUonnell
Josefh Thomas
E.D. Roninsoy
Thomas
Ionesas
J. M. Sullivan
Beaver Counties
Bre- Dowe
Wallace Arrested in Beaver County Bribery Probe
Dr. David McKinney charges Tate Shaffer Downey and Duerr of taking bribes to back Major Alexander McDowell for Congress and accuses W D Wallace of bribing. Wallace is jailed on $1000 bail. Edward Schaffer and Shaffer to be arrested. others named but unspecified. A Beaver County controversy near Twenty fifth district unfolds with local press scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schaffer
McKinney
Wallace
New Castle
Banquo
Twenty-fifth
David McKinney
Beaver County
Tate
Shaffer
Sharon
Congress
W. D. Wallace
Dr. McKinney
D. Wallace
Marshall
Scnaffer
Idaho Republicans Select Ticket at State Convention
The Idaho Republican State Convention reconvened and adopted a platform. It committed to supporting the legislature electing one United States Senator from the northern district, reflecting the convention’s expressed doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise Crrr
Ipaio
North
Political slate endorses Harrison administration and election laws
The platform names Lewhi as Lieutenant Governor N B Wil ley as Idaho county Congressman Willis Sweet for Secretary of State A J Pinkham for State Auditor George Robethan for State Treasurer Frank R Coffin of Boise City. It endorses protection of American industries celebrates a National Republican silver victory and calls for strict election law enforcement and laws to suppress Mormon influence and protect ballot purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewhi
N. B. Willey
Idaho County
Willis Sweet
Lath
A. J. Pinkham
Alturaz
George Robethan
Bingham
Frank RB. Coffin
Boise City
Harrison
Confident of Victory as Republicans Weigh Western Support
A Dispatch from Pumapepaia reports Democratic leaders in Pittsburgh meeting with Kerr and Pattison aides. Kerr dodges Emery charges, calls it a family quarrel for Republicans to settle, while Pattison appears calm. Pittsburgh figures Flinn Reed McKean Warmeastle Smith visit Andrews as Allegheny discussions grow brighter for the ticket in the western part of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumapepaia
Kerr
Pattison
Chauncey F
Black
Barelay
Emery
Democratic Party
Delamater
Commonwealth
Mater Or
California Democrats Nominate Officials at State Convention
The Democratic State Convention in San Jose recessed after fourth ballot nominating Pond. On reassembly D F Delville of Los Angeles named Lieutenant Governor by acclamation. Johan A Branley of Alameda nominated for Associate Justice Supreme Court. Jackson Hatch of Jose named for Associate Justice short term.
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San Jose
D. F Delville
Los Angeles
Johan A. Branley
Alameda
Supreme Court
W. T. Warne
San Francisco
Jackson Hatch
Jose
Sixth Ohio District Nominates J H Brigham for Congress
The Republicans of the Sixth Ohio district noon nominated Hon. J. H. Brigham as their Congressional candidate. Brigham serves as President of the National Grangers and Patrons of Husbandry and leads the State organization. The district is nominally Democratic though currently represented by M. M. Boothman, a Republican.
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Ohio
St Defianos
Hon
J. H. Brigham
Congress
Brigham
National Grangers and Patrons of Husbandry
M. M. Boothman
Quay Triumphs as Caucus Delays Election Bill to Next Session
A Senate caucus leaves Hoar amendments withdrawn and the federal elections bill postponed until the next session. Quay resolution stands for tariff passage with an early elections bill vote set near the holidays. McMillan hosts late-night talks hinting at GOP harmonization.
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Hoar
Mr. Quay
Prosecutor withdraws from room as Raum inquiry resumes
In Washington on August 21 the Raum investigation reopened. Mr Cooper presented his charges and left when denied access to the Refrigerator Company books. Mr Baum refused to produce records but allowed stock books to be inspected. The committee continued the inquiry with its own documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baum
Coo
Ules
Cooper
Balloting Progress Extends Conference Session
Special telegram from Diefator reports the conference adjourned until morning after 30 ballots were cast in the afternoon, totaling 86. Hon. G. W. Hood and others from Indiana and Joseph Buffington of Kittanning joined earlier that day.
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Baltsburg
G. W. Hood
Indiana
Joseph Buffington
Kittanning
Explosion at Dupont Powder Works Kills One Injures Many
At about 10 am a blast at the Dupont Powder Works four miles beyond Blue Island fatally entangled Charles Seidell of Cincinnati. Twelve others were seriously hurt and six residents nearby were injured. Seidell and two coworkers were identified as severely burned or disfigured, with one unnamed man believed to be fatally harmed as the building collapsed.
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Chicago
Charles Seidell
Cincinnati
Dupont Powder Works
Blue Island
Seidell
Bine Island
E. B. Burke
Senate meets with liquor sale debate and pension clerical boost
In Washington August 21 the Quay amendment was not taken up as expected. The morning hour covered a resolution on liquor sales in the Senate wing with no action. A 35 percent ad valorem duty on table cut was rejected. A conference report increasing Pension Office clerical staff was agreed to. Grant Monument Association protested removal of General Grants remains. The Missouri bridge bill passed House amendment and moves to the President.
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WaAsHriveTen
Senate
Capitol
Senator Evarts
Grant Monument Association
New York
General Grant
Washington
House
Missouri River
Illinois
Missouri
Desperate Lover Shoots Woman Then Kills Himself
In Cassorouis Mica on August 21 James Matthews went to Mrs. John Matthews home to force marriage consent. After threatening with a revolver the woman was shot dead. Matthews then shot himself in the head, fatal injuries leaving him not to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassorouis
Mica
James Matthews
John Matthews
Matthews
Masked Burglars Loot Ohio Farm Home
Four masked burglars broke into Michael Shelby's home near Wooster Ohio binding the elderly farmer and his 10 year old grandson to a chair. Mrs Shelby kept quiet while $4000 was taken from a bureau drawer before the suspects fled. Locals are suspected to be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Michael Shelby
Wooster
Forfeiting Land Grants and Railroads Unfinished
Washington August 21 Conferees near agreement on a land grant forfeiture bill. The plan calls for absolute forfeiture of lands opposite to any aided railroad portion not yet completed. Gulf and Ship Island Railroad would be allowed a route to Hattiesburg if they relinquish land titles sold for cash or to settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaAsHinoros
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Company
Hattiesburg
Nog
Justice in Perry County Indicts Hundreds in Tent Court
Special reports say Judge Lilly's tent court in Paradise of Lawle Crnery Hall Perry County draws soldiers guarding the scene. About 200 indictments are ready many for murder and related crimes as the sheriff conducts raids in the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crnery
Hazard
Perry County
Lilly
A Grip on the Census in Alaska
Census office agent Ivan Petroff reports a grip like epidemic among Alaska natives halting census work. Lack of canoe paddlers and widespread illness impede data collection across remote regions, delaying enumeration efforts.
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Alaska
Washington
Ivan Petroff
Census Office
Petrof
Census material arrival in city delayed by weather
The report notes weather conditions hinder Petroff and his assistants from paddling and traveling but expresses confidence the census work will finish on schedule. It states material for the census is expected in the city by October 1 if travel proceeds as planned.
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D Paddiera
Petroff
Ee Ae
Senate Amendments to River and Harbor Bill Not Agreed To
Washington August 21 Henderson of Illinois reported the river and harbor bill to the House asking non concurrence in Senate amendments and agreeing to Senate conference Kerr of Iowa raised a point of order that amendments be considered in committee of the whole Henderson withdrew the report to-morrow morning as privileged matter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Henderson
Illinois
House
Kerr
Iowa
Expediting Pension Claims in Oklahoma Territory
Secretary Noble orders the Commissioner of Pensions to fast track all pension claims by residents of Oklahoma Territory. The move aims to relieve the destitute condition of many claimants in the region as of August 21 in Washington.
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Washington
Noble
Commissioner of Pensions
Klahoma
House Deliberates Lard Adulteration Bill All Day
Washington August 21 The House spent most of the day debating the adulteration of lard bill but reached no conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Orri
Storm destroys city street car stable and sheds
A heavy evening storm collapsed the southern wall of a street car stable at Twelfth to Sixteenth, Tenth to Eleventh streets. Twenty horses died and several people were killed or injured, including August Paul and Charles Severn. One horseman, John Christy, is missing and presumed killed. The storm began about 6:45 PM with torrential rain and severe thunder and lightning.
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Philadelphia
August PA
Norris Street
August Paul
Charles Severn
Charles Fisher
Carlton
Henry Jacoby
Seventeenth
Charles Brown
James J. Martin
Colorado Street
Henry Trodwatter
Jacoby
Martin
Brown
John Christy
Christy
Illinois Central Mer Conference On Wage Increase
A delegation of trainmen arrived in Chicago to meet IC officials over a wage increase. The afternoon session was private with representatives from divisions across Chicago to New Orleans and Iowa. The company said no knowledge of employee meetings had been presented, as the general manager and superintendent were reported on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Central
New Orleans
Iowa
Ead
Illinois Central Company
Cyclone Strikes Mason County Texas
News from Mason reports a Sunday cyclone moving from northwest to south demolished structures and felled trees and fences along a 600 yard wide path about a mile east of the town. No lives lost though several cattle perished and the Episcopal Church was struck by lightning amid 12 hours of heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Mason
Mason County
Episcopal Church
Jilted Lover Tragedy Shocks Logansport
At 3 am Mrs. Hill found her daughter McKaig 19 convulsing after a note to lover C W Buchanan accused him of jilting her and directed her burial. The event occurred an hour before discovery. Baton Rover August 21. Later that day lightning struck the convent chimney killing Hypolite Behrill and injuring Henry Droz and Toursier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LoGaxsport
Typ
Charles Hillhouse
da McKaig
C. W. Buchanan
Baton Rover
Sisters of St. Joseph
Henry Droz
Toursier
Mrs Robert Gray Charged In Husband's Arsenic Death
In Fredericktown Missouri Mrs Robert Gray was arrested for the murder of her husband after arsenic was found in his stomach. She denied the charges and faced arrest late last night in connection with the case unfolding in St Louis reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Robert Gray
Frederickatown
Charleston Arrives Newport After Honolulu Voyage
The United States cruiser Charleston reached Newport Oregon this morning after a 14 day passage from Honolulu. The ship’s officers reported no incidents and the voyage proceeded smoothly despite surf conditions along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Ora
Charleston
Honolulu
Money Rush on Wall Street Pushes Rates Up Rapidly
Money markets threaten a tie up as loans surge to 60 percent with many renewals at lender discretion. Sterling exchange demoralized by speculative claims and European shipments, while Washington expected to intervene to ease the strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Treasury to Redeem $20 Million of Government Bonds
The Treasury Department in Washington announces before September 1 1800 it will redeem par value bonds from acts of July 14 1870 and related issues up to 20 million dollars. Prepayment of interest is limited by law to one year and may occur after September 1 1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinetox
Treasury Department
Washington
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Wasting
D.C
William Wigpom
Secretary of Treasury Buys Large Bond Stakes
Washington reports the Secretary of the Treasury purchased $307,650 in 4s at 124 and $271,200 in 4 1 4s at 10434, reflecting a major government bond operation on this day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Efforts to Save Lives of Four Capital Offenders
The Ohio State Board of Pardons spent two days considering the cases of Otto Leuth and Elmer Sharkey alongside Brocky Smith and Isaac Smith. All four are set for execution at the penitentiary annex next Thursday night, though commutation was hoped for Isaac Smith. The board’s decision was pending with Governor Campbell’s stance unclear amid criticism of leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comunscs
State Board of Pardons
Seasion
Otto Leuth
Cleveland
Elmer Sharkey
Preble County
Brocky Smith
Cincinnati
Isaac Smith
Pike County
Penitentiary
Board of Pardons
Kermish
Campbell
Salvadoran War Tale Recounts Contepeque Battle Casualties
A Guatemalan side correspondent describes the July 27 fight at Contepeque in El Salvador. He reports Salvadorans claimed 12,000 Guatemalan casualties, but says Guatemalan losses totaled about 2,000 across three engagements at Cautepeque Ingo and Cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Contepeque
Anya
Cautepeque
Ingo
Cocoa
Proposed Woman Suffrage Plan Faces Opposition at Convention
At the Mississippi Constitutional Convention delegates discuss John Fewell’s motion to grant voting rights to women who meet residency age and property thresholds. The plan would require votes by male electors and would not allow women to hold office, with intense debate over committee referrals and Australian ballot concepts.
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Jackson
John W. Fowell
Fewel
Fewell
Electiveranchise
A Hudson
Yazoo
Visions of Angels At Woodward Tent Scene
In St Louis on August 2 a Woodward gospel tent on Jefferson avenue drew crowds as a woman, Mrs Woodward, stirred listeners. At a daytime meeting about 40 people fainted on platform and benches while some described visions of angels. Rev E M Botterill of the Y M C A observed and questioned the mass fainting as imagination driven by will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M
Botterill
Y. M. C0
Chever
Meeting of District 246 Set for Albany Gathering
Secretary Hayes announced a District 246 meeting at Albany on Monday at 10 o clock with the Executive Board present for consultation. Delegates from each local assembly will attend, and 600 to 700 members from the New York to Buffalo stretch are expected. Webb claimed detectives shadow the board and said he must act to protect the road and stay informed to remain in his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hayes
Albany
Buffalo
Webb
Powderly
Texas Fever in Ohio Spreads Prompting Health Debate
A telegram from Ashtabula Health Officer Dr A W Hopkins reports Texas fever found in Ohio. Three cows owned by local residents died after cattle were driven from the railroad to the slaughterhouse. The letter seeks guidance on halting Western beef sales in the town and will be referred to state officials for inquiry.
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Columbus
Ohio
A. W. Hopkins
Ashtabula
Probst
State Board of Health
Dr. Kinsman
State Lives Commission
Charters Granted to Indiana Gas Company and Building and Loan Association
APECIAL telegram from Harrissura dated August 21 reports charters granted to Indiana County Gas Company of Marion with capital $50,000 and listed directors including M. C. Watson Harry W. Wilson Joseph Wares Indiana George R. Stewart Allegheny City J. H. Rochester Brady. Also chartered is The Popular Building and Loan Association of Pittsburg with capital $1,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrissura
Indiana County Gas Company
Marion
Capital
M. C. Watson
Harry W. Wilson
Joseph
Alleghenians Camp in Michigan Belvedere Club Event
The Belvedere Camping Club of Allegheny is camped at Aigonac Michigan. Members in camp include Samuel Hill Reuben Gerberding Joseph Haywood Robert Anderson T B McKenzie W A Dugan H Cryder Jos Don and Robert Flechsig.
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Alleghenians
Michigan
Belvedere Camping Club
Allegheny
Aigonac
Mich
Samuel Hill
Reuben Gerberding
Joseph Haywood
Robert & Anderson
T. B. McKenzie
W. A. Wm. A. Dugan
H. Cryder
Jos, Don
Robert Flechsig
Eighteen New Building Permits Issued
The Building Inspector issued permits for 18 new structures yesterday led by James Murphy’s two story brick building on Bayard Street costing 8000 dollars and John C Knipp’s three two story buildings on Mayflower Street costing 5100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murphy
Bayard Street
John C. Knipp
Mayflower Street
Cholera Crisis Explodes in Spanish City
Government doctors quit service in cholera zones amid peasant resistance. One city emptied except for dead and dying. British shipowners unite to counter seamen unions as STEPMAK prepares a lecture in America and American tourists abroad encounter transport shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Messares
Cholera spreads in Spain as Argos empties
From Mailed August 21 report cholera spreads across Spain with peasants resisting sanitary measures. Argos is deserted except for a few who remain with the dying and a lone official who buried his son as others fled. Four of fourteen attacked have died in four days. A saengerfest in ViewNaa yields 30000 florins surplus funds to aid singers. The sailing yacht Senta, Travemünde regatta winner, foundered. two crewmen drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Argos
Dunlap
Madeid
Viewnaa
Foulders. Hampcuc
Senta
British ship owners organize protection federation
A federation of British ship owners is forming with capital estimated between 350 and 400 million dollars to shield their interests from Seamen's Union pressure and to build a large fleet for use in emergencies. The union is deemed oppressive and unprofitable for current operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Seamen’s Union
Cunard
Toman
White Star
Nashville clothing house assigns under heavy pressure
Under heavy pressure from eastern creditors B. H. Cook & Co., a major Southern clothing house founded 25 years ago, made an assignment in Nashville. Liabilities total about 200000 dollars with assets around 140000 dollars as settlement sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
B. H. Cook & Co
South
Four Story Building Sinks on Penn Avenue
A large brick building belonging to Vincent and Scott on Penn Avenue East End continues to settle from plumb. The west wall foundation has sunk for two days, and last night the east wall shifted eight inches. A portion of the rear wall collapsed yesterday afternoon. A damaged sewer under the foundation and heavy rains are blamed for the weakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent &Scott
Penn Avenue
East End
Chicago attorney in city as Pullman rep amid World's Fair talks
L. E. McPherson of Chicago, second assistant counsel for the Pullman Palace Car Company, was in the city yesterday. He denied New York travel for the World's Fair, saying he is East on a summer vacation. He stated the Pullman Company will attend the fair and has subscribed $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. McPherson
Chicago
Pullman Palace Car Company
New York
Pullman Company
Natives at Aux Cazes Try to Burn Port Patxee
Natives at Aux Cazes have made several attempts to burn the town but caused only slight damage. The customs house has been walled to protect goods. A tense, unsettled atmosphere persists as revolution rumors circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patxee
Aux Cazes
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