Revolt Within Pennsylvania Republicans Aims at Quay Power
Philadelphia dispatch reports growing disaffection among Pennsylvania Republicans aimed at Governor Quay and Senator Quay’s ticket. Independent leaders say Delamater’s nomination sparked anger. Pattison is favored in oil counties and other regions. A new anti-Delamater campaign center in Philadelphia plans a vigorous, organized effort supporting Pattison with widespread GOP defections expected.
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Delamater
Pennsylvania
Who
McKean
Emery
W. W. Brown
Foster
A.C. Rankins
W. W. Chapman
Standard
Pattison
Wormer
Ripe
Gobin
Quay Sod
Dalzell
Ratan
Pitsburg
Pattivon
Dessmater
Allegheny
Twenty-fifth
Friends
McDowell
Lawrence
Mercer
Butler Oil
Benver Stone
Huntingdon County
Center
Cliggon Counties
Clearfield
Split in the Party Over State Ticket and Colored Voter Appeal
Anti-Tillmanites in South Carolina plan a August 24 convention in Columbia to decide on a potential white split and possible appeal to Black voters. Two rival State Democratic Executive Committees claim legitimacy as they prepare for a September nominating convention.
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Coutvmaia
8. C
Tillman
A Republican Year Delamater Seeks Victory Through Campaign
Special telegram reports Senator Delamater arriving in Philadelphia in good health with a neuralgia mild symptom. He says the year will be Republican and requires hard work, traveling across the state to meet supporters. He notes enjoying the road and plans a campaign schedule including Morning events in Lasdale and Mont Congress.
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Philadelphia
Delamater
Fesling
Wallap
Lasdale
Mont Congressional
Grangers in a Grove Opens with Campaign Day
Canise Pa August 24 Everything is ready for the Grangers National Exhibition at Williams Grove opening tomorrow. Delegates and voters from across the state will attend campaign events with Democrats slated to speak led by ex Governor Pattison ex Lieutenant Governor Black and W H Barclay. Thursday will feature Republican candidates Delamaster Walters and Stewart with Governor Beaver. The West End Gun Club of Harrisburg plans daily shooting exhibitions.
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Dirpator
Canise
Williamie’ Grove
Pattison
Black
W. H. Barclay
Delamsater
Walters
Stewart
Beaver
Harrisburg
Weather favors large turnout for grounds event
If the forecast holds, more than 200000 farmers and manufacturers will gather on the grounds, joining in the extensive exhibit of features and profits.
State Trades Assembly classifies 1890 legislators on labor votes
August 24 Appany The State Trades Assembly Executive Committee evaluated legislators on nine labor measures. Connelly Hoffner Kerrigan John Martin Sulzer Rice Endres voted for all bills. 64 received seven votes. 49 got five. 14 Republicans and one Tammany Democrat appear on the black list for supporting fewer than one bill. Senators escape critique due to terms not expiring until next year.
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Appany
State Trades Assembly Executive Committee
Connelly
Hoffner
Kerrigan
John Martin
Sulzer
New York
Rice
Ulster
Endres
Erie
Organized Labor
Biack
Bridges
Otsego
Grost
Wayne
Gumbord
Clinton
Johnson
Wyoming
King
EB. J. Is
Mullaney
McKnight
Rensselaer
Mitchell
Jefferson
Page
Allison
Pierson
Suffolk
Seeleck
G@swego
Towne
Chautaugus
Tammany D T
Workingmen in Politics Endorses Abolition of Contract State Work
Avnany August 4 The Executive Board of the State Workingmen's Assembly and the Legislative Committee prepared their annual record showing how last Assembly members voted on promoted bills. The Assembly will endorse candidates who pledge votes for an anti Pinkerton contract abolition and amend section 168 of the penal code to curb organized labor actions.
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Avnany
State Workingmen’s Assembly
Violent Night in Cincinnati Ends in Multiple Murders
A chaotic night in Cincinnati and nearby areas saw three murders and two grievous assaults. Victims include Bob Burley with a throat cut by Charles White and Ed McCarthy, a paroled convict, who killed Tim Flaherty and Charles Nedderman before being pursued. George Ogden and Richard Redd were also attacked in separate incidents. Police have arrests or investigations ongoing.
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Trasor
Abigail Street
Broadway
Ed McCarthy
Penitentiary
Tim Flaherty
Charles Nedderman
Flaherty
Nedderman
McCarty
Mentee le Mitchell
Trautman’s
Big Four Road
Ina
Gus Raube
George Ogden
Raube
Ogden
Walnut Hills
James Gregory
Richard Redd
Gregory
Stagecoach Hold Up Suspect Arrested in Butte
United States Marshal Foray arrests Charles Warfield, longtime Butte resident, in connection with the 1884 Butte and Helena stage coach robbery. The escape plan aimed to free Don Murphy and his crew. Sheriff G. Cameron was wounded but survived. Warfield, a St Joseph native, reportedly cooperated with authorities.
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Burrs, Mort
Butte
Helena
Boulder
Jefferson City
United States
Marshal Foray
Charles Warfield
Wade
Massens Ballard
Thomas H. Carter
Colonel Johnson
W. E Cullen
Warren Toole
Don Murphy
Murphy
Helens
G. Cameron
Meagher
Cameron
Warfield
St. Joseph
Marshal Faray
Cladestine Ithaca Marriage Linked to Cornell Students
The Syracuse paper reports the secret marriage of two Ithaca women to Cornell students Miss Mary Vankirk and Miss Mamie Lindsay wed by a Methodist minister after attending the Corner Bowdoin race at Varna. The grooms Murray Smith and H C Penter are described as a New York merchant's son and an Erie county civil engineer. The couples live apart for now.
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Syracuse
Ithaca
Cornell
Mary Vankirk
Mamie Lindsay
Murray Smith
New York
H. C. Penter
Erie County
Varna
Weather Congress to Address Busy Week in Washington
A lengthy Congress program, meteorological talks, and international cooperation are planned as the United States pursues broader exchange of weather observations with Europe. Ensign J. H. Baxter named Surgeon General amid a push for global meteorology collaboration.
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United States
Europe
Congress
J. H Baxter
Army
Ensign Hayden
International Meteorological Congress
Deutsche Stewart
Congress Committee
Washington
Messrs. Scott and Wild
Week of Senate tariff and appropriation bill action planned
The Senate faces accelerated work on tariff and appropriation bills with two conference reports due on irrigation survey provisions and land grant forfeiture. Aldrich aims to set voting dates with a five minute rule, while Democrats seek six hours of general debate before the final vote. The House schedule prioritizes district matters, agriculture, labor, and a possible river and harbor bill.
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Senate
House
Republican Committee of
Aldrich
Carlisle
Rules Committee
Committee On Agriculture
Labor
Tardy Justice Delays Baxter Surgeon General Appointment
Washington August 24 An act of tardy justice on the Garfield trial wounds. The nomination of Dr Jededian H Baxter to be Surgeon General was delayed by the July 2 1881 assassination attempt. President Garfield had promised to send Baxter’s name to the Senate the day before he was shot.
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Wash inGr Tox
Jededian H. Baxter
Harrison
Guiteau
Baxter
Garfield
Senate
Mr. Garfield
Cian
Dr. Bliss
Doctor’s Confirmation Earns Widespread Approval
President Arthur’s decision to appoint the doctor meets with strong approval nationwide and is believed to be confirmed with little doubt. The White House scene signals general satisfaction with the nomination and its potential impact.
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White House
Arthur
Pockets in Soldiers’ Blouses No Longer Goes In the Army
Washington August 24 One of the hobbies of the recently retired Quartermaster General Halsbird was the comfort of enlisted men and his idea of patch pockets on blouses. Four pockets were provided but officers objected to the unsoldierly look. Halabird supported pockets. after his retirement the change was reversed and the new Quartermaster General will approve the document.
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Dispatom
Washiveton
Army
General Halsbird
Halabird
Halshira
Hilabird
Beoker Russells Ghost Haunts Choir Leader in San Francisco
Edwin Russell prominent real estate broker and former British Bank of Portland president died of apoplexy. Three hours later his ghost appeared before Harry W Reeves, St Luke's choir leader and Sims Reeves’ son, as Reeves arranged music for Sunday service. Reeves described a dim stairway apparition bearing a roll of music.
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San Francisco
Edwin Russell
British Bank of Portland
Irc
Harry W. Reeves
St. Luke's Choir
Russell
Reeves
Sims Reeves
Henry
Niece
Ruasgeil
Ship Pirates Nabbed After Looting Rich Mond Hill Cargo
Two American sailors, James Preston and Barney Coyle, were imprisoned aboard the Richmond Hill after drunkenly looting ale from the cargo. Captain Hamilton Perry reported the theft and had the pair arrested in New York before extradition to England for trial.
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Patch
New York
Richmond Hill
London
Havre
Hamilton Perry
Chicago
Church Street
James Preston
Barney Coyle
England
Preston and Coyle
August Cold Spell Drops New York Temperature
A New York telegram reports an August cold spell with the Signal Service thermometer falling to 51 degrees at 6 am and a 21 degree drop in 15 hours. The air turns brisk as northwest winds chill residents and frost is seen in Northern New York and New England.
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New York
Signal Service
Dunn
New England
Tunnel Link Completed Under St Clair River
Sarnia Ontario August 24. At noon today workers finished a ten foot auger bore to connect the Canadian and American ends of the railway tunnel under the St Clair River. The tunnel is expected to be completed by noon tomorrow enabling direct talk between sides.
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Sarnia
Ont
St. Clair River
Troops Under Arms Stir South American Markets
August reports from Buenos Ayres describe panic in the Cedula market as rumors spread that the Provincial Mortgage Bank might suspend coupon payments and cabinet changes were feared. In La Plata troops remained under arms at night amid the unrest. The gold premium stood at 157.
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Buenos Ayres
la Plata
Arais
Central Knights of Labor push to seize Vanderbilt rails
Chicago central council and Wage Workers' Political Alliance advocate government seizure of the Vanderbilt railroad system to end the strike. Resolutions demand War Secretary authority and transfer of the line to transportation department, urging nationwide labor bodies to publish the declaration and press lawmakers.
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Central Council of the Knights of Labor
Chicago
Terre Haute
Department of Transportation
Senate
Congress
United States
Wage Workers’ Political Alliance
Washington, D. C
New York
Chicago Trades’ Council
Central Labor Union
A Determined War Webb Contradicts Powderly Manifesto
New York August 24. Webb disputes Powderly manifestos as false and says the Terre Haute convention will fail to spur action. Powderly and other Knights of Labor leaders head to Albany to plan further steps while headquarters are prepared for a potential general strike against Vanderbilt interests.
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Webb
Powderly
Oiiters
Albanny
New York
Grand Central Depot
Terre Haute
Knights of Labor
Jesu
J. W. Hayes
A. W. Wright
John Devlin
The
Knights
General Executive Board
Vanderbilt Colts
Eighth Avenue
Twenty-sixth Street
Johnson
Assembly
Abe
Vanderbilt
Soe
Leaders in Council Sides Win Support for Labor Views
Terre Haute August 24. Mr Sargent commends Powderly and endorses Depew advocacy of labor organization while opposing strikes on principle. The Supreme Council delays judgment as committees work with Debs Morrissey and Downey guiding action. Sargent praises Powderly and cites Depew speeches urging worker organization and protection.
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Mr. Sargent
Powderls
Dr. Depew
Terre Havre
Supreme Council
Eugene M. Debs
Brotherhood of Firemen
P. Morrissey
Brotherhood of
John Downey
Bt Council
Sargent
Powderly
Webb
Powder
Ferly
Mr. Depew
Depew
Organization of Labor
Engineers Firemen
Keights of
New York Central
Wey
K. of B
Striking Stock Yards Firemen Face Possible Tie Up
Cuiiaco August 24 The firemen and engineers of the Union Stock Yards Switching Association remain on strike with a proposed compromise of 18 cents per hour for firemen and 29 cents for engineers including Sunday work for engines. If the proposal is rejected, many strikers will return to work tomorrow and roads will replace them with new hires, while union officials seek a broader tie up of roads entering the stock yards to deter non local replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiiaco
Union Stock Yards Switching Association
Toomorrow
Two More Roads In Trouble In Albany Strike
A central strike leader reports a tie-up at Rotterdam junction between West Shore and Fitchburg yards. Fitchburg hires 40 Pinkerton men. southbound freights are being sent from West Albany. D and H line shows no extension yet. Superintendent Hammond warns strikers to return or be replaced. Police protection requested as freight moves tomorrow. West Albany yards clearances progress impressively.
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Albany
West Shore
Fitchburg
Rotterdam Junction
Pinkerton
West Albany
Hammond
Williard
Central Freight Handling Triggers Potential General Strike
Albany August 24 The Executive Board of D A 246 met in secret for three hours. It vowed that if the Delaware and Hudson persisted in handling transfers from the Central a general strike would be ordered. The move would extend to the Boston and Albany and Fitchburg railroads if they continued such transfers.
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Albany
D. A. 246
Delaware
Hudsonstead
Central
Boston
Fitchburg
Supreme Council Report to Be Made Public Noon Tomorrow
Terre Haute August 24 After a one hour session the Supreme Council adjourned until 6 20 AM The sub committee report was finished but not discussed tonight It is semi officially announced that the council’s result will be made public by noon tomorrow
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Terre Havre
Supreme Council
Central yards employ hundred new workers as trains resume
BurraLo reports one hundred and new men laboring in the Central yards while trainmen say they will finish one cycle today. No further details are provided.
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BurraLo
Sedget
Cattle Wreck Delays Texas Pacific Train Near Fort Worth
A westbound Texas and Pacific freight train was wrecked three miles west of Fort Worth after striking cattle on the track. The engine and seven cars left the rails. Brakeman J. P. Coyle of New York was killed. Engineer George H. Tucker and fireman J. W ere seriously hurt.
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Fr. Worth
Texas and Pacific
J. P. Coyle
New York
George H. Tucker
J. W.ere
Farewell to Russia as Czar Hosts German Emperor
Report of a farewell banquet at Peterhof with Czar and Emperor William present. They parted on pleasant terms, with fountains lit and a display of the German Emperor’s initials in fire. The German fleet escorted the Emperor’s departure and officials toasted peace.
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Kniser Wilhelm
Russia
England
Associatea Press
St. Perexssvec
Peterhof Palace
Em R William
von Caprivi
M. de Giers
Ge _aimperor
Prussia
Viborg
Bom
Hohenzollern
Schwartz
Cronstadt
Irene
Hoehenzollern
William
von Ar
Coming Home Again as Cunard Servia sails with 440 aboard
The Cunard steamship Servia departed with 440 eastbound passengers, including Rev. and Mrs. Lyman Abbot, Henry George and son, J. J. Grinlston, Dr. Leslie Gillett, Bishop O Reilly, Judge Otis, Prof. Peck, Miss Sylvia Hayes, and other members of Mr. Daly's company. The Umbria sails September 12 with Mr. Daly following. Also departing today was the steamship Nevada carrying Hon. W. Tracy, Mrs. Meadoas, Prof. Orris, and Rev. Roger Ryan.
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Otis
Peck
Sylvia Hayes
Saddler
Winfield Scott
John Drew
James Lewis
Daly
Umbria
Stevenson
Chicago
Pavonia
Boston
Nevada
W. Tracy
Frank Meadoas
Orris
Roger Ryan
Not altogether a famine in Ireland crops disputed
Lownoyn August 24 The Irish Nationalist cites panics over potato crop loss while noting some regions show poor yields yet markets like Cork sell excellent potatoes at normal prices. Government investigations contradict National League reports on famine fears.
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Lownoyn
Irish Nationalist
Cork
Ireland
National League
English Cholera Fear Overstated in London
Londoners were frightened by cholera reports but officials say the scare is unfounded. Doctors at Poplar Hospital believe the illness is English cholera not Asiatic, and the nurse’s death is not linked to Asiatic cholera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Poplar Hospital
Langtre declines Princess Theater relay for Antony and Cleopatra
Reports indicate Mrs Langtre will not take the Princess Theater to revive Antony and Cleopatra this season. Her prior experience at the St James Theater is cited as discouraging factors affecting her plans.
Ryeree Offers £100 for Cape Griner to Dover Swim
Loxtow August 4 Ryeree a leading sporting and theatrical paper offers £100 to David Dalton if he can swim from Cape Griner to Dover a feat last achieved by Captain Webb.
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Dunlap
Loxtow
the Ryeree
David Dalton
Cape Griner
Dover
Captain Webb
Steamer Mentmore Fire Near Port Alamo-Naws
The Mentmore, Captain White, arrived at port on fire after leaving London for Boston with a large general cargo. It carried eight cattle drovers and no passengers. At 1 o clock this morning the steamer was 18 Continued on Sixth Page.
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Port Alamo
Europeas Capiteins
Associated Preas
Poxymoors
White
Mentmore
London
Boston
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J. H. Baxter
Dude Sam
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