Major McKinley Tours Ohio in Republican Rally Push
Ohio Republicans rally behind Major McKinley with stops at Delaware and Columbus. The nation’s campaign centers on strengthening party strength, opposing Democrat converts, and urging large turnout to secure a Republican majority.
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Buckeye
Commonwealth
McKinley
Delaware
Union
Pennsyl_onia
Mt. Gilead
Columbus
Executive Committee
Repoliiem
Ohio
Cappeller
Monefield
Ory Pol
Dyicht
Sudihe
Gang
Phioid Citivens
Hermes
Desenate College
Court House
Campaign Planning Gathers Democratic Leaders As Campbell Fallout Looms
A Cincinnati dispatch reports the Democratic Executive Committee plans a campaign strategy with candidates, noting Senator Brice's arrival to advise and support reelecting Governor Campbell, who is described as a sick man after a grip infection. The piece mentions Cincinnati nominations, county chairmanship in Hamilton, and planned speeches by Campbell, Palmer, and others amid internal party maneuvering.
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Brice
Executive Committee
Cincinnati
Campbell
Conemnus
Democratic Executive Committee
Neal
al Carlisle
Heemel
Hamilton
UT Nor
Reemelin
Te McLean
Hamilton County
Wright
A.W. Thurman
People's Party
McKinley
Niles
Milla
McAdoo
Secretary Harrity Tells Democrats Favorable Outlook
William F. Harrity secretary of state predicts an improved Democratic mood for the upcoming campaign. He expects the party to win the tickets for Auditor General and State Treasurer through prudent management and focuses the contest on state issues and agricultural interests. He notes recent Republican actions and cautions on constitutional convention implications.
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William F. Harrity
Pattison
Westmoreland Republicans Send Telegram to McKinley
The Westmoreland County Republican Convention met and nominated delegates to the National Convention. They praised the Harrison administration and lauded James G. Haine, sending a telegram to Major McKinley of Ohio expressing support and hope for his coming canvass and victory.
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Westmoreland
Elaine
Grhoixspuns
Harrison
James G. Haine
Benrera
Major McKinley
Ohio
Westwhoreland Repussiona Committee
Kest
Huntingdon Democrats Endorse Tass Administration at Meeting
Special telegram from Houston reports the Democratic County Committee elected delegates to the State Convention and unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing Tass administration. The meeting occurred August 23, with representatives chosen to attend the state gathering.
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Houstrrepor
Democratic County Committee
State Convention Supports Bailey for Delegate at Constitutional Convention
The State Convention today votes to instruct support for Hon. J. M. Bailey of Huntington for delegate to the Constitutional Convention. Donohegon County expresses satisfaction and congratulates Pennsylvania on Robert E. Patterson’s triumphant re election as Governor, praising his administration as creditable and advancing the people's best interests across the state.
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J. M. Bailey
Huntingston
Doeeengdon County
Pennsylvania
Robert E. Rattison
Pattison's Enemies Beaten Endorses Pattison Firmly
A Democratic County Convention at CuaMprnsavne Aug 2 moved past a lukewarm Pattison endorsement. William Kennedy of Chambersburg proposed a strong resolution praising Pattison's administration, vetoes, and anti corruption efforts, which won approval after a table motion failed. The party backed Pattison in a decisive vote.
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C. W. Cremer
Valley Spirit
Cleveland
Pattison
William Kennedy
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
Friends of Poe
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
John G. Orr
Kennedy
Pugnacious Prohibitionists to Hold State Convention Today
The State Prohibitionists convene in Hanwssune with delegates from all regions. State Chairman Patton reports last year’s expenditures at 2270 dollars with 100 dollars in treasury. Nominees for Auditor General include J J Stone and others. for State Treasurer a trio named Drayton Campbell and Reed. Campaign to start immediately with speeches by ex governor St John and other figures.
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Hanwssune
Treasury
J.J. Stone
Lackawanna
T. Ames
Williamsport
W. W. Hogan
Tidioute
F. R. Percival
Philadelphia
Agile Hicketts
Wilkesbarre
State Treasury
George Drayton
Delaware
Alva Campbell
Bradford
William G. Reed
Chambersburg
Patton
Langston predicts Harrison nomination for president
Special telegram from Petersville reports Congressman John M. Langston in town endorsing General Mahone and backing Harrison as the Republican presidential candidate over Blaine. He expects Harrison to win the nomination, Blaine to stay in the Cabinet if offered, and Crisp or Breckenridge as next Congress Speaker.
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Peterssvre
John M. Langston
Mahone
Virginia
Congress
Langston
Ohio
McKinley
Harrison
Blaine
Langstoll
Bill
Crisp
Breckenridge
Democratic Convention Nominates Tilden for Auditor General
Mercer Democrats meet at Mincun and nominate a county ticket and delegates to the State Convention. They endorse Patti son administration and veto use, condemn the Republican Auditor General and State Treasurer for not making quarterly settlements, and oppose the proposed constitutional convention.
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Mercer
Sproul
Mincun
Pattison
A. L. Tilden
Erie County
John SE
Twill Be Senator Proctor Appointed by Gov Page
Governor Page informs Redfield Proctor of an upcoming U S Senate appointment to fill the vacancy caused by George F Edmunds resignation. The letter states the appointment is proposed for November 1.
Democratic county convention endorses Tilden and Cleveland
At the county convention resolutions were adopted endorsing A L Tilden for Auditor General Shermaun for Delegate at Large to the Constitutional Convention and Grover Cleveland for President Blair County Republicans met in Altoona Phoenix Hall and nominated J Levan Metsgar for the Legislature and Caleb Guyer for delegate to the Constitutional Convention.
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MrabVitt
A. L. Tilden
Erle County
Shermaun
Titusville
Grover Cleveland
Blair County
HonLipayseene
Altoona
Phoenix Hall
J Levan Metsgar
Caleb Guyer
Tynes
Union Pacific Branch to Lay Steel Rails to Avert Charter Revocation
The Kansas Central branch of Union Pacific agreed to lay steel rails after railroad commissioners warned it would revoke the charter. An earlier Kansas Central accident killed two due to a poor roadbed, and officials ordered relaying. The company pledged to start work the next day to meet the demand.
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Union Pacific Company
Termin
Raw
Kansas Central
Union Pacific
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Nipped a Rebellion in Granada Sparks Nicaragua Turmoil
Riots in Granada left the Chief of Police and six men dead and led to the exile of two ex presidents and the Granada editor. President Sacasa acted against Progressist leaders amid a Leon Granada party struggle. Prisoners were moved toward the frontier under guard as Granada entered a siege while canal plans continue.
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Niccaracua
Granada
United States
Nicaragua
Roberto Socaca
Seige
Sacasa
Leon
Progressists
Inglesistas
Homan Catholic Church
Managua
Carazo
Sucasa Wd
Progressist
Sacaca
Linc
Churel P
Carnzo
Chamorro
Joaquin Zavala
Don Anselmo Rivas
Diario Nicar Agnense
Progressist Party
Nicaraguna
Doners Guzman
General Guzman
Don J. D. Rodriguez
Washington
Fontier
Honduras
Cota Rica
Corinto
Don Rodriguez
Hypolyte Not a Fiend Says U S Consul in Haiti
A Port au Prince correspondent cites Dr J B Torres acting US minister asserting no basis for brutal regime depictions in July. He says President Hypolyte seeks right conduct with mercy, that May 28 embittered foes, but government remains patient, disciplined, and respectful of foreign rights amid Haiti’s cycles of revolt.
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Port Av Priver
Royal Dutch Mail
Pring F. Hendrick
J. B. Torres
United States
Generalvppalyte
Hypolyte
Berty
Haiti
Suppose
Nova of Insurgent Victories Advances the Prices
In Lowpox Aug 95 reporters note insurgent gains influence Chilean securities surge amid market optimism. Analysts cite rising demand as investors react to headlines and political risk shifts.
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Lowpox
Battle near Valparaiso lifts Chilean bonds
News of Friday’s battle near Valparaiso between government troops and Chilean insurgents buoyed markets. Chilean bonds rose slightly on the favorable sentiment, with expectations of a larger recovery once the conflict cools. Conditions in other South American republics may delay a full rebound.
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Valparaiso
Fiss
South American
Republica
Pistol Threat Sparks Confession in Manhattan Attic Case
Police arrest Joe Shearer after Andrew Wagner tells how a masked room encounter ended with a forced signature on a false pledge to deliver money, a nickel watch and chain to Shearer. Wagner, a Pittsburg iron moulder, readied to travel when the scene turned deadly.
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Distatch
New York
Filman
Greenwich Street
Pittsburg
Andrew Wagner
Pittsby
Seonid
Shearer
Waeeee
Wagner
Wahener
Vrappe
Sous Filman
Two Degrees Debated in Grand Commandery Meeting
Grand Commandery Sons of Veterans at Mianraronta Aug 25 discusses constitution and ritual changes toward separating military and civic degrees. Civic and military degrees proposed with optional military, Ritual Committee report sparks debate. Local G A R members visit Gap Webb at Minnehaha. Ladies' Aid Society active in sessions.
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Mianraronta
Sons of Veterans
Ne Commandery
Gap Webb
Minnehaha
Ladies’ Aid Society
Rellef Corps
Grand Army
Call for Irish National League convention in Chicago
President John Fitzgerald of the Irish National League of America calls for a Chicago convention on October 1 and 2 to address the Irish political split. Delegates allocated by branch size and other societies by member subscriptions, with $25 contributors gaining delegate privileges.
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Liscoux
Nea
John Fitzgerald
Irish National League of America
Chicago
Cepple
Irish Parliamentary Party
Teague
Whaling Crews Massacred Near McKenzie River Mouth
Treasury Department reports a massacre of 60 crewmen from two small steam whalers wintering near the McKenzie mouth about 40 miles east of Point Barrow. The crews, well equipped and provisioned, were attacked by natives after months of previously friendly relations.
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Wasninctos
Treasury Department
Arctic
McKenzie
Point Barrow
State Bank Examiner Post Vacant As No Applicants
Governor Pattison is near deciding not to appoint a State Bank Examiner after the last Legislature created the office without an appropriation. No applicants have come forward, leaving the position open due to unreliable salary approval prospects by the next Legislature.
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Hawnissera
Pattison
Attack on Watchorn Tests Inspector's Title in Senate Fight
Haeematie August State Factory Inspector Watchorns title to office challenged by Hugh French Philadelphia merchant who objects to Deputy Inspector M D Emerys visits. Point raised under Judge Simontons opinion on the State Superintendent contest about Governor appointing an officer with Senate rejection.
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Haeematie
Watchorn
Hugh French
Philadelphia
M. D. Emery
Simonton
Public Instruction
Senate
Steamship Franklin Wrecked Off Nicaragua En Route to New Orleans
A dispatch from New Onteasa reports the steamship Franklin wrecked on St Andrew's Island off Nicaragua while carrying fruit to New Orleans. Anxiety grows for the Holquin aboard Fort Simon bound for New Orleans, now two hours overdue.
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New Onteasa
Colin
Franklin
St. Andrew's Island
Nicaragua
Caribbean Sea
New Orleans
Holquin
Fort Simon
Man Claims Snake in Stomach Died. Widow Refuses Autopsy
Syracuse reports James H. O Grady a canal boat captain turned laborer died claiming a ten foot snake lived in his stomach. Widowed denies autopsy while doctors say death stemmed from consumption and intestinal gas. The case drew letters offering supposed remedies and public curiosity from local physicians.
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Dispatch
Syracuse
James H. O'Grady
O'Grady
Government to Punish Timber Thefts on Rainy River
Government officials plan a permanent Rainy river post after two investigations traced heavy timber thefts along the Big and Little Fork rivers toward Rainy lake. An estimated 2,000,000 feet stolen in three years and over 10,000,000 feet of pine at Fond du Lac Minnesota are noted with wholesale arrests expected as inspectors move against reservation lands disclosed in Ashland Wisconsin dispatches.
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Dunors
Ang
Rainy River
Little Fork
Rainy Lake
Interior Department
Department
Ashland
Wis
Fond du Lacey
Minnesota
Auction of Emma Abbott Wardrobe Fails to Fetch Value
New York August 25 auction of Emma Abbott's wardrobe and effects drew a sparse crowd and yielded miserably small prices. The total sale amount was far below the $200,000 valuation with some dresses once claimed worth 4000 selling for 250.
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New York
Emma Abbott
Sugar Drops Price as Trust Cuts Refined Sugar
The Sugar Trust voluntarily lowers refined sugar price by one eighth of a cent per pound in New York. Reports say Adolph Spreckels was in the city for talks with the Spreckles Company over a possible alliance with the Trust, though he was not seen. Rumors of the Miles Company joining forces with the Trust continue amid conflicting signals.
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Inverover Connect
New York
Sugar Trust
Adolph Spreckles
New York City
Spreckles
3Iles Company
Trust
Willett & Gray
Outlaw Companions Reach Oak Grove Site
A Gainesville special reports a hanging near Oak Grove tied to Harmon Murray. Andy Ford, a suspected Murray ally, is dead under the same oak where Tony Champion was hanged in January. Sheriff deputies, a crowd, and a nighttime abduction preceded dawn revelations, with fear of further violence among local Black residents.
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Gainesville
Fla
Oak Grove
Tony Champion
Harmon Murray
Andy Ford
Orange Heights
Murray
Atlaw
Roux
Grove
Train wreckers foiled near Mammais on Illinois Central line
An attempted rail sabotage near Mammais on the Illinois Central line was thwarted when an elevated rail and pinned iron were found before a collision. The northbound Water Valley to Grand Junction train slowed by airbrakes. Two suspects fled but were captured after a lengthy pursuit.
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Mammais
Water Valley
Grand Junction
Holly Springs
Raid on Mountain Bill Church Ends in Bloodshed
In Mountain Bill Church near the Blue Ridge mountains a feud erupts as Richard Howard leads kin to raid the church. Luther Durham is mortally wounded, Massena Howard killed, Dick Howard wounded and missing. Five men killed in three years amid local moonshiner families Durhame and Howards.
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Mountain Bill Church
Blue Ridge Mountains
Howards
Richard Howard
Yesterda
Luther Durham
Richard Gosnell
Josh Howard
Massena Howard
Dick Howard
Howard
Murder on a Ball Field In Beaverdale
German immigrant Otto Schultz age 20 attacked by a crowd at a Beaverdale baseball game after taunting. Felix Walaski age 16 died a few hours later from injuries. Police detain Germans as suspects in the incident.
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I’s
Ang
Beaverdale
Otto Schultz
Bui Xt Notrashoney
Felix Walask
Schultz
Walaski
Dalzell Robinson clash fuels Scranton League duel
Stark exchanges and sarcasm mark the race for state league chairman as Dalzell refuses to quit and Robinson presses to finish. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh GOP circles react, with Montgomery county clubs voicing defeat for Robinson and urging a rebound at Scranton.
Insane Jealousy Ties to Christie Warden Case
Miss Jeannette Thomas, kin to Prof Pattee, recounts a midnight July 4 visit by a murderer two days before Christie Warden’s death. She slept near Warden’s room and heard a whispered question about Christie’s whereabouts, then left the house. The tale supports a jealous motive long discussed by investigators.
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Hanover
N. H
Jeannette Thomas
Pattee
Christie Warden
Miss Thomas
Christie
Thomas
Ahny
Miss Warden
Mutiny Rumors Aboard Pribilof Route Steamer Faralion
The Faralion arrived from the Pribilof Islands with a sealskin cargo for North American Commercial Company and reports a crew of five missing from the whaler OC F. Herri with two men in irons, amid mutiny rumors.
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San Francisco
Faralion
Pribilco Islands
North American Commercial Company
F. Herri
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