All But Delamater Emery Not a Candidate
A report from Altoona describes a Republican conference in Chester County examining Benator Emery's charges of forgery and corruption against Delamater. Emery may not run for Congress, while independents seek to influence support for party nominees, with plans to publish evidence publicly.
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Emery
Congress
Watson
Independent Republican Conference
St Altoons
Delamater
Chester County
Boyer
Crawford
Lee
Pennsylvania
Benator Emery
Delamster
Bradford
Quay
Independent Republican League Seeks Warren Borough Support
An August telegram from Warren borough outlines the Independent Republican League declaration of principles. It pledges adherence to true Republican principles while critiquing past leaders for selfish ambition and urging voters to back disciplined, patriotic public service.
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Werres County
J Waneer
Republican League
Warren
Moady
Uest Public Services
Republican Party
Cabos
Actustos
Kickers in Chester Organized to Defeat Delamater Pattison Link
West Chester August 28 Independent Republicans of Chester county organize a "still hunt" to defeat Senator Delamater and elect Ex-Governor Pattison. Alfred Sharpless says he gathered 600 to 700 Chester county Republicans ready to vote for Pattison, with names turned over to county president E. Barber as parts of a county-wide effort.
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Belog
Defamater
Future Files
Pattison
Alfred Sharpless
Chester County
Blican Party
Ae Haon
E. A. Barber
Long Fight Ahead in Eleventh Ohio GOP Nomination
Gallur Pois August 28 Ironton scene reopens the Republican contest for Ohio Eleventh District. Grosvenor Athens Thompson Scioto Enochs Lawrence lead delegates as five hour balloting yields no change. After 400 ballots adjournment till tomorrow, with each camp vowing to persist for a year and possibly longer. A dark horse bid seeks support though Meigs and Gallia lack nominees.
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Gallur Pois
Ohio
Ironton
Grosvenor
Athens
Thompson
Scioto
Enochs
Lawrence
Meigs
Gallia
Ces Eenepnels Alsee
Republican State Convention in Detroit Nominates Ticket
The Republican State Convention in Detroit nominated James M. Turner for elector on the first ticket, defeating John T. Rich by 26 votes. The platform praised Harrison and Reed, reaffirmed temperance and McKinley tariff positions, and named Joseph B. as State Treasurer, F. Gid as Auditor General, Prof. Schultz as Superintendent, James M. Ballou for State Board of Education, Edward Cahill for Supreme Court, and James McMillan as Chairman of the State Central Committee.
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Detroit
Bish
Harrison
Reed
James M. Turner
Eeetor
John T. Rich
Joseph B
F. Gidfor
Prof. Schultz
Alliance factions reshape North Carolina congressional race
RALEIGH August 23. The Fourth district Republican convention nominated Alexander Melvor, Alliance member and former Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1871, for Congress. Rev D P Mescham declared as Alliance candidate against Democrat B H Bank. H Moore backed by colored men nominated against J M Brown and A H Williams in the Fifth district. P Thomas runs as Independent Republican Alliance Industrial Union against Democrat John Henderson in the Seventh. Claude M Bernard re nominated by Republicans in the First district against Democrat W A Branch.
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Berth Carolina
Raleigh
Alexander Melvor
Congress
Melvor
Alliance
Sod
D. P. Mescham
B. H. Bank
H. Moore
Convention of
Colored Men
J. M. Brown
A. H. Wiliams
Politics in a Muddle Senator Wateou Death Complicates Race
The Republican Senatorial conference was called to discuss the fallout from the death of Senator Wateou. Conference deliberations centered on party strategy and candidate selection as the race grows more unsettled in Pa. district coverage from August reports.
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Wateou
Local District Balloting Opens In Late Evening
Balloting began at eight o clock with three votes for Allen and three for Crawford. No immediate office tonight due to the shock of Colonel Watsons death. A county chairmen meeting for the Congressional district is set for tomorrow with Hon C W D Stone or Hon J W Lee expected as candidate.
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Senator Lee
Mr. Watson
Bossism
Beaver
Senator Dellmaster
Old Country
Lee
Thomas W. Phillips
Garfield
Phillips
Philadelphia
Allen
Crawford
Colonel Watson
C. W. D. Stone
J. W. Lee
Potter Lovell financial collapse linked to Shaw failure
Credkorn Will Meet to Consider the Accounts of the Boston Firm-Stock Speculation Connected With the Failure. Potter Lovell & Co. assignment follows a near 60 million dollar business, with banks bearing most debts and a plan for a full statement at creditors meeting. Assignee Mr Haski states collaterals and totals await expert audit before any figures.
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Credkorn
Boston
Potter, Lovell & Co
Shaw
William A
Tg Lovell & Co
Ein Et Cummings & Co
Tanners
Azspas
Walter Potter
Potter, Lovell & 8
Potter
Carnegie Library Orders $10000 for 9000 Books in Philadelphia
The Andrew Carnegie Free Public Library of Allegheny City placed a first order with J. B. Lippincott Company for about 9000 volumes valued at $10,000. Horace Ridings organized the selection, featuring standard works of fiction and reference by renowned authors such as Scott Byron Coleridge Chaucer Irving Cooper Tennyson Wordsworth Longfellow Goldsmith and others.
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Philadelphia
Andrew Carnegie Free Public Library
Allegheny City
J. B. Lippincott Company
Horace Ridings
Grenner
Suetunes
Walter Scott
Lord Byron
Coleridge
Chaucer
Sseraies
Washington Irving
Fenimore Cooper
Tennyson
Wordsworth
Longfellow
Oliver Goldsmith
New York
Pittsburg
Messrs
Lippincott
Meade Named Police Justice By Mayor Grant
New York August 28 Mayor Grant selected Clarence W Meade a Thirteenth district Republican ally of Fred Gibbs and Hamilton Fish Jr for police justice He will succeed Jacob M Patterson at five thousand dollars a year for ten years Patterson a Platt ally held over awaiting appointment The Mayor avoided appointing a Platt foe and even considered a Democrat as a future option to satisfy party supporters
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New York
Grant
Clarence W. Meade
Fred Gibbs
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Meade
Jacob M. Patterson
Justice Patterson
Republican County Committee
Platt
Newerene
Hagan
Salvadoran Government Agrees to Convoke Legislative Assembly
A Guatemalan dispatch reports President Baril ratified peace terms presented by the diplomatic corps. The key clause requires the de facto Salvadoran government to immediately convoke the Legislative Assembly existing before July 22 to decide on the presidency. Geronimo Pou denies news of a new posting, while Ezeta’s intervention is noted.
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Legislative Assembly
Crrr
Mexico
Guatemala
Senor Dieger
Barillas
Salvador
Diplomatic Corps
Ezets
Eseis
Exeta
Gustamalan
Geronimo Pou
Senor Pou
United States
Ezeta
Webb Wins Command Denoting Encampment Leaders
In St Josefa on August 23 the National Encampment of the Sons of Veterans opened with elections for officers. Colonel Webb of Kansas secured the Commander-in-Chief title after several ballots, with W E Bundy of Ohio a leading contender.
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St. Josefa
Sons of Veterans
of Nations
Ensuie
L. Wwebb
Kansas
W.E. Bundy
Ohio
Webb
Tragedy in Austria A Lover Kills Sweetheart Then Self
A young Austrian lieutenant pursued by disapproving parents kills his sweetheart Miss Saling then shoots himself in a Tyrolean hotel. The girl’s mother fainted on finding the bodies as guests alarmed. The lieutenant left a letter explaining his love and declared marriage impossible due to inherited heart disease. The rape? No. The outcome: two deaths and a town shaken.
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Prince Bismarck
Duslaf
Viexra
Herr Isling
Lancers
Fischer
Tyrol
Herr Saling
Oerthal
Miss Sallcy
Fiecber
Miss Saling
German Move Aims to Suppress Labor Federations
Loywpox August 28 German Government requests copies of union rules from London. It declares the German Empire must be excluded from their operations and any depot formed will be sum marily suppressed with legal action against leaders. A note suggests Britain may be asked to intervene.
Parliament Seek Restoration of Cromwell Mace from Kingston
Rt Hon. Arthur Wellesley Peel told Warwick and Leamington constituents the Cromwell mace, once declared a bauble, was found in Kingston Jamaica. He wrote to the Colonial Secretary to verify the find and push its return to the House before Barnum can gain possession of the relic.
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Lorpou
Arthur Wellesley Peel
Warwick
Leamington
Cromwell
Kingston
Jamaica
House of Commons
American oil ahead as tank ships boost Western trade
The Kaspi report from Baku notes Americans surge in petroleum commerce since tank ships entered service. It cites 67,000 tons stored in Batoum reservoirs, 1,000 idle railway wagons at Baku and Tiflis, and a dramatic drop in Baku Batoum traffic from 200 to 35-40 wagons daily.
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OpEssa
Kashi
Baku
Kaspi
Batoum
Tiflis
France Menaced by McKinley Tariff Rumors
Paris papers report widespread concern over the McKinley tariff and customs administrative bill. La France notes rumors of retaliation and possible U S prohibition on adulterated French wines as it cites France producing few wines that would survive such measures.
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Paris
la France
United States
France
France Warns of Trade Measure Excluding Wines
The text notes a potential policy using plaster of Paris or similar substances to bar French wines from the U S market. It carries a warning to France to seek terms with America and hints at reciprocity offered by the United States.
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America
Reconciled prospects in German feuds hint at change
Confidential influences aim to end the feud between the Essers and Prince Bismarck. In Kissingen high-ranked officials pressed the Emperor for counsel, and he listened favorably, signaling better relations with the Kaiser, Prince Bismarck, and government may follow from friendly court initiative.
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Beer
Essser
Prince Bismarck
Kissingen
Friedrichsruhe
Kaiser
Bombs target Trieste police chief office amid Italian republic unrest
A bomb shell exploded in the Trieste police chief’s office injuring the secretary. The attack is linked to Italian republic advocates based there seeking annexation to Italy, with Austrian authorities accused of weak response to the agitators.
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Trieste
Italy
Bombs Found in Socialist Homes Prompt Police Raids
Rome police acting on socialistic activity among laborers searched several workers' houses. They found loaded bombs and explosive materials along with letters from socialist societies abroad. Numerous arrests have been made and Republican flags and emblems were seized.
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Dunlap
Rome
Potato blight hits Wales push potato price up in Britain
London reports the potato outlook worsens with Welsh growers in Glamorganshire saying blight destroyed many crops. Prices rise about 30 percent from last year. Also London notes a new company plans East End restaurants selling horseflesh, modeled on Berlin and Paris ventures.
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SY Dunlap
London
Ireland
Glamorganshire
Lorpox
Berlin
Paris
Prince of Wales blocks pub on Landingham estate
H R H the Prince of Wales again refuses to permit a public house on his estate at Landingham leaving the town without any drink shop.
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Landringham
Prince of Wales
Forest Fire Drives Plaski Residents to Flee
August 28 report describes a massive fire in the Plaski forest area of Cwatia burning across several square miles. Residents are fleeing in terror as flames threaten homes and livelihoods.
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Dunlap
Pest
Plaski
Cwatia
Gas Strikers Cause Darkness and Riot Fears in Australia
In Melbourne on August 28 the gas stokers strike has cut supply and left streets dim. At Newcastle disorder grew, prompting artillery to restore quiet. New Zealand railways cut service due to fuel shortages while cholera spreads with 22 new cases and seven deaths reported in El Toro.
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Melbourne
New Castle
New Zealand
Carro
Eltor
Two Murderers Hanged Leuth and Smith Pay the Penalty
Columbus, August 28. At 11 tonight the death warrant was read to Leuth and Smith, condemned murderers. Leuth left a statement admitting the crime and denying loot as motive, and a will disposing of small effects. He died in 17 minutes, without a struggle. The trap was sprung at 12 05 a.m. Smith died at 12 40 after expressing regret and forgiveness. The crime details include Leuth's murder of Maggie Thompson in Cleveland May 9, 1889, and Smith's murder of widow Mrs Bridget Byron in Cincinnati December 9, 1889 for money and bonds. Both cases traversed courts to the governor with no clemency. The men were about 17 and 28 years old respectively.
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Leuth
Smith
Murmer
Columbus
Leath
Maggie Thompson
Jacob Thompson
Cleveland
Board of Pardons
Governor
Berlin
Brocky Smith
Bridget Byron
Ocincinnai
House Debates End With Passage Amid Quorum Count
A heated session in the House ended with the Jard bill passing after Reed counted a quorum. Senator Saunders of Montana predicted future clashes as the chamber sparred over procedural rules and alleged objections, while personal privilege and naming of members fueled the fray.
Contested Election Case Set for Monday Cites Breckinridge
A session of remarks ends with the ad mes case on labor eight hour law and calls from Mr. Lacey of Iowa to on Monday next for Clayton against Breckinridge contested election matter.
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Privie
Lacey
Iowa
Clayton
Breckinridge
Prominent Officers Draw Pension and Salary Twice
A Senate report lists 198 officers across the army navy and marine corps who receive pensions in addition to regular salaries. Names include Porter Brice Cooke Doubleday Drum Gib son Jenkins Lee Selfridge and Pope. Pension amounts range from 6 000 to 7 000 per year with some at 8 per month under disability or service pension laws.
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Washington
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Augur
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RB. ©. Drum
United States Army
Brienc Gibson
Third Artillery
Rufus Ingalls
Eight-Hour Work Bill Passed by House With Amendments
The House approved a bill setting an eight hour day for government laborers and contractor workers. An amendment to strike the eight hour limit for labor was voted down 87 to 52, and another amendment removing the eight hour basis for government material contracts was adopted. The bill then passed.
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Connell
Nebraska
Cutcheon
Michigan
Governor Wolfley Resigns Arizona Governorship
Governor Wolfley of Arizona resigns at the request of the Secretary of the Interior. Secretary Noble says Wolfley’s personal or official character was not questioned and praises him as an honorable gentleman. Secretary Murphy to act in the interim as appointed.
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WasHinorom
Secretary of the Interior
Wolfley
Arizona
Noble
Murphy
Tariff Debate Opens At County Fair In Hoepsox
Congress man William M. Springer of Illinois and ex-Congressman Roswell G. Horr of Michigan lead a joint tariff debate at the county fair for Reform Club and Republican parties. About 10 000 people attended as Springer argued farmer concerns while Horr argued protection lowers prices by boosting domestic industry and cited salt steel rails as examples.
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Horr
England
Chicago Switchmen Dissolved and Reorganized Under New Title
The Switching Association has been permanently dissolved and will be reorganized under another title and basis, said Manager St. John of the Rock Island road. The new arrangement may take a week or ten days to become effective and will differ by being under the control of the stockyards corporation rather than the old body.
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CuicaGco
St. John
Rock Island Road
Stockyards Corporation
Tame
Kentucky Outlaws Captured In Perry County Jail
A mass of Kentucky criminals led by French and Eversole have been captured and jailed in Perry county. Judge Lilly warns juries to indict and punish, while militia and sheriff’s deputies secure prisoners. A missing posse raises fears of ambush or death amid efforts to bring all suspects to trial.
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Perry County
Lilly
French
Eversole
Green Morris
Buil Creek
Letober County
Morris
James WN
W. J. Combs
Pittsburg Traction Owners to Inspect Roads
W L Elkins and P A B Widener, principal owners of the Pittsburg Traction line, will visit Pittsburg on Monday with Henry Thompson of Metropolitan West Traction and contractor C Crimmins. Elkins says the trip is for inspection only and not to discuss a deal with Duquesne Traction.
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Philadelphia
W. Ll. Elkins
P. A. B. Widener
Pittsburg
Duquesne
Powderly Responds to Arthur on Firemen Positions
In New York on August 28 Mr. Powderly comments on Mr. Arthur's letter. He says the main question has not been addressed and that a simple expression opposing engineers taking fireman places would settle the matter, which Arthur has not yet provided.
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Fanston
Ilinois
Mason
Nderson
Iowa
Petaines
Mr. Fanston
J. Fanston
New York
Escape of a mad maw casts search for Brag away Leonthe
LoomsviLLe August 23. Sam Scian lan, who fatally hurt his wife and tried to end his life two years ago and was later found mentally ill, escaped from the asylum at Anc saibecttionalates with outside help. Officers scour the country for him as the manhunt expands.
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Loomsville
Aureust
Sam Scianlan
Anc
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