Blaine's Letter for Harrison Signals Party Strain
Two rival views split Republicans over Secretary Blaine's Washington letter to Chairman Clarkson. Some call it final and justify Harrison renomination. others, loyal Blaine followers and Mugwumps, doubt its sincerity and foresee another contest, citing Blaine health and respect for Harrison.
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Salt Lake City Elects Democrats By Record Plurality
In Salt Lake City the Democratic ticket won by a record 1,500 vote margin amid threats to election judges over alleged unfair polling practices. Officials urged calm as results circulated.
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Blaine Withdrawal Shakes Maine Republicans In Boston
Maine Republicans express deep regret at Blaine’s withdrawal letter to the Philadelphia convention, while Reed’s supporters push for a Reed Alger ticket. Boston and New England leaders react with disappointment, calling Blaine’s decision final though others see strategic virtue and desire for a strong reciprocity policy.
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Confined at Plaza Hotel Responds to Question
A man confined with a cold in a Plaza Hotel room today answered a written query about the likely effect of an age related issue with no comment at present.
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Missouri Court rules on recovering gambling losses in social poker
Kansas City Missouri February special reports the Missouri Court of Appeals holding that in a social poker game a loser can sue the final winner to recover money lost, even when multiple players pass funds in a pot. The Vernon County case involved Brooks Clinton and McMahon and the court noted money changes hands predictably in betting.
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Craze Not Cured By Keeley Treatment Ends in Tragedy
Walter Earle of Yonkers died after violent insanity following Keeley treatment at White Plains Institute. Relatives blame the institute for not warning of mental breakdown. cousin Charles Earle, State Senate clerk, seeks legislative health investigations and a board inquiry.
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White Plains
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State Panel Recommends By-law Changes and Commends Beers
A special committee evaluating the State Superintendent report in the committee affairs lauds President Beers for his leadership and energy, citing the company’s success and noting plans to revise by-laws. The pension proposal of twenty five thousand dollars is discussed as part of the retired army related matters.
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Wyman on the Bace Mayor of Allegheny Faces Extortion Trial
The Allegheny Mayor Wyman is arraigned on extortion in office charges amid large crowds in Judge Kennedy's Criminal Court. Witness fees and a long standing precedent are central to the defense, with trial focus on alleged systematic extortion via witness fees and a raid that netted multiple cases.
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Soldier for Senator Gains Backing From Grand Army Men
Captain John Taylor touring Grand Army posts across Pennsylvania reports strong veteran support for a soldier as United States Senator. He notes Blair and Cumberland counties show notable enthusiasm, with widespread sentiment among veterans that a former serviceman should hold the Senate seat this fall.
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Sub Treasury Men Win In Kansas Alliance Convention Move
The Kansas Alliance settles the sub Treasury fight with delegate reshuffles. Frank McGrath risks resignation as delegate after refusing to deny opposition to the sub Treasury idea. A sub Treasury man will replace him and two others, shifting executive committee influence toward sub Treasury control for St. Louis convention credentials.
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Tevis Resigns as Wells Fargo President After 28 Years
San Francisco February 8 Special reports suggest Lloyd Tevis will resign as Wells Fargo & Co president effective August. Longtime director tensions over loan policy preceded his decision, and Tevis, renowned as a sharp Coast financier, has amassed around 20 million dollars in 40 years and is famed for mediating disputes among the wealthy.
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Lloyd Tevis
Wells Fargo & Co. Bank
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Tevis
California
Philadelphia Weighs Settlement Plan in Bardsley Case
In Philadelphia a council committee and city officials meet with the Mayor and City Solicitor to discuss amicable settlement of the state city litigation over embezzled funds by Bardsley. The group reviews figures and defense options and assigns Gilbert and the City Solicitor to submit a plan soon.
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Captain James Monahan Sets Sail In Self Built Boat
Captain James Monahan, a lifelong seaman from Canansie New York, plans to cross the ocean in a 16 by 2 foot boat he built himself. The craft carries a canvas covered cabin and provisions for 100 days, though he anticipates a 60 day voyage. He has wagered several small sums with friends on the trip.
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Explosion on Reading engine kills four in Philadelphia
A Reading Railroad engine explosion in Philadelphia injures five others and kills fireman George Reardon and two unknown riders in the caboose. Cause unknown. the incident occurred while the engine pushed a freight train in the city limits. In Washington DC, Justice James delivered the Supreme Court opinion in the silver brick case denying Merrick Morse and others’ mandamus to force the Treasury to coin dollars.
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Garza to Harrison Aims at Mexican Revolution
Garza writes from La Siruela to President Harrison denying bandit tags and urging a republican Mexico. He explains his move into Mexico to advance revolution, pleads for noncooperation against him, and vows to continue the conflict with his troops rather than concede. Search for Garza continues as troops from both nations pursue him.
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Platt Silent on Blaine Presidency Possibility
New York February 6 1880 Platt refused to discuss Blaine's letter declining candidacy for the Presidency saying he will not grant an interview this morning and may speak on Wednesday Clarkson chair of the Republican National Committee was not quoted.
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Furniture Dealers Meet to Seek Remedies in Cincinnati
A call is issued for a personal convention of retail furniture dealers in Cincinnati on July 1 to address grievances affecting transit and delivery delays. The meeting aims to discuss remedies for several evils plaguing the furniture trade and commerce.
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Cincinnati
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A Rich Man's Will Not Obeyed
San Francisco February 8 The will of millionaire Moses Hopkins to be filed tomorrow leaves three quarters of a 4 million estate to his wife Emily married five years ago. Nephew Timothy Hopkins contests the will, receiving 210000 in cash and 100000 to his wife and child. No bequests to others. Burial clause in Hopkins family plot in Sacramento cannot be carried out as the owner forbids further interments.
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Beers Resigns as New York Life President
At an adjourned trustees meeting in New York City on February 8, William H. Beers resigned as president of the New York Life Insurance Company. The resignation was accepted under terms of an arrangement, with Beers receiving a life pension of twenty five thousand dollars and other provisions to take effect.
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Drummers to Build a Home in New York State
The Commercial Travelers' Association of America plans a home for indigent members and their families. A national convention will decide site location this month, with Binghamton expected to host. Efforts press for charter approval and convention details from Detroit president Aldrich. Syracuse Elmira Utica push for venue.
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Embezzler Hyer Visited Oakland Jail as Police Fret
Richard Hyer, sought in New Jersey for embezzlement, visited the Oakland county jail Friday in the company of Baes and other acquaintances. Officials say they did not detain him, and it is believed he has since left aboard a vessel bound for Australia.
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New Jersey
Dalton
Oakland
Baes
Hyer
Australia
Live-Stock Association to dissolve for reorganization
Kansas City editors report the American Live-Stock Association plans dissolution and reorganization to purge troublesome stockholders amid legal battles with the Live Stock Exchange. In Penfield Pennsylvania a man named B Arnold posed as a representative of Armratong Cator Co of Baltimore, taking $10 down on milliner orders and fleeing after suspicions arose.
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Live Stock Exchange
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Rathbun Confirmed as Elmira Postmaster Nominee
The Senate today confirmed Rathbun's nomination to be postmaster at Elmira New York. The note mentions the nomination occurred in February and places the action in Washington D C.
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Senate Today
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Elmira
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New Race Track News and Local Happenings
A compact digest notes Harrison Boomers and Blaine's friends mourning, Mayor Wyman's trial, taxpayer concerns, spiritualism boost, a new race track proposed, and varied items from three states along with sports, theater, and market briefs.
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