Silver Bland on His Mettle in Free Silver Debates
In Washington the silver coinage fight intensifies as Bland confronts Harter over petitions from Grand Army posts opposing free coinage. Harter admits funding the petitions, while Bland accuses him of banker and Wall Street ties. The article links the Rock Creek Park scandal to lobbying by the Sharon estate, outlines attempts to delay the silver issue, and notes Senator Palmer’s rising prominence as a potential presidential figure amid Democratic boss influence.
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Rock Creek Park
Palmer
Washington
Chicago
Congress
Bland and Harter
Hammer and Tongs
Bland
Harter
Olio
Snll-Rlver
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Ohio
Pelding
Wall Street
New York
Democratic Club
City of New York
Young Men's Democratic Club of
Cincinnati
Holman
Committee On Appropriations
Dockery
Rock Creek Park Commission
Rock Creek
Dark Commission
Sharon
Francis G. Newlands
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Sharon Srndieste
The
Sharon Syndicate
Ae Park
Zoological Gardens
Rutledge Delegation Trails Butt Candidacy in Harrisburg
Col Frank L Rutledge of the Eighteenth Regiment led a delegation from the Randall Club the County Democracy and other western state leaders to Harrisburg to advocate Col Butt for Adjutant General. Rutledge noted for long National Guard service and tactical skill. He met Governor Pattison and submitted recommendations for the late McClelland vacancy.
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Warrisburg
Frank L Rutledge
Randall Club
County Democracy
Harrisburg
Butt
Rutledge
National Guard
Samuel Duncan
Pittsbow
Pattison
McClelland
Execu
Governors race tight as appointing official unsure
The Department has not announced when the appointment will occur. Colonel William Greenland and Senator Hannibal K. Sloan compete vigorously for the vacancy, and both are pressing their claims in the campaign.
Allemania Club Dissolves After Member's Suicide
Orxcrixxati February report says Herman Mack, a popular member, hanged himself on stage after a rehearsal in the Allemania club house. Fear and superstition spread as witnesses claimed sightings of his ghostly presence, ruining performances, scaring families, and driving away members. The once prominent Hebrew club declines, leading to liquidation and charter surrender.
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Herman Mack
Cincinnati
Orxcrixxati
Spenal
Allemania
Ohio
Mack
Hest
No Ear for Music at Waterbury Factory Foreman Charged
Miss Kate Bahan, 19, accuses Frederick Kirkman of assault after he prohibited singing while working at Waterbury bagging factory in Ten Eyck Street Williamsburg. She says he struck her and kicked her for humming. Police court arraignment set for tomorrow. coworkers fear testifying.
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New York
Waterbury
Ten Eyck Street
Williamsburg
Frederick Kirkman
Lee Avenue
Kate Bahan
Kirkman
Mies Bahan
Misa Bahso
Justice Goetting
Kate McElrath
Mamie Ryan
Mary Smith
Blaine Divorce Case Advances in Court
In Drapwoop on February 18 the Blaine divorce case progressed with a court ruling over striking the defendant's answer and setting tomorrow at 10 for trial. Mrs. Elsine Blaine rested and improved after a troubled night and no lawyers will represent the defendant.
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The
Blaine
Alabama Negroes Organize to Oust Whites at Rally
A conference in Bremirscham, Axvn. gathers over a hundred delegates including post office workers to push for negro control of Alabama Republican affairs. They seek equal railroad accommodations but aim to oust white leaders, planning to send a negro delegation to Minneapolis. a Harrison endorsement is defeated amid wrangling.
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Bremirscham
Axvn
Alabama
Republican Organization
Harrison
Minneapolis
Genuine Gold Strike at Cutler Creek Sparks Stampede
Ovnar Con February 18 report claims a genuine Cutler Creek gold strike with over 100 claims staked in 24 hours. Snowbound hills complicate extent, but rich specimens and virgin gold flecks in conglomerate suggest high yield though final quantity undetermined.
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Ovnar, Con
Cutler Creek
All Ministers Resign in Friction Over French Bill
Paris dispatch reports all French ministers tendered their resignations to President Carnot after a split vote on the associations bill. Premier de Freycinet defended the measure, urged Vatican talks, and the chamber rejected urgency and a republican-policy motion 304 to 202 and 286 to 246, prompting a mass ministerial resignation.
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Paris
Carnot
Chamber of Deputies
M. Hubbard
M. de Cassagnac
de Freycinet
France
Vatican
M. de Freycinet
M. de Freyeinet
M. Boisserin
de Freyeinet
Deacon in Cannes: US Traveler Kills French Diplomat
Edward Parker Deacon, an American, shot Abeille in the Suite Splendide Cannes after discovering his wife with the diplomat. He fired three shots, two hit Abeille, who died at 11 this morning. Deacon and wife, famed in New York and Boston society, faced local opinion he did the right thing.
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Don Cain
Fie Wits
Cannes
Fauxex
Edward Parker Deacon
United States
Abeille
Diplomatic Service
Mr. Deacon
Irish Local Government Bill Introduced in Commons
The Irish local government bill was introduced by Mr Balfour amid government cheers. He said extending local government across the United Kingdom has been a Conservative aim, with England and Scotland already covered and Ireland now included. The bill creates district and baronial councils with three year elections and identical voter qualifications for councilmen and baronial councilmen, including peers among voters.
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Balfour
Liberal
Lospon
House of Commons
United Kingdom
England
Scotland
Ireland
Coun
Irish minority resists bill amid heated debate
The Irish question dominates a parliamentary session as leaders like Redmond and Morley condemn the measure. Balfour defends the bill while Chamberlain and Harcourt attack its implications for Ireland. The proposal, tied to councils and minority rights, advances to a second reading set for March 3.
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Healy
Balfour
Ireland
John Morley
Morley
John Redmond
Justin McCarthy
William Vernon Harcourt
Chamberlain
Mr. Balfour
New Jersey Seeks State Executioner Monoply
Trenton Feb 18 Special Hangman Van Hise of Newark proposes a bill to create the office of State Executioner for seven years with $600 annual salary and $100 supervising fee. The act would require the governor to appoint a resident to carry out executions with sheriff cooperation and authorize a $50 fee if commutations occur within five days of the scheduled date.
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New Jersey
Jersey
Jack Ketch
Trenton
N. J
Hangman van Hise
Newark
van Hise
Abbott
Collector to Resign Over Lottery Ties
Jackson report says President Harrison demands the resignation of A. T. Wimberly Internal Revenue Collector for Mississippi and Louisiana due to his open friendship with the Louisiana Lottery Company. John R. Lynch arrives in Jackson to attend the County Republican Convention set to elect delegates to the State Convention and later the Minneapolis gathering.
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Jackson
Miss
John R. Lynch
Auditor of the Treasury
Washington
Minneapolis
Lynch
South
Dispatch
Harrison
A. T. Wimberly
Mississippi
Louisiana
Louisiana Lottery Company
Blaine Admired by Canadian Ministers in Washington
An Ottawa special reports Sir John Thompson praising James G. Blaine for courtesy readiness and frankness. He notes negotiations with the United States Secretary of State are confidential and confirms Blaine is regarded as a superb statesman.
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Toronto
Oxt
Ottawa
Empire
Washington
John Thompson
Blaine
United States
John
Visic
Biniie
Real Estate Conventions Seeks Road Improvement Pact
Nashville February session of the Real Estate Convention featured a resolution by W. W. Pollock of Milwaukee calling for the congress president to appoint a committee to collaborate with the American Wheelmen to secure better roads. Papers on the real estate agent’s mission and local boards were presented by Sherwood of Buffalo and George Homery of Toledo, sparking broad discussion among delegates.
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Nashville
W. W. Pollock
Milwaukee
Congress Spa
Sherwood
Buffalo
George Homery
Toledo
Warrior Alabama Prohibition Clash Ends in Murder
In Warrior, Alabama, the municipal election over prohibition turned deadly as O B Williamson, Prohibition leader, was killed by George Kaley, antis leader, after both drew pistols. Kaley was charged with murder by the coroner’s jury.
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Bimmingham
Ala
Warrior
O. B. Williamson
George Kaley
Antis
Williamson
Kaley
Accra BN
Blaine Declines Presidential Nomination Unconditionally
Augusta correspondent reports Blaine will not accept the Presidential nomination under any conditions. His family and supporters urged him to run, but he remains firm, and his withdrawal letter is final and unconditional.
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New York
Augusta
Blaine
Mia
Emmons
Mayor Wyman Resigns as Allegheny Mayor
James G Wyman tendered his resignation as mayor at a council meeting. The resignation takes effect February 24 and follows a sealed extortion case against him. The city will seek a lenient outcome, and the other charges may not be pursued. The move surprised many on the Northside as Henricks announced the joint session to elect a successor.
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James G. Wyman
City of
Allegheny
Mr. Wyman
Wyman
Select Council
John R. Henricks
Alleoheny
Guxtitenen
Janzs G. Wyman
Henricks
Common Council
Tdiranch
Einstein
Lowe
Gerwig
Pittsburg
Gilliford Defends Pearson Cases in Council War
Dr Gilliford rebukes Elphinstone and a February interview over the Pearson prosecutions after the Wyman resignation issue. He states a plan to abandon all indictments was not consented to and that at least one indictment should go to conviction, opposing any distinction between the two men.
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Wyman
Select Council
Gilliford
Elphinstone
Pearson
City scraps and mayoral race shuffle in Crawford county
A contested sequence on postponing Pearson cases triggers claims of bias amid City Solicitor Elphinstone and Dr Gilliford, while councils plan a 30 day election to fill Mayor Wyman's unexpired term. Possible candidates include Nicholas Beckley, George Snaman, Lewis McMallen, and Arthur Kennedy as reform supporters edge a Crawford county style public vote under a new law due March 1.
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Bish
Elphinstone
Pearson
Langfitt
Mr. Wyman
Mr. Pearson
Seaman
Nicholas Beckley
Connellman Cochrane
George Snaman
Lewis McMallen
Priceds
W. M
Kennedy
Marshall, Kennedy & Co
Arthur Kennedy
Ayor Wyman
Pleasant Valley Company
Pennsylvania
Crawford County
Revolt of an Officeholder in Georgia Delegation
Atlanta on February 1 Special reports a revolt against Harrison's order barring officeholders and African Americans from Minneapolis delegation. Led by E. A. Angier assistant district attorney, Angier withdrew under presidential pressure but supporters expect his reentry and possible election as a delegate.
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Atlanta
Harrison
Minneapolia
E. A. Angier
Angier
Georgia
Seven Children Motherless, Osbornes Abandoned in Hart
Special dispatch from Wrrpsor Cony dated February 18 reports Mrs. George E Osbourne mother of seven leaving with 20 year old George Atkin. Neighbors note her 26 year marriage and good reputation while Atkin has a record of offenses. The couple vanished while the husband worked away and are traced as far as Hart fi.
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Wrrpsor
Cony
George E. Osborne
George Atkin
Osborne
Atkin
Osbornes
Hartfi
Five Million Offer for a Road Betw een Baltimore and Reading
Bauuimann Feb 18 Special The West Virginian Central Railroad Company has made city authorities an offer for the Western Maryland Railroad. The Pennsylvania Railroad backs the West Virginia Central, holding stock in the latter. Cumberland Valley branch would connect Reading to Baltimore and Ohio, giving Reading a short line to the West. If accepted, Pennsylvania gains absolute control of lines in Cumberland Valley and blocks Reading’s scheme. The offer totals 5,000,000 dollars, including 500,000 cash and the settlement of the road’s floating debt.
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Bauuimann
West Virginian Central Railroad Company
Western Maryland Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Virginia Central
Cumberland Valley
Western Maryland
Reading
Baltimore
Ohio
Cit
West Virginia Trai
Pennsylvania
Keeley Cure in Doubt as Senate Probes Bi-Chloride Claim
A New York State Senate resolution proposes investigation into Keeley Institute and bi-chloride of gold treatment for dipsomania amid claims of insanity and one death. An editorial serialized as Medicus questions the cure, warns of relapse, and notes public opinion shifting away from Keeley’s method.
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New Yeas
State Senate
Keeley Institute
White Plains
Senate
Committee On Public Health
Swn
Keeley
Felix
Bud Jie
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Hill
Junketers
Mouse
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Col. Rutledge
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Freycinet
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