Prohibition Campaign Heads Take Shape in Harrisburg
Ex Attorney General Palmer will lead the prohibition campaign with Third Party Prohibitionists pushed aside. Judge White steered a unruly convention with no credentials or fixed delegate basis, while Stevens and Weeks led a broad slate of state committee officers and temporary organizers.
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Palmer
Harrisburg
State Committee
White
Harxtserec
Judge White
Stevens
Blair County
John Cessna
Tedford
Drago
Beaver
Joseph D. Weeks
Allegheny
Sirson
Prohibition Convention Reorganizes Amid Harmony Efforts
A convention convened with no credentialed delegates as Weeks and Dravo steered talks at Lochiel Hotel to marginalize Prohibitionists. Harry White chosen temporary chairman, greeted by a radiant audience amid a notable turnout of men and women.
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Lochiel Hotel
Joseph D. Weeks
Pittsburg
John F. Dravo
Beaver
Harry White
Indiana County
Drevo
Luther Kauffman
Lancaster
Joshua L.y
Judge White
Adoption of Permanent Organization Report and Prohibition Campaign Plan
Afternoon session adopted the report to make the temporary organization permanent adding D L Rhone Mrs Swift and Joshua L Bailey as vice presidents. Stevens led a key vote on a Prohibitionist opposed plan to form a State Amendment Campaign Committee chaired by ex Attorney General Palmer with one member from each county to direct the campaign.
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Congress of 17
Philadelphia
White
Pittsburg
Berks
Pennsylvania
Committee On Permanent Organization
Stubbs
Charles E. Steele
Schuylkill County
W. L. Peart
Armstrong County Constitutional Amendment Association
Reddig
Prohibition State Committee
T. M. Boyle
J. L. Bailey
W. H. Clough
J. A
Bickel
Isaiah Wear
John Fulton
A. C. Rankin
Tallie Morgan
Stevens
Weeks
Committee On
D. L. Rhone
Luzerne
Swift
Joshua L. Bailey
Third Party
Wilkesbarre
A. A. Stevens
Anne Wittenmyer
Frances Swift
Pomeroy
Franklin
J. D. Weeks
John Weir
John Cessna
Bedford
F. C. Hobson
Montgomery
J. F. Dravo
Beaver
L. C. Beach
Crawford
John Hill
Indiana
J. H. Clough
Wayne
W. N. Stouffer
Darlington
Chester
Mr. Stevens
Palmer
Prohibition Campaign Committee formed at state convention
Delegates appoint a Prohibition Campaign Committee to select executive committees for county organizations and prepare for the June 18 ballot. Resolutions urge a constitutional amendment to ban intoxicating liquor and pledge unified support across counties, including Philadelphia, with a meeting in two weeks to organize.
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Cam
Arta
W. L. Aibert
Allegheny
J . Dd
Cee
H. Sensom
A. A. Stevens
Bradford
Benjamin M._M
Peeks Butler
John L. Sullivan
Clinton
W. H. Clough
Crawford
L. ©. Beach
Cumberland
Hon
M. Hentecdon Bein
Oper Hay
Mpson
Indiana
A. Owens
Juniata
D. S
J. A. Stranahan
Mercer
J. D Weeks
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Union
Prohibition Campaign Rally Nets Over Six Thousand Dollars
Delegates endured a long day then gathered for an evening program led by Rev Dr Boyle of Braddock to raise funds for campaign work. Allegheny pledged 1000 dollars while Luzerne gave 300 and numerous counties contributed smaller sums, totaling 6020 dollars with earlier 140 dollars raised and 100 added at a Court House overflow meeting. Speakers included Mrs Anne Wittenmyer with Chief Agnew, Captain Dravo, Mrs Dr Collins and Rev Mr Hecker, whose anti liquor remarks drew applause. Local musicians and colored singers provided entertainment as A Rankin closed the event.
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Boyle
Braddock
Allegheny
Weeks
Luzerne
Court House
Anne Wittenmyer
Agnew
Dravo
Dr. Collins
Allegheny W. ©. T. U
Easton
Kansas
Hecker
Rankin
Simpson
Senators Elect Maxwell Morris to Gubernatorial Investigating Committee
In Charleston West Virginia on February 19, Senators Maxwell and Morris were elected to join the Senate's Gubernatorial Investigating Committee, which will convene during the legislature's recess. Both are Republicans. Senator Kenna again fell short on a second ballot with 33 votes to 43 for Goff and 6 for Wilson, 8 scattering.
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Cuarieston
W. Va A
Maxwell
Morris
Senate
Kenna
Goff
Wilson
Scattering
Law and Order Convention Opens in Bostrox
The Citizens' Law and Order League held its seventh annual convention in Bostrox with Hon. Charles Carroll Bonney of Chicago delivering the opening address. The federation now includes about 1000 leagues across the United States and parts of Canada, with Toronto chosen as the next meeting site. Bonney was re elected president and Judge Agnew of Pennsylvania named vice president amid executive committee selections including John Wanamaker and Lewis Vail.
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Bostrox
Citizens’ Law and Order League of the
United States
Charles Carroll Bonney
Chicago
League
Canada
Toronto
Bonney
Judge Agnew
Pennsylvania
John Wanamaker
Lewis Vail
Le Caron the Grave Robber Exposed Across Detroit and Ann Arbor
Detroit police traced Le Caron the spy who testified against Parnell to past grave robbing as a top figure in western bands. He operated near Sandwich Canada across the Detroit River and at Ann Arbor Michigan, supplying dissectible bodies to universities and triggering smallpox outbreaks among students. A Toledo case tied him to Dr Morton and a wider network that included the Morton brothers and other associates.
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Detroit
le Caron
Parnell
Ann Arbor Medical College
Seton
Ann Arbor
LeCaron
Parnell Commission
West
Medical Department
State University At
Sandwich
Canada
Medical College
le Ocuron
Medical
Angel Galerie
Emall Tient
Henry Morton
Dr. Morton
Columbus
Morton
Peck Street
Toledo
American Express
A. H. Jones & Co
Mich
Michigan University
Ays
University of Michigan
Divorce Trial: Mrs. Church Testifies Under Cross Examination
Mrs. Helen Church spent the day on the witness stand detailing alleged wrongs in the marriage as the divorce case nears its climax. The defense plans to recall her to pursue a conspiracy theory involving servants and others. letters from Colonel Church were offered but not read.
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Columaus
H. Church
Colonel Church
Atlantic City
Florida
Mra. Church
Engagement Ends As Jewel Dispute Reaches Court
Frederick Harris of Chicago sues to recover costly jewelry given to Miss Margaret Byrne of East St. Louis after Hendry Wilkins, Byrne’s uncle, annuls the engagement upon learning Harris is divorced. The Wilkins family counterclaims the value as offset by Harris’s reception at their home.
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Harris
Wilkins
Miss Byrne
Last Cabinet Dinner Under Present Administration
Washington February 19. President and Mrs. Cleveland hosted a Cabinet dinner with guests Secretary and Mrs Vilas and other officials. Attending were Secretary and Miss Bayard Secretary and Mrs Whitney Secretary and Mrs Endicott Secretary and Mrs Dickinson Secretary and Mrs Colman and Mrs Carlisle Justice Lamar and Mrs Folsom.
Death on the Rail Collision Fatal for Two Workers
A Wisconsin Central outgoing passenger train collided with a freight train due to an open switch near Chicago on February 19. The passenger engine and car and the freight caboose were wrecked. Engineer William Appleton and Fireman Patrick Wall were killed instantly. Passengers were shaken but not seriously hurt.
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Chicago
Wisconsin Central Railroad
William Appleton
Patrick Wall
Municipal Election Leads in Puttapenrata Ward Races
February 19 report from Puttapenrata notes a municipal election with two new wards. In old wards Republicans win six Common Council seats and two Select Council seats, while rival party maintains balance overall.
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Puttapenrata
City Council Picks Party Leaders in Joint Ballot
On February 19 ReEapimG reports seven Republicans and six Democrats elected by the Council. Republicans secured the City Clerk post and chairmanships of all committees, while Democrats retained a majority on joint ballot of unions.
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Reeapimg
Dem- Sones
Unis
Indianapolis Women Honored Mrs. Harrison Before Washington
The Hoosier Sorosis club hosted a formal farewell banquet for Mrs. Harrison in Indianapolis. To the guest of honor, toasts celebrated her role and the upcoming inauguration. General Harrison prepares to depart by a special train Monday, while rival Katherine Merrill Club members note their own interest in the First Lady.
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Indianapolis Women's Club
Harrison
Pennsylvania
Washington
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Aorosis of
General
C. C. Foster
M. J. Cleland
Republic
Women’s Club
Katherine Merrill
General Harrison
Blick Re-elected City Treasurer by Narrow Margin
Special Telegram reports in Harrisburg that A. T. Blick, Republican, was re-elected City Treasurer by about a 30 vote majority. The article notes Blick could win a larger share of votes in Common Council races.
Terrible disease strikes Webster county Kentucky
A Kentucky Telegraph report from Manitoy Webster county details a severe outbreak near Dixon and Free Union with over 50 deaths. Doctors cannot diagnose the illness, but many suspect cerebro spinal meningitis of the congestive malignant type.
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Kentucky
Distaton
Manitoy
Webster County
Dixon
Free Union
Crab Orchard Creek
Trusts in Power Proposed Special Telegram
A. D. Fassett, Ohio labor statistics commissioner, reports 15 to 20 established trusts in Ohio with Standard Oil as the largest. The Standard has gained $10,151,218 in rebates from major railroads in 17 months. He notes coal pool conduct, high coal prices, and recommends the Cole bill as a remedy.
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A. D. Fassett
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Baltimore and Ohio
Erie
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Grover in Ob. He Will Sit for His Portrait at Corcoran
Special telegram reports portrait painter S Jerome Uhl has a commission from the Corcoran Gallery to paint a portrait of President Cleveland to be displayed in the east room. A sitting is arranged with President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland, with sessions planned in days ahead before March 4. The artist believes Cleveland will be an excellent subject and expects a fine portrait.
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Corcoran
Washinedon
Jerome Uhl
Corcoran Gallery
Cleveland
Uhl
Lamont
New York
Mr. Uhl
Cleveand
Aud
Commodore Kittson's Widow Noted in Dower Claim
Mrs Ade Iside Crozier of St Cloud aged 60 claims one third of Commodore Kittson estate as his first wife. She alleges marriage by agreement witnessed years ago and ten years of cohabitation with children Dr Kittson and Norman Kittson, with no legal separation. Judge Drisbin represents her.
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St. Pacu
Mryn
Drisbin
Commodore Kittson
Adelside Crozier
St. Cloud
Dr. Kittson
Norman Kittson
Powderly Delivers Visionary Talk at Music Hall
About 2,500 listeners gathered in Crerxnsati to hear T. V. Powderly outline the Knights of Labor history and growth. He praised machinery as wealth producing and urged workers to adapt to the new order to secure their full share of benefits.
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Crerxnsati
T. V. Powderly
Music Hall
Noble figure dispatches wife to arrange Washington house
Mrs. John Willock Noble of St. Louis and her sister Miss Halstead arrived in Washington and checked into the Normandie. They plan to choose a residence and have it ready for occupancy by March 4, aiding Noble who is regarded as a candidate for Attorney General in Mrs. Harrison's cabinet.
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Harrison
Washington
Elijah
House
St. Louis
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Columbus
Altoona
Harrisburg
Baltimore
D. H. Goodrich
Phenix
Aris
Goodrich
Ben Butterworth
I. K. Tolbert
Cincinnati
Washingdon
John Willock Noble
Halstead
Normandie
Rabies Outbreak Fears Grip Brooklyn Illinois
In Brooklyn Illinois two rabies cases alarm residents after a 16 year old boy James Moran was bitten and began convulsions Sunday then bit his mother. The mother and son are under treatment and feared not to recover.
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St. Louis
Brooklyn
James Moran
Ana Sete
Local Pittsburgh Allegheny Elections Favor Regular Republicans
The Pittsburgh and Allegheny municipal races yielded strong wins for regular Republicans. In Pittsburgh Ward results, Cavanaugh triumphed in the First ward while McMichiel’s allies faltered in Sixth and Seventh wards. Allegheny saw James Hunter and Peter Walter Jr. prevail, with Kohler defeating Ehmson for Common Council in Fourth ward and Einstein denying Watson in Twelfth. The cock loft at City Hall buzzed with live returns as officials tallied districts.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
McCallin
Cavanaugh
Bower
Thomas McMichiel
J. O. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Sam Conners
Harry Gourley
John Neeb
Ninth Ward
Brophy
Harmon
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Moe
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Devens
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Corpae
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Ofice
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Uear
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Hunter
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Goly Again
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Chry Hall
James Hunter
Common Council
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John Lambie
Chief Brown
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Hollenbach
J. P. McCord
Nolan
Brown
Martin Frank
M’michael A Gower
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William Flinn
Timothy O'Leary
J. P. Andrews
Anderson
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