Third Party Sentiment Surges at California Convention
California delegates at St Louis push for independent action in presidential nominating, backing a brief but clear platform. Leaders vow to form a National Nominating Convention by June 1, with farmers and reform groups pressing to take the reins of government.
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St Louis
G. F. Washburn
National Finance Committee
The
People Party
Confederated Industrial Conference
National Committee of the People’s Party
Livingstone
Terrill
McCune
Fager
California
Peovies Parce
Muse Mall
National Reform Press Association
Chatswerhid
Henry Terrell
Texas
Henry P. Wallbridge
Descenes
Mexice
Mexice L. L. Polk
Farmers’ Alliance and
Industrial U: T. V
A. J. Steepter
Mincie
New Party Discussed by Southern Alliance Opinion
The text notes a disposition among Southern Alliance men to delay a convention until a Democratic conference endorses Alliance policy. It questions the party name, expects a new one, and states the programme will oppose the saloon element as harmful to order and good government.
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Southern Alliance
Newry
Alliance plan to absorb shipping industries to crush unions
A Shipping Federation committee moves to absorb all shipping related industries to break Seamen and allied unions. Shipbuilders in Tyneside Wearside back the push amid frequent strikes. Thames firms and major companies like Armstrong and Mitchell join, signaling a broader war between employers and unions.
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Lexpos
Shipping Federation
Tyneside
Wearside
Thames
Lyneside Engineers
Armstrong & Mitchell
Southeastern
Chatham and Dover
Southampton
Washington's Birthday Observed by Sons of the Revolution
The 160th anniversary of George Washington's birth was celebrated by the Sons of the Revolution at St. Thomas Church. About 500 members gathered at St. Luke's Hospital and marched to the church for a 4 o'clock service under President Fred S. Tallmadge, with attendees including Col. Floyd Clarkson and delegates from sister societies. The church displayed American flags and regalia linked to Continental troops and Bourbon France.
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Washington
Sons of the Revolution
St. Thomas’ Church
St. Luke's Hospital
Fred S. Tallmadge
Col
Floyd Clarkson
James M. Montgomery
Arthur M. Hatch
Society of Colonial Dames
Bishop Potter
Plea Pleads for Clemency in Pathetic Jail Letter
Rev. Clark M. Eggleston, two years into a Western Penitentiary term for conspiracy with Granite State Provident Association, petitions the Board of Pardons for executive clemency. He cites his ministerial past, defends actions tied to loans, and laments press and public hostility while urging mercy for himself and for Patrick Fitzpatrick facing a death sentence.
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Tharkspore
Clark M. Eggleston
Western Penitentiary
Granite State Provident Association of New Hampshire
Board of Pardons
Durell
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Manchester
Jacober
New Hampshire
Granite State Provident Association
Pittsbore
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
N. Y
Amd
William Yost
Eggleston
Thomas M. Marshall
John M. Kobb
Fitzpatrick
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Boyle
James Whalen
J. E. O'Donnell
Joseph Evans
Allegheny County
Sadie Praner
Aliasie Jones
Indianapolis Strike Again After Arbitration Ruling
The street car brotherhood ordered a new strike at 2 o'clock after an arbitration settlement. Arbitrators ruled badges for free rides were compensation for extra duties, with the company free to withdraw badges but owe monetary compensation. Leaders were discharged, wage demands made, and the Brotherhood refused restoration, prompting another tie-up.
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Indianapolis
Street Car Brotherhood
Citizens’ Street Railway
Uty
Frenzel
Fieet
Brotherhood
Son of patriotic hero John Paulding dies at Led o
Isaac Paulding born October 10 1810 in Tarrytown N Y died Saturday in Led o He was the 13th son of John Paulding one of Major Andre s captors His mother was the third wife of the Revolutionary hero A surviving daughter and a family oil portrait of his father are noted in the obituary
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ToLedo
Isaacc Paulding
John Paulding
Andre
Isaac Paulding
Johnes
Tarrytown
George A. Masters
Mysterious Niles Death Suspected Suicide by Husband
Yorrestons Ohio February 21 Special Three weeks earlier Thomas Foy an employee at the Valley mill deserted his wife and two children. Mrs. Foy undergoing an operation feared she would not recover and the husband grew despondent and wandered off. Believed the unknown man found hanging near Niles ten days ago was Foy. Mrs. Foy gave a description of the stranger and clothing and insists it was her husband. Chief Cantwell, knowing Foy, believes the death was by his own hand.
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Yorrestons, O
Thomas Foy
Four Thousand Rabbit Scalp Drive Near Travers California
The largest rabbit drive in this region since 1588 was held two miles west of Travers. Four thousand scalps were taken after a long line of march covering four miles in width with 400 mounted horsemen and vehicles. Excitement mounted as the corral wings stretched far apart.
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Travers
Cat
Corral
Money National Bank Depositors to be Paid in Full
Williamsport Pa February 20 The stockholders of the suspended Money National Bank say that 70 percent will be paid within a month and the balance inside of four months. Receiver Emerson Collins took charge yesterday and will appoint an expert to examine the books to locate missing funds.
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Williamsront
Money National Bank
Speier
Emerson Collins
Ocean Steamship Arrivals Steamer From Where From
Ocean steamship arrivals list a steamer with origin details as Kogee Pet'sau and Tien Erroria. Mic 8 Seanding Moule appears in the maze of entries.
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Kogee
Letters to Board Seek Clemency for Intoxicated Boy
Written letters to the Board of Pardons urge Executive clemency for a boy who allegedly was intoxicated at the time of his crime and thus not fully responsible. The appeal stresses diminished capacity and asks for mercy.
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Board of Pardons
Forger Austin Bidwell Lands Free After 18 Years
The New York press reports Austin Bidwell, once a Bank of England forger, has landed in New York as a free man after 18 years in English prison. Convicted in 1873 with accomplices for forging notes and bills totaling about £1,000,000, he escaped once in Havana and was recaptured. His release followed diplomatic efforts and his age is about 43.
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New York
Cunard Line
Austin B. Bidwell
H. C. Mott
Bidwell
Bank of England
Havana
England
Liverpool
Bidwells
George McDonald
Edward Noyes
George Bidwell
Scotland
Austin Bidwell
Chatham
Minton Threatens To Shoot Over Divorce Case
Parker Wisconsin February 21 The divorce suit of Mrs Charlotte Nicol Minton against J McKim Minton of New York went to the jury at 9 p m. The jury returned at midnight finding for the plaintiff on most facts but not on habitual drunkenness or foul disease by the defendant. The court adjourned to Yankton to reconvene Tuesday with defense aiming to challenge the plaintiff s South Dakota residence to overturn the decree. The defendant is said to be despondent and threatens to shoot Weston if custody goes to the plaintiff.
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Cons
Sigh
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Oenter
Parker
Wis
Charlotte Nicol
Meyer Minton
Phil P. Safford
Yankton
Chambers
South Dakota
Weston
Willoughby
Forged Orders Plague New Castle Merchants
For three months New Castle business men faced forged Etna Iron Company store orders. Brown and Thompson, Raney Flouring Mill Co., and Henry Whettich suffered the heaviest losses. A man named Barney Buckley was arrested after taking a forged 27 order from Whettich and was jailed while claiming the order was given to him.
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New Caste
New Castle
Etna Iron Company
Brown & Thompson
Raney Flouring Mill Company
Henry Whettich
Barney Buckley
Buckley
People Coming and Going in Pittsburgh News Scene
Sol Schover returned from New York on the limited last evening. Various dignitaries and visitors arrive at the Monongahela, Duquesne, and Mononsabela houses. Madame le Plongeon lectures tonight after arriving from New York. Colonel Rutledge returns from Harrisburg regarding his candidacy for Adjutant General with no decisive impression recorded.
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Sol Schover
New York
George Bills
The
Canton Democrat
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Hyndman
Mercantile
Harry Fehl
St. Louis
Madame le Plongeon
James Inghram
Miss Lindsey
Waynesburs
Mononsabela House
Henry H. Kuhn
Johstown
M. Murphy
Philadelphia
Duques
F. T. Rutledge
Eighteenth Regiment
Harrisburg
Pattison
Fires cause extensive losses in multiple towns
Fire at Mt Union near Huntingdon destroys William A Deffelyn chair factory and Charles Peters dwelling with total loss of 90 dollars partly insured. Other blazes in Mifflintown involve James Cole butcher shop T B Bunker warble works William H Holyman jewelry store B F Burchfeld office and Adam Weldman insurance agency with estimated 30000 loss. A separate blaze near Kingwood West Virginia destroys C C Craig barns and stock including hay and tumber drying for spring use. full stock burned and house to be erected later. Also notes rentable ads and urges readers to consult the Dispatch for to let lists.
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Mt. Union
Huntingdon
William A. Deffelyn
Charles Peters
Mifflintown
James Cole
T. B. Bunker
William H. Holjman
B. F. Burchfeld
oMee
Adam Weldman
Kingwood
W. Va
C. C. Craig
Tomber
Eastern baseball activity and Pittsburgers amateur hopes
New York report notes rising amateur and semi amateur play with strong East End teams like the Pittsburgers and nearby clubs shaping the season. It cites possible Staten Island consolidation and NYNJ arrangements, plus Yale and Harvard game talks ending in stalemate and likely no series.
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Otspatci
New York
Manhattans
Staten Islands
New Jerseys
Pittsburg
Pittsburger’s
Pittsburgers
Staten Island
Englewood Field Club
Crescent A. C
New Jersey Athletic Club
Carroll predicts Fitzsimmons to defeat Maher in title bid
A letter from Carroll extolls Robert Fitzsimmons of Australia as a clever strong fighter training hard for a coming middleweight clash with Peter Maher, the Irish champion. He notes Fitzsimmons weighed about 154 to 158 pounds in fight time and calls for a 6,000 stake with a 5,000 forfeit, proposing a match with Jim Hall under police reserve rules.
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St. Louis
Richard K. Fox
Bob Fitzimmons
America
Condit
Peter Maher
Pugilants
Fitzsimmons
Maher
Felix Vaequella
South
Viequella
Foxey Madden
Jim Hall
Mor
Sam Fitzsimmons
Mais
Fitesimmons
Fant Hall
Peter Mather
Peins
Rezerte
Clu
Big Baby Game and Local Sports Saturday Events
Chicago football players arrive about 9 in the morning and train at the Hotel Schlosser. The home team wears bine jerseys and Burek stars at center halfback as a key opponent. The 3:30 p.m. kickoff hinges on fine weather with a likely large crowd.
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Chicago
Schlosser
Ma Vr Goodwyn
Burek
Baseball Ahead as President Young Sets March Meetings
President Young says baseball matters brighten. March 1 league meeting will adopt a new National agreement with key figures from the Western and Eastern leagues. March 2 Schedule Committee will decide dates and games for the year and address Sunday play. Amendments byarry Wright may limit balls for walks to three, aiming to aid batting.
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Wasnrxetoy
Young
America
le, Krauthoff
J. A. Williams
League
St. Louises
Baltimores
Louisvilles
Cincinnatis
Washingtons
Arry Wright
Bataman
Richardson and Killer in Batmwonr Rumor Debunked
In Richardson case Barnie denies letters and confirms he will play or not at all with the Senatorial aggregation. He notes Washington public expects Richardson on the team and refuses any release. The club also defends Killen, says Milwaukee offer discussed, and he must sign at the offered figure or stay put.
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Battmwonr
Richardson
Danny
Barnie
Hichardson
Washington
Buick
Esperagne
Messrsagher
Killen
Nick Young
Sparrows for Trap Shooting Experiment Proposed
In Wasuketos on February 21 a group of Washington Gun Club members will trap hundreds of English sparrows to use as trap targets. A shooter notes the birds are active quick flyers and good substitutes for pigeons, with destruction framed as a lasting country benefit.
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Wasuksetos
Washington Gun Club
Spalding Sees Bright Baseball Future After League Tie
A. G. Spalding, the Chicago baseball man, believes the League and Association consolidation is best for the game. He credits harmony over star power for Pittsburg’s poor showing and predicts Chicago will win the pennant. He declined to discuss Pfeffer and says he’s not involved in active team affairs.
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Kings
A. G. Spalding
Chicago
Pfeffer
Gardner and West Win at Warren Footrace Drama
Youns towns, Feb 21. The Phillipsburg crowd faced poverty after the footrace in Warren. John Gardner, accused glassblower planted by Fred West of Akron, lost to West who profited from a dead sure bet. West reportedly left immediately after the race and leads by about $1,000.
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Younestows
Phillipsburg
Warren
John Gardner
Fred West
Akron
Gardner
West Ty
West Sea Prenres
Lewis and Golding Fight for 5000 Rivalry Ends Badly
In El Paso at Castle Hall Billy Lewis from El Paso and Sparrow Golding of Philadelphia collided for a 5000 a side bout. Golding was knocked out by a right hand in the fifth round as a crowd of about a thousand watched the match. A separate dispatch from New York reports Steinitz losing the twenty first game in the Havana chess match, leaving Tschigorin ahead 9 to 8.
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Sparrow Golding
el Paso
Billy Lewis
Philadelphia
Castle Hall
Coilding
New York
Steinitz
Havana
Tschigorin
General Sporting Notes From Exposition Lima and Local Clubs
Local sports notes cover Exposition ground today with Lima seeking Andy Sommers to manage. Buckendeger praised as a fast manager while Ed Swartwood works week by week to improve the field. Mentions of Danny Richardson case, Lynch Halligan fight winner, and several local ball players including McKeever Lavelle Meeker Manefield club. Ned Cwane in Boston awaiting new phenoms and manager interest.
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General Sporting
Exposition
Lima
Andy Sommers
Moxer’ McQueery
Torontos
Buckexdeger
Ed Swartwood
Danny Richardson
Fils
Washington la Canes
Anokae
Billy Oliver
Fa H
Lynch-Halligan
Meker
MecKeever
Lavelle
Ballen
Manefield Club
Ty L
Pittehburg Ma
Ned Cwane
Boston
Iim
Buudelr
Country Blankets Offer Deep Discounts for All Sizes
Large blankets advertised at reduced prices claim high value as they promise warmth for next winter or immediate use. The copy stresses late-season availability and strong appeal to budget shoppers.
Blanket sizes and prices listed for sale
Cold wave blankets described as 11-4 and 12-4 sizes with dimensions and prices 400 to 500 dollars per pair. The ad invites readers to come and inquire about the blankets.
Weather and river progress in Louisville on Feb 21
Weather shows cloudy and calm. The Ohio River level falls to 6 feet 2 inches at the falls 11 feet 6 inches in the canal and 33 feet 4 inches below. The New South sails Cincinnati to Memphis while Beaver and Jow arrive from Pittsburg and Bassm to New Orleans. Only Fleetwood departs for Cincinnati Hall.
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Dispatch
Louisvitur
New South
Cincinnati
Memphis
Beaver
Pittsburg
Bassm
New Orleans
Fleetwood
Cincin- Hall
River levels show declines and cloudy conditions
The WrkreLine River stands at 19 feet 2 inches and falling while the Congo area reports 7 feet 2 inches and falling. Weather notes mention cloudy skies with cool temperatures. Local places include Ben Hur Little Bar Keystone State Courier Parkersburg.
Pittsburg Brewing Co Liquidates Stock and gear sale
The Pittsburg Brewing Company quits business and sells horses, wagons, and harness at Arnheim Live Stock, 32 Second Ave Pittsburg Pa. Fifty-eight head of horses weigh 1150 to 1500 pounds in top condition. Six two horse spring wagons, multiple harness sets, and driving gear sold without reserve for cash starting 10 a m Thursday February 25 1502. A carload consignment of saddle and carriage horses sells the same day.
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Pittsburg Brewing Company
Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
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Gepasa
James N. Miller
Transfer Department
Niles
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Newark
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Henry W. Darling
Edison Company
W.¢. Bryson
Monongahela House
Peg
Fred Wick
Hittenping
Apston
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McKeesport
Supreme Trustees of the Knights of St. John
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Cleveland
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Ohio
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Yale
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Jimmy Carroll
Robert Fitzsimmons
Australia
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Paragon
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Brooklyn Handioap
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McCarthy
Silver Kings
Mr. Salmon
Richardson and Killer
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Dead Game Sports
Thio Ween
Allegheny
Fifth Avenue
Bedford
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Allegheny, PA
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Virginia
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Louisville
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Elaine
Warden & Oxnard
Fell
Pittsburg, PA
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