Peace efforts fail as Harrison relents on campaign team
Special telegram from Wasnicscrox notes President Harrison counsels harmony with Blaine faction after selecting Campbell as National Committee chair. Clarkson eyed as auxiliary chairman while Quay and Platt urged into line. Carter wavering between a $5000 post and secretary role. public duties blurred by political work.
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Wasniscrox
Harrison
Blaine
James S. Clarkson
National Committee
Armour
Campbell
Clarkson
Mr. Clarkson
New York
Chicago
Messra Quay
Pratt
Miller
Platt
Whitelaw Reid
Mr. Platt
Senator Quay
Tom Carter
General Land Office
Washington
Mr. Carter
Land Office
Minneapolis
Carter
Senator Plomb
Clarkson Declines National Campaign Chairmanship
General Clarkson, a National Republican Committee member, explains he cannot accept the chairmanship despite pressure from Blaine and Harrison factions. He praises Campbell as the capable replacement and vows to support the party and Blaine, noting his four defeats in Maine and his long loyalty to the ticket.
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Maine
Wasnixcros
General Clarkson
National Republican Committee
Minneapolis
Washington
National Committee
Blaine
Harrison
Camps
Campbell
Republican National Committee
Carter
Combina
Hell Carter
Minneapol
Associa
Ite
Silits
Foster Denies Rift With Blaine Over Canadian Talks
Secretary of State Foster rejects reports of a dispute with ex Secretary Blaine during the meeting with Canadian commissioners when Blaine sent his resignation. He says there was no difference, the conference adjourned amicably, and their relations have always been cordial.
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Washington
Foster
Ex Biaine
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Mr. Foster
Denunciation of Report by Canadian Commissioner Cited
A Canadian commissioner denounced the report as untrue and without foundation upon viewing it, labeling the account as unfounded. The remark underscores doubts about the report’s credibility and prompts scrutiny of its sources and implications.
Chandler on Clarkson Discusses 1888 Politics in New York
Senator William E. Chandler of New Hampshire defends his critique of General Clarkson while predicting a Republican victory. He cites Cleveland era strategy, praises the Minneapolis ticket, and warns New York Democrats face a risky, two-election system. He mentions New Eappelles as close but winnable for Republicans.
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New York
William E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Fifth Avenue
Concord
General Clarkson
National Republican Committee
Cam Committee
Clarkson
Cameron
Jewell
Chicago
Gray
Indiana
Thurman
Minneapolis
Reid
Stevenson
New York City
New Eappelles
Wisconsin Senate and Assembly pass rival redistricting bills
The Wisconsin Legislature adjourned after both chambers approved different redistricting measures. Assemblyman Hall raised the issue noting no bill had been legally adopted, signaling a costly democratic blunder as the special session ended.
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Wisconsin
Manisox
Wis
Senate
Assembly
Assemblyman
Hall
Fragmentary Proceedings Signal Quorum Gap
A partial transcript shows no quorum of seven present as Republicans push on creating a political dilemma for Democrats with stalled actions and limited options for progress.
Sugar Rebates Spurned by Philadelphia Grocers
Philadelphia July 1 Special First day under the Sugar Trust rebate plan saw no grocer in the city selling sugar at the refiners quotation of 4i and a half to 43 1/4 cents A cash only firm refused to sign the agreement and challenged the Trust to court action forcing close margins Traders distrust boosts prices and keeps rebates unused across the trade in the United States
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Philadelphia
Sugar Trust
Posiion Irene
Agar Trust
United States
Seo Kititte
Colored postmaster nomination stirs Charleston business leaders
Charleston business men protest Dr. Cram as postmaster, sending telegrams to Senators Butler and Irby to delay confirmation. A public meeting is set to urge delay, arguing the choose is tied to political maneuvering. Crom is a native Charlestonian, about 40, educated, and financially established in his medical practice with a $20,000 stake.
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Charleston, & C
Cram
Harrinson
Chamber of Commerce
Cotton Exchange
Produce Exchange
Butler
Irby
Croom
Crom
Senate
Crum
Desperate attempt by ex governor Morrill's son in Sax Berrarpiyo
Joseph IL Morrill, son of ex governor Morrill and secretary of the Semi Tropic Land and Water Company, made a severe self harm attempt this morning. He was found on the closet floor with about 150 wounds on head face and neck after using a dull pocket knife then an axe. He grabbed an axe during the struggle but was restrained. His financial dealings with the company are said to be in order despite the injuries and weather risk.
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Sax Berrarpiyo
Can
Joseph IL. Morrill
Morrill
Iowa
Tropic Land and Water Company
Senate
McPherson
Stewart
Pugh
Ee Morgan
Centralia Sinking Threat Grows in Ashland Pennsylvania
In Centralia, Pennsylvania, half a dozen houses were destroyed as surface sinking progresses. Miners warn it may swallow more homes on both sides of the street. Druggist Martin spent the night under a doomed roof as weather boards and cornice collapsed, prompting abandonment to other quarters.
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Ashland
Centralis
Whitney and Harrity: Whitney declines chairmanship
Special dispatch reports former Secretary William C. Whitney will not become official chairman of the Democratic National Committee but will be active at headquarters. He names William F. Harrity of Pennsylvania as the likeliest candidate for the post.
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New Yor
William C. Whitney
Newport
National Democratic Committee
Democratic
William F. Harrity
Pennlvania
Harrity
Philadelphia
Whitney
Louisiana Brigadier Named Civil Service Commissioner
The President nominates George D. Johnson of Louisiana to succeed Hugh S. Thompson as Civil Service Commissioner. Johnson has 25 years in educational work and was a professor at an Alabama institute. he served as a brigadier general in the Confederate army during the war.
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Thompson
Washington
George D. Johnson
Louisiana
Civil Service
Hugh 8
Sugar bounty paid totals for fiscal year ending June 30 1892
The total sugar bounty paid during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1892, was 7,330,046 dollars, of which 7,065,285 dollars were paid on cane sugar. Of the cane sugar bounty, 6,670,506 dollars went to planters in Louisiana.
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Louisiana
Prohibition Defeated In AvaGusta Poll Crests 1400 Vote Margin
Prohibition lost in AvaGusta Georgia with 1,400 votes against 3,000 in a 4,000 voter poll. Local officials report the measure failed by a wide margin.
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Prohibition
AvaGusta
Free Silver Bill Passes Senate in Historic Vote
The Senate approved the free silver coinage measure by a four vote margin after tense debate led by Senator Morgan of Alabama. The bill, now moving to the House, threatens a renewed fight over coinage policy as Democrats press for quick action and potential floor votes before election day.
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Wasurxoton
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
House
Rules Committee
Tracey
Williams
United Democracy
McPherson
Dolph
Senate Committee On Finance
Friends of Silver
Free silver bill battle rages in Senate over motion to recommit
The Senate clashed over the free silver bill led by President pro tem Manderson. A recommit motion failed 28 to 1, then votes shifted as West’s postponement bid failed and Carey’s amendment to mirror the Chicago platform collapsed 17 to 38. House members barraged the chamber as news of the vote spread.
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Arreee Ae
Seessiness
Eeema
Butler
Dolph
Finance Committee
Yeas
Nays
Moerers
Allison
Brice Lisle
Callum
Davis
Barton Bison
Botps
Fel Frys
Gelling Ornate Hale
Nébrough
Japa
Manderson
Palmer
Peting O Piage Proctor
Stockbri Warren
Washburn
Serica Tees
Gendron
West
Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Glese
Senate
Barrow
Hale
Sion
Morgan
Owever
Carey
Chicago
Senator Gorman
Senator Carey
Gorman
House
Andrews
Tracey
Abner
Taylor
Pierce
Tennessee
Hill
Stewart and
Arms Hill
Harrison's Peace Offering Page Preview
Today’s page highlights include a peace offering by Harrison, a day of expectancy at Homestead, Pittsburgers in an ocean disaster, and a review of English policies. Yale wins the boat race and market reports are featured alongside local town news and Sunday sermons.
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Harrison
Homestead
Pittsburgers
Magee Guys Miller
Carnegie
Gresham
Yale
Barrison
Flagier
Gricy
Homestead Labor Uprising Catches Town by Surprise
A false alarm about arriving non union labor mobilizes Homestead residents. At riverfront the crowd watched lights and cheered when the peril subsided. The Advi sory Committee and press coordinated a rapid response with boats and the Edna steam launch to transport workers to the riverbank within minutes.
Massive Salt Works standstill triggers riverfront standoff
Thousands line the Baltimore and Ohio tracks awaiting a train said to carry replacement workers. A tense standoff unfolds as workers protest, guards tighten, and riverfront pumps are asked to operate with limited support under military and company oversight.
Train Doors Opened to Strangers Panic at Salt Works Station
A disrupted scene near Homestead unfolds as unknown dark-haired woman and a stranger cause alarm among train hands at Salt Works station. Passengers alight unharmed while the crowd disperses and the train resumes eastward. Officials report no further incident and anticipate peace.
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Pittsburg
Homestead
Ato m
Three-Year-Old Poisoner Fatally Aids Sister
In Freenoup New Jersey a Marlborough township boy, aged three, allegedly poisoned his baby sister by tampering with a bottle while his mother was away. The infant fell unconscious and died despite efforts, with the child saying he did not want to carry the baby.
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Freenoup
N. J
John Boxmyer
Marlborough Township
City of Chicago Strands Off Irish Coast Near Kinsale
The Inman steamer City of Chicago, left New York June 2 for Pool, ran aground near Barrel's Rocks on the west head of Kinsale, about 20 miles from Queenstown. Passengers and mails are being landed by lifeboats as fore compartments flood. tugs face thick weather and harbor clearance difficulties.
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Lospoxs
Inman
City of
Chicago
New York
Pool
West Head
Kinsale
Queenstown
City of Chicago Cabin Passengers Named
Full list of cabin passengers aboard the stranded City of Chicago published in New York social notices includes Major E A Montooth Dr Frank McDonald and O P Scalfe Jr among many women and men. The roster lists Mrs J D Butler Mrs H F Trevoort Mr Kerr Bell Mr C Brown Rev Henry G Cameron Miss Carolyn Chapin Miss M H Crane and numerous others.
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Montooth
Hara Lock
Frank McDonald
O. P. Scalfe, Jr
New York
Chicago
J. D. Butler
H. F. Trevoort
Kerr Bell
BE. Blazrave
C. Brown
Thomas Campbell
James Cannell
Henry G. Cameron
Misa
Carolyn Chapin
M. H. Crane
A. G. Cofin
Misa M. 5. Coffin
Emma EK. Cosby
James Dobson
F. E. Deane
Maorzareet Decker
C. F. Dowd
Mra. Down
Mica
N. A. Dowd
T. Durant
Thomas Inrer
H. Davis
Evans
H. W. Fish
Henriette Falck
E. A. Freeman
E W. Freeman
Alice Fish
Elith Fish
Alice Fitem
Lillian M. Fowler
Mand B. Fowler
Charles M. Giffin
M.D. Gallacher
Fred Hills
Eutastasie Hatton
Hust
Dop
Clara May Howe
Dee
L. M. Hall
Mabel H. Hell
M.D. Halsted
G. 5. Howe
F. W. Highton
P. (. Kingsbury
Charles Kendrick
John F. Lally
John B. Longman
Longman
Misa Eunice
M. Lambie
Ira Lampley
C. W. Lock
H. M. Lockwood
Dan le Geyt
Madden
E. A. Montooth
Miller
E. H. Marsh
H.C. Marah
Gf Mallory
Misa F Moore
Julia
Anna John McAfteer
George Melville
Jeanie Melville
Marieville
Helen W. Nort
Sallie Osborn
Christine Orrick
William Oliver
John Oliver
T. P. Pradden
Emily Pateman
Emily J. Paine
K. J. Pelton
Lizzie Pinin
Ker. Theo
George K. Wood
Mr. Worthington
L B. Wentz
C. W. Wilson
A. Womble
Cynthia P. Yeatman
Edwin 3. Zell
News of City of Chicago mishap arrives late in New York
A late dispatch from New York reports the steamship City of Chicago, part of the Inman Line, involved in a fogbound mishap near West Hampton. The ship, an iron screw steamer built in Glasgow, measures 300 feet long with 45 feet beam and 83.6 feet depth, refitted 13 months ago for passenger service.
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New York
City of
Chicago
Maritime Exchange
Europe
Jiners
Bowling Green
Arthur Redford
Inman
Captain Watkins
Glasgow
West Hampton
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Eick
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United Tates
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Allen
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Geo Harris
Jones
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Kyle
Mi Mitchell
Ransom
Sanders
Shoup
Sasson Stewart
Teller
Tarpie
Weercott
Alison
Brice
Carlisle
Cullin
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Ees
Bolph Felton
Gallinger
Hal Bae McPherson
Perkins
Proctor
Sawyer
Stockbridge
Warren
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
River Front
Nepanieas
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Association
Toby
Edna
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Salt Works Station
Baltimore and Ohio
Salt Works
City Farm
Seated On Gap Light Company
P Gan
Uarters of Association
H. F. Fickbohm
John Sherman
Martin Bevington
L. §. Graham
C. C. Sheldon
W. C. Cowles
John Gill
H. A. Davis
Ordenance Department
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