Pot and Kettle clash over Beaver district boodling scandal
In New Castle July 13, W D Wallace Esqr denies paying funds to Beaver county delegates amid a growing congressional nomination feud. The dispute traces back to a 1888 convention and features charges of buyouts, with Col Jackson defending Townsend and McDowell’s nomination amid Mercer, Beaver, and Butler county tensions. Prosecutions loom as Beaver County GOP prepares a committee vote.
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Lpnom
New Caste
W. D. Wallace
Essg
Beaver County
Townsend
D. McKinney
Cunningham
Beaver Falls
New Castle
Captain Clark
United States
J. P. Harrah
J. J. Dean
Dean
Marshal Harrah
Wallace
Jesse Dean
Colonel Jackson
Wen
Lawrence County
McDowell
Beaver
Beaver County Bribery Claims Stir Nominations
Dr. McConnell notes that nominations must follow the 1883 Soto Assembly rules with penalties for bribe givers and takers. Fred Duerr of Freedom reportedly confessed to accepting 250 dollars to stay quiet. Beaver county factions split between backing a clean slate and political retaliation while lawmen press alleged vote buying.
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McConnell
Soto Assembly
Fred Duerr
Freedom
Beaver County
Sford
Congreen
McDowell Denies Bribery Ties In Congressional Nomination
Special telegram from Sharon, Pa says Major Alex McDowell denies any bribery or improper deals connected to the Republican nomination in his district. He asserts the nomination was fair, argues he would not withdraw if Beaver County votes were bought, and says he knows Senator Quay but has acted properly throughout the process.
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Quay
Major McDowell
Beaver County
Delamater
Wallace
Mercer
Lawrence
Townsend
Remnais
Difpaton
Suanow
Alex
McDowell
Theophia Press
New Castle
Sharon
Beaver
Mnume
Shaffer
Mr. Quay
Beav er Congressional bribery charges stir Butler GOP
In Butler County a national Republican briefing centers on alleged bribery of Beaver delegates. Newton BlackEso, former county nominee, says he knew nothing beyond newspaper reports and would not support an unfairly won nomination while denying any offer of money to himself or delegation members.
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Col. Jackson
Oscar L. Jackson
Captain Townsend
Philadelphia Press
McDowell
Townsend
Mr. Jackson
Mercer
Major McDowell
Beaver
Butler
J Buties
Newton Black
Eso
Mercer County Pivot in Republican Nominations Stir
Mercer county citizens question recent GOP nomination details in the district. Major McDowell, famed for his clean record, faces disbelief over involvement in the brief stir. Local tensions rise as Bewater Quay’s appointments anger Republicans and Townsend’s defeat shocks supporters. The McDowell Brown delegate contest stayed bitter with Brown clinging to four delegates until the final ballot, though both favor the nomination.
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Dispatch
Greenville
Uly
Mercer County
McDowell
Bewater Quay
Townsend
Brown
Reed Calls A Halt On Tariff Battle In Senate
Washington July 13 The subsidy bills are done and the tariff bill moves to unfinished business. Republicans seek to curb debate to clear path for the election bill while Democrats may try to stall. Lodge bill action looms as caucus weighs changing Senate rules to cut off debate. Pennsylvania ties to direct tax and border raid bills loom but progress is uncertain.
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Senate
COBM
DuEnr
Washingtons
Caucus
Congress
Reed
Pennsylvania
Unlawful Seizure Report From Ounalaska Harbor
Captain Thomas reports the steamer Arago arrived from Alaska and that the Dyer under Captain Mockler was seized June 19 at Ounalaska. Customs officials confiscated the vessel, its guns, hunting paraphernalia, and skins after surrendering papers. Mockler denies Behring Sea entry and says no grounds exist. The British steamer with many skins escaped at night. The Bear cutter was present. the Rush had not arrived.
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Port Townsenp
Waassh
Thomas
North American Commercial Company
Arago
Alaska
Dyer
Mockler
Ounalaska
Custom House
Edmunds
Behring Bea
Bear
Amling Ag
Harry Alug
Canalaska
Nineteen Bodies Recovered After Tioga Wreck At Cmbaco
Reports from Cmbaco on July 13 confirm nineteen bodies recovered from the Tioga wreck, with six more identified as colored stevedores. Louis and Henry Alexander, two brothers, are named among those identified, while John Neill’s timebook confirms his death. The number of fatalities is uncertain, with estimates suggesting around thirty. The salvage scene spans Columbia, Tennessee, as wreckage remains in the hold.
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Cmbaco
The
Tioga
Louis Alexander
Henry Alexander
John Neill
Columbia
Tenn
Fraudulent bond scheme suspect nabbed in Columbus
Emil Kubner of New York was arrested at the Neil House on suspicion and jailed. He traveled from St. Louis and claims to be an agent for E. H. Horner of Wall Street. He displayed a two page lithographed circular advertising eight gold bearing bonds for $8 a month for two years. A Columbus banker calling the bonds fraudulent. Kubner to be held for New York authorities.
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Columbus
Emil Kubner
New York
Neil House
St. Louis
E. H. Horner
Wall Street
Kuhner
Jealous husband stabs wife five times in street
In Philadelphia on July 13 Annie Estelin Murphy, 26, lies near death in a German hospital after James Murphy stabbed her five times with a penknife on a public street. Neighbors say the couple, married five years, had a history of violent domestic strife and separations in the months leading to the attack. Murphy lived with his sister in law at 1919 ae street.
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Janneral
Dispatch
Philadelphia
Annie Estelin Murphy
German Hospital
James Murphy
Census Totals Show Washington Population Near 350000
Western Washington census returns indicate a state population around 350000, with about 225000 in occupation areas and 126000 in central counties. The figures reflect the estimated distribution across regions of Puget Sound and rural Western Washington.
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Searrin
Wasit
Washington
General John C. Fremont dies in New York
The famed pathfinder General John C. Fremont died in New York at 3 30 pm after a five day illness due to inflammation of the bowels. He led exploration in the West, served in wars and politics, was Governor of California and Arizona, and ran for president. His career included battles in the Mexican and Civil Wars, and he shaped early U S expansion and public life.
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New York
West
Freemont
San Joaquin
Sacramento Valley
Washington
United States
California
Castro
Oregon
Caliornia
Keayey
Stockton
Fremont
Mentor & Order
Polk
Rio Grande
Buchanan
Fromont
Georg Pillwore
St Louis
Wilson's Creek
Nathaniel Lyon
Lincoln
Mountain
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Army of
Pope
Arizona
General John Charles Fremont Pathfinder and statesman
Major General John Charles Fremont famed as The Pathfinder, celebrated at 77 for a lifetime of exploration and service. The article chronicles his early life in Savannah and Charleston, his mathematical gifts, turbulent education, and ascent through topographical and military duties leading to expeditions from the South Pass to the Great Salt Lake and the Columbia basin, shaping western settlement and Mormon migration.
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Fremont
Williams
Georgia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Jean Nicolas Nicollet
Missouri River
van Buren
Washington
Jessie
Thomas H. Benton
Missouri
Benton
War Department
Des Moines
Ebates
Sky Mountains
South Pass
Rockies
Wind River Mountains
Fremont’s Peak
Pacific
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Salt Lake Basin
Columbia River
Fort Vancouver
Tragedy near Owosso ends in double murder suicide
Perry Comstock age 60 shot and killed his wife 20 year old Mary Collins six miles north of Owosso then killed himself after a family quarrel over property. Their adopted son Ollie, 20, hid in the barn. the couple leave behind an eight month old child.
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Owosso
Mica
Perry Comstock
Comstock
Mary Collins
Ollie
Catholic Converts The Wife and Papoose of Geronimo Baptized
Monroe Alabama July 13 The squaw and papoose of Geronimo the Apache were baptized in the Catholic Church at St. Thomas Church Mt Vernon The ceremony was conducted by Rev H O Grady missionary from Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Mt Vernon A large crowd attended the service The buffalo named Marla and the papoose named Que were among those baptized
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Monioe
Ala
Squaw
Papoose
Geronimo
St. Thomas’ Church
Mit
Vernon
H. O'Grady
Cathedral of the Immaculate Concep Hoo
Marla
Que
Geron
Mt. Vernon
Congo expedition aims to map unknown upper rivers
The Congo Company launches a seven European led voyage to solve where Lualaba Luapula and Lukugi rivers meet and whether Lake Landji feeds the Congo. Alexander Delcommune leads with Hackanson Briart Santzechoff DeRoust. voyage from June to mid September at Kinshassa, Rio des Belges ascent.
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Commercial and Industrial Company of the
Congo
Lualaba
Cameron
Bohm
Reichard
Big River
Luapula
Livingstone
Bangweolo
Giraud
Lake
Meru
Lukugi
Lake Landji
Alexander Delcommune
Stanley
Great River
Hackanson
Inkissi River
Briart
Santzachoff
Kinshassa
Stanley Pool
Congo State
Rio Des Belges
Lomawi
Nyangwe
Lundji
Austrian Protest Over World’s Fair Refusal to Aid Exhibitors
Vienna reports strong official and business anger at U S delays in honoring the 1884 New Orleans Exposition agreement. A consular annex was to be formed with samples, but Austria warns it will boycott Chicago’s 1893 event. Paris also notes the Superior Council action.
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Vienna
United States
Washington
State Department
Hoyco
Horrible child life insurance scheme investigated in London
Shocking revelations on infant life insurance show parents and insurers profiting from a child’s death. A parliamentary inquiry led by bishops and peers uncovers neglect, with doctors certifying deaths while offering little inquiry into causes. Witnesses describe phrases implying desire for the child’s death and widespread neglect among insured poor families.
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London
Petersborough
Lord Derby
Lord Rivon
Lord Harrowby
Barwise
Pinchboro
Birmingham
Excommunicated A Government In Tiny San Marino
The Pope issued a bull excommunicating the Regenta and Governing Council of San Marino. The ban follows a decree forbidding religious orders to alienate property without government permission and orders inventories of property, including art objects, within three months.
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Rom
Republic
San Marino
Parnell Too Moderate in Dublin Cadle Report
London July 13 It is believed a split may occur in the Irish party after Mr. Parnell's House speech last Friday. The speech drew breathless silence and a long pause, being too moderate and conciliatory for the Tory party and for Dillon and O'Brien followers. Many wish Parnell to retire as his stance clashes with the majority.
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London
Parnell
Dillon
O’brien
Leslie Will Not Marry Marquis De Leuville
Mrs Frank Leslie sails for America and refuses marriage. The Dispatch reported a planned ceremony without her consent. The alleged conspiracy to force wedlock failed. she rejects the Marquis title and future union.
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Frank Leslie
America
Wim
Marquis de Leuville
Universal Peace Congress Opens In London
David Dudley Field will preside at the Universal Peace Congress which opens in London today. Dr. Thomas of Boston will preach to delegates on Wednesday. The Lord Mayor will host a reception on Thursday and an excursion to Windsor is planned for Saturday with Windsor Castle opened by Queen permission for delegates.
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Lexpos
David Dudley Field
London
Dr. Thomas
Boston
Windsor
Germans Jealous Claim Americans Bribed Markers
Berwin July 13. Winners at the Schutzenfest were Jordis Zimmermann Dorman and Keninsick of New York and Scheufle and Travis of Philadelphia. Germans accuse Americans of bribing the markers amid their success.
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Dunlap
Berwin
Jordis, Zimmermann
Snowbound Engadine Valley Faces Deep Snow
Bruur July 13 reports Engadine valley buried under 12 inches of snow. Sledges are required as temperatures sit two degrees below freezing. Barometer shows no imminent weather change.
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Bruur
Engadine
Arbitration League Council thanks three peace advocates
At a Saturday meeting, the Arbitration League Council voted thanks to James G. Blaine John Sherman and Andrew Carnegie for their pre-eminent services to the cause of peace.
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Arbitration League Council
Messrs
James G. Blaine
John Sherman
Andrew Carnegie
Gilbert Will Not Live in England
Mr Gilbert, author of Plaafore, intends to sell his beautiful house at and plans to live abroad in the future. The announcement appears in PT DUNLAFS CADE COMPANY, Loxpon, dated July 13.
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Gilbert
England
Dunlaf
Cade Company
Loxpon
Esc
Cyclone strikes Lake Gervais area killing five and injuring many
A late afternoon cyclone swept from Lake Coleman to Lake Gervais near St. Paul, killing Mrs J H Schurmeier, Charles Schurmeier, Rey, Pheffer, and George Miller and injuring many others. The storm damaged camps including Hal leher's party and Good cottage, while a nearby train crew escaped with dramatic bravery as the cyclone destroyed lakeside dwellings over a three and a half mile district.
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St. Paul
Lake M
Lake Coleman
Lake Gervais
J. H. Schurmeier
Simeor
Colonel Halleher
Schurmeier
Charles Schurmeier
Paul Rey
Phefler
Brennan
Tex
George Miller
First National Bank
Paul
Pete
Roy Good
Apinao
Genter
Minnie Miller
Sarrow
Lake Joanna
Lake Ge E Vainous
Lake Caneda
White Bear Lake
St Fauls
Duluth
White Bear
Gladstone
Great Storm Claims Dozens at Lake Gervais Scene
Late advices from Lake Gervais report at least fifty lost in the Great Storm. The boathouse keeper rented out 16 boats before the cyclone struck, each boat carrying two to four people. Since the cyclone passed, no word has come from any boat or occupant.
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St. Pav
Lake Gervais
Way
Les
Fast Young Man Sold Allegheny Fire Escapes Gets in Trouble
Benjamin Shepard White, from a wealthy New England family, worked for J. H. Corning, agent for Chester B. Seccal’s fire escapes in Allegheny. He forged a $1,000 Louise Home check with Corning’s endorsement, fled after drawing the money, leaving debts and an expensive lifestyle visible.
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Louise
Corning
White
Louise Hom
Aboeleigh
Langham
United States
Aspoury Pain Asbury Park Man Fires At Woman Then Self
Aspoury Pain, Asbury Hurley aged 20, attempted to shoot Miss Adelia Vackner at the Saratoga in Asbury Park after asking her to marry him. He fired two shots at her and one at himself, none taking effect. Hurley was arrested. Both parties are described as respectable.
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Aspoury Pain
N. J
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