Ohio Democrats at Cleveland face heated convention fight over tariff plank
Delegates from 700 districts converge for the Democratic State Convention in Cleveland amid rival camps for Governor Campbell Neal and Kline. The camp says a first ballot will decide the platform on free coinage and tariff reform, while Meeker warns of dark horse plots as factions jockey for influence and tickets.
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Committee On Resolutions
Harter
Ohio
Ple Ie
Connaoe
Commere
McKinley Law
Jackson Clubs
McKinley
Allan G Thurman
Campbell
Ohio Democrats Eye Nominee at July Convention
Aspirants for nominations crowd Ohio Democratic duties as the credentials committee gears up for an extended session. Reports name Campbell as likely on the first ballot with strong support from multiple counties, while Brice remains out of the fray. The convention faces deep divisions and possible all night deliberations over delegates and ballots.
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Distatch
Curvetasa
Ohio
Demockis
Marquis
John Q. Smith
Clinton County
Canary
Wood
Bailey V. Putnam
Walter
Ritchie
James M. Townsend
Lima
Calvin
Brice
United States
Ohio Democracy
Europe
Reemelin
Bomd of Public Works
Cincinati
Campbell
Hamilton County
Pearson
Bellaire
Pike County
Clarke
Springfield
Adams County
Neal
Inihe County
Ashland
Calampbell
Campbell men seize all committees for state convention
A dispatch from Cieve Lane notes Campbell supporters now control all committees and run the convention. It is reported he will likely secure the nomination on the first ballot. The new State Central Committee selections include Mullen, Hull, Cole and others from multiple districts.
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Distaton
Cieve Lane
Il Pr
Campbell
State Central Committee
Distri
Michael Mullen
Hamilton Hamilton
Ae Stele Gustie E
Ticking
Pittveroth - McCrea
Ashland County
L. P.O
Warne County
A. N. D Non
Belmont County
Guernesey County
Bitter Cincinnati clash sparks gunfire in Curvetano
A shooting incident erupted in Curvetano during a bitter Cincinnati confrontation. The dispatch telegram notes the crowd sided with Neal as tempers flared and words gave way to violence.
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Cincinnati
Neal
Campbell Men Clash Sparks Over Ballot Fight
Report mentions Campbell men from Cincinnati trying to break ite solidity. Jim Patterson, 22, was shot in the back of the head. Billy Nolan, a Neal follower, was arrested. Wound status and full details were not yet determined.
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Campbell
Cincinnati
Jim Patterson
Billy Nolan
Neal
O Tal
Nolan
Watterson Defends Against Hill Presidential Candidacy Critique
Henry Watterson responds to a Washington letter in the Courier-Journal denying personal dislike of Governor Hill. He argues Hill lacks support due to tax reform opposition and doubts Hill’s readiness, noting Cleveland’s electoral defeat rumors and Hill’s perceived political flaws.
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Lormone
Courier-Journal
Henry Watterson
Washington
New York World
Watterson
Governor Hill
Waterson
L Ecolatic
Sven Posaiule
Cleveland
New York
Samuel J. Tilden
John Kelly
Democratic Movement For
British Built Ships Fly American Flag Amid Regulatory Dispute
A New York report details Mineola and Montauk, British built steamers owned by an American firm, seeking American registry under a loophole. Debates focus on reparations, citizenship, and paper safeguards as various parties push or dodge the process. Captain Evans remains an American citizen and master, while others exploit gaps to secure ships’ flags.
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Tite Dispatch
New York
Congress
Montauk
Apecbatess
Donanaynome Iy
Timothy H & Sons
Front Street
Cola
Manny Tamora
Mineola
Sunderland
Lang
the Treasury
Timothy H & Sona
Otis
Y Ha H. Wheeler
House of Representatess
Wm. Maxwell Evarts
Senate
Wheeler
EK. L. Evans
Hogan & Sons
Evans
Rts
Hved
Ted States
Secretary weighs site funds amid hearing on appropriation
The hearing discussed how to allocate 99 000 of 45 000 appropriated for the site. Secretary Foster may interpret the issue differently since the location is considered highly desirable. Assistant Secretary Crounyz attended, taking all related papers, with a decision likely within days.
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Foster
Crounyz
New Harvey Process Armor Plates Pass Harsh Tests
At Annapolis the Navy Ordnance proving ground tested all steel plates treated by the Harvey process with very low carbon content. Six inch velocity projectiles shattered the plates but caused no cracks, suggesting nickel steel may be unnecessary. A new blunt cone armor piercing projectile is being developed to counter Harvey plates.
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Naval Ordnance Proving Ground
Annapolis
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Harvey
Washington Navy Yard
Proving Ground
Sowubie Gomapavedi
Ita
Carpenter & Co
Reading
Hill Not Against Cleveland Says Congressman
Congressman M F Elliott of Northern Pennsylvania asserts no enmity between Grover Cleveland and David Hill. He states Hill was satisfied with New York’s senatorial honors and would not oppose Cleveland for the presidential nomination. Elliott claims New York’s two factions will harmonize before the Democratic convention.
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San Antonio
Tex
M. F. Elliott
Pennsylvania
D. B. Hill
Cleveland
Hill
New York
Elliott
Harrisburg Democrats Honor Pattison Support Veto Policy
Harrisburg Democratic City Executive Committee approves the state administration policy and praises Governor Pattison for his vetoes. William F. Harrity is thanked for his role in passing the new registry law to reduce election fraud in Philadelphia caused by Republican leaders.
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Thudispitch
Hannispona
Harrisburg
Democratic City Executive Committee
Pattison
William F. Harrity
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Venango County Farmers Alliance Holds Convention
The Venango county Farmers Alliance met in this city with representatives from 12 alliances. Hon. J. C. Sibley was nominated as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention. The afternoon session discussed general topics and the group agreed to reconvene on the second day of October.
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Sp.uial Teleg
Fuaneiim
Venango County
J. C. Sibley
Edison Wins Patent Case on Incandescent Lamp
New York July 4 Judge Wallace sustains Thomas A Edison’s incandescent lamp patent in the United States Circuit Court against United States Electric Light Company. An injunction is issued and an accounting of profits ordered. The Edison Company argues a national monopoly and notes 0,000 lamps produced daily, half by Edison.
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New York
Wallace
United States
Edison Electric Light
United States Electric Light Company
Westinghouse Company
Edison
Edison Company
Grosvenor P. Lowery
Clarence Seward
BR. N. Dyer
5. B. Eaton
United States Company
Duncan
Edmund Wetmore
Frederick Betts
WiLliam Curtis
England
Labor strife staggers New York Custom House stores
A Union Leage Club scene over 12 suspended workers erupts as Deputy Collector Burr notes the suspensions after a 5 pm work refusal. 110 others join in a sympathy walkout while a five member striker committee meets Collector Erhardt to demand fair treatment and a fuller investigation into the 14 cases.
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Erhardt
Burr
Union Leange Club
Wen
Coroner Levy Seeks Legal Clarity On Smiler Inquest
New York Coroner Levy asks Attorney General Tabor for guidance before proceeding with the inquest into Harris A. Smiler's death at Sing Sing. Levy cites Section 773 of the Criminal Code and notes press claims that death may have been criminally caused, asking if he should delay the inquiry pending legal opinion.
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New York
Levy
Harris A. Smiler
Sing Sing
Tador
Smiler
Eent
Frepivanp Levy
Opposition Absent as Nomination For Judge Positively Favored
A Republican nominating conference for the Sixteenth Judicial district comprising Somerset and Bedford counties will convene in Bedford on August 10. Somerset dispatches indicating opposition to ex-Secretary Longenecker were reviewed by party leaders and county editors, who expressed unanimous support for Longenecker. No opponents or deviations are expected in this county as he secures the nomination.
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Sixteenth Judicial
Somerset
Bedford
Longenecker
Equine Visit Spooks Store, Injures Woman and Children
A horse wandered into Ellen Bates confectionery at 1774 Broadway Williamsburg and caused chaos. The frightened woman, Mrs Bates, fell unconscious as the animal knocked over furniture and disturbed customers. Police arrived and escorted the horse out as ambulance staff treated Mrs Bates for nervous prostration.
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New Yoas
Ellen Bates
Broadway
Williamsburg
Frank Eckford
Liberal County Convention Opposes Statehood Move
In Saint Lax City Utah this afternoon the Liberal County Convention adopted strong resolutions opposing statehood and distrusting Mormon professions of a change of heart. Over 200 delegates attended the session.
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Saint Lax Crty
Uta
Liberal
Campbell's Significant Journey
Governor Campbell departed July for Cleveland in a special car. He was accompanied by the editor of a Republican paper, a detail noted as significant by this telegram记录.
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Campbell
Cleveland
Blinding Smoke and Flame at Prague Building Fire
Special Telegram from New York reports a four story fireproof Prague Building at Broadways and Forty-fourth street used by artists. Crewe and his valet Hayes and janitor Charlie Alexander slept inside as smoke and flames spread through second and third floor halls. Firemen reached with ladders but could not reach all occupants in time.
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New York
Prague
Broadways
Forty-fourth Street
Mr. Crewe
Hayes
Charlie Alexander
Crewe
Adhouse
Volcanic Haits Eruption Shapes Port au Prince
June 90 reports a shifting security scene in Port au Prince after Prince William left June 2. Troop realignments draw North regiments to replace uncertain South and West units. Commerce collapses, foreigners fear safety as US indifference and French moves unsettle the capital.
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Prince William
United States
France
de Cuyerville
Legation
Havana
Douglass
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Magee pushes for full Allegheny post office site funds
Washington July 14 Mr C L Magee trustee for an estate pressed Secretary Foster at the Treasury to approve spending the entire amount for the Diamond site. Magee and Frank Hutton argued the estate’s interest favors the project and urged completing the purchase with public funds.
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Washigeton
Allegheny
Treasury Department
C. L. Magee
Magee
Foster
Secre Foster
Frank Hutton
Mages
Feons
Naval Victory Report From Chilean Coast Action
Dispatch from Mexico’s Navy Department reports an insurgent cruiser Magellanes defeated several Chilean government vessels off the Chilean coast. Two government ships were almost destroyed, with one commander noted as Janer aboard the Mexican man of war Democrats.
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Dieco
Janer
Navy Department
Insurgenta
Court of Appeals Review Delays Final Decision In Case
Ambiguous text indicates a party protected by Oniah Memt may face extended appellate review. A final decision is likely more than a year away, with possible further delays before reaching the Court of Appeals.
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Oniah
Court of Appeals
Edison Wins Major Lamp Patent Case In Pittsburgh
Judge Wallace sustains Edison lamp patent claim in United States Court. Settlement shuts out rivals Thomson Houston Westinghouse United States and others, allowing Edison to collect royalties on incandescent lamp manufacture since 1847. Appeal planned by United States Electric.
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Wallace
Pittsburg
Edison
J. H. Silverman
Edison General Electric Company
Edison Company
Ir. Edison
Thomseon- Houston
Westinghouse
Westinghouse E
Stance
Elecuon
Italian Girl Works Amid Railroad Crew in Male Dress
A 22 year old Italian woman working with a railroad gang near town has dressed as a man for months to support her aging parents. Discovered by fellow workers and foremen, she claimed to be No. 17 and said she would quit if required, but preferred to stay until her money for her parents’ passage is complete.
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Here
Italy
Tom
New York
Dynamite Explosion Kills Two on Steamship G. K. Booth
A dynamite cartridge explosion in the hold of the tramp steamer G. K. Booth at the Brooklyn pier fatally injures two longshoremen Cornelius Tuayes and William Regan. Two deck workers, Chief Officer Williams and Ivan Lorensoy, are severely hurt. The ship and cargo are damaged. the crew and officials were unaware of dynamite aboard.
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New Yone
G. K. Booth
Richard Street
Brooklyn
Cornelius Tuayes
William Regan
Omcer Willams
Ivan Lorensoy
Booth
Brooklyn Pier
Wanki
Hamburg
William A. Saville
Sim Speers Young
Columbing
Morrix Street
Broadway
Lion Loose Destroys Circus Show in Rock Island
A sensational end to Forepoughs Rock Island exhibition saw a lion escape from its cage as a handler failed to toss meat inside. The animal jumped from the cage and was restrained under a wagon amid chaotic panic as about 6 000 spectators fled and others climbed benches.
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Rock Island
Anonan
Divorcees Reunite As Judge Held In Room For Verdict
July 4 Jumunsonvites Lxn reports the divorce suit of Mrs. W N McCoy against Dr McCoy ended with reconciliation before verdict. Judge Fernguson, staying at West Baden Springs, was shut in his room by curious locals who refused to release him until a decision was announced.
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W. N. McCoy
Care May Mills and Mrs Whitelaw Reid Visit President
Care May Mills banker H D C Mills and his daughter Mrs Whitelaw Reid called on the President today. The President spoke about recent events and plans for future actions during the audience.
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D. C. Mills
Whitelaw Reid
Ion Tarelgn
Some Fast Horses At Homewood Track Grand Circuit Opener
A cloudless day drew 3,000 spectators to Homewood track for the Grand Circuit opener. Wyandotte, Charlie Monarch, and Louie C led early races as fans wagered on favorite horses amid moderate betting and a brief shower. Spectators praised track speed, band music, and the Belmont-style crowd energy as Monarch and Wyandotte claimed day one purses.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Road
Ward Homewood
Gourley
Heyaen Ab
Claries J. Clarke
Gokie Tha
Fittaburg
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