Townsend Bribery Charges Roil New Castle Campaign
Dr David McKinney accuses Shaffer Tate and Downing of bribery to secure McDowell’s nomination. Warrant issued against Wallace as money changed hands. Informations allege $650 payments to buy votes in the Twenty fifth district delegate race. McKinney vows full investigation amid Beaver County committee scrutiny.
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David McKinney
New Castle
Tate
Shaffer
Downing
McDowell
Wallace
McKinney
Townsend
New Brighton
Covert
Jackson
Board of Pension Examiners
J. P. Leslie
Eaward Shaffer
Congress
William D. Wallace
Alex. McDowell
D. B. Karts
Beaver County
G. L. Eberhart
Daily Tribune
H. 8. McConnell
New Br
Boodlers
Divided In Name Only Pittsburg and Allegheny Exchange Compliments
The message notes a river crossing between 444000 residents of Pittsburg and Allegheny and expresses mutual congratulations. A Miss Pittssvre asks to join the class on the morn of a semi centennial and thanks Miss Allegheny, hoping for a shared family title beyond municipal lines.
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Pittssvre
Allegheny
Be ware of bribery clash in Twenty-fifth district
A reporter recalls a heated race before a convention with Dean Harbison and Wallace vowing to stop Townsend. Delegates shifted as McDowell gained support, Beaver delegates withdrew, and Butler County Republicans insist on correcting a bribery matter or risking abstention or crossing to Democrats.
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New Castle
Dean
Harbison
Wallace
Townsend
Beaver
McDowell
Lawrence
Mercer
Butler
Twenty-fifth
Beaver County
Butler County
Negley
The
Eagle
End of Hearing in Eastern Bribery Case
Magistrate Allen resumes bribery charges against Dr Henderson Hayward and Joseph Hud dell for using money to aid Senator John B Robinson. Defense raises technical points about penalties. prosecution notes proper forum for motions. Witnesses describe letters offering payments to influence votes and details of payments totaling 80 dollars in installments.
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Disratch
Allen
Delaware County
Citizens’ Committee
Dr. Henderson
C. Hayward
Birmingham
Joseph H. Huddell
Lynwood
John B. Robinson
Congress
O. B. Dickinson
William B. Bromell
Witnesses Describe Offers in Bribery Case and Horse Purchase
Inson testifies McClure denied offering $20 but suggested he could help obtain it. Johnson is named as the person he was to work for. Frank E. Lawrence, a colored politician, discussed buying a horse for $70 with Huddell paying, then signed repayment installments. Lawrence sought endorsements to back a note and bought the horse at a public sale. Each defendant is held for $500 bail, secured mutually.
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Isaac H. Anderson
Coleman
Lynwood
Bayonne
N. d
Hudden
Philadelphia
Robinson
John D. Goff
Chester
Andrew J. McClure
Chester Fire Department
McClure Gun Club
Thomas Bothwell
Mr. Huddell
Mr. Bothwell
Mr. McClure
Seventh Ward
McClure
Huddell
Addell
Mr. Robinson
Harrisburg
Delamater
Houddell
Jack Robinson
Delaware County
William Macully
Isasze Johnson
Frank Vanaman
Willian Mavatiy
Inson
A. J. McClure
Johnson
Frank E. Lawrence
South Chester
Lawrence
Judge Clayton
Issac Johnson
Meins
Democrats Name Kerr Chairman As McCain Era Looms
Harrisburg July 16 The Democratic State Committee chose Congressman Kerr of Clearfield as chairman to lead the party toward victory. Brennen presided and ex-Chairman Eisner will aid Kerr part time. reports from counties show Republican disaffection over the Delamater ticket and optimism for Democratic gains in western districts.
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Democratic Committees
Republicas
Brennen
Allegheny County
Harrisburg
Democratic State Committee
Harrity
Wallace
Pattison
Scranton
Down
Congressman Kerr
Clearfield
Larkin
Pittsburg
Marshall Wright
Allentown
William J. Brennen
James Healy
Pottsville
Patrick Foley
Foley
Randall
Eisner
Chauncey F. Black
W. A. Hensel
Kerr
Hensel
Delamater
West Northwest
Cen Rawegedares
Coun
Donnelly
Philadelphia
Agence
Soon Bai
Trample Fatal Riot Over Princess Trousseau Display
A women’s riot in Buda-Pesth over Princess Thuro Taxes trousseau left nine dead, including two women and seven children. The crowd of 600 demanded admission, battled police and ushers with parasols and nails, then surged into the exhibit before order was restored.
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Buda-Pesth
Princess Thuro
Crispi Demands Explanation of France Tunis Annex Proposal
Rome July 16 Signor Crispi rejects English and French plans to dispose Italian interests in Tunis He questions French demands for Niger control and ending Italian treaty operations Italy warns any Tunisian annexation would affect the Triple Alliance and European balance Lord Salisbury and M Ribot are cited in exchanges in Rome and Paris
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Signor
Crispi
France
Tosis
Europe
Rome
England
Tunis
Zangibar
Niger
Italy
Sidi Ali
M. Ribot
Tance
African
Carthage
North Africa
Zanzibar
Crisp
Capriyi
Count Kulnoky
M. Sibot
Lord Salisbury
Bey of
Khalfa Ben Said
Explosion toll rises after King's Mills disaster and captain held
A King's Mills explosion scene described as heartrending with a long casualty list. The dead include Mrs Deacon and several named victims. 100 reported dead with others missing. Captain Wetheren was arrested with U S officials involved. authorities vow full penalties for negligence if proven. A Stillwater tornado report follows with minimal damage and no injuries.
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King’s Mille
Lake Cilry
Sea Wing
Creernwatt
King’s Mills
James Deacon
Henry Reynolis
Samuel Stephens
James Moss
Fred Keller
Wm. Franey
Ralph Williams
Nick Snyder
Ladie Bell
Shell Factory
Ernest Collins
John Scunetder
Fred Heller
John Mang
Bru
Mra Ben Dowdell
Elstine
Operator Hunt
Harry Smith
Frank Hunt
Annie Schneider
Gallam
Maggie Hutchinson
Mra
E. E. Tighthisser
Cincinnati
Trick Schneider
Misa Kate Schneier
Miss Berlin
Dowdell
Joseph Dowdell
Charles Moon
Miss Moon
John Flinn
Charles Thompson
Allie Thompson
Red Wing
Minn
Lake City
Wetheren
Ralston
Pierce County
Wis
St. Paul
Wetherenl
United States
Stillwater
Marine
Clear Lake
New Richmond
Lima Oil May Be Listed on New York Exchange
Speculation in crude petroleum certificates on the Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange has dwindled prompting oil men to plan a Monday conference to revive activity. Lima oil from Ohio, with about 20 million barrels above ground, is proposed for expansion of speculation while avoiding control by powerful interests. The Coffee Exchange also considers broadening contracts from Brazil grades to all coffees except Congo varieties.
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New York
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
Pennsylvania
Exchange
Lima
Ohio
Wera
Coffee Exchange
Brazil
Congo
Goshorn Viewed as Chief Leader for World Expo
Philadelphia hosts the first permanent World’s Fair committee meeting with General Goshorn eyed as director general. The group favors Sunday opening and plans daily sessions to study Centennial Exposition lessons and organize the Chicago fair.
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Philadelphia
P. A. B. Widener
General Goshorn
Crown Prince of Italy Hailed Insulted in Berlin crowds
Berliner Zeitung reports anarchists insulted the Crown Prince of Italy at Manza. They hooted and hissed him, blocking his carriage until police arrived to disperse the crowd.
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Wahn
Berlin
Berliner Zeitung
Italy
Manza
Cigar Makers Move Toward General Strike
A Philadelphia meeting of Loreal Union No. 100 endorsed asking the international federation for permission to order a general strike. The union seeks wage increases from 50 cents to 2 dollars per thousand and would mobilize about 2,000 workers if approved.
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Ieature
Philadelphia
International Association
Loreal Union
No. 100
Ulrich
International Union
Republican League of New Jersey Holds Convention Date Plan
The Executive Committee of the State League of Republican Clubs met at the Young Men's Republican Club in Philadelphia. They fixed September 23 at the Academy of Music for the convention and endorsed the State ticket while predicting the GOP majority would exceed 100000.
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Philadelphia
State League of Republican Clubs
Young Men’s Republican Club
Edwin
Stuart
League
Academy of Music
Harry Lenhart
Annie Leconey Murder Suspect Named by Relatives
Rebecca Dunn, a colored woman of Camden, claims her son-in-law Joseph Dunn killed Annie Leconey. Dunn allegedly discussed money linked to Leconey’s home and claimed to have obtained it after the murder. Camden authorities pursue the case.
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Pato
Philadelphia
Rebecca Dunn
Tioga
van Hook Streets
Camden
Chester
Joseph Dunn
Acan Durham
Dunn
Annie Leconey
Chalkley Leconey
Leconey
Annie
Married a Chorus Girl Elopes With Opera Troupe Member
Annie Smith a chorus girl in Harris Theater's opera company secretly married Archie Mathers, son of a leading St Paul merchant, at Hudson Wisconsin. Both teens, she came from Columbus Ohio and joined the troupe in January amid parental opposition.
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St. Paul
Annie Smith
Harris Theater
Miss Smith
Hudson
Wis
Archie Mathers
Columbus, O
Mr. Mathers
Republican County Committee to elect new Fayette chairman
Astontows July 16 The Republican County Committee will meet here next Saturday afternoon to elect a County Chairman for the ensuing year. F M Poller the present chairman declines to serve again citing his duties as attorney at law and Genesee attention.
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Fayette
Twa Ei
Astontows
F. M. Poller
Genesee
Fabel Tgcao
Fisherman Rescued After Swordfish Attack Near Block Island
J B Allen, an island fisherman aboard a Block Island schooner, was dragged by a 500 pound swordfish after the harpoon struck. He freed himself from the rope, surfaced, and was hauled back aboard. The fish was killed, the largest of the season.
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Allen
Glassblowers at Baltimore Price List Delayed
The National Convention of Flint Glassblowers in Baltimore continues as committees dispose reports and consider constitutional amendments. The price list will not be public until joint ratification by manufacturers and workers. Delegates pursue a price list while debating amalgamation and apprentice laws.
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Baltimore
Flint Glassblowers
Green Glassblowers
Green Glass Pressmen’s League
Indignation Meeting Promoted Against Federal Election Bill
An indignation mass meeting was called in Columbus to protest Congress passage of the federal election bill. Over 500 signers support the call led by Allen G. Thurman with addresses by ex-Congressman George L. Converse H J Booth Governor Campbell and Allen W Thurman. A big storm disrupted shipping as Captain Stein reported two yacht wrecks on the lake with five presumed dead.
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CotemsBus
Congress
Allen G. Thurman
George L. Converse
H. J. Booth
Campbell
Allen W. Thurman
Curcaco
Stein
Committee On
Foraker
Asa Bushavell
Clark County
A. C., Thompson
Portsmouth
L. M. Hadden
Cincinnati
Thompson
Conven
Sykes Acquitted In Fraud Trial After Fourth Hearing
CHICAGO July 16 The fourth trial of James W. Sykes for issuing fraudulent warehorne receipts totaling 15000 ended in a complete victory for the defendant. Judge Collins instructed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty, marking a final collapse of the State's case.
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Chicago
James W. Sykes
Collins
Indian Prisoner Goes on Warpath at Ohio Penitentiary
James Larney an Indian United States prisoner from the Indian Territory became insane and attacked inmates with an ax in the idle house at the Ohio Penitentiary. Three prisoners died and several were wounded as guards attempted to restrain him with a revolver and water hose. Larney was knocked unconscious and removed to the insane hospital where he may die from the water exposure.
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Lonaric
Columbus
Ohio
James Larney
United States
Jacob Gross
Flicker
O’hara
Ted Cunningham
Porter
Larney
T. J. Brady
Lawrence County
Jacob Hallett
Joey
Kansas Temperance Delegates Denounce Original Package Ruling
The State Temperance League in Topeka convened with about 5,000 delegates. President Troutman presided as Kansas leaders condemned the Supreme Court decision and urged Congress to pass a bill placing enforcement of prohibitory law under state control.
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Topeka
State Temperance League
United States Supreme Court
Troutman
Kansas
Supreme Court
National Congress
Carried to the Supreme Court in Lake Front case appeal
Judge Blodgett grants Illinois Central Railroad leave to appeal to the United States Supreme Court from a 1888 Lake Front decree. The decree covered Chicago city and state lawsuits against the railroad. The United States and the railroad sought appeals, with two years to perfect, now underway.
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Curcaco
Blodgett
Illinois Central Railroad Company
United States Supreme Court
Lake Front
Iinois
Chicago
United
Illinois Central Railroad
United States
Illinois Central
Railroad
The Smallest Baby In The Land Born In Chattanooga
A telegram from Chattanooga reports Maggie Ellis of the city gave birth to the smallest child on record. The infant weighs 31 ounces and measures 12 inches long, with a fully developed body and delicate features. Dr Durham aided the birth, the child survived, and crowds pay a quarter to view the midget.
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Chattayooca
Maggie Ellis
Judge Rules On Original Package In Whisky Case
In Topeka Kansas Judge Foster rules that the defendant opened a large wooden box containing 50 whisky bottles in original packaging and sold bottles in non original packages. He had been jailed 105 days after arrest by a Justice. The decision addresses original package doctrine in liquor sales.
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Topeka
Kan
Foster
United States District Court Today
Udge Foster
Novel wager aims for Paris trip in nineteen days
Marcus Mayer the theater manager aboard the City of New York as it sails from New York to Liverpool. He bets San Francisco resident Jim Williamson that he can depart San Francisco and reach Paris by noon July 23. Mayer hopes to complete the feat with time to spare.
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New York
Marcus Mayer
Liverpool
Mayer
Jim Williamson
San Francisco
Guivent
Paris
Yer
Woman Dies After Kerosene Can Explosion
Greensburg July 16 A Greensburg woman Mrs Mame Skeinton wife of a boarding house keeper attempted to light a fire with kerosene from a can. The can exploded and her clothing burned off. Rescue workers arrived but she died soon after in hospital.
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Greensburg
Mammoth
Foraker Triumph At Ohio Republican Convention
The Ohio Republican Convention elevated ex Governor Foraker while snubbing Congressman Grosvenor. Foraker praised by supporters as leadership material while McKinley’s name drew the strongest cheers. The session opened at Music Hall with Foraker thanked state leaders and declined the permanent chairmanship, setting the stage for a party aligned with Foraker’s influence.
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Ohio
Grosvenor
Foraker
Egan
Harrison
McKinley
Forker
Washington
State Committee
Thompson
Portsmouth
Sherman Republicans
Music Hall
A. T. Brinsmade
P. Sprecher
Euclid Avenue Presbyterian Church
Brianmade
Forer
Daniel de
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Permanent Organization of the World's Fair Commission
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J. A. McKenzie
Kentucky
A. T. Ewing
J. H. Breslin
M. B. Harrison
Duluth
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