Delamater's Peril and Beaver County Boodle Inquiry
An appeal to stop the boodle inquiry amid a Beaver County committee meeting. Warranted arrests for Tate Downing and Shaffer anticipated at Beaver. ex Chief Justice Agnew comments on the law's reach and the need to probe corruption beyond campaign bribery.
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Crawford Statesman
Thom
New Castle
Leslie
Marshall
Tate
Downing
Shaffer
Beaver
Republican County Committee
Alderman Leslie
W. D. Wallace
Squire Leslie
Niles
Wallace
Mahoning
Agnew
Supreme Court
Act of Assembly
Republican Executive Committee
Beaver County
Court House
A. Marshall
McKinney
Messrs. Wallage
MecKinney
Muiis
Prohibition Plans Move to Upend Political Conditions
Ex Governor John P. St John speaks in Creston urging strengthened Prohibition party work and opposing the McKinley tariff while warning the Federal election bill threatens the government. He predicts Nebraska may vote Prohibition but doubts votes will be counted and notes farmer distress under tariffs as mortgages burden farms and may shift political support after November elections.
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Dispatch
Crester
John P. St. John
Prohibition Party
Nebraska
Blaine
South America
Lively South Boston Democratic Caucus Fights Over Chair
A July South Boston caucus degenerated into a violent brawl as supporters of Senator Creed and Representative McNary clashed over the chair. McNary and Carroll leapt onto the railing, a chandelier was pulled down, gas leakage forced evacuation, and police arrested leaders before Creed’s faction resumed control.
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Bostrox
Boston
Michael J. Irroll
Michael J. Creed
W. S. McNary
McNary
Carroll
Creed
A Plea for Purification Among Wharton Barker Aides
Philadelphia July 18 Wharton Barker receives letters from leading Republicans across the state urging an organization to oppose Quay by backing Pattison A D Wood Burgess Warren expresses sharp critique of current Republican politics He says independent Republican efforts face resistance from Enis county and that disaffection runs deep among the better class of Republicans seeking honest government free from party fetters
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Philadelphia
Wharton Barker
Quay
Pattison
A. D. Wood
Burgess
Warren
Wood
Inter
Enis County
Farmers' Alliance nominates James H. Baker for Congress
General James H. Baker of Blue Earth county was nominated by acclamation by the Farmers' Alliance delegates from 17 counties in the Second district at Kasota. He spoke against tariff monopolies and trusts and the farmer's oppression while the convention met in the eating house to avoid missing a train.
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Kasota
Main
Farmers’ Alliance
James H. Baker
Blue Earth County
Buchanan Named Governor Candidate at State Democratic Convention
Nashville July 18 Hon John P Buchanan President of the State Farmers Alliance was nominated for Governor by acclamation in the State Democratic Convention. Taylor and Patterson withdrew for harmony. Buchanan a farmer lives near Matildasboro near Rutherford.
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Nashville
John P. Buchanan
State Farmers’ Alliance
Messrs
Taylor
Patterson
Harmony
Buchanan
Matildasboro
Yes
Rutherford
Chicago Junction Railway and Stock Yards Company Incorporated
The Chicago Junction Railway and Union Stock Yards Company is incorporated under New Jersey law. Directors include Chauncey M. Depew Jane Quincy Adams Edward J. Phelps and others. Capital stock 13,000,000 with 65,000 preferred and 65,000 common shares fully paid in cash. Management remains Nathaniel Thayer and John B. Sherman. Subscriptions open in Boston New York London and Amsterdam on Monday.
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Western
Boston
New Jersey
Chicago Junction Railway and Union Stock Yards Company
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Jane Quincy Adams
United States
Edward J. Phelps
Burlington
William J. Sewell
Camden
N. J
John Hoch
Hollywood
Adams Express Company
Frederick H. Winston
Chicago
Augh
C. E. Childers
M. P
London
Francis Baron Blake
Blake, Boissevain & Go
Adolph von Andre
Andre, Mendels & Co
Bankers
Chi
London Stock Exchange
Nathaniel Thayer
John B. Sherman
Ste
Amsterdam
American cattle trade moves to open exports from Canada
A Washington dispatch reports steps to show Britain there is no cattle disease in the United States to justify its restrictions on cattle. Montreal cattlemen push for permission to export American cattle from Canadian ports, while Deputy Minister of Agriculture says strong efforts are underway to admit American cattle for export. Meanwhile cattle imports to Canada are limited to breeding stock after quarantine.
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Ottawa
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Montreal
Canada
Jo Bo
Four Million Acres Open by Treaty for Indian Settlement
The Cheyenne Arapahoe and Cherokee Commissioners reached a treaty offering 160 acres per person to each member, with 1.5 million cash and 1.0 million left with the government at 5 percent interest. Signing began at 4 pm and will take days. 4,000,000 acres open to Homestead settlement at 125 dollars per acre. The commission ends negotiations with the Cherokees for now.
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Erschsner
Ivy
Arapahoe
Striking hotel waiters swell numbers in St Louis
In St Louis on July 18 the strike of hotel and restaurant workers grew by 175, bringing total strikers to 235. Five hotels and three restaurants halted service while Southern and Lindell kept dining staff, Laclede used bell boys, Hotel Bosier hired girls, and a non union man filled a restaurant post. A 400 strong mass meeting urged steadfastness as a parade with banners and illuminations was planned for tomorrow night.
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St. Louis
Southern
Lindell
Laclede
Bosier
Kers
Sneak Thieves Steal Jewelry From Bliss House
Burglars entered the North Broadway cottage of New York banker George F. Bliss and stole diamonds and jewelry valued above 10000 dollars. A reward of 10000 dollars is offered. The loot is said to belong to Mrs Levi P Morton, a guest, though Vice President Morton says Mrs Morton did not lose items. several pieces were taken from Mrs Bliss' trunk while the family dined.
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Saratoga
North Broadway
George F. Bliss
New York
Levi P. Morton
Bliss
Morton
Barratry Warrants Served in West Virginia
First warrants issued in the state for the common law offense of barratry are served on William Glumphery and his wife. They are accused of continually stirring up strife causing litigation and turmoil among neighbors. The case draws notable local interest.
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West Virginia
William Glumphery
Asiatic Cholera Reported in Aggourson Kansas City
A genuine case of Asiatic cholera appeared in Aggourson Kansas on July 18. Mrs. W. R. Bishop, wife of a noted citizen, died within 24 hours after the first symptoms. Two physicians affirmed the diagnosis of Asiatic cholera.
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Agvourson
Kax
W. R. Bishop
Laborer Elected Liberal MP John Wilson Rise in Mining circles
John Wilson, elected Liberal member for Mid Durham, rose from Pennsylvania miner to a prominent British labor leader. Born 1837, he worked in Stanhope quarries, mined in the U S, helped form the Miners' Association, and later led the Durham Franchise and Miners' Associations, gaining wide respect among workers.
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Dunlap
Lexpos
John Wilson
Mid Durham
Vane Tempeat
Pennsylvania
Mr. Wilson
Christopher Wilson
Greatham
Durham
Stanhope
America
Illinois
Wilson
Miners’ Association
England
Durham Franchise Association
Durham Miners’ Association
Blaze Fatal Accident In Rue du Havre Bakery
A German apprentice baker named Ply carried six gallons of brandy on a staircase and fell on a gas jet. The jar ignited the liquor and he burned to death as tenants and officials watched, the fire threatening the house.
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Dunlap
Rue du Havre
Ply
Judge Urges Lynch Law To Stop Irish Disorder
Galway July 18 Judge Harrison opened the Galway assizes with a grand jury address remarking that the district suffers under ruffianism and fans of order would welcome lynch law. He voiced astonishment at the neglect of self help and said such action would bring better days for sufferers and the law’s servants.
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Galway
Harrison
Grand Jury
Bridge the Channel Idea Moves Toward Construction
Loypor July 18 A company has been formed to seek concessions from France and England for a bridge across the English Channel. A shareholders meeting was held to report progress as laws are drafted and soundings are taken. A French public works ministerial commission is reviewing the project.
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Dunlap
Loypor
English Channel
France
England
McKinley Bill Provisions Probed by Lyons Chamber
The Lyons Chamber of Commerce will ask Ribot about how foreign goods pass through American customs under the McKinley bill and if it aligns with international law. Deputy Dupuy planned a similar inquiry as several traders seek to know if France has pressed other powers to join in protests against the McKinley measure.
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Dunlap's
Cable Company
Pants
Lyons Chamber of Commerce
Ribot
Dupuy
France
Full Session Demanded by W H Smith in Commons
In the House of Commons Mr W H Smith urged speedy public business, appealing to MPs to conduct November sessions in ways that serve national interests. He argued that urgent public affairs require a November session to advance necessary measures.
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Loxpor
House of Commons
W. H. Smith
Balloons for War: British to Build Balloon Depot
The War Department will establish a permanent balloon depot at Ludsing near Chatham with an outlay of about £10,000 for buildings and staff. Work to begin at once.
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Thy Duslap
J Lorpon
War Department
Ludsing
Chatham
Costly Liverpool Warehouse Fire Wipes Cotton, Grain, Flour
A large fire at the Manchester Canal Company's Liverpool warehouse destroyed vast quantities of cotton grain and flour. Damage is estimated at 300000 dollars. No injuries are reported and the cause is under investigation.
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Liverpool
Manchester Canal Company
The Socialistas Dilemma Meeting Planned
The Socialists have called a meeting for October to decide steps for the party and address the expiration of anti Socialist measures.
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Beets
FIRST DAY IN CAMP FOR EIGHTEENTH AT JOHN F HARTRANFT
Pittsburg’s Eighteenth Regiment began its camp at John F Hartranft with dress parade and drills. Battery B opens camp with 43 gun salute to honor all states. General Snowden, Adjutant General Hastings, and brigades arranged in camp layout as crowds prepare Saturday concert by Perseverance Band Lebanon.
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Gretna
Pittsburg
Fourteenth
Highteenth
Smith
H. S. Gibson
Third
United States Artillery
United States
Carpenter
Snowden
Hastings
Wiley
Perseverance Band
Lebanon
Cornwall
Union
Hibernian Hits Iceberg in Thick Fog Voyage Near Disaster
The Allan Line steamer Hibernian from Glasgow reached Philadelphia after a foggy crossing marked by an iceberg strike on June in which Captain Wallace ordered full astern. A 150 foot high berg sliced the bow as passengers, mostly Scandinavian immigrants, endured anxiety during the emergency and the ship slowed to safety.
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Philadelphia
Allan Line
Hibernian
Glasgow
Wallace
Turning the Tables Original Package Men Suit
Maynard Hopkins & Co. of Kansas City sue County Attorney Welch Sheriff Wilkerson P L Bonebrake Police Commissioners John Gardner Chief of Police J K Hudson editor Topeka Daily Capital for 10000 damages alleging conspiracy to curb liquor business. Judge Phil Lips grants injunction restraining prosecution by county officials. Major Hudson accused of publishing incendiary articles in his paper.
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ToreKa
Kan
Phillips
Maynard, Hopkins & Co
Kansas City
United States
Welch
Wilkenson
P. L Bonebrake
McCabe
John Gardner
J. K. Hudson
Topeka
Capital
Major Hudson
Investigators Probe Cause Of Sea Wing Sinking
Government inspectors Knapp and Yeager began an inquiry in St Paul into why the steamer Sea Wing foundered last Sunday. Capt Weatheren clerk E M Niles foreman Henry Hope and several crew members testified. engineer William Smarks followed. The probe is not yet released to the public and may conclude by mid next week. Warrants for witnesses from Red Wing and Lake City were issued.
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St. Paul
Knapp and Yeager
Sea Wing
Weatheren
E. M. Niles
Henry Hope
William Smarks
Red Wing
Lake City
Trouble Between Trunk Lines Disputes Over Immigration Traffic
The Trunk Line Executive Committee debated immigration ticket sales by the Lackawanna and the New York Ontario and Western Railroads. The charge that they sold tickets through outside agencies was denied. No decision was reached and Albert Fink was asked to act as arbitrator for first and second class passenger traffic.
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Trunk Line Executive Committee
Lackawanna
New York, Ontario and Western Railroads
Albert Fink
Affray Between Officers and Citizens Ends in Death in Tuscarora
A violent shooting in Tuscarora Alabama involves Mayor Tom Steele John A Steele Jr and John Goodwin with W P Challen. John A Steele Jr is killed John Goodwin seriously injured and Tom Steele slightly wounded. A bystander Tracy Over had an arm broken during the day long disturbance.
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TuscaMara
Ala
John A. Steele
Tom Steele
John Goodwin
W. P. Challen
Tracy Oer
Congress Takes Up Original Package Bill In House Debate
The original package liquor bill is before the House with speeches for and against. A vote is expected Monday, likely party line, as arguments claim it shifts regulatory power from Congress to the States.
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House of Representatives
Dmpatch
Wasumotrox
House
Committee On Rules
Senate
Adama
Illinois
Supreme Court
Congress
Onecome Court
Kansas
Federal election bill under Privileges and Elections panel
The committee held a lengthy session weighing the feasibility of passing the federal election bill and its provisions. If reapportionment is postponed and population statistics are ready by mid September, Congress is likely to delay action.
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Hiscox
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Congress
Republicans Consider Pausing Elections and Reapportionment
Commentators expect a reapportionment that raises Republican seats while lowering Democratic states. Republicans in both chambers push to pause elections and the reapportionment bill, but neither move will be taken up until the appropriation and tariff measures pass.
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House
Senate
Pennsylvania districts in doubt threaten next Congress
Washington dispatch notes farmers movement unsettles politics across Pennsylvania. Beavoer-Lawrence and Chester-Delaware districts spark unrest while Montgomery Bucks and Luzerne may fail to overcome. Loss of one two seats in Pennsylvania and nine in Ohio looms as danger to party control. Internal party reconciliation becomes urgent for the delegation.
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Wasuinctos
Farmers’ Movement
Atrike
Pennsylvania
Beaver-Lawrence
Chester-Delaware
Montgomery-Bucks
Luzerne
Irving P. Wanger
General Osborne
Ohio
Congress
Amendment to tariff bill on sugar duties proposed
Senator Pierce proposes an amendment allowing the President after one year to reimpose sugar duties on nations not entering reciprocal trade relations. The measure aims to secure entry of U S agricultural products by pursuing necessary negotiations for treaties or other arrangements.
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Washincton
Pierce
United States
United
Night force counts population as census continues
A night force of counters works at the Census office and will run until nationwide counting is finished and verified. Officials expect daily totals to average about 2,000,000. Superintendent Porter received affidavits from Minneapolis residents alleging, against their protests, they were enumerated as residents of St. Paul.
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Washington
Porter
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Republicans gain wins in two contested elections
Washington July 18. The House Committee on Elections ruled two more disputed races for Republican contestants. The Florida contest Goodrich versus Bullock favored Goodrich, and the West Virginia case McGinnis versus Alderson favored McGinnis.
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Washington
House Committee On Elections Today
Florida
Goodrich
Bullock
West Virginia
McGinnis
Alderson
Narrow Escape Of Mrs Harrison In Washington Street Runaway
Mrs Harrison riding in the presidential carriage with Mrs McKee and Baby McKee faced a dangerous runaway when a boy in a dog cart lost control near Washington and Decatur. The horse struck an electric pole, bolted, toppled an iron awning post and shattered a shop window. Mrs McKee fainted but recovered as the coachman reined in and headed toward the Point cottage.
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Cape May
White House
Cars
Harrison
Washington Street
President Harrison at Port May Port with grandson
President Harrison spent a quiet day at the Point near Port May May Port New Jersey visiting with Mrs McKee and Mrs Dimmick and his grandson Benjamin. He walked the boardwalk with Secretary Halford and straightened the child after a small fall. A brief disagreement arose when they met Dr Beale who extended civility to the boy but the grandson refused.
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Port
N. J
Harrison
McKee
Dimmick
Halford
Carlton Hall
Benjamin
Beale
Eame
Inventor finally sails airship to 3000 feet altitude
Burrato July 14 Prof P Campbell airship builder ends decades of failures with successful ascent. After earlier disappointments the ship rises to about 3000 feet and travels south then southeast before landing five miles from the city. Campbell plans further flights and a telephone link with observers.
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Meprclas Telegras
Burrato
Sacceen
Campbell
Indictment in $10,000 U S Express Gold Bar Theft
A grand jury in Cxarfaco finds new indictment against John Ehret ex driver for the United States Express Company for stealing a $10,000 gold bar. Indictments also name three others and Charles Ebret is arrested for receiving $5,000 of the loot. Joho is in custody as the case unfolds.
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Cxarfaco
Grand
John Ehret
United States Express Company
Charles Ebret
Joho
II Ia
John Ebret
Charles
John
Gas Commission to Return to Gas Lamps If Bids Rise
Superintendent McCormick reports no real bid competition among electric light firms for 890 street lamps. Each lamp has a single bidder, with total bids at 77,678.65 while the available street lighting appropriation is 77,507.27. The Gas Commission will revert to gas lamps to avoid overspending.
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Olpatch New
McCormick
Bureau of Lamps and Gas
Gas Commission
A Missing Hand Bail The Sulit for Damages
Thomas McLean of Bayonne sues Tidewater Oil Company for 20000 dollars alleging a missing rail caused his fall into boiling sulphoric acid at Constable Hook refinery. He was burned severely and claims lifelong disability.
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Eo Oi Compans
Thomas McLean
Bayonne
Tidewater Oil Company
McLean
Constable Hook
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