Plans And Schemes No Secretary Selected For Carter
New York July 13 Thomas Henry Carter, new National Republican Committee chairman, heads to Washington to name a secretary and consult on an Advisory Committee. Ex Representatives McComas and Bradley are top nominees. several names have been considered. Clinton hotel discussions cover party unity, headquarters search, and efforts to restore harmony with Republicans across 60 New York counties.
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New York
Thomas Henry Carter
National Republican Committee
Washington
Carter
C. L. Magee
Lewis E McComas
Maryland
William O. Bradley
Kentucky
Mr. Carter
Fifth Avenue Hotel
James A. Blanchard
A. B. Humphrey
James E. Burke
E P. Allen
Clarkson
Fessenden
Manley
Bliss
Swords
Sid Cornelius N. Bliss
Chauncey M. Depew
Warner Miller
William Robertson
Whitelaw Reid
New York State
John R. Tanner
Ilinois
Republican National Committee
Illinois
Blair County Democratic Convention Names Local Ticket
Blair's love feast ends with Henry Heiding as District Attorney and F D Bechtel as County Treasurer. John W McFadden is Register and Recorder, Francis McClain Director of the Poor, Joseph B Harney Coroner. Altoona figures George W Rhine for State Senator and Thomas H Greevy for the House. Governor Pattison riot stance endorsed. Two factions reunite after long feuding.
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Hollidaysburg
Blair County
Henry Heiding
F. D. Bechtel
Register
John W. McFadden
Francis McClain
Joseph B. Harney
F. Conrad
George W. Rhine
Altoona
Thomas H. Greevy
Honward Scull
Somerset
Blair
House of Representatives
Pattison
Allegheny County
Pinkerton
Conrad
Green
Conferees Meet to Nominate 21st District GOP Candidate
Greensburg July 18 Special The conferees of the Twenty first Congressional district meet at Kiskiminetas Springs tomorrow at 2 oclock to nominate a Republican candidate for Congress. Candidates include Colonel George F Huff incumbent Westmoreland W E Bond Jefferson Captain Nesbitt Indiana and Mr Hiener Arms with three conferees from each of four counties and seven votes needed to nominate.
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Greensburg
Twenty-first
Kiskiminetas Springs
Congress
George F. Huff
Westmoreland
W. E. Bond
Jefferson
Nesbitt
Indiana
Hiener
Arms
Nes
Indiana Seeks Top Prize After Two-Year Gaps
Indiana asserts it will make a strong bid to win its man in the contest, noting no bad feeling is expected. She argues the prize should return to Indiana after Jefferson won four years ago and Westmoreland two years ago, promising a lively event.
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Indiana
Jefferson
Westmoreland
Quay predicts Harrison landslide for 1888 slate
Senator Quay arrived quietly in Philadelphia to meet city leaders and discuss the campaign. He forecast Harrison will win every state he carried four years ago, plus new states and West Virginia, signaling a strong GOP national campaign effort. Quay confirmed plans to participate and handle party operations with Carter as RNC chair. Auditor General Gregg and State Treasurer Morrison were also in town.
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Harrison
West Virginia
Philadelphia
Quay
Dave Martin
Continental Hotel
Frank Willing Leach
R. Quay
Washington
Collector Cooper
Dalzell
Brigantine Beach
Gregg
John W. Morrison
Atlantic
Morrison
Harrisurz
Democratic Notification Ceremony in Cleveland and Stevenson
The General Committee of One Hundred met in City Hall to arrange the Cleveland and Stevenson nomination notification. Funds came from committee members, with many reserved-seat requests. the garden ceremony will be brief and democratic, ending with receptions at the Manhattan Club.
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New York
General Committee
Cleveland
Stevenson
City Hall
William L. Wilson
Stephen M. White
California
Manhattan Club
Hill Not Present at Madison Square Garden Jamboree
A large Democratic delegation plans to attend the Madison Square Garden notification ceremonies in New York with Senators Faulkner and Brice possibly joining. Senator Hill will not attend as he has not been invited. Senators Gorman and Brice may attend if needed while remaining in Washington if not required.
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Washington
New York
Madison Square Garden
Hill
Faulkner
West Virginia
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Congressional Campaign Committee
National Committee
Capitol
Gorman
Brice
Senate
Senator Brice
Gubernatorial Race Seen in West Virginia Shakeup
Washington reports Judge Nathan Goff and Secretary Elkind under pressure over a West Virginia governorship bid this fall. Elkind reportedly favors staying in Harrison's cabinet, while Elkins and allies predict Republican victory in the mountain state.
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Washington
Nathan Goff
West Virginia
Navy
Elkind
Harrison
Hopes of Third Party Ties in Missouri
Louis July 16 Hon. W. B. Wilkins of Cincinnati a National People's party member is negotiating a consolidation of his paper with Ohio's People's organ. If the deal succeeds the Berard will be moved to St. Louis and a vigorous campaign may follow.
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Missouri
Louis
Wilkins
Cincinnati
National People’s Party
the Cincinnati
People’s Organ
Ohio
Louis Metter
Berard
St. Louis
Harrity Likely to Lead Democratic National Committee
New York July 18 Harrity Pennsylvania Secretary of State William F Harrity is expected to be unanimously elected Chairman of the Democratic National Committee on Wednesday Though he has not formally accepted friends expect him to yield to pressure Harrity's career includes Philadelphia lawyer postmaster 1885 89 and state party leadership roles prior to his national committee service
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New York
William F. Harrity
Pennsylvania
Democratic National Committee
Wilmington
Del
Clarkson Taylor's Academy
St. Mary's College
la Salle College
Philadelphia
Democratic
James A. Beaver
Pattison
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Equitable Trust Company
Scranton
Robert E. Pattison
Democratic State Central Committee
Senate
State Central Committee of
William F. Scott
Peason
Harrity
Harrity Considers National Democratic Chairmanship
Secretary of the Commonwealth William F Harrity arrived from Philadelphia and spoke with Dispatch reporters on the Democratic Committee chairmanship. He will not meet ex President Cleveland until a chair is chosen and would accept the post if elected, saying he remains in his friends hands and will serve where placed.
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Harrissomne
the Commonwealth
William F Harrity
Philadelphia
Dispatch
Democratic Committee
Cleveland
Joseph Stokely Dead Ex County Commissioner Passes Away
Joseph Stokely, born 1843 in West Newton, died unexpectedly at 5:30 PM at his Fifth Avenue residence. He was a longtime druggist and Democratic figure in Allegheny County politics, survived by a brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be private. burial at West Newton.
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Bill
Bel
West Newton
Joseph Stokely
Fifth Avenue
Dr. McGuire
Fifth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Stokely
Westmoreland County
Stokely
Democratic Party
Allegheny County
William Magee
Daniel McWillams
Magee
Jas. H. Hopkins
McWilliams
Court House
Wallace
Pension Agent Delays Over Pension Checks in July
Pension Agent Bengough could not issue pension payments all last week because Congress had not yet passed the pension appropriation for the year starting July 1 1892. Delays were explained as he awaited funds while attempting to mail 19 000 checks to pensioners for their vouchers.
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Bengough
Congress
Argonaut Hunting Club Plans Burt Lake Camp August 9
The Argonaut Hunting and Fishing Club will camp at Burt Lake on August 9. The area is described as scenic with abundant fish and game. W. W. Laird and J. E. Robbins of the Lake Shore office oversee transportation arrangements. The text also includes an unrelated ad for Jayne's Lafford cough remedy.
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Argonaut Hunting and Fishing Club
Burt Lake
W. W. Laird
J. E. Robbins
Lake Shore
Lander Endorses Chamberlains Remedy In Clarksburg
Mr J A Lander of Clarksburg Missouri praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy saying he has seen its good results and recommends it. For sale by druggists Tawthsu.
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J. A. Lander
Clarksburg
Chamberlain
Draggiste
Tawthsu
Plans of Liberals Predict Dates for Parliament Actions
The Associated Press reports Liberals expect August 19 for the division on the amendment ousting the government, August 20 for Lord Salisbury's resignation, and August 22 for Parliament’s adjournment. Foreseen events hinge on Irish support and Liberal strategy to delay Home Rule while broadening the vote. Sir Charles Dilke gains strong showings among workers. Bombay merchants and a ruling prince pledge funds for Indian interests in Parliament.
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Loxnox
Associated Press
Lord Salisbury
London
Gladstone
Herbert Gladstone
Buxton
Tham
Herbert
House of Acts
House of Lords
Melbourne
Duke of Devonshire
Derby- Disraeli
India
Bombay
Necroji
Finsbury
Unyambeans Revolt Threatens German Forces at Tabora
A Tageblatt dispatch from Zanzibar reports a native revolt at Unyambe threatening German troops and the Tabora station. A separate German Anti-Slavery Lottery Committee dispatch says Tabora and expeditions under Count Sweh and Captain Swpring captured Quikikoro after a hard fight with three Germans killed and eight wounded including Count Sweinitz.
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Bern
Tageblatt
Zanzibar
Unyambe
Tabora
Sweh
Swpring
Quikikoro
Sikki
Sweinitz
Bismarck Attack Seen as Failed by Berlin Press
Berlin Times correspondent reports Bismarck controversy faltering as Deutsche Wehchenblatt calls for peace and clemency. The piece notes Prince Bismarck’s stance of no wrong or regret and suggests even allies question harshness in the crown’s mercy.
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Loxpox
Berlin
The
Times
Bismarck
Deutsche Wechenblatt
Rival Paris Salons Reconciled After Split
Paris reports the Champ de Mars and Palais de lIndustrie salons reconciling. The Champ de Mars failed to cover expenses, the Chicago Fair influenced unity, a mixed jury for Chicago was created, and the two groups agreed to a joint exhibition next year.
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Champ de Mars
Palais de L'Industrie
Paris
Palais de l’Industrie
Chicago
Cholera Still Active Reaching Servian Frontier and Trieste
The Standard's Vienna correspondent reports a woman dying in Triest from a suspected cholera case. Doctors remain unable to determine if the illness is cholera, as cases spread toward the Servian frontier.
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Triest
London
the Standard
Vienna
Cholera-like illness reported near Armenian frontier
Reports indicate cases resembling Asiatic cholera in Arouman village near the Serbian frontier, with one fatality described as possibly cholera. The outbreak prompts health warnings and vigilance in the region.
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Arouman
Ser‘vian
Astrakhan
Vatican Plans East Church Reorganization and Patriarch Return
Rome reports the Holy See approves Monsignor Ireland for Stillwater and Faribault and outlines a grand plan to reorganize East Christian churches. The unification centers on reestablishing the ancient Patriarch General of Constantinople with Monsignor Asrean, granting Latin rite communities civil autonomy in the Turkish Empire and direct talks with the Sultan and Greek Patriarch.
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Monsignor Astenan
Roma
Vatican
Propaganda
Holy See
Ireland
Stillwater
Faribault
Council of Baltimore
Latin Congregation
Oriental Congregation of the Propaganda
Churches of the East
France
Turkey
Constantinople
Monsignor
Asrean
Russia
Church of the East
Europe
Neill Arraigned in Blackmail Case Linked to Four Murders
Thomas Neill, arrested for attempting to blackmail Dr Harper of Barnstaple, was arraigned in Bow Street on murder charges for poisoning Matilda Clover with strychnine. Prosecutors believe he killed at least four girls with no clear motive beyond the act of killing, a case described as unique in English law.
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Thomas Neill
Harper
Barnstaple
Sir John Bridge
Bow Streets
Mattie Clover
Neill
Gill
Deeming
Melbourne
Enthusiastic French Delegate Hails Chicago Fair
Baron Alfred Vialar, France's special delegate, arrives in Paris from Chicago and expresses strong optimism about the Fair. He praises the site, lauds Chicago for its American originality, and notes the grand scale of preparations that will impress European visitors next year.
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Paris
Baron Alfred Vialar
Chicago
Associated Press
Europe
New York
Mass in Honor of Columbus Directs October Mass Worldwide
Rome reports a papal encyclical ordering Mass of the Trinity on October 12 in Catholic churches of Spain Italy and America to honor Columbus. The Pope asserts Columbus was inspired by Catholic faith, contrasting him with other explorers guarded by religious spirit.
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Rome
Spain
Italy
America
Columbus
Germanys Great Exhibit Promises Complete Display
Paris July 1 Mr Willard A Smith chief of transportation exhibits for the Chicago Fair reports the German exhibit will be wide and complete in all particulars Italy Austria Germany Belgium and England are represented The German Government has placed at the Imperial Commission models of all kinds ensuring a practical single exhibit There is something in nearly every group and class
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Paris
Willard A. Smith
Department of the Transportation
Chicago Fair
Italy
Austria
Germany
Belgium
England
New York
Imperial Commission
Meeting of Democratic standard bearers at Boston station
Ex president Grover Cleveland and presidential candidate Adlai E. Stevenson greet each other on the Boston Old Colony platform as their parties prepare for campaigns to New York. Robert Lincoln O’Brien hurried with mail from Gray Gables and Benedict Yacht Oneida waits offshore.
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New York
Cleveland
Joseph Jefferson
Boston
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
United States
N. G. Ewing
Chicago
Louis J. Lange
Grover Cleveland
Old Colony
Josiah Jones
Sandwich
General Stevenson
Ewing
Mr. Lange
Mr. Ewing
Allegheny Boy’s Mania Cited In Repeated Wheel Theft
William McKune, a youth held in the Allegheny lockup, is described as having a mania for stealing horses and buggies. He was previously admonished by the Mayor after a prior arrest for driving away a rig, and yesterday he took a buggy again on Buena Vista street before being recaptured on Bridge street. The Mayor plans a hearing and notes the boy’s lack of intent to permanently possess the property.
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Allegheny
William McKune
Willian Mernines
Buena Vista Street
Bridge Street
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Cook County
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Indiana County
Weihe
William Weihe
Amalgamated Association
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Homestead and Braddock
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Santing
Mr. Lander
Sir Dilke
Baron Vialar
New York City
Gables
Maine
Ben
Buzzard’s Bay
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Oneida
Latimer
Federal St
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South Diamond
East End
Mass
Brussels
Bedford
Doncaster and Baptista
Baige Robes
Fzenti
MI. Latimer
Federal Street
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