Three of a Kind May Prove the Winning Hand in the House
A lively scramble for the next House Speaker features Brower of North Carolina at center. He edges toward a three vote balance with rival factions, while Kehoe and Dr. J. J. Mott maneuver for power and patronage in a tense national political matchup.
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North Carolina
South
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Senator Quay
Harrisburg
District of Columbia
Trotter
Quay and Cameron Meet in Philadelphia Political Chess
Senator Quay remains in his Lochiel Hotel room after a brief interview with Senator Cameron. The pair discuss Quay's re election plans and Cameron's posture for six more years in the United States Senate. Quay also negotiates with McManes over Federal patronage and a tax office nomination as leverage for Philadelphia allies.
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Cameron
United States Senate
Quay
Colonel Quay
Ketel Lero
Recorder Trotter Faces Backlash Over Cleveland Portrait
In Washington on July 21 a clash looms as Recorder Trotter clings to a wall portrait of Grover Cleveland amid rival Black candidates for the Deeds Recorder post. The administration’s rise of Cuney in Galveston sparks mobilization by three Howard University figures and Calvin of the Washington organ. Insurrection rumors swirl if the Cleveland image remains.
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Baxter letters show Treasury clerk flip on party lines
In Washington on July 21 a Treasury clerk named Baxter produced letters signed by prominent Democrats to Congressmen. The documents claim he was and always had been a good Democrat, though his politics could change as needed.
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Tom Kehoe
North Carolina
National Republican Committee
Treasury
WashineTon
Grover Cleveland
Baxter
Notable Letters Help Baxter Stay In Office Under Republicans
The article recounts Baxter submitting files to keep his position during Harrison's term. He presented papers showing long Republican loyalty and merit. Assistant Secretary Batcheller reviews older filings, inspires a hint to search four years back, and discovers duplicates leading to a salary cut of a thousand dollars yearly.
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Harrison
Baxter
Batchellor
Batcheller
Yueng Yens Funeral in New York Celebrates Chinatown Honor
Yueng Yen a 23 year immigrant from Canton built a laundry empire with two shops and a trusted Chinese community network. He died of heart disease at his Pitt Street shop and was honored with Joss house rites a funeral feast and a solemn burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Carriages followed the hearse as trunks burned on the grave pyre and paper money was scattered to celebrate the late capitalist.
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Canton
China
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Mott Street
Evergreen Cemetery
Naugton
Joss House
Dos Salona
Chay
Tony
Siren Bieve
Eltveo
Burglar Captured After Cambridge Preacher Disturbance
A burglar hid in Rev. Alex Allen’s Cambridge house while his family vacationed. Three theology students playing tennis chased him after spotting the intruder. He escaped a window briefly but was recaptured. John Lannigan of Richmond VA claimed the name and was found with foreign items and skeleton keys. The scene showed he had worked in the house for hours.
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Episcopal Theological School
Cambridge
Alex Allen
Mr. Allen
Metrader
John Lannigan
Richmond
Ocean Grove Bible class draws 1200 as bathing dress question sparks humor
At Ocean Grove New Jersey July 21 Reverend Dr Hanlon head of the Seminary of the New Jersey annual conference led an afternoon Bible class in Pilgrim Pathway temple attended by over 1200. A question box prompt riffed on women in full dress at balls versus bathing costumes, to which Hanlon replied that bathing attire matters are for camp meeting officers to decide and that he favored beauty in dress.
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N. J
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Seminary of the
New Jersey
Young People's Temple
Pilgrim Pathway
Death in a Creamery Kills Two in Phoenixville
A separator fire at the Kimberton Creamery fatally injuries Arnold Francis and a boy named Kimes. Francis is disemboweled and the boy badly injured as flying casting tears bones from his spine. John Heim, owner, suffers a fractured arm. Also reported are 28 registered letters missing from a post office.
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Kimberton
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John Heim
Barlor Calls on Blaine in DistaTom Telegram
General B F Butler aboard the yacht America visits Bar Harnog July 21 and calls on Mr Blaine. He then leaves in his launch without meeting Mr. er t 3 Prec.
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Brio
Brigade Parade and Divine Service at Eighteenth and Tenth Regiments Camp
Crowds gathered to see the blue coats as the Eighteenth and Tenth Regiments held brigade drill and divine services amid military tents. Some soldiers were disciplined for being out after hours and resisting arrest.
Grove City Camp Opens with Camp Duties and Refreshments
The Grove City camp begins regular duties amid warm weather. Services were held in the grove behind the Colonel's headquarters with Chaplain Kencays of Meadville delivering a sermon on There was no room there in the Inn. The camp awaits arrivals via special trains as peanut ice cream and other stands operate near the flying horse and tintype gallery.
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Tintype Gallery
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Mts
Fifth in tents Johnstowners show veterans air at campaign
Reprint from July 21 reports the Fifth Regiment encamped at Camp William Watson near Johnstown. The unit, tied to Adjutant General Hastings, presented a veteranly appearance with uniforms and caps worn by many, as troops stood near the Tedford Springs Hotel area amid notes of Governor Beaver present in the scene.
Fire destroys Portsville home. couple perishes
Frackville authorities report a dwelling occupied by Michael McGrath and his wife burned last night. Fire officials cannot determine the cause and say the origin is unknown. The elderly occupants are presumed dead, with investigators exploring the isolated scene.
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Carlisle Graham Repeats Barrel Boat Try At Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls July 21 Carlisle D Graham built a smaller lighter barrel life boat with a Newfoundland dog inside and launched it over the Horseshoe Falls. The craft was crushed by the torrent. Graham survived but the dog’s body was not recovered.
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City of Chester Immigrant Quarantine at Castle Garden
Immigrants from the City of Chester were diverted to Castle Garden after a rumor of smallpox aboard. Swedish girl Anna Rasmussen aged 15 was found to have measles, delaying entry until health officials confirmed the risk.
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Dispatch
New York
Inman
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Liverpool
Christopher Street
Castle Garden
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Vinton
Anna Rasmussen
Swinburne Island
Stephenson
First Oklahoma land contest case decision issued
Register Lille and Receiver Barnes rule in the first claim contest in Oklahoma. Evidence shows three claimants at the quarter section near the Santa Fe Railroad right of way opposite Oklahoma. Deputy U.S. Marshal White staked at 12:01 on opening day. J Blanchard worked for the railroad. Vestal was in the Chickasaw Nation at noon with four confederates. The decision holds all involved violated home occupancy laws and are barred from holding land in the territory.
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J. Blanchard
Santa Fe
Noan Bere
Lille
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Homees
Fred A
Big gas monopoly movement targets Ohio Indiana fields
A movement seeks to consolidate all natural gas companies in the Ohio and Indiana fields into a trust. Dr B Baxter of the city is quietly guiding the plan with J B Townsend H M Ernst and others. The effort is said to have the backing of Calvin S Brice Oliver H Payne and other Standard magnates who already hold a majority of the stock. They will buy remaining stock of the concerned lines.
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Ohio
Indiana
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Thin City
J. B. Townsend
H. M. Ernst
Calvin S. Brice
Oliver H. Payne
Standard
Permeining & Inde- Lew Yelp Mela Oe
Wheat Crop Estimate Touts 32 Million Bushels Tributary to Manitoba Railroad
St Paul July 1 A L Mobler assistant general manager of the Manitoba railroad completes a thorough survey of the wheat crop. He reports a grain yield around 32,000,000 bushels for the northern Dakota country and the Manitoba line. Mobler held conversations with farmers and elevator experts and notes the crop appears strong, with corroboration expected from Chicago estimates.
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St. Paun
A. L. Mobler
Manitoba Rasilroad
Dakota
Constitution for South Dakota offers restrained suffrage and strong fiscal guards
A reported draft constitution for South Dakota emphasizes prohibition and anti female suffrage while granting legislative power over railroads and taxation. It details a two chamber legislature, a court system with impeachment, school fund guarantees, and restrictions on foreign corporations. Voters are warned that adoption may occur with few changes.
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District Court
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Tragedy Strikes Williams County as Hoadley Slays Wife
A Bryan dispatch reports Hiram Hoadley Jr fatally shoots his wife after abducting her at Edgerton and later dies by self inflicted wounds. He left four children by a former wife and was a once prominent Williams county politician.
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Farmer Newman
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Murderers Captured in Louisiana for Lynching
A Clinton telegraph reports three of five alleged black murderers were captured at Red River Junction and brought to Clinton. A lynching is planned tonight at the murder site, with pursuit of the Pitts Pantheburo continuing and confusion over dates in Set gensand.
Fire Destroys Weil Stables In New York City Blaze
Wild fire consumes Moses Weil stables at 304 306 308 East Eleventh Street in New York early today. About 125 horses perish as crews fail to save them and 128 horses housed in the rear stables are lost. Losses total around 35,000 dollars with 50 vehicles destroyed and the building gutted. Health authorities prepare to disinfect the area.
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Midnight Escape From Cleveland Jail Sparks Shootout
Two prisoners W A Smith and Richard N Mansfield escaped the county jail by the plate roof. Deputy Joseph Goldsoll and a policeman pursued in a carriage where shots were exchanged. Goldsoll was mortally wounded, and the buggy with the two inmates fled. one man lay dead in the buggy. the other possibly wounded. The dead man’s identity remained uncertain.
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W. A. Smith
Richard N. Mansfield
Joseph Goldsoll
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Trials of the New Cruisers Begin Seafaring Tests
New York dispatch reports Commodore Ramsay receiving navy instructions for trials of the cruisers Boston Atlanta and Yorktown. A board led by Commodore C F Goodrich will oversee Newport tests starting with a dock trial of the Boston, followed by a seaworthy 44 hour Yorktown assessment to gauge strength and performance.
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Commodore Ramsay
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Chi- Atlanta
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Newport
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Ramsay
Harrison Hears A Sermon In Missouri Town
President Harrison heard a sermon by the Rev. E. D. Meade on the duties of business men as Christians. A brief political reference touched on proper public affairs, with no further remarks about current policy.
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Eilisin
Fire devastates Fair Haven marble company
A large marble company plant in Fair Haven Connecticut suffered a major fire this morning. Loss estimated at 50 000 dollars with 20 000 dollars covered by insurance. The blaze reportedly originated at the firm and caused extensive damage to the facility and stock. No definitive cause announced.
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Bornamo
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Love, Pride, and a Wedding on the Edge of Altars
Frank C. McMillan, a young Cleveland lawyer, left for New York for a Europe trip after a postponed wedding to Ida Riddle. Miss Riddle, 25, refused to wed Pennington, his rival and neighbor, amid family pressure and romance tangled with social standings.
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Ida Biddle
Cleveland
Frank C. McMillan
Ida Riddle
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Europe
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Euclid Avenue
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Missouri railroad rate cuts deepen across state
A Missouri Railroad Commission order reduces rates on grain livestock and coal, surpassing the Alton’s planned cuts. The 25 percent base drop on grain and livestock strains Southwestern lines, with critics warning Western roads face bankruptcy if sustained.
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Missouri Railroad Commissioners
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Bogus marriage case opens in Durham court
In Durham Criminal Court, Joe Fraley faced a suit after a woman named Bettie Hall learned the marriage he claimed was legal was bogus. The pair had lived together briefly before Fraley drove Hall into the countryside and the ruse became public.
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Joe Fraley
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