Contested Congressional Nomination Sparks County Meeting
The Butler and Mercer county Republican committees faced a heated session over alleged bribery in a Congressional nomination. Major McDowell, Ex-Congressman Sam Miller, and others argued for investigation while Mercer opposed immediate repudiation and pressed for a three member inquiry.
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Burien
Republican County Committee
Butler
Mercer County
Sam Miller
Alexander McDowell
Mercer
Butler county Republicans condemn bribery in 1800 nomination
The Butler County Committee on Resolutions reports admissions by John R. Tate and others that Beaver County delegates sold votes for 650 dollars each to support Alexander McDowell’s 1800 nomination at the New Castle convention. The body condemns bribery, calls for investigation, and plans cross-county talks to secure a fair nomination. The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
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Mercer County
Committee On Rresolutions
Major McDowell
Beaver County
Townsend
Thad
Beaver
H. Miller
Committee On
John R. Tate
Thomas Downing
New Castle
Alexander McDowell
Congress
Alexander Monowell
Butler County
John A. Sullivan
Republican Party
James M. Galbraith, Esq
Butler
Will Stand By Mdowell In Butler County Race
Sharon July 23. The Butler Republican Committee moves toward a meeting next Tuesday at Mercer Court House to discuss general business and likely pass red hot resolutions about District action. Some Republicans call for Delamaier to explain charges. conservatives fear defeat if a new nominee appears and expect the State ticket to suffer. County Chairman Perry remains noncommittal but invites Republicans from three other counties.
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Sharon
Butler
Republican County Committee
McDowell
Thomas Perry
Court House
Mercer
Delamaier
Lew Every
Perry
Clergymen Endorse No License Judge for Re-Election
A group of Cold Water ministers held a convention at the First Methodist Church and endorsed Associate Judge McCarthy for renomination. They urged other candidates to withdraw, stirring unfavorable comment due to McCarthy’s Brooks law dispute and county licensing refusals.
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TER Disrarog
Hounrtoepon
First Methodist Church
McCarthy
Furst
Democratic Deadlock In Fourth District Nomination
The Fourth District Democratic Congressional Convention met in Greenville with 224 delegates from six counties. TJ Godfrey of Mercer was named temporary chairman and Genoa J. S.? of Shelby as permanent chair, with B. A. Olendenning of Mercer as secretary. Each county presents a candidate and a quick nomination seems unlikely. Special telegram notes bribery-related excitement in Gouverneur, New York.
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Greenvile. C
Godfrey
Mercer County
Genoa J
Sae
Shelby County
B. A. Olendenning
Mercer Couny Koreians
Twenty Fifth District Nominating Bribery Debate
The Advance Argus urges readers to expect an editorial tomorrow alleging bribery in the convention could invalidate Major Mc Dowell’s nomination.
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Twenty-fifth
Advance Argus
Mercer County
Major McDowell
Kerr Hustling to Open Democratic HQ in Philadelphia
Chairman Kerr of the Democratic State Committee plans to open state headquarters in Philadelphia around August 1 at 1416 South Penn Square. He aims for privacy, staffs with trusted clerks, and will route incoming state leaders from interior counties through Broad Street Station. Postmaster Field also shared a letter from Rev David H Wheeler praising Governor candidate Pattison and Delamater as respected men.
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Wheeler
Allegheny College
EL Puia
Kerr
Democratic State Committee
Harrisburg
Ben F. Meyers
Eisner
South Penn Square
State Committee
Renson
Broad Street
Interior
John Field
David H. Wheeler
Pattison
Delamater
Sensational Campaign Fistfight in Chester County Village
In South Chester during the July primary, Dr. W. C. Kelley battled George Webb, editor of the South Chester News, after a dispute over campaign funding. Webb was knocked down and booted by supporters. Kelley was hoisted on shoulders as the crowd cheered and Webb was escorted home with tin horns.
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Diararch
Cuester
South Chester
W. C. Kelley
George Webb
Kelly
Webb
Isaac M. Johnson
John B. Robinson
Robinson
Kelly's
Passes to a Higher Pulpit Rev James Maginn Dies
Rev James Maginn pastor of St Francis Xavier's Church in Philadelphia died at his residence 2321 Green Street of pneumonia. Born in County Tyrone Ireland 65 years ago, he came to Philadelphia at 23 and was ordained at St. Mary's Seminary. He led St Francis after Rev Rafferty's death in 1863 until his own death.
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Green Street
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Armagh
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Rafferty
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Gesu
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St. Agatha’s
Father Rafferty
Tor
A Break for Liberty Special Telegram to the Dispatch
Two trusties escaped from the penitentiary around 8 PM as they repaired boilers. Charles Ray and George Duncan, inmates since 1888 and 1889, climbed the wall with a rope and were last believed to be near the corporation line at 11 PM, with authorities surrounding the area.
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Sconvamses
Charles Ray
Cuyshoga County
George Duncan
Hamilton County
Organ Tiser
Corpield
Consul Reports Guatemala War News in San Salvador
Paris July 23 dispatch confirms Guatemala defeat reports and says unrest rumors are false. San Salvador officials deny recent clashes and attribute any rumors to fabrication by General Exeta. The country remains tranquil despite debate over possible San Salvador Guatemala encounters.
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Andreby
Neog Exeta
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Exeta
Servia Demands Reparation for Consul Murder
Servia dispatches a note to the Porte demanding Turkey pay reparation for the murder of the Bervian Consul at Pristina. The demand was issued from Beonape on July 23.
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Beonape
Southern Farmers Back Boycott If Federal Election Bill Passes
A Southern boycott plan gains momentum as the Farmers' Alliance endorses striking Northern goods if the federal force bill becomes law. Georgia merchants and the New Orleans Chamber back the move while officials in Atlanta discuss resolutions to pressure allied counties to join in rejecting Northern machinery and cotton to hurt Northern mills.
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Atlanta
Houston
Congress
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England
Ae R. G. Clark
Rom Ga
Merchants’ Bank
New York
New England
Pekerls
North
Europe
No Colored Citizens to Work in South Carolina Under Boycott Push
A Charleston telegram reports rising public push for a boycott amid debate over the Lodge bill and force bill effects. Merchants discuss targeting Northern trade while concerns grow that steamship links and rail access hinder enforcement and hurt allies, with Republican support key to any statewide action.
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South Carolina
Dispatch
Charleston
Boe Dispatch
Contested Racial Policy Sparks Democratic Tensions
Fragmentary excerpt shows discriminatory policy rhetoric urging strict adherence to anti Black employment rules and threats of social or political retaliation for those who petition or accept certain appointments. The text hints at informal enforcement by Democrats and tension within the party.
Boycott North to Fight Federal Law Proposed in South
Louisiana residents debate boycotting Northern businesses and watering places in response to a potential federal election or fores bill. A convention of Southern states is favored to coordinate action, with the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce backing the plan.
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Louisiana
Gordon
Georgia
New Orleans
Whang Doodlers and Tots Clash in Maine Courtroom
In Port LaspD on July 23 the rival West Baldwin groups the Whang Doodlers led by Byron J Noble and the Tots led by Trial Justice Arthur S Bowers faced off in a sensational Municipal Court session. The feud over a love triangle led to threats and a violent confrontation with revolvers as witnesses and spectators filled the court. Bail was posted after appeals, and the case hints at further vigilante concerns as the two secret societies prepare to fight at home.
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Whang
Maine
West Baldwin
Commonwealth
Revolvers
Arthur S. Bowers
Bowers
Bion Noble
Crown
Dead and Not Wedded, Jacksonville Bridegroom Takes Own Life
G Tate Carr of Ocala shot himself on the eve of his marriage to Miss Rob in Weston of Romeo. He rode a 21 mile engine to the scene and died before a planned 6 30 wedding breakfast. Carr, who had sought a pistol to guard against danger, faced financial strain from failed phosphate dealings. He had moved from Illinois five years ago and was regarded as a promising young man.
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Fla
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Ocala
Romeo
Robin Weston
Carr
Will Weston
Weston
Voon
Foun Carr
Illinois
Wis
Bradlaugh and Hyndman duel over eight hour bill at St James Hall
The heated exchange drew about 3 000 spectators as Secretary Bradlaugh argued against a legal eight hour day and urged a hours limit by arrangement while Hyndman argued the bill is a palliative step and pointed to America as an example. Chauncey Depew and American Peace Congress delegates attended.
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Dunlap
Loxpox
Hyndman
St. James Hall
America
Chauncey M. Depew
Peace Congress
Mexican Government Sends Troops to Guatemalan Frontier
The Mexican government will send troops to the Guatemalan frontier to protect its interests. It aims to preserve strict neutrality amid disturbances in Central America, with operations routed via Galveston.
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Central America
City of Mexico
Galveston
Mexico
Kemmler Breaks Down Ahead of Death
News from the condemned murderer Kemmler reports he is breaking down as death nears, with fear and horror replacing bravado and nerves.
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Kemmler
Avubuuny
Churchill for the Cabinet Return Aimed by James
The News reports Sir Henry James promoting arrangements for Randolph Churchill's return to the King. He is supported by Mr. Chamberlain and Lord Hartington in this effort.
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Lorodox
Sir Henry James
Lord Randolph Churchill
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Hartington
New Stockyards Syndicate Targets Nationwide Control
A Chicago backed syndicate has begun negotiations to acquire major stockyards including St. Louis National Stockyards, St. Joseph Union, and South St. Paul Union. Boston and New York investors hold $8 million of stock with $5 million left for Chicago and English backers. The plan envisions dominating meat trade access across the United States.
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New Stockyards Syndicate
National Stockyards
St. Louis
Union Stockyards
St. Joseph
Union
South St. Paul
Town City
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
World’s Fair site plan gains city approval for lakefront use
Chicago voters approve an ordinance allowing the lake front as part of the exposition site with no amendments by a 44 to 15 vote. The city pledges up to 2 million for piling and filling and promises park ground after the fair. Plans show 150 to 300 acres for lake front use and the Fair in Jackson Park, five miles from the lake shore.
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Jackson Park
Curiaco
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
City of Chicago
Chicago Harbor
Chicago
Lake Ishigan
Glassware Makers Meet Discuss Syndicate Rumors
Asbury Park July 23. The National Association of Glassware Manufacturers held sessions amid talk of English capitalists forming a syndicate to buy American glassworks. Delegates heard no formal action on the matter. Officers elected included President D. C. Ripley and vice presidents James Gellender and James H. McClay, with a Pittsburg-based executive board. Members to depart tomorrow morning.
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Asbury Park
National Association of Glassware Manufacturers
Aayndicata
America
Amercan
Jenkin Jones
Calvert, Jones & Co
Anderson
O'Hara Glass Company
Jones
Ripley
Association
National Association of Jobbers
Congress
D. C. Ripley
James Gellender
Philadelphia
James H. McClay
Pittsburg
Thomas Brent
J. G. Walter
Paul Zimmerman
Elopement Shocks Canonchet as Sprague Objects
Narragansett July 23 report says Cleo Juliet Weed now Mrs. Howard Eaton eloped with electrician Eaton from Canonchet home of ex Governor Sprague. Sprague opposes, seeks annulment claiming illegality since Weed is not of age. Eaton described as expert electrician with Michigan plant role and multilingual skills.
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Canonchet
Sprague
Cleo Juliet Weed
Howard
Eaton
Michigan
Miss Weed
Anglo American Brewing Plans Chicago Saloons Network
Anglo American Brewing and Malting Company formed in Chicago with £300,000 capital by an English syndicate. A second company, Columbian Bar and Buffet Company, also capitalized at £300,000, will supply saloons directly, bypassing middlemen and using the same ownership group as the brewing interests.
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Chicago
Anglo-American Brewing and Malting Company
Chica
Columbian Bar and Buffet Company
Spiers
Goshorn Mixes Meeting Plans With Chicago Fair
General A. T. Goshorn arrived in Philadelphia by mistake for a New York conference with the Chicago Fair Committee. The session did not occur. He then left for New York and, with ex-Governor McCormick, will propose definitions for the era and limits of the unappointed Executive Committee.
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Philadelphia
A. T. Goshorn
New York
McCormick
Goshorn
Aes Agate
Dreaded Wreck Erin Survivors Reported In Bottle Note
A bottle found on Hick's beach contains a message from presumed Erin wreck survivors. It states they left the steamship Erin one week ago aboard a raft with ten days of food and twenty days of water. Signers include William Matthews Charles Chase Sam Clich Henry Branch Sarah Gluck and Sophia Bellman.
Original package liquor house opens in prohibition Russellville
In Russellville Kentucky a Nashville firm opened an original package liquor house. Officers arrested the workers but released them on bond. Citizens adopted a resolution to vote for a bill counteracting the original package decision. Also, in Rome the Pope received the Bishop of Pittsburgh.
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Louisville
B. S. Lowenthal & Co
Nashville
Russellville
Behring Sea dispute records reach Congress official
President Harrison transmitted 30 papers of correspondence with Great Britain on Behring Sea seal fisheries. The letters show British protests over American seizures and British vessels while the two governments seek a peaceful, prompt settlement. The exchange includes letters from Edwardes in 1680 and Blaine in 1890, noting prior assurances and ongoing tension.
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House of Representatives
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Bar Harbor
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