Blaine Seeks Presidential Nomination Amid Zigzag Politics
Special telegram from Washington reports Senator Quay will visit Minneapolis to secure Blaine's acceptance of the Republican nomination if offered. Blaine friends, inclining to run, see him weighing votes and state carry while Harrison is identified as a chief rival influence. Blaine and Harrison reportedly not discussing politics, with Blaine’s circle confirming readiness to accept if nominated.
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James G. Blaine
Republican Party
Quay
Blaine
New York
Ats
Benjamin Harrison
Jonah
Jerry Rusk
Kenny Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
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Bisine
Knight
Clarkson
Harrison
White House
Elkins
Est
Virginia
Steve
Joyee
Congress
Converts Spark Blaine Support as Harrison Delegates Align
Reported that several delegates ordered by the State convention to back Harrison now display Blaine buttons in public, signaling a shift in allegiance during street observations. The scene occurred as supporters of both campaigns were seen in the streets.
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Conference in Chicago Sets Stage for Blaine Alger Ticket
In Chicago on May 31 prominent Republicans gather at the Grand Pacific for a long conference. Key figures include Hatton Thurston O’Brien Spooner Conger Gear Clark Clarkson and Allen as Alger advocates. A rumor swirls that Blaine Alger arrangements are being finalized with a Western soldier likely to be second on the ticket.
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Washington
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Allen
Michigan
O’brien
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New York
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D. M. Sabin
Thomas Lowry
Hyde
Massachussetts
Conger
Ohio
Paine
Massachusetts
Sanborn
E. P. Allen
Michigan Alger Advocate
Blaine-Alger
Chicago
General Alger
Sloat Fassett
Minneapolis Tribune conducts postal card vote on convention delegates
May 31 The Minneapolis Tribune reports a postal card vote of Republican National Convention delegates on their choice for president. Up to tonight replies were received, divided as follows.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis Tribmne
Secretaries Blaine Elkins and Foster Miss Cabinet Meeting
Gossip swirls after secretary Blaine misses Cabinet gathering as Elkins and Foster remain out of town. White House officials say no meeting was planned and President Roosevelt's return from Rochester left no formal agenda.
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Blaine
Elkins
Foster
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Department
New York
White House
Tracy
Miller
Rochester
Blaine's Lead in New York Delegates
William Barnes Jr Republican State Committeeman reports in the Evening Journal that New York's 72 delegates favor Harrison 18 votes and Secretary of State Bisine 54, with a full delegate list and preferences. The item notes a prior promise of a Consulship.
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Yale Kent Club Holds Mock Convention Nomination
Yale New Haven May 31 special. The Kent Club Republicans held a mock nominating convention. J X Carpenter senior class was unanimously chosen permanent chairman and F E Healy 03 was secretary. The convention balloted with the listed result.
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Arrests in Droves Hit Hawaiian Liberal Leaders
A Honolulu dispatch reports 21 Liberals arrested including Robert Wilcox and Colonel Volney V. Ashford on treason charges as tensions rise over a possible republic. The arrests halt trials scheduled for May 20 amid fears of uprising and political intrigue at Kalakaua's court.
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Wealthy New York society girl found dead in bath
Miss Lillian Norfolk, a handsome and wealthy Long Island socialite, was found dead in a Brooklyn bathroom. The nude body lay in a tub with her hair wrapped around her throat and the faucet running. Disappointed in love affairs is given as a likely motive.
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Long Island
Revolution in Honduras Fails to Gain Ground
Report from Honduras indicates a short lived uprising against President Leiva. Prominent Tegucigalpa politicians organized the effort with fighting in the Eastern States near Puerto Cortez, including San Pedro and Boats. The assaults were repulsed, prisoners were taken, and overall the rebellion is deemed a minor failure.
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Hurricane devastates Mauritius with massive losses
Reports from Mauritius confirm 1200 killed and 4000 injured after a hurricane preceded by a magnetic disturbance. Nine foot sea rise destroyed many buildings including churches. the Cathedral survived. A factory collapse killed 200 Indians on the Martin estate. half the sugar crop was ruined. widespread planter losses are immense.
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Mauritius
Martin Estate
Leader of Red Mountain still gang confesses
The Columbus Grove bank robbery is claimed by the self styled leader of the Red Mountain still gang near Birmingham Alabama. He says he and a companion carried out the robbery last August and that Frank Yon Loon awaits execution for it. He also says the gang robbed the Georgia and Pacific train in Georgia several months ago.
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Red Mountain
Birmingham
Als
Columbus Grove
Frank Yon Loon
Georgia and Pacific
Georgia
McKinley Delegate Drops Dead at Philadelphia Meeting
John S. McKinley, a Philadelphia Republican delegate to the Minneapolis Convention from the Fifth Congress district, collapsed and died during a delegation meeting in Philadelphia. Alternate Wilbur Short was named. McKinley was a prominent lawyer and newly married.
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Philadelphia Republcan
Philadelphia
John
McKinlay
Minneapolis
Fifth Congress
Wilbur & Short
McKinley
Platt Defends Blaine as Practical Politician and Party Leader
Ex senator Thomas Platt rebutted President Harrison's critique of Blaine and others as he argues the Minneapolis Convention will shape the party. He lauds Blaine’s reciprocity policy and credits multiple statesmen and diplomats for Republican achievements, noting the president did not act alone.
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Rutan Plans Revenge Against Quay Morrison and Boyer
Ex Senator Rutan, once Allegheny City GOP leader, travels to Harrisburg to file criminal informations against State Treasurer Morrison ex State Treasurer Boyer and Senator Quay. He cites deposits and favors during Boyer’s term and says he will press charges soon with Attorney General Hensel. He vows stronger actions beyond Morrison and Boyer.
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Brother of Coroner Fatally Burned in Lamp Accident
William McDowell age 28 brother of Coroner Heber McDowell died after his clothes ignited when a lamp chimney was knocked off at his Arch Street home. He had been a city firefighter and later worked as assistant master mechanic of the Central Traction road. He remained at West Penn Hospital with his mother present. recovery deemed doubtful.
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Heber McDowell
West Penn Hospital
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McDowell
Central Traction Road
Iron Manufacturers Set New Wage Scale For Next Year
A meeting of the Mahoning and Shenango Valley Iron Manufacturers Association in Youngstown Ohio completed the scale desired for the coming year. The executive committee in Pittsburg will review the plan at Thursday’s meeting chaired by Vice President P H McEvoy. A conference on the scale question is sought and likely after the Pittsburg convention approves the new scale.
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Mahoning and Shenango Valley Iron Manufacturers’ Association
Pittsburg
P. H. McEvoy
Pittaurg
Rushville Area Cloudburst Destroys Buildings and Orchards
A cloudburst last night near Rushville flooded the countryside. Several buildings were blown down and multiple orchards were destroyed as the storm swept through St. Josefxn Missouri area.
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Mayor Gourley's Vigorous Vetoes
A late morning summary highlights Mayor Gourley veto actions on tenant relief and related city measures. The page also notes political maneuvers including Blaine-related nominations and early municipal developments in Allegheny.
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Blaine
Honolna
Pratt
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Hiow
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Sherman
Cleveland
Wolcott
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Gourley
Veto clash on electric lighting bills stalls passage
The Common Councils failed to override Mayor Bigelow's vetoes on two electric lighting ordinances for Market Street and City Hall. A special session was set for tomorrow to retry the measures while the mayor's veto of $4129 for Allegheny County Light Company funds was sustained.
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A Tempest in a Teapot
A lively tempest in a teapot erupted in a small, domestic dispute described with humorous exaggeration and a quirky, lighthearted tone.
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