Plans for Republican campaigns and federal election law talk
A caucus at the Capitol considers a federal election law and plans for fall campaigns. Windom is pressed to explain authority for Canadian loaded cars bearing U S seals. Elevators in Port Huron lead protests against revenue frauds benefiting Canadian roads. Treasury defense lacking on customs officers in Canada and bonded Canada bound cars. The fight centers on smuggling Canada grain into the United States and railway implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom
United States
Republican Congressional Committee
Senate
Cullom
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Canada
Port Huron
Congress
Gladstone
Mich
Bernadie
Minn
Treasury Department
Canadian
California
Oregon
Vancouver
British Columbia
Plan of Campaign for Republican Campaigns in Congress
The Republican Congressional Campaign Committee will meet to map a fall plan and appoint a secretary. Edward McPherson declines the secretaryship due to duties as Clerk of the House. Schuyler S. Olds of Michigan is favored as successor. Senator Quay advised at a dinner with the Executive Committee of the Republican National Committee.
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Quay
National Organization
Congressional Committee
Wasuixortoy
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Edward McPherson
House of Representatives
McPherson
Senator Quay
Republican National Committee
Republican Caucus Debates Pension, McComas Law, and Election Reform
Republican Representatives met in caucus to discuss the disability and service pension bill, insisting on a minimum pension of $6 and no retreat from service provisions. They also weighed McComas anti gerrymandering measures and national election law options while deferring silver questions to a later session. Objections from Ohio members were noted, and the next caucus was set for Thursday night to continue these items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCemas
Obie Membrra
Silver
Washington
House
Messrs
Morrill
Sawyer
McComas
Ohio
Messrs. Lodge
Rowell
Lodge
Cavens
Lawyering misstates Supreme Court ruling on original package
A June 2 report misclaims a past Supreme Court decision reversed its stance in the Iowa original package ruling. The Louisiana cargo case involved taxed coal sold before import, not an unbroken original package. Chief Justice Fuller contrasted the cases, noting distinct constitutional grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurvator
United States Supreme Court
Iowa
Louisiana
Fuller
Postmaster at Brownsville Nomination Reviewed
Washington June 2 Representative Ray rejected Steele Kreps and Mischart for the Brownsville post office and recommended Miles E Bulger who lacks backing from Fayette county Republicans such as Colonel Reid and General Bailey. Rumor says Bulger may not reach the Senate. Ray’s prior nominee Elmer E Soles for McKeesport remains listed in a Senate committee room.
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Washinetown
Ray
Steele
Kreps
Mischart
Brownsville
Miles E. Bulger
Fayette County
Reid
Bailey
Bulger
Senate
Elmer E. Soles
McKeesport
Mills Confined to Bed in Washington for Rest
Representative Mills of Texas remains ill in Washington with fever and insomnia. His physician advises absolute rest after a long period of frail health since the tariff contest in the Fiftieth Congress. He cancels his planned speech at the tariff reform meeting in Philadelphia tomorrow.
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Texas
Washington
Mills
Philadelphia
Matt Morgan Dead Artist and Caricaturist Dies at 46
Matt Morgan a noted caricaturist and showman died suddenly at his Lexington Avenue home at age 46. The New York artist known for The Tomahawk satirizing the Prince of Wales and the British throne earlier worked for Harper's Weekly rival Leslie's Illustrated News and later did theater scene painting. Morgan had been planning two scenes for last night's Casino opera The Brazilian before his death from lumbago.
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New York
Matt Morgan
Lexington Avenue
Mr. Morgan
London
Tomahawk
Nast
Harper's Weekly
Morgan
Leslie
Cincinnati
Art Pottery
Remarkable exploit leads to horse theft arrest
Alice Stettler of Kuiztown, 17, drew a crowd as she untied a team at a funeral near Kutztown and sped off. Constable Glasser pursued, catching her near Fleetwood about 12 miles away. Squire Croll committed her to Allentown jail for trial.
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Reading
Alice Stettler
Kuiztown
Reuben Deshler
Ekntztown
Reuben Kratzer
Constable Glasser
Fleetwood
Mr. Ratzer
Katztown
Squire Croll
Trexlertown
Stettler
Allentown
Farmers Turn Pirates A Coast Pursuit Ends in Capture
A telegram from Berre reports fishermen battled three pirates at sea. Captain J A Darle pursued in a steam yacht after a boat exchange of knives pistols and axes. The pirates Charles Smith William Thompson and James Niece of Fairvie were jailed for attempting to kill.
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Berre
Jane
J. A. Darle
Darle
Charles Smith
William Thompson
James Niece
Fairvie
Inter State Military Encampment Opens At Camp Holmes
The inter state encampment and competitive drill opened today in Kansas City Missouri under auspicious circumstances. Twenty three companies are already encamped at Camp Holmes with eight more expected tomorrow as drills begin. A street parade drew enormous crowds along the march route. Tomorrow features a sham battle by the infant and a ball at night at the Exposition building.
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Kansas City
Camp Holmes
Exposition Building
Second Annual Convention of Boot and Shoeworkers
The International Boot and Shoeworkers Association opened its second annual convention in Rochester on June 2. The union grew from four months to 115 locals with 20 000 to 30 000 members. Branches span the East Canada West including Milwaukee St Louis Cincinnati and Southern states.
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Rochester
International Boot and Shoeworkers’ Association
Canada
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Murder Witness Killed Ends Birchell-Benwell Case Testimony
Wrrpsor Ontario June 2 George Hayes a passenger train brakeman was killed this morning his head caught between bumpers of two cars He was the sole witness in the Birchell Benwell murder case who saw Birchell and his victim on the train His death removes the only firsthand account remaining in the inquiry
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Wrrpsor
Ont
George Hayes
Ayes
Birchell-Benwell
Dominion
Birchell
Funeral cortege for Bishop OConnor to Philomenas Cathedral
A thousand people followed Bishop James OConnor remains to the crypto 51 Philomenas Cathedral for requiem services attended by Archbishops Hendrick of St Louis Ryan of Philadelphia Ireland of St Paul and Martin of Dakota along with about 150 bishops and priests.
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O'Connor
Omana
James O'Connor
Crypto 51
Philomena
Hendrick
St. Louis
Ryan
Philadelphia
Ireland
St. Paul
Martin
Dakota
Halifax Denies War Ships Sent to Newfoundland
June 2 reports from Halifax deny London papers claiming war ships and artillery were sent to Newfoundland. The city insists there will be no armed clash between French and English fleets and that disputes will be settled through diplomacy or arbitration.
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Halifax
Lie
Newfoundland
Havirfax
London
Special Treasury action against carpenters union in Canada workers
In Curcaco June 2 a notice states Special Treasury Agent Stitch will begin proceedings against the Master Carpenters and Builders Association officers for violating the alien contract labor law. The case concerns bringing Canadian carpenters to the city to replace striking workers last April.
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Curcaco
Special Treasury
Stitch
Master Carpenters and Builders’ Association
Canada
Banqueting Explorer Stanley Seeks Africa Policy Support
In Lexpos on June 2, the Fishmongers' Company hosted a banquet for Harry M. Stanley. Stanley urged maintaining British heights to Africa and proposed a diplomatic stance linked to the principles of the Trist siglo in Aion, urging preservation of influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Fishmongers’ Company
Herry M. Stanley
Infested With Bandini in Araucania Chili War
Panama May 29 reports Araucania region in Chile overwhelmed by bands of brigands with a surge of atrocious crimes. The province faces rampant banditry and mounting danger across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Araucania
Chili
Quay stays neutral as Wallace gains support in Philadelphia
The Junior Senator Quay declares neutrality in the Pennsylvania Governor race while visiting Philadelphia. He meets Republican leaders, reviews the convention scene, and notes the people’s will should prevail. Pattison supporters shift to Wallace with Patterson and McGowan backing Wallace.
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Senator Quay
Philadelphia
Fayette
Searight
Assembly
Perry
Hastings
Hastings Triumph in Perry County Republican Convention
A large Perry county Republican convention elected a delegate to the state convention with Hastings support. Ex-Judge Garber of Madison presided. A motion to instruct the delegate to vote for the Adjutant General passed 54 to 4 amid a Hastings strong show. Delamater and Stone were absent as their allies were outmaneuvered. The Hastings victory credited to Jonokin & Jonokin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bloom
Perry County
Garber
Madison
Hastings
John Hood
Duncannon
Delamater
Stone
Jonokin & Jonokin
Penseyer Re-Elected and the Legislature Safety Republican
PORTLAND ORE June 2 An election was held in this state today for Congress and state and county officers including members of the Legislature. The results indicate Penseyer probably re-elected and a Republican safety trend evident in the legislative selection.
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Penseyer
Portland
Obe
Congressent
Meager returns hint at party shifts in state races
Early returns show Ranger Herman Gu winning reelection to Congress by about 4,000 to 6,000 as a successor to J H Mitchell in the Senate. Governor race appears close with Pennoyer favored by incoming results and Republicans likely to hold a legislative majority on joint ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mitchell
United States Senate
Ranger Herman Gu
Congress
Pennoyer
Surprise in Fayette Leads to Treachery Accusations at Dem Convention
At the Democratic Return Judges Convention in Ashtown on June 2, A J Stewart, once out of the race, secures a nomination for Senator beside Dr Smith Battermore of Connellsville and D P Morgan of Spring Hill. County figures hint Sea-right anti posture and Wallace delegates, while a heated clash between Col Searight and John Thorndell over treachery ends with a near-fight as tables turn on party fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assoxtown
A. J. Stewart
Dr. Smith Battermore
Connellsville
D. P. Morgan
Spring Hill
Stewart
Seasight
Morgan
J. A. McKee
Bowles
Searights
Searight
Wallace
Assembly
M. P. Kane
Upper Tyrone Township
Dawson
McKee
John Thorndell
Colonel Searight
Will
Thornder
Boyle Democrats
Gil bert chosen as Harrisburg delegate to Republican State Convention
Special Telegram to the DiaraTon from Harrisburg June 2 Lyman D Gilbert was unanimously elected delegate to the Republican State Convention from this district He is generally understood to be for a candidate ater for Governor The County Dearcottons will select the remaining three delegates tomorrow.
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Harrisburg
Lyman D. Gilbert
Delan
Ater
Dearcottons
Electric Light Coalition Not Yet Formed Says Villard Aid
New York June 2 Henry Villard's confidential secretary said no definite coalition of electric lighting systems is formed. He noted talks with several electrical firms but reports of any alliance are inaccurate. The embryonic plan aimed to maximize returns on patents while extensions develop. GC R Dean of Curtis & Dean for Thomson Houston was unaware of any moves. Westinghouse President George Westinghouse likewise had no knowledge of the contemplated coalition.
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Villard
New York
Henry Villard
GC. R. Dean
Curtis & Dean
Thomson-Houston Company
George Westinghouse
Westinghouse
Springfield Brewing Company formed by English syndicate
The Spring field brewery deal has closed with Voice & Blees and Schneider Brothers selling to an English syndicate. Mayor W. R. Burnett becomes president with 3500 a year. Schneider Brothers retain a large stake, Fred Farmer to stay as manager, and Joe Hughes and Governor Campbell named heavy owners. Purchase price set at 350000 with Marion Hart arriving to open the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sppeinerreep
Springfield
Voice & Blees
Schneider Brothers
Springfield Brewing Company
W. R. Burnett
Blee
Fred Farmer
Joe Hughes
Hamilton
Birmingham
Governor Campbell
Marion Hart
Francis Murphy to Wed Rebecca Fisher in City
Francis Murphy the temperance orator will marry Rebecca Fisher a wealthy widow of the city. The alliance formed during Murphy’s winter meetings here. Murphy is a widower aged 55 and Mrs Fisher is a church leader in local circles.
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Couxcin Burrs
Francis Murphy
Rebecca Fisher
Murphy
Two Schooners Consumed in New Haven Fire
Fire at Tucker and Barry yard Madison destroyed two four masted schooners and all cargo. No apparatus available. Total loss estimated at 75 000 dollars. Location New Haven Conn. Date June 2. Fire began 1 30 this morning in loft of building at shipping yard.
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New Haver
Conn
Tucker & Barry’s
Madison
Miners Entombed Search Underway At Wilkesbarre Shaft
In South Wilkesbarre the water in the shaft was partially pumped out as of June 2 and an exploring party entered the mine tonight seeking eight entombed men. The mine remains gas filled and fears grow that explorers may be forced back. The explosion aftermath draws intense anxiety nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkessparee
South Wilkesbarre
Emperor warns Prince Bismarck over quiet utterings
June 2 report states the Emperor impressed upon Prince Bismarck that failure to refrain from certain utterings will bring consequences. The exact nature of the admonition remains unclear in this fragmentary notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berti
Prince Bismarck
Tobacco Prohibition Declared by United Presbyterians
The General Assembly at Buffalo passed a resolution banning tobacco use by church members including students and elders. The action, labeled sweeping, includes laymen and hinges on moral and health reasons, with final adoption expected after a consolidated report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of United Presbyterians At
Buffalo
Why They Cannot Unite Episcopal Views Block Presbyterian Union
Baltimore June 2 Bishop William Paret says unity of Episcopal and Presbyterian churches is hampered by dispute over the historic episcopate and other core questions. He notes four non negotiables include the Scripture, the Apostles Creed, two sacraments, and church order. Lutherans rejected the idea, Catholics excluded, and no rapid solution is foreseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William Paret
House of Bishops
Protestant Episcopal Church
Marksmen Off for Berlin Special Telegram to the Dispatch
New York marksmen, among them many of German extraction, gather at Hoboken docks to board the steamship Fulda for Berlin. About 200 New Yorkers will join the national and international shooting festival in the second week of July, with corps from various clubs attending the open contest.
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New Yeas
North German
Lloyd Steamship Company
Hoboken
Fulda
Berlin
New York
Couple Elopes Across State Lines For Illicit Wedding
Harry Goodwin and Cora Skinner of Lawrenceburg Indiana fled to wed after finding Squire Sterling in Elizabeth town Ohio near the state line. The pair crossed fences into Ohio pursued by the bride’s father on horseback. Sterling advised running for Indians as the license was invalid across the border. The scene grew tense with a cheering crowd as the lovers escaped pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Goodwin
Cora Skinner
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Squire Sterling
Elizabethtown
Squire
Sterling
Harrisburg Man Arrested in Wife Death Case
David Fink of Harrisburg was arrested on suspicion of causing his wife Sallie Moyer’s death. Her body was found in a river near Newark New Jersey after a troubled history involving a house of ill repute, a robbery claim, and an apparent disappearance. Authorities believe Fink feigned distress while the police investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
David Fink
Newark
WN. J
Sallie Moyer
Surprises Mark Carrie E. Vandegrift Case Advance
In Burlimo County Mr. Hotty New Jersey June 2 a verdict led to a retrial call via writ of certiorari. The court adjourned without a sentence as judges ordered transfer to the State Supreme Court. Later the prosecutor reported the case papers stolen from the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budd
Legal Battle Over Chicago Terminal Facilities War
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad filed a cross bill against Wabash Railroad over Chicago terminal facilities. Wabash had obtained a December injunction blocking interference with its operation from Polk to the State line near Hammond. Western Indiana seeks lease cancellation, claiming Wabash arrangements with Canadian Pacific allow entry over leased tracks, violating inter-tenant contract for shared use of Western Indiana tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company
Wabash Railroad
Wabash
Era Indiana
Polk
State Line
Hammond
Indiana
Detroit
Western Indiana
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Devastating Waterspout Hits Loveland Village
A Missouri Valley chronicle reports almost total destruction of Loveland eight miles below the town as a massive waterspout bursts over Beyer Valley. A cloud burst drenches the area. Mrs Sayles and her son are among the lost or missing, with several others unnamed. Recovery efforts continue without success.
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Couxer Blufps
Missouri Valley
Loveland
Zoverend
Beyer Valley
Sayles
Wealthy Chinese Physician Marries 17 Year Old Bride
Kansas City June 2 Chung Sing a wealthy Chinese physician aged 60 married Ah Gin a pretty Chinese girl aged 17. Sing became a widower 18 months ago and sent to San Francisco for a wife paying 600 to her guardian with parents in China. The ceremony followed Chinese custom. An American law ceremony will be performed tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Attempted Mail Robbery at Otter Station
A would-be robber tackled two sacks of mail at Otter station on Saturday night. Courier E Woodcock refused to open the registered letters, fired through the door, and the robber fled in pain as he shrieked after being shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Current
N.W
Battleford Mail
Otter Station
E. Woodcock
Woodcock
Meat Trust Forms as New York Butchers Align
Leading New York meat firms Ottman & Co and Beinscke & Co plan to join with shipper T. C. Eastman to form a meat trust. The three concerns reportedly did business up to 23.5 million dollars last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cambine
Eastman
the Tribune
Ottman & Co
Beinscke & Co
T. C. Eastman
State Printing Contract Let For Legislative Record
The contract for reporting and printing the Legislative Record was awarded to Clarence M. Busch of Philadelphia at 4281 per pace and to wrappers E. M. Shaifoer of this city at 225 per set. The records cost the State about 30,000 s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence M. Busch
Philadelphia
E. M. Shaifoer
Fr Wayne Strikers Gala the Victors
The Carpenters Union strike, four weeks long, ended at noon as employers yielded to worker demands. Fr Wayne Warya Inc led the event with a victory celebration on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Wayne
Fr. Warya, Inc
Carpenters’ Union
Guinness raises wages for all workers by shillings per week
June 2 Loxpos Guinness Brewing Company announces a voluntary wage increase for all its workmen by a shilling per week. The move reflects the firm’s effort to reward labor and maintain competitive pay amid rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guinness Brewing Company
Peculiar case of bridal rings amid breach of promise suit
In Philadelphia a breach of promise case pits Charles Knoeedler against widow Mrs. Margaret Shefler. The court heard she produced two betrothal rings and a wedding gown, while Knoeedler claimed she stole $725. The trial revealed plans for marriage and an unusual dispute over wedding attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kneedler
Philadelpala
Margaret Shefler
Old Court House
Charles Knoeedler
Tioga Street
Cass
Court hearing in New Jersey over poisoning charge
Cre mors Jackson Lockwood faced a hearing on attempting to poison her husband. He testified that his children urged the accusation rather than his wife, caused a courtroom scene, and was discharged after Mrs. Lockwood refused to return home. Lockwood then threatened a friend before an officer ejected him. Mrs. Lockwood plans to return to Virginia.
Priest Hennessey accused of brutality in Dungannon
A Cleveland mother, sister of Father Hennessey, sought to claim a child held by the village priest. The woman says Hennessey struck her, then pursued and knocked down Miss McGraw at McGraw's door. McGraw intervened. Hennessey fled, later surrendered after resisting authorities with a rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crsersnail
Jane
Commercial Gazette
Hanovertown
Columbisns County
Ohio
Cleveland
Dungannon
Hanoverton
Hennessey
Mr. McGraw
McGraw
Death by Own Action Leans Window to Spare Carpet
SPECIAL TELEGRAM FROM BOSTON reports Frank E. Chandler ended his life by cutting his throat. He leaned from a window sill to avoid staining the carpet, blood streaming out as bystanders watched. He died before aid could reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jane
Frank E. Chandler
Archbishop Corrigan Meets Pope in Rome
Archbishop Corrigan of New York was received by the Pope who listened with interest to his report on Catholic progress in New York. The Archbishop presented newly ordained priests from the American College bound for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roms
Corrigan
New York
American College
United States
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INTER
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Benaloc
Diapatce
Continental Hotel
Allen B. Burke
Porter
Rorke
Goodby
John E. Reyburn
Fitler
Herg
Atlantic City
Sooy
Pattison
Robert S. Patterson
First Ward
Patterson
Mr. Wallace
Harrity
George McGowan
The
Americas Club
Pattison-McGowan
Samuel Joseph
John E. Faunce
Faunce
Joseph
France
Diaraton
Field Breweries
Te Pecral
Bia Francee
Council Bluff
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Paret
Episcopal Church
Hoosier Elopers
Chicago and Northwestern
Wabash Lock Horns
Amelican Man
Dr. Chang Sing
A Meat Trust
Germantown
Sqaians
Archbishop Corrigan
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