ACRE OF FLAMES AND WATER SHORTAGE ON SOUTHSIDE
A major fire on the Southside destroyed Turner Hall, three dwellings, three stables and a large warehouse, with about 30,000 dollars in losses and no water to fight the flames. The blaze started in Philip Schuchmann’s Union alley warehouse, spread to nearby homes, and forced mass evacuations as volunteers and police aided residents in escaping.
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Turner Hall
Bingo
Philip Schuchmann
Union Alley
Thirteenth
Fourteenth
Hazelwood
Half Moon Fishing Club
Schuchmann
Jackson
Smith
Nelly
Ellen Randall
John Kaylor
Oliver
Fifteenth Street
Tarr
Rabenstein
Joons Votel
Sarah Street
John Bingy
Graf
Peter Brevery
William A. Thomas
Schuchman
Southside
Twelfth Street
Lake Erie
Snuccop
Schochmann
Turnverein
Cincinnati
Steubenville
Wheeling
Milwaukee
Peter Garrett
Twenty-eighth Ward
Seventh Avenue
Loss of Turner Hall and Romantic Old Farm House Fire
Turner Hall burned with valuable prizes including gold medals and silver cups lost. Total loss estimated at eight thousand dollars with six thousand insured. The nearby old farm house, 80 years old, survived while surrounding homes suffered water damage due to water scarcity and late arrival of fire engines and trucks.
ELKINS DAUGHTER MARRIED WITH NATIONALS AT WEDDING
Miss Sarah Elkins, daughter of Stephen B. Elkins, married Alexander C. Olyphant of Trenton at Elkins residence. Clergyman Heber Newton officiated. Notables included Lt Col Thomas S. Chambers, James Vernon Long, Felton Parker, and many guests from Pittsburg to West Virginia. Presents from President Harrison and others highlighted the high society reception.
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New Yorks
Sarah Elkins
Stephen B. Elkins
Elkins
Alexander C. Olyphant
Trenton
N. J
Olyphant
Duncan Olyphant
Navy
Heber Newton
Thomas 8. Chambers
J. J. Woodward
Elisabeth Elkins
Miss Elkins
Davis, Stevens, Jr
Robert
Blaine Elkins
Harrison
Blaine
Windom
Gran Jr
Andrew Categie
Jay Gould
Gene. Gough
West Virginia
Cent
Robeson
W. T. Sherman
Thundering at Blaine on Behring Sea Policy
The Times criticizes the Behring Sea dispatch order as pressing weak states too hard. It suggests British warships would follow if implemented and doubts Blaine’s push for a diplomatic settlement. It asserts England may accept a close time for seals but not under American gunboat pressure.
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the Times
Blaine
England
Elsine
Naval Cadet Deserters Brought Back From Mediterranean
Six United States naval cadets, members of the Boston Chicago and Yorktown, who attempted to desert while cruising in the Mediterranean, were picked up at Gibraltar and transported back to New York aboard the Italian steamship Timoni. The fleet had been ordered to Brazil when the escape attempt occurred. The incident was reported in New York on June 3.
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New York
Timoni
Gibraltar
United States
Mediterranean
Brazil
Boston
Chicago
Yorktown
Gatling Gun Inventor Alfred Perrine Dies in Cincinnati
Alfred T. Perrine, inventor of the Gatling gun, died in City Hospital in destitute circumstances after typhoid pneumonia. Once worth about $150,000, he lost his fortune in speculation and spent his final years in Cincinnati over the last five years.
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Cincinnati
Alfred T. Perrine
Actors' Fund annual meeting addressed by ex president Cleveland
In New York on June 3 at Palmer's Theater the ninth annual meeting of the Actors' Fund of America was held. Ex President Cleveland spoke to the actors and a number of notable attendees were present.
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New York
Actors’ Fund of America
Palmer's Theater
Cleveland
Short Half Million Deficit Delays Pensions Until After July
The fiscal strain on Indiana and Western pension offices leaves about 10,000 veterans in Indiana unable to receive quarterly payments. United States Pension Agent Nicholas Ensley reports a near $500,000 shortfall due to higher pension and allowance costs than the year’s appropriation. Funds in New York and Indianapolis banks total about $1.31 million while next quarter payrolls exceed $1.8 million, delaying payments until new appropriations become available after July 1.
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Diafator
Indianapolis
Nicholas Enaley
United States Pension
District of Indiana
Raum
Shorts
Indiana
Nsley
West
Ensley
New York
Storm King Visited Glenwood Feeble Minded Institute Tragedy
A morning storm near Glenwood struck the State Institution for the Feeble Minded at right angles. The tall smokestack collapsed, killing Willie Cline of Clark County and Wesley Emery of Monroe County. Several others were injured as roofs and buildings were wrecked. Creston and Atlantic reports note the severity as the region’s worst storm.
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Glenwood
Here
Creston
Atlantic
Mohonk Negro Conference to Begin Three Day Meeting
Ex-President Hayes will preside at the Mohonk conference opening tomorrow for a three day session on Negro welfare and education. Expected participants include Chief Justice Strong Howard University president Rankin Cornell president White ex governors Bullock Chamberlain Rev Lyman Abbott and John Jay among many national figures.
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Errestor
Hayes
Lake Mohonk
Justice Strong
Rankin
Howard University
White
Cornell
Henry Watterson
Bullock and Chamberlain
Lyman Abbott
John Jay
Willliam Lloyd Garrison
Cowles Theft Case Shocks Cleveland Society
Eugene H Cowles, son of Edwin Cowles, arrived in Cleveland to take his daughter from the child's mother. Sheriff Sawyer and deputies, guided by Judge J Ingersoll, chased clues this morning. The case involves a prominent family and has created a sensational stir in the community.
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Edwin Cowles
Cleveland
Eugene H.cowles
Sawyer
J. Ingersoll
Bank cashier charged in alleged cruelty to invalid wife
Washington New Jersey June 4 Mrs Lewis J Hann wife of a bank cashier lay dying as her husband took a bicycle ride. Her father heads the bank. He is accused of choking her and dragging her down stairs from the chamber where she lay ill. This occurred on Decoration Day. She is not expected to live.
Berlin orders threaten Saxony exports before July first
Berlin report says the government will not heed chambers of commerce petitions to protest changes in U S trade. Many Saxony manufacturers have been told by American firms to deliver goods in America before July or lose orders as US buyers cancel shipments awaiting delivery.
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Saxpos
Berlin
The
Daily News
Chambers of Commerce
United States
Saxony
America
Political delegates dispute in Philadelphia primary
A Philadelphia report details Republican primary results for district convention delegates with Pattison and Delamater figures. Stenger endorses Pattison while Quay loyalty influences the delegation, and Pattison supporters claim broad Democratic backing and a likely nomination.
Hastings and Stone Win Delegates at County Convention
At the Republican County Convention on June 3 Hastings backers faced a split vote as rural supporters united behind Stone. George B. Orlady steered a resolution to have delegates support both Hastings and Stone and follow gubernatorial candidates if directed. Delegates elected were Charles Conner of Robertsdale and H. B. Dunn. The outcome favors the Stone faction.
Division in Dauphin gives Hastings and Delamater two delegates
In Harrisburg on June 3, the Republican County Convention in Dauphin County ended in harmony. Delegates chosen by the party leaders for the State Convention were elected by acclimation. F. M. Ott and T. M. Williams backed Hastings, while John Heagy and Lyman D. Gilbert backed Delamater.
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Hanzispure
Gen. Hastings
F. M. Ott
T. M. Williams
Hastings
John Heagy
Steelton
Lyman D. Gilbert
Delamater
Winners in Greene Nominate State Senate Candidate Brant
Special telegram from Waynesburg June 3 reports Democratic return judges met to certify primary results. Matthew Brant of Wayne won the Senate nomination with 449 votes over Thomas Lardly. N. M. Hartley Jr. of Monongahela named for Assembly with 300 votes over P. Bradley. Other nominees include J. S. Hoy for Treasurer, D. C. Cumpston for Prothonotary, Eli Titus for Register and Recorder, R. Traver for Clerk of Courts, H. J. Ross for District Attorney, E. W. Wood and W. H. Johnson for Commissioners, J. A. Keys and F. M. Patterson for Auditors, W. L. Guthrie for Auditor and J. B. Bayard as Poor Director.
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Waynesburg
Court House
Matthew Brant
Wayne
Senate
Thomas Lardly
N. M. Hartley, Jr
Monongahela
Assembly
P. Bradle
J. 5S. Hoy
Whiting
F. M. Patterson
Center
W.L. Guthrie
J. B. Bayard
Jefferson
Indiana County Democratic County Convention Adopts Pattison Support
The Indiana County Democratic Convention met with a large turnout. Franklin Sansom was re elected County Chairman. Michael Brown and Samuel Wilson won delegates to the State Convention amid cheers. Brown pledged to vote for Pattison for Governor, and Wilson echoed the stance. Wallace supporters accepted the results with grace.
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Indiana
Ome Inorama
Franklin Sansom
Michael Brown
Samuel Wilson
Brown
Pattison
Wilson
Wallace
Tin Plate Kicker In Tariff Debate At Senate Finance
A Chicago Republican Representative Adams told the Senate Finance Committee that the tin plate feature of the House tariff bill should be dropped. The hearing showed broad Republican support for removing tin plate duties, with Allison and Aldrich among present allies. Vendors from New York urged specific duties on textiles and sewn goods, while fur dealers pressed higher rates to shield domestic jobs. The committee examined wood and sugar schedules, with a tentative stance favoring current House rates on fur products and other items.
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Dispatch
Washirdton
Adams
Chicago
Senate Committee On Finance
House
Allison
Senate
New York
Kenneth Barnhart
Marshall Field & Co
Finance Committee
Barnhart
Custom House
Senate Committee
Aldrich
Hiscock
Jones
Morrill
Sherman
United States
Quay to Name the Mar Delamater Doubt
The dispatch reports C L Magee of the Duquesne Street Railway Company in Hanfissone June 3. Magee says Quay will direct the Republican nomination for Governor but doubts Delamater as candidate due to risks to the party's success. He suspects Quay may choose a different nominee to safeguard wins.
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Magee
Delamater
Quay
Republicans organize campaign group for fall race
The Republican Congressional Campaign Committee organized during a meeting to prepare for the fall campaign. Representative James J. Belden of New York was elected chairman and Mr. Schuyler S. Olds of Michigan became secretary. An executive committee, chaired by Belden, was appointed.
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Washinoron
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
James J. Belden
New York
Schuyler
Oregon Result Seals Pennoyer Victory and GOP Legislative Wins
Portlaxd June 3 The Republican State Central Committee concedes the re election of Pennoyer Democrat as Governor by about 500 to 1000. Herrman Republican wins Congress by about 6100. Both legislative chambers lean Republican by large majorities.
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Ont
Republican State Central Committee
Pennoyer
Herrman
Congress
Indiana Kicker Falls to renomination at fifty ballots
At Koromo Indiana on June 3 the Republican Congressional District Convention in Tipton nominated Judge Daniel Waugh over incumbent Congressman Joseph B. Cheadle and H. M. Lafollette after fifty ballots. In Missouri at Houtpen the Democratic District Convention nominated Representative John O. Tarsney to succeed himself as the Fifth district's candidate, the sole name before the gathering.
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Indiana
Koromo, Inc
Republican Congressional District Convention
Daniel Waugh
Tipton
Joseph B. Cheadle
H. M. Lafollette
Houtpen
John 0. Tarsney
Congress
Missouri
Duke of Orleans Granted Pardon and to be Exiled at Night
Paris June 3 President Carnot grants a pardon to the Duke of Orleans who was imprisoned in February for violating the exile decree. He will be conducted to the frontier during the night.
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Paris
Carnot
Duke of Orleans
Twenty Fifth District Conference Set At New Castle
The Twenty Fifth Congressional district Republican nominating conference will be held in New Castle on Wednesday. Each county will be represented by 15 delegates. Candidates include C. C. Townsend of Beaver the current representative Colonel O L Jackson of Lawrence Black of Beaver and Major Alex McDowell of Mercer. Fayette County Democratic Convention date set for June 14 to elect county chairman and delegates to the state convention.
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Philadelphia
Republian
Fitler
Martin
Porter
Amos M.stack
Charles Falmer
Joseph L. Nobre
Hastings
Beasane
Majyor
Quay
Hasting
Delamater
Senator Delamater
Lafayette Hotel
Stor
New Coath
Shaaxgon
Twenty-fifth Congressional District
New Castle
C. C. Townsend
Beaver
O. L. Jackson
Lawrence
Black
Alex McDowell
Mercer
Fayette County
Asrostows
Del
Baltimore stock sale talk tied to Hopkins and leaders
In Baltimore on June 3, opinion favored selling Baltimore and Ohio stock held by the city and Johns Hopkins University. Pittsburgh financier Henry Oliver and New York magnate Solon Humphreys joined Chicago’s George M. Pullman in potential bids with Ed St. Bacon. A critic warned the stock is poor for municipal or widow and orphan estates, unless new capital and reform revive dividends.
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Balimore
City
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore and Ohio
Henry Oliver
Pittsburg
Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company
Solon Humphreys
New York
George M. Pullman
Chicago
Baltimore
Iste
Ed St. Bacon
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sicilian merchant freed after ransom payment
Rome reports Signor Arigo, a Sicilian merchant, was captured by brigands and released after a ransom of $50,000 was paid. Authorities confirmed the payout and the end of the hostage ordeal.
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Rad
Rome
Arigo
Forest County Democratic Convention Chooses Delegate
At the Forest county Democratic convention on June 3 in Tron Ezsra, F. E. Bible was elected delegate to the State convention, signaling another vote in the Wallace column.
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TER Dispayor
Tron Ezsra
Forest County
F. E. Bible
Wallace
Porter vows prosecution for census law infractions
Census Superintendent Porter told the Justice Department of violations of two census laws. He has 25 reports of individuals refusing to answer questions. One offender, Bernard Smith of New York, assaulted an enumerator. Porter will vigorously prosecute violations while allowing urgent substitutions for enumerators with good cause.
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Washington
Porter
Department of Justice
Bernard Smith
West Forty-fifth Street
New York
Slumbering Kerr Resolution on Glass Workers
Washington June 3 The Kerr resolution requesting all papers on the Jeanette glass workers case has not been acted on since referral to the Labor Committee. It appears designed mainly to generate newspaper copy and keep Kerr’s name in the news, with no expectation of a department response.
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Washington
Representative Kerr
Pennsylvania
Jeanette Glass
Treasury Department
Department of Justice
Committee On Labor
Kerr
Department
Census officials ban sharing information in field work
Washington June 3. The Superintendent of the Census issued an order forbidding supervisors and enumerators to disclose any information to the public in the performance of their duties. The order cites the law governing the matter.
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Washington
No More Testimony in Arkansas Contested Election
Washington June 3 The sub committee of the House Elections Committee has decided not to take further testimony in the Sevennane Arkansas contested election case.
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Washington
House Committee On Elections
Civil & vice Chief Dismissed
Washington on June 3 reports the dismissal of John 8 Bell from the civil and vice division, with officials indicating administrative action taken and no immediate further details available. The move follows internal reviews and aims to reorganize the unit’s leadership.
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Washington
John
Bell
Contested Alabama election case examined by House
The McDuffie versus Turpin dispute in Alabama remained unresolved as the House studied the case today. A sensational report on Miller versus Elliott of South Carolina claims state registration and election laws are unconstitutional, detailing disenfranchisement and ballot irregularities, with Miller leading by 757 under current rules and 1,445 if the law were strictly applied.
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Washington
Alabama
McDuffie
Turpin
House
Miller
Elliott
South Carolina
House Committee On Elections
Rowell
Rt. Wilson
Missouri
Smuggling of Chinamen Reported From Guaymas to Mazatlan
Washington reports 111 more Chinamen arriving at Mazatlan as 39 others already en route to Sonora towns near the U S border awaiting crossing. Consul Willard notes U S officers notified. Victoria C B consul Myers cites 22 Chinamen secretly boarded the North Star, evading Canadian pursuit for $20 per head. He urges more cutters and spies and condemns port smuggling of opium.
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Washington
A. Willard
United States
Guaymas
Mexico
Senate
Mazatlatan
Willard
Guyasmas
Sonora
Levi W. Myers
Victoria
B. C
Myers
Skeptical Politicians Learn Ballot Casting In New York
In New York on June 3 the Tammany Hall district at 8 Beach Street held a lesson on the new ballot style. About 50 voters practiced in a back parlor with a wooden booth and ballot boxes as clerks and inspectors watched. Practical politicians remained skeptical about the system’s day of use.
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Tammanysitea
New York
Tammany
Beach Street
H. F. Bezant
Bezant
Ex Judge Henry Austin jailed over estate shortage
Ex Judge Henry Austin, long known as a venerable settler, was committed to jail by Judge Kohisaat until due process or payment of 6954.64 to William E Hall, estate administrator for Henry L Hall. Austin, administrator since 1876, faced discovery of the shortage in 1888 and was previously ordered to have bankrupt bondsmen sued. He reportedly owns 20,000 acres in the South.
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Chicago
Henry 3
Austin
Kohisaat
Henry L. Hall
William E. Hall
Knickerbocker
Joseph O. Rutten
M. 8
Baldwin
Cook Still Missing DSP Atom Case Stirs Worry
June 3 report from McKrefort says Mrs. Charles Cook fears her husband Charles Cook, who left Sunday at noon after a rational conversation, may have died by his own hand. Officers search for him. Sgt Piper expects a safe return but Mrs. Cook remains alarmed.
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Cook
Charles Cook
Emma E. Beck
Piper
Arrested in Havana The Nephew to Face Trial
New York District Attorney Fellows stated that Robert L. Wallace, accused of stealing 50000 from his uncle, publisher John H Waters, arrived in the city aboard a steamer at West Y., where he was arrested a few days ago.
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New York
Fellows
Robert L. Wallace
John H. Waters
Col Bayne retires as Stone named successor in challenge
Allegheny County political drama unfolds with Colonel Bayne withdrawing from a self nomination after unanimous support. William A. Stone is nominated by acclamation, John N. Neeb wins a State Senate ballot, and a county committee meeting plans to settle a split in the Twenty-third District convention amid Republican activity at the World's Museum auditorium.
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Bayne
William A. Stone
Neeb
Pittsburg
Mort
Allegheny
Bayacther
John N. Neeb
State Senate
Balters
James S. Eutan
Twenty-third Congressional District
Third Ward
McCandless Township
John W. Smitley
John R. Herricks
Thomas M. Bayne
Shiras
Colonel Bayne
Congress
Gentiemen
Ways and Means
Mr. Herricks
Second Ward
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