Political chessboard shifts at national delegate headquarters
Reports from New York New Jersey and other states show tense preparations after Blaine’s cabinet resignation. Delegations vary with Harrison Blaine splits in NewYork New Jersey South Dakota and Texas, while leaders like Sewell Buchanan and Pettigrew weigh loyalties and possible realignments as alliances form around Harrison or Blaine.
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South Dakota
Texas
Miscock
Depew
New York
Big Four
Warner Miller
Sherman
Storice
Polling the States Conflicting Delegation Sentiments in 1896 Nomination
Minneapolis dispatch notes mixed pledges among state delegations for the Republican nomination. Michigan splits between Alger and Blaine while Ohio leans Blaine, New York favors Blaine per Platt but Harrison camp claims. Minnesota shows Harrison support, Wisconsin splits with Blackstock backing Harrison, Montana Blaine, New Hampshire mixed, Indiana solid Harrison, New Jersey leaning Harrison, Texas moving from Harrison to Blaine.
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Michigan
Alger
Messate
Bisine
Atkinson
Detroit
Harrison
Blaine
James H. Stone
Ohio
Wisconsin
Blackstock
North Dakota
Montana
New Hampshire
Gallinger
Indiana
City
New Jersey
Mr. Haaltrey
Texas
Iowa on the Break Up Harrison Vote and New York Plans
A Minneapolis dispatch reports the Iowa delegation wavering on Harrison loyalty as Blaine supporters gain ground. New York delegates discuss a dark horse between Sherman and Allison, with eight pledged for Blaine and more likely. Co W Fairbank, famed Indian ally of Gresham, observed at a Harrison rally as the scene grew heated.
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Janet
Harrison
Blaine
New York
Sherman
Allison
Co. W. Fairbank
Gresham
Mr. Fairbank
Cate
Ambitious rhetoric as Fairbank backs the nominee
A debated scene features Fairbank declaring his support for the official nominee while others question his loyalties. The exchange highlights party alignment and public backing amid tense political din.
Ex-Senator Miller Declares for Blaine From New York
Ex-Senator Warner Miller of New York announces after six weeks of travel that a large majority of New York delegates favor Blaine and he will support him at the convention. The move is seen as likely to influence the convention, with Blaine holding around 46 New York votes and Harrison about 26.
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Pratt
Big Four
New York
Shendan Shook
Blaine
Maine
Jake Patterson
Quackenbush
Harrison
Ohio
Foraker
Platt
Town
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Biniie
Warner Miller
Miller
E. C. O'Brien
Belden
Dramatic Meeting Between Emmons Blaine and Chauncey Depew
In the West Hotel dining room in Minneapolis on June 5 a public clash between Emmons Blaine and Chauncey M Depew drew hundreds of witnesses. Depew appeared flustered while Blaine avoided provocative action and Tom Platt observed the scene with quiet amusement as Depew moved away to sit near Murat Halsted.
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Emmons Blaine
Chauncey Depew
Blaine
Depew
Minneapolis
Chauncey M. Depew
West Hotel
Sjepew
Tom Platt
New York
Big Four
Mr. Depew
Murat Halsted
Fires Devastate Refineries and City in Pennsylvania Flood
A massive fire tore through the Rice Robinson and Foggans refinery and soap works along South Perry Street, spreading to nearby businesses and hotels. Amid flood damage and a large oil-refinery blaze, casualties rose with dozens reported missing and hundreds displaced as emergency crews battled fires and floods.
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Rice, Robinson & Foggans
Woods
Death at the Bridge at Oil City Panic Amid Oil Fire
Colonel Thomas Burns describes a chaotic Oil City scene as a bridge collapsed under a stampede toward the creek. Flames from burning oil spread along Oil Creek with many killed or endangered. families fled hillsides as the valley burned from Oil City to Titusville.
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Oil City
Thomas Burns
Buffalo
United States Secret Service
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Sam
Weeben
Oil Creek
Titusville
Third Ward
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Oil Creek Valley
Corry Deluge Destroys Town and Floods Region
The June 5 storm floods Corry and surrounding areas surpassing the 1890 cloudburst. Union City suffers major damage as Clark's mill dam bursts, 30 houses swept away, many fields destroyed, thousands in losses. Rail lines and towns Garland Pittsfield Columbus submerged. Pittsfield operator Mead remains at his post amid three feet of water.
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Union City
Corry
Astern
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Ridgeway
Erie
Pittsfield
Clark's Mill
Deamore
Keystone
Garland
Columbus
J. E. Mead
Foraker on the Fight as Blaine Nomination Looms
Ex governor Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio directs Blaine's nomination efforts from busy Minneapolis headquarters. He asserts Blaine will accept if nominated and holds a majority of delegates. Foraker says he will place Blaine in nomination and notes Sherman could receive Ohio support if a dark horse emerges.
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Buckeye
Blaine
Minneapolis
Joseph B. Foraker
Ohio
Foraker
Sherman
Pittenburg Cycle Co to Open East End Salesroom
The Pittenburg Cycle Company at 428 Wood Street will open its East End salesroom on June 11 with a lantern parade. All cyclists are invited. lanterns and refreshments will be provided. Leave lantern orders at 435 Wood Street.
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Pittenburg Cycle Company
Wood Street
Lune
The Afflicted Valley: Oil Creek Country and Oil City Industries
A historical overview of Oil Creek flowing from Crawford County to the Allegheny River, detailing nine hamlets with oil wells and populations around two thousand. It describes Oil City’s role as the region’s oil market, rail connections, bridge links, and key industries, churches, schools, and infrastructure. Titusville’s status as a bustling hub with banks, newspapers, hotels, and multiple oil-related factories is noted.
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Titusville
Crawford County
Pitaswe «Co
Boughton
Miller Farm
Mdouc
Joo Meredith
Pioneer
Rynd Farm
Ronseville
McClintock
HCI Si
Sci Cousset
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Franklin
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern
O. City
Clark's Summit
Oil Creek
Allegheny Valley
Dunkirk
Union
Meadville
Titas
Public Meeting Called to Aid Clearburst Victims
Mayor Gourney issues a proclamation calling Pittsburg citizens to a 2 o clock public meeting in Municipal Hall to organize relief for Titusville Oil City and Johnstown disaster sufferers. Treasurer William R Thompson notes funds are low but more help will come from Pittsburg. Citizens urged to attend and assist in relief efforts.
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Gourley
William R. Thompson
Pittsburg
Titusville
Oil City
Pitts. Org
Conemaugh Valley
Common Council Chamber
Il, L Govuner
Governor Seeks Immediate Oil Country Disaster Update
Colonel W C Connelly Jr of the governor’s staff reports sending urgent requests to the mayor of Oil City Titusville and Meadville for exact disaster conditions. Messages direct Gov Pattison to be informed at earliest moment with full details. John Newell and family are reported safe at Titusville as occupancy concerns eased.
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Governor's Staf
Robert E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Leun
W. C. DowneLey
A. D.C
Titusville
Meadville
John Newell
Mr. Newell
Flood Telegram Spurs Hope for Safe Reach
A telegram from Mr. Newell late last night said the flood had not reached them, easing fears for safety of him and his group.
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Mr. Newell
A Fateful Telegram Sent to Man In Pittsburg
A telegram arrived at Pittsburg police headquarters claiming to have killed the wife and mother of Jacob Haines, Chief of Police. Authorities searched city records for Mr. Haines but found no matching resident and returned the telegram for an address.
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Marnisaria
W. C. Connelly
Pittsburg
Robert E. Pattinox
Connelly
Tuvavitlr
Jacob Hantes
A. Lispay
Haines
Presidential race commentary on Blaine and rivals
June 6 Lexington papers largely discuss James G Blaine and rivals for the presidency. The News frames the election as a clash of principles, while The Chronicle suspects Blaine may be passed over by jealous competitors. The Standard sees Blaine as the favorite over Harrison with Cleveland likely Democratic nominee.
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Sara
Blaine
The
Chronicls
Standard
Harrison
Mr. Cleveland
United States
Americ
Three Men Aboard Shanty Boat Drift Toward River Sinking Fleet
At 2:30 this morning cries for help echoed near the Seventh street bridge as a shanty boat broke loose with barges and an old P. W. transfer boat. The swift current carried the men away before rescue could occur and several barges struck the bridge and sank. It is not known whether the men survived.
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Seventh Street Bridge
Sevens Street
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