Sir John Macdonald Dies After Half-Century Guiding Canada
Canada mourns as Sir John A Macdonald, premier for nearly 50 years, dies at 10 15 p m with Lady Macdonald and family at his bedside. Reporters describe a tenacious, witty leader whose career included patronage battles and the Canada Pacific charter controversy. His funeral is expected to be state in Kingston with burial in the family plot.
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Wanamaker Linked in Keystone Bank Scandal Arrests Loom
Philadelphia dispatch reports Magistrate Devlin issued a warrant for Ephraim Young a Spring Garden Bank director charged with conspiring to defraud Millward Cliff Cracker Co of 34000 in notes. Young held on 20000 bail. Evans could face arrest soon. Wanamaker defends firm and credit, saying he acted as a depositor not an official. no personal favors. Missing 930000 state funds tied to Bardsley case clarified by Receiver Pat e, with committee meeting pending.
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Honorary Obelisk Unveiling for Major General Hartranft
Norristown marked the tribute with a granite obelisk unveiled at Montgomery Cemetery in honor of Major General John F. Hartranft. About 5,000 troops and Grand Army members attended as Governor Pattison and ex-Governor Beaver spoke. Mrs Hartranft and her children watched, and a large reception followed at Main Street. The Heath Zouaven escorted Hartranft’s old guard.
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George H. North
William McClelland
Tant
Alexander Krombhaar
Louis W. Read
A.J. Drexel
James R. Hunsicker
A. Harvey Tyson
A. E McClellan
RB. R. Webbert
Austin Curtin
W. 8. Kiick
Soetie
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T. W. Davison
Charles Green
Od. Manu
James W. Latta
W. A. Hensle
W. F. Harrity
Geo Handy Smith
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J. W. Plume
General Hurtranft
Old Guard of Honor
Heath Zouaven
Scandal Reopens As Witness Claims Threats Led to Perjury
Beaver Falls dispatch reports the Witherspoon Bork scandal resurfaces as a witness alleges threats compelled her to commit perjury. The case centers on a robbery linked to Mrs. Ley’s house, with prior grand jury appearances and exoneration statements affecting the narrative amid ongoing public interest.
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Misa Bork
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Weather Brief Rainfall Range Reported
A fragmentary weather note reports rainfall range for the period. Observers logged precipitation amounts and regional conditions, though many details are unclear due to damaged text.
Prosecution in Bradley Case Faces Reopening
The case likely will be reopened and probed to the bottom, leaving Mrs Bradley and her sister Mrs J E Emerson who prosecuted the case in a bad light. The petitioner seeks actions to be taken by evening and morning to address the matter.
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Cambria Judgship Fight Halts In Democratic Primaries
Johnstown June 6 The Cambria county Democratic primary drama ends with mayor W Horace Rose opposing Col John P Linton in a bitter contest. Both camps attack each other’s morals and fitness while warning that defeat could hand the election to a Republican rival Judge Barker leads the Republican ticket as the race narrows between Linton and Rose.
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Washington County Sheriff Race Dominates Republican Primary
A special telegram reports light turnout in Washington County’s Republican primaries. The sheriff’s race was the hottest contest with P Beazeil, W A Gabby, and W P Cherry in the running. Longenecker wins county nomination for President Judge with an overwhelming majority, set to have a two vote influence at the convention.
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Republicans at Canton Convention Chooses Delegates
Special Telegram to the Dispatch from Canton reports the Republican County Convention on June 6 selected delegates to the State convention at Columbus on June 16 and 17 and adopted resolutions endorsing the party sign and national platform.
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Ross County Democrats Back Neal for Governor at Convention
In Chillicothe Ohio this afternoon the Democratic county convention of Ross County endorsed Lawrence T. Neal for governor and chose nine delegates to the state convention.
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Drowned at Picnic on Trout Island Near Sharon
A tragic drowning occurred at Trout Island during a group picnic when five youths crowded a rowboat on the Shenango River. The boat overturned and one young man disappeared beneath the current while another named Fye could not swim and was rescued after assistance. The remaining youths clung to the overturned boat until rescuers arrived.
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Erie Carpenters Victorious Debates Over Hours End
In Erie on June 6 workers at planing mills ended a strike for shorter hours after mills agreed to ten hours. Carpenters had sought nine hours and won concession, ending the labor dispute that began May 1.
Ingalls Denies Joining Truth Editorial Desk
Ex Senator Ingalls denies in local papers that he has become connected with the editorial department of Truth. His denial follows rumors that he joined the Kansas City publication after his senate career.
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General Longstreet Near Death in Georgia
Gainesville Ga June 6 General James Longstreet lies at death's door and is not expected to survive the night.
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Free Train Wednesday to Kensington
A public notice announces a free train service on Wednesday June 10. The route runs to Kensington, with schedule details and departure points provided for local riders.
German tariff dispute stirs unrest amid rye price rise
Berlin reports show growing discontent over Chancellor Von Caprivi’s refusal to cut corn duties, despite rising grain costs and warnings from political parties. Socialist papers push for action as cabinet dissensions surface and public meetings erupt. American-German fraud case, UC professor scandal, and Russian Jewish relief efforts add to a tense, interconnected news scene.
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India uprising in Keonjhur provokes British action
Loxpon reports a fresh local insurrection in Keonjhur India where rebels plundered the Maharajah’s treasurer and prepared to defend against British forces. Bengal Infantry moved to quell the revolt described as not formidable, triggered by tax oppression and the Maharajah’s scandalous marriage choice.
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Trianae Minister Claims Budget Deficit Cut to 1.28 Million
Signor Luzsatti, minister of the Trianae, announced the deficit had been reduced to 1,280,600 dollars through budget expenditure savings.
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TORIES IN THE DUMPS Chamberlain Commg is for Some Good Bound Abuse for Foisting the Meaanie on the Party-Gladstone to Speak on the Bill Monday
A cable report from Loxpox on June 6 describes Tory disarray over the free education bill. Ministers debate strategy, with Chamberlain blamed for bringing the measure forward and risking electoral backlash. Goscher to introduce the bill Monday as Gladstone returns to Hawarden. Suspicion grows of an imminent general election timing.
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Jefferson Davis birthday becomes Florida legal holiday
Tallahassee June 6 The bill making the anniversary of Jefferson Davis birthday a legal holiday in Florida was signed into law after the legislature adjourned sine die. The measure, approved in session, designates June 3rd as a holiday, reflecting state officials timing.
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Freight train No 51 wreck claims engineer at Elizabethtown
Cracrssatt June 6. This afternoon the engine of freight train No 51 on the Big Four road left the track after crossing the State line near Elizabethtown and rolled down an embankment. Engineer Bennett of Harrison, C., was instantly killed. The fireman escaped by jumping. New patents issued June 2, 1891 list includes various devices and inventions with names and locations such as O D Leyis Pittsburg T Bartholomew Dunnell Pa and others. Trade marks and patent services are noted as established over 20 years.
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B. F. McElwee
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Cytus
William H. Ridgeway
Coatesville
Thomas W. Southward
Mount Sterling
J. A. Burgoon
Alleheny
United States
Alloreign
Excursion to Cincinnati by Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Line
$12 excursion fare to Cincinnati and return plus meals and stateroom. Steamers Keystone State Scotia Hudson Andes and C W Batchelor depart from Wood Street on set days each week at 4 PM. Round trip option by combining boat and rail costs $12.50. Descriptive folders mailed on request. James A Henderson Supt.
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Thornton Bros Allegheny Cash Store Fabric Sale Card
Black silk rhadame 46 inch drawers and silk grenadines priced at 49 cents. White embroidered flouncing 46 inches 49 cents. Satin striped white apronettes 19 cents. Aprons 15 cents. Black cashmere 19 cents. Black alpaca 15 cents. 46 inch fabrics at 49 cents. The Cash Store.
Kensington sales and assorted goods highlight midweek ads
A digest of display ads notes low prices on curtain poles and drapery trimmings by local merchants J H Kuyken & Bro and Jonny Knable Co, with mentions of Kensington promotions on June 10 and a Kensington excursion train offer to Ohio Pyle. Also advertised are dress trimmings, novelties, and real estate opportunities with Kensington branding and page references.
Barings and Boodle Bribes Exposed in Argentine Deal
New York reports reveal how Charles H. Sanford, a pills drummer, rose to influence in Hale & Co Buenos Aires and with Lord Revelstoke at Barings. Profits from a water works concession fueled large loans, with payments to Celman and Interior Minister Wild. Sanford’s ties to government bribes and massive Barings investments in Argentina are outlined, totaling millions and exposing a vast corruption network.
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Baring Bank
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Pap Nee
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Juarez Celman
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Cordoba
River gauges and weather report telegraph summary
Special telegrams to the Dispatch show varying river levels. Allegheny River at Jouschon shows 4 feet and falling with cloudy cool weather. Wheeling River at 7 feet 4 inches and stationary with rainy weather. Cincinnati River at 16 feet 3 inches and falling. Carmo River at 15.1 feet and rising with heavy rain in the afternoon, cloudy and warm.
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Fires sweep cities from Bay City to San Diego
A string of fires vanaf Bay City to Findlay and Findlay shows varied damage. E 5 Fitch & Co fertilizing Works burned with unspecified losses. Fire in Schuetz alley Southside damaged Anton Bricklet’s home. Cleveland Hardware Company buildings burned on Sueseen ground. Santiago de Chile suffered a major blaze destroying the British Legation and wounding officials. A corner Negley avenue and Bryant street East End house burned. 900 dollars loss, partly insured. A muck mill boiler explosion at Brigg’s rolling mill caused fire and 30 workers out of work, insured losses reported. In Brocton Massachusetts a four story wooden structure housing a Universalist church burned, stock and furniture lost. McCann stock of aero supplies nearly destroyed. insured for 10 000.
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Imat Fall
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Southside
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Cleveland Hardware
Santiago de Chile
J. G. Kennedy
Engine Company No. 8
Catherine Negley
Negley Avenue
Bryant Street
East End
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Brigg
Brocton
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People Who Come and Go. Notable travels and arrivals
Attorney A V D Watterson sails to New York for a tour of Europe and France, returning in September. Lola Goodwin and W P West from Allegheny plan a nine day trip via the Union Pact Trend. C A Craig of Junction and Thomas M Harrisburg, along with Walter Phelps, travel through Eastern cities. M T Rathbone, a Liverpool iron man, stayed at the Monongahela House. Wilson of Beaver and F H Al of Louisville are at the Duquesne. George M Turner of Youngstown is in town. Thornton Bros advertise silk goods at heavy discounts, claiming price competitiveness and stock exhaustion. Kensington promotions and wedding merchandise highlighted. Page 10.
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W. P. West
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Harvard Institute of 1770 Closes After Dinners Scandal
Boston reports upheaval as Harvard students’ wine dinners at Parker House and Youngs Hotel provoke large disruptions. Hotels restrict large parties, citing drunken behavior. Institute of 1770, founded by Warren and others, shifts from literary club to social group with new clubhouse on Mt Angburn street. Members increasingly focus on athletics and social roles. debate character wanes as the club loses its debating identity.
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Life of P. T. Barnum in intimate sketch by Joel Benton
P. T. Barnum’s close literary associate Joel Benton completes a deeply intimate portrait of the famed showman. The book, richly illustrated, is published by Hubbard of Philadelphia.
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P. T. Barnum
Joel Benton
Othe Grea
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