Blaine Push Dominates Delegates at Republican Convention
Minneapolis dispatch reports Blaine forces leveraging delay tactics to control credentials and platform votes while Harrison forces push for an early ballot. Contests seat Blaine delegates, with plans to blacklist Harrison officeholders and court compromise candidates amid McKinley and Rusk possibilities. California pledges Blaine support, signaling a strategic Mandate.
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Harrison
Fassett
National Committee
Blaine
Committee On
Flaine
Delegation Split in California Over Harrison Blaine Choice
The California delegation debated the presidential choice and finally voted nine for Harrison nine for Blaine with two wavering. Both factions claim the undecided delegates, though the two wavering members gave no firm preference.
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California
Harrison
Blaine
Ready for the Fight Blue Law Opposition Organizes
A new group formed to repeal the Blue Laws of 1794 meets at Alderman McNierney’s office. They receive supportive letters from railroad officials and prominent ministers, plan monthly meetings, and hire two leading lawyers to determine arrest procedures without wrongful liability.
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Alderman McNierney
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
Squire McNierne
Titusville Saved by Hotel Man Amid Canadohta Lake Dam Crisis
C J Andrews of the Hotel Brunswick and Canadohta Lake resort led heroic efforts to stave off a dam break. Workers filled breaks with bags, straw, and dirt as water surged from the lake, threatening Titusville. The dam failed downstream at Spartansburg, a bridge was destroyed, but Titusville itself was saved.
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Canadohta Lake
Titusville
Spseia
C.J. Andrews
Brunswick
Canadohia Lake
Spartansburg
Riceville
Suit filed to recover city tax on railroad bonds
Morrow and City Attorney Moreland filed in Dauphin county Prothonotary an appeal from Auditor General Gregg and State Treasurer Boyer regarding city taxes on Pittsburg railroad company bonds. The 1891 tax amount involved is 16721.91 dollars. Prothonotary Malick notified Attorney General Hensel of the appeal and a hearing date was awaited before Pittsburg officials left.
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Morrow
Moreland
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Gregg
Boyer
Pittsburg
Malick
Hensel
Local Assembly 1465 K of L reports open after 7 breach
Belle Vernon firms allegedly violate agreement by keeping open past 7 causing overtime for workers. Local assembly warns of a boycott if firms continue operating after the set time.
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K. of L
Belle Vernon
Aycott
Kensington Investment Prospect Promises Quick Property Gains
An office on No 79 Fourth Avenue advertises fast profits from purchasing lots in Kensington. It claims rapid value growth and stability with no risk, offering free railroad tickets to visitors who buy.
Elegant housewares lineup at E. P. Roberts & Sona store
Chests of knives forks and spoons, tea ware berry bowls salad dishes and fruit stands on display. A host of fancy pieces in cases with the latest productions at E. P. Roberts & Sona Fifth Avenue and Market Street The Hammocks All Kinda From 75c to finest made in our curtain department Jos Hone & Co Penn Avenue Stores.
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E. P. Roberts & Sona
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Jos. Hone & Co
Penn Avenue
Silver faction wins partial victory on tariff amid silver fight
The Republican Platform Committee resolved the silver issue with a bi metalling tilt, shaping the tariff paragraph to favor pro tective tariffs over free coinage. Debate centered on signatures from the silver states as Senate Jones of Nevada argued for free coinage while a cross party bloc resisted. The Nicaragua Canal received backing from Estee and Pierce, with a plank urging American capital to build it, as committee work continued into the night.
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Bisine
Harrison
Jeremiah Rusk
Rusk
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Farmers’ Alliance
Minneapolis
Foraker
Committee On
Jones
Nevada
Far West
Nicaragua Canal
Estee
California
Henry D. Pierce
Indianapolis
St. Louis
United States
Gore
Nebraska
Platt
Connecticut
Teller
Colorado
Brackett
Massachusetts
Thompson
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Counterfeit bill incident leads to Canton arrest
Staines of this city was arrested yesterday in Canton for trying to pass a $20 counterfeit bill. Police say nearby individuals have faced mimic scams and are seeking accomplices amid recent Lew mier chants incidents.
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Canton
Staines
Lew Mierchants
Three Boys Escape Death In Monongahela River Collision
A Monongahela river incident near South Tenth street last night left three boys ages 12 to 15 clinging to life after their skiff was struck by the towboat Horner. They were rescued by river collectors and Lt. Johnston, then returned home. Minor injuries were reported across several manufactories and streetcar incidents in the same period.
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Monongahela
South Tenth Street
Willie Lane
Frank Brown
Harry Bowers
Horner
South Tenth Street Bridge
Johnston
Famine Averted as Supplies Reach City
Green grocers reopen across the city as famine fears ease. Incoming trains bring provisions and restauran ts report heavy patronage. GO. M. Gilson notes unprecedented demand for berries and produce, selling 500 boxes of strawberries by mid afternoon. Over 1,200 meals served in one restaurant from dawn to noon, with hotels and boarding houses crowded.
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Om Crry
GO. M. Gilson
Painting the Town Red in 1853 San Francisco Tale
A San Francisco narrative traces the origin of the saying painting the town red tying it to a 1853 clash between Jakey Williams and miner Rogers on a snowbank near the Fashion saloon. The fight ends with Rogers slain by a five shooter, Williams celebrated then murdered later by a U S Marshal. blood and snow stories linger in memory. Figures on tourism spending in Italy are noted by a St James Gazette line.
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Hugh Slicer
Greathouse & Slicer
Jakey Williams
Rogers
Ashion
Jo Cosely
Williams
Bob
Florence
Idaho
Yreka
Hugh Kcer
St. James
Italy
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
WE York
First Writing Telegraph Machine Claims
Prof Gray introduces a writing telegraph device billed as the first practical writing telegraph. It prints on a weeded sheet of paper and can operate with the telephone, currently in the hands of Gray's International Telegraph Company in Chicago.
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Prof. Gray
Chicago
Gray's International Telegraph Money
Blaine in Boston Keeps Pulse on Minneapolis Convention
Ex premier Blaine arrives in Boston and stays indoors for much of the day while telegrams from Minneapolis flood his desk. He meets Henry Cabot Lodge and Senator Simpkins in brief calls and enjoys a quiet breakfast and a long ride with Mrs Blaine. He appears in excellent health and avoids most public contact as he monitors politics.
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Dispatch
Boston
Blaine
Minneapolis
Inner Circle
Bar Harbor
Brunswick
Powers That Be
Convention City
Mr. Blaine
Henry Cabot
West
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
John Simpkins
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Senator Simpkins
Simpkins
New York and
New England
Mr. Barnes
the Brunswick
Mistah Blaine
Brunswick Hotel
New York
Investment pitch promises quick doubling at Kensington sale
A terse notice lures readers to Kensington real estate at No. 79 Fourth Avenue promising rapid doubling of money. It offers free railroad tickets to entice purchases of lots and claims the city will gain stability from the deals.
Grand Blue Room display of cut glass by Ronents & Sons
A Blue Room showcase features new glass shapes and cuttings praised for deep bold cuts and intense brilliancy. E. P. Ronents & Sons operate at Fifth avenue and Market street, highlighting their renowned cut glass collection.
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E. P. Ronents & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Investment scheme promising profits from Kensington lots
An advertisement urges quick money through purchasing Kensington lots, claiming fee doubling after selecting city lots. It invites readers to the office at 79 Four Avenue and promises free railroad tickets.
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Kensington
Four Avenue
Neuralgia Epidemic Clouds City Weathered Pain
For ten days an epidemic of severe neuralgia sweeps East Liberty Valley with sufferers unable to sleep or eat. Doctors report record cases amid damp weather and electrical storms, while no cure seems possible while conditions persist. Diphtheria and scarlatina also rise citywide with five scarlatina and two diphtheria cases reported yesterday.
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East Liberty Valley
Dra. McClelland
Bureau of Health
Confederate Treasury and Lincoln Relative Describe Last Army Funds
Dr. E R C Todd of Barnwell South Carolina a Confederate veteran and Lincoln's brother in law recounts the division of the army's final seventy thousand dollars in gold silver and Bank of Richmond funds. He describes a caucus of officers the per man share of two thousand six hundred sixty six and the transfer to Washington Georgia with Morgan guarding the money and returning with the remainder to the local bank.
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Atlanta Constitution
ER OC
Todd
Barnwell
S. C
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Virginia
Breckinridge
Savannah
Bank of Richmond
Colonel Morgan
John Morgan
Savannah River
Washington, Ga
Vaughn
de Brell
Basil Dukes
Humphrey Marshall
Bank of Washington, Ga
Mental Telegraphy and Thought Transference Recalled
A reader recalls wartime anecdotes suggesting thought transference and psychic links. A family dinner tale centers on a nervous soldier craving a baby girl, prompting reflections on how distant events resurface via memory. The piece notes common experiences with letters and sudden thoughts triggering notable thoughts of others.
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Delaware
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Reed
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Knight
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de Young
State Central Committee
The
Golden State
J.G. Blaine
Fourth Avenue
Exicaragua Canal
Nicaragua
Adam Street
Andrew J. Dey
Oliver & Roberts
Hansack
George Hannah
Booth & Flinn
Citizens
Eleventh Street
Kraven
Adam Kramer
Enoch Street
Eleventh Ward
Wylie Avenue
Brorsa
Peter Hales
Philli & Co
Glass Works
Carnotrt
Charles Carbott
Verhner
Katie Werhher
Sixth Street
Thomas Moore
Call
E. Elliott
W. E. Elliott
Thirteen Street
Mulberry Alley
Cerebrita
Hardy & Hayes
Hanpy & Hayes
Smithfield Street
Confederate Treasury
Lincoln
Elite Photo
Mankett Street
JAS. Wneil & Bro
Twenty-ninth Street and
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Felie-Do-Rrs
Ahlers
Merchant Tailors
Smithfield
NEW Advertis
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India
Silk Business
Grenadines
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Famous Shoe House
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