Protection stands as nation’s strongest platform plank
The platform elevates Protection as the core national policy, praising its proven advantages while condemning its abuse by trusts and urging strict enforcement of laws. It also backs bi metalism with parity, civil reform, and government control of the Nicaragua Canal though noting concerns about cost and wartime risk. The World's Fair endorsement is approved, with Protection as the chief pledge for November success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Republican Convention
Republican Party
Harrison
Nicarama Canal
Unity Expected After Nomination at Republican Convention
The article discusses fear and premature jubilation amid a pre nomination struggle at the Republican National Convention. It argues the party will unite behind its presidential candidate once the selection is made, despite personal bitterness among some politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Tepublican Party
The Glory of Hicks Forecasts Storms and Disaster
The piece discusses Rev Kiick Hicks a weather predictor whose May forecast warned of June storms from the 7th to 12th and 15th to 22nd with lightning and heavy displays. It notes a later dry spell after the 25th and links Hicks’s prophecies to past Oil Creek disasters, praising his work as more satisfactory than others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiick. Hicks
Jane
Hicks
Issee
Icks
Oil Creek
Weather Makers and The Busy Man of The Square
A lively portrait of a man whose constant activity and weather work tilt the town’s daily rhythms. The piece blends humor with a respect for his relentless routines and the way his presence alters the pace of life around the square.
Telegraphic stage thunder in Minneapolis election games
A critical view of telegraphing for telegrams to boost President Harrison and wound Blaine. The piece condemns paid interviews and press stunts as artificial public opinion, arguing Harrison relies on patronage while Blaine embodies genuine popular respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Harrison
Blaine
Republican Party
Platt
Quay
Clarkson
Glaine
United States
Wolcott Attends Convention Upset Over Patronage
Federal officeholders faced criticism for leaving duties to attend a Minneapolis gathering. A spokesman claimed the Senator should be in Washington, but Wolcott argued he serves constituents best at the convention, noting his salary ties to his Senate duties and independence from any White House patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Wolcott
Washington
Capitol
White House
London Seweork Excavation Reveals Mammoth Remains
While digging sewers in London a discovery of mammoth bones prompts reflections on ancient Britain. The piece muses on pre-Roman life, imagined ages, and how modern Londoners picture the deep past before turning back to daily work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Island
Macaulay
World’s Fair Buildings Display Architecture Feature
The World's Fair will showcase American architecture through its building displays. The arrangement of the structures is a key feature of the exposition, highlighting design and innovation in the fair's layout.
American Architects Lead Grand Iron Palace Exhibition
The article lauds the architects for a homogeneous, harmonious design of monumental palaces, calling the finished erections a triumph of art. It notes the engineers’ crucial role in realizing the project and predicts a new era in iron structure design, with exhibits sure to reflect bold content.
Death of Sioxix Drivon Sparks Rail Road Legacy Talk
The obituary notes over fifty years in railway construction and management. It credits Drivon with building more miles of track than any other man and ties wealth and power to his genius and labor. It compares rail executives to a small, powerful group shaping America’s democratic system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioxix Drivon
America
Sidney Dillon
Gonla
Sage
Huntingdon
Redditch
Worcestershire
Weather Outlook for Minneapolis Today and Tomorrow
The forecast indicates unusually high temperatures with a chance of atmospheric disturbances across Minneapolis today and tomorrow. Officials urge residents to stay hydrated and monitor updates for any weather advisories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Minneapolis
Transformation of delegates at Grain City event
The text suggests that shabby delegates in Minneapolis may have become stylish through hospitality rather than vote selling. It frames the metamorphosis as due to generous entertainment by Grain City's hosts, implying a charitable explanation over corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Grain City
Urgent appeal seeks funds for Of Creek relief work
An urgent demand for money aids relief efforts for Of Creek. The appeal urges generous contributions and highlights ample opportunities to donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enre
Diaz Says U.S. President Irrelevant as Mexico Friendly
President Diaz of Mexico states it matters not who leads the United States since the people are friendly to Mexico and the Mexican President is not the government. The Minneapolis Convention can proceed with its nomination without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diaz
Mexico
United States
Minneapolis
Risky Bill Denomination Shift Sparks Trouble
A plan to convert $1 and $2 bills into $10 and $29 notes is warned as a risky method to raise cash likely to draw perpetrators into serious trouble.
Plunger Pardridge Known for Bold Gambler Ways and Cautious Exit
Plunger Pardridge stood out for audacious corn gambling schemes and a notable ability to quit when losses mounted leaving him with a fortune insulated from his own speculative urges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plunger Pardridge
Nighttime at National Convention Fades Into Quiet
A white matter like insomnia seems to mute the vigor of attendees as energies wane at the National Convention. Sleep appears nearly absent from focus as proceedings continue.
Tragic Oil Creek Toll Grows as Rescue Efforts Continue
As investigations of the Oil Creek tragedy proceed the tally of heroic sacrifices rises and casts a solemn glow over the loss. Reports of Chicago water supply problems raise concern for visitors at the World's Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Creek
Chicaco
Federal cavalry arrives with gatling guns to quell disturbances
Wromine disturbances fade under focus on Minneapolis as six troops of cavalry reach the city with two gatling and one hotelkiss gun. The note suggests federal authorities are serious about control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wromine
Minneapolis
Traction cars collide with heavy wagon causing loss
A remark notes traction cars often crash into brick wagons or heavy vehicles, shifting most of the accident loss onto the traction company.
Convention of short sittings and long adjournments
This year’s Republican National Convention will be remembered for brief sessions and extended breaks as delegates debated platform planks and nominations amid tight schedules.
Akron girls turn match boxes into marriage notices
Metaphor becomes fact as Akron girls use match boxes to invite suitors to correspondence with marriage in mind. Weather favors staying in, making country trips unnecessary as picnics seem poised to abound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ice supply and delays at Minneapolis convention
The piece laments the slow Minneapolis Convention with no decisive news and notes Prittsevre's nine failing to play yesterday, risking the nomination becoming stale. It urges ample ice for preservation of the nomination and criticizes the dilatory process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Undertakers Gathercitywide for Embalming Study
A large turnout of undertakers from across the state visited the city yesterday to study an embalming process, clearing rumors of any Oil Creek calamity.
Prominent Persons Paragraphed in News Scoop
The Deputy Keeper of Records at Edinburgh Sir William Fraser writes a history of the Gladstone family. President signs a pension bill for ex Senator George W Jones of Iowa for his Indian War service. Paris debuts a new diva Milo in Debat. Generals Schofield Sickles invited to New Hampshire reunion meeting Longstreet. Consul General Sewell of Apia Samoa resigns to return home. Colonel Henry Russent visits Massachusetts governor with formal address. Senator Carlisle in Washington after illness. Mrs Robert T Lincoln and Mrs Warner Miller aboard the City of New York en route from Queenstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sm Wimiliam Fraser
Edinburgh
Gladstone
George W. Jones
Iowa
Paris
Milo
Debat
Develin
Pan
Daushter
Schofield
Sickles
New Hampshire
Wells
Longstreet
Sewell
Apia
Samoa
Harrison
Henry Russent
Massachusetts
Senator Carlisle
Cincinnati
Washington
Robert T. Lincoln
United States
England
Warner Miller
Pennsylvania Role in Blaine Nomination Recalled
The article recounts Pennsylvania influence in 1876 and the 1880 nomination dynamics. It details Hartranft’s early support, key players like Cameron Mackey Quay and Hampton, seating snubs, and a split that shaped the final ballots. It notes shifting loyalties as the Blaine effort and Hayes outcome developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Pennsylvania
Minneapolis
John F. Hartranrt
Commonwealth
Camerons
Bob Mackey
Allegheny County
Messrs. Magee
John H. Hampton
Swatter
Washington and Jefferson College
Pittsburg
Hampton
Hartranft
J. Donal Cameron
Robert Wackey
Henry M. Hoyt
Henry W. Oliver
Don Cameron
William Sl. Kembie
Nawapton
Blalne
Kemble
Martranft
Rioy
Bernan
Hayes
Quay
Cameron
Oliver
Sherman
Mackey
Magee
Newsboy Bets on Ambition Amid Calamity Gaffe
A newsboy cried All about the calamity on a street car. An old man asked where the calamity was and the boy answered Minneapolis, calling the youngster a future Statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Baltimore's role in early U S political conventions
The piece notes Baltimore as the birthplace of the first national political convention in 1831 and outlines key nominations hosted there, from William Wirt to Abraham Lincoln, highlighting Baltimore as the era’s premier convention city with a record of 15 national gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Baltimore
William Wirt
Henry Clay
National Republicans
Andrew Jackson
National Democrats
Martin van Buren
Henry Clung
Whigs
James K. Polk
Lewis Cass
Democrats
General Scott
Franklin Pierce
John Bell
Constitutional Union Party
Stephen A. Couvins
Charleston
John Co. Breckinridge
Abraham Lincoln
Republicnna
Horace Greeley
Blaine and Clay Parallel in Public Life
The Buffalo Enquirer compares James G. Blaine and Henry Clay, noting shared paths as Speakers of the House and presidential candidates. Both men inspired strong followings, and each helped another win the presidency. Clay faced defeat in 1824 and again years later, while Blaine runs again after an eight year gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Enquirer
James G. Blaine
Henry Clay
Blaine
House
Mr. Clay
Clay
Danube Rises Floods Town. Three Men Drown
The Danube at Virsna rose and overflowed the banks, halting steamboat service. Water reached a quarter mile inland, drowning three men who clung to driftwood as they were carried downstream. Houses flooded and residents seek higher ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virsna
Danube
Million Dollar Breach of Promise Suit in Hartford
Former actress Jessie Hall known as Dorothea Lewis sues James W. Paige, Hartford typewriter magnate, for breach of promise seeking about 9500000 in damages. She alleges he promised marriage after enticing her from the stage, then beat her and coerced a release, with plans tied to a Paice machine venture. Proceedings were kept quiet with subpoenas issued and aliases used at hotels. Paige denies the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Jessie Hall
Dorothea Lewis
James W. Paige
Hartford
Ize
Paice
Paige
New York
Milwaukee
Miss Hall
Nally
Chicago
Cortland
Continental
Charles Felmer
L. Wigfall
Elizabeth
N.J
Hall
Prophecies of Hicks Predict Storms and Dry Spells
The article outlines Hicks predictions of May storm periods ending May 3 and beginning May 7, with storms and lightning around the June solstice. It warns of high temperatures during the storm period, cooler dry spells, and a return to stormy weather around May 15, followed by very warm, settled dry weather after the equinox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prat
Perio
Wdalmont
Tia
Yale Initiation Death Leads to Supervised Practices
Coroner Mix ruling cites carelessness during Yale Delta Kappa Epsilon initiation as cause of Wilkins Austin death. He urges faculty to abolish or tightly supervise initiation rites or risk further action by authorities. Students relieved the finding avoids involuntary manslaughter arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Con
Mix
Wilkins Austin
Yale
Delta Kappa Epsilon Society
Iam
Miller sues Teed for $100000 in alienation suit
Sidney C. Miller, president of the National Publishing Company, files a $100,000 damage suit in Circealt Court against Dr Cyrus Teed. He claims Teed falsely promised to make his wife Goddess Minerva, inducing her to surrender property and sever his home and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sidney C. Miller
National Publishing Company
Circealt
Cyrus BR. Teed
Deathle L. Miller
Thomas Cole
Nso Secvcks
Miller
Teed
Smallpox Outbreak Spreads Around Pomeroy and Mason City
The West Virginia smallpox epidemic around Pomeroy and Mason City is rising with new cases and deaths daily. UV cases are reported on the Ohio side, and quarantines halt river traffic as towns along the river remain shut in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avrtisaron
W. Va
Pomeroy
Mason City
West Virginia
Ohio
Notable Railroad Pioneer's Deaths Across Nation
Sidney Dillon, 78, president of Union Facilic Railroad, dies at 2 West Fifty seventh street New York after weeks of illness. He built more railroad miles than any man, joined Union Pacific from its start, and witnessed the first spike and final siding. Obituary notes recount other figures including Jacob Foreman, William Randolph Birdsall, Frank L. Ginson, William Newton Strong, En-Tsai-Wan-Tah-Ln-Kan Osage chief, Colonel George D. Copps, and Charles Wosk with careers spanning politics, medicine, law, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Dillon
West
Fiftyseventh Street
New York
Union Facilic Railroad Company
Boston and Fey
Jacob Foremax
Dic Rednesslay
Jacksonville
Carlis
William Randolril Birdsall
dupGe Frank L. Ginson
Wisconsin Superior Court
Milwaukee
Tuesaday
William Newton Strong
William Strong
United States Supreme Court
Brooklyn
En-Tsai-Wan-Tah-Ln-Kan
Osge Chilef
Pawhuskas
J.T
Bright
Whitelern
George D. Copps
Southwest Virginian Improvement Company
Bien OE No. 1
Dodds
Midlothian
Charles Wosk
Mlivarrel
Birch & Backus
Emerson, Haverly, Thatcher
Primrose & West
Dockstader
Pat Rooney
Rooney
Charity Tea Draws Lively Attendance at Allegheny Home
A formal charity event at the Christian Home for Women in Allegheny drew many attendees despite brisk weather. Mrs. Felix R. Brunot and other committee chairs oversaw reception, dining, and various booths as guests enjoyed a luncheon and general house visitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Home For
Allegheny
Felix R. Brunot
Samuel McKee
Hay Walther, Sr
Robert $. Davis
J. Horner
Belistere
Campbell
McFaran
A. M. Cavitt
W. J. Kountz
W. C. Burchard
Frank E. Moore
Estep
Zag King nuptials loom as social season unfolds
Social chatter points to the Zag King nuptials this month with Miss Lelia Zuoy as maid of honor. Gowns and a summer ceremony promise a picturesque scene. Meanwhile the Homeopathic Hospital annex gift by Mrs. William Thaw opened to public reception and luncheon drawing crowds as a new feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Zuoy
William Thaw
Homeopathic Hospital
Janes Lavestis
Pittsburg
Princeton
New York
Philadelphia
Trenton
Baaltimore
Syracuse
Newark
Detroit
Orange
Launitz
Amarhiaga
Sarah Winans
John Armstrong
Brownville
Winans
Brownsville
New Brighton
Jane Meane WeLon
Pitted Club
Northwest
Beaver Valley Firm in Luce Wins Warship Screen Patent
J E Emerson of Luce reports that Midgley Wire Belting Company wire screens protecting gunners on warships from rifle fire and shells withstood War Department tests. Emerson and Midgley summoned to Washington to patent in Europe. English authorities deem it superior to existing naval screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Braver Forts
Specia
J. E. Emerson
Midgley Wire Belting Company
Washington
War Department
Emerson
Midgley
Vesuvius Eruption Feeds New Lava Cone Above The Crater
Reports from Narves Jone describe a new small cone forming in the Atria Del Cavallo saddle between Monte Soma and Vesuvius with two lava streams. Ejections of stones and scoria occur from both craters as dense clouds rise. Meteorological Observatory notes suggest eruptions may cease at the next full moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narves
Jone
Mt. Vesuvius
Atria del Cavallo
Monte Soma
Vesuvius
Meteorological Observatory
Resignation Accepted In Few Words Says Secretary
Louis Globe Democrat notes the brief acceptance of a Secretary of State resignation paralleling the concise phrasing used for a humble Postmaster. The piece mocks bureaucratic understatement as a measure of government simplicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Senate passes urgent deficiency bill for seven million
The Senate met for about an hour and a half and approved an urgent deficiency bill allocating over seven million dollars for the current fiscal year without debate. House measures on agriculture and statehood for New Mexico and Arizona were referred to committees. Morgan and Jones spoke on silver, Morgan signaling planned probes into Democratic views. In the House, judiciary action approved bills on loyalty proof for pensions, first and second degree murder crimes, and allowing poor persons to sue in federal court with affidavits and court appointed counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
New Mexico
Arizona
House
Morgan
Jones
Arkansas
Sherman
Minneapolis
Oates
Alabama
E. B. Taylor
United States
Culbertson
Bishop Potter Receives Oxford Doctor of Divinity Honor
New York reports that on his England visit Bishop Potter was awarded the honorary Doctor of Divinity by the University of Oxford. The honor places him among a small group of American bishops previously recognized, including Samuel Seabury and John Whitehouse, with Doane of Albany noted as another recent recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Potter
England
University of Oxford
Rishon Potte
Oxford
Samuel Seabury
Bishhop
Connecticut
Joan Whitehouse
Ilinois
Doane
Albany
Quakerdom at the Fair Exhibits Fortify Pennsylvania Presence
At a World’s Fair executive meeting in Hannisapre on June 9 the committee reported strong progress on the Pennsylvania State building exhibit. More than five hundred applications for space in the Chicago fair were filed by individuals and groups, with the iron tower replacing the former wooden structure and initial payments authorized for the first State building installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannisapre
Farquhar
Oli City
Titusville
Chicago
Orig
Philadelphia
State Building
Anonymous claims know location of $500000 in Field firm securities
An advertisement signed by Joseph L Greene invites creditors of the late firm Field Lindley Welchers Co to contact him for word on the whereabouts of 500000 in securities. A lawyer says a client has knowledge but details await a creditor conference. Assignee and large creditors have been approached by someone offering the information. It is believed little money remains unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L Greene
Field, Lindley, Welchers & Co
Greene
Cossesse
Someron
Grocers Reject Concession in Sugar Trust Talks
The Wholesale Grocers' Association failed to win a rebate in a session this afternoon. President Havemeyer of the Sugar Trust refused the 25 percent tent concession and urged local and national associations. The meeting was considered a disappointment with the Southern delegates set to meet tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Janes
Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
Anti option bill sparks partisan blasts across papers
Multiple city papers condemn the anti option bill as demagogic and harmful to business. Critics from New York to Philadelphia say it would unduly burden commerce while lawmakers express doubt about its passage and party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Post
Senate
Philadelphia
Chicago News-Record
Hoston Herald
Turre
House
Chicago Tribune
Yale Faculty urged to abolish harmful student initiations
The New York Recorder reports that foolish and nomanly initiations at Yale University caused serious possibly vital injuries to a student. The piece advocates abolition by the Faculty to prevent further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Recorder
Yale University
Colonel Shepard Tips Minneapolis Winners in Advertiser
Colonel Shepard the tipster is in Minneapolis tipping Harrison for a winner and the Foolkiller for a place according to the New York Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Shepard
Minneapolis
New York
Advertiser
Harrison
Foolkiller
The Democratic Situation In Cleveland Three To Zero
The mathematical snapshot shows Hui leading Cleveland with a score of zero to three, reflecting a lopsided trend in the Democratic landscape.
Arctic June Blow Cards Poet’s Iconoclast
A clipped dispatch note describes an unusual June Arctic blast and its impact. The passage presents fragmented lines about a poet and a severe weather event, noting a rare tonal effect and a deadly blizzard, with garbled dates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitten
Dispatch
Simeon
Anvoi
Curious Condensations From A Bustling World Of Facts
A sprawling collage of notes notes on duels insects mail bags bread wheat and life spans. It cites 4000 yearly duels world insects and 75000 new mail bags yearly, notes bread from foreign wheat and daily bank passers. Also mentions a sleep fasting contestant in San Francisco and a Portuguese naming custom with married names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
London
Bank of England
Southern
Midland
America
Mr. Wainfleet
Molesworth
San Francisco
Hela
Damaged Goods and Odd Tales on Trial
A rustic dialogue scene shows Twynn and Triplett watching a spanked child as clerks price damaged goods. A quirky cast including Mandy Meddergrass and Uncle Meddergrass discuss wit and wealth while lawyers swap small cases and sly quotes about theft and fairness.
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Business Ofice
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
New Dispatch
THE
Dores
Telegraph
Umbrella Trust
Prittsevre
Talk OF the Times
Chandler
Ace
Ellow
FRST
Baltimore, Md
Blaine and
Vienne
Dam
DR. Teed
Minerva
Ohio River
Jarvis Adams
Fifth Arenas
Arams
Adams
Graves
Charles Wolfe
J. J. Vandergrift
Norman Smith
George Dilworth
Joseph Woodwell
William H. Daly
Charles Neale
Charles Bradley
Fulton
James McClelland
Hailman
Balmain
Mary McCandless
Mary McClelland
Nettle Lockhart
Josie Woodwell
Fannie
Gertrude Smith
Louise Richardson
Adama
Pittsarg
Young Woman's Christian Association
Mary Lavison
East End
Children's Aid Society
Elizabeth Campbell
H. L. Mason
H. P. Price
Auxiliary Societies
Willard
Mra. Richards
Alston
Beaver Valley
LUCE
Senate of Rome
Bishop Potter Distinguished
Oxford University
Farmer Hatch
New York Herald
Illinois
Chicago Times
Democratic Party
Philadelphia Telegraph
Hui
Cleveland
Howeatran
France
Royal Marines
Hydrographic Bureau
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic
Jolius Caesar
Athens
Columbus
Palos
Portugal
Belgium
M. Lemaire
Mile
M. Obry
Lemaire Obry
Sherfield
Philippine Islands
Raflway Works
William Cubitt
Hound Down
Dover
Abysalnia
Rothschilds
Australia
Queensland
Twynn
Triplett
Uncle Meddergrass
Mandy
Mandy Meddergrass
Nathan
Chally
Chally & Chintz
Chint
George Archibald
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