Ex-Senator Norton Chase favors harmony over contest in Chicago
Norton Chase, linked to the Cleveland movement, says if Cleveland lacks a nominating majority outside New York, his delegation will not contest. Hill claims expect solid first-ballot votes but will lose after. Delegates total 898, two thirds needed.
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N. Y
Norton Chase
Chicago
Syracuse
Cleveland
New York
New York State
Hill
Boies
Carlisle
Illinois
Palmer
Indiana
Gray
North
South Carolina
Delegates Split Over Hill and Cleveland Support
Nine Cleveland men from Connecticut favor Hill as second choice and Hill managers expect Cleveland to win on the first two ballots. If Cleveland fails by ballot two, Hill’s chances are damaged as the delegation plans to cast their 42 votes for Hill.
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Hill
Cleveland
Connecticut
Republicans seek fair treatment as Democrats weigh Chicago
Washington June 13. A Republican leader in Minneapolis says the president will overlook past conflicts if opponents act fairly and join in his support. Democratic defections grow as southern and western lawmakers discuss backing a united New York ticket, Carlisle Morrison Palmer Gorman Boise or others. Many plan to depart for Chicago by week’s end.
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Tammany
Chicago
Committee of Twenty-four
Pennsylvania Road
New York Central
United States
Arthur P. Gorman
Samuel T. Hauser
Montana
Fifth Avenue
World
Hill
Cleveland
Palmer
Carlisle
Mr. Hill
Kentucky
Iowa
Illinois
South Carolina
Virginia
Minneapolis
WaAsHixcTos
Senator Hill
United New York
Morrison
Gorman
Boise
Capitol
Dan
Ohio
Harrison
Brice
Wilson
West Virginia
Republicans Return from Minneapolis to Support Blaine Efforts
Chicago dispatch reports visiting Republicans arriving in small groups after the Minneapolis convention. Harrison supporters stay quiet while anti Harrison elements show reluctant acceptance and prepare for active campaigning. Blaine backers in Iowa express disappointment yet hope, with notes on Boies and Blaine support among voters. General Bushnell notes Blaine dominance in Ohio despite late defeat. Tom Reed and Robert Hitt depart for Washington. Grant era figures quote Blaine backing among Washington Republicans, while Democrats are seen as having a potential fall advantage.
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Minneapolis
Blaine
Chicago
Harrison
St Aters
Iowa
Cleveland
Mr. Clancy
Boies
Towa Boies
Asa Bushnell
Ohio
Binnie
Tom Reed
Maine
Robert KR. Hitt
Washington
Lhrie
Tacoma
Wash
Grant
Aide de Camp
World's Fair Commissioner
Ogden Wins Senatorial Post in Greensburg Vote
June 13 report shows D. C. Ogden leading Kuhns by just over 100 votes for the Senatorial nomination. McCann chosen for Sheriff while Dale Wangaman Fretz and Rock are named for Assembly. Alliance plans a county ticket and a Thursday convention as Amos Trent of Mt. Pleasant township accepts nomination for Senator.
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Greensburg
D. C. Ogden
Kuhns
McCann
Dale
Wangaman
Fretz
Rock
Assembly
Alliance People
Amos Trent
Mt. Pleasant Township
Armsthrust
Trent
Hag Fe
Alliance
Democrats Could Have Carried Oregon With Free Coinage
Governor Pennoyer says Democrats could have won Oregon if they had kept free coinage and not endorsed Grover Cleveland. He claims 6000 to 10000 Democrats were driven from the Democratic People's party by the convention’s betrayal of principle and shift to favor a plutocratic candidate.
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Portland
Pennoyer
Oregon
Grover Cleveland
Democratic People’s Party
Ohio Society Honors Harrison Reid in Resolutions
The Ohio Society in New York passes congratulatory resolutions for Harrison and Reid. President Strong remarks that the Democratic party may nominate ex-Governor James E. Campbell for vice president, or possibly for president as a compromise.
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New York
Ohio Society
Harrison
Reid
Strong
Democratic Party
James E. Campbell
Campbell
Blaine Senate Bid Questioned by Maine Friends
In Washington on June 13 a statement from Maine says ex Secretary Blaine’s supporters plan to run him for the Senate if possible. The note notes a potential challenge to the Senate seat and outlines political maneuvering around Blaine’s candidacy.
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Washinettex
Maine
Blaine
Hale Re-election Bid Lifted By Blaine Faction
Supporters of Blaine urge honoring Eugene Hale for past Republican service and recent setback. Hale says Blaine does not seek the Maine Senate seat and would not accept it, and that their circles align so a contest is ruled out.
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Eugene Hale
Blaine
Republican Party
Senator Hale
Maine
Mr. Blaine
Platt and Miller to Confer on State Campaign Role
Ex Senator Thomas C. Platt and Warner Miller plan a conference in New York to decide their reaction to Harrison's prospects and whether to direct the campaign through the State Committee. The gathering likely occurs next week with most State Committee members expected to attend.
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Miller
New York
Herman O. Armour
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Blaine Boomers
Minneapolis
Thomas C. Platt
Harrison and
Ito
Fifth Avenue
Platt
Warner Miller
State Committee
Friends of
Harrison
William Brookfield
West
Cleveland Democrats Battle For Delegates In Steubenville
In Steubenville Ohio on June 13 the Democratic County Convention split between Campbell and Cleveland factions. After a bitter fight the Campbell side surrendered and a resolution to back Grover Cleveland for the national nomination passed. Delegates named include W. M. Trainer and John Francer with others from nearby counties. General A. J. Pearson is expected for Congress.
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Steubenville
Cleveland
Campbell
J. W. Trainer
W. M. Trainer
John Francer
W. L. Medill
Nick Bhiffer
Fred Owens
Grover Cleveland
H. H. McFadden
Delene
Daniel McConville
A. J. Pearson
Woodfield
Monroe County
Ohio Won't Indorse Grover at Democratic Convention
Columses Ohio June 13 Special The Democratic State Convention faces a key vote on delegates at large for Chicago. Brice and Campbell are likely to win without opposition while Thurman faces Cleveland opposition. Anti Cleveland factions consider Flower and Whitney as alternatives and Brice allies push Whitney. No Cleveland instruction is planned.
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Columses
Chicago
Brice
Campbell
A. W. Thurman
Thurman
Cleveland
Hill
Flower
Whitney
Harrison Welcomes New General to the President's Faithful Forest
The President received many visitors including General Estee of California and Colonel A M Hughes of Tennessee during a June 14 meeting. General New received the warmest reception as he prepared to travel to London to resume duties as Consul General aboard the City of New York, sailing from New York Wednesday.
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Wasah Inatoy
General Estee
California
A. M. Hughes
Tennessee
General New
London
New York
Cae m Sler Epsir
Minister Grant
Vieoua
Magee May Be Chairman as Clarkson Steps Aside
Rumor says at the Republican National Committee meeting in Washington on June 27 Clarkson will withdraw to install a Harrison loyalist as chairman. L T Michener of Indiana and Pennsylvania’s C L Magee are mentioned. Magee is not a committee member but Searsman may back his bid to run the campaign for Harrison.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Washington
Clarkson
Harrison
L. T. Michener
Indiana
CL. Magee
Pennsylvania
Searsman
Magee
Harrison to Hear the News Monday
Washington June 18 The President has received a telegram from Governor Mc Kinley chairman of the committee appointed by the Republican convention to notify the President of his renomination asking if it would be convenient to receive the committee Monday next President responded in the affirmative.
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Harrison
Washington
McKinley
Tornado Rips Through Chicago Damaging Wigwam and City
A violent tornado strikes Chicago on June 13 causing major damage across the city. The Democratic Wigwam is wrecked while Armour & Co offices suffer injuries to staff. Two known fatalities and multiple injuries are reported as glass, lumber, and electrical lines are scourged across downtown and nearby districts.
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Curiaco
Chicago
John V J. P. O'Dell
Union National Bank
B. Barker
Phillip D. Armour
O'Dell
Armour
Armour & Co
Packer
Chas. H. Dowell
Whipple Street
Emma Klima
State Street
Allen
Northwestern class on steamer Viola feared lost after harbor trip
A rumor reports the steamer Viola, carrying 97 Northwestern University graduates and guests, lost with all aboard after departing Evanston for Highland Park. The group had planned a picnic and jubilee when a storm struck, but no details are available at 3 a.m. The incident centers on a 97 strong graduating party. confirmation pending.
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Carcado
Viola
Northwestern University
Depster Street
Evanston
Highland Park
Butchery in Africa Catholics Massacred by Protestant Soldiers
Letters from the White Fathers mission in Uganda allege Protestant forces mowed down Catholics including women and children with mitrailleuse fire. Survivors were driven toward Victoria Nyanza and about 500 to 600 drowned in the lake. Major Kuehne reportedly saved Bishop Hirth and King Mwanga by arriving with the German flag.
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Brussels
White Fathers
Uganda
East Africa
Victoria Nyanza
Great Lake
Major Kuehne
Hirth
Mwanga
Ravages of Cholera Strain Across Persia and Russia
Reports from Loxpoy dated June 13 describe Meshed Persia suffering 400 cholera deaths daily and a complete suspension of business. The Persian Government orders a 40 mile military cordon around Teheran while Russia enforces strict measures to bar cholera and presses the Ameer of Bokhara to sanitize his hospital. The reforms provoke native unrest and the Ameer threatens beheading for non compliance.
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Loxpoy
Meshed
Persia
Teheran
Russia
Ameer
Bokhari
Mel Drayton's Vindication in Astor Will Contest
On July 21 probate opens for William Astor's will. Rumor says Mrs. J Coleman Drayton may contest, seeking vindication for the portion not left to her, with the estate keeping quiet amid possible steps.
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New York
William Astor
George Day
Astor Estate
Mrs. Drayton
Wedding Poisoning In Certagille Township Case
Twenty two residents attended the wedding of Miss Inez Baily and W V Cowden in Certagille township and were poisoned by ice cream or boned turkey. Three, Blanch Kern, George Robinson and William Moore, remain in critical condition. Authorities suspect an unclean vessel caused the contamination and continue investigation.
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Younesrows
Certagille Township
Inez Baily
W. V. Cowden
Blanch Kern
George Robinson
William Moore
Maine Congressman Boutelle Seeks Blaine's Senate Ambition
Congressman Boutelle of Maine, visiting Minneapolis with his sister and brother, declined to say whether Blaine would accept a Senate seat to succeed Hale but stated that any Republican honor Blaine desires from Maine would be enthusiastically bestowed.
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Minneapolis
Boutelle
Maine
Blaine
Senate
Hale
Coal Tar Works Guarded Down
Philadelphia June 13 The M Ebret Company coal tar routing materials works at Thirty sixth street and Gra Road burned tonight loss 160000 insur ance unknown
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Philadelphia
M. Ebret Company
Thirty-sixth Street
Gra Road
Fire Devastates Cricora as Town Faces Total Loss
A major fire in Cricora Pennsylvania beginning about 11 30 p m burns roughly 100 buildings from the depot to Main and Slippery streets including the Butler Bank building and Westerman Brothers. Fire chiefs warn water supply failed and the town may be destroyed.
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Cricora
Butler Bank
Westerman Brothers
Possibility of bloodshed in strike over scale
In Youngstown on June 13 District Vice President P H McEvoy warned a strike could erupt if the Mahoning Valley scale from Cleveland is imposed. Non-union workers at Homestead could trigger serious trouble and even bloodshed. The Amalgamated Association faces a long dispute, with a convention planned for the region.
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Carnegie
Younstown
P. H. McEvoy
Ofalgamated Association
Pittaburg
Mahoning Valley
Cleveland
Homestead
Amalgamated Association
Galva Wrecked by Wind Cyclone Hits Illinois Town
A cyclone struck Galva in Henry County Illinois causing multiple fatalities and widespread destruction. The line of force tore down dwellings and damaged buildings as news arrived from Porta Illinois on June 13.
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State Street
Blue Island Avenue
22Nd Street
Keey
Twenty-fifth Place
Wallace Place
Butler
Board of Trade
Home Insurance
la Balle Street
Porta
Ilt
Galva
Henry County
Here
Murder at Hanover township leaves two children widowed
William Stell killed his wife in a cabin in Hanover township Ashland county. He struck her and cut her throat in front of their two children. A posse pursues Stell as neighbors describe him as a long suspected criminal.
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Mansfield
Hanover Township
Ashland County
William Stell
Stell
Peace Reigns at Guthrie The Race War Averted
The race war feared last night in Guthrie has been averted and calm returns today. Disarmament of boisterous negroes and whites helped quell tensions and no further trouble is expected. Hip Holley the black man who assaulted a white woman Saturday is jailed in Wichita. A mob claim about Mrs Guyken and Greg Sora is false. Lawson’s attack on Guyken’s house was thwarted. A three‑section vigilante committee now patrols eight hours daily alongside police to maintain peace.
Germans Not Wanted There: Families Expelled From Russia to Thorn
German families exiled from Russia due to refusing to abandon their Orthodox faith arrive in Thorn West Prussia. They recount Russian government methods punishing dissent by religious mandate, forced expulsion from Kiev and loss of property without time to sell.
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Bsrwins
Russia
Thorn
West Prussia
Kieff
Rivalry Spotlight Between Train and Miss Piper in Georgia
The piece notes a rivalry involving George Francis Train and Miss Ann Piper of Glen County Georgia. Piper has limited acquaintance with three people, and she resides miles from a railroad she has never seen.
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George Francis Train
Miss Ann Piper
Glen County
Fifteen Lives Lost at Mare Island
A report notes the tragedy at Mare Island with fifteen fatalities recorded in the incident. Details are sparse but officials confirm the loss and begin inquiries into the causes and resulting changes in safety protocols.
City Denies Jurisdiction Over Assessment Case
City defense contends the case belongs in the Court of Common Pleas and denies the plaintiffs claims in the equity suit against the Board of Assessors. The city asserts the tri annual assessment was legal and that assessors used proper methods including county valuations and personal inspection of properties. The document calls for an early decision with judges from three Common Pleas Courts to hear arguments in the current term.
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Paul Hacke
Board of Assessors
Moreland
Morrow
Denniston
Ford
Case
Hoerr
Larkin
Common Pleas
James McKay
Charles J. Clarke
Mary S&s Martland
Rev. L. Hartley
Isabella Hartley
Frances M. White
Georgiaon White
J. F. White
William White
James Rafferty
Jane M. Ward
Alexander Murdoch
J. R. Murdoch
J. M. Shields
Mwore
Pistallas
City Pu
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Edward Murphy, Jr
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Clark
Wednesder
Pennsylvania Limited
Tammany Hall Braves
State Senate
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Morgan Street
Charles J. Roberts
Africa
Mel Drayton
May
Snuffer
Chicora
Guthrie
Rosia
Amalgamated Wage Convention
Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi
Whitelaw Reid
Mare Island
England
Peffer
Court of Common Pleas
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