Convention Deadlock Dreams Rally for Cleveland Alternative
A staff correspondent reports bold anti Cleveland plans by Augusta Georgia delegate E N Barrett who aims to block Cleveland by a two thirds rule with about 300 determined delegates. Senator Brice says Ohio will vote its own judgment not block Cleveland and Campbell may emerge as a compromise candidate if needed. Tammany leaders Croker and Sheehan insist Hill as sole nominee for New York while others push for Gorman or Campbell depending on ballots.
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New York
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Henry Watterson
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Sachem
Richard Croker
Sheehan
Edward Murphy
David B. Hill
David
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Eugene Higgins
Baltimore
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Maryland
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Nathan Strauss
Grover Cleveland
Harrity Predicts Cleveland Nomination With 600 Votes
Philadelphia dispatch reports William F. Harrity of the Democratic National Committee believes Grover Cleveland will win the nomination. He cites support from about 600 of the 896 delegates and notes Governor Pattison as a strong alternative if Cleveland is blocked. Pattison would be considered with no prejudice to Cleveland. Pennsylvania delegates are expected to back Cleveland as a unit.
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New York Evening Post
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National Committee
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Moesers, Kehild and
Grace
Hill
Jernor Hill
Territories On Strike for Increased Representation
National committeemen arrive in the city as the Democratic convention weighs proportional seating. Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah push for six delegates and seating of four provisional delegates, backed by L. C. Hughes of Prescott and arguments citing New Mexico’s gains.
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A. E. Stephenson
New Mexico
Minneapolis
Arizona
L. C. Hughes
Prescott
Utah
Carter for Chairmanship in Republican National Committee
Local paper reports General Land Commissioner Carter offered the chair of the Republican National Committee with President Harrison's backing. U S District Attorney Weed cites strong authority that Carter may accept, with C L Magee of Pittsburgh as possible successor if he declines. New York dispatch adds Horace Porter potential successor, though Porter is not yet a committee member.
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C. L. Magee
Pittsburg
Carter
New York
John C. New
Europe
Horace Porter
Clarkson
Republican National Committee
Porter
Delegate cites Carlisle handwriting on 1887 tariff draft
MassiLiox Ohio June 16 A Democratic National Convention delegate reports that Sergeant at Arms Ike Hill of the House told a Columbus Neil House parlor audience he saw the original draft of President Cleveland tariffs in 1887 and that it was written by Hon John G Carlisle The remark referenced friendship with Carlisle and Cleveland policy.
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MassiLiox
Ike Hill
House
Neil House
Columbus
Whscco
John G. Carlisle
Cleveland
Indiana Delegation Names Gray for Presidential Candidate
Thomas Taggart, Chairman of the Indiana State Central Committee, states the delegation will present Gray as a presidential candidate at the convention. The exact choice of the final man for whom the state delegation vote will be cast remains unsettled, with Senator Voor- set to carry out presentation duties.
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Curiaco
Thomas Taggart
Indiana State Central Committee
Gray
Senator Voor
Iowa Senator Predicts Cleveland or Boies for Dem Nomination
Dusugguse reporter notes Senator Shields of Iowa predicts Cleveland or Boies as Democratic nominee. He states New York support could decide, warns Boies will not accept second place, and asserts Boies is the strongest man the Democrats can name for the race.
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Ian the Trate
New York
Mr. Fairchild
Mr. Whitney
Fairchild
Democratic Central Committee Drops Farmers Alliance Fusion Talk
At a June meeting of the Executive Committee the Democratic State Central Committee could not agree on a move toward the Farmers Alliance and the matter was dropped.
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Fannco
N. D
Democratic State Central Committee
Allianos
Union Republican Club Receives Acknowledgment Letter
The Union Republican Club of this city received a letter from fecamen Hane acknowledging a telegram from Gioan sent to Westington.
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Union Republican Club
Fecamen Hane
Gioan
Hiss
Westington
Defiant Interviews Split Over Hill and Cleveland Choice
An Associated Press interview with Edward Murphy Jr of Troy NY outlines Democratic rifts over Grover Cleveland and Governor Hill. Murphy argues NY Democrats oppose Cleveland, favor Hill, and distrust Mugwumps while praising party unity and strong organization led by Croker and Tammany Hall.
Monument Struck By Lightning In Lincoln Park Tragedy
A lightning bolt struck the Grant monument in Lincoln Park during a thunderstorm sending over 50 people scrambling for shelter. Three died, including Lewis Meyer and Mrs. Shelby, with an unknown man among the dead, and two others were seriously injured. The bolt traveled through the canopy and archways to the ground where the victims lay.
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Chicsgo
Shester
Curcaco
Grant
Lincoln Park
Lewis Meyer
Nutt Street
Shelby
Austin Avenue
J. Harry Phillips
East Kensie Street
Mattie Olsen
Fairfield Avenue
Depew for Secretary of State in Surprise Move
Washington report says President intends to appoint Chauncey M. Depew as Secretary of State, with Depew expected to accept. Officials claim a decision was reached today after several consultations, and announcements are anticipated tomorrow or soon after.
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Washington
Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
Mr. Depew
Wanamaker Scored For Not Dismissing Officials
Washington June 16 The House Committee on Reform in the Civil Service prepared a report on why certain FederalBaltimore officials were not removed after Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt recommended their dismissal The committee plans to present the report soon and reflect on Postmaster General Wanamaker’s failure to act An opportunity will be given for a dissenting report.
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House Committee On Reform
Civil Service
Baltimore
Roosevelt
House
Wanamaker
Dr Graves Retrial Plea Fails in Supreme Court
Denver June 16 Special. Attorneys for Dr Graves file an application in the Supreme Court to advance the case on grounds that continued confinement would permanently impair health. The court declines to interfere with time rushing toward the September term.
Murphy Indicted For Embezzlement In Allegheny DPS
Grand jury returns true bill against John K R Murphy Allegheny Chief of Public Safety and detectives John Glenn Henry Kornman Samuel McClure and Frank Donaldson plus auditor John McKirdy for embezzling jail and workhouse fees funneled into a front office fund and monthly divisions. Additional extortion charges named multiple proprietors of gambling and disorderly houses with immunity in exchange for favors.
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Allegheny City
John KR. Murphy
Department of Public Safety of
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Henry Kornman
Samuel McClure
Frank Donaldson
John McKirdy
Murphy
Eaue
Jesse Mulruff
Ayebue
Taylor
Sharlen Brown
Joseph Knox
Coliseum
Coles H. Buyder
Ng House
Lacock Street
Frank Liggett
North Diamond Street
al Barbour
West Alley
Mollie Hoyt
Rose Alley
Essie Knox
Robinson Street
Ida Blake
Craig Street
Minnie Klein
School Street
Keagsley
Crevasse Crews Close Avondale Breaks Amid Floods
New Orleans reports Avondale crevasse finally closed using about 50 000 earth sacks. A large convict force remains to shore up the effort, hailed as the state’s most successful flood barrier build. Belmont and Sarpy crevasses widen, threatening Kenner and area rail lines. Orleans Levee Board rushes a protection levee while clashing with Jefferson parish authorities over the project.
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Louisiana
Southern Pacific
Belmont
Kenner
Illinois Central
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Jefferson
Duel to the death in Taney county knife fight
Dispatches from Forsythe report John Nettleton and Richard Meyer, both youths, fought a knife duel near Protem in Taney county. The clash followed the murder of Sheriff Williams, with Meyer calling for mob justice. Both men died within thirty minutes, each sustaining multiple fatal wounds.
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Kansas City
Speier
Taney County
Forsythe
John Nettleton
Richard Meyer
Protenn
Williams
Meyer
Nettleton
Mary
Anti Cleveland Factions and Public Drama Rise
This morning’s news outlines defiant Democratic factions, a Murphy indictment, and rising tensions in local politics. Reports touch on the Homestead troubles, wage scale progress, and a broad editorial-gossip mix with passing politicians and sports notes.
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Father Mollinger
Allegheny
Grover
Gath
Chicago Liseup
Russia
Charity
Wakemen
Cornwall
Through the Lines Millworkers Defy Guards Again
Homestead millworkers surge past officers attempting to stop progress as forty stalwart men force their way through. Borough officials and employees express gloom as the town remains highly unsettled and tense.
Dark day for Homestead sparks riot fears
Tensions rise in Homestead as Yardmaster Hovey and Watchman Caddy clash with James Gibson in a mill area altercation. A crowd of 2000 disrupted authorities, while Alderman Coffman warns June 25 could shift political loyalties. Hearing set for Monday with Hovey under bond. Caddy’s exact employer unclear.
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Eighth Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Homestead
Carnegie, Phipp, & Co
Hovey
Gibson
Cuddy
John S. Coffman
Nomeltore
Ernie
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Deffner
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Caddy
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ovey
Deacon Case Sources Close to Brother at San Jose Ranch
San Jose reporters chase an interview with Mrs. Deacon at Charles Baldwin’s Santa Clara Valley ranch near San Jose. Baldwin refuses, calling the matter none of their business as Deacon remains veiled and unseen amid reports she is in France or with Abell H. gramsbone and two ladies arriving recently.
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Deacon
Charles Baldwin
Baldwin
France
Eent
Abell
H Gramsbone
Santa Clara Valley
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