Factional Strife Signals Cleveland Battle in Chicago
Report from Crease on June 17 details clashes among Democratic leaders Senator Brice and Tammany head Croker as delegates and boomers clash over support for Cleveland. Maryland and Indiana delegations hint at Gorman or Gray, while West and Pacific coast back Cleveland strongly.
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Brice
Sachem Croker
Tammany
Empire State
Tammany Braves
Mill
Cleveland
Big Guns On The Ground In Cleveland Convention Fight
Harrity Whitney Dickinson and Car Mele arrive in Curiaco with Hill backers as Cleveland forces unite behind Grover Cleveland. Harrity predicts Cleveland on the first ballot, Pattison not a candidate, while Michigan and Kentucky figures add to the push.
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Whitney
Harrity
Don Dickinson
Car Mele
Cleveland
Pattison
Brice Opposes Hill as Cleveland Favorite Emerges
Senator Brice of Ohio declared there is no hesitation in excluding Senator Hill from nomination, citing a western prejudice that could block his election. He said the field would open to other strong candidates if Cleveland cannot be elected, though Brice avoided committing on specifics.
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Barnes Compton
Cleveland
Davis
West Virginia
Clowe
Isaac Pusey Gray
Charles L. Jewett
Moosier
Gray
Indiana
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Harrison
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Mr. Bissell
New York State
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Hill
Union
Warner Miller
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Grover
Griggs
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Pacific Coast
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Nebraska
Boies
Palmer
Iowa
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Pence
Pee Se Hill
B. B. Smelly
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Green Mountain
Mr. Snelly
New England
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the Treasury
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Boles
Chicago
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Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
O'Connor
Stevenson
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Senator Hill
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Ohio
Allegheny Mountains
Political Rivalries Blur Ohio Campaign Prospects
The discussion centers on Cleveland’s possible decline and which candidates might benefit. Ex-Governor Campbell from Ohio and Governor Boies of Iowa attract support, but Cleveland’s fate remains unsettled as rivals gain footing in early deliberations.
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Cleveland
Campbell
Ohio
Boies
Iowa
Son of Presidential Hopeful Backs Hill Against Father
Louisa J. Palmer of Rock Springs Wyoming, daughter of General Palmer, visits Croker at Hill HQ in New York to declare support for Hill. She says she would work among delegates to oppose Cleveland if nominated, citing carpetbagger issues in Wyoming and praise for Harrison.
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Croker
Curcaco
New York
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Rock Springs
Wye
Tammany
Tilmoth
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Mr. Croker
Cleveland
Harrison
Doubt and Indecision Among Hoosier Delegates
William E. English of Indianapolis, former Democratic vice presidential candidate with Hancock, notes Indiana delegates are split and lack a unit rule. He predicts 12 votes for Cleveland and 18 for Gray on the first ballot, with the Indiana delegation unsure of future alignment as the convention approaches.
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William E. English
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Democracy
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English
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Palmer
Illinois
Cleveland Men Defiant At Crucial Convention Meet
A Cleveland leaders conference at the Richelieu lasted until 1am with Whitney Dickinson Harrity Bradley and Stevenson among attendees. The meeting focused on securing Cleveland’s influence in the convention organization and questioned Chairman Brice's right to appoint a temporary chairman. Harrity played a leading role as Tammany indicated action. Pennsylvania arrivals Beltzhoover and Faunce favored Cleveland as a likely nomination and a committee was to tour state delegations.
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Secret meeting backs Cleveland and Gray cabinet plan
In Indianapolis on June 17 a secret gathering of Gray supporters and Cleveland backers discussed not promoting Gray to first or second place and proposed granting him a Cabinet post if Cleveland succeeds. Gray reportedly attended the session.
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Friends
Gray
Cleveland
Indiana Delegation to Vote Monday Meeting Planned
Chicago June 17 Chairman Taggart of the Indiana State Central Committee prepared a call for a Monday morning delegation meeting to decide how Indiana will vote. He said the delegation is split between Cleveland and Gray adherents with no clear candidate now.
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Chicaco
Taggart
Indiana State Central Committee
Cleveland
Gray
Senator James Rutan Dies After Long Ill Health
Prominent Pennsylvania figure Senator James S. Rutan died at home in Allegheny after years of fragile health. A Civil War veteran and lawyer, he served in the State Senate, led on finance and apportionment, and held posts including U S marshal. His career featured repeated Republican leadership roles and European trips for health and public duties.
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G. C. Wiley
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Senate
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Florence
Pittsburg
United States
Allegheny County
John N. Nee
Examiners To Hear Attorney General’s Show Proved Claims
The court appointed examiners in the suit against Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company and allied firms prepared to meet after the Attorney General submitted a schedule of proposed proofs. Defendants' counsel provided a full statement of admissible testimony and reserved objections, noting the compilation covers relations among defendants, coal lands, agreements, and anthracite transport and sales by others. The examiners will convene after the General Digest reviews the materials, with some points requiring witness testimony.
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Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Gen
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Eplying
M. KE. Olmstead
Depew Arrives in Washington Amid Cabinet Speculation
Chauncey M Depew arrives in Washington from New York as rumors cycle about his possible appointment as Secretary of State to succeed Blaine Elliott F Shepard confirms talk but Depew declines to discuss the matter citing heavy duties and travel fatigue He plans to stay through the weekend while Washington awaits a formal decision
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WasHineton
New York
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Elliott F. Shepard Allso
the Ark
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Blaine
Reading Case Ties To Sherman Act Probes
Washington June 17 Special Representatives Wise and Mutchler pressed Attorney General Miller on the Reading combine. Miller says he awaits outcomes of nationwide suits testing the Sherman act before acting, expecting decisions within a month and indicating no action until then. Both representatives push for investigation with law amendments, not immediate disruption of the Reading combine.
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Wise
Mutchler
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Commerce Committee
Prince Michael Mills Convicted Leader Sentenced
Prince Michael Mills known as the Flying Roll Prophet was found guilty of assaulting Bernice Bechel a 13 year old follower in Detroit. He received a five year sentence in Jackson State Prison after a brief jury deliberation in Ann Arbor Michigan.
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Prince
Michael Mills
Detroit
Bernice Bechel
Jackson State Prison
Emin Pasha Death Denied in Berlin Dispatch
Berlin dispatches deny Emin Pasha death reports stating Jacob Schnitzer is not dead as claimed. The message contradicts earlier claims and clarifies Emin Pasha's status amid conflicting reports.
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Rapid Transit Plans Approved by New York Commissioners
The General Term of the Supreme Court commissioners favor construction of rapid transit railways from the Battery to Fourteenth Street with West Side extensions toward Yonkers, a Cit Park loop, and a Madison Avenue branch. They support electric operation and private-property station approaches with a continuous footway along the line.
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Supreme Court
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Rapid Transit Commission
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Fourteenth Street
City Line
Yonkers
Cit
Four Italians Lynched in Washington State Mob
A foreman for Smith Brothers on the Monte Cristo railroad was murdered by four Italian workers. In response, about 60 white laborers attacked the camp and hanged four Italians in front of 150 fellow countrymen. John A. Neilson, longtime Sedro resident, had overseen the Italian gang. The assault killed Nelson on the spot.
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Democratic conventions since the war described by E. J. Edwards
E. J. Edwards surveys postwar Democratic conventions in The Dispatch, noting shifts in leadership, strategy, and public reception. The piece outlines key meeting themes and regional contrasts shaping party decisions.
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Dam Break Floods Robinsi Mines Village Tracks Flooded
A dam near Mr Carmen Pennsylvania broke washing out Lehigh Valley Railroad tracks and sending logs and trees across them. The flood swept Robinsi village with houses carried away and two people reported missing while miners were rescued to safety. lower town flooded and businesses damaged.
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Canal Setback and Harbor Bill Shortcomings
Congressman Stone reports the ship canal survey item removed from the river and harbor bill in conference. The bill will be submitted today but the House faces a discouraging report, and further conference is ordered.
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Government aid hold until state response urged
Representative C. W. Stone of Warren has delayed seeking federal relief for Titusville flood victims. He has submitted a $200 300 bill but will wait for official State indication that state aid and private subscriptions are insufficient. Carpenter reports on the World's Fair fee in The Dispatch tomorrow.
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C. W. Stone
Warren
Titusville
Deaths and storms mark morning Chicago news
This morning's news highlights the death of former Senator Huton and drowning tragedies in Ohio. Reports cover weather storms near, warnings of dangerous conditions, and ongoing discussions on city streets, Liberty ideals, and national topics with society chatter and sports results.
Five Children Die in Ohio River Tragedy at Neville Island
Volunteers from Neville Island and neighboring towns hunted the Ohio River all night for four Pittock children and Edna Richardson after a buggy slid from a dyke into six feet of water. Mrs. Phillips rescued the body found floating on a cushion as doctors rushed to aid the drowning. The island community mobilized with whistles and swift boat responses while affidavits of grief spread through Dixmont and McKee's Rocks.
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Thomas R. Pittock
John Pittock
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Pittock
Portland Oregonian
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Rufus Pittock
Maggie Pittock
Ada Pittock
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