Prohibition Vote Totals Show Antis Lead Across Counties
Official or other returns on the prohibition amendment and the poll tax show ant prohibition majorities in nearly every county. The Antis’ majority stands at 189,056 with scattered counties still to report, including Philadelphia. The text warns of ominous talk and notes high license points in the campaign while urging voters to settle poll tax obligations.
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Allegheny
Beaver
Bedford
Blair
Bradford
Cambria
Cameron
Omens
Chester
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Clearfield
Weeterss Clinton
Crawford Ory Tass
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Mercer
Montgom
Northampton
Tome Bopenssieus
Potter
Sdango
Warren
Washington Eweteses
Westmoreland
Adams
Juniata
Berks
Lawrence
Lebanon
Bebigh
Lovern
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Mim
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Montgomery Bia
Grawetont Ste North Orthussbert
Ford
Sullivan
Washington
York
Prohibition
Gettysburg
Allegheny Vote Defeats Suffrage Amendment Surprises Politicians
Philadelphia dispatch reports Allegheny county’s large defeat of the suffrage amendment shocks local politicians. Ex congressman R Hilton Speer attributes the loss to unseen forces while blaming C L Magee’s opposition. The article notes party members on both sides had supported the amendment.
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Philadelphia
Allegheny
R. Hilton Speer
Huntingdon
TL. Magee
Magee
Brooks Pleased as High License Victory Emerges
Philadelphia reports Hon. William Brooks champion of high license hailing yesterday's victory over prohibition. Bosses and politicians weigh in with opinions on future legal changes and party strategy. Prohibitionists claim fraud and warn of igher license implications for 1900s politics.
Prohibition Question Stalled by Magee and Quay
In Philadelphia June 19 a row over making the 1886 agreement with Prohibitionists to submit the prohibition question to voters. Magee opposed the submission, warning the party would rue the day. Quay prevailed in convention and the legislatures, delaying any return for five years.
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Quay
Beaver
Charles S. Wolfe
Christopher L. Magee
The New League Organized In Philadelphia Campaign
The Union Prohibition League founded in Philadelphia with Rev. Dr. A Kynett as president. It reports 20 county branches and vows vigorous organization. Dr. Kynett cites six factors in defeating constitutional prohibition in Pennsylvania and notes frauds, with continuation promised on the sixth page.
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Union Prohibition League
A. Kynett
United States
Brooks
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Pittsburg
Pittsboro
Kynett
Thousands of Johnstown Laborers Threaten Mass Strike
Five thousand workers amid Johnstown unrest threaten to quit over wage cuts and food. General Hastings and General Wiley deploy troops to maintain order as rumors of bloodshed spread. A mass meeting or strike is planned with transportation home for many, while contractors and state officials dispute wage terms and meals.
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Wiley
Uty
Extel
Jouxstown
Hastings
Booth & Flinn
Hungarian emissary leaves Johnstown after rovering charges
Joseph Stefanko the Hungarian emissary departed Johnstown after a week investigating reports that Hungarians robbed corpses. He carried letters from Adjutant General Hastings Sheriff Moxham Burgess ONeill and Chief Harris attesting to good behavior and claiming sensational stories were false. Stefanko will report at a mass meeting in New York Friday night.
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Johnstown
Joseph Stefanko
New York
Hastings
Moxham
Burgess Oneill
Harris
Stefanko
Metropolis
Soldiers Raid Saloons Tied to Steel Strike in Johnstown
Information reached General Wiley that saloons were openly supplying liquor to striking workers. A militia squad conducted a town-wide search at night, forcing houses to close as proprietors of illicit speak easies were warned in Johnstown on June 19.
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Johnstown
Wiley
Ten Bodies Recovered Amid City Morgue Count
The morgue report from Jonxstows dated June 19 lists ten bodies recovered yesterday. Four were sent to Kernville morgue including a male child and a female infant. six were sent to Millville morgue with several unidentified remains.
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Kernville
Millville
First Criminal Case Post Civil Reestablishment
Johnstown on June 1 saw the first criminal case since civil government’s restoration. A drunken laborer attacked a fellow worker with a knife and was committed for trial at the next term in default of bail.
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Johnstown
Bland
Brunken
Foraker's Position and Gubernatorial Nomination Prospects
Governor Foraker returns from New York and denies being a candidate while signaling willingness to accept a unanimous nomination. Dispatch notes suggest he will likely be nominated on the first ballot, with county delegations supporting him. Other items report on party leadership, Auditing Committee criticisms of Townsends' finances, and calls to dissolve the executive committee.
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East
A. L. Conger
National Committee
Dangerous Tramp Shot in Wheeling Rescue of Officer
Special telegram reports Officer Henry Frohme fought a tramp near Forty third street. The assailant drew a pistol, striking Frohme and wounding him under the scalp. A bystander wounded the tramp, who is badly hurt and charged with shooting with intent. Frohme expects to recover.
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Henry Frohme
Forty-third Street
Henry Gertsmansheim
Gertsmansheim
Frohme
Landkrone
Remains of John Sevier Reinterred in Knoxville
The first Tennessee governor John Sevier was reburied in Knoxville after 74 years in North Alabama. A 20,000 crowd attended the ceremony with Governor Taylor, state officials, and descendants. A monument fund of 20,000 dollars was started for Sevier's Knoxville grave.
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John Sevier
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Alabama
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J. W. McCollum
James Park
After a horse thief
Charles Haag who stole three horses from Jeremiah Harman and Jacob Ward near Leetonia Ohio was captured near Pulaski twelve miles from New Castle by Detectives Marshall Brown and Chief Rodgers. Haag had two horses. the third was traded to Dinsmore at New Castle. He stopped when warned and confessed implicating a young man named Lent. He had been hiding in the woods since Sunday morning and was taken to Leetonia by afternoon train.
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Jeremiah Harman
Jacob Ward
Leetonia
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Dinsmore
New Castle
Haig
Mercer County
Lent
A Better Feeling Prevails At Pine River Agency
The report dated June 19 notes improved conditions since yesterday. Indians reduce complaints about treaty violations and seek information in small groups rather than broad protests. Chiefs largely avoid discussion of selling surplus land, with few exceptions.
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Pine Rivere Agency
Dax
Murder of Spyder Sparks Four-Youth Case in Indiana Creek Tragedy
A 13 year old boy Spyder from Highland Vermillion county was murdered by four younger boys aged 9 to 15, two Pearman brothers and two Douglas brothers. The body was found in a creek after stabbing and shooting. All four suspects are in custody as the investigation proceeds. Bax Francisco.
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Indianapolis
Spyder
Highland
Vermillion County
Pearman
Douglas
Cronin murder indictments target Burke and Cooney
Chicago reporters say Martin Burke alias Martin Delaney Frank Williams faced two counts of murder and conspiracy in Cronin killing. Extradition papers move forward as Burke awaits surrender from Winnipeg while Cooney is still at large. Witness testimony links Burke to Cronin’s death and ties him to Camp 20 members. Burke photographed. new suspect Micha Cooney nicknamed The Fox emerges.
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Martin Delaney
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Springfield
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Secretary of State
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Moonshiners Raid Net Swager Arrested in Erie County
United States Marshal Hickenell led a posse to Stoneboro to raid an illicit distillery on John Swager's Wild Cat Hollow property. The still was found unoccupied. Swager was arrested and brought to Erie. Eyewitness reports say the region is rife with illicit stills and rural speakeasies hidden in forests and ravines.
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Tiliett Martin
Erie
Hickenell
Stoneboro
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Mt De Chantal Academy Commencement Draws Large Audience
The fifty second commencement of Mt De Chantal Academy conducted by the Sisters of Visitation was held this morning with over 1,000 spectators. Distinguished attendees from Virginia and other places were present to honor the graduating class led by McKenna, daughter of a noted local figure.
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Mt de Chantal Academy
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Yellow fever case triggers strict Brooklyn quarantine
New York reports Deputy Health Commissioner J B Young learns Dr R W H Duncan of the steamship Colon likely has yellow fever. Dr J B Bogert faces arrest for delaying notification as quarantine is set around the Hancock street residence. Dr Duncan removed to a quarantine boat after a careful late night transfer. Mrs Reda, a washerwoman, is kept inside the house with Bogert and other residents consider leaving for the country.
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New York
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Griffin
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Dennett Place
Ex-Speaker Randall Goes to Wallingford for Summer
Former Speaker J. Randall arrives in Philadelphia from Washington with wife and son Samuel J. Jr. He plans a summer home at Wallingford near Colonel McClure's place. Randall says he is feeling weak but hopeful and has no new political remarks. The weather was noted as warm and wet prior to his departure.
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Wallingford
Philadelphia
J. Randall
Samuel J. Jr
Broad Street
McClure
Randall
Martin
Quay
Matthias
Licensa
White
Brooklyn Doctor Held for Wife Poisoning Verdict
New York June 19 Coroner Rooney presided over the inquest into the death of Mrs Jessie Downie who died at Brooklyn City Hospital from poison. The jury found she was poisoned within reach by the connivance of her husband Dr James Downie who was held responsible. Dr Downie a Edinburgh University graduate and noted for wealth and influence had brought his wife and two children to America and they settled in Brooklyn after marriage.
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Jessie Downie
City Hospital
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James Downie
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Downie
Edinburgh University
Aree Neen
Duffdad
Woman Confesses to Farmer's Murder in Indiana
June 19 report of Richard C. Allen’s 1885 death near Washington Indiana found with throat cut. His widow, Charlotte Allen, aged 70, confessed to assisting in the crime saying she poisoned his tea with morphine, then used a knife and rope to slay and hang him.
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Richard C. Allen
Washington
Ind
Charlotte Allen
Allen
Census Office Not Under Civil Service Rules
Mr Porter, Superintendent of the Census, stated that census appointments are not to be made through the Civil Service Commission and that the census office is not to be placed under civil law. He argued the law intends to avoid civil service for a temporary, transient workforce.
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Washington
Porter
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Spencer’s Little Row Over Prosecution After Shooting Attempt
In Youxestows June 19 Frank Predmore faced Charley Spencer in police court for disturbance after attempting to shoot Spencer. Predmore pleaded guilty, paid a $10 fine plus $15 for concealed weapons, and Spencer chose not to prosecute. further action set for tomorrow.
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Youxestows
Frank Predmore
Charley Spencer
Spencer
Predmore
Ahso
Spencer Choaate
Prohibitionists Reorganize After Campaign Strike
A disjointed dispatch details an aggressive post campaign effort by Prohibitionists and liquor interests led by Matt Weiss. It outlines plans for an Excise Commission to replace License Judges, bond rules, and proposed amendments to the Brooks Law.
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Europe
Union
Matt Weiss
Weim
Antis
Allegheny
Philadelphia
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