Pattison for President Opens Pennsylvania Campaign
A Clarion County Democratic Convention endorses Governor Pattison for President, declaring support for his administration and opposing the Republican surplus and tariff policies. Pennsylvania delegates and local leaders react, with Pattison authorizing a cautious, diplomatic response while supporters press for a strong campaign start.
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Robert B. Puattson
Lim
Iveland
Keystone
Orst
Patton
Pennsylvania
Forgiven Prince Warmth Return After Baccarat Scandal
Lexpos June 2 report describes Queen Victoria and Prince of Wales mending relations at Ponsonby wedding. The scene shows the Queen smiling, the Prince nervous in his Field Marshal uniform, and crowded seating amid high ceremony. Italy reports a Baccarat like card scandal at Leghorn club involving Lieutenant Ricciardi expelled by officers.
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Lexpos
Gladstone
William Vernon-Harcourt
O Df
Little
Cerberus
Italy
Rome
Leghorn
Brutal bare knuckle bout ends with biting and jaw injury
A dancing pavilion fight in West Coal township between Patrick Ryan and James Levitt degenerated into a biting match. Both men sank teeth into faces and necks, leaving them torn and bleeding after ten rounds, with onlookers terminating the contest. Both fighters were hospitalized and vow to resume when recovered.
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Swamokin
Patrick Ryan
James Levitt
West Coal Township
Ryan
Levitt
London
Hyon
Ope
Doak's Park Tragedy Claims Three Boy Lives in Doak's Pond
A death at Doak's Park Doak's pond near Washington astonished the town. Walter Jones John McKeown and John Chaulis aged 8 to 14 drowned after Chaulis leaped from a springboard McKeown and Walter Jones dove to save him and all three sank. McKeown and Chaulis were grandson and son of a late millionaire and Jones was the son of Rev J B Jones. The community mourns as searchers retrieved the bodies and plans for Washington and Jefferson College commencement are postponed or altered in sympathy.
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Wasnixoron
Washington
Doak’s Park
Thin Place
Walter Jones
John McKeown
John Chaulis
Chaulis
McKeown
Chanls
Namesas
Walter Jone Whs
J. &. Jones
Meth Dist Episcopal Church
Doak
Ning
Washington and Jefferson College
Pattison Touts Campbell for McKinley Bid
The fragment notes Pattison’s view that Governor Campbell of Ohio would be a strong opponent to McKinley, implying support or preference for Campbell as a rival in the 1896 political context.
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Ance
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Campbell
Ohio
McKinley
Stromger
Robinson's Star Rise as Allegheny Delegation Backs Morrison
Eastern political figures push John W. Morrison for State Treasurer while John Robinson gains support for Party Chair. Allegheny county delegates meet in Brown's office and elect Seumter Flinn as chairman amid resignations, with Dalzell and Pattison's veto record under critique.
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Morrison
Treasury
Allegheny County
Porter
Smiley
Pattison
John W. Morrison
John Robinson
Philadelphia
John Dalnell
Republican League
Scranton
Robinson
John Dalzel
Brown
Seumter Flinn
Whenxas
John Morriden
Alleghe County
Republican Party
Debetea
Republcan
Judge Porter
Allegheny Central Republican Club
W.D. Porter
John X. Neck
A. Muchibronner
5. C. Grier
N. H. Stauffer
Es K. Sheriff
James W. Prescott
Messrs. Prescott
Sheriff
Alleghany County League of Clubs
State
Atlantic City
Union Depot
Senate
E. T. Acheson
Washington Coriver
Robert MokKee
Indiana County
Smfley
Dalzelle
Back Rolinson
Thompson
Suiley
Too Many Candidates Hurt Kansas Farmers Alliance
A telegram from Lraverworts, June 2, reports internal strife and dissolving unity within the Farmers Alliance as candidates split in multiple counties. Lack of leadership and competing tickets push desertions and redrawals, casting the Alliance as weakened and its days in Kansas numbered.
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Lraverworts
Farmers’ Alliance
Kansas
Alliaanee
Deburi
Leavenworth County Alliance
Cincinnati
Mipy
Bossisn
Prohibitionists Set August Harrisburg State Convention
State Chairman Patton plans a statewide Prohibitionist convention in Harrisburg on August 8. Delegates will be allotted four per state representative, signaling a large turnout. Expected speakers include Samuel D Dickey of Michigan and other national prohibition figures. A full state ticket will be nominated.
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National Committee
Feld
Sheriff Lockhart Chosen Republican County Chairman
A lively Washington meeting of the Republican County Committee chose Sheriff George A. Lockhart as County Chairman after seven ballots. He polled 11 votes to 2 for F B. Hallam, Esq., with strong hopes the party will carry its candidates this fall.
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Lockhart
Republican
Dispatch
Washisoton
Republican County Committee
George A. Lockhart
F. B. Hallam
Fayette Republicans Meet Nominates County Ticket
The Fayette Republican county convention held at the courthouse nominated a county ticket. Poor House Directors named James Armstrong of Franklin township and W Zyward of Uniontown, with Morrison indorsement withdrawn.
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Indorsing Morrison
Poor House
James Armstrong
Franklin Township
W. &.Zyward
Uniontown
Convention delegates chosen and county committee chair elected
Commission er M Graham of Bell Ternon Jacob Beeson of South Genies and John de Haven of Tyrone were elected delegates to the convention. John P Byrne was chosen chair of the County Committee with power to appoint his secretary. A motion to adopt Crawford’s voting system failed 44 to a. R.T. Gotueer conference selections noted as a few members. A Brad John W eason of Pittsburg for Treasurer was proposed but withdrawn after amendments by G W Campbell and Newmyer endorsing Mills.
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Net
F. Gotueer
Greene County
Peffer Opens People’s Party Campaign in New York
Senator Peffer led his first New York rally for the People's party at Cooper Union, addressing about 1,000 men and women under Citizens' Alliance auspices. He argued for funds to help Kansas debts and furnish a new start, receiving official honor for his stature and beard.
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Dietatch
Metropolia
Cooper Union
Kansas
Ingalls
New York
People's Party
Wator Peifer
Citizens’ Aliance
Branch 6
Peifer
Cambria County Republicans Name Judge Nominee and Sheriff Candidate
The Spectal Telegram notes James Tews reports Barker received the judge nomination without opposition. James M. Shumaker was nominated for sheriff, with Davis withdrawing and Coulter nearly nominated over Shumaker by six votes.
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JamesTews
World's Fair Bill Safe and Multiple Vetoes Issued
Governor Pattison approved the World's Fair $300,000 bill and several hospital aids while vetoing funds for Bethesda Home Pittsburg Memorial Hall St Joseph's Society Scranton and other charities. He deferred the Pittsburg motor bill hearing to Wednesday and named Pennsylvania World’s Fair commissioners including Pitcairn Guffey Foley and Riley among others.
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Hawaseene
Pattizon
Pittston Hospital Association
St. Luke's Hospital
Bethlehem
Bethesda Home
Pittsburg
Memorial Hall
Philadelphia
St. Joseph
Lord of Charities
McKee
Ding
C. C. Dicke
W. Z. Brennen
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Chicago
A. K. McClure
Luther
Bent
Dauphin
Robert Pitcairn
Allegheny
Benjamin W. Hawwmn
Eric
George Burnham
A. Th. Parquhar
York
E. A. Bigler
Clearfield
Lewis Emery, Jr. McKean
John Mundell
Charlies
Trion
John N. Carter
Chester
James M. Guffey
Alegheny
Robert E. Wright
Lehign
T. V. Mowderly
Lackawanna
Robert Purvis
J. K. P. Hail
Elk
Herbert Welsh
Kydelphia
Albert J. Karr
Joel A. Herr
Clinton
A. G. Roeuigh
Aleabeny
I. Clark Davis
Residents Seek Mrs Davis Aid to Move Jeff Davis Remains
A Richmond civic delegation including Mayor Ellison General Henderson Colonel Cary General Wise Frank Christian and Captain Waller will visit Mrs Jefferson Davis in New York to urge consent to moving his remains to Richmond The visit follows a year long consideration by Mrs Davis and comes with formal authorization from Richmond officials to obtain her decision.
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Dispatch
Richmond
Jefferson Davis
New York
J.T. Ellison
Joseph R. Henderson
John B. Cary
Peyton Wise
Frank W. Christian
W.G. Waller
Richmond Times
Tyler
Gmodson
Davis
Reserve Agents Named for Several Banks
In Washington on June 2 the Merchants' National Bank of Philadelphia is approved as reserve agent for Lycoming National Bank of Williamsport replacing Third National. Merchants' National of Chicago named reserve for Tradesmen's National Bank of Pittsburgh. First National of Chicago revoked for First National of Pittsburgh and Hanover National Bank of New York approved for City National Bank Susquehanna.
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Washiaton
Merchants' National Bank
Philadelphia
Lycoming National Bank
Williamsport
Third National
Lyr
Merchants’ National ’of Chicago
Tradesmen's National Bank of
Pittsburg
First National of
Chicago
First National
Hanover National Bank of
New York
City National Bank
Susquelmana
Court rules life insurance valid despite insured’s gas suffocation
Chicago June 2 Judge Blodgett holds life insurance coverage remains valid when the insured dies by gas suffocation in a hotel. The decision protects insurers from liability avoidance and allows recovery of the policy amount.
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Chicago
Blodgett
United States
Todluy
Maintenance and Transport Costs Certified for Troops
The adjutant general certifies total expenses for maintenance and transportation of troops in the region at 5029 dollars.
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Hanemoene
Totl
Libel Suit Brought by Henry Campbell in Cork
The Irish libel case concerns Henry Campbell MP for Fermanagh and Parnell aide alleging the Cork Hierarch claimed he hired houses for immoral purposes for Mr. Parnell. Campbell testifies he never acted in private affairs and blames widespread false statements for delay. He dismisses the fire-carapelaint and denies signing letters attributed to him.
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Cork
Henry Campbell
South
Femanagh
Parnell
Campbell
Mr. Parnell
Cork Herald
Viscount Cross and Gorst clash over Manipur debate
In the Lords debate on the Manipur rebellion Viscount Cross repudiates parts of Gorst’s Commons statement. Gorst had told Lord Salisbury he would resign as Under Secretary of the India Office, and Salisbury urged him to stay on.
German ruler to sail from Leith to Tromso for whale fishing
Beatix plans a sea journey beginning in Leith Scotland after his England visit on July 13. He will sail to Bergen Norway then Tromso opposite Hyaloe island, and from there to Skirve to take part in whale fishing.
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William
England
Leith
Scotland
Bergen
Norway
Tromso
Hyaloe
Germany
Skirve
Gladstone Relapses After Colonial Bishops Meeting
Mr. Gladstone suffers another relapse due to exertion in addressing a meeting of colonial bishops. Sir Andrew Clark visits and orders several days of rest. Mrs. Gladstone says the condition is not serious.
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Loxpex
Russian editor shoots companion amid high tension
A Russian editor of the Mos t Illustrated Gazette fired a revolver at a journalist named Sitiriakof in a dramatic incident. The same report notes Spanish troops defeating insurgents on June 2 and a debate over England's Educational Bill in Parliament with Sir Wm Hart-Dyke leading the second reading.
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Most Illustrated Gazette
Vedomonti
Sitiriakof
England
Lespes
House of Commons
Wm. Hart-Dyke
Prince Sentenced to Death in Northern Rebellion
Carcerra and another Manipur prince were sentenced to death for warring against the Queen and abetting massacres. The Irish Land Bill is discussed as Lord Denman speaks on June 22.
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Carcerra
Manipur
Sens
Lowther
Lord Denman
British Baron Baden-Powell Named Bering Sea Arbiter
Sir George Baden-Powell and Mr. W Dawson named arbiters in the U S and Britain Bering Sea reference. British board to meet in October and cruise off Prebylof Islands to study sealing areas. Baden-Powell, born 1850s, long sirven public life and author, Conservative MP for Kirkdale since 1900s.
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Sorpos
George Baden-Powell
Kirkdale
Liverpool
W. Dawson
Canadian Survey Department
Vancouver Island
B. C
Bering Sea
England
Freannds
Neces Brown
British Columbia
Charles Warren Fin Petth
Bechuanaland
Malta
George
IMS
Langton
Kent
Sirce
Eee
Balliol College
Oxford
Je — Prof. Baden-Powell
Ont
Paris Defends War Office Over Melinite Scandal
In the Chamber of Deputies M. Lasserre pressed the government to explain delays and closed doors in the melinite case. M. de Freycinet, War Minister, traced inquiries from 1489 about Turpin and Tripone, noting disclosures would be inconvenient. A protectionist debate followed and the vote of confidence for de Freycinet passed 118 to 157.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Lasserre
M. Deo Freycinet
Turpin
Tripone
Taat
War Office
M. de Freycinet
London
Armstrong
M. de Freycvnct
Nashville Savings Bank Suspends Payments After 40 Years
The Nashville Savings Bank suspension shocks depositors with 300000 in liabilities and 200000 in capital. President Julius Sax and cashier Max Sax led a private institution amid limited collections, as James M. Head acts as trustee. Trust established for asset coverage. New York creditors noted but totals unconfirmed.
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Nashville
Nashville Savings Bank
Desare
Julius Sax
Max Sax
James M. Head
New York
Lost on the Mountain Leaves Search After Child Vanishes
June. A 12 year old girl Johanna Fredericks wanders with Rosa 11. They pick huckleberries. Johanna disappears after separating from Rosa. Family, neighbors search all night with no sign. Six days pass with no trace of gown tin pall or straw hat found.
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Johanna Fredericks
Rosa
Eosu
Johanna
Jolmona
Fredericks
President's Holiday Patch Special Telegram
The President will depart for Washington tomorrow on the 7 o'clock express via Philadelphia arriving before 4. The party enjoyed a calm day with a seaside walk and a steamboat ride. A mirage off Lewes, Delaware attracted attention as Ex-Minister Robert Adams may join the trip to Philadelphia.
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Lewes
Del
Robert Adams
Brazil
Philadelphia
Baptists in Clash Over Freemasonry at Ministers Meeting
Boston June 2 A Baptist ministers gathering erupted into a heated dispute on Freemasonry as the topic. Rev J B Stoddard of the Anti Secret Society Association condemned Freemasonry as church enemy surpassing Popery. A parliamentary dispute followed with a demand for a roll call.
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Boston
Baptists
Masonry
J. B. Stoddard
Anti-Secret Society Association
Masonic Society
Chris
Cleveland
Ali
Mm Co
Roc
Old Hutch Returns to New York Grain Floor After Eight Years
Chicago's famed grain speculator B. P. Hutchinson, known as Old Hutch, appeared on the Moor of the Produce Exchange in New York for the first time in eight years. He wore his familiar Chicago Board of Trade attire and predicted a stay in the market, declaring a bullish stance on grains and a bear on provisions while showing a wallet with bills and checks to reporters.
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Old Hutch
B. P. Totchinson
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Hutchingon
Driven to Her Death After Ambulance Transfer
A delirious new mother with puerperal fever died hours after being moved from the German Hospital to Bellevue Charity Hospital in an ambulance ride of over three miles. The husband learned of the death next day and then received a bill from the German Hospital. The hospital superintendent cites a dispute with the striking junior physicians as the cause.
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Bellevue
Hosital
Young Kittson's Escapade Sparks Elopement Rumor
Alfred 8 Kittson, 18, youngest son of the late Commodore, wed a chorus girl after a daytime outing with Paul La Montague and chorus members at a theater. By Monday or Tuesday he fled for Helena Montana after realizing his rash marriage actions.
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Mrgwuarouis
Jane
Alfred
Kittson
Commodore Kittson
Paul la Montague
Eveninney
Ett
Helena
Mont
United States Flagship Returns as British Vessel Arrives
From the seat of war dated June 22, the U S flagship San Francisco returns to port and will depart for the South tomorrow. The British warship Palomomeno arrives from the South with 67 sacks of rains detained four months at Valparaiso. Men are joining the professional contingent ready to assume the offensive.
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Squiers
Curie
United States
San Francisco
Palomomeno
Valparaiso
Phoebe Couzine Undaunted in World’s Fair Board Claim
Miss Phoebe W. Couzine filed a May salary voucher as Secretary of the Board of Lady Managers of the World’s Fair with Assistant Secretary Nettleton at the Treasury Department. A two part brief accompanies the claim, arguing the page is reviewed in all hearings and an elaborate argument is presented.
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Wasniworoy
Phoebe W. Couzine
May
Nettleton
Treasury Department
W. P. Black
C. T. Waite
Rob
Legal tussle over board powers and executive committee
The article argues the commission may assign duties but cannot control the board or its methods. It says the Executive Committee is an irresponsibly created entity by the board president. Assistant Secretary Nettleton notes no action will occur until Mise Couzins status is court determined.
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Board of
Lady Managera
Commission
Nettleton
Department
Disappearance of Royal Messenger Sparked Theories
A royal messenger en route from San Francisco to New York has vanished, with reports tying the case to Japanese intrigue and a failed assassination attempt on the Czarewitch. G Naterman of Kirasser and Co. recalls details shared at the Palmer House as merchants debate whether the truth has been hidden by Tokyo agents.
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Cmoaco
Tokio
Czarewitch
Russia
Anid
San Francisco
New York
G. Naterman
Finn
Kirasser & Co
Yokohama
London
Palmer House
Japan
China
Yokoham
Harope
Naterman
Denver
Kuseian
Canrewitch
Ee Ey
Norbing
St. Petersburg
United States
Max Freeman Assault Probe Extends to Spring Lake
District Attorney Grahum returns from Spring Lake where he probes an attack on the detective known as Max Freeman by a man thought to be Marsh the Keystone Bank president. An interview with Tim Hurley is planned to gain details while identity and motives remain unresolved.
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Grahum
Spring Lake
Marsh
Keystone Bank
Max Freeman
Graham
New York
Pst
Garside
Dal 7
Leeds
Elopement Spoiled Leads to Confrontation in New York Farmhouse
In Ovanounrna New York 72 year old farmer Daniel Charters confronts a trespassing suitor after hearing a whispered plea and seeing a man at his niece Ada's second floor window. Ada and the youth fled. Charters vows to press the matter.
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Daniel Charters
Ada
Farmer Charters
Charters
Frenchy No 1 to be Tried for Old Shakespeare Murder
Frenchy No 1 Amir Jen Ali faces trial for the murder of the old woman Shakespeare. Attorneys sought a postponement due to illness of a defense lawyer, but the Recorder denied further delay. The case will proceed tomorrow with multiple witnesses held in detention.
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Frenchy
Ameer Jen Ali
Shakespeare
Iron workers sign union scale. work to resume
Iron workers in Cacao report a week long strike yielding gains as two firms employing 100 men sign the union scale. Workers to return tomorrow morning while others in different trades had halted.
Jailed for Embezzlement in Government Office
Anton Kari, a longtime disbursing officer with the Geological Survey, was arrested upon return from the Pacific coast for embezzling nearly a large sum. He confessed but gave no motive, with friends noting a relative’s failure to cover a loan. Bondsmen Gibson Brothers and Shehan are named.
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Wasuiseros
Anton Kari
Karl
Bureau
Geological Survey
Survey
Hoe
Pacific
Srve Cemor
Kari
Noth
Gibson Brothers
Shehan
Imnberman
Mexican Warships Sail for Haiti to Demand Reparation
The Mexican ships Independencia and La Libertad reportedly sailed from Vera Cruz with soldiers for an unknown destination, possibly Haiti. Officials claim no Haiti mission exists, but rumors say they were sent to demand reparation from Hippolyte for the Port au Prince consulate incident, with strong calls for swift satisfaction.
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Independencia
la Libertad
Ticnps
Vera Crug
Haiti
Hippolyte
Port Au Prince
United States
First annual convention of United Machinists and Tool Makers opens
The first annual convention began in New You with delegates from Chicago San Francisco St Louis and others. It is held under the American Federation of National Boxers Association and includes opening address and a committee on sales and warrants before recess.
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United Machinists and Tool Makers
Chicago
San Francisco
St. Louis
American Federation of National Boxers’ Association
Hales
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