Purify or Perish New Leaders Sought by Republicans in Pennsylvania
About 150 prominent Philadelphia Republicans sign a pledge demanding new leadership and purer party methods. They blame Senator Quay for last fall’s defeat and call for ballot reform, ethical leadership, and a purge of corrupt practices. The appeal names numerous prominent supporters and urges organized efforts to secure reform at primaries or later elections.
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Republican Party
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Pennsylvania
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United States Senate
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MacVeagh
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Cameron
State Senate
Democratic Convention Call Set For July Ninth Meeting
Democratic State Chairman Kerr, recently home in Clearfield after illness, issues a call to the Democratic Division to meet July 9 to choose dates for the state convention. Consensus favors September 2 and 8 with Altoona as the host, while Bett asserts Republicans face a defensive stance.
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Peapetrol
Clearfield
Democraticivision
Concensus
Altoona Os
Erica Strong
Bett
Penn
Somerset Primaries Nominate Local Republican Officials
In Somerset on June 29 3 the Republican primary produced nominations for key posts. J P Rooser is named President Judge Noah Bieseckar for Assembly William Miller for Poor House Director D W Saylor for Jury Commissioner. H D Moore and A A Porney elected delegates to the state convention.
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J.P. Rooser
Noah Bieseckar
Assembly
William Miller
D. W. Saylor
H.D. Moore
Porney
Powderly Tours City With K of L Leaders on Labor and Convention
Master Workman T V Powderly and Executive Board members of the Knights of Labor passed through the city en route to Washington. Powderly advocates a constitutional convention and opposes strikes as relics of the past. He comments on labor, immigration, the Fair, and political ties, while noting friends of Campbell and the governor in Ohio.
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K. of L
T. V. Powderly
John Hayes
John Devlin
Washington
Sean Campbell
Hoterich
Bowcey
Jomal
Vention
Morton of Indianapolis Talks Indiana Gresham Support
A June report from Wasuisatox quotes Oliver T. Morton son of the late Oliver P. Morton as a leading Republican in Indiana. He notes Indiana is closely divided between anti Harrison and pro Gresham factions, and says Harrison’s strength is uncertain and depends on who has the best chance of winning the election. He adds Morton believes the Gresham camp has gained some support.
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Wasuisatox
Oliver T. Morton
Indianapolis
Ebbett
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
Judge Gresham
Gresham
Ublicans
Harrison
Hiflirtison
Jon
Shinai
Ashe
Ces
Serena
Resham
Talk With Foster on Plate Printers Trouble
News from Wasurnaetos reports Powderly Devlin and Hayes of the Knights of Labor travel to Washington to settle a dispute with McKinley over plate printers at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Ohio KO labor delegates are authorized to influence votes, potentially affecting McKinley’s election prospects. The article notes Republican leaders fear the printers’ actions could sway votes and jeopardize victory. Foster will be asked by the General Executive Board to press the issue and seek honorable reinstatement if feasible.
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Messrs
Powderly
Devlin
Hayes
Knights of Labor
Columbus
Washinton
McKinley
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Knights of Ohio
McK
Bacnes
Ivis
Democratic Clubs prepare to march on Pittsburg in solid body
Democratic societies in Pennsylvania form an organization of deputies to the General Assembly. A meeting at the Young Democratic Battalion rooms will finalize plans for a united delegation to Pittsburg in September. Secretary John D. Orman reports many groups intent on enrolling.
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Aneiraia
Democratic Societies
General Assembly
Democratic Societies of
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Young Democratic Battalion
John D. Orman
Army Lieutenant Missing Amid Desertion Rumors
An evening paper reports First Lieutenant Benjamin S. Wever of the First United States Infantry stationed at Benicia California as missing and possibly deserting for Chile with a Fort Bidwell woman using the alias Miss Rose Hooper. His wife resides in Columbus Ohio and he has a daughter of Captain Callini. Wever had been court martialed in 188 for disobedience and absence without leave, later reinstated by President Cleveland.
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Benjamin 5. Wever
First United States Infantry
Benicia
Cal
Chile
Fort Bidwell
Rose Hooper
Wever
Columbus
Callini
First Infantry
Cleveland
Six Chinese Women Burned In Lodging House Fire
A lodging house in China was destroyed by a blaze this afternoon, killing six Chinese women. Investigators found one corpse at the scene and later confirmed additional bodies among the ruins. The incident occurred in the early afternoon, with authorities stating more victims may be discovered as searches continue.
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Norsco
Chinaoe
Sugar bounty applications flood Internal Revenue Office
New Ontoans report a surge of applications under the new sugar bounty law with about 600 planters and big producers filing claims. The bounty aims at high-grade sugar production, with large sums requested by prominent growers and firms, signaling a major investment in sugar machinery and refineries.
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Internal Revenue Department
Louisiana
Eee
Hessana
Theina
Maey
Commane Cine
Mary
W.P. Miles
T Bold
Oliver Beirne
Conspiracy Proven in Railway Brotherhood Case
The committee investigating a conspiracy charge against the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen reported to the Supreme Council of the Federation finding the brotherhood guilty. The Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association accused trainmen of conspiring with Chicago and Northwestern officials to fill switchmen positions. The vote on the report was unanimous except for three trainmen voters. Three votes for expulsion came from switchmen and conductors. Grand Master Sargent did not vote.
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Supreme Council of the Federation
Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association
Chicago and Northwestern
Dibbs
Hanrahan
Sargent
Swallowing Incident Causes Death at Entertainment
A man swallowed a coin and a violin bow during an afternoon entertainment. He failed to remove the items and collapsed. He was taken to a doctor, but died the next morning from asphyxia caused by a blood clot in the throat, and the coroner investigated the circumstances.
Pontifical diplomats oppose Catholic bank plan in Europe
The Holy See rejects a proposal to establish Catholic banks linking London Paris and New York as a global financial syndicate. A report on Gabensky’s emigration scheme is under Vatican review and the diplomatic corps must undergo new exams. Cardinal Kampella conveyed the Holy See’s decision barring any connection with the proposed constitution.
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Europe
Holy See
Knowry Roux
United States
Herr Gabensky
America
Pope
Herr Cabensley
Pontifical
Poeta
Fageenc
Fon
Cardinal Concalvi
Leo VII
Symons
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Crete
Boutoux
Lari
London
Paris
New York
Cardinal Kampella
Pontifical Diplomatic Corps
First Born Recruit Presented to Emperor on Helgoland
The Emperor and Empress arrived at Helgoland and were greeted by Commandant Geisler and Admiral von Der Goltz. The ten month old infant, dressed as a Hussar, was presented with a bouquet and the mother greeted the royal party. The Imperial party dined on board the Prince Bismarck and planned to stay overnight.
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von der Goltz
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Prince Biemarck
A Royal Little Lady Attends Christening at St James Palace
Queen Victoria attended the christening of her great granddaughter at the Chapel Royal, St James Palace, acting as chief sponsor. Present were royal family members including the Queen of Denmark, the Princess of Wales, and the Duke of Clarence of Avondale.
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Duchess of Fife
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Nee
Princess of Wales
Princess Victoria of Wales
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Avondale
Prince of 4
Old Man Tapers Suicide Attempt Reveals Century of Life
Joseph Taper aged about 100 recounts decades of suffering from slavery to reform school and imprisonment. The former slave says he wanted to die to escape confinement and claims the Lord has forgotten him. He attempted hanging in a padded cell at Homeopathic Hospital with officials and a reporter present.
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Dispatcn
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Slack
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Department of Charities
Defense of Masonry Debate Continues in Boston Church
A heated exchange in Boston on June 22 centers on Masonry with ex-Baptist minister Key Sullivan L. Holman defending the order before Rev. Stoddard. Holman, a Master Mason, argues Masonry aligns with scripture and conscience amid questions about creed and belief.
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Belle Ammon In Jail After Robbery Arrest
Belle Ammon and accomplice Ed Morehead, accused of robbing G. T. Rist of 1200 in Bravun Falls, Pa., were captured by Detective Moyer in Toledo. They faced a brief hearing before Justice Braden and were remanded to jail in bond of 6100 each as the investigation continues. The pair showed marked contrast in demeanor during the proceedings.
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Youngstown
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Rome Meeting Ends With Eulogies To France
Twenty five radicals attended a demonstration against the Reich in the Quirinale Theater. Signor Bovio and others spoke with eulogistic references to France, met with strong enthusiasm. Harvest prospects in Prussia show rye at 75 percent of average, wheat at 8 percent of crop, potato crop uncertain.
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Dreibund Prolonged for Six Years, Emperor Says
The Emperor, in conversation with Herr Nissel, Hamburg-American Steamship chairman, announced that the Dreibund alliance was yesterday extended for six more years.
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Baltimore firm H Straus Brothers & Co Goes Under
The Baltimore firm H Straus, Brother & Co assigns for creditors to ex Judge William A. Fisher Simon Rosenberg and L Straus. Once owner of Darley Park Brewery and several malthouses, the company retired in spring 1600. Liabilities and assets are listed with figures around $200,000 to $360,000.
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Darley Park
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International Grain Elevator Company formed in New York
A new corporation named the International Grain Elevator Company was formed in New York to improve the floating grain elevator business at the port. Officers named include Bergen as president Edwardan Arnan as vice president and John Moue as secretary. Investors Annan & Co contributed capital with additional support from Puffer and Milton Knapp.
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Thlegham
International Grain Elevator Company
Ol Eawhra
Swallowed a fiddle bow ends in tragedy
A man named Patrick Muhoney was found dead in the morning after a garbled incident described as swallowing a fiddle bow. The report notes he had a habit of giving exhibitions before his death.
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Patrick Muhoney
After Sunken Treasure Aged Seeker Dies Before Quest Complete
Mr. D. D. Chapin of Massachusetts dies in a modest boarding house after years chasing a copper ore wreck off a peninsula. He spent a decade seeking the vessel sunk with copper ore from the Superior, funded by a syndicate of wealthy men, at odds with backers and friends. An inquiry will be made into his records amid hopes his notes hold valuable knowledge.
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Peninsula
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New York
Married in Maine The Dispatch reports Hancock Dorr wedding
New York June 20 Mrs Russell Hancock widow of General Hancock married Elerton Lodge Dorr Jr of Boston. She was daughter of Nicholas Gwynn and inherited a million from her father. The couple wed in Sorrento Maine with close friends in attendance.
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Elerton Lodge Dorr, Jr
Boston
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William C. Rafferty
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Sorrento
Isaac Lawrence
President Harrison Prepares Proclamation on Copyright
Special telegram from Wassixotos reports President Harrison, after talks with Librarian Spofford, to issue a proclamation under the recent international copyright law. Britain France Belgium and Switzerland offer equal terms to American authors. The Library of Congress will coordinate with the Customs Bureau to regulate importation of foreign books after the law takes effect.
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John W Forneys Daughter Linked to Messerole Case
Special telegram reports Mrs Comstock connected to the Messerole Larbig murder intrigue. She once wed Walter J Comstock of Rhode Island beef fortune and later moved between Providence New York and Washington. Police raids followed a divorce petition and a state lodging case as investigators press on.
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Chilean Envoy Montt Fails to Secure U S Recognition
The Chilean Congressional Envoy Don Pedro Montt delays again at the capital without gaining recognition from the United States. Reports describe the mission as a possible failure, with officials in Washington unlikely to receive them, and note prior efforts to gain Allied recognition through London.
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Grant Statue Arrives for Lincoln Park Unveiling
The Grant Statue, largest bronze cast in America, arrives in Chicago to be erected in Lincoln Park. It will be unveiled during the Army of the Tennessee’s 23rd reunion in October with General A. Hickenlooper delivering the ovation. Invitations will go to President Harrison and cabinet members, among other distinguished figures nationwide.
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Kia
Nyawereen
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Hayes
Henry Watte
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Georgia
Vilas
Wisconsin
Couple in Chinese quarters sever tongues in underground den
Special telegram reports Sacha Menro and wife Di Toy biting out their tongues in an underground Chinese quarter den. Ok dies from bleeding. Di Toy left with injuries. Officials note long-term neglect and lack of sympathy from authorities.
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Win Ok
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Death by own action of ex-County Commissioner Squire Thompson
An obituary note reports the death of former County Commissioner Squire Thompson who, in a self-inflicted act, consumed poison on a Sunday at noon and died at the scene. Details are sparse and the report provides limited context on the circumstances or location.
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Governor issues flood relief proclamation for_statewide aid
Governor Ross in Curroxzn Is June 189% declares a state flood relief drive asking Mayors to raise funds and gather food and clothing for the flooded districts. A Kansas City dispatch notes the Missouri River at a dangerous stage with three feet of water over the flood funnel threatening St. Joseph and surrounding areas.
Kidnapped Youth Detained in New York Barge Office
Alexander Kilpatrick a 19 year old lad arrived in New York on a steamer and claims he was kidnapped from Pittsburg by a hotel keeper named Lyon who drank him and placed him aboard a vessel to Gibiar. He says he was mistreated, then escaped in Holland and found work there before returning to the barge office. Authorities say they will investigate his story.
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Fatal injury from cow impalement near Malvern
Mrs Sherman Clark, wife of a farmer near Malvern, was fatally injured this afternoon when a cow, angered by barking, charged and gored her. The incident occurred on her husband’s farm as they tended livestock. Her death follows the animal attack reported by Alliance, C. authorities.
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Sequel Raid Ends With Body Found in Allegheny River
A grim follow up to Lieutenant Thornton's shanty boat raid at Herr's Island resulted in the recovery of Constable David Sherborn's body after visitors fled into the river as the party dispersed. The river was dragged and his remains were found downstream. He lived with his wife and two children.
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Vetoes and debates mark summer adjournment in city council
The council adjourned for summer after a heated session over Mayor's veto of the Poor Farm ordinance. Debates raged on river-front land, water supply, and contractor payments as members echoed the mayor and officials in disputes over fiscal policy and city plans.
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