Anti-Quay Movement Gains Ground in State Bursts
Philadelphia dispatch reports rapid growth of the anti-Quay Republican movement. Key county leaders Snyder and Union join the effort. Whitman leads anti-Quay forces in Snyder county with March primaries looming. Bradford, Erie, Tioga counties show strong opposition and reform-minded candidates emerge.
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Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Dave Martin
Adviers
Florida
Sible
Snyder
Union County
Whitman
J. C. Wagner
Adamsburg
George J. Schoch
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Horace A. Alleman
J. E Forester
Lombard
Senin
Gerore
Tribume
Edward W. Tool
Freeburg
Quay
Cameron
Lewisburg
Union
The
Lewisburg Chronicle
A. M. & Potter
Farmers’ Alliance
Bradford
Senate
Oey
William T. Davies
Erie County
Culbertson
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James S McBrier
Erie City
Congress
Major Griswold
Sain
Erie-Crawford
Euch
Lee
Franklin
Emery
McKean
George B. Orlady
Huntingdon
John Cessna
Bedford
Jerome B. Niles
Tioga
Noles
Mr. Niles
State Senate
Packer
Preparing for the State Convention in Harrisburg
J Marshall Wright of Allentown visited Harrisburg on March 4 to arrange preliminaries for the upcoming state convention. He met with local officials to organize logistics and schedules.
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J. Marshall Wright
Allentown
Harrisburg
State Democratic Convention Arrangements Committee Named
Chairman Wright appoints Benjamin M Ni, John P Dohoney, Naudinn Hamilton and Major John D Worman to organize the convention in this city on April 13.
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Benjamin M. Nii
John P. Dohoney
Naudinn Hamilton
John D. Worman
Soldiers Back Quay Ally in Lawrence County Senate Fight
Surviving members of the 134th Pennsylvania Volunteers in New Castle address Republican voters urging support for Col. Matthew S. Geet of the 134th Regiment for U S Senator to fill Quay's term. The plea notes his war service, loyalty, and party leadership and is signed by hundreds of ex-soldiers.
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One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers
New Castle
Lawrence County
United States
Quay
Matthew &. Geet
One Hundred Andtyfourth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Republican Party
Aurohine
Changes in club rules by Pennsylvania Democrats
Harrisburg March 1 Special Samuel A Duncan of Pittsburg and other leaders met at Bolton House to revise Democratic societies rules. They proposed 1:25 delegate ratio, require 25 paid dues members 15 days before meetings, and align state declaration with National Society principles. A follow up meeting and committee announcements were planned.
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Samuel A. Duncan
Pittsburg
A. L Tilden
Erie
John D. Worman
Philadelphia
John A. Coyle
Lancaster
R. E. Shearer
Carlisle
Benjamin M. Nead
Black
Democratic Societies of Pennsylvania
Bolton House
S&s. A. Duncan
Societ
Startling Variance of Ideas on Ohio Gerrymander Plan
A Republican caucus among Ohio lawmakers is planned to craft a Congressional redistricting bill with aims to push it through by April 4. The House Elections Committee has faced heavy criticism for not reporting any redistricting bills, delaying debate and conference committees. Senators will join Representatives to select a bill to replace the Senate measure and move toward adjournment.
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General Assembly
House Elections Committee
Radom
North Carolina Democrats Favored Gorman For Chicago
Senator Vance told the Dispatche r reporter that North Carolina Democrats likely reject Hill and Cleveland for the Chicago ticket and favor backroom candidate Alton B. Gorman. He cited Gorman's public affairs experience moral character and leadership as reasons for broad appeal.
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Nebrasca Prohibitionists Conclude Convention With Election
The Nebraska Prohibition State Convention finished its session in Lrycoty Nes March 4 electing 27 delegates to the National Convention. Main focus lay on choosing a chairman for the delegation amid some intra party clashes over leadership and policy. About 300 delegates attended including many women, with equal rights and platform planks discussed amid spirited debate.
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Bition
Wermea
Economic reforms urged by Farmers Alliance conference
A report notes proposals aligned with the Farmers Alliance and Labor and People's party platform discussed at St. A union veterans receive a service pension under the planned reforms, with further mention of the subgroup involved.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Labor and People’s Party
Cook County Dems Back Palmer Delegates at Convention
The Cook County Democratic Convention in Chicago today unanimously urged its State Convention delegates to support selecting National Convention delegates favorable to General John M. Palmer for President.
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Cook County
Democratic Convention
Chicago
John M. Palmer
Judge Halts Trial Hunt For Five Days
New York march four. Insanity testimony dominates seventh day of the Field trial as Judge Van Brunt interrupts cross examination. The judge lamented the promised five day limit, adjourning court until tomorrow to allow readiness for the Supreme Court term. Field shows no visible reaction as the drama unfolds.
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Scudder in a Cell as Autopsy Confirms Murder Charge
Chicago march 4 hundreds of curious people gathered at the Dentist Hospital to glimpse Dr Henry M Scudder under arrest for the murder of his mother in law for her fortune. Autopsy in Janesville Wis disclosed six external injuries and five skull fractures linking to the fatal wound. The prisoner denied the charge and claimed no knowledge of the accusers while his wife sought to speak with him. He is described as a physician with a remarkable career including work in India and leadership roles with the Armour Mission and St Luke's Hospital affiliates.
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San Francisco
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Death of ex Congressmen Hopkins sparks local debate in New Jersey
Residents in Waite Piers New Jersey discuss the death of former Congressman Stephen T. Hopkins in Pleasantville. Keeley patients and club members recall his stay at the Bi-Chloride of Gold Club where he sought treatment, with testimonies hinting the alcohol influence contributed to his decline.
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Stephen T. Hopkins
Pleasantville
Keeley
Hopkins
White Plains
Piersons
Voluntaril
State
Binghamton
Epidemic of elopement hits Cleveland area
An odd rash of elopements sweeps Cleveland. William E. Ransom, a handsome nephew of a prominent resident, married Miss M L Perkins, four years his senior. A second pair, Jesse G Hadbolli and another, sought a license and honeymoon in Chicago before returning to Buffalo.
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William E. Ransom
M. L. Perkins
Buffalo
Seagher
Cota
Jesse G.hadboli
Chicago
Unwritten History of Curtin in The Dispatch Tomorrow
A note in The Dispatch previews an upcoming feature on Governor Curtin detailing his war deeds. The article promises a fresh, annotated account drawing on archives and local recollections.
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Curtin
Rev J W Laird Charged in Forgery and Blackmail Case
Rev J W Laird of Gillespie faces an indictment for forgery and related crimes after a grand jury in Carvill finds charges connected to a $100 loan at Medora Bank and a blackmail scheme. Suspension from ministry remains until a Southern Illinois meeting.
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J. W. Laird
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Sage Aid
Medora Bank
Ames
Altons
Southern Illinois Boulsene
Tremendous Gold Excitement Among Missouri River Farmers
A report from Joseph Missouri on March 4 describes a Kansas resident from Plymore Atchison county reporting a discovery of a gold sample found on the riverbanks. The find is sent to the city for assay as officials evaluate its value.
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Joseph
Plymore
Atchison County
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Tragic arson kills two Cohen men in St Louis blaze
On March 4 in St Louis the Cohen family home and store at 2744 Couteau avenue burned after gas fixtures were unscrewed and gasoline used. Marcus Cohen died from burns, Abraham Cohen perished, while Marcus’s wife and children survived. Police see a planned arson scheme gone wrong, with theft noted and a half confession from the widow's lament.
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Marcus Cohen
Marcus
Abraham Cohen
Camp
Couteau Avenue
Abraham
Marcus Co
Springer Improves After Illness From Paint Odor
Congressman Springer shows renewed improvement and rests easily after a day's progress. Doctors report his appetite returning as his condition stabilizes. The attack, blamed by friends on the odor of fresh paint in a private Ways and Means room, prompts anticipation of Dr. Vincent's arrival for further care.
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Assigned His Last Dollar
Coron er's inquest held on Collins President of the California National Bank and the verdict found death by his own action. Report says a pistol may have been furnished to him but substan tial evidence suggested suicide. Collins to be buried tomorrow after life insurance of eighty five thousand dollars assigned to bank creditors.
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California National Bank
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Preacher David F Hughes Missing in Philadelphia
Rev. David F Hughes a Schuylkill county clergyman who came to Philadelphia for nose tumor treatment has disappeared. He was last seen visiting Jefferson Hospital on February 1 and has not been heard from since. No further details were available as of dispatch.
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David F. Hughes
Schuylkill County
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Jefferson Hospital
Work on Washburn A Tough Job In Anti Harrison Drive
Ex Senator Sabin and RK Evans toured Washington stirring talk that Washburn backs anti Harrison renomination. Washburn denies capitulation and favors Blaine for Minneapolis. Across states leaders push anti Harrison delegations while President stays informed and wary.
Ex-Senator Newmyer Arrives In Pittsburg Under Care
Ex Senator Newmyer prothonotary of 1/64 mne arrived from Harrisburg on Gy a last evening. His brother says he is temporarily insane and not responsible. He was met at the depot by friends and taken to the Anderson Hotel for the night. Doctors describe him as care-worn and unsettled, with a calm return by morning and no memory of events the day prior.
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Allison
Harrison
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Wolverine
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Teller
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A Tramp Disfigures Woman In Connel lsville Kitchen
Florence Guard, living on Connelle town outskirts, woke to a burly tramp in her kitchen at 6 30 am. He seized her by the hair and cut it from her head with a razor after taking bread and eggs. He fled before alarm could be raised as police pursued without success.
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Florence
Six Prisoners Escape in Burner Jail Delivery
A general jail delivery freed six inmates in Burner Pennsylvania with one remaining captive. Among the escaped is Frank Mills held on murder charges. authorities offer a $500 reward for Mills. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches, 160 pounds, sandy complexion, light mustache, Kentucky jean suit.
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Frank Mills
Mills
Kentucky
Twain finds clock dial on Jungfrau face in report
The Dispatch previews Mark Twain describing a remarkable find on the Jungfrau when a clock dial appears on the rock face. The piece promises Twain’s vivid observations and a travel anecdote likely to fascinate readers on the upcoming edition.
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Mark Twain
Jungfrau
Page Quay's Workers Alarmed in May Strikes
In this morning's news, reports indicate tense labor tensions as Page Quay workers show alarm over upcoming actions. The listing notes carpenters to strike in May, with other items on markets, crime in Europe, and regional court notices.
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Bradstreet
Dan
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Pulpit in Line Opposed to Fanaticism in Two Cities
Leading divines from Pittsburg and Allegheny denounce the Blue Law crusade. Bishops and ministers urge that Sunday be treated as a day of rest with common sense, opposing rigid Sabbath restrictions and arguing for modern necessities such as newspapers, transit, and mil work.
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Allegheny
Phelan
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