Wisconsin Democrats Unite Behind Cleveland at Convention
Wisconsin's delegates vote as a unit for Grover Cleveland at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Ex-Postmaster General Vilas leads the pro‑Cleveland push while Hill supporters are sidelined, and George F Lund emerges to secure German‑American backing.
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Fuller Boom Rumors Tie Cleveland Backers to Fuller
A Cincinnati Enquirer report claims Chief Justice Fuller may be set as a presidential candidate with support from Cleveland associates who see ex-President Cleveland as unavailable. Report cites John St McLean in the city and lists backers including Dickinson Vilas Black Stevenson Harrity and Grover Cleveland.
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Secretary Elkins Leads West Virginia Convention Preview
Secretary Elkins looks after his chief's interests as the West Virginia Republican State Convention gathers in Martinsburg the day after tomorrow. The event, noted in Was nixatox May 3 Special, draws attention to key party figures and potential platforms in this pivotal state gathering.
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Wasnixatox
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West Virginia Republicans weigh Harrison delegation to Minneapolis
State leaders from West Virginia consider sending a Harrison delegation to the Republican national convention in Minneapolis to secure influence on the presidential situation. Blaine is seen as the initial favorite but out of contention, with sentiment tilting toward renominating the President. Secretaries Elkins and Judge Goff have stayed neutral to ensure a delegation favorable to Harrison.
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Lincoln as a possible Republican nominee in 1900 era politics
In Washington on May 8 a report notes Minister Robert Lincoln drawing attention as a potential candidate. Allies in the anti Harrison conference weigh Lincoln with Reed, Platt, Quay and Warner Miller, citing administration relations and broad appeal among silver and gold factions. William Witherow of Allegheny backs him.
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New England
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Quay
Warner Miller
Illinois
Pennsylvania
William Witherow
Allegheny
Harrison an Assured Fact Renomination At Minneapolis
New York May 3 The Mail and Forts today asserts President Harrison will be renominated at Minneapolis. It publishes a table of instructed delegates totaling 802 from states and districts and notes 211 delegates have already committed to Harrison. Additional delegates are expected from several states and territories.
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Illinois Congressman Sees Decline in Cleveland Support
Speaker Crafts of Illinois reports signs of a steady drop in Cleveland stock at the capital. He notes strong Illinois sentiment for Cleveland but growing doubt about nominating him, and acknowledges Hill has some West and Illinois backing though he doubts Hill’s nomination.
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A Club for Gray and the Cleveland Delegates
Indianapolis May 3 Special The Cleveland faction in Indiana plans to block a Gray majority by threatening to cast Indiana’s 30 votes solidly for Cleveland if the 17 Gray delegates do not agree. They claim 13 of 50 delegates are trustworthy and warn Gray cannot secure the nomination without a solid Hoosier slate.
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Gray
Democratic County Convention Nominates Local Candidates
The Franklin Pennsylvania Democratic County Convention reconvened with ninety five delegates. William Geyser of Rockland and William Orr of Rouseville were nominated for Assembly, and John M. Hamilton of Cherry Tree for County Surveyor. Other delegates named include J. S. McGarry from Franklin, J Breen, D J Geary and Charles H Duncan of Oil City.
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William Geyser
Rockland
William Orr
Rouseville
Assembly
John M. Hamilton
Cherry Tree
McGarry
J. Breen
D. J. Geary
Charles H. Duncan
County Committee to Fill Vacancy Decides Names Declined
In a city named for Congress members, each declined to permit the use of his name for a vacancy. The decision was made to leave the filling of the vacancy to the County Committee.
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Congress
Illinois Republicans May Rally Behind Harrison or Lincoln
Illinois Republicans at their state convention will decide whether to back Harrison or consider Robert T. Lincoln as a renomination alternative. The scene centers on internal divisions, with Cullom’s friendship cited and Daniel Blaine criticized. Many see Lincoln as a candidate with no record to attack, favored by both East and West factions.
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Hill аnd Harrison push bi metallic conference plan
Ex Senator N P Hill returns from Washington and, for President Harrison, outlines administration views on a bi metallic conference with Europe He warns conferences have failed before and a new one would occur only if it can yield real results The move aims to absorb substantial silver as Europe’s money basis, signaling tension with Colorado Republicans.
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N. P. Hill
Washington
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Southern Alliance Meets in Birmingham on Party Support
Alliance leaders from all Southern states and Oklahoma discuss strategy in Birmingham. Colonel Polk presided as W F Gwyn of Tennessee serves as secretary. Despite early opposition, the group appears united for a People's party national vote though no formal action is clear.
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Southern Alliance
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Polk
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Delegates Chosen by Eleventh District Republicans
Uninstructed delegates Charles F. Menneker and Clark H. Sampson were selected to go to the Minneapolis National Convention. The party group declined to instruct for Harrison yet endorsed the Harrison administration in its resolutions.
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St. Louis
Charles F. Menneker
Clark H. Sampson
Minneapolis
Harrison
Hill Wins Delegates For South Carolina Chicago Show
Charleston May 3 All counties in South Carolina held Democratic conventions to appoint delegates to the state convention that will choose delegates to Chicago A few counties instructed for Hill but the large majority sent uninstructed delegates.
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Hill
David
Fuller
Boomiet
Charleston
S. C
Chicago
Washington County Prohibition Convention Ticket Proposed
The Washington County Prohibition Convention held in Washington Pennsylvania proposed a ticket for Congress David S Steritt and for Assembly J B Smith J 8 Speer and William McPeake.
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David S. Steritt
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J. B. Smith
Speer
William McPeake
Republican Convention Endorses Harrison Administration
The Stockton newspaper reports the Republican State Convention endorsed Harrison's administration, opposed free coinage, supported enforcing the eight hour labor law, and called for restricted immigration.
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Payne Declines RNC Chairmanship for Business Reasons
Milwaukee May 3 Henry C Payne says he cannot accept the possible role of Chairman of the Republican National Committee because his business commitments will not permit taking on the honor.
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Democratic County Convention Backs Boies for Presidency
May 3 report from Boies In Indiana states the Democratic County Convention unanimously adopted resolutions endorsing Governor Boies for the Presidency.
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Boies
DunoquEg
Harrison Delegates Elected in Ninth and Eighteenth Districts
Farrecey May 3 Harrison delegates were chosen in the Ninth and Eighteenth districts to the State convention which convenes tomorrow.
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Farrecey
Harrison
England's Alien Labor Question Moves Toward Cabinet Review
May 3 London report notes Mr. Balfour acknowledging the memorial urging limits on immigrant influx and promising Cabinet consideration of the issue as a priority for government action.
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England
London
Balfour
Immigrants Vaccinated on Westernland Voyage
The Westernland arrived with steerage passengers showing varioloid symptoms and 1,338 passengers were vaccinated. Local authorities noted the outbreak among travelers and organized rapid inoculations to curb spread aboard and ashore.
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New York
Rise of Edward C. W. Kiefer and a Wife’s Secret Letters
Special telegram reports Edward C. W. Kiefer a versatile promoter and singing tenor with a string of romantic letters to his wife stored in Allegheny City. The letters detailing flirtations from Louisville to Yankton threaten his planned divorce and social ascent in Nebraska, Kansas, Pueblo, and beyond.
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Pueso, Co
Edward C. W. Kiefer
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Pittsburg
Miggie Kennedy-Kiefer
Edward C. W
Amelie
Uriah Heep
Unfolding Matrimonial Turmoil Reaches Nebraska Roots
In February, promises fade as E C W Kiefer’s Nebraska divorce is challenged by his wife Maggie now in Pueblo. Maggie seeks legal proof of fraud while Kiefer relies on his wealthy father and a new wife. The case drags through attorneys with Henry Glade vowing support until a final settlement.
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Puebla
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Texas
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TWO ELECTRIC DEATHS In Boston Streets
In Boston today a damaged overhead trolley wire fell onto two gray horses pulling a wagon, killing one horse instantly and fatally injuring the other. The driver was badly shocked as a crowd watched the tragic scene at Dorchester Avenue and Broadway in South Boston.
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Love Rejected Lover Dies by Own Hand in Landes
Theodore Baker, 22, son of William H. Baker of Willow Hill, killed himself with a razor after being rejected by Lulu Paddock of Landes. He appeared outside her home on the Landes porch at 7 pm, then entered her room with five deep throat wounds and died before help could arrive. The tragedy stemmed from unrequited love.
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Landes
Theodore Baker
William H. Baker
Willow Hill
Lulu Paddock
Henry Paddock
Baker
Paddock
Miss Paddock
Increase in Allegheny Building appropriation attached to sundry bill
Washington May 8 Special The push to call up the river and harbor bill faces opposition from Judge Holman as the sundry civil bill is advanced. Senator Quay proposes increasing the Allegheny Federal building limit from 250 000 to 585 000 with 135 000 more to be available July 1. This would raise the supervising architect’s fund to 200 000 for next fiscal year. A similar measure by Congressman Stone lingers before the House committee.
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Judge Holman
Committee On Appropriations
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Allegheny Federal
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House Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
France tightens dynamite laws as anarchist threat grows
Paris May 3 M Ricard Minister of Justice sends circular to prosecutors ordering strict enforcement of dynamite manufacture and sale rules. Government suspects May Day unrest not ended and expands secret police to root out dangerous anarchists nationwide.
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M. Ricard
France
Chinese rebel chief captured and executed in China
A prominent Choying rebellion leader was captured at Tien Sien and found guilty. He was sentenced to a slow and horrific death by slicing, carried out in a pitiless execution.
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Tien Sien
Cabinet backs juryless trial for dynamiters in Cortes
May 3 report from Madrid states the Ministerial Council approved introducing a law in the Cortes to trial dynamiters without a jury. The measure aims to curb anarchist activity by allowing expedited handling of cases.
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Mapkeid
Horrific Chicago murder marks brutal family tragedy
In Chicago on May 3, Michael Walsh’s wife Bridget Elizabeth was slain in a grisly scene on Washburne Avenue. Her nephew Thomas Walsh confessed, saying an insult after drinking led to the stabbing and mutilation using a broken broom and scissors. The killer was arrested within hours.
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Starving Blaine to Death Rumor Sparks Congressional Controversy
Washington May 3 Spectator reports caterer Tom Murray witnessed Secretary of State Blaine in a theater box with family and claims he is being starved. Murray says Blaine’s doctor forbids certain foods and his wife fears violating dietary limits, implying degraded health from poor nourishment.
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Important Engine Test on Empire State Express
New York May 3 Special An engineering test on locomotive 870 ran the Empire State express from New York to Albany. Angus Sinclair editor Locomotive Engineering rode the engine and recorded diagrams noting a speed of 78 miles per hour and output over 1600 horsepower with coal consumption of two pounds per horsepower.
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New York Central
Angus Sinclair
Locomotive Engineering
Albany
Baroness Blane Wins Large Judgment Against Baron’s Company
In New York on May 3 the Baroness Blane obtained a judgment of 46,511 01 against the Litefage Manufacturing Company in the hands of a deputy sheriff. The sheriff seized the office later as the baron's debts reach 70,000. The baroness had previously had a detective arrested for annoying her.
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Plurality Amendment Considered by Hartford House
Hartford May 3 The Connecticut House of Representatives returned after a three month recess with a proposed constitutional amendment replacing majority with plurality in Article 4. An attempt to pass the bill failed as it was sent to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. The House adjourned to September 7 by a 128 to 82 vote.
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Authorities abandon plan to move Ravachol amid rescue threat
Paris authorities meant to transfer Ravachol to Montbrison yesterday but canceled after learning anarchists in St. Etienne prepared a demonstration to free him. He will be kept in custody until the opening of the assizes in noe.
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Montbrison
St. Etienne
Noe
Melbourne figure hints at Privy Council appeal
The subject believes a Privy Council respite could be granted and says his mother’s spirit is urging him to kill Miss Rounsevelt.
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Melbourne
Deeming
Privy Council
An Erring Alleghenian's Troll
A terse item notes a local figure described as an erring Alleghenian stirring up online mischief. The short blurb hints at political echoes and social media behavior affecting town discourse.
Free Bridges Free
County Commissioner Mercer urges two free bridges linking Pittsburg Southside and Pittsburg Allegheny, financed from existing levies for two years. Argument notes county debt, current tax base, and proportional contributions by Pittsburg and Allegheny to current expenses.
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Allegheny
Mercer
Movement for Harmonious Laws elects Johnson president
The Pennsylvania Commissioners for the promotion of uniformity of legislation met in Harrissone and elected Ovid F. Johnson of Philadelphia as president. They planned a New York City meeting with delegates from New York, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Michigan to devise a plan for harmonious state legislation.
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