Political turmoil in Ohio Republican ranks explodes
Judge J L King and Hon William M Hahn clash publicly over leadership and alleged slights. King accuses Hahn of venom and seeks retraction and apology, threatening to expose Hahn as a liar. The dispute centers on convention leadership and past protest of Hahn’s selection.
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J. L. King
Youngstown
Republican Central Committee
William M. Hahn
Republican State Executive Committee
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King
McKinley
Ananias
Judge King
Disratch
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Cleveland
Executive Committee
Smith
Foraker
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State Executive Committee
Forer
Alliance Leaders See Southern Sweep in Third-Party Push
In Birmingham a secret Alliance Convention solidified Southern support for a third party. Senator Peifer and Representative Simpson say the Independents will carry several Southern states, likely throwing the presidential contest into the House or electing an Alliance president.
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Congress
Birmingham
Als
Peiler
Jeremy Simpson
South
Messrs. Peffer
Simpson
Cleveland Mentions Fuller Backers Denied by Dickinson
May 4. Special. The tale that Cleveland’s friends planned to place Chief Justice Fuller on the mantle faced swift denials. Don M Dickinson telegraphed the story is false for him, while John R McLean’s supporters claim more remains to be told and acknowledge Fuller’s availability was discussed by Cleveland men.
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Chicago
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Wisconsin
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Detroit
Fuller
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Warwick
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McLean
Quay Faces Salary Rumor and Debts with RNC
A Quay associate disputes a Philadelphia claim that Quay earned 40 000 a year as RNC chairman. He says Quay won 20 000 in bets but with A L Conger Dudley Fassatt and Clarkson carried 55 000 in debt for the committee, unpaid by the man the debt supported. The Depew interview notes support for Harrison renomination.
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Quay
Philadelphia
Republican National Committee
A. L. Conger
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Fassatt
Clarkson
Kisme
B. F. Jones
Stephen B. Elkins
Political ally denies accepting State GOP chairmanship
A close political associate of Lieutenant Governor Watres said in Scranton that he never agreed to take the chairmanship of the Republican State Committee during or after the recent state convention and that under no circumstances would he accept the post.
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Scranton
Watres
Republican State Committee
Mountain Waters Faces Demands for Undivided Attention
This year Mountain Waters expresses gratitude for the support and chorus of favors from patrons and associates while noting that business interests require his full focus and commitment at the present time.
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Mtn Watres
Cleveland’s Visit Fuels Democratic Nomination Talk
Philadelphia report says ex president Cleveland remained in the Democratic race after a Lakewood visit with William Herrity, Attorney General Harrity, and John Read. Officials deny any deal or political aim, noting the trip was for rest and that Cleveland’s ongoing interest may grow as the convention nears.
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the Commonwealth
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Heneol
United States
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Lakewood
Cleveland
Washington
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Harrity
A Appeal to the Ballot by Southern Alliance Conference
The Birmingham based alliance conference declares support for political action through a People’s party but urges free voting rights and non interference with Democratic ballots. It appeals to members across many states to elect lawmakers who will back their reform demands and stand with industrial freedom at the ballot box.
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Kentucky
Missouri
Texas
Louisiana
Virginia
Mississippi
Georgia
West Virginia
Florida
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Natio Judiciary Committee
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Creeting
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Great Northwest
Morgan Confident in Salem Nomination Bid
Thomas Ek Morgan of Alliance tours Salem to win Mahoning county delegates and secure votes for Judge King. He meets Judge Johnson to seek support while Johnson says no deal was offered and Morgan claims he will win the nomination despite party feuds.
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Alliance
Congress
McKinley
Mahoning County
King
Judge Johnson
Morgan
Huston Named Possible Hoosier Governor Candidate
Ex United States Treasurer J N Huston of Indiana arrived in Washington and left for home amid speculation he may run for Indiana governor this fall. The administration reportedly invited him to run to harmonize factions and fund a vigorous campaign, leveraging his wealth.
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United States
J. N. Huston
Indiana
Huston
Hoosier
Rty
Nto
Contested Pennsylvania Delegate Election At Convention
Chairman Brice received notice from William A. Sipe that he would contest the election of S R Mestrezat as delegate from Pennsylvania's Twenty fourth District. The protest will go to the Credentials Committee when the Chicago Convention is organized. Lives Lost in a Fire Trap in Gannstadt Germany. The Strauss feather factory caught fire this afternoon and flames spread rapidly. Several employés were lost and the exact number is unknown as the fire continues.
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Washington
Brice
William A. Sipe
S R. Mestrezat
Twenty-fourth
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Berlin
Strauss
Gannstadt
Wurtemberg
McKeesport Public Building Bill Advances
In Washington on May 4 the Senate debated a bill to appropriate 100000 dollars for a public building at McKeesport Pennsylvania. The measure aims to fund construction and related costs as part of federal support for municipal infrastructure.
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Washington
Senate
cKeesport
Speeding Locomotive Test Ends With 78 MPH Burst
New York May 4 reports Angus Sinclair editor of Locomotive rides a box on the Empire State Express engine to measure power and steam distribution. The train hit 78 miles an hour with four driving wheel revolutions per second. Sinclair notes 1600 horsepower and 24.5 pounds coal per horsepower hour. He expects 100 mph with one car.
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New York
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New York Central
Grand Central Station
Albany
Angus Sinclair
Locomotive
Staatsburg
Hudson
Buchanan and McQuade
Philip Landrigan
Mr. Sinclair
Sinclair
Temple Court
Buffalo
A M E Conference Opens With Welcome Address and Bishop Elections
The nineteenth General Conference of the A M E Zion Church opened at John Wesley Chapel with delegates from across the country. Mayor Gourley delivered the welcome, lauded the colored community, and two bishops will be elected to replace the late Bishop Jones. Bishop J J Moore led afternoon prayers and urged the colored race to seek education and wealth as means to uplift their condition. William H Day was elected General Secretary with a slate of officers and stenographers announced. The session continued into the evening with a reception for delegates.
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John Wesley Chapel
Arthur Street
Union
John J. Moore
North Carolina
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Gourley
Day
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D. D
Salisbury
William Howard Day
New York
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Ingersoll on Shakespeare a Splendid Lecture at Auditorium
Colonel R G Ingersoll delivered a two hour lecture on Shakespeare to a large enthusiastic audience at the Auditorium. He praised Shakespeare as the greatest man born, mocked the tomb epitaphs, and contrasted the poet with contemporaries while noting the era’s great figures. The talk drew a full crowd despite late arrivals and minor distractions.
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Desdemona
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Juliet
Lady Macbeth
City to install automatic smoke consuming stokers at Herron Hill
Bids due at 2 pm for supplying and erecting automatic smoke consuming stokers for two Herron Hill boilers as the city extends compulsory smoke consumption after June 30 under a new ordinance. Bonds double the estimated cost plus a $5,000 patent royalty bond required.
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Bigelow
Indictments to be Pushed in Oleomargarine Case
Willis F. McCook, prosecutor’s counsel, says indictments returned by the grand jury for selling oleomargarine will be pursued and extended to wholesalers if sales continue. He notes no desire for punishment, but enforcement of the law against out of state products, urging repeal of the discriminatory statute.
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Willis F. McCook
Grand
Moore Withdraws From McClure Perjury Case
Attorney W D Moore seeks to withdraw after McClure's defense team split. McClure was to be tried today on perjury charges but the proceeding was postponed due to counsel illness, with next hearing set for Monday.
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Law and Order Society
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W. D. Moore
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Haldane Bill Sparks Clash in House of Commons
Richard Haldane's land bill to force landowners to sell for small holdings faces heated debate in the House of Commons. Herbert Asquith argues the measure, while Cunningham Graham interrupts and is suspended for socialism remarks. The vote ends 146 in favor, 223 against.
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House of Commons
Herbert Asquith
East Fifeshire
Graham
Peel
Tam
Home
Hew Matthews
Matthews
Speaker
Hyde
Ar Oo
Shil
John Lubbock
Mr. Graham
Deeming to Have Brain Exam After Execution
Melbourne reports indicate pressuring doubts about George Deeming's appeal while his wife and four children killings at Rain Hill loom. Authorities expect brain examination post execution to assess sanity, with Deeming showing little memory and no remorse.
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Melbourne
May
Deeming
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Rev P C Abbey Urges Celery Compound As Spring Cure
Boston Journal quotes Rev P C Abbey of Harre Vermont saying Paine’s celery compound eased his languid overwork fatigue. He uses it at seasonal changes with satisfactory results, praising it as the best spring medicine for pure blood strong nerves and clear brain.
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Harre, Vt
Boston Journal
Vagine
Paine
Mr. Abbey
Tie
The Evolution of Sense and Nonsense Contractors
A fragment outlines contractors for sidewalks roadways yards mills stables and floors using cement stone brick concrete and fire brick. It names 43 Federal at Allegheny and O Naugher & Co as the firms involved.
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Federal
Allegheny
N Onaugher & Co
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