Conventions in Michigan Endorse Cleveland Delegates For National Ticket
Michigan Democratic State Convention chose Fisher, Dickinson, Ryan, and Uhl as delegates to Chicago and instructed them to vote for Grover Cleveland. The platform urged tariff reform and a canal, denouncing Republican policies and pledging unity under Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muusergon
Mich
Spencer
Fisher
Don M. Dickinson
Edward Ryan
Edward F. Uhl
Cleveland
Iales
Wellington KR. Burt
Spencer C. Fisher
Platform Committee
Spencer ©. Fisher
John C. Weadock
Chauncey Wisner
John Moore
Wellington K. Burt
Moore
Gac
Dickinson
Edward F. Uh
Republican Party
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Chicago
Michigan
Danie J. CanPar
Democratic State Committee
California Uninstructed Republicans Endorse Harrison
The Republican State Convention in Stockton reassembled and adopted a platform praising President Harrison and his administration. It endorses the 1888 national platform, calls for protective tariffs, free silver coinage, and stricter naturalization and immigration laws. Delegates De Young Spence Rideout and Felton were elected at large to Minneapolis. they are uninstructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cal
Harrison
Blaine
de Young
Spence
Rideout
Felton
Minneapolis
Hawley Eulogizes Harrison at Republican Convention
Hartford May 4 The Republican Convention reassembled with Senator Hawley as Permanent Chairman. He praised Benjamin Harrison as capable of filling any cabinet post citing his Treasury and State service. Delegates were chosen unanimously. The platform praised Harrison, the McKinley tariff, and the volunteer army. Governor Bulkeley spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Con
Committee On Permanent Organization
Senator Hawley
Hawley
Blaine
Harrson
Benjamin Harrison
Treasury
Laine
Hollows
Morgan G. Bulkeley
James P. Platt
Timothy FE. Hopkins
Lorrin A. Cooke
Harrison
Bulkeley
Maryland delegates instructed to vote for Harrison again
Frederick Maryland May 4 The State Republican Convention met in Frederick with Charles T Westcott of Kent county presiding Speeches were made including Louis E McComas who denounced the Democratic opposition and urged unified support for Harrison
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Charles T. Westcott
Kent County
Louis E. McComas
Delegates Back Harrison After Solo Congress Spree
The congressmen accused of mob like antics at horse races and leaving without a quorum were seen as aiding a Harrison presidency. Resolutions endorsed Harrison administration reciprocity and McKinley bill while denouncing free coinage of silver. Delegates chosen for Minneapolis National Convention include James A. Gary Louis EK McComas Alexander Shaw and Thomas S Hodson instructed to vote for Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Harrison
Blaine
McKinley
Minneapolis
James A. Gary
Louis EK. McComas
Alexander Shaw
Thomas S Hodson
Delegates Rally Behind Cleveland at Wisconsin Democratic Meet
Milwaukee May 4 delegates instructed to vote as a unit for Grover Cleveland at Chicago nominating convention. Platform touts sound money opposes McKinley tariff and Sherman act. Vilas chairs resolutions. Bragg rallying speech praises Cleveland and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Bragg
Milwaukee
Wis
Cleveland
Chicago
Robert Lees
Jefferson
Hamilton
Vilas
Resolutions Committee
Wisconsin
Grover Cleveland
Bragg
Wall
Knight
Union
West
New York
Sandy Hook
Lake Erie
United States
New Ork
Illinois Republican Convention Heaps Praise on Blaine
A massive Illinois GOP gathering in Springfield cheers for James G Blaine amid hopes of renominating Joseph W Fifer. Chairman A N Jones lauds Harrison and Blaine as delegates hail Blaine with hats tossed, while a resolutions committee backs Harrison admin and unit voting for the National Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Int
Illinois
Joseph W. Fifer
A. N. Jones
Fifer
Harrison
Blaine
Minneapolis
Tennessee for Harrison Convention Ends With Unity Move
Nashville May 4 The Republican State Convention with about 700 delegates chose McCall 270 votes and Winstead 412 for Governor before endorsing Harrison. Lindsay announced as Chairman after a 55 minute dispute. D A Nunn, John C Houk, H Clay Evans and J C Napier were named at large delegates to the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Houk
Evans
Middle Tennessee
Lindsay
Sean George Woollen
John E. McCall
John W. Wolf
Wollen
McCall
Winstead
D. A. Nunn
John C. Houk
H. Clay Evans
J.C Napier
Harrison
Wisconsin Delegates Pick Likely National Convention Slates
Milwaukee May 4 ex Senator Spooner and General Fairchild appear set as three of four Wisconsin delegates at large to the Republican National Convention. State Convention opens tomorrow with about 360 delegates present and a split over the fourth slot between Ogden H Fether and Congressman Stevenson. Resolutions may endorse Harrison without binding instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
H. Payne
Spooner
General Fairchild
Wisconsin
Ogden H. Fether
Stevenson
Harrison
Jerry Rusk
Wyoming Poised to Represent at Republics National Convention
Leading Wyoming politicians, both men and women, anticipate representation at the Republics National Convention. The consultation suggests Wyoming will endorse Harriso for a prominent role, with possible one or two delegates confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Indorse
Harriso
Republicans Carry Municipal Race in Spokane City
In Spokane Washington the Democratic party won the mayoral race by a 300 vote margin while the rest of the ticket went to Republicans. The piece lists multiple district conventions where delegates were chosen with varying instructions or none, highlighting Harrison support and noninstruction across states including Minnesota Ohio Missouri.
Leaden Heel Justice and Local Misdeeds Across Town
Arrests and court hearings fill a night slate from Anton Schmidt charged with abuse to Mrs Ross Jounsrox reporting jewelry theft at Bidwell East End. Kate McCane held for stealing $17 and jewelry from Frank Storer Forbes Street. Charges also include cruelty to animals, desertion, and a street robbery attempt on First and Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Schmidt
Ross Jouxsrox
Bidwell Street
East End
Kate McCane
Frank Storer
Forbes Street
Orricek
Pat Cannigan
Jennie Stauffer
Morganze
Daxter Banton
Ball
Hensary Bursen
Troy Hill
The
Humane Society
Donovan
Michael Fray
Stockholm Avenue
Wolfgang Stern
Cassatt Street
Allegheny
Anxir Onn
Liberty Street
Grant Powrt
McKeesport
Religious orders under debate at Pennsylvania Episcopal convention
At the Diocesan Convention in Philadelphia the second day featured reports of flourishing convocations and a Board of Missions demand to raise 15000 dollars for next year. G Stuart Patterson proposed a prohibition on clerics bound by vows beyond the book of common prayer or canons, a tie vote spurred adjournment pending tomorrow’s likely passage. Millinery opening announced with stray ad text at Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Protestant Episcopal Church of Pennsylvania
Board of Missions
Stuart Patterson
Crash Hates at Half Price Sale Notice
Over a dozen fine crashes offered at 150 original price will sell during Ruben's closing out sale at 70 and 50 cents. Entire stock must be disposed by June 1. Rowen 411413 Smithfield Street advertises driving harnesses and handsomely harnessed horses manufactured by Harry D. Squires 428 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben
Rowen
Smithfield Street
Harry D. Squires
Wood Street
Rune
Frazier's generator fuels Linden Mills and Shoenberger works
Frazier's petroleum generator is successfully generating fuel gas at the Linden Steal works on Dixtecetn Street and at Shoenberger's Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazier
Linden Steal Orks
Avenue
Shoenberger's
Dixtecetn Street
Market Street Area Ad Skims Through Prices and Shops
Brief notice lists addresses 504 506 508 Market Street and mentions a Marine Band and NEAPOLITAN AWNINGS. It notes prices range and credits Mamaux & Son's at 639 Pennavenus with sun fast warrants. The fragmentary text hints at a local commerce or exhibition item with multiple storefronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamaux & Son's
Pennavenus
Coal Rates and Carrier Policies Highlight Roberts Interview
President Roberts of the Pennsylvania Railroad discusses coal rate disparities between bituminous and anthracite, rate harmonization, and potential effects if coal prices rise. He notes efficiency aims, maintenance of transport interests, and alignment with competitors, amid broader rate adjustments and industry cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Coxe Brothers
Lehigh Valley
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Cordage Dilemma and Labor Strikes Mentioned in New York
An official from a cordage trust denies a Civil suit against the National Cordage Company. He explains pressure from labor organizations over shipping machinery for convicts and notes other cordage firms operate independently, free to set prices. He says the company faced a bind between labor demands and business needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
National Cordage Company
Trust
John Good
Minnesota
Goon
Minnesot State Prison
Maine Granite Strike Impacts Coast Quarries
The May Day granite strike in Maine halts work at major quarries. About 1,500 men at Hurricane Island and Vinal Haven stop work, with 1,100 more quitting at Vinal Haven. Workers seek a May wage list with a 10 percent rise for quarrymen and 15 percent for cutters, while employers offer to extend the current prices to January 1, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxoor
Maine
Hurricane Island
Vinal Haven
Trade and Labor Turbulence Across Ports and Factories
Reports show the Cordage Trust tax action looming and South Carolina cotton acreage down about 2 percent. Glasgow seamen and firemen plan a strike over wage cuts. Boston and Cambridge boiler makers and shipbuilders strike over ten hours pay for nine. Steubenville foundry resumes after April fire, with J workers. Robinson Woolen Co assigns to all cities with $1,000,000 assets. Monongahela City miners strike over coal screen demands. Chicago stove makers elect officers Henry C. Ribben, W. T. Bradbury, Abrams Mott, and D. M. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Glasgow
Boston
Cambridge
W.L. Swann & Son
Steubenville
Robinson Woolen Company
Kansas City
St. Louis
Topeka
Wichita
Banner Ana
Monongahela City
Chicago
Henry C. Ribben
W. T. Bradbury
Allebeny
Abrams Mott
Philaelpha
D. M. Thomas
Railway Interests and Rate Changes Across Lines
Pansment Cantz of the Rock Island denies resignation. North Mexican Pacific Railroad to start Deming to the Pacific coast project. Chicago and Ohio River Traffic Association general managers to meet in Cincinnati to discuss passenger rates. Nickel Plate directors and officers were elected with annual earnings totaling 6 171 089 38 and expenses 5 146 683 75. Central Trampe Association notices shift to 9 cents per 100 pounds for eastbound sixth class from Chicago to New York after May 9. Atchison announces a round trip rate from Chicago and St. Louis to Denver and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railway Company
Chicago, Rock Island
John Newell
Edwin D. Worcester
John E Burrill
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
John de Koven
W. L. Scott
James H. Reed
Pittsburg
Pansment Cantz
Rock Island
North Mexican Pacific Railroad
Deming
Chibushun
Pacific Coast
Chicago and Ohio River Traffic Association
Cincinnati
Nickel Plate
Cuammax Buaxcuarp
Central Trampe Association
Chicago
New York
Seaboard
Atchison
St. Louis
Denver
Fire Record Highlights Major Losses Across Cities
Montreal damages at City Paint Works and stock valued 195000 uninsured losses. Sardis dwelling of Joseph Mart with 1500 loss uninsured. Aurora Wire Goods engine room and main building loss 40000 with unknown insurance. St Louis Sash Factory losses 90000 building and 50000 contents, partly insured. Fire near Home for Incurables on Fifty fifth street caused little damage. Ohio Parkersburg river railroad shops suffered extensive damage 6000 loss partly insured from lamp explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Island City
Sardis
Westmoreland County
Joseph Mart
Aurora
Aurora Wire Goods Company
St. Louis
Rock Island
Fifty-fifth Street
Hox
Parkernburg
Olo River Railroad
Brooks Bill Blamed In Domestic Dispute Case
Thomas Parry kept a boarding house at 2853 Penn Avenue and faced a wife beating charge after his wife testified to years of abuse including being driven into the street after midnight and a stove cooking incident. Parry denied the charges but admitted pushing his wife and temper tied to the Brooks high license law. Bail set in New York and he awaited court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Farry
Thomas Parry
Penn Avenue
Parry
Pittsburg
Judge Gripp
Mr. Parry
Gripp
Dessert recipes and home remedies advertised in Pere issue
The notice promotes Price Flavoring Extract Co offering a free recipe book for desserts from 74 Warren Street New York. It also advertises Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup for teething children and a relocation ad for Seeaneoe of the nose throat and lungs at 408 Penn Avenue with other consumer offers from Mamaux & Son's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere
Price Flavoring Extract’ Co
Warren Street
New York City
Dar Deas
Penn Avenue
Nervous Disorder Patient Praises Dr Greene’s Nervara
A letter from Bernard F Storch of Baltimore describes severe nerves and trembling relieved by Dr Greene’s Nervara. The testimonial claims great improvement and freedom from prostration, urging others to seek Dr Greene at 35 W 35th Street New York or by mail for guidance and symptom analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Bernard F. Storch
Point Lane
Baltimore
W. Mth Street
New York
Clothing Cleaning and Laundering Services in Pittsburgh
Established 1870 firm offers cleaning and dyeing for ladies and gentlemen attire. Shirts collars and cuffs laundried to current standard. Lane curtains piano covers shawls and blankets cleaned. Receiving offices listed at 43 Smithfield St Pittsburg 1018 Carson St 5 S Federal St above railroad depots Allegheny principal office 30 Beaver Ave Allegheny. Goods called for and delivered. Thasu Cuas Preven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
Carson Street
5. S
Federal Street
Allegheny
Beaver Avenue
Thasu Cuas
Ladies' Gold Watch Free Giveaway Noted
A window display advertises a contest by Saller & Co. at Smithdeld and Diamond streets offering a ladies’ gold watch to the nearest guesser of when the watch stops. Participants are invited to submit guesses at the corner store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Saller & Co
Smithdeld
Diamond Streets
Quality clothing and wear guaranteed for one year
A local retailer argues for honest advertising and quality over cheap goods. They boast garments that fit wear well and promise free repair for one year, touting suits priced at 10 12 and 15 dollars as superior value and inviting customers to view their show windows.
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Grover
California
Maryland
Har
Rison
Ilinois
Tennessee
Grand Forks
N. C
Thomas T. McHugh
John A. Percival
W. H. Robinson
Gerald Pierce
Cheyenne
Wio
Ohio
General Enochs
Ironton
St. Paul
Esgonbcaema
Spokane
Wach
F. A. Hilliard
R. D. Dunn
George Thompson colt _— Berg Gelenares
Minnen
Elson
Missouri
George Autenreith
Henry Beech
A. F. Jacobsen
Daniel Schell
W. C. Lyon
Newark
W. L. Smyser
Wooster
D. L. Kelly
D. L. Worthington
Washington Court House
Republicana
Samuel Llewellyn
L F. Fenton
Lima
C. & Mauck
Mercer County
Jamison
James Aldridge
Darke
Justice
Steve Tany Dorents
Anti-Cruelty Society
Alderman Kerr
Henry Burns
Burns
Millvale
Market
Crash
Sehenby Park
Market Street
Ec Tosl
the Business World
President Roberts
Pennsy
Cordage Trust
Knights Templars
Pythias
Kan
Shaereneen
Brooks Bill Blamed
Pittsburgers
Hoffmann
T. Smith
Cosmopolitan
A. J. Wurts
Aator
A. P. Cochrane
Fifth Avenue
J.P. Knabe
Mra
W. L. Maclintock
B. Moore
D. A. Nease
H. &. Oliver
Fifth Avene
G. T. Oliver
J. Rhodes
Mrs. Winston
emenEees
Tel
Stotutas
Awetias
Ennavonus
Tilia
Chas
Pfeifee
Allegheny Steam
Fietman & Co
Flemaman & Co
Syqupsicg
California Fig Syrup CO
Yam Francisco
Louisville
York
J. O. Flower
Dental Office
Penn Waeb
Yage
Furniscers
Cor
Oak Alley
Danners
Essence of
Apure
Danner Medicine Co
Federal At
Oxfords
Mys
JAS. Wneil & Bro
Twenty-ninth Street
Allegheny Valley Railroad
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