Republican Delegates Appointed at Martinsburg Convention
Delegates to the Republican National Convention were chosen in Martinsburg with over 600 attending. J. Booten led as temporary chairman and attacked the Democratic Legislature for seating a senator not elected. Delegates Hart Davis Hewitt Hutchinson and Powers White are Harrison supporters bound for Minneapolis.
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Mercer County
Fairman
Isan Harrison
Hia
E Follo
C. ‘. Hart
Wheeling
Thomas E. Davis
Iafton
John D. Hewitt
John A. Hutchinson
Harrison
George M. Powers
Prof
L C. White
Tinneapolis
Wisconsin Republicans name Blaine as 1896 standard bearer
At the Wisconsin Republican State Convention in Milwaukee delegates applauded Speaker Ogden H. Fethers as temporary chairman and hailed James G. Blaine as the 1896 nominee. The platform endorsed honest money, a protective tariff, and Harrison administration praise. Four delegates at large were chosen: Henry C. Paine, John C. Spooner, Lucius C. Fairchild, and Isaac Stephenson after a close balloting.
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Milwaukee
Westside
Turner Hall
Wisconsin
Ogden H. Fethers
Janesville
Benjamin Harrison
G. Blaine
James G. Blaine
United States
Harrison
Henry C. Paine
State Central Committee
John C. Spooner
Lucius C. Fairchild
O. H. Fether
Isaac Stephenson
Marquette
Stephenson
Kansas Republicans Stand Firm at State Convention
At HoTcutNsox the Kansas Republican State Convention adopted resolutions mourning Senator Preston B. Plumb and urging anti pauper immigration measures, supporting 1855 platform protection, and silver coinage linked to domestic mine output. Delegates to Minneapolis were chosen with ex Senator J. J. Ingalls among six at large nominees.
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Kan
Preston B. Plumb
Fed
Harrison
Thamias
Tme
C. C. Jones
L. A. Bigger
EC. Little
A. H. Ellis
Minnesota Republican Convention Adopts McKinley Law Platform
In Saint Paul the Minnesota Republican Convention met at Market Hall to select delegates and alternates for the National Convention in Minneapolis. The platform endorses McKinley tariff policy, calls for an honest money standard, supports Harrison and Blaine administration figures, urges an international agreement, and denounces trusts while advocating a staple ratio for the currency.
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St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Old Market Hall
Convention at Minneapolis Names Key Local Delegates
The Minneapolis convention selected Stanford Newell of Ramsey county ex Governor J Pillsbury Hon Frank B Daugherty and Hon Frank A Day. A resolution endorsed Senator K Davisto with a speech by William Henry Eustice of Minneapolis and then adjourned.
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Minneapolis
Stanford Newell
Ramsey County
J. & Pillsbury
Frank B. Daugherty
Frank A. Day
K. Davistos
United States Senate
William Henry Eustice
Illinois Republicans Nominate Fifer and Endorse Harrison
The Republican State Convention in Springfield re-nominated Governor Fifer by a wide margin and endorsed Harrison. Delegates at large included Seinster Shelby M. Cullom and Richard G. Oglesby among others. A plan to instruct the Illinois delegation to back James G. Blaine failed by a large majority as Blaine excitement ran high on the floor.
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Springfield
Inn
Young Republican League
Seinster
Shelby M. Cullom
Richard G. Oglesby
Joseph J. Cannon
Joseph Robbins
James H. Gilbert
Samuel B. Raymond
George B. Swift
Miles Keho
Fifer
Patform
Harrison
Cullom
Delaware Republicans pick six Harrison delegates in caucus
Dover May 5 Special The Republican State Convention opened at noon with six national delegates elected in caucus: Higgins, Wilson, Massey, Marshall, Bacon, and Pierce. The platform praises Harrison and criticizes Blaine. Delegates were not instructed. Harrison remains their favorite.
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Dover
Det
Anthony Higgins
James B. Wilson
New Castle County
George W. Massey
George W. Marshall
Kent
J. Frank Bacon
George F. Pierce
Sussex
Harrison
Blaine
James G. Blaine
James H. Wilson
North American
Delaware
Wyoming Republicans renominate Harrison and Blaine boosters
At Cheyenne on May 5 the Republican State Convention endorsed President Harrison and praised James G. Blaine for diplomacy. Delegates elected to Minneapolis include Frank Mandel and Attorney General Potter, with two ladies among alternates Theresa Jenkins of Laramie and Cora G. Carleton of Uintah.
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Cheyenne
Republican State Central Committee
Harrison
James G. Blaine
United States
Minneapolis
Frank Mandell
Potter
E R. Dinwiddie
Prat M. Foote
Charles E. Wegner
8. W. Downey
Theresa Jenkins
Laramie County
Cora G. Carleton
Uintah
Virginians In A Quandary at Roasoxe Republican Rally
The Virginia Republican State Convention met at Roasoxe with General William Mahone delivering a forceful speech denouncing debt settlements and noting creditors were owed 5 million. Delegates elected include J Brown Allen A W Harris Henry Bowen. The platform backs Harrison Blaine McKinley coast defenses and a strong navy. A minority pro Harrison report sparked a sharp debate as the convention may stay open all night.
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Roasoxe
William Mahone
J. Brown Allen
A. W. Harris
Henry Bowen
Harrison
Blaine
McKinley
Blaine's Cheers the Loudest at Rhode Island Convention
Providence R I May 1 Music Hall buzzed with Republicans as state and congressional delegates to the National Convention were chosen Benjamin M Bosworth temporary State Chairman praised the governor win and predicted a Republican November. Names Foelker Colt Gregory Harris were elected to the delegation.
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Providence
R. L
Music Hall
Benjamin M. Bosworth
Warren
Rhode Island
Harrison
Blaine
Committee On Delegates
W. G. Foelker
Samuel P. Colt
William Gregory
Frank G. Harris
Prohibition Convention Adopts Platform At Little Rock
The State Prohibition Convention met in Little Rock with 75 delegates from 26 counties. The platform reaffirmed the National Prohibition stance, urged equal suffrage, immigration limits, government railroad control, and settlement of strikes by arbitration under legislative oversight.
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Little Rock
Ark
Cleveland Cheers at Vermont Democratic Convention
The Democratic State Convention in Montpelier opened at 1:20 PM. Chairman Atkins drew strong applause with references to Cleveland as a resolution to appoint a committee to investigate the packing of the end of 1890 caused bitter debate before being approved.
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Cleveland
Vermont
Montpelier
Atkins
Exposition plans move forward as Farquhar tours Europe
A. B. Farquhar, Pennsylvania World’s Fair Executive Commissioner, returns from Europe noting strong sentiment for Chicago 1893 exhibits. Spain and France pledge generous displays, England shifts from indifference to intent, and Pennsylvania prepares to appoint a state exhibitor agent after 48 space applications.
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Harrispurg
A. B. Farquhar
Pennsylvania
Farquhar
Chicago
United States
England
America
Pennn- Sylvania Board of Managers
Flour Output Declines Further in Northwest Mills
Mixwrapons May 5 The Northwestern Miller reports a small decrease in flour production last week with total output at 178 450 barrels versus 181 545 the prior week and 325 190 for the same period in 1891. Domestic demand remains moderate and patent flour sales are likely low. Prices show a marked shrinkage.
Jones negotiates massive Mesaba ore lease deal
Deters May 5 report states J. T. Jones for P. B. Kimberly and Carnegie Phipps & Con. will lease five Mesaba mines and ship 1 250 000 tons annually at 60 cents per ton royalty to stockholders. Jones claims mining cost 30 cents per ton. Ore contracted. described as the largest mining deal in iron mining history.
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Deters
J. T. Jones
P. B. Kimberly and
Carnegie, Phipps & Con
New Mesaba Range
Jones
Labor unrest and business moves across North America
Reports show 1000 granite cutters striking in Barre Vermont while rail and port sector tensions rise. Across Canada and US several unions push for shorter workweeks and wage gains, with mills and docks affected. Major business changes include Caldwell Viela grocery sale, and First National Bank holding firm against defaulted paper. Reorganization and legal actions unfold in Clarksville Tennessee as indictments are abated.
Railroads and directors update across western lines
Burlington and Quincy declare a five percent quarterly dividend with an interchangeable 5,000 mile ticket valid on any Western Passenger Association line. Southern Pacific denied permission to cut its estate between El Paso and San Francisco. Kansas City discussions continue for consolidation among Brookfield and Northern, Springfield, Sedatin, Marshall and Northern, and Sabine Pass Sioux City and Duluth. Covten Belt Railroad elects directors led by W Fordyce and others. Michigan Central reports gross earnings of 15,162,160 with rising expenses and taxes totaling 11,107,569 and distributions of 1,972, etc.
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Western Passenger Association
Southern Pacific
Western Trafic Association
el Paso
San Francisco
Tanee Railroads
Kansas City
Brookfield and Northern
Springfeld
Sedatin
Marshall and Northern
Sabine Pass
Sioux City
Duluth
W. Fordyce
W. B. Poddridge
Rh. M. Galloway
Robert Edwin Could
M. Gernsheim
Thoma Eckert
Alf. Wolff
W. 5. Pierce
Michigan Central
Ee Stinnaet
Elevator fire damages City mills and Waterloo district
A fire damaged the big elevator at City mills causing an estimated loss of 55 000 dollars with 20 000 dollars insured. In Waterloo Quebec twenty buildings in the upper town were affected with losses from 30 000 to 40 000 dollars. The blaze started from a locomotive spark. In New York St Michael's Roman Catholic Church was badly damaged yesterday.
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Penn Avenue
Mulberry Alley
Engine Company
Detroit
Union Linseed Oil Mills
Sixth Street
Rushville
Ind
Foutz & Moffett
Innis, Pearce & Co
Johnxville
City
Waterloo
Quebec
New York
St. Michael's Roman Catholic
Newsboys Home Subscribers Elect New Officers
The Friends of the Newsies annual meeting elected officers led by President Thomas J. Keenan Jr and Vice President Mrs A A Nicola. Treasurer Henry McKnight and Secretary A C Kerr were also chosen. Directors include Mrs J T Patterson and several other named supporters. The treasurer reported total income of 8355.59 with expenditures of 5163.82 leaving 3191.77. The Newsboys Home contract was awarded to Rose & Fisher for 21985 with expected extra costs around 5000. Foundation work may add 1000, with total projected cost near 30000. The building fund totals 26120 in cash plus 1000 valuation of a contributed lot and about 2500 raised by directors.
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Thomas J. Keenan Jr
Mra
A. Nicola
Henry McKnight
A. C. Kerr
J. T. Patterson
K. H. Lecky
J. D. Carson
H. H. Byram
GC. L. Magee
W. A. Magee
W. Craig
K. G. McKnight
Eliza McCurry
Etta Clark
Cc. A. Painter
J. J. Kay
Lucy Kramer
W. G. Wilkins
Mary Reed
Anna van Kirk
J. Fullwood
C. A. Seaver
Elise Mercir
Treasury
Newsboys
Charleroi
STUFFING THE BALLOT BOXES
May 5. Petitions to close the World's Fair on Sundays flood in to Secretary John T. Dickinson of the National Commission. Darney Galligan reports 11 038 150 signers. petitions from several states exceed 1890 census population. Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor mobilizes youth across many states to sign.
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Curiaco
John T. Dickinson
National Commission
Darney Galligan
Barney Galligan
Barney
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Nice Pile of Gold and Silver Found in Norristown Cellar
Thomas Kehoe uncovered a buried iron-bound box of gold and silver coins in the De Kalb and Washington street cellar. The treasure weighs at least 15 pounds and Kehoe says the contents form a nice pile, though he will not disclose value. The box is linked to John Ruby, a long-departed bread baker, whose hoard may have been forgotten during a spree.
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Norristown
Thomas Kehoe
de Kalb
Washington Streets
Kehoe
John Ruby
Reading
Redskins Seek Redress Over Land Allotments
General Miles received dispatches from Colonel Wade reporting Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians complain of cheated allotments in lands opened for settlement. Indians say attorneys seized entry papers and filed fees without consent, prompting appeals to General Miles though only the Indian Bureau can remedy the dispute. authorities fear trouble ahead.
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Chicaco
Miles
Colonel Wade
Arapahoe
Wade
General Miles
Indian Bureau
Army
Why He Kick Himself and Clergy Talks at Conference
The article notes Wasninctor C H threw ten dollars into a fire by mistake while preparing to deposit at the bank. He later kicked himself after realizing the loss. The Rev C E Locke departed for Omaha to attend the General Conference of the Methodist Church advocating women as lay members, shorter pastor terms, and term limits for bishops who serve for life.
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C. H
H. G. Coffman
C. E. Locke
Omaha
The
Methodist Church
Demise of Charles Edward Flower Renowned Shakespearean Benefactor
Dr J O Flower of Pittsburg wires news from New York of the Stratford on Avon death of Charles Edward Flower famed for hospitality to American visitors and for funding Stratford’s Memorial Theater and parks He restored the grammar school and edited the Memorial Theater edition His family ties include Edward Fordham Flower four times Stratford mayor and Emerson associate William Henry Flower curator at South Kensington Museum The Flowers pioneered American hospitality and support for Shakespearean culture through public gifts and personal efforts
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Charles Edward Flower
Stratford-upon- Avon
Shakespeare
Flower
George W. Childs
Stratford
Memorial Theater
George Flower
United States
Morris Birkbeck
Albion
Edwards County
England
Spain
Illinois
Edward Fordham Flower
Charles Flower
Stratford-upon-Avon
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bryant
Longfellow
Sumner
Emerson
Delis Bacon
Bacon-Shakespeare
Holmes
Europe
Avonbank
Shakespeare's
Martineau
James
Harriet Martineau
William Henry Flower
Zoological Department
South Kensington Museum
Father Mollinger’s Mount Troy Rush Grows Daily
The article notes a surge of visitors to Father Mollinger at Mount Troy near his small chapel as St. Anthony’s day nears. Boarding houses and local traffic are busy with up to 25 people carried to Troy Hill each morning. Visitors come from across the country including Dakota and California seeking aid from the priest. He says June 1 draws the largest crowds and returns are common, though no notable cures have occurred yet this year.
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Mount Troy
Father Mollinger
Reese
Troy Hill
Dakota
California
Explosion at Adams and Son Foundry Blows Roof Hole
In Binghamton New York on May 5 a loud blast from Adams and Son foundry on Water Street followed the melting of a cannonball loaded scrap iron in the cupola. The explosion tore a hole in the roof and sent workers scrambling but caused no injuries.
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Bighamton
N. Y
Adams & Son
Water Street
Celery Compound hailed as remarkable medical remedy
The Chicago Inter Ocean praises Paine's Celery Compound as a world renowned remedy prescribed by Professor Edward E. Phelps of Dartmouth College. It claims the preparation cures dyspepsia biliousness liver complaints neuralgia rheumatism and kidney troubles with repeated success where other treatments failed.
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Edward E. Phelps
Dartmouth College
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Paine
Friday Bargains on Ladies and Gentlemen Accessories
A broad sale listing numerous Friday prices on gentlemen and ladies garments and accessories. Includes border handkerchiefs, night shirts, corset covers, hose, gloves, handkerchiefs, silk ties, ribbed vests, and popular books. Major items priced well below regular amounts with emphasis on quality ranges and quantities.
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