Quay's Combine Restive in Fight Over Harrison Nomination
Washington dispatch reports Senator Quay left for Pittsburgh to discuss anti Harrison strategy with Western Pennsylvania Republicans. The anti Harrison forces aim to block renomination, with Quay guiding the field toward a strong candidate such as Blaine or Sherman and planning talks with Tom Platt in Washington.
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Silent Senator Quay Fails to Arrive in Pittsburg
Senator M L Quay did not reach Pittsburg as scheduled. many state leaders and local Republicans waited at the Duquesne Hotel all day. Ex-Treasurer Boyer, Colonel John A Glenn, and other officials arrived from Philadelphia and Washington, but Quay remained detained in Washington over river and harbor concerns, with no clear plan disclosed for a meeting.
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Quay Denies Story on Conference with Harrison
Excerpt reports Quay denying claims of meeting with Harrison and stating he held no conference. The piece notes Philadelphia area figures including David Martin and William E. Leeds visiting Washington to discuss a report and a statement allegedly favoring Harrison by the Senator.
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May
David Martin
Durham
United States
William KE. Leeds
Washington
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Pennsylvania
Delegates Split Over Nomination at Republican Convention
In Minneapolis supporters discuss first ballot options as Quay denies statements. Philadelphia delegates largely back Blaine with only Hamilton Dirstan opposing Harrison.
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Blair County Republicans Urge Quay Defeat in Senate Fight
A Blair County call urged Republican voters to oppose United States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay in the upcoming Pennsylvania primary on May 14. Signed by business and professional leaders, the appeal cites Quay’s leadership and actions as reasons for backing another candidate to restore party principles and state representation.
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Attacking Caracas Motivates Venezuelan Exile Visit
J M Paul nephew of ex president Dr Rajas Paul arrived on the steamship Venezuela in New York. He said Crespo's forces would not exceed 10 000 and that 6 000 could attack Caracas. He claimed a recent clash left Casanos' army defeated and Casanos possibly captured.
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Senor Paul
Venezuela
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Crespo
Casanos
Liquor Sale Rules for World's Fair Advised
World's Fair attorney W. K. Carlisle recommends banning liquor sales on Midway Plaisance while Jackson Park remains outside Hyde Park prohibition. Fellow lawyer John P. Wilson concurs on Midway Plaisance. Directors asked how to dodge the law, Carlisle counsels abandoning Midway sale and restricting restaurants to Jackson Park.
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Grounds and Buildings Committee
Parkhurst Targeted After Disorderly House Conviction
Hattie Adams, resort proprietor visited by Rev. Dr. Parkhurst, is convicted of keeping a disorderly house after a mistrial. Parkhurst testified as key witness. Adams’s attorney urges indictment of Parkhurst for inciting crime.
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Severe Wind Hits City Causes Property Damage
A fierce wind and rain storm ripped through Washington this afternoon, toppling trees and wrecking homes. The Hamline Church steeple collapsed onto a nearby drug store but no lives were lost. total damage estimated at 10 000 to 12 000 dollars.
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Lord Salisbury Attacks Home Rule At Covent Garden
A May 6 Coventry Garden speech by Lord Salisbury denounces home rule as a threat to Ireland and asserts Parliament may not sell people into slavery. He praises Parnell’s influence, warns Ulster against capitulation, and defends the limits of parliamentary authority in ruling Ireland.
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Anarchist Plots and Explosions Alarm France Belgium
Paris May 6 police uncover a secret anarchist telegraph code and arrests reveal plots to blow up railway bridges near Arras and church and residence targets in Liege area. An explosion damages a Roubaix hotel kitchen and a Burgomaster’s house in Alleur with one cartridge exploding. A German anarchist is arrested in connection with an explosion.
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Man Fires On Sentry At Paris Justice Ministry
In Paris on May 6 Godred, after a magistrate fined him, sought remission from the Minister of Justice and was refused. He then shot the door guard at the Ministry, wounding him severely, and claimed to have come from Chateau Thierry with intent to kill the minister.
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Trade talks pause as Spain UK negotiations falter
May 6 dispatch reports England and Spain have suspended commerce talks and will send delegates back to London. Spain's deals with other powers lag due to France’s tariff. The wine trade suffers and outcomes worsen beyond expectations.
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Spain
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France
Emin Pasha Reported Dead by Arab Sources
The Tageblatt cites Arab sources claiming Emin Pasha is dead. Russia prepares to export grain as the Bourse Gazette reports on official markets in St. Petersburg on May 6.
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Bourse Gazette
Grain export outlook bright as wheat stocks rise
The report states cereals will meet demand and a substantial grain stock, notably wheat, will be available for export, ensuring adequate supply and potential overseas sales.
Rudini Resigns as Italian Cabinet Faces Crisis
Marquis di Rudini announced the resignation of the Italian cabinet in the Chamber of Deputies. King Humbert reserves his decision. ministers stay on temporarily. The move follows the chamber’s rejection of a confidence vote on financial policy and military budget cuts amid Italy’s strained finances.
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Gaulois
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Relic of Ste Anna Draws Crowds to St. Jean Baptiste
Crowds fill the altar at the Catholic Church of St. Jean Baptiste as the relic of Ste. Anna, mother of the Virgin Mary, is exposed. Visitors come from New York and beyond, with many invalids aided to kiss the reliquary. Father Petreau reports spiritual good and cures, names withheld by the cured. He plans to move the reliquary to Canada then reopen exposure in about six weeks.
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Keeley Invasion of Europe Planned for Liquor Cure
Negotiations near completion for Keeley institutes in England and France to treat liquor habit. Dr Keeley sells rights to an English syndicate led by J J Vickers who plans two English branches in London and near Liverpool with royalties and stock to Keeley. The London and Liverpool sites target discreet locations for noble patrons seeking treatment.
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New Chinese Exclusion Act Certified by State Department
Treasury receives a certified copy of the new Chinese exclusion act from the State Department. Officials prepare new enforcement instructions for customs and federal agents, to be issued as a circular likely tomorrow. The State Department notes the Chinese Minister has not officially acknowledged the act.
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Harlem Bank Chief Charged With 70000 Misappropriation
Charles Pinkham Jr former President of the Bank of Harlem was arrested on an indictment charging misappropriating 70000 of bank funds. The scheme surfaced during Harlem Hamilton consolidation plans. David F Porter, Pinkham's successor, says Pinkham organized the bank, lived well, borrowed on worthless securities and may face further indictments. he notes a son of a former Alderman benefited from the deals.
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David F. Porter
Bank
Madagascar’s wild men by Frederick Taylor
Philadelphia on May 6 reports John G. Johnson counsel for the Franklin sugar refinery says rumors of withdrawal from the Sugar Trust are baseless. The report spread for speculative purposes likely originated from unspecified sources.
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Frederick Taylor
Philadelphia
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Flung to the Winds Over Pledges of Economy in House
A critical telegram reports Democrats in the House abandoning pledges of economy as the river and harbor bill prompts rebukes of Judge Holman and a surge of pork-barrel spending. It notes prior records of lavish appropriations and predicts further increases under the current leadership.
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Plan to enforce discipline in Democratic ranks cited
The passage warns that soon government revenues may be mortgaged to perform contracts and urges Congresses to secure new appropriations. Judge Holman and allies seek a plan to enforce discipline and keep the Democratic party faithful to its pledges.
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Town Bribery Scandal Ties Whisky Licenses to Beer Permits
In Wayne Michigan a Council allegedly accepted 100 from each saloonist in return for allowing whisky sales on a beer license. Twelve cases total amounting to 1200 are listed as bribe payments to the town, with the county set to pursue recovery and possible prosecutions of council members.
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Ban on Faribault secular school plan shocks church
Arch bishop Corrigan reports a papal cable condemning the Faribault system which would secularize parish schools. The Pope bans general adoption but allows limited cases where deemed expedient, halting Archbishop Ireland's expansion plans.
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Jay Gould Isill in Albuquerque Private Car
Private dispatches report that Jay Gould is quite ill and confined to bed in his private car at Albuquerque. He likely cannot reach Santa Fe as planned, with a visit to Corcillos and a drive with Governor Prince canceled.
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Jay Gould
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el Paso
Corcillos
Prince
Pueblo Village
Mr. Gould
Flooding Threatens Celery Crops Near Tecumsen
Continuous rains have flooded celery fields near Tecumsen Micw. causing probable large crop damage. Growers cannot yet estimate losses.
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Tecumsen, Micw
Payee Quay Changes Mind This Morning
A brief newspaper item notes a sudden reversal by Payee Quay on a matter under discussion this morning. The piece references regional politics and local affairs but provides few concrete details beyond the change in stance.
City Ordinance Aims at Land Sales for Poor Relief
The city plans a new ordinance to sell Pitisiurr real estate to fund poor relief and pave streets with lower costs. It fixes the price at 100 dollars per acre, limits parcel sizes, and requires river front access and water drainage. The Chief of Charities and the Mayor must approve, with contracts detailing interest and payment timing to contractors.
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