M A leers Last Card in Mandamus Stop to Philadelphia Convention
Senator McAleer and a deputy sheriff halted the Democratic Congressional Convention in Philadelphia with a writ of mandamus. Temporary Chairman Ryan refused to sign credentials for contested Fifth and Sixteenth ward delegates, delaying nominations until a court decision. The adjournment sets up a Monday resumption with eight wards still unrepresented.
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McAleer
Philadelphia
Dofapaton
May
National Guards’ Hall
Thomas J. Ryan
South Fifth Street
Dows
Thayer
Evan
Ryan
Court of Common Pleas
Genther
Seventeenth
Mathew Dittman
Gentner
Seventeenth Ward
Nemiente Candidates for Congress in Three Parties
Nemiente candidates for Congress representing three parties contested in Meadville Pennsylvania with a partial telegram to the party patch. About 65 attendees gathered to hear the slate discuss platforms and cross endorsements as local organizers described a multi party race unfolding in the state.
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Nemiente
Congress
Pacial
Tue
Meadtille
Farmers Hold Joint Erie Crawford Convention at Cambridgeboro
Voters gathered for a joint convention in Cambridgeboro with A. L. Tilden presiding and J. H. Peiier as secretary. Republicans debated nominees including W. C. Culbertson and J. Thornton, ending in a tie with the chair casting the deciding vote for Thornton. Democrats nominated A. L. Tilden and Hugh Wilson for Prohibitionists. Dr. Proper criticized state spending while noting reduced attendance due to Crawford County events last week.
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Erie
Crawford County
Cambridgeboro
A. L. Tilden
Leboeuf
J. H. Peiier
Mill Village
Congress
W. C. Culbertson
J. C. Thornton
Avenis
Erie County
H. D. Lowing
Summit
Culbertson
Thornton
Hugh Wilson
Union Township
Dr. Proper
Titusville
Contest for Beck's Senate Vacancy Opens in Frankfort
Louisville May 9 The canvass to fill the vacancy after Senator Beck's death has begun in Frankfort. Candidates include Carlisle Koott Buckner McCreary Lindsay Moore Winchester Reeves and others. Buckner says he will not actively canvass. Stone has withdrawn with votes to be redistributed.
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Louisville
Beck
Frankfort
Carlisle
Koott
Buckner
McCreary
Lindsay
Moore
Boyd Winchester
Switzerland
Willis Reeves
Stone
Linfley
Knott
Winchester
Reeves
A Silver Cup for Blaine From Pan American Delegates
Tiffany and Co. crafts a silver loving cup as a personal esteem gift to Secretary Blaine from Latin American delegates at the Pan American Conference. The 12 inch high cup will be presented in Washington around May 17 with handles for North Central and South America and inscribed names of Blaine and Latin delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tiffany & Co
Blaine
Washington
Twins' Fatal Fight in Edwardsport
In Edwardsport last night twin brothers John and Amos Lawson clashed after a disputed vote request. John, a Republican, allegedly offered Amos a dollar to vote the ticket. Amos refused, scuffles followed, and Amos fatally stabbed John on store steps. Amos Lawson is jailed.
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Vincennes
Exp
Edwardsport
John
Amos Lawson
Amos
Jake
Amos Lewson
Selecting a World's Fair Site Delayed by Courtesy Action
In Cu riao May 9 a World s Fair Directors meeting tabled Mayor Cregier s resolution to favor the lake front as site pending arrival of National Commissioners who will choose the site. Two season admission tickets were allotted to stockholders paying in full by July 12 1890. A further meeting is planned for tomorrow with a possible election of the secretary. E T Jeffrey reportedly declined the director general post.
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Curiaco
Cregier
Iike
E. T. Jeffrey
Worthless and Wicked at OvRAY County
John M Winstead entered a restaurant at 2 pm and demanded money from his wife. After she refused he shot her through the heart in the presence of their 12 year old son. He then shot himself, later dying from a self inflicted wound. Both are to be buried tomorrow at the county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovray
John M. Winstead
Winstead
Temporary truce in Illinois miners dispute ends soon
May 9 Chicago reports a likely temporary ceasefire between Northern Illinois coal mine owners and miners. Leaders say a fall strike is probable as southern Illinois miners are not yet organized. The summer will see renewed demands and a return to conflict.
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Chicago
Illinois
Death of Thomas Sweeny 84 longtime Pittsburg businessman
One of Wheeling’s oldest residents, Thomas Sweeny died at 10 25 this evening at age 84. He moved from Newark to Pittsburg in 1844 and later returned to Wheeling about 1536 where he remained in the glass and foundry business until 1874.
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Wheeling
Thomas Sweeny
Pittsburg
Newark
Stabbed in Street Fight Near Midnight
Joseph Mays was seriously stabbed by Thomas Leonard in a street fight around 11 PM. The incident occurred in the city streets as police began investigations into the confrontation and its motive.
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Martin
Joseph Mays
Thomas Leonard
New York Court Reverses Standard Oil Stock Transfer
The New York Supreme Court special term ordered Standard Oil to issue a stock certificate to George Rice for six shares, but the general term reversed. Rice had bought five shares from Mallaby in 1885, with a dividend later, and demanded access to books and the trust agreement. The court held that assignment of a predecessor’s interest does not automatically grant beneficiary status in the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Trust
George Rice
T. B. Mallaby
Rice
Mallaby
Marietta
Fraud Allegations Prompt Action Against American Life
George Tompkins, directed by Insurance Commissioner Forster, found evidence of fraud in the American Life Insurance Company. Attorney General Kirkpatrick filed quo warranto to close the business, claiming insolvency and fraudulent conduct. The company must suspend operations until Dauphin County Court rules. Writ returnable May 19 at 2 PM. Examiner Tompkins reported a bad state of affairs.
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American Life Company
Istecial Telegrae
Harrisburg
George Tompkins
American Life Insurance Company
Forster
Insurance Department
Kirkpatrick
Insurance Commissioner
Dauphin County
Tompkins
Beechers Run Bronze Casting of Statue Head
A ton and a half of bronze was poured into a mold for Henry Ward Beecher at the Henry Bonnard Bronze Co works. Spectators included sculptor J A Ward Colonel Wm C Beecher Rev Dr Lyman Abbott and Plymouth Church members. The head has already been cast and shown. The statue cannot be uncovered for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Ward Beecher
Henry Bonnard Bronze Company
J. A. Ward
Wm. C. Beecher
Beecher
Lyman Abbott
Colonel Beecher
Paris Letter Sparks Death by Own Action Club Tale
A Paris Connecticut letter arrived at the Bridgeport post office addressed to a fictitious death by own action Club president. A local man posing as secretary retrieved the letter. The authors, four Frenchmen, express intent to form a branch to commit suicide in proper style and seek a charter to operate.
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Briperfort
Conn
Bridgeport “Suicide Club
Paris
Suicide Club
Bridgeport
Loezz
Queen Victoria Drawing Room Draws Americans In Bad Weather
London May 9 Queen Victoria held a drawing room with over 300 presentations despite heavy rain. Notable Americans included Mrs Ernestett of Kirkstall and Miss Randell, with gowns by Worth and a history laden dress from 1770. Royal etiquette required legation channels for access and costly, strictly regulated presentations.
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London
Queen
Cavendish Square
Duchess of Portland
Ernestett
Kirkstall
Miss Lee
New York
United States
Legation
Atlantic
Lincoln
Henry White
Miss Randell
Worth
Miss Davis
Mrs. Grace
Theft of munitions exposed at Sebastopol magazines
Reports indicate large scale thefts of bombs and shells from Sebastopol magazines. The discovery led to the arrest of numerous employees at the storage facilities.
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Russia
Sebastopol
Diplomatic Talks Mention Chiromo Occupation and Valadin News
In the Chamber of Deputies the Minister of Colonies noted negotiations with Great Britain over the Chiromo occupation by Portuguese volunteers. He added no official word on the Valadin expedition massacre. The press criticizes the government over Delagoa Bay Railroad arbitration submission.
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Lisney
Chamber of Deputies
Chiromo
East Africa
Great Britain
Makalolos
Delagoa Bay Railroad
Doctor Meyer Arrested in Denver for Insurance Fraud
A Chicago doctor with a sensational career faces charges of extensive life insurance fraud. Investigators allege forged Dressel relatives were used to claim $5,000 payments from Germania Life. Meyer, once linked to a poisoning claim, fled west, with his wife later arrested in Denver amid the probe.
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Cascado
Dr. Meyer
Weaver
Chicago
Henry Geldeman
Geldeman
Meyer
Lothario
Denver
C. C. Dressel
Dressel
Germania Life Company of
Germania Company
Indiana
Here
Police Officer Kills Couple After Quarrel in New Jersey
Detective Lynch of Rochester New Jersey police shot and killed Samuel Stoddard and his wife after a dispute over a fence incident. Stoddard attacked with an ax while intoxicated. Lynch fired, striking the wife in the head and fatally wounding her, then killed Stoddard. Lynch surrendered to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roenerster
N. J
Lynch
Samuel Stoddard
Stoddard
Stoddar
Episcopal Seceders Protest Amendments Within Diocese
In Cuantestor Pennsylvania May 9 the South Carolina diocese convention adjourned in Greenville. The Seceders filed a protest against Article 3 amendment, arguing safeguards fail to ensure separate race organization and alleging the compromise would let the bishop admit unlimited black clergy. 102 signers, eight delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuantestor
D.C
Greenville
Protestant Episcopal Church
South Carolina
Supreme Court of the United States
Anderson
Quay Faces Push to Quit as National Republican Leader
Washington rumors swell over possible retirement of Senator Quay as chairman amid a factional push. Clarkson and Dudley clash with Quay management while Clarkson eyed as possible successor. Wanamaker clings to post. future of the National Committee in doubt with Barrett-like maneuvering.
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National Republican Committee
Quay
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Florida
Clarkson
Dudley
Mr. Clarkson
Post Office Department
Wanamakeer
Wanameker
Wanamaker
Washington
Republican National Committee
J. Clarkson
Russell Alger
Surprised at Carlisle in Senate race bid
Washington May 9 ex Speaker Carlisle enters the Kentucky Senate race surprising House members who thought he would stay with his party. Friends say prior assurances to remain with the group were strong assertions against a run and fear misleading reports spurred his decision for the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kentucky
Carlisle
Ken Sticky
Pension amendment passes as House approves reduced navy veteran pension
Admiral Stewart served 17 years as senior navy officer and 1 1 years in active service. Mr Cummings urged Americans to keep the pension at 4 200. Mr Hitt said the Committee on Invalid Pensions found $50 a month proper. The amendment passed 35 to 26 and the bill was enacted as amended.
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Stewart
Navy
Cummings
House
Hitt
Two More Pension Agents Passed by Senate
The Senate approved a bill to create two additional pension agents despite opposition. Senator Sherman led Republicans in support while Senator Allison and others warned of high costs and inefficiency. The measure passed 22 to 21 with Payne and Teller among notable votes.
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Sherman
Appropriations Committee
Washington
Senate
Allison
Paddock
Committee On Pensions
Ohio
Nebraska
San Francisco
North
South Dakota
Union
Gorman
Committee On Appropriations
Pew
Congress
Mr. Sherman
Yeas
Navy
Payne
Ingalla
Plumb
Teller
Silver Still Unsettled in Senate Caucus
Washington May 9 A Republican Senatorial caucus debated the silver issue with focus on making bullion purchase notes full legal tender. The bullion redemption clause was dropped by backers. About two thirds of Senators attended and a formal vote was postponed for later action to allow more consideration of the legal tender point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Want to Go to Africa
Senator Butler presents a petition from nine families totaling 72 people seeking Congress to appropriate 100 per capita to emigrate to Liberia and support themselves for six months. The petition appears part of a broader movement to relocate colored southerners. Neighbors testify to the petitioners' worth and respectability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Washington
Congress
Liberia
Pepe
Revenue steamer Bear arrives Seattle to protect seal fisheries
A telegram to the Treasury Department reports the revenue steamer Bear reaching Seattle en route to the Behring Sea to aid seal fishery protection. She will stay pending Washington policy. a decision is expected in a few days. The season opens around June 1, requiring vessels on the spot by then.
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Wasurgeton
Treasury Department
Bear
Seattle
Behring Sea
Washington
Beckeye Congressman Introduces Flag Desecration Bill
Representative Caldwell of Ohio proposes a bill to punish flag desecration by fines up to 50 dollars or imprisonment for up to days for printing or attaching advertisements on the national flag. The measure targets public display ads and would be tried in the District Court of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Caldwell
Ohio
United States
District Court of the United
German Government Suppresses Polish Language Claim
In the Prussian upper House Prince von Radziwill accused the Government of systematically suppressing Polish. Dr von Goséler denied any special measures claiming current principles mirror long standing policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enies
Berlin
Prince von Radziwill
Dr. von Goséler
Poisoned Biscuit Tragedy Sweeps Georgia Family
Special telegram from Avousta Georgia reports a color family near Bronwood struck by strychnine mistaken for soda in bread preparation. George Johnson, his wife and eight children were poisoned. four children died, others gravely ill. No foul play suspected. the poison was left by another family in the house.
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Avousta
Bronwood
George Johnson
Johnson
Emperor Cannot Curb Army Critics in Reichstag Row
May 9 report in Freisinnigge Zeitung says the Emperor will not restrain officers from replying to hostile army articles if the President and Vice President of the Reichstag fail to curb further military criticisms. The Reichstag officers remain silent as they lack authority to intervene.
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Repits
Freisinigge Zeitung
Reichstag
Supreme Court Refuses Budget Mandamus on Free Books
The Supreme Court denied the Detroit Board of Education a mandamus to force the Board of Estimates to restore in the current year's budget the $15,000 allocated from per capita tax for free school books. The denial leaves the funds for free books in limbo, halting the reinstatement sought by the education board.
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Supreme Court
Board of Estimates
Lansing, Mrou
Detroit Board of Education
Board of Education
Beauty at a Ball at the American Legation
Paris May 9. Minister Reid hosts a reception described as the most brillant in twenty years with about a thousand guests and many distinguished figures. In Paris saloons this display of beauty is noted as remarkable. May 10. A sensational case from Lorpok involves the theft of a powder case.
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Grand Speceda
Paris
Reid
Tragic Farm Trifle: Farmer Kills Wife and Child then Himself
In MatrErPa Minnesota a farmer Constantine Schaeffer of Chester is said to have murdered his wife and child during a temporary insanity episode and then killed himself. Details remain scarce as investigators piece together the tragedy.
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Theo
MatrErPa
Minn
Constantine Schaeffer
Chester
Draped for a Month Over Late Senator Beck Chair
A staff correspondent reports in Hixetos May 9 that Senate practice requires the sable drapery over Senator Beck’s chair and desk to remain for 30 days after death unless a successor is seated. Captain Bassett, veteran of over fifty years, declares the custom ends only with a new senator’s seating. The House limits drapery to until the funeral of a member.
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Hixetos
United States
Senator Beck
Captain Bassett
Senate
Bassett
Beck
A Pension for Mes Parnell
In Congress the pension for Delia T. Parnell daughter of Admiral Charles Stewart was set at 1200 dollars a year with an amendment cutting it to 50 dollars a month. Opponents argued the grant honors the Admiral rather than the daughter.
Wisconsin Veterans Oppose Morrill Pension Bill
Senator Spooner presented in the Senate a petition from Wisconsin ex-Union prisoners of war protesting the Morrill pension bill. They urge Congress to extend bounty laws to those captured beyond enlistment and to compensate for the suffering from the government’s refusal to exchange prisoners.
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Washington, May
Spooner
Senate
Wisconsin
Morrill
Congress
Colored Man Dies After Cat Attack in Buckingham County
May 9 report from Buckingham County states David Stokes, a Black man, was attacked by a cat that clung to his wrist and required severing to free him. He fell ill immediately after the incident.
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Almon
Dalvinie
Buckingham County
David Stokes
Stokes
Courts in Collision West Virginia moonshiners captured
A clash between United States and State officers over moonshiners in Summers County escalated to arrests surrender and attempted rescues. Judge Jackson ruled the Sheriff and deputies must pay court costs, while promising possible contempt actions against the Sheriff. The incident prompted warnings against future conflicts.
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West Virginia
Jackson
Distator
Charleston
W. Va
United States
John J. Jackson
United States Circuit Court
Summers County
United States Marshal
United States Court
H. 8. White
S. W. Willey
Dick Price
Henderson Farley
Willey
Kessler
William Call
Campbell
Ane Ee Rego
Hinton
Calan Ge Campbell
White
Summers Circuit Court
Peculiar Strike Ties Contractor to Bonses Union
A strange May strike at the Bedford and Classon precinct police station construction involved plumbers forbidding replacements unless contractor Gateley joined the Master Plumbers' Association. Journeymen, led by John Todd, quit en masse citing an 1877 agreement barring nonunion work. Gateley must decide by tomorrow whether to join, else other trades may walk off.
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Distatch
New York
America
New Precinct
Bedford and
Classon Avenues
Gateley
Master Plumbers’ Association
Western passenger agents near agreement in Chicago meeting
General passenger agents of the Western roads expect to finish their organization and adopt revised rules tomorrow. They have nearly completed the revisions and will elect a chairman as soon as possible with the Wisconsin Central rate discussions ongoing.
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Chicago
Western Roads
Wisconsin Central
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Gordon King
M. P. Grace
Grace
Lill Schlesinger
Monsieur de Pourtales
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Virginia Brooks
A. A. Hayes
Hayes
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Pults
Pultz
McCormick
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Chicago Police
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National Committee
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Africa
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Warrenton
Bob Hill
Alexander E. Rogers
Camak
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Game
Hill
Emperor Will Ders
Beauty
Lorpok
Mes
Parnell
Ilinois
Delia T
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Wisconsin Veterans
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