Pennsylvania Senators and Representatives weigh 1892 presidential choices
A Harrisburg correspondent surveys 235 of 234 lawmakers and 188 House members about the 1892 presidential race. Blaine leads among Republicans, Cleveland among Democrats, with Pattison and Harrison also earning supporters. Blane and Cleveland seen as the most viable tickets, with widespread speculation on Pennsylvania influence.
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Hangissurg
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Cleveland
Harrisburg
James G. Bisine
Porter
Philadelphia
Thomas and
Crouse
Quaker City
Cameron
Quay
George Handy Smith
J. Donald Cameron
Clan Cameron
Penrose
Lochiel
Grady
Osbourn
Becker
Harrison
Allegheny
James G. Blaine
Flinn
Need
Steel
Robert T. Lincoln
Upperman
John Lennon
Blair
Gobin
Thompson
Dauphin
Smith
Lancaster
Harlan
Chester
Newell
Bradford
Bates
Union
Keefer
Soburnhill
Woods
Mifflin
Williamson
Huntingdon
Showalter
Butler
Medard
Lawrence
Crawford
Venango
McCreary
Erie
Hobbins
Westmoreland
Blaie
Lincoln
Packer
Tioga
Maine
Webster
Fillmore
McKinley
Lloyd
Cumberland
Herring
Columbia
Rapsher
Carbon
Rooney
Guscuchanna
Grover
Dave Hill
McDonald
Lackawanna
Laubach
Northampton
Morrison
W. E. Morrison
Mr. Markly
Montgomery
Brandt
Green
Palmer
Illinois
Logan
Robert E. Pattison
Presievey
Sloan
Indiana
Attison
Leveland
Hill
Berks
Pennsylvanua
Berks County
Ross
Bucks
Feader
Aod
House
Senate
Keyser
Myers
Fletcher
Bain
Kidd
Riter
General Alger
Mi. Nis
Allegheny Rea
Messie
Graham
Eroad
Muelbrenner
Marshall
Lemon
Lafferty
Cotton Jones
Nesbit
McCullough
Kroesen
Stewart
Richards
Messrs
Weaver
Culbertson
Kennedy
Schuylkill
Judge Gresham
Seanor
Magoin
Delaware
Sterling
Beaver
Hays
James
Cooper
Weller
Somerset
Ennis
Alger
Messrs. Fruit
Lytle
Walton
Burdick
Talbot, Capp
Finley
Bisine
Mr. Baker
Brooks
Magee Lines Up for GOP Support Amid Pa Rivalries
Harrisburg dispatch reports Senator Quay and Magee shift toward backing the Republican state ticket as Amos Mylin earns Auditor General nomination favors. John W. Morrison of Allegheny emerges as a formidable, neutral candidate while internal oil district opposition erodes Thompson’s Treasurer bid. Democrats study rivals quietly.
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Morrison
Thompson Mylt
Harrisburg
Senator Quay
C. L. Magee
Magee
Lochiel
Benator Quay
Pittsburg
Senator Flinn
Commonwealth Hotel
Pennsylvania
Amos H. Mylin
Lancaster County
Republican Party
Quay
Price
Erie County
Farmers’ Alliance
Greenawalt
Franklin County
John W. Morrison
Allegheny County
House of Representatives
Ronore c
Ann
Philadelphia Republicans face bank losses in political tension
A Philadelphia financial Hurry risks locking up about 5440,000 in Keystone Bank and Spring Garden funds, stirring GOP worries ahead of fall elections. Party leaders oppose ballot reform, claiming ignorance of the Baker bill and preferring to reject the whole measure if needed.
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Philadelphia
Keystone Bank
Spring Garden
Soham
Leader Logs and Follows Orders on Uncertain Path
A group records its leader and adheres to commands while relying on luck for future outcomes. The note frames a mindset of obedience amid uncertain prospects.
Senator Morgan lauds Blaine policy on Bering Sea
Special Telegram to the Discipator reports Senator Morgan of Alabama, a leading Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, praising Mr. Blaine's letter to Lord Salisbury. Morgan says Blaine is direct and effective, keeping Salisbury to the point while warning of British influence since the American Revolution across the Bering Sea, fisheries, and canal issues.
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Morgan
Blaine
Alabame
Foreign Relations Committee
Lord Salisbury
Bering Sea
Great Britain
Nicaraguan Canal
Blaine letter alleged to influence Harrison pledge
Washington May 9 Harrison supporters claim Blaine holds a preexisting letter to Harrison stating he will not seek the Presidency again. They say its publication would force Blaine to publicly deny a 1892 candidacy and pressure him this summer as the President seeks a settlement.
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Washiverton
D. C
Harrison
Blaine
Washington
Ivy Quick Maintains Claim as Wood's Wife in Trial
Philadelphia hearing on the Wood Quick case continues with Ivy Quick insisting she is James Emile Wood's lawful wife. She recounts efforts to wed after his youth and vows to remain faithful, while cross-examiner questions her conduct during separations. Wood to testify next.
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Wood
Diaraton
Philadelphia
Wood-Quick
R. Jones Monaghan
Drexel
0. P. Dickinson
James Emile Wood
Love
Ivy Quick
Young Wood
Camden
Gloucester
Groff
Berwyn
John G. Johnson
Quick
Police shoot man during disturbance on Corry and Robinson
At about 10 pm Officer Nick Kelsch of the Allegheny police shot John Dougherty after a fight with a crowd near Corry and Robinson streets. Dougherty, armed with a stone, was involved in a struggle with Kelsch as Else Larimer was arrested. Dougherty was wounded in the hip and taken home. Larimer and another man face disorderly conduct charges.
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Allegheny
Nick Kelsch
John Dougherty
Buckley
Kelsch
Corry and
Robinson
Else Larimer
Connan
Larimer
Kelech
Dougherty
Oliier Kelech
Lacock Street
Caer Lorimer
Et Legheny
London Chamber Circulating Complaint Against Copyright Act
The London Chamber of Commerce circulates a statement opposing the American copyright act claiming it wrecks trades in books chromes photographs and lithographs. It also urges support for a British bill to refuse copyright in dominions and countries under the Berne convention.
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London Chamber of Commerce
St. Lowpor
Chamber of Commerce
Dominions
President in Utah Opens Board of Trade and Addresses Capitol Audience
President delivers formal welcome to Salt Lake City with Governor Thomas and Mayor Scott in attendance. He praises territorial development, urges lawfulness, discusses statehood steps, and opens the Board of Trade building with Postmaster General Wanamaker and Secretary Rusk present. He visits Mormon Tabernacle and greets 2,000 locals before continuing eastward.
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Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Thomas
Scott
Walker House
United States
Liberty Park
Utah
East Lake City
Pat Na
Washington
Ohio
Louisiana Purchase
Pacific Coast
Pacifico
Maine
Paget Sound
On Board of Trade
Wanamaker
Rusk
Ana
Still Considered a Usurper Gov Thayer to be Private Citizen
The City Council adopted a resolution to treat John M. Thayer as a private citizen at President Harrison’s reception in Harrison on the upcoming Wednesday. Thayer is denounced as a usurper of the Nebraska governorship. Five Republican councilmen opposed the measure.
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Gov
Thayer
Harrison
Omana
Warnzas
John M. Thayer
Nebraska
Pope Petitioned Sparks Defender Of Irish Bishops’
A Catholic historian reports Catholics in Germany Belgium Austria Switzerland and Italy urging Pope Leo XII to appoint US bishops of the same nationalities as immigrant communities. He decries Germanic and Irish prejudice and notes the current hierarchy’s composition, with many German and Irish bishops, claiming Irish dominance is false and warning of organized opposition if missteps occur.
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New York
Germany
Belgium
Austria
Switzerland
Italy
Leo XII
United States
John Gilmary
Catholic News
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Baltimore
Ubio Ace Sere
Aemericas
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Jaserman
Wisconsin
Wasa Apa
Chure
A Wronged Sister Telegram Aims at Betrayer in New York
John F Wentworth a Washington lawyer of three years was committed to Bellevue Hospital for examination of sanity after pursuing a man he believes betrayed his sister. He encountered the man at a bike shop and a struggle ensued with Dr Root aiding until police arrived.
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New York
John F. Wentworth
Washington
Bellevue Hospital
Justice Welde
Harlem
Milwaukee
Omve
Wentworth
Mother's Act Special Telegram On Attack By Bulldog
New York May 9 A mother reports her 8 year old son James Meara attacked by a bulldog owned by Jeremia Kenney. The dog dragged the boy by the head tearing a cheek and deep forehead cuts. Uncle Patrick Reilly tried to stop the attack with a club but failed. The dog was killed after the incident.
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New York
James Meara
William H. Meara
Patrick Reilly
Jeremia Kenney
Emilly
Financial turmoil as Third National Bank run nears
Philadelphia reports a tense Saturday as rumors spread about local banks while the Third National Bank Broad and Market streets faced demand pressure. City officials paid deposits, some accounts moved to due bills, and a National Bank Examiner reviewed Spring Gardens National Bank amid rumors of wider trouble.
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Third National Bank
Percy M. Lewis
Neval
New York
National Bank Examiner
Drew
Spring Gardens National Bank
Kennedy
Wanamaker Tied to Spring Garden Bank Collapse Denied
The Spring Garden National Bank of Philadelphia was closed by the Controller of the Currency. Controller Lacey declared Postmaster General Wanamaker had no interest as officer borrower or depositor. He also denied influence in delaying bank closures and noted Wanamaker might have been a Keystone Bank shareholder.
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Keystone
Wasnisoron
Spring Garden National Bank of Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Lacey
Spring Garden Bank
Tenmary Cmlisis
Mer Weieeckes
Wanam
Keystone Bank
Wana
Banak
Keystone Bank Depositor Balance Confirmed in Examiner Report
The Examiner's report shows that a depositor named Penamiker has a balance credited at Keystone Bank. The document labels the account as active and in good standing with funds on hand.
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Whenshio
Con T.oday
Keystone Bank
Penamiker
Fay Templeton Denies Being Mrs Osborn
Special Telegram reports in New York May 9 that Fay Templeton denies rumors she is the wife of Howell Osborn. A Paris maid confirms Fay Templeton was living there as Fay Osborn but a note from Templeton states the report is absolutely untrue. Lawyers for the Osborn estate say the couple maintained a large Paris establishment at 108 Boulevard St Pierre.
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Dispatch
New York
Howell Osborne
Fay Templeton
Osborn
Paris
Misa Templeton
Howell Osborn
Corro
John A. Garver
Sherman & Sterling
Europe
Boulevard, St. Pierre
Fay Osborn
Ber
Maybrick Case Pamphlet Aims at James Maybrick and Family
A 600 page pamphlet by Alex MacDougall renews efforts to clear Florence Elisabeth Maybrick of murder charges. It argues the record shows her innocence and cites Matthews granting a commutation as discrediting the case.
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Maybrick
Alex. MacDougall
James Aee Maybrick
Gladys Evelyn Maybrick
Florence Elisabeth Maybrick
Anarchists Suppressed in Paris Demonstration
Paris police quickly halted an anarchist demonstration. Leaders were arrested while a carriage bore a large immortelle wreath inscribed To the dead of Fourmies.
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Paris
Fourmies
The Dispatch Directory Overview and Contents Listing
The Dispatch announces its issue structure with three parts across nine pages. It highlights sections such as Gossip of the World Society Real Estate News Farming and Education, plus literary features and department notes.
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the Dispatch
News of the World
Michigan Fire Threatens Towns and Timber Lands Across Center State
A vast belt of wildfire from Lake Michigan area sweeps central Michigan towns and forests. Isabella Mecosta Midland Gladwin Clare counties report major fires, with farmers fleeing to towns. Alger timber holdings burn as lines of fire threaten Osceola Ogemaw and Alcona counties. rail lines and lumber yards affected. Marquette Ishpeming and Escanaba report dense smoke and firefighting strain.
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Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Isabella
Mecosta
Midland
Gladwin
Clare
Ludington
Free Soil
Sherman
Branch
Cryster
Flint & Pera Marquette Basilroad
Baldwin
Ewart
Osceola County
Hoerrison
Claire County
Meredith
Ogemsw
Oxoeus County
Alcona County
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Oscada
Aspens
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Escanaba
Chicago and Northwestern
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Marquette
Ann
Haughton
Negaume
Delut
South Shore
Atlantic
Chassel
Osceola
Dismond Muteh Company
Sturgeon River Lumber Company
Tom Nester Estate
Amoke
Heavy rains halt Wisconsin forest fires and damage
Reports say heavy rains in northern Wisconsin checked forest fires, saving towns from flames. Damage centers on timber, with Lindington Van Schaick logging camp near Florence banned, 50000 cords of wood at Ashland Iron and Steel, bridges burned delaying ore at Drummond, and Ashland Junction reporting 7000 paving blocks and 1000 cedar posts. Smoke hangs over towns as fires burn in Shawano County.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Florence
Lindington van Schaick Company
Ashland Iron and Steel Company
High Ge
Wisconsin Central
Gogenic
Bayfield
Omaha
Drummond
Ashland Junction
Bhawno County
Lumber Fires Threaten Oscoda and Au Sable in West Wind
A fierce forest fire driven by a west wind endangers Oscoda and Au Sable. The blaze has destroyed about $100,000 worth of lumber at H. M. Loud & Co. yards in Oscoda and wrecked over 100 rods of trams. Firefighting aid came from Alpena as the hot air and smoke menaced nearby cities.
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Derrort
Oscoda
Au Sable
H. M. Loud & Co
Alpena
Prairie Fire Claims Nebraska Ranch Wife
A Nebraska rancher’s wife, Amos Everett’s spouse, perished in a prairie fire about two days earlier while returning home from a neighbor. Her burned body was found near her buggy along a rural route thirty miles south of the town.
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Jouxstons
Nrs
Amos Everett
Here
James
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