Blaine of Maine at the Circus Ignites Gop Buzz
A Washington dispatch reports James G Blaine visiting Barnum and Bailey circus with family where he appeared healthy and engaged, countering rumors of ill health. The piece notes Blaine’s lively presence, peanuts with the party, and renewed Republican momentum for his renomination amidst speculation and party maneuvers.
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Washington
Russell Harrison
Maine
Bata
Lincoln
Waashington
May
Benjamin Harrison
James G. Blains
Sisterman
Barnum & Bailey
Blaine
Prince Russell Harrison
Blaine Loyalists Rally Across States Ahead of Convention
The piece notes Blaine backers in Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin and other states renewing support for James G Blaine. It cites W A Garrett in Michigan asserting Blaine would accept if nominated in Minneapolis and Senator Washburne in Minnesota urging his nomination. It highlights Western conventions and Boutelle in Washington coordinating with key delegates to influence the national scene.
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Minneapolis
Blaine
Union
el Shavienen
J. 5
Clarkson
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
New York
Harrison
Maine
Washington
W. A. Garrett
Washburne
Washington City
Boutelle
Lincoln Boom Emerges in Anti Harrison Talks at Washington
Anti-Harrison Republicans near a Lincoln boom as ex Senator Platt and allies push to nominate a safe, non controversial candidate. Lincoln’s reserved temperament and near universal appeal among critics drive talks to defeat Harrison at the convention.
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Washington
Platt
Harrison
Lincoln
Great Britain
Cleveland
Quay
The
North American Review
Minister Smith Resigns as U S Minister to Russia
Washington May 9 Charles Emory Smith of Pennsylvania United States Minister to Russia formally resigned his office to the President to resume journalistic duties in Philadelphia He arrived with Mrs Smith and took apartments at the Normandie After honors to Secretary Blaine he met the President and had a drive in the suburbs In the evening Mr and Mrs Smith attended a concert at Albaugh's Opera House with the President and Mr McKee
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Europe
Emmons Blaine
Miss Hattle
Hitt
Representative Hitt
Tlinois
Columbus
Oscar
Sweden
Maine
Mr. Blaine
Washington
Charles Emory Smith
Pennsylvania
United States
Russia
Philadelphia
Mra Smith
The
Normandie
White House
Hoosier buyer collapses in depot after chasing green goods
In Indianapolis on May 9 a man identified as W. A. Scott from Stone's Crossing Johnson County collapsed and died in the depot while en route to New York to meet a green goods dealer. Instructions found on him indicated his intended actions in New York.
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New York
Margin Trades Rejected as Gambling in Pennsylvanias Ruling
Justice Mitchell of Philadelphia issues a Supreme Court decision reversing Lehigh county findings in Peters yokans Grim. The court holds margin stock purchases may recover deposits even if the deals were illegal, distinguishing between legitimate purchases and wagering on prices.
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Philadelphia
Justice Mitchell
Supreme Court
Peters Yorans Grim
Common Pleas Court
Lehigh County
Mitchell
Had a Corpse for Sale in New Jersey Murder Case
Lydia Ann Newby was found dead in Jersey City with a crushed head. James Moulton, her lodger, is under arrest after allegedly offering to sell her body to a medical student for dissection. A $325 haul was found on Moulton as police pursue the case.
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South Sixth Street
Camden
Venn
Philadelphia
Westcott
Moulton
Deserted His Three Wives in Three States
E H Olney, a machinist from Massachusetts, surrendered to Augusta police and admitted bigamy. He says he has three wives in Paris Tennessee Augusta Kansas and a Tennessee town and wants trial in Tennessee. He plans to return there voluntarily for punishment and trial.
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Columbia
E. H. Olney
Augusta
Paris
Tenn
Kan
Tennessee
Olney
Massachusetts
Dramatic Drinking Fatal on Water Street
In Syracuse on Water street two men, J. Crouch and Jack Breslin, quarreled while intoxicated. Crouch fired a pistol into Breslin’s breast, then killed himself with a shot to the head. A second party witnessed as the death spree ended with both men dead. motive and cause remain unknown.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Water Street
J. Crouch
Jack Breslin
Crouch
Breslin
Smith & Wesson
English Syndicate Controls Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries
Report from Crocuswatt dated May 9 states an English syndicate has gained control of all Kentucky bourbon distilleries. Nathan Hoftheimer of New York City led the syndicate’s efforts, per Whisky Trust officers.
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Crocuswatt
Whisky Trust
Nathan Hoftheimer
New York City
Honesty under fire in Postoffice probe
Representative Henderson presents a memorial accusing Postmaster General of using office to promote private business. The document seeks a congressional investigation into alleged efforts to block Leake pneumatic tubes and dealings linked to 7,500 shares of an opposition company. Support across House pledged. inquiry expected.
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Postoffice Department
Congress
Washington
John OC. Henderson
North Carolina
Postoffice Committee
John
Leake
Henderson
Imm
Postofice Committee
Five Children Die as Cyclone Buries Family
Anthony Kas May 9 reports describe William Wilkins and family sheltering in a cyclone cave when a roof collapsed after three days of heavy rain. Five children died. his wife and he survived, neighbors aided rescue. Destructive weather news notes other damages in Morrillton and Longwood with flooding and ruined structures. Des Moines area also reports worsening storm as rivers overflow.
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Anthony
Kas
William Wilkins
Wilkins
Morrillton
Ex-Treasurer John Bardsley Testifies in Keystone Bank Suit
In Philadelphia on Chestnut Street ex-city treasurer John Bardsley appeared as a witness in the McGillis suit seeking validity of 945000 dollars in due bills issued to him by President Marsh. Yardley’s receiver testified as required, the court postponed the case to next Thursday, and Bardsley returned to prison by street car.
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Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
John Bardsley
Bardsley
Keystone Bank
Edward McGillis
Yardley
Marsh
Yardsley
Cassidy
Costouter
United States
Reed
Bank wrecker held after false bank reports exposure
Theodore F. Hunter former bank president faced a hearing before U S Commissioner Bell on charges of falsifying reports to the Comptroller of the Currency for Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Phoenixville. Evidence showed overdrafts totaling 55418 73 and a May 1890 overdraft of 9100 on his own account. Bail set at 10000.
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Philadelphia
Theodore F. Hunter
Farmers and Mechanics’ National Bank
Phoenixville
United States
Bell
Irwin J. Brower
G. T. May
Samuel Wilson
H. P. Wainwright
Hunter
Young Kaufman Found Alive After Suicide Report
A Chicago telegram reports Abe Kaufman, believed to have killed himself, has turned up alive and will return to New York with his father, a wealthy dressed beef man. He reportedly abandoned plans with Rose Weinberg of Pittsburgh and parental pressure influenced his decision. A call to No 20 Oakland Square, home of the Weinbergs, elicited no statement.
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Chicago
Abe Kaufman
New York
Rose Weinberg
Pittsburg
No. 20
Oakland Square
Death toll climbs as 14 year old dies in theater fire
Philadelphia on May 9 reports the twelfth fatality from the Central Theater fire. Fourteen year old Harry McCloskey of the city died at Pennsylvania Hospital after being among the most severely burned or transported there the night of the blaze.
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Philadelphia
Central Theater
Harry McCloskey
Pennsylvania Hospital
McCloskey
Denny Estate Expands Central Pittsburg Property Plan
The Denny estate expands its policy by selling off outlying lands in Pittsburg and Allegheny, reinvesting proceeds into central property with new buildings costing 5000 to 10000 dollars. Major William F. Aull notes intensive development despite labor clashes and outlines leases of 21 years on downtown plots to spur home building and tax revenue.
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Pittsburg
Gelmer
Roland and
West Elliott
Allegheny
William F. Aull
Denny Estate
Schenley
Dennt Street
Ohce
Pennsylvania Railroad
Denny's
Vale
Thirteenth Ward
Penn Avenue
Twenty-ninth Street
Beech Street
Bouquet Street
Major Aull
Baldwin Declines to Publish Harrison Letter on Exclusion Bill
After a Methodist meeting in New York Rev Dr L B Baldwin reading a letter from President Harrison regarding his protest against the Chinese exclusion bill said the full text would not be made public as it is private. The President explained that the bill he signed had certain stated aims.
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New York
Methodist Preachers Today
L. Baldwin
The
Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Chinese Sunday School Union
Harrison
Baldwin
Compromise Bill Drawn amid House and Senate Deals
In a summarized exchange, lawmakers discuss a compromise between House and Senate bills. The President condemns smuggling Chinese labor and notes certificates for Chinese residents could aid them. Dr Baldwin calls the President’s rationale weak, arguing China will restrict missionaries and merchants regardless.
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House
Senate
Baldwin
China
Blaine Won’t Run Says Manley Repeats Letter Stance
Washington May 9 Special Post Manley of Augusta Maine reiterates Blaine’s February letter stating he will not seek the nomination and has not changed his mind. He notes Blaine feels better but cannot endure the strain of a campaign and will not place himself in that situation.
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Washington
Manley
Augusta
Blaine
Braide
Clarkson
Mr. Blaine
Major Morganza levee breaks in Pointe Coupee causing widespread flood risk
Reports from New Orleans say the Morganza levee 25 feet high and up to a mile long breached during a May rainstorm. The break threatens Pointe Coupee Iberville West Baton Rouge Assumption Ascension La Fourche Iberia St Mary St Martin parishes and could flood areas to the gulf. Estimated losses uncertain but potential to halt Southern Pacific and Texas and Pacific railways.
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Elver
New Orleans
Delaboussaye
Pointe Coupee Pariah
Louisiana
Pointe Coupes
Iberville
West Baton Rouge
Assumption
Ascension
la Fourche
Iberia
St. Mary
St. Martin’s
Gulf
United States
Southern Pacific
Texas and Pacific
Death of Scranton hotel keeper in mysterious circumstances
Martin Scanlan, wealthy Scranton hotel keeper, died near noon after a quarrel with his wife who reportedly wielded a hammer. Police and four doctors found no signs of violence. coroner suspects natural causes unless a sand bag was involved. Mrs. Scanlan denies striking him. she is in custody as investigations continue.
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May
Martin Scanlan
Ms. Scanlan
Scanlan
Coal firm faces brisk land sale to cover debt
In Crscisxati May 9 Judge Sage ruled for the Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Co in a Philadelphia suit against Shawnee and Iron Point Coal and Iron Co. The court orders the rapid sale of 45 000 acres in Athens Perry and Vinton counties Ohio and in West Virginia, plus assets of United Hocking Valley Coal and Tron Co to recover 100000 dollars plus interest from advances for improvements interrupted by strikes. The lands and improvements are among the nation’s richest coal and iron holdings and will shake Ohio and broader mining circles.
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Crscisxati
Chambers
United States
Sage
Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Philadelphia
Shawnee and Iron Point Coal and Iron Company
Athens
Perry
Vinton
Ohio
West Virginia
United Hocking Valley Coal and Tron Company
Ohio Legislator in Trouble Sparks City News
An Ohio legislator faces trouble as prosecutors examine conduct amid city governance topics. The report touches on related investigations, with emphasis on political accountability and local reaction.
Ohio legislator in Pennsylvania divorce perjury case
Hon. Benjamin F. James of Bowling Green, Ohio, faces a Pennsylvania indictment for subornation of perjury related to a divorce suit. Requisition for custody was lodged with Governor McKinley, hearings planned this week. James allegedly aided a fraudulent divorce involving his client and his brother.
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Colunsts
Benjamin F. James
Bowling Green
Ohio House of Representatives
Wood County
Mercer County
Pennsylvania
Keystone
McKinley
James
East
John H. James
Portage Village
Ottawa County
B. F. James
H. A. James
World’s Fair Riot Breaks Out Over Imported Labor
May 9 Chicago report of a violent clash at Grand Crossing as about 200 striking iron workers opposed imported labor from New York Pittsburgh and Baltimore for World’s Fair construction. Police battered rioters with clubs injuring several. two strike leaders John J. Clynn and Edward Wilcox were arrested.
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Pittsburg
Grand Crossing
New York
Baltimore
Edgemore Bridge and Construction Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Erie
Fort Wayne
Pitts
Cincinnati
Cleveland Street Car Lines Consolidation Approved
Cleveland readies a consolidation of the East Cleve Company with Tom Johnsons Brooklyn line on a 5 million capital plan. Brooklyn receives 73 or 4 percent and East Cleve 52 and a half percent. The move promises lower costs via a single power station and signals a regional traffic monopoly in the eastern city.
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May
Cleveland
East Cleve Company
Tom Johnson
Brooklyn
East Cleveland
Roth Ga Iha
New York
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