Battle Over County Committee Sparks Pittsburg Clash
In Pittsburg a struggle unfolds as Quay allies seek control of the County Committee from Magee with a focus on First to Eighth districts. Talks of harmonizing Democratic factions target City Controller Morrows seat as Chauncey Black levels up, while John Jarrett touts gains from St Clair to Elizabeth and hints at a possible English consulate appointment to study tariff questions.
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Seanter Quay
Andrews
Towo
Pittsburg
Morrow
John Jarrett
W.H. Andrews
Republican State Committee
Allegheny River
Titusville
Seventh Avenue
Allegheny County
Quay
Dispatch
County
Magee
Quay People
Pittsburg Committee
Boyer
Allegheny
Chauncey Black
Randall Club
County Democracy
Tony Keating
Keating
Mr. Jarrett
Natute
Rowand Compromise Clears Path for Nomination
Arch H. Rowand agreed with county commissioners on a judgment against him, described as a settlement that loosens the path to his nomination. The Cox 18 setback is noted but portrayed as no longer useful to challenge the outcome.
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Arch H. Rowand
Two New Street Railways Chartered Under New Law
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor approves incorporation of Bellevue and Pittsburg Street Railway Company and Diamond Street Railway Company. Bellevue line runs from Allegheny and New Brighton Pike road to Bellevue. Diamond Street line covers five miles with power options including electric, underground wire, or storage battery. Directors named. project aims to start soon with about 30 investors, 10 from Pittsburgh.
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Allegheny
Bellevue
Dinamond Street
Harrisburg
Wall- Cooper
Emery
Hoss
Paralaa En Linen
State Department Todiay
Bellevue and Pittsburg Street Railway Company
Diamond Street Rail Company
Ie Regi
Lew Brighton Turnpike
Aide Bivedane
New Brighton Aike
Bellevue Borough
Lincoln _ atenue
Madison
Vinet
L Whitney
Elliott
Diamond Street Railway Company
Uy Power
Cable Power
Wildeo
Diamond Market Square
Old Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Chatham
Fountain
Levents Avenue
Bedford Avenue
Souareeotin Ae Boaheseen
Beds Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Pittsburg
Diamond Street
Val Ee
Emperor Meets Westphalian Strikers in 15 Minute Talk
Brerkr May 14 The Emperor held a brief 15 minute interview with strikers and occasionals including Minister Herrfurth. The Emperor expressed deep concern for subjects in Westphalia and warned against political and socialist agitators. He stated he may shoot rioters if needed but will protect quiet workers. The Berlin Post urges government arbitration between mine owners and strikers.
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Brerkr
Herrfurth
Westphalia
Fa Joer
Berlin Post
State lunacy report notes rising indigent insane care
The State Committee on Lunacy in its sixth annual report highlights growing interest in welfare for the indigent insane. Admissions to five state hospitals totaled 1523 with 117% discharges. resident population stands at 4572. It urges greater Commonwealth support for criminally insane, notes 65 Pennsylvania almshouses housing a large aggregate of insane. The report urges humane treatment in private homes and emphasizes amusements and recreation for patients.
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Haweissone
State Committee On
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
A Fine Point of Law in New York
George M. Storrs son of Emory Storrs of Chicago was arrested for blackmail by his wife Eileen and released on his own recognizance. He was rearrested amid divorce proceedings. The District Attorney calls the issue a fine point of law on whether a man can blackmail his wife.
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New Yoas
George M. Storrs
Emory Storrs
Chicago
Eileen
Catholic Knights Convene in Chattanooga May Meeting
The Supreme Council of the Catholic Knights of America met in Chattanooga with representatives from nearly all states except Montana. Supreme President of New Orleans presided and focused on receiving the officers and addressing matters to come before the council.
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Catholic Knights
Chattanooga
Supreme Council of the Catholic Knights of America
Montana
Ee Ae
New Orleans
Cris Offier
Saeco
Army of Office Seekers Resumes Vital White House Push
The May 14 scene at the White House Library shows a fresh rush of office seekers including senators representatives and military men hoping for promotions. Among visitors were Mr J B Wood of Philadelphia and Mrs Harriet Lane Johnson, with a poignant moment as a Pennsylvania couple pleads for mercy for Nelson C.
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White House
Paris
J. B. Wood
Philadelphia
Europe
President Grants Leniency to Two Federal Prisoners
Washington May 14 The President commutes the sentence of William Johnson from five years in Ohio Penitentiary to one year in the Austin Texas county jail and grants John Smith a pardon after eight months of a two year term for selling whisky to Indians while citing age poverty and feebleness.
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Harrison
Washington
William ©. Johnson
United States District Court
Western District of Texas
Ohio
Columbus
Austin
Tex
John Smith
Southern District of California
U.S
President appoints several to Utah and Nevada posts
Wasntercroms May 14 The President named John F Plummer Network City George E Leighton St Louis Jesse Spalding Chicago Bates B Bullock Atlanta to the Board of Registration and Election in Utah William H Lyon New York to be a member of the Mint at Carson City Nevada Samuel Wright Ne New to supervise the Mint at Carson City Nevada
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John F. Plummer
Network City
George E. Leighton
St. Louis
Jesse Spalding
Chicago
Bates B. Bullock
Atlanta
The
Union
Board of Registration and Election
Territory
Utah
William H. Lyon
New York
Regwi Snanuel
Wright
Nena
Carson City
Nev
Postmaster General Removes 203 Democratic Postmasters
Washington reports Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson dismissed 203 Democratic postmasters today, matching yesterday's pace. Sixteen removals targeted Pennsylvania, including Clark E. Boss of Auburn Corner and W. W. Beaser of East Berlin, with other listed names across the state.
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Washington
Clarkson
Pennsylvania
Clark E. Boss
Auburn Corner
W.W. Beaser
East Berlin
M. Webster
Ellisburg
Thomas Monroe
Gallitzin
William Ties
Glad
J. M. Dewi
Glenloosy
A. M
BC Beas
Tanner's Turn-Outs and Pension Chief Defend Removals
Commissioner Tanner rejects wholesale political removals criticism, citing budget cuts and Civil Service rules. He says 50 examiners were not replaced due to insufficient funds, and he reassigned three veteran Democrats to subordinate posts, insisting changes are limited and not politically driven.
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Waskinecrox
Tanner
Civil Service Commission
Eam
Wedding Surprise Ends With Fractured Plans Across States
In Syracuse on May 14 a man named T J Fox, postmaster of Larkin Minnesota, under the influence of an apparent spree, carried his child through rain from Wabasha to Lacrosse and bought a ticket to New York. Detected by Detective Shepard, he was confined overnight with his daughter in a court room as the Overseer of the Poor arranged funds for return. The man claimed little awareness of his actions amid the wild wedding party the previous Thursday.
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Leoram
Syracuse
Quinh
St. Mary's Church
Montgomery Street
Gere
Quinn
Su Intendent of
Shepard
Larkin
Minn
Wabasha
Lacrosse
Wis
New York
Fox
Still Afar Fire Scare at Jersey City Academy of Music
Audience sits through theater fire as gas pipe leak ignites woodwork during The Still Afar. Fire trucks and police respond swiftly and restrain a rush. actor Harry Lacey commends crowd’s pluck after flames are put out.
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Jersey City
Academy of Music
Murphy
Coleman
Sea Allaye Police
Harry Lacey
Arbitration Refused by Indiana Coal Operators
Two day talks between the Coal Operators State Executive Board and miners end with operators refusing to arbitrate the annual scale for mining coal. Operators demand no cut from 90 to 70 cents on block and 75 to 60 cents on bituminous, signaling the largest reduction in the trade’s history. Seven thousand miners in Indiana are affected as negotiations break off and a strike or acceptance of the cut looms.
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Brazin, Inc
Coa
State Executive Board
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Sale of the Wabash Foreclosure Nears Bid by Minority Bondholders
A foreclosure sale of the Wabash Railway is expected tomorrow. Minority bondholders represented by Popper Johnson Purdy and Parsons will bid to purchase the entire property at the Grand Pacific Hotel. They say they will serve bondholders by protecting their securities and interests.
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Cuscaco
Wabash Railway
Messrs. Popper
Johnson, Purdy and Parsons
Grand Pacific Hotel
Popper
Neral Meviey
Judicial Lobbyist Appears In Beaver's Office
The May 14 report notes Governor Beaver has not acted on the judicial salary bill. Judge Patterson of Lancaster visited the governor seeking action, amid ongoing legislative maneuvering in Harrisburg.
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Dtsfatch
Hankerspure
Beaver
Patterson
Lancaster
Mystery surrounds Miss Tobin death with possible poison
A New York autopsy hints poison in Miss Mary E Tobin's stomach amid continued mystery. Last seen April 15 in West New Brighton, she told friends she planned to return home to Franklin Pennsylvania. Coroner and surgeon withhold specifics while investigations continue including details of her last movements and family travel to identify the body.
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Mary Tobin
Miss Tobin
New York
Franklin
Mary E. Tobin
Clifton
Staten Island
John L. Feeny
Hughes
H. P. Loomis
Feeny
Horace Hillyer
West New Brighton
Dra. Robinson
Dr. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Bryan
Wilson
St. George E
Ecar
Livingston
Stevens House
Robinson
Hillyer
Young Naval Student Seers Dies After Melancholy
Montreal May 14 A naval university law student named Seers who vanished a month ago died today in Notre Dame Hospital. He reportedly endangered a Quebec woman after a breakup and fatally wounded himself seven times, the wounds later causing gangrene and death. His parents and the jilted girl were notified.
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Monttreal
Naval University
Seers
States
Notre Dame Hospital
Seer
Quebec
O Brien Sails Libel Case Against Salisbury
William O'Brien M P. has obtained a writ against Lord Salisbury for libel. In a Watford speech the Premier accused O'Brien of advocating murder and harm against tenants, prompting the legal action.
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William O'Brien
Lord Salisbury
Watford
O'Brien
Dredging Lake Michigan for Cronin Remains Sought
Friends of Dr. Cronin announce a six mile shore dredging plan on Lake Michigan to locate his body with a crew of escorts. Patrick McGarry is sent to Toronto to challenge reports of Cronin sightings and to seek verified proofs from Toronto writers.
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Cronin
Curoano
Lake
Michigan
Patrick McGarry
Chicago
Toronto
Elections III The Dakotas Vote on Sioux Falls Constitution
In South Dakota the light turnout favored the Sioux Falls constitution by a large margin and elected two Republicans to one Democrat as delegates to the convention. In North Dakota delegates to the July Fourth convention were chosen with the minority Democratic party allotted one third of the seats, suggesting broad agreement on future delegation.
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St. Pach
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
North Dakota
Bismarck
Centennial Arch Committee Names Revised Members
New York May 14 The Centennial Arch Committee revises its list with 17 original Art Committee members and new appointees including Edward D Adame John Jacob Astor Jr 8 D Babcock Grover Cleveland Edward W DeForest Louis Fitz gers Hugh J Grant William G Hamil Richard M Hunt Eugene Kelly Levi P Morton J Hampden Robb J Edward paneer Charles 8 Smith William R Stewart W L Strong and Russell Sturgis Cleveland comments on accepting the post Edward Payson Weston named collector for the committee.
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New York
Centennial Arch Committee
Edward D. Adame
John Jacob Astor, Jr
D. Babcock
Seca Oe
Grover Cleveland
Edward W. DeForest
Louis Fitzgers
Hugh J. Grant
William G. Hamil
Richard M. Hunt
Eugene Kelly
Levi P. Morton
J. Hampden Robb
J. Edward Paneer
Charles 8. Smith
William R. Stewart
W. L. Strong
Russell Sturgis
Mr. Cleveland
Peermatal
Edward Payson Weston
Insurance ruling on assessments in life policy case
Dauphin County Judge Simonton held that life insurance assessments are not a compulsory contract. The New Era Life Association of Philadelphia sued policy holder C C Dare for about $200 in back assessments. The decision says payments are optional with insured, risk of forfeiture remains only if notice period passes. It will affect many similar lawsuits against policy holders.
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Dauphin County
Hanrerssure
New Era Life Association of
Philadelphia
C.C. Dare
Simonton
Hotel Collapse Kills Walter Bates and 2 Others in Tacoma Wyoming
A gale toppled a three story frame hotel under construction in Tacoma Wyoming. Walter Bates was killed, his son in law W H Snell City Attorney fatally injured, and a worker named McConnell died. Several others remain buried as rescuers search amid stifled moans. Additional injuries include Rev W A McKay severely hurt.
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Tacoma
Wyo. T
Walter Bates
Bates
W. H. Snell
McConnell
W. A. McKay
Fergie
Presbyterian Church
Chicago Board of Trade stops quotations to outsiders
The Chicago Board of Trade directors voted to discontinue furnishing quotations to all outsiders, citing a Illinois Supreme Court ruling that nonmembers must receive equal treatment. Bucket shop operators have begun appealing to courts to challenge this decision.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Curcaco
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Illinois Supreme Court
Cleveland Leases a House for Ex President
New York May 14 Grover Cleveland has selected a residence for a term of years with privilege of purchase. The house adjoins Henry G Marquand’s residence at Madison avenue and Sixty-eighth, in the Twenty-first election district of the Twenty-first Assembly district.
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Dispatch
New York
Grover Cleveland
Henry G. Marquand
Madison Avenue
Marquand
Ulster Leaders Press to Abolish Lord Lieutenant Office
The Standard reports Ulster peers and Unionist MPs urge the government to abolish the office of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. The move reflects political pressure within Ireland's governance structure.
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Loxrdom
the Standard
House of Commons
Ireland
Two Presbyterian Assemblies Meet With Reunion Unclear
An article from New York May 14 describes Northern and Southern General Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church meeting in New York and Chattanooga with no reunion planned this year. It notes hundreds of commissioners from across the states, discussions on election doctrine, and a temperance topic at communion.
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New York
Chattanooga
Moet
Howard Crosby
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Fourth Avenue
Twenty-second Street
General Assembly
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Women's Executive Committee of
Home Missions
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In
Philadelphia
Crosby
Rheum Siance
Inng
Standard expands oil holdings in Lima field purchases
The Standard Company continues acquiring territory in the Lima oil field. Agent Gordon bought 120 acres near Recki from Mc Ginnis and Cambridge Brothers for 8000 dollars. Priddy’s leases on 180 acres were sold to Hoover Brothers for 20000 dollars with Standard financing behind the deal. Spear and Hoover Brothers began their new venture, while Rieter advances a process claimed to yield No 1 Waminant oil from Lima core.
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Lima
Standard Company
Gordon
McGinnis
Cambridge Brothers
Recki
Priddy
Mehaffey
Hoover Brothers
Spear
Rieter
Limacore
General Cameron Reported Much Better at Donegal
News received from Donegal states General Cameron, at his summer home, is much better after a fretful period a few days ago with improving health and spirits.
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Cameron
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