Internal row over 1892 Republican State Committee picks
Philadelphia dispatch reports a fight over the State Committee election with General Frank Reeder set to name the chairman and secretary. George Pearson is favored for Secretary, while Frank Leach seeks the post amid party dissent led by McDowell Lilly and Martin. Reeder hints at a three-secretary staff with Pearson and Leach in key roles, keeping Rex as third secretary prospect.
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Ferecrat Talpgeram
Philadelphia
Republican State Committee
Frank Willing Leach
George Pearson
Mercer
Pearson
John Dean
William Lilly
Alexander McDowell
E K. Martin
Harrisburg
Frank Reeder
Watres
Major McDowell
Dean
Contention over Pearson appointment to executive secretary role
The passage describes pressure from Major McDowell and Dean for George Pearson to be named Executive Secretary. The State Committee would proceed as outlined if the move is accepted. General Reeder is said to resign before the candidates act, having a strong stance on choosing subordinates and threatening to resign if Pearson is not chosen.
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George Pearson
Major McDowell
Dean
State Committee
Reeder
Pearson
Elkins Predicts Harrison Nomination Domination
Secretary of War Elkins said Harrison will likely be renominated by acclamation with opposition failing to solidify. He urged Republicans to unite for the party's best interests as delegates gather in Minneapolis. He noted Sherman is not seeking the nomination and acknowledged public talk of a Sherman boom.
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Morrison
Sherman
New York
Elkins
West Virginia
Harrison
Minneapolis
Joan C. New
London
Europe
James & Clarkson
Chauncey M. Depew
Washington
Ohio slate shaping for Brice convention in Chicago
Lima May 18 special report details secret meeting of Chief Lieutenants for Senator Calvin Brice. Delegates at large named include Brice McLean Neal and ex Governor Campbell. Brice travels in private car with commissaries to Chicago. Nominees discussed include M A Smalley for Secretary of State and Judge Day for judicial posts. Senator Shaw ill with pleurisy during conference.
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Lima
Calvin S& Brice
M. D. Shaw
Lima House
Senator Brice
John KR. McLean
Lawrence T. Neal
Campbell
Chicago
Brice
M. A.smalley
Upper Sandusky
J. B. Townsend
New York
Muatters
Judge Day
Walter B. Ritchie
George W. Hull
Isaae Motter
Shaw
Marsh
Mercer
Nate Ablefeld
Kenton
M. A. Smalley
McKinley on the Decline Rumor Swirls at Convention
An interview with General Clarkson from Chicago fuels talk that Governor McKinley may withdraw his name before the Minneapolis Convention. Rumors speak of a strategic delay, aiming to shift sentiment toward President Harrison as ballots unfold. McKinley officials decline to discuss the matter, citing reliance on press reports.
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Harrison
General Clarkson
Watres Endorses General Reeder for State Chairman
Lieutenant Governor Watres returns from a western trip and voices strong approval of General Reeder as State Chairman. He cites Reeder as well equipped and predicts a vigorous campaign, noting no personal opposition and attributing his own earlier decline to business motives.
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Nerraanton
Watres
General Reeder
Reeder
General Réeder
Ieen
McKinley to Open Dedication of Convention Hall in Neapolis
Governor McKinley will give the formal opening address at the dedication of the big convention hall the night before the Republican convention. Chauncey M. Depew or another prominent figure will also speak. The program emphasizes musical selections by Weldon's Second Regiment band and local soloists, with the Muskegon choir handling additional pieces.
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Neapolis
McKinley
Chauncey M. Depew
Weldon
Ee Se
Te Paisa Seey
Poe
Musk Eee
Senate trims river and harbor bill amid Harrison critique
Washington May 18 The Republican Senate votes to reduce the 50 million river and harbor bill after pressing for economy to rebuke the Democratic House. The plan, aimed at showing restraint before the Minneapolis convention, trims less than 2.5 million from a 24 million base while preserving funds for small creeks and bays in various districts. The move is seen as political theater to weaken Democratic criticism and bolster Republican standing.
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Washington
Harrison
Senate
Minneapolis
Friends of Harrison
Friends of
Senate Committee
Senate Commerce Committee
Messrs. Gorman
Kenna
Death from a Dream of Love in Niagara Falls
Philadelphia girl Emma Aupperle died by her own hand at Niagara Falls after a dream of love with Traube Van Culin, a 37 year old man she had known as a friend. The narrative notes no formal engagement but suggests a deep attachment and a recent plan for Van Culin to move to Denver to run his brother’s business.
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Philadelphia
Emma Aupperle
Niagara Falls
Denver
Miss Rupperle
Cousin Miller
Mra van Culenthik
End of Ties Weighs on Friend as Death Grieves
A speaker recalls asking a man if all ties with a mutual friend are broken. He affirms, noting many female acquaintances and warm attachments. The death of the unnamed lady would deeply grieve him when learned.
Pow Wow At Alger House Sets Fight To Deter Harrison
Detroit May 18 Special General Clarkson and Republican leaders including Quay and Langston meet at General Alger's home to plan a campaign against Harrison. The talks aim to force a nominating fight with any strong candidate, and the session continues as editors weigh Alger's chances.
Who Shall Be Moderator of Presbyterian Assembly
PortLamd Ore May 18 The one hundred and fourth session of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States opens tomorrow in this city. The moderator question dominates discussion with names including Dr McPherson Dr Mutchmore Dr Tome Dr Rancliffe and Rev William Alexander among those named.
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PortLamd
Ore
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
McPherson
Chicago
Mutchmore
Philadelphia
Tome
Center College
Rancliffe
Detroit
Young
Princeton
Radcliffe
Pacific Coast
William Alexander
Presbytery
Benicia
Cal
San Francisco Theological Seminary
Westinghouse Show Delayed on Fair Lighting Bid
A Buildings and Grounds Committee member explained the delay in awarding a 92 000 incandescent light contract for the Fair. He noted Westinghouse bond suffices in money but not in certainty due to injunctions in U S courts over lamps. The panel seeks a bidder able to supply amps and avoids favoritism toward the Electric Trust while legal obstacles block bids.
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Curiaco
Westinghouse
United States Court of Tce
Electric Trust
Westinghouse Eee
Westinghouse Company
Left the Grand Army on the Color Line in New Orleans
In New Orleans on May 18, eight white Grand Army camps voted against recognizing the negro camps as ordered by the national encampment. They resigned their department charter and will reorganize as a separate fraternal club, winding up assets of the Louisiana Mississippi Division G A R. The split ends a two year dispute over the refusal to participate in Jefferson Davis funeral services.
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New Orleans
Grand Army of the Republic
Department
Grand Army
Louisiana- Missippi
Jefferson Davis
Lynchers Capture a Tram at Manchester, Tenn
A mob seized a train in Tullahoma and captured the engine but could not find anyone to operate it. The town remains volatile with fears of a renewed attempt to reach Manchester and lynch the jailed Black suspect.
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Tullahoma
Tenn
Manchester
Concords Orders Countermanded After Pilot Warns
Washington May 18 the orders for the Concord to proceed to St Louis were countermanded after the pilot reported the trip unsafe. The decision followed receipt of the warning and halted the voyage.
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Washington
St. Louis
Floods Drench Sioux City as Floyd River Rises Rapidly
In Sioux City Iowa flood waters from the Floyd river surged through the city after 7 AM flooding streets and reaching three to ten feet in depth. Thousands fled to higher ground as boats rescued residents and stock. 25 feared dead with extensive property damage across the packing yards, rail yards, and surrounding towns.
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Dispatch
Sioux City
St. Paul
Omaha
Missouri
Morningside
Leeds
Floyd
Sioux River
Amon
St Paul
Minneapolis
Illinois Central
Ortheter
Hotel Fowle
Boston Investment Company
Union
Chamber of Commerce
Union Stock Yards
Nellie West
Louise Horner
Salix
Iowa
Heaven
le Mar
Sioux
Spencer
Des Moines
Unitarian Meeting Plans Sunday Opening in Chicago
The thirty eighth annual sessions of the Western Unitarian conference proceed with plans for Sunday opening in Chicago. Clergy and delegates convene to discuss church services and regional outreach across multiple congregations.
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Unitarians
Chicago
Western Unitarian
Conference Proceedings Open With Resolutions on Sunday Fair
Conference opened with resolutions urging the fair to be open on Sunday. Prof Freeman of Meadville Theological School spoke as one of the leading speakers at the session.
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Freeman
Meadville Theological School
Professor Briggs Off to Portland for General Assembly
Professor Charles A. Briggs leaves for Portland to attend the Presbyterian General Assembly with his daughter Grace. The trip, planned after considering a Europe voyage, aims to advance the Briggs case and ensure timely proceedings as Union Theological Seminary weighs revision and an appeal. Ezra M. Kingsley travels with key documents.
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General Assembly
Europe
Oregon
New York
Charles A. Briggs
Portland
Ore
Grace Briggs
Presbyterian General Assembly
Briggs
C. A. Brigg
Dublin
Book of Discipline
New York Presbytery
Union Theological Seminary
Ezra M. Kingsley
Union Seminary
Teed Arrest Sparks Vigilance Committee in Chicago Suburb
Dr Cyrus Teed known as Koreshan Christ was arrested on a charge of criminal intimacy with Annie Cole. Mrs Cole sues for 100000 for alienating her affections. Residents of Washington Heights form a vigilance committee amid threats of violence and calls to remove Teed and followers.
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Chicago
Chiscaco
Cyrus Teed
Koreshan Christ
Annie Cole
Cole
Teed
Walter le
College of Life
Abi Teed
Sunlight Flats
Tee
Battle for Beauty Ends in Tragedy at Marysville Picnic
In Marysville California May 18 Jesse Foulk age 19 met May Lane 16 at a town picnic. Lane and Foulk were fatally wounded after Lane ran pistols and a threat by Lane’s father and Danley. Henry Flowers the colored man was fatally shot and died at the scene. Danley is under arrest and believed to have fired the first shot.
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Marysville
Cal
Jesse Foulk
May Lane
Foulk
Danley
Henry Flowers
Lane
Flowers
Curiosity Seekers Buried In Missouri Mine Cave-In
A surface cave-in at the Troupe mines in Missouri killed three spectators and trapped others. The victims are identified as Harry D. Roach the mine superintendent, Charles Ellett a Johnstown merchant, and a man named Ham. A second collapse occurred while onlookers gathered after the first event.
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Wros Crry
Troupe Lands
Harry D. Roach
Charles Ellett
Johnstown
Ham
Rosecrans' Secretary Shoots Himself
John M. Lackey, private secretary to General Rosecrans and Register of the Treasury, died by self-inflicted gunshot through the heart today, during a period of temporary mental disturbance.
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Washington
John M. Lackey
General Rosecrans
Register of the Treasury
Drowning Tragedy and Western Floods Highlight Morning News
This morning's page reports a drowning tragedy amid western floods, plus ongoing coverage of Allegheny County political matters and local park investment analyses. It notes editorial commentary, business notes, and upcoming features across sports, editorial, and county court activity.
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Barrison
Allegheny County
Park Investments
Corbin
Swift Staurmships
Grover Winning
Faith Cure
Business World
Allegheny County Solo in Law and Order Controversy
Controversy over a 1855 Allegheny specific law punishing Sunday vice and unlawful gaming with $25 penalties and jail risk is cited as unconstitutional today. Leaders condemn Pittsburg crusade, noting other counties lack similar provisions and urging repeal or reform.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Allegheny
McClure
Koce
Delaware River
Ohio Line
Law and Order Societies
Philadelphia
Lawrenceville
Manchester
McClures
Yosts
Omnibus Line
County of
Yost
Rolfe
Alfred Marland
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Lake Erie
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Blaine
Leach
McDowell
Lilly
Martin
Dnt
Mr. Leach
Manufacturers’ Club
Tares
Mercer County
J. Leach
Mr. Pearson
Jere B. Rex
Huntingdon
Rex
Continental Hotel Cafe To Day. “Pearson
Ohio
Buckeye
Brice, McLean, Campbell and Neal
M'Kinley
Memanet Reeder
M’kinley and
Depew
Senator Quay
West
Gorman
House
United States
Alger’s
Clarkson
Quay
Platt
General Alger
Chi
Mr. Clarkson
J. Sloat Fassett
Mr. Alger
National Committee
Alger
Pee Ot
Nebraska
Union Pacffc
Mississippi
Alton
Arkansas
South
Texas
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Leavenworth
Vicksburg
United States Weather Bureau
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Hest
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Law and Order
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Jesse Baker
Marland
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