Magee and Flinn Power Shift in Allegheny County Politics
The article describes a new deal in Allegheny county politics with William Flinn taking charge of county affairs while Mr. Magee shifts focus to state politics and a national race. It details clashes with Senator Quay, internal maneuvers, and Magee's planned European trip to Europe in July as he plans to return for the next election cycle.
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William Flinn
Allegheny County
Magee Wi
Europe
Eo X
Cox Wes Permlited
Wm. Flinn
Magee
Mr. Magee
Severin
J. Magee
Thomas W. Cooper
Senator Quay
Cooper
Quay
Mr. Quay
Isene
Big
Flinn
Colonel Bayne
Silent Man
Beaver
Boyer
Cameron
United Sites
Air
Colonel Quay
Harrisburg
The Fight in Allegheny Candidates Hustling for Votes
Northside contest grows more complex as delegates seek pledges with votes for ten men per delegate. Abolition of the delegate system favored by many, pockets support for Crawford county stem, and potential shifts in ward representations loom. Allies from past elections unite for common targets with Langhorst Meese Kennedy Mulvey anticipated winners.
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Sill
Magee
Crawford County
Tists Eeener
Bradley
James Hunter
R. B. Scandrett
Hunter
John N. Neeb
Langhorst
Meese
Hugh Kennedy
Daniel T. Mulvey
Quay Contingent Leader Comments on Local Political Fight
Chairman Andrews and allies gathered in a Seventh Avenue room after a late Saturday event. They claim a sweep in the first Allegheny district, while Magee calls it a home rule victory. Warmeistle remained calm as returns puzzled observers.
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Andrews
Seventh Avenue
Sam Warmcastle
James Bradley
Edwin F. Hayes
N. P. Reed
Allegheny
Pittsburg
County election clash ends in predicted victory says Magee
In a late night scene John Neeb heads home as Magee boasts of victory after a tense county committee contest. Magee claims half the County Committee and predicts the truth will show once country district returns arrive, noting rivals tried to pull down delegates but failed.
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East End
John Neeb
Wee Magee
Andrews Leaves City After Election Result
State Chairman Andrews departed for home early yesterday after a four week stay at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. He denied aiming to influence the local race and said he was not interested in the outcome, claiming he was satisfied regardless.
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Andrews
Seventh Avenue
Two Ocean Tragedies From Thick Fog at New York Harbor
In dense fog on May 19 the French liner La Normandie sank the pilot boat Charlotte Webb eight miles off Sandy Hook, drowning two crew. Separately, the Mallory Line Comal and Old Dominion Line Guyandotte collided in the harbor, tearing each vessel and leaving large holes in their hulls. rescue efforts saved some, but several lives were lost and many aboard faced exposure.
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New York Bay
New York
la Normandie
Werra
Ethiopia
Servia
Cunarder Etroia
Celtic
Augusta Victoria
Chicago
la Champagne
Normandie
Charlotte Webb
Sandy Hook
Alexander Scott
Jay
Scott
Beart
W Normandie
le Normandie
Albert
Malcom
New York Harbor
Charles Fitzgerald
Comal
Mallory
Guyand
Old Dominion
East River
Galveston
Guyandotte
Norfolk
J. A. Kelley
Guayandotte
Bay Ridge
Tadk
Circus Beasts Loose In Chicago Streets
A circus wagon wreck on Division and Halsted sent a panther and a mountain lion, two gray wolves, and other animals running through Chicago. The train struck a wagon, killing or injuring several animals and scattering crowds. Wolves were captured first, larger animals later, with the panther and lion eventually recaptured. injuries to the lion were severe but not fatal.
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Chicago
Chicago and
Evansville
Division
Halsted
Division Street
Panther
Han
Reduced Fares for Actors Stir Meeting Call
The Dispatch reports that theatrical managers blame the Interstate Commerce Act for higher rail rates on companies and baggage. Edward E. Rice invites managers nationwide to a May 27 meeting at Madison Square Theater to form a protective association and seek a concession from the Interstate Commerce Commission. He argues traveling shows deserve lower rates like other travelers.
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New York
Edward E. Rice
Madison Square Theater
Inter- State Commission
Mr. Rice
St Philip’s Church Delegates Rejoin Convention Split Follows 1887 Rift
At St Philip’s Episcopal Church Charleston delegates who helped lead a 1887 secession faced a new split at a May convention. A compromise allowed the sitting colored clergyman to remain, while others refused. Congregation endorsed the returning delegates and hinted at a possible new secession for the rest. Chief Justice Fuller attended but did not join the discussion.
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Charleston
D. C
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
St. Philip's
Duco Soatie
Fuller
St.eee
Silk mill strike for air in hot weather at Belding Co
Twenty five girls at Belding & Co silk mill in Rockville strike from the doubling room over closed windows in heat. They demand fresh air and better air quality, while management insists on keeping the windows shut and the factory floor is heated and crowded.
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Dispatch
Rockville
Conn
Belding & Co
Stoep
Fright on Caer Ends With Engineer's Death
Report of a ship incident where passengers were denied landing due to fog. Crew accused of drunken firefighting as the chief engineer died by self-inflicted action before trial. Fire room chaos described with hot coals and injuries on board.
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Veston
Remarkable Fire Escapes Margherita Arkell in Cavasonante
In Cavasonante New York Miss Margherita Arkell four year old daughter of W J Arkell was severely burned when wax ignited and flames spread. Artist Bernard Gillam restrained and extinguished the blaze wrapping a rug about the child. Gillam suffered singed hair and burned wrists but will resume work soon. This marks the third similar fire Gillam has quenched at Arkell home, with past incidents tied to notable visitors including Vice President Morton and Russell B Harrison.
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Cavasonante
N. Y
Arkell
Margherita
W. J. Arkell
Frank Leake
Senator Arkell
Little Margherita
Senators
Bernard Gillam
Judge
Gillam
New York
Levi P. Morton
Frank Hiscock
Hendricks
Carroll E. Smith
Syracuse
Morton
Mr. Gillam
V. P
Sunday Saloon Arrests Signal Test in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati May 19 the Law and Order League push for 700 pending cases met mayoral opposition. Police arrested five central saloon owners after bonds were posted. the arrests aim to test Police Court convictions with workhouse sentences likely, shaping enforcement of the law.
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Cincinnati
Law and Order League
League
Silent witnesses recount riverbank accident and assault
A man was found unconscious at the foot of a Genesee bluff with spinal concussion after reportedly rolling down the bank. Deaf mute students signaled a fight across the river in which a man was pushed over the bank, prompting police to investigate.
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Rochester
Genessee River
Westervelt
Beaten Out of His Boots in Connecticut Lobby Fight
In Hartrorp Connecticut Colonel Bievenson of the Housatonic road faces a crushing lobby defeat in securing a New York to New Haven charter. Reportedly the managers offered $50000 for influence. Stevenson accepted 15000 and acted on that sum. Details remain disputed amid a controversial campaign and shifting narratives.
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Hartrorp
Conn
Bievenson
Housatonic Road
Connecticut
New York
New Haven
Stevenson
Bostwick Starbuck
Forte Gore
Bismarck Attacks Socialists and Liberals in Reichstag Speech
Prince Bismarck lambasted Socialists and Liberal opposition in a broadsword style Reichstag address. He warned of measures within three days to curb strikes and criticized Alsatian MPs, while observers noted the scene sparked by Herr Richter and attendance refusals at a banquet in Paris.
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Prince Bismarck
Paris
West Prussia
Herr Richter
Reichstag
Banquet by American delegates provokes royalist tensions
Pants May 19. The banquet honoring the Cabinet at the Exhibition drew protests as republics clashed with monarchies. Euro ambassadors largely ignored the invitation after contacting their governments. only the Belgian minister attended. Mr. McLane presided with Mr. Whitelaw Reid present as U S minister to France.
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McLane
Whitelaw Reid
U. S
France
King Humberts Trip to Berlin Begins with Ceremony
King Humbert started for Berlin today with the Prince of Naples and Premier Crispi. A large crowd gathered outside the station, with bands and banners, while inside the station the Cabinet Ministers, Chamber of Deputies members, the Syndic of Rome and others assembled to witness the departure.
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Rome
Humbert
Berlin
Naples
Crispi
Chamber of Deputies
Syndic of
Severe floods devastate districts with rising death toll
May 10 reports from flooded districts indicate a greatly higher loss of life than expected as rivers remain swollen. Dyke breaches flood surrounding land, destroying crops while many narrowly escape death. Distress is widespread and relief efforts begin for immediate needs.
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Viexwsa
Czar’s Rescript Praises Tolstoi and Appoints Police Chief
From St. Perrussoure May 19, a rescript to M. Durnevo praises the late Count Tolstoi and urges the new interior minister to continue his policy. Reports say General Ignatieff will be appointed Chief of the State Police to assist Dornovo in duties.
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St. Perrussoure
M. Durnevo
Interior
Count Tolstoi
General Ignatieff
M. Dornovo
Maybrick Wife Arrested in Poisoning Case at Liverpool
Strong proof against Mrs. Maybrick emerges in Liverpool as arsenic traces are found in beef tea she prepared for her husband and in a bottle in an ante-room. She was lodged in jail following yesterday’s arrest on the poisoning charge.
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Liverpool
Maybrick
Westphalia Mine Owners Accept Most Proposals
Beris May 19 The Westphalia mine owners association accepted nearly all miners proposals with the overtime issue sent to a joint committee of miners and owners for review.
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Beris
Westphalia
Beers News Brief on Sultan Gifts and Freight Relief
Beers March 19 report notes the Sultan's gifts to Emperor William valued over $200,000. The Prussian Government temporarily cuts freight rates on all lines to ease coal shortage distress.
Banquet Planned for Senator Sherman in London
The Radical members of the House of Commons plan a banquet to honor Senator Sherman upon his arrival in London.
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Senator Sherman
Lonnox
House of Commons
London
Pair of Tragedies Reported in New York
In Manhattan a man registered with a wife named Connie r, later found dead as gas was left on at Barrow's Hotel 150 Bleecker Street. The same evening Louisa Wilson 19 was killed by her husband Charles at Boulevard and 21st Street, and the assailant fled.
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New York
Barrow's
Bleecker Street
Thomas F.conner
Connor
St Vincent's Hospital
Louisa Wilson
Charles
Boulevard
Ty-First Street
Mystery surrounds inquest into Miss Tobin death on Staten Island
In New York on May 19 rumors swirl around the Miss Mary E. Tobin case as an inquest at Rose Bank on Staten Island contemplates a cross examination of Dr. Bryan about their April 15 meeting. Detectives note a possible theft of Tobin’s pendant purse containing about 50 dollars and a photo, while sludge in the river near Snug Harbor is cited in the theory of an accidental fall.
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New York
Staten Island
Mary E. Tobin
Clifton
West Brighton
Bryan
Miss Tobin
Dr. Bryan
Harbor
Trance Woman Emma Althouse Shows Tangible Improvement
Arica May 19 Mrs Emma Althouse who has lived in trance for two years shows progress. She now takes small nourishment and moves her hands with greater strength though cannot yet sit up. Her last trance lasted a week and she has had several short naps. two months ago she was given up for dead.
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Arica, N
Emma Althouse
Archbishop lays cornerstone for De La Salle Institute
Archbishop Feehan dedicates the De La Salle Institute as the West’s first Catholic high school in Curcaco. Some 30 000 attendees witness the procession and cornerstone, with Rev Thomas F Cash and Rev Maurice J Dorney delivering the day’s address as plans note a mammoth $195000 cost and a Christian Brothers affiliation.
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Curcaco
Feehan
de la Salle Institute
West
Varwas Orders
Notre Das Ind
Thomas F. Cash
St. Jarlath’s
Chicago
Maurice J. Dorney
St. Gabriel's
Union Stock Yards
Inl
The
Christian Brothers
Fanny Davenport Reaches Second Marriage to McDowell
A report from New York states actress Fanny Davenport wed Melbourne McDowell in Harrisburg last Thursday after earlier marriage hurdles. The couple is said to be staying at the bride's Canton home, and the union follows their premiering work in La Tosca.
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McDowell
Harrisburg
the Dispatch
New York
Houghton
Fanny Davenport
Melbourne McDowell
la Tosca
Saloons and liquor outlets shut in Pt. Wayne Sunday order
Mayor Harding's proclamation closed saloons drug stores and cigar stands Sunday for first time in 25 years. The mayoral jurisdiction extends two miles beyond the city, closing road houses summer gardens and breweries. Liquor Dealers' Association plans prosecutions of milk men butchers streetcar companies newspapers and all persons who violated the order.
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Fr. Wartz
Harding
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Earthquake Shocks Hit Central California Cities
Telegraph reports from Middle California describe a 3 16 morning quake with severe shocks in the San Joaquin Valley and chimneys toppled in places. The tremor awakened nearly all sleepers in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Middle California
San Joaquin Valley
Court Martial Sentence Delayed by White House
Washington May 19 The sentence from Captain Armes court martial remains pending at the White House. President Harrison is reviewing the case with careful attention and no decision has been reached.
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Washington
Armes
White House
Harrison
Forest City unrest ends with Neely death and militia call
In Forest City Arkansas a riot ends as Neely is killed by a sheriff posse after resisting surrender. Governor Eagle travels to assess order while a militia company stands ready. The flare up centers on school board control and race politics amid a white and negro faction clash. Captain Parham and Thomas Parham are among the wounded as the town braces for further violence.
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Neely
Forest City
Ark
Little Rock
A. M. Seely
Advocate
D. M. Wilson
Thomas Parham
Frank Folbre
Syail
van B. Isard
A. M. Neely
Seting
James P. Engle
Eagle
John C. England
McCarthy Lt
Theagic
Vercore
Groyn
San Francisco
John Parham
D. W. Wilson
Justice Asked of Italy over Red Nose Mike Case
Wilkesbarre residents press for Secretary Blaine to demand Italy release two Italians arrested for aiding Red Nose Mike in the murder of paymasters McClure and Flannagan near Wilkesbarre. Mike is slated for hanging on the 25th. McFadden funded efforts to bring killers to justice and seeks Italy's cooperation.
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Wilkesbarre
Mike
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Blaine
Italy
McClure
Flannagan
McFadden
Genntor Matthews
Quay
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Clactanti
Bismarck
America
King Humbert
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PT. Wayne
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G. W. Ingram
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