Ohio and Virginia Leaders Push Immediate Third Party
At Cincinnati May 1 the National Trio Conference faced a clash over a new third party. L. F. Livingston of Georgia and Wade Hampton Wade-like figures led a fierce attempt to delay, while Ohio delegates moved to form an independent state ticket and demand direct government loans. Powderly and Peffer urged swift action as Weaver and others pressed for unity. The hall erupted with speeches, petitions, and rallying cries amid a noisy, sprawling convention scene.
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Hancock
L. FP. Livingston
Georgia
Georgia Allistee
Farmers’ Movement
Lock
Kansas
United States
Livingston
Washington
Oris
Alliance
Galtier
Livmeston
South Carolina
South
America
Ohio
Buckeye
B. F. Barnes
Virginia
T. L. Foster
J. W. Wrightmeyer
Citizens’ Alliance
A. C. Power
Power
R. of L
Charles E. Cunningham
Arkansas
Rague
John Brown
Orville Jones
Missouri
Obat
Aves Donnelly
Legations
A Ate
Nebraska
Weaver
Lown
Donnelly
Illinois
B. F. Pratt
Tie
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North Dakota
Delaware
Florida
Ida Indian Territory
New Mer Gpampshire
Ptewyox
Deagenermon Irgintal
Vention
J. A. Bush
MC. Dunn
California
Emma G. Curtis
Colorado
Robert Hyde
Connecticut
John M
South Pakota
T. A.nd
District of Columbia
Maine
F. R. Agnew
Pennsylvania
Bartholomew Vallett
Rhode
Wyoming
Samuel Croker
Oklahoma
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and Merchants
Quay and Dudley See Union Split Over Harrison Nomination
In Philadelphia Senator Quay and Indiana leader Colonel Dudley hold a long conference amid debate over the Republican presidential nomination. A close ally says Blaine can win Pennsylvania if fit, while Dudley and Quay weigh Western support and health issues as Harrison’s prospects hinge on Blaines status.
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Quaker City
Blaine
Keystone
Philadelphia
Senator Quay
W. W. Dudley
Indiana Statesman
Continental
Dudley
Darrleen
Harrison
Hison
Colonel Quay
Mr. Quay
Indiana
Colonel Palley
National Comms
Binine
Republi
Trans Mississippi Congress Opens With 1000 Delegates
Denver hosts the first Trans-Mississippi Congress session with over one thousand accredited delegates. The event emphasizes business motives and nonpolitical aims as leaders aim to unite commerce across the Mississippi despite regional tensions and past sectional bitterness.
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Denver
Nora Five
Louisiana
Idebe
St. Ighaybe
Boutte
W. M. Fishback
New England
Mississippi River
Eviction Threat Feared as Miners Plan Meeting
In Oravoosa Lr May 19 a state miners association with operators is called for next Tuesday but no operators will attend. Two hundred natives were served for the eviction of strikers at Carbonado today, with trouble expected to follow.
New Orleans Lynchings Prompt Demands From Mayor
A cable from America reports New Orleans Mayor demanded the resignation of Signor Corte the Italian Consul. The incident provokes strong local sarcasm and public indignation with critics questioning U S response to Italy over the lynchings if Corte remains.
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Dunlap
Rome
America
New Orleans
Signor Corte
United States
Italy
Man Aims to Show Gold Making in Court Denied
Edwin Pinter faced Marlborough Police Court on charges of attempted deception against jeweler Edward Streeter. Dr Dupre testified powders including granulated gold and calomel were involved. The court declined the demonstration. Pinter was remanded.
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Dunlaf
Lorper
Edwin Pinter
Marlborough
Edward Streeter
Bond Street
Dupre
Ibb
Mike
Dr. Dupre
A Champion of Woman May Becomes Public Voice
A letter from Leonard Henry Courtney, Unionist MP for Bodmin, urges extending the franchise to women. Courtney, an advanced Liberal, has held university chairs in political economy and constitutional history and served as Under Secretary of State roles in 1880 and 1881. He supports equal suffrage and social equality for women.
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The
Treasury
Conden
Downey
Davitt's Views on Parnell in Land League Meeting
At Dents May 19 the Land League discussed Davitt's departure. Andrew Kettle, a former Nationalist leader, said Davitt believed Parnell should retire. He would rally against Parnell unless he won by a single vote, then withdraw hostility and work with him. Kettle cited possible reconciliation if Gray or Freeman's Journal seceded, while he would continue opposition independently. T. Han estimated the general election would return Parnell with allies.
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Cincinnati
Sre
Livingston
South
Dixie
Otis
Kansas
Dunlaf
Dents
The
Land League Tassy
Andrew Kettle
Mr. Davitt
Seavitt
Parnell
Naturalist Eunckel Alive Denies Locust Death Report
May 19 report from Pans via Dunlaps Cable Company states naturalist Eunckel is alive in Algiers. A prior dispatch claimed he died suffocated by locust swarm, but the note from Eunckel says the death was a funeral joke and he is perfectly well.
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Dunlap
Pans
Eunckel
Algiers
Adomy
Knox
Driver’s Startling End near Hadley Woods Incident
A brakedown carriage with three horses on Hornsey road bound for Hadley Woods veered out of control. Bystanders shouted warnings as the driver sat immobile in the seat. They halted the horses and found the driver dead.
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Hornsey Road
Hadley Woods
Coinse
Murder by Umbrella Tied To Suspect Edwin Jones
May 19 report from Lowpor states Edwin Jones tied to the murder of John Hackett on Friday night after an incident on Euston road. Hackett died at hospital from injuries after a thrust to the eye. Jones claims no intent to kill and indicates prior conflict with Hackett.
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NT Dunlap
Lowpor
Edwin Jones
John Hackett
Hackett
Euston Road
Dredekett
Jones
Ward Couple Backed By Influenza In Thirsk Grave
An elderly couple named Ward living near North Allerton at the agricultural implement works were buried in the same grave after both died of influenza.
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Thirsk
North Allerton
Ward
European financial crisis feared by king of Italy report
Genoa reports a king of Italy held talks with the city Syndic on Europe’s unsettled finances. Telegraphs from London mention a pending bank crisis as observers note growing unease across the commercial world.
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Europe
Italy
ST Dunlap's
Genoa
Post Offices at Sea Bring Faster Mail to New York
Special telegram reports ten sea post offices in operation on ten vessels linking Bremen and Hamburg to New York. Since April 9, about 500,000 registered pieces and over 11,000 letters were handled on each voyage, with six to eight day transatlantic times. US clerks, German staff, and sea staff streamlined delivery, reducing local transit to six hours for New York addresses and enabling prompt distribution to rail posts.
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Wasnixator
West
Sea Post
Bremen
Hamburg
New York
United States
Eve
T Panney
New York City
Columbia
Agera
Window Glass Makers Say Prices Steady Rosy Outlook
T F Hart of Muncie led a Pittsburg and West meeting at the Auditorium Hotel. He said the session confirmed existing prices set after a prior meet about 30 days earlier. Representatives from western factories reported a rosy outlook and no revival of the Glass Trust.
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Catcaco
Pittsburg
West
Auditorium Hotel
T. F. Hart
Muncie
Ind
Inoy
Saeeting
Ml R. Hart
James H. Chambers
Desperate Young Convicts Escape From Hart's Island
John Gregory aged 19 and John Cassidy aged 18 from Brooklyn escaped workhouse on Hart's Island three weeks into sentence. They built a raft from an old door and timber, launched at night, were swept by waves, rescued by a tug deckhand, and hauled aboard after the tug captain alerted police.
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Dispatch
New York
John Gregory
John Cassidy
Brooklyn
Hart’s Island
Cassidy
Gregoriuns
DELAMATER VISITS GOV PATTISON SECRETARY HARRITY
Ex Senator Dela mater arrived in Hansissvee and visited friends, then in the afternoon, with Adjutant General NeClelland, called on Governor Pattison and Secretary Harrity. He later went to the senate chamber and was the center of attention among friends. He declines to comment for publication before departing tonight for Philadelphia and Washington.
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Hansissvee
Delamater
NeClelland
Pattison
Harrity
Friends
Philadelphia
Washington
Delamaters Seek Change of Venue in Supreme Court
Four petitions were filed in the Supreme Court asking for a change of venue in suits brought by four depositors against the Delamater banking firm. The petitions list George B Delamater George W Delamater and T A Delamater as principals and Victor M Delamater as cashier of Delamater Co Meadville Pa.
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Telingham
Dispatce
PriLaperrara
George BR. Delamater
George W. Delamater
T. A. Delamater
Victor M. Delamater
Delamater & Co
Meadville
Prohibition Party Nominates Full Ticket in Kentucky
Lovimevitis Ky May 19 The Prohibition State Convention met here and nominated a full ticket with Josiah Harris of Paducah for Governor They reaffirmed the National platform About 100 delegates attended the harmonious meeting and state work is allotted 100 a month for expenses
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Lovimevitis
Josiah Harris
Paduesh
Political battle seals Boyer bill as Taggart foes falter
Hannisseue May 13 The Senate saw a heated clash between Taggart and Boyer bill supporters with the Boyer measure passing second reading after a tense vote. A substitute section from the Taggart bill was adopted then defeated, revealing party maneuvering and shifting allegiances. The final path sees the Boyer bill advancing while the Taggart provisions face erasure and House recommitment ahead.
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Brandt
Brown
Green
Ee Xeae Zoeam
Ine Meek
Hoonee
Crawford
Eves Field
McCrénr
Penrose
Porter
Vba Smith
Sony Thomas
Ae Io Republicana
Halt Herring
Ross
Ney
Senate
Two Views of a Measure on Corporate Capital Stock Increase
In Hammerne on May 19 the Senate debated a bill to allow corporations to increase capital stock up to 10 million. Critics like Mr Hines argued it favors monopoly and harms smaller firms. supporters said it legalizes trusts and expands industry. The bill, with amendments discussed, passed 27 to 18 with most Democrats opposing. The emphasis centered on Cramp & Sons and iron manufacturing circles and the impact on shipbuilders and other manufacturers.
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Hammerne
Senate
Hines
Luzerne
Lloyd
Cumberland
Osbourne
Philadelphia
Cramp & Sons
Kai
Delaware
Fistebure
Linn
Adlegheny
Millions for Schools Budget Hears Call for Increase
The general appropriation for education will be reported to the House tomorrow. Supporters seek to raise the annual amount from 4 million to 5 million dollars, arguing the extra funds will improve school operations this coming year.
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Humancne
Laer Pa
Allegheny Judgeships Urged by Controller Morrow
Controller Morrow visits the city to push the appointment of Marshall Brown to one of the new Allegheny judgeships. Details on the effort and locations of the talks remain in the report.
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Morrow
Marshall Brown
Hanniscere
Wholesale Licenses Fight Over Pittsburg Bill Drives Senate Debate
The Senate Finance Committee reports a wholesale liquor license bill amended to resemble the Pittsburg proposal. Fees drop from 1000 to 6500 while delivery and sale limits hinge on local prohibitory laws. Courts may issue licenses for small quantities. heavy opposition anticipated in the House with talk of a large fund to influence passage.
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Pittsburg
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
Republicans Accept Pattison Nominations in Caucus Decision
The Republican caucus tonight confirmed all pending nominations submitted by Governor Pattison as soon as the Senate met. The meeting discussed ballot issues and whether amendments would be adopted. Several senators declined to be bound by future Senate amendments and the caucus did not commit to voting for anticipated changes.
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Hanawayne
Pattison
Senate
Baker
Auditor General Secre of Internal Affairs
Genera
Tate
Senate considers appropriations with multiple readings passed
The Senate debated appropriation bills with 12 second readings and 27 first readings. A motion by Mr. Neeb proposed 70 000 for penitentiary officers salaries and SCR amendments raised totals to 983 087. Mr. Flinn added 50 000 for medical and surgical hospital use and road viewer duties, with allocations across Western Deafn Institution to Allegheny and Pittsburgh areas, including various homes.
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Flinn
Shenan
Honphal
Altoona Hospital
Erle
Allegheny
Adrian
Pitt
Ttsburg
Nowshoys
Local House Bills Seek Salaries for County Officials
May 1 in Hannisack reports the House approved proposed salaries for Allegheny County officials including the attorney sheriff recorder and coroner. The list also mentions clerical roles and other county posts with specified amounts to be funded.
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Hannisack
House
Ot Ney
Sheriff Toroner
Clark
von Ao Zane
City Charter Bill Delayed Over Missing Amendments
May 19 Hanwenone. When the recalled city charter bill by Mr Flinn reached the calendar he laid it over because the necessary amendments were not ready for insertion in it.
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Hanwenone
Flinn
Rotes of Legislative Doings Across Houses
The record outlines House and Senate actions on various measures. Measures include a failed anti trust bill in the House, favorable Senate report for Mercy Hospital funds, coal miner examination requirements, and defeated naturalization expense tax ban. Other items cover oyster and clam season repeal, soldier property tax protections, Sunday bread delivery bans, and bond or sinking fund transfers.
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Mercy Hospital
Horsz
Copeneraent
Howes
Tie Benate
Ens
Gorron
Ritas
Catastrophe on a New York Central flatcar explodes
A thousand pounds of dynamite in a flatcar near Tarrytown exploded killing thirteen men and injuring others. Ten victims were Italian laborers. three identified include McCarthy John and Orrissy Frank. The blast followed tarred rope ignition during track blasting for a new third rail. Debris and bodies littered the riverbank as rescuers moved in.
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Disrarce
New Yoas
May K
Tarrytown
New York Central
McCarthy
John
North Tarrytown
Orrissy
Frank
Peekskill
Tag Son Monkey
Sing Sing
New York Central Railroad
Ladson River
Fim Perches
Spayten Doyvil
George Hertion Tod Goones Heoce
Teethe
Thornes Callen
John Smith Wagner
Fram
John McCarthy
Edward
Oneganthy Ge Wis
Cuollam
Messacre
New York
Nee
Baptist Anniversary Activities Highlight Morning Sessions
In Croomxati on May 12 the Baptists organized for the start of their anniversaries. The Home Mission Society marks its fifty ninth year while the Woman's Home Mission Society holds ongoing meetings with focus on activities and proposed business matters.
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Croomxati
Baptists
Haptist Home Mission Society
Woman’s Home Mission Society
Ees
Rochester
Rane Saeed
E ' Aston
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