Senator Quay Persists in Demanding Post Office Picks
Washington dispatch details Senator Quay and ex Senator Platt pressing President Harrison for patronage. Quay aims to secure David Martin as Collector of Internal Revenue and Senator Cooper as Philadelphia Port Collector while Wanamaker resists broader favored appointments.
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Istrclal
Seach
Senator Quay
Platt
Harrison
Quay
Antes Steehance
Internal Revenue
Philadelphia
White House
David Martin
Senster Cooper
McManes Arso
Martin
Cooper
Gilkeson
Treasury
Holliday
Erie
Customs
Treasury Department
White House signs easing tensions over Pennsylvanian offices
President will likely confirm incumbents in Treasury and Internal Revenue roles to settle claims by Pennsylvanians. Ex-Congressman Bound seeks Second Controllership while Gilkeson, Gilfillan, and Holliday pursue Customs and related posts. Allegheny county reports no near-term changes as Postmaster Larkin remains in place for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Bound
Harrisburg
Gilkeson
Internal Revenue Bureau
Florida
Henry ©. Johnson
Meadville
Gilfillan
Franklin
Customs
Holliday
Erie
Culbertson
William L. Scott
Congress
Quay
Larkin
Allegheny County
Pittsboro
Romantic post office battle in Western North Carolina tale
A May 22 dispatch describes a political romance amid a long struggle to remove a post mistress in Concord Cabarrus County. It centers on an ex Federal General's daughter and a Democratic State Senator linked by blood to two nations, with the romance impacting local party leadership and post office control. The tale follows political maneuvering, ambitions, and a knightly suitor amid shifting loyalties and power plays within the Democratic ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasminsday
North Carolina
Cansons
Iady
Arthur
Ae Cleveland
Concord
Cabarrus Amor
Tessman
Judge Bennett
Bennett
Ofice Department
Republcan
Cleveland
Grave
State Senate
Oses
Cabinet Row Denied by White House Seals Resignation Rumor
Washington May 22 The tale of a Cabinet quarrel and threats to resign including Secretary Blaine is dismissed by Private Secretary Halford and others. A source says Secretary Blaine had two long conversations with the President and would have spoken if a rift existed. Secretary Adams also met the President for an amicable discussion on foreign appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Wasnsoron
Binine
Halford
Walker Blaine
Elaine
Presid
Adom
Allison
Biddle Institute
William A. Halladay
Biddle Memorial Institute
North Carolina
Brooklyn
Allen
Ae 8Rptranleg
Washio
Hamlin
Postmaster Appointments Dip Below Average in May
The telegram from Was HiseTox reports 128 postmasters appointed on May 22, below the average. Colonel Clarkson vows to beat the record for Pennsylvania as names like J. K. Harding and Philip Roush appear among the appointments with towns including Dawson Port Sheridanville and Sheridanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkesow
Clarkson
Pennsylvania
J. K. Harding
Central
United Presbyterians Name Moderator for Assembly
The General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church opened in Springfield with Rev. E. Meloy presiding. Rev. E. L. McHitrick of Allegheny City was chosen moderator for the ensuing year during the six day session attended by delegates from 60 presbyteries and 903 members across the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hov
McHitrick
Alleghory
Springfield
General Assembly of the
United Presbyterian Church
E. Meloy
Chicago
McKitrick
Allegheny City
Aorty
United States
Cauda
Eee
Italian Cabinet-Maker Slays Friend in Factory Row
Francesca San Vito of Lombardy is shot dead at the Formica and Winner factory on 28 South Fifth Avenue. The killer Cantillo Bongatti, rambling and agitated, is seized after attempting to shoot six more workers. San Vito’s wife and two children are listed at home. Bongatti admits giving his daughter Lena Paris green, though her condition remains dire.
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New York
Francesca San Vito
Lombardy
South Fifth Avenue
Formica & Winner
Lntire
Canillo Bongatti
Bongatti
Lena
Fratti San Vito
San Vito
Francesca
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Export trade debate spurs cigar makers meeting at Fifth Ave Hotel
A May meeting of New York cigar makers at the Fifth Avenue Hotel discussed bonding cigars for export. David Hirsch chaired as letters from manufacturers couraged a federal plan. Speakers urged unity to push Congress for law changes to tax free export cigar production. a six member committee was named for Ways and Means submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Joueley
David Hirsch
United Action
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Incendiaries on Trial in Greensburg Court
The mill burning cases from last December were called in Greensburg Criminal Court this afternoon. Defendants include Frank Best Yan man, Henry Herzel, Charles Fran from Connellsville, William Richardson colored of Pittsburgh, and Harrison Forc ored of Uniontown. One defendant testified for the State, offering direct and circumstantial testimony against the others. Trial expected to last about two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Frank Best
Henry Herzel
Charles Fran
Connellsville
William Richardson
Pittsburg
Harrison Force
Uniontown
Fishing With Torpedoes in French Creek
May 22. Residents along French Creek found hundreds of dead fish in the banks and stream. An investigation found torpedoes exploded Tuesday night between Meadville and this city, killing thousands of fish and suggesting a group of 10 to 15 people carried out the unlawful depopulation all night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklis
Banka
French Creek
Croek
Meadville
Wage Cut Hit Shenango Valley Furnaces Ten Percent
A telegraph dispatch reports a uniform ten percent wage reduction for furnace workers across the Shenango Valley. Manufacturers justify the cut by dull markets and low prices, noting several months of prior reductions and current steady plant operation in Sharpsville where about 500 men are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Valley
Sharpsville
Minent Iron Manufacturers
Actor Walter Hubbell Opposes Autopsy in Lambs Club Case
Walter Hubbell, an actor, visited the Coroner to deny requests for an autopsy. He said the Lamb's Club incident involved a cataleptic fit and urged that no autopsy be performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ORK
Walter Hubbell
Coroner's Office
Lamb‘s Club
Samoan Conference Makes Steady Progress in Berlin
In Berlin on May 22 the Samoan conference reported smooth deliberations with no indemnity issue raised. The case of paying for Germans killed at Apia by natives was deferred to the working committee as a practical solution. The next session is set for next week with final adjournment possible then.
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Berlin
Apia
Cronin Murder Shocks Chicago Suburb as Body Found in Sewer
The body of Dr. Cronin, missing for two weeks, was found naked with a gash covered by a towel in a suburban sewer near Lakeview. Police suspect foul play and aim to identify suspects amid public uproar. Alexander Sullivan and Cronin's associates react with shock and denial.
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Cronin
Chicago
Alexander Sullivan
Detective Headquarters
Lakeview
Eliott
Ellicott
Pe Lakeviee Een
Evanston Avenue
Henry Roesch
Roesch
Granin
Qas Fifty-ninth Street
Argyle Park
Chi and
Evanston Railroad
Sulzer
Lakeview Morgue
Scanlon Brothers
T. T. Conklin
Gantsee
Boland
J. B. Brandt
Cook County Hospital 8
Brant
Pakeview
Woodruff
Black
Alexander Salli
Irish Nationale of America
Dr. Cronin
Sullivan
Trish
Seconialei Idem
Conklins
Labor fusion plans in Alabama target next state legislature
A Birmingham telegram reports a political scheme uniting the Farmers Alliance and Knights of Labor to nominate labor candidates in every county. If carried out, labor candidates may win in about 40 counties, giving a working majority in both houses. The Knights previously backed bills aiding workers but faced strong opposition from capitalists. The Knights’ total membership is reported around 14,000, with broader estimates near 100,000 in the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Farmers’ Alliance of Alabama
Dispatch
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Ers’ Alliance
Knights of
Ise
Sre
Knights of Labor of Labor
Man Intended Jump From Trestle In Baltimore Suicide Plot
A Baltimore policeman on Carey street trestle saw an elderly man perched near the edge and about to jump. The officer climbed behind the man, who prepared to swallow poison before leaping. The old man named J W Ronderl claimed multiple marriages and said a quarrel over a second cousin spurred his imagined doom. He was detained for safe keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Carey Street
J. W. Ronderl
John
Five Brothers Force Funeral Body Grab Attempt
A funeral in Akron was disrupted when five brothers from Kent tried to seize the body of Arthur Frazier after a dispute with Mrs. Howe over burial in Akron Cemetery. Police protected the scene and a guard was placed over the grave to prevent further unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow
Arthur Frazier
Howe
Kent
Fire destroys Russian Church amid incendiary claims
In San Francisco on May 22 observers allege the Russian Church fire that caused about 20000 in losses was started by an arsonist to hide fund misuses and remove Bishop Vladimir. Some members claim the church serves as government spies and accuse authorities of complicity, with rumors of murders.
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San Francisco
Vladimir
The
Ei Fa
Honors for King Humbert Parade in Berlin
A parade of the Berlin and Spandau garrisons honored King Humbert with a review by Emperor William and the King. A banquet followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humbert
Brewin
Berlin
Spandau
William
Freedmen's Board under fire at Presbyterian Assembly
The Presbyterian General Assembly debated the Freedmen's Board amid charges of inefficiency and poor returns on funds. After a lengthy session, the assembly backed the board, voting down a substitute to fold its work into the broader mission, while critics pressed for concrete facts on church growth and schools.
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Freedmen’s Board
The
Presbyterian General Assembly
Hamlin
Creighton
Dickey
Special Investigating Committee
Freedaoe Biskey
Ission
John W. Foster
Washington
United States
Spain
Washington Brethren
General Foster
Home Mission Board
Freedmen‘s Board
Allen
Pyton
Ogton
Southern Presbyterian Assembly Fails To Vote On Evolution Issue
Chattanooga May 22 The Southern Presbyterian Assembly opens with heated debate over evolution. Dr Woodrow’s position faces renewed defeat as South Carolina report and Charleston Presbytery discussions influence the stalled decision.
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Lyons
Dr. Woodrow
Woodrow
Whaling
Synod of
South Carolina
Gesardan
Charleston
South Carolina Synod
Southern Assembly
Chattanooga
Southern Presbyterian Assembly
Hitler James Lyons
Virginia
South
Ceresae
Charleston Presbytery
Balti
Two Steamships Collide Near Long Point. Eight Lost
A collision between the steamships Cynthia and Polynesian near Long Point resulted in eight deaths. The Cynthia sank quickly after hitting the starboard bow. survivors swam to shore while the Polynesian, damaged, proceeded to Quebec. The incident followed a dangerous channel curve and possible misapplication of navigation rules.
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Montreal
Cynthia
Long Point
Cynthis
Donaldson
Glasgow
Liverpool
Quebec
Hugh Chief Cook
Almemadne
Andrew Vancetrim- Farrea
Editor O Briens Evidence On Ireland Commission Testimony
Mr O Brien testifies before the Parnell Commission denying publishing United Ireland articles inciting outrage. He says the League aimed to oppose secret landlord combinations and fought evictions by forming colonies of tenants from abroad. He recalls suppression of League branches after strong statements and boycotts but says no suggestion to incite outrage was heard.
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Loxpox
O’brien
Parnell Commission
United Ireland
League
Witness
Aes Ae
Sane
Legel
Heinp
Ireland
Arate
Ee An
Gladstone Receives Diamond Brooch at Happy Presentation
At Loxpox on May 2 Mrs. Gladstone was presented a diamond brooch containing a miniature of Mr. Gladstone from Millais' portrait by the Women's Liberal Federation. Mr. Parnell spoke of improving England Ireland ties and said the Irish party accepts Gladstone's platform to build Ireland within the empire. Gladstone thanked supporters and noted mixed praise but valued free public criticism.
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Gladstone
Revelations From Philadelphia Asylum Work Logs
Philadelphia report by George W. Symmonds of the Inquirer follows access secured to the insane department of Philadelphia Hospital. A hearing set for Tuesday next will address the work logs and related records under the Board of Charities and Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Laughlin
Board of Charities and Correction
George W. Symmonds
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Hospital
County Battery
Symmonds
May Festival Second Night Delights Pittsburg Audience
The May Festival exceeded expectations with a near full house despite chilly weather. Lilli, Signor Perotti, Emma Juch and others impressed as Emma Juch with her mother praised Lehmann and Perotti. boxes remained richly dressed as the audience enjoyed renewed social scenes and encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lilli
Signor Perotti
Emma Juch
Auster Ohe
Herr Kaliseh
Lehmann
Perotti
Sublime singing draws crowd to Mecca event at the large auditorium
Faces from the prior night mingle with new attendees as the audience declares the singing sublime despite requests for simpler sentiment. The bustling street scene leads crowds toward the Point with carriages lining the streets and a larger audience than Tuesday. Dan Sylvus and Captain Writer continue on sixth page.
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Mecca
Dan Sylvus
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Wanemaker
Pratt
Qusy
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Penney Vanial
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Parla Green
Bishop
A League
Mr. Cronin
Sirs. Conklin
Bower
Conklin
Presbyterian Freedmen’s Board
Presbyterian Church
First General Assembly
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O'Brien
Parnell
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