Hastings Delegates Win Cumberland County Vote in Heated Convention
The Cumberland County Republican Convention elected Hastings delegates after a fierce contest as a resolution to instruct them for Hastings failed by four votes. Delegates Watts Musser Leuden Miller were named, with Musser pledging Hastings support on the first ballot.
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Cumberland County
Hastings
Franklin County
Watts
Musser
E. C. Gardner
Mechanicsburg
Delamater
E. B. Watts
Carlisle
E. N. Musser
Mechadesburg
A. J. Leuden
Silver Springs
George H. Miller
Newville
Dr. Musser
Samuel Benz
Harmony seen at Greene County Republican Convention
Harmony marked the Greene County Republican Convention with J. W. Ray endorsed for a second term in Congress. Delegates to the Congressional Convention were named: Donley, Teagarden, Gabler, Worrey, and Hughes. Montooth favored for Governor by delegates, and officers like Gordon for Assembly and Long for Prothonotary were nominated. Mapnell re-elected chairman and Dickie secretary.
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Greene County
Dimaton
Wayysessorg
J. W. Ray
Hos
J. B. Donley
J. B. Teagarden
Waynesburg
T. C. Gabler
Greensboro
John J. Worrey
Wayne
W. S. Hughes
Bristbrn
William M. Parry
Aleppo
Major Montooth
John A. Gordon
Ceiter
Tressurer
Richard Long
Cumberland
C. G James
P. D. Hoskinson
New Freeport
W. P. Carter
Ellsworth Ackley
Rien Hill
Lindsay Thomas
Pranklin
EK. W. Mapnell
A. B. Dickie, Esqg
Three for Wallace in Monroe County Democratic Convention
The Monroe county Democrats met in convention and nominated A. C. Luder G. M. Kemaly and M. F. Covlimugh as delegates to the State Convention. Co B Suigles was elected President of the meeting. Delegates will support William A. Wallace for Governor.
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Monroe County
A. C. Luder
G. M. Kemaly
M. F. Covlimugh
Co. B. Suigles
William A. Wallace
Wallace Supporters Dominate County Rally
The article notes Wallace received unanimous support with harmony among backers. Key figures include County Chairman Mansfield, C. B. Stapler, Senator Joseph H. Shull, J.8. Case, Robert Grauver, and RB. B. Keller backing Pattison, though their influence lags behind Wallace as Mansfield remains a leading county organizer.
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Wallace
Harmony
Irman B. Mansfield
C. B. Stapler
Joseph H. Shull
J. 8. Case
Robert Grauver
RB. B. Keller
Pattison
Barnet Mansfield
Contested Convention Hots Up In Chambersburg
The May 26 scene in Chambersburg buzzes with 36 county candidates and 168 delegates as Delamater and anti Delamater camps clash over state convention seats. A Paxson compromise move worries some as Western sources hint at potential shifts.
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Delomater
Paxson
Chambersbceo
Wwn
Hastings
Stone
John H. Seiders
Chambersburg
E. 8. Snively
Shady Grove
George B. Wrestling
Montalto
W. W. Britton
Upper Strasburg
Seiders
Elican
Snively
A. N. Pomeroy
Weistling
Britton
Pennsylvania
Delamater
Democrat favors independent candidate in Pennsylvania fight
A prominent Democrat in Washington says William L. Scott drives the Pennsylvania governorship contest between Cleveland and anti Cleveland wings. He hopes for a non factional nominee who can unite full Democratic and dissenting Republican votes, while seeking a cabinet post past 1884 defeat.
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Washington
William L. Scott
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Scott
Stone Encouraged Udurpator In Governor Drive
The gubernatorial effort gains momentum as Stone's allies report favorable delegate support. Telegrams indicate Butler County sent delegates favorable to Stone, and Franklin County shows 82 of 133 delegates aligned with his nomination, though 35 delegates in other districts had not yet reported. He cautions awaiting convention decisions before counting Franklin delegates.
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Stone
Greer
Butler County
Franklin County
Quay Busy With Elected Committee Plans
Washington May 26 The National Republican Executive Committee will not meet before next week lacking Senator Quay. He will not return to Washington before Beaver county primaries next Saturday. He is expected to arrive on the first Beaver train after primaries to set a committee meeting, then rest briefly at Brigantine fishing grounds.
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Washington
National Republican Executive Committee
Quay
Wstanston
Beaver County
Beaver
Brigantine
Ohio Democrats Set June Colsumbus Convention Plans
A meeting of the Ohio State Democratic Central Committee chaired by Norton of Tiffin was called to meet in Columbus on June 17 to fix the date and place for the Democratic State Convention.
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Tiffin
Ohio State Democratic Central Committee
Norton
Columbus
Battle for State delegates in Huntingdon narrows to three
In Huntingdon on May 26 the state delegate contest tightens to a three cornered battle among Delamater Stone and Hastings. A coalition of Hastings and Stone could likely defeat Crawford county’s candidate.
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Huntingdon
Husttington
Delamater
Stone
Hastings
Crawford County
Buckner Calls June 21 Special Senate Election
Louisville dispatch notes Governor Buckner calls a June 21 election to fill the Carlisle Senate seat. Several candidates are listed as contenders.
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Louisville
Buckner
Carlisle
Theodore Hallam Recalled From Olrlisle Pompente
Biographical sketch notes Theodore Hallam, once Osrlisle’s prominent figure, now recalled from public life. details on his career and recent activities remain sparse in the fragment.
Delamater's Waterloo in Butler County Race
Stone defeats Delamater by more than two to one in Butler County with official GOP totals showing Stone 1,286 to Delamater 634 and scattered votes for Hastings Montooth and Osborne. Delegates to the State Convention split with Stone's side Fleeger and McMartin at 2,819 and 2,269 versus Delamater's Bell and Dindringer at 1,341 and 1,289 and Bitter opposing Delamater 674.
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Stone
Butler County
Otapator
Butler
Delamater
Hastings
Montooth
Osborne
Fleeger
McMartin
Delamonter
Bell and
Dindringer
Wilson's Latest Plan Seeks State Regulated Liquor
Sen Wilson Iowa proposes a substitute to empower states to regulate liquor traffic under their laws. Other senators doubt rapid passage though most expect a Senate vote by week's end. The substitute treats interstate liquor moves as state property after transport ends, under state police powers.
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WasnixetTos
Wilson
Iowa
Senate
Committee On the Judiciary
Students as crusaders threaten liquor permit hearing
In Vermillion South Dakota University students disrupted campus and streets protesting liquor permits for druggist G I Salmer. About 300 students paraded with 100 banners and half the marchers were women. Salmer received a continuance until Thursday, prompting a $250 fund to hire lawyers as tensions rise for a likely confrontation.
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Minneapolis
Vermillion
South Dakota
State University
G. I. Salmer
University of Saloon
Spirit of Education
Spirit of Alcohol
Salmer
Lewa
Body Found in Chicago Sewer After Sunday Search
reports say a human hand and torn cloth were recovered from a city sewer near the stock yards after boys sighted a whip protruding from a manhole. police suspect murder and disposal in the sewer. authorities await further evidence at the downstream conduit.
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Crrcaco
Healy
African traveler Frank L. James killed by wounded elephant
Frank L. James, noted African explorer and author, half brother of D. Willis James of Phelps, Dodge, & Co., died April 21 near the Gabon river in Africa after a wounded elephant pierced his chest. He expired 40 minutes later aboard his yacht at 4 24 PM as his party reached Southampton.
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New York
Frank L. James
D. Willis James
Phelps, Dodge, & Co
Gabon River
Africa
William
Southampton
England
Pittsburgh Lawyer Sues Over 10000 Attorney Fees
William O'Brien attorney sues William G. Stahl of Pittsburg for 10000 in fees and money advanced in recovering title to an 80 acre St Paul area tract valued at 120000. Case involves labor to fix title, guardians for minor heirs, and a March 1885 sale to William Badger. Stahl attends trial.
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William G. Stahl
Istacial
Disfaton
St. Paul
Kerr
William O’brien
Pittsburg
Stahl
William Badger
Barr
Confessed Crime He Did Not Commit Die in Prison
A Pennsylvanian, Herman Fitzgerald, admitted arson to spite a jilting sweetheart, receiving a ten year six month sentence. Later evidence showed his innocence, yet he died in the penitentiary. Ada Vegal, 18, from Stark County, died in the Canton Canton penitentiary after a pattern theft conviction and repeated derangement.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Stark County
Juniata County
Fitzgerald
Perry County
Board of Pardons
Columbus
Ada Vegal
Starke County
Canton
Toledo
Wiman as a Prophet at Queen's Birthday Gathering
Erastus Wiman spoke in Waterloo on May 26 about the McKinley tariff’s continental impact. He warned the act’s agricultural sections could reverse Dominion fiscal policy, topple the Tory government, devastate Canadian egg trade, and reshape fisheries, rail, labor laws, shipping, and prices across Canada and the United States.
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Waterloo
Ont
Erastus Wiman
United States
Wi Iman
Senate
Dominion
Charles Cartwright
Ink slinger Connors arraigned in Yorkville case
John Connors known as the inkslinger faced arraignment before Justice O Reilly after Miss Ella Lyster testified ink on her dress matched the bottle found on Connors. Miss Ethel Warner described a violet ink stained dress following a man on Sixth Avenue. Connors was ordered to undergo examination into his mental condition.
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Dispatch
New York
John Conners
Justice O'Reilly
Yorkville
Ella Lyster
Ninth Avenue
Cantors
Ethel Warner
Sixth Avenue
Connors
Justice Ford
Bank attachment vacated by Supreme Court ruling
An attachment obtained by A. Westerburg in a suit against the First National Bank of Nevada Mo was vacated by Judge Lawrence of the Supreme Court on the ground that attachments against National Banks cannot be secured in State Court actions.
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New York
A. Westerburg
First National Bank of Nevada
Lawrence
Supreme Court
Mutiny Tale From the John Harvey Ends with Ironed Seaman
Captain Harv ey Stewart and Mate Phelan of the John Harvey deny cruelty charges by cabin boy Ernest A. Young and recount a mutiny incident. Seaman Smith and Pierson were restrained with irons after drawing a knife. Pierson surrendered, Smith was kept confined until Barbadoes where he was discharged. Young allegedly refused duties and left at Barbadoes.
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Philadelphia
Harvey Stewart
Phelan
John Harvey
Ernest A. Young
Barbadoes
Young
New York
Montevideo
Stewart
Peter Pierson
Ager Stewart
Pierson
Smith
Sao
Gone Back to Bogota Special Telegram to Diapatoe
Deputy Sheriff Stevens files attachment for 191421 against 8 Perez-Triana & Co a Bogota based firm once trading with Colombia and Venezuela. Western National Bank holds claim. partners include Santiago Perez-Triana Koppel & Schloss and L Pombo & Bro. Tiffany & Co. attach for 251 with no assets found, Perez-Triana rumored to have returned to Bogota.
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New York
Stevens
Lawrence
Supreme Court
8. Perez-Triana & Co
Shipping and Commission
Western National Bank
Colombia
Venezuela
Santiago Perez-Triana
Koppel & Schloss
L. Pombo & Bro
Bogota
London
Periz-Triana
J. M. Ceballos & Co
Tiffany & Co
Perez-Triana
Bogotas
Danish steamer Thingvalla survives iceberg collision
The Danish steamship Thingvalla en route from Copenhagen to New York struck an iceberg off Labrador at dawn on May 19. The impact ripped iron bow plates and dumped tons of ice on the deck, sending 530 passengers rushing to safety before the crew reassured them. Captain Lamb called it the most thrilling experience of his seafaring life.
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New York
Thingvalla
Copenhagen
Lamb
Labrador
Rumored Resignations Spark Pacific Mail Power Struggle
Reports from New York on May 26 claimed George Gould resigned as Pacific Mail president with Thomas B. Houston as his successor and Calvin Brice along with Samuel S. Thomas elected directors. Company officials denied the rumors, while stock buyers said the chatter was premature ahead of the Hart ticket at the upcoming annual meeting amid a lively contest for control.
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New York
George Gould
The
Pacific Mail
Thomas B. Houston
Calvin. Brice
Samuel S. Thomas
Newfoundland's Angry Protest Over Lobster Dispute
The Newfoundland Legislature sends an angry address to the Queen accusing the French of aggression, bounties, and smuggling. It refuses arbitration in the lobster dispute and calls for removal of the lobster fisheries and suspension of fishing privileges until bounties are ended, warning of independent action if denied.
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Bet
Loxpox
Lord Knutsford
Newfoundland
New York Canal Break Delays Water Inflow
Utica May 26 The canal break cannot be repaired to admit water for at least a week. Water remains too high for any work today and on the Central track. Trains blocked and not through the break before tomorrow night unless rain ceases.
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Utica
N. Y
House Census Committee Fails to Meet Quorum
The Washington meeting of the House Census Committee lacked a quorum but attendees decided there should be no change in the questions to be asked by the ODDNuSs eu UMmerdtora.
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Washington
House Committee On Census
Oddnuss EU Ummerdtora
Witchcraft and Bribery in Germantown Case Against Mistress and Servant
Emiline Unrich, a sick elderly woman in Germantown, sues her servant Mrs Nichols and others alleging a conspiracy to drain her funds using witchcraft ruses. The court report notes large payments for telegrams, brass bugs, ritual plates, and supposed exorcisms, with doctors and occult aides involved. The master in equity found no conspiracy and that Unrich paid willingly, recommending dismissal.
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Philadelpata
Germantown
Edward D. McLaughlin
Emiline Unrich
Peter Nichols
Bridgett. Nichols
Franklin Maguire
Alice Jordan
Common Pleas
Miss Unrich
Nichols
Eight Hour Movement Discussed by AFL Council
New York May 26 The AFL Executive Council met at the Labor Lyceum and reviewed eight hour demands. Some carpenters failed on certain points and strikes continued. The council postponed choosing the next trade for eight hours pending carpenters settlement and urged continued worker meetings for a strong eight hour Labor Day demonstration.
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Dispatch
New York
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Labor Lyceum
France aims at indemnity for Newfoundland fisheries
Paris May 26 Deputy Deloncle proposes submitting the Newfoundland question to arbitration. He says a few thousand pounds could compensate French fishermen and suggests non monetary indemnity, including territory in Africa, for France’s surrender of diplomatic rights. He dismisses American or Canadian involvement.
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Paris
Deloncle
Newfoundland
France
Africa
America
Canada
Chicago merchants press against McKinley tariff rise
Senator Farwell presented a Chicago business memorial protesting the McKinley tariff bill. Firms including Marshall Field & Co Carson Pirie Scott Edson Keith N K Bank and others oppose higher duties on manufactured linens linen laces curtains and embroideries and protest steep tariffs on cotton hosiery and underwear.
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Washington
Farwell
Marshall Field & Co
Carson, Pirie, Scott &Co
Edson, Keith & Co
N. K. Fairbanks
Chicago
Widener Named World’s Fair Commissioner for Pennsylvania
President Harrison included P. A. B. Widener of Philadelphia among the World’s Fair Commissioners at large with John W. Chalant as alternate.
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Washington
Harrison
P. A. B. Widener
Philadelphia
John W. Chalant
Weavers Strike for 100 Percent Wage Increase
Vienna reports the weavers at Presnitz Sternberg and Sewitteau have walked out demanding a doubling of wages, signaling a major labor dispute and potential production disruption in the region.
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Vienna
Presnitz
Sternberg
Sewitteau
Mexico's Diaz backs three Americas railroad stance
President Diaz said the United States would not allow neutrality to be violated and Mexico would protect its territory in Lower California. Interior Secretary Rubio denies natives aid to filibusters and says locals are ready to act against invaders. Dispatches report unity in Lower California and broad approval of U S policy.
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City of
Mexico
Dias
Lower
California
Associated Press
United States
Lower California
Interior
Emanuel Romero Rubio
Torres
Diaz
Dracut Voters Back Eight Thousand From Liquor Deal
In Lowe Massachusetts Dracut vote to keep eight thousand dollars received from John Lennon for a liquor license. Voters favored continuing sales while temperance groups opposed refunding the money. Town meeting ended with loud cheering for the anti refund, only a small minority supporting it.
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Haig
Seo Isadis
Anxious for Arbitration in Anglo American Talks
Peaceful Members of Parliament push for arbitration with the United States after a 200 strong Commons signatory order. They cite a new congressional bill enabling the President to negotiate with foreign governments and urge the Foreign Office to begin talks in Washington. The Pall Mall Gazette notes rising momentum despite past delays.
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United State
Dunlap
Postal clerks salary bill eyed by Chicago editor
In Washington at a meeting of the House Committee on Postoffices and Postroads on May 26, Pat terson editor of the United States Mail in Chicago will address the committee and ask that Judge Caldwell's bill 8 299 be reported to the House. Patterson says he can secure amendments when the bill is discussed to advance the legislation.
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Hixeron
House Committee On
Patterson
United States Mail
Chicago
Washington
Miners and Operators Meet Over Advance Demand
Ohio machine miners from Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys along with union leaders met with operators and regional miners to press for a wage advance. Operators defended the 1887-95 scale, allowing current 70 cent basis in the Hocking valley with minor rule changes for miners.
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Columbus
Hocking
Sunday Creek
National
Ohio Miners
Narrow Escape For La Gasconne Steamer Near Sviily Islands
Havre on May 26 reports the steamer La Gasconne arriving from New York after a fogbound near the Sviily Islands. As the fog lifted a rock appeared just yards ahead. engines were reversed and a slight shock was felt. Passengers praised the Captain's conduct in a testimonial.
Emperor Calls Conference on German Orthography Reform
Emperor William summons eminent scholars to discuss a fixed uniform German orthography. The conference will be held in Berlin with Austria and Switzerland invited to send delegates.
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Ars
Berlin
William
Austria
Switzerland
Train collision leaves woman dead near Dayton
A west bound Michigan Central train yesterday struck a velocipede carrying Ed Wolf and Miss Alsbaugh. Wolf was thrown into a ditch and injured while Miss Alsbaugh was crushed beneath the locomotive and killed. The woman resided in Dayton.
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Ealamazch
Michigan Central
Ed Wolf
Building Erection Bill Passed for Canton Public Building
Washington May 26. In the House on motion by Mr. McKinley a Senate bill was passed for the erection of a public building at Canton Ohio at a cost of 100000 dollars.
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McKinley
Washington
House
Senate
Canton
Hundred Spies Said to Be Involved in Strike
Chicago officials vetting points reveal a major strike plan reportedly involving a hundred spies. Authorities confirm ongoing investigation and potential coordination with city operations targets.
Violations of Alien Labor Laws At Scott Mines Highlight Testimony
Chicago hosts the Western session of the Congressional sub committee on Immigration and Naturalization. Henry Lloyd testifies foreigners predominated among Spring Valley coal miners and a syndicate led by W L Scott allegedly used alien labor. Spies and investigators probe suspected importation and contract labor abuses amid pending convictions.
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Chicago
W. L. Scott
Congressional
Sub-Committee On Immigration and Naturalization
Chicago Custom House
Henry PD. Lloyd
Spring Valley
Ill
Anton Fort
Dewick
Valley
Carlisle Sworn In as Senator from Kentucky
Hon. John G. Carlisle of Kentucky took the Senate oath this morning after the journal reading. He was escorted by Senator Blackburn and greeted by Democratic colleagues in a gallery filled with observers. The Emmanula Criscus Committee will meet tomorrow to assign Carlisle to Finance and minor committee duties.
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Washington
John G. Carlisle
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Senate Thas
Blackburn
Morton
Carlisle
Captain Bassett
Emanula Criscus Committee
Mr. Beck
Reasons for Tariff Increase Heads Vari One Article Debate
May 26 at Wasurectos Mr Plumb proposed a resolution directing the Finance Committee to prepare a parallel column comparison of duties under existing law the House tariff bill and the bill to be reported. The resolution asks for reasons for any increases especially where new duties are proposed and was adopted after amendments and debate.
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Wasurectos
Plumb
Finance Committee
Deputy Postmaster Charged With Using Canceled Stamps
In Wilkes Barre Emanuel K. Bogert, deputy postmaster, is arrested on charges of irregularities and theft for using canceled stamps and diverting funds. The report notes the case as a sensational local event with implications for the post office and public trust.
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Wilesbarre
Isteclal
TME
Nationaliac Resigns From North Donegal Seat
James Edward O Doherty of the Nationalist party resigns his seat in Parliament representing North Donegal. He steps down from the Nationaliac position amid ongoing political shifts.
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James Edward O’ Doherty
Donegal
Nationalist Party
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