Rebels and Trade in Bihe Region Stir Africa Tense
News from Africa reports scattering of Captain Consiero's expedition and a Bihe chief's revolt against Portuguese forces near Caconda. Anxiety grows for safety of American Board missionaries at Bibe as white communities evacuate and Silva Porto is said to have killed himself amid regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Lisbon
Consiero
Bihe
Benguela
Caconda
Silva Porto
Inner Africa
Bibe
Mr. Sanders
American Board of Foreign Missions
Ple
Ihea
Anti Delamater forces sweep Franklin county convention
In Franklin county the anti Delamater delegates won a decisive majority at the county Republican convention and pledged to vote for any candidate except the Crawford man. Pattison and Beaver County figures gained influence as delegates to the state and national contests. The Bedford and Butler conventions endorsed the primary results backing Stone. A large crowd attended with 30 candidates for county offices and a bitter fight between Delamater and anti-Delamater factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Crawford
Bedford
Butler
Stone
Pattison
Huntingdon
Wallace
Beaver
Mercer Delegates Back Pattison at County Convention
Mercer May 27 The Democratic County Convention named four delegates Wallace Pierce O A Carlin Philip Roof and Dr Danbenspeck all Pattison supporters. The ticket nominated includes Assembly J P Hines Stoneboro F P James Mercer and J C McKnight Sheriff James Stambaggh Ehuron Prothonotary W J Lyons Sandy Lake Clerk of Court M H Brooks Greenville Recorder George Watson Shenango J T Drill Findley Commissioner G S Stubbs Sandy Lake and W A Poor Director M P Jefferson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Mr. Pattison
Dispatch
Wallace Pierce
O. A. Carlin
Philip Roof
Dr. Danbenspeck
Pattison
Awembly
J. P. Hines
Stoneboro
F. P. James
J. C. McKnight
Pymatunng
James Stambaggh
Ehuron
W.J. Lyons
Sandy Lake
M. H. Brooks
Greenville
George Watson
Shenango
J. T. Drill
Findley
Stubbs
W.A. A
M. P. Efferson
Battle in Beaver for Congressional and Legislative Honors
Beaver May 27 The political scene in Republican circles nears the primaries with 36 candidates, none favored to win easily. Townsend and Jackson lead the congressional fight while Quay’s son Dick runs for the legislature amid strong opposition from Beaver Falls factions. Wallace gains gubernatorial support as Beaver leaders push for friendly delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Beaver
Townsend
River and Harbor Committee
Ohio River
Beaver River
Beaver Falls
Congress
Oscar U. Jackson
Beaver County
Montooth and Pattison Face Rising Primary Political Tensions
Greensburg May 27 A special telegram notes rising interest as Republicans set June 7 and Democrats June 14 primaries. Delegates to the State Convention will be chosen with likely uncommitted electors to Harrisburg. Major E A Montooth is favored for the GOP delegation while Pattison dominates the Democratic county race. A tight contest emerges for Register and Recorder among Major James M Laird A A Cribbs and Conway. Ex Sheriff Guffey is tipped for Congress, with a Republican contest if Colonel Huff is endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dmepfatch
Greensburg
Harrisburg
E. A. Montooth
Pattison
Register and Recorder
James M. Laird
A. A. Cribbs
Mr. Conway
Guffey
Congress
Huff
New York Republicans Meet Amid Ballot Reform Push
The Republican State Committee met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with members terse about the early gathering. General Knapp denied plans for a State Convention while Secretary Chickerin cited the new ballot election law requiring district splits and more election officers. A new member filled a vacancy from a death and committees were formed on ballot reform and registration law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican State Committee
Fifth Avenue
Knapp
Charles Chickerin
Bedford Republicans Ratify Primaries For Governor
At the Republican County Convention Captain John Eichelberger and Captain Isaiah Conley were chosen as delegates to the State Convention and told to vote for Stone for Governor. John Cessna and E. S. Ashcom received congressional and state senate instructions. W. Scott Mullin was renominated for the Assembly with J. W. Smith as second member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Reprorp
John Eichelberger
Isaiah Conley
Stone
John Cessna
Congress
Ashcom
State Senate
W. Scott Mullin
Assembly
J. W. Smith
Wallace Fights Pattison Forces in Western Counties
Ex Senator Wallace plans to challenge Pattison control in Philadelphia with Faunce and Josephs backing a second ticket spot. Wallace supporters aim to split Philadelphia delegates and weaken Pattison’s reach, arguing Western county strength and seeking rule changes to curb fraud and party strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattisen
Samuel Josephs
Wallace
Faunee
Philadelphia
Pattison
Internal Affairs
Eadets
Democratic Organization
Continental Hotel
Committee On
Harmony in Butler County Convention Names County Ticket
The May 27 Republican County Convention met at 1 PM in Burner with a calm outcome. H. Huselton won the chair, and the ticket included Wm. M. Brown for Sheriff, J. G. Bippus Prothonotary, D. E. Dale Register and Recorder, J. Criswell Clerk of Court, James L. Wilson Treasurer, A. G. Williams and Josiah M. Thompson Assembly, Samuel T. Marshall and J. C. Kiskadden Commissioners, A. M. Douthett and J. Albert Auditors, John Kennedy Coroner. Delegates Flaeger and McMartin to the State Convention supported Stone. popular vote favored Stone on the gubernatorial question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delamster
John A. Seiders
Edward §. Brively
Shady Grove
George B. Wiestling
W. W. Britton
Wiestling
Mont Alto
Chambersburg
Britton
Seiders
Snively
Delamater
W.C. Kreps
Green Castle
B. F. Welty
Washington
William F. Eyster
W. M. Gillan
Bt. Thomas
Robert 5. Smiler
D. L. Grove
Waynesboro
John Hunsicker
Hamilton
George W. Frye
Peters
George W. Immel
Jacob W. Zug
Greene
John 8. Immel
H. K. Bonbrake
Wrestling
Teannoussy
Hastings
Stone
Montooth
Paxson
Osborne
Burner
H. Huselton
Butex
Eor Sheriff
Wm. M. Brown
Forward Township
Ready for the Fray at Republican State Convention
In Harrisburg on May 27 Senator Quay books a Lochiel Hotel room but hints he will avoid public fight for Delamater. All gubernatorial hopefuls occupy Lochiel rooms along with Senator-elect Robinson Ke Martin Watres and Passmore for Lieutenant Governor. Colonel Thomas J Stewart, seeking re election, has a room but will not canvass due to opposition to renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sfrcial
Harrisburg
Senator Quay
Lochiel Hotel
Delamater
Lochiel
Robinson
Delaware
Democrats in Control Rhode Island Legislature Elect Full Ticket
Rhode Island lawmakers in joint session elected the full state ticket. John W. Davis for governor, W. C. Wartwell for lieutenant governor, Siba O. Slocum as attorney general, Ed McGeianen as secretary of state, and John C. Perry as general treasurer were proclaimed from the State House balcony after a noon to two o'clock recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
John W. Davis
W. CO. T. Wartwell
Siba
Slocum
Providence
Ed McGeianen
John C. Perry
Kingstown
State House
State Prohibitionists Meet in Illinois Convention
The Illinois Prohibitionists convention gathered 500 delegates in Bicomixetos. J Ross ma of Monmouth was elected temporary chairman and urged raising funds, with about $4,000 pledged and a $5,000 goal set. A full state ticket and two U.S. senators were to be nominated the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicomixetos
Iln
Prohibitionists
Illinois
J. Ross Ma
Monmouth
Prohibition
United States
Ex Senator Wallace Seals Delegates to State Convention
Ex Senator H J McAlles Thomas H Adams and E S McMurtrie were chosen as delegates from this county to the State Democratic Convention at a meeting of the Democratic County Committee. The selection was announced in a special telegram from Huyt Tivepos dated May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Hentingdon
Huyt Tivepos
H. J. McAlles
Thomas H. Adams
E. 8. McMurtrie
Democratic County Committee
Columbia County Delegation to Scranton Convention Named
Columbia County Democrats elect C. G. Murphy Robert Buckingham W H Rhawn and R F G Kashiaki as delegates to the Scranton convention. The group, lacking formal instructions, is known to favor former Governor Pattison’s nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia County
Bloomsburg
C. G. Murphy
Robert Buckingham
W. H. Rhawn
R. F. G. Kashiaki
Scranton
Pattison
Dynamite Test Destroys Rifled Cannon at Perryville
A Blakely nine inch rifle loaded with dynamite exploded on the first shot in Perryville. The gun and carriage were torn to fragments, sending iron masses into the air and over 1,000 spectators. Several narrowly escaped injury while others were covered in dirt and powder. Notables including Commander Jewell and ex Lieutenant Maynard witnessed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perryville
Syracuse
J. Gilbert Justine
Jewell
Newport
United States
Maynard
United States Navy
Yang Wings
Utica
Elmira
Justine
Cassius Brand
Cazenovia
Woodstock
Lawyer Dennison
Dr. Justine
DrsParce
Inventor Cites Shell Failure In March Experiment
Dr Justine says March trial fired about a 31 pound shell with 18 pounds of dynamite and 35 pounds of powder but the test failed. He notes the shell did not explode properly due to a wedged shell and internal pressure causing the burst. A repeat trial is planned within the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justine
Chinese girl tells of forced life on New York street
Suen Yee a 19 year old Chinese girl testified at Tombs Court that she was held against her will for a year on Mott Street by Lee Khi and forced to live with him and other men. Police arrested Khi and Ah Hoon after officers found her hiding place two weeks earlier. Bail set at 2500 pending further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mott Street
Dispatch
New York
Gorman
Tombs Court
Suen Yee
Lee Khi
Hidin
Uen
Amoy
Ching
San Francisco
Ah Hoon
Fan Tan
Hoon
Ehi
Ller
Lee Kid
Khi
Sueng
Lee Ehi
Miss Suen
Justice Gorman
Ebi
Ex-Sergeant Silcott Flees with Canadian Woman in Quebec
Grand Falls Quebec Mayberry learns Silcott former U S Congress sergeant at arms and a French Canadian woman hid in Saguenay woods for winter. A warrant was issued after word reached Washington. They fled before capture. Silcott’s whereabouts unknown. Lumbermen say they had money and built a hut near their camp.
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Grand Fall
Que
Silcott
United States Congress
St. Louisa Parish
Saguenay
Mayberry
Grand Falls
Washington
A Game of Hide and Seek Demonstration in Cashel
May 27 Cashel demo banned by proclamation turned into a hide and seek game. Dillon addressed a fugitive meeting and then a village gathering dispersed by police with batons. O'Brien and Dillon protested. Dillon struck. Military detachment arrived amid several charges, a policeman injured.
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Doschim
Cashel
Dillon
Bohrlahip
Messrs
O’brien
Sawmill Boiler Blast Kills One, Injures Several Near Centerville
In Upshur county near Centerville the boiler of William Means steam sawmill exploded. Russell Hyre was instantly killed with severe injuries. Floyd Wilson and C B Brake were hurt with arm fracture and minor injuries to others.
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Buckhannon
W. Va
William Means
Centerville
Upshir County
Russell Hyre
Floyd Wilson
C. B. Brake
Five Chinamen Detained for Exclusion Law Violation
Five Chinese men detained in Troy New York on a Canada to United States border crossing violation. They admitted origin from Montreal and were accompanied by two Americans. One American was arrested suspected of involvement in a 200 Chinamen smuggling contract. another escaped. The detainees have no passports and will be sent back to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy, N
United States
Willard
Montreal
Canada
Eustis
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Kentucky
North Carolina
Illinois
New York
Blair
New
Eusti
Enery
Ganess
Iowa
Mary Seymour Howell Faces Mob Over Woman Suffrage Lecture
Mary Seymour Howell of New York, who arrived with Susan B. Anthony to lecture on woman suffrage, was barred from a schoolhouse by a foreign‑born school board and a mob threat. Citizens lined up against the plan, and the lecturer left town for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parer
Dax
Mary Seymour Howell
New York
Susan B. Anthony
Mra. Howell
Senate Debates Liquor Traffic Bill Across State Lines
The Senate debated Wilsons original package liquor bill and the constitutional limits of Congress over state powers amid strong opposition. Speakers warned that enforcing prohibition could carve a wall around state borders, while others urged federal restraint and state rights. The measure was laid over with no action, and the House panel moved to advance oleomargarine regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Iowa
Senate
House Committee On Commerce
Decrease in National and County Debts Highlighted by 11th Census
The Eleventh Census preliminary report shows state debts totaling 228.68 million with 194.95 million bonded and 33.73 million floating. Counties hold 130.73 million bonded and 14.97 million floating debt, with overall county debt rising 24.45 million over ten years while state debt fell by 54.45 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T. Campbell Copeland
United States and Territories
United
Hero of Samoa Eyes Navy Ensign Rank
Washington May 27 Congress likely to pass a bill placing RE E Jackson on the navy ensign list. Jackson, a naval cadet aboard the Trenton at Samoa during the hurricane, led the crew through rigging to save 450 lives. He later failed an exam and was dismissed, studied medicine in North Carolina, and now has strong support from Lt Brown and Capt Farquhar as the House Naval Committee backs the Jackson bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
RE. E. Jackson
Jackson
Trenton
Samoa
Brown
North Carolina
Farquhar
House
One Dollar for France Telegram to the Dispatch
A May 27 telegram reports President Harrison donated one dollar to a fundraising effort for a marble or bronze testimonial to France for aid to American colonists in the Revolutionary War. The message confirms the President’s contribution from the Executive Mansion and is signed by his private secretary W Havronap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harrison
France
Executive Mansion
Dear Sun
America
W. Havronap
Carlisle Secures Seat on Finance Senate Committee
In Washington on May 27 the Democratic caucus adopted the Committee on Assignments report and placed Senator Carlisle on the Finance, Territories, and Woman's Suffrage committees. He takes Blackburn’s post on Territories and fills the vacancy on Campoge to succeed the late Senator Beck. Vice President Morton later announced the appointments.
Senate Finance Committee Approves Full Tariff Bill Review
Washington May 27 The Senate Committee on Finance moved the tariff bill to full committee discussion rather than a sub committee. The panel will meet Thursday to begin hearings with no set deadline, potentially prolonging the session beyond July 1. Senator Sherman and colleagues favored extended hearings for interested parties and delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washindon
Senate Committee On Finance
Sherman
Senate
Morrill
Senate passes Beaver Falls public building bill
In Washimeton on May 27 the Senate bill for a public building at Beaver Falls Pennsylvania was passed at a cost of 50000 dollars after an amendment removing the appropriation. A Martinsburg West Virginia bill also passed with an amendment reducing the cost from 125000 to 75000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washimeton
House
Townsend
Pennsylvania
Senate
Beaver Falls
Wilson
West Virginia
Martinsburg
W. Va
President to attend Garfield monument celebration
The President departs Washington tomorrow at 6 PM in a special train for Cleveland to participate in the Decoration Day Garfield monument event. He travels with Vice President Morton and Secretaries Blaine Windom and Rusk and Attorney General Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Morton
Blaine
Windom
Rusk
Miller
Wisconsin Western District Marshal nominees named
The President sent the Senate Rockwell J. Flint as Marshal of the Western district of Wisconsin and soon afterward George C. Ginty for the same post due to a Justice Department clerical error sending the wrong name initially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Rockwell J. Flint
Wisconsin
George C. Ginty
Department of Justice
White House
Labor Troubles Expand in St. Louis
The St Louis lathers have struck causing idleness in plasterers and fear they may bring in carpenters to assist or replace due to the ongoing dispute. The May 27 report notes rising tension and potential broader labor involvement in St Louis, Missouri.
Ways and Means Rejects Farm Loan Scheme
Washington May 27 The Ways and Means Committee by unanimous vote rejects government loans tied to farmers and crops deeming the plan visionary impractical and unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Courtly Minor In Pickax Assault At Courtney
William Saunders, a blacksmith at Buffalo Works Courtney, was struck on the head with a pickax by coworker William Saunders and is believed to be near death. The incident occurred at Courtney Works and is under investigation in Monongahela City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney
Mckeeesport
William Saunders
Monongahela City
Saunders
Buffalo Works
To Complete That Monument
Representative Flower of New York introduced in the House a joint resolution for an appropriation, seeking funds to complete a monument and related project in New York or nearby, details unclear in the fragment. The item indicates legislative action early in May with debate pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Flower
New York
New
Xone Ee
Exonerations Highlight Panitza Trial Proceedings
In Panitza trial Panitza is exonerated by Public Prosecutor from murder intent and knowledge of a plot, while Ottoman code demands death for Panitza and others and long terms for remaining defendants. De Panitses's counsel calls case ridiculous, defends Panitza, and questions arrest legality amid contested letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serra
Panitza
Prince Ferdinand
Hitrovorom
Armandaoff
Pitsoff
de Panites
Panitz
Kolo
Gladstone Urges Local Control Over Irish Licenses
Mr Gladstone spoke at Hawarden urging a final stand against further pattering on the Irish question. He denounced the bill to compensate publicans losing licenses and called for vesting license system control in local elective bodies.
Down the Light Shaft A Wronged Woman’s Despair Ends Life
New York May 27 In a Forsyth Street tenement Ellen Callahan known as single wife of Edward Towne secretly wed. William Towne, Edward’s brother, revealed the double marriage and a warrant was sought. Ellen learned of the press conference then went to the roof and jumped to her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Forsyth Street
Mary Callahan
Ellen Callahan
Ellen
Edward Towne
Towne
William M. Towne
Edward
Wm. Towne
Sorder
Cooper Arrest Over Original Package in Heim Brewing Case
Satrina Kansas May 27 One Cooper representing Heim Brewing Co of Kansas City opened an original package business yesterday and was arrested for violating the prohibition ordinance. A plea of not guilty was entered and an appeal bond was refused. Applications will be made to District Judge Thompson for a writ of habeas corpus. It is understood Heim Brewing Co will push the issue to test the original package question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satrina
Kan
Cooper
Heim Brewing Company
Kansas City
Thompson
Major A. N. Kimball Found Murdered Near Jackson
The body of Major A N Kimball a longtime New Hampshire native and prominent newspaper man in Jackson Mississippi was found by the roadside this morning. He had served as Receiver of Public Moneys under President Garfield and had been on his way to residence when killed.
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Lee Trib
Gladstone
Feiice Ferdinand
Franklin
PECL
CuamBrisavre
Black
McDowell
Lawrence
Lawrence County
Butler County
Quay, Jr
Robert L. Sterling
Raccoon Township
Ira Mansfield
J. R. Lockhart
Freedom
Dick” Quay
William A. Wallace
Montooth and
Westmoreland
Republicans
Democrats
Rhode Island
Sewing Society
Hill and Dule
Newport Torpedo Station
Sicert
Quebec
Ilujortog
South Dakota
McKinley
Fall Finance Committee
Judiciary Committee
Coke
George
Louisiana
Fed
New England
Commonwealths
Middle States
Diepatcth
Carlisle
Por
Trini
Kansas
Major Kimball
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