Brilliant Victory For Philadelphia Mint Fund Aid
A lull in Congress precedes storms as the House passes the $120,000 appropriation for a new Philadelphia Mint building. Philadelphia lawmakers McAleer ONeill and Bingham rallied support, defeating the committee motion with a strong turnout. The Senate silver debate pauses amid rising tensions between Sherman Teller and Cleveland factionalism.
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Senate
House
Philadelphia
Appropriations Committee
McAleer
Mutchler
Reilly
Pennsylvania
Holman
Stevens Proposes Tariff Cut on Iron and Steel Goods
Washington May 27. Representative Stevens Massachusetts introduces a bill to place iron ore and scrap iron on the free list after October 1 and to cut duties on iron and steel products. The plan lowers pig iron to 1.5 tenths of a cent per pound and caps ad valorem rates at 35 percent, aiming to offset higher U S production costs versus Britain.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Stevens
Massachusetts
Great Britain
Europe
Mississippi River Threatens Short Cut Near Memphis
The Mississippi River shows a growing tendency to cut a shortcut from below Old River to below West Memphis as higher water erodes the Arkansas bank. Government works earlier tried bankmattress from below to a coal fleet anchorage. portions were washed away in last spring and this rise, with overflow funneling toward Marion Lake and forming a new channel toward Bavon.
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Memphis
Mississipi
Old River
Wear Memphis
Arkansas
Marion Lake
Mound City
West Memphis
Mississippi
New town planned by St. Louis Stamping Company near Madison
In the coming months a town will rise on the east side of the river two miles north of Madison, planned by the St. Louis Stamping Company led by W. F. and F. G. Niedringhaus. Grading has begun and the plan resembles Pullman. The firm bought about 2000 acres above Madison to build factories and housing for employees.
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St. Louis
Madison
St. Louis Stamping Company
W. F
F. G. Niedringhans
Pullman Til T. K. Niedringhaus
Pearls Lost in Rome Sewer Hunt Ends With Most Recovered
In Rome along Via Firenze the Duchess of Sanfelice walked when her pearl necklace worth $50,000 broke free and rolled into a sewer. City crews were summoned to search the sewer as traffic was halted. They recovered all but four gems, ending the costly loss.
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Duchess of Sanfelice
Via Firenze
Rome
Department of Streets
Waiters Prepare Strike Before Democratic Convention
Chicago hotel and restaurant waiters plan a strike the day before the Democratic National Convention. They demand a standard wage of 12 dollars a week, up from the current 10 dollars, and indicate they will walk out if not met.
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Chicago
Located at Last First M P Church Rents Liberty Street M E
The First M P Church congregation has rented the Liberty Street M E Church for 900 dollars a year. The first services will be held there tomorrow.
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M. P
Liberty Street M. E
Fight to a Finish as Two Ministers Clash Over Briggs Case
In Portland on May 27 the Briggs case dominates Assembly sessions. Dr. Briggs faces opposition from ministers like Elder Junkin and Dr. McPherson who push constitutional rights and urge careful pace. A floral column and formal readings mark tense debates as efforts to move toward trial collide with calls to remand to New York and seek amendments.
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Portland
Ore
Briggs
Dr. Briggs
Birsch
Presbytery of
New York
Bri
Atterian General Assembly
Standing Committee
Board of
Stravell
Montana
Brig
Presbytery
New Yor
Revison
Strugell
McCook
Presb
Committee On Prosecution
Junkin
Mormon polygamist Groesbeck jailed again after pardon
Nicholas H. Groesbeck, a polygamist and two time penitentiary convict, who had been pardoned by Governor Harrison, is reported to be in trouble again in Salt Lake City on May 27.
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Harrison
Salt Lake City
Nicholas H. Groesbeck
Pardoned Man Sentenced After Third Conviction
A leading Mormon Church member, pardoned by President Harrison for lax obedience to laws, was sentenced yesterday by Judge Zane to one year in prison on his third conviction. He reportedly has two wives in Springville and in this city.
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Harrison
Stloga
Zane
Springville
Free Silver Speakers Describe Political Rift at Washington
At the Silver Convention in Washington speakers blasted both major parties over monetary policy. One speaker warned he would vote for Queen Victoria over Cleveland while criticizing free trade and urging free coinage, as others discussed the silver brick case and international coinage ideas.
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Pot
Washington
Victoria
Cleveland
Warner
Mr. Shinn
Kansas
R. K. Thomas
Pennsylvania
Bester Cleveland
Queen Victoria
United States
Merrick
Colorado
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Secretary of the Treasury
Captain Nichols
Boulder
Col . D. Stark
Ohio
Morton Frewen
England
America
Europe
Newlands
Nevada
Teller
Symes
Poisoning Cases At Blairsville Picnic And Family Meal
A teacher Miss Sadie Patch became violently ill after eating cheese from her own basket at Ridgeway Park. Arsenic poisoning suspected in a nearby Long Bridge household where a servant misused horse medicine thinking Jamaica ginger, endangering several including children.
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Blairsville
Ridgeview Park
Sadie Patch
Ridgeway Park
Trustees of the Park Association
Miss Patch
Long Bridge
Joseph Nesbitt
McDonald
Pershing
Meat diet harmed Roman legions and British troops alike
The London Lancet notes Corbulo’s army suffered from starvation and mutiny when fed only animal flesh. Crar’s Gallic war and Cesar era legions relied on cornmeal, while British troops in the 1879 Zulu campaign also faced hardships from a meat‑heavy diet.
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Corbulo
Tere
Crar
Cesar
Show Us the Man That Will Not Buy a New Suit Today
A local clothier advertises 1300 men’s all wool suits in dark medium and light colors. Suits priced at 5 and 6 dollars, on sale in a gated basement, corner Grant and Diamond streets.
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Clothiers
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Streets
Dickinson Forecasts Cleveland Nomination by Chicago
Don M. Dickinson arrives in Washington confident Cleveland will win the party’s nomination at the Chicago Convention. He meets with Senator Gorman and Cleveland supporters, says the outcome is settled and that Cleveland will not withdraw. Philadelphia figures and New York conferences reinforce the Cleveland bid to the end.
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Hilary Gobot Lodge
Cleveland
Haromy
Wii
New York
Chicago
Sech
Grover
Hill
New Yorker
Elaine
Doester
Gorman
Pitty
Congress
Peculny
Washington
Don M. Dickinson
Dickinson
House of
Dark Horse
Senate Committee
New Jersey
Georgia
Ponerse
Cleve
Philadelphia
Harrity
Hensel
John R. Read
United States
Brunswick
George F. Parker
Mic
Read
Pennsylvania
Mr. Harrity
Hill Friends Rally In Nomination Battle
Washington May 27 congressional allies of Senator Hill deny plans to abandon him after a ballot. W Bourke Cochran and General Slocum insist Hill fights to the finish with 72 New York delegates loyal to him. Bedford Pa May 27 ex congressman Cessna predicts General Harrison may be nominated at Minneapolis. Franklin Pa May 27 rumor says Lewis Emery of Bradford may run as an independent for Congress with possible People's party backing.
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Washington
Congressional Friends
Senator Hill
New York
W. Bourke Cochran
Tammany
Slocum
Hill
Empire State
Bedford
John Cessna
Minneapolis
Harrison
Blaine
Emery
Congress
Franklin
Lewis Emery
Bradford
People’s Party
Columbus
Foraker
Ohio
Friends of
McKinley
Poorman
Jefferson-Belmont
DisPatch
Republicans Adopt Blaine Resolutions in Chicago District
In Chicago on May 27 the Fourth Illinois Congressional District Republicans approved strong Blaine resolutions. Delegates chosen to the national convention were Henry Walff and A. W. Pulver.
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Chicago
Illinois
Henry Walff
A. W. Pulver
Minne
Harrisonites Secure Delegates in Local Convention
Delegates John M. Roach and John Worthy represent the Harrisonites while Postmaster Sexton declares the group has secured one delegate and one alternate not pronounced Blaine men.
Big third party convention at Indianapolis
The Indiana People's party held a national convention with about 800 delegates, many ex-partisans, amid clashes over platform. A key financial plank calls for a national currency issued by the government, free silver coinage, and limits on revenue, with an emphasis on direct payments and reduced banking influence. The gathering condemned Harrison and criticized demonetization efforts while urging monetary reform and tax changes.
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Indianapolis
People’s Party
Farmers’ Alliance
Harrison
International Monetary Conference
Blaine Boom Prompts Ohio Delegation Split
Columbus dispatch reports Blaine supporters claim 18 of Ohio’s 45 delegates may back Blaine at Minneapolis while McKinley cautions a close split with Harrison. Other brief notes cover GOP and Prohibition conventions, nominations, and delegate selections across several states.
Address Urges Prohibition Candidates for Legislature
An address urged running Prohibition candidates for the Legislature with ministers noting the heated exchanges. It resolved that each candidate should publicly declare their stance on Prohibition for the information of Prohibition voters.
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Prohibition
Contributions to Mayor Gourley Fourth of July Fund
Receipts show donations received yesterday for the Fourth of July fund. Collectors include Jones & Laughlin Lim J J Vandergrift C G Hussey & Co National Take Works City Savings Bank Heyl & Jones E M Bigelow Allegheny Council No 23 Ters of Liberty W W Wattles W S Wakefield and cash totaling several amounts.
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Gourley
Jones & Laughlin
Lim
J. J. Vandergrift
C. G. Hussey & Co
National Take Works
City Savings Bank
Heyl & Jones
E M. Bigelow
Allegheny Council
Ters of Liberty
W. W. Wattles
W. S. Wakefield
Judge Reverses Four More Alderman Rohe Decisions
Judge Collier yesterday reversed four more Law and Order rulings by Alderman Rohe in cases against Sharp Beck Brinham and Matthews. Through the McClure case matters up to date show 22 Rohe reversals and 10 affirmations.
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Collier
Sharp
Beck
Brinham
Matthews
Rohe
Colonel Forney's Wealth Revealed in Estate Account
The acting executor of Colonel J. W. Forney estate filed with the Register of Wills a final balance of $464,903.46. The report includes $9,000 from Progress sale and $300,000 from Calvin Ells purchase money of the Press building, minus $35,000 for capitalised ground rent.
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Philadelphia
J. W. Forney
Pres
Register of Wills
Progress
Calvinells
Benefit for Marlanda Clarke Raised by Old Actor
The article recalls actor Marlanda Clarke who is gravely ill and financially ruined. It notes his past generosity during the Johnstown flood when he donated $2000, a full week's proceeds, to flood sufferers. Also mentions boarding schools for girls and their costs in The Dispatch tomorrow.
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Marlanda Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Johnstown
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Rene
J. Willard Case
Shelter Island
Mary Mecca
New York Ave
Tigdensburg
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Cuticura
SOAP
Pottes Drug and Chemical Comporation
Laird’s Shoe Stores
Oxford
Wood Street
Sarket Street
Myit-Uwra
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Esate
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Tapestry
Brussels
Bromley & Sons
T. M. Latimer
Federal Street
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