Democrats Debate Protest and Contest at Syracuse Convention
Delegates gather in Syracuse to decide if New York should protest the Chicago midwinter convention or contest its seats. Conservatives push for a 100 strong NY delegation to back protest and Cleveland’s nomination while avoiding party split. Arrival of Eastern delegations and talks by Campbell Vilas Dickinson frame the opening day.
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Dickinson
Campbell
Syracuse
Harrison
Indiana
Depew
Steadiss
Chicago
New York State
New York
Democrats
Albany
Grover Cleveland
Trurine
Claude Meeker
Ohio
Meeker
Ton Dickinson
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Jie
Nomination Platform Quietly Supports Chicago Candidates
The New York Democratic convention pledges to back the Chicago nominees and urges unity. It asserts no member should thwart the party’s majority will and notes counties like New York and Kings favor contesting the National Convention.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
Depew Sees Harrison Nomination Likely Despite Blaine Push
Chauncey M. Depew says Harrison will be nominated as long as the Clarkson letter stands. He notes Blaine’s supporters may urge a Blaine bid but finds no sign Blaine will accept or change his mind. Depew plans to decide in Minneapolis after delegates meet.
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Harrison
Clarkson
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Loth
Tam v Frank
Minneapolis
Harrison the Diplomatic Hero and Harrison’s Nomination
Consul General John C. New arrived in Chicago en route to the Minneapolis Convention and declared that President Harrison will be renominated on the first ballot. He argued Blaine’s letter showed support for Harrison and that opposition is minimal, with Harrison’s friends confident of victory and that Blaine’s silence confirms alignment with a second term.
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Chicago
John C. New
Minneapolis
Harrison
Blaine
Honerty
Garfield
Indiana Republicans oppose Harrison renomination in Minneapolis push
In Indianapolis on May 80 special report says anti-Harrison sentiment grows in Indiana. Joseph Keating leads a movement to defeat Harrison at the Minneapolis meeting, backing Blaine and any candidate who can stop the renomination. Some participants were formerly Gresham men. W Fairbanks and A W Wishard deny involvement.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Joseph Keating
Minneapolis
Blaine
Snyone
Minnis
Quay Aims for Minneapolis Meeting Amid Ohio Grievances
Philadelphia dispatch reports Richard R. Quay arriving from Pittsburgh with orders for ex-Collector Dave Martin as Republican delegates prepare for Minneapolis. Democratic leaders, including James Marshall Wright, outline Chicago-bound plans on a six-car Pullman special from Broad Street Station, while a monster Decoration Day event looms in Scranton.
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Richard R. Quay
Pittsburg
Dave Martin
Atlantic City
John A. Glenn
Minneapolis
Chestnut Street
Allegheny
Glenn
Dalzell
Rutan
Quay
Blaine
Wright
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Broad Street
Keystone Democrate
Sherman House
Young Men's Democratic Association
John D. Worman
Trenton
General McClelland
Democratic Societies
Scranton
Jefferson
Nead
Washington
Harrisburg
Border Raids Commission
James M. Guffey
George &. Fleming
Frank ©. Osburn
Herman F. Kunkel
Colored Politician Says Ohio Voters Back Presidents
Walter Thomas, a leading Ohio colored politician now in Washington, argues in an interview that colored voters across Ohio Indiana Illinois and Michigan have elected every Republican president in the last 25 years. He cites Ohio with 37 000 to 40 000 colored voters and says the state swings Republican when they vote and Democratic when they abstain. He criticizes President Harrison for not recognizing this population in appointments and influence.
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Walter Thomas
Ohio
Washington
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Mason and Dixon
Hoadly
Campbell
Harrison
Atwood
Brown County
Tyler
Brickel, Copeland
Cincinnati
Reed admits it in joking jab at Blaine forces
Washington May 30 The speaker Reed quips after a New York trip about joining Blaine’s faction and the lion and lamb lying down together, comparing the scene to a Ruddled moment and noting discomfort but imagining others worse off.
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Washington
Reed
New York
Blaine
Phipps Names Assistants for Democratic State Convention
Samuel Phipps Sergeant at Arms of the Democratic State Convention in Columbus on June 14 announces assistants from several cities including Michael Mullen Cincinnati J K Simmons Akron F W Fuchen Laurence O Neil Lima Harry Miller New Paris John Dowd Middletown William Hill Hamilton Jacob Sonhalter Massillon C W Stubeen Millersburg Frank OBrien Youngstown M T Molloy E M Young P A Meeker B B Collins and Hugh H Folkenbach all of Columbus.
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Younestown
Samuel Phipps
Columbus
Michael Mullen
Cincinnati
J. K. Simmons
Akron
F. W. Fuchen
Laurence O'Neil
Lima
Harry Miller
New Paris
John Dowd
Middletown
William Hill
Hamilton
Jacob Sonhalter
Massillon
CW. Stubeen
Millersburg
Frank O'Brien
Youngstown
Alger Won't Attend the Convention Questioned In Chicago
General Russell A. Alger was in Chicago on May 31 and was questioned about dispatches announcing Quay's declaration. He declined to comment on plans for attendance at the convention.
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Alger
Chicago
Russell A. Alger
Quay
Republican Con vention attendance uncertain ticket plan revealed
The article notes that Alger and Blaine would form the ticket if decided, but he declines comment on the matter and states he will not attend the Republican Convention.
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Alger
Blaine
Missouri Voters Likely to Elect Warner Governor Yet Support Cleveland
Judge Nelson of the Kansas City Star, at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, predicts a political shift in Missouri. He expects William Warner to win the governorship but notes independence among Missouri voters who distrusted state leadership after the Nolan defalcation. He argues Cleveland could win the presidency with Missouri support.
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New Yorks
Judge Nelson
Kansas City Star
Fifth Avenue
Missouri
William Warner
Nolan
Warner
California for Blaine amid California delegates support
New York dispatch reports Chairman Clarkson and Secretary Fassett of the Republican National Committee left for Minneapolis on the 6 o'clock New York Central train. A California committeeman states that there is no truth to a Blaine opposition claim, with many delegates favoring Blaine if he runs. Delegates plan a special train. Chicago, Minneapolis arrival times are set.
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Clarkson
Fassett
Republican National Committee
Minneapolis
New York Central
M. H. de Young
California
Blaine
Platt
Washington
Platte
Renyon
State Committee
Grand Central Station
Chicago
Tin Plate Show Ruled Out At Minneapolis Convention
The American Tinned Plate Association letters Governor McKinley about a proposed tinware exhibit at the Minneapolis convention hall. The committee ruled out the display to avoid promoting a boom for any candidate and will not permit such manufacturing or firing for the campaign.
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Cliverano
Britten
American Tinned Plate Association
Govenor McKinley
Fnmenpolis
Lynching Allegation Shocks Laurens County
In South Carolina a suspected lynching occurred after a late night arrest for larceny. A crowd seized Dave Shaw, a Black man linked to J T Hopkins store theft, as authorities escorted him toward Gray Court. No body found. some say execution site, others warn Shaw fled.
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Columnia
S. C
Govrnor
Laurens County
Irby
J. TR. Hopkins
Dave Shaw
John Abercrombie
Hopkins
Shaw
Ulster Plans Resistance to Irish Parliament and Elections
Ulster unions publish a plan of resistance to a potential Irish Parliament. Writs burned on receipt, Belfast mayor and sheriff to act. Judges to reject new commissions, police restructured with special constables. Queen's taxes paid, Dublin Parliament taxes refused. Custom house to be seized until dispute resolved.
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Télegraph
Stenya
Ulster
Belfast
Dublin
Custom House
Torrential Rain Deluges Wellington After Tornado
May 30. A fierce rain storm drenches Wellington Verturetor Kas. streets become rivers within minutes. Unroofed shops and homes flood, heightening misery from the earlier tornado. Homeless need aid. contributions to Mayor Thompson will be distributed. Kinney of Pittsburg shows improvement after a broken skull incident. authorities doubt the claimed cause.
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Kass
Thompson
Slavin Outslugged in Brutal Battle of Giants at National Club
The May 30 boxing match at the National Sporting Club pitted Peter Jackson against Frank Slavin in a brutal 20 round contest. Jackson emerged the victor, with Slavin severely bloodied yet undeterred, as experts described the bout as one of the greatest fights between two big men and a defining moment in the world championship race.
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Lox Pox
National Sporting Club Tonight
Peter Jackson
Frank Slavin
Angel, Piesse
Sir John Astley
Lord Lonsdale
Marquis of Queensberry
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Jackson
John Astley
Elect
Althoad Slavin
Slavia
Charley Mitchell
Jack
Tom Williams
Tom Burrows
London
Parson Davies
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Harry Smith
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England
America
Continents
Aus
Actor Curtis Buys Peralta Hall Property and Vineyard
Actor M B Curtis who faces a second murder trial for Policeman Grant has sold his Peralta Hall property near San Francisco for 140000, including a hotel used as a girls seminary. Fresno reports he bought the 165 acre Fairview vineyard nearby and plans to reside on his ranch.
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M. B. Curtis
Sam's
Posen
Grant
Peralta Hall
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Curtis
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Fairview
The Second Bicycle Test Ends In 18 Mile Run
General Miles tests bicycles for troop movement with nine soldiers in heavy marching order from Pullman to Chicago. The 18 mile ride, 7:40 to 8:... Duration 1 hour 25 minutes, proves wheeled mobility can beat the standard cross country march. All reported a successful demonstration and high satisfaction from Miles.
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Carcaco
Nelson A. Miles
Hunt
Fifteenth Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Pullman
Miles
Tin Plate Industry Seen Firm in U S Future
Conell Howard of Cardiff Wales sent to the State Department an interview with J H Rogers chair of the Welsh Tin Plate Makers Association. Rogers notes that America’s tin plate industry may become as established as iron and steel as utilities grow. He recalls Dowlais Iron Works at Menelauna? predicting failure, yet the U.S. now meets nearly all its iron and steel needs.
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Washington
America
State Labor Conference Adopts St Louis Platform in Birmingham
Birmingham Alabama May 30. A state labor conference met to consider the St Louis platform. Delegates from the Alliance and other labor groups attended. President Adama stated the conference would not engage in politics. The platform was adopted with practical unanimity and an executive committee elected to complete the state People’s party organization.
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Ala
Birmingham
St. Louis
Alliance
Adama
The
People’s Party
Cleveland's Crowd at Syracuse in Morning News
A compact Norfolk era report notes crowd activity in Syracuse, with brief items on public speeches by ex presidents, tariff consequences, and local trades. It summarizes heated debates on free trade and memorial day observations, alongside incidental notices on sports and weather.
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Cleveland
Syracuse
Jackson
Harrison
General Assembly
Alaska
Foster Says Harrison Won't Be Nominated Quietly
Washington May 30 Secretary Foster asserts Blaine leadership risks, argues Harrison could be nominated by acclamation if party unites. He praises Harrison's record, predicts strong convention support and a solid, unblundered campaign, while noting debates over silver policy and gold standard labels.
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Washington
Foster
Blaine
Harrison
Secret Hungarian Grave Horror in Calumet Riot
In Calumet a beer fueled brawl ends with Shusick shot twice and buried in a Hungarian graveyard. John Lijons fled after the shooting as detectives seek the boardinghouse keeper amid jealousy rumors surrounding the late May tragedy.
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Greensburg
Calumet
Shusick
John Lijons
Lijons
Siusick
Mage Bey
Leader for Governor Candidate Accused of Larceny
Warrants for grand larceny were served on A. J. Westfall of Sargent Bluffs and seven other farmers in Sioux City. Westfall, a People's party gubernatorial candidate last fall, is accused of diverting floodborne movable property from the Missouri River including cedar blocks lumber sun buildings and live hogs. The alleged value runs into several hundred dollars and he allegedly tried to sell parts of the property.
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Sioux City
A. J. Westfall
Sargent Bluffs
Westfall
People’s Party
Missouri
Schuylkill miners cheer coal rate hike spread
Miners in the Schuylkill coal region celebrate a 1 percent wage increase linked to the higher coal prices. The Reading Company reports most top producing collieries are operating, some four days a week and others full time, with full time work expected soon as new markets open.
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Sehuylkill
Reading Company
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