Trinity of Floppers to Cleveland Sets Tone for Campaign
Law partners Gresham and Cooley lure support through long friendship with Democratic candidate Carter. Cleveland addresses the big Democratic Club, while Republicans react to Gresham MacVeagh and Cooley's new stance. Garfield's attorney general to speak for Cleveland as New York Republican speakers flood the state. Carter's committee stays through the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Gresham, MacVeagh
Cooley
Galley-West
Garfield
New York State
Carter
Cleveland to Address National Democratic Clubs Convention
New York October 3 Mr Cleveland will deliver the welcome address at the National Convention of Democratic Clubs at the Academy of Music tomorrow at 10 AM. In the evening he will attend a reception at the Democratic Club on Fifth Avenue. He plans to return to Bay by a Fall River boat and bring his family to 12 West Fifty first Street. Officials discuss how to handle announcements of support from Judge Gresham Wayne MacVeagh and ex Judge Cooley and whether to reveal their backing in sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Democratic Clubs
Academy of Music
Democratic Club
Fifth Avenue
Vazeard’s Bay
Fall River
West Fifty-first Street
C. C. Baldwin
Ictoria
Kity
Dickinson
Wayne McVeagh
Philadelphia
Garfield
T. M. Cooley
Michigan
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Gresham
Mr. Cleveland
Whitney
Harrity
Judge Gresham
MacVeagh
Cooley
MacVeach
Grover
Pennsylvania
White House
New York City
Bangs, Stetson, Tracy & MacVeagh
Pine
William Wreeta
National Democratic Committee
National Campaign Committee
Franklin MacVeagh
Lambert Tree
Sieveland
Belgium
Sheerin
Democratic National Committee
Indiana
Nffenee
Daniel P. Baldwin
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Logneport
Baldwin
Stetson
Carter
Wayne MacVeagh
Judge Cooley
Carter and allies push for New York State rally plan
Judge Gresham remains aligned with President Harrison's foe. Carter, joined by W. J. Campbell and William Bradley, gathers national committeemen to flood the state with Republican speakers this month. Ex Senator Blair arrives to discuss Congress bid and possible withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
Minneapolis
Harrison
Chicago
Quoley
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Cleveland
Carter
W. J. Campbell
Illinois
William Bradley
Kentucky
Platt
New York State
Henry W. Blair
Congress
New Hampshire
Blair
New Anti Tamany Faction Emerges in New York Politics
Reported plan for an anti Tamany faction in New York organized to attract 40 000 votes and form a local ticket. Critics call County Democracy weak and accuse the Voorhises of aiding Wigwam influence while leaders hope a new party can unite anti Tamany forces and mount nominations this year and next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany Hall
Voorhis
New York Democracy
Sane
Fusion sure in Idaho with Democrats switching to Populists
In Boise City Idaho on October 3 the Secretary of State received a certificate showing Democrats withdrew three presidential electors and substituted People's party nominees. The move, seen as aiding Weaver and risking Cleveland, faced strong cross-party opposition from ex Republicans who joined the People's party. Frank Harris resigned as Democratic lieutenant governor nominee and George W. Bryan was named to replace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise City
Spain
Pinkham
Tillinghast
Democratic State Central Committee
People's Party
Katowlog
Cleveland
Weaver
Democratic National Committee
Idaho
Congress
Boise
People’s Party
Frank Harris
George W. Bryan
Peck Must Stand Trial for Burning Public Records
In the Court of Sessions Judge Clute denied the motion to quash the indictment against Labor Commissioner Peck and his stenographer Rodgers. Meegan argued a demurrer on legality of the indictment, but the court set the case over to Thursday morning with prosecutors Eaton and Cohen present.
Sickles Declines to Campaign for Harrison
General Daniel E Sickles states he will not stump for Harrison in the current campaign. He says his Washington speech was non political and notes no bid to back either candidate. He calls himself a Mugwump and remains neutral in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel E Sickles
Harrison
Sickles
Amy Corpa
Washington
Ablican Party
United States
Stevenson Banks on Ohio and Flappers
General A E Stevenson spoke at Woodsdale Park Ohio on Saturday, praising Democratic enthusiasm and predicting Ohio will deliver a strong Democratic majority. He said he would not attend the New York League Club meeting.
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Int
A E. Stevenson
Woodsdale Park
Ohio
New York City Leader Plans Illinois Speaking Tour
A prominent New Yorker will start a series of appeals with an address in Elgin, Illinois, next Tuesday. He is reported to be in prime health and has worked hard since his own rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Ilinois
Elgin
New York Club Convention Attendees Gather at Chickering Hall
Delegates from across the country converge for today’s meeting of the New York State League of Democratic Clubs as they adopt a platform favoring tariff revision and denounce Harrison while praising Cleveland Hill and Flower. Boyd Thatcher is elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Club
New York
New York State League of Democratic Clubs
Chickering Hall
Cleveland
David Martin
M. Quay
Benjamin Harrison
Grover Cleveland
David B. Hill
Roswell P. Flower
Chicago
Boyd Thatcher
Albany
League
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Academy of Music
South
Foster to Highlight State Banks in New Speech
Secretary Charles Foster plans a major New York address focusing on state banks. He will draw heavily from Assistant Register Smith’s Treasury report on the national banking question, delaying publication of extracts to avoid early political impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHictor
Charles Foster
New York
Register of the Treasury
Smith
Congress
Republican Committee
Foster
Mr. Smith
Coe
Ir. Smith
Cies
Populist Leader Bridenthal Arrives in Topeka for Campaign
J W Bridenthal chairman of the People's Party Central Committee arrived in Topeka and remains confident about the campaign. The Populist executive plans to close lines and shape its vote while Democrats manage recalcitrants and Bridenthal watches for People's party voters.
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Topeka
Kay
J. W. Bridenthal
People’s Party Central Committee
Democratic Central Committee
Bridenthal
People’s Party
New Baker Ballot Form Planned Under Baker Law
A new Baker ballot is being prepared at the State Department for counties with People's party or Prohibition nominations. The form will add two columns, vary in width from four to six columns, and adjust its size to the counties voting conditions.
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Harrisburg
State Department
People’s Party
Prohibitionists
Cooley Won’t Deny Rumor of Party Bolt
In Arbor on October 3 Judge Cooley declined to deny a circulating rumor that he would write a letter bolting the Republican party and aligning with Democratic principles. He called the statement unauthorized, citing poor health for avoiding active comment. In Agary on October 3 Commissioner Peek plans to release further bombshells about rising wage costs across branches of labor.
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Arbor
Cooley
Ublican Party
Deascratic
Tose
Campaign Notes Stir Political Turmoil Across States
A letter from Cleveland to Clark Howell denies snubbing Miss Wincie Davis and mistreatment of Fred Douglass, while Milwaukee delegates approve an extra session for reapportionment on October 1. Nebraska's Rucrumacanoth heads to New York amid factional fights over campaign lands and party alignment. West Virginia Democrat Bohilling defects to the Republicans, denouncing the free trade plank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Clark Howell
Atlanta
Wincie Davis
Fred
Douglass
Milwaukee
Supreme Court For Sentry 2
Peck
Rucrumacanoth
Nebraska
New York
G. Bomilling
West Virginia
Bohilling
Hoe
Democrasio
Bold Bank Robbers Shoot Down Erie Cashier in Broad Daylight
Erie Pa Oct 2 massive bank raid ends with four armed men surrendering after a heated pursuit. Assistant cashier Frank Kepler is wounded as the robbers fire, then flee west on Eighth street pursued by an angry mob and Special Officer William Doehrel. The quartet are captured, found with nine revolvers, knives, and brass knuckles. identified as John Courtney C H Hawley Dan P Evans and Charles W Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Keystone National Bank
Frank Kepler
Charles Liebel
Kepler
Eighth Street
John Zeidler
Jarecki
William Doehrel
Doehrel
John Courtney
C. H. Hawley
New York City
Dan P. Evans
Charles W Smith
Syracuse
Black Diphtheria Spreads in Buena Vista Area
William Patterson reports Black diphtheria raging in Buena Vista prompting a planned meeting to close the township schools. Physicians blame the Yongbiogheny river conditions as West Newton reports epidemic and school closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKyestorr
Spenal
William Patterson
Buena Vista
Yongbiogheny
West Newton
Troops Ordered to Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota
The War Department received President orders to send a detachment of troops to Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation to support the Government Commission. Canadian mixed-blood members, expelled from rolls as foreigners, threaten to block actions not including them. Soldiers to stay as long as needed to maintain peace and protect expression of opinion and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation
North Dakota
Conscience Forces Ohio Educator to Quit Ministry
Dr W H Scott longtime president of Ohio State University and prominent Methodist minister has written to the Ohio Conference to surrender his ordination certificate and withdraw from the ministry. He cites conscience and the pursuit of religious freedom as his reasons for leaving the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoLlumbus
W. H. Scott
Ohio State University
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ohio Conference
Hughes Gets a Year in Monroe County Penitentiary
Rochester dispatch reports James Hughes master workman of National Trades Assembly 231 and Knights of Labor Garment Workers of America sentenced to one year. He was convicted in 1891 for extortion after an unsuccessful appeal to higher courts. National Trades Assembly 231 and EK of L refused to seek Court of Appeals, urging pardon from Governor Flower in vain.
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Knights of Labor
Flower
Naonal Trades Assembly
Court of Appeals
Rochester
N. Y
James Hughes
National Trades Assembly
L. Garment Workers of America
Monroe County
Hughes
Supreme Court
Farmers’ Alliance
National Trades Assembly 231
Briggs Trial Set for November 9 in Public Session
At the New York Presbytery meeting Dr. Bliss announced readiness to proceed with Prof. Charles A. Briggs of Union Theological Seminary inquiry. A hearing was scheduled for November 9 in the Scotch Presbyterian Church with no demonstrations allowed, and open doors for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Briggs
Union Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
New York
Scotch Presbyterian Church
Bliss
General Assembly
Briggs
Birch
Thompson
Presbytery
Hall
Petted Wife of Cleveland Man Hurts Society Circles
The wife of Albert G. Hathaway, a Robison and Hathaway street railway firm member, left him of her own accord. Hathaway found out after arriving at work Sunday morning and declined further comment. The couple lived on Hillburn Avenue in a prominent East End home, and friends note months of indiscreet behavior by the young wife.
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Cleveland, O
Hathaway
Frank Mezick
Chicago
Albert G. Hathaway
Cleveland
Robison & Hathaway
Hathaways
Hillburn Avenue
East End
The Orphan Scandal Took Senate Inquiry to Mercer
Mercer Pa Oct 3 The special Senate Committee appointed to probe accounts between the State and the Soldiers Orphan School arrived at Mercer at noon. The panel includes Senators Baker Delaware county Lloyd Indiana county Captain Nesbitt Allegheny and Hard Northumberland. Treasurer K E Wright testified without books and the session adjourned until tomorrow when he promises to bring the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Senate
Soldiers’ Orphan School Management
Baker
Delaware County
Lloyd
Indiana County
Nesbitt
Allegheny
Hard
Northumberland
K. E. Wright
Wrighte
Third Party Candidates Address Weaver Meeting at Marketball
Generals Weaver and Field and Mrs. Lease spoke to a large Democratic crowd at Old Marketball in Ricomonp Virginia. The event highlighted the Third Party presidential ticket as eggs reportedly appeared through windows during the proceedings.
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Ricomonp
Weaver and Field
Lease
Kansas
Old Marketball
Bishop Johnston Attacks Catholicism as Foreign Church
Texas bishop denounces Catholicism as a foreign church at Calvary Church during corner stone ceremony for Episcopalian mission house. He argues Protestant Episcopal must be a national church free of Rome's influence, condemns Jesuit meddling and warns of dangers from foreign societies and conventions among Roman Catholics in America.
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New York
the Times
J. L Johnston
Texas
Calvary Church
Johnston
Episcopalian Church
Episcopalian Mission House
Potter
Tuthill
Bishop Hare
South Dakota
Protestant Episcopal Church
Court of Appeals Hears Apportionment Case On Motion Day
In Albany on October 2 the Court of Appeals convened for motion day with all counsel for the three apportionment cases present. William A. Sutherland urged moving the Monroe county matter to the head of the calendar for immediate hearing. Attorney General Rosendale sought a similar advance as the decision is needed before October 19 to meet nomination deadlines. Chief Justice Earl declined to disrupt routine motion’s order and set the cases for the next morning at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AlBany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
William A. Sutherland
Monroe County
Rosendale
J Earl
Foreign student seeks World Fair souvenir coin
Chicago October 1 a St Petersburg University student applied for a World's Fair coin offering a large sum. The first foreign request for the souvenir piece arrived today signaling strong international interest in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St Petersburg University
Homestead Riot Aftermath and Union Actions Rally Support
Seven members of the advisory committee furnish bail while returned men receive ovations at Homestead. The Amalgamated Association plans to push the Tresson Salts basis for a national appeal for funds. Evan Jones, charged with riot at Homestead, is arrested at Brad dock. Carnegie Company cannot fill armor plate contracts. The Sixteenth Regiment receives its pay.
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Homestead
Amselgamated Association
Tresson Salts
Evan Jones
Braddock
Carnegie Company
Sixteenth Regiment
Tam
Homestead Advisory Board
George E. Snowden
National Guard
Philadelphia
Allegheny County
General Snowden
Knox & Reed
Carnegie Steel Company
Commonwealth
Paxson
Kennedy
McCluog
William Wiehe
Amalgamated Association
G. Davis
Thomas J. Crawford
Patrick Sweeney
Bayne
J. Hollingshead
Jacob Gilleland
Robert McWhinney
Constable Mills
Alderman McMaster
Evans
Enet
H. C. Frick
Treason charges loom in Homestead riot case formation
General George E. Snowden describes efforts to try the Homestead Advisory Board for treason and details briefs, bailings, and court appearances. Seven more Homestead men faced treason charges with bail set, while others were released. Crowds cheered returning prisoners as the case sparked renewed local tensions and a secret advisory meeting signaled potential mobilization and support.
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