Sudden Twist on City Sinking Fund Handling Debate
A tax payer seeks a court trustee to protect the city sinking funds, alleging over 1 million dollars are idle in banks. Defendants defend policy as discretionary and defend banking relations while urging better investment for interest.
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William J. Howard
Howard
Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Diamond
Diamond Street
Duquesne
Pittsburg
Messrs. Magee
Flinn
Banka
Finance Committee of Councils
Anewer
Keating
Finance Committee
Mr. Howard
Commonwealth
Caid
Cal
Fate
Remin
Morrow
Anid Etry Derenidant
Bill Against City Over Sinking Fund and Officials
Johns McCleave sues the city of Pittsburg claiming failures to create and manage a sinking fund for bonds. The filing attacks councilmen and bank depositories, detailing indebtedness and alleged mismanagement including investment restrictions and fiduciary breaches.
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Wollowing
Johns McCleave
W.J. Howard
Breteren
Howard
Mitteburg
H. L
Tours Ivy, Meyor
Sai
MG. McReoulgie
Kirk Q. Bigham
Mark |Onity
Thomas Wallace
Councils of
Auth Elit
Sie
Firet
Pitteburg
Lydia Howard
Pittsburg
Hamilton County Forces Try to Shield Board in Ohio Caucuses
In Columbus, both parties hold joint caucuses as Governor Campbell plans an extra session. Hamilton county leaders threaten to join Republicans to topple the Board of Public Improvements if needed, while Democrats push for abolition of the board and related reforms. Governor outlines message backing the change and calls for commissions to investigate.
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Dibtatch
Reemelin
Montgomery
Cincinnati
Columbus
Hamilton County
Campbell
Board of Public Improvements
Ima
Isaac Miller
Board of Improvements
J. Charles Heemelin
Heemelin
Senate
House
Schneider
Alexander and Richards
McGrew
Sanford and Griffin
Ilp. M
Campbe
Reemelin, Sr
Ike Miller
Outlaw Raid Shocks New Holland East of Lancaster
A mob led by Big Ben Green and other Welsh mountain outlaws raided New Holland turning the town chaotic with stone throwing and a hotel assault. Citizens and a constable pursued the group who returned fire injuring several officers before the band was captured and brought to Lancaster.
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Lancaster
New Holland
Big Ben" Green
Lyte Skiles
Skiles’ Place
London Poor Face Turmoil Amid Doomsday Fears
In London's poorer districts, tumultuous scenes erupt as superstitious paupers refuse to work, convinced that the city is doomed to destruction. Reports from October 13 describe widespread unrest and speculation, highlighting social distress and fear as the population reacts to ominous beliefs.
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BT Dunlap
Loxnon
London
France Faces McKinley Tariff Backlash Sparks Action
Paris debates immediate steps after the McKinley tariff provokes French anger. Deputies call for warlike retaliation, with fears of harming U S goods via Russia and Austro Hungarian grain, while Berlin discusses a potential triple customs union amid French opposition.
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Dunlaf
Paris
Hardean
France
United States
Russia
Austro-Hungary
Berlin
von Caprigi
Crispi
Umberto
Austria
Triple Alliance
Frankfort
Blocked at Tipperary in Dunlap case
The trial at Tipperary stalls as defendants Dillon and O'Brien flee. Medical evidence shows Mr. O Mahony cannot attend for days and could relapse due to excitement. The crown cross examines the doctor and the court is adjourned to consider a way to proceed without O Mahony tomorrow.
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Dillon- O'Brien
Tipperary
Dillon
O'Brien
O'Mahony
Ronan
Truth Seekers in Paris by Dunlaps Cable
Americanists gather in Paris to study early American history and ethnography. Dr Brinton of the University of Pennsylvania presides as vice president and delegates meet the Municipal Council at Hotel De Ville. Carnot hosts Prince Rosana Bonaparte for a private audience.
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Paris
Society of Americanists
Brinton
University of Pennsylvania
Chaijr
Hotel de Ville
Carnot
Prince Rosana Bonaparte
America
Twenty Three Die as Prague Bridge Collapses
A section of the Kariyt bridge in Prague collapsed during morning rush, sending twenty three men into the river. Many were badly hurt, and Captain Renoir, superintendent of the works, lost both legs while others were rescued.
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Prague
Dunlap
Piraave
Kariyt
Renoir
Mutiny in Their Hearts English Draft Mutinies for India
Men of the Second East Surrey Regiment of Foot under orders for India refused to march in Guernsey. They were disarmed and rifles taken up in advance. They then were told they must obey orders or face consequences, and they embarked sulkily and mutinously.
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NY Dunlap's Cable Company
Guernsey
Second East Surrey Regiment of Foot
India
Taaffe Likely to Resign Over Triple Alliance Rift
Count von Taaffe, President of the Ministry and Minister of the Interior, faces imminent resignation amid suspicions of hostility to the German Emperor and opposition to the Triple Alliance. The move is seen as necessary to resolve the dispute and restore political alignment.
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Wrexxa
Count von Taaffe
Silver Wreath for Frederick's Tomb Lost in Transit
The silver wreath valued at several thousand dollars, subscribed in America and entrusted to Mr. Charles Gibson for the tomb of the late Emperor Frederick, has disappeared in transit. Mr. Gibson dined with Emperor William in Potsdam on Saturday.
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Dunlae Candle Company
Berli
America
Charles Gibson
Frederick
Gibson
Emperor William
Potsdam
Dillion and O'Brien Sighted Bound for Paris Journey
A Paris telegram reports that Dillion and O'Brien landed on the Brittany coast and are en route to Paris. The dispatch also notes the death of M. Calmon a leading French politician and member of Thiers government in 1871 who signed the decree expelling Prince Napoleon.
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Duklap
Paris
M. Calmon
M. Thiers
Napoleon
Elopement under legal marriage questioned by angry father
Albert L. Day and Lizzie Fizpatrick of Pittsburg married Sept 24 at the Genesee House by Justice Lincoln. The father-in-law challenges the union claiming elicit consent issues and asks for a certificate or letter to prove the ceremony. Police and officials have been contacted about the claim of illegitimacy and potential age concerns.
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Petal
Turdiafatch
Buffalo
Albert L. Day
Lizzie Fizpatrick
Pittsburg
Lizzie
Day
Justice Lincoln
Genesee House
Young Day
George J. Lincoln
Drak Sin
Genesee Hotel
George L. Lincoln
Whuil Eo Plesse
Ee L. Mo
A. Dar
William McKelvey
New York
Meadvill e officer defends Emery charge against Delamater
Captain John F. Morris of Meadville testifies in an affidavit about a speech by Senator Emery in Bradford accusing G W Delamater of treachery in Crawford county politics during 1884. Morris recalls his Civil War service, injury, and subsequent financial ruin blamed on Delamater, and asserts Delamater promised aid but supported his Democratic rival instead.
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Meadville
John F. Morris
Pennsylvania
Emery
Bradford
G. W. Delamater
Crawford County
Eighty-Third
Pennsylvania Volunteers
John W. Mclean
Erie
Gaines Mills
Via
Libby
Delamater
Govarauseak
Mr. Delamater
Senator Emery
Kirchartz Declares Independent Run for Beaver Legislature
El Kirchartz a Beaver Falls Republican and head of Beaver Valley Brush Works announces an independent bid for the Legislature. He also serves as secretary of the Beaver Valley Trades Council, which yesterday endorsed him after resolutions from about 40 labor unions.
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Kirchartz
Beaver
Beaver Falls
J. EL Kirchartz
Beaver County
Trades Council
E Tallad
Farmers’ Alliance
McGuire Promotes Australian Ballot at Morgan's Station
K of L General Secretary T B McGuire toured coke regions advocating the Australian ballot and pro adopters like ex Governor Pattison. He addressed a rousing meeting at Morgan's station and denied being hounded by labor leaders.
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T. B. McGuire
K. of L
Pattison
Morgan's Station
McGuire
Farmers League backs gubernatorial and statewide tickets
A County Farmers' League meeting in Indiana endorsed Oscarson for Governor Black for Lieutenant Governor and Jacob Creps for Congress. The gathering occurred today and carried the consensus of all present.
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Indiana
County Farmers’ League
Independant Republicans Open Oratorical Campaign Night
Butler October 12 The Independent Republicans launch an oratorical campaign night led by Lewis Emery Jr. from Suerta State. The event draws community interest as political outreach continues.
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Butler
Lewis Emery, Jr
Suertay
Delamater On The Wing In Pennsylvania Campaign
Senator Delamater arrives in Johnstown with a Democratic escort and speaks in Somerset and Stoyestown. He accuses Pattison of foreign dictate and says Pattison would be guided by Cleveland and Cassiday, with crowd contrasts noted at a Somerset meeting. The tour ends in Altoona with a strong reception.
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Johnstown
Delamater
Pittsburg
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Somerset
Stoyestown
Republican Club
Pat
Mr. Pattison
Lewis C. Cassiday
Grover Cleveland
William L. Seot
Unsil
Henator Delamater
Altoona
Bravis
Burt Delamater
Stroudsburg welcomes Pattison Wallace Abbott in procession
Democrats parade ex Gov Pattison ex Senator Wallace and Gov Abbott through Stroudsburg and Easton with cheers from Adams County to Northampton County. A 20 mile route includes meetings at Music Hall and Concert Hall with local officials and party leaders guiding the tour.
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Wallace
Allentown
Monroe County
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William A. Wallace
Leon Abbott
New Jersey
Abbott
Mauch Chunk
Philadelphia
J. Marshall Wright
James M. Beck
South Bethlehem
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Eix
Judge Harvey
Sowden
Hubert E. Wright
Martin
Lehigh
Music Hall
John D. Stiles
Hinck
John S. Maloney
George Hoffman
Emery
Mauch Count
Hazleton
Rumors of Uniting Street Railways in Pittsburgh
A Philadelphia led syndicate and a Pittsburgh group led by Christopher L. Magee weigh consolidation of rival street railway companies. Talks have spanned two weeks with stock ownership split about 20 000 shares each side. Magee reportedly not buying beyond Pittsburg held stock. Overtures to purchase the lines have been made but no deal reached.
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Pape Wa
Br Kald
Eadd City
General Assembly
Pittsburg
Ils
Oald City
Sim
Freehold Bank
Jittsner
Finance Committee
Corncilé
Allegheny National Hank
First National Hank
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Qounells
Philadelphia
Widener-Ekins Kemble Syndicate
Christopher L. Magee
Magee
Philadelphia Syndicate
Kemble
Justice Miller Dies Quietly at Home in Washington
Justice Miller died tonight at 10 minutes before 11. He passed without a struggle and apparently without pain, attended by his wife and son Irvine and an old friend, with Dr. Cook and Chief Clerk McKenney present. Funeral plans will be announced tomorrow, remains to Keokuk Iowa for burial. Supreme Court to meet at noon and adjourn after reporting the death. Mrs Tousseslin and Miss Corkhill, his daughter and granddaughter, will reach Washington tomorrow.
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Washington
Justice Miller
Keokuk
Supreme Court
Fuller
Justees
Miller
Tousseslin
Corkhill
Melmerby Wreck Off Nova Scotia Claims Nine Crew
A Quebec dispatch reports the bark Melmerby loaded with timber wrecked near New Glasgow Nova Scotia while bound from Quebec to Glasgow. Captain Olsen and nine seamen are feared lost in the disaster.
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Quebec
Melmerby
Glasgow
Day Harbor
New Glasgow
Olsen
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