Harrity Leads Democrats in Pennsylvanian Convention
HARRITY at the helm of the Democratic convention in Haresburg guiding the ticket lineup. Wright for Auditor General and Tilden of Erie for State Treasurer appear favored, with Pattison backed by some yet hedging on the Presidency. Platform talks center on currency policy, state issues, and a cautious nod to Pattison while Harrity seeks solid state patronage.
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Haresburg
Harrity
The
Commonwealth
Wright
Tilden
Erie
Lemarl T. Wherry
Cumberland Valley
Pattison
Qrow
Quar
Pennsylvania
Forleveland
Mittee
Kerr
Bolton House
Hensel
Stenger
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Congress
Eee
George M. Dallas
Gustine Thom
da W. Sellers
Wi Weibe
T. C. Laylor
Pitsburg
Charlies Grain Mores
Siieen
Ford
Mercer
Craw
W.S. McLean
Wilkesbarre
H. Wills Bland
Reading
H. W
Mon
Chester
John la J
Morgan Troat
J. M. Bailey
R. E. T. M. Vandling
Scranton
J. G
D. Wood
William Weihe
Powdoerry
W.J. Brennen
Black
H. Willis Gland
George W. Skinner
Mittehler
Israel
Chairmien Kerr
Wiiett
Raymond
Dauphin
Bolton
Middletown
Democrastic Marching Club
Rewalt
Middleton
Wherry and Wrights figures in state nomination race
The article describes Wherry's bid for State Treasurer facing opposition from Harrity and Republican misgivings. It notes Ritter withdrawing from Auditor General race, Wright and Tilden's shifting positions, and Democratic insiders debating support as delegates converge on nomination day. Raymond and Rewalt vie for influence with slim chances.
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Wherry
Harrity
Sim
Ritter
Williamsport
Wright
Republican Party
Tilden
Quay
Uch
Multiplied by Bardsley City Officials Underprobe
A Philadelphia committee reports that ex City Treasurer Bardsley unduly kept portions of delinquent tax fees from magistrates and constables in 1889 and 1890. Witnesses say officers took payments without question while Bardsley allegedly served in a gas stock matter tied to city interests.
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Philadelphia
Bardsley
William E. Park
Gas Bureau
Y and
W. W
Parson's secret marriage case shocks Pittsburg area
Mrs. Margaret Good accuses Rev. Benjamin Benson of desertion before Alderman Bland. She claims a secret marriage in Pittsburg a year ago and says she can prove it. Benson denies a real marriage and says the Pittsburg ceremony was a sham. More rumors implicate others in the affair.
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Pittsburg
Jouxetowns
Margaret Good
Alderman Bland
Benjamin Benson
Benson
Good
The Tariff At Home And Governor Campbell's Trip
Columbus dispatch reports Major McKinley traveled 140 miles from Pomeroy to Urbana to address Republicans and farmers on tariffs and silver. Pomeroy hosts a large cotton mill employing about 800 and supporting the town's economy. Governor Campbell and wife left for New York, with doctors saying malaria and illness explain his condition, not a political ruse, as he eyes recovery at the seashore and a resume date around September 7.
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Colombus
McKinley
Columbus
Pomeroy
Urbana
Campbell
New York
Starling Loving
Bell
Tabk
Indi
Ee Ae
Echo
Atlantic City
Praia
Kemeitsi
Rey
Victory for Sherman in Niles Senate convention
At the Republican Senatorial Convention for Trumbull and Mahoning counties in Niles Ohio Sept 2 Sherman supporters claimed early momentum but the session ended with Sherman victory as delegates withdrew rival Foraker nominees and Bach was acclaimed amid applause. Names Blaine and Moki drew enthusiasm but the Sherman faction prevailed.
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Niles
Trumbull
Mahoning
Sherman
Foraker
United States Senate
Strock
Oharaee
Natmes
Aepenrentetivel
Ncanch
Austin
G. Brooke
Ellw
C. R
Ae Ou
O Sherman
Messrs
Brooke
Truesdale
Obs
Blaine
Moki
Sher
Peffer speech sparks church opposition in Free Methodists
A Cincinnati third party conference reaction spreads to churches as Free Methodists in Neosho Ra nds denounce Senator Peffer and the Farmers Alliance as a political oath bound force harming Christianity and good government. They urge Republicans to aid church finances with contributions.
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Torzna
Kax
Peffer
Third Party
Cincinnati
Republican Party
Free Methodists
Neosho Raunds
Benator Peffer
Farmers’ Alliance
United States
Conferente Topeka Encaee
Faws
Young Men's Republican League backs Robinson at Scorrpaty
The Westmoreland County Young Men's Republican League Club met and approved a resolution in support of John B. Kineane. The local club, oldest in the county, was the first to instruct for Robinson.
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Westmoreland
Robinson
Scorrpaty
Young Men's Republican League
John B. Kineane
Young Garfield Defeated
Cervetano Sep 2 James EB Garfield defeated in a local contest as reported in the Garfield chronicle brief.
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Garfield
Cervetano
James EB. Garfield
State Senator Race Nears Finish in Local Election
The campaign for the State Senator seat concluded with ex-Speaker Lampson defeating the Forakerite challenger Garfield, a Shermanite ally, amid local political shifts.
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Lampson
Garfield
Prohibition Convention Opens Amid Telegram From Liquor Dealers
Atlanr New York Sept 1 Prohibition State Convention opened with a telegram unsigned from Liquor Dealers of the state offered “assurances” for the convention outcome. Delegates discussed motions and a committee of one was formed to draft anew resolutions while pledges for campaign support appeared among attendees.
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Atlanr
N. Y
New York
Mead
Monte
The Vienna Scandal Behind Crown Prince Rudolph Death
Henry Wilson, then in Vienna, reveals the tangled story of Crown Prince Rudolph and Marie Vettera. He links a long obsession with Baroness Vetsera to a deadly hunting day at Meyerling, claiming a family feud and bold betrayal led to the tragedy.
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St. Louis
Rudolph
St. Lovuis
Marie Vettera
Henry Wilson
Vienna
Sne Ar, Seastena Ees
Peror
Vetzern
Etzern
Meyerling
Rea
Auersperg
Austria
Lee
Etzera
Marie
Oak
Philadelphia Company Finds Rich Gas Well in Washington County
The Philadelphia Company struck a rich gas well in Washington County near Bestsville on G. Wil Beanhs farm three miles east of the town. The well, located in the Maple Creek Pike Bon field, shows about 900 pounds pressure and southwest of the field. The discovery may extend the company's lines two miles southwest and prompt many new wells in East Bethlehem township.
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Philadelphia
Washington County
Washiington
Philadelphia Company
G. Wil Beanhs
Bestsville
Pike Bon
W. N. Cleaver
Bethlehem Township
Briceville Muddle Prompts Penitentiary Probe Vote
In Tennessee the Lower House debated a resolution to appoint a joint committee to investigate the penitentiary conditions the convict lease system and Briceville troubles. After a flurry of amendments the measure was referred to the Penitentiary Committee amid calls to delay and opposition to abrogating the lease. A whipping post bill for minor offenses was discussed.
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Tennessee
Nashville
General Assembly
Briceville
House
Melbourne Rain Wizard Promises Storm on Call
Melbourne, the rain wizard, announced he would conjure another storm in three and a half hours but was asked by rain committees to desist to allow Wyoming ranchers to make hay. He agreed to follow the committee and promised to rain next Sunday if required, with inquiries from Salt Lake City and Akron, Colorado.
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Wyoming
Wio
Melbourne
Salt Lake City
Akron
Col
Hearing Sought on Stockton Avenue Post Office Site
Treasury officials received a letter from T. H. Baird Patterson requesting another hearing over the government's purchase of the Stockton avenue site for the Allegheny post office. If the price cannot be arranged within the appropriation, a new action may be avoided, keeping a post office possible without further steps.
Barefoot Boys Suffer Vitriol Soaked Sawdust Injury
Special from Finpiar reports Willie Henry and Charlie Robinson, two young barefooted boys, playing near the Wire Nall Works. They stepped into sawdust saturated with vitriol and suffered chemical burns to their feet. They require bandages and relief as doctors assess the injuries.
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Finpiar
Willie Henry
Charlie Robinson
Still a Hope Left in McKee Chambers Debt Case
Creditors question Standard Plate Glass finances as James A. Chambers faces multiple judgments totaling about 120 876 pounds while H Sellers McKee resists extending time. Judges and attorneys convene with Chambers to seek relief amid rumors and friction among partners.
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H. Sellers McKee
James A. Chambers
Mr. McKee
Mr. Chambers
Chambers
J. Scott Ferguson
Martha J. Chambers
Alexander Chambers
Ferguson
Aries
Kennedy
Sony Raines
Sinty Siar
Sellers McNeese
Pisa
M cKee
R. McKee
Standard Plate Glass Company
Minister Egan in Quirky Washington View of Chile Affair
Washington reports a bitterly mixed scene as Minister Egan conveys Valparaiso’s surrender to Balmaceda’s government and the insurgent rival, Lazcano, maneuvers amid a fractured Chilean diplomacy. Scraps of gossip fill the note as officials weigh how to respond and when to seek formal ties.
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Egan
Wharton
Seatlie
Eavy
Tue
Drs
Department
Seiseontine
Chile
Lazcano
Searedield
Balmacedan
Messrs. Montt, Varras
Foster
Congressional
Mr. Lazcano
Demne Mf
le Tela
UN Od Bta
Dr Emmons Smokeless Brand Reaches Chilean Conflict
Dispatches reported from Culle that Dr Emmons smokeless brand is used in Chilean battles as part of wartime logistics. The report cites sources within Wasuinotom dated September 2.
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Surgent Petty
Rome
Ate
Benercot Pound
Dr. Emmons
Wasuinotom
Culle
Chilean Junta Secures Injunction to Halt $75,000 Bill
In Loxvon on September 2 an injunction sought for the Junta of Chile stopped payment on a $75,000 bill of exchange. The instrument was drawn to Senor J Goday, chief funeral agent in Europe, and had not been discounted.
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Loxvon
Junta
Chile
Ocean Log Raft Shipment From Galveston to London Proposed
Galveston lumber magnate Charles H. Moore plans an unprecedented ocean raft voyage from Galveston to London. The project would use a three-section raft of raw yellow pine to cross the Atlantic, propelled by the steam tug Storm King, with start hoped for late July next year. If successful it could become a yearly venture and would build on earlier raft experiments from St. John’s to New York.
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Charles H. Moore
St. John's
N. B
New York
Moore
Galveston
London
John's
Fundy
New York Harbor
Galves
Calverton Harbor
Storm King
Oon
Pverpool
Want Ads Offer Cheap Rates for Classifieds
A brief notice from THE DIS advertises one cent per word for want columns, inviting readers to place ads with affordable pricing. The offer emphasizes low cost and quick placement in the newspaper's classified section.
Germany Drops Pork Ban as Beet Sugar Duty Persists
A U S Germany accord will lift 1880 and 1888 pork restrictions on American pork products in exchange for keeping the McKinley beet sugar duty. President Harrison will issue a proclamation once Germany confirms removal of restrictions. negotiations led by Minister Ge at Berlin. Officials offer no formal confirmation but expect action soon.
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William
United States
Germany
Ident Harrison
Middletown's Decline After Railroad Redirection
An Indiana town once thriving as a business hub fell into decline after the Cincinnati Richmond and Fort Wayne Railroad bypassed Middletown. The rival Hoagland Towets emerged with a minor shift in trade routes. Spurgeon’s health worsened, unable to eat while in Lospon.
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Fort Warne
Middletown
Cincinnati
Richmond and Fort Wayne
Hoagland
Murderous knife ends saloon quarrel on Eleventh street
Samuel Earley, a Carnegie steel mill roller, died after a fight at the Phenix Hotel bar at 51 Eleventh Street. Patrick Fitzpatrick, a molder, is in Central Station, claiming self defense. The incident occurred around 10:30 PM as patrons separated the two men. Doorman and officers confirmed the stabbing with a three inch pocket knife amid a crowded barroom scene.
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Samuel Earley
Eleventh Street
Phenix
Samuel Early
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Homestead
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Molder
Phannix Hotel
James Mulvehill
Phenix Place
Fitzpatrick
Early
Fitzgerald
William Pyne
Fitspatrick
Jth
Lesa
Pyne
Bumbaugh
Penn Avenue
Seine
Liberty
Eleventh Streets
Joseph Zimmerman
Zimore
iQcor
McIntosah, Hemphill & Co
Johns
Spring Alley
Ve Sol Coulson
McAleese
Boss Grove Murder Casts Shadow Over Picnic Night
Reported last night that Joseph Farbacher died from Mike Maloney's knife at Ross Grove Tuesday night. Coroner McDowell to hold inquest on Austin Reid's death this morning. Maloney and Miss Nellie Pedigrew were committed to jail yesterday. he charged with murder and she with aiding. Information suggests broader trouble linked to Steuben Lodge No. 73 and the Throne Ghete's influence.
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Joseph Farbacher
Mike Maloney
Ross’ Grove
McDowell
Austin Reid
Maloney
Nellie Pedigrew
Ald Sehen
E Marcin
Steuben Lodge No
Cotton Mill Wages Reduced by Industry Vote
The Cotton Manufacturers' Association met and voted to cut wages, effective October 5. The expected average reduction is about 10 percent, with some uncertainty among workers. The move follows a general rise in labor costs since January 13, 1888, and a restructuring of mule spinning rates.
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Masa
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Testing Big Steel Guns at Sandy Hook
The government continued artillery tests at Sandy Hook with a one inch mortar fired yesterday. Pending the main event, the big inch steel gun was scheduled for tomorrow under Captain Heathwald supervision as observers noted the firing at the target.
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New Tore
Sandy Hook
Heath Wald
Targees
Teneboe
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