Bigler Nominated for State Treasurer at Democratic Convention
At Harriburg the Democratic State Convention nominated Edmund A. Bigler on the first ballot with 207 votes, while ex Senator Wallace spoke in his support and lauded Bigler. The platform endorsed tariff reform, denounced trusts, and accused Republicans of hypocrisy on prohibition and failure to defend land and labor. Wallace urged unity and praised Grover Cleveland while urging six more months of his policies.
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Wallace
Harrieburg
Edmund A. Bigier
William A. Wallace
Dietatch
Grover Cleveland
Edmund A. Bigler
Humes
Bigler
Patrick Foley
William J. Brennen
Allegheny
Senate
Philadelphta
Philadelphia
Foley
Clay
Elk
Wilde
United States
Grover
Wani
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Cleveland
Congress
Democracy of the Union
St. Louis
Uar
Elkins Fathers-in-Law Battle Over Railroad Stock
Baltimore report details a long-running dispute over control of railroad stock involving ex Senator Henry O Davis and John Shaw. Stephen B Elkins and his father-in-law sought shares at favorable terms, then plotted to gain influence through proxies obtained from Blaine and other politicians. The Keyser West Virginia decision concludes the contest.
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Blaine
Dispatch
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
West Virginia Central
Armatrong
Keyser
W. Va
West Virginia
Henry O. Davis
John Shaw
Shaw Bros
Davis
Shaw
Steve
Elkins
Bayard
Gorman
6Th
Irving Cross
Cross
W. H. Barnum
Connecticut
Andrews
Democracy Debate Sparks Forward Drive at Convention
Speakers urged bold action and reform as a rallying cry for November. Mr. Bigler pledged aggressive efforts while Mr. Wi promised to do what he could to secure victory as the convention adjourned.
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Mr. Bigler
Mr. Wi
Platform Decries Republican Hypocrisy and Calls Tariff Reform
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Democratic state platform urging tariff reform to aid American labor, denounce trusts, and push pro labor protections. It condemns Republican leadership for failures on prohibition and public finance while praising reform and Australian ballot adoption.
Wool Growers Meet Over Tariff Rates And Conference Suggestion
The September meeting in Columbus featured Hon. Columbus Delano and others presenting a National Wool Manufacturers Association communication. It asks if U S wool growers will accept changes to second class and carpet wool duties, proposes a joint conference before manufacturers meeting, and decries New England free trade movements while defending the Senate tariff rates.
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Columbus
Columbus Delano
David Harpster
Delano
National Wool Manufacturers’ Association
United States
Senate
New England
West
Necessary Protection Evidence In Shooting Of Judge
In San Francisco on September 4 Deputy Sheriff Nagle heard M M Estee say he had known Judge Terry for over 30 years and that Terry carried a weapon. P D Wigginton testified Terry said he would kill Judge Sawyer if needed. A letter from Attorney General Miller directed Marshal Franks to provide protection for Justice Field and Judge Sawyer.
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Jdge Terry
San Francisco
Nagle
Aay M. M. Estee
Judge Terry
P. D. Wigginton
Sawyer
Marshal Franks
Justice Field
San Fransient
Hamilton conspiracy case grows more sensational in New York
Developments in the Robert Ray Hamilton conspiracy suggest a plot to induce a will in favor of a child and then murder him. Joshua Mann and Mrs Swinton were arraigned and remanded until Friday, with Eva Parsons linked to alleged plots to commit insanity and further acts against Hamilton.
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Jeshua Mann
Mrs. Swinton
Robert Ray Hamilton
New York
Inspector Byrnes
Hamilton
Mia Hamilton
Joshua Mann
Mr. Hamilton
Jerome
Eva Parsons
Brill
Steel
Mann
Ihton
Josh
Byrnes
Atlantic Ray
Atlantic City
Tospector Byrnes
Justice Hogan
Justice
Penate
Baby Beatrice Found as Hamilton Allegedly Denies Parentage
Two New York detectives and a German midwife visited the Noll cottage to question the wounded nurse about Baby Beatrice. The midwife identified the foundling as the baby Hamilton believed was his. Arrests of Mrs Swinton and Joshua Mann were announced as Hamilton renounced Eva, who lamented his possible desertion.
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Noll Cottage
Hamilton
Dispatch
Atlantic City
N. J
New York
Beatrice
Mays Lending
Perry
Eva
Ray
Grave Dilemma in Philadelphia Over Funeral Company Arrests
Affidavits swearing to crooked dealings by United States Funeral Divesting Company officials were filed by director Henry I Budd Jr and other figures. Arrest warrants were issued for Alfred L. Black Jr and William Bouldin, but delayed as a suspected witness with a criminal case arrived. J W Southmayd, newly elected president, remained in New York awaiting outcomes.
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Philadelphia
de W. Wartman
Camden
United States Funeral Divesting Company
Henry I Budd, Jr
Pittsburg
Thomas G. Heston
Henry ¥. Quint
Alfred L. Black, Jr
William Bouldin
Mr. Wartman
Black
Russell Williams
Meriden
Conn
Soerenr
New York Appointments Delayed by Cabinet Debate
A telegram from Hinton reports a Cabinet Friday decision on whether to make Naval Officer and Surveyor for New York port this season and whether to combine the appointments. Theodore Roosevelt supports retaining Burt and Beattie while Bart seeks to stay to finish reforms and a long report.
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Hinogton
New York
Theodore B. Willis
Brooklyn
George W. Lyon
New York City
Burt
Surveyor Beattie
Theodore Roosevelt
Beattie
Bart
German Catholic ideas discussed by Cleveland delegates
The German Roman Catholic Central Association of America finished its session in Cleveland with a plan to establish labor bureaus in major cities to aid Catholics seeking work. Delegates unanimously affirmed that one can be both Catholic and loyal. They also noted a cable gift of £200 to the Pope and received a papal telegraphic blessing. Twenty-two new societies joined the association.
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Cleveland
Roman Catholic Central Association of America
Rocco Oy
Tragedy in Seville Ends Life of Prosperous Lente
William Kemble Lente 30, a railroad and real estate figure, died by self inflicted means after slashing his forearm with a razor taking morphine and shooting himself. He was son of the late Dr Frederick D. Lente of New York and had inherited a large fortune largely tied up in ill will and Pend drives.
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Seville
Fun
William Kemble Lente
Lente
Frederick D. Lente
New York
Young Woman Dies by Jumping Into Abandoned Well
Louisa Graff aged 16, daughter of Peter Graff near Evansville, reportedly melancholy and threatening self harm, died by jumping into an old abandoned farm well Monday. Her body was found after a search initiated when she was missed at morning chores.
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Evansville, Inc
Louisa Graff
Peter Graff
Typhoid Fever Among Hogs Ravages County Flocks
A strange fatal hog disease sweeps central county near Marshall Illinois in early September. The illness mirrors human typhoid with hogs lingering for days and refusing to eat as the plague progresses. Local farmers report large losses and seek remedies or veterinary aid.
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Marshall
Ita
Cronin jury selection stalls as bias fears delay trial progress
Court details tense lineup as jurors are rejected for prejudice in the Cronin case. Attorneys clash over peremptory challenges while the defense aims to exhaust votes, and Judge McConnell hints the trial may hinge on court responsibility for juror selection.
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Ciay
Cronin
Talesmen
Mr. Foster
Judge McConnell
McConnell
Mr. Forrest
Quack's War Medicine Fomenting Bibb County Race Tension
In BarMingham Alabama on September 4 a con man calling himself Comanche Jim sparked white and black tension in Bibb County by selling a supposed war medicine that would make bodies bullet proof and promising to lead an uprising. A frightened supporter bought a bottle and began arming himself.
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Barmingham
Ala
Bibb County
Funee
New York Wins Inter-State Rifle Match at Camp Green
The inter-State rifle match among New Jersey, New York, and Delaware ended with the New York team taking the win. The victorious squad sent the prized solid silver punch bowl lined with gold back to New York along with a handsome gold badger. The bowl cost New Jersey $500 and each team had 12 men with ten shots at 200 yards and ten at 000 yards.
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Sua Grant
N. J
National Guard of
New Jersey
New York
Delaware
Camp Green
Collision in Fog Delays Steamship After Near Broadside Contact
A foggy collision near Staten Island sends the Brine to port with a three foot hole in its starboard bow. The incident injures several passengers on deck and causes the Brine to wait for fog to clear before proceeding to Clifton for repairs.
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Sesthiald
Staten Island
Clifton
Brune Sno
Southfield
Oppose Sumptuary Laws Platform Adopts Prohibition on Rhetoric
A special telegram from Rochester dated September 4 reports the New York State Wine Liquor and Beer Dealers' Association endorsing moderate liquor regulation and opposing statewide prohibition. The convention claims political influence and unity in opposition to oppressive sumptuary measures while supporting licensing to reduce liquor abuse.
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New York
Eocuzster
Sidebotham
Beer Dealers’ Association
London Strike Committee Accepts Part of New Agreement
The London strike committee, after an all night session, accepted part e of Lafore's contract proposal. It ends contract work and adopts piece work with workers earning gross receipts plus a minimum of 6 pence per hour and 8 pence overtime. Lightermen may return to work to arbitrate grievances, and river barge activity may resume.
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London
Canse
Loxpon
Lafore
South Dakota Democrats Open First State Campaign Convention
The South Dakota Democratic Convention met at the Grand Opera House in Huron with J. F. Cappenter presiding as temporary chair. Colonel William L. Steele was named temporary chairman and F. M. O'Brien and W. W. Goddard as secretaries as committees on organization and credentials were formed. The session adjourned to 7 PM for the resolutions committee to meet.
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Huron
Dax
South Dakota
Grand Opera House
J. F. Cappenter
State Central Committee
William L. Steele
Tandunet
F. M. O’brien
W. W. Goddard
Appeal by Henry D. Lloyd on Illinois miners suffering
Henry D. Lloyd, former Chicago morning paper editor, appeals to the public after personally investigating Illinois miners' plight. He cites widespread hunger and want, with many victims being children, and urges relief through public support for Spring Valley and surrounding areas.
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Henry D. Lloyd
Chicago
Lloyd
Illinois
Caueres
Opening of Exposition Sparks Crowd and Praise
The Exposition opened amid a quiet ceremony with Mrs. Marvin starting the Reese engine in Power Hall and Dr. Holland delivering a historic ovation. He recalls revived industrial spirit in Pittsburgh and commends over 100 donors and a large council for backing a project projected to reach half a million, moving toward a total goal of three million dollars as preparations continue.
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Marvin
Dr. Holland
Saan Bhouer
Ahc
Great Western Band
Holland
Chizesa
Ming
Chamber of Commerce
Pitsburg
Indusery
Ealief
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Samuel M. Wherry
Friends of Bigler
Alleheny
W. J. Brennen
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Schuylkill County
Clearfield
United
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Insylvania Democrats
Lsbor
Arma
Foran
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Bidler and
H. ER. Boye
Joshua
Cleveland Convention
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Dmpatch
Ontcaco
Freeman Grass
T. P. Kellogg
B. J. Vancott
William P. Turner
Kellogg
Charles Hershman
Englewood
Charles A. Baker
Oak Park
Mr. Longenecker
Foster Long
Turner
American League
Baker
Hershman
Foster
Forrest
Everne
Big Dan Coughlin
Thear
O'Swan
Alabama
National Guard
Jersey
Mes
Olivee
New Yone
St. Stephen's Guild
Livingston Place
Stephana
Price Fushenan
Charity Organization Society
Sister May
Sixth District
Acca Em Ge
Mary E. Oliver
Ew Robhiaan
Simon Cameron
Inington
Cameron
Adventuress
Democrats
Mrs. Marvin
Mis- Sinai Morea
Ain Trent
Washington
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