Platt Says He Will Work For Harrison Despite Opposition
New York, Sept. 4. Ex Senator Thomas C. Platt told a Herald interviewer at the Oriental Hotel that he will support Harrison and speak his views frankly. He defended his past Republican service and said he would act according to party necessity, stressing the majority rule and his loyalty to the GOP.
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New Yoas
New York Herald
Thomas C. Platt
Oriental Hotel
Manhattan Beach
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The
Oriental
Tie
Lap
Flvgs
Dow
Herald
Patt
New York
Majorite
Minneapolla
Presi- Geet
Republican Party
Tams Heypatheer
Republieen
Uertil
Tiana
Duryen Poves
Nevercetos
Presifouls
Senator Praises Republican Friends in State Campaign
The senator asserts that his Republican supporters across the state will back the national ticket with hard and steady work. He says his friends are dependable and always ready to serve, both day and night, in this campaign as in past efforts.
Sloan Faces Battle for Twenty-fifth District Chair
In Queensville Pennsylvania on September 4, Democratic conferees from Westmoreland Indiana Armstrong and Jefferson counties meet at Kittanning. Senator Sloan Indiana is seen as likely nominee with Westmoreland and Jefferson backing him. Armstrong County bets on E A McCullough to push Austin Clark case.
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Jefferson
E.i A. Mc. Cullough
Democratic
Armstrong
Austin Clark
Clark
William Bregnen
Pittsburg
McCullough
Sloan
Indiana
Primary fever marks Westchester Republican race
In Westchester on the Republican county primaries a heated fight for State Senate drew large turnout. The machine and anti machine factions clashed as indications point to instructions for Quay. Candidates include William P. Snyder Phoenixville I F Moore Franklin Plummer Jeffries Chester and David H. Branson Atelen.
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State Senate
Quay
United States Senne
William P. Snyder
Spring City
I. F. Moore
Phienixville
J. G. West
Franklin
Plunmier , Jeffries
David H. Branson
Atelen
Grover to Attend Illinois Rally with Cleveland Visit
A large Democratic rally is planned in the city for October 10 with ex President Cleveland confirmed to attend. Afterward he will visit running mate General Stevenson who has just returned from Herndon Kansas. Stevenson heads to Indianapolis next Tuesday for the Hendricks birthday celebration address.
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Cleveland
General Stevenson
Stevenson
Herndon
Kio
Indianapolis
Hendricks
Berks County GOP Nominates slate for Congress and judges
Reading September 4 report that the Berks Republican County Convention nominated H. A. Muhlenburg for Congress in the Berke Lehigh district and endorsed H Willis Bland for Judge of the Orphans Court. The convention also backed non partisan judiciary resolutions and indorsed Harrison Reid and the McKinley bill.
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Reading
Berks
H. A. Muhlenburg
Congress
Berke-Lehigh
Willis Bland
Orphans’ Court
Harrison
Reid
McKinley
Fayette County Republicans Name Candidate for Unexpired Term
The Fayette County Republican Central Committee met to nominate a candidate for the unexpired Congressional term of the late A. K. Craig in the Twenty fourth district. Fourteen conferees, re-elected from spring primaries, voted for Acheson for the regular term and were instructed for Colonel Stewart.
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Asiowtows
Fayette County
Republican Central Committee
Fayette
A. K. Craig
Acheson
Stewart
The Missing Mystic Harris Returns to New York
San Francisco reports Thomas Lake Harris the Mystic founder of the Brotherhood of New Lilies has settled in New York City living in luxury. His early disclosures and a shattered marriage to Jane Waring, once his secretary, are linked to the move. Harris left Fountain Grove California after a winery fire and plans to proselytize in New York rather than returning west.
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San Francisco
Morning Call
New York
Thomas Lake Harris
Brotherhood of New Lilie
Fountain Grove
Santa Roaa
Cal
New York City
Jane Waring
Harris
California
Labor Day Parade Denied Military Units Entry
The Labor Day committee in Canton Ohio asked Canton Alliance Massillon and Akron Ohio National Guard units to withdraw their acceptance and not participate in today’s Labor Day celebration due to objections from local trades unions amid national labor unrest.
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Caxtons
Canton
Alliance
Massillon
Akron
Ohio National Guard
Frear
Salem
Tolltown
River yields mangled dead in Michigan murder
A mutilated body is found at Muiray Landing on the St. Clair river. The unknown victim shows a cut from ear to ear, multiple skull fractures, fresh wounds, and broken arm and leg, suggesting a violent homicide. Police investigation underway as details emerge.
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Detroit
Muiray Landing
St. Clair River
Beott Bushman Assets Assigned in Cannisle
Cannisle reports agricultural implement dealer J J Beott Bushman has assigned assets amid heavy liabilities. A. R. Ruply named the new assignee to manage the affairs and repay creditors.
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Cannisle
Spreia
J. Beott Bushman
A. R. Ruply
California Fig Syrup Co. Promotes True Remedy
The Pleasant remedy Syrup of Figs is praised for its beneficial effects on the human system, while cheap vegetable extracts and mineral solutions sold as medicines are said to be injurious. The text asserts that informed people will choose the true remedy, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fix Syrup Co
New Yorker
Hamilton
Blankets Sale Ad Promises Dollar Savings Today
An old newspaper ad touts blanket sales with a gimmick promising one dollar saved for every sour quoted, mentioning sellers Jos. Honse and L Peat, urging readers to visit their shop for discounts today.
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Jos
Honse & L Peat
Secretary Foster and Dr Hamilton clash over cholera control
Washington reports tension as Secretary Foster and Dr Johan B Hamilton press a hard line on quarantine. Dr Wyman, supervisor of the Marine Hospital service, faces reduced influence as Hamilton travels to New York for inspections and policy alignment with Dr Jenkins. Hamilton signals strict measures, urging clean water, sanitation, and rapid patient isolation to curb cholera risk.
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Jenkins
New York
Washington
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
United States
Europe
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Foster
Dr. Wyman
Wynman
Johan B. Hamilton
Chicago
Dr. Hamilton
Dr. Wymen
Hamilton
Beere
Crounse
Rioting Soldiers Attack Scottdale Man Aboard Erie Train
On a Sept. 4 trip from Pittsburgh to Linesville seven National Guard soldiers fought a Scottdale sympathizer aboard a Jamestown bound train. The Scottdale man was knocked down struck about the head and eye and left badly injured. Conductor W Perry halted the fight and handed a kicking soldier to a local constable in Mercer. The Scottdale man stayed in Jamestown for treatment.
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New Casfix
W. Perry
Erie and
Pittsburg
Linesville
Crawford County
National Guard
Jamestown
Mercer County
Perry
Operators' New Secret Order Forms Invaluable Plan
Kansas City dispatch reports commercial telegraph operators are meeting to draft a secret union constitution. The draft provides a $100 first year insurance, progress through bank degrees, and a $1,000 maximum after ten years with a final Mystic degree. Membership open to all operators over 16 in America. The organization name is undecided. Daniel Dougherty sinks into grave relapse in Philadelphia after illness. Tangier telegrams say Angherites press Moorish sultan with harsh terms.
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Kansas City
America
River News and Navigational Notes From Louisville
River conditions reported with water levels on the falls canal and below. The Grace Morris is laid up for repairs. Departures to Cincinnati noted. Weather is cloudy with a 40 degree sea and warm conditions in Morgantown area as river levels shift.
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Grace Morris
J. C
Cincinnati
Morgantown
Elver
Weather Notes From Be'ow River Readings
The report lists river levels for RLInNG-River and Ohio river with several feet measurements. It notes the Onelds or Matt cancuees river reading rising and a warm cloudy day with no rain.
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Warman R. Paertrsburg
Ohio
Echoes From the River edits on docks and river boats
The Ark will be taken off the docks today and LittnL moved on the wharf yesterday. Boats at the wharf repair and return to duty as James G. Ejsine and other excursion craft operated for passengers along the river. The City of Pittsburg ran an excursion for Odd Fellows and American Union Cigar Factory workers. River traffic faces delays when the canotans of Lock No 4 and general towLINE activity hinder navigation.
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Joan A. Woop
New York
Hunter
Andes
Yen
Adam Gecobe
Cox
Morgantown
Charley Hook
Daria Dam
James G. Ejsine
Jacobs
Ag Aptarm S. A. Abrams
Brownaville
CarTatx
W. A. Gordon
Cascade
Pennsylvania Sand Company
Locus Street
Pine Ba Capirars
Reno
Preder
McKee
Pitneburg
Munswenteis City
Pittsburg
American Union Cigar Factory
Fire Records Report Across Multiple Cities
A chaotic fire record notes losses in Newark at W D Jones drug store and Penn avenue, a stubborn firefight to save nearby structures, and a second hand furniture store blaze on avenue led to damages. Detroit details Buick Sherwood plant fire destroying two frame homes and scorches across the street with total damage around 000 and insurance not more than one third.
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Portland
Ore
C. M. Dodd
Newark
Penn Avenue
Samuel Ee Non
Detroit
Buick & Sherwood
Duquesne Conservatory Circular For Pittsburg Students
Of Interest to Music Students. The new annual circular of Pitts burgs leading school of music the Duquesne Conservatory can be obtained at music stores or at the Conservatory Beaverse College building corner Diamond and Rose streets opposite Court House First term begins September 5. Blankets at Jos. Horse & Co Penn Avenues Stores. School Books! School Books! School Books! BR. 8. Davis & Co. 6 Fifth avenue.
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Duquesne Conservatory
Conservatory
Beaverse College
Corner Diamond
Rose Streets
Court House
Jos
Horse & Co
Penn Avenues
Big Day for Sport in Latest New Orleans Carnival Gossip
Reports from Cincinnati Baltimore and Pittsburgh scenes recount a baseball day from Sept 4 with Dwyer, Vickery and McGraw among players. Gossip centers on Arthaur Irwin’s removal, Buckenberger’s Senators two-game plan, Killen facing Sluggers, and Megastars like Baye and Ruckenberger's pitching needs amid team shakeups.
Wilkinsburg A Tournaments and Matches Stir Local Sports
The Wilkinsburg Athletic Association plans a tennis championship on the 16th and 17th with singles doubles and mixed events. Local stars Miss Potter Truby and Messrs Repp Perry Bixler Leaf highlighted. The WAA ball team beat the Young Americans in a recent walkover and two games at Athletic Park are set for tonight. A football team has formed and will schedule games as the season opens.
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Wilkinsburg Athletic Association
Wilkinsburg
Wilkinson
Indies
W.A. A
Wiekers
Potter
Truby
Messia
Repp
Perry
Bixler
Leaf
Athletic Park
Charles Mitchells Opinion on Sullivan versus Corbett
In Lospex dispatch coverage dated September 4 Charley Mitchell argues Sullivan will dominate the first four rounds and no man alive can stand up to him then. He notes Corbett’s backers in sporting circles and a likely waiting game by Corbett for 10 to 14 rounds. Bets are irregular and Peter Jackson declines comments while ready to fight the winner.
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Corbett
America
Kilrain
Mitchell
Sullivan
Peter Jackson
Zimmerman Shatters Mile Record in Passaic Meet
At Passaic Athletic Club meet in Cairtor New Jersey Zimmerman rode from scratch to win the mile handicap in 2 minutes 19 seconds setting a world record for the event. Other riders Taylor Windle and Barlow also competed as the Coney Island Club announced a dual athletic event with a featured boxing match in New York.
Uniontown Sports Association annual tournament closes
The Uniontown Sports men’s Association wrapped its annual tournament on Saturday in Unitortown Pa. Miller of Morgantown tied in the finals of the target matches at blos rocks. George Titlow of Uniontown won the ten blue rock event. Mobler of Pittsburg led the medal contest for all round work with Titlow, C. Eelman, and Glesenkamp among the top performers.
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Uniontown Sportsmen's Association
Blos Rocks
Miller
Morgantown
W. Vao
George Titlow
Mobler
Pittsburg
C. ‘Eelman
Glesenkamp
Adams sets lacrosse world record at Williamstown meet
Hugh Adams, famed Cornwall Club defender, won the lacrosse ball throwing contest in Williamstown and set a world record with a throw of 9 yards 3 feet 5 inches. The report also notes racing pools sold for Sheephead Bay race cards and references turf history and figures in Milwaukee and England.
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Ont
Hugh Adams
Cornwall Club
Louisvitly
Sheephead Bay
Simmons
Pat" Malloy
Ini
Lawless
Chevealla Halcyon
Alee
Star
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Elsino Cate Warsaw
Bertha Bally
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Poe
Anna Bb Bi
Ise
Ode
Alpha
Strathmen
Tea Crayttae
Lepanto
Dan S
Temple
Petey Cayanaunis ii
Industry Hi
Kings County
Eed
Fara
Mae le
Sliver Prince
Uncle Stm
Hyly Nomad
Strephon
King Crab Tal Tiam Rogers
Watterson
Eee
Held
Sporting Notes Mention Miscellany From Mississippi City
Miscellaneous athletic items note Charley Mitchell not appearing at New Orleans events. Swimmers nationwide grow active with reports of near KO by Constant Reapen MacCaffrey. A Pittsburgh football game against a Philadelphia team is planned in the area. Bets and bets on races at Harris Theater. Forbes Club’s second annual outing at Allquippa Park features sprinting and jumping events with on-site entries.
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Mississippi City
Charley Mitchell
New Orleans
Constant Reapen—MacCaffrey
Mitchell
Pitts
Philadelphia
Pena
van Hees
Winterburs
Iavelwood
John Fay
Anneeen
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Plonic
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