Fassett Emerges as Platt Favored Governor Candidate
Rochester dispatch reports Platt backing Fassett for New York Governor with Wadsworth as possible second. White declines candidacy leaving Fassett as the leading Republican hopeful. Lt Governor Jones warns Cleveland while Flower fights for the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Sept
Fassett
Feung
Andrew D. White
Platt
Friends
Warner Miller
Mohawk Valley
Chemung
James W. Wadsworth
Cremung
Jeng
Port of
New York
Wadsworth
Becker
Buffalo
Edward Einstein
New York City
Mr. Platt
Ira M. Hedges
Rockland
William A. Sutherland
Republican leaders confer on campaign plans at state headquarters
General David McMuir and Captain J W Morrison met with State Republican leaders at the Continental area headquarters. The chairman described their session as aimed at perfecting the coming campaign strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McMuire
J. W. Morrison
Stace Chaiman
Meeting Discusses War Funds Amid Cash Shortage
Report notes a gathering where attendees suspected plans to raise funds for military needs. While the exact purpose remained uncertain, the discussion centered on generating revenue as cash remains scarce and the money market tight, impacting state campaign committees.
Dick Endorses Magee for Blaine Nomination
Ex congressman Samuel B. Dick of Pennsylvania backs Christopher L. Magee on Blaine 1892 prospects. He says Magee’s remarks indicate Blaine would accept any nomination and predicts a solid Keystone State delegation if Blaine runs, with rising prestige and large majorities in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Pennsylvania
New York
Sept
Samuel B. Dick
Fifth Avenue
Christopher L. Magee
Bar Harbor
Mr. Blaine
Maine Statesman
Mr. Dick
Magee
Keystone State
Chicago
Hisine
Toasts and Arbitration Dominant At Trades Union Congress
Newcastle dispatch reports the Trades Union Congress drawing vast attention as Ben Tillett pushes a state arbitration board and an eight hour day. President Thomas Burt lauds women’s union participation and forecasts fewer strikes with better wealth distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
England
Trades Union Congress
Great Britain
Ben Tillett
Importation and Denial of American Entry
Fragmentary notice notes restrictions on importation into Dentware and enforcement actions. It mentions admission into Denmark and references authors or authorities in charge, but lacks clear dates or full context. The readable portion signals cross borders and regulatory action affecting entry or goods.
Kaiser William greeted with huge enthusiasm in Munich
Emperor William arrived in Munich to a wave of splendid banners and cheers from Bavarian crowds. He kissed Prince Luitpold, inspected guards, and told officials he would cherish memories of his stay while pledging loyalty and duty to the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Bavaria
Emperor William
Luitpold
Milleferring
Les
Wiliam
Germany
Derren
McKinley Speaks at Lynchburg on Tariff and Silver
Major McKinley’s Lynchburg rally draws vast crowds with Republicans, Democrats, Allianceists and Prohibitionists in attendance. He defends protective tariffs, explains free list debates on hides, and notes wool prices, washing differences, and tin plate concerns as central issues.
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Campbell
Luxcuavre
McKinley
Lynchburg
Highland
Clinton
Brown
Yachbury
Yachbary
People's Pare
Bickiniegan
Mekhley
United States
Major McKinley
Major McKinle
Confident Maish Predicts Democratic Victory in Pennsylvania
Levi Maish of York Pennsylvania expresses strong faith in a Democratic win this fall. He cites Republican corruption and Philadelphia troubles as factors, predicting Pennsylvania and Philadelphia carry, boosting chances at the national election. He notes support for Cleveland at Harrisburg and anticipates a favorable delegation to the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Levi Maish
York
Pennsylvania
Tony
Philadelphia
Reublican
Cleveland
Harrisburg
Opening Probate Hearing Delays Hopkins-Searles Will
In Salem Essex Probate Court the Hopkins Searles will contest delays probate until September 22. Timothy Hopkins the adopted son stands to gain or lose while counsel figures future actions and possible compromise amid a high profile inheritance dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispaaten
Salem
Mass
Essex Probate Court
Hopkins- Searle
Mary F
Hopkins-Searle
Timothy Hopkins
Hopkins
Joseph H. Choate
Essex
Frederick Dodge, Esq
Boston
Solomon Lincoln, Jr
Eldridge T. Burley
Lawrence
New York Dispatches
Maine
California
Burley
Mesars
Lincoln
Dodge
Endicott
Boalt
A Battle in Africa Involving Emin Pasha
A dispatch from Zanzibar reports a skirmish near Lake Tanganyika involving German forces under Emin Pasha and Lieutenant Stuhlmann against Arab slave traders. The fighting left natives and traders dead and the German column strained as it moves toward Tanganyika.
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Emin Pasha
Lorpes
East Africa
Stuhlman
Langheld
Emin
Lake Tanganyika
Iat
Kararwe
Zanzibar
Lake Tangany
Stuhlmann
Smoke Beil Telex Update Shows Continued Improvement
Telex advised that the exception and restoration efforts are underway with partial progress. For the first time in two weeks, reports indicate ongoing improvement into the evening.
Livney Seen Moving West amid Telegram Hints
Milwaukee reporters chase the missing cashier Livney who is linked to Watertown and Pittsburg. Neighbors note a man posing as Mr Jones’ father at 533 National Ave, with hints he fled to avoid exposure after a Chicago telegram. Residents expect his return to Pittsburg within weeks.
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Digpaton
Milwaukee
Livney
Livsey
Jones
National Avenue
Liveey
Watertown
Tue Dtsratou
Pittsburg
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Wis
W. Jones
Senator Allison Opens Republican Campaign in Cherokee
In Cernones Iowa on September 8 Senator W B Allison opened a three hour Republican campaign speech in Cherokee. He defended the McKinley tariff as the best law for the people, praised Blaine, criticized the Sherman silver act and Prohibition, and argued the tariff did not raise costs while expanding markets. Applause followed the mention of Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cernones
W. B.allison
Bates
New York
France
Ger
James G. Blaine
Hiaine
Notable Russian General Arrest in Cabul Sparks Tense Afghan Case
London reports a Calcutta dispatch stating General Alikhand, a famed Russian commander and diplomat, was captured in Cabul while disguised as a Moslem devotee. Allegations claim he is no longer in Russian service, with Afghanistan’s Ameera urging stern measures. The capture follows his long history in Russian campaigns and expeditions toward British India.
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London
Calcutta
Alikhand
Cabul
Afghanistan
Alikhanoff
Alikhanoff Avarsky
Russia
Ameer
Alikhanof
Alikanoff
Komarof
Penjdeh
Punj Deen
Proctor Accepts Vermont Senate Appointment
Boston dispatch reports Hon. Redfield Proctor accepting Governor Page's appointment to fill the Vermont Senate seat left by Edmunds. He cites Vermont voters' confidence and vows to perform duties faithfully, thanking Page for the trust and expressing humility in the national chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Boston
Redfield Proctor
Page
Vermont
Senate
Edmunds
Wasetator
D. C
Carroll
Drak Sin
Mena
George F. Edmunds
Senate of the
United States
Edfield Proctor
Fisher declines DA nomination prompts Franklin meeting
Harley W. Fisher of Oil City has declined the Democratic District Attorney nomination from the Franklin county convention last month. A Franklin county committee meeting will probably be called to name his successor on the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fassett
Elmira
Rochester University
Paesett
Grand Rapids
Studiag Law
Smith, Robertson & Fassett
Tom
Robertson
Elnim
Robinson
Young Fassett
Jennie Crocker
FE. I. Crocker
Sacramento
Senate
Cook Academy
Havans
David B. Hill
Improved Order of Redmen
City
Harley W. Fisher
Oil City
Franklin
Hay
Ocean Passage Records Broken Again
Lowpos reports the steamship City of New York arriving from New York to Liverpool after five days 22 hours and 30 minutes to Fasnet matching the east bound record. The Jamous steamship Em of Japan to Vancouver and Canadian Pacific to New York carried aboard improvements noted alongside earlier mail records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowpos
City
New York
Speen
Liverpool
Browhead
Fasnet
Japan
Vancouver
New Y York
Arizona Moves Toward Statehood Constitutional Setup
The Constitutional Convention met to form a temporary organization and established plans for a permanent body as Arizona advances toward statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Paonix
Anm
Sept. K
Hungary Moves to Curb Emigration Agencies
The Hungarian Government issued a circular declaring the Postal Bureau will refuse delivery of prospectuses and documents from emigration agencies. It will adopt further measures to repress these agencies as part of a broader plan to halt emigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Denmark Admits American Pork
Corasusean reports that on September 5 the United States Minister Clark E. Carr announced receipt of a notice lifting the pork import prohibition, allowing American pork into Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Corasusean
United States
Clark E. Carr
Sunday Car Ban Case Put to Harrisburg Hearing
Adjutant General Hensel heard arguments on a writ of quo warranto sought by ministers to allow using the Commonwealth’s name in a suit against East Harrisburg Passenger Railway for Sunday operation. Counsel urged a ruling favoring the petitioners to curb secular work on the Sabbath by corporations. road counsel argued against reviving an 1794 law and noted the Supreme Court’s stance on distinctions between railroads. The Attorney General reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannssone
Hensel
Commonwealth
East Harrisburg Passenger Railway Company
The
Road
Supreme Court
Reed
Noen
Genera
Allegheny City Finance Committee Uncovers $100000 Gain
The Finance Committee chaired by Mr Wertheimer announced that actual revenue exceeded estimates by over 100000 after tax collection. The meeting approved additional appropriations including water extension and general expenses, with several abatements and enforcements on assessments and back taxes. Chief Ehlers’ request and other measures were acted upon or postponed pending further reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehiefs
St. Allegheny City
Wertheimer
Brown
Ehlers’ Nest
Conora
Departments of Public Safety and Charity
Logwate
Irwin Avenue
East
Ohio Street
West Penn
California Avenue
Allegheny General Hospital
Grier
Cahil
Lewis
Hastings
Henderson
Dinner Party Poisoned Causes Nine Ill at Gregg Home
Nine people from this place fell ill after dining at a Gregg household gathering last Saturday. Eight adults and a visiting relative plus a servant who ate the meal suffered violent illness and continue to grow worse with no expected recovery. The poison’s nature remains unknown and theories range from accidental to deliberate, with no evidence to confirm foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tevoer
Gregg
Ira Johnson
Frost Damage Limited to Few States, Report Says
The Farmer's Review notes frost has harmed crops in 13 states but misses the Dakotas. frost impact in the Midwest is confined to local areas and will not greatly affect total yields. The report summarizes correspondents' findings across states and emphasizes limited regional damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicaoo
The
Farmer's Review
Dakotas
Postmaster Overdue. Western Union Manager Missing
Guano Jaxorson and John W., postmaster and Western Union manager of this place, have been missing for over two weeks. It is reported that his debt with the Government exceeds $3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guano Jaxorson
John W
Western Union M
Winchester priests clash ends with suspension and stand
In SuenaSpoar Pennsylvania tensions in the Greek Catholic parish escalate as factions oust the priest and arm a police corps with Winchesters. The suspended priest vows to hold the church until the bishop refunds $1,090, while a new board of trustees seeks accountability for church property.
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Suenaspoar
Andrukoviczo
R & Corps
Winchesters
Saya
Omere
Lem Galicis
Mail Thief Targeted Registered Letters in Philadelphia
Postal Inspector Griggs and U S Marshal Leeds hunts John F. Stebbins charged with robbing registered letters at Augustus P Blomer store near Station No 1. Stebbins allegedly steamed eaves and stole money from letters before resending them. Two victims report receiving letters with no money, one letter unaccounted and said to hold a large sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Griggs
United States
Leeds
John F. Stebbins
Maalla
Stebbins
Augustus P. Blomer
Consecration at St Marys Cathedral in Indian Territory
The consecration of Very Rev Fatier Merschirt as a bishop in the Indian Territory took place at St. Marys Cathedral. Aiahnen de Jouen of New Orleans served as consecrator and celebrant of the pontifical high mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natouxz
Miss
Very
Fatier Merschirt
Aos
St. Mary's Cathedral
Aiahen de Jouensenn
New Orleans
Pay For the Second wee Hannisarns
Special. the Seap ond Bricade eee wee Sealed at the Auditor's General's offer to-day, and the Warrants will be issued this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannisarns
Improvement Report on Hon W L Scott at Newport
Latest advices from the bedside of Hon W L Scott show encouraging improvement during the week since his removal to Newport. Dr Pepper reports progress in his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enum
W. L. Scott
Newport
Dr. Pepper
Gross Mismanagement Charged at State Insane Hospital
The Committee on Lunacy of the State Board of Charity found substantial truth in charges of mismanagement and cruelty at the State Insane Hospital in Harrisburg. Attendants assaulted patients. superiors failed to dismiss staff or notify authorities despite knowledge of abuses. The report calls for radical changes in the male department’s medical staff and improved attendant training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purnapetrata
Board of Charity
Harrisburg
Milton A. Gerhard
J.C. Gerhard
Warships to Quell Samos Uprising
State Department reports unrest among Samoan natives with fears of uprising. American English and German warships prepared to quell trouble under a tripartite agreement as authorities seek to establish firm governance on the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasutxoron
Department of State
Samos
Eight-Hour Day Demand From Huntingdon Reformatory Staff
Forty-two Huntingdon Reformatory employees petition Governor Pattison to enforce the eight-hour workday law. They allege 13-hour contracts and threat of dismissal for noncompliance, while the governor studies the request amid the AP. The report also notes the Pennsylvania Eighty-third Regiment veterans’ reunion and General Powell's past actions with a revolver gesture during a battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon Reformatory
Hanusovas
Pattison
Texas
Asion
Conny
Sept
Eighty-third Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Powell
Penn
Eral Powell
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M'Kinley
Citadel OF Democracy
MR Maish
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Methuen
EK. Stillman
Brooklyn
N. Y
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Ig Attérmey
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William C. Endicott
Danvers
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Searle
Frank
Nieves
Hei
Timothy
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Essex County
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Eek
Massachusetts Supreme Bench
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Russell Wilson
Massachusetts
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Frederick
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Iowa
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Cherokee
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Apia
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