bitter Senate tariff fight deepens party line clash
Senate passes tariff bill by strict party vote while House delays and pressures conferees. Legislators forecast a fierce conference on metal, sugar, and other schedules amid charges of sugar market sacrifice in Louisiana and Democratic obstruction in the House.
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Senate
House
Messrs
Aldrich
Sherman
Allison
Hiscock
McPherson
Vance
Carlisle
Kogr
Evarts
Democratic Party
Messares
Louisiana
Gibson
Turpie
West
Jones
Nevada
Sie
Yeas
Alurich
Atlen
Bisir
Cam
Eloping Manning Family Echoes Old Custom Across Century
A Telegraph report from Coatros Pennsylvania recounts 16 year old Stella Manning's elopement with 20 year old George Burns. The couple wed in Warren following a long family precedent of elopements tracing back to Colonel Manning and his era.
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Dispatch
Coatros
Stella Manning
George Burns
Warren
Ari Manning
Benjamin Burns
George Manning
Colonel Manning
Steuben County
General Wheeler
Steuben
Wheelers
Manning
Miss Wheeler
Elia
Silas Curtin
Grazely
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Jason
Ann
Stella Me
Malcolm McCres
McCrea
Youngel Manning
Miss McCrea
Ari
Jennie
Jim
George McCormick
Pennsylvania
Stella
Maine Republican Leaders in Family Quarrel Over Blaine and Senate
Augusta Maine September 10 Special Telegram. Congressman Boutelle leads a Maine political clash aimed at Reed and Blaine with control over the Portland Port collectorship at stake. The Fourth Maine district figure pushes to secure Hale's Senate seat while editorials denounce party bosses and warn of intra party power struggles.
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Reed
Boutelle
Blaine
Maine
Portland
Hale
Congress
Aucusta
Bangor Whig
House of Representatives
P Ablican
Patrs
Blicans
Custom House
Manley
Republican State Committee
Ellsworth
Hoale
Senate
Officials Named in State Financial Oversight Panel
Attorney General Wolcott Hamlin Treasurer and Receiver General William G. Gleason Auditor Augustus B. Smith comprise a slate of state financial oversight officers named for the period.
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Wolcott Hamlin
William G. Gleason
Augustus B. Smith
Southampton Dock Strike Seethes as Navy Rushed In
Rioters besiege the mayor’s home as dock workers demand union recognition. Gunboats arrive, Admiralty eyes patrols, and 200 soldiers join Yorkshire Regiment to secure the harbor. Canon Scannell presents terms offering 5d day 6d night and 23s weekly for permanent staff.
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Southampton
Canon Scannell
White
Yorkshire Regiment
French tariffs on global trade raise government powers
Paris reports a customs bill to fix a simple general tariff and empower higher duties on countries not granting France economic advantages. The move follows treaty expirations and faces opposition. In other news, Heerfurth condemns police action against a Socialist meeting, while Sydney employers endorse free contracts and condemn boycotts. Russia unlikely to recognize Bulgaria's ruler. Stanley medals presented. U S mail inspection planned. Ireland reports potato crop destruction. Novgorod fair sees steady trade. London talks of looming strike. seamen arrested. Canon Liddon buried at St Pauls.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Mind Reader Johnstone Dares Blindfolded Drive in Chicago
Mind reader P. Alexander Johnstone astonished Chicago crowds by guiding a carriage blindfolded through busy streets to the Grand Pacific Hotel register and naming a person from a hotel ledger. The stunt caused traffic jams and a near fatal collapse after the feat. He is recovering at press time and described as weak.
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Johnstone
Chicago
Trafic
P. Alexander Johnstone
Bishop
Chicaco
New York
West
W. F. Ng
J. G. Butler
Auditorium Hotel
Grand Pacific
Hotel Register
Charles Lederer
Register
Auditorium
Grand Pacific Hotel
Historical names list fragment hints at sports or society page
A damaged OCR fragment lists numerous surnames and initials including Evans and Jones, with scattered parenthetical notes and place-like terms, suggesting a partial roster or society notice without clear context or event details.
Pension Office Chief Testifies On Completed Cases Order
In the Raum investigation today Chairman Morrill and members debated the relevancy of Mr. Cooper's testimony on stock for a refrigerator company. Assistant Chief Bryant testified that the completed cases order sped some settlements but delayed others, with less than 20 percent truly complete. Commissioner Raum noted higher output but greater haste and rivalries among clerks, while denying improper work. The committee adjourned without a decision.
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Pension Office
Washington
Raum
Morrill
Cooper
Flick
Lewis
Bryant
Congress Faces Quorum Crisis as Members Languish at Home
Washington dispatch reports persistent absence of House members blocking business. Democrats led by O Ferrall press filibuster in Langston-Veoable contest while Republicans seek recall or pay loss to force attendance. Speaker Reed's return expected to spur mass member turnout. otherwise rapid measures to secure a quorum.
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Washington
Hangen
Burrows
O’ferrall
Ageregate
Langston-Veoable
Reed
Ready for a reapportionment in Congress
Washington dispatch reports mixed views on the Dunnell reapportionment bill. Opponents fear the 382 current members cannot hear or be heard if the House grows by 22, while supporters argue the House is already large enough and favor preserving current representation.
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Washingtox
Dunnell
Congress
Pennsylvania
Ohio
President nominates Henry Sheroo for postmaster post
In Wasntxgton dated September 10 the President nominated Henry Sheroo to be postmaster at ee with Vice John W. Ross, who is reported to reside ...
Monthen Soulers vow revenge after cattleman death
Hugh Boyle of Lamsdor was killed while hunting stray cattle near Mines Crry Mont. The body was found later and authorities believe an Indian attack caused the death. Settlers warn they will drive out noncombatants and take up arms with cowboys if another white man is killed.
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Crry
Mont
Hugh Boyle
Lamsdor
Writ Refused for Japanese Murderer in Sing Sing Case
Judge La combe of the United States Circuit Court refused to grant a writ of habeas corpus for Shibenia Jug lao the Japanese murderer sentenced to death by electricity at Sing Sing. The application was filed by Roger M. Sherman aboard.
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New York
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Shibenia Juglao
Sing Sing
Roger M. Sherman
Audacious plan to kidnap children for ransom uncovered
A grand jury in Kansas City found a true bill against Henry C. Wilson for planning wholesale holding against the will of children for ransom. He planned to abduct the 3-year-old Dunlap boy and the 4-year-old Arnold boy and hold others, with the coachman as an accomplice. Mrs. Dunlap alerted police after the coachman confessed. Police arrested Wilson near Mrs. Dunlap’s home last Saturday.
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Kansas City
Henry C. Wilson
East Eighteenth Street
Wilson
Jeff Dunlap
Motee Street
Northwestern Pennsylvania G A R Holds Seventh Annual Reunion in Titusville
In Titusville the seventh annual reunion of the Northwestern Pennsylvania G A R drew about 3500 veterans and visitors despite steady rain. Representatives from 33 posts attended with speakers including Rev John Lusher Major Charles Miller and Major John F Denniston. The Woman's Relief Corps provided dinner as the event featured a lively assembly and campfire at the Academy of Music despite the weather.
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Titusville
Northwestern Pennsylvania Association
Academy of Music Tonight
John Lusher
Charles Miller
Ofce
Prohibition
John F. Denniston
Pittsburg
Helen 8. Morrison
Smethport
Jackson
New Castle
Woman's Relief Corps
Fair Grounds Flooded Forces Ithaca Exhibition Off
Heavy rain has flooded the Ithaca fairgrounds to a three foot depth, forcing the four day exhibition to be cancelled with financial losses to the society. Hog and other stock are reported drowned and area rail lines face washouts and delays.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Elmira
Erie
Lackawanna
Watkine
Murder Wounds Pineville Policeman in Fresh Shootout
At Pineville Lovuisville September 10 police officer George Coovert was shot and mortally wounded. Bill Goodin and Harvey King are under arrest. A third suspect Ed Goodin is being sought as the posse closes in, and Coovert’s dying statement names him.
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Lovuisville
Fineville
George Coovert
Bill Goodin
Harvey King
Ed Goodin
Goodin
Goovert
Deadlock in Eighth Ohio Democratic Convention
The Democratic Convention of Ohio's Eighth district stalls after seven ballots with five candidates named Boston G. Young Dr. McCloud D. D. Hare and E T F Dunn, all from Marion Union Wyandotte and Hancock counties. No nomination likely tonight as session continues.
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Ohio
Boston G. Young
Marion County
Dr. McCloud
Union
D. D. Hare
Wyandotte
E.T. F. Dunn
Hancock
Braddock Prepares Royal Welcome for Delamater Visit
Special telegram from Braddock reports preparations for ex-Senator Delama ter to arrive Monday night. A large number of steel workers are eager to greet the Republican candidate as a reception committee is formed to meet him at Homestead.
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Braddock
Crass
Brapdock
Delamater
Prohibitionists Nominate Slate for Bay State Office
Worcester September 10 The Prohibition State Convention nominated for governor Dr Bischmer for lieutenant governor George Kempton for secretary of state George D Crittenden and other officers.
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Worcester
Dr. Bischmer
George Kempton
George D. Crittenden
Indiana Republican State Convention Endorses Harrison Ticket
Indiana Republicans meet in Tomlinson Hall for a large harmonious convention. Richard W. Thompson presided as Reed Blaine and Harrison receive loud applause. Ticket includes Trusler Walker Lovett Noble Worrell Henry Coulter with Reed indorsed and platform backing fair elections anti lotteries child labor laws and land ownership limits. Harrison administration praised for kept pledges and public service gains.
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Harrison
Blounce
Reed
Indianapolis
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Richard W. Thompson
Navy
Blaine
Milton Trusler
J. N. Walker
George W.W
Gene John W. Lovett
Supreme Court
KeBride
Will T. Noble
John Worrell
James Henry
James M. Coulter
Benjamin Harrison
Tillman Ticket Emerges As South Carolina Convention
The State nominating convention convened with temporary President Henry A. Metz and a protest from anti Tillman factions. Three delegations contested credentials as the credentials committee prepared to seat Tillman supporters from contesting counties, signaling a Tillman lineup for governor and other statewide offices.
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CoLlumera
8. C
Henry A. Metz
Lexington
A. 5
Haskell
Democratic Party
Hoyt
Irby
Union
H. L. Early
Spartansburg
Republican Conference Sets Stage for Twentieth District Nomination
In Ebensburg on September 16 the Republican conference for Somerset Cambria Blair and Bedford counties will choose a candidate. Incumbent Edward Scull leads with six of twelve conferees. J D Hicks and John Cessna counter with other county blocs. Betting favors Scull. Grevy leads Democratic hopes with two counties backing him.
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Somerset
Bedford
Cambria
Blair
Ebensburg
Cambria County
Edward Scull
Scull
J. D. Hicks Esq
Bish
John Cessna
Hicks
Cessna
Thomas H. Grevy
Sawyer
Altoona
Grevy
Michigan Democratic ticket selected at state convention
At the Democratic State Convention F. B. Winans was nominated for Governor, John Strong for Lieutenant Governor, Frederick Bras tandt for Treasurer, Mayor A. A. Ellis for Attorney General, John W. McGrath for Justice of the Supreme Court, Captain Daniel F. Soper for Secretary of State, Colonel David Baker for Commissioner of Land Office, Ferris H. Fite for Superintendent Public Instruction, David A. Hammond for member of the State Board of Education, and D. J. Campau for Chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee.
Ex-Senator Van Wyck Declines First District Nomination
Omara September 10. Ex-Senator Van Wyck sends a letter to the Congressional committee declining the nomination for Congress in the First district.
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Omara
van Wyck
Congressional Committee
Nominations for Congress Listed by State and Party
Nomination details show candidates for multiple states with party labels. Wisconsin selects Babbitt Democrat in first district, Indiana lists David H. Patton Democrat in tenth, Missouri features L P Featherstone Republican, Ohio includes D Share Democrat, J R Fite Republican, Indiana third district Rev KR D Clark Pro. Georgia names N W Everett Democrat, Michigan contender J C Burrows in fourth, with other party notes and affiliations.
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Wisconsin
Canton
Babbitt
Indiana
David H. Patton
Missouri
L. P. Featherstone
Ohio
D. Share
Wedding Ceremony Witnessed Theft At Janesville Fair Grounds
Milwaukee report details a loss of promissory notes and other securities valued at 6500 during a wedding ceremony at the Janesville Wis fair grounds. The incident involves F Felber and associates as primary persons. Local authorities investigate the theft and recoveries are pursued.
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Milwaukee
Janesville
Wis
F. Felber
Miss Nettie Carpenter Changes Betrothal in London Society
In London society hush a violinist Miss Nettie Carpenter weds plans change as Dr. Whistler acts as chaperon to Carpenter after a quarrel with her fiancé George Thrushfeld. Carpenter, once placed with Mr and Mrs Trowl, withdrew from marriage four weeks before the ceremony citing lost affection.
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Lexpos
Whistler
Drury Lane Theater
Dr. Whistler
Nettie Carpenter
London
Midland Grand Hotel
George Thrushfeld
Temple
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Narrowly Survives Train Collision
Vienna reports Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir to the throne and 26 year old cavalry captain escaped serious injury when the Vienna Prague express grazed a parallel freight train on a curve. Wagons touched, windows smashed, Archduke thrown from seat with slight contusions.
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Vienna
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Dragoons
Irish leaders plan to snub American Fenians in America
London dispatch notes that William O'Brien and John Dillon, members of the Parnellite party, intend to depart October 1 and expect a heated reception in America as they resist pandering to American Fenians.
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Dillon
O'Brien
America
Dunlap
London
Parnellite Party
Messrs
William O'Brien
John Dillon
Widescale Flood Hits Canistee Valley Towns
Severe flooding swamps Canistee Valley with Canistee and Crosby creeks overflowing. Canistee city quarter submerged, Erie yard flooded, rail traffic blocked as heavy rains persist. Fire department helps protect bridges and buildings while trains remain stranded. Advices report Canistee village entirely underwater and at the mercy of rising waters.
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Hoenellsville
N. Y
Canistee
Crosby Creek
Canistee Street
Erie
Andover
Addison
Cameron
Special Telegy to the Mararon Sets Domestic Strife in Court
Annie Barnes charged her husband John Barnes with inciting two bulldogs to attack her during a Sunday quarrel at their Essex Street frame cottage in Brooklyn. She sustained severe bites on hands and arms while fleeing. John Barnes admitted the quarrel but denied dog involvement. police killed the dogs. He is held in $1,000 bail.
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Mararon
New York
Annie Barnes
John Barnes
Brooklyn
Essex Street
Fire Bugs Confession Ties Brooklyn Arson Spree
A Brooklyn fire spree on August 20 saw seven incendiary blazes within a mile, climaxing on Atlantic avenue injuring several. Thomas Conley and George H. Perkins were arrested, held in Raymond Street Jail, and expected to face arson indictments. Perkins testified that Conley helped start some fires and Conley confessed accusing Perkins of doing the firing.
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Brooklyn
Dispatch
New York
Atlantic Avenue
Thomas Conley
George H. Perkins
Raymond Street
Perkins
Conley
Maine Mayor Faces Turmoil After Alleged Escapade
The town reels over an alleged escapade involving Mayor Edward H. Blake. A police officer reportedly arrested him after a night of heavy drinking. The officer's star is missing, and locals expect a sharp confrontation as potential legal questions loom.
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ATCH
Stone masons' National Union elects officers
Bartmore on September 10 reports the Stone masons' National Union of America choosing permanent officers. George W. Longley of Baltimore was elected President with J. Snyder of St. Louis as Vice President Joones of Pittsburg as Secretary and Thomas Switt of Syracuse as Treasurer.
Christian Church Mission Convention Reports Progress
The ninth annual missionary convention of the Christian Churches of Pennsylvania met in Connellsville with A. W. Conver presiding. Frank Pico read the annual report as committees received it amid praise for missions in Erie Bellefonte and Hill. An afternoon conference on aiding weak churches featured Dr Thayer Lt Frazier Hayden and others. Women’s Board elected L S Brown president C Barret secretary and J C B Stivers superintendent of Children’s Missions. An evening sermon by Rev W F Richardson drew a large audience.
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Connellsville
The
Christian Churches of Pennsylvania
A. W. Conver
Johnstown
Frank Pico
Pittsburg
Erie
Bellefonte
Hill
C. W. Granger
Dr. Thayer
New
Bonds Flood New York Sub-Treasury After Windom Offer
Secretary Windom’s plan to pay one year of interest on 4 percent bonds spurred a rush at the Sub-Treasury in New York. In the first hour more than 8 million dollars in bonds were submitted, with 4 million more arriving before close. Clerks could not handle the crowd, switching to receipt slips with later interest payments. Officials were told a block of 17 million dollars would come Friday and notices suggest up to 50 million dollars may follow.
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New York
Windom
Sub- Treasury
Sub-Treasury
Train Wrecker Pleads Guilty in West Lynn Obstruction
William P. Murdock, the young man who placed a rat on the Boston and Maine track at West Lynn, pleaded guilty to wilfully obstructing the railroad. He was arraigned today and held on $8,000 bail.
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Lyxx
William P. Murdock
Boston and Maine Railroad
West Lynn
Mie
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