Democratic State Convention Opens in Sanatoga Briefly
The Democratic State Convention assembled at Sanatoga with a large crowd. George Raines of Rochester was chosen Temporary Chairman and urged party unity against faction. The session was brief, focusing on remarks about reciprocity, tariff policy, and leadership, with protests against Tamanny delegates from New York Democracy.
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Onder
George Raines
Rochester
Viaviden
Blaine
Republican Congress
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Concross
Aoe Olfew
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Voorhees
New York Democracy
Tammany
New York
Jackeen Ilery
Lumracy
McKinley Speaks to 3000 at Carrollton Fair Grounds
About 3000 people gathered at Carrollton to hear Major McKinley and General Hanback discuss tariff and silver questions. Malvern Shemoteville Leesville and nearby towns sent delegates to listen to the major arguments and potential outcomes from the political event.
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Hanback
Fair Grounds
Misy Forge
del Jons
Dan- Malvern
Shemoteville
Leesville
Farmers Meet at Greensburg Convention Opens
Greensburg hosts the State Convention of the Farmers Alliance with delegates arriving to McCausland Hall for sessions starting tomorrow. The article notes a probability that the alliance will endorse candidates already named.
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Greensburg
Farmers’ Alliance
McCausland Hall
Labor leaders urge strong state ticket at Erie convention
The Knights of Labor speaker series in Erie features M Butler Lec turer and Farmers' Journal editor Tucker. They predict a strong state ticket with Treasurer and General from major parties likely to win convention endorsement. Armbrust says Powderly will arrive to address the convention tomorrow morning.
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M. Butler
Knights of Labor
Philadelphi
Tucker
Farmers’ Journal
Erie
Armbrust
T. W. Powderly
Quay Visits Philadelphia to Gauge 189 for Pennsylvania
Senator Quay met city leaders in Philadelphia to gauge election prospects and pledge support for Republicans. He dismissed talk of rivals Gregg and Morrison, noted strong ticket appeal, and discussed delegates to the next Republican National Convention with Flinn and Brown.
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Senator Quay
Continental
Mercantile
Hunter
Houseman
al Crawford
Graham
Wright
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Quay
Grege
Morrison
Republican State League
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Watres
William Flinn
Joseph C. Brown
Ete
Brown
C. L. Magee
Blaine
Flinn
Columbia Express
A Sherman Victory in Local Nomination Battle
Special dispatch from Washington reports F G Carpenter nominated today by Republicans of the Joint Fifth and Sixth Senatorial Districts. The Sherman Foraker split shaped the vote with 30 yeas to 28 nays. Carpenter’s nomination marks a notable victory for Sherman aligned factions amid statewide nominee prospects.
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C. H
F. G. Carpenter
Sherman
Foraker
Carpenter
John
Lionelaw
Taylor
Newa- Timan
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Paraker
John Seitz
Killed by His Son in Law in Clio La
New Orleans Sept 15 Special J J Hanley an engineer on the Corsair and married was killed by his son in law Sim Kemp near Clio La on Friday evening Six miles from Clio a fight occurred Kemp armed with a rifle killed Hanley buried the body and sent his wife his property Mrs Hanley from Cincinnati suspects jealousy as motive Knights of Pythias will investigate the case
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Debate on Predestination at Pittsburg Presbytery Meeting
In Monongahela Sept 15 special report covers the Pittsburg Presbytery second day discussing the Westminster Confession revision. Rev J M Sienner was elected Moderator, and Rev W P Thomas Temporary Clerk. Section 5 on predestination sparked the fiercest debate, a motion to omit it failing and the matter sent to a five member committee for speedy report.
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Monongahela Cry
Pittsburg
W. P. Thomas
General Assembly
Donehoo
Mr. Donehoo
Dayton will case ends. will admitted to probate
Aberdeen South Dakota, Sept 15. Proceedings in the May Dayton will contest before Judge Adams end as General Huhn moves to dismiss objections for lack of sufficient evidence. The will of Mrs Dayton is admitted to probate. Contestant Lyman C Dayton gives notice of appeal to the Circuit Court.
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Adams This Aternoon
General Huhn
Minneapolis
James ©. Reed
New York
Lyman C. Dayton
Hains Acquitted of Murder in Hampton Case
In Hampton Virginia on September 11 judge Goode presided as defense counsel Sherpeecy argued for the defense. After 12 hours of deliberation the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Custodial celebrations followed at Hygeia Hotel with friends reporting the reaction.
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Goode
Ir Voorhees
Hygeia Hotel
Stormy Missouri Alliance session rebukes Macune
The Missouri anti Third party faction of the National Farmers Alliance met in St. Louis to adopt a permanent organization and consider a platform. Debate raged over denouncing C W Macune while leaders argued for harmony and reform, with adjournment until tomorrow as the platform is expected to pass.
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Corsicana
Texas
Dick Dalton
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Farmers’ Alliance
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Boone County
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Committee On Resolutions
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Macune
C.W. Macune
Wade
Tennessee
Harmony
Biers Mieoony Sr. Yeaman
Murray
Goodman
Ocala
National Economist
Yeas
Banked State Scrip Theft Case Starts in Arkansas
In Little Rock on September 15 the preliminary examination of J L Bay, ex account ant to ex State Treasurer Woodruff, began after a warrant by State Treasurer Morrow charged him with $100,000 in state scrip. Governor Eagle and Treasurer Morrow testified that the scrip was worthless and moved between treasury boxes to mislead officials. The alleged acts were complex and unclear if the scrip had ever been issued or canceled.
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J. L. Bay
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The Bulling Mystery Intensified Rev Mr
The fragment reports a developing mystery surrounding a Reverend in St. Joseph Missouri dated September 15. It mentions Rev Mr and hints at intensifying details yet to be disclosed.
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St. Josefn, Mo
Lavake Acquitted in Preliminary Trial of Wife Murder Case
Lavake, charged with giving Louis nee the wife murderer who was hanged at Savannah a week ago, faced trial today. The revolver used in the attempted suicide just before the execution hour was presented, but Lavake was acquitted at the preliminary hearing.
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Louis Nee
Savannah
Taste of Blood Tiger Kills Woman in Hebool Village
A Bengal tiger attacked a woman near mango trees by a rice field in Hebool Ankols Kan ara district. A Mohammedan hunter shot and killed the tiger after witnesses heard the cry. The animal had previously hunted cattle but had not harmed humans before this incident. The motive remains uncertain with speculation the tiger mistook the woman for prey in dim light.
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Tima
India
Wonders wrought by pressure in Nevada mines
Reports from the St. Louis Republican describe immense pressure in the Comstock mines of Nevada. Timber supports, once 12 by 12 inches, have been carved into polished sticks as hard as iron by the mountain’s weight, sometimes found in short sections after cave-ins, illustrating extraordinary compression of wood.
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Burning Farmhouse Tragedy Claims Baumchen Family
A Kansas farmhouse near John Baumchen’s home burned after kerosene was mistaken for water. Mrs. Baumchen died yesterday and was laid out in the house. Mrs. Potter heated the kerosene, sparking a fire that engulfed the dwelling, injuring three Baumchen sons and a nurse who attempted rescue. The house and contents were destroyed.
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Resting on Their Arms In Marmet Strike Clash Looms
Charleston W Va Sept 15 The Marmet coal works strike entered its fifth month with 30 black workers set to replace 30 strikers tomorrow. Striking miners oppose the move and expect trouble as 60 special officers guard the site. Strikers petition Governor Campbell to pull Ohio National Guard troops. Colored workers refused to meet with strikers and did not work today but will tomorrow.
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Charleston
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Marmet Coal Works
Raymond City
Campbell
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
Army of the Cumberland Reunion Opens in Columbus Today
Distinguished veterans led by General Rosecrans arrive in Columbus for the Army of the Cumberland reunion to run through Thursday with a business meeting welcome exercises and a symposium. Also reported, Catholic Knights treasurer embezzlement uncovered and Vera Ava placed under charitable care after probate court ruling.
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Walter Hudwell
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First Alien Land Law Test Case Filed in Texas
Waco Texas September 15 The state records its first alien land law filing a suit to escheat a valuable tract bought by foreigner Theodore Mallinson. The action marks a test case aimed at establishing state rights under the new law.
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Theodore Mallinson
Balmaceda’s Escape Pleases U S Officials
Reported Balmaceda fled Valparaiso for the United States aboard the San Francisco with Admiral Brown’s alleged connivance. Officials say the move shows indirect approval from the Congressional Government and a policy of asylum for political refugees.
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Peru
Callao
Langevin to be whitewashed in Privileges panel report
Ottawa Sept 15 The Privileges and Elections Committee heard manager Of Dominion Type Company reveal Senecal fleeced the firm. Sub-committee majority and minority reports were shown. the former clears Sir Hector Langevin of maladministration while criticizing department officials and condemning the system. McGreevy tied to the contractor and party allies may face further action.
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Privileges and Elections Committee
Dominion Type Company
Senecal
Reort
Ete
Hector Langevin
McGreevy
Tee
Cataract Rescue Ends Dog’s Blindness Saga
An eight year old Skye terrier named Teddie, once blinded by a cat’s scratch and two failed operations, regained enough sight after a final accidental loosening of the cataract. A fourth procedure was deemed unnecessary as the eye now functions with limited vision.
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Savere
Senator Stanford Reads Only Private Mail Amid Bulk
Philadelphia Press reports Senator Stanford lets a flood of correspondence accumulate unread. His private secretary opens all, forwarding only letters of personal or intimate concern. During a recent abroad trip, a special system separated urgent mail with a private mark for quick attention.
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Stanford
John My
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Sanford
Constitutional Convention shifts railroad commissioners to popular vote
Louisville Sept 15 The Kentucky Constitutional Convention changed the railroad commissioners section to elect them by popular vote rather than gubernatorial appointment, reflecting a move toward direct public oversight.
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