Pennsylvania Peoples Party Convention Breaks Up in Disorder
The Pennsylvania State convention to form a Peoples Party collapsed into chaos as delegates clashed over a straight ticket versus a county by county approach. A bolt by Philadelphia members led to adjournment sine die without a ticket, amid protests and procedural frictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greesseves
Peoples’ Party
Pennsylvania
Nck
Consention
H. Blystone
A. Haan
W. W. Tieon
L. Holton
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Crawford County
L.A. Tucker
Pmaelimi Farms
J. A. Lure
Erie
Ser
F. R. Agnew
Ot Beever
Chatrama
L. Tucker
J. W. Armbrust
Seervtanes
PA Leeper
Lawrence
Olsire Thompson
Indiana
L. TL. Luse
Fries
Fries Joln F. Exley, of Philadelphia; Collis Lovely, of Latrobe; G. L. Holton
Crawford
Ed Johysen
Westmoreland
WLNX
Deana
National Committee, Farmers’ Alliance
Tennayleanias
Independent Peoples Party
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Permers Allianen and Industrial Union
Manget
Sod
The Alliance in Congress A Farm Loan and Control Agenda
Washington officials map a Fifty-second Congress program for the Farmers Alliance. They claim 55 House votes and four Senators support measures including a land loan plan, a true coinage bill, government control of railroads and telegraphs, tariff equalization, and banking reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Peffer
Kansas
Kyle
South Dakota
Irby
South Carolina
Vance
North Carolina
Congress
Stanford
Treasury of
United States
Willa
Disappointed Guest Wins 6150 Damages Over Missed Telegraph Invitation
Lan sing B. Misner Jr. son of the ex minister sued Western Union Telegraph Co after missing a telegraphed invitation to a dinner for Herman Oelrichs in San Francisco. He claimed failure to deliver the dispatch caused him to miss the event and sought 150 damages plus 60 costs. The Justice's Court at Henecls ruled for the plaintiff for the full amount and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Lansing B. Misner, Jr
Western Union Telegraph Company
Herman Oelrichs
H. Porter Asha
Misner
Telegraph
Ash
Misner Cade
Henecls
Western Union
Movement for Christian Unity holds Chicago Church Unity Conference
The Movement for Christian Unity met in Chicago on Sept. 14 with Rev. C. F. Knniburt of Detroit presiding. The conference aims to reduce sectarian spirit and promote united Christian action under a common neighborhood organization.
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Movement For Christian Unity
Chicago
Church Unity Conference
Rev
C. F. Knniburt
Detroit
Tammany Triumph Sets Ticket For New York Governor
The Saratoga dispatch reports Tammany Hall's decisive control of the Democratic convention. Roswell P. Flower is nominated for Governor with Sheehan as lieutenant governor, and a full slate pledged to anti free silver policy and progressive fiscal reform. The platform praises Governor Hill's administration and urges local tax relief and stricter liquor laws.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Tammany
New York
Feld
Chanin
Brooklyn
Roswell P. Flower
William F. Sheehan
Frank Rice
Frank Campbell
Elliott F. Danforth
Simon Rosendale
Martin Schenck
Flower
Mr. Flower
Sheehan
Convention clash over resolutions fuels party split
Morning session of the con country delegation saw the Committee on Resolutions packed by Hum allies as the Presbyterian Church was accused of trying to run the convention. Debate ended with the committee censuring a General fusion Democratic People's candidate, sparking further attacks on the Governor. Regul ations adopted pledge temperance groups to back only parties firm on prohibition.
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Buob
Philadelphia
United States
People's Party
Hener
Committee On
Friends of
Hum
Presbyterian Church
Republican State Convention Nominates Ticket in Boston
In Bostos on September 16 the Republican State Convention nominated Charles H. Allen for Governor and a full slate: Hale, Olin, Marden, Pillsbury, and Kimball. On the first ballot Allen led with 713 votes to Crapp’s 514. 616 needed. Chairman Burdette opened sessions at Tremont Temple with large turnout and honor to deceased George B. Loring.
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Bostos
Charles H. Allen
William H. Hale
William M. Olin
George A. Marden
Albert E. Pillsbury
John W. Kimball
W. W. Crapp
Allen
Scattering
Burdette
State Committee
Tremont Temple
Hectr D
Elijah R. Morse
Canton
George B. Loring
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
Reblican Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Democrats of
New England
New Engand
United States
Rioting at the Opera Leaves Paris Police Arrests
Paris witnesses a chaotic Lohengrin night as police and mounted guards struggle to control crowds around the Opera House. By 10 o clock around 50 arrests mark a tense atmosphere outside while inside the performance earns bursts of applause despite critics objections to the score and recitatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Opera
van Dyk
Opera House
Wagner
Campbell Opens Campaign at Ohio State Fair Speech
Democratic day at the Ohio State Fair features Gov Campbell arriving late from the East. Congressman Outhwaite denounces the McKinley tariff as a tax hike that worsens monopolies while Campbell, new to the campaign, says he will speak more as health allows. He plans to deliver his opening campaign address tomorrow afternoon.
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Ohio
Campbell
Ile
Foraker Opening Gun At Athens Campaign Rally
Ex Governor Foraker speaks in Athens praising Benjamin Harrison’s administration and campaign, calling it a triumphal march. He panels Brice’s Senate bid as undeserved, defends Campbell's finances, and backs the McKinley tariff reciprocity clause against Democratic claims.
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Columnus
Foraker
Athens
Benjamin Harrison
Ohio
Olio
Brice
Senate
Wall Street
United States
Major McKinley Meeting Draws Large Crowds and Support
Sept 16 Becrava C Major McKinley spoke for about an hour and a quarter amid heat and festive decor. The event drew 1,200 to 1,500 citizens at a public reception after dinner and over 1,000 escorted him to the depot. He detailed the financial question and tariff with farmer support for an honest dollar and protective tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becrava
McKinley
Golden Red Club
Upper Sandusky
Resigns Seat in Congress. Successor to Be Chosen in November
Mr Flower resigns from the Fifty second Congress representing New York's Twelfth district after nomination. He mails resignation to the Secretary of State Albany and Governor will issue a proclamation for a November general election to fill the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SanaTopa
Mr. Flower
Secretary of State
Albany
Fifty-second Congress
New York
Roewell P
Flower
Cities of the Dead Commune Flood Drowns Dozens in Spain
Reports from Jaen describe the submerged commune of Andeda as the city of the dead after floodwaters rose 18 feet in Conserugia's church. The disaster devastates property valued at about $2,500,000 and leaves numerous bodies buried or washed away.
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Conscrugia
Jaen
Andeda
Ifeé
Coa
Conserugia
Rnoe
Russia seeks Danube passage for naval cadets
London report states Russia asks the European Danube Commission to allow naval cadets to board commission vessels for pilotage instruction on the Danube. The move follows the Dardanelles incident and hints at adjusting treaty limits on ships of war navigating below the Iron Gate. In Paris Saussier and Boisdeffre clash over maneuvers as French cavalry repels an enemy action.
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London
European Danube Commission
Commission
Danube
Dardanelles
Europe
Rnssia
Iron Gate
Parn
Saussier
Army of Maneuvers
Germany
Boisdeffre
Australian Ballot Method Tested in Girard Election
The first election under the Australian ballot system was held in Girard for Mayor Clerk Treasurer and Councilman. A union Republican Democrat ticket won except for Clerk and Treasurer races. The new method worked satisfactorily with only six illegal votes rejected in a nearly 400 voter poll.
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Younastown
Girard
Prohibitionists Clash at Kansas State Temperance Convention
The State Temperance Union met in Torrka Kas on September 16 with radical Prohibitionists denouncing current prohibition administration. They pressed to adopt resolutions absolving allegiance from the Republican party as part of a heated session.
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Torrka
Kas
State Temperance Union
Republican Party
Ecumenical Methodist Council to Convene in October
The Metropolitan Methodist Church in Washington will host the second Ecumenical Council of Methodism from October 7 to 12. Over 1,000 delegates from around the world are expected, with the American section making up most representation across 17 sects. The council pursues social and educational aims without legislative power.
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Metropolitan Methodist Church
Washington
Ecumenical Council of Methodism
Methodist Episcopal Church
England
British steamer Moselle brings Chilean silver to England
The Moselle arrived from Montevideo carrying 00,000 dollars in silver shipped by ex-President Balmaceda of Chile to Europe to pay for war material. The bullion will be stored in the Bank of England while legal questions are settled.
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England
Moselle
Montevideo
Balmaceda
Chile
Europe
H. M. & Esplogie
Bank of England
France to Recognize the Junta
Paris reports the Government instructs its minister at Santiago to recognize the provisional government, outlining formal steps to acknowledge the new authority and establish diplomatic ties.
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France
Junta
Paris
Sautiago
Railroad Pioneer William McCreery Dies at 83
William McCreery of Allegheny dies at 10 PM at his home No 13 Lincoln Ave after ten days illness from Brights disease. A Pittsburg financier and railroad builder he helped create the Lawrence Railroad Pittsburg and Lake Erie line and the Pittsburg Cleveland and Toledo partnership among others. He chaired the Johnstown Relief Committee during the flood era and headed several major steel and grain ventures. His career included roles at Hitchcock McCreery Co Mahoning Ironworks and West Penn Hospital board influence in the City’s Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade. He was born August 14 1828 in Washington County and moved to Pittsburg in 1851.
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William McCreery
Lincoln Avenue
Allegheny
Bright
Washington County
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Flood Commission
Governor Bearer
Springer, Harbaugh & Co
Hitchcock, McCreery & Co
Pennsylvania
Citizens’ National Bank
Board of Trade of
McCreery, Bailey & Co
Mahoning Ironworks
Lawrence
Ashtabula Harbor
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania Camp
Pittsburg and
Cleveland
Toledo
Montour Railroad
Imperial Coal Company
Federal Street
Pleasant Valley
Peoples Park
Peek
Ittsburg
Army of the Cumberland
Rodasis
National Seeley Umamstenicts
West Penn Hospital
General Morehead
Fitzsimmons
Mur
Shingiss Street
East Street
Mt. Washington
Ohio River
Ina
Gourley
McCleary
James Weir
Berlin
Anil
Ome
Ford
Fitssimmons
Natrona
Minin
West Penn
Demme
McDowell
Quarry Case Decided Over Cherokee Outlet Ownership
Judge Green of the United States Court denied an injunction in the Quarry case and awarded title of the Cherokee Outlet to the Government. The dispute arose after Cherokees led by ex Chief Jordan and ex Chief Bushyhead found building stone on the strip and were ejected in 1889.
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Cherokee Strip
Guthrie
Gurant
C. T
Green
United States
Jordan
Bushyhead
Trust Company Director in Trouble in Montgomery Case
Albert Longwaker a director of the Montgomery Trust Company swore out a warrant against W F Slingulf charging him with altering the books and misappropriating 180 dollars from the company funds before September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonutstows
Albert Longwaker
Montgomery Trust Company
W. F. Slingulf
Slingulf
Local Official Arrested And Granted Bond
A local official was arrested and waived bail set at 10 000 dollars for court. The case involves authorities and a trusted financial role in Montgomery, with the treasurer position noted in relation to the Trust. Further details were not clear from the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust Gor
Jo' Fer
Montgomery National Pain
Raum Will 800N Resign From Pension Bureau
It is reported tonight that Commissioner Raum of the Pension Bureau plans to resign within days to become Master of Transportation at the World’s Fair, at the urging of his brother in law Mr Davis director general of the fair. Rumors swirl among Pension Bureau clerks and veterans about a successor with General Alger frequently named though his advisers say he would not accept.
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Wasurxaros
Raum
Pension Bureau
Davis
General Harm
Alger
Forger Austin Bidwell to Be Rearmed in February
London dispatch reports the sentence on American forger Austin Bidwell has been commuted and he will be released in February. Pinkerton, who captured him, expresses satisfaction noting Bidwell served two years and that the forgery to the Bank of England yielded about a million dollars in counterfeit bills.
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Carcaco
London
Austin Bidwell
William Pinkerton
Bidwell
Pinkerton
Loo
Bank of England
Aeng
Cuba
England
United States
Scotland
Austin
Norwegian Bride Sparks Quito of Elopement Ship Skipper
A Norwegian bark Adele sails from Brunswick bound for Norway after a Georgia plantation owner’s daughter elopes with Norwegian skipper Carl Larsen. The stranger seeks the captain’s arrest, claiming kinship with the missing Miss Jane Kipper and vowing violence if confronted.
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New York
Adele
Elliott
Brunswick
Norway
Carl Larsen
James
Kipper
Jane 5
Ae. Mirat
Larsen
Trying Sam Woods Slayer Judge Botkin Keeps Mob in Check
In Hugo, Kansas, Sept. 14, the State case against James Brennan for the June murder of Sam Woods began in District Court. Judge Botkin issued strict orders to bailiffs to curb disturbances as jurors were being chosen. The killing, tied to a feud over county seat location between Hugo ton and Woodsdale factions led by Judges Botkin and Woods, marks a historic Kansas crime.
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Sam Wood
Kansas
Hugoton
Hotkin
Woodsdale
A New Invasion Of Mexico Reported From Texas
A authentic report from San Antonio Texas cites Captain E L M Trandall at Fort Ringgold relaying that C G Garcia crossed the Rio Grande from Starr county into Mexico with 50 armed men to incite revolution. General Stanley ordered a cavalry detachment to patrol the river and prevent retreat. Mexican authorities at San Miguel have been informed and blame the invaders. Garcia is described as a recurring disturber and raider. The raid base is said to be Charco Alamonte in Starr county.
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San Axtoxio
Tex
Mexico
E. TL. Trandall
Fort Ringgold
Stanley
C. G. Garcia
Rio Grande
Starr County
Randall
San Miguel
Garcia
Charco Alamonte
Sturr County
Fitzsimmons Escape Sparks Police Manhunt and Inquest
Washington County jail escape prompts a county inquiry into possible negligence. Police publish Fitzsimmons photos and circulate descriptions as officers chase leads across the city and beyond.
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Tom Reed
Te People’s Party
RE. A. Thompson
W. W. Dean
C. W. Donn
Crawl
New Tion
A. I. Tilden
Leeper
Lewis Edwards
Janestown
Farmer's Alliance
Yocker
Huerbere
Tucker
Tedelphia
Chu Rekler
Hinker
Drake
Piliadelphia
Bucb
Haun
Quaker City
Bott
Eanb-Treasury
Renal Estate
Clatiee
Polis
THE
Alliance IN Congress
HOSE
Hill
Committee On Credentials
Tammany Hall
City of
D. B. Hill
Alaire
Impo
MR. Crapo
Co. H. Allen
Massachusetts
Harrison
M’kinley Meeting
Bucyrus
Cities OF the Dead
Spain
Russia
General Saussier
Kansas Temperance Union
Methodist Council
Fassett
Uncle Sam
Sam Woods
Murphy
Bull's Run
Miss Beowa
Cora Wyatt
Charles Clark
Mr. Clark
Iss Wyatt
Gilkinson
New York Bank of Commerce
Pittsburg Bank of Commerce
Canada
Holmes Ander
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