Assault on Protection and Party Clash Over Silver
A lengthy Democratic stump speech by Governor Campbell in Ohio center on protection and silver coinage. He attacks McKinley and the tariff, cites the Glass trust in the Ohio Valley, and argues both parties are divided on free silver. The piece notes crowds in Wellington with Brice and Outhwaite, and critiques reciprocity and tin and sugar duties as part of the tariff debate.
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Campbells
Mra Campbell
General Warner
New York
John A. McMahon
Congressman Outhwaite
Ohio
John Laughlin
Mount Campbell
Campbell
H. L. Hershberger
Wellington
Napoleon Bonaparte
Wellington Campbell
Napoleon McKinley
Pellefontaine
Lima
Brice
Lomo
Outhwaite
Warner
McMahan
Tricelore
Champion of Protection
Crator
M'Kinley
Toledo
Cleveland
Poe
Central
United States
Senate
Indiana
Foster
United States of America
Congress
Thas
United States Glass Company
Ohio Valley
Trust
Mint
Doyle £ Co
Pittsburg
Doyle & Co
McKinley
Lakeside
Ross
Soldiers as Pinkertons in Ohio Guard Uniform
Complaint reaches Adjutant General that Battery B Cincinnati members are in Raymond West Virginia acting as Pinkerton guards while wearing Ohio National Guard uniforms amid a miners strike. McBride United Mine Workers says reports of a threatened outbreak are exaggerations. Adjutant General vows action if guardsmen are found in West Virginia. he can only act if they are soldiers not citizens.
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Hattery
West Virnia
Ohio
Major McKinley Greets Bellefontaine and Piqua Crowds
In Bellefontaine and Piqua Maj or McKinley spoke on protection and honest money drawing large crowds. A sugar gift to the mayor symbolized lower prices since the McKinley bill and thousands attended from nearby towns. The Piqua meeting featured the Greenback candidate in 1877 and the city’s glee club.
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Piqua, O
Bellefontaine
Major McKinley
Bucyrus
Court House
West
Arole
California
Missouri
Cincinnati Corrugating Company
Ohio
McKinley
Piqua Republican Glee Club
Stephen Johnson
Almost unanimous drift to revoke charter and exit atmosphere
The statement describes broad determination to surrender their charter and withdraw from the atmosphere, signaling the first in a series of actions by various sub-alliances. It notes many partners will follow, aiming at dissolving alliances across the state.
Nebraska Democrats Endure Hot, Tense Convention Night
Grand Island Neb Sept 17 The Nebraska State Democratic Convention held a heated session late into the night under hot conditions as leaders worked to prevent a split over farmer policy and the rail freight issue. Growth of unity followed by a late vote on Boyd veto support and platform adoption. Grover Cleveland’s name stirs crowds. The affair closes after midnight with a party love feast and a unified ticket.
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Grand Isuana
Nes
Texas
Nebraska
Boyd
Committee On Platform
J. H. Broady
Supreme Court
F. A. Brogan
Ntd
State University
Grover Cleveland
Committee On Resolutions
James E
Whc
Canadian Crisis Over States Rights Rages in Quebec
Montreal reports a major Quebec political crisis as Lt Gov Angers and Premier Mercier clash over provincial autonomy. A commission inquiry and Ottawa correspondence release threaten ministerial resignation, with Liberals and French leaders warning of far reaching consequences amid broader tensions between English Ottawa and Quebec.
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Mercier
Quebec
Unders
Oon
Patrie
Governmentat
Ottawa
Senate
Angers
Federal
Liberal Party
Lieutenant Governor Jones Breaks with New York Democratic Ticket
In a prepared press statement Jones declines to spell out concrete steps to oppose the Saratoga convention nominees. He says party loyalty has been overridden by personal ambition and greed, threatening the party’s existence and public welfare. He vows to oppose the Democratic nominees to the extent feasible.
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Brxonamtos
XN. Y
Jones
Democratic Party
Mine Superintendent Killed in Deserted Gold Heist
Nevada and California report details the murder of S Galavotti, superintendent of the Derbeo Drift mine, shot while traveling with $5000 in gold bars six miles from Nevada City. J D Ostrom survived, drove to Mount Vernon House, alerted officers as armed men head toward the scene.
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Nevada
Cal
S. Galavotti
Derbeo
Galavotti
J. D. Ostrom
Yuba
Ostrom
Mount Vernon
A Big Day at Columbus Senator Sherman Speaks Tariff
At the Columbus fairgrounds a Republican demonstration drew about 40,000 people in perfect weather. Senator Sherman addressed the crowd from the speaker's stand, outlining his tariff views and appealing to farmers as he praised the nation’s policy.
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Colvius
Fair Grounds
Hip
Sherman
Government Balloon Rain Test Ends with Recovery
In El Paso Texas on September 17 a rain making expedition prepared for a grand test tomorrow. John T Ellis rose in a balloon to measure atmospheric humidity reaching one mile before ground explosions caused the craft to fall in the nearby mountains thirty miles from the city. Later dispatches report Ellis returned to the city and rumors of his loss were denied.
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el, Paso
Tex
John T. Ellis
Franklin
Ellis
Married a Murderer in Kentucky Sequel Planned
Lextxotox Ky September 17 Patrick Sullivan and Miss Mary Armstrong of this city planned to marry in Columbus Ohio. The article recalls the 1890s murder over political tensions at West Right Street, where Armstrong was mortally wounded and Sullivan jailed for manslaughter before his pardon. Armstrong supported his release and later remained devoted to him.
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Lextxotox
Patrick, Sullivan
Mary Armstrong
Columbus
West Righ Street
Heten
Patrick C. Sullivan
Nk Armstrong
Sullivan
Armstrong
Louisville and Nashville
Miss Mary Armees
General Gregg Receives Warm Reception at Howtinenox
General David Gregg, candidate for Auditor General on the State Republican ticket, visited Howtinenox and was greeted by a crowded reception at the Court House. He expressed a bright mood and favorable impression before departing for the Grangers' picnic at Center Hall tomorrow morning.
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Howtinenox
David Gregg
David McMurtrie
Court House
Grangers
Center Hall
Dynamite Plot Foiled at San Quentin Prison
A major prison breakout plan was uncovered in San Quentin with convicts ready to blow the prison with dynamite and kill guards. Authorities report several weapons and dynamite found in warden custody while many more are believed hidden within the prison, with seven convicts held in solitary confinement.
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San Fraxomoo
San Quentin
Mystery of Missing Schooner Cleared Up in Pacific
San Francisco report explains the fate of the overdue schooner Pannonia from Marshall Islands. It sailed for San Francisco with a cargo and crew of seven. wrecked on a reef northwest of the Hawaiian Islands, all aboard drowned including Lovedale's wife and three children. Several missionaries were said to have been aboard.
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San Francisco
Marshall Islands
Inez
Wessel
Brutal Russia Jail Officials Face Trial Over Prisoner's Death
In St Peressiverg on Sept 17 a trial revealed a prisoner named Drijankoff died after brutal mistreatment in jail. Post mortem showed 12 broken ribs. Warders admitted beating prisoners on orders from Inspector Morozoff. Six warders sentenced to hard labor. Morozoff exiled to Siperia with civil rights revoked, then fled to America.
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Siperia
Morozofff
America
Norwegian Storthing Election Sees Left Gain Seats
The Norwegian Ministry reports the first series of Storthing elections, with results from eight constituencies showing 20 Left members aligned with Premier Steen, 5 Right members backing ex Premier Stang on union with Sweden, and 13 moderates leaning toward Steen. The vote count will continue into December.
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Christiania
Storthing
Sorne
Steen
Stang
Sweden
Lincoln Republican Club organized in Somerset meeting
At a small Republican gathering in Somerset a Lincoln Club was formed and delegates were chosen for the Scranton convention. It is the second club here, the former having supported Robinson, and the new group is believed to back him as well.
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Somerset
Lincoln Republican Club
Scranton
Robinson
Miracles At Holy Coat Exhibition Reported
Tueves September 17 report claims miracles from the Holy Coat include cure of a withered abbess arm restoration of sight for the blind and other cures. Details withheld until the relic exhibition ends.
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Tueves
Betting on election begins at Produce Exchange
New York on September 17 bets opened on the election at the Produce Exchange. A single wager of 100 dollars versus 30 was laid on Flower with most bets similar in size and terms.
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New York
Produce Exchange
Flower
West Point Sub Alliance calls immediate meeting
The President of the West Point Sub Alliance issued a call for a special meeting today at once. Members of the Sub Alliance are requested to attend as details follow.
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Mississippi Alliance
Port
Mrs
West Point
A Good Citizen Goes Wrong in Lynn Scandal
N E Wright, a prominent Lynn citizen, fled the city Tuesday and took with him a sizable sum of money. Some members of the Red Endowment Order are also missing, and Wright’s social relations were described as unsettled.
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Lynn
Masa
N. E. Wright
Red Endowment
Right
Record-Setting Hamburg American Steamer Arrives Southampton
The Hamburg American steamer Fuerst Bismarck arrived at Southampton at 15 o'clock on September 17, breaking the best New York to Southampton record. Her time was kdays 12 hours 53 minutes, signaling a new efficiency milestone for transatlantic service.
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Loavos
Fuerst Bismarck
Amark
Hamburg
Southampton
New York
Alta mine engine breakdown strands five men at water level
VinGInta Nov Sept 17. The crosshead pump engine at the Alta mine broke down this morning and collapsed to the water level. Five men at the opening station were endangered but later signaled they were safe. They were brought to the surface in the afternoon. Damages estimated to cost under 40 000 dollars.
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Vinginta
Alta
Iil
Sats
King Put to Death Likely for Posten Murder
Mewrnis Sept. 17 Judge Dubose overruled the motion for a new trial in the case of Colonel H. Clay King for the murder of David Posten and sentenced him to be hanged November 6.
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Mewrnis
Dubose
H. Clay King
David Posten
British Move for Sandwich Islands Captures Attention
Cesar Celso Moreno, an Italian citizen in Washington and former Sandwich Islands resident, met President Harrison reporting England plans to forcibly seize the Sandwich Islands. Moreno claims the Nationalist or Home party seeks US action to counter Britain, urging steps to prevent potential capture. The President would only act through State Department channels, with Blaine expected to review the matter.
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Washington
Cesar Celso Moreno
Sandwich Islands
Harrison
Senor Moreno
White House
England
United States
State Department
State Wharton
Wharton
Blaine
Moreno
Honolulu
Charleston
Biniie
Oklahoma boomers praise lands open to settlement and Harrison ties
A Washington dispatch reports Oklahoma boomers returning home after securing terms of the Indian lands opening to settlement. They praise the land as fertile with water and timber, describe crops like corn sugar cane and cotton, and note strong supporter sentiment for Harrison and Blaine while mentioning Secretary Rusk as a potential candidate.
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Washington
Harrison
Blaine
WashInator
Hamlin W. Sawyer
Dil
Sawyer
Galveston
Trison
Deal
Rusk
Ingalls in Washington on Harrison renomination view
Ex Senator Ingalls arrives in Washington to enroll his daughter in the Academy of the Visitation and plans Birmingham trip. He says Harrison would win renomination if desired, noting past Democratic hostility to Cleveland’s renomination and asserting critics are disappointed office seekers.
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Washrpton
Ingalls
Academy of the Visitation
Kansas Statesman
Birmingham
Ala
Ton Disrarcm
Harrison
Cleveland
President Receives Augusta Delegation on Exposition Invite
Wasurearos Sept 17 The President met a group of Augusta Georgia citizens seeking a formal invitation to their city exposition from November 2 to 23. He spoke of Southern trips and expanded resources, noting Georgia's shift from plantation to mixed industry and asserting imports of factories and agriculture. He could not say if he would attend due to pressing Congress matters.
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Wasurearos
Augusta
Georgia
Congress
Itata Libel Suit Likely Prosected by Government
In Wasuixoros on September 17 the postposed libel suit against the Chilean steamer Itata, set for trial in San Diego on the 25th, may be prosecuted by the Government though another postponement could occur. Officials offered no definite answer, and Attorney General Miller could not confirm the outcome. A successor to Fassett was named in Washington as Francis Hendricks of Syma.
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Wasuixoros
Itata
San Diego
Cal
Genera Miller
Niagara's Dare Mystery Suspect Body Recovered at Falls
The body of a young woman who leaped from Prospect Point a week ago was found near the American Falls. She was in good condition, with long light hair and several distinctive items on her person including a yellow garter with a pansy, a Louis XIV Oxford shoe, a black basque waist, brown gloves, and a plain gold ring. Identification remains undetermined as investigators note lingering mystery surrounding the case.
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Macana Faris
Prospect Point
Panic at Mexican Independence Celebration in Tia Juana
In Tia Juana a crowd panic followed a fight between a wild bull and a bear tied at center arena. The bear escaped into spectators, trampling and injuring women and children. Jesus Alviso fired twice at the bear, wounding a man as bullets struck the crowd before vaqueros lassoed the animal.
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Sams Dreso
Tia Juana
Jesus Alviso
Vuqueros
Whitbeck Kidnaping Claim Falters in Portland
Report of a supposed kidnapping of G W Whitbeck is questioned as local records show no such resident in Portland. The Pittsburg finding cited by sources is unverified and the city directory does not list a Whitbeck family member matching the claim.
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Portland
Onn
G. W. Whitbeck
Pittsburg
Strike at Morea Colliery Over Supply Prices
A strike broke out at Morea colliery near Portrayvite on September 17 as about 400 men and boys left work after the company demanded workers sign an agreement on supply prices.
Pittsburg Pastor Chosen Moderator by German Baptist Jubilee
Wrtttamaronrt Sept 17 The German Baptist Jubilee Conference marking the fifteenth anniversary elected Donner of Pittsburg as moderator for the coming year.
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German Baptist Jubilee Conference
Donner
Pittsburg
Toe Cies
City halts street railway franchises amid tax dispute
Allegheny City Council moved to table franchise ordinances pending settlements with traction companies. A Finance Committee read a detailed indebtedness list showing taxes and dividend disputes from Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Railway and related lines. A resolution blocked new franchises until debts are explained or paid, amid clashes over open questions and potential amendments.
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Allegheny
Khown
Select Branch
Wards
Select Council
Wertheimer
Thomas Arson
Irwin Avenue
North End Passenger Railway
Allegheny and
Millvale Street Railway Company
Emrich
North End Street Railway
Department of Public Works
Milroy Avenue
Hannan
North End Street Railway Company
Mr. Kennedy
Penn Cotton Mill Company
River Avenue
Lowe
Arthur Kennedy
Gilliford
Roma
Pittsburg
Allegh and Manchester Railway
Union Line
Northside
Pittsby Allegheny and Manchester Railway Company
Paca Ierg
Federal Street and
Pleasant Valley Railway Company
Pleasant Valley Company
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