Dalzell vs Dalzell factioning fans at Pennsylvania convention
At the League Convention in Sardamon the Executive Committee barred newly organized clubs from the floor and from representation. Dalzell and Robinson supporters clashed as thousands gathered, with Dalzell's balcony speech drawing applause while mushroom clubs faced exclusion and debate over party control and eligibility.
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Distatin
Sckantos
Won Drabell
Quay
Greeg
Morrison
York
Robinson
McCaundless
Warr
Harr
Dalza
Gomebody
T. Lindsey
Lindsey
Ork
Senator Quay
York County
Dalzell
Joe Stone
McKeespark
Union Republican
Brookville Republican Club
Gordon
McKnight
Joan van Viiet
Jade Gordon
League
Ths
Younus van Vliet
Drowned Widow Dell Rathburn at Niagara Falls
Mrs Dell Rathburn of Buffalo committed suicide near Cedar Island on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls after leaving a Chicago train to view the cataract. Her body was seen floating, rescued before it went over the horseshoe falls, and diamonds and cash were found on her. Relatives identified the remains as Mrs Rathburn, with authorities noting likely nervousness as a cause.
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Nianana Falls
Dell Rathurn
Buffalo
Cedar Island
Michigan Central
Fallsview
Chicago
AJ. Mill
Niagara Falls
Hathburn
Boifsjo
Rathburn
Warren Miler
Hinmend
Murdered for temperance work sparks Captain Herring mystery
A local detective and citizen informants suggest Captain Herring was foully murdered at St Marys amid tensions after the dry movement. Mrs Herring reports waking to prowlers and firing toward the noise as villagers debate the crime and a reward is offered.
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St. Mary's
Teentower
Captain Herring
St. Dom's
Herring
Mourderer
Coun Sa
Private letters link McCamant Livsey and Bardsley graft
Philadelphia dispatch reports public release of the McCamant Livsey Bardsley correspondence. The letters show collusion to procure rebates for mercantile appraisers advertising and unlawful retention of public funds. They detail multiple checks, letters, and requests between the trio from 1880 to 1891, including references to a political graft scheme and surrounding officials.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
Graham
McCamant-Livsey
Bardsley
McCamnnt
Livsey
Harrisburg
MecCamant
Maron
McCamant
McCumant
Washington
Resignation of Cashier Livsey and Appointed Successor
Harrisburg reports state treasurer Boyer confirming Livsey’s formal resignation from the cashier post. Acting cashier John E. Stott is expected to be named as Livsey’s successor, with Boyer noting the move aims to keep funds from the sinking fund and out of delays.
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Livsey
Stott
Harrisburg
Boyer
McCamant
John Bardsley
Philadelphia
Bardsley
Livesey
Milwaukes
Wik
Henry K. Boyer
Pennsylvania
W. Livery
Liveey
West
Liveney
Mr. Boyer
Sove
State Treasury
Canada
John E. Stott
Great Oklahoma land rush sparks scenes of chaos and violence
In Guthrie Oklahoma Territory 1889 boomers race to claims as crowding swells. A woman on horseback is shot by a deputy marshal after crossing the line early. two negroes are reported killed near Langston. Officials admit minimal troops and weak supervision amid the open land rush.
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GuTumm
O. T
Territory
Oklahoma
New England
Langston
Guthrie
Kretsinger
Winfield
Kan
Severn
Cimarron
Tobes
Samuel Ayers
Hobertson
Justin
F. Deamond
Wallace
Land Office
United States
Pardon Board to Hear Largest List of Cases Yet
Thirty six cases will be heard by the Pardon Board on Thursday in Hannimouns. The list includes nine murderers and prominent names such as Andrew Toth Michael Sebel George Rusuak Abso lom Bowser Alexander Killer Harriet Borrow Joseph Huckeer Jr John Manus James Stewart Abe Buexard J D Hunder Johaima Esholtz and others. The hearing includes first degree murder appeals and long terms from Philadelphia Tarentum Fayette and Allegheny counties in a major pardon session.
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Braddock
Bowser
Bander
Killen
Hannimouns
Andrew Toth
Michael Sebel
George Rusuak
Absolom Bowser
Haymaker
Alexander Killer
Mrs. Rudert
Tarentum
Harriet Borrow
Philadelphia
Joseph Huckeer, Jr
John Manus
Janes Stewart
Fayette
Abe Buexard
J.D. Hunder
Allegheny County
Johaima Esholtz
Man Plant in Woods After Jail Escape Near Wilsonburg
Great excitement in CranssavuG West Virginia as Plant, an armed escapee from custody for assaulting Miss Gadd, hides in the woods near Wilsonburg. A posse pursues him after a wild chase with shots fired as authorities vow he will not be captured alive.
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Cranssavug
W. Va
Wilsonburg
Plant
Miss Gadd
Woods
Corn Corner Failure Shocks Wall Street Banking Partner
On July 5 Stephen V White of S W White & Co failed in a corn corner on September corn contracts. The firm 36 Wall Street suspended with large liabilities and a private fortune estimated at 2 million. Chicago and New York exchanges reacted as corn prices fell and traders faced margin calls. The Illinois Trust and Savings Bank was named receiver.
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Dispatch
New York
Stephen van Cullen White
S. W. White & Co
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Lackawanna
Jay Gould
Russell Sage
Gyrus W.field
Manhattan
Mr. Field
Addison Cammack
Mr. White
James E., Keene
John W. Mackay
Senator Fair
James C. Flood
White
Charles W. Gould
V. White
8. V. White & Co
Stock Exchange
Glea
Ublic
8. W. White
V. White & Co
Produce Exchange
Pace Exchange
Chicago
Vv. White & Co
SV. White & Co
T-Day
White&Co
Arthur Nay
United States
Gresham
Illinois Trust and
Lema
Clue House
New York Concern
W. White
Arthur White
Arthur Allen
E. C. Prassing
Temporary Suspension of Rea Bros & Co After New York Firm Failure
Rea Bros & Co closed their doors after 8 W. White & Co of New York failed, affecting nearly $100,000. Officials claim the suspension is temporary while awaiting settlement details from the New York firm. The notice cites direct wire ties and cash and grain holdings deposited with White & Co.
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New York
W. White & Co
Rea Bros. & Co
Barton
Thomas B
V. Te & Co
George I. Whitney
5. V. White & Co
White & Co
Chicago
White
Impeachment Move Against Postmaster General in Canada
In Ottawa this afternoon, MP Lister gave notice to the House of Commons that tomorrow he will move impeaching the Postmaster General J G for alleged government contract favors connected with the Canadian Pacific Railway section between Keowatin and Eagle River. The affair, a major sensation, overshadows other government data.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Lister
West Lambton
J. G. Rt
Canadian Pacific Railway
Haggart
Keowatin
Eagle River
Cameson
Ministry
Ven
Robbery Aims End Garza Band Invasion near Texas
General Laz erous reports Garza and his band terminated their invasion 7 miles from Moynes Mondsy. The group is scattered and may cross the Rio Grande into Texas. About a thousand Mexican mounts pursue as American troops guard the riverfront. The objective is robbery with no political meaning, per General Lanthrous.
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Tex
Stanley
Lazerous
Mexico
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Moynes Mondsy
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Texas
Tusiliebst
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Lanthrous
Reid
Burglars Hit Brooklyn Catholic Cathedral
Four burglars broke into St James Cathedral on Jay Street Brooklyn ransacked the vestry and drank wine from communion bottles. A cordon of citizens detained them until police arrived. three were captured and all three had attended the local parochial school.
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New Youk
St. James Catholic
Jay Street
Brooklyn
Jail scandal reveals officer complicity in Fitzsimmons escape
The Prison Board review found serious mismanagement and likely complicity of at least one keeper in the Fitzsimmons escape. Warden Berlin faces removal as investigators cite money, letters, and a guard’s role in aiding the inmate. testimony from Mrs. Clark and others highlights daily contraband and lapses in discipline.
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Fitzsimmons
Berlin
Prison Board
Michael Price
Price
Clarks
Mra Clark
Sheffer
Clark
Perry
Ee Fitzsimmons
Keeper Price
Fyimmmons
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