Cleveland's tariff reform letter shapes 1892 bid for votes
Ex President Grover Cleveland issues his long acceptance letter outlining tariff reform stance, government spending, money questions, pensions for veterans, immigration, and the Columbian Exposition. He defends Democratic principles and pledges to lead if endorsed by voters.
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Lettter
Gray Gables
Cleveland
Grover
York
Grover Cleveland
William L. Wilson
National Democracy
Nicaragua Ship Canal
Sept
Cholera Crises End In New York Harbor Reports
New York reports no cholera cases as of today with the port declared free of disease. The Saale from Bremen with 323 cabin passengers docked at Upper Quarantine. a passenger, Mia Gesitie Arnemann, disappeared overboard. Quarantine agencies release two liners and Camp Low at Sandy Hook reports no cholera presence.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Jenkins
Mediterranean
Saale
Bremen
Mia Gesitie Arnemann
Guion Line
Arizona
Liverpool
Anchor
Anchoris
Glasgow
Sawtelle
Camp Low
Pan-Presbyterians Debate Chinese Exclusion and Opium Trade
At the Pan-Presbyterian Council in Toronto on September 26 the exclusion of Chinese from America and the opium traffic in China dominated discussions. A strong protest to the two governments on these issues was referred to the Business Committee for preparation. Evening sessions featured several noted speakers addressing the council.
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Toronto
Ont
Pan-Presbyterian Council
America
England
China
Fee
Counc
Council
Habeas corpus case in Annary dismissed in court
Habeas corpus proceedings in "Lord Beresford's" case were dismissed in the Court of Sessions. The prisoner was identified and Sheriff Turner will proceed to Georgia today to pursue the bogus lord.
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Annary
N. Y
Lord Beresford
Gamble Weir case returns to light with arrests in New York
Interest in the Gamble Weir death revived as Mrs Henry Marsh and James McIntosh were arrested in New York. The pair faced larceny charges and were linked to the Weir estate dispute, with neighbors noting luxurious furniture and a distinct Philadelphia area home.
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Gamble Weir
New York
Henry Marsh
James MacIntosh
Hugo Bianck
Weir
Blanck
Europe
Mrs. Marsh
Harry C. Fehl
Mra Marsh
Cliff Street
James McIntosh
Marsh
Stapleton
Staten Inland
New York City
Tottenville
McIntosh
James G. Wier
Mra. Marsh
Ganble Weir
Gamble
Harry Fehl
James Weir
Fehi
Disputed Allegations Edge Marsh Case and Arrests
The article reports Mrs. Marsh's suspected departure with furniture amid a property dispute over Gamble Weir's estate. James Marsh and MelIntosh face $5,000 bonds as suspects in a related indictment. Marsh asserts persecution by James G Weir and hints at undisclosed matters. Harry Shol to arrive for requisition papers. Marsh lost police job after Gamble Weir case.
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Tae Daneatty
McIntosh
Morten Hunter
James G. Weir
Marsh
Gamble Weir
Washington Street
Counterfeiter From Paris Held on $5,000 Bond
Italian suspect Frank Caneel captured after passing counterfeit two dollar bills of the Hancock series. Twenty eight bogus notes found on him as authorities note the bills were struck in Paris and distributed to Italians in Harlem and Yorkville. Secret Service reports describe differences in fiber and back color compared with genuine notes.
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New York
Frank Caneel
Harlem
Yorkville
United States
Shields
Secret Service Department
Paris
Barber Elopes With Grandmother in Buffalo Train Escape
Albert Wirtman a 25 year old barber left Buffalo with his nearly 70 year old wealthy grandmother Mrs George Wirtman. They departed early Monday after visiting his mother and have not been heard from since. His deserted wife and two children remain in strained circumstances. Three barbers from his shop fled town with relatives over the past two years.
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Buffalo
Albert Wirtman
George Wirtman
Wirtman
William Street
Elopers
Equinoctial Gale Strikes Brooklyn Flats
A powerful equinoctial gale hit Brooklyn this afternoon sweeping down six houses and causing two boys to die. Chimneys collapsed and trees fences and signs were uprooted and one man was seriously hurt. The storm damaged residences on Cornelia Street and Wickoff Avenue and injured workers including John Deremiah and Frederick Larkin.
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New York
Brooklyn
Cornelia Street
Wickoff Avenue
John Deremiah
Frederick Larkin
Frank Cooley Shot and Notorious Leader Wounded in Raid
Union tows, Sept. 26. The Cooley gang raided a mountain farm, five masked men broke in, two shot were fired, one wounded leader Frank Cooley fallen, the gang bound the farmer’s son, forced women to fetch food, took money clothing jewelry, left behind cards with Yeager and a carved club, then fled. Jacob Prinkey, 62, wealthy farmer near the West Virginia line, reported the assault and said he moved his money to the bank after hearing of the raid.
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Union Tows
Cooley
Jacob Prinkey
Frank Cooley
Pai
Ramsey
Yeager
Cooleys
Jacoh Prinkey
West Virginia
Unknown Man Killed in River at Robbins Station
A coroner jury in Westmoreland County held an inquest at Robbins station regarding a man found in the river on Saturday. The verdict states the unknown man, about 30, five feet nine inches tall and 140 pounds with sandy hair and fair complexion, was killed by blows with a blunt instrument by unknown assailants.
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McKeesport
Westmoreland County
Robbins Station
World's Columbian Exposition Bonds for Sale
Subscriptions open October 1 for 4 million dollars of 6 percent debenture bonds issued by the exposition. Bonds come in four denominations including 100 000 and 50 000, with a 15 day period to subscribe.
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Chicago
Garfield Park track bribery case rocks Chicago politics
Subpenas issue for Mayor Washburne and Chief McClaughrey as Garfield Park Club fights an injunction and grand jury probes bribery claims involving Justice Woodman and Mike McDonald. Judges deny influence while clergy and officials trade sharp rhetoric amid townwide travel and withdrawals.
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Dispatch
Chicago
Garfield Park Club
Justice Woodman
Mike McDonald
Aed
McDonald
Washburne
Hawthorne
Garfield
McClaughrey
Peripners
J. S&s Withrow
Third Man Church
Jud
Baker
Collins
Breteno
Ketelle
Withrow
Garfield Syndicate
Garfield Park
Dr. Withrow
McDonald's
Mrs. Harrison Improves at Washington
Mrs. Harrison shows improved comfort after a night of rest and better appetite. The cool weather aids the patient as the President concentrates on public business, with discussions with Secretary Foster on the Bering Sea issue and Attorney General Miller on legal matters. General Palmer, retiring G.A.R. commander, was the other visitor.
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Wasut Hinder
Foster
Bering Sea
Miller
Palmer
Harrison
Deceived the Waiting Mob Free From Fear
Cincinnati report describes Arthur Watson the self confessed murderer of Amanda Cain escaping a mob at his court appearance. The judge refused to bring him before the crowd delaying proceedings until noon when he waived examination and was held without bail.
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Arthur Watson
Amanda Cain
Independence
Watson
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