Delegates Indorse Harrison at Pennsylvania Republican League
Williamsport hosts the State League of Republican Clubs convention with a reception for Phil adelphia officials and a full show of banners and portraits. Delegates endorse President Harrison, adopt McKinley tariff praise, and nominate Robinson to succeed himself as president. Reading chosen for next year’s convention site amid tense regional debate.
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Williamsport
State League of Republican Clubs
Philadelphia
Stuart
Reeder
DD. H. Hastings
Charles N. Mann
John F. Glenn
Clements
Park Hotel
Congressman Robinson
Harrison
Reid
Senator Quay
Robinson
Leeds
Scranton
United States Congress
Thomas B. Reed
Committee On
George E. Vicker
Fifty-first Congress
Jrint
John Dean
Blair County
Supreme Court of
William Lilly
Carbon County
William McDowell
Mercer
Republican League
Ggt
William E. Ahern
W. L Shafer
Delaware County
Ition
Jack Robinson
Media
Pennsylvania
Emmerson Collins
Lycoming
John B. Robinson
Clay MacCormick
Baker
State Senate
Morley to Inquire Into Evictions Under Land Act
Chief Secretary for Ireland Mr Morley writes to Justin McCarthy announcing a small commission to examine evictions within section 13 estates where disputes remain. It excludes cases where evicted tenants have left the country and aims to report on numbers costs and outcomes to aid a healing of a deep social mischief.
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Morley
Ireland
Justin McCarthy
London’s Catholic mayor proposal stirs Protestant scruples
In Lesbos on Sept 28 Alderman Stewart Rouill, next in line for Lord Mayor of London, faces opposition over his Roman Catholic counterpart. Lord Mayor Evens asked about Anglican duties and chaplain arrangements. Knill pledges an Anglican chaplain for public duties while privately Catholic, and would avoid personal Anglican services, appointing substitutes.
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Lesbos
Stewart Rouill
Bridgewithian
London
Knill
Evens
Kniil
Jack the Ripper Said to Be At Large in Berlin
Berlin authorities report a strangled and mutilated body found in a sand pit near Spandauer Beck Brewery Charlottenberg. The murder mirrors the London Jack the Ripper method, marking Berlin’s second such case in recent months. No suspect has been found.
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Berkin
Spandauer Beck
Charlottenberg
Berlin
Williamstrasse
Jack the Ripper
Whitechapel
London
Redmond Urges Home Rule Demands in Parliament
Redmond, leader of the Parnellite faction, endorses Butt's home rule plan but insists the Irish Legislature must control the judiciary, police and land while Westminster keeps Imperial supremacy. He says only a statutory Parliament with an executive responsible to it will satisfy Irish aims and warns against compromise.
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Edmond
Isaac Butt
Redmond
Parnellites
Westminster
Ireland
Jesuit General Election Moves from Rome to Az Peitoa
Monastery at Az Peitoa hosts provincial representatives from around the world to elect a new General of the Society of Jesus after the death of Father Anderledy. This marks the first life appointment election outside Rome to avoid Vatican influence.
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Az Peitoa
Ignatius Loyola
Society of Jesus
Order
Father Anderledy
Society
Rome
Vatican
Churchill's African Scheme Leads Transvaal Colonization Plan
A syndicate registered at Somerset House to exploit Transvaal and Mashonaland. Lord Randolph Churchill takes 11000 shares while Colonel North and C. & Goldman hold 1000 shares each as first directors. The group aims to explore other African regions, establish settlements, and develop the colony.
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Loroox
Somerset House
Transvaal
Mashonaland
Lord Randolph Churchill
Colonel North
C. & Goldman
Africa
Musses and ammo found on Dogbar battlefield Italy?
A large number of muskets and ammunition captured from German prize forces were found on the Dogbar battlefield, the site of recent clashes between a French column and Dahomey king’s forces. French troops recovered cartridges bearing the imprint "Cussel, 1873."
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Porto Novo
Dogbar
Dahomey
Socialist opposition to German militarism voiced by Leibknecht
In Marseilles on Sept 28, Herr Leibknecht said German Socialists oppose the German military law and contend Germany is dying of militarism. He predicted the Socialist party will gain 1,000,000 votes in the next election.
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Marseilles
Herr Leibknecht
Germany
Weinley Meeting Voices Pro Tank on Tariff and Prosperity
A political rally speech attacks the Democrats for misfortune claims and praises Republican policies. It defends tariffs, tin plate industry, and protection, warns against free trade and state bank issues, and endorses Acheson Harrison Reid with calls for unwavering support. The speaker emphasizes sustained prosperity under the current economic policy.
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Iasborers
Democratic Party
Plea for Andy Stewart At Campaign Rally
Congressman Dalzell urges voters to return Colonel Andy Stewart to Congress after claiming he was robbed of his seat. He rails at Democrats over tariff policy praising Republican platform and Benjamin Harrison while attacking free trade and Calhoun-era ideas.
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Benjamin Harrison
McKinley Hill
Brazil
England
Steel & Co
Liverpool
Dalsell
Andrew Jackson
Calhoun
Confederacy
Democratic House
Congress
Reed
Dalzell
Andy Stewart
Andy Tickles the Crowd at Rousing Speech
A. G Robertson led a lively event where Andy delivered stories that drew applause and laughter. He framed tariff talk from a practical view as a glassblower of 21 years and attacked Democratic free trade as a conspiracy. He praised Blaine and Republican achievements under protectionism.
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A. G Robertson
McKinley
Dalzell
Andy
W. L. Scott
Blaine
America
England
Republican Party
No Free Trade For Hill Speech At Ere Hall Meeting
President Eberhart of the Window Glass Workers spoke at length against free trade and for tariffs, warning voters about Cleveland and Stevenson. He recounted Belgian conditions, praised tariffs for protecting American workers, and urged resistance to European competition. The piece also notes a Vienna stage premiere featuring cannibals in a drama by Mr Westmark with Stanley and De Lrazza among the cast.
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Andy Robertson
Grover Cleveland
Adlai Stevenson
Mr. Eberhart
Belgium
Europe
United States
Vienna
Westmark
Africa
Stanley
de Lrazza
Brussels
Leopoldville
Corse
Mayor Kennedy to Inspect River Route for Water Works
Mayor Kennedy of Allegheny accompanied by Public Works Chief Ehlers and City Engineer Swan will travel up the Allegheny River to Herr's Island this afternoon to locate a site for the new influent pipe and gather data for a citizens circular explaining the water works project and its necessity.
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Kennedy
Allegheny
Ehlers
Swan
Allegheny River
Herr’s Island
Ministers Gather at Methodist Conference Amid Debates and Retirements
About 300 attendees at the Pittsburg M E Conference in Blairsville hear reports from district presiding elders and Bishop Newman. Dr. Morrow and Dr. Baldwin urge support for Bible Society and Washington University, while two ministers retire amid disciplinary matters.
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Bishaville
Pittsburg
Allegheny
McKeesport
Washington
Mills
Petty
Woodring
Jones
Miller
Newman
John Devern
Morrow
Pennsylvania Bible Society
Baldwin
American University
Washingon
D. C
Bible Society
Johstown
University At
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Riter
Brownsville
Potter
Freedom
General Grant
United States
Identification of Joe Lewis by Old Man Reveals Hidden Wealth
An elderly man identifies Joe Lewis as the person who helped locate the hiding place of wealth, confirming the key connection in the case. The revelation centers on the old man’s testimony about the suspect and the prize location.
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Joe Lewis
Fatal accident follows political dispute on Northeast depot
Three men Orin Sweet Charles Ketcham and Charles Smith stopped on the depot platform when two trains approached from opposite directions. Sweet was killed instantly by a pilot beam and his body hurled into Ketcham who died soon after. Smith was gravely injured. The men, though sober, were deeply engaged in a political argument.
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North East
Orin Sweet
Charles Ketcham
Charles Smith
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Ketcham
Smith
United Brethren Appointments Listed Across Allegheny Districts
The Allegheny Conference United Brethren Church assigns pastors and supplies across districts including Altoona, Johnstown, Braddock, Jeannette, and New Castle. Notable items include smallpox confinement in four houses and a Cambridge district controversy over a presiding elder appointment. A Kingston man was killed in Kingston after a razor attack, and a local assault claim was filed in Seneca.
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Three Springs
Copeland Mission
J. Lee Fairmont
C. BR. McCullough
Greensiing
W. R. Funk
Industry
E. A. Zeek
Jeannette
W. M. Davis
Ligonier
J. W. Wilson
Madison
New Castle
Poisoning His Wife Trial Opens in Middleburg Pa
Charles W. Swengel stands trial in Middleburg Pennsylvania charged with poisoning his wife who died July 23 The Grand Jury returned a true bill at 10 15 in the morning The prisoner entered a not guilty plea and a jury was sought through the afternoon as court adjourned
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Middleburg
Charles W. Swengel
Ite Director Is Guenther Now
Prof. W. Guenther named director of the Great Western Band. Prof. Weis has been removed from the post. New officers include President F. Roegnick, Vice President G. Eschier, Secretary G. Leppig, and Treasurer C. Heim.
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Ite
Guenther
W. Guenther
Great Western Band
Weis
Med
F. Roegnick
G. Eschier
G. Leppig
C. Heim
First Annual Meeting Of Young Women's Society Planned
The first annual meeting of the Young Women's Society will be held soon to address several interesting matters. The convention is likely to take place at the Wood Street Presbyterian Church.
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Young Women's Society
Wood Street Presbyterian Church
Chicago Police Chief Visits, Downplays Bribery Suits
Chicago's Chief of Police McClaughrey visited the city yesterday and expressed little concern over pending bribery suits against McDonald. The superintendent traveled to Chicago last night, continuing routine city police business.
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Chicago
McClaughrey
McDonald
First State Colored Peoples Fair Set for Harrisburg
Harrisburg prepares for the first State Fair for Pennsylvania colored people in the Auditorium from October 17 to 27. Governor Pattison is expected to give the welcome address, with Mayor Fritchey and Lieutenant Governor Watres among possible speakers. In Ravenna Ohio a vestibuled express killed Fred Woerster and Louis Hahn as they crossed tracks. one man escaped.
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Pennsylvania
Pattison
Fritchey
Watres
Ravenna
Fred Woerster
Louis Hahn
Kent, O
Erie Railroad
Woerster
Kent Bottling Works
McCarthyites Appointed Six New Cork Magistrates
The Irish Lord Chancellor named six new city magistrates in Cork all of whom are McCarthyites.
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Cnsure
Cork
Italy’s Law Factory Shut Down
Rome reports the Italian Parliament was closed by a royal decree today.
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Italy
Rome
Exposition Shoppers Invited to Kleber Brothers Music House
Visitors praised the exposition and were urged to call at 506 Wood Street for a wide selection of pianos organs and instruments. Kleber Brothers advertise Steinway Conover Opera Mathushek Krell Lyon Healy Bar nstein organ and Vocalion church organs with a catalog available from H. Jeather & Bro. 568 Wood Street.
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H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Pennsylvania
Kleber Brothers
Steinway
Conover
Opera
Mathushek
Lyon & Healy
Leon
Vocalion
Elobers
Kieblers
H. Jeather & Bro
Braddock Carnegie Club Opens Next Week
Braddock September 28 Special The managers announce the opening of the new Carnegie Club next week. The baths pool billiard tables and the mas Sium have been fitted up. Membership is limited to Edgar Thomson Steel Works employees. Braddock September 28 Special Diphtheria alarm rises with five new child cases reported to health authorities. Physicians violate reporting rules and suits are threatened.
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Braddock
Carnegie Club
Brappock
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Brappoen
Hking
True Economy in Dreas Diamond Dyes Uses
A Ladies' Companion writer urges true economy with Diamond Dyes claiming savings on all fabrics and items from dresses to carpets. The ad touts ease of use even for children and warns against imitations, insisting Diamond Dyes are the original and reliable.
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Ladies' Companion
Groetzinger’s Exposition Bargains On Ingrain Carpets
Last week of special prices at Groetzinger’s 627 and 629 Penn Avenue offers new in grain carpets at low rates. Lace curtains priced from cents to a set range and fresh stock advertised. Also notes Lloverosa Hempensox, a noted pianist and pupil of Josef, highlighted in upcoming Friends program.
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Groetzinger’s
Epwakd Grorteinger
Peon Avenue
Lvorosa Hempensox
Rane Sig
Josef
Magipal
Alvin
McKeesport Fatality and Infant Found in River
In McKeesport on September 28 a mill belt injured James Gannon badly, breaking the skull and disfiguring him. Separately, the body of an infant was found in the Monongahela River, wrapped in paper, after being in the water several days. the coroner will investigate.
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McKeesport
James Gannon
Gannon
Monongahela River
Bruner Death Sentence Commuted to Life Imprisonment
Harrisburg September 28 special The death sentence of Elmer Bruner of Cambria County was commuted to life imprisonment on the Board of Pardons recommendation.
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Harrisburg
Elmer Bruner
Cambria County
Board of Pardons
Father Penn Will Distribute Carp
Harrisburg report states the State Fish Commission will distribute carp in October and November to all applicants statewide.
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Father Penn
Harrisburg
State Fish Commission
Marvin's Bread Promises Pure Wholesome Quality
A reader praising Marvin's bread as pure and wholesome claims it inspires confidence in baking. The note highlights satisfaction and a belief that trying a loaf ensures a continued baking habit and trust in the product.
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Marvin
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