27 Sep 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1893
Page
1
The Democratic convention tackled accusations of ballot manipulation and disorder as supporters cheered the candidate. Absent reform, party leaders faced criticism from veterans and newcomers while the convention chose a new presidential slate amid loud demonstrations and tense exchanges.
The Senate debated the federal elections law with Sherman’s view gaining approval over Peffer’s call for information from the Treasury. A repeal or postponement of action was recommended, with the session noting vacancies in Washington, Montana, and Wyoming and a broader move to delay further legislation until January.
The article details a long controversy over misused funds linked to treasurer Washburn, his alleged thirty year tenure, and a special committee led by President Choate to audit cash on hand. It notes health issues and calls for accountability, with discussion of trustees and potential actions against the company.
Helena Mont Sept 87 social circles jolted by J Howard Conrad scandal involving his wife and minor children amid recall of a murder case. Across the world insurgents recaptured Tucaman after a brief battle, with captives and officers held. in New York a boxing case sends Smith to Indiana for trial. other items note a toxic mix of religion and crime, a masked robbery in Butler, and a suicide in Gubesville.
Fragmented items report a fire destroying an exhibit at the World's Fair, a Minneapolis teen suicide, a cora Mich ration issue, and railroads in New Orleans considering arming stations. The Times and Berlin pundits are cited amid rumors about bias and confidence in German journals.
In a chaotic melee in an urban district, rioters seized an arrested man from officers and attacked the official party. Soldiers were dispatched as the situation turned violent, with many rioters later arrested on murder charges.
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