Quay Boom Begins as McKinley Second Choice Fails
Harrisburg April 2 The Quay presidential boom was launched by the Pennsylvania Republican convention. Quay was endorsed as state chair and as presidential elector at large. A bid to name McKinley as second choice failed amid a stormy scene after Quay’s endorsement.
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Harrisburg
Matthew Stanley Quay
Quay
McKinley
Joseph Wharton
Philadelphia
Alex FP
Patton
Clearfield
William Witherow
Allegheny
Peter L. Kimberly
Mercur
John Pearson
Allen B. Rorke
Philadelhia
Frank P. Henley
William M. Taggart
Leonard Myers
Joseph H. Huddell
Delaware
William F. Soley
Norristown
John Frits
Bethlehen
Henry L. Johnson
Reading
John A. Landis
Windom
Everett Warren
Scranton
BW. Wilde
Luzerne
Herrivon Bull
Schuylkill
David W. Miller
Lebanon
Henry C. Prevost
Tunkhannocks
Crawford
Joseph Bosler
Montgomery
W. W. Sient Lancaster
F. W. Barker
Cambria
Charles A. Miner
Lugerne
Boles Penrose
Arthur Kennedy
J. M. McCarrell
Dauphin
Frank BE. Hefler
Cumberland
Charles W. Miller
Venango
James J. Ravend
Hair
Charles M. Plank
Herks
Samuel A. Davenport
Erle
Cialusha A. Grow
Susquehanna
Confessmena
Hobertson
William E. Harrison
McReesport
Davenport
Grow
Henry K. Boyer
Amos H. Mylin
Lancaster
Ras
John JA. Hobinson
Delaware County
Pennsylvania
Napoleon
William McKinley
Ohio
Committee On Resolutions
Hobinson
Quay Endorsement Sparks Turmoil at Meeting
A heated gathering erupted as the introduction of the resolution triggered cries of Quay. Robinson urged support for Quay then McKinley as second choice, while Penrose and Andrews backed McKinley. The McKinley amendment failed 66 to 178, leaving Quay’s backing dominant and the platform adopted.
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Mylin
Robinson
William McKinley
Reed
McKinley
Boles Penroge
Andrews
Boles Penrose
St. Louis
Schaeffer
Delaware County
Culbertson Kills Lilly McCormick Then Takes His Life
James K Culbertson shot Lilly McCormick in Chicago and then killed himself. An inquest found murder and death by own action. Culbertson, who had a wife and a 10 year old, had deserted them years earlier and pursued the dead woman in a drunken fit of jealousy. He died at county hospital after firing twice in the chest. The victim lived at 49 Church street and had appealed to police for protection.
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James KK. Culbertson
Lilly McCormick
Chicago
James K. Culbertson
Culbertson
Loomis Street
Ives
Chambersburg
Junction City
Kan
Richard Newland
Church Street
Resignation in French Cabinet Amid Constitutional Crisis
Paris April 22. M Bourgeois announced the cabinet’s resignation citing inability to secure Madagascar relief. The chamber’s tumult followed as cries against the senate rose. President Faure reportedly refused to countersign a constitutional revision bill, prompting Radical Left plans to challenge senate authority.
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M. Boursgeois
Faure
Paris
M. Bourgeois
Senate
Madagascar
Radical Left
National Assembly
Democrats Secure a Working Majority In the Legislature
New Orleans reports show Democratic gains across the state with Foster's New Orleans margin at 6 60 and statewide majority over 20 000. Warmouth bids for Plaquemine district seats while Plaquemines goes Democratic for the first time since the war amid steady troop control and limited parish trouble.
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Foster
Govermor Warmouth
Plaquimine
St. John Parish
Val
Pharr
Baton Rouge
Market Gardener Kills Wife Then Slays Self in Meadville
Edward Karleskind, a prosperous market gardener near Meadville Pennsylvania, shot his wife in the afternoon then cut his own throat with a razor. No one was present. Known for a violent temper, the couple had a troubled marriage and rumors linked to a former wife’s death years earlier.
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Meadville
Edward Karleskind
Karleskind
Illinois Republicans Rally for McKinley Delegates
In LaSalle on April 24 the Eleventh district Republicans elected delegates instructed for McKinley. Litchfield on April 24 reported the Eighteenth district selecting McKinley delegates. Jacksonville on April 23 the Sixteenth district nominated St Louis delegates instructed for McKinley.
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Eleventh
McKinley
Litchfield
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Ilinois
Judge Rankin Dead in Jersey City Home
Ex-Judge William B. Rankin died last night at his daughter's home in Jersey City after a period of illness. Born in Philadelphia seventy four years ago, he had recently suffered pneumonia following a severe cold.
Clearwater Defants De Oro in World Pool Title Match
Pittsburg Pa April 23 William H Clearwater of Milborne defeated Alfred De Oro 201 to 178 in the first game for the world pool championship. They will play 200 points nightly for a purse of aelde.
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Pittsburg
William
Clearwater
Milsbore
Alfred de Oro
Infant burns in washroom fire incident in Phillipsburg
In Phillipsburg New Jersey on April 28 a one year old child of Mrs Andrew Thorman was playing with soap when her clothing caught fire. She sustained severe burns and later died despite efforts to help.
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Phillipsburg
N. J
Andrew Thorman
Republican district renominates Prince for Congress
Delegates from McKinley Rock Island to the tenth district renominated Congressmen George Prince of Knox for another term. The St Louis bound delegates were instructed to support McKinley.
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McKinley
Rock Ieland
Ill
Republian
Tanth
Georne
Prince of Knox
Congress
St. Louis
Congressmen in a fight in naval committee rooms
Senator elect Money of Mississippi and Representative Hall of Missouri fought in the House Naval Committee rooms over the Line and Staff bill. Ink bottles and knives were drawn, Money sustaining a head gash and Hall a severe lump. both left guarded by allies amid fears of further shooting.
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Washington
Capitol
Money
Mississisppi
Hull
Mixgouri
Naval Committee of the House
Hall
Bartlett
Myer
Commodore Matthews
Thomas
Oakley
House
Tiall
Coakley
Weather and Politics Mix in Morning News Briefs
The edition notes generally fair weather with easterly winds and mentions Quay’s presidential endorsement. It covers diverse items from Cuban war news and quiet congressional sessions to local juries, editorials, and early mayoral appointments. It also reports on sports results and market chatter.
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New York
Herald
Middle States
Theosophical Leader Likely Har grove to Succeed Late Judavay
Ernest T Hargrove, a British barrister with links to Mme Blavatsky and long involvement in the Theosophical Society, is viewed as the probable next president after Judge. Secretary Claude Falls Wright notes Hargrove’s occult powers and recent naturalization papers, with plans to reside in New York.
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Judavay
New York
Ancil
Theosophical Society
Ernest T. Hargrove
Claude Falls Wright
Hargrove
London
General Hargrove
Gibraltar
Judge
Society
Death of a Hero Charles Fisherry Falls Saving Friend
In Pottsville Pennsylvania April 24 Charles Fisher of Frackville died saving a young woman from an oncoming train. He and companions Miss Williams Gilberton John Burns and William Ryan stepped onto the rail. Fisher pushed Miss Williams to safety but was crushed under the engine at 18 years old. The survivor Miss Williams is deeply affected.
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Pottsville
Charles Fisher
Frackville
Fisher
Miss Williams
Gilberton
John Burns
William Ryan
Philadelphia and
Reading
Girardville
Ryan
Byrne
Wreck of a Pleasure Yacht Reported Off Gulf Coast
In the Gulf of Mexico between Galveston and Tampico a pleasure yacht is reported afloat wrecked with four young men aboard and a crew of captain, mate, and cook. The boat capsized and all hands are said to have drowned. two lifeboats were later seen floating bottom up.
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Tex
Gulf of Mexico
Tampico
Cook
Populiat Caucus Says No Pact With Old Parties
Washington April 2 A Populiat caucus issued a statement denying interviews suggesting People party senators and representatives might back a nominee of one of the old parties for president. The note labels those reports as incorrect.
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Washington
People Party
Leo's Appointment Confirmed as Ha-vina Consul General
Washington April 2 senate confirmed Fitzhugh Leo of Virginia to be consul general at Ha- vina. The nomination advances American diplomatic presence in the region with Leo’s confirmation by the senate.
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Leo
Washington
Senate Today
Fitzhugh Leo
Virginia
Ha- Vina
Weyler offers pardons to rebels who surrender within twenty days
In Havana Captain General Weyler proclaims that insurgents in Pinar del Rio who surrender with or without arms within twenty days will receive pardons. He cites demoralization from obstacles to travel and harassment by troops as factors driving surrender and says authorities will determine residence for those who surrender.
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Capain
Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Mariel
Majana
Engagement Near Jaruco Leaves Cuban Death Toll Rising
Havana reports indicate a clash near Jaruco in Havana province with fourteen pacifico civilians killed. Spanish forces suffered no fatalities and three wounded, while Cuban casualties exceed thirty. Dr. Delange, an American, was shot near Jaruco along with seven farm workers.
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Havana
Jaruca
Jaruco
Wealth of a Hermit
John Riley once a St. Louis millionaire and prominent Mississippi steamboat man died in an alms house after years of living as a hermit near the river. His estate was valued at seven to eight million with most of it gone. about $100,000 cash vanished with him. His son in law Charles S Hall of St Louis attends the arrangements. the body to be taken to St Louis.
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Washington
John Riley
St. Louis
St. Ouls
Holmes letter hints at innocence in pending case
Indianapolis April 24 Coroner Castor has received H H Holmes alleged statement to meet by Monday next and to persuade the coroner of his innocence A letter to Attorney Bullock says after execution Mr Rotan will travel to Indianapolis and stay until the last question is settled Both officials admit ambiguity about Holmes scheme but suspect some plan is in play
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Hall
Holl
South
Ayres
Indianapolis
Ind
Castor
H. H. Holmes
Holmes
Bullock
Rotan
Leon Say's Simple Funeral in Paris
The funeral of M. Leon Say, renowned political economist, was held in Paris with striking simplicity per his wishes. Ministers and many senators attended, joined by deputies, leading French societies, and financiers including Baron Alphonse de Rothschild.
Narrow Escape on Bridge Over Housatonic River
Mrs. Marshall Crane and her daughter Clara, sister of W. Murray Crane, plunged into the river when a closed carriage on a wooden bridge collapsed. Four men who witnessed the accident pulled them from the water after significant difficulty.
Steamship Movements In New York Harbor
Arrived in New York on April 23 are steamers Anchoria from Glasgow Triave from Bremen and Augusta Victoria bound for Hamline Georgia and Stettin. Also arrived at Naples Lahn and at Rotterdam Dresden and Bremen Stettin on April 19. Sailing for New York is Bioamer reendam from Rotterdam.
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New York
Anchoria
Glasgow
Triave
Bremen
Augusta Victoria
Georgia
Stettin
Alser Wilhelm
Naples
Lahn
Prenens Bonarndam
Rotterdam
Dresden
Sland
Bioamer Reendam
Heke
Brettin
Dunnett Head
Trial of a battleship Massachusetts proves seaworthy speed above contract
The Massachusetts underwent a preliminary run off Boston on a spring morning. Despite heavy swells the battleship averaged 15.50 knots, 0.59 knots above contract speed, and showed strong gun platform performance. Two sailors were injured during deck waves while tarpaulins were secured over ventilators.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Beheaded While Yet Alive At Pearl Bryan Trial
In Cincinnati on April 23 the Jackson trial debated admissibility of Walling testimony while experts testified Pearl Bryan was beheaded alive. Dr. Jenkins and Dr. Fishback offered differing views on blood spurt patterns, and Fred Bryan identified the bloody valley as Pearl’s. Allen Johnson testified Jackson and Walling visited Walling Ford’s wine rooms with a young woman the night of January 41.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Jackson
Caldwell
Col
Crawford
Walling
Holmes
Fishback
Jenkins
Lear] Bryan
Fred Bryan
Pearl
Allen Johnson
Walling Ford
Pearl Bryan
President's Brother May Be Called to Wealthy Ohio Church
The Calvary Presbyterian Church in Cleveland may invite Rev. William M. Cleveland brother of the president to serve as pastor. The church at Buclid and East Madison avenues is wealthy and large but lacks a current pastor after the resignation of Rev. Dr. D O Mears. A committee will soon consider candidates, with talk centering on a trial for the president's brother.
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Ohio
Cleveland
William M. Cleveland
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Buclid and
East Madison Avenues
D. O. Mears
Mears
Rival's Jealous Rivalry Blamed for Acid Attack on Mrs. Lowry
In Sioux City on April 23 an unknown woman threw muriatic acid at Mrs. L. J. Lowry on a street, burning her. Lowry, recently divorced and now engaged to wed, has long faced jealous threats and anonymous letters warning her against the marriage.
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L. J. Lowry
Sioux City
Two Hungarians Charged With Murder In Bethlehem
Antion Heralt and Anthony Horworth, both Hungarian, were jailed for the murder of John Hasson after a fatal altercation. An excited crowd followed the pair from the alderman’s office in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Hasson died from stab wounds last night.
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Hans Fndoit
Bethlehem
Antion Heralt
Anthony Horworth
John Hasson
Finley's Special Sale of Lace Curtains
Finley offers drastic prices on lace curtains to clear stock. Nottingham curtains in various lengths priced from 69 cents to 2.37 per group, plus Irish Point and Brussels Lace curtains at 4.00 to 9.00, all labeled as rare housekeeper opportunities.
Bicyclist Belt Line Promoted by Weichel the Jeweler
Weichel the jeweler advertises Bicycle Belts and novel ties as part of a new line for bicyclists. Call to view the selection and learn about contemporary accessories.
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Weichel
Matthews Brothers Paints and Finishes Catalog
A catalog listing includes Atlantic Lead French Zinc enamel paints carriage paints Reynolds Pure Colors Reynolds Wood Finish Crockett Preservative Ready Mixed Tinted Glass Paints Strictly Pure Linseed Oil Guaranteed for use in painting and finishing projects.
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Reynolds
Crockett’s
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