Bitter Strife Over Illinois Convention Tactics
A Springfield dispatch reports Major William McKinley aims to secure instructed delegates at the Illinois state convention, while Cullom and allied forces push for an uninstructed bloc. Tanner opposes McKinley’s organization plan, warning it would crowd out routine deliberations and boost his own gubernatorial ambitions.
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Martin for Weinley and McKinley support from Philadelphia
David Martin, a Fifteenth District delegate from Philadelphia, declares strong support for Major McKinley on the first ballot for the presidential nomination. He cites overwhelming Republican backing in the district, a large manufacturing base, and near unanimous sentiment among manufacturers and workers.
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Senator Sherman Letter Endorses McKinley At Brooklyn Meet
At a Brooklyn Young Republican club gathering a letter from Senator John Sherman was read. It asserts McKinley supports a gold standard with silver coinage kept at par, and favors a tariff protecting American industries from foreign competition. The meeting adopted resolutions endorsing McKinley by a large majority.
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Treasury Deficit Estimated at 25 Million for Year
Washington figures show the treasury deficit for the year ending June 30, 1800 is projected near 25 million. Receipts from customs and internal revenue have fallen short of early estimates, while expenditures are expected to be about 752 million, leaving a deficit around 25 million despite revisions.
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EULOGIZING A HERO Ninth Annual Grant Banquet Dinner
The ninth annual Grant Banquet Association dinner was held at the Waldorf Hotel in New York with 108 guests in the ballroom. Speeches by General Dodge Postmaster General Wilson Governor Hastings and General Horace D Porter memorialized General Grant. Hastings shared amusing stories and called Grant the apostle of opportunity for national progress.
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Surrender of Forgery Suspect Cowan by Guatemala
The U S state department reports Guatemala surrendered John L Cowan of Pittsburg Va for forgery to Pennsylvania authorities. The surrender occurred April 2 as an act of comity since Guatemala had no extradition treaty with the United States. Also notes steamship arrivals and a minor accident involving Prince Christian’s husband.
Prosperity of Mexico From Demonetization of Silver
Representative Newlands asks inquiry on exchange between gold and silver standards and U S industries. Alex Shepherd reports Mexico’s 1880s silver basis, famine wartime rates, then rising domestic manufacturing in Chihuahua with iron works, canning, brewery, woolen mill, and rail plans. Mexican banks hold silver, miners send silver to depositories, 5 percent bonds at 9 in London.
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Weather and headlines from a morning paper mix
Cloudy and threatening weather with warmer conditions. Political notes include Democrats gathering in Allentown and coverage of the Jackson trial. Local items reference Philadelphia traction issues, court action, liquor license apportionment, and market and national league updates plus suburban news.
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Allentown Prep for Democratic Convention Endorsement
Allentown gathers for the Democratic state convention with Harrity and Wright guiding preliminaries. Pattison endorsement appears likely as unity rules and party harmony dominate, with delegates and national figures arriving and setting headquarters at the American hotel.
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Harry B. Hall
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Committee On Contests
Indictment of disruptors may spark new streetcar strike
Philadelphia April 27. Grand jury finds true bills of indictment against three union motormen William Mc Gee Joseph Dinsmore and William Harp for brutal beating of non union worker Daniel Keenan. They are jailed on bail and due to stand trial tomorrow. Union Traction board orders discharge of any employee stirring strife and refuses reinstatement. Grievance committee to hold talks with Union Traction president over demands of 82 a day for ten hours work and reinstatement of discharged men since December 10. The outcome is watched closely by the workforce.
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Detective Crim Testifies in Pearl Bryan Murder Trial
Cincinnati April 27 Detective Crim testified on the Scott Jackson murder case describing the scene and items found in Jackson's room including stockings a pocketbook gloves and letters. Witnesses testified about statements made at arrest and other details while jurors heard about Wallsing’s alleged plan to kill Pearl Bryan with cocaine and the murder’s physical evidence before Judge Helm adjourned court.
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Tichmond and
John Streets
Witte
Will Wood
Plypmouth
Ind
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Crawford
Oliver House
South Bend
Wood
French Actress Drops Suit Against Bridgeport Pastor
French actress Mile. Jane May Hubert settles slander case with Rev. Dr. Pullman of Bridgeport First Methodist Church. He retracts all derogatory statements, both sides accept the arrangement for $1 to withdraw the suit once aimed at $25,000 damages. Sheriff Beck watched from a church pew as the prayer meeting began.
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Sheriff Beck
Venezuela Arbitration Talks Under Consideration in London
London April 27 Sir William Harcourt after a notice on April 23 asked the government for any arrangements to conclude by arbitration a settlement of the differences between the United States and Great Britain over Venezuela The lord of the treasury A J Halfour said arrangements to arbitrate on Venezuela and other questions were in view by both governments The latest United States communication received Friday was under consideration and covered arbitration and the Venezuelan dispute He added that further information would be inexpedient at present.
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Sir William Harcourt
Great Britain
Venezuela
A.J. Halfour
Treasury
United States
Fifteen Hundred Strike Hits Chicago Shipyards
About 1500 workers at the Chicago Ship Building Company's South Chicago yard walked off the job today over waves and hours disputes. Officials hope the dispute will be settled shortly.
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Chicago Ship Building Company
Chicago
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Two Miners Die from Suffocation at Silverton Colliery
Potteville Pa April 27. Matt Ploming and Edward Burns were suffocated by a faulty ventilation at Albright Co s Silverton colliery in Mineraville. Both men were young and unmarried. Fore Statue of Grant Washington AEE favorable revue made this fauit to Senator Hhrea bill appropriating OM for an sniee statue of General Grand in
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Equity battle between Susquehanna and Western and DLW
In New York a bill in equity filed by the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western seeks to bar the latter from pursuing a suit in the New York Supreme Court. Judge Acheson heard demurrer arguments. the court notes the Susquehanna and Western lacks a New York residence or office. Arguments resume tomorrow morning.
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New York
Lenz Murder Case Ties to Turkish Authority Demands
W L Sachtel ben of Alton Illinois reported to Lena's mother that Frank Lenz was murdered by Kurds in Turkey during his search for the missing Pittsbure Wheelman. He said steps will be taken to present the matter to Washington seeking indemnity from the Turkish government. Sachtelben leaves tonight for home.
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Confession in Utter Confusion Over Dongola Murder
Catherine Anuts acknowledged shooting An Dongola last Monday at Lattimer but now denies knowledge of the matter. Authorities believe she confessed to shield the real killer, Alexander Anuts, who is currently under guard as the investigation continues.
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Lancaster County Democrat Chairman Re-elected at Reorganization
Lancaster Pa April 20 The Lancaster county Democrat committee re elected William B Given of Columbia as chairman and decided to name him delegate at large to the state convention. Contested delegates from Lancaster city will attend the state meeting and present Given as the delegate at large.
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Lancaster County Democrat Committee
William Bb
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Columbta
William B. Given
Cave-In Crushes Two Workers at Delta Quarry
York April 7 A cave in at the John W Jones slate quarry in Delta trapped and crushed two workmen Law Brang and Harry Jones almost beyond recognition Both victims resided in Delta and were identified in early reports The incident prompted local authorities to inspect the quarry and investigate cause
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Weather Forecast for Middle States April Forecast
New York reports fair and warmer conditions in the Middle States with fresh easterly to southerly winds. Forecast notes warmer midweek with fair skies, cloudiness on the coasts, and possible rain in western districts.
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Herald
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Tile
Special all wool dress goods drives in wool fabrics
Three special drives feature all wool dress goods and 20 pieces of all wool Chev iots at 25 cents a yard. Also 15 pieces at 35 cents a yard and 17 pieces at 48 cents a yard, with wide 40 inch offerings and former prices listed as 37 1 4, 48, and 63 cents respectively.
Mohair Specials in Varied Siciliennes Prices
Textile excerpt lists Mohair specials with Siciliennes in 42, 45c, 50, 54 inch widths priced at 50c and 5c respectively.
Bicycle belts advertised by Weilchel the jeweler
A local retailer Weilchel jeweler promotes a new line of bicycle belts with modern ties. The notice invites riders to call and view the latest styles.
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Matthews Brothers Paints Advertising Card
Matthews Brothers advertise 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 home use and contractor projects from a historic catalog listing multiple paint products and finishes.
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