Democratic Congressional Convention Set for Keyser WV
The Democratic Executive Committee orders a convention at Keyser Mineral County on the 95th day of August 1586 at 11 o'clock to nominate a candidate for Representative in the Fiftieth Congress from the district. Counties must appoint delegates based on Democratic voters, up to one per 100 with fractions. C W Dailey chairs, W Harmonn secretary. News notes include appointments in DC, party outlook in West Virginia, and assorted political chatter.
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Atie
West Virginia
Keyser
Mineral County
United States
Onter
C. W. Dailey
W. &. Harmonn
Congress sets aside funds for library site and debt reform
The writer laments Congress approving 35000 extra for a new National Library site and calls for broader debt reform. It rails at political maneuvering, praises decisive action on public indebtedness, suggests issuing long term bonds, and criticizes leaders including Cleveland and Tilden Hewitt. It mentions Canadian naval buildup and Virginia district nominating contests.
Death of Samuel J Tilden at Greystone Yonkers
Samuel J Tilden died suddenly at his country home Greystone near Yonkers after a brief illness. Attended by Drs Simmons and Swift, his final hours were described as peaceful. The deceased statesman, aged and frail, endured pain yet maintained clear eyes and a keen, if fading, voice. Funeral services were simple and dignified with President Cleveland among attendees. interment followed at New Lebannon, New York. Tilden leaves an estate valued around $10,000,000.
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Samual d
Hitchill
Simmons
Wim
Ruteloek A
Tilden
Grauerey Park
Yonkers
Greystone
New York
Inet
Dent Cleveland
Work of Congress during Forty-ninth session ends
A summary of the forty ninth Congress ending last Thursday notes seven months and 241 days in session with 15 202 measures introduced. It records 101 passed bills and 60 originated in the House. Vetoes reached 115 with 157 enacted by veto or by passage after presidential action. Legislative actions include the presidential succession bill and tax changes for tobacco and cigars, naval appropriations, labor investigations, and the creation of an industrial home for women renouncing polygamy.
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Senate
Sil
Annie
Readon
Te. Tegalien
Oleonlar Karine
Secretary of the Treasury
Ural
Fire at Cham bersburg warehouse destroys mill and stock
A frame warehouse at the Western Maryland Railway yard in Chambersburg burned rapidly last Sunday, with losses to private owners estimated at 13 000. The mill owned by Stoner and Stitely cost 17 000 two years ago, insured for 8 000. The cause is uncertain with suspected spontaneous ignition or incendiary act. Printer Murray Whigert perished in the flames after entering the warehouse to retrieve goods.
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Western Maryland Railrowl
Chambersburg
Dan
Stoner & Stitely
Murry Whigert
Wrenn
Tragic railroad death and scattered notices from 19th century records
Miss Lillian Bartlett of Alleghany County Virginia died near Clifton Forge when struck or tripped near a southbound passenger train. The report also details a violent Birdseye vicinity feud, a Baltimore marriage license mix, a remarkable recovery from consumption, and multiple obituary notices from Berkeley and Martinsburg areas, including names and ages.
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Lillian Bartlett
Alleghany County
Clifton Forge
Miss Thompson
Richmond
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