President Cleveland Cheers Crowd at Centennial Event in Philadelphia
The article describes Cleveland's visit to Philadelphia on Sept 17, with Secretaries Bayard and Fairchild. A crowd of about 20,000 gathered at city hall and Independence Square for a memorial meeting. John A. Kasson spoke on the Constitution centennial, praising national unity and the founding generation. The president addressed the audience, stressing fidelity to the nation's covenant and the need to preserve the Constitution for future generations.
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Cleveland
Bion
John A. Kaveon
Pii.pelpata
City Hall
Bayard and
Fairchild
Hotel Lafayette
Independence Square
George Washington
Fcroll
Jwtter
Sheridan
Cardinal Gibbong
John A. Kanson
Constitutional Centennial Commission
Furiows
Kasson
Kaason
Kingson
Pranklin
Samen
Hans
Sieh
Condemned Anarchists Seek Plea and Clemency
Reports from Chicago indicate the condemned anarchists discussed two options: appealing to the United States Supreme Court and a large petition for executive clemency, the latter voted down. Friends vow further efforts, while public sentiment is being shaped to influence the case and avert harsh judgment.
Republican National Committee Plans December Washington Meeting
A senior member of the Republican National Committee announced in Chicago that the group will meet in Washington in December to choose a location and date for the 1888 Republican national convention, signaling the formal start of the presidential campaign. W St Bates, Michigan Republican secretary, added Chicago must vie with St Louis Cincinnati and Buffalo for the next convention.
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Republican National Committee
Chicago
National Republican Committee
Washington
Republican National Organization
W. St. Bates
Republican State Committee of Michigan
Palmer House
Tio
Knights of Sabordenounce clemency plea in anarchist cases
A Knights of Sabor paper in Chicago denounces calls for executive clemency for condemned men. It warns against anarchist agitation and asserts governors cannot be swayed by New York Chicago or St Louis spokesmen. It claims Spies and associates seek martyrdom to fuel a new crusade and urges continued resistance to mercy.
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Ansrehiots
Chicago
Knights of Sabor
Illinois
Ilinois
Knilting Girls From Their Homes Conspiracy Indicted
C Garrett, Logan Aldrich and Mack Draper were indicted by the August grand jury for conspiracy to entice girls in this and Jefferson counties from their homes for immoral purposes. Aldrich and Draper were arrested. Garrett remains at large as the county offers $50 for his arrest and conviction.
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BaLly
C. Garrett
Logan Aldrich
Mack Draper
Jefferson
Aldrich
Draper
Jefferson County
Aimilar
Garrett
Sovereign Grand Lodge Opens in DeNoe City
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the World 1 0 0 F met in DeNoe City on September 19 with city holiday decor and flags. Governor Adams and Mayor Joe hosted welcomes at the opera house while the lodge held receptions and a secret session into the evening.
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Sovereign Grand Lodge
F. Denoeer
Colo
Sovereign Grand Lodge of the World
Opera House
Govenor Adams
Quate
Joe
White
Grand Lodge
Molder Falls Into Molten Brass Cauldrons
Henry Teniso of Hartis Bros. shop fell between two kettles of molten brass and caught fire. His clothes caused burns on his body and he was rescued with severe injuries. He is not expected to live long, and the incident may distress his wife.
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Henry Teniso
Hartis Bros
Fraud questions haunt Central Pacific vouchers in hearings
The Pacific railroad commission questioned Huntington over vouchers tied to legal fees and expenses. Cohen said Governor Stanford refused to forward papers. Huntington defended payment as for legal needs and information for Congress. The panel examined letters, with names omitted, and Huntington insisted no money bought votes. The inquiry paused with plans to submit settlement proposals on Friday.
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Attorney Cohen
Central Pacific
New York
Pacific Railroad Commission
Cohen
Huntington
Stanford
P. Huntington
Anderson
Congress
Dilla
Central Pacific Company
G Witness
San Francisco
California
Cott
Union Pacific
Stantington
Scott
Committee On Railroads
House
Hunington
Proposals for Purchase of Bonds Issued by Treasury
Washington Sept 21 Acting Secretary Thompson announced proposals for purchase of United States 44% and 4% bonds to fund the sinking fund. Purchases run through Oct 8 1887 with prices 1804 10 for 4% bonds and 125 29 for others, later 124 21 for Oct 1 7. Aggregate purchases capped at 14 million dollars. Also interest of about 3.7 million on bonds to be paid Oct 26.
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Washington
D. C
Thompson
Wasilington
United States
Huan S
Timomeson
Pryor Retained to Help Anarchist Condemned Case
General Pryor confirms retention by anarchists and sympathizers to aid in the defense of the condemned men. Captain Black, counsel for the defendants, had planned to confer in New York but could not arrive today and is expected Friday. Pryor would not disclose whether he is permanent counsel or his chosen defense strategy until meeting Black.
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Nelfef
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Cook County
Parsons
Nina van Zandt
August
Spies
Nina
Staats Zeitung
Defense Committee
Supreme Court of the United States
General Butler
Roger A. Pryor
George G. Schilling
Ifo
Butlerawyers
Court of Last Resort
General Pryor
New York
Captain Black
Pryor
Black
Ex-Cashier James Stretch Bailed After Lindell Hotel Theft Charge
James B Stretch ex cashier of the Lindell hotel was released on bond after arrest for theft. His mother from Chicago arrived to ease the distress of jail. Hotel owners say the arrest aimed to stop drinking and self harm as Stretch had twice attempted suicide last month. The family is described as reputable and wealthy in Chicago society.
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Sir. Louis
James B. Stretch
Lindell Hotel
Stretch
Chicago
Parsons appeals for liberty or death amid riot guilt claims
Chicago Sept 21 A R Parsons condemned anarchist releases a long statement to the American public denying murder guilt and insisting he is innocent though convicted as an anarchist. He rejects commutation and pleads for justice while invoking Patrick Henry. He argues the trial and evidence were biased and cites court rulings and Haymarket speech misrepresentations.
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Chicago
A. R. Parsons
Supreme Court
Haymarket
Degan
Patrick Henry
Crop Crop Summary From Farmers’ Zev Reports
The weather has favored ripening of late planted corn though rain is needed for fall feed and plowing. A weekly crop summary lists conditions and yields by state and county with percentages for corn, oats, and potatoes, noting some potato failures and old corn on hand.
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Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Tate Popanes
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Dakota
New Mexico Population Grows and Ranches Shrink
Governor Rosa reports New Mexico population rose to 134,141 in 1895, up 14,576 in five years. Taxation remains under 2 percent, but assessment and collection are weak, risking territory debt. Ranches shrink as land is repurposed for agriculture, while mining and coal output rise. He urges repeal of timber, desert land, and scrip laws and backs irrigation basins along the upper Grande for 3 to 4 million acres of potentially usable land.
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Washington, D. C
Rosa
New Mexico
Secretary of Interior
Lowa
To Grande
Ifo
Mill and Grain Consumed In Albany Fire
Capron and Woolverton's flour mill on the Albany pier burned this morning destroying 100000 bushels of grain Tupas valued at 160000 dollars with 100000 dollars insured. Eight firemen were rescued from the upper story as ladders proved too short and police carried them from the windows.
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Alnamy
N. Y
Capron & Woolverton
The New Party Platform Declares Immigration Reforms
Philadelphia September platform condemns current immigration and naturalization system. It calls for a cabinet level emigration department, fourteen year residency for citizenship, and exclusion of communists and criminals while protecting foreigner rights. It also proposes education mandates, land restrictions for non citizens, treasury surplus distribution, and strong internal improvements and defenses.
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New Party
Philadelphia
American Party
United States
Department of Emigration
North Atlantic
Sheriff Arrested for Murder in Fort Smith Case
High Sheriff Hawkins and two jail guards were arrested in Tanequan I T for murder by the United States court at Fort Smith Arkansas. Marshal Conley took them to Fort Smith. The case stems from a defense incident where Hawkins shot Tom Trainer a white adopted citizen. A convict named Stover was wounded in a separate shooting. Noah Langley was convicted of manslaughter for killing Munroe and his son after a dispute over dogs in the fields.
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Stover
National Prison
Noah Langley
Munroe
Langley
Fred
Tragic Hunting Accident In Wyoming Claims College Friend
Englishman A W Whitehouse fatally shoots his college mate George H Gordon near Horace Windham’s ranch forty five miles from Laramie after mistaking him for a mountain lion. The two visitors from England had come to study cattle business. an inquest is pending. The dead man’s body will be embalmed and sent to England. both families are prominent.
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Hunter
Cheyenne
Wyo
A. W. Whitehouse
Horace Windham
Laramie
George H. Gordon
Gordon
Whitehouse
England
Windom
Reciprocal Treaty With Spain Seeks Permanent Trade Ties
The state department releases a memorandum detailing a reciprocal treaty with Spain to suspend discriminating tonnage duties on imports to the United States and its islands in Cuba and Puerto Rico. The U S minister at Madrid is empowered to negotiate to place commerce on a permanent footing favorable to both nations.
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Wasa Hinatoy
D. C
Department of State
United States
Spain
United State
Cuba
Porto Rico
Crown of Spain
Madrid
Fatal Fall at St. Joseph Round House
A scaffold broke at the St Joseph terminal company round house causing instant death to Philip Schwartz. William Gray was fatally injured and Henry Jones Fred St Clair and William Maddox seriously hurt. A Washington dispatch reports swindlers sold marble chips claiming they came from the capitol. Five thousand acres of Macedonia forests burned. Ten crew lost from the Balaklava on July 20 voyage London to San Francisco. Rudolf Hildebrand of Indiana was killed in a carriage accident.
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St. Joe
St. Joser
St. Joseph Terminal Company
Philip Schwartz
Willam Gray
Henry Jones
Fred St. Clair
William Maddox
Washington Dispatch
Medical Congress
Washington Monument
cfMcern
Monument Committee
Falaa Oratanse
Macedonia
London
San Francisco
Rudolph Hildebrand
Indiana
LaGran Ind
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Anaiaty
Sue Eran
Nina van &Andt
Lyles
Turnkey
Pierce
Tso
Central Labor Union
Arbeiter Zeitung
George Schilling
Brick
Oficers
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