Eckels Sees Gold Democrats Rallying For Business Stability
Comptroller Eckels predicts a strong showing by anti silver leaders at the convention to preserve business stability and party integrity. He cites leaders from New York Michigan Massachusetts Wisconsin and Illinois and expects defections at the polls if free silver is adopted.
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Curiaco
Eckels
Treasury Department
Whitney
Hill and Murphy
Charles Tracy
Flower
Frederick R. Coudert
Bussell
New York
Don M. Dickinson
Michigan
Russell
J. E. Russell
Quincy
Massachusetts
Jewett
New Jersey
Vilas
Wisconsin
Gray
Delaware
Indianapolis
Baltimore
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Iowa
Illinois
Mob Clashes as Nonunion Workers Are Escorted From Plant
In Cleveland on July 2 a group of 170 Brown Hoisting nonunion workers left the plant under 80 police guard. A crowd of 2000 gathered, hurling stones and shouting. Police in riot lines used clubs to disperse the rioters, leaving many with head injuries but no fatalities reported.
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English
Dunn
Two-Thirds Rule in Convention Faces Possible Change
In Cxuitance July 3 a split develops over abrogating the two thirds rule. Illinois delegates push to cancel the rule as undemocratic while others doubt the change is needed if silver supporters gain two thirds at nomination. The debate hinges on whether the rule remains or is removed before the nominating stage.
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Illinois
Altgeld
Sovereign at Chicago mixes with Democrats at Palmer House
Grand Master Sovereign of the Knights of Labor mingles with Democratic politicians at the Palmer House in Chicago. He opposes the gold standard and would support a Democrat acceptable on finance. He favors Senator Teller or Governor Boies if Democrats seek cross party appeal and denies opposition from the Iowa candidate to labor interests.
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Curiaco
Knights of Labor
Palmer House
Teller
Boies
Iowa
Maryland Delegation Supports Nominees Regardless of Silver Plank
Baltimore July 2 Chairman Tal bott of the Democratic state central committee says the Maryland delegation to Chicago will stand by the convention nominees even if a silver plank is adopted.
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Baltimore
Talbott
Democratic State Central Committee
Maryland
Chicago
Blood disease claim boosts S S S remedy for rheumatism
Greencastle Indiana resident Asa Smith reports long term sciatic rheumatism improving after using S S S. He says he was unable to eat or move, then three bottles relieved pain, twelve bottles cured him completely, and he regained full health and weight.
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Asa Smith
Greencastle
Indiana
Gordon Kisses Mrs Davis at Confederate Veterans Event
In Richmont Virginia on July 8 a Confederate soldiers convention drew about 10000 veterans. General Gordon introduced Mrs Jefferson Davis and Mrs Hayes. He declared his wish to honor Mrs Davis and kissed her brow to thunderous applause. Hats canes and umbrellas waved as the crowd cheered.
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Richmont
Confederate Soldiers’ Convention
General Gordon
Jefferson Davis
Hayes
Davis
West View quarry clash leaves four Polish strikers wounded
Berea Ohio July 3 more than 100 shots rang out between deputy sheriffs and Polish strikers at West View stone quarries. Vincent Machinski was shot through the lungs and may die. Martin Rokowski wounded in the chin. Joseph Wazawowski and Anton Potok grazed in legs. Standoff followed two weeks of strikers attempting to drive out non union workers. Militia called.
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Berea
West View
Vincent Maschinski
Martin Rokowski
Joseph Wawazowski
Anton Potok
Strikers Halting Brown Hoisting Workers Parade in Cleveland
In Cleveland on July 8 about 125 workers left the Brown Hoisting works with 175 policemen escort. Some 6,000 strikers shouted and blocked St. Clair street, filling trolleys and preventing entry. Police forced several workers onto cars and sent them home, while others were taken to Central police station and later to patrol wagons.
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Cleveland
Brown
St. Clair Street
Mysterious Balloon Might Be Andree's Over Winnipeg
A Winnipeg report says a mysterious balloon with occupants passed over the city at 6 p.m. sparking speculation it could be Professor Andree's Arctic balloon expedition. Andree had planned a June departure from Norway toward Spitzbergen with a North Pole target, aiming to start around July 10.
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Winnipeg
New York
Man
Andree
Norway
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Will Attack Bulawayo in Matabele Rebellion
A Cape Town dispatch reports mass killings of whites in Matabeleland as powerful chiefs join insurgents. An attack on Bulawayo is expected with supplies running short and Colonial volunteers mobilizing. Premier Sprigg warns of a native rising in the colony.
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New York
Cape Town
South Africa
Matabeleland
Bulawayo
Sprigg
Government Indian school site to be chosen in Chamberlain
A representative of the interior department will arrive to select the ground for the government Indian school in Chamberlain South Dakota. An appropriation of 50000 dollars is set for schools at Rapid City and Chamberlain, with half the funds allocated to each location.
Silver men dissatisfied with convention chair plan
Silver delegates report the conference with Chairman Harrity and the national committee failed to secure a definite program or temporary chair. They suspect the national committee favors selecting an anti silver chairman and delaying the announcement until the eve of the convention.
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Cuiiaco
Harrity
National Democratic
National Committee
Tillman Comes to Town With Pitchfork in Tow
Curiaco July 3 Senator Tillman chairman of the South Carolina delegation arrives as advance guard. The governor joked he carries a pitchfork and will push the convention toward a strong silver stand.
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Tillmen
Curiaco
Tillman
South Carolina
Delegates from DC Back John R. McLean for Presidency
Six District of Columbia delegates announce support for John R. McLean's candidacy at the Chicago convention. The pledge signals backing from the capital's delegates for the presidential race.
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Wiill
McLean
Wasuineotos
District of Columbia
John R. McLean
Chicago
Strike Threat Looms in Garment Trades Alliance
The Brotherhood of Tailors and finishers basters cutters and trimmers with United Garment Workers of America plan a strike affecting thousands. Contractors allegedly cut wages by 45 percent and forced longer hours, after a well attended meeting where speakers urged action.
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New York
Brotherhood of Tailors
United Garment Workers of America
Could Not Agree on Wages at National Tin Works
Anderson Indiana July 2 500 men discharged after wage scale dispute between workers and company at the National tin works. Dispute over pay led to immediate firings.
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Anderson
Ind
Donner
The
National Tin Works
Gould millions dower case heard in Tunkhannock
In Tunkhannock Pennsylvania on July 2 the New York Supreme Court Commissioners heard Rev Nathaniel Leighton and his daughter testify in the Sarah Ann Angell dower suit against Jay Gould. Angell alleges Leighton officiated the marriage making Angell and Gould husband and wife. Leighton aged 85 and his daughter frail and blind. The commission came to town for quiet proceedings with both sides declining comment.
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Tunkhannock
Supreme Court of New York
John E. Kelley
M. Smith
Nathaniel Leighton
Sarah Ann Angell
Gould
Leighton
Jay Gould
Cheyenne Indians and Troops Engage Tension Near Lame Deer
In Montana the Cheyennes prepare for possible uprising while several troops from Fort Custer are ordered to the Cheyenne agency at Lame Deer. Authorities cite heightened cattle depredations and a tense atmosphere among the tribes and settlers.
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Helena
Mon
Tenth Cavalry
Fort Custer
Cheyenne
Lame Deer
Custer County
Pennoyer for President Rally in Oregon Delegation
Oregon Democratic delegates at the Chicago convention will push the slogan Pennoyer for President. While Pennoyer has not stated a preference, his name is likely to be widely used by delegates. The Oregon Democrats also favor free coinage of silver.
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Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Kentucky
Eckels
Porttlanpd, Or
Pennoyer
Oregon
Chicago
Sheriff Stops Gang Leader With Gunshot Wound
Sheriff Hayes of this county has rounded up a gang of thieves operating from Devils Lake to this point. Carl Egglebrecht, one of the principal desperadoes, was stopped by a ball from the sheriff's revolver. The wound is not serious.
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Favutxkton
Harriet Beecher Stowe Reported Dying in Connecticut
Hartrorp Conn July 2 It is reported Harriet Beecher Stowe is in an unconscious condition and may not live 24 hours She is said to be suffering from congestion of the brain and paralysis.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe
Hartrorp
Conn
Remarkable healing story of Thomas F. Galvin
The Lakeside Monitor reports Thomas F. Galvin, a former 40th Illinois Infantry veteran, recovered from rheumatism locomotor ataxia and paralysis after years of decline. He credits Williams Pink Pills, purchased in November, with restoring mobility, speech, and strength and plans to resume carpentry as he shares his tale to urge others with similar illnesses to seek treatment.
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Prescot
Qgeman Co
Michigan
Thomas F. Galvin
Galvin
Co. H
40Th Illinois Infantry
Paducah
Altho
Anthon Stone
Cat
Dr. Illiams
Dr. Williams
Williams
Manos Collapse Hailed After Caracas Cabinet Decision
A Caracas dispatch says a Friday cabinet meeting ruled Mr George Trumbull’s title to valuable iron mines near the Delta was valid, a perceived death blow to the Manoa company of Brooklyn. The firm once held large land grants in Venezuela, faced $2,050,000 in debts, and had James A. Radcliffe named receiver in Brooklyn court.
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New York
The
Herald
Caracas
George Trumbull
Manoa Company of
Brooklyn
Venezuela
Republic
Great Britain
Guzman Blanco
Donald Grant
Faribault, Minn
Clement
Supreme Court
James A. Radcliffe
Million Dollar Blaze Destroys Brooklyn Wood Factory
Fire at George W. Pipers kindling wood factory on Ash Street and Newton Creek spreads to lumber yards of E. C. Smith and iron works of Ritchie Brown McDonald Post McCord and Braun Bainbrick. Loss estimated between 800000 and 1000000 dollars.
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Brooklyn
New York
George W. Piper
Ash Street
Newton Creek
E. C. Smith
Ritchie, Brown & McDonald’s Iron Works
Post & McCord’s Iron Works
Braun & Bainbrick
Fortifications planned for New York Harbor
The Morning Advertiser reports that within weeks work will begin on massive war department fortifications at Fort Wadsworth and Sandy Hook. The project will cost about 10 million dollars initially and, as plans expand, total outlay could reach about 50 million.
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New York Harbor
New York
Morning Advertiser
War Department
Fort Wadsworth
Sandy Hook
Dynamite for Havana insurgents plan to drive Spain out
General Bradley T. Johnson cables from Havana that revolutionists have served notice to the people of Havana announcing plans to use dynamite this summer to wipe out the city if needed. Circles carrying the announcement were left at the homes of Havana's well to do residents.
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New York
Bradley T. Johnson
Havana
Spain
Court of Appeals Rules on Behring Sea Sealing Rights
The United States court of appeals upholds the Paris award as the supreme law regarding Behring Sea sealing. It holds that the U S government cannot make special laws for its citizens that deny equal sealing privileges to foreigners. The ruling defines the first clear restrictions on American seal hunters in Behring Sea.
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San Francisco
United States Court of Appeals
Paris
Behring Sea
United States
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