Western Pennsylvania looks to Judge Gordon for Supreme Court seat
The editorial argues for Hon. I. G. Gordon of Jefferson County as the preferred nominee for the Supreme Court from western Pennsylvania. It notes regional balance with notable judges in Philadelphia and the northeast and praises Gordon’s legal ability, integrity, and local experience. It contrasts with national figures and comments on political conduct and reform proposals.
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Philadelphia
Sharswood
Mercur
Agnew
Pittsburgh
Williams
I. G. Gordon
Jefferson County
Supreme Tribunal
Pennsylvania
Thompson
Gordon
Speech on rate of interest and capital labor relations
Hon. R. Brown endorses Henry C Carey on interest rates and labor relations. He opposes higher interest, argues the issue belongs to the Legislature, and moves to strike the proposed constitutional section.
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Hon. R. Brown
Henry C. Carey
McMahon Defeats Lane For American Championship in Troy
A wrestling match in Troy New York on the 30th between Homer Lane and Johny McMahon, betting $1500 a side, ended with McMahon winning amid high excitement. Lane was downed twice while McMahon was floored once, causing losses for Lane’s backers.
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Johny McMahon
Championship of America
Troy
N. Y
McMahon
Lane
Gen Canby widow relief urged in New York urging support
The piece urges forming a New York committee to start a nationwide subscription to aid General Canby’s widow, citing his pure service and calling on figures like Sherman and McDowell to back the effort. It notes a Republican convention in Allegheny endorsing Hart-Ranft administration and condemning congressional back pay.
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Gen. McDowell
West
New York
AthcuEny Co
Allegheny
Thomas Ewing
J. W. White
Geo. H. Anderson
H. H. McCormick
S. Wainwright
J. C. Newmyer
Henry Gerwig
B. C. Christy
A. B. Young
A. Hayes
B. F. Kennedy
Samuel Kilgore
Wm. McCallin
August Breckett
John McClelland
Hartranft
John A. Bingham Named Minister to Japan
President appoints Hon. John A. Bingham of Ohio as Minister to Japan. Noted for roles as assistant judge advocate in the Lincoln assassination trial and as impeachment manager for Andrew Johnson. Bingham, a Mercer County native and former printer, is 58.
Lieutenant Fred Grant Ordered for Duty with Yellow Stone Expedition
Lieut. Fred Grant has been ordered for duty with the Yellow Stone Expedition. The note eases Democratic grief over the supposed demotion of a senior officer on Sheridan's staff. The Grant children are described as troublesome to the Democracy and any misstep by Fred or Nellie stirs political scribes nationwide.
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Fred Grant
Sheridan
Grant
Fred
Nellie
Political Drama Over Convention Appointments and Bourbon Plan
Ex Senator Andy Johnson-Edger Cow voices criticism of constitutional convention motions led by Judge Woodward. The piece accuses Senator Buckalew of pushing a legislature backed plan to install a large bloc of bourbon supporters to fill vacancies and secure a perpetual almshouse for decayed Democratic politicians at 2500 dollars each. The mood suggests graft and manipulation with party insiders favored.
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Andy Johnson-Edger Cowan
Gowen
Woodward
Buckalew
Democratic State Committee Fixes Aug 27 Convention in Wilkesbarre
The Democratic State Committee fixed August 27 as the convention date and Wilkesbarre as the location for the next state gathering. Alex McClure has not yet been heard from to authorize the liberal end of the party.
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Franklin B. Gowan
Democratic State Committee
Wilkesbarre
Alex McClure
Captain Jack Captured in Modoc War After Long Pursuit
The Modoc war ends with Captain Jack's surrender after a 13 hour chase by Col. Perry's scouts. General Davis moves to detain the captives, while questions rise over punishment and future disposition. The Interior Department may seek presidential guidance on the case.
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Schonchin
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Taylor
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Talee-foo
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China
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DeLong
Japan
General Candy
Grover Fran Cis
Europe
Pylson
Lunatic Asylum
Train
Wilson
Varied 19th Century News Bits From Across the Nation
A jumble of brief items reports Mrs. Forrest seeking her late husband's estate share, a Cedar Rapids thief fined, Kansas prominent figures offered for the Benders, New York carpenters strikes, Corning Iowa hunting a child found safe, Sumner spending summer with a poet, Meacham wounded by Modocs, Jeff Davis aiding Confederate memorial fund, cigar makers with monograms, Baltimore funeral delays due to racecourse crowds, Rhode Island strikers fined or jailed, Navy secretary’s commission signed by Washington issued to John Barry, Decoration Day parade in Lawrence with a one legged veteran honored, Oshkosh corset seller disguised as a woman, Groesbeck not seeking Ohio governor nomination, Irish store rumor in Bridgeport, short sleeves defended as constitutional, a spirit meeting quip about obituary notices, a grave marker notice, a rich Ohio farmer warning about cattle in oats, Arkansas peace as Supreme Court denial in Baxter case, Delaware peach crop optimism, Polaris desertion inquiry announced.
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Cedar Rapids
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Nahant
Meacham
Jeff Davis
Mobile Cadets
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Rhode Island
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Washington
John Barry
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Naval Academy
Lawrence
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Oshkosh
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Thomas Smith
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Supreme Court
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