Morton Seen as Possible Presidential Candidate in 1896
New York reports Levi P. Morton is an avowed candidate for the presidency with backing to unite New York delegates at St Louis. The anti Harrison McKinley league discussion centers on Morton Reed or Allison as potential nominees, with organiz ers meeting at Senator Quay’s home to shape support.
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Patriots of America oathbound party launches political bid
W H Harvey nicknamed Coin launches a new oathbound political party Patriots of America aimed at promoting free silver and cleansing politics of selfishness. Harvey names national officers and plans April elections for new leadership.
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North Dakota Immigration convention draws state turnout
Fargo December 16 President Power and Secretary icons of the North Dakota Immigration association report strong interest across the state for the convention meeting December 17 and 18. About 850 delegates are expected with railroads offering one fare round trip valid five days. The Business Men’s union has funded royal entertainment and the event may move to the opera house due to crowd size.
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President Cleveland Returns From Hunting Trip
President Cleveland arrived in Washington from a North Carolina duck hunting outing. He traveled with Dr. O'Reilly Lighthouse Inspector Lamberton and Commander Wildes. The party distributed a good duck string among members while weather hindered days of sport.
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Coffee raising in Iowa by a Marion County farmer
A Marion County farmer conducted a small scale coffee trial in 1894 planting seven grains of Rio coffee. He harvested half a gallon in the fall, then expanded to a 15 rod plot. This fall the crop yielded eight bushels of coffee, about 85 bushels per acre. He believes coffee can be grown profitably in his locality.
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German farmer Grund murdered wife then hanged in woodshed
Franz Bould er of Chaseburg Wisconsin, after fatally shooting his wife, was found suspended by a rope in his woodshed when deputies arrived to arrest him. Authorities plan a full investigation. Separately, a Minneapolis youth seeking a civil service exam offered $310 for questions and a New York firm promised department jobs for $60, both deemed fraudulent. Post Office officials to issue fraud orders.
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Passengers All Landed After Indiana Collision
The American liner Indiana from Philadelphia arrived to land passengers after a collision with the British steamer Zamora in mid stream. Indiana sustained a large rent in the port side and was towed to the landing stage and beached to prevent sinking. Zamora also suffered serious damage.
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New York Tailors Strike After Contract Repudiation
Members of Clothing Manufacturers’ Mutual and Protective Association repudiated July contracts with United Garment Workers, triggering a strike across New York City and suburbs. Notices promised abolition of the weekly pay system, with future pay by piece and task work, prompting mass resignations from 100 shops and an 8,000-strong workforce. the UGW plans broader action possibly involving over 16,000 workers.
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Mutual and Protective Men
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Brooklyn
Brownaville
Newark
O Pee
United Garment Workers
First Walking Gentleman Road Tour Proposal
Detroit Free Press reports a manager proposing a road tour for a performer labeled as the "First Walking Gentleman." The fragment hints at a player or actor discussing touring plans and personal identity within the entertainment field.
Fire at Grand Rapids church fair causes panic injuring many
A midnight fire at the city hall hosting a Presbyterian church fair in Grand Rapids Minnesota caused a panic as hundreds rushed toward the exits. Many were injured and one woman was feared dead after a lamp upset in a booth ignited surrounding pine trees and stalls.
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Grand Raoms
Presbyterian Church
Tragic Rockslide Kills Five Laborers at Big Stone Gap
From Kroxviing Tennessee comes word of a sudden rock slide at a cut near an embankment in Big Stone Gap Virginia. Five white laborers seated for dinner under a rock ledge were buried when a large boulder broke loose and struck them, causing instant death. The accident occurred without warning.
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Big Stone Gap
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