Clarkson Elected Chairman of Exeon and Quay Resigns
Washington July 30 the Republican National Committee met at Arlington House to elect new leaders and address finances. Senator Quay resigned as chairman and a letter from Quay cited his service while the committee credited him with party victory and urged continued support.
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Washinaton
Republican Committee
Arlington House
Sanster Quay
Pennsylvania
Clarkson
Iowa
Fassett
New York
Samuel Fessenden
Connecticut
J Manchester Haynes
Maine
Garrett A. Hobart
New Jersey
W. W. Dudley
Indiana
Scott
Omaha
Washington
Patt
Farmers’ Alliance
W . Campbell
Ilinois
George R. Davis
Quay
Matthew Stanley
Asd
Executive Committee
National Committee
Aot
Donley
Pas
Waashinc
J Sloat Fassett
National Republican
Dean
Fon
William H. Andrews
Republican State Committee
Fenny Jacle
Republican National
Republican Party
United States
Democratic Party
Dudley
Committee On Audit
Wudley
J S. Clarkson Gagrett
A Hopart
Samuel Fessendey
Republican National Committee
Republican National Porn
W. Dopey
Resignation of New York Port Collector Joel Erhardt
Collector Joel Erhardt confirms he tendered his resignation as collector of the port of New York effective August 1. He cites reduced authority and control over customs, with about 1500 employees affected, and notes substantial bonds and government value he must safeguard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joel B. Erhardt
Port
Erhardt
Treasury Department
Washington
Erhardt's Successor Appointed in Port of New York
The President accepts the resignation of Joel B. Erhardt as collector of the port of New York to take effect August. He appoints former Senator J. Sloat Frissett of Elyria New York as his successor.
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Port of
New York
Joel B. Erhardt
Apbrcia
J. Sloat Frissett
Elynira
N.Y
Cabinet reshuffle looms as Noble plans exit from Interior
Washington July 31 rumors say Secretary Noble will depart the Interior Department due to heart trouble. President Harrison already received Noble’s resignation four months ago though Noble denies it. Noble has been largely absent. the paper notes he may stay until December and be appointed to a circuit court judgeship.
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Ston
Quice
Harrison
Noble
Washington
Coness
Circuit Court
Mr Noble
Quay Explains Retirement From National Republican Committee
Senator Quay, arriving in Philadelphia, details his resignation from the National Republican Committee. He says he aimed to relinquish the chairmanship and withdraw from the committee, noting prior attempts to resign after the 1888 election and final severance in March 1890. He plans to leave for Beaver, Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Continental
Washington
National Republican Committee
Ori
Clarkson
Quay
Beaver
Falls at Old Elba Works Kill Three in Pittsburgh Horror
A smokestack collapse at the Oil Well Supply Co. new Franketown plant buried fifty workers. Three men died including Andrew Zienak and Corkin. many others injured as flames and steam swept the scene along the Monongahela. The accident likely started a chain reaction when a 50 foot stack toppled another in line, tearing braces and rivets as rescuers rushed to aid the dying and injured.
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Prrngsyre
Franketown
Avenue
Andrew Zienak
Reco
Abe Cide
Homestead
George Baker
Joseph Colera
Akid Ranning
John Parker
Georbu Parker
George Teannon
Othe
Monongahela
Corkin
Parka
Ziena
Captain George J Armes Pardoned by the President
President grants clemency in a wartime court martial case involving Captain George J Armes U S A for conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman The sentence of dismissal is commuted allowing confinement within fifty miles of Washington Other clemencies granted to John W Phillips and George J Brown Also noted are postmaster appointment James Ott and routine White House activities during President Harrison's visit
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George J Armes
Harrison
Armes
Pennsylvania
Heaver
Washington
John W. Phillips
District of Columbia
George J. Brown
Alabama
James Ott
Grafton
W Ve
Halford
Erhardt
Foster
Gener Forster
Porter Explains Slower Population Growth in England and Wales
Washington July 80 Mr Porter census superintendent explains the decline in growth rates for England and Wales between 1881–91 and compares them with the United States. He notes England and Wales rose from 25,97¢,489 to about 29,000,000 but at a slower pace, mirroring U.S. rate declines.
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Washington
Porter
England and
Wales
England and Wales
United States
England
United
Eagland
Lipcoln Restaurant Proprietress Robbed on Chicago Streetcar
Mrs. E. H. Lipcoln, owner of a Chicago restaurant, was robbed on a street car Tuesday evening of a satchel containing $300 in cash and jewelry. An accomplice who sat beside the ladge was captured, but the other thief escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Lipcoln
Chicago
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Appetite Revival
It claims to relieve loss of appetite and indigestion by toning the stomach and aiding digestion. After a few days, users reportedly feel hungrier and crave simple foods, with notable health improvements noted by readers in New Orleans.
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Hood
Ayer
A. Smith, Glover
C. N Frink
Deborah
Jows
Admiral Walker Reports on Massachusetts Naval Militia Exercise
Admiral Walker submitted a detailed report on the Massachusetts coast naval militia drills from July 7 to 11. He calls the Boston exercises highly valuable for naval volunteers and officers, praising the battalion's intelligence and industry and noting the week strengthened ties between the navy and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Walker
Washineton
Walker
Navy Department
Massachusetts
Boston
Naval Ous
For sale: liniment oil for sprains bruises and rheumatism
Advertises a medicinal liniment oil for sprains and bruises and rheumatism. Mentions selling by a druggist or supplier in Balovis area with vague names and unclear pricing or method.
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Lém ‘Park
Balovis
Wilson
Senator Peffer Speaks at Farmers Enclosure Meeting
SuLpour Springs Texas July 30 Senator Peffer addresses 4000 attendees urging government loans at 4 percent to lift millions in mortgages. He warns the people against the perceived danger from the ruling party and pledges to back presidential and congressional changes if not granted.
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SuLpour Springs
Tex
Peffer
Kansas
Aedi Dent
Fragmentary ad copy hints at blue fabric pride
Readable bits show a sales pitch mentioning blue color, linen perhaps, and a prompt to ask a store for it. Details are incomplete, but the fragment suggests an item sold with color emphasis and customer guidance.
Worn cannot afford to be time as Lalven Tregdiavas
Fragmentary text mentions Lalven Tregdiavas and a warning about time constraints. The readable portion does not provide a clear event, date, or location to form a complete story.
Campbell Favors Protection Like Garfield In Tariff View
Governor Campbell told a public audience in Laxgime Ohio that he backs protection in the spirit Garfield did. He defended free trade as a misreading of tariff debate, stressing American prosperity hinges on opposing monopolies and not tariff alone. Congressman Breckinridge of Kentucky planned to speak but did not attend.
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Mav
Campbell
Garfield
Laxgime
Germany
England
United States
Bre Oeidge
Kentucky
Democratic State Convention Nominates Ticket in Balimore
At the Baltimore Democratic state convention Arthur P. Gor man drew applause for his influence. The ticket includes Brown for governor DeKalb Smith for comptroller John P. Poe for attorney general J Frank Ford for clerk of court of appeals and adoptions of the Australian ballot system. The platform denounces the Republican administration and backs equal value for gold and silver coinages with no legislative depreciation.
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Arthur P. Gorman
Brown
Carroll County
DeKalb Smith
Kent County
John P. Poe
Baltimore
J Frank Ford
St. Mary’s County
Republican Party
Gorman
Russia
Congress
United States
Peculiar Georgia Boycott Over Engagements in Tennille
A Tennille town meeting adopts resolutions to boycott young ladies who engage with younger boys. The plan targets specific age groups and behaviors, pledging to exclude those involved from places of worship or amusements. The effort aims to discourage breaking engagements with older youths.
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Atlasta
Tennille
Temmille
Boeing
Boyd
Dog loses bark after DIY treatment in Plainfield tale
A Plainfield note recounts Robert Dingee's attempt to cure his Newfoundland with home remedies. After administering laxatives and quinine and later eau de vomica, the dog recovered its voice but gained notoriety for the questionable care.
New Race of People Found on Philippine Mountain
A letter from the Menage expedition reports a new race inhabiting a 1200 foot Philippine peak. The climb yielded photographs after cautious maneuvering as natives fled the camera considered a deadly weapon. Explorers Worcesters and Bournes are depicted with the group amid unique clothing findings.
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St Pat
Philippine Island
Menage
St Paul
Philippines
Messrs
Worcesters and
Bournes
Barbed wire makers form Columbia Patent Company
In Chicago a secret session united most U S barbed wire manufacturers under the Columbia Patent Company with nominal capitalization of 2.5 million. Headquarters will be in Chicago. The first move is to raise royalties from 1 to 8 dollars per ton, a about 20 percent rise for farmers and buyers. An effort targets bringing in external manufacturers into the trust.
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Chicaco
United States
Columbia Patent Company
Trust
Chicago
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Health For Women
An advertising notice extols the benefits of Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women. It claims the remedy cures many weaknesses and diseases peculiar to women with magical power, manufactured and sold through druggists by the World’s Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo New York, and offers a money back guarantee if satisfaction is not achieved.
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Dr. Pierce
Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Scotch Liver Pills and Sarsaparilla Sold by Ubac Boyd
Advertises Scotch Little Liver Pills claiming to cure headache biliousness vertigo and constipation for 25 cents per box plus Scotch Sarsaparilla at 60 cents per bottle sold by Ubac Boyd with brand promises and no nausea.
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Ubac Boyd
British Support for World Fair Becomes Paris Plan
The foreign committee of the Columbian World Fair reported strong British enthusiasm and backing from Viscount Cross and Sir Richard Webster. Messages from Gladstone and Depew voiced support as the committee moves toward Paris to extend courtesies and secure representation for the United Kingdom, India, and colonies.
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Columbian Fair Commission
Gladstone
Major Butterworth
Paris
London
Lord Salsbury
Great Britain
Chicago
Viscount‘ross
United States
United Kingdom
India
Colunies
Cunhf Owen
Society of Art
Richard Webster
England
America
Chauncey M. Depew
Glaring Frauds in Indiana War Claims Exposed
Indianapolis July 29 The governor refuses publication of John W Coons report on frauds in Washington. Coons found vouchers duplicated and alleged large overpayments in Indiana war claims. He estimates state losses could approach a million, with earlier claims for war tax interest and national road affairs cited.
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Indianapolis
John W .Coons
Washington
Coons
Indiana
Professor Ruffner lecture battened by mob in West Virginia church
In Cottageville Jackson County on a Thursday night a man calling himself Professor Ruffner was blocked from lecturing in the United Brethren church. Disaffected members mobbed him with rotten eggs before Rev Mr Blage helped defend and disperse the attackers. The assailants claim ownership of the church and the right to dictate services and the case will go to court.
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Craigssur
G. W. Va
Professor Ruffner
Church of the United Brethren
Cottagevile
Jackson County
Hem
Mr Blage
Hungarian Mass Meeting For Condemned Men In New York
The Hungarian society of New York will host a mass meeting on July 29 to seek clemency for Andrew Toth George Rususk and Michael Sabriel sentenced to death in Pittsburg for participation in labor strikes at Braddock Pennsylvania. Prominent citizens will speak and appeal to Pennsylvania’s board of pardons to spare the men.
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New York
Hungarian Society
Ang 1
Andrew Toth
George Rususk
Michael Sabrel
Pittsburg
Labor Nots
Braddock
Board of Pardons of Pennsylvania
Court approves transfer to Central Car company in Chicago
The court approves the contract of the East Street Reaper works to the Central Car company, to be incorporated in Chicago with capital stock likely at 500000 dollars within thirty days. P. 8S. Grosscup of Chicago is arranging the transfer details.
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Springfield
East Street Reaper Works
Central Car Company
Chicago
Grosscup
City Councilman’s Stable Burns Then Bodies Found in Ruins
July 29 report from Dayrox notes George Mercherle’s stable destroyed by fire. Two hours later two boys aged 8 and 4 named August Young and Frank W were found suffocated and burned after they played in the loft and started the blaze.
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Dayrox
George Mercherle
August Young
Ag Frank W
Buzzard tale links Morgan Talbot boys to bell tagged bird
In Morgantown, Morgantown County, Harry Walter and Benjamin Talbot, sons of Morgan Talbot of Talbottsville, released a large turkey buzzard with a bell on its leg a year ago. A Bolivia Peru or Bolivia South American buzzard with a matching bell was reported, leading them to believe it is the same bird.
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Reading
Morgantown
Harry
Walter
Benjamin Talbot
Morgan Talbot
Talbottsville
Ameans
Bolivia
South America
Steelton Strike Ends Quietly as Mill Reopens
The billet mill at the Pennsylvania steel works in Steelton started with enough men for day and night shifts. Many applicants remain for work and other departments will begin this week. Despite quiet conditions, fifty more sheriffs were sworn in.
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Steelton
Harrissons
Pennsylvania Steel Works
Depo
Pennsylvania Leads in County Jails and Foreign Birth Rates
A census bureau bulletin shows Pennsylvania with large county jails, and New York City also noted. It reports about 454 to each 1,000,000 of population in foreign born or parentage, with many born abroad. Other districts and figures appear tangentially.
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Washington
census /bureau
Pennsylvania
New York County
Juniata
The Silver Question and Mint Economics
The article discusses silver dollar production and mint costs, estimating around 70 million dollars yearly in silver product. It notes potential gains near one million from adding coins and suggests Gold standard shifts as Europe exhausts gold, influencing the US to adopt a silver based standard in time.
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Mint Leech
Skeech
United States
Elliott's Punishment for Taking Two Lives in Cathars
The jury in the W J Ellicott murder trial returned a verdict of murder in the second degree. The penalty is life imprisonment. The verdict disappoints many who sought murder in the first degree for the coolly planned and executed crime that killed A C Osborne and W L Hughes and wounded others. A motion for a new trial was noted and sentence not yet passed with a hearing slated for next Saturday.
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P. J. Elliott
Presidential Appointments and Dignitaries Update May July
The president named Alexander D Taylor as commissioner of deeds Rhode Island District of Columbia and Charles A Geschiedt the same in New York. Charles E Fieger named alternate commissioner to the world’s fair Foster ex minister to Spain. Two hundred Odd Fellows from Delaware were received at Shoreham. The president with Secretary Tracy departed for Washington. Colonel William Crook and Cardinal Gibbons also left.
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Alexander D. Taylor
Rhode Island
District of Columbia
Charles A. Geschiedt
New York
Charles E. Fieger
Foster
Spain
Uas Crolley
Odd Fellows
Delaware
Shoreham
Tracy
Washington
William Crook
White House
Cardinal Gibbons
Gov King Murder Case Hears Motion for New Trial Concludes
The King murder case heard the motion for a new trial and will submit evidence including certificates of character. Henry Henshen testified that Jabor Smith had expressed an opinion before the trial, which Smith denied. Both sides presented conflicting attestations as to witnesses’ credibility.
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Mrubus
Henry Henshen
Jabor Smith
Smith
Destructive hailstorm devastates crops in July vicinity
The July 29 storm brought large hailstones up to an inch and a half, leveling vegetables and damaging corn and small grain. Much of the harvest is lost as crops remain unrecovered and only about half of the small grain has been harvested.
Second brigade review date set for Tuesday August eleventh
Tison selects August eleventh for reviewing the Second brigade and plans travel to Pittsburg the day before the encampment. He will likely stay until the following Wednesday and then proceed to Harrisburg for a world’s fair commissioners meeting with Governor Pattison.
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Tison
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Harhisst
Goveernor Pattl
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