Political maneuvering for Blaine nomination in New York
A report from New York on talks among Blaine supporters and Republican leaders about avoiding a first ballot Blaine nomination while finessing a deadlock. It notes planned procedures to push favored sons then Blaine, with Clarkson Willie and others dispersing to coordinate a strategy in Washington and New York.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Maine
Blaine
Minneapolis
Harrison
Democratic convention fights instruction and McCreary named
Reports from Cleveland and surrounding areas show Henry Watterson leading anti instruction forces at the state convention with a 427 to 280 vote against the Cleveland ticket. McCreary chosen permanent chairman as the party hones a path to Chicago with key figures named for leadership and central committee. Ohio and Congressional district delegates instructed for Cleveland and Prohibitionists nominate a full ticket in Catcumsus. Labor officials elected officers at the National Labor Commission with Albany set for next year’s meeting.
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Louisville
Cleveland
Henry Watterson
Watterson
Union
Committee On Permanent Organization
James B. McCreary
New State Central Committee
John D Carryll
Henry County
McCreary
Grover Cleveland
Carlisle William R. Morrison
Gorman
Palmer
Ross
Campbell
Flower
McPherson
Denver
National Labor Commission
H. J. Wadlin
Massachusetts
Charles F. Peck
New York
Lester Boding
Samuel W. Matthews
Maine
Frank H. Betton
Kansas
H. G. Waldin
Samuel W. Hotchkiss
Connecticut
Will A. Peel, Jr
Indiana
Albany
Will of Daniel B Boyer Leaves Odd Three Story Bequest
In Boyertown the will of Daniel B Boyer is admitted to probate. He leaves to son James a three story brick house valued at $0,000 except the third story, which goes to daughter Melinda. Lawyers debate how this unique bequest will be arranged.
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Reapa
Daniel B. Boyer
Boyertown
James
Melinda
Bombay Water Works Tansa Dam Project Completed
The Tansa water works for Bombay were finished after great physical difficulties. A masonry dam two miles long forms a lake of about six square miles. The system includes fifty two miles of ducts twenty seven miles of iron mains four miles of tunnel and nearly a mile of iron girder bridges. New York Times.
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Bombay
Tansa
New York
Mes
Senate Silver Vote Sparks Endless Debate In Washington
In Washington on May 27 the senate proceeded on free coinage amid a near full chamber. Morgan urged Stewart to advance the measure, with 9 Republicans, 17 Democrats and 2 Farmer Alliance members voting yes. Indiana Prohibitionists adopt platform and nominate state ticket with calls for prohibition and banking reforms. Harrity seeks uniform nomination forms from party chairs.
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Stewart
Nevada
Democrats
Farmer Alliance
Indianapolis
Indiana
Postal Savings Bank
Ita Financial
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Aaron Wirth
Jay County
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Harrissine
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Harrity
Frank Reeder
Republican State Committee
Marshall Wright
Democratic State Committee
H. D. Patten
Prohibition
Iron Hall to push pro endowment candidates in vote
The Order of the Iron Hall plans a political issue in the coming campaign inviting fraternal groups to back legislators friendly to endowment measures. Edison introduces a street car controller with a new wec and a generator whose field coils can be removed in spools for repair.
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Frederick Schober appointed chief clerk of Gregg
The article notes Frederick Schober of Philadelphia succeeds Greenault as chief clerk, with June 1 as the change date. It mentions his roles with mercantile appraisers and Loyal Legion, plus a note that several positions may be trimmed.
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Philadelphia
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Piladelphia
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Bank Scandal Hits Franbie Tallaroosa May 26
The Merchants and Miners bank of Franbie Tallaroosa is placed in the hands of receiver St. Gilbert after an inspection by the state bank inspector found irregularities. Vice President Spencer is under arrest for alleged violations of the banking law restricting loans to more than 10 percent of the bank’s capital to a single firm.
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Tallaroosa
Merchants and Miners Bank
St. Gilbert
Spencer
May Hangs a Woman in Eau Claire Trial
Elizabeth Russell found guilty of first degree murder in Eau Claire Wisconsin after a three day jury deliberation. An arrest of judgment motion was denied by the court. The conviction concerns the death of Bertha Erickson, wife of her lover.
Second national silver convention opens in Washington
The session starts in Washington with about 100 delegates from across the nation. Mr Morris of Indiana chairs as Senator Stewart of Nevada criticizes the plan for an international monetary conference, arguing it aims to delay action on the silver issue.
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Washington
Morris
Indiana
Stewart
Nevada
Sonora Rainmaker Contract Questioned After Rain
Washington reports a Sonora government note disputes a $2,500 contract with Frank Melbourne the rainmaker. It says natural rain occurred while Melbourne was in Hermosillo and after he left the weather cleared, undermining claims his apparatus caused the rain.
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Washington
Etbnga
Sonora
Mexico
Frank Melbourne
Melbourne
Hermosillo
Methodist Conference Closing Seasion Debates Women Admittance
In Owada May 27 the Methodist conference debated gender inclusion with Dr Hamilton proposing an amendment to require three fourths of annual conferences and two thirds of general conferences to uphold male only. The amendment passed 241 to 18, sending the issue to annual conferences as women celebrate. The Southern Presbyterian assembly focused on home missions and funding for evangelists amid church reforms. The New Orleans streetcar strike ended by arbitration, restoring May que stance. a Pennsylvania damages case against a railroad for a fatal egging injury concluded with potential appeal.
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Jetal Committee
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Owada
Hamilton
Committee On Judiciary
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Hor Strixus
Ark
Southern Presbyteria General Assembly
Home Missions
Rae
New, Orleans
John Fitzpatrick
World wire and political rambles from a bygone day
New York May 27 reports Cornelius Vanderbilt's possible mental strain after the death of son Wallan H. He is watched at night and the bereavement shocks his mind. Also notes in brief form Admiral Brin as foreign minister, silver conference talk, strikes in Louisville, and turmoil in the U S House over a Worlds Fair appropriation amid a heated debate on race and the presidency.
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Missouri
Johnson
Aclinson
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Indiana
Democratic Party
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Omler
Johnnon
Democratic
South
Alabama
South Carolina
United States
Enloe
Tennessee
Harrison
M. Blaine
Hooker
Mississippi
Stockdale
Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Salve Benefit Suffering Patients
An 19th century ad claims Electric Bitters cured stomach ailments and weakness in New Cassel vis a vis chronic illness. It cites cases including a man from My res ifford and another from Harrisburg Ill who healed after three bottles of Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It also notes a Catawba Ohio man with five fever sores healed by one bottle.
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Kandard
Shepherd
Warrisburg
Yen
John Speaker
Catawba
Laubauch & Boyd
McMillen, Sibley
Jackson Co
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Relief for Coughs
Advertises Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with guarantee of relief or money back. Claims sufferers from influenza found it effective and offers free trial bottles at Laubach Boyd’s Drug Store with large sizes priced 50 cents and 1.00.
Advertisement for salve cures and guarantee
An 19th century style patent medicine ad proclaims a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. It promises perfect satisfaction or a refund and lists Laubach and Boyd as the druggists selling the 25 cent box.
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Tue
Hiouest
Medica Avtaonmce
Smenthol
Triopey
Drucce's
Fragmented Advertisements and Literary Fragments Gathered
The page compiles disjointed lines including Shakespearean phrasing on Ophelia, references to Eva's daughters in graves, and medical ads for female remedies. It also mentions a cure for female complaints, a drug guarantee, and racing speed records for a cycle and a horse, all presented in a fragmented, miscellaneous newspaper style.
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Kendall
Ophelia
Eva
Dr. Wierce
The Greatest Distances and Dangers From a Sun Day
A scrambled OCR piece cites a range of topics. It mentions a record mile in a rowing boat, kidney health claims with Swamp-Root remedies, and a note about the earth's farthest position from the sun on July 6. The text also includes testimonials and unrelated medical blurbs.
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Bank of Waverly official endorses Sulphur Bitters healing claim
Sulphur Bitters are touted by a Bank of Waverly figure as saving a life for ten years while suffering from Catarch ana Laver Complaint. The testimonial says 44 pounds were shed and health improved rapidly after trying the Bitters.
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Laws
Smith
Hunt
Wugrly
Fire department card aids pest control plan
A government contract in Springfield funds a new pest control device by Moran Byrne Co to be issued as a perforated foldable card for fire department use. Two youths aged 11 and 9 accidentally lit a gas well in a southeastern area causing a fatal wall collapse and severe burns amid a spreading fire.
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Moran
May musical festival opens with St Paul oratorio
Cincinnati May 25 The tenth biennial May musical festival opened last night with aelsgolin s oratorio St Paul under Theodore Thomas. Music hall was filled with a select audience and indications point to larger crowds for the remaining concerts this week. Soloists included Mrs Carmaine Moore-Lanson Miss Ida M Smith Mr Edward Lloyd Mr William Ludwig and Mr a F Marsh.
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St. Paul
Theodore Thomas
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