Stevenson Endorses Cleveland and Tariff Reform Call
Adlai E. Stevenson Democratic vice presidential nominee sends acceptance letter to the national convention president, endorsing Cleveland's policy. He defends tariff reform, warns against war tariffs, and supports gold and silver coinage parity. He condemns the Force Bill and outlines financial risks and party unity. The Electric Men Strike and Harrison money uptake in New York also progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
New York
Cleveland
Congress
Republican Party
Senate
Clarendon Hall
Electric Bit ters Leader in Medicinal Tonics Ad
A vintage ad touts Electric Bit ters as a leading pure medicine for stomach liver and kidney ailments. Claims include curing headaches indigestion and constipation while driving malaria from the system. Satisfaction guaranteed with each bottle or refund offered. Price listed as 50 cents.
Shipwreck near Hong Kong claims many lives and 120 lost
A Victoria dispatch reports the Japanese and Canadian Pacific steamship Emperor weathered a typhoon between Hong Kong and Shanghai on October 10. The Bokhara, a closely related vessel, was wrecked with about 120 dead and only 23 survivors.
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Lundread
Hong Kong
China
Tacoma
Wash
Ledger
Victoria
B. c
Canadian Pacific Railway
Japan
Orient
Shanghai
Two Giants Fight in a Brooklyn Chicago Clash
Mike Veenan of Chicago and Dick Graham of Brooklyn fought a four round finish near Peoria Illinois. Veenan at six feet two inches was matched against Graham two inches taller. Graham was disqualified.
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Giants
Peoria
Ill
Mike Veenan
Stock-Yard
Chicago
Dick Graham
Brooklyn
Veenan
Shiloh's Vitalizer Promoted For Dyspepsia Relief
An advertisement claims Shiloh's Vitalizer relieves dyspepsia and liver complaints for 75 cents with a printed guarantee. It directs readers to visit City Drug Store run by R. C. Orr, dated March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
City Drug Store
Fire Destroys Chicago Athletic Building on Michigan Avenue
A November fire at the Chicago Athletic Club on Michigan Avenue near Madison rapidly engulfed the new building. The blaze forced guests from nearby Continental Hotel and St Bernard House to flee as interior walls collapsed in under an hour. Loss is estimated between 80 000 and 125 000 with cyclorama and bank note company structures damaged by debris and water impact.
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Curiaco
Chicago Athletic Club
Michigan Avenue
Madison
Continental Hotel
St. Bernard House
Chicago Fire Cyclorama
Western Bank Note
Cyclorama
Banknote Company
Athletic Association
Next Chinese minister named to United States post
Cholera ravages Chong King with deaths estimated at 30 000 to 40 000. Citizens wear tags with name and address when traveling. Cholera also devastates Hankow with numerous victims. Chi Yur named minister to the United States, per the China Mail.
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Celestial Kingdom
Vancouver
B.C
China Mail
Chi Yur
United States
Chong King
Hankow
Bleckley Re-Elected Chief Justice of Georgia
Chief Justice Logan E Bleckley was unanimously re elected chief justice of Georgia s supreme court by the general assembly with no opposition or fight. The session also elected judges and solicitors to fill vacancies in various judicial circuits during the day.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Logan E. Bleckley
Supreme Court of Georgia
General Assembly
Variou
Many Women and Children Lost on Roumania Wreck
The Anchor Line reports the Roumania wreck off the Portuguese coast left 46 passengers and 64 crew members. Eight passengers were children. Drowned were Lady Johnson and baby, Miss Burbidge, Rev Malkin, Miss Dunlop, Mrs Boulflower with four children, and Mrs Thompson a bride. Most married women in the cabin intended to join husbands in India.
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London
Lady Johnson
Baby
Miss Burbidge
Canon Burbidge
Liverpool
Malkin
Dunlop
Glasgow
Boulflower
Northen Inaugurated Georgia Governor Takes Oath
In Atlanta the general assembly assembled in joint session for Governor William J. Northens inaugural. Doorkeeper Wilson announced the ceremony as the procession entered the hall. Chief Justice Bleckley administered the oath amid applauding crowds and a solemn transfer of power. A joint resolution offered sympathy to a bereaved husband followed the ceremony.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Wilson
House
Hall of Representatives
Clay
Senate
General Assembly
Northen
W. W. Wooten
Bleckley
Ed W. Martin
House Committee
Simmons
Edwards
Lumpkin
Representative Osborn
Cheatham
Asher Thomason
Morgan
Seab Reese
Statehouse
Atkinson
William J. Northen
Amora
Navy Watch Over Charleston Gala Amid Possible Fort Sumter Stunt
Washington officials express apprehension as Charleston plans gala week to mark 1886 quake escape. Navy ships Dolphin and Vesuvius arrived, with Commodore Ramsay vowing no participation in a sham attack. Commander Brownson to decide vessel involvement. no official program yet. P. P. P. ad block follows, touting cures for rheumatism and other ailments.
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Charleston
Washington
Washmneter
Navy Department
S. C
United
Dolphin
Fort Sumpter
Ramsay
United States Navy
Brownson
New Afternoon Paper Rumors Roar Through Atlanta
Georgia readers hear a sensational report from Atlanta that The Constitution will launch a brilliant afternoon newspaper. Promises strong editorial pages, top journalism staff, and vivid illustrations with politics as a focus. Capt. Evan Howell may head purchases and wire correspondence for the venture.
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Macon
Georgia
Atlanta
Journaleticir
Constitution
30 Report
Evan Howell
New York
Shilor's Cure Promoted for Cough and Consumption Warning
An uterine warning on coughs and consumption urges readers to act now and buy Shilor's Cure. The ad boasts over a million bottles sold last year and claims relief for croup and larning cough. Sold at drug stores by B C Orr, manager.
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B.C. Orr
Worth county resources and county oat acreage rise
Taxable resources in Worth county total 1 973 013 dollars as oats acreage in Houston county increases beyond typical. Bulloch citizen Noel Nesmith loses his home and all buildings. Val Henderson dies from internal injuries after being run over by a wagon near Albany. Local business leaders anticipate a business uptick post November 8 amid uncertainty about future government.
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Worth County
Houston County
Noel Nesmith
Bulloch
Jevery
Val Henderson
Albany
Americas
Sawyer Ross
Central Railroad
Macon
Rosas
Mr. Bross
Greensboro
L.C. Bross
Leverette
Lincoln County
T. D. Aller
Morgan County
Heason
Will Mitchem
Alfred Davis
Laurens County
Jecopson Howell
Blakely
Quitman County
Beall & Oakley
America
J. A. Kirven& Co
Clumbus
J. May Donegan
Villa Rica
University of Virgina
House
Senate
Wilson
Andersonville
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Boulevard Street
Atlanta
L. C. Clinton
D. D
Lancaster
D.C
Leila Finney
John Finney
Fort Valley
Leila
Brunswick
Havana
A. H. Lane
R. Torras
W. H. Bush
J. C. DeLaperrion
R. L. Carrithers
N. J. Kelly
John S. Smith
HD. Jackson
John Andrews
Mount Zion District
Spaldwing County
Meredith
Nighttime Robbery and Farm Violence Reported Nearby
A couple returning home with neighbor Mr Moon were robbed of 312 dollars and 25 cents as dusk fell in a swampy region. On Taylor Buttrill's farm two miles west of Jackson a Saturday night fight left Tom Harkness dead and Will Ringfield wounded, with a coroner's inquest failing to identify shooters. A remark about Southerners sparked a boast from a New Yorker who wagered $500 to prove his claim. A Georgia woman near Indian Springs reportedly bears fifty three children, with sisters bearing substantial numbers.
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Tom Harkness
Will Ringfield
Harkness
Hardy
Gan. SueRrpan
D'xon
Indian Springs
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Cures with Guarantee
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Claims to cure piles with money refunded if not satisfied. Price 25 cents a box. Sold by John Crawford and Palmer Kinnehraw.
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Ted
John Crawford & and
Palmer & Kinnehraw
Noted Georgia Doctor Slays Kin and Fells Child in Well
Dr. G. W. Kelly of Louisville, Georgia, reportedly insane under religious fanaticism attempted to kill his wife and eight year old daughter by throwing the child into a forty foot well and shooting his sister in law. He was bound for the asylum after a speedy trial as neighbors rushed to rescue the woman and child.
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Macon
Louisville
G. W. Kelly
Kelly
W. W. Rhodes
I. F. Farmer
Rhodes
Mr. Farmer
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Ohio Tron and Steel Works
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Norfolk and Western Railroad
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el Paso
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Akron
W. H. Golden
Rodent M. Conley
Conley
Golden
Roanoke
Charleston’s Festival
CharesTon
8. C
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Custom House
Heidekoper and
Foster
Virginia Midland Railway
Richmond
The
Cotton Spinners’ Association
Nasaville
Tenn
J. F. Goodwin
McAlister
Ryder
Corenhagen
Henry A. Ryeder
Sher’s
Goa
P. P.P
W.H. Wilder
Specics
Chris Magee
Birmingham
Ala
J. T. Blakemore
J. T. Blakemoore
J.T. Blakemoore
Blakemoore
Seventh Congressional District
Alabama
DeKalb
William M Wood
William H. Carson
Blakemore
Bucklen
Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
M. J. Rossman
Ness
D. J. Reilly
Pearl St
Parker
Liebig Company
Scott
Scott & Bowne
South Gth
Coe
W. F. Snyder
M'vicker’s Theater
Herat
Pauling
H. Beusse
Thomas and
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Athens
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