Florida Returns Hint at Democratic Plurality in Next Legislature
Jacksonville reports indicate a Democratic plurality possibly around 25 000 votes as counts proceed slowly under the new Australian ballot law. The constitutional amendment abolishing October elections was ratified and party lines show Call supporters in the minority while several bolting Democrats may tilt the balance in Duval and beyond.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Bloxpam
Call
Duval County
Jacksonrile
W. Pope
Bloxham
Florida
Sheats
Enor Mitcheli
Hillsboro County
W. D. Bloxham
Leon
Supreme Court
Milton H. Mabry
Pasco
W. B. Lamar
Jefferson
John L. Crawford
W. H. Reynolds
Pell
O. B. Collins
Marion
W. N. Sheats
Alachua
L. B. Wombwell
Jackson
Pleads for Armenians new policy urged by Harcourt
Sir William Harcourt Liberal leader calls for Britain to protect Armenians in Turkey and to cooperate with Russia. He argues for military occupation of Turkey and repudiation of the Cyprus convention to gain Russia's goodwill as a first step toward joint action.
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Harcourt
Great Britain
Lospon
William Harcourt
Commons
Ebon
England
Turkey
Russia
Cyprus
Greatritain
William
Big Guayaquil Fire Destroys City Landmarks
A massive blaze in Guayaquil Ecuador reportedly devastated 15 blocks including key hotels churches and commercial buildings. The fire reached the customhouse and bank along the riverfront as authorities battle to halt spread.
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Guayaquil
Lima
Peru
Ecuador
Sewall Says Free Coinage Is Only Remedy
Arthur Sewall accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination arguing for free coinage of silver to restore the nation from supposed wrongs. He counters charges of sectionalism and pledges to defend the gold standard while uniting the party against a powerful moneyed minority. The piece notes Harvard students embracing sound money politics and other midweek news items from Texas and Rhode Island.
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Batu
Arthur Sewall
Steph Wethtenite
Notiication Com Committee
United States
Macney
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Olney Returns to Work After Summer in Massachusetts
Secretary Olney has returned to Washington from his summer home in Falmouth and resumed duties. He brought a mass of correspondence, most devoted to public business, with few issues of great immediacy. Venezuelan negotiations show progress toward mutual understanding and a general arbitration framework. Cuba remains under review with no change in administration stance expected.
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Washmerox
Olney
Washington
Falmouth
Mass
Ey Bury
Auling
United States
Great Britain
Tongs el
Sixty-Eighth Lincoln-Douglass Anniversary Held in Galesburg
The 68th Lincoln-Douglass celebration in Galesburg Illinois opened with the dedication of a soldiers' monument in Hope Cemetery. Visitors filled the streets and ceremonies included a 9 to 10 am reception for Senator Palmer led by local cadets. Notables such as Chauncey M. Depew and Robert T. Lincoln attended as the city showcased its public and educational institutions.
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Ills
Hope Cemetery
Eia
Palmer
Brown
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Robert T. Lincoln
Richard Gary
Woman’s
Cubans Dig Dynamite Guns Win Decisive Victory
Dispatch from Havana reports the use of dynamite guns by Cuban forces led by General Maceo and a decisive victory. Insurgent leader Alvarez is said to be killed in action and the United Railways manager imprisoned amid limited details and ongoing war fever.
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Lopez
United Railways
New York
Havana
Maceo
Madrid
Weyler
Serafino Seshi
Alvarez
Sab Seere
Co Unitea Railway
Lonpos
The
St. James Gazette
Paris
Elysee
Turkey refuses guardship for Bancroft at Dardanelles
Constantinople reports the Turkish government will not admit the US cruiser Bancroft through the Dardanelles and thus cannot guard the US legation. Greece and Holland guardships are also refused amid Russian objections and the Berlin treaty constraints. Kansas City packinghouses face weighing bureau probes with charges of underbilling by railroad grand jury actions. Emperor Francis Joseph praises peace in throne speech during Romania visit. Indiana delegation visits McKinley in Columbus. Steamer Columbia sinks on Ohio River. General Trochu, French WWII era figure, dies in Tours.
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United States
Constantinople
United
Horns
Russia
Bosphorus
Straits of the
Dardanelles
Terrell
Washi
Oe Os
Orce SeCam
Bancroft
Armans
Kansas City
Kansas
Ey Walker
Federal
Grand Jury
Francis Joseph
Buparest
Roumania
Grave Robber Arrested in Georgia Grave Theft Case
Kelly Hudson, a Savannah Negro, was arrested on a grave robbery charge linked to Jesse D. Ware's set tomb two years earlier. Police found a skull and bones in a box during a search of Hudson's home, with the coffin plate remnants identifying Ware. The case follows a long, sensational search for plunder from the Ware grave.
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Kelly Hudson
Savannah
J. H. Berry
Jesse D. Ware
Hudson
Sana
Florida and Railway
Ware
Mi 8
Jackson in Jail After Ox Theft and Wedding
A. B. Jackson, accused of stealing an ox from his brother, married the same day before arrest. He reportedly used the proceeds to obtain a marriage license and fund his new life, while his brother refuses to compromise. The case leaves Jackson’s wife distressed and the matter pending.
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Fayerrevinis
N. C
A. B. Jackson
Jackson
Settlement by arbitration ends four year freight dispute
A four year conflict between the Southern Wholesale Grocers association and the railroads over differential rates for small shipments of flour pork grain and other goods has been settled in favor of the wholesalers. Arbitration established a 4 cent per 100 pound differential for carload shipments, ending the long contest.
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Bates
Curiaco
Western Freight Association
Montcomerry
Ala
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Resdds
Wholeessen
Atkinson Wins County Wide With Increased Majority
The race shows Atkinson carrying the county by a larger share of votes, reflecting an increased majority over previous counts.
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Atkinson
Clarke County Election Passes Smoothly Amid Strong Atkinson Lead
Clarke county reported a quiet election with the straight Democratic ticket winning. Atkinson led in several precincts, and overall totals show Atkinson and Thomas ahead, while Wright and Lester trended downward relative to 1894 figures.
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Clarke’s
Georgia Factory
Atkinson
Wright
Thomas
Lester
Eimney
Winterville
Princeton
Sandy Creek
Bradberry
Parvesar
Hines
Athens
Paryear
Fatal Shootout at Georgia Polls Involving Swift Brothers
In Ness Georgia on October 7 a fatal affray erupted at the polls between Col. Ike G. Swift and Tom Wall. Pistols fired and multiple men were wounded including I G Swift left arm and James Sanders through the lung. Lynch talk circulates as authorities seek the shooter.
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Col. Swift
Tom Wall
Ike G. Swift
Diyshe
I. G. Swift
Mayfield
Mr. Swift
Meyfield
James Sanders
Breckinridge Opposed as Seventh District Seeth Chairmen Named
Frxfrt Ky Oct 7 The silver Democratic committee of the Seventh district calls a convention. Michael and Morria brothers of Pittsburg Pa were arrested here charged with embezzlement. They allegedly obtained sums around $50,000 while linked to local stores and seeking profits at specific houses.
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Mancurston
Ala
Daniels
Uriah Slaton
Albertsville
Ers
Slaton
Breckinridge
Franxfort
Silver Democratic Committee
Eatth
Michael and
Morria
Pittsburg
Isaac
John Rosenthal
Seaboard Air Line Sale Reported to Be Near
New York Oct 7 Thomas F Ryan allegedly bought a controlling stake in the Seaboard Air Line system paying 110 a share for 4000 shares securing a majority Ryan and General Sam Thomas hold about 50000 shares of Central of Georgia stock and own or hold trust in Port Royal and Augusta railroads their aim to merge Seaboard with their other properties and align with J Pierpont Morgan sources note Spokesmen say the move could reshape southern rail competition and rates while a separate Coxey campaign quote and a Michigan postmaster removal are also mentioned in the dispatch final item notes Hood a Sarsaparilla advertisement
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New York
Thomas F. Ryan
Ryan
Sam Thomas
Central of Georgia
Georgia Railroad Commission
Southern Railway
Central
Messrs
Ryan and
Thomas
Port Royal
Augusta
Seaboard
J. Pierpont Morgan
Eel
Charles‘Carolina
John Gill
The
Mercantile Trust
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