Watson in Good Health After Throat Trouble
Reports of Thomas E. Watson's illness were clarified by his physician who said his throat has improved and he is in general good health, though he should not speak further for several days. Marion Butler and George F. Washburn then left for Georgia to discuss Watson with Populist officials, signaling an agreement with Democratic managers.
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Watson
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Marion Butler
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George F. Washburn
Georgia
Thomas E. Watson
Jones
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Eckels
Washington
Ottawa
Ills
Corbett
Fitz
Atlanta
John Ellison
Philadelphia
James J. Secrets
Cobb Island swept away by high tides
Cobb Island Virginia, once a renowned summer resort for 40 years, was completely submerged at high tide and most buildings demolished. Only the lifesaving station and two cottages remain, as residents were rescued by lifesaving crews and mainland neighbors during the night. Further damage feared on Hog Island.
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Care Onartes
Cobb Island
Ashby Jones
Richmond
Thomas Smith
Thomas. Dixon, Jr
New York
Warren Cobb
Hog Island
Morton urges Republicans to work harder and brag less
Washington reports Secretary of Agriculture Morton plans not to vote due to distance from his Nebraska home and says he would back Palmer and Buckner if it changed the result. He prefers McKinley over Bryan but doubts any candidate can win by emotion. He warns the GOP not to overstate strength.
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WasHingTon
West
Nebraska
Palmer
Buckner
McKinley
Bryan
World’s Fair Commission Meets in Washington City
President Palmer and associates of the World’s Fair Committee convene in Washington for a multi day session to finalize awards reports and the memorial history of the exposition. The board aims to publish a 25 volume set and wind up financial affairs showing a government balance around 24000 dollars. Members include Palmer of Michigan Thacher of New York Massey of Delaware Rich of South Carolina St Clair of West Virginia Lannon of Utah and Towsley of Minnesota.
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Washington City
Washington
Tetoth Dent
Board of Awards
Orasion
Ladies’ Board
Philadelphia
Congress
National Commission
Michigan
John Boyd Thacher
New York
Martin
Colorado
Massey
Delaware
Rich
South Carolina
St. Clair
West Virginia
Lannon
Utah
Towsley
Minnesota
Socialist experiments in Switzerland fail to aid workers
In Washington on October 15 reports from Consul Monaghan in Germany say Switzerland’s attempts to provide employment or support for laborers have failed. Insurance plans in Bern and St. Gall fell short, with voluntary and compulsory memberships ending in limited help, and a national commission expected to report against the scheme.
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Switzerland
Monaghan
Washnton
United States
Chemnitz
Germany
Bern
St. Gall
Daily Market Reports Naval Stores Turpentine Prices
Turpentine remains firm with hard varieties at 1.30 per gallon. Prices for spirits of turpentine and pine products show steady demand as market activity remains constrained by supply and regional trading conditions.
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Eicie
Bryan Appears Before Petoskey Crowds in Early Morning Rally
William J. Bryan spoke in Petoskey at 5 30 am to a large, enthusiastic crowd wearing "An honest dollar" badges. He traveled by special train from Mackinaw and later addressed audiences in Charlevoix and Bellaire, reiterating the free silver doctrine and the right of Americans to oust unfit officials through their votes.
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Petoskey
Mich
St. Ignace
William J. Bryan
Straits of Mackinaw
Bryan
Mackinaw
Charlevoix
Bellaire
Spain may quit Cuba struggle after March first
Cadiz dispatch to The Herald quotes officials suggesting Spain will end the Cuban war if suppression fails by March. Debts and Philippine distractions are cited as reasons, with Spain expected to shoulder Cuba’s debt if the island loses. Commentary notes Philippine complications and debt implications for Spain.
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New York
Herald
Cadiz
Spain
Phillipines With A View Paring the People For the Cere of Letting Cueen
Ir Company
Ore
Phillipine Islands
Porto Rico
Telegraph as a Civilizer in Telegraphic Warfare
General Greely reports on telegraph efficiency and field repairs under Wasumetox. Insulator shootings declined. linemen replaced wagons, repairing lines faster. Balloons in warfare seen as experimental American idea. portable balloon attempts unsatisfactory. Fort Logan outfit funded, $10,000 requested to advance captive balloon use.
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Wasumetox
Fitz-John Porter
Maxim
Langley
Fort Logan
Colo
Tiny But Expert Thieves Crack Cook County With Mother
Police arrest Carrie Meyer and her three children Charles 13 Agnes 10 and Henry 7 for shoplifting. Investigators say the mother used a businesslike appearance to lure victims while the children ransacked rooms for jewelry and money. Over $1 recovered.
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Ounteaco
Carrie Meyer
Charles
Agnes
Henry
Meyer
Bryan Silver Resolution Sparks Typographical Union Split
In Cororapo Springs on Oct 15 the International Typographical Union voted to strike from the test the resolution endorsing free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. Supporters of Bryan feared adoption would injure the union amid a heated discussion and a large turnout.
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Bryan
Cuban Sharpshooter Bartalett Aids Insurgents In Cuba
George T A Wartalett once General Miles chief scout at Wounded Knee 1890 now hired by Cuban insurgents in New York to lead 50 sharpshooters to Cuba. 32 other men awaiting release by federal authorities to join the expedition. Bartalett, Seth Hathaway and others plan to depart unless blocked by government. The group secured guns and ammunition. U S Marshal McCarthy said no instructions to stop them.
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George T. A. Bartalett
United States
Wounded Knee
8. D
Cuba
Eas
Bartalett
Seth Hathaway
Evan le Caves
Crook
Miles
Alett
McCarthy
Wreck near Swansea Claims Three Lives in Train Crash
On the Florida Central and Peninsular line near Swansea, South Carolina, passenger train No 85 and No 26 collided. Both engines wrecked and a mail car burned, killing three men including Mail Clerk Lines and entrant Thomas. Firemen and engineers escaped. W. E. Ulmer and others are missing or injured.
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Coxtomata
Florida Central and Peninsular
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W. E. Ulmer
Ulmer
Senor
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James
T. O. Farmer
F. W. Price
Succeeding Bishop Keane At Catholic University Debate
Washington Oct 15 The coming Catholic clergy meeting in Washington will spotlight the rectorial succession at the university. Cardinal Gibbons Archibishop Corrigan and Bishop O Gorman are named with Garrigan as a likely candidate while voting members on the board and lay observers shape the result.
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Hoy
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Keane
Cadherin
Cevin Foley
Detroit
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Cleve
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New York
Dr. Lee
Waggaman
Jenkins
Banigan
Providence
Sioux Falls
Pace
School of
Monsignor Schroeder
Tragedy in Columbus Leaves Two Policemen Dead
At Columbus Georgia on October 15 two police officers Richard M. Adams and William Jackson were killed. Officer Charles Roberts was fatally wounded and Zeno Picket shot in the thigh by ex-man J. A. White and his son Henry White. A posse killed the killer as the Whites fled toward the river. A separate St Louis note reports Crawford surrendering after a bid to influence voters. A Valparaiso report notes a strong earthquake, and Washington lists an assistant surgeon exam date of February 8, 1897.
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Reasty
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Thirteenth Street
Populist Executive Committee Talks of Unity and Division
Oct 14 reports the Populist national executive committee urging unity to defeat McKinley by joint Bryan Watson tickets in many states. The address warns against Republican and Democratic schemes to divide the vote and calls for loyal support to joint tickets to secure electoral college strength and block the gold standard. Senator Butter and Mr Watson’s supporters weigh in on strategy and potential reforms.
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