Atwood Faces Opposition Over Licenses in South Boston
The article describes political maneuvering around licenses secured by two men in South Boston linked to liquor permits. It portrays Harrison H. Atwood as the favored machine candidate, with claims of influence over Police Commission decisions and licenses for McMorrow and Rogers. It notes factional agitation in Ward 24 and hints that Atwood’s actions divert votes from McNary and McEttrick, intensifying tension in the tenth district without toppling the regular Democratic nominee.
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Boston
Atwood
Harrison H. Atwood
Lord
Osborne
Ward 24
Democratic Committee
John P. Carroll
South Boston
Mr. Atwood
Dorchester
McEttrick
McNary
Police Commission
McMorrow
Rogers
Michael J. MccEttrick
New York Voter Buying Claims Shake Election Odds
The piece reports on alleged vote buying in New York tied to the Davenport raid and treasury funds, with officials hiring deputies at $5 a day and calls for Cleveland and Stevenson. It notes Republicans failing to secure big bets as the campaign nears, while Emmons Clark vows support for the Democratic ticket and warns of fraud.
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New England
Cleveland
Stevenson
Davenport
New York
United States
John W. Jacobs
Treasury
Frick
Harrison
Emmons Clark
Seventh Regiment
Clark
Commission of the
Arrest for taking a gold watch and chain
Homer L. Sneaden was arrested by officers of Division 7 yesterday afternoon on a warrant charging him with larceny of a gold watch and chain valued at 53 dollars from James Fitzgerald at 168 Everett Street.
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Homer L. Sneaden
Divison7
James Fitzgerald
Everett Street
Connecticut Democrats Predict Large Bridgeport Majority
In Bridgeport Republicans post a $100 reward for illegal registration while Democrats dismiss it as bluff. Ministers threaten to arrest election bettors and challenge wagering votes. United States Marshal Strong hires Republican deputies, with two per polling district. Ex Mayor Coughlin predicts Bridgeport will go Democratic by 800, while Republicans argue for a Harrison advantage and a Cleveland win by about 600.
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Briperport
Conn
United States
Marshal Strong
Coughlin
Bridgeport
Cleveland
Harrison
Nebraska Democrats Chart Doubtful Path to GOP Plurality
Lincoln Neb Nov 6 Complications from the fusion of Democrats and Independents cloud the state. The 1888 Republican lead of 27 873 could vanish and the Independent ticket may win governor and legislature. Congress may include three Republicans one free silver Democrat and two Populists. Governor Boyd urges Democrats to vote for Weaver electors to block Harrison and keep the state close. Republicans stay confident aiming for a 10 000 vote plurality and a continued Legislature on joint ballot with Senator Paddock returned to Washington.
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Lincoln
Neb
Boyd
Weaver
Harrison
Paddock
Washington
Nevada Weaver Expected to Win Electors in 1892 Vote
Nevada leaders from both parties expect Weaver to carry the three electoral votes in the first Australian ballot test at Virginia City on November 6. They forecast a plurality near 2000, similar to 1892, and aim to gain the next Legislature which would choose a U.S. Senator to replace Stewart when his term ends March 4, 1893.
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Virginia City
Nevada
Weaver
Harrison
United States
Stewart
Democrats Claim the State Gresham's Influence
In Indianapolis on November 6, Democrats and Republicans voiced firm outlooks. Chairman Taggart predicts a 10,000 plurality for the Democrats. Gowdy predicts a Republican edge of seven to ten thousand. Both sides claim control of the State ticket and the next Legislature, with a U.S. Senator and a majority of thirteen Congressmen. The Democrats argue Harrison's 1888 plurality was tied to state pride, and his absence this year could shift Indiana to Cleveland.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Taggart
Gowdy
Harrison
Cleveland
Republican Address Urges Voters to Support Protection and Harrison
The Republican National Committee issues a pre election address urging voters to back tariff protection, sustain President Harrison, and reject Cleveland’s free trade stance. It accuses Democrats of relying on foreign funds and misrepresenting their platform while praising Republican unity and broad support from the press and protective policies. The message names Thomas H. Carter as chairman and Lewis E. McComas as secretary.
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New York
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Harrison
Cleveland
Rey
Republic
Engand
Continental
Democratic National Committee
Republican Party
Thomas H. Carter
Lewis E. McComas
Fragile Political Drift in Indiana Gubernatorial Race and Legislature
The piece notes that Mania and other factors could overturn Harrison's plurality with the Democrats claiming Judge Gresham shifted votes to win. It compares state issue conditions to 1890 when Democrats carried by about 19,500 for Secretary of State. It cites a close guberna torial race between Ira J. Chase and Claude Matthews and the Populists’ hope to win enough Legislature seats to gain Senate balance.
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Harrison
Gresham
Ira J. Chase
Claude Matthews
Turpie
Congressional possibilities in 1892 Senate and House balance
New York Nov 6 report outlines 22 states choosing legislatures to decide 14 Republican and 8 Democratic Senate seats due March 1893. Republicans expect to hold the Senate while Farmers Alliance may swing power. House balance also hinges on third-party candidates, with Democrats claiming 188 assured seats and Republicans 129, leaving about 24 districts in doubt.
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New York
United States
Felton
California
Hawley
Connecticut
Dawes
Massachusetts
Stockbridge
Michigan
Davis
Minnesota
Sanders
Montana
Paddock
Nebraska
Stewart
Nevada
Hiscock
Casey
North Dakota
Quay
Pennsylvania
Allen
Washington
Sawyer
Wisconsin
Warren
Wyoming
Gray
Delaware
Pasco
Florida
Turpie
Indiana
Cockrell
Missouri
Blodgett
New Jersey
Bate
Tennessee
Faulkner
West Virginia
Mills
Texas
Farmers’ Alliance
Senate
West Virgina
Stephen B. Elkins
Harrison
Fusion politics loom in Colorado race with mixed endorsements
In Denver on November 6 the Democrats and Populists fuse on electors and Congressmen, creating a hazy outlook. Democratic electors were withdrawn after national committee orders. Republicans expect many defectors to return and Harrison electors to prevail. Luther M. Goddard seems set for chief justice, Bell may defeat Eddy for Congress, Coe likely wins in the first district, and the Helm Waite gubernatorial contest appears tight.
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Denver
Col
Democratic National Committee
Weaver
Harrison
Luther M. Goddard
Judge Bell
Congress
Eddy
Earl B. Coe
J. C. Helm
D. H. Waite
Missouri Campaign on State Issues Points to 12000 Dem Plurality
In St. Louis on November 6 a state wide campaign centers on state issues. The People's Party efforts are soft and unlikely to alter results. Congressional contests focus on tariff policy. Analysts and bettors alike expect a roughly 12,000 Democratic plurality.
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St. Louiis
People’s Party
Republicans More Harmonious in Alabama Race
Brimincham November 6. The visit of Mr Magee and restored Republican harmony worry Democrats who still expect about a 15 000 statewide majority.
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Brimincham
Ala
Magee
West Virginia battle over state and legislature outcome
West Virginia voters faced a close election as both parties claim control of the state and the forthcoming legislature. In Charleston on November 6, reports show competing claims for the governorship and the Senate seat left by Faulkner, with Democratic Chairman Chilton leading the consolidation effort.
West Virginia Election Forecast Sparks Bid and Tensions
The committee forecasts a Democratic win in West Virginia by 8000 to 6000, with the Legislature and all four Democratic Congressmen elected, while Republican chairmen predict Republican gains, three to four Congressmen and a small legislative majority. Deputy sheriffs in Mercer and McDowell counties prompt fears of voter intimidation amid claims of imported illegal votes. The Australian ballot law’s first use adds uncertainty across the state.
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West Virginia
Dawson
Republican Committee
Mercer
McDowell
Cleveland electors project 10 000 majority in North Carolina
In Raveien North Carolina on November 6 the Cleveland electors are forecast to win the state by about ten thousand amid bitter mood and arrests. Republicans claim districts two five eight nine will go their way while Democrats expect districts three six seven and possibly one four to their side. The third party leaders stay noncommittal. Brown withdraws in the ninth district.
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Alabama
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Farmer’s Alliance
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Farmers’ Alliance
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Missouri
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Congress
Cleveland
Raveien
N. C
Reid
United States
A. W. Shaffer
Shaffer
Brown
Detroit
Mich
Prohibitionists
People’s Party
Allan G. Morse
John T. Rice
Stockbridge
Senate
Washington
Michigan Election Prospects In Close Michigan Odds
Detroit on November 6 reports a tight state race under the miner law with presidential electors chosen by congressional district. Republicans aim for four to ten electors. Democrats seek six. Congressional seats mirror elector split. Judge Morse leads for Governor and Stockbridge hopes to return as U.S. Senator amid a Democratic legislature.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Energy and Health
Edward Doherty of Dover describes a drastic recovery from persistent fatigue poor appetite and insomnia after starting Hood's Sarsaparilla. He credits the remedy with renewed strength vigor and sleep and notes that three friends began taking it after witnessing his improvement.
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Hood
Edward
Doherty
Chapel Street
Dover
H. H
Leading Boston Bank Officials Back Honest Money Stance
A self descriptive manifesto lists leading Boston bankers and directors urging honest money over depreciated silver or greenbacks. It names presidents directors and trustees from major banks and trust companies including Old Boston National National City Bank Third National Bank State Street Trust Company and more, with figures such as Leverett S. Truckerm an and Moses Whiliams among signatories.
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Boston
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Horatio G. Curtis
Old Boston National Bank
Leverett
Tvuckerman
National City Bank
Moses Whiliams
Third National Bank
Timothy T. Sawyer
Warren Institution For Savings
Thomas JL. Jenks
North End Savings Bank
Samurel N. Aldrich
State National Bank
S. E. Pranopy
American Loan &Trust Cmpany
Prminkas
Mechanics’ National Bank
Robert A. Park
American Loan & Trust Company
Aare Jones
Third National Ank
J. Angorr
Atlas National Bank
Naunum Chuhapin
Bunker Hill National Bank
Warren Institution For Savings, Board of Investment
William Murnot, Jr
Bay State Trust Company
Thomas KE. Proctor
Eliot National Bank
George F. Putnam
National Bank of North America
Luther Apaams
Metropolitan National Bank
Solomon P. Stratton
Freeman’s National Bank
Amos W. Stetson
New England Trust Company
Henry Whuittman
National Webster Bank
Investment Committee Provident Institution For Savings
Henry C. Weston
State Nattional Bank
Old Colony Trust Company
A. P. Barry
National City Ank
Gamaliel Braprorp
Columbian National Bank
Grorck
Have
D. R. Emerson
Continental National Bank
Cris E. Wuip
Willliam H. Hix1
First National Bank
M. Cuapp
William B. Rice
Charles A. Wecca
Patrick A. Cours
International Trust Company
F. L. Hicernson
J. Q. Adams
Richard Owuney
Davin N. Skillings
Winchester Savings Bank
Jacon C. Rogers
Drexel, Morgan & Co
C. C. Jackson
Jackson & Curtis
Lewis
Italian Parliament Elections Show Several Cabinet Members Elected
Rome reports the general elections across Italy with successful candidates including Signori Pelloux and Bonacci from the current cabinet and Signori Colombo and Barzilai from the former ministry. The results reflect a mix of incumbents and new victors nationwide.
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Rome
Italy
Signori Pelloux
Bonacci
Signori Colombo
Barzilai
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