Kentucky Returns Lean Toward McKinley Amid Accusations
Owensboro reports Ury Woodson, Democratic State chair, accuses Governor Bradley and the Republican slate of stealing Kentucky for McKinley. He cites a Telegram claiming Kentucky vote counted for McKinley and alleges 150 illegal Negro votes in a Tennessee border county as further fraud evidence in the contested result.
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Owensboro
Ury Woodson
Democratic State Central Committee
Bradley
Scott
New York
Kentucky
McKinley
Bryan
Tennessee
Bryan to Push Trans-Mississippi Congress Exposition Plans
W J Bryan, president of the Trans-Mississippi Congress, backs an Omaha expo and urges a December 15 meeting. Iowa and Louisiana legislatures fund state exhibits with other states to follow. A $100000 to $200000 Nebraska appropriation is discussed as the congress plans Salt Lake City as this year’s meeting site. Bryan will stay in Lincoln for an undetermined period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Omaha
Congress
Iowa
Louisiana
Bryan
Trans-Mississippi Congress
Salt Lake City
Nebraska
Linton Loses A P A Backing In Michigan Race
In Grand Rapids on November 8 a shift ends the A P A influence in the Sag inaw district with Congressman William S Linton defeated Ferdinand A Brucker of Saginaw will take his seat representing the district in the next Congress Brucker is a young lawyer long active in Democratic politics
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Grand Rapids, Mich
William S. Linton
Saginaw
Michigan
Linton
Congress
Wisconsin
Father Marquette
National Statuary Hall
United States
Burrows
Ferdinand A. Brucker
A. P. A. Row in Louisville Seeks Mayor's Ouster
Six members of Louisville's Board of Aldermen plan to sue to remove Mayor George D. Todd a Republican re-elected Tuesday. The A P A aldermen split from Todd after impeachment motions against the Board of Safety. An affidavit from Sterling Edmunds alleges Todd promised the city clerkship and offered 2500 to win, with a 100 advance check.
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Louisville
Board of Aldermen
George D. Todd
Todd
Board of Safety
Sterling Edmunds
Silver leaders keep headquarters for nationwide literature drive
The American Bimetallic Union directors decide to maintain the Washington base as the agency to disseminate their literature nationwide. General A. J. Warner, president, has issued an address to the Silver League and Bimetallic Union of the United States outlining the move.
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Washington
American Bimetallic Union
A. J. Warner
Silver League and Bimetallic Union of the
United States
Press of Columbus Opposes New Silver Agitation
The Press notes the Western free silver movement led by Mr. Bryan should stop agitation to aid business recovery. It argues that if 1898 brings prosperity with McKinley, the Republican party remains strong. if not, voters may elect a Congress anti McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Bryan
McKinley
Republicans fall out in Louisville Senate race
Louisville Republicans split over the U S Senate selection. State Rep W H Stiglitz refused to back Governor Bradley or John W Yerkes if nominated by caucus, saying he would support Simon Bolivar Buckner or John G Carlisle instead. Allies Freeman Carson and Dodson may join him.
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Louisville
W. H. Stiglitz
Governor Bradley
John W. Yerkes
United States
Bradley
Yerkes
Simon Bolivar Buckner
John G. Carlisle
Buckner
Messrs. Freeman
Carson
Dodson
Mr. Stiglitz
Campaign too much for him
Ex Senator John H. Reagan, aged 78, lies critically ill at home in Palestine Texas after campaigning for Bryan and Culberson. He had been chairman of the Texas railroad commission since 1891 and was re-elected last Tuesday with a 75000 vote majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
John H. Reagan
Palestine
Bryan
Culberson
Reagan
Railroad Commission of Texas
Bradley Withdraws From Ward 6 Nomination Bid
Patrick H Bradley explains his withdrawal as a contestant for the Common Council in Ward 6. He cites ward realignment from Ward 7 and urges continuity of support for the regular nominees, warning a caucus bid could disrupt the section and lead to defeat. He thanks supporters for canvassing the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Patrick H. Bradley
McDonald Candidacy Profile Gathers Boston Roots and Service
Patrick F. McDonald seeks Alderman nomination. Born Boston July 10 1852 near St. Vincent's parish Pur chase street Fort Hill district. He worked for Lothrop & Co iron merchants from 1869 to 1877 then started his own iron and hardware business. He served in Common Council 1877 78 the House 1881 82 83 on claims mercantile affairs Hoosac Tunnel Troy and Greenfield railroad committees. He was secretary of the Democratic city committee 1880 81 member of the State committee 1885 86 and held leadership roles in Fraternal and temperance groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick F. McDonald
Boston
St. Vincent’s
Purchase Street
Old Fort Hill
Boylston
Mall
Lothrop & Co
Common Council
House of Representatives
Hoosac
Troy & Greenfield
Democratic City Committee
State Committee
Foresters
Knights of Columbus
the Workmen
St. James’ Young Men’s T. A. S
St. Peter’s Society
Boston Police Face Ridiculous Rules On Street Presence
Patrolmen at six o'clock roll call question new rules that ban lingering near walls poles or posts. Officers complain doorsways rain and city life make six foot gaps nearly impossible, while a tape measure on a Brunswick alley records an eleven foot eleven inch width.
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Boston
Brunswick
Attempted highway robbery in Charlestown injures Fitchburg man
Charles J. Mahoney, 21, of Fitchburg, was struck with a coupling pin in the Fitchburg railroad freight yard near Warren Bridge during an attempted robbery at 8:15 pm. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. police have a strong description of the assailant and expect to arrest him soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fitchburg
Charles J. Mahoney
Mahoney
Warren Bridge
French Claims on Spain Reported From Madrid
The French government sent Madrid a list of claims by French citizens for losses from the Cuban rebellion. Spain has ordered an inquiry into these claims. Relations between Spain and France remain good. General Polavieja, newly named captain-general of the Philippine Islands, has sailed for Manila, succeeding Captain-General Blanco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Cuba
Spain
France
Polavieja
Philippine Islands
Manila
Blanco
Day Street Congregational Church Rededicated in West Somerville
The Day Street Congregational Church in West Somerville was rededicated in a 3 PM service attended by clergymen from Somerville and Cambridge. Rev. Garrett Beekman opened with invocation, Rev. Alexander McKenzie preached on The Real Dedication, and Rev. Peter McQueen delivered a historical congratulatory address followed by Benediction by Rev. Thomas E. Patterson.
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Day Street Congregational Church
West Somerville
Somerville
Cambridge
Garrett Beekman
Park Avenue M. E
Alexander McKenzie
Peter McQueen
Thomas E. Patterson
Third Universalist Church of
Boston Runaway Housed by NYC Citizen
Arthur Lambert, 14, of Boston, ran away and turned up with Terrence Connolly at 88 Mulberry street. Connolly fed and housed him for the night, and the police were notified when the boy returned there. The boy is in the care of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
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New York
Arthur Lambert
Harrison Avenue
Boston
Mass
Society For the Prevention of
Lambert
Terrence Connolly
Mulberry Street
Elevator Fall Kills One at Cox & Catchpole Stables
An elevator in the Cox & Catchpole stables at 150 East Thirty-ninth street collapsed from the third floor. Frank Roche and Max Himoff were hurled to the bottom with the carriage. Roche died shortly after the accident while Himoff was fatally injured.
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New York
Cox & Catchpole
East Thirty-ninth Street
Frank Roche
Max Himoff
Roche
Actress Katherine Clemmons and Howard Gould Seen Entwined in Europe
New York gossip reports Katherine Clemmons and Howard Gould arrived in New York aboard the St Paul and were later seen together. Their plans to marry have circulated since a 1894 Cowes meeting. Gould offers cautions on privacy and letters, urging lovers to keep happiness hidden and avoid correspondence with friends, servants, or tradespeople.
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New York
Katherine Clemmons
St. Paul
Howard Gould
Miss Clemmons
Mr. Gould
Miss
Gould
Chesterfield
Clarissa Harlowe
ITS 19TH ANNIVERSARY AT ELIOT CHURCH IN NEWTON
The Newton Young Men's Christian Association marked its nineteenth anniversary with a union service at Eliot Church Newton. On stage were J. R. W. Shapleigh president Francis Hornbrooke George W. Shinn A A Berle Dillon Bronson H J Patrick and P F Parker. A. A Berle of Brighton spoke on Young Men and the World's Work. A 1400 contribution was raised for next year's expenses.
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Eliot Church
Newton
Newton Young Men’s Christian Association
J. R. W. Shapleigh
Francis Hornbrooke
George W. Shinn
A. A. Berle
Dillon Bronson
H. J. Patrick
P. F. Parker
Association
Brighton
France and the Sultan in Paris Promise Turkish Reforms
In Paris on November 8, M. Hanotaux spoke to the Chamber of Deputies and the Sultan of Turkey is said to have rapidly begun fulfilling promises. The Porte has telegraphed to military governors to be held accountable for any further bloodshed, signaling swift reform actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Hanotaux
Turkey
Porte
Surprise Diamond Ring for Miss Denziger at Home
Miss Leah Denziger found her Laconia Street apartment filled by friends last evening. Mr Hyman Pittl presented a diamond ring in her honor with singing by Sam Heller and others. Attendees included Edward R. Rubein, Maurice L. Parker, Max Ginsberg and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Denziger
Laconia Street
Denziger
Hyman Piitl
Miss Denziger
Sam Heller
A. Hyman
Beckie Schooner
Abraham Alpert
Abraham Schaumbel
Edward R. Rubein
Maurice L. Parker
Max Ginsberg
Ida Solomon
Sarah Brown
Pauline Goldstein
Sadie Solomon
Lina Kramer
Mrs. S. Heller
McKinley Election Sparks Broad Trade Optimism Across Sectors
Business leaders from shoe, dry goods, chemicals, coffee, and clothing report revived confidence and orders after McKinley’s election. Firms from Claflin & Co. to Bliss Fabyan anticipate price rises, larger shipments, and a steady revival of prosperity as bankers loosen credit and demand returns.
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Claflin, Thayer & Co
Church Street
Boston
McKinley
A. J. Bates & Co
F. Blumenthal & Co
William Street
B. J. Salomon
Salomon & Phillips
Spruce Street
Newark
K. D. Brewster
Deering, Milliken & Co
John B. Beach
Tefft, Weller & Co
Frederick W. Haynes
Lawrence & Co
Martin J. Cooley
Commission House of Bliss, Fabyan & Co
Bryan
John Clay
Parke, Davis & Co
Maiden
Jane
J. R. Munro
Munro & Co
H. F. Baker
Martin Chemical Company
James H. Taylor
J. H. Taylor & Co
Front Street
Joseph J. O'Donohue, Jr
Joseph J. O
Wall Street
Newtonville Church Reopens With Large Attendance
Newtonville's Methodist Episcopal Church reopened after renovation drawing nearly 1000 attendees from Newton and nearby areas. Rev. George F. Eaton led morning services, and Rev. Wilbur F. Mallalieu preached the sermon. In the afternoon the Good Shepherd window gift was commemorated with remarks by Rev. Franklin Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Newtonville
Newtons
George F. Eaton
D. D
North Boston
Boston
Wilbur F. Mallalieu
Church of the Good Shepherd
Franklin Hamilton
Michigan business surges as McKinley election nears resets factories
Across Michigan and Illinois after the election result boosts activity. The Alaska Refrigerator Company in Muskegon restarts with 300 to 450 workers and 6 003 refrigerators annually while holding 3 000 000 to 4 000 000 feet of hardwood lumber. Esbnaba merchants and lumber firms add workers and orders surge. Lansing firms begin extensive orders conditional on Bryan defeat. Rockford plants restart with hundreds of hands and Trahern Pump and Emerson Manufacturing add staff following the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mich
Alaska Refrigerator Company
Kelly Bros. Manufacturing Company
McKinley
Escanaba
Metropolitan Lumber Company
Garth Lumber Company
Lansing
E. B. Ment & Sons
A. Clark & Co
Lansing Pants and Overhall Company
Bryan
Lansing Wagon Works
Rockford
Ill
Rockford Manufacturing Company
Trahern Pump Company
Emerson Manufacturing Company
Waterbury Manufacturers Prep for Revival as Orders Rise
Inter views with Scovil Manufacturing American Pin Plume Atwood Holmes Booth Hayden Rogers Bro and Waterbury Brass Company indicate a forthcoming business revival. Factory work schedules will extend and the workforce likely expand as orders increase. Public optimism centers on a favorable money vote and broader employment gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Frederick J. Kingsbury
Scovil Manufacturing Company
George A. Driggs
American Pin Company
David S. Plume
Plume & Atwood Manufacturing Company
Company to Resume Full Time Work and Expand Staff
The firm announces it will resume full time operations tomorrow with about fifty workers at start. The workforce will grow gradually to twenty. In addition to wheel production the company will manufacture electric lamps.
Blue Grass Tobacco Plant Reopens in Lexington
Lexington November 8 The Blue Grass Tobacco Company, idle for months, resumes operation on McKinley election day with fifty workers and plans to boost to seventy five by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Blue Grass Tobacco Company
McKinley
Western New York Looms to Ramp Up After McKinley Vote
Malone N Y Nov 8 Lawrence Webster and Co plan full production starting Monday to fill large orders tied to McKinley’s election. Chatauquay Ore and Iron Co resumes mining at Lyon Mountain after a long closure. Surveys underway for Bombay railroad extension to Hogansburg and for St Lawrence River links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
N. Y
Lawrence Webster & Co
McKinley
Chatauquay Ore and Iron Company
Lyon Mountain
Bombay
Hogansburg
St. Lawrence River
Predictions of a Business Boom in Wake of Election Sermon
Reverend Ross C. Houghton preached at First Congregational Chelsea on Lessons of the Recent Election. He argued Bryan fought a doomed campaign and that McKinley’s victory signals a coming business revival, noting a sound money victory merits gratitude and Bryan’s calm defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross C. Houghton
First Congregational
Chelsea
Houghton
Bryan
McKinley
Gale Wrecks Vessels Along English Coast
A northeast gale causes damage along the coast with several Yarmouth and Lowestoft fishing boats wrecked. The Dutch galliot Dena wrecked at the Tees mouth. No lives lost. The Camwood steamer crew reported foundering at sea after landing at Lowestoft. A snow storm sweeps Wales.
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London
Yarmouth
Lowestoft
Tees
Camwood
Wales
Gunther Ends Life After Despair Over Employment
Bernard Gunther aged 26, a mill operative, shot himself at his boarding house at 35 Kimball street in Lawrence. Despondent over unemployment, he aimed at his heart but struck a rib and glanced upward. A friend stopped a second attempt as his condition worsens.
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Lawrence
Bernard Gunther
Kimball Street
Gunther
Poles in a Fight at Newton Upper Falls
Patrolmen McKenzie and Mullen broke up a disturbance at a Chestnut street boarding house. Four Polish men fought with improvised weapons, leaving one man with a knife cut. Officers detained two, then captured the other two after a struggle. suspects named Julius Bingal 27, William Kamarourski 2, John Trajeli 30, and Michael Bingal 27, all machinists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenzie
Mullen
Newton Upper Falls
Chestnut Street
Julius Bingal
William Kamarourski
John Trajeli
Michael Bingal
Work for Trenton Labor Sees Rising Orders and Reopened Potteries
Trenton manufacturers report election orders and a lively fall and winter business. Several large potteries that had been closed will reopen soon. others operating half time double their workforces. The Hastern Rubber Company received a large bicycle tire order. W Henry Rothschild & Co. will expand from 176 to 400 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Hastern Rubber Company
W. Henry Rothschild & Co
Alabama mills start up after idle period
Birmingham unveils resumed operations at the 1200-employee rolling mill while Gate City will hire 800 Monday. Bessemer mill to resume after long idle period. Howard Harrison iron pipe works and Alabama pipe works at Bessemer also back to full force. Iron prices rise about 1 dollar per ton, nearing a level that prompts miner wage boosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Gate City
Bessemer
Howard Harrison Iron Pipe Works
South
Alabama Pipe Works
Rockefeller Mines to Resume Operations in Lake Superior
Frank Rockefeller plans immediate full time resumption at Franklin Bessemer No 1 and No 2 Victoria Zenith Pence mines on the Mesaba range in Michigan. The shutdown since July due to iron market stagnation will restore work for over 1500 men with further orders expected soon across Rockefeller controlled mines employing more workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Frank Rockefeller
Lake Superior
Franklin
Bessemer No. 1
Bessemer No. 2
Victoria
Mesaba Range
Zenith
Pence
John D. Rockefeller
New Mills Planned by Camden Syndicate in West Virginia
Friends of Senator Camden announce a syndicate will invest a million dollars to build pulp and wool mills on the Camden property near Gauley, with the senator in the East at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Friends of
Camden
Gauley
Yankee Apples in Danger Amid German Import Debates
Berlin reports a surge of American apples entering Germany prompts agrarian papers to demand measures to curb further imports over disease concerns. The North German Gazette counters that American press claims of new German trade restrictions are inaccurate and notes no blanket meat inspection orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Boston at Providence and Pawtucket at Salem
A humorous Melbourne Weekly Times line compares teams or horses with a quip about a slow yet easily frightened creature that still reaches the end, noting matchups Boston versus Providence and Pawtucket versus Salem.
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Boston
Providence
Pawtucket
Salem
Melbourne Weekly Times
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A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
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Hood
M’donald
Max H. Newman
Ward 9
Caucus Reform Club
Carl Peters
German Colonial Society
Peters
Reichstag
Herr Bebel
Africa
Benton Harbor
Petrel
Lena
Nelson
Una
Laidington
South Haven
Cheboygan
Barnard &O
Temple Pl
N.Y
Howard
St. Paul’s
Sultan
Browning
Browning, King & Co
Albert Hochstadter
Alfred Benjamin & Co
Lafayette Place
Naumburg
Naumburg, Kraus & Co
Broadway
Newtonville’s New Church
Vassar Girl
von Leslie
Harvard Graduate School
Josephine Crosby Mason
Vassar College
Albany
Pitcher’s Castoria
H. Crine
Junnier
Avon Street
R. C. Houghton
England
Trenton Labor
Alabama Mills
Rockefeller
NEW Mills
West Virginia
Middletown
Worcester Cycle Company
P. Raphael & CO
Devonshire St
Cor
Dock
Grant
Indianapolis
Ind
J. J. Charlton
Plainfield
Miles
Fred Grant
Charlton
War Department
American Wringer Company
Cornhill
Tremont
Marry ME
James
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
DR. Patrick
Tremont At
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