Vacancies in Democratic State Ticket Remain Unfilled
The Democratic State ticket still lacks full slate as of yesterday 5 o clock with only one elector at large Ernest C Marshall. Tenth district has no regular elector candidate after W S McNary declined and the state committee delayed filling vacancies citing promotion and disorder.
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Ernest C.marshall
Tenth
W.S. McNary
Ward 1B
Robinson
State Committee
Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club
Tremont Street
Williams
Boston
Democratic
Bryan-Sewall-Williams
City Hall
Lyman
Commonwealth
Mark Hanna
Sag Cay
Hoar
Republican State Committee
Music Hall
Principe
George F. Oar
Lemuel E. Quigg
New York City
Congress
George P. Lawrence
North Adams
Massachusetts Senate
Winthrop Ex-Tax Collector Crosby Missing From Home
Edward Everett Crosby, a respected Winthrop resident and former town official, has not been seen since a Wednesday. He left town reportedly for Providence and his absence follows unpaid tax balances totaling $11,878.41. Crosby’s bondsmen and family remain concerned while no charges of misconduct have been proven.
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Winthrop
Edward Everett Crosby
Crosby
Providence
Unitarian Sunday School
Boston
Wheat Boom Drives Atlantic Trade and Boston Rates Rise
Boston and other ports see a surge in grain exports as longshoremen win higher pay and steamers run at full capacity. Wheat shipments from Boston surge with 4,365,801 extra bushels ytd, while exporters warn that export demand and higher ocean freights will push prices higher for months.
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Great Sea
Lake Pores
Boston
Warren, Allan, Leyland
Cunard
Hersey B. Goodwin
Chamber of Commerce
Patrick O'Toole
O. E. Lohrke & Co
New York
Grain Commission
Post
Wheat prices surge in Chicago grain market opening
In Chicago on Oct 19 wheat jumped with a volatile session as December futures climbed to 7 7 3 8 and earlier highs reached 7 9 3 4. Traders noted foreign markets driving gains while heavy selling capped some advances. P D Armour was a major buyer and John Cudahy rumored to reduce his long position.
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Chicago
Liver l
London
Berlin
Paris
Tacoma
New Brunswick
P. D. Armour
John Cudahy
Blockade Looms As Wheat Prices Surge In West
Western reports indicate a sharp rise in English quotations driving extreme market activity. Railroads rush grain to primary markets while freight yards fill with loaded cars and elevators struggle to handle demand. Missouri River points also show strains on supply chains.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Missouri River
Yankee's Boston Bargains Open Tuesday for Big Clothing Sale
Hilton Hughes & Co. at 91 Summer St. prepares for a massive Tuesday sale with hundreds of clerks. Men’s and boys’ garments including all wool suits from $2.87 to $4.88, overcoats, hats, and reefers offered at prices far below typical values. Open evenings for workers.
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Summer St
Boston
Yankee’s
Hilton, Hughes & Co
A. T. Stewart & Co
New York
Heavy Grain Movement Across Kansas Missouri And Great Lakes Ports
The southern division of the Atchison reports a deficit of 1000 cars. Grain shipments from Kansas and Missouri to gulf ports rise to record levels, while Minneapolis Duluth and St Paul see no similar surge in grain movement in years.
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Atchison
Kansas
Missouri
Gulf Ports
Minneapolis
Duluth
St. Paul
Canada and Mexico Crop Briefs Highlight Famine Relief Efforts
Canada faces sharp crop shortfalls with Manitoba yielding 15 million bushels this year and export prospects dim. Ontario cash wheat at 78 to 80 cents and Manitoba No 1 hard at 77 cents for export. In Mexico, the government suspends duties on corn imports totaling 350000 bushels for Guanajuato, 125000 for Aguascalientes, and 100000 for Vera Cruz to be shipped via Tampico and Vera Cruz for distribution to the poor.
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Toronto
Canada
Manitoba
Ontario
Fort William
Lake Superior
ST. Louis
Aguas Calientes
Mexico
Wheat and Silver Price Discussion by Agricultural Dept
The Agricultural Department releases a pamphlet by Prof John Hyde analyzing wheat prices over 28 years ending June 30 1895. It links price trends to supply demand and notes silver price movements did not drive wheat declines, citing historical data and international harvest effects. Bar silver in London steadied at 30 1 16d per ounce with a slight drop from Saturday.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
John Hyde
Statistical Department
United States
London
New York
Exports From Boston Grain Trade in October 1896
Boston port figures show weekly grain and flour shipments to Europe and receipts for the first weeks of October 1896. Wheat and corn lead with thousands of bushels, alongside oats, barley, flax, mill feed, and flour barrels, with year over year comparisons to 1895.
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Europe
Boston
Bar silver and Mexican dollars price change brief
Of bar silver 65 1 8. Mexican dollars 60 1 2 to 62 cents. Unchanged from Saturday.
Scarcity of Vessels Drives Baltic Grain Freight Rise
Baltimore reports a surge in ocean freight rates to Liverpool as grain exports to Europe climb. Brokers note more business at higher rates, with vessels chartered into March despite limited supply. Through Sept and Oct, Baltimore exported roughly 9.6 to 12.9 million bushels of wheat and corn respectively, aided by lower rates from Chicago.
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Baker
Liverpool
Great Britain
Argentina
New York
Chicago
Portland
Astoria
Glengorm Castle
Lindisfarne
Henrietta
ST. Louis
Merchants’ Exchange
Baltimore
Southern
Lour
Minneapolis
Toledo
Europe
Joint Traffic Association
Somerville Charter Commission Holds First Public Hearing
The Somerville charter commission met last evening for its inaugural hearing drawing little public turnout. Chairman announced John S. Hayes will replace the resigning ex Mayor Hodgkins on the panel while various speakers urged drastic changes including a 36 member City Council with an executive council of five and initiative and referendum powers. Other proposals touched on anti liquor sales, minority representation, city employment on public works, and city printed contracts.
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Somerville
Bruce
John S. Hayes
Hodgkins
Squire I. Putnam
Socialistic Labor Party
Frederick K Gifford
Charles Orton
Leaders of Both Parties Begin Campaign in Minos
Chicago reports early arrivals of Reed and generals Palmer and Buckner as campaign fever rises. The piece notes anticipated speakers from both parties including Bryan, Altgeld, and numerous senators and governors, with Bryan and Palmer–Buckner camps preparing across the Midwest and West. Reed criticizes currency change while highlighting debt risk since 1873.
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Minos
Reed
Chicago
Palmer
Buckner
Sherman
Thurston
Hastings
Galusha A. Grow
Edward A. Lauterbach
Luther Laflin Mills
A. B
Bryan
Altgeld
Illinois
Henry George Sees Bryan Likely to Carry Key States
In the Journal George states increased confidence that Bryan will win the doubtful central West states and the national election. He says his initial view favored McKinley but now believes Bryan leads the tide. He reports this conviction coming after returning to New York.
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New York, &Ch
Henry George
Bryan
Central West
McKinley
New York
Foley Withdraws From Ward 7 Race
William J. Foley writes from Boston on October 19 withdrawing as a candidate for Representative to the General Court in Ward 7. He thanks supporters from the caucus and for filing nomination papers but fears his candidacy could help elect two Republicans. He urges friends to back the Democratic caucus nominees Daniel M. Driscoll and John J. Falvey.
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General Court
Democratic Party
Daniel M. Driscoll
John J. Falvey
William J. Foley
Boston
Sullivan and Ward Draw in Baltimore Sparring Bout
In Baltimore the Eureka Club hosted a 20 round exhibition between Dave Sullivan of Boston and Jack Ward of Newark. Ward faded late but Sullivan sustained heavy punishment, leading to a draw. Earlier Joe Gans defeated Jack Williams in an eight round contest before police stopped the fight in the second round.
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Baltimore
Eureka Athletic Club
Dave Sullivan
Boston
Jack Ward
Newark
N. J
Ward
Sullivan
Joe Gans
Jack Williams
Pensacola
Fla
Baltimorean
Gans
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W. L. Chase
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Sound Money Democrats
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Charles S. Hamlin
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Frederick H. Jackson
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Winthon
Uncle Sam
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Black Sea
O'Toole
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Mail & Cents Extra
Smith Bros
Bromfield St
Amith Bros
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