Cleveland Addresses Buffalo Club in Brooklyn Tonight
Ex President Cleveland spoke to about 200 at the Imperial Hotel in Brooklyn hosted by the Buffaloonian Cleveland Club. He recalled early political days, remarks on democracy, and the value of citizen duty, praising old Buffalo friends and stressing the party’s aims without details of policy.
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Imperial Hotel
Cleveland
Buffalonian
Cleveland Club
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Bishop
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Bunting
Erie County
Benedict
Stephen A. Douglas
Tom
Douglas
Democratic Party
Buffalo Supporters Gather for Patriotism and Civic Duty
The assembly praised thoughtful citizens who back old townsmen, stressing that such organized support aligns with American duty. Lieutenant-Governor Sheehan predicted Cleveland and Stevenson would win New York State, Mayor Bishop spoke, and all speeches drew hearty applause before a social conclusion with handshakes.
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Buffalo Friends
Sheehan
Cleveland
Stevenson
New York State
Bishop
Stevenson Speak at Brooklyn Campaign Rally
Adlai E. Stevenson spoke at the Academy of Music in Brooklyn led by Mayor Moody. The packed meeting saw Democratic leaders present as Stevenson praised President Cleveland's economy and fiscal record while blaming the current treasury threat on the McKinley tariff and large Congress spending.
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Academy of Music
Adlai E. Stevenson
Moody
Thomas E. Pearsall
King’s
Boody
Stevenson
Cleveland
Women Propose Nine-Hour Day Yet Oppose Equal Pay
City Hall hearing on Councilman Healey's plan for a nine hour day and equal pay for equal work in city printing drew about one hundred women Compositors protesting against equal pay for men and women. Speakers included Miss L S Mann, Miss Kate B Moore, Miss Jennie A Sennatt, and Miss L F Clumme. Corporation Counsel Babson said the city cannot bind itself to such terms in city printing contracts. Rockwell of Rockwell & Churchill supported the nine hour day but warned higher costs. he cautioned against equal pay for women.
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Corporation Counsel
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Naishar
Rockwell
Rockwell & Churchill
Death of Michael J. Carr on Broadway Bridge
Judge Burbank releases inquest findings on Michael J. Carr found dead in his Station 6 cell October 4. Report cites skull fracture from a blow and notes a teamster saw Carr with two men on Broadway bridge near midnight attempting to throw him over the rail. Authorities considered Edward Carr and James Duffee as possible suspects though not arrested.
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Carr
Broadway Bridge
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James Duffee
Russell murder case reversed by Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court reversed the Eau Claire Circuit Court in the Elizabeth Russell murder case. Arrested December 6, 1891, Russell was convicted of first degree murder in Bertha Ericsson’s death. The defense charged impropriety by the district attorney and improper conduct by attorney W. W. Irwin, leading to a new trial. The court excoriated the district attorney and sent the case back for retrial.
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Eau Claire County
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Eau Claire
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W. W. Irwin
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Irwin
Wisconsin
Bar of
Frawley
Dorchester Republicans Plan Torchlight Parade Friday Evening
The Republicans of Dorchester District will form at 8 o'clock on Dickens Exchange Clayton Park and Adams streets for a torchlight parade. The route runs along Adams Hancock Freeport Pleasant Stoughton Dudley Columbia Bellevue Quincy Eaton Bowdoin Olney Mt Bowdoin Washington and ends at Grove Hall.
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Grove
Theosophical Society to Host Lecture on Reincarnation
The Boston Theosophical Society invites the public to its Thursday meeting at 136 Boylston Street. Louis F. Wade, president of the Malden Theosophical Society, will deliver a lecture on reincarnation.
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Boston Theosophical Society
Boylston Street
Louis F. Wade
Malden Theosophical Society
Y M C A Talk on Avoided Subjects in November
General Secretary James L. Gorton will discuss Avoided Subjects in Association Hall on Sunday afternoons in November. The talk continues the association's course of addresses aimed at enlightening young men and boys on social purity.
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Association Hall
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James J. Gordon
Boston Y. M. C
Prof
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Quartette
Clark Street Mission Holds 22nd All-Day Meeting
The Clark Street Mission begins its twenty-second all-day gathering this morning at 10 o'clock. Tea coffee and lunch are provided free at each meeting.
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Back Bay Girls Aim Practical Democracy at South Cove
Nine zealous young women from Wellesley Bryn Mawr and Maine will form Boston's third women's college settlement at 93 Tyler street in the South Cove. They will live as equals, fund repairs with $2000, and depend on the College Settlement Association for support, pursuing classes and clubs to aid neighbors in the tenement district.
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Women’s College Settlement
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Back Bay
Maine
Katherine Cowan
College Settlement Association
Boston Women’s College Settlement
Rivington Street
New York
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Philadelphia
Commonwealth Avenue
Andover College Settlement
South End
Mr. Woods
Rev Mr Dixon A Hunter On Staten Island
The Rev Thomas Dixon Jr pastor of Lexington Avenue Baptist Church New York city was arrested on Staten Island for shooting robins without a license and fined 155 dollars paid by check after he counted thirty one birds. Constable John Lisk stopped him as he returned from a shooting trip with a servant and a gun case. The incident highlights Dixon's notoriety from pulpit attacks on New York officials and Tammany Hall.
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Thomas Dixon, Jr
Lexingington Avenue Baptist Church
New York City
Dixon
Tammany Hall
Koch
Staten Island
St George
New York
John Lisk
Colonial Bank of New York
Fitzgerald Seeks Senate Seat in Suffolk Third District
Councilman John F. Fitzgerald of Ward 6 is the regular Democratic Senate candidate for the Suffolk third district including Wards 6, 7, 8 and Cambridge Ward 3. Independent George F. McGahey of Ward 7 entered after Ward 7 cast blank ballots, creating a notable contest.
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Cambridge
George F. McGahey
Boston
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Fitzgerald
McGahey
Daniel McLaughlin
Senator Coveney
Firemen Overcome by Smoke in Pittsburg Leather Shop Blaze
A blaze at D Chestnut & Co leather findings on First Avenue Pittsburg Oct 26 trapped twenty one firefighters. Conley and Bo were first overcome, revived, then returned to fight the fire. Miss Chestnut daughter of the owner survived. Damages slight.
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Hant
Prince of Swindlers exposure targets Wells in Truth report
London dispatch outlines Wells as the “biggest swindler living” after alleged Monte Carlo winnings claims. He is accused of swindling £18,000 from a woman, £5,000 from another, and £10,000 from a man, with further victims among workers and the wealthy. Truth calls for public prosecution and Labouchere pledges to help when victims act.
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Labouchere
Milbank dies at Davos after dueling lore and scandal
London reports the death of Harry Vane Milbank at Davos Platz Switzerland from a broken constitution. An Englishman educated at Eton he joined the Blues and served in the Soudan campaign. Rumors place his involvement in seventeen or eighteen duels. he denied provoking quarrels. He was son of Sir Frederick Milbank and connected to the Duke of Cleveland through family ties and marriage. He spent £300000 yet left a large fortune, with the late Duke of Cleveland noted as a major mineral owner.
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Switzerland
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Blues
Soudon
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Frederick Milbank
Mark Milbank
Duke of Cleveland
Count Kleist von Loss
Duke of Hamilton
Great Britain
Burrowes Case Experts Cast Doubt on Handwriting
In Portland on October 26, expert penmen David Carvalho of New York and H. W. Shaylor of Portland testified it would be nearly impossible for Burrowes to have written the anonymous letters. Their lengthy testimony undercuts the defendant’s handwriting claim, raising anticipation of a favorable verdict. The alibi Burrowes plans to present may contradict Mrs. Pease’s July 15 testimony about the letter being left on her steps.
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David Carvalho
New York
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Launch of the protected cruiser Olympia at San Francisco
Invitations reach Navy Department officials from Union Ironworks for the Olympia launch on November 5. The vessel will be christened by Miss Anna Bella Dickie, daughter of George W. Dickie, with her nurse attendant Miss Elsie Lilienthal.
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Private Detective Adultery Case Dominates Suffolk Divorce Court
William P Byrne sues Mary E Byrne for adultery against George W Lake of Watertown a 65 year old with 18000 monthly income and a rooming house. Detective Newbegin testified watching Mrs Byrne at Lake s Cambridge street room while Lake denied romantic ties. Mrs Byrne denied improper acts though acknowledged gifts and dining with Lake as court adjourned to 9 am.
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Suffolk County
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R. J. McKelleger
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T. F. McDonough
J. F. Newbegin
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Lake
Alton Robison
Grafth
Hugh Curley
Roxbury
Newbegin
Post
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Cambridge Street
West Newton to Host Fairchild Speaking Event Next Friday
Ex Secretary Fairchild who led the Treasury under Cleveland will address a City Hall audience in West Newton next Friday evening. Congressman Coolidge reports strong Democratic organization in the fourth district with belief Russell and Cleveland will win big. Alderman Mitchell notes harmony in Charles Town amid growing registration. Ex Senator Tom Alden of Duxbury vows another Senate bid. Republicans anticipate Editor Fred H. Miller from Hingham Journal joining the House. Holyoke Democrat projects Crosby’s victory margin and heavy Republican support for him.
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Tom” Alden
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