Democratic Rally at Cooper Union with Cleveland and Hill
Ex President Grover Cleveland and Gov David B Hill led a large Democratic rally at Cooper Union NYC urging Flower’s election. Cleveland praised party honesty while criticizing tariffs and waste and pledging unity to win New York’s Empire State victory. Hill pressed for protectionist tariffs and attacked Republican leadership and McKinley era policies.
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David B. Hill
Cooper Union Hall
Roswell P. Flower
Daniel G. Griffin
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Democratic State Committee
Realing
Gov William E Russell answers critics of New York tariff speech.
Massachusetts governor William E Russell defends his December 23 1890 tariff remarks made in New York against Republican charges of maligning Massachusetts industry. He notes the speech was delivered as a private citizen and cites the tariff reform context amid Massachusetts shift from Republican to Democratic alignment.
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Parnell Dead Ireland Mourns Noted Leader
Charles Stewart Parnell died in Brighton England early Sunday after a brief illness. Born Avondale 1846, he led the Home Rule party and shaped Irish parliamentary history. His death follows a long career marked by opposition to the union and a notable public life.
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Parnell
Sir John Parnell
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U. S. Navy
Matdalen College
Cambridge
America
Duba
Col. Taylor
Parnell and Irish leadership through turbulent years
The text traces Charles Stewart Parnell’s rise as Ireland’s leader, his early political beginnings, and his role in the Home Rule movement. It covers his elections, fights against coercion, the Land League era, his imprisonment, the Kilmainham pact, the Cavendish murder, and the later divorce controversy that fractured the party, noting his measured response and steadfast refusal to inject personal morals into the political battle.
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John Dillon
America
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Meath
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Gladstone
House of Commons
O’connell
Withohn Dillon
Thomas Sexton
T. D. Sullivan
Joel. Fatsgan
Chile
Thomas Brannon
Nebraska
Hay
Irsh
Treasury
Astons
Libera
Ater
Parnel
Demenor
Battle of Giants tariff clash honors Ada and Hardin county
Large Ada Hardin county meeting on the tariff featuring Gov Campbell and Maj McKinley drew about seven thousand attendees at the fair grounds amphitheater. The event, billed as a battle of giants, showcased high and low tariff arguments with Rev Campbell presiding and Van Fleet Howe arranging seating.
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Hardin County
Democratic Central Committee
James C. Howe
Keapiicep County Central Committee
Mr. Campbell
van Fleet
Gov
Campbell
Immense crowd at Glasnevin for Parnell funeral amid storm
A vast, stormy crowd followed Parnell’s hearse to Glasnevin where grave side strife erupted. Police stayed away as alarms and injuries spread, while officials guarded stations and City Hall. The procession included city officials, Gaelic Athletic Association members, and countless spectators.
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Dublin
Gaelic Athletic Association
Kingsbridge
McManus
Black fever fear grips Uniondale village
Dread of a genuine black fever case grips Uniondale Pennsylvania as a patient dies. Physicians report rapid death within hours and body turning black. The 1864 epidemic in nearby Carbonale caused many deaths and long term suffering, with clergy and doctors mobilizing in fear.
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Penn
Uniondale
Remarkable potato hill yields 21 tubers in one dig
Elisha Anderson of Danielsonville Connecticut dug 21 potatoes from a single hill with 20 sound tubers weighing 13 pounds and a single decay. The crop produced a neat peck basket, and the tubers were uniform in size and smooth in appearance. In nearby Winsted, Mrs. Wallace Persons grew tomatoes on cucumber vines and cucumbers on tomato vines as a curiosity. Capt Charles Hall in Westerly reports a one pound four ounce Peck’s Pleasant apple twin. Captain George Ht Kliven notes three large apples on a stem in the same area.
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Danielsonville
Conn
Winsted
Wallace Persons
Charles Hall
Westerly
George Ht. Kliven
Allerton Triumphs in Close Grand River Race
Grand Rapids Mich Oct 8 Allerton son of Jay Bird defeats Nelson in a dramatic race before about 20000 spectators. Allerton wins the heat and the race with times around 2 16 to 2 15 while neck and neck battles highlight the stretch heats. Crowd erupts and garlands are placed on the winner and owner as celebrations proceed.
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Jay Bird
Nelson
Harry Noble
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Conklin
Grand Rapids Grand Pace Ends In Narrow Heat Victory
In a chilly overcast day on the Grand Rapids track two stallions Nelson and Allerton contested a $10,000 race. Nelson repeatedly led with a swift but costly drive to win by a slim margin, Allerton closing strongly in each heat but unable to overtake the Eastern horse.
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Daniel J. Campau
Detroit
Chicago
A. Browne
Kalamazoo
L. Benjamin
Saginaw
Nelson
Allerton
Maine
Campau
Setion
Allerton the Champion Trotter Sets World Records
Allerton 2.0944, champion stallion and 4 year old champion with a 2.134 mark, 2.154 as racing stallion. Foaled 1886, sired by Jay Bird, dam Gussie Wikes, second dam Nora Wilkes. Inbred to George Allerton, praised for speed and stay. Broke records in multiple heats and weekly feats, including 708% against watch and 2.12 mile times. Described as one of the quickest horses ever, bred for trotting with bulldog stay and greyhound speed.
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Jay Bird
George Wilkes
Gussie Wikes
Barnhart
Mambrino_ boy
Nora Wilkes
Joe A Allerton
George Allerton
C. Wiliams
Axtell
Rae
Nancy Banks
World Famous Nelson Stallion and Record Trotting Feats
The renowned stallion Nelson born in 1852 is praised as the world’s leading gaived trotter. He surpassed Maxey Cobb’s mark with 2.10% and dethroned Axtell after 43 years, delivering exceptional exhibitions and racing feats across America.
Raum Reluctant Pension Chief Resigns Noted in Rumor
Washington dispatch reports Gen Raum, commissioner of pensions, likely to resign. He reportedly handed a resignation to the President in Chicago after a White House conference. While unconfirmed, officials expect a change after next month’s elections, with a new appointee not likely before November.
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Raum
Chicago
White House
Grant in Bronze Unveiled on Chicago Shore
Huge 18 foot equestrian statue of Gen. Grant unveiled at Lincoln Park as about 100000 people watched from shore and ships. Gen. Wal Q. Gresham spoke, Miss Jet Strong drew the bunting, and a 200 vessel marine display framed the ceremony amid bands, arms, and a presidential salute.
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Gen. Grant
Long Beach
Lincoln Park
Lake Michigan
Wal Q. Gresham
United States of Appeals
G. 4. R. Bright
Knights of
Pythias
En. Nelson
A. Miles
Jet Strong
William FE. Strong
W. G. Goudy
Lincon Park Commissioners
Hampstead Washburne
Dodge Walter O. Gresham
Indispensable True Men in Nation Says Judge Gresham
The speech honors Ulysses S. Grant noting humility, patience, and duty. It lauds his restraint, peace urges, and unwavering civic service while contrasting military prowess with principled leadership. The tribute spotlights Grant’s integrity, independence, and lasting impact on history and international arbitrament.
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Grant
West Point
Dobce
Mt. McGregor
Washington
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