Roundup of quirky items from Brainerd Dispatch humor page
The column notes Margaret Mather’s latest divorce filing, Jerome K. Jerome’s satirical attack on bicycles, Sthyser near ninety seven scoring at sixty feet, a Chicago fireman building bicycles with police as agents, a German professor claiming telephone sharpening effects, Daniel Collins foreseeing his railroad death, Korean Japanese tensions, and Lord Downshire’s mile long railway in Hillsborough Ireland.
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Chicago
Lord Downshire
Hillsborough
County Down
Ireland
Australia Ends Orphan Asylums Policy Change
The policy states no orphan asylums exist in Australia. A child without rent support becomes a state ward, receives a pension for support, and is placed in a private family where board and clothing are provided until the child reaches fourteen years old.
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Australia
Bicycles Reach All Lands as France Struggles to Keep Pace
The French market offers bicycles made worldwide while France lags in manufacturing. England supplies the majority of foreign wheels with Belgium and the United States also contributing. A South English farmer trains his Spaniel to fetch the London paper at Southwestern railway. Post Office receipts fall by 1.5 million dollars in the quarter to September 30, signaling tougher times, as normal years would show a rise of about 1 million.
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France
England
Belgium
United States
London Paper
Post Office Department
United Kingdom Army Strength and Punishment Totals
The British army total strength including reserves and auxiliaries stood at 243,506 personnel. The regular army averaged 220,500 for the year, the highest in two decades, while punishments administered were below the average.
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United Kingdom
Allason Sets English Plunging Records
Mr W Allason won the English plunging championship with a 73 feet 4 inch dive in one minute beating the prior record by over 5 feet. He executed a 90 foot plus plunge in 1 minute 3S seconds, securing the top time and the title.
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W. Allason
Mr. Allason
Horse Kills Man After River Crossing Accident
George Mogle of Cheney, Kane, attempted to cross the swollen Walnut River. He fell into the water, caught the horse’s tail, but the horse swam ashore. On reaching the bank the horse kicked Mogle in the forehead and killed him instantly.
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Eorge Mogle
Cheney, Kane
Walnut River
Folkestone Cyclists Parade Held at St Michael church
Wheelmen from far and near gathered for an annual Folkestone parade to St Michael s church where a special hour long service was read. Afterward bicycles were stored in a neighboring school house during the ceremony.
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Folkestone
England
Eather
St. Michael's Church
Man flees, changes looks, tries to settle debt by impersonation
A Maryland man fled after trouble with his employer and, in a safe place, grew a beard and altered his appearance. He returned claiming to be the defaulter's brother to settle the case when his old sweetheart, employed there, recognized him, leading to his arrest.
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Maryland
United States Dominates Aden Cotton Goods Trade
A London government report states the United States has captured the entire cotton piece goods trade of Arabia and Northeast Africa at Aden, excluding Great Britain. American cotton goods have driven Lancashire and Bombay products from these markets.
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London
Aden
Red Sea
United States
Arabia
Africa
Great Britain
Lancashire
Bombay
Russian Troops Complete 4700 Mile Siberian March
Two Russian line infantry battalions and two artillery batteries completed a remarkable march across Siberia to their Amur camp. They covered 4000 versts by land and 3000 by water, half on rafts built by the troops. Losses totaled six dead, twenty seven in hospitals, and twenty nine horses.
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Siberia
Amur
Counting Ballots Across States Forecasts Republican Congress
The latest election returns show Republicans gaining influence nationwide. The next Congress is expected to hold a majority against free silver as results from several states solidify the party's lead.
McKinley Poised to Win With At Least 284 Electoral Votes
Early returns indicate McKinley will carry multiple states including Missouri and others, totaling at least 284 electoral votes. The latest condensed report cites reliable figures as they come in, noting some states are slow to report.
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Maj. McKinley
Pneoagh
MecKinley
Chairman Vaughan Claims 10000 Majority for Democrats
The Associated Press report attributes to Vaughan a claim of a large Democrat lead with fraud allegations. He cites withheld returns and potential fraudulent majorities while noting fusion tickets may have elected at least five congressmen. The message ends with Gen Shelly as a Democratic chairman tag.
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Democratic Committee
Associated Press
Vaughan
William Vaughan
Republican State Committee
Gen. Shelly
Politician Predicts Large Democratic Victory Delegation
The speaker refused to sign a statement but stated that indications show the state will give a large Bryan and Sewall majority, possibly 40,1000 to 50,000. He predicted a solid Democratic delegation to Congress.
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Cratic Committee
Bryan
Sewall
Congress
Statewide Victory Narrows to About Twenty-Five Thousand
Returns from across the state show the Democratic ticket ahead by roughly 25 000 votes. The Democratic slate appears to win the entire congressional ticket.
Republicans Sweep Statewide Races and Congress Seats
At 124,000 votes counted, Republicans win every city and town for the first time in state history. Congressmen elected include Wright in the First District, Gillett in the Second, Walker in the Third, Weymouth in the Fourth, Knox in the Fifth, Moody in the Sixth, Barrett in the Seventh, McCall in the Eighth, Fitzgerald in the Ninth, Sprague in the Tenth, Lovering in the Twelfth, and Simpkins in the Thirteenth. Sprague in the Eleventh is listed as in doubt.
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Wright
North Adams
Gillett
Springfield
Walker
Worcester
Weymouth
Fitchburg
Knox
Lawrence
Moody
Haverhill
Barrett
Melrose
Republicans Carry Michigan By Strong Victory
The Republicans win Michigan by an estimated 40 000 to 50 000 votes with Pingree likely elected governor by a similar margin. Democratic chair Baker notes silver ticket gains of 1 40 over 1882 majorities from a few counties. Tribune free silver predicts McKinley by 30 000 and Pingree’s vote near McKinley. Republican chair Ferry claims McKinley by 50 000 and ten of twelve congressmen, with two doubtful.
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Michigan
Pingree
Baker
Democratic State Committee
The
Tribune Ifree Silver
McKinley
Ferry
Republican State Central Committee
Democrats Carry Mississippi by Large Majorities
Mississippi votes favor Democratic candidates with strong margins. Bryan receives about 50,000 more votes than opponents, Watson unlikely to exceed 10,000, and seven Democratic congressional nominees win by margins between 1,000 and 5,100.
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Mississippi
Bryan
Watson
Congress
Returns Delayed in St Louis and Kansas City Returns
Telegraphic reports from St Louis indicate complete returns are not in yet and no reliable state estimate is possible. Early figures suggest a 15,000 Republican plurality in St Louis with Democrats electing twelve congressmen outside the city. Kansas City city results will come in tonight, with McKinley’s electors favored by 1,200 to 1,500, and Sheriff O Neill admits Republican victory there.
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St. Louis
Republic
Kansas City
McKinley
O'Neill
Bryan Wins State By Large Margin In Early Returns
Early returns show William Jennings Bryan leading by about 15,000 in the state. Helena and Butte totals indicate Bryan’s majority remains strong as 77 precincts report 2401 for McKinley and 13449 for Bryan. Fusion state ticket and Hartman for congress appear nearly tied. Hartman, a silver Republican, seems elected to Congress by 8,000 to 10,000 over Goddard. Nearly the full Democratic Populist fusion ticket is likely elected.
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Platte
Helena
Butte
Bryan
McKinley
Hartman
Congress
Goddard
Nebraska
Omaha
Associated Press
James C. Dahlman
Republian
Dost
Fxbniston
Democrats Claim State Victory Amid Sparse Nebraska Returns
Early Nebraska results show McKinley leading the state in a tight presidential race as 87 precincts report. Dahlman forecasts a 15,000 win and full Republican slate, while Bryan gains in Bryan precincts hint at broader shifts and mixed congressional outlooks across districts.
Incomplete Returns Show McKinley Carrying State by 40000
Latest returns indicate the state leans Republican by at least 40000 with gains from aid parts of the state. Hartford votes Republican for the first time.
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McKinley
Hartford
Election Outlook and County Vote Troubles Mentioned
Reports from across the state indicate slow returns with Republicans likely winning presidential electors by about 1000. Tunnell, a Democrat, is favored for governor, and Handy, a free silver advocate, also seems likely. Kent and Sussex counties report poll troubles and violence. in some districts no election occurred. One death is reported in an election clash.
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Tunnell
Handy
Kent
Sussex
Addicks
Democrats Carry the State by About 10 000
Returns from all parts of the state were slow. The article mentions Garret A Hobart in relation to the political race and party results.
Republicans Win California by Narrow Margin
California voters delivered a tight result as Republicans claimed the state by a small margin. Enthusiastic crowds gathered in San Francisco at bulletin boards as Bryan and McKinley supporters filled streets and cheered. Final returns put the Republicans ahead by about 4,500 votes.
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California
San Francisco
Bryan
McKinley
McKinley Majority Estimated In Illinois Exit Notes
A telegram response from Vice Chairman John P. Hopkins of the national gold standard Democratic committee cites Illinois giving McKinley a 100000 lead with Cook county at 70000. It notes Tanner behind McKinley by about 25000 in Chicago and a large statewide margin over Altgeld. Republican claims put McKinley’s majority between 100000 and 150000.
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Levering
Mce
Liniey
Lamont
John P. Hopkins
National Gold Standard Democratic Committee
Illinois
McKinley
Cook County
Tanner
Chicago
Altgeld
Republican Committee
Indiana Vote Guardrails Delay Release of Results
Indiana reported its largest poll ever with reports halted until full count. GOP Chairman Gowdy claimed a 30,000 plurality and predicted eleven Republican congressmen elected while Democratic Chairman Martin cautioned about limited reliable estimates. Charles W. Fairbanks telegram to AP said McKinley carried Indiana by 35,000 and 12 of 13 congressmen elected.
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Indiana
Gowdy
Republican State Committee
Martin
Democratic Committee
Charles W. Fairbanks
Associated Press
McKinley
Congress
Republicans Claim State Victory With About 80000 Plurality
Secretary Treyner of the Republican state central committee says early indications show the Republicans have carried the state by at least 80000 in a landslide. Gains are reported across the state and the full Republican congressional ticket is said to be elected. Democratic chairman Curry concedes defeat as returns remain incomplete.
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Treyner
Republican State Central Committee
Curry
Democratic Stat Committee
Bryan
United States
Democratic State Committee
King
Dem
Congress
McKinley
George W. Peck
Milwaukee
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Scofield
William If’. Vilas
Madison
Sauerherring
FE. C. Wall
National Democratic Committee
No Returns From This State but Republicans Claim It
Republicans claim Kansas will go for Me Kinley under the Australian ballot. Ten tickets in Kansas and in some counties twelve, the caunt is very slow. State chairman estimates suggest a safe Me Kinley win, but no firm figures are released and predictions are impossible.
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Kansas
Kinley
State in doubt as returns show gains claimed
Fairman Sommers of the Democratic committee says all returns indicate Democratic gains. Republicans assert the state tilts to their side by about 12 000 in the latest tallies.
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Fairman Sommers
Democratic Committee
Democrats Sweep South Carolina Races by Large Majorities
Reports from across South Carolina indicate Democratic victories in the presidential, congressional, state, and county contests by overwhelming margins. Early tallies show a plurality between forty five thousand and fifty thousand votes.
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South Carolina
Returns and claims swirl after county results
With returns slow, Elliott forecasts 8000 for McKinley while Bowler reports Bryan ahead 6000. Republicans claim a working majority in the legislature and a U S senator victory. McKinley carries Sioux Falls by 80 in a 2100 vote. Minnehaha county seems to favor Bryan slightly. Pettigrew ward supports McKinley.
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Elliott
Republican Committee
McKinley
Bowler
Bryan
United States
Sioux Falls
Minnehaha County
Senator Pettigrew
State Committees Clash Over Tennessee Result
Democratic secretary Samuel B. Williamson declares Tennessee safely Democratic with Bryan at least 25,000 ahead and Taylor weak in governor race. Republican committee claims if votes counted as cast McKinley Hobart and Tillman win by large majorities, while reports from counties indicate Democratic election fraud and Bryan leads.
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Samuel B. Williamson
State Democratic Committee
Bryan
Taylor
Tennessee
McKinley
Hobart
Tillman
Middle
Texas lines up in the Democratic column for 1900
The Galveston News concedes Bryan and Sewall electors will win Texas by a large margin. It notes Bryan's majority around 75,000 while the Democratic state ticket trails by about 50,000. Culberson the silver Democrat is expected to win the governorship.
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Lone Star
Bryan
Texas
Galveston News
Sewall
Culberson
The Mormons Are Slow in Making Returns
Early results show Bryan leading the state by about 10000 votes with the final count delayed until tomorrow. The legislature to choose a U S senator remains in dispute between parties and King is said to win congress by roughly 3000 votes.
Democrats Secure Clean Sweep in State Elections
Early returns indicate a decisive Democratic victory statewide with the congressional delegation swept and William Jennings Bryan carrying the state by no less than 30 000 votes. This report notes returns arriving slowly but showing a strong party performance.
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Bryan
Returns Indicate a Safe Republican Plurality
Returns from the state are being completed slowly. As near as can be calculated the Republican plurality will be about 35000.
Quiet historic election marks McKinley win in state
The report notes an orderly close to a heated campaign. McKinley and Hobart carried New York City with McKinley leading in overall state results. The Democratic state chairman conceded Democrats deserted their party for McKinley and urged a fair administration. Governor Morton praised the national verdict on honor, sound money, and law.
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McKinley
Hobart
New York City
Black
Woodruff
Associated Press
Nat Ther
Tod
ISN
Elliot Danforth
Morton
Complete Returns From Nevada Delayed
Initial returns from Nevada will take days more to be complete but early indications show William Jennings Bryan leading by about 2000 votes.
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Nevada
Bryan
Returns Show McKinley Leading as Plurality Grows
New Hampshire returns arrived slowly due to long ticket. Precincts show McKinley gaining and a statewide plurality around 36,000. Palmer Buckner ballot light. Ramsdell for governor expected to win the largest Republican plurality in state history.
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New Hampshire
McKinley
Palmer
Buckner
Ramsdell
Democrats concede state shift as McKinley leads in early returns
Initial tallies show Murphy claiming a 35,000 edge for Republicans while Price reports a 10,000 Democratic lead. Partial returns suggest Republicans ahead by 42,000, with seven of eight GOP congressional nominees possibly elected. Bryan appears to carry the state by a strong margin and Culpeper county records a 400 Democratic gain.
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Murphy
Republican State Committee
Price
Democratic State Central Committee
McKinley
Congress
Palmer
Virginia
Culpepper
Mr. Bryan
State Election Returns Show Clear Majorities Claimed
Both parties claim the state by strong majorities. Bryan leads by estimates from 10 000 to 20 4400, while Hloken the Republican chairman counters with 5000 to 10000 for McKinley. Populists win districts one three four six seven. Republicans take district two and maybe district nine Pearson. Eighth and fifth remain undetermined.
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Bryan
Hloken
McKinley
Dpearson
Vote Outlook Sees Tight Race as Fusionists Claim Lead
Returns lag and state doubts persist as Republicans foresee a close vote. Fusionists assert large majorities, while Republican headquarters maintain confidence in a narrow outcome.
Menger Reports Pro-Republican State Result Indications
Grand Forks and neighboring precincts show McKinley leading Bryan with 2 800 to 188 and 41 other precincts tally 3 127 to 1 076. Overall figures suggest a large Republican edge in cities but country districts cut the margins, indicating a close statewide result likely to favor Republicans.
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Grand Forks
Larimore
McKinley
Bryan
McKinley Wins Ohio by Large Margin in State Returns
McKinley carries Ohio by a large majority amid rising Republican gains. Foraker wires that present returns show about a 100000 margin, with Ohio voting stronger for McKinley than in the last presidential election. Seventeen Republicans and two Democrats likely elected to Congress. two districts still in doubt.
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Foraker
Associated Press
McKinley
Ohio
Harrison
Garald
Issa
Democratic State Committee
Republican State Committee
Cleveland
Congress
McConville
West Virginia Vote Count Favors McKinley
At 1 o clock no official returns, but semi official reports show Republican gains across the state. Chairman Dawson claims McKinley leads by 13000 to 15000 votes with the Republican slate and four congressmen elected, while Democratic headquarters express cautious hope.
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McKinley
Democratic Committee
Wheeling
W. Va
Dawson
Repubican State Committee
Associated Press
West Virginia
Wisconsin Votes Solid for McKinley in Historic Plurality
Wisconsin returns show McKinley winning the state by the largest plurality in history. The Republican state ticket clears comfortably, with estimates near 100000, while fusion by Populists and silver Democrats weakens the state ticket margin. Milwaukee and Madison figures support a strong Republican victory.
Free Silver Prevails in Statewide Elections
Free silver triumphs with Senator Teller assured of re election. Bryan leads by about 110000 in the state. Shafroth Silver Republican and Bell Populist each re elected by 50000 to 60000. Teller’s re election appears secure across parties.
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Senator Teller
Bryan
Shafroth
Bell
McKinley Republicans
Bryan Projected to Win With About Ten Thousand Lead
Early returns indicate Bryan will secure a plurality near 10 000 votes. The result suggests a modest Democratic loss relative to the state election in October.
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Bryan
Georgia Returns Show Democratic Lead Shrinking
A. E. Buck, Georgia Democratic chairman, reports fraud and violence in parts of the state. Returns come in slowly with the Democratic majority largely reduced and may not exceed 10,000. Early results indicate a solid Democratic congressional delegation except possibly the First district. national ticket Bryan leads by about 35,009 votes.
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A. E. Buck
State Central Committee of Georgia
Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia
Bryan
Quiet Maine election yields strong Republican plurality
The Maine vote showed a Democratic decline and a small Republican gain, producing a heavy Republican plurality estimated at 46000. McKinley led Sewall by 101 votes in Sewall’s ward and 752 citywide. Sewall warned of government controlled by syndicates and injunctions for four years. Bryan received 140 electoral votes, suggesting honest men remain nationwide.
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Maine
Palmer
Buckner
McKinley
Sewall
Associated Press
Bryan
Idaho Voters Favor Bryan Five to One, Wires Say
Senator Fred P. Dubois cables from Blackfoot Idaho to the Associated Press in Chicago predicting Idaho will go at least five to one for Bryan. Boise City is expected to carry McKinley electors by a clear margin though final results will take a day or two.
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Fred P. Dubois
Associated Press
Chicago
Blackfoot
Idaho
Bryan
Boise City
McKinley
Republicans Reach 100000 Lead in Illinois Returns
Early statewide tallies show McKinley expanding gains across Illinois counties and Chicago. Tanner trails McKinley, Alfzeld Forman gains. Harrison 1892 comparisons indicate broad Republican improvements. Chicago precincts report McKinley 192,856 Bryan 139,520 Palmer not final.
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Inois
McKinley
Chicago
Central Committee
Tanner
Alfzeld
Forman
Harrison
Bryan
Palmer
Maryland Republicans gain in tight statewide race
Republican plurality estimated around 20,000 with Talbot conceding Maryland to Republicans though figures unavailable. Senator Wellington predicts McKinley carries Baltimore by at least 20,000, Democrats concede 15, 60, the state will yield 29,750. About five Republican congressmen appear surely elected.
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Talbot
Democratic State Central Committee
Maryland
Gordon L. Wellington
State Central Committee of
Associated Press
McKinley
Baltimore
Republicans Sweep All Cities and Towns in State
Republicans secure every city and town seat in the state as McKinley expands his nationwide lead. Massachusettes results appear to reflect strong Republican support for the president, signaling broad urban and rural backing.
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McKinley
Massachusetts
Early returns show Oregon favoring McKinley and Hobart
Telegraph transmitted from Senator John M. Mitchell indicates preliminary results place Multnomah County around a 6,000 plurality for McKinley and Hobart, with Clatsop County near 750. Overall state vote appears Republican by 6,000 to 8,000 based on partial returns.
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Bryan
John M. Mitchell
Oregon
Associated Press
Chicago
Portland
McKinley
Rhobart
Clatsop
Astoria
McKinley Wins Keystone State with 300000 Lead
Latest AP returns show McKinley with a statewide plurality over 300000 in Pennsylvania where thirty three congressmen are elected. Delegation expected to split Republicans 28 to Democrats 5, same as the previous Congress.
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McKinley
Keystone
Pennsylvania
Associated Press
McKinley Wins Big Amid Democratic Admission
The Democrats concede McKinley carries the state with an overwhelming lead and a 20 000 plurality. The Republican congressional ticket also secures solid majorities across the state.
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McKinley
Election Returns Drag On as Ballots Still Sifted
Slow vote count leaves results uncertain with indications of a small margin for winners on both electoral and congressional tickets. Officials warn the decision may not be known until tomorrow night.
Polling booth intrusions spark arrests in New York
In New York on November 3 arrests were made for illegal registration though most cases show no intent to vote wrongly. A Tammany precinct captain was arrested on a complaint by ex Assemblyman Frederick S. Gibbs for intruding within polling booth lines, but the complaint was dropped in police court and the precinct captain returned to polling duty.
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New York
Tammany Precinec
Frederick S. Gibbs
Postmaster General Wilson Votes Early in Charleston
Wilson, early at the polls in Charleston West Virginia, cast his ballot for Palmer and Buckner and received applause as he arrived.
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Wilson
Charleston
W. Va
Palmer
Buckner
The Castles Indicted in Clerkenwell Sessions
London clerkenwell sessions hear grand jury return true bill against Mr and Mrs Walter M Castle of San Francisco for shoplifting.
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London
Clerkenwell
Billig
Walter M. Castle
San Francisco
Coming Home to Vote
Washington October 29 Capt A H Reed sails to Minnesota to stay until after the election ensuring his vote is cast in the local contest at home and returns thereafter.
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Washington
A. H. Reed
Minnesota
McKinley Leads In Minnesota Election Returns
Minnesota returns show McKinley ahead of Bryan and Harrison in state totals with a projected large majority. Gov Clough trails Nelson while Lind gains countywide. Dawney McCleary Heatwale Stevens Fletcher win big congressional majorities. Towne runs ahead of Bryan. Morris trails Ramsey. County officers lean Republican.
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St. Paul, Minn
McKinley
Harrison
Bryan
Cleveland
Weaver
Clough
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Nelson
Owen
Becker
Lind
Dawney
McCleary
Heatwale
Tevens
Fletcher
Towne
Morris
Anoka County Returns Show Republican Gains
Anoka Minnesota special edition reports eight complete and three partial precincts in Anoka County with McKinley 148 Bryan 466 Clough 935 Lind 477. Probabilities suggest McKinley may win by 100 to 150 votes and Clough about 750. Returns indicate Republican gains.
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Anoka, Minn
Anoka County
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Fourth Precincts Report McKinley Lead in Blue Earth County
Four precincts in Blue Earth county including two in Mankato report McKinley ahead with 901 votes to Bryan 50. Harrison carried 580 and Cleveland 552 in 1892. Six precincts give McKinley 1 194 to Bryan 734. Countywide Clough trails McKinley by about 10 to 20 percent as results progress.
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Mankato
Minn
Blue Earth County
McKinley
Bryan
Harrison
Cleveland
Clough
Becker Detroit Special Election Gains Noted in Report
Detroit Minn November 4 reports Republicans gain in special results with McKinsey 245 Bryan 120 Falmer 8evering 6 cited as gains over 1914. The summary notes Republican advances in local races reflected in provisional tallies from Detroit voters.
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Detroit
Minn
McKinsey
Bryan
Falmer
Evering
Carlton Special Election Forecast in Minnesota County
Carlton county voters favored McKinley over Bryan with a roughly 500 vote margin. The count shows McKinley leading 167 to 64, and 69 to 15 in related totals, indicating similar support levels for Mor tis.
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Carlton, Minn
Marshall
McKinley
Bryan
Carlton
Arlton County
Mortis
Chaska Special Election Totals Reported
In Chaska Minnesota the city tally lists McKinley 249 Bryan 189 Lind 261 and Clough 180 as of the November 3 special.
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Chaska, Minn
Chaska
McKinley
Bryan
Lind
Clough
North Branch Returns McKinley Leads In Special Election
In a North Branch Minnesota special on November 4, McKinley led with 266 votes, Bryan trailed with 13, and Clough had 232 with Lind at 8 percent.
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North Branch
Minn
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Clay County returns show party leads in Moorhead special
Clayton county results from Moorhead Minn special election on Nov 4 indicate Bryan ahead by 500, Lind by 750, and Lommen for congress by 100, based on returns received so far.
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Clay
Moorhead
Minn
Bryan
Clay County
Lind
Lommen
Congress
Douglas County Special Ballot Totals Report
Douglas county special election results listed by precinct in Alexandria Minnesota with six precincts McKinley 612 Bryan 311 Clough 538 Lind 389. Precincts include Alexandria village Branson village Evansville village Lagand and Alexandria town.
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Alexandria
Minn
Douglas County
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Alexandria Village
Branson Village
Evansville Village
Lagand
Alexandria Town
Dodge Center Special Returns Reflect Local Vote Totals
In Dodge Center Minnesota on November 4, the tally shows McKinley 207 votes, Bryan 16, Clough 187 and Lind 108. Tawney’s support aligns with McKinley, and the Republican representative candidate shares a similar voting pattern.
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Dodge Center
Minn
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Tawney
McKinley Leads in Fillmore County Election Totals
Eight precincts in Fillmore county report about 700 vote majority for McKinley. The countywide estimate shows McKinley ahead by 1,800. Clough is projected to receive about 1,500 majority.
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Preston, Minn
Special
Fillmore County
McKinley
Clough
Goodhue Kenyon Special Election Totals
Local ballot results list candidate tallies: McKin ey 253 Bryan 57 Clough 219 Lind 79 Gibbs 227 Albert Berg 235 August croner 253 Childs 234 Heatwole 260. Results reflect Nov 4 precinct figures from Goodhue and Kenyon Minnesota special.
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Kenyon, Minn
McKiney
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Gibbs
Albert Berg
August Croner
Childs
Heatwole
County Returns Favor Republicans In Hennepin Elections
Hennepin County gave Clough about 2 000 majority while Republicans won most county offices and carried the city races in the latest election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clough
County Results Hint McKinley Lead In Park Rapids Area
Partial voting indications suggest McKinley holds a small margin in the Park Rapids region with the county tally showing him carrying the area while other districts appear near even.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Rapids
McKinley
Itasca and Grand Rapids Special Election Details
Itasca county prelims show precinct results with McKin ey and Bryan tallies in multiple districts. Precinct One favored Bryan while Swan River precinct Towne led Morris in another race.
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Grand Rapids
Minn
Tasca County
McKiney
Bryan
Swan River
Towne
Morris
McKinley and Stevens Lead in Mora Precinct Returns
In Mora Minnesota on November 4 three precincts report results with McKinley 201 to Bryan 96 and Palmer 1. Clough 174 and Lind 140. Stevens leads Congress race while Anderson wins representative by a wide margin across districts.
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Mora
Minn
McKinley
Bryan
Palmer
Clough
Lind
Stevens
Congress
Anderson
McKinley Leads Lyon County With 259 Vote Plurality
Lyon county precincts report McKinley with a 259 vote lead over Clough. Fourteen precincts remain to report which could widen the margin as results continue to come in from Marshall Minnesota on November 4.
Kandiyohi County Results Show McKinley Victory Edge
In Willmar Minnesota on November 4 the county vote totals estimate McKinley winning by about 300 votes, Lind with around 250, and Eddy about 350 in a local election update.
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Kandiyohi
Willmar
Minn
McKinley
Lind
Eddy
Le Sueur Scores Listed in Local Nov 4 Report
Le Sueur Minn Nov 4 residents report scores with Bryan 266, Clough 236, Lind 181 in a community tally. The fragment lists participants and counts for a local event or contest held in Le Sueur.
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le Sueur
Minn
Bryan
Clough
Lind
McKinley Leads in Minnesota Counties and Precincts
Preliminary returns from Marshall Minnesota Special Nov 4 show McKinley beating Bryan 37 to 179 in Marshall. Across eight precincts McKinley and Clough total about 276 while Bryan and Lind total 402. A small margin difference appears on state and national tickets with sixteen unreported precincts likely increasing McKinley’s plurality. Tracy tallies list McKinley 200 Bryan 150 Clough 205 Lind 213.
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Marshall
Marshall, Minn
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Tracy
Lind leads in stronghold at Lind stronghold meet
Murray Slayton Minnesota special on November 4 records show McKinley 171 Bryan 98 Clough 158 Lind 115 Palmer 1 Levering 6 Ames 1 Dean 2 with Lind dominating the event in a local tally.
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Murray
Slayton, Minn
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Palmer
Levering
Ames
Dean
County Returns in Minnesota Precinct Totals Reported
Four McLeod precincts yield McKinley 315 votes Bryan 331 Clough 218 Lind 399 Three precincts give Heat vole 351 Peck 272. Special Nov 4 McLeod Glencoe Minn. precincts tallied.
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McLeod
Glencoe
Minn
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Heatvole
Peck
Norman Ada Minn Special Vote Totals Reported
Four precincts in Norman County Ada Minn reported results up to 1 a m McKinley 237 Bryan 144 Clough 230 Lind 144 Republicans expected to win county officers Lommen poised to carry the county
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Norman
Ada
Minn
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Lommen
Fergus Falls returns show tight Otter Tail races
Special election results from Fergus Falls Minnesota indicate McKinley leading by about 40 in Fergus Falls with Eddy at 150 and 100 plualities, while a single word error alters congressman counts. Country returns considered meager.
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Otter Tail
Fergus Falls
Minn
McKinley
Eddy
Pipestone Special Election Shows GOP Edge
Pipestone Minnesota special report notes four precincts of sixteen report a slight Republican gain led by McKin and early returns suggest continuing party momentum as results come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipestone
Minn
McKin
Segon Fey and McCleary Lead County Effort
Segon Fey and McCleary will marshal twenty five men in the county to advance the plan. Clough and Lind will oppose with equal force and aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er Ae Segon Fey
McCleary
Clough and Lind
Polk County Returns Delayed By Bad Roads
Polk Crookston Minnesota Special reports poor road conditions slow returns from outside points. Two or three days expected for complete results. In Polk county fifteen precincts show McKinley 1250, Bryan 1496, Clough 1140, Lind 1601. Eddy's total unavailable but ahead of ticket, as is McKinnon.
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Polk
Crookston
Minn
Polk County
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Eddy
McKinnon
Local Renville County Returns Hint at Republican Lead
In Hector Minnesota on November 4 the McKinley Bryan race shows McKinley 133 to 119 with Cleugh ahead of Peck. County results suggest a Republican edge by about 500 votes.
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Renville
Hector, Minn
McKinley
Bryan
Cleugh
Heatvale
Peck
Rice County Returns Hot Lottery of Votes in Special
Rice Faribault Special results show McKinley at 3800 votes, Bryan 2200, Clough 3600, Lind 2400. Heatwole may tie or lead McKinley, Peck trails Lind. Likely Republican slate includes Hollister Kelly and Bigonbrodt.
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Rice
Faribault
Minn
McKinley
Rice County
Bryan Willeceive
Clough
Lind
Heatvole
White Peck
Vee
L. .M. Hollister
D. F. Kelly
Charles Bigqnbrodt
Rock county returns show McKinley leading in two precincts
In Rock La Verne Minnesota Special on November 4 two precincts report results. McKinley has 382 votes, Bryan 190, Clough 193, Lind 91, governor tally incomplete. If trends hold McKinley would win Rock county by about 500 votes and the state ticket looks close.
Elk River County Returns Favor McKinley Countywide Lead
In Elk River Sherburne county reports show 317 votes counted with an overall McKinley lead. Estimated statewide tallies suggest McKinley about 228 to Bryan 02, with Clough slightly behind McKinley but ahead of most of the state ticket. county predicts a 100 vote majority for McKinley.
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Sherburne
Elk River
Minn
Sherburne County
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Poetz Likely Elected To Legislature In Minnesota
Scott Shakopee Minnesota Special November 4 estimates show McKinley 1100 Bryan 1900 Clough 1000 Lind 2000 Peek 2100 Heatwole 900. Peter Poetz Democratic Citizens is probably elected to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Shakopee
Mian
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Peek
Heatwole
Peter Poetz
Democratic Citizens
McKinley Maintains Lead in Todd and Long Prairie Races
In Staples and Long Prairie Minnesota on November 4, McKinley leads Bryan by 19 votes. Four Todd county precincts near Staples show McKinley 377, Bryan 305 with Clough running near McKinley. Republican gains noted from two years prior.
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Staples
Minn
McKinley
Bryan
Long Prairie
Todd County
Clough
Winona Returns Favor Republicans In Early City Totals
Early election returns from Winona Minnesota show Democratic wins in Elba Rolling Stone and Winona town with Winona city leaning Republican by a small margin Towne defeats Fitzpatrick for congress in all wards Elgin Eyota towns show Tawney leading Lind and Clough even in county McKinley likely to win county by a small margin Republican committee quotes Tawney at seven thousand victory margin
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Winona
Minn
Elba
Rolling Stone
Winona Town
Winona City
Towne
Fitzpatrick
Congress
Elgin
Eyota
Tawney
Lind and Clough
Win
Wabasha Special: McKinney and Lind Lead City Race Ends
In Wabasha Minnesota on November 3 McKinney carries the city by 33 votes and Lind by 60. Milligan Democrat and Munger Republican likely win legislative seats. County offices appear evenly split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabasha, Minn
Election Returns From Minnesota Specials Show GOP Gains
In Wright and Buffalo neighborhoods and Delano area, results list McKinley and Bryan tallies with Clough and Lind figures. Republican gains over 1902 reach about fifty five votes, indicating party momentum in local contests.
Wadena Special Vote Figures In County Totals
Wadena Minnesota Special November 4 figures show townships McKinley 436 Bryan 275 Clough 120 Lind 293. Morris expected to carry the county by about 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Minn
Lueberry
Rockwood
Wing River
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Morris
Returns From Washington County Gloomy In Special
Stillwater Minnesota Nov 4 Special returns from Washington county are meager. McKinley has 800 and Bryan 300 reported. Governor reports show Clough 1,131 and Waldrum 583.
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Stillwater
Minn
Washington County
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
w.Lnd
Granite Falls Minn Special Voting Totals
Granite Falls and Otis town results show McKinley leading with 133 votes, Bryan 77, Clough 27, Lind 90 in Granite Falls. In Minnesota Falls, McKinley 42, Bryan 58, Clough 58, Lind 44 with the town noting 35 Republican votes two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Falls
Minn
Minnesota Falls
McKinley
Bryan
Clough
Lind
Otis
McKinley Wins Big as Returns Roll In in Canton
Maj. McKinley, flanked by Hanna and supporters, greets jubilant crowds on his Canton porch as early returns boost confidence. Maine and New York dispatches promise large margins with Ohio Indiana Illinois and others confirming. Night erupts in cheers with flambeaux cannons and factory whistles across Market Street.
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Canton
Ohio
Maj. McKinley
Hanna
McKinley
Cleveland
McKinley Library
James Manley
New York
Maine
Manley
New York State
Nebraska
Maj
Market Street
Duel Threat by Duncan Brothers Stirs Victoria Controversy
Dr John A Duncan of Victoria writes challenging Dr G L Milne to a pistol duel after political maneuvering by Liberal leaders to remove Dr George Duncan from office. Milne, a defeated candidate, replies with a demand to choose weapons and selects peashooters and syringes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
John A. Duncan
George A. Duncan
William Head
G. L. Milne
George Duncan
Milne
Man shoots son in law in Chicago quarrel
Robert J McCreedy 19, two months married, was shot in the left breast and killed by his wife's step father Henry Miller a hay and feed merchant last night at Miller's house in Chicago. The couple had separated. McCreedy went to see his wife and a quarrel followed. Miller was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert J. McCreedy
Henry Miller
McCreedy
Miller
Butte Miner Fatally Wounds Sweetheart Then Shoots Self
In Butte Montana James Kelly, a young miner, shot Jessie Hill in her boarding house room and then killed himself. Kelly died, Jessie Hill was taken to hospital with slight wounds and expected to recover. The pair had become engaged but troubles arose over alleged infidelity.
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Butte
Mont
James Kelly
Jessie Hill
Kelly
Famine in India prompts relief effort and wheat imports
Distress looms in Bengal and central provinces with fears of drought in November. Relief work expands in upper Burma and Berar as India imports California wheat. Prices rise in Punjab and other regions while several thousand tons reach Calcutta. Sir Charles Temple and Sir Richard discuss the impact of imports on relief.
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London
Sangere
Jubbulpur
Narsinghpur
Hosangabad
Rainpur
India
Bengal
Patna
Hajalpur
Upper Burma
Berar
Hyderabad
Bhattpur
Dholpur
Jaisalmere
Bikankal
Tonk
Gwalior
Bagkelkhand
Bundelkand
Punjaab
Bombay
California
Calcutta
Richard
Supreme Court Decision Affects Northwest Land Titles
Washington November 4 Justice Brewer affirms a Richland County North Dakota ruling in Octavia Parsons v Gustav Venzke. The decision holds the interior secretary and land office can supervise local land officers and that the 1891 act confirms only existing entries, not cancelled ones. Analysts anticipate broad implications for public land titles.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Justice Brewer
Richland County
N. D
Octavia J. Parsons
Gustav Venzke
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Minstrels Shooting in Winona Ends With Wounding
In Winona Emmons County two Moore and Worths minstrels proprietors quarrelled during departure preparations. Worth fired twice wounding Moore in the shoulder and breast. Worth was captured by the sheriff and held to the grand jury. The rest of the company were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
Moore & Worth
Winona
Emmons County
Worth
Moore
Sherburne Crime Wheels Attract Plenty Of Offers
In Sherburne Minnesota on November 4 several attempts failed to ride the bicycles taken by bank robbers and murderers. The red wheel in jail is cared for by Sheiac Hill and was stolen at Sibley Iowa. After the prisoner's trial it will be returned to the owner. The sheriff has many offers to buy the wheels but they are not for sale. The wheel ridden by the murdered assailant is held by a man in Faribault county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherburne
Minn
Sheiac Hill
Sibley
Iowa
Faribault County
Farms Wagered on Illinois Election Result
Eureka Ark November 4 two farms of 440 acres valued at two thousand two hundred dollars each have been pledged on the Illinois election. AR T Stickney of Carthage Missouri pledged James T Pomeroy of Eureka that Bryan will carry findis. Deeds to the farms deposited in a local bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Ark
Illinois
AR. T. Stickney
Carthage
Jasper County
Missouri
James T. Pomeroy
Bryan
Findis
Bank Reserve Figures From North Dakota Banks
Controller Eckles released abstracts of 29 national bank reports in North Dakota showing total reserves of 8.385 million dollars and loans and discounts of about 4.214 million. Deposits stood at 5.048 million with an average reserve of 27.70 percent, including gold reserves of 252 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Washington
Eckles
New York Attorney General to Sue Brooklyn Gas Trust
The attorney general of New York announces a plan to file suit to dissolve the Brooklyn Gas Trust. The action targets the utility during a period of reform in city energy services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Gas Trust
The Husband Guarded in Kayser Tragedy
Morristown Pennsylvania Coroner Kurtz visited the Kayser scene after an alleged hold up in which Mrs. Kayser was killed and her husband Charles C. Kayser Jr was wounded. The coroner found her gold watch, a revolver, and $40 in the carriage. Kayser remains guarded by two detectives. An insurance policy of 5000 dollars on Mrs. Kayser’s life is noted. The couple were known to be jealous of each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
Kurtz
Kayser
Charles C. Kayser
Wind Storm Damages Madison Opera House and City
A severe wind storm struck Madison Wisconsin last night causing extensive damage. A portion of the roof at Fuller's opera house was detached and blown across the street where the Eddie Foy company was performing an actress was struck by a flying brick but not seriously hurt. Telegraph and electric light poles were blown down and wire communication with surrounding areas is cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Fuller
Opera House
Eddie Foy
Beaverse? Ex-sheriff Thomas Jones Found Dead in Montana Brush
Butte Montana special report says Thomas Jones former Beaverhead county sheriff, long known in the state, disappeared eight months ago during illness. His remains were found yesterday in brush near the Big Hole river, evidently died from exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Thomas Jones
Beaverhead County
Big Hole River
Young Turkish party rejects sultan reforms offer
Leaders of the young Turkish party reject the sultan's proposal for reforms including a general amnesty and the appointment of a responsible ministry. The move aims to end their agitation while preserving their political stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Austrian Police Training Demands Reach New Depths
Austrian police must master swimming and boat operation and be trained in telegraphy. The new requirements emphasize versatile field skills for maritime and riverine duties.
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