Clarkson on Election Reax Across States amid Prohibition Shift
First Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson, in Iowa, declares post election doubt over the legislative ticket and accuses Virginia of fraud in the vote. He links Ohio and Iowa results to prohibition and radical temperance laws, noting GOP losses as anti prohibition sentiment grows nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
Walsutinetox
Iowa
Associated Press
General Clarkson
Virginia
Democratic State Election Board
Mahone
Simly
Mahore
Ohio
Hamilton County
Mississippi River
Dubuque
Davenport
Burlington
Republican Party
Dakotas
Kansas
Campbell Holds Ohio Lead in Early Returns as Campbell Leads
Incomplete returns from Ohio counties show Campbell with a statewide plurality around 5 000. Hamilton County gives Campbell 7 645 over Foraker with seven precincts to hear from. Governor Foraker sends congratulations while Campbell replies with thanks to Foraker for the courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Campbell
Howell
Hamilton County
Wive Campbell
Foraker
Powell
Ohio
Cotomers
Republican State Committee
J. B. Forevter
Chia
Jaanes
Cammbell
Republicans concede margins in Iowa election race
A Des Moines dispatch reports the Republican state committee concedes Poles up 5 090 to 8 000 in a statewide contest. Later returns indicate the full Democratic state ticket leading by about 10 000. A Tribune dispatch notes ongoing rain could secure Republican defeat.
Democrats Gain in Virginia Legislature Report
Richmond November 6 with 79 counties heard, McKinney gains over 1888 across cities and counties. Democrats elected 76 House delegates and 29 Senate seats, improving on the last legislature where Democrats led 33 to 37 in the House and 26 to 13 in the Senate for Republicans.
American artist declines officer of public instruction honor
Paris reports Alexander Harrison member of the American art jury at the exposition declined the roftered decoration. He cites unfairness in presenting and notes that lesser exhibitors obtained the highest honors amid dispute over the awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alexander Harrison
Officer of Public Instruction
Hill to Hill and Lee congratulate Virginia success
Governor Hill telegrams Governor See with congratulations on a Virginia victory. A reply from Governor Lee thanks Hill, praising Virginia against federal influence and patronage, and notes Virginia sends congratulations to New York.
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Hill
Lee
Virginia
Albany
N. Y
Old Commonwealth
Washington
New York
Not Al together Gone Senate and House GOP Lead in New Jersey
Descriptions from Des Moines and Jersey City report early returns showing New Jersey gains for Democrats. Governor Abbotts plurality may exceed 10000, with the state senate still uncertain and the assembly seen as 38 Democrats to 22 Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Jersey City
Abbott
State Senate
Atlantic County
Assembly
Republican Gains in Maryland Legislature
Baltimore November 6 returns show the legislature leaning Democratic but with a reduced majority. Republicans gain four Senate seats and sixteen House members, altering the balance of power in Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavyland
Baltimore
Base ball brotherhood meets in secret amid capital interests
Reports from multiple cities outline secret meetings of baseball executives and capitalists. Other items note horse sale purchase of Patronage for 5100 dollars and a strike by lightermen halting water deliveries, plus a brood mare Maggie B dead and Alaska boundary data gathering for negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baseball Brotherhood
Cincane
C. W. Williams
Axtell
Patron
Lowdon
Cardinal Manning
Sydney Buxton
Philadelphia
Maggie B. B
America
Ottawa
Otto J. Klotz
Interior Department
Alaska
The New Smokeless Powder Changes War Forever
The article discusses a smokeless powder viewed as revolutionary for warfare. It warns of intensified carnage and realism, with battles fought in daylight and without smoke hiding deaths. Logistics, outpost duties, and surprise maneuvers would face new dangers, affecting soldiers and commanders alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spandau
St. George's Channel
The Good Little Boy’s Prayer
A mother and child visit a grandmother’s grave where she tells him of death and angels. The boy asks if God will hear a prayer and asks to be a soldier with a drum when grown, moved by earnest plea amid the graveyard scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manoa
San Francisco Chronicle
Kanowas Records Eyelones Aboard In Six Years
The report notes fourteen eyelones across six years in Kanowas and argues that no other state can show shore wind that matches this record, suggesting the boat’s notoriety and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanowas
Union
Cannibal Massacre Reported in Solomon Islands
Me soune Nov 6 cannibals of the Solomon Islands murdered and devoured an Englishman named Nelson and three native boys. The British cruiser Royalist shelled the coast after learning of the massacre, driving the natives to the hills. Other cannibalism cases are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sourne
Solomon Islands
Nelson
Royalist
Massacre of Explorers Reported in Zanzibar Region
Dispatches confirm Dr. Peters German explorer and his expedition were massacred by Massais or Somalis near Ngao after leaving Yitu in July. Only one European and one Somali survived, wounded, with Lieutenant Friedemann among the injured. A second expedition under Borchert and Rust may have joined Peters earlier in September.
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Zanzibar
Dr. Peters
Ngao
Peters
Yitu
Korkone
Tanu
Borchert
Rust
Officer Murdered in Hell's Bottom Affray
An affray in a disreputable Hell's Bottom saloon last night left Officer A. N. Crippen dead from a gunshot to the brain after a struggle with George Bush and Osborne Basey. Bush died later, Basey was mortally wounded, and both sides exchanged shots, with Crippen firing while down.
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Wasato Tonx
Hell's Bottom
George Bush
Osborne Basey
Bush
Basey
A. N. Cripnen
Drunken Fight Fatal Stabbing in Berraco
In Berraco on November 6 William Dixon cut Joseph Gilbert's throat during a drunken quarrel. Dixon, extremely intoxicated, lay beside the victim's body until discovered.
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Berraco
William Dixon
Joseph Gilbert
Dixon
Cronin Trial Testimony Links Card and Trunk to Case
Robert T. Stanton identified a card printed by him delivered to defendant O Sullivan two days before the murder. Lake View officers tied the bloody trunk and hair to the scene and to suspects. Herman Thiel and Captain Wing connected the trunk to the ditch and cottage area. A witness placed Kunze with two men in a Clark Street room near the opera house block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Curiaco
Robert T. Stanton
Dr. Cronin
O'Sullivan
Wing
Lakeview
Herman Thiel
Villiers
Lake View
Phillips
Captain Wing
Heh
Willian J. Jamies
Clark Street
Tie
Kunze
Hertz
Mertes
Coughlin
Carlson Cottage
Lorch
Schaack
Shaack
King
Lynch
Peoria
Hubbard
Captain Schuller
Italian diplomat assaulted by burglars in his home
Last night Signor Cambrago the Italian chargé d affaires was assaulted in his house by burglars and seriously injured. The burglars carted off much property.
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Taxcucn
Signor
Cambrago
Sherman the Fraud Flees Sunbury in Debt Scandal
Sherman the American, from Sunbury, fled with his family amid debts to leading tradesmen. He is believed to be the same man linked to New York authorities in complex alloy frauds and the Burns marriage conspiracy from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Miss Burns
Sunbury
New York
President's Views On Election Not Authorized
Private Secretary Halford stated the president has not issued any comment on yesterday's election. He said statements claiming to reflect the president's views are unauthorized and without foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Without Foundation
Washington
Halford
New York Legislature Totals After Election Returns
New York results show Republicans with 29 Senate seats and 67 Assembly seats, Democrats with 13 and 61 respectively. The current legislature has a Republican majority of 16 in the Assembly and 10 in the Senate.
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New York
Senate
Assembly
Virginia mob battens Mahone home with rockets and shots
A disturbance in Petersuuns Virginia near Mahone's house ends with Mahone firing a shotgun as a drunken mob fires rockets. Police arrive with a warrant charging assault with intent to kill a man named H S Harrison. Mahone posted 2500 bail. Mahone says his gun was not loaded.
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Petersuuns
Nev
Mahone
McKinney
Butler Mahone
Charles N. Romain
Ouse
Romain Chargin Mahone
H.S. Harrison
Something Crooked in Cotton Oil Trust Reorganization
The committee on reorganizing the cotton oil trust reports misuse of trust funds by president Flager and treasurer Morse to bolster prices of certificates, with losses exceeding half a million dollars. Flager contributed 150000 and Morse 100000, leaving 277110 charged off. The plan to convert the trust into a corporation was adopted, with 21000000 in common stock and 15000000 preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cotton Oil Trust
Flager
J. O. Morse
Railroad switchmen strike widens across lines
A nationwide railroad switchmen strike began at Northwestern yards and spreads to other lines. Workers from Southern Pacific Illinois Central Louisville and Nashville and Valley roads joined yesterday. Strikers warn new workers not to replace them as the dispute centers on wage increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Northwestern Road
Southern Pacific
Illinois Central
Louisville & Nashville
Valley Roads
Fatal Explosion S W R Bayley Dredge Kills Two Firemen
New Orleans on November 6 reports a dredge boat explosion at South Pass aboard the S W R Bayley killing two firefighters named McGinty and Seenge. The vessel valued at $75,000.
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New Orleans
Tursiday
S. W.R. Bayley
South Pass
McGinty
Seenge
Bayley
Remarkable Arctic Chronometer Returns to Navy
A rose wood cube chronometer once aboard the Polaris Arctic expedition is on Edson B Brace’s desk. Captain Hall sheltered it after the 1871 ship’s ice entrapment, buried in snow until 1876 when Sir George Nares recovered it. It remained accurate after four winters in −104 degree conditions and was later sent to the British government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson B. Brace
Navy Department
Washington
Hall
Captain Nares
George Nares
Newman's Bay
England
Bughind
Nares
British Agriralty Office
The Value of a Life in Early Labor Costs
Before the Civil War the value of a life was measured by the expected labor output and maintenance costs. Dr Farr and Edwin Chadwick provide estimates for agricultural laborers and skilled workers, suggesting a single life’s worth in monetary terms. The author notes U.S. values appear higher, arguing labor value peaks with age and population upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negero Theldlliered
Farr
Edwin Chadwick
Bogan
Murder in London Linked to Limited Prosecution
A London crime report notes 28 murders last year with only six perpetrators brought to justice. The piece hints at shifting policing patterns and discusses military influence in the capital’s security environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jatien
Chicago Anarchists Testimony Follows Cronin Case Updates
Curiaco Nov 7 Chief Hubbard reports trusted agent links Chicago anarchists to new agitation plans for November 11. Authorities promise no demonstrations with red flags, while crowd control remains vigilant as Cronin case witnesses trace connections to O Sullivan Coughlin Kunze and Carlson cottage findings.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Hubbard
Anarchists Society
Battery Armory
Waldham Cemetery
St. Louis
Battery
Godfrey Defeats Ashton in Fourteen Round Heavyweight Bout
Boston heavyweight George Godfrey defeated Jock Ashton of Providence in a fourteen round match. Ashton fought well and showed science but was no match for Godfrey, who finished in excellent form and earned a cup and trophy. Afterward Godfrey was challenged by Joe Lanyon, a well known Boston heavyweight.
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Warnell Athletic Club
Jock Ashton
Providence
George Godfrey
Boston
Ashton
Godfrey
Joe Lanyon
Fire devastates iron front block on Sycamore Street
A large fire at Petersborg Va destroyed the iron block on Sycamore street and damaged adjoining properties. It began at George HL Davis & Co goods house and spread quickly, burning the Odd Fellows hall and several other buildings. A lieutenant of Police Circle died in the blaze. losses total about 75000. The fire wiped out a block along Sycamore street from Tabb Street westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Petersborg
Sycamore Street
Tabb Street
Massachusetts Legislature Election Returns Detail
Complete returns show the senate with 26 Republicans and a Democrat, versus 32 Republicans and 7 Democrats in the senate. The lower house includes 75 Democrats and Republicans totaling the chamber. Governor race totals list Brackett as Republican with 26,800 votes, Russell as Democrat with 140,517, and Brackner for Prohibitions with 1,355, yielding Brackett a plurality.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Senate
Cattle Market Report Cuicace November 7
Cattle receipts 16 000. Market steady to stronger. Choice to extra beeves bring about 4 fed steers. Prices range from 2.74 to 4.04. Stockers and feeders around 2.00. Texas cattle priced near 1 506 to 4 40. Western ranges at 1.50 to 5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Western Rangers
Mormon High Priest Arrested in Payson Murder Case
George Hancock a Mormon high priest was arrested in Payson Utah charged with killing Mrs Hatch and her son George Jones thirty two years ago. Victims were accused of incest though gentiles claim it was a church murder.
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Dexvex
Salt Lake City
George Hancock
Payson
Utah
Hatch
George Jones
Silver Bow mandamus ruling shifts Silver Bow seat
Judge DeWolfe denies Hall and Irvin appeal to count tunnel precinct votes and mandates counting for McHatton. Democrats gain ten of eleven Silver Bow delegation seats as state issues certificates to legislators, while some counties already certified. Republicans also named in certificates.
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Hetesxa
Mont
DeWolfe
Hall
Board of
Halland Irvin
McHatton
State
Secretary of State
Silver Bow
Electric flashes and political notes across continents
A rapid bulletin from Nov 7 reports events: All-American party visits iron and glass works. ex President Cleveland meets President Harrison in Mexico City. Tequila, Mexico sees five men stabbed. McKinney leads state vote by 41050 in Virginia. Trinidad Omero named U.S. marshal for New Mexico. dynamite factory explosion near Bilbao injures and kills. Stewards cup race results list Juggler winning at Liverpool. U.S. Senate and House organize and adjourn. Princess Marie of Bulgaria dies in childbirth. ship Cheseborough wrecks off Japan with nineteen dead. Colima volcano erupts with nearby homes and forests burning. a Costa Rican contract for Rio Grande to Pacific railroad. Judge Prendergast sentences William E. Kent for election interference.
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Pirrsnurg
Iron and Glass Works
Wasnineros
Cleveland
Harrison
City of Mexico
Tequila
Mexico
Ricumono
McKinney
Trinidad Omero
New Mexico
Mapai
Bilboa
Liverrook
Juggler
Sea Sang
John Albertus
Orvis
Wash
Senate
House
Lonpos
Marie
Alexander of Battenberg
Bulgaria
Gratz
Yoronama
Cheseborough
Hiogo
New York
Japan
Cry
Colima
Cry of
Oficial Gazette
Francisco Alfaro
Rio Grande
Pacific Coast
Cnicano
Prendergast
William E. Kent
Negro colonization bill stalls in senate amid quorum doubt
In Mexico City on November 7 the negro colonization bill faced delays as opponents urged a layover due to absence of a quorum. The Official Craceteee printed a government contract with Senos Gonsalo Steva for a railroad from Grandala west to Chinela on the Pacific, and east to Aguas Caliente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Mexico
Senate
Cracetée
Senos Gonsalo Steva
Grandala
Chinela
Pacific
Aguas Caltient
Mavaday
California
Arizona
Ancient wine stock brings high appraisal at auction
An 18th century wine lot, once valued at 400 dollars, comprised 24 bottles from a famous hosteller. The collection, preserved at a hotel vault, is noted for its rising value as bottles fetch thousands of dollars each. The event highlights rare wine markets and historic asset appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Bienen
Hotel le Ville
Maine boy witnesses dazzling electric lights spark wonder
A Maine boy near Bangor travels eleven miles to a theater showing electric lights. He recalls his father and Abe guiding him to the display and the moment a novel glow sparked awe, with hope the boy might become a future Edison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theseumeali
Maine
Bangor
Edison
Bale Late City Store Pays 4 Percent Dividends Monthly
A Gow Business, a cooperative store in Bale Late City, reports monthly dividends of four percent to stockholders. In Marietta, a horse died of lockjaw after a corn was burned off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bale Late City
Marietta
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