Senate and House pundits warily tally results
In Montana, Republicans claim a joint-ballot majority while Democrats press for a larger share. Toole appears elected, Power may win with full returns. In South Dakota Democrats report 30,000 votes and 20 seats as Prohibition backs a 6,000 edge. Helena and Huron dispatches reflect tight races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miinneeapontis
Helena
Toole
Senate
House
Ilenenaa
Mont
Montana
Huron
L. Haighman
Democratic State Central Committee
Bushnell
State Prohibition Committee
Prohibition
Money market tightens as Belmont ships gold to Europe
The New York stock market remains stringent at 10 percent per annum on loans. Belmont & Co. withdraws 500000 and ships 1.5 million this week to Europe. further 300000 in gold moves to Rio and South America. Fear of a money panic pushes loan calls and stock declines with sugar, cotton seed, and Atchison hitting record lows before some recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
Belmont & Co
Europe
Rothschild
Belmont
Rio
Yoye
Atchison
Accident at Hall Field Curnaco injures players
During practice at Hall Field Curnaco on October 4, Delehanty hit a fly that Shriver and Anson attempted to catch. They collided hard and were carried to a hotel. Anson suffered a severe jaw fracture while Shriver sustained a deep forehead cut and possible serious eye injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curnaco
Delehanty
Shriver
Anson
Dalzell defends action over Tanner letter publication
Private Dalzell writes to the Republic defending publishing Tanner's letter. He says Tanner and Harrison promised him the deputy commissionership of pensions and he seeks to vindicate his veracity with letters from Harrison and others. He will stop publishing if Harrison accepts the truth of his assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Dalzell
The
Republic
Acgent
Tanner
Harrison
Ile
Murder tied to Moss Point church attack ends in river skirmish
Deputies pursue Stark, the suspected shooter, down the Pascagoula River after he refuses to stop in a skiff. A hunting party member shoots, Stark is struck in the chin and hand, but the deputy sheriff fires buckshot, killing him instantly. The incident follows the Moss Point church shooting that killed a citizen and wounded others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte
Negro Stark
Moss Point
Dan Mckeys
Blaine Speech Praised at International Conference
Lima reports Secretary Blaine’s remarks at the International American conference with strong praise from delegates of many nationalities in Peru. The article notes the senate’s approval of the Grace bondholders contract and highlights widespread approval among Americans in Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Galveston
Blaine
Peru
Senate
Grace Bondholders
Great Northern Railway plans new corporation
A Coulee statement explains why St Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba stock rose about twenty points in the last month. The company notes ten years of mileage growth from 640 miles and announces a merger plan to merge control and concentrate finances, forming the Great Northern Railway company to develop business and fund extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Paul
Minneapolis and Manitoba
Orto Io
Coulee
Eystem
Great Northern Railway Company
Great Northern Plan to Issue Preferred Stock in Manitoba Offer
The Great Northern is organized under Minnesota law with an authorized capital of 40 million dollars. Half this capital is preferred stock at 6 percent annual dividends with safeguards against depreciation. The Manitoba stockholders may exchange one share of Manitoba for one share of this preferred stock, paying 10 dollars cash per share while 50 dollars are met by asset transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Minnesota
Great Northern Railroad Company
Great Northern Company
Manitoba Company
Manitoba
Jerome Park Races Summary of Winners
At Jerome Park on October 4 a large crowd watched races across six events. St James won the two year olds six furlongs race, Hop Filly placed second, Eminence third, in 1 19. King Crab took the mile and an eighth, Catient was second, Golden Reel third, time 1 54 and 4. Pontiac won the fourteen hundred yards, Blue Rock second, Climax third. Aurania won the Jaz Hunter stakes for fillies at a mile and three eighths in 2 29. Huntress won the mile and three sixteenths with Philosophy second in 2 08. Little Minnie captured six furlongs with Mute second and Utility third in 1 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Park
St. James
Hop Filly
Eminence
King Crab
Catient
Golden Reel
Pontiac
Blue Rock
Climax
Jaz Hunter
Aurania
Daylight
Duplicity
Huntress
Philosophy
Little Minnie
Mute
Utility
Latonia Races Reports Winners at Latonia Track
Cincinnati October 4 Latonia track condition good pleasant weather crowd attendance for card features three year olds and upward seven eighths of a mile Sis Himyar won with Middle arch second and Pritchett third Time 131 Maiden two year olds half mile Happiness won Mount Lebanon second Lottie K third Time .50 Three year olds upward fifteen sixteenths of a mile Lago won Mirth second Daisy Woodruff third Time 138 Mile 3 year olds Brandalett won Queen of Trumps second Pontalett third Time 1 50 38 Five furlongs Red Light won Rose Monte second Martha Page third Time 1 03
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latonia
Cincinnati
Sis Himyar
Middle Arch
Pritchett
Happiness
Mount Lebanon
Lottie K
Lago
Mirth
Daisy Woodruff
Brandalett
Queen of Trumps
Pontalett
Red Light
Rose Monte
Martha Page
Morris Park Races October Card Summary
Morris Park on October 3 offered five furlongs with Fordam first Pearl Set second Swift third. A dead heat for Now or Never and Brother Ban at a mile and an eighth, time 1 5 3 4. Cracksman won seven furlongs, Ben Harrison second Boots third, time 1 2 9 4. St John won a mile with Barister second Dunboyne third, time 1 4 4. The Miss Annie file won two-year-olds five furlongs with Civil Service second Gunwad third, time 1 0 0. Six furlongs saw Tipstaff first Freedom second Glen Mound third, time ttt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Park
Fordam
Pearl
Swift
Brother Ban
Cracksman
Ben Harrison
Boots
St. John
Barister
Dunboyne
Baseball scores from October games across leagues
Indianapolis 6 Washington 5 Picr sures Pittsburgh 3 Boston 3 Cleveland New York 6 Chicago 3 Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 9 Louisville 2 Baltimore 6 Columbus 1 reports from Oct 3 4 across the association and league standings with multiple city matchups.
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Cleveland
Cleveland New York
Cineaco
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Louisville
Baltimore
Columbus
Tragedy as Engine Falls Through Bridge in Indiana
In PraNaronis Indiana on October 2 a traction engine and threshing machine broke through a bridge near Jonesville and plunged thirty feet into water. John Sparks and Henry Wright were crushed and scalded to death, while three other men suffered serious burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
InpraNaronis
Indiana
Jonesville
John Sparks
Henry Wright
Hatfield McCoy feud erupts in Kentucky wedding tragedy
In Jamnoner Kentucky the old Hatfield McCoy feud flares as Pete McCoy’s daughter and John Tandy planned marriage. During the ceremony a volley killed the couple and mortally wounded the preacher, with factions vowing to stop the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkelds
Jamnoner
Pete McCoy
John Tandy
Threats Against Rev Cronin Intensify After Murder Probe
Since the De Cronin murder, allies of Rev Patrick Cronin editor of the Catholic Union have faced harsh denunciations. He reports receiving threatening letters and declares he will persist with his editorial course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Burra
N. Y
de Cronin
Patrick Cronin
Catholic Union
Convention of Clan Na Gael district sixteen to meet
The Clan Na Gael district sixteen convention for Illinois and Michigan will be held here Sunday. Resolutions denouncing the Cronin murder will be introduced. A large dispute is expected to arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cineaco
Get
Save
Clan Na-Gael
Iinois
Michigan
Cronin
Opening of International Congress draws strong praise
A Mealeo dispatch reports Secretary Blaine's address at the International Congress of American Nations opening was well received. Street comments deem it the strongest utterance by an American in this class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Lawis
Mealeo
Dlaine
International Congress of American Nations
Bayisher Hanged for Outrageous Assault in City
A man named Bayisher was hanged here today for an alleged brutal attack on the daughter of Arthur Allard of this city. The execution occurred after court proceedings and follows long-standing public safety concerns in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pambenickaneig
Paul Key
Arthur Allard
Kiril
Delegates See Yorktown Gunboat and Drill in West Point Visit
The Spanish American delegates toured West Point on October 4 with Secretary of War Proctor, viewing barracks and recitation rooms, ending with a cavalry drill. They boarded the Yorktown for New York as marines saluted and the machine guns fired fourteen shots. Public interest rose as visitors explored the ship under executive guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Military Academy
American Congress
Proctor
Yorktown
New York
Wilson
Romer
Chadwick
Blaine’s Bid For Congress Presidency Sparks Secret Session
A Washington dispatch reports Blaine’s bid to preside over the American congress provoked a secret session as Central and South American delegates questioned his eligibility to preside since he is not a member. Some delegates vowed to skip the next day's meeting and reception, while Chile and Argentina kept away from events. It remains unclear whether they will participate while Blaine serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merald
Cutcaco
Washington
Blaine
Laine
Congress
Chile
Argentine
Contess
Disaster at Corona Steamer Sinks in Deep Water
In New Orleans the tug Beverly Harris assisted the Corona wreck, rescuing survivors. Pat Ryan the steward and Mrs. Huff were recovered dead, Baton Rouge sent their bodies. Survivors recount a sudden explosion and chaotic retreat to deck and roof as fires and debris rained amid the ill fated voyage. Captain Sweeney and others describe warning and rescue efforts by St Louis boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Democrat Bayousas
Beverly Harris
Corona
Knapp
Klein
Prophets Island
Pat Ryan
Huff
Baton Rouge
Henry Blanks
W., Fleming
St. Louis
Sweeney
St “Itis
James H H Clark A Western Mining Adventurer Dies
James H H Clark of Tombstone Arizona died in Washington after a stormy career. Once wealthy during California gold days and a Civil War cotton speculator he wandered the western territories and Mexico. He later lost most of his fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasthington
James HH. Clark
Tormbstone Ariz
Tie
California
Mexico
America
Clark
Prodigal Claimmaker Persists Amid Washington Proceedings
Three years ago he traveled to Washington to pursue a $10,000,000 cotton seizure claim against the Pola won. Officers of the Union army sold the cotton in Memphis. Congress reported the claim favorably in both houses, but no concurrent action followed. Clark remains hopeful, living on charity while sustaining his long battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pola
Memphis
Congress
Clark
Electric Flashes From Across The Nation
A compilation of brief items dated Oct 4 reporting jurors refused in Cronin case, Maritimes and Europe rail accidents, deaths of notable figures General Asa RK Blunt and John Lyon Smith, rail collisions with casualties, a child powder explosion, indecent behavior arraignment in Dumfries, a Boston creditors settlement offer, and a cabinet meeting with Proctor missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreevesport and Houston Railroad
Berry
Lasswitz
Posen
Axpany
N. Y
Timothy Sullivan
Cayuna
Ont
Lonpox
Gallway
Dumfries
Gibson
Boston
E.& A. ST. Batchellor & Co
Disaster at Shields and collapse in Altenbrush
A cartridge accident aboard the Italian armored warship Formidable in Shields caused a massive explosion killing the naval officer in charge and several sailors while many others were severely wounded. Separately at Altenbrush Hanover scaffolding for a church steeple collapsed, sending seven workers to their deaths from a hundred feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennon
Shields
Formidable
Altenbrush
Hanover
Complaint Against the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Washington Oct 4 The American Mining and Smelting Co and others through Patterson Thomas of Denver file an Interstate Commerce Commission complaint against the Denver and Rio Grande alleging unreasonable through bullion rates from Leadville to Missouri River points and that Salt Lake rates are much lower harming Leadville shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtron
American Mining and Smelting Company
Patterson & Thomas of
Denver
Interstate Commerce Commission
Denver and Rio Grande Road
Leadville
Missouri River
Salt Lake
Colorado Knights Templar Leave Denver for Washington Conclave
The Colorado delegation to the triennial Knights Templar conclave in Washington, over two hundred strong, departed Denver on a special Rio Grande and Missouri Pacific train. Every commandery in the state is represented as they aim to bring the next conclave to Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cattle and Sheep Market Report from Cucaco
Cattle receipts at Cucaco reach 14 000 with a dull market and declines across grades. Beef yields range from 4.50 to 4.00 for top beef, steers 2.80 to 4.25, stockers and feeders 1.75 to 3.00, Texas cattle 1.35 to 2.55, western rangers 2.40 to 3.25, and wintered Texans 2.50 to 3.60. Sheep receipts 5 000 with a weak market. natives 2.55 to 4.59, western 3.40 to 4.10, Texas 3.00 to 4.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Western Rangers
Western
Railroad judgments recovered in Texas case
Treasury reports the recovery of $1,000 judgments in the Western District of Texas against the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass railroad and WK Gibbins on charges tied to importing wine from Mexico under labor contract at the San Tomas coal mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngton
Treasury Department
United States Court
Western District of Texas
Rio Grande
Wile and Sands Arrest Rampage Split Ends
Mrs. J. P. Sands, wife of the Butte Falls Minnesota sheriff, who aided convict John Mitchell in eluding capture, was arrested tonight. Mitchell, who escaped on the Manitoba train, is expected to be recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canklinton
J.P. Sands
Butte Falls
Minn
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Manitoba
Secret Service raids city gang counterfeiters arrest list
In Indianapolis on October 4 United States Secret Service officers seized counterfeiters after six weeks undercover work with two gangs in Grooge county. Seven of fifteen suspects are under arrest and the remaining eight are being pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
United States Secret Service
Grooge County
Sund Trojan Sets Fresh One Year Old Record
Sund trotted today in state meet setting a new one year old record for the event. The effort by the local horse racer drew attention from fans and officials at the venue.
Worms in Dogs Tails and the Case Against Docking
The piece discusses beliefs that a worm at a dog's tail end causes distemper and that cutting the tail prevents illness. It notes the historical claim of tail docking for taxation and defends against the practice, calling it a misguided superstition upheld by some dog owners and veterinary circles. It also mentions similar myths about cows and worms in tails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Dalziel
Great Britain
Womba
Witnig
An Electric Plant Found In Indian Forest
A newly discovered strange plant in India emits a strong magnetic power. Touching a leaf shocks the hand as with an induction coil. At six meters a magnetic needle is affected, and the plant’s energy peaks around 2 PM and vanishes at night. Storms heighten its intensity. rain silences it and birds avoid it. No magnetic metals grow nearby. The report blends electricity and botany in a mysterious phenomenon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest of
India
Incident in Street Involving Polite Black Youth
A garbled report describes a confrontation on a sidewalk where a well dressed white man tells a Black youth to move. The exchange features the youth's calm reply about wanting decent treatment and a struggle over racial expectations.
The Cranks We Have Always With Us
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the absurdity of a crank who claims night air kills people and bans meat in summer. Despite his theories and figures, the public continues to eat meat and breathe night air, choosing common sense over the crank’s doomsday rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Incquirer
Burglar Swap Leads to Confused Elopement Plot
An Albany girl mistook a burglar for her lover who planned to act as best man for a high society elopement. The first burglar diverted her attention while his accomplice entered the home and then the pair swapped roles to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Night of Plunder Ends in Burglary Charge
A young man fled after a liaison was exposed and the furious father confronted him. The woman returned home remorseful at dawn. Fate then saw the youth charged with burglary, deepening his troubles.
The Newest Game at an Information Party
The article describes an information party game where each man receives a card and each woman a numbered slip. Partners with matching numbers answer questions, scoring 10 for correct, 0 for wrong, and 6 for near accuracy. Prizes go to top and bottom scorers. the session also emphasizes discussion and learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill Monument
Boston
Stranger seeks museum job in era of exhibition
A man requests a role in a dime museum. The proprietor refuses to publicize the man as part of the display, noting the man’s claim of not being named for the world’s fair. The stranger offers to set his own salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dime Museum
New York
Drop Nickel In the Slot Auto Machine
An early machine known as a Dovtor Cureaul in Hol and features compartments labeled with ailments. Users drop a coin into the slot and pull the handle to receive a powder. It maps ailments to colors or locations on a figure, dispensing a cure or item when the correct slot is used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holand
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication
Arthur Gurimer of Cheyenne Loramie County Wyoming has filed to prove desert land claim No 3182 in section 3 township 20 north range 61 west before the Registere Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on Saturday the Ed day of November 1880. Witnesses Alexander J. Perry Caleb M. La Grange Demer F E Brown and Walter Brown all of Joshen Wyoming. Champlin Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Arthur Gur@imer
Loramie County
Wyoming
Range
Alexander J. Pery
Caleb M. la Grange
Demer FE. Brown
Walter Brown
Joshen
Kk. P
Champlin
Register
Orrin C. Donald Seeks Desert Land Final Proof
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming on September 19 notices Orrin C Donald of 112 Wisconsin Keokuk Iowa intends to make final proof on desert land claim No 4117 for the all see in township 10 range 6 west before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on Tuesday November 5. He names witnesses Coley Hester John McDonald Samuel L Blake Robert Jackson James H Egbert all of Egbert Laramie County Wyoming. Pochamplin Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Orrin
Donald
Wiendean Street
Keokuk
Lee County
Preston
Desert
Claloy
Register
Wyoming
Coley Hester
John i. McDonald
Samuel L. Blake
Robert Jackson
James Hi
Egbert
Laramie County
I. Pochamplin
Final Proof Notice for Desert Land Claim No 4 14
Desert Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming announces final proof dates for L Porter McDonald of Kinmettisburg Palo Alto and James M Griffin of Rybert Laramy county. McDonald must prove continuous residence and cultivation before Register and Receiver on November 5. Griffin on October 10. Names of witnesses listed for both claimants.
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New York Exchange
Neorthorn
Indianapoliis
Picrssure
Pittsburg
Association
Hudson River
Vorktown
Coronna
James H. Clark
Millionaire Adventurer
James UI
Domthy
Mippleton
tConn
John Lyon Smith
Wesleyan University
Crete
Canea
Loxpon
Kempton Park
Lightnes Swallow Field
Arvard Moss
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Comunicomleuters
Shhool
Mike
Iter
Cala
Stanford
Holt
Alwayve
Asiep
Salt Dine
McDonald
Samuel TL. Bake
James Hill
Rybert
Laramiy County
K.P. Ciamrin
Chevrsne
Hie Oaly
Viet
James M. Griffin
Henry
Youur
Charles
Hue Frank Yoder
Philipp
Los Phiy
Cattle Brands
L. Voorhees & CO
Weming
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