McKinley declines Cincinnati banquet invitation
A Cincinnati citizens committee invited McKinley to the Commercial Club dinner on November 10. He declined to attend to avoid slighting other cities, but accepted next year’s invitation and sent thanks for Bryan’s congratulatory telegram.
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Commercial Tribune
Canton
McKinley
Cleveland
Chicago
Columbus
Mayor Strong
New York
New England Society
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Harrison
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
McKinley Receives Enthusiastic Messages After Victory
The New York press and General Miles send congratulations to McKinley. Secretaries in Indianapolis note large volumes of telegrams and letters arriving daily. A Wyoming elector reportedly plans to vote for McKinley for the first time in history.
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Hebrew Club
M. K. Perkins
New York
Wermest
New York Press
Hanna
Bryan
Cleveland
McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Wyoming
Good Things McKinley Will Do for Government Judges
President elect McKinley will appointment life judges including two Supreme Court justices three DC court judges and three Court of Claims members if incumbents retire on full pay. Several senior judges become eligible this term with retirement deadlines in 1897 and 1898.
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Supreme Court
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Court of Claims
United States
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California
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Gray
Bingham
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Cox
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Clevdad
Nott, Weldon
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Morrison
Interstate Commerce Commission
Knapp
Steamer Parade Honors McKinley in Lorain Harbor
In Lorain Ohio on November 6 a fine harbor parade celebrated Major McKinley’s election. Tugs towed small craft decked with flags while all harbor waters rang with whistling. Captain Jas Bowen of the tug Cascade led the event watched by hundreds with key vantage points. A monster demonstration is planned for next Tuesday evening.
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Commercial Tribune
Lorain, CO
McKinley
Jas. Bowen
Cascade
Elwood Holds Enthusiastic McKinley Rally
In Elwood Indiana on November 6 1900 a Republican rally drew about 10000 supporters. Cannon booms and rockets lit the night as the crowd lined the streets in a blaze of Republican celebration for McKinley’s election.
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Commercial Tribune
Elwood
Ind
McKinley
From Prison to Palace Oscar de Wannieck to be freed
Oscar de Wannieck once of Indianapolis and now an Albany Penitentiary inmate will be released tomorrow. The heir to a fortune faces instant return to freedom and a rapid life beyond prison bars in New York.
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Oscar de Wannieck
Commercial Tribune
New York
Indianapolis
Albany
Kentucky for Weinley T s a Very Close Shave
A feud flares after a narrow win as Weinley avoids defeat in a tense political contest. A separate incident recalls a stepfather’s life saved by a double killing, intensifying local tensions and raising questions about motive.
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Stepfather
Matewan Tragedy Draws Hatfield and Ruthfords
Hatfield and his 14 year old stepson Joe Glenn faced charges for a shooting spree in Matewan Mingo County after election day trouble with the Rutherford family. Three men were shot two died. Hatfield and Glenn fled to the mountains before surrender negotiations led to their capture and planned preliminary trials in Huntington. Captain Hatfield, son of Anse Hatfield, is described as tall and strong with a calm demeanor amid the feud aftermath.
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Commercial Tribune
Huntington
W. Va
Oake
Clark
Daniel Christians
Mingo County
Hatfield
Joe Glenn
Matewan
Glenn
Rutherfords
Hlfield
Rutherford
H Alfield
Jon Rutherford
Rutherfor
Captain Hatfield
Anse Hatfield
McCoy-H Fala
Beech Creek
Hatfie
De Wannieck Set For Paris Restitution After Conviction
De Wannieck, an Indianapolis pharmacist, plans to go to Paris with his wife to claim an estate worth 200 000 dollars after the death of his parents. His wife says he has been mostly imprisoned and awaits release outside prison walls. He maintains he was wrongfully convicted as an agent for a drug house selling defective powders.
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Paris
France
de Wannieck
Mme. de Wannieck
Indianapolis
DeWannieck
Cashier Stone Acquitted in Kentucky Bank Case
Versailles Ky November 6 The trial of Charles W Stone assistant cashier of the defunct Midway Deposit Bank on embezzlement charges ended with acquittal The judge Cantrell gave peremptory instructions and the jury acted There are two more cases against Stone including grand larceny and filing false reports
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Commercial Tribune
Versailles
Chas. W. Stone
Midway Deposit Bank
Tragic city case unfolds amid a tense arrest
Hurhes of ae city and A kirk of Logan figure in a city short conversation not fully revealed in a tragedy interview. Prisoners will be brought before a magistrate under guard after Officers Clark and Christian captured them on a train near Matewai. The train sped past Kenova with no stop, and a baggage-master and conductor learned of the arrest only later. Mayor Ensign and Chief Turner planned protection for the prisoners, while Clark and Christian, famed for recent mountain arrests, faced a possible flare of violence from locals as they brought in the suspects.
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Incheon Still Hopeful for Bryan Victory in Kentucky
Lexington dispatch reports Major P. P. Johnston, Democratic State Chairman, stating he believes Kentucky will back Bryan by about 1,000 votes. He cites thorough information and notes recounts show errors in early figures including a Woodford County precinct where a clerk failed to sign ballots before 1 o'clock and a broken ballot box was opened.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
P. P. Johnston
Democratic State Executive Committee
Robertson
Inley
Bryan
Johnston Ay
Woodford
Secretary's Senate bid hinges on Tuesday election results
The text notes Republican votes reaching 70 on joint ballot, enough to elect but not a quorum. Gold Democrats hold control. One Republican winner gained his seat by a written pledge to back Carlisle for Senator if gold Democrats supported him.
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Frop
Mentucky
Carlisle
Kentucky Output for McKinley Election Report
Official returns from 100 counties and reliable unofficial reports from 19 counties show Kentucky favoring McKinley by a 475 vote majority. Final figures likely to remain stable, according to P George W. Lieberth Secretary Republican State Committee.
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Louisville
The
Commercial Tribune
Kentucky
McKinley
George W. Lieberth
Republican State Committee
McKinley Gains Votes in Key States as Election Tallies Grow
Chicago November 6 Henry C. Payne states McKinley will win about 280 electoral votes with South Dakota likely above 1 200 and Wyoming contributing three. Kentucky remains safely in McKinley’s column with roughly 400 for the leading elector and 150 to 200 for others. Payne plans to depart for Milwaukee and return next week to settle remaining election business.
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South Dakota
Wyoming
Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Henry C. Payne
McKinley
Tly
Advics
Bryan Elector in Louisville Forecast for McKinley Race
In Louisville on November 6 Chairman Roberts cites 400 to 500 for McKinley while conceding W B Smith the first Bryan Elector will win, running ahead of the lowest Republican elector as in Ohio four years ago.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Roberts
McKinley
W. B. Smith
Bryan
Ohio
Hanna Busy at HQ After Frauds Alleged in Memo District
New York dispatch reports Mark Hanna, chairman of the Republican National Committee, receiving visitors and letters after the election. Colonel Fellows sought Hanna's aid to investigate alleged frauds in the Memphis congressional district that cost Harrison a clear win. James D. Brady claims Virginia carried by 20 000 and seven of ten Congressmen were elected, yet swindled by Southern fraudulent elections.
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Mark A. Hanna
Republican National Committee
John R. Fellows
Mr. Hanna
Hanna
Fellows
Mempas
Harrison
Palmer
Buckner
Indianapolis
Scott
James D. Brady
Virginia Republican Campaign Committee
Southern
Bryan
Man to Eat a Cat After Election Wager in St Louis
Richard M. Roche Democratic Central Committeeman from the Fourth Ward must eat a cat if Bryan loses. Theodore Ashcroft a young Republican bets Roche will perform the strange feast if Inley is elected. Ashcroft and friends plan to witness the act with a feast prepared for the event.
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Commercial Tribune
ST. Louis
Richard M. Roche
Democratic Central
Fourth Ward
Bryan
Theodore Ashcroft
Kcroft
Inley
Roche
Ashcroft
Thomas
Burglars Force Akron Saloon Keeper to Open Safe
Two men with revolvers raided Nate Hunsicker’s saloon two miles south of Akron early this morning and compelled him to open his safe. He was threatened with dynamite, and the burglars made off with valuables after securing the contents.
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Nate Hunsicker
Commercial Tribune
Akron
Nathaniel Hunsicker
Ron Partielle
Asakmuet Nee
Ier
Hunter Kills Large Eagle on Ross Pike Line
Zonner, a hunter, shot and killed a large eagle on the Ross and Pike County line yesterday. The bird measured nearly seven feet from wingtip to wingtip.
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Commercial Tribune
Waverly
Zonner
Ross
Pike
United Mine Workers Officials Receive News
Columbus Ohio reports that officials of the United Mine Workers have received some new communication from Washington. Details remain unclear as the wire service provides limited bits of information.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
United Mine Workers
Mrs. Vanderbilt Dies Suddenly in Westchester Home
New York reports the death of Mrs. Mary Louise Vanderbilt widow of William H. Vanderbilt at 1:30 this afternoon at the Shepard residence in Scarboro Westchester County. She suffered heart failure after a morning of activity and died within minutes with Dr. Goutrant and family members present. Born Mary Louise Kissam in Albany she married in 1841 and leaves children Cornelius William Kissam Frederick William George William Margaret Louisa Emily Thorne Florence Adele Eliza. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed.
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New York
Mary Louise Vanderbilt
William H. Vanderbilt
Eliott F. Shepard
Scarboro
Westchester County
Akron prisoner confesses to murder of Cleveland youth
William Clark admits killing Joseph Lupinck in Cleveland on October 25 after knocking him down with a fence picket. He also confesses to prior burglaries and theft from Lupinck, claiming Dempsey helped. Dempsey, from Cleveland, refuses to speak on the crimes. Lupinck’s death had been a Cleveland police mystery with possible motive beyond robbery.
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Commercial Tribune
Akron
William Clark
William Dempsey
Clark
Cleveland
Joseph Lupinck
Dempsey
Lupinck
Luupinck
Dayton
Dempsey Cones
Lancaster
Columbus
Forged Bank Drafts Nabs Three in Gotham
New York police report the capture of three gang members tied to a forged bank draft operation that moved across the West. The gang originated there and involved lithographer Walter B. Peters who did most of the work. Willis Herbert Connors W H Smith and Thompson were the others. Thirty drafts of 65 dollars each circulated, causing significant banker risk. Smith remains at large.
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New York
Walter B. Peters
Willis Herbert Connors
W. H. Smith
Thompson
Peters
Smith
West
Grocer Edward Butler Missing in Columbus
Edward Butler, a grocer at 13 North Princeton Avenue, has been missing since Wednesday. Police have been notified to locate him as he carried several hundred dollars and his friends fear foul play in Columbus, Ohio.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Edward Butler
Princeton Avenue
Managers of the Company Award Over One Million in Contracts
Company managers met today and awarded contracts totaling over a million dollars. Plans include near term construction of a large open hearth furnace at Duquesne and a new blast furnace stop when the Chi as adopted. The Butter road project continues with Work to the lakes and a manpower increase is anticipated.
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Duquesne
Carn
Syndicate Invests 31 Million in West Virginia Enterprise
Friends of Senator Camden announce that a syndicate plans to invest 31 million dollars in a West Virginia enterprise. The deal, reported from Peace, West Virginia, involves funding for a new project to be detailed on the newspaper's second page.
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Commercial Tribune
Peace W. Va
Friends of
Camden
Novel Parade Through Wapakoneta After Election Bet
Three Democratic girls from Tauesch Crawford millinery rode a mourning wagon through Wapakoneta streets in an election bet with Bryan’s image draped in black. Four Republican girls traveled in a barouche adorned with flags and McKinley Hobart pictures. Democratic trio paid all expenses.
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Commercial Tribune
Wapakoneta
Tauesch & Crawford
Bryan
McKinley
Hobart
Twin Boy Burglars Reach Columbus Prison
Two 15 year old twins from Ross County named David and Dudley Parker arrived at the Columbus penitentiary along with Everett Riggs, marking the latest juvenile burglary case to reach the facility.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
David and
Dudley Parker
Everett Riggs
Ross County
Parker
British Courts Deny Kleptomania Claim in Lonaire Case
A British court denies the defense alleging kleptomania by Lonaire. The ruling upholds the defendant's responsibility for the alleged theft and outlines the legal reasoning behind dismissing a mental illness defense.
Husband Acquitted Judge Seeks Reversal of Sentence
A husband was acquitted on the charge, while the judge indicates expectation that the conviction will be reversed on appeal. The case centers on contested verdicts and pending appellate action.
Trial of Walter and Mrs Castle in London Court
The London trial of Mr and Mrs Walter M Castle from San Francisco ended with his acquittal and her three months imprisonment for shoplifting. Mrs Castle sobbed in court as her husband stood calm. she pleaded guilty to all charges while he denied them.
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Charles Matthews
Castle
Frank Lockwood
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Gill
Graham Campbell
Avery
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