Harte's Name to Appear On Twice for Clerk Race
Secretary Kinney ruled George B Harte may appear on the ballot twice only for the long term. The ruling, in Oct 16 dispatch, follows Captain Monfort protest over two offices of Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in Hamilton County. The case may reach the Supreme Court for final decision.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Kinney
Elias Monfort
George B
Harte
Hamilton County
Captain Monfort
Board of Elections
Robert Grear
Cincinnati Board of Elections
Goebel
Ohio
Rendigs
Monfort
Hobson
Cincinnati
the Court of Common Pleas
George Hobson
E. R. Monfort
Stattte
Court of Common Pleas
Negro Protective ticket. candidate Denwell seeks pay
Graham Denwell, candidate for Supreme Court on the Negro Protective ticket, demanded payment for appearing on the state ticket. The Democratic State Executive Committee had covered hotel bills for delegates to a bolting negro convention, but Denwell’s bill was rejected and he threatens to sue. The episode exposes tensions over the ticket and party funding.
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Graham Denwell
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Negro Protective
Degwell
Democratic Committee
Horse Jump Tragedy Over Creek Bridge
In Xenia on October 16 Frank Bowser of Old Town and his four year old nephew Ervin Kreible were driving a buggy over a bridge when the horse reared and plunged to the creek bottom about fifteen feet below. The horse died. the buggy was destroyed. Bowser suffered a broken leg and a dislocated ankle and other injuries, while Kreible suffered a severe head injury.
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Commercial Tribune
Xenia
Frank Bowser
Old Town
Ervin Kreible
Bowser
Kreibe
Will Fight For Homes Mountaineers Claim Birthright
H C King of Boston seeks to claim about 500000 acres across Logan McDowell Mingo counties in West Virginia and Buckhannon County Virginia and Pike County Kentucky. His representative Mr Shumate travels here to sway public opinion as eviction plans loom amid strong local resistance and alleged support from U S Marshals.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
H. C. King
Boston
Logan
McDowell
Mingo
Buckhannon County
Virginia
Pike County
Kentucky
Shumate
King
Mingo County
United States Marshals
Logan County
Student Paralyzed After Blanket Hazing Incident at Boulder
In Boulder Colorado on October 16 a 17 year old DeKalb Wellman student at Boulder University preparatory school was tossed in a blanket by older students. He was struck on the head and shoulders and driven to the ground, paralyzing the upper body and causing spinal curvature. Citizens call for ending hazing at the university.
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Boulder, Col
DeKalb
WRECKED IN A STORM Only Two Escaped
Havana dispatch reports the coasting steamer Triton wrecked between Dominica and Mariel on the north coast of Pinar del Rio. Eight miles offshore, the ship ran ashore in heavy weather. only the purser and one passenger survived. Over 200 aboard including soldiers and civilians are feared lost. thirty crewmen perished. Two navy and two army officers, a commissary official, and seventy seven privates are listed among the dead. The ship carried 31,660 in silver for Spanish forces.
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Havana
Bahia Honda
Pinar del Rio
Dominica
Mariel
Louise
Navy
Army
Sam Jones Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday in Cartersville
In Cartersville Georgia on October 16 Rev Sam P Jones marked his fiftieth birthday with fifty guests from mil lionaires bankers merchants divines professors newspapermen and railroad magnates. An elegant dinner followed with toasts to Jones as preacher humorist newspaper man lecturer and friend. He spoke warmly as toastmaster Rev George Stewart. Numerous gifts and congratulatory telegrams from city notables complemented a reception at his home.
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Atlanta
Cartersville
Sam P. Jones
Sam Jones
Jones
George Stewart
Foraker Denounces Suit Tied to Union Pacific Sale
Senator Foraker rebukes claims tying President McKinley and Marcus Hanna to a Union Pacific sale. He cites a U S court led foreclosure of government liens, noting Cleveland administration initiated the suit and that jurisdiction rests with the court, not the current president.
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McKinley
Foraker
Hanna
Union Pacific Railroad
Marcus A. Hanna
United States Court
Cleveland Administration
Government of
United States
William McKinley
Union Pacific
Cleveland
Judson Harmon
Grover Cleveland
Mrs E J Van Dusen Charged With Insanity
In San Francisco on October 16, 75 year old Mrs E J Van Dusen of 212 Molten Avenue is confined in a padded cell at Receiving Hospital charged with insanity. She is described as ragged and begging for meals, despite owning property on Vanness Avenue.
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San Francisco
E. J. van Dusen
Molten Avenue
Vanness Avenue
Judge Bullock Arrested in Lexington Over Pistol Assault
Lexington report says County Judge Frank A. Bullock was arrested on warrants charging assault with a pistol and carrying concealed weapons. Bond set at 500 and 200 dollars. Arrest stems from dispute over criticism of his appointment of election officers.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Frank A. Bullock
Elijah P. Harrison
Bloodhounds Halt Pursuit in Huffman Murder Case
In Kendallville Indiana Oct 16 bloodhounds traced two men to Peter St Marys house in Rome City and St Mary and Clyde White were arrested. A posse member was stopped by dogs and also placed under arrest. Neighbors are suspected and a reward of 1200 dollars stands for the killers.
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Commercial Tribune
Kendallville
Ind
Adam Huffman
Peter St. Mary’s House
Rome City
St. Mary
Clyde White
Edward Langtry Dies in Chester Asylum
Edward Langtry husband of Lily Langtry died last night at the Chester asylum after being committed by a magistrate. He was said to have suffered brain concussion from a fall on a steamer from Dublin to Holyhead. Mrs Langtry enjoyed social triumphs at racing events and the Cesarewitch win with Merman while denying any engagement with Prince Esterhazy.
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London
Edward Langtry
Lily Langtry
Asylum For the
Chester
Langtry
Dublin
Holyhead
Merman
Jockey Club
Prince of Wales
Duke of Cambridge
Prince
British Cabinet Plans Shocks to Gold Standard
London reports the British cabinet likely rebuffs calls for a new international monetary conference and will not reopen the Indian mints. Officials emphasize no change to the gold standard though further talks with the American Commission and India are possible.
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London
British Cabiet
American Commission
Cabinet Council
Bank of England
Press Association
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
Michael Hicks- Beach
Exchequer
House of Commons
United Kingdom
India
United States
Michael Hicks-Beach
Wolcott
West Africa
Ween
United States Monetary Commission
Bluffed by Robbers Hit Elwood Farmers
In Elwood Indiana on October 16 a gang of thieves operating in this and Tipton counties attacked farmer Ward Hobbs four miles west of town. They threatened arson and demanded names while stealing wheat corn and poultry. Hobbs and other farmers refuse to name the robbers fearing reprisals. State authorities may be appealed to.
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Commercial Tribune
Elwood
Ind
Tipton
Ward Hobbs
Hobbs
Gold Strike Reported From Roane County Mine
A Welch miner in Roane County near Spenc er area purchased land and sunk a shaft. Judge Russell and Pomeroy citizens connected with Cripple Creek district bought into the property and aided development. This week two carloads of ore were shipped to Cripple Creek stamp mill, with reports of a rich gold strike.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Roane County
Spenter
Russell
Pomeroy
Cripple Creek
Col
Roade County
Bedford tragedy ends in manhunt and surrender
Alonzo Roach surrendered after killing William Pierce and wounding Homer Pierce at Maylridge Schoolhouse seven miles west of Bedford Indiana. He claimed self defense as Sheriff guards quell possible mob violence. Pierce brothers aged 17 and under 25 were involved after a missionary gathering ended in a fatal shooting.
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Commercial Tribune
Bedford
Ind
Maylridge
Here
Alonzo Roach
William Pierce
Homer Pierce
Homer
Pierce
Roach
Shot At Country Dance ends in fatal self wound mystery
Nicholasville report says Dr Howard Crockett aged 23 a guest at a dance at farmer James Hutchinson's near the city was found unconscious with a pistol wound behind the right ear on a pavement outside the door. No report heard. locals doubt suicide and Crockett remains unconscious at his father Dr H S Crockett's home.
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Nicholasville
Howard Crockett
Wilmore
Here
James Hutchinson
Dr. Crockett
Mr. Hutchinson
Crockett
Witt
H. 8. Crockett
Les Miserables Barred by Columbus Librarian
Columbus imitates Philadelphia by banning Victor Hugo's Les Miserables. Librarian Hanzel says the work will be handed out only to persons of mature age, citing its character as justification for precaution.
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Columbus
Philadelphia
Victor Hugo
Hanzel
Weyler May Return to Spain Awaiting Steamer
Havana dispatches report General Weyler will be allowed to embark for Spain at any time on any steamer of his choice. Madrid instructs the government to hold the Secretary General and provincial governors in place until further orders.
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Havana
Key West
Fla
Weyler
Madrid
Spain
Sefior Gamundi
French Greed in West Africa Violates Treaties With England
Suspicious actions in West Africa prompt scrutiny of French conduct. The column argues that Paris undermines historic pacts with Britain and hints that the Meline ministry relies on corrupt powers to sustain its policies. The piece links imperial greed to diplomatic strains and trade friction.
Revolt of Germany and French Politics Stir Anger Abroad
Special cable from London discusses French plans and elections amid anger over Kaisers and colonial ambitions. It notes France’s push for a new policy while pledging to defend gained territories and critiques corruption aiding Meline and Faure.
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Niger
England
France
Germany
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