War Heroes Meet McKinley on Campaign Tour
Canton Ohio reports General Sickles and General Howard visiting Gov. McKinley at the campaign tour stop. A wintry snow, church services, and a reception filled the day as delegations plan Illinois Day and more rallies across the week with Col. Read as chief marshal and W. J. Calhoun to speak.
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General Sickles
Corporal Tanner
Howard
Jas. C. Ogden
McKinley
Illinois
Col. W. P. Read
Fitzsimmons
W. J. Calhoun
Colored Men at Parkersburg Deny Silver Club
A dispatch from Parkersburg West Virginia reports that colored voters are not organizing a free silver club or a first colored Democratic club in the state. City colored men and leaders dismiss the notion, and officers mentioned are merely youths in the community.
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Parkersburg
Commercial Tribune
W. Va
Iowa and McKinley Carry Hope Staged As Jones Arrives
Lieut. Gov. A. Jones arrived in Columbus to attend an event tied to the Statehouse Improvement Committee. He predicts McKinley will win Iowa as election forecasts unfold.
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Jones
McKinley
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Gov
A. . Jones
Statehouse
Boyer Arrested After Knife Threat In Springfield Saloon
William Boyer was arrested on the charge of cutting with intent to wound after Edward Adams says Boyer offered a handshake to settle a quarrel in Clark's saloon. Adams claims Boyer produced a knife and wounded himself with its blade.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
William Boyer
Edward Adams
Clark
Boyer
Adams
Body Identified of Young Man Run Over on Rail Line
A well dressed young man killed on the Hocking Valley Railroad three weeks ago was identified as the son of Michael Parker of Columbus. The identification occurred at a morgue after the body was found earlier. details remain sparse due to the damaged report.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Akogete Aasey
Michael Parker
George
Ohio miners reject 45 cent wage cut in decisive vote
Secretary Lewis and President Ratchford started tallying a miners vote in Columbus on the proposed 45 cent reduction. They stated the measure is overwhelmingly defeated and a mass convention may follow as leaders push for another attempt to secure the wage cut amid idle mines outside Massillon and Jackson.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
T. E. Lewis
Ohio Coal Miners’ Organization
Ratchford
Massillon
Jackson
Pittsburg
Bartender stabbed by woman in Lorain saloon quarrel
Charles Giteau a bartender at Lilie Utterbach's saloon in Lorain is seriously ill after a woman stabbed him with a butcher knife during a quarrel. He knocked her down before she rose and fatally struck his breast near the heart.
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Commercial Tribune
Lorain, O
Charles Giteau
Lilie Utterbach
Giteau
Shot Through the Heart Tragedy at Colored Men’s Club
In Anderson Indiana on October 18 a quarrel among Black workers from Louisville at the Kelly Ax Factory in Alexandria led to John Patton fatally shooting Lawrence Burkett. Patton is jailed by the town marshal after the incident.
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Commercial Tribune
Anderson
Ind
Louisville
Alexandria
Lawrence Burkett
Chas. Goldsmith
John Patton
Burkett
Patton
Torpedoes For Bancroft Reported From Constantinople
Dispatch from Constantinople says the U S guardship plans to force the Dardanelles prompting two Turkish torpedo boats to the Dardanelles and two to Smyrna. Minister Terrell sails to consult Rear Admiral Selfridge who commands the U S squadron at rendezvous there.
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Athens
Constantinople
United States
Dardanelles
Smyrna
4D Terrell
Boy dies after boiling water mishap in Anderson house
In Anderson Indiana on October 18 the report says John Kelly and family formerly of New Albany occupied part of a house with a Johnson family. Kelly's young son, Backsie, reportedly ventured toward a doorway for the family dog when a kettle or pot of boiling water reportedly spilled causing fatal injuries.
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Commercial Tribune
Anderson
Ind
John Kelly
New Albany
Kelly
Backsie
Ali Eal Ae Wilk
Farmer Samuel A. Dies in Wagon Accident Near Wembéuba
Special Dispatch reports Samuel A, a side farmer, was fatally thrown from a wagon near Wembéuba after a collision with horses. The incident occurred this morning and left the community in shock.
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Commercial Tribune
Samuel
Army Coast Defense Costs and Fortification Plans
The War Office outlines defense spending with a total near 62.9 million, including 23 million for defense costs and 16 million for fortifications. It reports annual savings in Washington operations and projects armament progress through 1897, detailing gun and mortar emplacement totals and future funding needs.
Defense fortifications 1898 project details and estimates
A 19th century document lists quantities for gun forgings and carriages including 21 12-inch and 21 10-inch disapearing carriages, 144 steel 12-inch mortars, 55 6-pound rapid fire guns with mounts plus 200 rounds per gun, 24 6-inch rapid fires with 100 rounds per gun, and various emplacement counts. It outlines expected completions by June 30 1898 with emplacements for 12 and 10 and 8 inch guns, mortars, and strafing defenses, including 16 and 12 inch guns and related carriages.
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Lamont 6A
Department
Aay
Ar Department
Congress
Cue
War Department
Bet Company
Oneal “Carrierty-sieny Ieinch
Earliest Ohio Snow Signals Early Winter in Cleveland
The first snow of the season fell in Northern Ohio overnight October 18 1896, coating roofs briefly before melting. Reports from areas away from the lake note two hours of hard snow, signaling an early and severe winter and prompting concern for the destitute amid cold weather.
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Cleveland
Commercial Tribune
Ohio
Millcreek
Town wiped off earth by Gulf storm Altata destroyed
The Orizaba reports a severe September storm along Lower California coastal towns. Altata, a mining town near the River Culiacan, was obliterated by a tidal wave and cloudburst with minimal loss of life. Ships, including Cometa Rebecca and Helena, were beached. Mazatlan suffered severe damage with a schooner lodged in the main street.
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Orizaba
Gulf of California
Culiacan
Sinaloa
Altata
Ottins
Cometa
Rebecca
Helena
Mazatlan
Gulf
Germany
Mazailan
Tennessee Senators Sick Near Nashville and Memphis
Nashville Tenn Oct 18 Senator W B Bate is very sick and has been forbidden to see visitors for a week He shows some improvement and may be able to go out in a week His appointments are canceled Meanwhile Memphis reports Senator Isham G Harris is very sick near the city and his close friends are anxious and alarmed
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Commercial Tribune
Peoria
Iil
Foraker
Illinois
Ilinois
Nashville
Tenn
W.B., Bate
Memphis
Isham QG. Harris
Journey Secures Divorce Then Marries in Fifteen Minutes
D C Journey of Barden obtained a divorce from Emma Journey in Portsmouth Ohio. Fifteen minutes later he obtained a marriage license to wed Miss Nancy Sollards of Barast and the wedding was performed soon after.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
D. C
Pondtown stoning leads to fatal shooting in Pa.
In Chambersburg area Harmon Calaman shot and killed David Pearl during a stone attack on Calaman's home. Pearl's companion John Beidelman was seriously wounded. Calaman then shot Beidelman in the orchard. both assailants were jailed. Calaman, known to have a good reputation, faced the aftermath.
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Chambersburg
David Pearl
Pondtown
Harmon
Calaman
John Beidelman
Pearl
Beidelman
Otho Calaman
Harmon Calaman
Beielman
Accused of infant homicide in Fort Wayne case
Freda Koester was arrested in Fort Wayne on charges of murdering her newborn. A body found by the Pennsylvania Railway tracks last Saturday showed the infant with a twig grasped in its hand, suggesting the child was thrown alive. The accused admitted paternity but claimed the child was dead at birth.
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Commercial Tribune
FT. Wayne
Ind
Freda Koester
Muncie Industries Ready to Reopen Ahead of Election
CONFIDENCE IS COMING. MUNCIE INDIANA October 18 Idle plants such as Ball Brothers Glass Works and Whiteley Malleable Iron Works are set to resume, employing about 1 900 workers combined. Indiana Stamping Works and Iron Works will resume tomorrow along with the art Glass Works. Protection for American industries is highlighted as important to Muncie.
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Commercial Tribune
Muncie
Ind
McKinley
Ball Bros’, Glass Works
Whiteley Malleable Iron Works
Indiana Stamping
Cks Cee Iron Works
Art Glass
Wreck Blocks Big Four Track Near Wellington
Twenty-five freight cars and their contents were destroyed in a Big Four Railroad wreck near Wellington Ohio. The loss is estimated at $100,000 and the track was completely blocked all day with transit rerouted over alternate lines.
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Cleveland
Big Four Railroad
Wellington
Contractor Vanishes After Completing Local Church
Kokomo Indiana October 18 year old Al W Mohnke contractor who recently finished the brick work on the ML EY Church is believed to have disappeared mysteriously. Three weeks ago he left Kokomo on a night train and has not been seen since. He is owed money and a reward is offered for his return.
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Commercial Tribune
Kokomo
Ind
AL W. Mohnke
Cos ML. EY
Whysteriously
Mannie
La Gascogne Brings Gold to New York Trade
Steamer La Gascogne arrived in New York today bearing a cargo of gold priced at 9999 90, signaling strong bullion movement among lenders and merchants. Officials noted the shipment adds to the nation’s gold reserves amid ongoing market volatility.
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New York
Lake
Disabled American Liner Enters Southampton After Shaft Break
The Disabled American liner entered Southampton after an 11 day crossing. A starboard tail shaft broke on October 8 off Cape Cod, causing a temporary loss of propulsion. Passengers reported calm seas and officers as cool and capable as repairs were attempted. The ship continued on one engine while awaiting repairs.
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New York
Paris
Watkins
Prison Uniforms To Change At Ohio Penitentiary
Warden Coffin announced in the penitentiary chapel that convicts will enter graded uniforms starting January 1. Beginning tomorrow all prisoners shift to second grade. infractions before January 1 determine whether a return to first grade or progression to higher penalties occurs.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Penitentiary Chapel
Coffin
Reed Improves Voice and Plans All Engagements
Speaker Reed rested at the Wellington Hotel and dined with J. W. Gates of Illinois Steel in Chicago. His voice has improved enough to deliver the promised noonday speech at the Auditorium and to fulfill all engagements, including California, with careful vocal care.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Reed
Wellington Hotel
J. W. Gates
Illinois Steel Company
George R. Peck
J. Frank Aldrich
California
Dynamite suspect Tynan arrives in Cherbourg en route to U S
P J P Tynan the dynamite suspect recently freed at Boulogne Sur Mer has reached Cherbourg on his way to the United States.
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Cherbourg
P. J.P. Tynan
Boulogne-Sur-Mer
United States
Bryan aimed for stage work before presidential run
An Associated Press styled dispatch recalls William Jennings Bryan seeking a theatrical press agent post from Max Bleiman at the Herald Square Theater in New York. Corroboration from Max Bleiman W. J. Block and others notes Bryan’s failed law career and past newspaper work with the Omaha World Herald, framing his political ascent as media theater.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
William , Jennings Bryan
United States
Leslie Carter
Bloch
Herald Square Theater
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Jacksonville
Ill
Walton
Philadelphia
Omaha
William Jennings Bryan
Max Bleiman
Bleiman
W. J. Block
Block
Buffalo
the Heart
Maryland
Mr. Evans
do'nhead Wilson _ Comy
Frank Aye
P Nhead Wilson
Mayo
Omaha World-Herald
William Ann
Charles Evans
Eva and
Hoey
West
Arthur Hornblow
Leslie
Omaha World- Herald
Pudd’nhead Wilson
New
We Block
Chum
Illinois State College
Congress
Washington
Nebraska Litigants
Impromptu church reception by the Bryan ticket holder
In Detroit on October 18 the silver candidate and Mrs. Bryan attended Westminster Presbyterian Church and heard Rev. Patterson. After the sermon they held an informal reception in the aisle, greeting every person present. An afternoon rest preceded a 6 PM dinner with George W. Moore and Alabama’s John W. Tomlinson. The Bryan entourage planned a 4 AM departure for Ohio tomorrow.
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Mich
Bryan
Westminster Presbyterian Church
N. Patterson
Coiece
Bryan Andohn
W. Tomlinson
Alabama
George W. Moore
Ohio
Hays and Pendleton Seek Congress Run
Parkerburg report shows candidates Hays and Pendleton planning congressional bids. Judge Fleming represents Warren County in the case, with details dated October 18.
Bryan rally slated in Hamilton with Campell to preside
All sentiments are set for the Bryan rally tomorrow in Hamilton. The speakers stand at the courthouse square will host Mr Bryan for thirty minutes with ex Governor Campbell presiding. A crowd of about fifteen thousand strangers is expected by ten o clock.
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Hamilton, O
Bryan
Kers
Courthouse Square
Campbell
Fortune Tale in Old Country Ends as False Heir Story
Parkersburg West Virginia October 18 A family tradition claimed John Larrimore of Monroe County Ohio was heir to vast Irish estates. Speculator John Gosser Wetzel County offered to finance Edward and William Larrimore sons of the deceased in exchange for a large percentage. The men went to Ireland three months before they learned the tale was false. Gosser lost the speculative sum.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
John Larrimore
Monroe County
Ohio
Ireland
John Gosser
Wetzel County
Edward
William Larrimore
Green Isle
Ers Ireland
Gosser
Tramps Take Possession of Freight Trains in Mountains
From Portsmouth Ohio dated October 18 the story says tramp bands on the mountain division have become bold enough to seize freight trains driving train crews to injury. The N and W railroad plans to arm all train crews in response to the rising danger and lawlessness among transients.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
Mountain Division
An Aerial Scheme for Flight Promoted by A W Nitsch
Boston, Oct 18. A. W. Nitsch proposes a new aerial navigation scheme harnessing a magnified magnetic attraction. He argues vast magnetic ore near the North Pole feeds global currents that could power flight, promising convenience, profit and pleasure through atmospheric travel.
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Commercial Tribune
Boston
A. W. Nitsch
No. 1
Beacon Street
North Pole
Newport contractor faces lien over unpaid bills
Capt. W. N. Air of Newport Ky. holding the water works contract had payments halted by a lien filed by the Bourbon Copper and Brass Works of Cincinnati for lead and yarn. The lien prompted laborers and suppliers here to file liens to protect themselves as paydays passed without cash to settle dues.
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Commercial Tribune
Ripley, O
Bourbon Copper and Brass Works
Cincinnati
Water Works Board
W. N. Air
Newport
Shorty Hamilton Found Dead at Pitts Farm Oil Well
In Sistersville West Virginia on October 18 Burt Hamilton known as Shorty was found dead atop a stop tank at the Guffy Bros oil well on the Pitts farm. He is believed to have inhaled fumes while inspecting the oil flow and died unable to move.
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Commercial Tribune
Sistersville
W. Va
Guffy
Kansas Sells Wheat to Mexico Amid Drought Demand
Drought in the Mexican wheat crop and a temporary duty removal spur Kansas farmers to ship grain south. The Santa Fe Railway plans to move about 1,000 cars of wheat into Mexico in the next two months, aiding farmers facing drought.
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Topeka
Kas
Mexico
Kansas
Fee
Santa Fe
Doctor Stites Fined, Court Reverses Judgment
Hopkinsville Ky Oct 18 Judge Breathitt reverses a lower court ruling fining Dr Frank Stites for failing to register births and deaths. The decision cites improper blank forms provided by the State Auditor, impacting many local physicians who were fined last winter for similar omissions.
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Commercial Tribune
Hopkinsville
Frank Stites
Breathitt
Stites
Bregthitt
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