Fraud investigation to intensify at election board session
Amid intense calls for harsh action, the election board faces fresh evidence of voter fraud linked to the Highland House gang. affidavits from Sixth Ward registrars are printed, and officials warn that repeat offenders will face the full force of the law.
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Political clashes over fraudulent registration fear ahead
Officials report ongoing probes into fraudulent registration as election day looms. Precincts in multiple wards are cited with illegal registrations and challenged voters. Officials warn of penalties for those involved and expect a busy afternoon meeting at the Board of Elections.
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Precinct B Fifth Ward Faces Election Registration Scrutiny
W. P. Williams, 52, a native of England, lists November 2 1865 as his period of residence for registration. He appeared October 19 1896 before Probate Court to obtain first naturalization papers, showing departure from Liverpool November 2 1865 and arrival in New York November 19 1865. He has not yet taken second papers. Regulators question his citizenship dating and right to register in Cincinnati.
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W. P. Williams
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New York
Williams
Cincinnati
Printer Upton Elifritz Ends Life in Springfield Home
In Springfield Ohio, at noon, Upton Elifritz shot himself in front of a mirror after telling his wife he sought pension papers. He was a printer with Elifritz & Shoemaker and had long suffered insomnia. He leaves a wife and four children and belonged to multiple Masonic and veterans groups.
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Jacob Geiser
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Clarke Lodge
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Palestine
Actor Palmer nearly killed in stage sword duel
Special Dispatch reports from Butte Montana that during a Maguire's Opera House performance of Richard III John Fay Palmer who played Richmond narrowly escaped fatal injury when John Griffith who played Richard struck a deep gash across Palmer’s face. The curtain fell and Palmer was taken to a doctor for treatment. Griffith is said to be heartbroken over the accident.
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Lost in the mountains: Fifth Regiment missing after route from Chickamauga
Telegraphed orders directing the Fifth Regiment under Colonel H. E. Cook to move from Chickamauga to zone and then to Ville were received in Rome Georgia. The entire unit has not arrived and no movements have been traced for twenty four hours. A search to locate them is planned for tomorrow.
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Woolgrowers Parade Brightens Cadiz Campaign
A Cadiz parade features Democratic woolgrowers delivering over 30 000 pounds of wool to Welch and Carnahan, paid 30 cents a pound as a pledge from last year if McKinley won. Old Democrats voted Republican for the first time in 1896, with banners proclaiming Prosperity Has Come. Bands led the procession to widespread enthusiasm and it served as a campaign argument to woolgrowers.
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McKinley
Bryan barred from Toledo and Springfield campaign tours
In Toledo on October 25 Bryan is blocked by local Democrats due to strong gold sentiment. Defiance is set for Wednesday. In Springfield on October 26 Bryan is not coming as Democrats refuse to pay the required bonus for a visit.
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Prof Copeland Writes From Honolulu Penitent Plea
Delaware teacher and missing Prof Charles Copeland writing to his wife from Honolulu. He says he was delirious, expresses misery, asks forgiveness, and sends a 500 dollar draft urging her to join him as he takes charge of Honolulu public schools. The item also notes his disappearance since June and supposed return.
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Delaware
Charles Copeland
New York
Honolulu
Copeland
Woman indicted for first degree murder in Indiana
Jeffersonville Ind Oct 25 Mrs Lizzie Harding smiled as Sheriff Hawes announced she had been indicted by the grand jury on murder in the first degree She allegedly shot Miss Mary Rosenbaum causing her death minutes later Harding will be tried in November
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Hawes
Mary Rosenbaum
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Fatally Stabs a Companion Near Combs
Wm. Coyle fatally stabbed Thomas Kindred near Combs while the men were drinking. The incident is reported as a special dispatch from Richmond Kentucky dated October 25.
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Combs
Readers protest misused names in Music Hall notices
Letters to the Commercial Tribune claim false listings of names as vice presidents for upcoming meetings. Ralph Peters and George W. Rapp deny involvement with Democratic and Republican events and pledge support for sound money and the Republican Citizens' ticket.
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Taylor Advises US on Cuban War End Plan
Hanis Taylor former American Minister to Spain has returned from Madrid and will publish a communication to the American people on Cuba. He states Spanish statesmanship cannot solve the Cuban issue and he aims to guide U.S. action. He reviews the matter from all angles and proposes a plan to end the war promptly based on his negotiations with the Spanish government.
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Hannis Taylor
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Bryan Leaves Nebraska for Chicago and Ohio Campaign
W. J. Bryan departed Lincoln to campaign in Chicago and then Ohio after leaving the Nebraska fusion ticket to its fate. He plans to return in time to vote next week.
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W. J. Bryan
Fusion
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Ohio
Bryan
Boy 8 is injured in runaway horse accident
In Richmond Kentucky eight year old James Biount was thrown from a runaway horse while driving cows to pasture and suffered a crushed skull in the incident reported today.
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Richmond
James Biount
119 Year Old Aunt Nancy Daniels Dies in Sacramento
In Sacramento California Aunt Nancy Daniels a longtime resident and colored woman has died at age 119. Born in Virginia she lived a long life noted for her age and local presence in the community.
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Virginia
Chapman in a dual role as labor friend or foe
A Jackson County Ohio report questions Horace L. Chapman pledge to labor. It quotes miners Harvey Phelps and George Harrison detailing Chapman’s influence on pricing and mine operations, arguing he acted as a coal operator rather than a labor ally. The piece notes Chapman’s denial of labor friendliness and previews continued discussion on the second page.
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