Bryan Campaign Opens in Ohio Draws Sparse Crowd
The Bryan visit to Ohio drew a staggeringly small crowd amid claims of state committee mismanagement. Counts showed about 440 marchers with 6 carriages and 6 bands, while railway rates and late promises sparked Republican-leaning criticism and accusations of indifference. Bryan arrived early and greeted few supporters at a hotel before a later public event.
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Cincinnati
Liberty Club
South End
Jerry O’shaughnessy
State Board of Equalization
State Committee
Central Passenger Association
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Bryan
Colonel Bryan
Marion
Union
Great Southern Hotel
Labett family in Galveston under flood ruin and tragedy
Special Hatch reports from Galveston on the Labett family long rooted on the island, many perished in the disaster, with a lone surviving Labett helping grave the dead amid ruins. The piece also notes a Tremont Hotel wedding between Ernest A. Mayo and Miss Bessie Roberts, post storm, with friends approving.
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Commercial Tribune
Galveston
Labett Oppenes
Labetts
Island
Labett
United States
Tremont Hotel
Ernest A. Mayo
Bessie Roberts
Garbade, Erband & Co
Lhursday
Girl's Mysterious Death Shocks New Albany Family
Miss Jennie Devol twenty died at home under puzzling circumstances. Found at the foot of stairs with a bullet hole in her forehead and a nearby 38 caliber revolver. No powder burns observed. authorities consider possible accidental discharge as she fell with the weapon in hand. Family prominent socially and stunned by tragedy.
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Commercial Tribune
New Albany
Ind
Jennie
Devol
Smith & Wesson
Elza Waltington Paroled by Ohio Penitentiary Board
The Board of Penitentiary Managers paroled Elza Waltington from Lawrence County after a two and a half year sentence for robbery. Wayne Shields of Paulding County was appointed guard, replacing George R. Rothe who resigned.
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Elza Waltington
Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Board of Penitentiary Managers
Lawrence County
Wayne Shields
Paulding County
George R. Rothe
Butler County
Jealous Italian kills woman then attempts suicide
Carmelo Divincenzo, an Italian laborer, shot Josephine Provenza in her sleeping rooms at 9 AM, then shot himself, slashed his throat and breast with a dirk. Provenza survived with likely recovery. Divincenzo died almost instantly. Jealousy blamed for the tragedy.
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Commercial Tribune
Lorain, CO
Carmelo Divincenzo
Josephine Provenza
Divincenzo
Cleveland
Josephine
Miracles Told of Flood Drowned Belief Surpasses
A terse report describes flood events and claimed miracles that surpass belief, noting drownings and extraordinary happenings as witnesses recount the disaster aftermath with reverent tone.
Galveston Storm Tales and Indiana Patriot Ritual Exposed
Galveston reports detail heroic rescues of two women wading to safety and a family clinging to a roof as floodwaters devastate the city. Elsewhere in Indianapolis the Republican State Committee reveals the Patriots of America ritual claiming a Democratic plot to woo votes and pledges loyalty to the Republic and Constitution.
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Houston
Stubbs
Husand
Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Republican State Committee
Patriots of America
Indiana
Repub-ieans
the Republic
State Committee
United States
Patriots of
America
The
Republic
Liberty
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Bank of England
Election odds shift as McKinley favored 3 to 1
New York reports odds favoring McKinley at 3 to 1 after a month of higher support. Bets involve Louis Wormser $24,000 to $8,000 and J J Judge $22,000 to $10,000 plus $10,000 to $4,000 with Bell & Co. Croker allegedly backed Bryan with large stakes, while Strong Sturgis & Co reportedly shorted a $24,000 to $8,000 bet. John G. O Keeffe offered $2,500 against Bryant $1,000.
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Wicke G
Commercial Tribune
New York
McKinley
Louis Wormser
J. J
Bell & 60
Meriser ‘Stil
Ait
Richard Croker
Bryan
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Croker
Hoffman House
Strong, Sturgis & Co
John G. O’keefe
H. L. Horton & Co
Bryant
Ten Thousand Men Go Out in Advance in Lackawanna Valley Strike
Report shows 10 000 of 35 000 Lackawanna Valley mine workers not working and 21 of 97 collieries idle. Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, Scranton Coal, Temple Iron idle as unions expect a full strike. Hillside mines may keep operations. others prepare to close if workers do not report Monday.
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Commercial Tribune
Scranton
Lackawanna Valley
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company
Lackawanna Union
Scranton Coal Company
Temple Iron Company
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
The Closing Oath of a Patriot Initiate
A ceremony describes aspirants taking the flag oath pledging to free the nation from monarchial European influence and to establish Americanism through intelligent, selfless civic duty. The ritual emphasizes loyalty to the United States and adherence to the noble order.
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United States
Europe
Two Men Asphyxiated In Well Drill Accident
In Wellston Ohio on September 14 two men died and a third was likely fatally hurt after blasting powder produced toxic air. John S Shumate was digging a backyard well and died from asphyxia. Clement Jacob died trying to help. Neighbor Wickeiser was overcome but survived. All were prominent married men with families.
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Commercial Tribune
Wellston
Oak Hill
Here
John S. Shumate
Clement Jacob
Wickeiser
The Republican badge Pink Carnation chosen
The pink carnation, President McKinley’s favorite flower, is declared the Republican National campaign badge. Dr J R Negitt of Washington suggested the emblem. Perry S Heath referred the idea to Chairman Hanna, who approved the selection.
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Chicago
McKinley
J. R. Negitt
Washington
Perry S. Heath
Nationa Campaign
Heath
Hanna
Delaware Race Trouble Sends Black Barber Fleeing to Jail
William Beck, a Black barber, was ordered out of Delaware town amid white citizen anger. Sheriff Schauffner moved him to jail then to a Big Four train for safety. Beck shipped his belongings to Columbus, Ohio, and the town settled as families feared further unrest with several shots fired but no injuries reported.
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Commercial Tribune
Delaware
William Beck
Schauffner
Beck
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Columbus
Miners to Strike in Wyoming Valley Next Monday
Wyoming Valley operators report full coal production today with all collieries active except Exeter mine. United Mineworkers hold assemblies across the valley and say miners will go out almost entirely on Monday. A Cumberland district report notes prior strike relief funds and widespread destitution amid reduced union treasury. District employment totals listed sum to 171,?9 across eight districts.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming Valley
Exeter
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Exeter Borough
United
Wyoming
Cumberland
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Metthell
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George S. Long
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Othis
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Adowi& Lobit
Hutchings, Sealey & Co
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Texas Ice and Cold Storage Company
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Lehigh & Wilkesbarre
Delaware & Hudson Canal Co
Susquehanna Coal Co
Kingston Coal Co
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