McKinley Welcomed by Bundles of Delegations in Canton
McKinley greets thousands as thirty special trains haul farmers, glass workers, students, and professors to Canton for a warm campaign visit. Delegations from Crawford County Pa and Allegheny College join the day’s events with speeches praising manufacturing at home and wage protections.
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Maj. McKinley
Crawford County
McKinley
Marion
Ind
Glass Workers
Grant County
W. R. Francis
Hoosier
Oliver Er. Morton
Benjamin Harrison
American Workmen &Tlll Co
United States
Ohio
Inélala
Wyando’ County
Onie
Henry George’s Chance If Thacher Withdraws Succeeds Him
Uptown labor leaders and Bryan Democrats urge Henry George the single tax advocate for mayor. They fear John Boyd Thacher’s nomination and may back George if Thacher refuses to withdraw. silver and People's party plans loom with a possible 6000-signature independent bid.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
John Boyd Thacher
Wiliam P. St. John’s
Free trade and free silver condemned by speaker
A political speech denounces free trade and free silver as false labor remedies. The speaker recalls 1892 promises, cites William Springer on wool, claims free wool harmed labor, notes unemployment and factory closures, and argues money does not create business but harms it.
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Democras
United States
Illinois Sends a Delegation to Canton
A train of ten coaches carrying the Republican Traveling Men's excursion to Canton left Peoria with members in black silk hats and dusters and pampas plumes. Congeen Graff will introduce the party to J. McKinley as banners declare Illinois 160,000 for McKinley.
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J. McKinley
McKinley
Kentucky Wheelmen Plan Cincinnati Trip
Frankfort youths in the Republican group organize a bicycle pilgrimage to Canton Ohio to visit Major McKinley with Frankfort wheelmen likely joining the Cincinnati riders.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Cincinnati
Canton
McKinley
Clarke County Brigade plans McKinley visit to Canton
Springfield Ohio reports the Clarke County McKinley brigade will travel to Canton next Thursday with about 500 expected participants. The meeting of the committee in charge decided on the trip.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Clark County
McKinley Brigade
McKinley
Canton
Armour Short on Wheat Gunning to Even Score on Corner
Chicago dispatch notes rising wheat prices after the Sept 1 government crop report as cash wheat climbs and December shorts face pressure. The tale centers on John Cudahy pressing D Armour as Armour reportedly remains short on a large wheat holding, seeking revenge for past cornering ventures.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Russia
United States
John Cudahy
W. R. Linn
Cudahy
Havin
Board of Trade Gevelp
D. Armour
Armour
New York
Nicaragua Congress Ratifies Boundary Pact with Costa Rica
Managua reports the Congress of Nicaragua has ratified the final settlement convention for the long-pending boundary with Costa Rica. The accord, already approved by Costa Rica, provides for requesting the U.S. president to appoint an engineer to act as arbitrator in case of disagreement.
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Congress of Nicaragua
Congress of Borta Rica
United States
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Eerectee
Bushnell Bets Big Win for McKinley in Ohio
In Columbus Ohio Governor Bushnell predicts McKinley will win Ohio by at least 100000 votes and secure a large Electoral College majority. He cites Darke County support and widespread Ohio campaign activity, with local meetings and farm-favoring sentiment shaping the race.
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McKinley
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Bushnell
Darke County
Greenville
Asa Bushnell
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Congress
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Franklin County
Woman Defends Passengers As Drunken Bridegroom Attacks
On the Madison steamer Dick Brown at Hanover Landing a drunken bridegroom Sampson and two companions caused a scene after taking passage at Marble Hill. They fought, toppled a chandelier, and drew knives as Captain Conlon moved in. Mrs. Kate Bronger, 225 pounds, struck two attackers and helped eject all three from the boat.
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Louisville
Madison
Dick Brown
Hanover Landing
Sampson
McClellan
Kemp
Marble Hill
Ind
Brown
Conlon
Kate Bronger
Ohio Conference Opens as Bishop Hartzell Speaks on Africa
The Ohio annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened with devotional services. Bishop Hartzell, succeeding Bishop Taylor, delivered an engaging talk on Africa and received cordial greetings. Several ministers were advanced in years and ordination plans discussed, with visitors from the Cincinnati Conference noted for a forthcoming address.
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London
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Cincinnati
Manley S. Hurd
Church Extension Society
Peculiar Freight Train Mistrap Near Trebeins
A Panhandle motive power report records a four mile run where a car jumped to parallel tracks and struck a Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton engine. The coupling failed leaving the car’s body held by a support and running two miles without wheels before stopping, a scene described as stranger than fiction.
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Columbus
Panhandle
Xenia
Trebeins
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton Road
Pennsylvania
Annals of Railways
Wine Merchant Faulhaber Attempts Suicide Over Losses
John M. Faulhaber of Chicago, distressed by business troubles, tried to kill himself last night by gas and two gunshot wounds to the head. He is not expected to survive. His lawyer filed a deed of assignment showing assets around 20 000 dollars and unsecured debt of 7 000 dollars.
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Charlie Kurtz
Ohio
Mr. Lentz
John J
Franklin County
Fairfield
Chicago
John M. Faulhaber
Faulhaber
Miners Union Officers Granted Bail in Colorado Case
In Ville Colorado on September 2 the Miners Union officers jailed were considered in District Court on a bail release request by their counsel. The Sheriff and City Marshal testified about the arrest made on District Attorney advice. The DA moved to notice the case, admitting lack of evidence. Judge Owers denied that motion but ordered release on bonds.
Breckinridge Signals Support on Bronston Nomination
In Frankfort on September 25 Col Breckinridge indicated no objection to Bronston's nomination while meeting at the depot with Evan Settle. A Sound Money Committee member told Settle the Colonel planned to press into the situation today, suggesting a strategic move in the nomination debate.
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Settle
Bronston
Mr. Bronston
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Evan Settle
Sound Money Committee
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Child Burned to Death in Sunbury Fire
Letta McMann three years old died after playing with matches while her parents were away at the barn. Clothes ignited and burned from her back. she lived six hours before aid reached her in Sunbury Delaware County.
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Commercial Tribune
Delaware
Letta
Wm. McMann
Sunbury
Mc Cauley Admits Maladministration and Improper Language
In Wellington Ohio the North Ohio Conference opened at 8 30 a m with Rev Close in charge. Rev F G Mc Cauley admitted maladministration and improper language in a formal acknowledgment after defense counsel’s motion. The conference moved to reinstate church members per the ruling.
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Commercial Tribune
Wellington
North Ohio
Close
F. G. McCauley
McCauley
Ulegally
Masterly Bishop Address Marks Ordination Session
The Bishop opened a session with a masterly address to a class for ordination and full membership in the Conference. Rev Mills spoke for Mt Vernon District pastors and presented Presiding Elder James Torbett with a gold token, described as money that never depreciates, as a retirement gesture following the elder’s homegoing due to his grandmother’s death.
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Mt. Vernon
James Torbett
Eersoen
Orfman
Gold Imports and Treasury Reserves Reported in New York
New York reports show $2,700,000 in imported gold deposited at the Sub-treasury and $2,100,000 more engaged from Europe by local importers. The Treasury records a $32,100 loss in coin recoin and $5,400 in bars, leaving a true gold reserve of $119,649,102. An additional $1,600,000 was deposited today in exchange for currency.
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Sub-treasury
Europe
Treasury
Clews & Co Sues Jamieson over Diamond Match Stock
Henry Clews & Co. sues Jamieson & Co. for 64000 dollars claiming 700 Diamond Match shares sold through Kwartz Dupee & Co. were not accepted and later auctioned for less. The Chicago case outlines a contract to buy at 220 per share and a settlement day refusal leading to the loss.
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Henry Clews & Co
New York
Jamieson & Co
Kers
Real Estate Board
Clews & Co
Kwartz, Dupee & Co
Jamieson
Convicts Drink Vinegar At Ohio Prison
Five inmates at the Columbus penitentiary were punished after getting intoxicated on vinegar stolen from the dining room. The vinegar was described as barely past the hard cider stage.
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Ohio Penitentary
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Penitentiary
Horse Thief Burns Jail in Columbus Fire
A jail in Columbus Indiana burned today destroying the entire wooden structure valued at 35 000 dollars with a loss of 20 000 dollars. The blaze started in the hospital department and was set by Alex Bell a horse thief known for escape attempts. Three prisoners were removed and nearly suffocated during the evacuation.
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Columbus
Ind
Alex. Bell
Silverites Threaten Violence at Campaign Rallies
In Omaha on September 25, amid rising tensions over free coinage, speakers harshly attacked the gold standard. Judge Cunningham R. Scott urged revolt if silver loses, while others warned of bullets over ballots. A crowd cheered as a speaker held up a bullet to symbolize threat.
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Commercial Tribune
Omaha
Neb
Cunningham R. Scott
Pierce
Sherman
Blue Springs
Lincoln
Free Silver
Knives Used in Parade Stir Hits Orestes Town
In Elwood Indiana on September 2 a Republican headquarters riot broke out after a Democratic parade in Orestes. Three men Joseph, Martin, Sam Bravin and Hosea Templeton were stabbed and several others injured. The clash lasted about thirty minutes and arrests were reported but not verified.
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Commercial Tribune
Elwood
Ind
Orestes
Here
Joseph
Martin
Sam Bravin
Hosea
Templeton
Ublican
Convention in Doubt for Carriage Builders' Meeting
In St Louis the Carriage Builders' National Association faces doubt over its Oct 14 15 convention. Local builders push to hold it as Eastern members delay until after the presidential election due to uncertain business conditions. About 0 000 has been raised to save the gathering.
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Commercial Tribune
ST. Louis
Carriage Builders’ National Association
St. Luis
Spanish Reinforcements Arrive at Havana Amid Smallpox Case
The steamship Santiago arrived from Spain with 69 officers and 2,060 soldiers to reinforce the Spanish army at Havana. The voyage carried several cases of smallpox and the ship was fumigated before disembarkation.
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Havana
Santiago
Spain
McKinley Poised to Win Louisiana Congressional Seats
New Orleans dispatch notes Southern Louisiana’s strong McKinley support amid a split Republican camp between Howell Lily White and Cage factions. District by district, Howell candidates lead while Cage backers threaten split votes. A bold bet on Bryan’s loss circulates as banks fail and voters weigh party loyalties.
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Commercial Tribune
New Orleans
William McKinley
Louisiana
McKinley
Congress
Captain Donnally
Howell
Cage
Capt
Donnally
Donally
Fusion in Louisiana Conference Shapes Louisiana Votes
In Baton Rouge a complex political meeting outlined a Democrat alliance aimed at dividing Louisiana votes. The conference discussed electoral strategies to influence the ticket and sway support between candidates, including references to Bryan and regional factions.
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Baton Rouge
Nousits
Watson
Louisiana
Sabres
Bryan
Brother Kills Brother in Rochester Saloon Brawl
Andrew Watt a 28 year old plumber died after a quarrel with his brother Robert Watt a 24 year old railroad fireman in a Rochester saloon. The men fought outside the saloon after an argument over money, were separated, then Robert stabbed Andrew inflicting a fatal wound. Authorities report a fratricide occurred following the clash.
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N. Y
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