Five Tickets in Louisiana Election Turn Into Clash at Polls
In New Orleans and across Louisiana the general election pits McEnery Foster Breaux Leonard and Tannehill as five state tickets contend for offices amid a strong election fight. A precinct dispute in the Fifth ward led to pistols drawn but no one shot. Militia troops stand by and 90 percent of 50 000 registered voters expected to cast ballots with a heavy Negro vote statewide amid unrest over recent political violence.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Democratic Party
McEnery
Bolting Dem
Foster
Breaux
Leonard
Tannehill
Fifth Ward
Maj. Glynn
Thas
John B. Madden
Claiborne Parish
Marshal Lewis
Unclear Noyes-Rockwell Contest Divides Democrats in Congress
In Waaiuxoton April 20 a large Democrat split over how to vote on the Noyes-Rockwell contest defection case. Members study committee reports, debate weight rises, and paired members have yet to choose. Some pairs remain unused as the floor vote approaches, with records of prior pairings noted.
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Waaiuxoton
Noyes-Rockwel
McKinley
Hurd
Noyes
Gol Tko Hill
Police Shakeup Under New Superintendent Byrnes
In New York on April 20, Superintendent Thomas Byrnes ordered a sweeping reorganization of the police force. Every precinct captain except one was reassigned, over thirty ward detectives were reduced to patrolmen, and HQ detailed staff returned to precinct duty. Health Department also saw major changes as five officials resigned and new appointees took their places.
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New York
Thomas Byrnes
Health Department
F. R. Percival
Riverside Hospital
W. A. Ewing
W. P. Prentice
R.8. Tracy
Cyrus Edson
Edson
Henry Steinert
John T. Nagle
Charles F. Roberts
May Day Prep in Paris As Authorities Brace for Protests
Premier Loubel forms a special committee led by M. Loze to manage May Day unrest. Paris garrison to stay in barracks with military ready at Versailles Rambouilles Melun Fontainbleau and Orléans to move on crisis. Delegates from 13,000,000 workers expected. labor leaders vow demonstrations will proceed despite arrests.
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Paris
Loubel
M. Loze
Pari
Versailles
Rambouilles Melum
Fontainbleau
Orleans
Ravachol
Ex Governor R L Taylor Tours East Praises Fiddle and Bow
Ex Governor R L Taylor returned from an Eastern tour pleased with visits to Boston and Washington. He spoke before scholars and critics in both cities and received applause after hearing the Fiddle and the Bow. He plans a few days at home before traveling South and West amid hopeful wishes for success on his Westward journey.
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R. L. Taylor
Boston
Washington
New Sky-Clearing Proposer Sells Day and Night Rain
A Swiss professor from Moudon named Cavin offers a pamphlet to the public and astronomers promising to clear the sky at any time for a full twenty four hour day for only $1. The Chicago Herald suggests his act would draw crowds at the Columbian Fair.
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New York
Cavin
Moudon
Chicago Herald
Hall and Fitzsimmons Bout for $12,000 Purse
A telegram from President Nevi at the Olympic Club New Orleans says Bol Fitzsimmons accepts a challenge to fight Jim Hall before the club. The purse is $12,000 with a stake of $5,000 and the bout will occur in the same week as the Sullivan-Gorbet fight.
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Shicago
Nevi
Olympic Club of
New Orleans
Bol Fitzsimmons
Jim Hall
Sam Weinfeld Marries Rosa Roach in Cider Scheme Rashness
In Chattanooga last evening Sam Weinfeld, lacking funds, joins Rosa Roach with a cider schemes plan. After obtaining a license they wed before Squire John Springfeld. Rosa disowns her father as they board a train to Galveston, Texas.
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Chattanooga
Sam Weinfeld
Rosa Roach
Roush
Market Street
Sam
Rosa
John Springfeld
Roweh
Central Depot
Rowa
Her
Father
Mr Roach
Galveston
Texas
Those Delivery Boys Grow Up to Greatness
A late 19th or early 20th century address encourages delivery boys to see their work as noble. It praises honest effort, patience, and ambition, noting many leaders rose from humble origins. It urges swift, respectful service and foresees many boys becoming successful in business with experience delivering goods.
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Marbles
Indianapolis Primaries Show Cleveland Strength in City Delegates
In Indianapolis last night the Democratic primaries drew record crowds as Cleveland allies swept most wards and precincts. Gray faction members won two ward contesting delegates while praise for Grover Cleveland and tariff reform dominated Gray supporters. The item also notes Mrs Branner offering a range of laces in multiple colors.
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Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Rev George M Stuart to join Sam Jones in Knoxville revival
The Augusta News praises Rev George M Stuart formerly of Chattanooga as a strong preacher and equal to Sam Jones in earnest delivery. He will assist Jones during his stay in Knoxville beginning May 1, with glowing remarks on his sermon and high consecration.
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George M. Stuart
Chattanooga
Sam Jones
Knox-ville
Augusta
Stuart
Mr. Jones
Mr. Stuart
George Stuart
Knoxville
Mani
Lillian Russell Opera Train Sets Long-Distance Record
A special train carrying Lillian Russell and her company ran from Chicago to St Louis in six hours and fifteen minutes, covering 286 miles with nine stops and a ten minute delay. The run included twelve miles in seven minutes and twenty-one miles in seventeen minutes, a new fast long-distance mark.
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Wabash Road
Lillian Russell
Opera
Chicago
St Louis
Wade
Wash Crumley Candidate for Hymeneal Honors
An announcement endorses Jan W. Crumley Esq as a candidate for matrimonial honors under a perpetual convention at Bean City. The Comer hopes Crumley’s nomination by acclamation and election by a large majority, urging union and harmony in the convention and invoking floral imagery to attract favorable attention.
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Jan
W. Crumley
Bean City
Comer
Lnother Crumley J
Marriage at J Z Mart home ends in quiet vows
Judge Hart joins Miss Bertie Campbell of South Watauga and Dr McIntosh of Piney Flats in marriage at the J. Z. Mart home on Sunday April 10. Afterward they returned to their homes while the Comer sends greetings and wishes for smooth sailing and lasting happiness for the couple.
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J. Z. Mart
Judge Hart
Miss Bertie
W.s. Campbell
South Watauga
de. McIntosh
Piney Flatts
Burrow versus Hurlbut Jury Case in Law Court
The only jury case tried yesterday in the Law Court was the dansye case of Robert Burrow against Geo R Hurlbut over a broken plate glass window involving 46. Judge Brown was deemed incompetent and Williams was appointed special Judge for the trial. The jury had not agreed when the court adjourned yesterday.
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Dansye
Robert Burrow
Geo. R. Hurlbut
Brown
Nod
Williams
Buchanan Endorses Alliance Stance in Conflicted Nomination Talk
Governor Buchanan maintains his previous Alliance positions amid questions about Ocala demands and subtreasury support. The Toller reports Carter's Creek union asks if he stands with Alliance principles. Buchanan confirms no deviation from his stump speeches and platform stance as nominee. He would back Judge Turney if Turney were the nominee.
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Nasavile
Tuly
Gov, Buchanan
Toller Today
Toller
Carter's Creek
Buchanan
Alliance
Democratic Party
Ty Xhall
Judge Turney
Turney
Tannery foundation work begins amid town optimism
Citizens celebrate the start of foundation digging for a new big tannery yesterday. The project, described as booming, sparks good feelings and economic hopes for leather over tobacco pride, while cautioning neighbors not to alert Bristol.
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Siater
Bristol
Evarts Faces Imminent Blindness Says Son
Ex Senator William Evarts is reported by his son Sherman to be losing sight due to optic nerve weakness. He has been unable to read for a year and oculists warn he may become totally blind.
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New York
William Evarts
Sherman Evarts
Davant’s Successor Candidates Discussed in Knoxville
Ray Knight of Selma and J Goth ford of Knoxville emerged as leading figures for the General freight agent post of the East Tennessee Virginia & Georgia Railway. They, with other assistant agents, met Knoxville officials on Saturday but no appointment has been made yet.
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Davant
Ray Knight
Selma
J. Gothford
Knoxville
East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railway
Senate considers copyright in Congressional Record printing
In April the Senate reviewed a Sanders resolution asking the Judiciary Committee to probe if printing copyrighted books in the Record without owner consent infringes rights and if sellers of such Records may face damages. The House meanwhile passed a McMillan resolution vacating prior general leave to print.
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McMillan
Tennesses
Committee On Rules
Canine Waiter In Chattanooga Checks Market Street
A dog on Lower Market Street in Chattanooga displays unusual behavior at a beer outlet. Three times daily the dog carries a two quart pail, the bartender collects the coins inside, and substitutes beer. On command “Take it home” the dog returns to deliver the drink to his owner, praised as a good boy.
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Chattanooga
Conflicting Suicides and Fire Destruction Across Cities
Reports recount Casel and Spania in Germany agreeing to self harm with Casel dying by shooting and Spania surviving a knife attempt. In West Virginia Minturn Turner family poisoned with two children dead, servant girl arrested. In St Louis Low Ratch and Jeu Geng shot by high hindera. London continent comms cut by snow storms. Newark James Abbott pleads guilty to bigamy again. San Antonio fires ruin $100,000 in business property. Paris workers cancel May Day demo. At Ft McKinney cattlemen surrender to Gov Wy, Portugal minister robbed. Fulton tobacco warehouse and block burn $50,000. Wishburg Lucy Price assaulted. Alfred Moore arrested. Reading System engineers threaten strike. Portland reports two earthquake shocks.
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Weston
W. Va
Minturn Turner
St. Louis
Low Ratch
Jeu Geng
High
Hindera
Newark
N. J
James Abbott
San Antonio
Texas
Wishburg
Lucy Price
Ale
Alfred Moore
Reading
Portland
Ore
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Mr. Evarts
Mis Master
Casper Casel
Williama Spania
Casel
Spania
London
Continent
Secretary of War
Gen. Brooks
Ft. McKinney
Wyoming
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Portugal
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