Dishonest Count Sparks Roosevelt Speech in Batavia
In Batavia Roosevelt condemns Bryan allies Croker and Jones for urging riot and fraud to overturn poll results. He cites New York election law and recalls Flower’s repudiation of Bryan, arguing for lawful counting and equal party representation at ballots’ tally.
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Attica
Roosevelt
Batavia
Bryan
Croker
Reuke
Jones
Lawleas
Roswell P. Flower Democrat
Roosevelt Attacks Croker and Jones in New York Tour
Governor Roosevelt wrapped up another day of speeches across five counties including Dunkirk and Jamestown. He railed against Richard Croker and National Chairman Jones over ballot counting, arguing their stance incites violence while emphasizing prosperity from trade and industrial growth.
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New York
Dunkirk
Jamestown
Richard Croker
Jones
Guv
Roosevelt
Brookes Locomotive Works
Bryan
Madagascar
Oldest Man in the World Dies in Hempstead Almshouse
George Washington Freeman Horner Green, claimed to be 123, died at Hempstead alms hospital after a life spanning from a New Jersey birth in 1777 to Virginia bondage and later freedom in 1812. He endured poverty, lived in the poorhouse, fathered many children, and bore witness to vast U.S. changes over more than a century.
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New York
George Washington Freeman Horner Green
Hempstead
L. I
Green
Ifanm
Elisa- Bethport
N. J
Horner
Gen.Washington
Anti-Imperialist Club Offers Reward for Illegally Registered Voters
New York campaign committee of anti-imperialist clubs offers a $100 reward for arrest and conviction of anyone illegally registering or voting. A lawyer watch committee will oversee registrations and polls with members Harmon, Heinrichs, Shepard, Fox, Lurritt Smith, and Bisser. Posters will be placed statewide warning voters.
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New York
Anti-Imperialist Cluba
Ito
Judson Harmon
F. W. Heinrichs
Edward M. Shepard
Austin G. Fox
New Yor
Edawin Lurritt Smith
Chicago
Herbert Bisser
Buffalo
Republican committee statement to voters in New York
The Republican National Committee issued a formal statement to voters as of November 2 in New York, led by Mr. Croker, head of the Democratic organizations, aiming to influence inspectors and public opinion. The text addresses countering inspectors and guiding voter sentiment ahead of elections.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Croker
Dem
Rumor of Roosevelt Collapse Denied by Governor
Governor Roosevelt dismissed rumors of failing health raised by a tabloid. He stated his weight and appearance prove he is in good health. The rumor linked to his request to skip a Saturday speech and cancel a Long Island trip as he aims to finish campaigning. He and his party departed Jamestown at 9 a.m. en route to Oswego with planned stops.
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George Green
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Green
Chilldren
Jamestown
N. Y
Roosevelt
Today
New York City
Oyster Bay
Oswego
Indiana safeguards McKinley lead says New
Harry New national committeeman from Indiana declares Indiana is safely Republican this year and McKinley will win by a larger margin than 1896. He travels with Senator Hanna to Fort Wayne and other points asserting claims of a close race are misleading and false. Indiana compared to Michigan for safety.
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Harry
New
Indiana
Hanna
Fort Wayne
McKinley
Michigan
Dilinots
Justice a Flim Flammer
New York on November 2 City Magistrate Flammer discharged Cornelius L Alvord the defaulting note teller of the National Bank from custody today The magistrate said he was satisfied yet he had no jurisdiction in the case Alvord was rearrested by a United States Marshal and taken before United States Commissioner Shields
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New York
Flammer
Cornelius L. Alvvord
Iet National Bank
Alvord
United States
Shields
New Hall for Rush College Named Senn Hall
Chicago November 2. Rush Medical College will construct an $80,000 building largely for clerical work and named Senn Hall after a $60,000 gift from Dr Nicholas Senn.
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Cheago
Rush Medical College
Nicholas Senn
Lina
Senn
Campaign Almost Ended The Republican Speakers Lincing the Success
Great Falls Montana coverage of Lee Mantle and ex Governor Botkin addressing a large Cascade City crowd. Botkin urged national expansion, argued against imperialism, and praised current administration while Mantle emphasized state issues, silver policy shifts, Philippine policy, and trust concerns. The article frames a strong Republican push for national and local victory, condemning Democratic tactics and urging a straight party vote next week.
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Inter Mountain
Great Falls
Lee Mantle
Botkin
Cascade City
United States
Mantle
Bryan
Orient
Will Vote for Mac in Laurin Election Cheer
Laurin voters express strong support for Mac amid local pride in farming and stock sales. The piece notes protection from unfair foreign competition and emphasizes upbeat sentiment as the election nears.
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Inter Mountain
Laurin
Gebo Mine Welcomes Weed Speech for McKinley Support
In Gebo Montana Coal Camp Carbon County, Hon. E D Weed addressed Republican voters last night. The meeting drew large crowds, with strong pro McKinley and anti Democratic lines, and locals anticipate a solid Republican majority on the national and state tickets next Tuesday.
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Inter Mountain
Gebo
Mont
McKinley
E. D. Weed
Philippines
Carbon County
Skeleton from bones terrorizes girl in Halloween fright
Rochester officials seek those who made a skeleton from animal bones that loomed from a tree top as Mary Oldfield and two friends returned from a Hallowe en party. The skeleton caused her to faint and die. A lantern path found a rope leading to the tree with a skeleton attached.
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Rochester
Allegheny County
Mary Oldfield
Karriale
Mary
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