Final appeal in democratic clubs rouses fears of bribery
The text outlines a charged political struggle over electing a president and fair elections amid claims of bribery and corrupt influence. It describes unrest, searches for weapons, the storming of a newspaper office, and evolving control as revolutionaries move into Caracas while Legistas restore order.
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Crespo
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Viva la Pax
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Legistas
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Death claimed him the lifelong duelist Milbank
New York reports the death abroad of Harry Vane Milbank the famed English duelist linked to the Borrowe Drayton scandal. Milbank who traveled Europe lived off wagers and ran racing stables in England Germany and France. He fought numerous duels possibly seventeen or eighteen and left a vast fortune after spending about £300000.
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Wounded poacher in Dartford shootout tale
A London financier on a shooting preserve at Dartford reportedly fired at a poacher after shouting Stop or I will shoot you dead. The poacher, said to be dying, claims the shot was deliberate while the financier says the gun discharged accidentally. The incident follows recent poacher executions and draws public interest.
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Cholera In New York Claims A Jersey City Victim
A Jersey City Heights carpenter named William Bonner, 28, living at 111 Franklin street, died after a sudden illness diagnosed by Dr Joseph G Rooney as Asiatic cholera. He had returned from work to his noon dinner displaying no prior symptoms. The death caused notable concern across the area.
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Wm. Bonner
Franklin Street
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Making a Tour by Democratic Leaders
Den M Dick inson chairman of the Democratic National Campaign Committee starts for Chicago for a hurried tour before returning to New York. Senator Hill leaves for Washington en route to Lynchburg to speak and plans a speech at Albany on November 4.
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Democratic National Campaign Committee
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Senator Hill
Washington
Lynchburg
Albany
Commercial treaty talks to be opened between France and Canada
A cable from Monnretat reports Sir Charles Tupper named British plenipotentiary with Lord Dufferin to negotiate a commercial treaty with France. The French government says it is ready to consider the question immediately.
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Charles Tupper
Lord Dufferin
Paris
France
Canada
Brakeman Dies After Track Crossing Near Navy Yard Tunnel
John Thrush a brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad was instantly killed when he stepped onto the track to avoid a northbound train just beyond the navy yard tunnel and was struck by a southbound train he failed to see The incident occurred on October 26 at Wassinator.
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John Thrush
Pennsylvania Railroad
Navy Yard Tunnel
Plot to murder Jerry Simpson shocks Kansas Politicians
In Whitman Kansas a reported plot to assassinate Hon. Jerry Simpson chairman of the Peoples party letters sent by a Drunken man claim a $2000 payoff for the deed. The letters to Robert Swivell from Troy and Emporia Kansas reference F A P. The Peoples party plans guard protection for Simpson through the campaign.
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Jerry Simpson
Briednthal
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S E. Cole
Harper, Kas
Robert Swivell
Troy
Emporia
Kansas
Swivell
Simpson
New Edifice Nearing Roof for Congregational Church
The Congregational Church on Harricon and Jefferson streets nears completion with brickwork done. The building will feature a quartered oak interior and is expected to be under roof soon, though not finished until next spring.
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Jefferson Streets
Misidentified by Keenan as former wife of Goodrich
A report states that Miss Goodrich was mistaken by Keenan for his former wife. The incident centers on mistaken identity involving the two individuals and occurred in the local context. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
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Keenan
Marietta College Fights End With Effigy Drownings
In Marietta Ohio on October 27 classes of 95 and 96 from Marietta College fought thrice. The first clash near the Presbyterian church ended with Class 96 prevailing. A second brawl on Putnam Street used wheel spokes and bricks, injuring several. three fighters were arrested and released on bail. A final clash on campus again saw 96 victorious, followed by the drowning of an opponent effigy in the Ohio River. About forty students involved. more arrests expected.
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Marietta College
Presbyterian Church
Putnam Street
Ohio
Ex-Journal Clerk Predicts Narrow 53rd Congress Balance
Harry H. Smith, former journal clerk of the House, estimates the party split in the fifty-third Congress as Republicans 160, Democrats 166, and opposition 3. He argues the balance of power will rest with the Farmers Alliance, Populists, and independents.
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Harry H. Smith
Journal
House of Representatives
New Congregational Church project reported in city
Plans for a major church building in the city list lot cost at 7000 and building cost at 18400, totaling 25000 with about 14000 pledged. The pastor and committee push for further pledges amid generous civic response.
Peter Jackson to Challenge Jim Corbett in 1900s Bout
Peter Jackson arrived in New York and said he would pursue a match with Jim Corbett urgently. He rejected a $25,000 Coney Island purse until consulting local organizers and noted a $20,000 London offer. Jackson commented on Sullivan’s New Orleans performance and emphasized seeking fair play and high pay.
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Peter Jackson
Tuetonic
United Preas
Jim Corbett
Coney Island Athletic Club
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Coney Island
National Club of London
Jackson
New Orleans
Sullivan
Republican Judge Declares for Cleveland in Wisconsin
Mantsos Wis Oct 27 Judge Romanzo Bunn of the United States district court for the eastern district of Wisconsin endorses Cleveland. He has served many years on the bench and is held in high regard in the Badger state.
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Romanzo Bunn
United States District Court
Wisconsin
Cleveland
Bunn
Badger
Casinos and gamblers back Cleveland election bet
Delmonico's heard Micheel Dwyer, a famed horseman, stake ten thousand to eighty seven thousand on Cleveland's victory in the election. The wager was reported as put up on good authority in New York.
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New Yor
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Micheel Dwyer
Diphtheria Deaths Rise in Cotruths Ind
Cotruths Indiana reports three deaths from diphtheria yesterday with total deaths at nineteen and total cases ninety seven. Health officials warn the scourge grows as cold weather comes on.
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Funeral of Mrs. Harrison at White House Before Indianapolis Burial
The funeral service for Mrs. Harrison was held in the White House east room at 10 o'clock with brief rites as requested by the president. After the service the casket was moved to the observation car for transport to Indianapolis, while a large crowd gathered outside and dignitaries attended.
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Funeral of Caroline Harrison in Indianapolis Crowns City with Mourning
President Harrison attends his wife Caroline Scott Harrison's funeral in Indianapolis. Prominent figures including Vice President Morton and Chicago officials arrive. The service at First Presbyterian Church features hymns, scripture, and a moving sermon before burial at Crown Hill cemetery amid grand floral tributes and a massive tribute from veterans and citizens.
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Bridge Disaster on Big Four Line Near Havre Ind
At 7 this morning two Big Four freight trains collided on the Wabash river bridge near Havre Indiana. The crash broke the span sending engines and cars into the river. Engineer Allison was killed and his body not recovered. Brakeman Hart lost a leg. Flynn escaped by clinging to the engine. A second wreck at Reapixe, Pa on October 28 injured Engineer Miller and Fireman Kinsell as another freight plunged into the debris.
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James Hart
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Reapixe
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Miller
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Explosion at Lima nitroglycerine works kills man
A terri ble explosion at the High Explosive Co nitroglycerine plant near Lima Ohio blows A Shoup to atoms. Benjamin Dowd and Tom McHugh are badly injured and may die. Glass in Lima stores shatters and Ada sees the shock from fifteen miles away.
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Ohio
High Explosive Company
A. Shoup
Benjamin Dowd
Tom McHugh
Ada
Horrible death at Rockdale flouring mills in Iowa
Engineer Chewning died in Dulvers Iowa after being caught in a belt at Rockdale mills while applying resin. He was crushed and mangled with limbs torn, body traumatized, and debris scattered across the ceiling and floor.
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Iowa
Chewning
Rockdale
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