Campaign Rallies and Political Debates Across County
The county braces for political campaigning with rallies in several towns. Speakers include Senator David Turpie and Governor Claude Mathews. Republicans promote their campaign style amid a broad state effort and anticipate large turnout. The article also notes electoral reforms reducing ward boss influence and stresses duty over public opinion in tough times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tun
Thin City
David Turpie
Claude Matthiders
Will-Tethe
Windy rivalries and political bluster sweep the era
A sweeping roundup notes men and women entering new fronts in business and politics. It cites Japan as a rising power, discusses mortgage debt in New York and the northwest, and highlights women securing permanent standing in European enterprises. It also covers a sixteen year old girl urging work over loafing, a misattributed quote about a Democratic candidate, amnesty for polygamists under President Cleveland, and the long‑running Utah issue tied to past pardons.
Still Hunt Highlights County Campaign Tactics
A political observe describes Republican campaigning as a quiet house to house effort with no public displays. He warns of exaggerated tales and hints at attacks on religious groups to stir division, and notes candidates appealing to ancestral offices to force retirement. The piece quips that the practice will persist as long as campaigning continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nce
Bill Jones
W. D. Owen
Battle Creek
Mich
Logansport
Asga
The Home As Foundation Of Character And Happiness
The essay argues that a happy home forms virtuous character and a secure life, praising parental love over wealth. It warns that unhappy homes produce aimless youths vulnerable to evil, and urges parents to model moral principle, emphasizing marriage for affection rather than wealth and the primacy of happiness over riches.
Treating habit blamed for liquor woes by Catholic reformers
The Chicago temperance movement voices renewed censure through Father J. M. Hayes founder of the League of the Cross. He reports pledging over 25 000 individuals and finds treating fuels tippling raising liquor consumption. He notes social drinking, Dutch treat, and solo drinkers as factors sustaining the habit despite reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Catholica of Chicago
J. M. Hayes
League of the Cross
Amdn
Melancholy Days and the Season of Change
The excerpt questions autumn sorrow, arguing the year’s changes bring sharp awakenings in nature. It suggests the season’s winds and falling leaves heighten mood, yet questions why autumn must be deemed sad and unsettles the notion of perpetual melancholy.
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets touted as best digestive aid
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for cleansing the stomach and bowels, claiming mild, natural action with no pain or interference with diet. It asserts they cure biliousness indigestion and constipation and suit all ages, sold in sealed glass vials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Jurst
Tie Deter
Uns
Winter Comfort and Democratic Rally News
A column extols winter home warmth and cheerful living through storms, urging self reliance and steadiness of spirit. The notice then previews a Democratic rally in Loganport with Gov Matthews and Senator Turpie as speakers, plus updates on Indiana campaign figures and a local newspaper change in ownership at Butler Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Matthews
Matthews
David Turpie
Indiana
United States
Town Elections Show Republican Gains Across Connecticut
New Haven reports indicate Republicans won in 100 towns with several long Democratic strongholds flipped. Waterbury saw A P A pressure aid Catholic wins on an entire school board, while New Britain reversed last year’s no license result. Meriden Norwich Middletown and New Milford turned Republican, but New London chose a Democratic mayor. overall Republican control of offices rose. Also noted is Conan Doyle arriving in New York to give lectures and plan a December return to England.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Waterbury
New Britain
Meriden
Norwich
Middletown
New Milford
New London
Hill Nominated as New York Governor Contention
chaotic New York gubernatorial convention unfolds after Associated Press reports Whitney declines. Delegates rally behind Hill and Thatcher while Monroe county split affects credentials. Nominations erupt with pandemonium as Hill is urged, Cochran backs Hill, and loud calls for commitment echo through the rink.
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Hill
Whitney
Sheehan
John D. Crimmons
Buffalo
New York
Lockwood
Cook
Rochester
Ifill
Rourke Cochran
Canter
Gilroy
Lill
Gaynor
Thatcher
Committee On Credentials
Monroe County
Tompkine
Oswego
Queans
West Cheater
Yale
Bourke Cochran
Associated Press
Albany Phalanx
New York State Democracy
Judge Barnard
Poughkeepsie
John Boyd Thacher
Thacher
D. B. Hill
Monroe
Kings County
G. R. Hitt
Nomination of Hill By Acclamation At State Convention
Delegates erupt in cheers as Hill is acclaimed for governor after a dramatic vote. The convention ends with three cheers for the ticket and Lockwood named lieutenant governor, Gaynor for court of appeals. Hill declines the initial offer but is elected by the crowd.
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Tme
Hill
Democrata
Senator Hill
Senator Murphy
Colonel Williams
David B. Hill
Deforest
Lockwood
Gaynor
Court of Appeals
Can It Be That Insanity Is Fearfully Near
Strong nerves are urged to try Dr Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy after a testimonial from Mrs W A Tinkham of Stowe VT describing severe nervous distress. The letter claims rapid improvement and full recovery after three bottles, crediting Dr Greene of New York City as the expert behind the remedy. The ad asserts many individuals suffer weak nerves and tired bodies and invites free consultation by letter or in person.
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Sdot
New York
Lexington
Eugene V. Debs
Aot
Indianapolis
Ternor McKinley
Bena
Washington
W. A. Tinkham
Stowe, VI
Dr. Greene
Norvara
Weat Lth Street
New York City
American
Oklahoma
Texas
Chicago
Rock Island
Pacific
Great Rock Island
Western Trail
N. B
Calhoun St
Wright
Wenger
Pres
Fort Wayne
Ind
Flying Jib Breaks Mile Pace Record at Race Meet
Flying Jib impressed spectators with a fast morning trial pacing a mile in 1:40 for the first half and finishing the last half in 49 seconds. Andy McDowell trained him, guiding a high wheeled wagon team as the gelding and a partner showed several swift pulls. The event drew sharp approval from horsemen. The Christian Endeavor society of the Third Presbyterian church plans a social next Friday evening, October 5.
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Cauticotg
Andy McDowell
McDowell
Christian Enceaver Society of
The
Third Presbyterian Church
Four Die In Simpson Mine Tragedy Near Carbondale
In Scranton Pennsylvania on Sept 28 a rock fall in Simpson and Watkine Northwest colliery at Simpsons near Carbondale killed four men. The victims include miners William B. Mitchell aged 42 and John J. Fanning aged 43 plus laborers Andrew Clapkosky aged 35 and George Barney aged 20. Driver Tug Wiltz witnessed the collapse and raised the alarm as rescue teams fear the entombed men will remain unreachable for days.
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Scrayton
Simpson & Watkine
Simpsons
Carbondale
Wm. B. Mitchell
John J. Fanning
Andrew Clapkosky
George Barney
Tug, Wiltz
Allen Circuit Court
Allen County
John Shaffer
Hamilton National Bank
Fort Wayne
Hamilton Nations Bank
Co. W. Brassrratter
Court House
Indiana
Allen
C. W. Baasstation
Desperate convicts escape after prison poison plot
Tacoma news reports a jail riot at McNeill's Island penitentiary where John Wade led four guards into danger after poisoning Warden Palmer and assistants. The group fled the island in a raft toward British Columbia as fifty inmates faced potential liberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
United States Penitentiary
McNeill’s Island
Warden Palmer
John Wade
Wade
British Columbia
Indiana seeks rehearing on swamp land ruling
Ispranarotis Oct 1 attorneys for the state in the Tolleston land dispute met to study Judge Howard’s vacation opinion. The ruling held the property does not belong to the club or the state but to border landowners. They expect a rehearing possible reversal and outlined points for argument.
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Ispranarotis
Tolleston Club
Chicago
Howard
Noose Tightens Mystery Poison Deaths In St Louis
In St Louis on Oct 2 a poisoning murder case tightens as a former sexton, Geo Thompson, is arrested. A handwriting threat, a forged strychnine order, and lunch purchaser evidence point to Thompson seeking revenge on a church post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sexton
Joseph Cunningham
F. S. Beckett
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Geo. Thompson
Thompson
Fire devastates Royal hotel area in Nasiuu with casualties
A morning blaze at 5 am in Nasiuu BC destroyed the Royal hotel and burned two men to death, injuring three guests and a girl. The fire spread along Wharf street, wiping out the Fire hall, Nanimo hotel, C E Stevenson’s dry goods, and five smaller buildings. Volunteer fire brigades aided, winds absent. Also notices of county ditch bids, farmers’ mutual fire insurance meeting, and ads for timber, a water company, and Westminster Seminars appear in the page.
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Nasiuu
B. C
Wharf
Commercial Streets
Royal Hotel
Pat Mayee
Boot Black
Fritz
Wharf Street
Nanimo
C. E. Stevenson
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