Death of Charles F Crisp Ex Speaker of House
In Allanta Georgia on October 23 Charles F Crisp former speaker of the United States House of Representatives died in the local sanitarium. He had suffered malarial fever with heart failure cited as the immediate cause. Crisp, born in 1845 in Sheffield England, came to Georgia as a child, served in the Confederate Army, practiced law, and held judicial office before entering Congress. He was speaker in the fifty second and fifty third Congresses and tied to the Democratic nomination for speaker in 1894.
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Sasiterium
Crisp
Democrate of
Georgia
Sheffield
England
Fort Delaware
Schley County
Eilaville
Supreme Court
Southwestern Judicial Credit
Congress
House of Representatives
Reed
Divorce Threat Looms Over DeKalb Couple in Ideological Rift
In LaGrange Indiana October 23 Joseph Gansel, 76, of DeKalb county, formerly loyal to the Democratic party, shifted to McKinley after Bryan’s Chicago nomination. His wife, also Democratic, cites his ungovernable will as grounds for divorce after thirty-five years of marriage. The couple has not spoken since August 13 and a suit is expected. The Bryan Soldier Club in town sends a warm greeting to William J. Bryan praising his wartime stance and populist ideals.
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LaGraves
Ind
Joseph Gunerl
DeKalb County
Bryan
Chicsgo
Gunsel
McKinley
Mra
Gansel
Steamer Worstley Hall Fire Report From Atlantic Voyage
The British steamer Worstley Hall bound from New Orleans to Havre arrived at New York with cargo fire in the cotton hold. Sailors hoisted bales to deck, floods and pumps fought the blaze, steam filled the cabin, and the ship listed to starboard while approaching quarantine off Clifton, Staten Island.
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Worstley Hall
Cameron
New Orleans
Havre
Sandy Hook
New York
Cliffton
Staten Island
Bryan Love Feast Plan to Hear Bryan Speech Nationwide
In Mexico Missouri on October 26 a plan was proposed to have William Jennings Bryan’s Chicago convention speech read in every courthouse in the United States before the election. Harry Turner urged Democratic leaders to circulate a manifesto asking county seat leaders to organize a Bryan love feast with a man reading the speech aloud.
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Mexico
Bryan
Chicago
Court House
United States
Harry Turner
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Harrison Campaign Train Tour reaches Fort Wayne
General Harrison’s second two days campaign tour spans Friday and Saturday through northeastern Indiana. The route includes Greenfield Knightstown Anderson Muncie Winchester Portland Geneva Decatur and Fort Wayne with Fort Wayne arrival around 6 30 Friday. Anderson Muncie Winchester and Portland receive the most emphasis as local committees plan large demonstrations. Oranges are on the market but high priced and scarce this winter.
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Harrison
Ninth Congressional District
Ninth District
Petty
Union Station
Greenfield
Knightstown
Anderson
Muncie
Winchester
Portland
Geneva
Decatur
Fort Wayne
Harmazon
Auburn
Bryan speaks to crowds in Ottawa and LaSalle
In central Illinois W J Bryan addressed cheering crowds at Ottawa and LaSalle early this morning. He defended advising railroad employees to vote their conscience, argued for the Australian secret ballot, and criticized Harrison and Ingalls for condemning his stance. A rear-car speech to hundreds near Ladd echoed his push for independence and party unity.
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Altgeld
Spring Valley
Minera
LaSalle
Bryan
Railroada
Republican Campaign Fund
Ingalls
Cincinnati
Harrison
Employes
Mr. Ingalls
Mr. Harrison
Butler's Letter Goads Populists Behind Bryan Banner
Washington October 24 The populist national committee led by Senator Butler issues an official address to the people's party urging loyal support for Bryan and his banner. It praises Bryan as the people's champion and commends Watson, says two vice presidential candidates under Bryan's banner pose no discouragement. It notes a two month gap before elector voting and asserts wisdom in unity.
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Bryan
People’s Party
People's Party
Washinetor
National Committee
Butler
Addrega
Watson
Elevators Burned Destroying Pacific Complex in Firestorm
A fierce blaze at Hines street and the North Branch of the Chicago river destroyed Pacific Elevator A and B, three six story structures, and adjoining small buildings. Grain stocks perished while flames menaced Hales Curtis malting house, heavy freight cars were moved, and five firefighters from company 33 were nearly lost when the roof collapsed but were rescued. The loss is estimated around 1.5 million dollars with a general alarm and high wind spreading embers to nearby frames.
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Cariaco
Pacific
Hines Street
Chicago River
Hales & Curtis
Pacific Elevator Company
Luas
Company No. 33
Bryan Address Delights Illinois College Students
In Jacksonville Ile on Oct 25 William Jennings Bryan spoke to Illinois college students from his alma mater. The reception was unusually boisterous for a chapel setting as he defended the double standard theory of finance with diplomatic rhetoric that avoided offense among the students.
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Jacksonville
Ile
The
Illinois College
William Jennings Bryan
Voorhees successor and riot of rail disaster headline
Fusionists may seek M C Rankin of Terre Haute to replace Voorhees in the Indiana senate, prompting Democratic protests and hints at backing Claude Matthews D F Shively or J G Shanklin for governor if Voorhees withdraws. Eight die and many injured in a St Louis train collision near Windsor station, with victims all from St Louis. Ex congressman Charles A Eldridge dies after a long illness in Wisconsin.
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Inpiavaronis
M. C. Rankin
Terre Haute
Senate
Senator Voorhees
Voorhees
Claude Matthews
D. F. Shively
J. G. Shanklin
St. Louis
St. Louis and
San Francisco
Windsor Station
Adolph Hohl
Charles Mobine
Conrad Kuniz
C. C. Blevins
H. Thall
Barney M'Kenna
Dr Thomas Declares Free Silver Stand in Massena Speech
Dr Thomas, Chicago divine, urges Bryan for free silver in a Massena interview. He recalls abolition views, cites Bland Allison, argues remonetization of silver restores money’s balance, warns against demonetization, emphasizes duty over partisan religion, and urges a civil national unity. He notes his stance may disappoint allies yet remains true to reason and humanity.
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Curiaco
Bryan
I. W. Thomas
Chicago
Chicago Dispatch
Thomas
Tomas
Virginia
Hamilton
Jefferson
Washington
Daniel Webster
Union
Republican Party
Grant
Blaine
Nevada
United States
Europe
Ana
All for Bryan Casts Sixty-Two Votes in County
H H Kain of Leo, in the county, told a Sanrine reporter that he has eight brothers and sisters whose families and his own will give William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall sixty two votes. He said Bryan will win next Tuesday and become president. His wife runs the Leo post office and his relatives live in Indiana Ohio Tennessee Colorado and Missouri. The families held a reunion in the county.
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H. H. Kain
Leo
Thie County
Senrine
William Jennings Bryan
Arthur Sewall
Mr. Kain
Bryan
United States
Kain
Bryan's Quiet Sunday Visit to Jacksonville Church
William Jennings Bryan spent October 26 in Jacksonville IL where he had studied six years. He attended morning services at State Street Presbyterian Church, drawing a large crowd and a mixed ovation. An informal pew reception followed before he left in a carriage to Dr. Hiram K. Jones's home, with few callers but a steady crowd outside.
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Jacksonville
William Jennings Bryan
State Street Presbyterian Church
A. B. Morris
Divine
Necke
McKinley
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Hiram K. Jones
Fort Wayne
William H. Wakefield
Heyworth
Chicago
Til
T. R. Pickard
Sarah Beck
Warsaw
Ind
Mary E. Martin
Virginia Beach
John McClare
Lafayette Townshhip
Me‘Clare
Ohio
Buckeye
Allen County
Lafayette Township
John
Steubenville
Alexander
Texas
Patterson
North Manchester
McClare
Zanesville
Veteran Mortor Hunter Dies at Home
General Mortor C. Hunter, a veteran commander of the Eighty second Indiana, who became famous at Chickamauga for guarding Snodgrass Hill, died at his Broomixeton home after a weeklong illness of paralysis. A four term congressman and Loyal Legion and G A R member, he suffered a stroke in 1879 and led the Indians Chickamauga Monument association. he was seventy one.
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Indians Chickamauga Monument Association
Astor Drives 175 Mile Kentucky Rail Run
John Jacob Astor of New York rode in the cab from Horse Branch to Louisville, 175 miles, inspecting the Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern branch of the Illinois Central rail line. He handled the throttle like a seasoned engineer, making all station and water stops without incident while accompanying others inspecting the Illinois Central’s new acquisition.
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Louisville
Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern
Illinois Central Railroad
John Jacob Astor
New York
Horse Branch
Sinois Central
Swift and Sure. Painter Frank C. Kocks Dies After Fall
An obituary note reports the death of Frank C. Kocks, 35, a contracting painter, after he collapsed while walking home from work on St. Joe boulevard near Lakeside. He had heart disease, leaves a widow and two daughters, and was buried after a large funeral at the Cathedral. Other deaths from the week include Florence Druhot and several infants and children, with brief notices of their ages and causes.
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Frank C. Kocks
Kocks
St. Joe Boulevard
Lakeside
Hanna and
Lewis Streets
Mr. Koc
Frank J. Kocks
Bloomingdale
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Order of the Knights of St. Charles
Frank C. Rocks
Messie
Louia Schwartz
A. A. Reinhart
Henry Kohrman
Henry App
Joseph Hartman
Michael Etchy
Circular repudiates statements on money and free coinage
A political circular from Peasia Illinois on October 27 denies signatures on a document advocating free silver and two money standards. It asserts opposition to free coinage and cites labor interests and a Bryan remark as reasons. Included is a burglary report: the Springer house near Sheldon was robbed during a local political demonstration, with jewelry and valuables stolen.
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Peasia
Ill
United States
St. Louis
Congress
Wm. J. Bryan
Northwest
H. C. Springer
Sheldon
Runaway on Broadway Injures Merchant Partner in Wall Paper Firm
A lively runaway on Broadway last Monday damaged two Heine and Israel wagons in front of the wall paper shop. Charles Israel, a merchant and firm member, was injured but not seriously, as he tried to control the runaway horse. The horse struck a telegraph pole, the wagon broke, and Israel suffered cuts on his face and hands though recovered to walk soon after. Also injured were a son of Richard F. Markey with a dislocated elbow, Peter Kellinger with a compound leg fracture at the feeble minded home, and Charles Schroeder whose dislocated elbow occurred while playing football.
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Broadway
Heine & Israel
Chas. Israel
Street Railway Company
Isaae] Ras
Peter Kellinger
St. Jos Hospital
W. M. Enalen
New Haven
Mr. Kellinger
Charles
William Schroeder
Hough
Monroe Streets
Johnny Appleseed steals farmer’s $50 after supper
John Conglein known as Johnny Appleseed was arrested after staying for supper and bed at Frank Pulver’s near Huntertown. He took $50 from a coat pocket, was chased by detective Sol Kell, captured three miles away, and the money recovered. He faced a preliminary hearing and was bound over on larceny charges.
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John Couglain
Johnny Appleseed
Frank Pulver
Huntertown
Conglein
Sol Kell
Farmers’ Association
Pulver
Bullerman
Walther League Sees Fruitful Fort Wayne Convention
The Walther league of Indians semi annual convention concluded Saturday evening in Fort Wayne. Herman Siemon of the city presided over sessions with twenty five delegates attending. Fifteen branches exist in the state and no officers were elected this time. The next annual meeting will be held here at Zion's church on the first Saturday after Easter.
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Walther League of Indians
National Organization
League
Herman Siemon
Walther League
Zion's Church
South Carolina First District Nomination Confirmed
Washington October 26 The republican campaign committee issued an address declaring George W Murray the regular nominee for South Carolina First District and stating W C Cohn has no claim. Murray is a colored man who has served in Congress.
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Washinton
South Carolina
George W. Murray
W.C. Cohn
Murray
Hee
Congress
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Charles F. Cria
Bryan Soldier Club
William J. Bryan
America
Brragg Soupiee Cius
Bryan Love Feast
Illinois
General Morrison
All People’s Party
Bryan Visita
Inng
Fono Pu Lac
Wis
Charles A. Eldridge
Siz Terma
DR. Thomas
Massena
Hunter
Chickamauga
Astor
Kentucky
Florence Druhot
Joseph Druhot
Wallace Street
Decessed
Bass Foundry
Trinity Episcopal Church
A. W. Seabrease
Druhot
Baas
Edward
Yesra
Grace
Evelyn
Roga
Namir Abdol
Fairfield Avenue
Rose
Wambsganes
Scott Avenue
Josie
William Zuber
Piqua Road
Hulda
Julius Fabian
East Lewis Street
William Panne
Adams County
Mr. Panne
Carrie
George Braitsinger
Montpelier
Monroeville
Sturday
A E. van Buskirk
Warmboft
Fred Bultemeyer
Nebraska
Ewing Street
Emanuel’s Lutheran Church
Jens
Warmhoff
Susan Wakefield
Susan Griggs Striker
Cranbury
N.J
First Presbyterian Church of
Roses
Freda Koester
Mary Cartwright
Margaret Moors
Namas Abdula
Josie Zuber
George Buettel
Hulda Fabian
Cecelia Beckner
Tracy Raeht
Aplonia Redermund
Seline Skaf
Political Circular
Messrs
Arthur, Sargent
Arnold
P.M. Apraue
Grand Chief Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers
FL P. Sancyant
Grand Master Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
E.W. Arnold
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Charles Israel
Richard Markey Hurt
Richard F. Markey
South Calhoun Street
Rebs
Mim
Mr. Pulver
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