Fusion rejected by Georgia Democrats in Watson Watson bid
In Atlanta on Oct 21 the Georgia Democratic state committee rejected the Populist plan for a Bryan Watson fusion ticket. The Democratic electors and state executive committee debated, then declined to abandon Sewall. Populists pressed for six Watson electors and six Populist electors to vote Watson, while Democrats argued the plan ignored Sewall and demanded a proper fusion be considered. Watson declined comment. Harrison campaign events drew large crowds in Indiana.
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Atlanta
Gbemocrats
Bryan
Watson
Democratic State Executive Committee
State Committee
Sewall
Democratic Committee
Thomas E. Watson
Jones
Watson May Develop The Sensation Of The Campaign
Chicago Oct 21 George F Washburn of the Populist national executive committee arrived from Thomson and Atlanta Ga where he and Committeeman TH W Reed met Vice Presidential Nominee Watson. He hinted at ultimatums to Consultant Jones to gain fusion ticket recognition while noting Watson’s push may become a campaign sensation if denied. Washburn declined to confirm details but called Watson’s letter of acceptance interesting political reading.
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Chicago
George F. Washburn
National Executive Committee
Thomson
Atlanta
TH. W. Reed
Watson
Washburn
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
McKinley
Harrion speaks to crowds from Indianapolis to Evansville
General Harri son arrived in Evansville at 1 o clock after a day of ten speeches between Evansville and Indianapolis. He spoke to large crowds from the start to the end of his journey, reflecting a vigorous campaign sweep through the state.
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Indianapolis
Evansville
Harrison
Here
Bryan Trails McKinley Support in Ohio Valley Rally Tour
Will iam J. Bryan toured the Ohio valley with five stops from Steubenville to Tiffin. Crowds greeted him at Bellaire Bridgeport and East Liverpool with Bryan supporters outnumbering McKinley adherents in most towns. He spoke up to three times in several places and addressed large audiences in Akron Medina Elyria Sandusky and Tiffin despite heavy crowds.
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William J. Bryan
Ohio Valley
Ohio
Bellaire
Bryan
Bridgeport
Martin’s Ferry
Wellsville
McKinley
East Liverpool
Rochester
Younkstown
Gennsylvania
Akron
Medina
Elyria
Sandusky
Tiffin
Alger Party Sparks GOP Campaign Tour in Michigan
Alger party of campaigning generals held a late arrival in Grand Rapids with torch light parade and a packed hall. Speakers included Howard Sickles Marden Alger Tanner and Stewart with General Alger delivering the main address. Marden drew protests by mocking Bryan and questioning McKinley’s career as the crowd cheered for Bryan. Sickles showed fatigue while the group previously drew enthusiastic crowds at Hudson Hillsdale Allegan and other towns.
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Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Howard
Sickles
Marden
Tanner
Stewart
Bryan
McKinley
Hudgon
Hillsdale
Allegan
Two Delegations Postpone Visits to McKinley
Canton, Oct 21. Two delegations planned to visit Major McKinley were postponed. A Cleveland group will arrive today, while a Maryland district party will come on Oct 27. J Madison Vance of New Orleans addressed the McKinley home supporters, with Meyers and Charles W. Anderson present. Robert P. Trenock, former Massachusetts state legislator, called to pay respects.
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Canton
Charles W. Anderson
New York
Robert P. Trenock
Massachusetts
Major Melsinley
Palmer and Buckner Part for Awhile at Bloomington Demonstration
Milwaukee Oct. 21 A revision of General Palmer's plans requiring his return to Bloomington altered the program for the Pabat theater demonstration last evening. General W. S. Bragg delivered the main address followed by a brief speech on the financial question by General Buckner.
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Palmer
Bloomington
Pabat Theater
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Buckner
Chicago trains carry 6000 to Canton for Timnois Day
Going to Celebrate Tulaofa Day in Chicago on October 21 sections of Mf toon cars departed last night for Canton QC. About 6,000 people traveled on the trains as Chicago’s contingent heads to celebrate Timnois Day by calling upon the Republican nominee.
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Chicago
Canton
Altgeld Speaks to Large Chicago Audience at Auditorium
Governor Altgeld addressed a large audience in Chicago's Auditorium last night as part of a week of planned speeches. The event marked the opening of his lecture series amid political interest in the city.
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Altgeld Spouts
Chicago
Governor Altgeld
Mig Registration Marks Second Day in Chicago Vote
Chicago Oct 21 registration for the second day recorded 00,008 bringing the total vote to 83y, 14. The figures reflect early participation as officials tally ongoing election activity in the city.
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Chicago
Mother's Heroism Ends in Tragic House Fire
In Mahony City Pennsylvania on October 41 Mrs Don Reardon and her 9 year old son perished in a house blaze. The mother reentered the burning home to reach the child but was overcome by smoke. The two bodies were recovered together, burned beyond recognition.
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Mahony City
Don Reardon
Mahony
Arago Steamer Disaster Near Coos Head
The steamer Arago on the Coos Bay to San Francisco run struck rocks in fog off Coos Head and foundered. Twelve died including four passengers and eight crew. survivors were taken to Empire City. The vessel, built 1885, 937 tons, was owned by Oregon Coast and Navigation and commanded by Captain Reed.
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Arago
Oregon’ Goal‘and Navigation Company
Coos Bay
San Francisco
Coos Head
M. McGraw
Reed
Coos Bay Bar
Humboldt Bay
Three Victims of the Rail Bridge Collapse
Des Moines Iowa October 12 a north bound freight train crashed through the Chicago Great Western bridge over the Platte river seventy miles south of Des Moines. Three men died including conductor H J Rhodes of Des Moines and two unidentified tramp passengers. The bridge collapsed as eleven freight cars fell into the river and embankment after the north bound Twin City express passed.
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Chicago Great Western
Platte River
Here
H. J. Rhodes
State Line
Terrible for the Husband In Accident at Home
Cresco Iowa resident T P Farnsworth accidentally shot his wife at noon while loading a revolver. A cartridge was large he adjusted the cylinder and turned. the shot struck near the forehead, killing her instantly. Coroner's inquest returned an accidental shooting verdict.
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Cresco
T. P. Farnsworth
Farnsworth
Vessel Foundered At Locust Point In Lake Mystery
A San dusky report says a boat foundered off Locust Point in the lake at the same time last week. There is no identifying name, and no confirmed loss, but the fate of the vessel and its passengers is believed to be sealed.
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Cleveland
Sandusky, O
Locust Point
Jealous Rage Ends in Shooting and Suicide in St Louis
In a jealous rage and after heavy drinking, William Huttinger shot and wounded his divorced wife Mary Korstings or Kuston at William Foxs house in mutual friend then killed himself. Mrs Worstings or Juston has a Peoria husband and was visiting to care for her invalid mother. She is expected to recover.
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St. Louis
William Huttinger
Mary Korstings
Kuston
William Fox
Moses Conigisky Dry Goods Failure in Circuit Court
The Moses Conigisky Dry Goods company filed confessions of judgment totaling 53000 in Peoria Wisconsin court proceedings. The German National Bank of Peoria is the largest creditor with 22224, but Conigisky claims assets amount to much more. He blames limited borrowing for the failure.
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Peoria
Wis
Ills
Moses Conigisky Dry Goods Company
German National Bank of Peoria
Conigisky
Reeler Strike Over Wage Cut in Salem
Salem workers at Middleton Paper company walked out to oppose a proposed wage drop from 10 to 5 dollars per week for piece work. The strike follows long-standing pay based on output, with reelers demanding the previous earnings standard be restored.
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Salem
Mass
Middleton Paper Company
Horace Rublee Laid to Rest in Private Funeral
Milwaukee officials lower flags to half mast for Horace Rublee. Funeral held privately today with pallbearers from The Sentinel editorial staff.
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Milwaukee
Horace Rublee
Sentinel Editorial Stad
Laurier scheme fails to settle parish school dispute
In Winnipes, Manitoba on October 21, Premier Laurier and Manitoba delegates agreed to a half hour daily religious instruction for Catholics in parish schools. Protestant leaders denounced the move as violating national school principles, forcing Premier Greenway to withdraw and leaving no viable settlement in sight.
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Man
Oiland
Laurier
Manitoba
Mantoba
Green- Way
Not Lucky in Matrimony
Harriet Blaine Beale sought a divorce from Truxton Beale before Judge Whitehouss in Augusta Missouri. With attorney Leslie C Cornish Beale requested custody of infant Walker Blaine Beale and waived dower or alimony. Divorce granted with service acknowledged in Washington October 8 and no opposition from the husband.
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Boston
Journal
Augusta
Harriet Blaine Beale
Leslie C Cornish
Savas
Beale
Washington
Rambusch ends career with self-inflicted death in Virginia
Juneau Wisconsin dispatch reports W T Rambusch banker and abstract dealer disappeared on October 10 after defrauding between 300000 and 500000. Coroner in Fredericksburg Va. announces Rambusch died by his own hand and body to be sent to Juneau for burial. Chicago relic gifts include tools and keys from old Fort Dearborn donated by M C Philips of Rockport Texas.
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Fredericksburg
W. T. Rambusch
Rambusch
Chicago
Swift
Old Fort Dearborn
M. C. Philps
Rockport
Tex
London Court Rearraigns Castles in Theft Case
In the Magister Newton court, the Castles husband and wife were arraigned and committed for theft before the sessions, released on bail of 150,000 pounds. During the hearing Mrs Castle moaned loudly, a constable gave smelling salts, and Mr Castle whispered comfort while supporting her.
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London
Newton
Chicago Labor Leader Found Dead in Headquarters Room
Robert Swallow, age unspecified, of 5741 Aberdeen Street, a noted labor agitator and Carpenters' union member, was found dead in a rear room of the county Democratic headquarters on Tuesday morning. He allegedly inhaled gas from an open jet, an act believed to be self-inflicted during a personal crisis.
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Chicago
Robert Swallow
Aberdeen Street
The
Carpenters' Union
Democratic
Illinois synod to try pastor for heresy in Danville
Danville reports the Illinois synod of the Presbyterian church gathered at First Presbyterian with 176 delegates. Rev. F. B. Vrooman, son-in-law of General John Charles Black of Chicago and pastor at Kenwood Presbyterian, faces a heresy trial with decision pending on open synod or two commissions.
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Danville
Illinois Synod of the Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
F. B. Vrooman
John Charles Black
Chicago
Kenwood Presbyterian Church
Chicago Woman Slay Reprieved by Governor Altgeld
Springfield October 21 Governor Altgeld reprieved Daniel McCarthy who was to be hanged in Chicago on October 23 for murder. The delay extends until February 18, 1897. Prosecutor Elliott presented new evidence he deems vital to the case and urges the reprieve.
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Springfield
Hill
Altgeld
Daniel McCarthy
Elliott
Armenian Patriarch Receives Threat From Revolutionary Committee
Constantinople October 31 The Roman Catholic Armenian patriarch has been told by the Armenian revolutionary committee to pay 1600 in a demand threatening him with the fate of Armenians who refused earlier. The letter follows historic tensions and aims to extort funds from church leadership.
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Constantinople
Armenian Revolutionary Committee
Typographical Union Vote Interests Machine Work Rules
Colorado Springs October 31 The International Typographical Union rejects a motion restricting work on notype machines to union printers only. The decision leaves employment rules for machinists unchanged at the close of the union’s annual session.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
International Typographical Union
Typographical Union
Must Drop Politics or Resign in Concordia
Concordia Kansas October 21 W Hol Popperells secretary of the Democratic state central committee and local postmaster has received a letter from First Assistant Postmaster General Jones demanding he resign as postmaster or give up his position with the state central committee.
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Concordia
Kan
W. Hol. Popperells
Democratic State Central Committee
Ueora Jones
State Central Committee
Great Furniture Factory Resumes Operations in Grand Rapids
The Berkey and Guay Furniture Factory in Grand Rapids Michigan, the world’s largest, resumed operations yesterday after a period of enforced idleness during a business lull.
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Great
Grand Hkapids
Mich
Berkey & Guay
Breitenstein Sold for Ten Thousand to Reds
St. Louis October 21 Theodore Lreitey Stein left handed pitcher for the St. Louis Browns was sold yesterday to Cincinnati for 10000 dollars.
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St. Louis
Theodore Lreiteystein
St. Louis Browns
Cincinnati Club
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