Capital Labor and Industrial Battles Ahead in Parliament
The coming session will see Joseph Chamberlain introduce a bill to cap miners’ hours at 48 per week with local exemptions possible. A major cotton spinners strike in South Lancashire began, driven by a 5 percent wage cut. Other items note a Panhandle Railroad accident near McDonald Pennsylvania, a fatal canning factory gas retort explosion in Franklinville New York, fires in San Bernardino and Brooklyn with heavy losses, the death of General Samuel Wylie Crawford, a sale of the Schaffer silver mines in White Hills Arizona, and a smallpox epidemic with sixteen cases in Seattle Juan County.
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McDonald
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Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Philadelphia
Crawford
Schaffer
White Hills
Ariz
C. W. C. Berry
R. T. Root
Denver
Dehomeyans Attack French Army in Two Days
The Dehomeyans struck the French army on the 20th and 21st alt but were repulsed with heavy losses. Six days later the French won two more battles and King Benhanzin is reportedly seeking peace. Mime Schlegel of Paris has been convicted of murdering her husband by poisoning him and setting fire to him.
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SMALL BILLS WANTED AND UNUSUAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Unusual demand for small denomination currency noted at the Treasury in Washington as $1 and 2 bills circulate, with $665,675,000 in smaller notes and silver dollars also in circulation. Acting Treasurer Whelpley cites rising holiday trade expectations and a daily currency shipment around $200,000. Also reported: lighthouse keeper Martin Kanntzen rescued crew of two wrecked schooners at Pilot Islands amid gales, heroically saving lives. In Doujisky Poland, 19 decomposed bodies found in a suspected smuggling ring district. cause of death and burial site unclear.
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Notable Early US Political Figures and Careers
Biographical notes recount Guoven Cleveland of New York born in 1837, his rise from clerk and teacher to Erie County official, sheriff, Buffalo mayor, governor, and multiple presidential nominations. Anxial Stevenson of Kentucky is also profiled, detailing law career, district attorney, congressional runs, and service as First Assistant Postmaster General and vice presidential nominee in 1892.
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Democrats Claim Key States In Tight 1888 Election
A tidal wave description notes Democrats seek Ohio Wisconsin Indiana West Virginia and others as safe. Every hour widens Cleveland and Blevenson margin with Kansas Colorado Nevada Wyoming likely Weaver column. The table shows 1888 plurality by state and Tuesday returns. Ohio 23 votes and Wisconsin 42 still uncertain, probably Democratic. If Democrats win these two, Cleveland’s total rises toward 999 with more returns likely to increase it.
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West Virginia
Indiana
Wisconsin
Cleveland
Blevenson
Kansas
Colorado
Nevada
Wyoming
Sweep of Democratic Victory in Tuesday Elections
The New York Sun reports sweeping Democratic gains nationwide with Cleveland elected president and a Democratic House. Large majorities appear in New York and Brooklyn, Republicans lose ground in interior counties, and Western states show broad shifts. Third parties falter in the South, notably in Georgia and Florida, while Tennessee and Virginia also move toward Democrats.
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The Status of Congress Democrats Carry the House
The article details election returns across states in 1850 showing Democrats winning the House majority and key statewide offices. It notes Cleveland’s national lead, New York and Brooklyn majorities, and varied outcomes in Illinois, Colorado, Delaware, New Hampshire, Iowa, Alabama, Minnesota, West Virginia, Kansas, Nebraska, Georgia, Connecticut, Washington, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and other regions with Democratic gains and Republican challenges. It highlights local county results, voter suppression concerns, and third-party influences in several races.
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Nebraska
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New York
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Pennsylva
Rhode Island
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South Dakota
Tennesseil
Virginia
MASSACHUSETTS 1900 Election Outlook From Boston
Governor Russell claims a plurality re election with gains for Republicans in Congress. McCall wins in the Eighth District by about 1000, Lodge leads by 2670, Wise re elected, nine Democrats win House seats. Oregon results favor Harrison or Weaver, Tennessee Clinton Turney elected, Missouri and Michigan results show GOP gains in several districts.
Cleveland Hosts Celebrate Victory After Narrow Win
Grover Cleveland stayed up until 5 o clock Wednesday morning listening to returns and acknowledging congratulatory visits from Democratic National headquarters officials. He thanked the rank and file of the party and the National Committee for the victory as reporters crowded the White House portico. The couple appeared briefly as crowds filled the residence with goodwill and well wishers bearing messages.
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Grover Cleveland
Democracic National Headquarters
National Committee
Cleveland
Comparative figures on electoral college totals in 1892 election
The subjoined table shows electoral college figures for 1892. New states add twenty votes, raising the total to 444 from 401 due to six territories attaining statehood and increased apportionment.
London Spinners Strike 53,000 Affected
London cotton manufacturers face a 5 percent pay cut strike affecting about 53,000 workers. Workers seek arbitration with the Masters federation only, avoiding a lengthy winter tie up. Separately, Columbus streetcars halted after a conductor refused a mutilated dime, risking unrest if non union crews run lines. Detroit records its first snow of the season, two hours of snowfall followed by a sharp temperature drop.
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England
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Columbus
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Broad Kreet Road
Harrison Wins 65,000 Vote Majority in State race
Returns from across Pennsylvania show Larrison with a 65,009 vote edge and Republicans winning the Senate and House seats. The Congressional delegation is at least 20 Republicans, with some districts still incomplete. The state Senate composition and next term are outlined by latest tallies.
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A. A. Stone
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C. W. Stone
G. F. Kribbs
William Tily
Senate party balance and term expirations analyzed
The article reviews current Senate party split 47 Republicans 39 Democrats 2 Farmers Alliance and forecasts after March 4 a potential 43 43 2 alignment. It discusses likely re elections Faulkner Turpie Gray and Turpie if Indiana stays Democratic, plus reelection prospects of 18 Republicans including Aldrich Allen Dawes Felton Hale Hawley Proctor Quay Sherman Warren and others.
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Farmers’ Alliance
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Kansas
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Faulkner
West Virginia
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Aldrich
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Indiana Democrats win big in state and federal races
A dispatch from Indianapolis reports slow returns with Southern Indiana still tallying. Democrats lead in the state ticket by about 7,200 with 73 counties reporting, and are expected to gain a net 1,000 in nine remaining counties. The Legislature and many Congress seats tilt Democratic, with lists of elected representatives in Indiana, Ohio, and scattered districts showing party by district.
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Grover Cleveland
Tennessee
Peter Turney
Buchanan
Texas
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Tex
Cleveland
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Hogg
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Ohio result claims Cleveland electors carried state
The Commercial Gazette Republican reports complete returns from 45 Ohio counties and estimates 34 more. It says Cleveland electors won by 354 plurality and 8 M. Taylor was elected secretary of state. It also shows 10 Republicans and 11 Democrats ahead in other races.
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Stamboul Crowned Trotting King After Stockton Mile Record
Stamboul, the 2 bay stallion foaled in 1882 bred by J L of San Gabriel, set a 2.08 mile record at Stockton Cal on a windy day October 27 1892, beating Palo Alto’s 2.08% mark and finishing first half in 1014 seconds. The horse, trained as a champion sire, added ten 2.30 list representatives, including Martha and Nadji with 2.18 and 2.28, respectively.
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Jacksons One Price Style Rite Clothing Ad
A vintage notice from Jacksons promotes fine clothing hats and men’s furnishings with a one price system and a 10 cent discount per dollar for locals who present this card. Tailored Spring suits priced at 10 or 15 dollars promise unmatched style and workmanship for far less than rivals.
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