Campaign committee funds marred by forged checks
New York report says republican campaign committee faces about $100,000 loss after forging schemes. M. Cook is under arrest for forging checks in the name of M. E. Muhler, treasurer. He allegedly induced W. J. Wright to cash or deposit checks totaling over $1,700, with bank officials uncovering the forgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican ‘Campaign Committee
M. Cook
M. E.’Muhler
Republican
Cook
W. J. Wright
Mount Morris Bank
Wright
Betting Boards Show Early 1896 Campaign Bets at Walker's
The article details betting at Walker's on the 1896 campaign with Republicans and Democrats placing wagers. Bets include McKinley versus Bryan for Indiana and New York outcomes, Koehne's plurality, and McKinley's national electoral votes, with several odds and notable large stakes noted by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry “Walker
McGaughey
Koehne
McKinley
Kansas
Bryan
Denison
New York
Indiana
Buffalo Meeting Set For 1901 Health Association
The American Health Association heard talks by Dr. Jesus Chico on malaria and a report on disinfectants. Prof. F C Robinson spoke on women’s sanitary work in Indianapolis, Hester McClung wrote on epidemic definitions, and Dr John H S Fulton lectured on infectious disease defense. Buffalo is chosen as next year’s site with officers nominated for the election. The auditing committee includes Crosby Gray, Dr C Wilbur, and Dr A O B Windgate. The convention ends with a minstrel show at the German house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Health Association
Jesus Chico
F.C. Robinson
Maine
Indianapolis
Hester McClung
Denie
John H.S. Fulton
Baltimore
Buffalo
Prosperity Feast in Chicago Marquette Club Banquet
The Marquette club hosted a unique Chicago banquet at the Coliseum with 3060 diners, mixing merchants and workers who shared turkey and ginger bread. Decorations featured corn and wheat. foods included 2500 pounds of turkey, 600 pounds roast beef, 400 pounds boiled ham, and 100 pounds cheese, among many other items. Senators Burrows and Hanna delivered addresses at the prosperity themed event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marquette Club
Coliseum
California
Burrows
Hanna
Indiana man convicted in Penn professor murder case
Henry Ivo Ry, a colored man, has been convicted of first degree murder in the killing of Professor R. Wy White, a law instructor at the University of Pennsylvania. White, who came from Richmond Indiana, was killed with a railroad coupling pin and robbed on May 19. Amos Stirling and Charles Perry, both colored, confessed and await trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwong Pth
Philadelphia
Henry Ivory
R.wy White
Pennsylvania University
White
Richmond
Ind
Amos Stirling
Charles Perry
Mitchell to End Strike Likely Thursday, Scranton Report
In Scranton Pennsylvania on October 25 the general expectation is that President Mitchell will issue word on Thursday ending the strike. A meeting of all local union officers was called for Thursday afternoon to receive the formal order for workers to return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Mitchell
Malone visits Chicago and backs Democratic stump
Wm F Malone former US Army hospital service member and Fall River resident says he met Aguinaldo in Manila and urges campaigning for Democrats. He criticizes army officers and commissary practices, claims guerrilla warfare persists and American casualties rise from wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wm. F. Malone
Fall River
Mass
United States Hospital Service
Manila
Jones
Malone
Aguinaldo
San Pedro Macate
Guerrilas
Heirs Told House Estate Claims Backed by Chicago Attorneys
Richmond Maryland claims involve local heirs of the vast House estate in Frederick County. Chicago attorneys who have been researching in England report the claims will be substantiated without doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Frederick ‘County
Maryland
Chicago
England
Militia Called Out to Quell Quebec Strike Riots
Montreal reports the local militia deployed Thursday to Valley Field Quebec four miles from the city to suppress strike riots. Details remain sparse as militia troops departed at noon for the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Valley Field
Quebec
Lebanon Saturnalia Rally Draws Large Crowds
A special train carried almost 1 000 persons from Indianapolis to a Wednesday rally in Lebanon. The Marion marching club led the parade and rough riders appeared as ex Mayor Warwick of Philadelphia spoke to a crowded venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lebanon
Marion Marching Club
Warwick
Philadelphia
Coates thread group reports $12,135,000 profit in past year
Glasgow reports the Coates thread combination of Scotland and America announcing a profit of $12,135,000 for the past year. A dividend of 50 percent is recommended for shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combination of
Scotland
America
World in Brief from The World-M. A. Nutshell
A collage of items: Charles Varga of Aurora kills his wife and himself amid jealousy. Lora Roberts intends sailing for England around November 15. Independent actions reportedly rise against Chinese cities. Fights at Williamsport end with deaths for Tobe Earls and Frank Eaton. Telegraph to Dawson Alaska delayed until next summer. Pichon ill with typhoid in Pekin, now better. Burglars plague St Louis causing outages. Mississippi River deepening requested between St Louis and New Orleans. Fayetteville posse seeks John Johnson, accused of ax murder. Bank robber Schreiber, linked to $100,000 theft in Elizabeth New Jersey, rumored to be in Germany. John Cly killed in Lancaster after wagon accident. wife critically injured. Wadidersee sends mixed expedition to tombs of Ming China. Caroline Victoria Watson, Chicago figure, dies after fortune squandering. Ten members of New York yacht club plan next defender against Shamrock. Ex King Milan reportedly ordered.
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Charles Varga
Aurora
Lora Roberts
England
Tobe Earls
Frank Eaton
Williamsburg
Dawson
Alaska
Pichon
Pekin
St Louis
St.Louis
There
New Orleans
Fayetteville
Ark
John Johnson
Schreiber
Elizabeth
N. J
Germany
John Cly
Lancaster
Wadidersee
China
Caroline Victoria Watson
Chicago
New York
Clu
Shamrock
Milan
Pra
Motive Cloud Over Bosschetter Murder Rally at Paterson Jail
A crowd blocked the Paterson jail as men charged with Miss Jennie Bosschetter’s murder faced trial. Extra guards deployed amid fears of attack. Skuthorp the cab driver says another woman helped slip knockout drops in the saloon and into the cab. police seek the accomplice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Jennie Bosschetter
Skuthorp
Miss Bosschester
Is Alvord a prisoner in his fine home
New York October 25 Cornelius L Alvord Jr who stole 700000 from the First National Bank is believed to be a prisoner in his Mount Vernon home. No arrest warrant has been issued yet and detectives monitor the house as bank officials seek restoration of securities. Wall Street expects talks between Alvord’s lawyer Jacob Miller and bank officials, while Mount Vernon police chief Foley says Alvord may be inside negotiating for favorable terms.
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New York
Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
First National Bank
Mount Vernon
Alvord
Wall St
Jacob Miller
Foley
Explosion at Indian Head Naval Grounds Causes Massive Damage
Washington reports a dramatic explosion at the Indian Head naval proving grounds on Wednesday night. No lives were lost and few injuries occurred as two magazines and a photo house were destroyed. Large quantities of smokeless and black powder along with ammunition exploded. Lieutenant Joseph Strauss led the inquiry and a thorough investigation is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Proving Grounds
Indian Head
Joseph Strauss
A. Tighd
Poverty families of Harlem parents of Mrs Cornelius Alvord
New York Oct 25 Mr and Mrs Charles Benedict aged parents of Mrs Cornelius Lt Alvord the bank cashier's wife live in cheap Harlem apartments. They have seen little of their daughter in years. Benedict works as a bookkeeper in a butcher shop. Jennie Benedict married Alvord twelve years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Benedict
Cornelius Lt. Alvord
Harlem
Maney
Bnedict
Jennie Benedict
Alvord
Bryan Campaign Night Moves To Sunset Park Rally
The Bryan stalwarts moved a campaign tent to Tuxedo park at Sherman drive and E Washington street for Thursday night speeches by Frank Burke F J Van Vorhis Sherman Steele and others. J F Callen in Bourke Cockran’s car reports Cockran’s optimism of Bryan’s election. McCormack praises Hanna as businesslike and civil. Burke cites anti militarism and labor record while urging immediate recall of American forces from the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Stalwarts
Tuxedo Park
Sherman Drive
E. Washington St
Frank Burke
F. J.:. van Vorhis
Sherman Steele
Brightwood
J. F. Callen
Bryan
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Bourke Cockran
Cockran
Indiana
Congress
Philippines
Jury can spread out if it wishes in Higgins investigation
Judge Alford said the grand jury may probe all matters raised while awaiting final guidance. Prosecutor Pugh worked through the day and Higgins appeared in a relaxed mood during a courthouse meeting. Higgins has right to refuse self incrimination but may choose to speak.
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Alford
Higgins
Prosecutor Pugh
Pugh
Court House
Policeman Kills Desperate Burglar in South Bend
In South Bend Indiana early Thursday a burglar Louis Jaquith was killed by Policeman Cooper who was fatally wounded after pursuing Jaquith from a store. Cooper, formerly of Pullman Wisconsin, fired a final shot as he fell, killing Jaquith and dying of his wound.
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South Bend
Ind
Louis Jaquith
Policeman Cooper
Pullman
Cooper
Jaquith
Brest
Roosevelt Appeals Crowd Against Croker in Watertown Speech
Gov. Roosevelt spoke before about 12 000 in Watertown New York urging residents to prevent Richard Croker from gaining state control. He noted farm values rose by over 7 million dollars under McKinley while acknowledging a strained voice and strong audience reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
N. Y
Roosevelt
Richard Croker
New York City
McKinley
Struck It Rich When They Needed It Bad
A Greenfield Indiana mother describes her Grape-Nuts remedy for her malnourished year and a half old infant. She details initial failure with other foods, then gradual recovery using hot water mixed with Grape-Nuts and later the softened cereal, leading to a healthy, plump child at 18 months and strong advocacy for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Johnston
Greenfield
Ind
Wheeler to Speak at Lighthouse Mission Thursday Night
City Life notes W W Wheeler will address attendees at the Lighthouse Mission located at 42 S Capitol Ave Thursday night. Dr W B Page and wife of Elkhart have returned from India where he led a Mennonite mission. Police court actions cover fugitives Rhodes Sparks, Farrington, and Annie Gest with varying outcomes and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wheeler
Lighthouse Mission
S. Capitol Ave
W. B. Page
Elkhart
India
Page
Jesse Rhodes
Claricy Sparks
N. Alabama Sr
Shelbyville
Charles Farrington
Holmes Ave
Bloomington
Ill
Annie Gest
Indiana
Annie
Louisiana Sr
Roosevelt Draws Warm Reception In Oswego
Oswego New York October 25 Roosevelt was warmly received in a Democratic stronghold while Bryan faced sharp questions about paying the national debt in silver if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswego
N. Y
Roosevelt
Bryan
Supreme Court actions on criminal plea and tax case
The supreme court affirms the lower court in Winslow v Green sentencing for keeping a house of ill fame while criticizing trial without an indictment plea. It also rules county tax officers may hire to uncover untaxed property and notes a dispute over attorneys’ fees in a promissory note case from Tipton circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Isaac Winslow
Elias Marion
Board of Commissioners of
Jasper County
John Busher
George Volz
Tipton
Citizens’ Gas and Oil Company
Atlanta
Volz
Milwaukee mayor bets on Indiana McKinley win
Chicago October 25 Mayor Rose of Milwaukee said at democratic headquarters that Milwaukee Board of Trade offered to bet even money that Wisconsin would back McKinley by 8,000 votes and Indiana by 20,000. He added he took 5000 of the Indiana stake and a friend 1500, after which the bets were withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rose
Milwaukee
Democratic National
Board of Trade
Wisconsin
McKinley
Indiana
Two Boys Missing After Hunting Trip
Brazil Indiana reports William Mowns and James Rhodes, two youths, left Friday to hunt in the woods and have not been heard from since. Local authorities appeal for information as search efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
William Mowns
James Rhodes
Bryan speaks to large crowd in Philadelphia and New Jersey
Bryan addressed 40 699 people at Washington Park in Philadelphia, spoke from a newspaper office balcony for 25 minutes, and was barred by Pennsylvania Railroad from using rear train platforms for safety. He withdrew from rail tracks during New Jersey tour, campaign managers protested, and the railroad agreed to set up temporary stands along its lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington Park
Bryan
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Jersey
Union Live Stock Market Report from Indianapolis Yard
The Indianapolis Union Stock Yards show cattle receipts around 50 percent Thursday with mixed stock values. Cattle ranges include good to prime steers 1,150 to 1,500 pounds and upward, cows from 300 to 350, veal calves around 500 to 600, and hogs with good to choice weights 84 to 70, while sheep receipts reach about 300 with prices from 2.00 to 3.00 for common to medium sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cccecee
Peru's Big Barbecue Returns With Large Food Feast
Peru plans another barbecue noted for November 1 with 28 beeves 150 sheep 28000 loaves of bread and 10000 pumpkin pies to be served. The last event in 1892 fed 40000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Interstate Live Stock Market Report at Interstate Stock Yards
Interstate Stock Yards on October 25 shows light cattle receipts with quoted prices for various categories. Good to prime export steers fetch 5.50 to 5.40 per cwt, fair to medium export steers 5.10 to 5.40, and good to prime butcher steers 4.52 per cwt. Heavy heifers bring about 4.50, cows and calves 50 to 60, and fat bulls around 3 to 4. Hogs total about 2,000 with light hogs 4.65 to 4.70, heavy hogs 4.63 to 4.80, and lambs 4.50 to 5.00. Sheep receipts are none. lambs range 4.50 to 5.00 and medium sheep 3.00 to 3.50 per cwt.
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Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards
Saemedeae Cneagoenee
Chicago Market Prices Show Mixed Wheat and Dairy Movements
Chicago commodity prices list a mixed session with wheat gains and corn and oats mixed. November wheat at 71 72 cents, December 72 35, corn October 37 38, oats December 21 1/2, provisions steady to higher with January lard around 11.10 to 11.20, ribs near 5.97, butter prices up to 22 cents for extra creamery with various grades, cheese and dairy products showing varied quot s and color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lextra
Record Price Hit for Standard Oil Shares
New York stock traders reported Standard Oil shares at 509 dollars each on Thursday, the highest price seen for any industrial corporation in the country. The move reflects strong investor demand and limits on supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
New York
Standard Oil Company
Crawford backs McKinley after long Democratic voting record
Chicago on October 2 reports Mark L. Crawford former president of the International typographical union ex-president of the Chicago trades assembly and first secretary of the American Federation of Labor has announced support for McKinley after years of voting Democratic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mark L. Crawford
The
International,topographical Union
Chicago Trades’ Assembly
American Federation of Labor
McKinley
Court convenes as defense opens at trial in Marysville
On Thursday court reconvened in Marysville with all jurors present. The defense began questioning witnesses. The first witness was Mrs. Abbie Rizgerstaff, an aunt of Ferrell's mother, called to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Abbie Rizgerstaff
Ferrell
Senator Hanna in Indiana Schedule Report
National committeeman Harry New outlines Senator Mark Hanna's Indiana itinerary on October 31 with stops at South Bend Goshen Warsaw and Fort Wayne beginning 11 a.m. in South Bend and continuing through the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Harry New
Mark Hanna
Indiana
South Bend
Goshen
Warsaw
Fort Wayne
German Marines Attack Boxers Near Kaumi
A German marine force attacked the Boxers near Kaumi on Wednesday. The clash left 200 Boxers dead while German losses were slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Kaumi
Five Escape Jail by Spoon Through Brick Wall
DONIPHAN Mo Oct 25 Five prisoners escaped from the Doniphan jail by digging a hole through a brick wall with a tea spoon Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doniphan
Indiana Remains Republican, Col Durbin Says in Chicago
Col Durbin spoke in Chicago on Thursday, telling national Republican headquarters that Indiana will stay Republican. He emphasized party unity and campaign strategy amid national momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Durbin
Chicago
National Republican
Indiana
City Grain Market Wheat and Corn Prices and Inspections
Wheat prices steady with No. 2 red at 72%¢ and No. 3 red at 8% 10%c. Corn steady with multiple white and mixed grades, No. 1 white around 40%¢ to 50%c, No. 4 white showing 8744E3914c, no established grade. Oats steady with No. 2 white at 24%c. Hay prices steady, timothy at $12.50 to $13 for No. 1, $11 to $12 for No. 2. Inspections list rejected wheat and vehicle car counts across grades 1–4, with totals for cars and specific lots identified.
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Hay
Timothy
Prairie
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M. A. Nutshell
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Tips Political
McCormack
National-repubican
Mabe
Gase
Croker
City Life
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Goff
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Perera
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Crawford
Durbin
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