Vanderbilt Scandal Draws Newport Society Into Spotlight
Newport gossip centers on Mrs. Vanderbilt and husband O. Belmont figure as the “other man” in the scandal. Willie K. Vanderbilt, aged 30 plus, is described as popular yet entangled in multiple divorces and intrigues, with Mrs. Vanderbilt inheriting wealth and driving family life through social duties and restless public appearances.
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Hety
Willie KK
Ewport, R. 1
New York
London
Paris
Mont
West
George L
Spain to Retaliate Over New U S Tariff
A Madrid decree cuts reciprocity with Cuba and takes effect when the United States enforces the new customs tariff. Spanish colonies will pay old rates for goods cleared before the tariff. Negotiations for a new U S Spanish colonies treaty are under consideration, with no official U S steps yet taken. The Irish government may hint at new relation talks, though no initiative is noted.
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Washington, D. C
Madrid
Zette
United States
Cuba
State Department
Department
Troublesome Women Split at County Central Committee
Denver sept 4 a meeting of the republican county central committee in the West Side criminal court decided not to recognize women on the committee. A substitute report called for a woman's auxiliary committee comprising current women with Mrs Peavey, with no representation on the central body.
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Denver
Blican County Central Committee
West Side Criminal Court
Independent bid by Giles Otis Pierce in Colorado's 2nd district
Giles Otis Pierce of Colorado Springs announces himself as an Independent candidate for Congress in the second district after failing to secure Populist delegates. He claims labor support and says the Bell nomination at Pueblo was not in line with the Omaha platform, which requires ballot voting.
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Giles Otis Pierce
Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado City
Congress
Pueblo
Forest fires burn across 20 miles north of Dodgeville
An Associated Press correspondent reports at least a dozen fires burning in woods 20 miles north of Dodgeville New York. Farmers fight the blazes stubbornly and hope to prevent spread into the spruce belt south of Caroga. No telegraphic communication north of there limits details on damage.
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Dodgeville
N. Y
Associated Press
Here
Caroga
Fires Quenched by Rain at Hinckley Loss Tally
Minneapolis report from Pine City says heavy rain began and may continue. No list of dead available. Public burial of unidentified boxes held at Hinckley. Total loss in Hinckley area estimated around 800000 dollars.
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Minneapolis
The
Journal
Pine City
Minn
Hinckley
PecifiCAL POINTERS In Colorado’s reform party row
The piece denounces the reform party in Colorado for trying to boost Senators Teller and Wolcott while accusing the party of misleading voters. It argues they cannot rely on the same free silver rhetoric again and calls their strategy a predicable political bluff.
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Pops
Teller and Wolcott
Colorado
Senate
Conlen
Reform Party
Republican Shift Embraces Women in Public Office
The piece argues the party supports expanding female suffrage and representation in state and county offices. It asserts that a capable woman candidate will have the same opportunity as male counterparts, with honesty and competency as primary selection factors. It claims women will purify the political atmosphere.
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Republican Party
Colorado Politics and Public Funds Debate
A political critique argues that Republican mismanagement left a $100000 surplus while the Populist reform administration ran a $100000 deficit. The piece questions the governor’s record on taxation relief and targeted reform, accusing him of chasing renomination instead of aiding workers.
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Colorado
Reed defends anarchist claim at interview in Neaver News
The piece criticizes Myron Reed for arguing Jesus Christ was an anarchist and for denying clear standards of justice. It argues his approach would yield chaos and notes his family claims to follow no rules. The article suggests Republicans would welcome Reed’s populist stance this fall.
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Myron Reed
Neaver News
Jesus Christ
Reed
Republican Party
Auditor Goodykoontz Faces GOP Criticism in Colorado
The article portrays Auditor Goodykoontz as angry at Republican papers over alleged misrepresentation of his office and Populists. It notes his party may soon be unpopular in Colorado politics and comments on Populist reform efforts and mismanagement of state funds when in control.
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Goodykoontz
Colorado
Mushroom sheets expose political waste in const amendment push
The passage criticizes Secretary of State McClees for diverting funds to advertise constitutional amendments in transient mushroom sheets. It argues these papers arise from corruption, exist briefly, and serve personal political ends.
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McClees
Populists Denounce Republicans in Early Campaign
The Populist speakers target Republicans, aiming for an offensive campaign. Yet their two year record is vulnerable, leaving them defensive from the start as the election nears in November. They appear to be on the run before polling day.
Trustee's Sale Notice in Prowers County Colorado
Public auction set for September 10 1894 at 11 a.m. in Lamar Colorado to satisfy the deed of trust by John W Mace and Emma Mace against land in section 11 township 22 south range 46 west with an Arkansas River Canal water right. J Q Hagerman acting sheriff of Prowers County Colorado successor in trust will conduct the sale to recover principal and interest on promissory note of 1800 dollars due September 1 1894 with 6 percent interest and 10 percent default interest.
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Wucaxas
John W. Mace
Emme Mace
Prowers County
Colorado
Frank K. Atkins
Prowers Fas
Prowers
Arkansas River
A. D
J. Q. Hagerman
Sheri
J.Q. Hagerman
Ander
Emma Mace
Lamar
J. Q. Hacenman
John Q. Hagerman
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