Bryan Campaign Draws Big Crowds Across Virginia West Virginia
In Virginia and West Virginia on October 22 1900 William Jennings Bryan spoke to large crowds at Huntington Hurricane St Albans Charlestown Brownstown Eastbank Montgomery Sewell Thurmond and Hinton. He urged civil rights for all races defended arbitration of labor disputes and warned coal miners against intimidation and vote buying.
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Chesapeake
Bryan
Brownstown
Eastbank
White House
Mr. Bryan
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Sewell
Democratic Party
Thurmond
Gov. Roosevelt
Washington
Maryland
Roosevelt Campaign Stops Stir Kingston and Newburgh
Governor Roosevelt closed day one of his flying campaign through New York, travelling eight miles and delivering eight speeches. In Kingston he spoke before large crowds and clashed with hecklers, defending Democrats and attacking trusts. At Newburgh he was entertained at Odell’s home as questions and heckling continued, including jabs about Bryan and the ice trust.
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N. Y
Roosevelt
Newburgh
West Nyack
Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
Altgeld
Aguinaldo
Ice Trust
Croker
Stevenson Delivers Three Day Michigan Speaking Tour
Adlai B Stevenson arrived in Detroit from Chicago and after breakfast with National Committeeman Campau departed on a three days speaking tour of Michigan. He stated he was hopeful and ready to campaign in the state.
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Mich
Adlai B. Stevenson
Chicago
National
Campau
Michigan
Stevenson
New York Voters Rally Behind Democratic Prospects
A speaker praised New York voters for their enthusiasm and confidence in Democratic success. He noted strong overall energy and expressed optimism about the party's prospects in the state.
Democratic Chief Predicts Bryan Victory In Multiple States
Chairman Jones of the National Democratic committee asserts Bryan will win New York and California and Ohio is favorable for Democrats while Illinois looks doubtful. He expresses confidence in Bryan's election and notes California telegraphs support from state chairmen.
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Jones
National Democratic Committee
Bryan
New York
Ohio
Illinois
State Democratic Committee
California
Democrats Draw Large Crowd With Rally Addresses
In Lynn on October 22 a Democratic rally at Odd Fellows hall drew a crowded audience. Chairing the event was Philip A. Kiley, a Middlesex Essex senate candidate, with speakers Congressman John F. Fitzgerald and former Boston mayor Josiah Quincy. Fitzgerald blasted Republicans for not raising wages if McKinley wins and linked Hanna’s dine-and-dash remarks to a broader fight over conscience and the bill of rights, also noting Alger’s resignation amid scandals.
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Lynn
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Philip A. Kiley
Middlesex-Essex
John F. Fitzgerald
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Fitzgerald
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Alger
Prosperity banquet to honor workers at Marquette club event
Chicago readers report a prosperity banquet at the Coliseum on Wednesday night hosted by the Marquette club with 3000 guests. Workmen are honored as speakers and hosts. Senator Hanna, Senator Julius C Burrows and J K Cubbison will speak. Food measures include 10 tons of provisions such as 1200 pounds pork and beans and 1500 pumpkin pies.
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Marquette Club
Coliseum
James P. Whedon
Senator Hanna
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
J. K. Cubbison
Kansas
Whedon
Socialist mayor predicts 1904 US election shift
John P. Chase of Haverhill Massachusetts the first Socialist mayor in the United States spoke at a Turnhall mass meeting in Union Hill New Jersey. He forecast McKinley Roosevelt winning a larger electoral college vote and said the Democratic party is on its last legs. He warned the party would vanish by 1904 and that the 1908 election could see a Social Democrat president.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Hobart
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Social Democrats
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Revolutionary Party
White House
Connecticut Republicans Rally At New Haven Theatre
Postmaster General Chais Emory Smith addressed a Republican mass meeting of 2000 at the Hyperion theatre. The Yale Republican club joined a street parade as Congressman N. D. Sperry presided with Senator Platt on the platform. Smith spoke of tours, campaign issues, and the outlook for victory amid discussions of monetary policy imperialism and militarism.
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Chais Emory Smith
Hyperion Theatre
Yale Republican Club
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Neb
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Proclamation on Death of Hon. John Sherman
The article reports President McKinley issuing a proclamation on the death of John Sherman, former secretary of state, detailing his long public service in Congress, the cabinet, and foreign policy. It notes national mourning actions and praises Sherman’s patriotism and efforts to uphold the nation, with accompanying remarks from Secretary Gage on his treasury tenure.
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John Sherman
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William McKinley
Death of former Secretary John Sherman prompts tributes
London papers weigh in on John Sherman after his death. The Pall Mall Gazette notes his long service to the United States, saying his secretaryship under President McKinley showed limited usefulness but his four decades of national service will be remembered with gratitude.
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John Sherman
Pall Mall Gazette
McKinley
Sherman
Ex Secretary Sherman Lauded By Statesmen And Nation
Washington mourns Henry William Sherman with tributes from Secretary of State John Hay and Secretary Long. Hay calls Sherman a citizen of extraordinary ability and spotless character whose life and work shaped late 19th century policy. Long notes his impact on national credit as secretary of the Treasury and his steady conservatism in finance and foreign affairs.
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Sherman
John Hay
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Navy Department
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Senate
Orgu
Roller Polo Season Opens With Three Pro Leagues
Boston dispatch notes the trolley polo season begins November sixth in New England. The National Association includes Springfield Hartford New Haven Waterbury Meriden. the Maine league includes Portland Lewiston Bangor Bath Rockland. Southwestern Massachusetts league covers Salem Lawrence Brockton Plymouth Taunton Fall River Pawtucket Clinton. Eighteen cities employ about 100 players with salaries from 20 to 50 dollars until next March. Reserve player disputes loom as leagues lack cross agreements. National league teams managed by Springfield Murray and Doe Hartford Cotter New Haven Canavan Waterbury Payson, with H C B Whiting possibly heading to Meriden.
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New England
National Association
Springfield
Hartford
New Haven
Waterbury
Meriden
Maine
Portland
Lewiston
Bangor
Bath
Rockland
Massachusetts
Salem
Lawrence
Brockton
Plymouth
Taunton
Fall River
Pawtucket
Clinton
Murray
Doe
Cotter
Canavan
Payson
Tufts Quarterback Leaves Tufts After Death in Family
Medford, Oct. 22. A severe blow hit Tufts football as quarterback Frank B. Yates, class of 1902, is summoned home by word that his father William A. Yates has drowned in Accra, West Coast of Africa. He may not return this season and no competent substitute is evident. Ray from the 1898 Varsity and Capt. Smith of the second team are the leading replacements considered.
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Tufts
Frank B. Yates
Waterville
William A. Yates
Accra
Ray
Capt. Smith
Boston Water Rates Investigation Begins
Boston aldermen overrode the mayor's veto to order an investigation into possible reductions in water rates. The action was taken after a tense council session on Oct. 22.
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Board of Aldermen
Schurz Asked to Withdraw Resignation as Civil Service Leader
New York Oct 22 George McEnaney secretary of the Naval Civil Service Reform league announced that at a meeting of the general and executive committees of the National Civil Service Reform league in New York Saturday evening the resignation of Mr Schurz as president of the league was submitted and resolutions were adopted unanimously requesting him to withdraw his resignation.
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George McEnaney
Naval Civil Service Reform League
National Civil Service Reform League
Schurz
League
Peace Society Meets in Boston on Peace Congress Reports
The American Peace Society directors in Boston heard reports from delegates to the Paris peace congress, President Robert Treat Paine and Secretary Benjamin Trueblood. Trueblood noted the debates remained free of bitterness, and Stead’s remorseful stance as an Englishman. The Philippine question was not raised.
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Moody Answers Boutwell at Salem Rally
In Salem on October 22 Congressman William H Moody answered former Senator George Boutwell who spoke at a Democratic rally. Moody attacked the President’s handling of the alleged treaty with the Sulu islands while Boutwell’s remarks concentrated on the Philippine question at the Democratic gathering.
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William H.moody
George 8. Boutwell
Moody
Sulu Islands
Boutwell
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One Day Cure Claim For Catarrhal Powder
Mrs. O. C. Burt of 26 Broadway New York reports dramatic relief in one day using Dr Agnaw's Catarrhal Powder. She says the remedy works like magic and relieves suffering without excuse. Sold by C. Carter F. C. Goodale & Co. 41.
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Susie Young Returns to Maine in Bailey Case
Lynn reports Susie L Young arrives with state police to aid the Bailey murder probe. Officers search Breakheart Hill Farm for weapons and evidence while Miss Young describes conflict with Bailey and Best and recounts the presence of a long knife and burlap evidence. Police investigate burned burlap, possible dismemberment in the wash room, and earlier rifle shots near the farm, with Bailey’s heirs to administer estate.
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George Sand
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Charles E. Bailey, Jr
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Hammond
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Mr. Thomas
Wiscasset
George Bailey
W. H. Stiles
Mrs. Stiles
Bath
Winfield Rowe
Bailey Brothers
Maine
Whitefield
Young
Neal
Thompson
Saugus
Clearing the Tracks after Waltham Wreck Delays Rail Service
Boston scene at Waltham station draws souvenir seekers as wreckage on the Fitchburg road blocks the eastbound and Watertown branch. Workers clear debris through the day. the locomotive raised and likely to cost $6000 to repair. Lumber from the cars is burned along Clematis brook. Tracks expected clear by evening.
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Waltham Railroad
Fitchburg Road
Waltham Station
Watertown
Clematis Brook
Engineer admits fault in Waltham freight collision
Boston officials report the Fitchburg division crash near Waltham involved an eastbound engine crew rule violation with four men in the cab. The railroad commissioners will not hold a hearing as the engineer accepts responsibility, delaying public detailing of the incident.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Board of Commissioners
Lawrence Settles Accident Case Decided Amicably Out of Court
Lawrence Oct 22 An adjourned session of the superior civil court opened. Judge Pierce presiding. Several suits against the city and local mills on trial list. Out of court settlement reached in the Murray case over a 1897 drownings defect in Water street trench. Verdict for the defendant without costs entered and accepted.
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Weeks
Hastings & Sons
Lynn Item
Laurie A. Murray
Haverhill
Lawrence
Henry F. Murray
Lawrence Filtering Gallery
Water Street
Fatal Tree Accident Kills 18 Year Old Miss Minnie Marquardt
In Meriden Connecticut on October 22 Miss Minnie Marquardt aged 18 was fatally injured when a tree being felled toppled and crushed her skull as she walked past her home. The incident occurred early in the morning and left the neighborhood shocked by the sudden loss.
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Meriden, Conn
Minnie Marquardt
Hood's Pills Cure Various Ailments
Hood's Pills claim to cure biliousness indigestion headache and digestive distress with easy dosing. The advertisement emphasizes simple administration and affordable price at 250.
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