Vermont Ad Interim Senator Jonathan Ross Ends Term
Vermont Governor William W. Stickney replies warmly to Jonathan Ross who filled the late Justin Morrill’s seat. Ross writes a valedictory letter praising public service and urging fairness, while Stickney promises publication and honors Ross’s 28 years on the bench and his Senate career.
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Vermont
Burlington
Jonathan Ross
Justin S. Morrill
Stickney
St. Johnsbury
William W. Stickney
State of
Executive Chamber
Senate of the
United States
Waterbury Celebrates Senator Elect William P Dillingham
Waterbury Vermont hosts a large turnout for Senator-elect William P. Dillingham. Crowds from across the county fill the town for an election celebration with an illuminated parade at 8pm and a reception for school children outside the local schoolhouse.
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Waterbury
U. S
William P. Dillingham
Senator Speaks to Town at High School Hall
A building gathering greeted the senator with repeated cheers as he gave a short address. Gen J G McCullough and others followed with remarks. An informal reception was held in the High school hall afterward for townspeople and friends.
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J. G. McCullough
The Anglo German alliance and the China question
Washington dispatch notes hesitation among France Russia Japan and the United States to join the Anglo German pact over its third clause. Diplomats warn that any power taking Chinese territory could trigger joint action by Germany and Great Britain, delaying wider acceptance until clearer Russian views emerge.
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Washington
France
Russia
Japan
United States
China
Germany
Great Britain
Manchuria
Pacific President Rumored as Hays Linked to SP
London reports that Charles M. Hays, general manager of the Grand Trunk since 1896, is believed to resign to become president of the Southern Pacific. Born May 16, 1855 in Rock Island, Ill., he previously held top posts at Missouri Pacific, Wabash, and other railroads.
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London
Charles M. Hays
Grand Trunk Railroad
Southern Pacific
Grand Trunk
Rock Island
Ill
Atlantic and Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Wabash
Wabash Western
Hays Named to Lead Southern Pacific Operations
The Wabash system executive Mr Hays becomes vice president and will reside in San Francisco with full charge of railroad operations while C H Tweed serves as chairman in New York. The board supports his plan to modernize and expand and increase earnings.
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Hays
San Francisco
C. H. Tweed
New York
Southern Pacific
Hays Chosen President of Southern Pacific Railways
The Evening Post reports that Southern Pacific directors have unanimously selected Mr. Hays for the presidency. Formal action will occur next week. He will reside in San Francisco and oversee railway operations with C. H. Tweed as chairman in New York. Hays previously led the Missouri Pacific and then the Wabash.
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New York
Evening Post
Southern Pacific
Hays
San Francisco
C. H. Tweed
Charles M. Hays
Grand Trunk
Missouri Pacific
Hays as Unanimous Choice Yet Board Action Pending
New York Oct 26 Tweed stated the position has not been offered to anyone else and Mr Hays remains the unanimous choice. The directors will formalize the selection at their meeting next week.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Henry
Mecklenburg- Schwerin
Holland
New York
Tweed
Hays
Board of Airectors
Dean Worcester writes on Bryan's impact in the Philippines
Ann Arbor reports Dean Worcester of the Philippine commission says Bryan's anti imperialist stance halted amnesty surrenders and revived hostilities in Luzon. He notes insurgents threaten Americans with assassinations and mutilations to influence voters while awaiting post election improvement.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Dean C. Worcester
Philippine Commission
University of Michigan
Bryan
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Luzon
San Dico
China
LoWis
THE LYNN MYSTERY OF A MURDER CASE
Harry Proctor state officer visited New Haven to confer with Winchester factory officials about a rifle in the Bailey murder evidence in Lynn Massachusetts. He brought the rifle and cartridges from Breakheart Hill farm house where George E. Bailey was killed two weeks ago by John C. Best. Proctor left for Boston that afternoon.
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New Haven
Conn
Harry Proctor
Setts
Winchester
Bailey
Lynn
Mass
Breakheart Hill
George E. Bailey
John C. Best
Proctor
Boston
Mark Twain Cleared to Vote in Hartford
In Hartford on October 26 the Post reports Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain remains on the voting list and is not removed. An interview with the registrar of voters denies any disqualification and confirms his eligibility despite his European trip.
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Hartford
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Clemens
Registrar of Voters
Sherman Will Valued Estate At Two and Half Million
The late John Sherman will, filed in Mansfield Ohio probate, allocates a $2.5 million estate. Mrs Mary Sherman McCallum receives $100,000 plus half real estate, with the residue estimated at $500,000 shared among five others. Bequests include $5,000 to Mansfield for park purposes and $5,000 to Oberlin and Kenyon colleges, plus $10,000 to multiple heirs and relatives. The other five residue beneficiaries remain unknown.
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Mansfield
Ohio
John Sherman
Kerr
Parker
Washington
D.C
Mary Sherman McCallum
Oberlin College
Kenyon College
Charles Sherman
Hoyt Sherman
W. T. Sherman
James Sherman
Susan Bartley
Fanny “Ouiton
Tompson Sherman
Elizabeth Reese
No Hope of Recovery for John Addison Porter
Pomfret Connecticut October 26 John Addison Porter once secretary to President McKinley lies dangerously ill at his Pomfret home from an incurable disease. After years of poor health he underwent a dangerous operation by Dr Overlock. Porter briefly rallied but is deemed hopelessly ill with no expectation of recovery though death is not imminent. His family and physician keep statements private.
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Pomfret, Conn
John Addison Porter
McKinley
Pomfret
3S. H. Overlock
Porter
Mr. Porter
Transvaal Proclaimed Part of British Empire in Pretoria
In Pretoria on October 26 the Transvaal was proclaimed part of the British empire with ceremonies. The royal standard flew in the main square, grenadiers marched, bands played the national anthem, Sir Alfred Milner read the proclamation, and 6200 troops from Britain and colonies marched past.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Grenadiers
Alfred Milner
Great Britain
Cape Town Dispatch Reports Train Ambush by Highland Brigade
Hans Botha’s recon party cut off a train between Heidelberg and Greylingstad in the Transvaal, tearing up rails. In the ensuing fight two captains and eight men were wounded and captured. Reports place former President Steyn and the executive council at Fouriesburg, who declares it the Capital of the Orange Free State and orders Keyter tried for high treason.
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Cape Town
Hans Botha
Highland Brigade
Heidelberg
Greylingstad
Transvaal
Steyn
Executive Council
Fouriesburg
Bethlehem
Orange Free State
Mr. Steyn
Keyter
Volksroad
Capt Pelly explains non salute incident in Bermuda report
Captain Francis R. Pelly of the British cruiser Psyche explains he fired a 21 gun salute to the American flag with no reply as the ship anchored off Wes Thirty-fifth Street in New York harbor. He saluted two French warships, who returned the salute, and he requested the matter be communicated to the British consul.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Francis R. Pelly
Psycne
Governor's Island
New York City
Associated Press
C Pelly
Hos Today
Psyche
New York
Wes Thirty-fifth Street
Pelly
Doan's Ointment Promises Relief From Itching Piles
An cited testimonial from Mr. John Leach of 43 Albion Street claims permanent cure of hemorrhoids after using Dean's Ointment from Ellingwood & Co drug store.endorsement by Lowell residents and sale details note price 50 cents per box FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY as U S agents.
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Lowell
John Leach
Albion Street
Dean
Ellingwood & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan
Renouncing the Throne Rumored by Austrian Heir Otto
Berlin reports a Budapest despatch that Archduke Francis Ferdinand may renounce the throne in favor of his brother Archduke Otto and Otto’s son Archduke Charles. Francis Ferdinand already renounced any claim for Countess Sophie Chotek’s marriage and children. Otto-Francis, born 1865, married Princess Marie of Saxony and has two sons, including 13-year-old Archduke Charles.
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Berlin
Berliner Tageblatt
Budapest
Francis Ferdinand
Otto
Archduke Charles
Sophie Chotek
Archduke Otto-Francis
Marie of
Saxony
Remnants of Chinese Troops Create Guerrilla Bands in Manchuria
From St. Petersburg dated October 26 official dispatches report that Chinese remnants around Mukden have formed guerrilla bands. They are plundering villages and farms while three explosions at Mukden on October 10 wounded six Russians. The acts were allegedly carried out by the Chinese amid Russian efforts to destroy a powder magazine.
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St. Petersburg
Mukden
Manchuria
Porto Rican Commissioner Delivers Message to McKinley
Canton Ohio October 26 Gov Gen Wood of Cuba arrived for talks with President McKinley and War secretary on Cuban affairs. Cuban Agriculture Secretary Lacoste accompanied him. M G Brulbaugh Porto Rico education commissioner delivered Gov Allen’s message and reported on island affairs. He said conditions in Porto Rico are improving and faster after the election. He described party harmony and divides between pro American and pro Spanish elements.
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Canton
Wood
Cuba
McKinley
Lacoste
M. G. Brulbaugh
Porto Rico
Associated Press
Bryan
Manitoba Premier to vacate. Roblin to be sworn in
Manitoba reports that Premier Hugh John MacDonald will resign on Monday and R. P. Roblin will be sworn in as his successor. James Johnson withdraws from the cabinet and Robert Rogers becomes minister without portfolio. A bye election in Morris is held tomorrow with A. R. Campbell likely to win.
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Roblin
MacDonald
Winnipeg
Man
Hugh John MacDonald
R. P. Roblin
James Johnson
Robert Rogers
Morris
A. R. Campbell
Police seek Sipido for extradition over assassination bid
Paris police seek the youth Sipido to extradite him to Belgium for the attempted assassination of the Prince of Wales. Reports say he has fled to America.
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Paris
Sipido
Belgium
Prince of Wales
America
Sims Reeves Dead Veteran English Singer Dies
London reports the veteran English singer Sims Reeves died today at Worthing in Sussex.
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London
Sims Reeves
Worthing
Sussex
Wheat, corn, oats slip as market closes lower
Chicago on Oct 26 reports wheat futures retreating from yesterday's gains with December down seven eighths, corn easing one to one and a quarter cents, and oats easing one eighth to one and a quarter cents.
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Chicago
Captain Paige Dies of Yellow Fever in Havana
In Havana on October 26 Captain Paige of the Porto Rico Infantry died of yellow fever at Las Animas hospital at 7:30 this morning. He came to Cuba with Major General Wade’s evacuation commission and was a noted linguist.
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Havana
Paige
Las Animas
Page
Porto Rico
Cuba
Wade
Steel prices reduced by Scottish makers
London report states Scotch steel makers cut prices by five shillings, totaling a fifteen shilling drop in two weeks due to American plate imports. The move is seen as matching U S competition and boosting local sales.
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London
Scotch Steel
President McKinley Registers to Vote in Canton Precinct
Canton October 26 President McKinley is now fully qualified to vote in precinct BR He registered this morning and on questions said his name William McKinley residence 726 North Market Street age 57 married with state residence 57 years in precinct one year He was accompanied by Judge Day He walked to polling place greeted acquaintances en route
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Canton
McKinley
Precine
William McKinley
North Market Street
Judge Day
Bank Cashier Killed in Connecticut Accident
Hartford today reports Charles E. Holmes a 55 year old cashier at Hurlburt National Bank in Winsted was killed this afternoon when he was thrown from his horse. The incident occurred near Hartford with authorities investigating the cause. Holmes was a longtime bank employee and respected community member.
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Hartford
Conn
Charles E. Holmes
Hurlburt National Bank
Winsted
The Thomas Arrives at Manila Notification
Gen MacArthur informs the War Department of the transport Thomas arriving at Manila on October 26.
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Thomas
Manila
Washington
Gen. MacArthur
War Department
Thoms
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Ross
Montpelier
Dillingham
Waterbury, Vt
SO. Pacific’s
Stickney & Poor’s
Stickney & Poor
Dr. Williams
Faa
Frank Remmelt
E. Sway
Notary Public
Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Winchester Rifle Factory
Sherman Was
Death's Door
British Empire
Botha
Capt. Pelly
Carter & Sherburne
Mocha
Arma Jawa
Bsc
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex Street
Gardner Bros
Pine Street
Westford Street
Highlands
Tronk
F. Devine
Merrimack ST
Gov. Allen
Manitoba
Charles Wheeler
Andrews & Wheeler
Lihormdilre
Globe Corset Company
Worcester, Mass
Burtti
Facinti
A. W. Brown van
W. H. Emery, Manacer
Katzenjammer Kids
Andi the Blandels
Little Egypt Burlesque Co
She
Brightest Burlesque Organization
Opera House
Frankie
Carpenter
Prince of Comedians
Jere Grady
Auesday
Wim. Bonnell
Liss Rose Stahl
Princes
Adulis
the Evil Eye
Savoy Theatre
THE
4 Hills
Thos
Clifford Americas
Howard and Linder
Lough
Castellett and Hall
Wall Street
Murphy and Andrews E
Henry V. Barie
Savoy
Qld Ladies’ Home
Huntington and Jackson Halls
Colonials
Ada Bell Crockett Company
First Spiritualist Society
Old Odd Fellows’ Hall
Merrimack Street
Tremont Sost
Becky Sharp
Thackeray
Langdon Mitchells
Mirte SS
GC. B. Courn & CO
Market Street
F. G. Gulliland
Wyman’s Exchange
Mererimack and
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