Coming Battle of the Ballots in the 1999 Elections
The article outlines nationwide and state election plans for November 1998 including party lineups Prohibitionist Socialist Independent and Populist candidates. It notes Senate and House elections in multiple states and votes on constitutional amendments and laws such as direct primaries and long term public works bonds.
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Supreme Court
United States
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Arkansas
Louisiana
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Kentucky
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House of Representatives
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Maine
Democrata
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South Carolina
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Sociatiet Tabor
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War Department Probe Details Contractor Bribery Allegations
Washington October 20 hears testimony in a war department investigation into Lieutenant Colonel George W. Goering alleged by William Brothers head of the Balanced Crane Cable Company New York. The case cites unfair methods improper influence and a 10 percent commission offer to a government officer for crane contract awards tied to the Seth canal project. Inspector General Germ presided and Gen Gartington will report to the War Office.
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War Department
Washington
George W. Goeing
William ¥. Brothers
Balanced Crane Cable Company of
New York
Brothers
Seth Canal
Germ
Ich
Gen- Gartington
of War
Caught by Flames Relief Train Ditching After Metz Fire
Fifteen people die as the Detroit and Mackinac relief train carrying Metz residents to safety from forest fires derails at Nowtcki siding near Metz. Survivors flee burning cars and fields as rescuers reach the scene. eleven victims are women and children found in a gondola car.
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Metz
Alpena
Mich
Detroit & Mackinac Railway
Here
Nowtcki Siding
Forest fire deaths rise in Presque Isle and Pulawski counties
A fire catastrophe in Presque Isle and Pulawski counties has claimed 41 lives with many missing. Among the dead are Mrs Herman Erke and her children in Pulawaki. Skeletal remains of Mra William D Rose were found near Ocqueoc. Foresters warn more fatalities as towns near Lake Huron face isolation with bridges burned and roads blocked.
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Apena Mieh
Presque Isle
Alpena
Pulawski
Krakow
Pulawaki
Herman Erke
Mra
William D Rose
Irving
Ocqueoc
Lake Huron
Christ Criger
Grand Lake
Austria Threatened It Feeling of Montenegro at Vienna
Reports from Antivari describe a mob threatening the Austrian consulate guard protecting the coast. Two Austrian warships sent a guard ashore after a desultory skirmish lasting hours. Other items note U S municipal improvements in Panama Colon and the canal zone totaling 3 770 750 and a train wreck in Ohio with minor injuries.
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Vienna
Antivari
Billek Plea Rejected in U S Supreme Court
Herman Billek, Bohemian fortune teller, faces murder charges for the six Vezal family deaths in Chicago in June 1901. The Supreme Court of the United States dismissed his plea for lack of merit, ending the current appeal.
Arthur Meeker of Chicago Named to Fill Vacancy
Arthur Meeker, born 1866 in Chicago and Yale graduate 1886, affiliated with Armour & Company. He runs Arcady Farm at Lake Forest producing Guernsey cattle and certified milk, serves as Saddle and Sirloin club president, and holds several directorships. Appointed by Governor Deneen to fill a vacancy and nominated to succeed himself at the Republican convention.
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Arthur Meeker
Chicago
Yale University
Armour & Company
Arcady Farm
Lake Forest
Illinois
Chicago, University and
Union Stock Yards
What Deneen's Defeat For Governor Means
Analysis argues voters rejected full taxes on Illinois Central Railroad and opposed primary reform. It claims the public favors political influence in offices and campaign finance practices. It alleges dislike of businesslike state administration and cites the Interstate Building and Loan Association of Bloomington and its 1890s failure and receivership payouts.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Interstate Building and Loan Association of
Bloomington
Adlan Stevenson
Joel A Matteson 1808 1873 Frenzied Financier and Politician
Joel A Matteson born August 8 1808 in Jefferson County New York rose from schoolteacher to railroad contractor and land speculator. He served as state senator in 1842 and after leaving the governorship was found with 224182.66 of canal scrip, later turning over assets that yielded over 225000000 to the state. He died January 31 1873.
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Joel A Matteson
Jefferson County
N. Y
Kendall County
Joliet
Matteson
Governor Deneen Praised by State Charity Conference
The thirteenth annual conference of a non political non sectarian body commends Governor Deneen and the state board of charities for their work. It counters unfounded charges and praises the governor for enlisting capable citizens, labeling the state’s record as substantial improvement.
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Denera Board of Charities
Deneen
State Board
Chicago Record Herald
Stevenson Cited as Effective Democrat in New York
A Chicago Tribune June twenty four report quotes Richard Croker of Tammany praising Stevenson as a capable Democrat who would bolster opposition to Republicans if in office. The statement reflects party tension and historical political maneuvering.
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Stevenson
New York
United States
Richard Croker
Jegger
Tammany
Chicago Tribune
Estate of R. D. Nance Administrator Named
Court records announce the undersigned named administrator of the estate of R. D. Nance. The appointment date is October 2, year not specified, with the administrator identified as Ae Rimini Patel Se Nance Estate or y. (Note: OCR fragmentary and ambiguous).
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Rimini Patel Se
Nance Estate
Y. F
Haualaen
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