The Political Outlook Shows Republicans Ahead
A survey of national mood finds Republicans unified behind the Minneapolis platform and candidates, while Democrats are divided, with fusion debates in Minnesota, Colorado, Nebraska, and South Dakota. New York polling in The Sun suggests Republican gains, and Indiana and the Midwest see vigorous canvassing as both sides push for voter turnout and a solid electoral majority.
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Minneapolis
Chicago
Tom Reed
Texas
Maine
Northwest
Minnesota
Colorado
Nebraska
South Dakota
New York
Daily Estimates
New York Sun
the Sun
Harrison
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Hoosier
Democratic State Committee
Loucks Calls for Free Ballot as South Dakota Vote Iris
Brer Loucks, speaking from the Ruralist office after a strategic retreat from the south, warns of a divided Democratic white vote and predicts a free ballot and fair count if northern pressure forces the electoral move. He questions Loucks's reward should he steer South Dakota’s electoral vote to Cleveland via Weaver.
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Brer Loucks
Loucks
South Dakota
Cleveland
Weaver
Davison County Farmers Control Republican Nominations
In Davison County farmers hold a majority of Republican influence and have steered nominations for a decade. The piece argues that voting for Weaver in South Dakota supports Grover Cleveland and criticizes a Democratic victory as endorsement of the solid South. It urges homesteaders to oppose land policy that harmed settlers and favor policies boosting prosperity, lowering interest and taxes, and clearing land titles.
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Weaver
South Dakota
South
Grover Cleveland
Solid South
Ohio and Indiana Election Outlook Referenced by Campaigners
Secretary of the Treasury Charles Foster notes Harrison is certain of reelection. Charlie Foster, a top Ohio campaigner years ago, sees validation in results. Davison county Republicans urged to vote the ticket straight. Washington column in Minneapolis Journal predicts strong Republican gains in Indiana, with chances in West Virginia and Connecticut.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Charles Foster
Harrison
Charlie” Foster
Ohio
Davison County
Deal
Dickey
Washington
Minneapolis Journal
New York
Indiana
West Virginia
Connecticut
Democrats Split Over Election Day Strategy In State
Most Democratic papers push for straight work on election day while party leaders led by the pompous Peemiller quietly back the Weaver electors.
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Peemiller
Weaver
Col Price Denies Withdrawal From Independent Ticket
Col Price denies any notion of quitting the Independent ticket. He says he did not seek the nomination but will not be traded off now.
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Col. Price
Independent
Argus-Leader Edits Adopt Anonymous Communications Route
The Argus Leader editorial page avoids endorsing fusion yet uses anonymous communications to promote the same political aim, reflecting the paper’s strategy. The piece notes the editorials as the state Democratic organ’s approach and discusses its tactics.
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Argus-Leader
Soldier voters urged to back Ben Harrison in bid
A political appeal argues every old soldier in the state should vote for Ben Harrison. It touts his record as a comrade, wartime friend, and candidate for congress and the White House.
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Ben Harrison
Congress
White House
Thrilling tale of cliff dwellers deaths by eagles
Brooklyn men Frank M. Conroy and J. F. Barkelow explored Nine Mile creek Utah. Barkelow survived with injuries and told how Conroy fell after a burro drama, then both were attacked by two large eagles while stranded. Conroy died after a protracted assault. Barkelow made it to a rock ledge.
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Utah
Capen
U. T
Frank M. Conroy
J. F. Barkelow
Brooklyn
Nine-Mile Creek
Barkelow
Conroy
Frank
Nine Mile Creek
Green River
Made Fast Time Pennsylvania Engine Goes a Mile in Forty Seven Seconds
New York dispatch reports four locomotives from the Pennsylvania road tested for speed to gauge suitable engines for next year’s world’s fair trains. No. 34, built in Pennsylvania shops, clocked a mile in 47 seconds, besting other engines including the Schenectady and two foreign models.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Pennsylvania Road
Jersey Meadows
Terminal
Jersey City
Baldwin
Johnny Bull
Schenectady
Forest Fires Rage Along Ohio Riverbank
Forest fires along the Ohio River continue to burn with neighbors actively fighting flames. Significant progress has been made extinguishing the fire behind Leetsdale though timber there remains fiercely consumed. No major future danger anticipated in that direction.
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Ohio River
Leetsdale
Telegraph operators reach Santa Fe wage agreement
Conceded by Manvel Chicago Nov 2 the Santa Fe telegraph operators committee and President Manuel reach a midnigh t settlement regarded as satisfactory by the operators. The company grants a $15 000 salary increase and agrees to pay overtime, expected to prevent further trouble.
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Manvel
Chicago
Santa Fe
Manuel
GAVE CONCESSIONS A Railroad Company Settles Its Differences
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe ends telegraphers dispute after conference led by President Manuel and General Manager Robinson. Minimum wages set at $55 for operators and $120 for train dispatchers, with shorter hours and overtime pay. Also notes Indianapolis area workers seeking pay raise on Big Four system and Arkansas fusion of Republicans and Populists urging free ballot and fair count.
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Curiaco
Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe
Manuel
Robinson
Ramsey
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Indianapolis
Big Four
Sunday Closing of the World's Fair To Be Reopened
CuicaGo Nov 2 directors of the world's fair will likely declare the exposition must stay open on Sunday and launch a campaign to repeal the Sunday clause in the appropriation bill. Both national and local boards are on record for Sunday closing, but actions are not final or fully representative.
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CuicaGo
Congress
Chicago
National Commission
Eastern Shipments Set New Record Across Rail Lines
Eastern railroad officials reported last week’s total traffic at 1 046 tons excluding livestock, the highest since navigation began. Lake line moved 81 947 tons, slightly above the rail lines by 901 tons, while East overflows in elevators hindered shipments. Robbers derail an express car near Piedmont, stealing 4750 in valuables as two masked men struck in three minutes, then seized mail packages before fleeing. Davenport Iowa and Dakota sold at auction for 620 000 to Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern to satisfy Farmers' Loan and Trust judgment.
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Eastern
ChicaGo
Eastern Railroad
Lake Line
Birmingham
Ala
Virginia and Georgia
Piedmont
Compmans
Iowa Railroad
Crepar Rapids
Davenport
Iowa and
Dakota
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company of
New York
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Berkelew
Ogden
East
Rapids
Mich
John Schuelt
Judge Wallace
East Livertook
Jonathan H. Wallace
New Lisbon
McKinley
Northport
Pawnee
North Manitou Island
Arkansas
Little Bock
Ark
People’s
People’s Party
S. Gov’t
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