Leadville Riot Defends Emmett Mine in Bloody Strike Clash
At Leadville Colorado on September 21 the riot at the Coronado and Emmett mines left five known dead and many injured as attackers crushed by defenders at the Emmett. Militia arrives. residents fear further violence as 5000 rifles are reported among strikers amid ongoing strike since June.
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Rosebery warns intervention in Turkey could trigger war
Lord Rosebery, former Liberal premier, argues that Britain’s interference in Turkey without powers’ consent risks a European war. He believes Russia would not abandon its 1895 stance against separate action. A Vienna report notes seven deaths trying to reach the sultan’s private palace and five aimed at assassinating him. A Constantinople dispatch says police reports show bombs and incriminating papers, and the Armenian committee at Scutari is said to be uprooted.
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Massacre at Egin Amid Armenian Turmoil in 1915
Dispatches from Constantinople recount Kurdish attacks on Egin in the Khartout district killing hundreds of Armenians and burning houses. Reports note Armenians fled to mountains, fear widespread new massacres, while Turkish authorities claim Armenian provocation. Additional items include Dardanelles fortifications, Italian squadron moves, and refugee appeals.
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Election estimates place Grosvenor table at 278 votes for McKinley
General Grosvenor outlined an electoral tally showing McKinley at 278 votes with 85 in doubt and 64 beyond, while Bryan and Watson or Bryan and Sewall appear in strong positions across multiple states. Democratic HQ later estimated Bryan would win 86 of 45 states for 324 electoral votes.
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Thatcher Nominated for Governor by New York Democrats
The New York Democratic convention named John Boyd Thatcher for governor Wilbur F Porter for lieutenant governor and Robert Titus for judge of the court of appeals The platform endorses the Chicago platform and ticket and asserts the 1896 Democratic platform best serves the people over private interests.
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Populists Endorse Altgeld by Blank Gubernatorial Ticket
In Chicago on September 17 the Illinois Populist state convention after nine hours of debate tacitly endorsed Governor Altgeld by leaving the gubernatorial line blank. Nominees listed include Lieutenant Governor Henry D. Lloyd and Secretary of State L. A. Quellmalz, with Grant Dunbar as auditor and E. I. Burdick as attorney general, plus other state officials and electors.
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Thacher May Retire As New York Democrat Rift Grows
New York on September 22 reports a Democratic state committee meeting to elect a successor to William F. Sheehan, with talk of naming a new governor candidate if Thacher withdraws. Senator Hill expected to coordinate. Cantor could be considered if Thacher exits. factions may unite against the Buffalo platform. Maine totals show Powers leading with 83,573 votes and Frank at 34,841. GOP plurality 48,732.
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Mass Meeting Urges National Day of Fasting
In Curcago at the Y M C A auditorium D L Moody led a mass meeting of pastors laymen and Christians. Resolutions urged citizens nationwide to observe Thursday October 8 as a day of fasting confession and prayer to seek divine aid in tempering passions restraining evil and guiding the nation with wisdom and patience.
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Fastest Three Heats At Mystic Park Astounds Medford
Star Pointer paced three fastest heats in competition at Mystic Park Medford Mass tying world first heat record and quarter and half times. Frank Rgan closed within nose as Robert J trailed by short distance in final heat. Corbett Sharkey to fight Nov 26 in San Francisco.
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Market Report from Duluth Minneapolis and Chicago Sept 21 1896
The latest market report details grain and butter prices in Duluth and Minneapolis with Wheat on cash and on track, butter at Elgin steady, hogs cattle and sheep trends in South St Paul and Chicago, with closing prices across wheat corn oats and pork for September and December contracts. Major entities include Duluth Grain Minneapolis Grain Elgin St Paul Chicago Union Stock Yards and Chicago Grain and Provision. Prices show No.1 hard wheat around 61-68 cents, corn around 21-24 cents, pork near 6.87 to 7.03 dollars, cattle and hogs varying by class, with regional markets in Duluth Minneapolis Elgin St Paul and Chicago.
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Weekly News Summary Highlights Sep 16 21
Ben Butterworth spoke at St Paul for Republicans. The yacht Canada sold for 8250 to George E Hamilton of Hamilton Ontario. J W Northam Co closed by sheriff. Deaths include General Edwin Wadsworth aged 72 and ex congressman James M Ashley. Maine Republicans lead by 48732. Manitoba school issue envoy to Rome. Holmes graveyard found near Wilmette. Populists set Topeka Oct 19 meeting. Various political and military notes across US and Europe.
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Rumors Denied of U S Alliance With Europe
Washington reports dispel European rumors that the United States seeks cooperation with Great Britain or Italy to reform the Turkish empire. Officials emphasize no plan for intervention in European affairs beyond protecting American citizens, noting past independent actions and a prudent naval presence.
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Jury Disagrees in Long Murder Case at Ashland
The Ashland jury in the French murder trial disagreed after 30 hours and over 50 ballots with a 9 to 3 split for insanity at the time of the shooting. A new second degree murder trial will be set, marking the eighth proceeding since the 1891 shooting.
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SONS OF NORWAY ORGANIZE IN MADISON
Norwegian Pioneer Association of America formed at Madison with about 200 sons of Norway from Northwestern states. Ole Nelson of Slater Iowa elected president. R. E. Anderson Madison Wis secretary. Halle Steensland Madison treasurer. Vice presidents include Knute Nelson Minnesota and T J Anderson Chicago. Eligibility set for Scandinavians 40+. local branches to be started where practical with age limit 25 in those groups.
Roloff Arrested in New York as Filibuster Aid Suspect
Cuban General Carlos Roloff, said to be a major in Gomez’s army, was arrested in New York on charges of aiding filibustering expeditions to Cuba. Held on $2,500 bail by United States Commissioner Alexander, he allegedly links to the Laurada expedition and other ventures.
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