Gorman Sarcastic Declares Motions No Ambition For Retirement
Baltimore October 15 7 18h7 United States Senator Gorman issues an open letter to Edwin P Abell Baltimore Sun publisher offering to relinquish Democratic readership if Abell supports the Democratic ticket in Maryland. He warns against personal ambition and urges unity to restore party leadership and oppose Republican rule describing the party’s aims and the Sun’s stance.
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Baltimore
United States
Gorman
Edwin P. Abell
Baltimore Sun
Maryland
Edetter
The
Sun
Mr. Gorman
Abell
Democratic Party
Amy
Fries
Ainderrsst Spd
Beterro
Willie
Bern
Democratie Party
Taltimore
Planoha Senate
Cannonading at St Andrew's Sound reported in Cu ming incident
An October report from Brunswick, Ga describes cannonading near St Andrew's Sound with a government vessel allegedly firing on a suspected Wilmington class cruiser. A Cumberland Island resident said a strange gunboat appeared at Cumberland Creek and opera tively steamed away as cannon fire echoed, with pilots searching the area for the craft.
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Avanta
Brunswick
Suva
Wihuster
Lepont
Savannah
Mrunswick
Cumbbeand
Cumberland
Cumbeshind Creek
Armager Shackevord
Cpart
St. Andrew's Bar
Nota
Strance
Vincent's Otatory at Luetgert Trial Delays Jury Admittance
The courtroom was crowded as Vincent, counsel for the defense, resumed his address to the jury. He attacked state witnesses and officials over alleged misconduct, while the prosecution’s case faced vigorous denigration. A five hour State's attorney speech was anticipated, with the verdict expected late Thursday.
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Luetgert
Vincent
Whloe
Idage Vineet
Vineet
Sresson
Denson
Johnson to be sentenced for murder in Wilmington court
Georg Johnson was convicted of murder in a North Carolina criminal court and faces death by hanging as Judge Sutton presides tomorrow. The victim was Bertha Kravingston, a young colored woman. Defense was by a colored attorney, with Solicitor Richardson for the State aided by Congressman Kane H. White. The jury comprised eleven white men and one Black member.
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Wilimington
N.C
Georg Johnson
Nesho
Asule
Tormas
Judie Sutton
North Carolina
Tohnsen
Bertha Kfravingstion
Richardson
Kane H. White
Treasury approves plans for Norfolk public building project
Washington October 11 the Treasury selects and approves the favored plans for a new public building at Norfolk submitted by Wyatt & Notun of Baltimore after a competitive examination. The project budget is capped at 1500000 dollars and outlines the tendered design by the Talthnerce firm.
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Norfolik
Wyatt & Notun
Selverw
Baiiding Fa
Madrid Cabinet Debates Competitor Case From Cuba
Spain’s cabinet ordered foreign affairs, navy, and colonies ministers to study documents in the Competitor case. The Americano schooner Competitor, seized in Cuban waters on April 25, 1895, had its consideration postponed to prevent provoking U S Congress factions. The inquiry aims for eventual settlement by the courts.
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Madrid
Americon
Canvas del Coello
Ap Ackhon
Congress of the United States
Titanic Clearings Reported Across United States
The weekly total bank clearings in the United States reached a large figure with only exclusive New York showing a growth, while the overall percentage change reflected a notable increase. This brief item notes the nationwide trend and highlights New York’s contribution to the rise.
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Tnanic Clearings
New York
United States
Captain Jackson Resigns as ALP Rifles acting officer
Petersburg Virginia October 1 Captain M Kontodas forwarded to the Governor his resignation as committing officer of the ALP TM Rifles The note also mentions admiration for garments and a sales plug for Rudolph Wallaces at 823 Main Street
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Petersburg
M. Kontodas
Rudolph
Wallace
Main Street
Dayton endorses Crokerism critique in NY political letter
In a dated October 15 1897 letter ex Test master Charles W Dasien declares opposition to Crokerism and argues for popular government over centralized party rule. He warns against one man controlling Democratic machinery and calls for primacy of the people in Greater New York politics aligned with Jeffersonian principles.
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New York
Charles W. Dasien
Thosaas Jefferaun de. Woerney Hehnt
Gale Paldie Toemight
Withey
Toowli
Plossesa
Thomas Jeterson
Hs Lrenasury
Wes Ernst
Mmorathormom
Thave
Democratic Party
da Tits Samedi
Mie Pon
Adtom
Parker
Qeerpinnes
Chas. W. Dayton
Lynching in Arkansas over Parker case shocks local town
Reports recount a white mob lynching Tom Parker a Black man accused of participating in a clash that left a Pine Flat man dead and another injured. Parker, arrested after a preliminary hearing, was taken from custody and killed by a mob in Cleveland County, while the investigation notes earlier violence and arrests surrounding the incident and related accusations.
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Ark
Get. i
Tom Parker
Dey
Cleveland
Takker
Kendal
TL Telensen
Collapse at Robinson's Opera House Tragedy in Cincinnati
A roof and plaster fell during Premiers of a Great Cry at Robinson's Opera House Cincinnati on October 15 187? causing five dead and many injured. The balcony gallery and stage remained intact while crowd panic formed near hospital doors as surgeons and volunteers aided victims. The disaster echoed a 1878 fire at the same venue.
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Cincinnati
Robinson's Opera House
Bern
Ione
Abe Cera
Prodecotive Induethies Trade Review Highlights Strong Markets
New York March report shows heavy September rise in production and labor demand across metals and textiles. Gold exports delayed by banks, while iron and steel shipments surge. cotton mills increase output as prices rise for timber and iron goods. Wheat exports set records as Western receipts top prior year and Atlantic shipments soar.
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New York
T. G. Lun & Co
Rogiind
Vermont Tati
Minols
Haylee Company
Rockefeller Company
Hie Rontrachad
Durhest
Cenis
Atlantic
Warnal
Bradstreet's View of Wheat and Market Trends
A Bradstreet’s New York report outlines softer wheat prices amid government yield data exceeding 1.5 billion bushels, drought concerns in Missouri Valley and Texas crops, steady prices for some goods, and strong export totals for the week. It notes heavy domestic merchandise consumption, uneven cotton demand, and cautious steel and iron output amid weather impacts shaping price movements.
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Yfell
United States
de la Cuma
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Tuview
New York
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Berhor
Centrad Wesel
Jd Ab
Chicago
St. Louis
Bridstreat
Texas
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Marketi
le Dechires
Hessemor
Brea
Sid Gan Mens
Delong
Lotheryasia
Nara
ISPD
DOVUBTFIL CASE in Baltimore Murder Mystery
A man identified as Simeon Messer was found dead at a lodging house on North Calvert Street Baltimore. The deceased appeared strangled with headcuffs nearby a bottle of Hitraki gene and a ship ticket indicating travel from Baltimore to Savannah. Police suspect a demented sailor may be involved with the lunatic blamed for the death. Messer’s body was found in the rear yard and the ship liner ticket and addresses were found on him. The case raises doubts whether death was by action of the lunatic or possible murder.
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Baltimore
Sanana
Trownie
Calvert
Wright
Reap
Bremen
Lloyd Steamship Line
Simeon Messer
Savannah
Scranten
Pola
Amos
Messer
Hesser
Mam
Immigrant Renounces Spain to Gain U.S. Citizenship
Wrangulina Dassio Mineros, living in New York, declared her intention to become a U S citizen this afternoon. She signed before the naturalization bureau as Mrs J Darlen Foster witnessed. She renounced all allegiance to Spain under the oath.
Vermont Visitors Pause in Richmond on Vermont Day Trip
Governor Josiah Grout and party travel to Nashville for Vermont day events. The Vermont delegation, including Miss Grout and Mrs N W Mik, are hosted in Richmond while en route to the Nashville Exposition.
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Richmond
Josiah Grout
Miss Grout
N. W. Mik
Nashville
Tenn
Nashville Exposition
Politician Inquiries Stir Virginia Cuba Debate In Lynchburg Dispatch
A Virginian dispatch reports Mitchmouid VA note on Washington visit and Cuba policy, with Neblett nomination sparks and party maneuvering. Leaders discuss boundary issues between Maryland and Virginia over Pocomoake Sound, amid local Republican-Democrat tensions and procedural committee meetings.
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Pie Love
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Cuba
Martin
Senate
Heim
Aly Eusk
Ak Ciba
Mianeo
Weyler
Renera
Ale Edward Pass- Amore
Nichduge
Nebiett
Mas Clark
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Repubterns
Colonel Welham
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Cetlan
Wielhom Ding
Judie Wadedti
Mhe Fation
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Alnut
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Mira Allee Theddy
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Frank Murphy
Wepandy
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Lowndes
Maryland
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Virginia
Poeamoele Sound
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Petersbore
Major Venable
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Poconoka
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