Sherman Letter Advocates Silver Coin Policy in Ohio Vote
Secretary of State Sherman writes to a Cincinnati newspaper urging voters in Ohio to back the administration and tariff reform while opposing unlimited free coinage of silver. He argues that silver and gold valuations favor the dollar and warns that free coinage would destabilize the economy and undermine public confidence. He also endorses McKinley administration actions and Republican candidates for future offices.
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Washington
Sherman
Cincinnnati Volksblat
Ohio
Jefferson
William McWinley
Congress of the United States
United States
Republican Party
Ohe
LN Perer
Yale
Cieuit
Asie
Ue Tayporienit
Nein
Olilcera
Grover Boveland Welcomed at Princeton New Mexico
A damaged report notes Grover Boveland a former U S president at Princeton New Mexico joining the community. The piece mentions arrival days, family reactions, and local ceremonies with names and places named, including Princeton and nearby areas.
Preacher On A Spricr and Fatal Misfortune
Charleston dispatch reports a tragic incident connected to a preacher named Burdin in Ply Luneth, S C. The event involved a shooting after a wife fired a shot, then killed herself, with the cook as the sole witness. Witnesses omit other details. Burdin is linked to Major Sry Wiel’s sister through the vowrs.
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Charleston
Thy News and Courier
Loenthe
S.C
Burdin
Kim
Hurdins
Sry Wiel
Passenees Held as Arrivals From Central America in Custody
Passengers aboard the schooner Samuel Reed, arriving at an Alabama Gulf shore, are detained by health authorities after landing. The four reported as possible passengers were kept at a central port. the schooner reportedly sailed to Tampa instead of Mobile. Authorities expect friction with local and federal health officials over custody and treatment.
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Central America
Penaneat
Mer
Samuel Pe
Weerson
Alabama Gulf Shore
Mt Choate Pot
Phey
Tnim Central Viner Fea
Jott- Iage
Tampa
Mobile
Ada
Atbacha
JUDGESHIPS AND ELECTION EXPENSES ARE TESTED
A New York report from October 1897 scrutinizes judge Pryor and other judges over campaign expenses. It notes large sums paid for alleged Tea-timate election prizes and questions the integrity of campaign funding amid partisan pressure.
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New York
Henry George
Mr. George
Loyer
Pryer
Uva
Dave
Didee Pryor Hiss
Dade Meadons
Odin Preyer
George
Dave Dewihiy
Tore
van Wyk
Army board studies armor plant site choices in South
The naval journey board completed visits to towns from Washington to Tennessee, compiling statistical data on resources and potential for an armor plant. The report notes Congress will decide on a suitable site, with expert Kinny leading the detailed planning and aiming to hand findings to the board before December.
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Washington, D
Naval ?Rney Board
Ovber
Luringham
Sheffield
Nashville
Chittanings
Knoxville
Tenenee
Tiristol
Virginia
Tennes
Mlorristowgy
Joe
Miery
Kity
Congress
Doceler
Withdrawal of Royal Irish Regiment Battalion Split View
London reports a sensational Telegram from Dombay about the Second Battalion Royal Irish Regiment withdrawing from Sanna to Thawalpindh. Conflicting claims allege mutiny, retreat, or orders from a senior officer. Headquarters says the retreat was forced by order rather than by quitting, with General Yeuthian Biggs cited for a stated reason.
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London
Chroniel Tis Morning
Dombay
Royal Trish Reggi Ment
Sanna
Thawalpindh
Lawrence
Twe
Testhon
Wilda
Rawalpindh
Yeuthian Biggs
Blunder noted in malaria report cited by Daily Chronicle
The dispatch described malaria saturation and demanded medical examination. It claimed 85 percent of men were healthy, drawing the Daily Chronicle’s critique that one body blundered and the case warrants inquiry while frontier forces include Scottish battalions and few Irish battalions.
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The
Daily Chronicle
SOMC
Red Davidian Outbreak Reports From Duchesne
Adjutant General Streek receives Os reports from Colorado about Duchesne. Uintahs and Witte Mownigin Indians absent from reservation on a hunting expedition. Confederate cavalry squads ready. snow storms hinder telegraph and railway travel.
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Washington
D.C
Adjutant- Gener
Streek
Department of Colorado
Denver
Col
Duchesne
Aireney
Wright
Orin
Wilewky
Langit
Counlyy
Spanish reply to Woodford note conciliatory in tone
Washington report states Spain’s response to Woodford’s note is conciliatory and not entreating freedom. Cabinet ministers have not yet met the President but informal talks occur. administration believes Spain will implement reform and relieve the Vend item of the insurgents after Weyler’s concentration is revoked, potentially easing intervention.
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Washington, D.C
Woodford
Presmuhir
Av. Wonte
Tiba
Weyler
Ots
New Boghind Cotton Manufacturers Meet Discuss Trade Shifts
Arthur Parkinson of Providence reads on Manufactures and export of cotton goods at the 63rd semi annual meeting in Trion. He argues Southern mills can undersell Eastern mills on medium and coarse fabrics and predicts a dark outlook for New England due to increased production, lower wages, and price competition harming the home market.
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Philadelphia
Elosmt
Teedmy
Arthur Dparkinson
Providence
Coatton Fonds
Parkinson
New England
United States
Worst in twenty years wrecks hit life saving stations
Superintendent Kimball reports storm damage at multiple Life-Saving Service stations along the coast. Cobbs Island Virginia sustained the worst damage while Wachapreague nearby also suffered heavy harm. Replacements not needed. Cobbs Island will be repaired for the season and gear losses noted.
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Washington
Kimball
Cobbs Island
Wachipreague
Postoffice Appointments Listed for Washington and States
The fourth class postmasters were announced for several states including Virginia and North Carolina. Names such as ADP bed tancdeavy Virginia Tasso and W. 8. Rive are listed along with offices like The Pine and Green Mountain. The details appear in this December notice from Washington D C, noting several appointments and assigned locations.
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Postoffice
Washington, D. C
Dot
ADP Bed Tancdeavy
Virginia
Tasso
North Carlina
Iisure
Rive
the Pine
Mors
Lankford
Cans
Cross Rack
Harrett
Engileh
Savinnah
Croker Crowd Dismisses Hisses Amid Campaign Night
Reported crowd reactions at a Chicago campaign event show boos directed at Croker while supporters cheered others. The speech touched on independence, Spain claims, and U. S. political stances as crowds in attendance reacted to various figures on stage.
Scottish Rite Officers Convene in Providence Session
The twenty third annual session of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Newfoundland? Providence, under the western Masonic jurisdiction of America, listed officers led by Grand Commander John Jones of Chicago and C W Sewton of Edinburgh. The next convention will be held in Omaha in October 1894. In New York Oct 2 a rally of Democrats supporting Tamany's mayoral candidate drew attention to Governor Altgeld's stance on Henry George as a Democracy exponent and Van Wyck's mayoral bid.
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Cir. M Bes
Omaha
Occober
Eri
New York
Carter Irarrison
Gieshog
Aie
Chicnica
Election forecast for Weaver in Louisvillis race
SulPi munent in Tarrant Tadliomtipolis announces predictions for the upcoming Weaver election in Louisvillis. The elder figure suggests Uhime leads the field while Van Wyelt remains a strong challenger.
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SulPi Munent, Tarrant
Tadliomtipolis
Tidbey
Mastilhe
Louisvillis
van Wyelt
No Contest of the Pullin Will Declared in Illinois
Preliminary reports from Chichen Illinois indicate there will be no contest to the Pullin will as the Moapalwee family balances disputes over inheritance. Family members, including George Mt Pullman, discuss plans despite rumored objections and legal maneuvering.
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Chichen, IL
Pullin
George Mt. Pullman
Putin Palace Corompany
Amy Tans
Mons Beordiak Dom
Aim Assisivet Aistriet Super Intendent
Uli
Nyer
Inia
Lanne Mertatil
Songer Putian
Dyothen
Sager Malini
Willie
Union Railroad Sale Bid Sparks Legal Battle
London Ol 28 A single sentence dispatch notes that agents of the United States seek to join railroads in a court dispute over Union stock and road assets. Coates Son Co threaten to sue for full government payment, while the government argues for best interests and a fair sale process. The Times credits the opposition with plans to gain control of the main Union line by November.
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London
Hove
United States
Wal’ Ofhe Uootes Syndicate
Mvalein
Lhiat Ameet
Synticate
Weowtel
Payern
Otter
Contos
Sawa
Vie Salir
Ile Uyvdean
Coates, Son & Co
Snatesein
Oto
Times
Hts
Weyler Sails Today From Mavana for Montijo Mission
General Weyler departs from Mavana aboard the Montijo with a small staff and one passenger, heading to join Spanish headquarters. Reports claim Spanish forces defeated two insurgent camps at Peonan Pajivo in Dinar Welite, killing major Antonio Centra, lieutenant Vicento Lopez, and others. Captured by guerrillas were Captain Bala and three officers with several privates under Hermico Delgada.
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Wheyler
Mavana
Weyler
Tinvand
Montxrit
Stam Otticera
Aldos de Camp
Fa Wavanedel
Kuerina
Pinar del Win
Peonan Pajivo
Dinar Welite
Antonio “Oentraa
Vicento Lopex
Bala
Dherico Delgada
Jury Returns True Bills in Lattimer Shooting Case
Wilkesbarre Pa Oct 8 The grand jury returned one true bill against Sheriff Martin and deputies for the Lattimer shooting with 19 murder counts and one for each victim. Thirty six true bills were found for felonious wounding. Captain W McCormick relieved. Captain Wise ordered to Norfolk to serve at navy yard.
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Wilkesbarre
Prand
Martin
Lattimer
Falontous
Wkelond Isithat
McCcormick
Washington
W. c. Wise
Norfolk
Navy Yard
A. H. McCormick
Armor Loar
Hanna Reception in Cincinnati by Chamber of Commerce
Senator M A Hanna was feted with a noon reception by the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and later hosted a civic reception in the St Nicholas Hotel in the afternoon.
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Cincinnati
M.A. Hanna
Chamber of Commerce
St. Nicholas Hotel
Yellow fever reports mix as cases rise in multiple cities
The Board of Health reports new yellow fever cases across Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans, and surrounding areas, with deaths mounting. Officials note isolated infections, ongoing disinfection, and an emphasis on separating cases to curb spread, while weather and treatment remain factors in the fluctuating crisis.
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New Orleans
Board of Health
Ikrison
Ag ‘Thong
Mountygomery
Ala
Ume
Arerived
Martut
Carter
Maine Hospital Service
Sel
Chicago
Moke
United States Sircurt Cour of Appeals
Firfth
Court of Appeals
Monainoeck
Mir
Pardee and McCormick
Georgia
Florida
Alahama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Mobile
Roberts
Holmes
William ‘Brig
Pleemazon
Nimet
Jackson
Miss
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Mim
Republica Pomy
Tom Bay
Thas
Repubican Party
Brees
Poe
AL Taina
Wasem
Tibet
Mena
Eucive Hepublicany Lickwet
Sime
Grover Ias
Epesler
Cement Biet
Princeton
Tee Land
United Rates
Imon
Anuerme
West
Csirlish
Prince Tenkin
Cleveland Web
Meng Celevelam
Fortunyanda
Pryor Denieos
HI Nowlonathon
Bart
Phat
Badal
Arto Doard
Muiney
Creme
Soutseren
Mpice Trion
Northern Cotton Milla
Croker
Tammany
Amdahhooe Kustia Spoomtin Wille
Crokier
Tvet
Miyer Carer Uerrison
Devil Creker
Eustis
Mantel
Phe
Paani Dacot
Gelsiee
Michorid
Perry
Olondal
Hte
Hn Sherman
Wien
Harrison
Timself One
Minis van Wyck
Palin
Union Pacific
Short’ Martin
China
Hanna
Tig
Clildber
Montgomery
Unsos
Nina Wertiers Thristoe
Hearstrot Miral Bunce
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