New York Polls Show Tight Presidential Landscape
The Herald canvass shows Republicans with 219 seats and Democrats 172 in the House, with 22 districts doubtful. It predicts a close national result with Bryan favored in few states and Republicans likely to win the House. The map highlights electoral vote shifts and party strength across regions.
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Morse Case Dismisses Conspiracy Charge Against Morse and Curtis
In New York on October 27 the court struck two indictment counts against Charles W. Morse and A H Curtis. Judge Hough dismissed the conspiracy count for lack of proof they acted in concert and the misappropriation charge tied to a $60 000 stock payment. Defense argued broader dismissals, but some counts remain under review.
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Associated’ Press
New York
Charles W. Morse
A. H. Curtis
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National Bank of North America
United States
Hough
Morse
Surprises Forecast In Republican National Committee Outlook
Associated Press reports from New York October 27 quote Chairman Hitchcock predicting surprises in the election. He says Missouri leaders are optimistic while Indiana and Nevada show limited gains, Kentucky unlikely, and Ohio and Tennessee viewed with cautious hope as the party prepares for the vote.
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New York
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Aate
Ohio
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Indiana
Aing
Kern Begins Second Indiana Tour For Vice President Bid
Democratic vice presidential candidate John W. Kern started a second day tour across Indiana traveling by a special train. He will deliver seven speeches before arriving in Decatur for a night meeting. Accompanying him are Senator Gore of Oklahoma General J. S. Weaver of Iowa and Thomas B. O'Brien of California. First stop Noblesville.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John. W. Kern
Indiana
Decatur
Kern
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
Gen. J. 8. Weaver
Iowa
Thomas B. O'Brien
California
Noblesville
Navy ships set new shooting records in practice
Manila October 27 reports say all previous records in cruiser and gunboat squadrons were broken during target and battle practice. The Rainbow led in gunboat scores, while night firing saw Galveston and Rainbow post exceptional results. Roosevelt learns of battleship fleet rifle team victory over Melbourne and Sydney squads with total scores 1884 to 1775.
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Battleship Fleet
Melbourne
Australia
Aa Strone
Navy
Sydney
Auckland
Fleet
Russia Moves in Persia Discussed in British House
London reports on October 27 say the house of commons debated Russian troop movements near the Persian border. Foreign Secretary Grey affirmed no Russian soldiers crossed the border and noted disturbances near the frontier. He argued Britain would defend its interests and that Russia acted within conventions, while denying Russia officers with Persian troops had participated in recent fighting.
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London
Persia
House of Commons
Grey
Thera
Great Britain
Russia
Milwaukee man found dead near Bloomer speculation of cause
Special to The Northwestern reports Frank Spitce, sixty, was found dead by his dog near Bloomer after the animal wandered away five days earlier. Authorities note a heartache or possible accidental death but an autopsy will determine the exact cause. The dog’s actions and later burial attempt are described with uncertain motives.
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Kirpewa
Falls
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Nippoeel
Prince Frenry of Pruoasla Aboard Zeppelin Ascent
Zeppelin's Wiship carried Prince Frenry of Pruoasla and Capt Mischke on a morning ascent from Friederlehshaven. The airship traveled toward Ueberiingen north of Lake Constance with a NW wind at 37 mph, steering by Guy Zeppelin. At 610 feet, it vanished behind a grey cloud bank near Schiffhaugen as the count planned to stay aloft for several hours.
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Pruoasla
Mischke
Ueberiingen
Lake Constance
Asalyst
Guy Zeppelin
Schiffhaugen
Remein
Kern Denies Big Campaign Cash Charge In Indiana
Tipton Indiana October 27 Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan accuses Republicans of funneling 100000 in campaign funds through Indiana to unfairly influence ballots. Officials Fred Sims and W W Upham deny any such transfers and denounce the claim as false as public reaction calls for clearer disclosure of campaign contributions.
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Tipton
Ind
Ifc
Indiana
Fred Sims
Don W. Kern
Democratic View
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Republican Party
Ofdiana
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America
Weneaple
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Upham
Chicago
Sims
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Republican Empslgn Fund
Indianapolis
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Laurier Government Sustained With Liberal Majority
Election results from Toronto Ont show Laurier's government holding a majority of about fifty seats. All ministers were reelected and seven opposition lieutenants were defeated, cementing Liberal control and party leadership.
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Associated Press
Torona
Laurier
Canada election results show Liberal Ralph Smith elected
In western Canada and British Columbia reports indicate Liberal Ralph Smith wins in his district, while Hawthornthwaite and other candidates face varied outcomes. Conservatives win in parts of the region with several elections deferred and Liberal gains noted.
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Alberta
Canada
Victoria
Rgphsmith
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Hawthornthwaite
British Columbia
Suffrage Deprivation Triggers Mass Resignations in Portamouth
Associated Press reports that hundreds of qualified Portamouth voters in New Castle and nearby towns refused to vote as government orders led to political resignations. The measure forced town and city officials, mostly Republicans, to abandon posts across Portamouth and surrounding areas.
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New Castle
BS Teault
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Selece-Nén
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Italian Queen Refuses Marriage Opposition Holds Fast
The article notes Margherita remains immovable in opposing the marriage between the duke of Abrusel and Miss Batterine Eskine while the duke declares he will have his own way despite the opposition.
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Margherita
Monument Unveiled for Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis
The Benjamin Harrison monument in University Park Indianapolis was unveiled with Vice President Fairbanks and Gen Julia Noble among speakers. Elisabeth Harrison pulled the cord before a parade of 70 G A R men, regular army troops, and National Guards. Roosevelt sent a laurel wreath for the base while wreaths were later placed on General Harrison’s grave.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Benjamin Harrigan
Tnda Aftacoon
G. A. HR
Cty
Regular Army
National Guards
Fairbanks
Julia W. Noble
Llarriaon
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Navy
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Harrison
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Dismissal Order Stands on Mingo Sanders Reinstatement
Washington dispatch reports War Wright saying no path to reinstatement for Mingo Sanders former sergeant of the Twenty-fifth Infantry who was discharged without honor over alleged Brownsville disorder. Only congressional action could open a route for reconsideration.
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Washington, D
Wright
Mingo Sanders
Sersgeant
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Man dies after stair fall breaks neck in Wisconsin
Milwaukee report says Herman Haedke aged forty four died at a farm house south of Milwaukee after breaking his neck while descending stairs. Paralyzed from neck down he lingered for about twenty eight hours and had asked for one last smoke before death, a remark noted as medically unusual.
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Wis
Herman Haedke
Haedke
Mrs Bryan Can Crate Speech Marks Campaign Tone
Mrs William J Bryan opened her campaign speech at a reception hosted by the Woman's Democratic Club in New York. She noted the partnership with her husband and said she will let the audience hear the Democratic greeting from across the country. She recalled merging her household with Bryan's ambitions, shaping a lifelong alliance.
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Woman's Democratic Club
Settlement Reached in Will Contest Over Chicago Beneficiaries
In Ipswich Massachusetts a probate court announced a settlement of the will dispute involving John Burnham Brown of Chicago and Tonywich. The estate valued at about 7 million dollars would fund a Topswich Institute for the education of young men with 200000 dollars to relatives.
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Newark woman shoots herself in Continental Flats
Associated Press report from Newark outlines that Mrs. Charles M. Stebbins shot herself in her apartment at the Continental note after sending a letter to Benjamin Stebbins, brother of her husband and of Atlantic Refining in Evan, Pa. She expressed love for Abn and asked him to care for her young daughter, claiming excessive need for drums.
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