Various world news items and political notes from September reports
Readable fragments show international affairs including Spain’s regent and Colombian expositions, a New York presbytery trial, and militia bill reports. U.S. politics touch Louisiana, New Orleans proclamations, and a New Orleans mayoral swearing in. Additional items cover a Francis Joseph adviser’s arrest, a jail death in Allentown, and a White House usher near death. News also notes Mexican ant foreign shipping, American cyclists reaching Shanghai, Ohio electoral doubts, and a Santa Fe express heist. The piece closes with councilman Eames Nevernonk’s bribery trial and a World’s fair meeting in Chicago.
Democrats gain House majority in Fifty-Third Congress
The article reports Democrats likely to hold 207 seats in the House with about 100-seat majority after returns from most districts, fusionists aligning with Democrats on tariff and policy, and Republicans losing Senate control with Democrats and Populists to pick state Senators in several states. Cleveland to receive electoral votes with Weaver and Field.
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House of Representatives
Me Lagres
South Carolina
Place and Bell
Colorado
Mes
L Rst
Kansas
House
United States Senate
Senate
New York
Wisconsin
Wyoming
California
Michigan
Nebraska
Nevada
Cleveland
Weaver and Field
Ouama
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Haber
McKeeges
See Keim
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Feestes Iep
Moore
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W. Perkins
S H Pumstom
Congress
Candsiste
H. J. Moore
Funstow
Wrandotte County
Mitwarege
Attoverys
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Peck
Clere
Republicans
Democratic Sweep in Illinois and Congress Gains
Returns show Democrats carrying Illinois and gaining control of both state chambers. Electees include Lawrence Metsann, Allan Durborrow, Julius Goldseier, Lewis Stewart, Herman Soow, John McDonald, William Springer, Owen Scott, George Finning, Edward Lane, William Forman, and James Williams. Republicans win in several districts but face close fights in the 10th, 11th, and 15th.
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Clereied
Stevenson
Cleveland
General Assembly
Illinois
John C Back
Andrew J. Hunter
Lawrence F. Metsann
Allan C Durborrow
Julius Goldseier
Lewis A. Stewart
Herman W. Soow
John J. McDonald
William M. Springer
Owen Scott
George W
Aldrich
Items of Interest From a Murky OCR Fragment
The text is a garbled OCR sample citing population and odd phrases. It mentions daily U S population rise of 7 008, then scattered nonsensical line items about bees, gourds, and northern inhabitants without coherent events or names. No clear persons or organizations emerge.
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America
Samwos
Pixe
Goldish
Gsb
Peter Shep
Ohio and California Electors Still Undecided in 19th Century Race
Ohio and California have not announced their electoral verdicts. Cleveland leads without those states, with Harrison and Weaver also claimed by parties. Senate balance shows Democrats 44, Republicans 39, Populists 5 as results trickle in from state legislatures.
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New York
Ohio
California
Cleveland
Harrison
North Dakota
Weaver
Michigan
Harrie
Nebraska
South Dakota
United States Senate
Californis
Bevater Shermas
Returns Roll In Across States in Election Night Totals
Democratic committees report a 509 plurality for Cleveland electors while Republicans tally statewide gains. County returns from Cincinnati Hamilton County and Nebraska show Republican leads, Democrats claim minor blunders, and statewide results foresee Republican victories with majorities in several legislatures.
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Cotrusta
Democratic Committee
Cleveland
Deek
Board of Elections
Hamilton County
Lorenzo Danford
John [. Mosby
James P. Seward
Wm A Malice
Trade and markets report from coast trade overview
The fragment outlines daily market activity across the coast trade, noting activity in chemicals, butter, cheese, and various goods with shifts in demand. It mentions price trends, loading at ports, and commentary on foreign trade, domestic demand, and the overall market climate. It references Bradstreet advices and a political note about a potential extra session in the U.S. Congress and Canadian patrols near Vancouver Island.
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Des & Cas
Pete Gee
Serge
Westes
Ol Bey
Pada
Troy
Tyre
Temle An
Tratels
Hess
Lecikorii
Emal Reid
Cowie
Trafere
Steem
Kemper County violence and Cedar Point explosion reported
Reports describe blood feuds in Kemper County ending with three killed as Tom Tolbert and brothers evade capture. Separate item notes an explosion in Cleveland injuring Capt Ware and others, with multiple casualties and severe injuries to local officials and bystanders.
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Kemper County
James Tellert
Guards Sear Fort
Toneas
Evangel Charlie Telbert
Tom Telbert
Walter
Tom Cale
Cleveland
Eihere
Capecelar
Bea MN. W. Ware
West Knee Bath
Capt Ware
Bere West Petut
Carethers
Lela Joiner
de. W.S
Odd Water Freak and Local Proceedings at Brooklaves
A strange black skinned creature described as a freak of water died recently near New Albany. Judge Chrismas urged thorough county books probes and enforcement of the local option law. Attorney General TM. Mmice plans retirement. several county aspirants and a Brockhaven official are named for upcoming posts. Washington County courthouse contract awarded after a spirited contest.
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Leopard Segra
New Albany
Beero
Serem
Bareem
Cymcrut Cotrt
Brooklaves
Chrismas
Seers
Persens
Thees
Mmice
Bes
Freak Johnston
T. A McWillie
M Green
Jackson
J. H. Neville
Meridian
Fred Beall
West Point
Wiley Nash
Starkville
C P. Neiilece
Greenville
ER HL Trompeon
Brockhaven
Washington
Counin
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