Digging a Political Scandal Distracts Election Cash Scheme
New York World reports David A. Dishler of Utica a gambler and Republican agent smuggled Black voters from Tennessee into West Virginia Virginia and New Jersey to influence the 1892 election. The letter to Jos Frick details money payments and instructions for supporting Sherman and Klock.
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New York
New York World
David A. Dishler
Utica
Flower
Tennessee
West Virginia
Dishler
Hackett
Tom” O’brien
Prince of Banco
Farmer Post
Republican Campaign Committee
Albany County
Oneida County
Jos Frick
Pitieburg
Hacket
Parkersburg
W. Va
Tom
Sam
Charley
Richmond
Lere
Harrison
Virginia
New Jersey
Martain
Sherman
Klock
Taylor’s Hotel
Jersey City
Central Hotel
New Cumberland
Hancock County
Newberne
Craven County
Jersey
Martin
Camden
Dave
Indictments Follow Lynching in Washington County Ala
Sixteen men indicted for murder and eighteen for assault in the lynching of Chris Chambers in St Stephens Washington County Ala Chambers ex convict was accused of arson by Wood who was acquitted and Chambers was killed after being captured and held for jail. Indictments seek justice and protection for witnesses as Judge Clarke presides.
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Monin
Ala
St. Stephens
Washington County
Chris Chambers
Chambers
William Wood
Wood
Waynesboro
Miss
Red Creek Bridge
Buckatunix
Misa
W. K. Clarke
Panther blamed for devouring settler family in Deep Fork region
A panther reportedly killed and devoured a settler's wife and baby near Deep Fork in Pottawatomie country. Two weeks earlier the couple disappeared and the head of the child and parts of the mother's body were found in the panther's lair. About fifty armed men hunt the beast as the region reels from the gruesome incident. A separate report from Galveston notes a deadly tornado on November 7 killing one and wounding eighteen with high winds scattering wagons and causing destruction along the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gururix
Co.t
Deep Fork
Pottawatomie
Galveston
Texas
Tariff Reform and Senate Balance in Spotlight
Democrats gain potential Senate control as state legislatures shift and Populists claim power. Early returns show Democrats, Republicans and Farmers Alliance with ringing partisan changes across Northwestern states, Wyoming, New York districts, and House allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Senate
Farmers
Repuolians and & Farmers’ Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance
Iouse
United Press
Wyoming
Warren
Ilmost
Congress
House of Representatives
Francia Mervin
Henry M. Bacon
hIouse
Republicans
Farmers Alliance
Rhode Island
Senator Quay Visits Pittsburgh Republicans After Defeat
Senator Quay arrived in Pittsburgh and visited Republican State committee HQs after a brief hotel stop. Collector Cooper described Indiana as still in play while Quay deflected questions, saying voters provided the answer. He then questioned Cooper about legislative district results.
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Priladelpaia
Nov
Quay
Pittsburg
Ile
Republican State Committee
Cooper
Associated Press
Indiana
Senator Quay
Destruction of the whaling bark Mae near Arctic ice
News from San Francisco reports the wreck of the Mae in whale latitude 71 30 north 169 30 west on Oct 6. Captain Thaxter and most of the crew perished when ice crushed the vessel. Only five sailors survived, clinging to the mainmast for 48 hours before rescue by the steam whaler Occa and assistance from Bulga and Reindeer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Arctic
Mae
Thaxer
Lelen Mae
Ward
Cook Qcoy Kershaw
Thaxter
Occa
Stevenson Wins Democratic Victory in Bloommarlon
Early morning crowds gathered at Nlon A. K. Stevenson's home after the Democratic victory. About a thousand delegates and visitors crowded the house and yard, with telegrams pouring in from across the country. Stevenson spent the day receiving congratulations and sent a message to ex-President Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low Stevenson
Bloomma Ron
Als
Nlon. A. KK
Stevenson
Cleveland
Secretary cites tariff issue in Republican defeat
Secretary of State Foster attributes the Republican defeat to the McKinley tariff plan and says the verdict represents the will of the people for a new policy. He asserts administration record remains clean and Cleveland’s party majority may support a full trial of the new policy as votes in South Carolina show light turnout but support for Cleveland and Tillman.
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Washington
Foster
Cleveland
No Tess
Bouin Garon
South Carolina
Tillioan
Cleveland Congratulated by Nation on Election Victory
New York Nov 9 Cleveland awoke to a flood of congratulatory letters and telegrams as he and Mrs Cleveland kept to their home at No 12 West Fifty first street. Messages poured in from governors senators and national figures including Russell Peck Wall Cade and many others signaling broad Democratic support. Cleveland refused interview requests while Mrs Cleveland hosted Lady callers and looked forward to the new administration.
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Cleveland
New York
No. 12
West Vifty-first Street
Lamont
Peck
Wall
Wisconsin
Cade
Illinois
Fitz Iugh Lee
Virginia
J. M. Mason
West Virginia
Bayard
Delaware
Norman
Maryland
Mills
Texas
Morrgan and Pugh
Alabama
Fauline
Kenna
Gordon
Georgia
Vilas
Hoase
Representatives
W. S. Wilson
Aus
Baby Rath
Defeated Harrison Supporters React to Democratic Sweep
New York report details reactions from Senator Carlisle of Kentucky and Congressman Milliken of Maine. Analysts attribute the victory to opposition to protection and the Republican platform. The piece also recounts remarks by Congressman Boutelle and includes a long aside on the history of terror and the Thornwell Orphanage, its growth, funding, and need for support.
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Youk
Carlisle
Kentucky
Harrison
Milliken
Maine
Larrison
Narlem
Cougresman Boutelle
Wall Street Offer Ties State Debt Refunding to 4 Percent Deal
A Charleston banker cites Blair & Co of Wall Street as offering to take the whole state debt at 4 percent. The plan would require Legislature ratification, divert phosphate royalties to interest and a sinking fund, and compel insurance firms to hold state or U.S. bonds. Local capitalists and administration leaders weigh the scheme amid Governor Tillman and Dr Bates remaining silent.
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8. C
Bond Commission
Charleston
Wall Street
Blair & Co
United States
State
New York
South Carolina
Carolina
Tillman
Bates
News and Courier
Wreckage Sighted Near Manitou Island Raises W. H. Gilcher Fate
Reports from Cincago say a large white steamer foundered near Manitou Island at the head of Lake Michigan. The missing vessel is believed to be the W. H. Gilcher, sister boat to the Western Reserve, which went down in Lake Superior weeks ago. Wreckage and captive details from captains along the route point to a large vessel loss, with crews feared lost.
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Cincago
Manitou Island
Lake Michigan
W. H. Gilcher
Western Reserve
Straits
Milwaukee
Gilcher
Lake Superior
Manitou
South
Chicago
George Dennis
Werckage
Deon
Shaw
Alliance letter urges nonpartisan effort to save movement
A November 3 1892 letter from G W Macung urging Alliance members in Mobile Alabama to unite and maintain a nonpartisan, action-focused stance to defeat the People's party, stressing unity and timely action to shield the movement. A separate note reports Gus Baylies alias Rose arrested in Mobile on forgery charges with flights to multiple cities and planned checks on the Southwestern Supply Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowine
Daniel Smith
Mobile County
National Farmers’ Alliance
Washington, D. C
Jon
Mobile
Ala
Sie
People’s Party
Georgia
G. W.macung
Sr. Lowri
Gus Baylies
Rose
George H. Dailey
Columbus
Ohio
Southern Hotel
A. P. Whitney
Southernwestern Supply Company
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
New York
Washington
Charleston
D. C
Chattanooga
Tennessee
New Orleans
St. Louis
Southwestern Supply Company
Baylies 4% Co
Immigration Debate Challenges American Labor Values
An article excerpt from the Chautauquan argues unrestricted immigration risks U S institutions and labor respectability. It questions if the nation should aid Europe by example, warns against importing detrimental elements, and urges actions to preserve free government by intelligent common people. Chicago gains a world class telescope funded by Charles T Yerkes with a 45 inch lens and a half million dollar cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mauintain
Chicago
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago Uiversity
George E Tate
P. J.s. W. Burnham
Lick Observatory
Yerkes
Alvin G. Clark
Lick
Chicago University
Pianos and Organs From Major Makers Listed
Pianos and Organs from Steinway Sons Mattushek Mason Hamlin Sterling and others with lowest prices and easy terms. Complete outfit free. Five year guarantee. One price to all. Freight paid and fifteen days trial. Write for illustrated catalogue. N W Trump Columbia S C.
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Steinway & Sons
Mathushek
Mason & Hamlin
Sterlin
Mason and Hamlin
Sterling
N. W. Trump
Columbia
8. C
Thomas and Barton Piano Firm Promotes Bargains
Georgia voters and non voters are urged to consider Thomas & Barton of Augusta as the best source for pianos organs sewing machines and musical merchandise at low prices and easy terms, amid political fervor nationwide.
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Georgia
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Thomas & Barton
Augusta
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Clinton
Express
Gradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
ALL Druggiosa
W D. Davis
P. O. Block
Soba
Fink Vehicles
W. H. Gibbes, Jr. & Co
Columbia, 8. C
Augusta, GA
Anova
Creang
INS & CO
W. L. Roddey
Rock Hill
Britvary
Eng
Lers
Our ‘Thomas
V. C. Badeam
CoLyarta
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Lippman Bros
Propietors
Lippman’s Block
Savannah, GA
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