Voters face test on protection and currency in Ohio
Twelve pages discuss Tomicht's returns and argue voters will judge protection against free trade and a strong currency against cheap silver. It predicts Pennsylvania favors Gregg and Morrison but notes Republican officials may dent the party's standing. Ohio looms largest as the key battleground tonight with New York and Town contests also noted.
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Tomicht
Pennsylvania
Gregg
Morrison
Senate
General Gregg
New York
Ohio
Fight of the Party Workers Over Judiciary Noms
The county races for judiciary seats near end with Pattison appointees spared criticism. Voters from both parties attacked straight outs but did not fault sitting judges Porter McClung and Kennedy. Porter defends his record as District Attorney. Outcome likely reelects Porter and Kennedy. straight outs shift toward leadership struggles within party organizations.
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Pattison
Porter
Fis
Tae Dieraten
Iiurns
Porter Ale
Indens McClung
Kennedy
Bench of Common Pleas
Executive Committee On the Judiciary
McClung
Precipe Climbs in Libel Suits Darkens Era of Politics
Snowlike precepts in libel lawsuits darken the political climate as Senator Quay triggers writs chased by sheriff offices in Philadelphia Beaver and Crawford counties. Chairman Kerr is pursued to Clearfield home while the press faces multi jurisdictional damages claimed by the senator, signaling potential riches and a campaign denouement after the election.
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Quay
Philadelphia
Beaver
Crawford
Kerr
Clearfield
Palladium of
Our Liberties
Partisan insanity in Westmoreland county politics
A candidate sent a ten pound check to a political worker. The letter was drunkly carried and fell to the opposition. Opposition managers, usually honest, opened a private letter, took a valuable document, and acted on impulsive political zeal. The piece blames seasonal political frenzy for such actions.
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Westmoreland County
Political pressure and proposed strait jackets before election
The passage argues that publicizing acts for political gain risks criminal prosecution and political backlash. It cautions against identifying perpetrators but suggests restricting political workers in the final week before an election to prevent last minute violence or theft of funds.
Chilean sentiment not hostile to U S, says junta organ
Latest reports indicate Chilean opinion differs from hostile newspaper portrayals. The Junta’s semi official organ deprecates war and says rumors are unfounded while acknowledging popular distrust of the United States. Officials point to conciliatory State Department communications via Chilean representative and call for clarity on ministerial appointment news.
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Fingo
United States
Junta
Chile
Egan
State Department
Santiago
Editorial on rumors and Maverick National Bank suspension
The Boston Traveller denounces rumor mongers who attacked a prominent bank man and his institution. The Maverick National Bank’s suspension suggests the rumors had some basis, raising questions about solvency and the need for stricter enforcement of national banking safeguards while urging administrative accountability.
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Boston Traveller
Maverick National Bank
Boston
Philadelphia
Russia and America Gratitude and Misgovernment Recalled
A New York Sun letter from Commander Chadwick recalls Russia's past aid to the United States when the Confederacy might have faced French and English recognition. The piece weighs Russia’s earlier generosity against Alexander II’s era, Crimea’s memory, and the present drift toward medieval governance, urging balanced judgment.
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New York Sun
T. E. Chadwick
United
Navy
Russia
Chadwick
New York
Confederacy
France
England
United States
Alexander I
Alexander II
New World
Crimea
Sawyer Exposes Senator Sawyer in La Follette Tale
Ex-Congressman La Follette claims Senator Sawyer proposed bribing Judge Liebecker to influence a Wisconsin state funds case. Sawyer denies the bribery claim as it circulates in a heated political dispute amid Democratic efforts to recover misused state funds.
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la Follette
Sawyer
Wisconsin
Liebecker
Siebecker
Wisconsin Senator Sawyer Under Fire Over State Interest Payments
Bribery allegations surface as Sawyer is accused of seeking to deflect discussions of state deposits and interest funds. The exposé questions his ties to timber deals and wealth built on a political system that monetizes influence. The piece portrays Sawyer as plutocratic and unrepentant, urging scrutiny of his motives and actions.
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la Follette
Sawyer
Wisconsin
Senate
Odd votes in Tilden case sway will and politics
A long series of decisive votes by judges and the Electoral College, totaling eleven judges, shows that in every major stage the odd vote favored opponents of Mr. Tilden. Lower court sustained one judge, general term of the Supreme Court ruled against two to one, Court of Appeals four to three, final tallies six against and five for.
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Tilden
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Electoral College
Electoral Commission
New York Courte
To pay is the day when majorities meet the facts
A political observer notes that as reality bites, party managers find their earlier majorities shrinking to the value of last year's bird's nest, illustrating how public data can overturn assumed power dynamics.
Aztec Road Uncovered in Illinois Sparks Speculation
A cobbled roadway unearthed in Illinois is attributed to the Aztecs prior to their expulsion by Indian tribes. The find suggests ancient roadwork, though the cobblestone nature shows only early progress comparable to Pittsburgh’s beginnings. Next Monday the Prince of Wales turns fifty, prompting thoughts of a more settled, respectable tenure.
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Illinois
United States
Pittsburg
Prince of Wales
Emin Pasha Marches Across Africa Rumored Route
Reportedly Emin Pasha plans an African march to exit via the Cameroons or Morocco. The piece notes rivaling Stanley seems obvious and warns of possible follower rebellions leaving Emin to self rescue. It also urges Tennessee to enforce statutes and humane progress.
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Emin Pasha
Africa
Cameroons
Morrocco
Stanley
Emin
Cost of raising a boy at four thousand one hundred fifty dollars
A cotemporary estimates the cost of raising a boy to age 21 at 4150 dollars noting external factors affect whether the child is worth the investment or valued at fifty dollars. It is also understood that the Senate may declare the Constitution unconstitutional.
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Tommorrow
Senate
Thanksgiving Football Foresight and Political Weather
The World rebukes foolish New York chatter about Thanksgiving football, urges recognition of educational institutions, and notes the Chilean question awaiting full mail advices. It comments on cold weather for political workers, asks which side will be colder, and links November vigor to a vote for public economy and sound government.
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New York
Egan
Evening Snippets on War, Weather, and Wit
A collage of quips on life and politics touches on German Emperor whiskers, drummers vs burlesque acts, choosing friends, and bitterness of life. It notes Chilean command in ScuLey waters and mocks law and marriage with witty one liners about Washington and biographers.
Hospital and Church Center for Mutual Benefit Pageant
The Oakland Hospital for Children and Church of the Ascension women plan a December pageant at the Auditorium with patronesses and an auxiliary committee of prominent locals. The French Mission reopens next Sunday afternoon with Rev. Launitz preaching and music by Carl Retter at 4 PM in the First Presbyterian chapel.
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Oakland Hospital For Children
Church of the Ascension
Pittsburg
Polish Civreles
Henri Rollin Parker
Launitz
Carl Retter
First Presbyterian Church
Social Chatter Highlights Local Socials and Festivities
Honeymooners Mr and Mrs Jogera Paituirs return from Hast. Mrs Phillips attends a ladies at home hosted by Mrs J G Bennett next Friday from 4 to 6. Dixmont music series opens with Carr ie errant and McCallister, Byron, Nichol and others. Halloween events include Mr and Mrs J W Orr gathering arch street with treats and social games. Newsboys Home benefit feast and anniversary pink dinner for Mr and Mrs T A Harrier. A new cotillion named Alvin debuts in Allegheny with a Linden Club cotillion tonight.
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Jogera Paituirs
Phillips
Dixmont
Carrie Errant
Margaret McCallister
Mary Byron
Hattie Nichol
Henry
Frank Emery
Frank Thuma
Joseph Nagle
Hallowen
J. W. Orr
Arch Street
Newsboys
T. A. Harrier
Lockhart Place
Allegheny
Alvin
Charls Davis’ Theater
Linden Club
Talk of the Times and Political Crises Across Papers
A compilation notes Canadian Premier Abbott’s resignation and a national governance crisis. It references a railroad superintendent’s death in Arkansas, a Californian grand jury indicting a legislator, American rights, Native peoples, education’s impact, and roads as proofs of government quality. It also cites Republican doctrine of protection and reciprocity and mentions a nonpaid elective office.
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Chapleau
Abbott
de Sern
New Life in Trade Industries Boosts American Competition
Grand Rapids Telegram-Herald notes that free trade debate aside, high duties have spurred U S industry. In three months, shoe and leather works, woolen mills, pulp and paper, iron and steel, machinery and tin plate firms expanded or started, while prices for life’s necessities largely fell or held steady compared to the previous year.
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Grand Rapids
McKinley
Wombie
Soren
Als
Vecal
Eas Workis
Democratic Party
Mysterious Solar Protuberance Falls Into Sun Spot
French astronomer M Trouvelot reports a rare event where a solar protuberance vanished into a sun spot. The calm spot showed no eruptions while nearby jets usually rise from active areas. He suggests resting spots may attract protuberances via unknown forces in the solar atmosphere.
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New York
Hersld
M. Tronvolot
M. Trouvelot
Prison Reform in Punishment Policy
An editorial argues that modern penology aims to reform offenders through a balanced system. It advocates classification by danger and experience, humane but firm conditions, plain nourishment, hard labor, and rewards for good conduct to lead criminals toward honest lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saparsee
Protect the Frontier Fortifications Strengthen Across Points
The New York Recorder reports that Washington will discuss relations with Canada in the President’s message. Britain strengthens lake fortifications, prompting the need to either renew a treaty or bolster American defenses. The current canal constraints favor Britain. a stronger fortification plan is advised though no immediate danger exists.
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New York Recorder
Washington
Canada
Ita
England
Great Britain
Elaine
The Metric System Should Be Adopted Now
Scientific American warns that Britain and the United States lag in metric adoption. It argues metric is simpler, universally understood, and would boost trade, urging Congress to require metrically stated estimates contracts and bills with a nominal one dime revenue stamp to enforce the change.
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Scientific American
United States
Congress
Vieuna Not Entitled to Chilean Presidency Recognition
The Washington Post reports Senor Don Claudio Vieuna, elected president during the war, is now in exile and preparing to leave New York for Europe. He is not entitled to recognition as Chile’s president, and the United States recognizes the provisional government and its electoral machinery. The current dispute involves the Balmaceda regime and the junta or its successor, not Vieuna.
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Washington Post
Claudio Vieuna
Chile
New York
Europe
United States
Sowor Vieuna
Balmaceda
British Marksmanship and Sea Losses Highlight Naval Claims
The Toledo Commercial cites British gunners near naval practice sinking fishing weasels and notes fishermen lost lives while shells hit four miles from target. The Los Angeles Express extols the McKinley Inn blessings as broadly beneficial across the country, praising growing support as understanding increases.
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Toledo
Great Britain
Notable quotes and curios from a past era
GuLansToxe credits Millon as first to narrate a manuscript. Walt Whitman remains mentally sharp though frail. Bexsator Perrek wrote a book now unseen since campaigns began. The “Duke of Bedstead” rises from bedmaking to vast London landholdings. Queen Victoria shuns the Ameer of Afghanistan, offering a hotel stay instead. Governor Russet studies Letters of Junius. Henry Cabot Lodge follows Merchant of Venice. Baroness Marie von Ehmer-Eschenbach, 61, mother of seven, writes fiction for two years. Senator Stanford once refused to buy from a woman. Farmers’ Alliance doubts the tale. Ex-Governor Houser moved from Montana to Last Chance Gulch to mine riches, now a millionaire.
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Bexsator Perrek
Duke of Bedstead
London
QuazEy Victoria
Ameer
Afghanistan
Windsor
Russet
Massachusetts
Junius
Henry Cabot Lodge
Austria
Marie von Ehmer—-Eschenbach
Fation
Stanford
Farmers’ Alliance
Houser
Montana
Missouri Pacific
Chanol Gulch
Helena
Jefferson's equality claim explodes claims of perfect rights
E New Bricutos Pa writes to The Dimwatelt letter page disputing newspaper quotes on Jefferson and the Declaration. He argues Jefferson distinction between creation and inherent rights, cites slavery era hypocrisy, and condemns rhetoric over principle.
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Dent
Ingalla
Boston
Ingalls
Jefferson
Lberty
Purpett
Thomas Jefferson
Buncombe
New Bricutos
Opening the Missouri River to West Kansas City Rail Rates
The Missouri River improvement would lower freight tariffs across classes, though not to North Central division levels, and enable transport of iron, coal, timber and other resources. It would unlock vast undeveloped regions, spur industry, and unite the public to push Congress for action, forecasting broad economic impact.
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Kansas City
United States
North Central Division
Missouri River
Congress
Pennsylvania
Upper
Michigan
Lake Superior
Missouri Valley
Superior
The Reciprocity Humbug in South American Trade
A critical view of reciprocity payments forcing South America to buy American goods in exchange for U S exports. The piece argues it ends export duties on coffee and sugar, opens European and German markets to American pork, and expands U S farm product sales, emphasizing a broader win for American corn and hogs.
Carter Harrison Takes Over the Chicago Times
Former Illinois congressman and Chicago mayor Carter Harrison buys and assumes control of the Chicago Times. The price is undisclosed but reportedly substantial, ending years of legal entanglements since Wilbur Storey’s death. Harrison says the paper will be Democratic in all things.
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Chicago Times
Cutcaco
Carter H. Harrison
Congress
Illinois
Chicago
Wilbur F. Storey
Harrison
Blaine Seizes Chilean Business Firm in Robust Manner
A Pomona Times report notes Mr Blaine takes control of a Chilean business with decisive energy. The move is described as performed by a man in robust health and ready to steer the enterprise.
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Pomona
Blaine
Political prognostications from multiple party organs
A compilation of editorials and opinions from the era predicting election outcomes. The pieces cite Republican and Democratic forecasts on governors, legislators, and tariff reforms, noting confidence levels across states and the influence of speakers and campaigns. The reports reflect party alignments and expectations ahead of key ballots.
Curious Condensations from a Historic Press Reel
A collage of short items: inventions in 1418 a wooden shoe peg by Joseph Walker of Massachusetts. anecdotes on costs of raising a boy. Old New Haven apple trees bearing fruit. a Florida angler finding 25 fish in a moccasin snake stomach. rare Pacific storms. certificates and teaching exams in Willis County. British army generals count. multigenerational Kansas City family ages. Tacoma winds from a deep well. giraffe near extinction. Venezuela holidays and chicken fights. Scottish university enrollments. Missouri cabbage with many tiny heads. Palermo’s vanished inland lava and boiling water. a healthy girl’s hospital vocation versus fate. asbestos finds in Oregon. a communion service wine spill and burning of a pinafore. luminous crayon for lectures. Ventura County names. Bay City walnut poisoning. Florida timber wealth. London car service umbrella funnel. Montana sapphires and color variety. Indian tomahawk in Wisconsin. Japanese culinary cruelty with the dai. Washington Georgia landmarks and historic moments.
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Joseph Walker
Massachusetts
New Haven
Conn
Florida
Pacific Coast
California
Kansas City
Venezuela
Palermo
Jackson County
Oregon
Stanwell
Ventura County
Stubblefield
Haymaker
Los Angeles
John Beanblossom
Miniature Verses and Gossip From The Gray Co Monthly
A collage of witty exchanges and quips from readers and publications including Minnie-So Bessie Smith and Jim Lathy, Bulfinch, and Beatom Courier Journal. Puck style verse lines compare longing and vanity while Washington Star and Colue Sum provide satirical topical shots on patriotism originality and social tongues.
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Minnie
Bessie Smith
Jim Lathy
Kitty
Smith, Gray ,Co
Bulfinch
Pate
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