New York Officials Arrested Over Randall's Island Registration
John L Davenport triggers U S indictment of 58 men for false registrations at Randall's Island. Commissioners Charles E Simmons and Edward C Sheehy arraigned on charges of procuring fraudulent registration while a statewide probe sparks clashes with federal officers. Bail set at 5000 each as they deny wrongdoing and defend aiding men in hard luck.
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New York Grand Jury
New York Democracy
New York
John L Davenrt
Commissioners of Charities and Correction
Charles E Simmons
Edward C. Sheehy
United States Grand Jury
United States District
Edward Mitchell
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Post Office
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Asid Sheehy
Simmons
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Department of Public Charities
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State of New York
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New York City
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John McQuade
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Sheehyaid
Tammany Moves to Protect Ballot Rights on Election Day
Richard Croker backs a plan by the Committees of Thirty to shield the franchise as arrests by John Davenport threaten voters. Five lawyers prepare to offer bonds to bail those arrested, and police and deputies are mobilized to ensure free voting on the upcoming election day.
Defiance in Arkansas on Federal Election Authority
The Democratic State Committee defines powers of United States supervisors and deputy marshals at elections in Arkansas. It states deputies may only be appointed in Little Rock, warns county peace officers to uphold state law, and urges officers to arrest any deputy marshal who oversteps authority or causes disturbance.
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Democratic State Committee
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Bia
Voorhees Denies Waterloo Bold Front Comment
Senator Voorhees issues a denial of a Washington dispatch claiming he told ex-Congressman O Neill there was no use denying defeat and a bold front was needed to mask Waterloo. He states no truth in the report and says he is confident Democrats will carry Indiana.
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Voorhees
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O'Neill
Associated Press
Indiana
Bribery case targets Indiana voting for hunting trip
Federal marshals to supervise Indianapolis election and possibly Fort Wayne and Terre Haute. Proceedings started in Shelbyville against seven Republicans for raising $10 and paying Democrat John Sweeney to hunt on election day. Sweeney's affidavit confirms the payout. the new bribery law allows a voter to recover $300.
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Indianapolis
Navy
Ft Wayne
Terre Haute
Shelbyville
Peerege
John Sweeney
Sweeney
Hustle for God’s sake, or we are lost, says Indiana Democratic chair
Indiana Democratic Chairman Taggart circulates a warning letter urging vigorous campaigning to save the state. The memo, about 100,000 copies mailed to Democrats, emphasizes urgent efforts to mobilize and support state party candidates.
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Indiaanapolis
Taggart
Democratic State Committee
Hiaioos
New York and Indiana Dominate Election Fight
On the eve of the election the battle focuses on New York and Indiana with both parties confident yet anxious. National managers anticipate decisive results if New York and Indiana go to their favored candidates, while other states offer limited impact as campaigns race toward a tense close.
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New York State
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Washington
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Cleveland
J. N. Huston
Harrison
Elkins
Mahone
West Virginia
Virinia
Gorman
New York City
Eugene Higgins
Baltimore
Freeman Rasio
Maryland
Higgins
Treasury Department
Old Dominion
Rasin
West Virinia
Wisconsin
McPhereon
Oakland
Campaign windup in New Jersey parade review stand erected
In Jersey City the Cleveland campaign ends with a business men parade. A grand stand in Madison Ward will host the review and accommodates about attendees as the parade closes the battle in New York. The Irish Anti Cleveland League dissolves, arguing Cleveland would be safer than a Republican president.
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Jersey City
Cleveland
Madison Ware
Empire State
Egan Answers Calumnies From Lincoln to New York Letter
Minister Egan writes to the Republican State Committee defending his Irish nationality against Mugwumps and Democrats. He recalls 1889 appointment as US minister to Chile and criticizes attacks linked to the Irish Land League funds. He urges Irish Americans to vote for Harrison and the Republican ticket.
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Belgium
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Resumption at Ohio Iron works amid Amalgamated dispute
The Ohio Iron Company villa partially reopens with non union workers running one surface and the bar mill. Amalgamated Association negotiates with managers amid doubts of settlement. An official warns that Carnegie mills at Beaver Falls could trigger a statewide impact on the union as the fight shifts toward Mahoning and Shenango Valleys.
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Oho Iron Company
Amalgamated Association
Amalgamated
Carnegie Mills
Beaver Falls
Association
Ohio Iron Company
Mahoniog Valley
Ohio Mills
Mahoning
Shenango Valleys
Weavers' Wages Go Up in Fall River Mills
Fall River manufacturers voted today to raise weavers wages to 21 cents per loom and increase all other departments proportionally, an about seven percent rise restoring pay to the 1884 standard. The decision, made at a voluntary meeting, was nearly unanimous.
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FA. River
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Properon
General Crawford Dead, Gettysburg Hero Passes at Philadelphia
General Samuel Wylie Crawford, who led the Pennsylvania reserves at Gettysburg, died in his Colonnade Hotel room Philadelphia after long war wounds and a recent apoplexy attack. He had suffered since the Civil War end and was found unconscious yesterday morning.
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Gettysburg
Philadelphia
Samuel Wylie Crawford
Collonnade Hotel
Crawford
Will admitted to probate over $3 million estate
Surrogate Ransom in New York decides to admit to probate the will of Mrs Elizabeth W Coles who died leaving most of her estate to charities and churches and small sums to relatives. Edward Coles contests the will claiming his sister was not of sound mind when made.
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Navy
Gustave Huer
New York
Elizabeth WU. Coles
Edward
Edward Coles
Thieves Break Into John Gannon Home in McKeesport
In McKeesport last night unknown burglars entered the residence of John Gannon. They fled after taking a gold watch clothing and about $18, leaving Mr. Gannon to report the loss.
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McKeesport
John Gannon
Odds Shift as Bets Flourish in Early 1880s Political Gambling
Bets on Harrison and Cleveland dominate New York exchanges with large wagers by Wheelock Hart Robertson and others. The Hoffman House halts betting while exchanges show varied odds and several big on the presidential outcome with Cleveland, Harrison, and Reid figures.
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New York Stock Exchange
George Wheelock
Theodore W. Myers & Co
Harrison
H. H. Hart
Stock Exchange
Cleveland Club
A. Robertson
Philadelphia
Reading
Dominick
J. H. Sterling
Reid
Mr. Robertson
Congress
Cleveland
Senate
Big Bets in Philadelphia on Cleveland Victory
William J. Thompson known as the Duke of Gloucester posted 20 000 in bets on Grover Cleveland's election. He offered 10 000 against Cleveland and pledged a further 10 000 with options on New Jersey and New York outcomes. Magistrate Durham and W B Ahern sought time to cover the stakes.
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J.H. Sterling
James Whiteley
W. H. Granberg
Mr. Granberg
Cleveland
Lowengard & Stern
Thompson
Arthur Honster
Edward Wasserman
Eri
Randolph
Clark, Ward & Co
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Cleve
New York State
Plunger Atwood
Philadelphia
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Consolidated Exchange
William Lewis
Peters
William J. Thompson
Duke of Gloucester
South Jersey Jockey Club
Republican
Durham
W. B. Ahern
Republican City Committee
Ahern
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Singerly
Small Bets Stir Indiana Election Odds in Indianapolis
Indianapolis dispatch notes a mixed Indiana race with few bets earlier but growing betting activity. Predictions center on Harrison and Cleveland carry scenarios, with stakes ranging from ten to fifteen hundred dollars across multiple states and refinements in expected outcomes.
York County Daily Political Bets Stir Election Hopes
Fragmented notes discuss bets on the presidential race. Predictions claim Bynum’s election by a large majority and other outcomes including Chase’s score and Harrison’s electoral college fate. Mentions bets on Cleveland carrying Indiana and northern states amid campaign chatter.
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Chase
Harrison
Cleveland
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Beaver Falls Plunged Into Panic From Six Fires
Beavor Falls endures a day of six fires, four previously, with the paintroom at the American Ax and Tool Company burning amid scarce water. Officials suspect incendiaries. losses include the 925,000 ax works and Pillar's Nation Store. Insurance covers some damage.
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Beaver Falls
American Ax and Tool Company
Charles W. Hubbard
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Besver Falls
Pittsburg and Lake Erie
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Notion
Louis Hahn
Frank May
Voyage Under Water By Prof Baker’s Submarine Arrives
The submarine boat of Prof George OC Baker reached this city from Detroit and anchored in the outer harbor after escaping last Friday’s gale by submerging ten feet and surfacing every two hours for air. It was towed from Detroit, five days late, and Baker awaited its arrival in a near panic.
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George OC. Baker
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Big Ohio coal and iron deal consolidates firms
A $500000 consolidation of Southern Ohio coal and iron interests was completed. Mor tis IL Sturnberger of Jackson, O. purchased for Jackson county parties. W L Caton departed for New York with deeds to transfer Acme Coal, Southern Ohio Coal and Iron, and Sandusky Coal and Iron to new owners. General officers to operate from Dayton.
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Dayton
Darrow
Southern Ohio
Mortis IL. Sturnberger
Jackson, O
Jackson County
W. L. Caton
New York
Acme Coal Company
Southern Ohio Oal and Tron Company
Sand
Diphtheria Cases Rise in Philadelphia
From January 1 to October 31 Philadelphia reports 3685 diphtheria cases with 1005 fatalities. Health Board cites drought as a key factor in spread, noting ongoing quarantine measures and no immediate epidemic danger.
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Health Board
Missing Quiggle Children Stirs McKeesport Police
In McKeesport, two children of John Quiggle vanish from home. the father says they were left alone briefly before they disappeared and he spent a day searching before handing the case to police. He fears for their safety as investigators comb the area.
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McKeesport
John Quiggle
Quiggle
Tennessee Miners Blaze Widow’s House Over Soldiers Shelter
In Oliver Springs Tennessee on November 3 a mob of miners burned the house of Mrs. Lewis after it sheltered soldiers. Captain Roach rallied 100 volunteers who stand ready at a moment’s notice.
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Tens
Lewis
Lewin
Roach
Policeman Rescues Partner in Hanlon Arrest at Speak-Easy
Officers Evans and Whye attempted to arrest John Hanson associated with a speak-easy. Evans waited outside while Whye entered. the Hanlon family attacked, Whye fought back, Evans intervened, and Hanson was jailed.
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Evans
Whye
John Hanson
Hanlon
Sonia Apa
Trolley Wire Breaks, Knocks Down Horses in McKeystown
A trolley wire in front of the Openheimer building, broken by a stone derrick, fell on a team this afternoon. The horses were severely burned and two men aiding them were badly burned but survived without serious injuries.
Federal authority affirmed to supervise polling places nationwide
Acting Attorney General Aldrich states deputy U S marshals may supervise elections and any interference with them falls under federal criminal law. He cites sections 518 and 522 to condemn attempts to obstruct marshals or election officers and warns that such interference will be prosecuted.
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Aldrich
United States
Department of Justice
Alabama
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New York
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