Conflict Looms Between State and Federal Election Depts
A Washington style clash looms as New York state and federal authorities dispute voter arrest powers on election day. Sheriff Gorman plans wide deputization while Marshal Jacobus asserts authority to arrest suspected fraudulent voters at the polls. The Fitch Committee and city Democrats press for adherence to Brewer’s ruling that arrests cannot precede voting.
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Marshal Jacobus
Gerreurr
Bherewith
United States
No Call Yet for Troops on Election Day
Assistant Secretary Grant left Washington for Minneapolis and Major General Schofield, acting Secretary of War, said there has been no official indication of troop deployment or preparations for election day. No such plans have been suggested or intimated.
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Washington
Grant
Minneapolis
Elkins
Schofield
United States Army
Closing rallies draw top party talent in wind up
Democrats and Republicans fielded their best speakers as campaigns near end. Wayne MacVeagh spoke to a Chicago auditorium denouncing Quay and McKinley while other Democrats and Republicans addressed crowds in Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati and nearby cities with leaders like Depew Roosevelt Reed and Reid among speakers.
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New York
Wayne MacVeagh
Chicago
Quay
McKinley
W Carlisle
Boston
Pattison
All Not Serene in Chicago Challenge on Voter Registration
A Nov 1 notice from the Republican City Committee chairman urges inspectors to challenge any voter suspected of illegal registration or impersonation. It instructs questioning by the United States Supervisor, with arrest and referral to the United States Commissioner if refused or indecisive.
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Judge Brewer
Brewer
Aleyal
Ile
United States
Jim
David Leventritt
David McCierc
John M. Bowers
Charles H. Knox
Henry D. Hotchkiss
Democratic Party
City of
New York
F. R. Coudert
E. Ellery Anderson
Francis L. Stetson
Henry R. Beekman
Francis M. Beatt
George L. Rives
George H Adama
Joseph Laroque
William G. Choate
Joan W. Jaconva
Fitch
Fitch Special Committee
Congress
Postoffice
Davenport
Fitch Committee
House of Representatives
United States Marshals
Nassau Street
New York City
Committee of the House
United States Post Office
Asme
P. Frroa
Barrett
Franklin Bien
Tammany Hall
Court of G Peala
Donovan
Lawrence
Supreme Court
Curiaco
City Republican Committee
Maranhal
State clash looms as marshal appoints deputies in Alabama
In Alabama tensions rise between state and federal authorities over new deputy marshals. General Shelly contends the act lacks authority while United States Marshal Walker expands enforcement in several districts as the dispute unfolds.
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MosTcomery
Ala
Alabama
United States
Walker
Shelly
Britishers Interested Yet See Elections Cost a Deal of Money
In London Americans show little betting on the election and newspapers rail at alleged corruption in spending. A Pall Mall Gazette writer explains how a million pounds could be spent by both sides in lawful effort.
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Dispatch
Loxpow
London
Pall Mil Gasette
Man Who Married His Own Child Arouses Court Probe
Samuel Clinton Willetts, 62, alleges he wed his son’s widow, his own child born of a runaway marriage 45 years ago. His son George married Miss Helen Wright and died in 1888, leaving a widow who later recalled childhood ties. A London marriage in 1890 further complicates the tale as investigators pursue truth.
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Samuel Clinton Willetts
James W. Druillard
Willetts
Mamie Evean
Erie
Stevens
George
Davis & Co
Cleveland
Helen Wright
George Willetts
London
England
John Wright
Wright
Bluffer Bets Big as New York Campaign Ends in Barroom Bets
Crowds at the Hoffman House and nearby corridors on election eve saw heavy betting with Colonel Hayes wagering up to $2,000 and others laying large sums on Cleveland or Harrison. Dwyer reputedly staked $96,900 on Cleveland statewide victory while Republican and Democratic leaders issued contrasting forecasts ahead of Tuesday's ballot.
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Hoffman House
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W. B. Hayes
Harrison
Tom Patten
P. H. Gripes
Peters
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Hayes
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Not Started At Beaver Falls Carnegie Plant Idle
Beaver Falls Pa November 5 Special Contradicting expectations Carnegie Company's responsible workers say no move to reopen the big motives at this place will be made until more water in the river. The plant would require more power and the current water level is insufficient. Strikers held their weekly meeting with J S Sheehan presiding and T H McEvoy among the speakers. A Homestead steel worker visiting here warned the cold snap weakens both strikes more than prior arguments, predicting the strike may be called off after the election.
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J. & Sheehan
T. H. McEvoy
Youngto
Homestead Steel
Graded trains proposed for reduced World’s Fair rates
Curcaco November 5. A plan to settle World’s Fair rail rates suggests graded trains. Passengers with reduced tickets would be restricted to slower services and lose sleeping car accommodations. Public would be split into three classes with varying paid accommodations. Central Traffic Association lines may skip the November 21 Chicago meeting, citing no common interests with Western roads on rates.
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Central Traffic Association
Chicago
Nurse charged after pins found in infant’s mouth
In Walsham Norfolk a nurse girl faced charges for forcing pins into the mouth of 7 month old Robert Barcham’s child. The baby suffered severe pain as doctors failed to aid it. pins were seen in excreta and the girl confessed to stuffing pins in the cradle. The infant remains in critical condition.
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Lennox
Walsham
Norfolk
Robert Barcham
Fougner Shot Dead by Partner Dalton in Rogers Park
In Chicago this morning patent lawyer Anton M. Fougner was killed by James Dalton a piano tuner owner. They had bought a house together as partners in Rogers Park and lived there with two servants. Dalton says he acted in self defense as no witnesses were present.
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Anton M. Fougner
James Dalton
Dalton
Rogers’ Park
McKeesport Electric Light Plant Sold to Local Company
The McKeesport electric light plant, involved in a lengthy litigation, was sold. Purchasers' names will be announced Monday, with strong indication the Citizens' Electric Street Car Company of this city bought the entire system to operate the new line now under construction.
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McKeesport
Citizens’ Electric Street Car Company
Dispatch Election Returns Preview Promises Early Coverage
The Dispatch promises exclusive election results Wednesday morning via its wires and news service. Readers are urged to order in advance to avoid missing the coverage.
Hungarian man attempt to cremation wife in Hazleton
Stephen Andrews of Yorktown, a Hungarian, beat his wife into unconsciousness and wrapped her in a bedtick tied with rope to a bed. He set the bundle on fire. Neighbors and Charles Tanner, a coal mine foreman, extinguished the flames. Andrews was knocked senseless as he resisted intervention. The wife sustained serious injuries that may prove fatal.
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Hazterox
Stephen Andrews
Yorktown
Charles Tanner
Tanner
Andrews
Fire Bug Gang Foiled by Expanded Night Police Force
Braver Falls reports a large night police addition to curb fire bug operations. Fire department work continues with extraordinary precautions as authorities pursue the gang with no results yet. Elmer Grant, a stoker who threatened hoodlums during a citizen meeting, is now a police recruit.
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Braver Falls
Fire Department
Elmer Grant
Citizenio
Industrial War Looms Over English Mills as Lockout Spreads
Loxpon Nov England faces a major industrial clash as spindles halt across mills. About 14 million spindles are shut, 20 million represented by the Masters' Federation, and 6 million still running face weekly fines. Spinners and winding room workers unite in a strong Amalgamated Association while non-union operatives fear hardship.
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Loxpon
England
Amalgamated
Association of
Cotton Spinners
Rochdale
Heywood
Stockport
Masters’ Federation
Bolton
District Employers’ Association
Election Dispatch Promises Morning Comprehensive Coverage
The Dispatch announces it will publish the most comprehensive election reports Wednesday morning and urges readers to place advance orders for copies.
Bunko Davis Identified by Local Farmer in Tin Box Case
Farmer Montgomery and District Attorney Snyder returned from Orange County New York where they identified Pat Davis as one of the men who bilked him in the tin box game for 6500 dollars last summer. Requisition papers are with the New York Sheriff, and Davis will be delivered to Pennsylvania authorities when New York completes its actions.
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Kittanning
Thomas Montgomery
Snyder
Orange County
New York
Pat Davis
Bunko Sharp
Montgomery
Davis
Monte Carlo Winnings Tale Questioned by Dispatch
The Dispatch exposes a budget of Monte Carlo jackpot stories tied to gambling profits, noting several claims are likely false. It discounts a supposed $7,500 win by Belle Bilton, Countess of Clancarty, as unlikely and cautions readers about sensational personal crisis reports and the ongoing tragic record.
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Monte Carlo
Belle Bilton
Countess of Clancarty
Quarantine Delays Immigrant Ships Harm Chicago World’s Fair Plans
Washington imposes a 20 day quarantine on all steerage and saloon passengers intending permanent settlement in America. The Britannic and Belgravia were delayed awaiting new Washington permits, wrecking agents hopes for trans Atlantic visitor traffic to the Chicago Fair.
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America
New York
Washington
Treasury Department
Britannic
White Star Line
Belgravia
Bedioea Island
Kersey
Healty
Divorces From Pittsburg Case Draws Attention
Special report from Chicago notes the divorce case of Mary Slater of Pittsburg. She testified of 24 years of marriage to John E. Slater of Washington Pa with jealous and abusive conduct. Daughters described threats and lack of support. judge urged moving the matter to Pittsburg.
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Chicagco
Mary Slater
Pittsburg
John E. Slater
Washington, Pa
Slater
The Dispatch Directory Pages Overview
The issue of The Dispatch Directory outlines contents by page ranges from 0 to 23. It lists sections such as News of Errors Section Society Notes educational gossip music and theatre items amateur sports police Russia cartoons of the week theater news and various notices.
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Pittsburg
Victoria's Cor Aifrsemagentonage
Mena Ag Pon
Margaret H. Welch
Ruth Hall
Two Crooks Escape from Mansfield Jail
W E D Williams of Corry Pennsylvania and Charles Rodocker of Belleville escaped from the county jail in Mansfield by picking a corridor door lock. The pair, longtime criminals, were believed to be heading toward Pittsburg after the breakout. Williams had posed as a United States detective and made an arrest before he was caught.
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Mansfield
W. E D. Williams
Corry
Charles Rodecker
Belleville
Pittsburg
Williams
United States
Ron
City Finds Cause of Hose Failure After Cleaner Needing Investigation
McKersport reports that during city cleaning up a large stock of hose bought from J. H. Phillips in Pittsburg failed to meet guarantees. An expert found water sulfuric acid from the Tough caused hose destruction, shifting fault away from sellers.
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McKersport
J. & H. Phillips
Pittsburg
Ihe
Pope in Good Health, AP Reporter Reports
An Associated Press representative met with the Pope at the Vatican and found him enjoying excellent health, despite circulating rumors about his condition. The report emphasizes the Pontiff's robust well being.
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Roms
Nov
Associated Press
Vatican
Burglars Strike Three Local Businesses at Night
Thieves stole $50 worth of revolvers from the World's Fair variety store. A break in at Haffoer's stationery store frightened the burglars away. The Brinton Pennsylvania Railroad office was raided with a small amount of money taken.
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Braver Fas
Haffoer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brinton
Howe's Diecers Called to Account
The admiralty orders court martial for officers of the stranded battle ship Howe for running their vessel aground at Lowpos on November 5.
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Admiralty
Howe
Strikes Paralyze New Orleans as Union and Merchants Clash
New Orleans faces a citywide general strike over union employment rules. Merchants and 61 unions clash as clothing clerks, musicians, cab drivers and other trades walk out, halting traffic and paralyzing business. Militias are prepared as negotiations fail and a special city council session seeks settlement.
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Orteans
Amalgamated Union
Stntion
Musicians’ Union
Opera House
Jers’ Union
H. G. Hester
Cotton Exchange
Complete election returns to be published Wednesday Diz patch
Full returns from all regions will appear in Wednesday's Diz patch. Place advance orders to avoid disappointment.
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U. S
Tenements Ablaze in Brooklyn Fire Destroys Nearby Factories
A major blaze in Brooklyn started after 5 pm at Robert Hobbs & Co wallpaper factory spreading along Columbia to Tiffany and Hicks streets. Edward Coffey and Lillie Doran were injured and several factories suffered heavy losses including Robert Hobbs & Co 150000 and Waltheir Co 125000. The wind drove flames through seven Hicks Street tenements and stores on the ground floors.
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Brooklyn
Broontys
Nov
Robert & Hobbs & Co
Edward Coffey
Columbia Street
Tiffany Place
Hicks Street
Lillie Doran
Robert 5. Hobbs & Co
Wall Paper
Waltheir & Co
Herman Bebrs & Co
F. O. Pierce & Cas
Mile Hines
Hicks
Laws
Olympia Launch Captures San Francisco Crowd
An immense crowd witnessed the launch of the cruiser Olympia in San Francisco. The protected cruiser is expected to reach 20 knots on trial with 19 knots sustained sea speed and a capacity to carry 1,300 tons of coal at speed.
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San Francisco
Olympia
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