Clarkson Says Republicans Will Win Next Tuesday
General James S. Clarkson, Republican National Committee, presents a campaign review arguing prosperity, protection, and sound money favor Republicans. He claims secret votes favor the GOP in key Northern and Western states, with union soldiers and foreign-born voters shifting toward Harrison and against Cleveland and free trade.
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Party of Protection
Harrison
Cleveland
New York
James S. Clarkson
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Ite
Democratic Party
America
Tring
Wade Esoeary
East
Republicas
Stevenson
Europe
West
Homestead
Nebraska
Iowa
Alliance Party
Weaver
South
Northwest
Northwestern States
Indiana
Pacific Coast
Mountain and
Pacific States
China
Japan
Gil
West Virginia
Populites Poised to Hold Balance of Power in Election
Washington November 6 Special reports top a hopeful view for the People's party. National Secretary J H Turner travels from the West to the South promoting chances of winning electoral votes across multiple states and boosting House seats. The piece notes speculation on electors possibly swaying outcomes and intriguing scenarios involving Harrison Blaine and Cleveland amid talks of a force bill and electoral college dynamics.
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Washreton
J. H. Turner
People’s Party
Congress
Hollis
Moses
Georgia
Downing
Dis
Alabama
Kan
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Colorado
Oregon
Washington
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
Minnesota
House of Representatives
Senate
Botharrison
Cleveland
People's Party
Harrison
Blaine
Chairman Accused Of Soliciting Postmaster In Political Drive
Civil Service Commission forwards circular and postmaster letter involving John Gowdy Indiana Republican leader. Alleged appeal for funds to influence electoral success and favorable treatment noted. Case sent to Attorney General for action with dispatch urging prompt handling.
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Atte
C. K. Ketcham
Disney
Gowdy
Dean Pang
Sfoliowite
Mr. Gowdy
Wright Rejects County Figures in Pennsylvania canvass
Philadelphia November 6 Democratic State Chairman Wright refused to publish county estimates. He said canvass reports are conservative and that sharing figures would reveal weak points to Republicans. Wright warned against predicting a legislative outcome while asserting expected great gains for Democrats.
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Philadelphia
Wright
Both Claims Iowa Vote As Election Day Nears
Des Moines reports no change in party estimates as Democrats and Republicans each claim the state's electoral vote. Democrats cite a Cleveland plurality of 11 000 while Republicans expect the national and State tickets to win and hope to redeem five congressional districts. Prohibition and Populist votes are uncertain with Prohibition drawing from Democrats. Rainy weather noted.
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Des Moines
Democratic Committee
Cleveland
Ple
Democrats
Prohibition
Paupers Bailed From Randall's Island Jail in New York
United States Commissioner Shields bailed 15 additional Randall's Island inmates in a case of illegal restraint. Bonds totaled 75,000 with several defendants described as imbecile and unable to sign their names or properly take oaths.
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New York
United States
Shields
Ludlow Street
Randall’s Island
John J. Quinn
Quay Talks En Route Home On Election Eve
Senator Quay stopped in paraphrased Paraprirata on the way from Washington to Beaver for voting day. He declined to discuss the political situation but said he had information that would enable him to speak on the question tomorrow. A Postmaster Arrest in Alabama alleges county mail tampering with registration papers and denounces the postmaster.
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Paraprirata
United States
Quay
Washington
Beaver
Popmile Backs Democrats as Third-Party Candidate Withdraws
J G Brown, running as a third party candidate for Congress in this district, withdraws from the race and urges supporters to vote for the Democratic ticket in Asnrvinas North Carolina. The switch aims to consolidate votes for the Democrats in the upcoming election.
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Asnrvinas
N.C
J. G Brown
Peaeanty
Tammany Hall
Republc Concens
Republican address urges protection and warns of Democrats
The Republican National Committee publishes a cross country appeal urging voters to choose protection over free trade, defend the Republican platform and monetary policy, and support President Harrison’s re election prospects while accusing Democrats of seeking foreign influence and free trade to undermine American industry. They condemn Democratic tactics and call for a united vote for Republican candidates and principles.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Harrison
Cleveland
Banka
Isme
England
Europe
Paul
General Prison
Friends
National Committee
Ublican National Committee
Democratic Party
The
Republic
Empire
New York Herald Reports Impartial View of National Canvass
The New York Herald presents an impartial nationwide canvass with New York leaning Democratic and Indiana and Connecticut viewed as pivotal. It notes West Virginia’s uncertain votes, predicts Cleveland gaining 33 electoral votes since 1838, and says Republicans pulled 100,000 campaign dollars to the West while denying a NY victory.
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New York
New York Herald
Cleveland
Connecticut
Herald
West Virginia
Harrison
New York City
Brooklyn
Hisecore
People’s Party
Indiana
New Jersey
Massachusetts
the Herald
Gorman Visits Democratic HQ in Baltimore Dinner Talk
Senator Gorman privately conferred at Carrollton with Chairman Compton and Secretary Van Diver before catching a Baltimore and Ohio train home. He predicted a handsome Democratic majority nationwide, with Cleveland likely to win and leadership reporting steady accessions with no defections.
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Battiuone
Gorman
Democratic
Carrollton
Baltimore
Laurel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Station
Compton
van Diver
Baltimore and Ohio
Mr. Compton
Arthur
Mr. Gorman
Cleveland
Religion in politics stirs Watznrow parishioners
In Watznrow7 New York, Nov. 6, two local pastors clashed with sermons on voting. Rev. Tobias Glenn urged Catholics to oppose selling votes and urged support for the Democratic ticket. Rev. C. E. Maxfield preached for Prohibition, prompting Col. A. D. Bhaw to stand and walk out.
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C. E. Maxfield
The
Baptist Church
A. D. Bhaw
Doubt in South Carolina Over Cleveland Vote
Report from Columbia suggests three reasons for possible trouble with Cleveland’s electoral vote: short ballots indifference among Cleveland Democrats and rumors of treachery. Despite this officials say no alarm and expect a solid Cleveland majority, with Dispatch election bulletins every 15 seconds Tuesday evening.
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Columbia
D.C
Cleveland
Cleveland Democrats
Ar Democratic Party
Dispatch
A Gallows of Roses at Chicago Anarchist Monument
Circado Nov 4. The Chicago Anarchist Monument at Waldheim Cemetery was dedicated with a street parade despite rain. The graves of Spies Parsons Fischer Engel and Lings were covered with wreaths. Roses hung from a floral crown on top, bearing the words Murdered, but Not Dead.
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Circado
Chicago
Waldheim
Spies
Parsons
Fischer
Engel
Lings
Iron Cages for Siberian Prisoners Reported on Clyde
Free Russia reports ships are being built on the Clyde for the Russian Government. These craft are fitted with iron cages to transport political prisoners to Siberia via the Lens river and the Arctic Ocean.
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Lospex
Free Russia
Clyde
Siberia
Lens
Campaign Sees 40 Year Battle End as Victory Close
A chaotic national campaign scene unfolds with Democrats and Republicans claiming momentum. Harrity predicts Cleveland Stevenson win while stress on secret ballots may slow returns Tuesday night. Tammany Hall and Republican leaders tighten poll observer controls amid last minute preparations.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Democratic
W. C. Whitney
Whitney
W.F. Harrity
National Democratic Committee
Harrity
Stevenson
New York
Indiana
Connecticut
New Jersey
Michigan
Wisconsin
Gore
New England
Tammany
Thomas F. Gilroy
Sycamore Club
Einstein
Coleman House
Josy
Robert J. McCord
George W. Lyon
Tammany Hall
Bob Kelly
Mexico Decree Cuts Tariffs Free List Expanded
The Bureau of American Republics received a Mexican decree altering tariffs. Many items shift between free and dutiable lists with specific per kilo duties. changes take effect after midnight November 3, 1891. Election returns from across the U S will be in Wednesday's Dispatch.
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Washington, Navy
Bureau of American Republics
Republic of Mexico
U. S
Three Shots Fired in Elba Iron Works Shooting
Frankstown saw a shooting affray near Elba Iron Works as William Campbell was wounded in the leg. George Scott and C. Brown, two colored men, were arrested after a late evening clash with officers and a crowd near the mill. Brown and Scott face bearings the next morning.
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Frankstown
William Campbell
George Fretz
Wiliam Campbell
Elba
San Ingul
Campbell
Hazelwood Station
George Scott
Scott
Fretz House
Hanley
C. ©. Brown
Millrow
Iron Mills
C.C. Brown
Beaver Falls Strike Rumor Hints Post Election End to Labor Battle
Reports from Beaver Falls suggest an arrangement within the Amalgamated Association to end the strike immediately after the election. Leaders contend relief funds from Chicago faltered, guiding some to push the struggle past the polls while others warn of influences prolonging the dispute and possible disclosures about fund management.
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Beaver Falls
Beaven Falls
Amalgamated Association
Homestead
Chicago
Amalgamated
Oil Through Crescent Pipeline Reaches Marcus Hook Works
The first oil to pass through the Crescent Pipe Line Company 260 mile system reached Marcus Hook works at about 10 last night. A steady flow of about 3000 barrels per day will move from the McDonald field to the seaboard. Crews across Chester county joined forces to complete connections and startup the pumping stations. The line, built to compete with Standard Oil, cost over 1 million dollars excluding Marcus Hook storage tanks with 40 000 gallon capacity each.
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Philadelphia
Cresent Pipe Line Company
Marcus Hook
McDonald
Seaboard
Chester County
Standard Oil Company
Fatal Freight Wreck At Layton Station
Early today a Baltimore and Ohio freight wreck at Layton station killed Conductor M . Two westbound engines, hauling a heavy train, struck the rear of McGary’s train which had parted. McGary was in his caboose when the crash reduced the caboose and several cars to wreckage. he remained trapped for over three hours.
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West Nonros
Layton Station
Baltimore and Ohio
McGary
Woman Dies After Lamp Tossed By Husband
Mary Erhart died in the hospital from injuries inflicted by her husband. Reports say she was struck by a lamp and injured in the incident, with authorities noting the event occurred last night in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Mary Erhart
Erhart
Law and order at the New York election depots
United States Marshal John W. Jacobus convened chief deputies to issue strict instruction on election day duties. He urged nonpartisanship, protection of every lawful vote, and defense of the ballot box with available force if needed. Authorities discussed new election circulars guiding supervisors and inspectors at polling places.
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United States
Ene
Wan
New York
John W. Jacobus
Federal
United States of America
Evitherson
Jacobus
Brewer
Elec
Rodenbough
Bureau of Elections
Electio
Duties of Deputies at Polls Stir Uncertain
In a Nov. 6 interview Acting Attorney General Aldrich says deputies should avoid entering booths unless necessary. Federal officers are warned to refrain from provocative moves, aiming for order and fair elections. He notes authority under Section 78 and related statutes for marshals and sheriffs, with state powers defined by later provisions. A separate item reports a shooting at a Hungarian lodging house where Andrew Siski was wounded. a suspect fled after a confrontation with a shooter linked to a quarrel.
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Tammany
Fourteenth Streets
Edward Murphy, Jr
Republican County
Fifth Avenue
Ballamy
Ile
Board of Election Inspectors
Aldrich
sutsctTon
United States
Ees
Taft
Gall
United
Buapvoce
Dra
A. W. Schooley
W.S. Stewart
Andrew Siszki
Siski
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