Split Wide Open in Ohio Senate Saga
Allen C. Myers denounces H. B. Payne’s Senate seat as for sale and urges Ohio lawmakers to choose a poor man over millionaire candidates. He resigns from the Enquirer after warning that McLean’s faction must not back Brice or other wealthy contenders and hints at state secrets to be revealed if heeded. Cincinnati debate sparks party rifts as Myers singles out McLean and Campbell.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Allen C. Myers
United States
H. B. Payne
Enquirer
John R. McLean
Crscixxati
Allen O. Myers
The
Campbell
Myers
Mr. Myers
Democratic Party
Jordan
Baker
Cal Brice
John KR. McLean
Thomas
United States Senate
New York
Young Men's Democratic Club
Myers’ Spesch
Pickaway
Mossback Neal
Lew Bernard Soul Chet Olly
Minelf
John BR. McLean
Lesy
Allen
Forgeries Mentioned by Official Yet Not Explained
A public official notes that several forgery cases have been identified and that the full scope of the investigation remains unresolved. He declines to offer specifics but indicates that uncovering the bottom of the matter is possible and not improbable.
True to His Faith O Donnivan Rossa Forms New Irish Dynamite Group
A telegram from New York reports that Hurcyon Hall hosted about 110 Irishmen from across the United States who favor using dynamite for Ireland’s freedom. They plan a new group named United Irishmen to replace agitation methods and prepare an address to inspire action.
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O'Dynamite Rossa
Ireland
New York
Hurcyon Hall
Third Avenue
O'Donovan Rossa
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New Haven
Bridgeport
Boston
Worcester
Lynn
Brooklyn
Rossa
United Irishmen
For
Clerkenwell
Manchester
Phenix Park
Manchester Tower
Scotland Yard
Rocky Mountain O'Brien
George Spearman
Missouri anti trust filing closes amid flood of affidavits
Strong anti trust action moves forward in Missouri as over 300 affidavits arrive at the Secretary of State, bringing total corporations subject to penalties to more than 700. Decree of revocation will be entered and published in major newspapers, while drug houses claim exemptions for patented medicines.
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Missouri
Distatoch
dJerverses
Crry
Department of State
Lesneuve
Sas
Chase Dee
Secretary of State
Two Drinks Lead to a $15,000 Lottery Prize
A Buffalo saloon scam ends with a Chicago drummer paying 70 cents for two whisky drinks he could not afford. One-twentieth of lottery ticket 95 is worth 15000 dollars and is held by Jacob Heintz after the proprietor’s son accepted the debt. Heintz plans to travel to New Orleans to claim the prize.
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Ispreral
Burrao
Buffalo
Chicago
Christian Heintz
Michigan Street
Jacob Heintz
Heintz
New Orleans
Wanted for Murder Arrest Leads to Johnstown Custody
Haprzissere November 14 Josiah Waters a Johnstown constable telegraphed local authorities to detain a man named Charley Gibson arrested on the 5th for murder. Gibson, who discharged a pistol earlier, was found this evening and will be taken to Johnstown tomorrow.
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Taprosal
Haprzissere
Josiah Waters
Johnstown
Amansas
Pennsylvania
Charley Gibson
Gibson
Will Brew Their Own Beer Fatch
About 100 liquor tradesmen met at Germania Hall New York to organize the Consumers' Brewing Company. They represent a 125000 barrel annual consumption and will brew their beer instead of buying it. By-laws set share limits and give the company prior purchase rights on any stock offered for sale.
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New York
Germania Hall
Consumers’ Brewing Company
Jefferson Davis Reported Seriously Ill at Brierfield
Vicksburg Miss November 14 News arrived that Jefferson Davis is seriously ill at his Brierfield plantation twenty miles below Vicksburg. Relatives have been telegraphed and the city awaits further tidings with universal sorrow and anxious interest.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Jefferson Davis
Brierfield Plantation
Davis
Laura L
Brierfield
Simple Enulogy Over Patrolman De Nyse Deathbed Speech
Funeral services for Patrolman Augustus M. De Nyse were held at his home. An agnostic, he asked Police Sergeant Oliver Tims to deliver the address instead of a religious service. Tims spoke frankly about truth and integrity, recalling De Nyse as a simple, unassuming man who hated imposture.
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New York
Augustus M. de Nyse
de Nyse
Oliver Tims
Sergeant Tims
Episcopal Church
Cronin
Pen
John
Tims
Augustus W. de Nyse
Wool Tariff Debate Dominates Farmers Congress Session
The Farmers Congress in Tcom Mery Alabama on November 14 heard rival tariff positions. Judge Lawrence of Ohio led the pro protection group for wool and farm products while Wilhite of Missouri urged tariff reductions shifting duties toward luxury goods. Debate highlighted strong western and midwestern support for protection with interjections on railroads and investments in sheep.
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Coffin
Towa
Lawrence
James A. McKenzie
Judge Lawrence
Ohio
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Weller
Pan-American delegates critique Philadelphia reception at Union League Club
Report from Washington describes foreign delegates recalling their Philadelphia reception. They say they entered in full evening dress to a crowd of 2 000 to 3 000, with attendees in street clothes and hats, and reports that introductions were nearly impossible and the scene resembled a dime museum without charge.
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Wasninctos
Pan-American Congress
Union League Club
Philadelphia
Mighty Mean Funeral Thief Nabbed After Two Month Rampage
Detectives arrest the celebrated funeral thief in St Louis after two months of stealing cash and jewelry from homes during funerals. He masked as a mourner, avoided the cortège, and vanished as the casket left, leaving families to find drawers ajar and valuables gone.
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Fspatch
Sr. Louis
Knights of Labor General Assembly Adopts 41 Constitutional Amendments
Atlanta reporters describe the Knights of Labor General Assembly in Georgia where delegates approved 41 resolutions and amendments to the order’s constitution. The changes aim to centralize power while preserving local discretion, with education and land questions set for future sessions.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
Knights of Labor
Law Committee
Sully Declines McCaffrey Challenge and Sticks to Price
Boston November 14 John L Sully van shows no concern over McCaffrey's letter. He is at Billy Hogarty's with Dan Murphy and friends. Sully says he has answered McCaffrey and will stick to his price. He claims McCaffrey cannot beat him and demands sufficient backing. He mentions Marine La Blanche and Dempsey as potential foes and bets on the world deciding his chances.
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Dispatch
Boston
John L. Sulllivan
McCaffrey
Champion
Billy Mhogarty
Dan Murphy
la Blanche
Dempsey
Edison to supply phonographs for Mexican post offices
New York reports Thomas A. Edison has a contract with the Mexican Government to supply phonographs for postal messages. Mexicans could speak messages that are wax-pressed and sent to recipients for delivery. Details await Edison’s agent’s return from Mexico City.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
Republic
Edixon
City of
Mexico
President Harrison and Sewell Duck Hunt at Chesapeake Shores
President Harrison and General Sewell arrived by private car to Benies Point Club near Chesapeake Bay. They traveled to the Gunpowder River area and hunted ducks from a blind, accompanying Philadelphians B Andrew Knight and C Knight and Colonel R D Benson.
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Mr. Harrison
Chesapeake
Chaser
Harrison
W. J. Sewell
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Benies Point Club
B. Andrew Knight
C. Knight
RD. Benson
Clar
Aeere
Gunpowder River
Debates on Pacific Railway debt and coal costs
Senator W P Frye leading the Pacific Railway Investigating Committee reports progress after examining nearly 10,000 miles of Pacific roads. Frye and Dawes note improvements continue and debt payments could be made over time, with coal costs highlighted as a factor in profitability. Platt and Turpie return home. Frye and Dawes head east.
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W. P. Frye
Pacific Railway
H. L. Dawes
Massachusetts
C. H. Platt
David Turpie
Indiana
Platt
Turpiek
Frye
Dawes
East
Leavenworth
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Ogden
San Francisco
Australia
New Zealand
Judge Rules Bank Liable In Beecher Trust Fund Case
New York November 14 The general term of the Supreme Court reaffirms Judge O Briens decision in favor of Charles E O Connors receiver for Herbert Foote Beecher in the Mechanics Bank Brooklyn suit The ruling allows judgment creditors to attach trust funds in a bank by appointing a receiver and suing in the debtors name The decision holds the bank responsible for the amount of Chase s judgment unless appealed and underscores a key legal point about trust funds and receiverships
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Diet Atch
New York
Supreme Court
Judge O'Brien
Charles E. O'Connor
Herbert Foote Beecher
Mechanics’ Bank of Brooklyn
Henry Ward Beecher
Herbert
Official Ohio election results show party gains and losses
The Secretary of State certified the November 5 vote totals. Key results include Campbell over Foraker for governor by 10,873. Lampson over Marquis for lieutenant governor by 41. Brown over Boden by 19,636. Hancock over Miller by 8,716. Watson over Lewis by 3,803. Hester over Schumaker by 3,574. Dickman over Follett by 2,763. Hahn over Reynolds by 4,400. Biennial elections carried by 3,448. taxation defeated by 27,233. legislative single districts defeated by 14,075.
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CoumBvus
Secretary of State
Foraker
Campbell
Lampson
Marquis
Brown
Boden
Hancock
Miller
Watson
Lewis
Hester
Schumaker
Dickman
Follett
Board of Public Works
Hahn
Reynolds
Jeannette glass workers case delayed by Windom
Secretary Windom said he could not review the Jeannette glass workers case today due to pressing duties on his annual report. The dispatch reports the case will remain untouched for several days as he remains deeply absorbed in the secretary’s preparations.
Battle at Hazard Court Sparks Fatal Warlike Clash
A Kentucky circuit court in Hazard convened with Judge absent. Eversole and French factions clashed after dusk, firing on each other for hours. Ed Campbell and John Might were killed, others wounded, and the court adjourned as the judge fled.
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Hazard
French
Wesley Whitaker
Eversole
Henry Davidson
Whitaker
Davidson
Tom
Bill Smith
Court
Ed Campbell
Eversoles
E. C. Morgan
Seene
B. F. Taal See Self
John Might
Jesse Fields
Four Mine Workers Die From Frightful Accident at Middle Creek
A blast at Middle Creek Colliery near Tremont releases coal to threaten the mine. Fifteen men fought flames but a coal fall buried four workers. Rescue crews reached the buried men who were found alive but fatally injured. Victims are Francie Kinien, John Jones, Henry Kaguber, and Thomas Jones.
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Portsville
Middle Creek
Tremont
Reading Coal and Tron Company
Francie Kinien
John Jones
Henry Kaguber
Thomas Jones
Two Rival Courts Clash Over Silverbow County Election
In He ren a November 14 real election muddle deepens as Judge Dewolfe retires and McHatton a Democrat seated as county chair while recognizing Sullivan as Sheriff. The two men Lloyd Republican and Sullivan clash over jail keys and habeas corpus cases for dynamiting indictments. A separate court opened by Judge Hamilton sees Lloyd bringing prisoners before him.
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Herena
Silverbow County
Dewolfe
McHatton
Sullivan
Lloyd
Speed
Hamilton
Ayer Guardian Battle Pivot as Mrs Ayer Resigns
In the Harriet Hubbard Ayer versus Herbert C. Ayer case Judge Shepard hears a resignation by Mrs. Ayer as guardian of Margaret amid alimony dispute. The filing argues the minor’s youth makes continued guardianship undesirable and notes renunciation of alimony claims.
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Harriet Hubbard
TER Oapatchl Curiaco
Harriet Hubbard Ayer
Herbert C. Ayer
Shepard
Congress in No Hurry for Speakership Amid Absences
November 14 report from Washington notes President absent, Chespeake Bay duck season underway, and few Congress members in town. Cannon and Henderson expected to reach, Reed and McKinley mostly silent. Clerks report about 40 members present, indicating rising attendance but no clear frontrunner as Reed appears ahead. Expectation of a longer session to delay arrival further.
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Congress
Wasarsoh
Chesnpeake Bay
Cannon
Henderson
McKinley
New York
Barrows
New England
Reed
Cea Ct
Jade
Maine
Pennsylvania
Ps Pony Des
The
Howse
Ligutser
Reformers in a Row in Universal Convention Discord
At Cariaco on November 14 the Universal Reformers' Convention opened amid discord. Calvin, a Michigan Greenbacker, accused Dickey, a Prohibitionist, of deception over a promised financial plank. He threatened to dissolve the convention and form their own if the issue was not settled. Rest of session featured scattered reform speeches.
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Cariaco
Calvin
Committee On Resolutions
Dickey
Peculiar Business Methods Detected in Kansas City
Detectives report the arrest of jeweler Joseph Schwarts in St Paul after attachments valued near 75,000 dollars were levied by creditors in Kansas City. Marshal McGwen seeks requisition papers in Jefferson City to pursue the prisoner. An indictment was returned for obtaining money under false pretenses, with S. R. Freiburg of Philadelphia cited as a witness.
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Kansas City
Joseph Schwarts
St. Paul
Marshal McGwen
Jefferson City
Schwartz
Wen
S. R. Freiburg
Philadelphia
Six Killed in Northern Pacific Explosion Near Burke
News from Burrr Montana reports a construction blast on the Northern Pacific wreck 15 miles east of Jefferson County ended in disaster. Foreman Don Sullivan and five workers including John Dell A Finn A W Larson T O Leary and Ham Ross died. two others were blinded. Coroner’s inquest returned accidental death verdict.
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Burrr
Mont
Northern Pacific
Tere
Jefferson County
Don Sullivan
John Dell
A. Finn
A. W. Larson
T. O'Leary
Ham Ross
Warner
Boulder
Crerar Will Opens Probate for Chicago Library Fund
The will of John Crerar was admitted to probate in Chicago county court. Executors named are Colonel Huntington W. Jackson and Norman Williams of Chicago. The estate totals about 2,250,000 with most assets set to fund a public library to be named for Crerar and governed by strict moral and Christian guidance.
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Chicago
John Crerar
Huntington W. Jackson
Norman Williams
Chisago
Toner Signs Three-Year Brotherhood Contract
John Toner of the Chicago club today signed a three year Brotherhood contract, formalizing his stay with the team.
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Toner
Brotherhood
Chicago
John Toner
Life Like a Nabob Drags a Boston Broker to Fugitive Status
A Boston insurance broker, George H. Binney, reputed for luxury and social standing, fled the city amid allegations of obtaining over $200,000 from multiple sources under false pretenses. He lived lavishly at 275 Marlboro Street, married Edith Merah, and his wife’s whereabouts are unknown as authorities pursue him for alleged fraud and debt.
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George H. Binney
Boston
BostTax
George H. Bineney
Newfork
Philadelphia
Mr. Binney
Benton Eee
Binney
Justion
Renee
Marlboro Street
Jordan
Aes
Edith M_ Merah
Abd
Very Close in Owa Dunwavy November 14 Election Counts
Veteran tally across papers shows official vote in Iowa near finish. Reports discuss governor race margins and state ticket status with references to Republican dominance and Democratic resilience as the House remains uncertain.
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Dunwavy
Towa
Bestor
Uae
Poe
Clinh
Women's Exchange to Play Prominent Role at Pair Meeting
The Eleventh annual meeting of the Women’s Exchange was held today in New York. Delegates planned to participate prominently and discussed raising funds to erect a building for the World’s Pair.
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Women's Exchange
New Yoas
Stabbed Incident Reported At Mark's Place
A death wound was reported after a stabbing at Mark's Place with scant readable details. The fragment mentions a 4 year old named Flynn and indicates a November date and a waiter as a possible involved person, though the exact circumstances remain unclear.
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Mactia
Flynn
Mark
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