Cleveland Holds Back on Extraordinary Session Plan
New York dispatch reports President elect Cleveland refused to commit publicly to calling an extraordinary session after March 4. Pressure from Republicans and Democrats grows as Breckinridge is criticized for remarks, while Cabinet talks remain unspoken and Cleveland considers a short post-election vacation. Delegates arrive to greet him, but no names or portfolios are discussed.
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Congress
Breckinridge
Cleveland
Murphy
Senate
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Kentucky
Democratic Party
Benjamin T Cable
Windy City
W. FE. Harrity
Bradley B. Smalley
W. C. Whitney
Congressman Wilson
Chicago
Mr. Cleveland
Grover
United States Senate
United States
Democratic power plays shadow Cleveland era cabinet talks
Reportedly influential Democrats push for J Edward Simmons as Treasury head while others anticipate patronage battles. Cabinet picks hinge on February timing with Whitney favored but unlikely to accept a post. Republican maneuvers center on which candidate receives the complimentary vote for U.S. Senator as party factions divide over Hiscock and Piatt aligned interests.
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Cleveland
Whitney
Edward Murphy, Jr
Democratic State Committee
Troy
Croker
Murphy
Henry G. Burleigh
White Hall
Dinner talk reveals Cleveland Whitney and Croker pledges
At a Single Tax Club dinner in Cleveland 300 attendees heard Thomas G. Shearman recount a Victoria Hotel gathering with Henry Whitney and others. Sheahan urged pledges to the regular party, while Cleveland replied he would not commit to such pledges or a machine recognition.
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New York
Thomas G. Shearman
Single Tax Club
Voctoria Hotel
Mr. Cleveland
Whitney
Dickinson
Croker
Sheehan
Edward Murphy
Pennsylvania Vote Tallies Report Harrison Lead in State
Official returns from 66 of 67 counties show Harrison leading Pennsylvania by about 63,713 votes with 426,463 Republican ballots vs 581,035 Democratic. Prohibition gains 21,529, People party 6,141, Socialist Labor 730. imperfect ballot marks affected second electors.
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State Department
Harrison
Prohibition Party
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Prohibition
People’s Party
Socialist- Labor Party
Becauer
Alleghen Cambria
Chester
Erie
Potter
Schuy
Venango
Deoent
Ackers Trial Ends With Guilty Verdict in New Jersey Shooting
In Betorpere New Jersey on November 16 Miss Hattie Ackers faced trial for shooting telegraph operator Michael Quinn after Quinn circulated scandalous reports. The jury returned a guilty verdict this evening ending the case of the alleged defiant act.
Papal Envoy Leads US Church Conclave on State School Role
In New York a secret conference of nine Catholic archbishops opens with Cardinal Gibbons presiding. Mgr Satelli arrives as Papal Ablegate to push a school question favoring church autonomy, state inspection limits, and possible state aid under strict conditions. The gathering includes plans to define secret societies and address diocesan education control.
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Satelli
Cardinal Gibbons
Mgr. Satelli
Mer. Satelli
Corrigan
Ablegate
Ireland
Reardon
Yan
Mgr
Santi
Eee
Munich
Katzer
Milwaukee
West
Knights of Pythias
Catholic Club
Satolli
Cleveland
John D. Crimmina
Thief Plot Aims at Mrs Palmer Jewel Heist
The Chicago Times reports a planned jewel theft of Mrs. Potter Palmer at the World's Fair dedication ball. Names cited include Lord Glendinning, his illegitimate brother Flash Fred, Bertie Martin the ex English Guards officer, and Dr Beguar the alleged fence. Police were on alert for the crooks prior to their purported arrival.
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Curiaco
Chicago Times
Potter Palmer
Lord Gleodinning
Flash Fred
Paris
Bertie Martin
Dr. Beguar
Chicago
Glendioniath
Thief Discovers He Is Found and Plot Fails
A thief, seen eye to eye, realizes he is discovered and leaves as the plan collapses. Police and Mia Palmer, along with ball officials, keep silent on the failed plot.
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Lordship
Mia
Palmer
Thentlemen
Belgian glassblowers held at Ellis Island protest
The Belgian government through its consul in New York intervened to halt the return of 30 detained Belgian contract laborers. After 23 were found to violate the alien contract labor law and sent back to Antwerp, Secretary Foster ordered a hold on any deportations pending his final decision. Frank, a former Pittsburg foreman, led the group and appealed to the Belgian consul. Charles Roemret observed the proceedings at Ellis Island as the case unfolded.
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Charles Foster
New York
Ellis Island
Pittsburg
Contract Labor Bureau
R D. Tayton
Antwerp
Friesland
Frank
Belgium
Charles Roemret
Foster
Treasnart Department
Presbyterian Pittsburg Address Praises Unitarian Pastor
At the Ulitarian Conference in Philadelphia Rev. H. St. John of Pittsburg urged funds to build a Pittsburg church. Rev. Dr. Hale praised St. John as a crusader, contrasting Unitarian and Presbyterian strength and suggesting the Unitarian challenge to the ironclad Presbyterian organization.
B and O Boosts Parts Fleet for World Fair Traffic
General Manager O Dell announces hiring 2000 more workers at shops in Grafton Newark Glenwood Mt Cl area and Baylor s. Two thousand box cars 35 ton capacity and 500 gondola cars to be built. Car works to repair 200 500 cars monthly. Sixty new locomotives ordered from Baldwin. Company funds ample for roadbed terminals and rolling stock upgrades.
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Bananatore
O'Dell
B. & C. Railroad
Grafton
W.va
Newark
Glenwood
Pittsburg
Mt. Clare and Baylor'’s
South Baltimore
Keeley Institute patient dies after laudanum dose
Nichael Brick a barber of Funds Livingstone county died last night after taking laudanum with intent to end his life He had undergone treatment at the Keeley Institute Genesee and vowed not to drink again He left Portage and returned despondent requesting relief for his horse before the fatal dose at 23 leaving a wife.
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Rochester
N. Y
Nichael Brick
Livingstone County
Keeley Institute
Genesee
Portage
Landanum
Census agent fired over false Alaska reports
Washington reports superintendent Porter dismissed Ivan Petroff, the Alaska census special agent for the Tenth and Eleventh censuses, for providing false information in Bering Sea case reports. Secretary Noble approved. Prof. James H. Blodgett assumes Alaska duties and will oversee final publication.
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Alaska
Washinctox
Porter
Ivan Petroff
Bering Sea
Noble
Petroff
Mather Married by Records to Pabst in July
The article reports that Margaret Finlayson now Margaret Mather married Philip Gus tav Pabst on July 26 in Kersosaa Wisconsin. Rev Frank A Pease administered the ceremony. The records initially hid the names but later revealed the couple and that Pabst was the son of Captain Pabst of Milwaukee.
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Pabst
Kersosaa
Wis
Philip Gustav Pabst
Margaret Finlayson
Margaret Mather
Frank A. Pease
Prose
Milwaukes
Alliance Split Foreshadowed By Secret Sessions Clash in Politics
Memph is Nov 16 The National Alliance secret sessions show a likely split before the convention. President Loucks Aide Macune feud grows as Tillman defends Ocala platform while Southern members rebuke Democratic alignment. A memorial meeting for President Polk closes the day.
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Memruis
National Alliance
Loucks
Carolinas
Alabama
Macane
Louck
Macune
J. F. Tillman
Tennessee
Educational Bureau
Tillman
Ocala
Mann Page
Virginia
John H. McDowell
Polk
Ohio Partly Rescued The Republican State Ticket Elected
Nearly all of 84 counties sent official vote totals. Republicans win statewide with 900 to 1,000 plurality and 22 electors. James Seward of Mansfield the Democratic elector clinches election by about 1,500. Secret gerrymander outcome revealed with Democratic gains in Congress despite few districts.
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Democratic Committee
ColcmeBrs
Secretary of State
James Seward
Mansfield
SM. Taylor
Ohio
Farley
Springfield
Cleveland
Brice
Campbell
James B. Neal
Buckere
Harier
Johnson
McIntyre
Pearson
Ashley
Lawrence T. Neal
M. D. Harter
Thomas Johnson
McKinley
Morey
Storr
Poe
Political Correspondence Roils Civil Service Alignments
Republican officeholders without civil service protection engage with Democratic hopefuls as a Pittsburgh Democrat asks how to seize a Treasury post. An incumbent signals willingness to resign when Secretary Foster transfers the portfolio and outlines how Democratic influence could win the Pennsylvania seat.
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Hni Indos
Seasury Department
Quay
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Foster
Tresaurr
Quay Backer Seeks Andrews for Chief Clerk Post
In Crawford County reports say Senator Quay will push former State Chairman William H. Andrews, defeated for the House, for Chief Clerk of the Senate. It is noted ex-State Treasurer Boyer will represent Quay in the effort to secure Andrews’s appointment.
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Quay
Whlliam H. Andrews
Crawford County
House
Boyer
Andrews
Andrews May Take Chief Clerk Post If Available
The text notes Andrews could be given the position of Chief Clerk, with Hestien Clerk Voorhees remaining in his current role. The passage implies Voorhees would accept staying in his present place if Andrews is appointed.
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Andrews
Hestien
Voorhees
President Delivers Vacant Offices Amid Party Reorg
Washington reports detail President Harrison distributing prizes among defeated party workers for vacant judicial and legislative posts. Several ex-officials including Carter and McComas visited. McComas eyed a life appointment on the District of Columbia bench. Carter returned home after praise from Harrison for campaign work.
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Saigon
Jiecomas
Harrison
Carter
McComas
Kerina
Missouri
Hobart
New Jersey
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
White House
Clarkson
Republican National Committee
Washington
Helena
Mont
National Committee
Republican Party
Weaver on the Result and The Campaign to Come
General Weaver, candidate for President on the People's party ticket, says the party is nearly on par with Republicans in states won and will balance power in the Senate. He predicts growth in the House and states’ governorships, urges rapid organization nationwide and warns against Democratic secession and anti reform trends.
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South
Weaver
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson
Crisin
Murchison Breaks Silence On Forged Letter Over Sackville Affair
Chicago report states M W Murchison says he did not write the letter blamed for Sackville West recall. He recounts experiences of being harassed, denied entry to places, and asserts he was on his Ontario farm when the letter appeared, calling the claim serious and forged.
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Cleveland
Chicago
M. W. Murchison
Lord Sackville West
Ife
Someon
California
Becanes
Glengarry County
Ontario
No Cholera Declared Ended in Hamburg
Hamburg nov. 1 cholera epidemic ends public notice from the Senate and Imperial Chancellor declares no longer need for disease supervision on imports by sea port authorities. Hamburg and Hinrntonirg ports resume passenger and goods traffic as epidemic affected about 21,000 cases and over 11,000 deaths.
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Hamecro
Senate Herewich
Hinrntonirg
Hamvars
Jamburg
Dawes and Myler to Rebuild Hollowware Plant
New Brighton proprietors of the hollowware and enamelling works burned Sunday night plan to rebuild once insurance is settled. Employers and workers showed solidarity offering two weeks of unpaid labor to clear debris and restart production.
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Gene Crous
Braves Tauns
Messrs. Dawes and
Labor's Power in Politics and Ballot Reform Debate
St Louis reports the Knights of Labor General Assembly chaired by Powderly debates mixed local assemblies open to all trades and the need to unite under one umbrella. He urges ballot reform and literacy tests for voting, and advocates immigration restriction as a policy supported by labor leadership.
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ST. Louis
General Assembly EK. of
Workman Powderly
Powderly
Eaact
Teis
Knights of Labor
Lam Minally c
Call
Concen
General Assembly
United States
Workman
General Executive Board
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United States District
J. Edward Simmons
Treasury
Simmons
Treasury Department
Samuel J. Tilden
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Hoffman House
Hiscock
Albany
Platt
Assembly
Warner Miller
James J. Belden
Piatt
Sheerman
Leo XIII
Presbyterian
Mather
Alliance
Murchison
Hamburg
LABOR
Hoe
Knights of Ballot Reform
Farmers’ Alliance
Erty
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