Political Idolatry A Real or Imaginary Uprising All Over the Country
New York dispatch outlines party dissent and the Cleveland nomination debate within the Democratic ranks. It notes strong NY opposition to Cleveland’s candidacy, speculation on Hill, and the possibility of a national nominee without New York. It also cites Republican support for Cleveland and calls for unity to avoid harming the party.
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Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Hill
Fewill
Grover Cleveland
Commonwealth
Eaid
Chicago
Illinois
Siti
State Committee
David B. Hill
Florence's Funeral Moves From Philadelphia To New York
William J. Florence body moved from Continental Hotel to New York for funeral. telegrams of condolence flood in as family plans Catholic burial at St Agnes Church, with interment likely at Greenwood Cemetery. Florence's wife requests Catholic rites and funeral from New York’s St Agnes church.
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Philadelphia
New York
Billy Florence
Pennsylvania Railroad
Conlin
Florence
Joseph H. Tooker
Mary J. Ward
Barney Williams
George Mitchell
Williams
Fifth Avenue
Colonel McMichael
A. M. Palmer
St. Agnes
Greenwood Cemetery
Old Massachusetts Gamble Case Settled in Boston
Boston today saw banker and manager John Stetson pay Mrs. Anna Everett $30,000 to settle a famed legal dispute. Everett claimed Stetson owned the Carlton Club where Jonathan Bourne Jr. lost $16,000 in 1889, and invoked a three times loss law to seek $51,000. The criminal case against Stetson’s clerk George Everett faded as the settlement concluded.
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Boston
John Stetson
Anna B. Everett
Massachusetts
Everett
Stetson
Carlton Club
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
New Bedford
George Everett
Bourne
Noile
Iroquois Club Face Rift After Mayor Challenged Members
At a meeting in Chicago the Iroquois Club heard Mayor Rose accuse members of backing the opposing ticket and deny his own faithfulness. He suggested resigning if proof was produced, prompting surprise and excitement. A full investigation of the charges is expected rather than a quiet drop.
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Jonmys Trows
Iroquois Club
Rose
New Features of British Politics and Liberal Tenant Proposal
Liberal leaders decide to include an English tenants right bill on the Newcastle Conference platform. The move aims to ease farmers’ security for capital and reduce covenants by landlords, buoyed by Liberal gains in South Molton and hopes of rural votes shaping the general election. Conservatives push a similar shift.
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NEW York Associated Press
Lowpos
Newcastle
South Molton
Te Conservative Party
Empress Frederick to Visit Kronberg and Coblentz
Empress Frederick plans to stay at Kronberg in her new residence and then travel to Coblentz to be hosted by Emperor Wilhelm. She will be received with multiple official functions and a grand state ceremony marking the visit.
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Kronberg
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Coblentz
France’s Tariff Fight Deepens as Naval Buildup Intensifies
Paris reports M. Cochery unveiled the Budget Committee’s naval plan with extensive armament upgrades. The plan calls for more quick firing guns and twenty more ships for the Mediterranean squadron, while the Northern fleet would be expanded. Jules Simon warned the Senate remains unlikely to shift on the tariff, fearing economic retaliation and a drift toward freer trade amid New World competition.
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Paris
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M. Brisson
Mediterranean
M. Jules Simon
France
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New World
England Land Question Stir Sparks Carlton Club Debate
A Conservative gathering at the Carlton Club pressed English land reform modeled on Ireland’s system with smallholdings, state aid, and eventual farmer ownership. The talk reached Lord Salisbury as agents urged a proactive measure next session to avert disaster.
Strikes Threaten Pas de Calais Coal Districts
Paris reports rising tensions in the Pas de Calais coal districts as miners become bitter toward workers inside mines. Troop guards clashed with several striking miners today, signaling possible serious disturbances ahead.
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Paris
Department
Pas de Calais
Printers' Strike in Stettin Collapses Resuming Old Terms
In Stettin the prolonged printers strike has collapsed. Workers are eager to return to their jobs under the pre strike terms, but many cannot regain their former positions. Berlin reports the development from Stettin dated November 20.
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Berlin
Stettin
Sore Straite
France Comes to Time With Russia Bank Silver Pact
Paris reports negotiations near completion for the Bank of France to supply the Russian Government with 150,000,000 roubles in silver bullion to enable Russia to resume payments in rubles. The Gauloit notes the arrangement aims to stabilize Russian finances and restore payments.
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Russia
Paris
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Gauloit
Bank of France
Latest Wheat Ukase Rumor Reaches London
Lox Dos November 21 report notes several Greek houses in London have been advised that a Russian decree prohibiting wheat export will certainly be issued by Tuesday.
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London
Temperance Sermon Cited: Drinking Not Sinful
Rev George Hodges argues drinking is not a sin but drunkenness is in a temperance sermon preview in the Dispatch tomorrow. The brief notes Hodges’ stance and foreshadows discussion in the publication.
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George Hodges
Rumored minister to Liberia candidates provoke black leaders
Washington whispers claim the President will appoint John H. Smyth as Minister to Liberia next week. Smyth, a District of Columbia black man, has previously served as Liberia’s minister and backed social divisions among Black and mulatto groups. Controversy erupts as many colored leaders oppose his bid citing race and political concerns.
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Republic of Liberia
State Department
John H. Smyth
District of Columbia
Smyth
Liberia
Dr. Blyden
Ears
Italian Banker Epifanio Vanishes With Depositors Funds
Philadelphia dispatch reports Giscinto Epifanio, a trusted Italian banker linked to a steamship agency and a jewelry shop on Carpenter street, disappeared with hundreds of depositors cash. Estimates place the theft from $0,000 to $75,000 as Epifanio and his family were seen carrying large bundles away from their home, the bank closed amid frantic depositors and rumors of new furniture and renovations.
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Giscinto Epifaino
Carpenter Street
Epifanio
Societa Italiana Operaria
Maccaroni
Maxter Ep
Plan to Oust Bride Prompts Republican Meeting in Columbus
Judge King, chairman of Ohio’s Republican State Central Committee, calls a Friday meeting at Lincoln League Club in Columbus to consider preventing Calvin S. Brice from being sworn in as U.S. Senator. Invitations go to top Republicans including Senator Sherman, ex-Governor Foraker, and Secretary Foster.
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Judge King
Republican Syate Central Committee
Lincoln League Club
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Brice
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Ohio
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Foraker
Foster
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Star Chamber
Republican Party
Lake Vessels Lost in Storms Off Grand Haven and Stanley
Reports from lake ports detail disaster to lake shipping as storms wreck several vessels. The schooner Ellen Severtson struck Worth Pier and beach struck near Ludington. three crew saved by life-saving crew after hours of effort. Other ships, including the Geo She, H. C. Richards, and E. G. Benedict, are adrift or ashore with crews rescued or awaiting assistance. Vessel owners and captains named. losses quoted.
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Ont
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Gordone Bay
Owen Sumner
E. G. Benedict
Buffalo
Stanley
Thomas Lucas
Windsor
William Berry
LUMPY JAWED CATTLE DISCUSSION IN LATE NOVEMBER
Dr. Salmon of Washington, head of the National Bureau of Animal Industry, says lumpy jaw may not directly pass between cattle or to humans who eat the meat. He notes possible indirect effects via digestive and general ailments, and discusses European and American practices on meat condemnation and the role of a fungus causing tumors.
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Dr. Salmon
Washington
National Bureau of Animal Industry
America
Backing New York in RNC Fight Dominates Delegates
Washington dispatch details a crowded, hostile field for the 1904 Republican National Convention. Cities Cincinnati Chicago San Francisco Omaha Minneapolis press their bids while New York emerges as a decisive force. Western and Southern delegates favor New York to influence the convention and possibly the Democratic gathering. Harrison Clarkson and allies coordinate to place the convention for maximum electoral advantage.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Omaha
Minneapolis
Golden Coast
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Pittsburg
New York
the Nations Committee
BH Dispatch
Empire State
Connecticut
Rival factions vie for House Speakership amid Indiana moves
Washington reports show four Democratic candidates and several allies shaping the race. Mills Crisp and Springer campaign from New York as Indiana figures push Dalton for Clerk, while Hatch and Simpson allies weigh alliance influence. Turner enters as new doorkeeper contender, with New York and Indiana states vying for leverage.
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Crisp
Springer
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Empire State
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Jerry Simpson
Polk
Smion
Ingstone
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Hatch
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Cen Isman Dalton
Seoeetee Ostmaster
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Gibson
Maryland
Dalton
Turner
Bullion blockade broken at Tampico export of silver begins
Tampico Mexico special report says the blockade on silver has ended and 32 400 bars are being exported as fast as facilities allow. Earlier delay was caused by Monterey smelters refusing to pay government assay charges of 8 per bar. Charges reduced to 2 per 135 mark, not fully satisfactory to smelters but accepted for now.
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Plans of Cleveland's Adherents and Other Contents
A compact page lists plans of Cleveland adherents, distress in Russia, an itinerary of hotel arrivals, a sequeI to two tragedies, court proceedings, and notes on Dun's and Bradstreet reviews. It also references a bond election, church notes, chess, a foreign letter, and canal discussions tied to a Schenley Park scheme.
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yAn Kallen
Fersonsls
Ccccscenece & Bradstreet
Dun’s
Chess
Cneckers
Iron Trade Review
Petveks Ccuacoee
Wakeman
T. P. Roberts
Schenley Park
Ex Senator Wallace eyes return to Pennsylvania legislature
Ex Senator Wallace of Clearfield Pennsylvania travels from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia with plans to reenter politics. He seeks the Lower House seat to push ballot reform and literacy requirements while focusing on his business recovery after financial losses.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Seventh Avenue
J. M. Guffey
Peter Pierce
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