Blair Bill and Congress Clash in Election Debate
In Washington on October 1 Senator Isham Harris predicts a busy Congress with extended sessions, arguing Blair’s education bill may pass at a high political cost. He criticizes federal overreach and favors preserving states’ rights while noting race colonization ideas prove impractical amid looming tariff and rule changes.
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Congress
Hampton
Allison
Tease
Shuble
Iowa
Republicans to push Senate bill as basis for party law
Senator Struble argues Republicans should adopt last session's Senate bill as the party framework and press it to success or failure. He predicts Western irrigation will shape the next Congress, endorsing national aid and reclamation of arid lands by storing mountain waters, citing Major Powell's estimate of 100,000,000 acres reclaimable.
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Senate
West
Mr. Struble
Powell
Jury on a Strike Delays Le Coney Inquest in Camden
In Camden the Coroner's jury defied the Coroner during the Le Coney murder inquest. The 12 jurors returned a verdict with a protest after insisting on two star witnesses and alleging that aid had been withheld from the panel.
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Philadelphia
le Coney
Camden
Murray
Smith
Edward Burrough
Chalkley le Coney
Stanton
Burroughs
Annie le Coney
Carnegie's Bid Too High in Navy Yard Contract
In Washington October 1 bids opened for tools and machinery for Portsmouth and New York Navy Yards, steel plates for Texas and Amphitrite, with Linden Steel Co and Carnegie Phipps & Co as bidders. Linden offered $53, ad for deck plates and $73,498 for 415 tons of plates, Carnegie Phipps bids higher.
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WasHiNgton
Navy Department
Construction Department
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
New York Navy Yard
Portsmouth Yard
New York Yard
Texas
Linden Steel Company
Carnegie, Phipps &Co
Chicago Cruiser Made Flagship Under New Admiral
The Chicago was designated flagship today as Acting Rear Admiral John G. Walker hoisted the blue pennant with two white stars. Walker boarded the Chicago last night and appeared on deck this morning in full uniform to greet the crew. Admiral Walker heads to Washington to settle affairs, with upcoming exercises aboard the Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, and Yorktown.
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New York
Chicago
John G. Walker
Bureau of Navigation
Walker
Admiral Walker
Washington
Atlanta
Boston
Yorktown
Elopement and marriage shock Utica society
Annie Louise Cushing a 24 year old Utica organist married Eddie Frey a 14 year old boy from the local church choir after leaving for West Bloomfield then Boston and Canandaigua. The union sparked intense social reaction amid questions of age and propriety.
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Unicn
Annie Louise Cushing
Eddie Frey
Miss Cushing
Utica
St. George's Episcopal Church
Young Frey
Rivalry to Do Good Under New Democratic Rules
Hamrispura October 1. Chairman Kis ner of the Democratic State Committee returns from Williamsport where one of the nine new political divisions was organized with C. L. Munson as Chair man. The last division will form at Franklin Venango county tomorrow. Eisner believes the division selection will improve organization and spur competition across districts to make a good showing.
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Diepaton
Hamrispura
Kisner
Democratic State Committee
Williamsport
C. L. Munson
Franklin
Venango County
Eisner
A Oe Ae
European Railroad Train Disaster Near Wild Park Station
October train ran off the track near Wild Park station and rolled over an embankment. Many killed and injured as three carriages were smashed. medical teams assisted but death toll and injuries are high with ongoing extrication efforts.
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Starttgart
Wild Park Station
Catibascensars Eeven
Indictments in Flack divorce conspiracy case
All defendants appeared briefly in General Sessions Court as four indictments for conspiracy to obtain a fraudulent divorce false evidence and attempted subornation of perjury were read against James A Flack and others. Bail was set at 5000 for Flack Meeks and Monell and 2000 for William L Flack Hartt. inspectors reported inability to locate the sheriff’s mistress.
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Youk
Sarah Raymond
Cherry
Susan T. Reynolds
General Sessions Court
Flack
Inspector Byrnes
William L
Joseph Meeks
George W. Hartt
England for Once a Victor in Sheep Killing Contest
New Jersey October 1 The sheep killing contest between Henry O'Brien the American champion and Henry Gaile English Harry for England's title drew about 500 spectators at Shooting Park. Each had ten sheep and competed to dress and dress fastest with O'Brien leading early and Gaile finishing behind exhausted. The match carried a $250 a side prize.
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Legram
NeEwanxx
N. J
Henry O'Brien
America
Henry Gaile
Harry
England
Shooting Park
O’brien
Maybaum
O'Brien
Mad Millionaire Son Declared Lunatic and Admitted
Benjamin C. Jones son of J Russell Jones, a millionaire street railway magnate, has been judged insane and committed to the State Asylum at Kankakee. Dissipation fueled his decline spending years on champagne absinthe and $25 000 in six weeks on clothes and fireworks. A private hearing before Judge Prendergast led to the lunacy finding with testimony from prominent locals.
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Benjamin C. Jones
J. Russell Jones
Kankakee
Board of Trade
Jones
Lord Fauntleroy
Fierce Storm Kills and Injures in Hazertos Area
A severe electrical storm swept Hazertos and surrounding towns on October 1. A carpenter fatally injured by a struck house frame. a Drifton telephone operator knocked senseless. Freeland residents injured as a gable end was torn away. Andre Slavolsky of Trusckow killed beneath a tree. Horace Smith barn and contents destroyed. one horse killed. Lightning damaged the Western Union office and shelves caught fire as rain poured.
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Hazertos
S Carpenter
Coxe Bros. & Co
Drifton
Freeland
Andre Slavolsky
Trusckow
Horace Smith
Western Union Telegraph Office
President to address outrages in forthcoming message
A committee of colored men led by Dr. Townsend met the President, reporting indignation over Southern outrages. Resolutions advocating retaliation were softened before presentation. The President said Southern outrages would be a leading feature of his coming message to Congress.
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WasHrsorox
Townsend
The
Land Office
Harrison
Congress
Yellow Fever On Board The Jane Low
Yellow fever reports circulated aboard the bark Jane Low which arrived from Havana eight days overdue. Initial accounts claimed the ship was lost and all hands down, but later confirmation showed yellow fever present aboard. Sailor E Spardt, a German, fell ill for seven days and recovered. two other sailors were quarantined along with the vessel.
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New York
Jane Low
Havana
E. Spardt
Japparea
Three to one in new states Montana leans Democratic
Early returns from four new states show Montana likely Democratic with Prohibition ahead in South Dakota but set to fail in the northern half. Washington and the Dakotas tilt Republican, while voter turnout appears high and capital location contests draw labor and school groups into the campaigns.
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North
Southera
Washington
Montana
Prohibition
South Dakota
Sr. Pavun
Union of States
Northwest
Homera
Montana Looks Democratic in State Election Night
Helena October 1 Montana voters appeared to swing Democratic as polls closed at 6 PM and returns by 11 PM suggested a statewide Democratic victory. Counties like Deer Lodge and Silver Bow flipped to Democrat, while Journal Republicans forecast Carter ahead but uncertain about the Legislature.
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Helena
Maxst
Montana
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow
Ansconda
Butte
Journal
Republican
Carter
Prohibition Likely Wins in Territory Election
Reports from Sioux Falls show a record vote with a small Republican edge for city races. Statewide results favor Republicans for Governor Mellette and candidates Pickler and Gifford, with Prohibition carrying by a small margin and Sioux Falls favored as capital. Legislature likely Republican majority and United States Senators secured. Constitution support appears broad, minority representation defeated.
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North Dakota
Dakotas
Dakota
South Dakota
Pierre
Watertown
Huron
Sioux Falls
Sioux
Mellette
Pickler
Gifford
Prohibition
United States
Republican Tide Expected to Sweep Territory Vote
From meager returns across the region the vote appears larger than ever in the Territory. Indications point to Ferry and the Republican State ticket, including Wilson for Congress, winning by about 4,000 with broad scratching on both tickets. Legislature outcome remains uncertain.
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Tacoma
Wash
Ferry
Wilson
Congress
Women Vote Rights Moves Across Separate Boxes
The Women attempted to vote in various places and were generally refused. In some instances ballots were deposited in separate boxes, reflecting mixed reception to suffrage efforts.
North Dakota Returns Signal Strong Republican Drift
Early returns from North Dakota show a solid GOP tilt with Burleigh County reporting a Republican state ticket majority of 400, exceeding estimates. Republican legislative tickets win in Morton Stark Kidder Emmons and Jamestown district, with 1,500 statewide margin, while J. S. Frye may lose to Ballegler. Lamour County also backs Republicans. overall trend suggests about a 10,000 GOP majority.
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Bismarck
N. Dak
Burleigh County
Winchester
Judge
Morton County
Stark County
Kidder-Emmons
Es County
Countie
Missouri
Senate
Frye
Jamestown
Hamilton divorce details clash with newspaper account
Special Telegram reports that Samuel B. Clarke disputes the published story of Hamilton and Evangeline meeting in Sheriff Johnsons attic. Clarke says there was no kiss, they greeted formally, and Hamilton seeks an annulment alleging fraud and misrepresentation. He remains estranged, and Mrs Hamilton denies certain statements about a baby and birth timing.
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New York
Samuel B. Clarke
Robert Ray Hamilton
Hamilton
Evangeline
Clarke
Sheriff Johnson
Sullivan Drunk and Ruining Hopes in Boston Night
Boston date 1 October John L Sullivan self nominated candidate for Congress and pugilist manager appears in Adams House cafe drunk and penniless. He caused disturbance by shoving and hugging people including Eugene Temp manager of Boston Theater and sculptor Donoghue. He sought $3,000 from Annie Livingstone but failed to locate her.
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Champlon
Dispatch
Boston
John L. Sullivan
Congress
Adams House
Tommy Kelly
George Seddons
Socompee
Sullivan
Eugene Temp
Donoghue
Mike
Annie Livingstone
Annie
Secretary Windom Denies Lead Ore Duty Inquiry
Washington October 1. An article in today’s dispatch outlines grievances of Eastern lead men and Western smelters over Secretary Windom’s alleged failure to collect the duty on lead ore mixed with silver. It accuses Windom of ties to the Texas Topolobampo and Pacific Railroad affecting his stance. Windom denies the charge, noting his actions have already earned Mexican government ill will over lead ore duties.
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Wasuineros
Windom
Texas, Topolobampo and Pacific Railroad
If the Bridge Is Not Built Hindon Louisville Bridge Site Debate
October 1 report from army officers questions the Mulberry street site for the Ohio river bridge at Louisville and endorses the Wall street location instead. Secretary Proctor will send the findings to Congress but won’t revoke prior consent unless the bridge has not yet been built by then.
Army recruits abuse probe opens at Jefferson Barracks
A military court of inquiry convened at Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis to investigate charges of bad treatment of army recruits. The court began this morning, was organized, and three witnesses were examined in a secret session.
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St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks
Here
Westport Votes on Annexation to Kansas City
Citizens of Westport a Kansas City suburb vote on annexation with a small turnout. A narrow majority favored uniting with Kansas City in the ballot.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Westport
Treasury Surplus Stated As Changed Form Not Gone
Assistant Secretary Batcheller explains the Treasury surplus has not vanished despite claims of bankruptcy. He says the surplus of about $40,000,000 is merely transformed and still exists, though unrecognizable in current form. Officials note pending Court of Claims cases totaling around $250,000,000 complicate funding, with legislators unlikely to pass early relief before 1890.
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Batcheller
Harveton
Treasury
Court of Claims
DispaTon
Batchellor
New York
Garlt
United States
Tneen
Ve Y Ap
Eec
Sask
Inea
Iar
Appointment to Supreme Court Delayed Pending Congress
Washington October 1 It is highly probable no appointment to fill Justice Matthews's vacancy will be made until after Congress assembles. The court is short a justice since Rutledge vacated his seat and no nominee has been confirmed. No tender has been made, and President Roosevelt has kept the matter under consideration with no rush to fill the post before December.
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Washincron
Supreme Court
Matthews
Congress
Rutledge
South Carolina
Senate
Miller
Pane Roinee Ee
Pre Bas
Marston
Michigan
Prolonged Delays in Marie Blaine Divorce Suit
General McMahon announced that divorce proceedings against James G. Blaine Jr. would not start until Marie Nevins Blaine is well enough for her lawyers to confer. No filing has occurred yet. Philip Carpenter reports visiting Mrs Blaine, who previously described her troubles with the Blaine family, though Blaine Jr. was not present at the hotel during his visit.
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Marie Blaine
TAL Telegeam
Diafatoma
New York
General McMahon
Marie Nevins Blaine
James G. Blaine, Jr
Blaine
Philip Carpenter
James G. Blaine Jr
Jury Impanelment in Cronin Case Under Judge McConnell
In Chicago on October 1 Judge McConnell named Alphonso B. Shubert special deputy to serve juries in the Cronin case. A venire of 100 jurors was issued. By recess 627 jurors were excused, four sworn in, and four passed. The defense faced heavy use of peremptory challenges with only seven remaining.
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Chicago
Ice
Three Subjects at the International American Congress
The International American Congress opens in the Wallach building on Eighteenth and I streets with most work to come in November after delegates assess U S opportunities. F G Pierra cites three aims improving transport, expanding banking, and simplifying tariffs across nations. The event’s aim is to show Europe that congresses can advance trade and peace.
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Wasuroton
International American Congress
Wallach
Eighteenth and I Streets
Sss
United States
F. G. Pierra
Spanish-American Commercial Union
Drst
Epstem
Soratoning
Volan
Micetinanes
Anse
Vmal
America
Europe
TWO WIVES IN COURT IN BIGAMY CASE AT DOCK
In Ocurcaco Justice Princeville hears Rev Fred T McLeod charged with bigamy. Wife one Mary McLeod travels from Nova Scotia to locate her husband and discovers him with wife two and a child. Warrants issued. bonds set at 1000 dollars for McLeod and 500 for Mary McLeod. The case is continued to tomorrow.
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Justice Princeville
Fred T. McLeod
Mary McLeod
Nova Scotia
Fred
Hartranft Might Not Accept Commission of Pensions
From Washington October 1 General Harry Bingham says President would appoint General Hartranft as Commissioner of Pensions if he would accept The general had just left the President and would not say if he had discussed the appointment He notes Hartranft has recent business ventures that may hinder a promotion but could still be a capable and popular head for the office
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WaAshinetox
Hartranft
Harry Bingham
Dispatch
White House
Mr. Bingham
New York Selects Riverside and Morningside Parks for Exposition
New York officials announce a likely site for the 1892 International Exposition. A sub committee recommends Riverside and Morningside Parks with adjacent lands, ruling out Central Park for exhibition buildings but allowing nearby Central Park portions to expand ground area and provide rest and refreshment without restricting admission rights.
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New York
Inprclis
Dispatch
Riverside
Morningside Parks
Central Park
Horton Prosecutes Another Bicycle Theft Case in Chicago
Louis Be Horton, recently indicted for stealing a bicycle from Hugh E Whitney, appeared in court to prosecute R H Dean for the same offense. Horton claims he took the wheel in exchange for 11 weeks board, asserting Dean had bought the machine. He feared Albany authorities would learn of his whereabouts.
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Chicago
Louis BE. Horton
Hugh E. Whitney
R. H. Dean
Horton
BR. H. Dean
Dean
Albany
N. Y
AM Vessel Men Board of Steam Navi in Annual Session
In the annual meeting of the Board of Steam Navigation the men aboard vessels discussed topics including bridge construction and safety. Congress was urged to restrain certain plans and consider structural improvements to avoid hazards at sea.
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Board of Steam Navi
Congress
National Board of Steam Navigation Holds Eighteenth Meeting
The National Board of Steam Navigation began its eighteenth annual meeting in this city with 32 delegates from New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. President Cheney urged safety measures stern lights wreck signals fog speed limits and a three member committee to present ship safety issues to the forthcoming International Maritime Congress. General James S Negley spoke on the American International Congress and noted a strong mood of good will and enterprise.
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National Board of Steam Navigation
Ocean
Gulf
National Board of Steam Well
Yelty
L Cheney
Tlemen
A.C. Cheney
Garfield Nationsal Bank of
New York City
Nicaragua Canal Construction Company
Cheney
National Board
New York
James 8.Negley
Europe
Pittsburg
W Vouburgt
Line of
Albany
M. Moran
Robert Stewart
Ulive
C. H. Boyer
Lt. Boyer
Harbor Steamers
A. Pooloe
L. Luckenbach
A. Schanze
Philadelphia
F. A
Stout
Duquesne
Knapp, Stout & Company
Wood
Coast & la Fourche
D. B. Wood
EB. A. Burke
John A. Wood
Addison Lyste
George Lysle, Jr
Lyste & Sons
Benjamin FP. Wilson
Samuel Roberts Coal Company
J. B. Sneathen
Marshall
McDonald
Hornet
Samuel
Toe Rows
Ae Sau
Wwa Brows
Jenkins
Sam M. Jenkins
Am Bim
Ssea Walton and I
Bunton
Joa
Iee Woods Monouzahela Towing
War ‘Orhot i ‘Owing Company
Sam C. Gray
W. B. Dunisp
Gray's Iron Line
D. E. Park
Park Broa & Co
Lim
William B.ra
Time Coal
Tide
John Moren
Moran
Robert
James A. Henderson
W. W. Well
O'Neill
Dale Porrhngack
Gousa' Foran
Es Ips
B. Hays
International Maritime Con
Washington
Wora
Addison Lysia
James S. Negley
Negley
American International Congress
Hessid
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