Near-Deadlock in Congress Prompts Call for Capable Speaker
Washington dispatch reports Julius C. Burrows arriving to campaign in Virginia as Republicans celebrate wins in new Northwest states including Montana. Greenback leader George Jones expresses optimism about silver policy, while fears of continued filibustering and a lack of quorum threaten rapid legislation in the Fifty-first Congress.
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Mr. Barrows
Matheore
Virginia
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
Northwest
Montana
Senate
House
Mr. Farquhar
Congress
Buffalo
Mr. Burrows
Burrows
Farquhar
Barrows
George ©. Jones
Greenback
Cleveland
Tas
Bill Withdrawn And Silver Certificates Debated
Senator Beck introduced a bill to issue silver certificates to replace retired national bank notes. It passed first and second readings by a 16 vote margin but faced a dissenting voice on final passage. In the House it moved to Mr Mills committee before the President’s order, provoking sneers at greenbacks and the dollar of the daddies.
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Plumb
Beck
House
Mills
Wall Street
Socient
Modern
National Bank
Brice Reports Montana Victory Boosts Democratic War Effort
Colonel Calvin Brice relays a telegram claiming Montana holds a clear majority for governor and legislature. The note says Virginia gains sinews of war as National Committee canvasses for funds, denying tariff aid linkage to St. Louis plank.
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Montana
Virginia
National Committee
Fandse
Cleveland
Elevator Monopoly Sealed By London Bankers In St Louis
A London bankers syndicate secured an option on the St Louis Elevator Company, owning ten elevators along both riverbanks. The deal values the stock at 2 466 000 dollars, with an option good until December 20 after a July unification of the elevators under one ownership. The transaction promises a monopoly of local elevator business.
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Louis
St. Louis
Political factions clash over Delamater bid for Governor
In Harrisburg on October 4 General Hastings and Secretary Stone back Delamater’s governor run but fear funds will be diverted to Speaker Boyer’s treasurership. Department staff assessors worry their contributions may aid the governor race and some clerks opposed to Delamater may skip payments.
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State Department
Harrisburg
Hastings
Stone
Delamater
Boyer
Eee
Andrews
Hamilton Band blocked by U S alien labor law
The Thirteenth Battalion Band of Hamilton Ontario was detained in Detroit en route to Chicago under the alien contract labor law as it travels with St Bernard Commandery Knights Templar to Washington. The band leader says no contract exists between the groups and only an American sailor is hired as an individual.
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Curcaco
Big Thirteenth Battalion
Hamilton
Ontario
St. Bernard Commandery
Knights Templar
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Christiancy
Custom House
Barnard
St. Bernard
Commandery
Knights of Labor
Ights
Miller amused by rumors on Supreme Bench vacancy
Attorney General Miller dismissed reports he sold property in Indianapolis saying there is no truth to the tale. He noted real estate agents pursued the property but he has no plan to part with it, comparing the rumor to a comic marriage misunderstanding.
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WasurxeTos
Miller
Supreme Bench
Indianapolis
Stark, Suspected Church Shooter, Killed After Chase
Mobile report from October 4 states Stark, the man believed to have fired into a Moss Point church and wounded a girl, was found dead in the Pascagoula River after a pursuit and exchange of gunfire with deputies. The incident follows a prior shooting linked to a peddler and a woman.
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Mobile
Ala
Stark
Moss Point Weanesd
Malahten
Henry Blumer
Pascagoula
Powderly Victory At St Louis Meeting Over Charges
Master Workman Powderly wins a mass meeting verdict in St Louis as ten men claim forgery of letters. He refutes charges, exposes alleged conspiracies linked to Furlong and Shaw, and defends Knights of Labor against attack by ex-members amid a crowded Central Turner Hall audience.
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St. Louis
Knights of Labor
Powderly
Wderly
Unitea
Furlong
Detwiler
Chicago
M. D. Shaw
Tarmer
O. BE. Lake
D. A. 17
Noonan
General Assembly
Shaw
Marshal F. Macdonald
McKeagan
Martin Irons
Blake
Russell Harrison
Harrison
St Louis
Macdonald
Kansas City
Forest City House
Cleveland
Mubley
Nesbaum
Denver
Kaness City
Registrar Gilman Robinson Accused of Embezzling Brown University Funds
Brown University registrar Gilman P. Robinson, son of former president Exekiel Robinson, fled after funds embezzlement. An expert audit reveals misdated and uncredited tuition bills, plus a private set of books showing receipts and expenses. Trustees say the shortfall is a straightforward embezzlement, with investigations spanning several years.
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Brown University
Sfrclal
Providence
R. L
Gilman P. Robinson
Exekiel
Robinson
Navy reports Samoa quiet as Rear Admiral Kimberly visits Hawaii
Rear Admiral L A Kimberly reports arrival at Honolulu on September 20 aboard the Alert from Samoa. He hoisted his flag, traveled with his staff, and notes quiet conditions in Samoa. The Monongahela carried guns and wreck artifacts to Mare Island, while the Nipsic work at Honolulu progresses.
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Washington
L. A. Kimberly
Navy Department
Honolulu
Samoa
Alameda
Alert
Apia
Adams
Rittenhouse
Merriam
Monongahela
Navy Yard
Mare Island
Vandalia
Trenton
United States
Atasfa
Ang
Ex-Alderman Wendel Faces Two Executions in New York
Deputy Sheriff Lavery issued two executions against ex-Alderman Louis Wendel, liquor dealer, for 1154 dollars to J Strauss and 798 dollars to George Goulet. Officers found nothing to attach after Wendel sold all property by bill of sale dated September 16. Wendel, once alderman in 1884, remains bonded in poodle cases with 40000 dollars in chattel mortgage. His former manager Melius cites heavy summer losses and creditor pressure forcing disposals. Wendel still controls Schuetzen Park Weehawken and serves as janitor of the battery.
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New York
Lavery
Louis Wendel
J. Strauss
George Goulet
Wendel
Melius
Schuetzen Park
Weehawken
WANTS HIS LITTLE DAUGHTER, EPATCH
Mr. W H Wilson of Montreal has filed habeas corpus in Judge Barrett's court to recover his three year old daughter Alice Mary. The girl was sent to visit grandparents at their request last January. Wilson says they refused to return her in June. Grandparents argue the father is not a proper guardian and that the child should remain with them. Evidence is taken before Stenographer Nealis.
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Nealis
Hanged man Paul Key dies for assault in Freprnicassurae Va
Condemned African American Paul Key was hanged at 11 34 in Freprnicassurae Virginia for the April assault on Arthur Ballard's young daughter. He uttered no last words, his neck broke instantly, and at 12 04 his body was given to his wife. He maintained his innocence to the end.
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Freprnicassurae
Paul Key
Arthur Ballard
Amorous Prisoner Eludes Capture After Wife Captured
Mrs J P Sands wife of Littl Falls Minnesota sheriff who helped free and elope with convict John Mitchell was arrested on the Manitoba train. She confessed guilt and awaits trial as officers pursue the couple. The case hinges on the escape and ongoing pursuit tonight.
Ocean Greyhounds Race Result Summary
Ocean Greyhounds faced competition on the track with lanes and times noted. The brief records a recent event featuring the team and other participants in a concise sports-focused item.
No Denial Possible Affects Pan American Delegation
A chaotic Pan American Congress scene sees only about half the delegates present for the excursion, with many attendees being youths or attaches. Speculation centers on a Chilean Argentine revolt claim and Blaine facing criticism as the event risks ridicule amid disputes over American leadership and a long-running Moro claim in Cuba.
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Bisine
Blaine
Congress
Bis
Argen’ Republic
Central
South America
Spain
Moro
Cuba
United States
Ryle
Nathaniel Paige
Washington
Paige
Hayes
Evarts
State Department
William Henry Trescot
Olker Blaine
Claims Department
Trescot
Jnst
Thipeatt
Pan American delegates reach New York aboard Yorktown
Delegates travel from West Point to New York aboard the Yorktown. They tour the ship’s gun decks and engines, admire river scenery, and join a luncheon in the Captain’s cabin before transferring to the steamer Puritan for Boston. A 17 gun salute honors Senor Silva of Colombia.
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New York
Yorktown
West Point
Chadwick
Spuyten Duyvil
Senor Silva
Colombia
Boston
Long Island Sound
East
Canada
Niagara Falls
Erastus Wiman
Clifton House
Revenue Agent Reports Behring Sea Detentions
Dispatch from W. T. notes Rich Bush and others detained yesterday in Behring Sea along with related revenue actions.
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Bax Francisco
W. T
Behring Sea
Burglary Gang Terrorizes Berks and Surrounding Counties
Reading report details a roaming outlaw group feared to include army surplus tramps. They burglarized W H Leeden 440 Elm St Reading and two Boyertown stores, raided boarding houses, attempted Linfield burglary, robbed Pottsville area homes, and set fires, including Crall’s Dunkard Church. Matches of loot found in Heidelberg township church. Outlaws still at large.
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Berke
Reading
Berks
Lebanon
Lehigh
Wis Neach Lane
W. H. Leeden
Elm Street
Boyertown
Linfield
G. Brownbeck
W. E. Wilson
John Impink
North Eleventh Street
J. D. Shelley
Annville
Crall
Dankard
Heidelberg Township
Hart's Successor Chosen by Boston Club Officials
Director Conant accused Hart of mishandling the Kelly affair and said the manager’s firing plan would end after the club’s new hire is announced. A trusted manager was selected amid Brotherhood talks with Spalding Howe and other executives present in Chicago.
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Conant
Helly
Iepactal
Dispatom
New York
Boston
New Yorks
Hart
Kelly
Suewe
Spalding
Chicago
Prestoo Howe
Cleveland
President Day
York
Duel Between Arabian Horses Delights Nebraska Report
A private letter from Nebraska recounts a graphic duel between two full blooded Arabian horses, Linden Tree ridden by Governor John M. Thayer and Don ridden by General Colby. The horses charged the field, reared, bit, and kicked as riders clung on. Both riders escaped unharmed though one rider received a kick near the leg.
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Franklin
Mass
Nebraska
John M. Thayer
Colby
Thayer
Linden Tree
Don
Teleg
Mysterious poisoning spree hits clergy families in St. Joan
Mrs. Moses wife of a local Presbyterian minister was poisoned by strychnine in candy sent by mail. Two other ministers in the area received poisoned candy in the same manner. The case echoes a Galt Ontario murder linked to a child named Mita Cherry. Investigation continues.
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St. Joan
N. B
Moses
Galt
Ont
Mita Cherry
John Ridley
Mrs Hamilton Served Divorce Papers In Jail
Papers in the Hamilton divorce action were served on Mrs. Hamilton at the May's Landing jail. She broke down upon receiving them. The baby involved will stay with Mrs. Rupp, with Mr. Hamilton paying expenses.
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Atlantico City
N. J
Robert Ray Hamilton
Flood Relief Funds Voted for Johnstown Sufferers
At a Citizens' Relief Committee meeting in Philadelphia on October 4 a vote approved private contributions totaling 10000 dollars to the Philadelphia Ted Crow Society to aid flood sufferers and support relief at Johnstown.
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Philadelphia
Citizens’ Re Relief Committee
Ted Crow Society
Johnstown
Pod for Women by Shirley Osnerhey A DuraTou Instructive
An instructional note by Shirley Osnerhey outlines a pod for women focusing on personal development and practical guidance for tomorrow’s challenges. The piece emphasizes empowerment, clear steps, and supportive community language to help readers seek growth.
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Shirley Osnerhey
Tomoreeirs DuraTou
Survivors Reach New Orleans After Corona Disaster Rescue
A stream of Corona wreck survivors arrived in New Orleans October 4, with seven by rail and others by the City of St Louis. Capt T OC Sweeney pilot L W Hawkins and crew members describe chaotic scenes as rescued passengers recount near fatal moments, lifeboat swamping, and a boat explosion that sent many overboard.
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St Louis
T. OC. Sweeney
L. W. Hawkins
Bill Clerk
Bidy Higgins
Jack Green
Deck Watch
Robert Carnes
William Fleming
William Handly
Ier
Dror Atlige
Sweeney
St. Louis
C Lambert
Pleming
Wreck of Corona Promptly Searched by Beverly Harris Crew
In Bayou Lana Mississippi on October 4 the steam tug Beverly Harris helped salvage the Corona wreck. Captain Knapp towed the cabin to Prophet's Island, loading valuables onto the Clean and a towing barge. Steward Pat Ryan's body was recovered from a stateroom and buried after an inquest. more bodies or property may be recovered as salvage continues.
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Bayou Lana
Miss
Beverly Harris
Corona
Knapp
Cleon
Prophet's Island
Pat Ryan
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Walker Blaine
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