Georgia Votes Solidly Democratic in Georgia Election
A Georgia telegram reports a sweeping Democratic surge in statewide races. Governor Northen and the Democratic ticket win by 50 000 to 70 000 votes with strong turnout in Fulton and Richmond counties. Third party gains shrink to about 20 House seats while Watson’s district remains a third party stronghold.
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Tlasta
People’s Party
Georgia
Northen
Fulton County
Northern
Peck
Colonel Peck
Marion County
Tom Watson
Ghalleen Atkinson
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Charles & Northen
Campsign
Richmond County
Watson
Peek
Indians Enter Politics as South Dakota Republicans Reach Voters
Indians on the reservation gathered at the agency for a ceremony described as their initiation into American politics. Rev. R. R. Crawford and Senator Pettigrew spoke as leaders among the native group, which numbers about 400 potential voters. The event marked the formation of a Republican county committee and planning for future political action.
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Sisseton Agency
Ock
R. R. Crawford
Crawford
Senator Pettigrew
Republican County Committee
Foraker in Illinois Sparks Torchlight Procession
Ex Governor Foraker of Ohio visited Sterling Illinois as a private citizen not a candidate. He praised American products attacked tariff and force bill and urged Democrats to join him on the Lord's side. A large torchlight procession followed his two hour address amid bunting flags and illuminated buildings.
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Strettine, Inn
Foraker
Ohio
Sterling
Illinois
Harrison
Senator Allison speaks in Minnesota on prosperity and policy
Senator Allison of Iowa delivers a lengthy campaign speech in Minnesota praising the current prosperity, treasury strength, and money in circulation for all citizens. He explains high interest rates and taxes as causes and credits Republican policy for national gains. Mills recovers to resume speaking. no fusion noted in South Dakota.
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Mitchell
Mixx
Allison
Jows
South Dakota Fusion Question Settled by State Convention
Committee forwards nominations to Secretary of State ending fusion dispute. Democratic State Convention consolidates ranks against fusion with opposition noted.
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South Dakota
Cana
Rank and File
Reid and McKinley Speak to Enthusiastic Springfield Audience
In Springfield Massachusetts on October 4 Reid and Governor McKinley rallied with a citizens’ committee at the Massasoit House and a crowded City Hall. McKinley argued against the old greenback system, praised tariff protection and home manufacture, and urged revenue from tariffs while protecting workers and farmers.
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Mass
Whitelaw Reid
McKinley
Boston
Citizens’ Committee
Massasoit House
City Hall
Robinson
Reid
Pan
Republican Party
Smmer
Supreme Court declines to advance Henry County apportionment suit
Indiana Supreme Court refused to advance the constitutional challenge to 1885 and 1891 apportionments. The case, brought by the Republican State Central Committee, had been ruled unconstitutional by Henry County Circuit Court. Attorneys moved to modify the order and to dismiss, with the Attorney General to represent the state.
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Indianapolis
State Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Henry County
Republican State Central Committee
Bundy
Supreme Court
Smith
Green Smith
Rh. S. Robertson
Mind of Recruits Mr Clarkson Discusses Republican Outlook
Hixoton and Clarkson of the Republican National Committee visit the city on private business. Clarkson dodges talk of major candidate changes and downplays shifts from Democratic to Republican, noting limited impact amid current political times. Garrett A. Hobart, RNC member from New Jersey, is in town possibly linking discussions with Secretary Foster on New York politics.
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Hixoton
Odti
J. & Clarkson
Republican National Committee
Gresham
Esabeeance
Foster
Traas
Garrett A. Hobirt
New Jersey
New York City
Florida Produces Large Mitchell Lead in County Returns
In Jacksonville results, Mitchell defeats Baskin by an estimated 23 500 to 25 000 majority as county returns trickle in. Baskin appears below 7 000 statewide while Hawley likely under 500 votes. From 42 of 45 counties, Mitchell totals near 33 000 with all Senators and Representatives expected to be Democrats. Remaining counties show a tight race but Democrat lean.
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Fua
Oct
Mitchell
Baskin
Hawley
Prohibition
Liberty
Holmes
Walton
General Stevenson Speech on Tariffs at Elgin Rally
The Democratic candidate addressed a crowded skating rink in Exer Int noting tariff policy, denouncing the McKinley bill for harming revenues and warning of deficit risk. He defended government expenses, called import taxes necessary, and branded sugar bounty grants as robbery.
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Exer
Stevenson
Cleveland
Tennyson's End Near in Haslemere Portrait
London correspondent recalls Lord Tennyson at Haslemere aged 83 with constant medical care from Sir Andrew Clarke and Dr. Dobbs. The laureate remains private, declines visitors, and is attended by his son. A portrait of the poet as master of song, aging yet revered, closes with his poem Crossing the Bar reflecting on death.
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Dabba
Andrew Clarke
Lord Tennyso
London
William Wordsworth
Tennyson
Joan
Wordsworth
Three Kingdoms
Isle of Wight
Gosse
Haslemere
Glen
Wood
Bill
England
Lord Tennyson Nearing End After Severe Cold
The renowned poet Lord Tennyson remained intellectually clear as his final hours approached. Doctors stated there is absolutely no hope, noting a protracted struggle with death and a recent illness traced to September 27 after a chill during a drive.
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Hallam
Ing
Lord Tennyeon
Dabbs Ae “Jt
Dying Laureate Alfred Tennyson Profiled in 19th Century Sketch
The piece recounts Alfred Tennyson born 1809 at Somerby Lincolnshire, his education at home and Trinity College, and early poems. It notes his marriage in 1850, becoming poet laureate, and his later works including Idyls of the King and Holy Grail. A London club sighting describes him aged and frail, preferring country life at Haslemere on the Isle of Wight.
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Alfred Tennyson
Somerby
Lincolnshire
Svileby
Horncastle
G. Clayton Tennyson
Grimsby
Alfred
Eadney
Thomson
Trinity College
Cambridge
Timbuctoo
Edward Moxon
Locksley Hall
Emil Sellwood
Tis Po Tennyson
Enoch Preys
Sreene
Cato
London
Mment
Tennyson
Atheneum Club
Wassey
Loun
Ose
Soamee
Hallam
Haslemere
Isle of Wight
Fayette County Detective Arrests In Meat Shop Robbery Case
A Fayette County bailiwick report notes A Boad Supervisor and several men including Hen Sullivan Bill Hill W H Cunningham Neff McClellan and William and Newton Lucky were arrested on charges of robbing Nat Murphy and Isaac Wood's meat shop last June. Murphy aided the probe by employing suspects, later getting confessions as they were intoxicated.
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Axrowtowns
Hen Sullivan
Bill Hill
W. H. Cunningham
Neff McClellan
William
Newton Lucky
Nat Murphy
Isaac Wood
Cooley
Murphy
Cooleys
Sullivan
Beeson Works
Hill
McClellandtown
That Chicago Plane special telegram on tariff views
George Ticknor Curtis argues against the Democratic platform’s anti protection plank and defends a protective tariff as constitutional. He cites Madison, Washington, Hamilton and the first revenue law of 1789, contrasting with Senator Hill and Cleveland. He warns readers to study the Constitution and promises further discussion.
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Disputos
New York
George Ticknor Curtis
Arcu
Freep Srrmvas
N. Y
The
American Economist
Sre
Calhoun
Congress
Senator Hill
United States
Representatives
Madison
House
Washington
Hamilton
Treasury
Jefferson
Edmund Randolph
Cleveland
Randolph
Democratic Party
Imeelf Suverely
Watches Demagnetizing Service Promises On‑Site Help
A local firm offers on the spot demagnetizing for watches spoiled by magnetic fields from dynamos or electric cars. Customers can visit Bo W. Brags & Co at 60 Smithfield Street, corner Sixth Avenue, to have magnetism removed while they wait.
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Annoyan
W. Brags & Co
Smithfield Street
Sixth Avenue
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Chicago
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