Rival Leaders Rally Democrats at Cooper Union Meeting
The Cooper Union assembly in New York heard Governor Hill and ex President Cleveland denounce Republican conduct and defend bi metallic currency. They criticized the Sherman act and urged continued Democratic efforts, citing New York’s World’s Fair loss and urging loyalty to party principles.
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Democratic Party
Secretary of the Treasury
Hillext
New York
Fassett
Platt
Hill
Senator Fassett
Citizens’ Committee
Governor Hill
Chicago
Vedder
Erwin
Frederick Th. Condert m
Clarkson Issues A Call For National Republican Meeting
The Hon J Clarkson issued a call for a meeting of the Republican National Committee at the Arlington Hotel in Clarkson City on Monday November 23 at 9 01 a.m. to address the resignation of Chairman M Jonvus and to set the time and place for the next National Convention. The committee will meet in November to permit an earlier convention, possibly in May, with rules requiring a six month advance call.
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Wasasseras
Hon. J
Clarkson
Republican National
Arlington Hotel
Watres Briefs General Reeder On Campaign Prep
General Frank Reeder studied GOP operations at headquarters as Chairman Watres, to whom the reins pass temporarily, outlined duties and campaign points. Watres planned to depart for Pittsburgh with a return only after Senate action.
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Philadeltata
Frank Reeder
Watres
Tedas
Pittsburg
Senate
Campbell's Libel Suits Against Cincinnati Gazette
Governor Campbell files two libel suits in Cincinnati against the Commercial Gazette seeking 850000 damages each over publications about his indebtedness and his Democratic club expenses from Columns to Cleveland during his nomination. He reportedly plans a criminal charge against the managing editor.
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Cxcinsati
Campbell
Cincinati
Commercial Gantt
Cleveland
County committee fills vacancy after death of W L Scott
Ente Qet and the Democratic County Committee met to fill the vacancy on the county ticket caused by the death of W L Scott who had been named for delegate to the Constitutional Convention J O Marshall of North East was named to fill the vacancy James Hallwan resigned from the ticket and H J Spierman of Corry was named to replace him for Jury Commissioner Resolutions of sorrow were adopted for Hon William L Scott by a standing vote
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Democratic County Committee
W. 1. Scott
J. O. Marshall
North East
James Hallwan
H. J. Spierman
Corry
William L. Scott
Welch Wins Nomination For Poor Director In Key County Meeting
At a Democratic County Committee meeting Albert Crawford Willien Welch secured the nomination for Poor Director to fill the vacancy caused by a death. A large mass meeting followed at the Court House with discussions by candidates Tilden and Wright and Attorney General Hensel. Elliott was billed to appear but did not attend.
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Democratic County Committee
Albert Crawford
Willien Welch
Court House
Tilden
Wright
Hensel
Elliott
Result of Blind Obedience in 19th Century Tales
A satirical piece discusses how the Chinese and African American people allegedly follow orders without question. It recounts an aged colored man defending a live turkey over instruction and a Chinese tailor who copies a white duck suit exactly, patch and all, after a Commodore Perry era anecdote.
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Commodore Perry
Ching
Emis
Minnesota Farmers Turn from Alliance After Losses and Split
A state report traces the Farmers' Alliance decline in Minnesota as crops rise and prices hold, noting internal splits led by Ignatius Donnelly and the rise of the People’s party. The piece cites past fusion with Democrats, a weak alliance program, and looming party realignment ahead of elections.
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St. Pawn
Farmers’ Alliance
Minnesota
Commonwealth
Alliance
Senate
House
State Alliance Organization
Free Trade
Alliance Party
New People’s Party
Cincinnati
Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesota Alliance
Minnesota Republicans Confident as Alliances Split Across State
The article notes a split between Alliance and Democratic leaders over a coalition, predicting a Republican victory as many Alliance supporters return home. It cites Scandinavian voters shifting away and praises the McKinley tariff for Minnesota farmers, arguing it protects wheat and potatoes from British competition and boosts local profits.
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Prohibition Party
Alliance
People’s Party
Banda
Minnesota
Manitoba
Saskatchawan
Northwest
Midnesota
Dakotas
Water sufficiency settled in Utah says Salt Lake expert
Joseph M. Walker of Salt Lake City tells a New York telegram that Utah already has ample irrigation water. He notes full ditches and ground soaked by heavy snowmelt, reducing future water needs. He dismisses bore-through-the-mountains schemes and sees Utah’s large crops as secured by current conditions.
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Utah
Joseph M. Walker
Salt Lake City
New York Telegram
Pacific
Irrigation Congress
Licorice Origins and Uses Across Regions
The article explains licorice meaning sweet root of Greek origin, grown in Asia Minor near Tigris and Euphrates. Roots are winter-harvested, dried for up to a year, then shipped to Baghdad London and America. Black licorice from Spain uses pure juice with starch and bay leaf wrapping for protection.
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Harper’s Young People
Asia Minor
Tigris
Euphrates
Bagdad
London
America
Spain
Dixon Arrested in Connection With Houtedale Bank Robbery
A man named George A. Dixon was arrested in Toledo on suspicion of complicity in the Houtedale Bank robbery worth 60,000. A misdelivered letter to a Toledo man with the same name referenced Miss Annie E. Ross of Waverly West Virginia and the Hamilton conviction for the same robbery. Dixon has lived by odd jobs around the docks for a week.
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ToLeno
George A. Dixon
Houtedale Bank
Toledo
Annie E. Ross
Waverly
W. Va
Hamilton
Dixon
Bank Stage Robbery Report Between Linkville and Lakeview
Wells Fargo & Co. received notice that the stage line between Linkville and Lakeview Oregon was robbed last night by two men about a mile west of Lakeview. The amount stolen is unknown but the mail was left untouched.
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San Francisco
Oct
The New Alps Tunnel Plans and Cost
The Simplon tunnel would cost 16 million dollars and cut through the Pontine Alps in the Canon of Valois at 1124 feet above sea level. It would extend 117000 feet in length, about 22.1 miles.
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Pontine Alps
Canon of
Valois
Neese Gaer
Copper River
Expedition recounts dangerous Alaska river journey and Alpine crossing
Lieutenant Schwatka returns from Alaska with details of a perilous expedition. The party navigated Leake Akhlain, Copper River rapids, and the St. Elias Alps, enduring hunger and exhaustion while mapping unknown country and collecting specimens. They broke through the ranges, observed copper signs, and captured botanical samples and photographs.
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St. Elias Alps
Glaciera
Hayes
Geological Survey
Washington
White River
St. Elias Ranges
Jene
Old Hutch Pitched Pennies On Battery Edges
New York Sun describes Mr. Hutchinson a quirky Battery figure known to police and grain traders. He befriended regulars, watched tramps pitch pennies, and once judged a dispute, using pennies to join the game and settle the score.
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New York
Land of abundant fish by Link River in Oregon
A Forest and Stream writer describes Linkville in Klamath County Oregon as a unique sportsman locale. The Link River connects Upper and Lower Klamath Lakes and hosts a abundance of trout. Fish leap from water to escape eel like attacks along the river, leaving many scarred and likely destroyed.
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Linkville
Klamath County
Link River
Lomath Lakes
Klamath Lakes
Diamond Glass Cutter Stubbornly Sharp Despite Years of Use
A St. Louis hardware man asserts his diamond used for cutting glass remains perfectly sharp after years and thousands of feet cut. He notes proper use prevents wear while novices risk damaging the tool by cutting too deep in an attempt to straighten lines. No substitute for the diamond has proven effective as cheaper tools fail to scratch or cut glass reliably.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Hannibal
Mithridates
Samson
Zeno
Homer
Terence
Brutus
Liourgus
Nero
China
Falaha
Africa
James Edward Shelta
Douglass
Marquis of
Queensbury
Ireland
Nester
Brassey
Central Club Plans Soldiers Meeting in Old City Hall
The Central Club of the War Veterans met last night in lower Allegheny to perfect arrangements for the soldiers' meeting in Old City Hall on October 7.
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Central Club
the War Veterans Political Club
Lower Allegheny
Old City Hall
Experience With Cannibals: A Missionary’s Harrowing Tale
The Rev. Edmund Bassett recalls a 1876 Zanzibar journey with natives to Congo country. He describes peril from Aryumenari guards, a murder by spear, a human roast, a festival, and a king who later converted and saved him, with claims the king himself tasted human flesh.
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Edmund Bassett
Congo
St. Louis
Argumenari
Aries
Giese
Aryamenari
Rev Alexander Mann Boxing Clergyman of Orange N J
A New York Sun feature recalls Rev Alexander Mann of Grace Church Orange N J a muscular clergyman who boxed with students and parishioners at Hobart College and in sermons praised his combined athletic and spiritual work.
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Alexander Mann
Orange
N. J
New York Sun
Hobart College
Hobart
Tom
Grace Episcopal Church
Rainsford
New Way to Smoke Cigars by Kimberley Kaffirs
Colonel Knollys reports a South African practice where smokers light a cigar then place the glowing end in the mouth while tucking the tongue aside to inhale the smoke gradually. He describes natives finding the method warm and delicious and says the knack is not hard to learn.
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Knollys
Kimberley
How Keeley Got His Start
Mr Joseph Medill of the Chicago Tribune investigated Dr Keeley s treatment after selecting men in Chicago with heavy drinking problems Then he endorsed Keeley methods in an editorial This endorsement drew many patients to the village of Awight seeking cures once thought beyond reach.
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Joseph Medill
The
Chicago Tribune
Keeley
Chicago
Awight
A Tale of Two Dogs in a Park Fountain
Harper's Young People recounts two thirsty dogs finding a fountain and work together to drink. One stands on the other's back to reach the water, then both return to their master amid wonder.
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Harper's
Variety In the Diet Promotes Health and Reform
The piece cites Dr. Andrew Wilson urging a broader dietary reform toward simpler living. It notes that reducing meat and expanding other foods is beneficial for hygiene and may align with religious motives, emphasizing diverse, wholesome eating over current habits.
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Andrew Wilson
Personal Crisis Reports of History and Noted Suicides
A survey of self destruction as a final act among leaders, soldiers, aristocrats, and lovers. Balmaceda, Boulanger, and rulers in Rome, China, and England are cited, with cases from Nero to the Rothschilds illustrating fatal responses to disgrace and defeat.
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Boulanger
Balmaceda
Balmaceds
Chile
Cost of Napoleon's exile to England and its expenses
The article notes Napoleon's household steward at St Helena received £1000 monthly for liv ing expenses and counts lavish royal table provisions including dozens of wine bottles. It claims the entire stay cost England about £2,000,000, while asserting no poor wretches existed in England or France at the time.
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England
St. Helena
France
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