Baker ballot law poised for Supreme Court test
Local Republicans and the Democratic Party consider petitioning the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to review the Baker ballot law. Attorney Sanderson plans to present constitutional challenges alleging the act delegates partisan rules, conflicts state and county ballot practices, and undermines the state court system. Leaders indicate the case hinges on group voting features and cross marks affecting straight-ticket votes.
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Brennen
Democratic County Committee
Supreme Court
W. J. Brennen
Thesceme
Baker
Ma Brennen
Tom
Gripp
All Must Get Out As Trumpet Calls Vow Republican Vote
A New York dispatch describes a staged Republican mobilization with a bugle call urging every voter to participate. Key figures include John Sherman, Charles Foster, and Aldrich rallying in New York to secure the party's strength for Harrison and Reid while denouncing Democratic colored-voter efforts.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Great Council of War
John Sherman
Cooper Union
Charles Foster
Carter
Sherman
Aldrich
Gouverneur
Thomas C. Platt
Warner Miller
Joseph Manley
Blaine
Bar Harbor
Harrison
Reid
Pincenback
Hendricks
Commodore Vedder
George Case
Mahone
Frank Hatton
United States
Jacobus
Hackett
Kenyon
Fox
John Finnerty
Swords
John N. Knapp
Foster
New York State
Congress
Senate
House
State Committee
Court of Appeals
J. W. Elder
Washington
Sturtevant House
Democratic Party
GOWNING OF SHIRAS A DIGNIFIED CEREMONY AT THE SUPREME BENCH
From Washington Oct 9 fifth Pennsylvanian to join the U S Supreme Court Justice George Shiras Jr to wear sable gown and take oath in a formal ceremony. The piece details robing, seating order, and gown history including generous gown from Allegheny county ladies and a $76 cost.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States of Pennsylvania
James Wilson
George Shiras
Henry Baldwin
Robert ©. Grier
William Strong
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Great Republic
Harrison
George Shiras, Jr
Justice Shiras
Supreme Bench of
United States
Chiert
McKenney
Marshal Wright
Shiras
Robins
Junges
Fuller Fen
Justield
Justice Field
Ace
Justice Harlan
Justice Gray
Justice Bratchford
Justice Lamar
Blatchford
Allegheny County
John Jay
New York
Jay
Dublin University
Fuller
Lim
Boa
Justice Blatchtold
Sintois
Supreme
McKinley District Faces Peril From Republican Overconfidence
In East Liverpool on October 9 special dispatches report Republican leaders fear the McKinley ticket may be endangered by overconfidence. Foreign observers note voters appear insufficiently engaged, while labor unrest adds to the challenge. The piece warns the old McKinley district could flip to Democrats barring renewed GOP effort.
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East Liverroor
McKinley
R. Morgan
Ex-Chairman Seeks Law Change to Protect Vote Rights
Meadvill e October 2 A letter from T P Rynder former Greenback chairman and Service Pension Association head urges Governor Pattison to convene a special session to repeal or amend the Baker ballot law. He cites ballot size printing delays and voter disfranchisement reports estimating 15 to 2 percent of voters affected, asking protection of every citizen’s right to vote.
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Rynder
Meadville
T. P. Rynder
Greenback Labor Party
Service Pension Association of Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Pattison
Hovrepate
Robert Pattison
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Taropore P. Ryrwnen
Points for Supreme Court appeal on Baker ballot law debated
Attorney John Sanderson discussed legal points to test the Baker ballot law before the Supreme Court. He noted original jurisdiction in injunctions, the rarity of such actions, and that Dewalt's appeal already sustained the law while party rules were not fully argued. County commissioners may face restraint.
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John Sanderson
Gripp
W. A. Magee
Sanderson
Baker
Supreme Court
Dewalt
State Department Officials Rule Ballot Form Final
Harrisburg report that Chief Clerk Snyder says no further ballot changes under the Baker law and no certificates before the 20th instant. He notes nominations will be certified after protests period ends and mailed to counties to speed printing. Chairman Reeder assigns clerks to copy nominations to pre prepare tickets if needed to ensure statewide elections.
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Supreme Court
State Department
Reeder
Harrisburg
Speela
Snyder
Harrity
New York
Baker
Ublican State Committee
Gas Scarcity Hits Steubenville Mills and Furnaces
In Steubenville Oct 1 a local report says the Royal Gas Company fails to supply adequate fuel gas. Heavy users shift to other sources as winter nears. Rates rose three times by about 50 percent. Jefferson Iron Works faces shutoff, Acme Glass Works may run at night only, and some plants plan coal or oil-fueled operations while the company promises new wells to ensure winter supply.
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Strumestille
Royal Gas Company
Gas
Sonny
Jefferson Iron Works
Acme Glass Works
Beginas Works
Royal Company
Gale wreck on Lancashire coast shores Norwegian ship Sirene ashore
A fierce gale off the Lancashire coast drives ships ashore. The Norwegian vessel Sirene strikes near a crowded pier and becomes wrecked. Local boatmen launch a daring rescue, bringing the crew to shore amid cheering crowds as the craft sustains heavy damage.
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Lancashire
Sirene
Piier
Per
Switchmen Demand Pittsburg Wages for Columbus Yards
Yard switchmen on railroads entering Columbus met to demand wages equal to Pittsburg and Cincinnati. They plan a formal request Tuesday, hoping the companies grant the increase without trouble.
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Sewitchmen
Pittsburg
CoLtrnua
Columbus
Cincinnati
Conabies
Patterson Plans a Midwestern Speaking Tour
Congressman Josiah Patterson of Tennessee’s Tenth District heads north for Indiana to deliver five speeches and then proceeds to West Virginia for six more engagements.
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Menpass
Josiah Patterson
Tennessee
Indiana
West Virginia
Sherman hopeful on campaign in New York's influence
Senator Sherman expresses a hopeful view of the political scene but says the contest hinges on New York. He notes apparent apathy in canvassing yet finds public interest rising. He cites committee literature as effective in presenting arguments read more than heard.
Grover Cleveland Arrives in New York for Parade View
Grover Cleveland and his wife travel from Greenwich to the Hotel Victoria to secure a Fifth avenue side window for the parade. The hotel is crowded with guests and no rooms are available on that side. The Clevedes expect to reach the hotel early tomorrow with Mr Benedict likely accompanying them.
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New Yeas
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Republicans Plan Open Air Campaign Meeting With Braddock
Frappock Oct Special reports the Republicans arrange a large political blowout next Saturday opening the campaign to Braddock. An open air meeting is planned with anticipated oratorical attractions to be announced later. The speaking will be preceded by a trade event.
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Frappock
Blowouut
Braddock
Thearade
Italian craftsmen place Columbus statue stonelike shaft raised
In New York Italian workmen hoisted the 27 foot high Columbus monument shaft 33 tons atop a 20 foot base at Fifty Ninth street and Eighth Avenue. The 78 foot total height will feature bronze panels depicting voyage moments and a genius of geography figure with a globe. Gaetano Russo designed the statue symbolizing earth’s roundness.
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New York
Fifty-ninth Street
Eighth Avenue
Columbus
Spain
Celeraphy
Gaetano Russo
Emma Vaders in New York Insane and Receiving Care
Special report from New York states actress Emma Vaders remains in the city awaiting family arrival. Her doctors say she improves as she contemplates a long rest due to severe hysteria. Earlier she resigned from Joseph Jefferson's company and sought hospital admission.
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New York
Emma Vaders
Philadelphia
Hartford
Waders
Joseph Jefferson
Jody
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ninth Street
Actors’ Fund
Philip O’hanion
South
Alice Fisher
Miss Waders
Rip van Winkle
Max Clayton
Rodney Drew
Columbus Sermon Questions Columbus Hero Status
A New York Fifth Avenue Presbyterian preacher challenged the conventional heroism of Columbus. Rev Henry Van Dyke denounced the explorer as dishonest and not a hero, questioning who discovered Columbus and suggesting misdeeds linked to colonial history.
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New York
Cot
Columbus
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Henry van Dyke
An Dyke
America
Sohiees
Tacoma man dies of opium poisoning after lodging-house lure
Chester Griessemer a Tacoma real estate broker died in Philadelphia Hospital from opium poisoning after entering a Spruce street lodging house with two men, one named Hugh McDevitt. He had been in the city eight or nine months, traveled often, and drank heavily. Police say he bought his cab ride and pawned his watch to pay fines. McDevitt and two women were jailed on bail while Eberling was held. the case ties to theft allegations and a Kane Church incident involving another man.
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Captain Elder
Arthaur Smith
Washington
Travis Glasco
Plainsville
N. J
Chames Brown
New York City
Elder
Brown
Seventh Assembly
Sheehan
Dr. Thomas
Baratoza
Stephen Matthews
Albany
Ross
Iowa
Adam
National Democratic Committee
Harrity
Democratic Ac Ees
E. & Upshaw
Broadway
General Upshaw
Philadelphia
Chester Griessemer
Tacoma
Wash
Philadelphia Hospital
Griessemer
Grissemer
Arch Street Wharf
Spruce Street
Hugh McDevitt
McDevitt
Poe
Fort Mell
Griesse Mer
Kate Eberling
Eberling
Dark Clouds at Pine Ridge Span Indian Tensions
Dr V T McGillicuddr of Rapid City warns Pine Ridge Indians show sullen mood and possible trouble next spring. Messiah belief and government aid to tribes fuel unease as communications rise between tribes from Indian Territory to British America.
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Oman
V. T. McGillicuddr
Rapid City
Qoneda
Fine Ridge
Pine Ridge
Sitting Ball
Indiana
Fort Sheridan
Short Bull
Kicking Bear
Indian Territory
British America
Beaver Falls faces oil discharge draining water supply
Beaver Falls experiences polluted water from the Connoquenessing and Beaver rivers as oil wells discharge salt water. The city’s water is unfit for use, and electric and streetcar plants suffer steam issues. Cars were suspended and service halted, with only rain anticipated to dilute the contamination.
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Ike St. Braver
Street Car Company
New Brighton
Beaver
Fatal Prize Fight Ends In Death At Amateur Club
In Mepis Oct 9 a eight round bout at the Amateur Athletic Club pitted Jack Davis of Texas against Dick Barker of Louisville working in Memphis as a mulder. Barker died at noon today after the fight with autopsy planned to determine cause. Davis is under bond amid investigation into the incident.
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Mepis
Amateur Athletic Club
Jack Davis
Texas
Dick Barker
Louisville
Memphis
Davis
Barker
Athletic Club
Trial of Kane pastor amid larceny charges erupts
Special from Smethport reports the county court hearing the case against Rev. Calvin J. Stowell of Kane accused of larceny. Stowell, once a newspaper man, led a poverty-stricken Baptist congregation and faced the groundless charge as patrons pressed to pawn watches.
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Yesteriday
Smethport
Calvin J. Stowell
Kane
Browell
Pennsy
Stowell
Baptist Church
Oil City Exchange Plans Certificates For Oil via New Pipelines
Oil City Oil Exchange directors met October 3 to discuss issuing certificates for merchantable crude oil delivered along new pipelines. Storage charges proposed at 10 cents per day or 900 dollars per year per 1000 barrels with private tankage options. A committee was formed to negotiate with United States Pipe Line, Producers' Oil Company, Crescent Oil, and others. favorable replies were reported. The move would align with independent lines and a system similar to United Pipe Lines. Private tankage could enable large-scale storage tied to the new lines, potentially enabling 15 to 20 percent profit over current storage costs.
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Om Crry
Oil City Oil Exchange
Exchange
N. F. Hilton
J. M. Reed
N. H. Braden
United States Pin Line
Producers
Oil Company
Crescent Oil Company
W. L. Meilon
Ofl
United Pipe Lines
National Transit
United Lines
Billinesley
President cancels Columbus events to health of Mrs Harrison
Due to Mrs Harrison health the President cannot attend social events in New York this week and directs Vice President Morton to take his place. Morton will travel to New York and may also represent the President in reviewing the military procession depending on Mrs Harrison’s condition.
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Wasarretoy
New York
Harrison
Train wreck near Weston leaves four men dead
A West Virginia and Pittsburg Railway forces wrecked when a runaway train struck a work car on a curve near Weston. Four men died, including John Curran of Younestown Bridge Co and workers Ames Lawrence Pascobe Parises. two others were injured.
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Cranziscac
W.va
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Weston
John Curran
Younestown Bridge Company
Ames Lawrence
Pascobe Parises
Locked Up and Cremated Three Charred Bodies From Toledo Area Fire
Fire at the Laskey residence near Toledo trapped occupants. Neighbors found Mr and Mrs Laskey and their daughter dead at the foot of the stairs after breaking in. Mr Louskey had been away at Smith's Falls and returned about an hour before the blaze.
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TeLxpo
J. J. Laskey
Prairie Fire Devastates South Dakota Farm Region
A destructive prairie fire started seven miles northwest of town and burned an area about ten by twenty miles. Citizens and local volunteers fought the blaze into night with help from men from nearby communities. Many farmland families lost everything as the fire threatened several towns. The blaze reportedly began from a man burning a creek near a timber claim.
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Heros
8. D
Doctor in Personal Crisis Shoots Himself Three Times
In Wasaiwoton Pennsylvania, Dr Strestor a leading physician shot himself three times just before midnight in a suicide attempt. The motive remains unclear with reports noting the doctor appeared distraught and the tragedy shocked the town.
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Wasaiwoton
Strestor
Ttg
Reste Teason
Triumph of Crespo Ends Venezuelan City Looting
General Crespo's forces entered Caracas after defeating the government at San Pedro, restoring order as looters fled. Acting President Pulido and Cabinet reportedly escaped toward La Guaira as Crespo's troops secured Caracas and La Guaira with support from U.S. sailors to curb violence.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Crespo
San Pedro
Pulido
la Guayra
Villemas Pulido
Advan
Guayts
Crespost
Cne
Auayra
Trespo
la Guayrna
Waterlow
Walker
la Guayri
Chicazo
Kearsarge
la Guarra
Pulldo
la Gna
la Gusyvra
Collision sinks Premier and Willamette in fog near Port Townsend
In Whidbey Island fog a Canadian Pacific Navigation steamer Premier and the Willamette collide south of Port Townsend. Four killed, one drowned, 17 injured. only partial lists of the dead and missing. The Willamette, coal laden from Seattle to San Francisco, forces the Premier ashore after a brutal crash.
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Seatris
Waam
Canadian Pacific Navigation Company
Premier
Willamette
Whidby Island
Port Townsend
Johannes Moe
Tacoma
Frank
Wynheam
J. Wrokoop
John Pee
Seattle
Point-no- Point
San Francisco
Anderson
Emmet Dalton Status Improves Amid Aid Efforts
Courryville Oct 1 Emmet Dalton’s condition has greatly improved and recovery seems possible. Wells Fargo Express Company official arrives with requests for railroad funds or compensation while citizens plan continued fundraising for the families of the dead.
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