Campaigns and County Chiefs in Conference in New York
Big Republican council at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with leaders like Platt Miller Sherman Bliss and Brookfield. They plan registration drives October 15, 26, 29 and discuss money to mobilize voters and a push against Democratic free trade policies.
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New York State
Harrison
New York
Brooklyn
Buss
Horse
Wren
Martin
United States
Jacobus
John
Davenport
Industrial Alliance
Chicago
District in doubt as labor shifts toward People's Party in Ohio district
A special dispatch reports a political split in Columbiana and Mahoning counties with Republicans losing ground to Labor allied movements. Local organizers claim labor votes favor the People's Party while Morgan faced opposition, raising doubts about the November outcome in the Ohio district once seen as McKinley country.
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People's Party
New Lessex
Stark County
Mahoning County
Campbell-McKinley
Flint
Mahoning
Columbiana
Allance
Salem
Youngstown
Canton
McKinley
Morgan
Columbiana County
Didates
Grand Army
Loyalt
Solpiers Speak for Grover To Veterans in Minnesota
St Paul Democratic Veterans League, 125 strong, declares Cleveland never vetoed a general pension bill but rejected private ones. The address argues for Grover Cleveland as a foe of monopolies and plutocracy, urging taxation fairness and wealth circulation to aid workers and veterans.
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McKinley
Georgia
Washington
St. Paul
Cleveland
Minnesota
Democratic Veterans” League
Old Soldiers and Sailors
Wisconsin
Grover Cleveland
Magee in Alabama as Republicans seek anti-Democratic union
Brim misham Alabama October 10 Special C L Magee a prominent Pennsylvania Republican is in conference with leading Republicans and third party members trying to unite all anti Democratic forces in Alabama to oppose Cleveland. The Republican party there is split with one faction backing its own ticket and another backing a fusion slate. The two Republican committees plan to meet to discuss forming a union.
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Brinmischam
Ala
C. L. Magee
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Cleveland
Wade
Washington Negroes Face New York Colonization Talk
District colored politicians discuss New York stories about Democrats attempting to colonize colored voters. The talk notes possible organizer efforts and cautions about infiltration by opposing groups. The item reflects political tension and vigilance in Washington.
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WasningTexs
New York
Republicans fear New York race backlash over colonizing plot
The column reports Republican accusations about a planned colonization scheme to woo New York voters before the election. Democrats dismiss the tale as a canard and insist they do not seek outside colonization, while stressing New York’s safety for the party with ample votes.
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Koenen
New York
Washington
Lawrence Gardner
Democratic Congressional Committee
Clerks Come Up Slowly in Campaign Contributions
Washington dispatch reports Republican complaints that government department employees show tardiness in contributing to campaign funds. Many relinquish voting to their native states and shield under civil service law. The mix of party loyalties and fear of future retribution dampens donations, with earlier estimates of 40 000 to 50 000 dollars in four years now questioned.
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Washington
Funda
Taniac
Anxiety Over Quay Visit Delays at Harrison Headquarters
National Chairman Carter and General Clarkson press Senator Quay to speed his trip to New York for a crucial meeting. They urge immediate action as delays fuel concern about overcoming Harrison supporters. Quay plans to be in Harrisburg Wednesday and Pittsburgh Thursday on the return journey.
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Philadelphia
Carter
Senator Quay
New York
General Clarkson
Mr. Quay
Fifth Avenue
Harrison
Mr. Carter
Harrisbore
Pittsburg
Fusion for a Senator
Detroit Democrats strike a deal with Populists to back each other in 26 legislative contests. The pact aims to influence the next Legislature's choice for U.S. Senator, with Populists backing Eugene H. Belden as long as feasible and shifting to the Democrat favored candidate, likely Governor Winans, when Belden falters.
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Detroit
United States
Eugene H. Belden
Governor Winans
Reed contesting King's nomination in Philadelphia election case
Judge McPherson hears William J. Reed Democrat candidate for the Legislature challenge to William J. King nomination certificate alleging forgery. Several witnesses testify about forged names. If more witnesses are needed the case will go to argument Thursday morning.
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Haversevureg
McPherson
Philadelphia
William J. Reed
William J. King
McKeesport Marchers Prepare Rally in Opera House
General Hastings and Congressman Gibson will speak at White's Opera House in McKeesport on Wednesday evening under Harrison and Reid Club auspices. A parade of marching clubs bands and organizations will escort the speakers through main streets prior to the meeting. Local Republicans claim three marching clubs while Democrats are equally active.
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McKeesport
Hastings
Gibson
White's
Opera House
Harrison and Reid Clu
Four electoral tickets in Georgia split by parties
At a Georgia meeting on October 10 the Republican ticket refused fusion with the People's party. The group decided four distinct ballots will exist in Georgia the Democratic Republican People's party and Prohibition.
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Atlanta
People’s Party
People's Party
Georgia
Prohibition
Dem State Central Committee Substitutes Peo Part Electors
On Oct 10 the Democratic State Central Committee withdrew three candidates for electors tied to National banks and replaced them with three People's Party candidates and endorsed a fourth People's Party elector. They insist the elected electors would not vote for Harrison.
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Sr. Pauli
Democratic State Central Committee
People’s Party
Wells
Democratic State Chairman Acquitted After Three Day Trial
Kay Anilese October 10. Chairman Breidenthal of the Democratic State Committee was acquitted after a three day trial. The court found the banking law not applicable and dismissed the case.
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Anilese
Kay
Breidenthal
Boeee
Crisp Wins Over Populist Rally at Morganfield
In Louisville on October 10 Speaker Crisp addressed a large crowd in Morganfield. The Third party followers gathered as Crisp worked to win them over to his cause and tonight observers say he has succeeded in gaining support.
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Crisp
Louisville
Morganfield
Milojko Arrested After Radicals Meet in Belgrade Suburb
Belgrade dispatch reports Milojko, a local official, shot at Vojvodina politician M. Pashiteb during a radical meeting at Petrovacs. Milojko fired at the target but missed his mark and was arrested.
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Belgrade
Petrovacs
Milojko
Freda
M. Pashiteb
National quarantine system urged to replace state measures
Secretary Charles Foster in Washington outlined support for a national quarantine to supersede varied state laws. He noted 45 states currently enforce their own rules and described efforts in New York Harbor to coordinate with federal authorities. He said Congress may act next session to fund and establish a federal quarantine station network.
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Congress
Foster
Ohio
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Cape Charles
Capes
Delaware River
Boston
New York Harbor
New York
Department
Europe
Glasgow
Liverpool
Foater
Treasury Department
Theory Department
Camp Low
James I. Bennett Dies After Short Illness
James I. Bennett, former Graf Bennett & Co partner and once president of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad, died at 12:15 this morning of pneumonia after an illness beginning last Friday. A prominent iron industry figure, he held shares in mills at Millvale and Isabella Furnaces at Etna and served as director of several Pittsburgh banks.
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James I. Bennett
Graf, Bennett & Co
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Graft, Bennett & Co
Millvale
Bennett
Etna
Marriage and Divorce Canon Draws House Attention
Baltimore October 10 The House of Bishops debated a new canon on marriage and divorce within the P. K Church with portions approved. Provisions include age 18 with parental consent or guardianship, two witnesses required at marriages, mandatory church marriage registers, bans on marrying divorced persons with living former spouses except under certain cases, and withholding baptism or communion from those married contrary to church discipline. Action to finish the matter is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Baltimore
House of Bishops
P. K
Protestant Episcopal
Boycotting the Militia Soldier Withdraws from Guard
Private George H. Young of K Company Forty-seventh Infantry Brooklyn resigns from the National Guard after 17 years, citing union duties preventing him from serving against fellow workers amid Buffalo strikes. He says organizers sought his withdrawal and foresees labor moves within the Guard.
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New York
George H. Young
K Company
Forty-seventh Infantry
Brooklyn
National Guard
Doung Scom
Nevins Win Fortune in Elisabeth Lothrop Will
Philadelphia widow Elisabeth Lothrop left a $50 000 estate in her will dated October 2. Niece Mary Nevins receives a $100 legacy while her mother Louisa Nevins is bequeathed a substantial share of the balance.
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Philadelphia
Mra
Elisabeth Lothrop
Mary Nevins
James G. Elaine, Jr
Louisa Nevins
Livingston Guatel te reopened to US ports due to cholera scare
Wasumeron Oct 1 The Post Office Department reports by cable that the port of Livingston Guatemala has been reopened to United States shipping temporarily because of a reported cholera case in New Orleans.
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Wasumeron
Post Office Department
Livingston
Guatepele
United States
New Orleans
Navy transfers armor plate contract for New York to Bethlehem
Washington October 10. The Navy Department shifted 6000 tons of armor plate for the cruiser New York from the Carnegie firm to Bethlehem Steel Works due to delays. The Bethlehem site will produce 11 water line belt plates and all turret armor. Secretary Tracy resents Carnegie delays and aims to have the ship ready for a spring naval review.
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Dispatch
Washington
Navy Department
Carnegies
Department
New York
Bethlehem Steel Works
Bethlehem
Racy
Carnegie
Homestead
Tracy
Sympathy for Lizzie spreads after new testimony
At Faust River Masa on October 14 local chatter centers on the Borden murders. The morning story sparks public revulsion in Lizzie’s favor. Attorney Jennings visits the Borden house with reporters. Emma and Morse deny quarrel claims. Morse vows legal redress. Detective McHenry denies knowledge of the story. Details appear on page six.
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Faust River
Masa
Borden
Jennings
Borden Eouse
Emma
Morse
McHenry
An Early Morning Fight at Miller's Restaurant
A fight broke out at 1 am in Miller's restaurant at No 7 Wylie avenue after a group of colored men allegedly tossed dice on the counter. A waiter was struck with a sugar bowl, glassware shattered, and officers detained Morris Scott at Central police station while others fled. The police pursue the remaining combatants.
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Miller's Restaurant
Wylie Avenue
Sewell
Morris Scott
Central
Earthquake Shocks Chester City and Nearby Areas
A strong quake-like shock rattled Chester Pennsylvania at about 9 45 pm startling residents. Buildings shook windows rattled and people poured into the streets from Chester to Ridley Park and Wilmington causing alarm across the region.
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Chesten
Wilmington
Ri Park
Ulm Tindead
Ridley Park
Bound to See His Sweetheart Leads to Fatal Fight
A report from Norton Wise county Virginia says Frank Johnson, refused access to Lola Warwick in Kentucky, returned with three friends. A fight left Lola Warwick his son and one Johnson ally dead. the other assailants fled.
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Norton
Wise County
Frank Johnson
Lola Warwick
Maott County
Kentucky
Warwick
Johnson
Cholera Report Ignites Three Rivers Turmoil
The Three Rivers board of health rebukes US Consul Nicholas Smith for a scathing sanitary report. Angered residents gather at the consulate, throw stones, and police are posted as authorities seek recall of the consul to prevent further trouble.
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Montreal
Three Rivers
St Lawrence
Quebec
Nicholas Smith
United States
Hanery
Board of Health
Three Rivers Board of Health
Dominion
Triluviana
Tragic Johnson Family Slain at Davis Ferry Farm
Richard L. Johnson and his 18-year-old daughter were hacked to pieces with an ax and cremated at their Monroe County plantation near Davis Ferry. A gang of desperate Black assailants is believed responsible. The crime occurred Friday night and neighbors scour the countryside seeking the fugitives amid torn floors and bloodstains. officials expect little chance of full confession.
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Moerne
Richard L. Johnson
Johnson
Davis Ferry
Monroe
Depew Delivers Speech After Carnegie Cantata
In New York on October 1, a modest crowd listened at Carnegie Music Hall to Silas G Pratt's cantata Columbus presented by the Committees of One Hundred. The gathering included a chorus of about 400, and the featured speech by Dr. Depew centered on themes tied to the event and its public significance.
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New York
Silas G. Pratt
Columbus
Carnegie Music Hall
3 Ae
Pete Rereater
Mexican earthquakes predicted spark Southern Mexico alarm
Juan N. Contreras, famed Guanijukts meteorologist, forecasts a sequence of major earthquakes across Southern Mexico with the first shock set for tomorrow. He has a track record of not failing in his predictions and is regarded as a leading authority on earthquakes and weather in the region.
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City
Mexico
Juan N. Contreras
Contreras
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