Minnesota Alliance surge reshapes governor race and legislature
Minnesota voters face a three cornered contest as the Farmers Alliance grows, predicted to win 77,000 votes while old parties attract tens of thousands. Analysts say Merriam and Owen campaigns collide with strong Alliance support in farming, rail, and mining regions. County Alliance activism and factory town sentiment fuel the shift toward a possible Alliance majority in the Legislature.
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J. Pavu
Minnesota
Farmers’ Alliance
Thut Litte
S. M. Qwen
Alliance
Owen
Merriam
Wileen
Trom
James Baker
Congress
J. P. Pinkham
Prohibition
Allimece
Industrial Union
Duluth
Aly
Minneapolis
Flour City
Mentiss
Wilson
Harrison Campaign Stops Reach Four Ohio Towns
President Harrison plans receptions at Wooster Orrville Canton and two other places along the Fort Wayne line while Blaine signals a first Ohio campaign speech. McKinley speakers shift dates as Reed Alger and Burrows join the circuit and the race heats up with marching clubs and posters.
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Harrison
Blaine
Digpatcr
McKinley-Warwick
Canton
Ohio
Smyser
McKinley
State Committee
Cincinnati
Reed
Stark County
General Alger
Frederickburg
Wayne County
Burrows
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Three Rivers
Jerry Rusk
John Jarrett
Carlisle
Orrville
Warwick
Breckinridge
Voorhees
Governor Hill
Bloodshed at the polls in South Carolina campaign
Political tensions rise after Judge Haskell nomination by anti Tillman Democrats. Tillman faction alleges negroes barred from voting the Haskell ticket while Hueckell faction vows protection for voters. Tillmanites seek governor’s control of election commissioners and managers appointed earlier.
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Wthnan
Tls Ram
the Dispatch
Cu atLeston
5. C
Judge Haskell
Tillman
Haskell
Hueckell
Tillmanites and Haskellites Clash Over Election Control
A political clash emerges as Tillmanites demand removal of Richardson appointees to install Tillmanites. Governor Richardson refuses, leaving Hasellk Democrats in charge of election machinery. Violence feared in upper counties if turnout is pressured. lower counties less at risk as Tillmanites are fewer in number.
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Tillman
Richardson
Tillmanites
Campbell Receives Kincon Affidavits On Cincinnati Votes
Governor Campbell received affidavits and letters alleging sale of votes by Cincinnati Board of Improvement members for 5 000. He plans to submit 75 receipts as proof to the General Assembly to justify his push to purge a Cincinnati graft ring. A Secretary Kelly letter to Campbell was torn up as part of the dispute.
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CoLumbus
Campbell
Sol. P. Kincon
Cincinnati
Reemelin
Dorham
Montgomery
Board of Improvement of
Frank J. Kelly
Hamilton County Democratic Executive Committee
Kelly
Hancock County
Findlay
Cincinnati Board of Public Improvements
General Assembly
Genteman
Reemley
Wyoming Official Canvass Sets Republican Sweep
Governor Warren reports the official canvass of Wyoming's vote shows Republicans elect every state officer and the state’s member of Congress. Cheyenne processes completed today.
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Washington
Warren
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Congress
Nominations for Congress by state party tickets
Nominations listed include Oklahoma with Colonel J. G. McCoy and Assemblyman Matthews both Democrats for long and short terms, Massachusetts with Bushrod W. Morse a Democrat, and California with E. F. Lond a Republican.
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Congress
Okahoma
J. G. McCoy
Assemblyman Matthews
Massachusetts
Bushrod W. Morse
California
E. F. Lond
End of Session for Foreign Missions Board in Minneapolis
The eighty first annual meeting of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions closed at noon in Minneapolis with reports and resolutions. Delegates toured St Paul and were hosted at Plymouth Church after a day of religious exercises and a farewell from President Cyrus Northrop.
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Minneapolis
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Congress
Cyrus Northrop
Minnesota State University
Storrs
St. Paul
Plymouth Church
Flynn Held For Murder In Allegheny
Coroner McDowell committed William Flynn to jail to await trial for the murder of John Bothwell Jr. at Mrs. Kate Fox’s Evans alley house in Allegheny. Flynn, after insult and a fight outside, stabbed Bothwell three times and fled on his wagon.
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John Bothwell
Allegheny
McDowell
William Flynn
John Bothwell, Jr
Kate Fox
Evans Alley
Ae Bothwell
Bothwell
Flynn
Delamater Campaign Fails to Rally Large Turnout
A Clarion meeting aimed to maximize turnout with free trains and a banner for the largest township delegation fell short, despite addresses by Senator Delamater and District Attorney Graham. A later Brookville gathering also drew a large crowd with Delamater speaking.
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Clarion
Delamater
Graham
Philadelphia
Brookville
Senator Delamater
Fremont Republican Club Organizes in Crawford County
A large meeting of Fremont voters in Meadvill e Crawford county organized the Fremont Republican Club. James Randolph was elected president and J W Hannen secretary. Speeches by S N Pettis and A B Richmond praised the party and Delamater while pledging support for the Republican ticket on November 4.
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Meadville
John C. Fremont
Court House
Fremont Republican Club
Crawford County
James Randolph
East Fallowfield Township
J. W. Hannen
S.N. Pettis
A. B. Richmond
Senator Delamater
Republican Party
Poe Ae
Brosius Speaks in Erie on Congress Work and Party Support
Hon. Marriott Brosius and J. H. Lenhart addressed Republicans in Erie on October 1. The speaker reviewed Congress work and defended the party nominee for governor as a fair convention choice while contrasting the Democratic nomination as a single-candidate selection.
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Delamater
Brunner Renominated in Ninth District Race
Congressman Brunner was renominated today from the Ninth district in a straightforward party renomination.
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Reapre
Brunner
Instructions to Customs on New Tariff Trade Mark Prohibition
Assistant Secretary Spaulding has issued a circular to customs officers under the new tariff law effective March 1, 1891. It requires that no imported item copy or simulate a domestic trademark. Domestic manufacturers may record name, residence, and trade mark facsimiles in Treasury books to aid enforcement and provide copies to each port.
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Washington
Spaulding
Treasury Department
Customs
United States
Treasury
Mulvey Arrested Over Advance Money Suit
Philadelphia National League club sues Joseph Mulvey third baseman of the Brotherhood to recover 1250 dollars paid as advance money when signing for 1890. Mulvey was arrested on the canvas, with bail set at 1500 dollars by J Earle Wagner, president of the Philadelphia Brotherhood Club.
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Philadelphia
National League Baseball Club
Joseph Mulvey
Brotherhood Club
Mulvey
J. Earle Wagner
Philadelphia Brotherhood Club
Orrville Train Death Seen as Murder Push
Orrville incident ends in coroner arrest of John Sweeney after Boydston is crushed under an engine. Inquest suggests Boydston was pushed by a confederate as a switching engine passed. Sweeney and others detained amid suspicions of foul play and multiple arrests.
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Cleveland
Orrville
Solem Boydston
Wayne County
John Sweeney
Boydston
Sweeney
Merchant Shot Dead in Clinton County
Tilly M. Lewis a prominent Clinton County merchant was assassinated in his yard near Clinton ten miles west of Jackson Mississippi. A gunshot was heard and his body with buckshot was found. Bloodhounds were called to track the perpetrator. Lewis aged 48 was well known in politics and among local citizens.
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Jackson, Miss
Tilly M. Lewis
Clinton
Here
Lewis
Remembered by Friends Civil Engineer Michael Walsh
Civil Engineer Michael Walsh of Pittsburg Traction Company left yesterday to join Broadwa Cable road under the Wid ener Elkins syndicate. He was popular locally after years with the road, and fellow workers presented him a gold watch and chain on departure.
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Michael Walsh
Pittsburg Traction Company
Broadwa
Widener-Elkins Syndicate
President Harrison Receives Royal Welcome In St Louis
Vast processions and public praise mark the visit as Harrison tours the Fair grounds. A luncheon, diverse escorts, and a joyful parade unfold amid cheers from Missourians. The day ends with a private dinner at the Southern Hotel and reports of Justice Miller's condition looming over city events.
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St. Louis
Harrison
Kansas City
Halford
Fair Grounds
President's return schedule eyed amid travel plan tweak
The plan may hasten the President's return to Washington as he shifts travel to Indianapolis for tomorrow or next, then leaves for Washington the following morning with stops in several Indiana and Ohio towns.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Ngton
Indiana
Ohio
Mishaps Of A Day In Southside And Allegheny
Mrs. Annie Imhoff, 46, of 250 Brownsville Avenue Southside, burned when kerosene ignited on a stove. Her clothes were scorched and she is hospitalized as recovery seems doubtful. In Allegheny, Vincent’s buggy was wrecked after a horse bolted. Miller, a Home Hotel painter, fell from a fourth floor scaffold and was hospitalized with multiple injuries. Hoffman burned by furnace gas at Jones & Laughlin mill. Jackson, a colored driver, fell from a wagon and suffered a crushed leg needing amputation. Londsky burned on a hot sheet of iron at National Tube Works.
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Southside
Miller
Annie Imhoff
Brownsville Avenue
West Penn Hospital
Church and
Madison Avenues
Allegheny
John Miller
Joseph Hoffman
Jones & Laughlin’s
Milton Jackson
Tenth Street Bridge
Michael Londsky
National Tube Works
Mercy Hospital
Haunted House Near Scottdale Attracts Ghost Seekers
Special Telegram reports a house in Ander sonville, west of Scottdale, visited nightly by crowds claiming to see a ghost of former owner Jacob Anderson. Mrs Mier and her husband say they saw a human face and hands in the upstairs, with an old man likeness matching Anderson's photo, fanning local belief in supernatural visitations.
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Dissfaron
Scortpale
Andersonville
William Mier
Jacob Anderson
Mier
John Golsborough
Anderson
General Strike Threat Looms in Valley Miners Action
Secretary James Boyd of the United Mine Workers reports erroneous strike rumors amid a Valley miners walkout over higher pay. In Acme and Allen mines 150 men demand 6 cent per ton raise to reach Columbus standard and dead work pay. Workers in Blyth's group are paid 66 cents and for dead work. Boyd met with President Rae and the strike continues. The Executive Board at Columbus will discuss general river-miner action next week.
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James Boyd
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Acme and Allen
Columbus Standard
Sears
Blyth
Boyd
John B. Rae
McLaughlin
Columbus
Woman robbed and found unconscious in Homewood Cemetery
Mrs Philomena Phillips 65 was discovered by 10 year old Howard Allen in a stream at Homewood Cemetery. She said she was fed to the spot, robbed of railroad bonds, and thrown into the water. She was taken to Mercy Hospital and later revived. Police call the case mysterious as no injuries are found. Allen saw her near the spot on Friday. A list of patent notices follows.
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Philomena Phillips
Post
Howard Allen
Homewood Cemetery
Phillips
Mercy Hospital
Mia
Young Allen
The Place for Men to Visit Declares Prime Stock
The store advertises a large selection of trouserings suitings and overcoatings with low prices and unmatched fit. Stores 407 Wood St promotes lively boys and children department with a stock of canes and an elegant sale of $2. GusEr's.
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E. Schauer
Wood St
Boys and Children’s Department
Avery
GusEr
E. Sonaven
Leprosy in Venezuela Isolation Island Advancing Care
A State Department report describes the Maracaibo lazaretto for leprosy patients founded after 1825. It notes built cottages, waterworks, farms, religious services, and marriages among lepers, with a growing community of about 125 residents and monthly costs around $13 per person.
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Washington
Venezuela
State Department
E. Plumacher
Maricaibo
Santo Domingo
Lazaretto
Union Contractors Face Grievances At Building Trades Council
The Building Trades Council met with President George Jones in charge. Grievances allege non‑union hod carriers and plasterers by Sancraft and Curran Bros, with referrals to the Executive Board for action. Secretary urged subletting only to union employers. H Wakefield elected Treasurer to replace A M Swartz.
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Building Trades’ Council
George Jones
W. F. Davenport
Thomas Little
Painters and Decorators
K. of L
Henry Markle
Operative Plasterers’ International Association
Hodcarriers
Sancraft
Curran Bros, Plasterers
Hazlewood
Builders’ Exchange
H. Wakefield
A. M. Swartz
Robbery Claim Ties Italian to Pittsburg Arrest
Daniel Sylvester an Italian resident claims 600 dollars was stolen in Bradford and accuses F O Bruno of taking the money. He followed Bruno to Pittsburg where he was arrested yesterday. Bruno carried 12 75. Permits for Wooden Buildings noted as the Allegheny Committee plans its first action under a new ordinance granting building permits with several petitions on file.
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Daniel Sylvester
Bradford
F.O. Bruno
Bruno
Pittsburg
Allegheny Committee On
Special Sale at Thornton Bros Silk Fabrics
Too busy to chat at the Exposition Thornton Bros. invites buyers to visit 128 Federal St Allegheny for a special week long sale of black silks and silk warp Henriettas at cost prices. Clerks will assist customers as they shop quickly and view the ticketed prices.
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Thornton Bros
Federal St
Allegheny
Underwear Lines From Cartwright Warner and Host Co.
Cartwright and Warner offer medium and heavy weight underwear in merino and all wool in white and natural tones. Also full lines of American Host Co. underwear for ladies children and men. Available at A G Campbell and Sons 27 Fifth Ave.
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Cartwright & Warner
American Host Co
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Fifth Ave
Winnie Davis Engagement Declared Annulled
Syracuse dispatch reportsMiss Winnie Daviss engagement to Alfred Wilkinson of Syracuse is declared annulled due to ill health and financial strains. Friends say health concerns prompted the breakup with Wilkinson reportedly affected by recent family reverses and the loss of the old home.
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Diafatce
Syracuse
Winnie Davis
Confederacy
Alfred Wilkinson
Davis
Miss Davis
Wilkinson
Miss Winnie
South
Brushing Teeth Advice From a New York Dentist
A New York Herald dentist laments poor brushing habits and outlines a two brush method with hot mouth rinses. Begin with a hard brush to clean between teeth, then a soft brush over all surfaces, finish with waxed floss and Listerine spray nightly and after meals.
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New York Herald
Death of Patrick M. Kearney Fireman Remembered
The obituary notes Patrick M. Kearney an industrious fireman for over 30 years He is praised for his alertness in fighting fires and saving lives and property He is described as a devoted father and faithful Christian Detroit Free Press mentions a harsh critique of a lawyer’s disbarment method in California calling it illegal yet effective
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Patrick M. Kearney
Detroit
Piano and organ listings with prices from Lechner and Schoenberger
An advertisement lists Organs and pianos with prices from Lechner and Schoenberger at 69 Fifth Avenue. Brands include Chickering Emerson Newton Carhart Mellor Stoddart and more with easy payments and first choice calls. Also notes General agencies for Kranich & Bach Stultz Bauer and others and a clothing pitch by E Schauer at 407 Wood Street urging winter suits and overcoats.
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Boardman & Gray
Chickering
Naeernae
Stoddart
Emerson Pianno
Valelee
Newton & Co
Lechner & Schoenberger
Fifth Avenue
General Seeey
Kranich & B Stultz & Bauer
Jas
M. Starr & Co
McCammon
E. Schauer
Two Fine Upright Pianos Offered at Great Reduction
Exposition closing this week invites buyers to view two slightly used upright pianos by Echner and Schoenberger. Cash or easy payments offered. Gunky’s hosts special bargains to serve country patrons expected this week.
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Echner & Schoenberger
Fifth Avenue
Leading Hatters and Furriers Offer Seal Jackets and Capes
Bennett & Co. advertise seal jackets seal sacs and muffs with best fitting coats in the city. Corner Wood street and Fifth avenue market leading furriers report no advance in price while Alaska seal products remain available.
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Battery and Furriers
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Bennett & Co
Alaska
Two Women Arrested in New York for $95,000 Draft Swindle
In New York two women identified as Mrs E Browning and Mrs Cornelia V E Miller, arriving with a 7 year old girl, faced arrest over alleged embezzlement linked to James H Field & Co London brokers. Prosecutors claim the pair carried $95,000 in drafts and certificates, tied to a London banking collapse, with habeas corpus actions initiated by lawyer Abe Hummel as police pursue evidence.
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New Youk
Fifth Avenue Hotel
E. Browning
Cornelia V. E. Miller
Browning
Mr. Browning
Brown Brothers & Co
Wall Street
London
Howe & Hummel
Field
Miller
Coleman House
Barrett
Garrett
Mrs. Field
Inspector Byrne
Mrs. Miller
James H. Field
William Wadsworth Miller
William Gates Miller
Ferdinand Ward
Mattera
Tne
Byrne
England
Nene & H
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Erie
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Weod St
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Cotton Belt Railroad
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Harrison Toasted
Stanard
Charles Green
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Darkie
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Tracy
Francis
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Sam M. Kennard
Jefferson Barracks
Clark Avenue
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City Hall
Mr. Harrison
Justice Miller
Scottdale
O. D. Levis
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W. Va
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Alonzo Dow
Wooster
George H. Everson
Anton Geyer
Shaler
Peter Good
Wilkesbarre
Adam C. Hendricks
Martinsburg W. Va
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William J. Wright
Cooperstown
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Hazleton
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Cable
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