Claims the Earth He Sees Only Victory For Cleveland
Washington dispatch reports Congressman McCreary of Kentucky predicts large Democratic majorities in New York and other states for Cleveland. He argues Southern support remains solid for the Democrats and notes Third party risks. Colored Republicans in Richmond plan to shadow colonization efforts in New York to curb prospective colonizers.
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Washington
McCreary
Kentucky
Congress
New York
Cleveland
Lodiana
Democrata
Illinois
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
South
Weaver
Mr. Magee
Alabama
Harrison
West Virginia
People's Party
McCrenary
Weaver and Field
Virginia
People's Arty
Old Dominion
People’s Party
Georgia
Florida
Ilinois
McCredry
Chicago
Stevenson
Wack
Diack
Mitchell
Russell
Boston
Republican Party
Harrison and Reid Club
Elder, Smith & Co
Empire State
Election returns delayed until Legislature canvass
Atlanta October 12. Officials say official results cannot be released until after the Legislature canvasses the returns on the 26th. County returns are sent in sealed envelopes for review and certification before any announcement to the public.
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Atlanta
Legislature to canvass sealed election returns
An estimate based on precinct counts shows a statewide vote around 200000 with Peek 65000 and Northen 135000. The official results await the legislature's canvass on October 26, when returns are opened from their sealed state.
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Opel
Peek
Northen
Ballots Printed Napkin Size By State County Boards
Pennsylvania counties unite on Baker ballot size the 67 boards approve district based forms to fit voter view and ease counting. Journalists note risk of scratched tickets complicating tally and Full names vs initials debate affects General Gobin and nomination papers.
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Koonk
Gobin
Philadelphia
Boards of
Baker
J. B. W. Geist
Lancaster Nae Fra
Boards of Commissioners
P. Gray Meek
Mr. Meek
Savage
Clearfield
John Peter Schindel
Baker An
Wright
Canadian Blondin Dixon Time Cut Right in Two
Clifford Calverley, a 22 year old Canadian, crossed the Niagara gorge on a three-eighths inch cable spanning from Canada to the United States. He walked the wire in six minutes eight seconds, beating the previous record by Dixon, and performed stunts on the line including toes hangs. Calverley plans a Europe tour next year after earlier displays at Hanlan's Island.
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Tita Dinpatch
Niagara Faris
Niagara
Clifford Calverley
Calverley
Balan Pole of Pine, Weighing 20 Pounds. Birth Varpuiee OF & i
Blondie
Dixon
Haolan's Island
Toronto
Verley
Clarksburg
Ontario
Canada
Niagara Falls
Hoe
Hanlan
Europe
Indiana Supreme Court Keeps Apportionment Status Quo
Indiana Supreme Court in a written opinion rejects motions to dismiss and affirms that the apportionment case remains unresolved until after the election. Oral arguments are set for November 17, and the decision means the case does not affect the upcoming ballots.
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Indianapolts
McBride
Supreme Court of Indiana
Smith
Ex Mayor Grace Challenged Over Naturalization Papers
Ex mayor Grace faced an unusual demand from a Tammany registrar in New York who insisted on seeing his naturalization papers during a registration. Grace retrieved the documents from a safe deposit box and complied, noting it was the first time such a request was made in the city since his naturalization over three decades ago.
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New York
Grace
Tammany
R. Grace
New York City
Springer Replies to North in Wool Tariff Row
Springfield October report shows Hon William M Springer chairman of Ways and Means replying to an open letter from Secretary North of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers. Springer claims North cites no U S prices for scoured wool. says North's figures are unresponsive to the tariff dispute and omit key points of difference.
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Springfield
Itt
William M. Springer
House Committee On Ways and Means
Secretary North
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Springer
North
United States
Europe
Mr. North
Objections Filed Against Democratic Nominees in Several Districts
Objections were filed in Dauphin County Court by party officials to the Democratic nomination of Joseph M. McClure for President Judge in the McKean Potter district. McClure had earlier objected to Republican A G Olmstead. October 20 is set for argument. Additional objections were filed to William Littley’s nomination for the Twenty third district Legislature, with hearing set for Saturday next.
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Dauphin County
Potter County
Democratic County Committee
Joseph M. McClure
McKean-Potter
McClure
A. G. Olmstead
William Littley
Twentythird
Philadelphia
Hearny
Rebellion at Huntingdon Reform School Inmates Attack Officer
In Huntingdon Pennsylvania the Huntingdon Reformatory inmates attacked Officer D W Boyer as 60 prisoners marched to a room. Janes Caul and Alonzo Billings led the assault injuring the guard. a general alarm ended the revolt. Boyer is home recovering. Caul and Billings are jailed awaiting further action.
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Huntingdon Reform School
Huntingdox
Huntingdon Reformatory
D. W. Boyer
Janes Caul
Philadelphia
Alonzo Billings
Caul
Witn Esite
Boyer
James Kyle
Billings
Bover
Secretary Bates Denies Identity Of Political Circular
Bates refuses to deny authorship of a circular sent to postmasters saying distribution of wholesome political literature does no harm and that no law reveals a master from renderings Poe like.
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Dertrrorr
Bates
Three Men Burned at Bethlehem Iron Works
In Bethlehem Pennsylvania on October 12 three workers Thomas Fox Michael Lynch and William Bowers were severely burned when five tons of molten steel sprayed from a converter at the Bethlehem Iron Works Bessemer mill. Bowers may die from injuries and the others are being treated.
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Bethlehem
Thomas Fox
Michael Lynch
William Bowers
Bessemer
Bethlehem Iron Works
Bowers
Justice Stover bars naturalization for aliens who cannot read English
Batustox N Y Oct 12 Justice Stover refuses naturalization to aliens who cannot read and write English and has denied six applicants. One applicant from Kent England is over 60 and a resident for 25 years. He insists citizens must read and write to receive citizenship and to take the oath. Ohio soldiers will not go to Chicago with Governor McKinley to the World's Fair opening. the Fourteenth Regiment plans to stay.
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Batustox
N. Y
Justice Stover
County
Kent
England
John Griggs
Stover
United States
Jieant
Ohio
Chicago
Columbus
McKinley
Trouble Brews as Columbus Spoils First Day of Switchmen Strike
In Columbus on October 12, yard men on the Big Four began a strike. After warnings of discharge for nonreturn to work and staying off company property, arrests followed as two strikers faced riot charges. Police and injunctions curbed clashes while unions eyed possible spread to Springfield Dayton Cleveland and other lines.
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Columbus
Reg
Edward Loftus
Joseph Cokely
Vards
Loftus
Sprringfield
Dayton
Cleveland
Panhandle
Baltimore and Ohio
Hocking Valley
Sncinnati
Big Four
Switchmen's Brotherhood
British Flag Torn Down In Westchester Tussle
A British subject Mr McKenzie in Marble Road Armour Park West Chester County had an English flag torn down by about 50 local men armed with firearms and a constable led the march. Mrs McKenzie aided by her husband insisted they would do as they pleased and the flag was replaced by the Stars and Stripes. The incident raises questions about foreign flag displays on American soil and possible legal action.
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McKenzie
Marble Road
Armour Park
West Chester County
New York
Tuckalos
Tuckahoe
Palmer Crises Prompt Reinstatement in Veteran Legion
About 1,000 delegates gather in Indianapolis for the Union Veteran Legion annual meeting as Corporal Tanner moves to reinstate Colonel H. Jones of the Washington Encampment. Jones and Colonel Butler Fitch had been suspended after a sarcastic letter to Commander in Chief Palmer. The suspensions were lifted following debate.
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Indianapolis
Union Veteran Legion
Corporal Tanner
H. ©. Jones
Washington
Jones
Palmer
Butler Fitch
Fitch
Jones and Fitch
Western Banke le Indictment Arrest for Embezzlement
Depositors in Magnolia Kansas secure indictment and arrest of J G Kessoe a former banker and bank president after attachments against Ouachita Valley Bank of Camden Ark and Gate City National Bank of Texarkana Ark. Kessoe returned from a Western States tour when arrested on embezzlement charges. In Carlisle Harry Croman dies ten days after being shot during a hunting accident with an Italian companion Thomas Helm.
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Pine Bauff
Ark
J. G. Kelsoe
Magnolia
Kan
Ouachita Valley Bank
Camden
Gate City National Bank of
Texarkana
Colorado
Kessoe
Carlisle
Harry Croman
Huntsdale
Thomas Helm
Missing Fragments from City Ad Minted on Bank Street
Fragmentary ad copy notes boxes rented year round at a bank on Fourth Avenue. Mentions watches by Vacuznow and Constantin Watch advertised as finest timepiece, warranted, suitable for open or hunting use. Sells ladies and general sizes via Shearer & Lloyd at 37 Fifth Avenue.
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Ben
Dopont National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Constantin
Shearer & Lloyd
Fifth Avenue
Wanted Bakery Worker at Milli Browns
Classified brief seeks a cake baker for a local shop. Applicant must have daily availability and be capable of manual cake decorating. No prior experience required if willing to learn. Apply in person at Novelty Cone storefront for interview.
Tariff for Revenue Only Debated by Early Congress
A dated letter from George Ticknor Curtis discusses protectionist aims in early U S revenue laws. The piece cites Baltimore’s 1789 petition for duties to aid American industry, debates on ad valorem versus specific duties, and regional views, highlighting cotton hemp and southern conditions.
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New Yor
George Tickoor Curtis
Wilbur F. Wakeman
American Protective Tariff League
Congress
Washington
Grover Cleveland
United States
Maroc Hoo
Pesaronion
Dr Miles New Heart Cure Praised In Testimonial Note
A reader letter extols Dr Miles New Heart Cure for heart disease noting personal cure and wife’s improvement. It cites rapid pulse chest pain and shortness of breath as symptoms and claims remedies are sold widely with a free book offer.
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