Poison in a Dinner Prompts Mass Illness at Convention
Reavormpm Pa Oct 16 delegates to the State Woman's Christian Temperance Union hall meal suddenly fell ill after a dinner prepared by Mrs Washburne. Nearly 50 were stricken with apparent poisoning. physicians treated 40 women at a church basement hospital and at private homes. The cause remains unknown with rumors about liquor interests rejected. investigators focus on the dinner itself and possible poison in coffee meat or grapes.
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Difpatch
Reavrompm
State Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Armory Hall
Altogdt
Washburnen
Gret
Noone
Frucht
Illness Strikes Delegates at State Convention
Affected delegates, mainly from outside regions, faced illness as the state convention proceeded. Two prominent newspaper women remained in critical condition, while others improved under local care led by Dr. H. S. French. Nurses and doctors attended at bedsides as the opening session continued after a prayer meeting led by Mrs. E D.C. Mair.
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Corps of Physicians
Philadelphia
H. S. French
W. H. Holvey
Scranton Trdk
Ada Cable
Bradford
Indies
E D.C. Mair
Pittsburg
Mary H. Jones
Storming the Clouds with Sky-Stormers in Texas Clouds
In Sax Diego Texas on October 16 a nightlong dynamite and rocket barrage by Uncle Jerry Rusk’s sky-stormers fired for nearly 20 hours aiming to induce rain. The Texas norther cleared, humidity rose, ranchers funded 2500 to test rainmaking, pledging more if successful.
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Sax Diego
Tex
San Diego
Jerry Rusk
Texas
Ani
el Paso
New Constitution Strengthens International Women’s Christian Association
Chicago on October 16 reports the fourth day of the International Women's Christian Association biennial conference. A secret session approved a new centralized constitution empowering an Executive Committee to conduct business and plan outreach. Frances Willard and two fraternal delegates were elected for the World’s WCTU convention in Boston. Next conference set for Buffalo.
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Chicago
International Women's Christian Association
Frances Willard
We. T. U
Boston
Elliott
Lincoln
Neb
C. V. Drinkwater
Buffalo
Snakes Auction Sells 14 Boa Constrictors For Little
In New York customs seized 12 boxes of boa constrictors from the Amazon aboard the steamer Advance on October 1. The lot sold at auction for 75 dollars after a 20 dollar start as the snake market languishes and expects feed and care for the animals.
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New York
Speiof
Amazon
H. Hoile
Brasil
Blaine Letter Explained by Author Reciprocity Gains
Ohio editor replies to Democratic framing of Blaine against the McKinley tariff. James G. Blaine argues the reciprocity clause changed the bill, opening markets for wheat and pork. He cites Brazil Cuba Porto Rico San Domingo and Germany as examples of new markets and confirms his support for the tariff with reciprocity.
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New York
Ohio
Blaine
Aversta
John Hopley
Hueyrus
Dean Sta
James G. Blaine
Frye
Senate
Senator Frye
Brazil
Cuba
Porto Rico
San Momingo
Germany
Onlo
James G. Buatre
Watres Leads GOP Push for Gregg Morrison Tour
Lieutenant Governor Watres personally reported to Republican headquarters in Philadelphia to boost the Gregg and Morrison campaign. He outlines plans for a statewide tour starting next Tuesday and defends the Senate investigation as thorough and satisfactory, urging full public judgment without evade.
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Philadelphia
Watres
Republican
Gregg
Morrison
Senate
SURE OF M'KINLEY
A Washington betting guide notes a “sporting gentleman” gathering state data to decide wagers. He favors McKinley in Ohio with clear odds, but sees Pennsylvania Iowa New York as favorable for Gregg or party tickets, depending on evolving conditions. He expects McKinley to win easily.
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Wasninetos
Sperial
Tom Disratch
Ohio
MacKinley
Gregg
Pennsylvania
Iowa
New York
Massachusetts
McKinley
County Fights in Kansas Split Democrats Across Counties
In Tooeka Kansas on October 16 the State Democratic Central Committee resolved to take no part in local county fights and urged Democrats in each county to act as needed. They faced 57 County Central Committees seeking fusion with Alliance or Republicans, or nominating alternatives.
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Tooeka
Kann
State
Democratic Central Committee
County political clash over fusion and straight tickets
Democrats opposed to fusion challenged the Chairman of the Democratic Central Committee but he was sustained by the committee. The State Central Committee of the People's and Democratic parties controls county fights. The Republican State Central Committee advises fusion with Democrats in some counties but runs straight tickets where prospects exist.
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Democratic Central Committee
State Central Committee
People’s
Democratic
Republican State Central Committee
Labor convention denounces Powderly Wright and Butler
A Philadelphia labor gathering of about one hundred delegates from multiple counties adopted sweeping resolutions condemning Powderly Wright Butler and their associates. They pledge to expose venal leadership and mobilize workers to oust unfaithful leaders in industry and politics.
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Butler
Philadelphia
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Organized
Northumberland
Lehigh
Schuylkill
Berks
Clearfield
Carlton
Lackawanna
Westmoreland
A. A. Carlton
The
Knights of Labor
Frederick Turner
Edward Moore
Michael Moore
Broom Makers’ Union
Joseph P.ill
Reading Miners’ Association
Statesylvania
Messrs
Powderly
Wright, Butler & Co
Dalzell Enthusiastically Receved in Erie Campaign Stop
Erie county Republicans opened the campaign with Hon. John Dalzell of Pittsburg, warmly received in a Robinson stronghold. He praised war records, condemned Wright, recalled Delamare defeat as a rebuke to past tactics, favored tariff policy, McKinley era industries, and urged revival of the force bill.
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Erie
Erie County
John Dalzell
Pittsburg
Dalsell
Robinson
Dalzell
Wright
Ren. G. W. Delamare
State Senate
Grant
Blaine
Theer
Bedford Judicial Fight Prompts Conference Adjournment
The Bedford Judicial Conference in Opt 16 faced a dramatic moment as Captain Banner of Somerset moved to adjourn sine die. After lively debate the measure was tabled pending the return of Mr Longenecker who is out of town.
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Bedford
Captain Banner
Somerset
Nemenes
Longenecker
Conference on Nominating Method Fails To Launch
Representatives from four counties convened to discuss shifting from conferee to popular vote for Congressional nominations. Delegates from Mercer Lawrence and Beaver failed to attend, and despite plans for each county committee to send four delegates to a convention the effort appears unlikely to proceed.
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Barter
Twenty-fifth
Mercer
Lawrence
Beaver
Leckless Jerry Simpson Speaks to 1100 at Lra
Jerry Simpson spoke to about 1100 people in Lra on October 16. He focused largely on Senator Sherman. Ralph Beaumont of Washington accompanied him and addressed the crowd in the public square.
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Lra
Leckless
Jerry Simpson
Senator Sherman
Ralph Beaumont
Washington
Mr. Simpson
Analysis of Lincoln by Colonel McClure for The Dispatch
A feature on Abraham Lincoln’s character by Colonel A. K. H. McClure appears in The Dispatch for tomorrow, offering insights into the fallen president’s traits and leadership.
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Lincoln
A. KH. McClure
Quincy High School professor shoots self in untimely death
Prof J R Stevenson 43 instructor in science and mathematics at Quincy High School committed suicide this morning. He kissed his wife and child before leaving home for school then bought a revolver and cartridges loaded five chambers and shot himself in a ravine. He died about three hours later with temporary insanity cited as the cause.
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Quincy, Ill
J. R. Stevenson
Quincy High School
Stevenson
Eclipse of Eiffel Tower Rival Tower Planned for World Fair
The Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, backed by Andrew Carnegie, will construct a 1,120 foot American tower for the World's Fair. It will outdo the Eiffel by housing 5,000 diners, 3,000 vendors, and elevators reaching above 1,000 feet. Groundbreaking targets February 1, 1898 with completion hoped by October 12, 1892.
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Eiffel Paris
Andaregie
Pittsburg
Keystone Bridge Company
Andrew Carnegie
Union League Club
A. L. Griffin
Edward F.in
Keystone Company
Griffin
George L. Morrison
Carnegie
St. Louis
Keokuk
Dubuque
Kansas City
Chicago
Cincinnati
Anarchists Held For Trial In Philadelphia
Hearing on habeas corpus for Julius Moskowitz Louis Jacobs Isadore Prenner Morris Gillis and Jacob Apple charged with breach of peace distributing anarchistic circulars inciting riot and intimidating a witness. Witness described a Russian Hebrew group renting a hall for a socialist meeting with anti religious and anti government rhetoric. The judge expressed doubt about the case.
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Philadelphia
Biddle
Julius Moskowitz
Louis Jacobs
Isadore Prenner
Morris Gillis
Jacob Apple
Knights of Labor
United States
Annexation Rumors Stir Canada as Premier Faces Unease
Ottawa reports Premier Abbott uneasy over growing support for political union with the United States. Prominent Macdonald loyalists promote annexation with campaigns across the Dominion. Windsor Belle River and Western Ontario hosts push the issue amid parliamentary and upcoming elections. An illustrated letter from Frank G. Carpenter features in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
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Ottawa
Abbott
United States
Sir John Macdonald
Windsor
Belle River
Ontario
Brien
Dominion
Depew
Frank G. Carpenter
Baltimore Scolds Grand Jury Over Sunday Law
Baltimore Chronicle reports the grand jury directed police to enforce the old Sunday statute, drawing protests from the public and church groups. The order was later softened to permit selling medicine soda water bread and postage stamps while continuing to bar cigars and confections.
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Baltimore
Grand Jury
Neous Work
Trafic
Spear accuses Teed of fraud in Koreshan Home case
San Francisco reports Prof Spear once a key Koreshan lieutenant accuses Dr Cyrus Teed of fakery. He says Teed sought control of the Economita treasury in Economy Pennsylvania and faked messianic claims. Spear details alleged mistreatment and a bed worth 500 dollars amid a caravan of supporters.
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Spear
Cyrus Teed
Frisco
Chicago
Teed
Sisters of the Home
Bay of Is
Dupespear
Economy
Economita
Absorbing Interest Serial Next in The Dispatch
Edgar Fawcett’s serial American Push is highlighted as the best story now publishing in serial form in America. A chapter of Absorbing Interest will appear in tomorrow’s edition of The Dispatch.
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Edgar Fawcett
America
Dispatch
Smuggling Case Tells of Jeweler and Wife
A New York jeweler and his wife allegedly smuggled 200000 dollars worth of unset gems aboard a White Star liner. London letters warned of their intent and customs officers later discovered the gems had been brought in despite searches. No arrests expected.
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New York
Custom House
London
Mrs Thurman in Critical Condition Report
Columbus, October 16. Mrs Allen G Thurman remains in a very critical state tonight after three days in a stupor. Doctors fear she may not survive until morning.
The News Directory Teems With Live News And Features
The 12 page DisPatcH issue offers an index across pages including Wholesale Poisoning Blaine Letter A Convention Plan Pacific Millionaires Pittsburg to Eclipse Efffel Exposition Figures Missionaries Meet Want Ads Editorial Miscellaneous Ads Foreign Features Social and Personal The Trade Situation Methodist Council The Labor World Charges Against Huey Copyrighted Cable The Ohio Campaign Roosevelt s Reforms A Theological Point General Sports Highest Waterfall News From Neighboring Towns Court Trials Latest Fashions Wakeman s Letter From Coventry Church Notes The Oil Fields Chess and Checkers Iron Trade Review Piec ee Market Reports A Clerk s Conscience Present Day Issues
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Blaine
Pacific Millionaires
Pittsburg
Change of Front on Constitutional Convention Question
A staff correspondence from Pang Missouri reports that Walter Lyon of Pittsburg arrived with word that Republican leaders shifted position on a Constitutional Convention. Grangers and labor elements pressed for the convention but both major parties now fear responsibility for its defeat. Western and Philadelphia senators show mixed views. Lyon’s orders reportedly signal motion toward holding the convention. Senator Medard’s death prompts anticipated action Monday. Henry Hall may seek the Mercer seat.
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Pang
United States
Walter Lyon
Pittsor
Bacy
Lyon
Tut
Schuylkill
Lackawanna
Clearfield
Fayette
Lucerne
Sloan
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Robbins
Westmoreland
Brant
Fayette-Greene
Showalter
Butler
Philadelphia
Farmer Taggert
Ree
J. R. Thomas
Granger
Senator Medard
Mercer-Lawrence
Henry Hall
Mercer
Hall
Quay and Magee
Herbeet
Westward Dreams and the Eastward Pulse
An old essay recounts easterners chasing Eldorado in the Far West since 1849. It recalls Horace Greeley’s call to go West and the booster lines of George Francis Train urging Pacific coast growth to rival New York and San Francisco. The piece reflects on East Coast ambitions and westward myths.
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Far West
Eldorado
Ponce de Leon
Horace Greeley
George Francis Train
Continents
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound
New York
San Francisco
East
Portland and the Inland Empire in the Oregon Growth Tale
This excerpt traces Portland’s rise as a commercial hub in Oregon’s Inland Empire from Council Bluffs to the Cascade Range. It notes investment by Henry Villard, the Blind Pool, and Quaker City money, the region’s rail ambitions, and Portland’s meteoric wealth and disputed site choice amid sanitary and geographic quirks.
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College Green
Council Bluffs
Cascade Range
Henry Villard
Amsterdam
Cooke
Northern Pacific
Oregon
Portland
Thas& Vast Transportation
Mecca
William Penn
Checkers Board
Columbia River
Villard
Astoria
Three Children Cremated in Mississippi House Fire
News from Helena Arkansas reports a Crews plantation fire across the river in Mississippi killed three children when parents left them in a locked house to work in the fields. The flames trapped them as doors could not be opened and the structure collapsed.
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Helena
Ark
Mississippi
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