Grover Cleveland dominates New York political spotlight
The New York campaign centers on Grover Cleveland's surprising popularity with large spontaneous ovations in New York and Brooklyn. The piece notes Cleveland and Governor Hill burying their feud, the World’s Fair issue as a campaign lever, and hints at Californians and Northern Pacific Railroad influence shaping the race against Fassett.
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New York
New York State
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
United States
Brooklyn
Hill
Grover
McKinley Close to Home County Rally as Campaign Heats Up
McKinley focuses final drives in Stark County with rallies in Alliance next Saturday. Democrats wager on McKinley’s margin, while Republicans push for strong turnout. Weybrecht, a popular noncandidate, is seen boosting Democratic prospects in the county, aiming to outperform the ticket in the legislative race.
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Cantor
Sperial
McKinley
Stark
Baer
Eeateecone Aceans
Alliance
Yool Audiet doner'Sestig Waeeoel
Congress
B. F. Weybrecht
Democratic itinerary outlines Wright and Tilden campaign swing
Philadelphia dispatch notes Wright and Tilden resume touring campaign across Harrisburg Chambersburg Carlisle Williamsport Renovo Johnsonburg Bradford and Pittsburg with scheduled meetings and receptions. Organized by Lycoming and local Democratic leaders, the trek includes monster and evening gatherings across multiple towns.
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Wright
Tilden
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Chambersburg
Courice House
Carlisle
Bolton House
Mincy
Williamsport
Kaupp
Lycoming Democracy
Renovo
Johnsonburg
Elk County
Bradford
Pees
Kerr
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Monongahels House
Longnecker Proposes Compromise for Presiding Judge Nominee
Senator Longnecker offers a plan to end the judicial selection impasse by appointing two GOP committee members from Belford and Somerset counties plus State Chairman Watres to nominate the Presiding Judge candidate, with both mains retiring from the contest.
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Judicial Conference
Longnecker
Kooser
Somerset
State
Republican Committee
Belford
Watres
Conference deadlocks over party nomination in three-cornered race
Six names from three counties form the pool for a party candidacy. A method by lot or alternating strikes to pick a single nominee was proposed but refused. Senator Longnecker insists he has done all he can, while his constituents demand he stay unless his opponent does likewise. If the conference fails to nominate at Morrow Somerset, the decision goes to the voters.
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Tammany Hall
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Governor Hill
Democratic Party
Longnecker
Somerset
Split in Democratic Party Over Lottery Issue Deepens
New Orleans October 18 A five day Democratic State Central Committee session ends with the lottery faction gaining control and setting December 16 for the state convention The party fails to agree on a white primary planned for December 1 and adjourns amid a widening rift The fight moves to the state convention with a likely party split depending on the convention outcome
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New Orleans
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Party
Eletionsowever
Uniis
Maish Predicts Democratic Victory In Pennsylvania
Levi Maish of York, Pa, told Dispatch reporters in Washington that Democrats are gaining strength after a blue outlook a week or two ago. He expects Flower and Tammany to win, and Col. Marsh shares the belief that Pennsylvania will go Democratic as well.
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Wasnixcton
Levi Maish
York
New York
Dispatch
Flower
Tammany
Col. Marsh
Pennsylvania
Banker F C Hutchinson Dies Traveling for Health in Colorado
A telegram from Colorado Springs reports F C Hutchinson cashier of the Allegheny National Bank in Pittsburgh fatally hurt while traveling for his health. He was 30, married with two children, and accompanied by his wife and children. Hutchinson had left the bank two months ago for consumption and was on leave. details are not yet available. He lived at Cypress and Baum streets in Shadyside.
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F. C. Hutchinson
Allegheny National
Dis- Parcu
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Allegheny National Bank
Pittsburg
Hutchinson
Cypress and
Baum Streets
Shadyside
Frank C. Hutchinson
Solideo Gloria Runs Aground Off Fernandina in Fever Case
The German bark Solideo Gloria, from Kingston, Jamaica, ashore at the Nasua river mouth between Amelia and Talbot Islands, with three crew dead and two more sick. The ship lies breaking up near Amelia Island, occupants confined on Talbot Island as health officials monitor fever risk. The board may burn the vessel to prevent infection.
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Fernandida
Fla
Kingston
Jamaica
St. Simons
Nasua River
Amelia
Talbot Island
Fernandida Bar
Sapelo Quarantine Station
Wade Ham Ton
Board of Health
Arelia Island
Missing coal firm official Weinbert Molesberger
A report from Webster near Monongahela City says Weinbert Molesberger of a coal mining firm disappeared after drawing $1,200 from the Union Bank in Pittsburg to pay miners. Friends doubt voluntary abandonment and fear foul play. no police report has been filed.
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Weinbert Molesberger
Webster
Monongahela City
Pittsburg
Union Bank
Effort for Release of Oscar Neebe Planned by Trades Assembly
Catcaco October meeting of the Trades and Labor Assembly formed a committee with other bodies to circulate petitions and agitate for the release of Oscar Neebe who, along with Anarchists, was convicted and sent to Joliet for 15 years.
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Catcaco
Oscar Neebe
Joliet
Trades and Labor Assembly
Rpn
Republicans back Minneapolis as site for national convention
At a mass meeting in St Paul and Ramsey county supporters urged the Republican National Convention be held in Minneapolis. A letter advocating the move was drafted and sent to National Committee Chairman Clarkson.
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St. Paul
Ramsey County
Minneapolis
Clirkson
National Committee
Rainmakers at Camp Edward Powers Stage Mock War to Rain
Government rainmakers lure a large crowd at Camp Edward Powers near San Diego Texas. A night-long bombardment with balloons and batteries triggers a sudden downpour by 4 am, soaking troops and ranchers alike, with experts citing the concussion theory and promising further tests in Mexico.
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Edward Powers
San Diego
Tex
Mexican National Railroad
Mexico
Town in Arms After Clifton Forge Lynching
Report from Clifton Forge Virginia describes a tense night with the mayor asking Governor McKinney to deploy Monticello Guards. Rumors of a black uprising followed last night’s lynching as about 100 men seized prisoners from the jail and hanged three black men at a tree near the town.
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Virginia
Clifton Forge
Bowles
MccKinney
Monticello
Dinescetts
W. Va
Funeral for Mrs. Thurman to be private in Columbus
The funeral for Mrs. Allen G. Thurman will be held at the family residence at 2 o clock Tuesday and burial will be private. Interment will occur in the Green Lawn Cemetery family lot in Columbus. Governor Campbell and wife and ex Governor are noted among attendees.
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ColumsBus
Allen G. Thurman
Green Lawn Cemetery
Columbus
Campbell
Condolence Flow As Judge Thurman Nears Funeral
George Hoadley of New York attended the residence today as callers gathered. Judge Thurman remains feeble but hopeful. Ex Governor R C McCormick will arrive from New York tomorrow for the funeral. Several personal tokens of condolence were received from friends across the country today.
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George Hoadley
New York
Judge Thurman
R. C. McCormick
Elections in Chile and Sailor Fight Dispute
Chile held a general election with Clerical party claiming a House majority and Liberals likely controlling the Senate. Electors were chosen for the Presidential vote next month while no clear candidates had emerged. A Baltimore–Chilean sailor clash drew quick diplomatic comments, described as a drunken brawl with remarks on naval discipline and Chilean sailors’ fierce reputation.
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Clericala
Senate
Washington
Soley
State Department
Valparaiso
Baltimore
Schley
Chile
Peru
Italy Repeals Ban on American Pork Imports
Louis Contencia, president of the Italian Chamber of Commerce, says Italy has revoked the decree discriminating against American pork. He notes the action was voluntary and courtesy driven, despite Washington meat inspection measures. The official dispatch from Rome confirmed the notice.
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New York
Louis Contencia
Italian Chamber of Commerce
Italy
Spee Italy
United States
Tiai
State Department Silent on Italian Pork Prohibition
Washington October 18 State Department has not yet received information on the Italian government's reported removal of the prohibition against American pork. Negotiations are progressing toward ending the ban.
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Washington
State Department
Senate Tariff Committee
M. Jules Ferry
M. Tirard
Cone
United States
M. Ferry
Sam Small Arrest Ties Prohibition Drive to Real Estate Fraud
Boston reports Rev. Sam Small, a Prohibition speaker, arrested on a civil charge of obtaining $1000 by false pretenses from Rev. H. A. Monro of Newton Lower Falls. Monro alleges Small, while president of Ogden University, arranged a land sale at inflated value and kept the proceeds. Secretary Marden posted bond for Small as the case was moved to Civil Court to avoid scandal.
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Boston
Sam Small
H. A. Monro
Newton Lower Falls
Small
Marden
Ogden University
Monro
Parnellites in Chicago Endorse Irish Self Rule
At a memorial meeting of Irish American citizens in Chicago on Oct 18 resolutions called for Irish control of Irish affairs both legislative and administrative. They urged electing a leader to ease Protestant fears and said religious differences must not block Irish self government, condemning ecclesiastical domination by the Irish hierarchy.
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Cutcaco
Ata Parnell
Chicago
Ireland
M. Reinach
ML Ferry
Whitelaw Reid
M. Ferry
Mr. Reid
Court of Chancery
Parnell
Biggar
Young Mrs Blaine Under Treatment
Mrs James G Blaine Jr of Sioux Falls is in St Paul for a few days under treatment by an oculist for partial paralysis of the eyelids.
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St. Paul
James G. Blaine, Jr
Sioux Falls, & D
Archbishop Corrigan Mass Aboard French Warship Naiada
Archbishop Corrigan celebrated mass at 10 o clock today on the flagship Naiada of the North Atlantic squadron of the French navy at the request of Admiral J de Cayeliex De Caverville. The flagship lies in the North River off Forty second street.
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Archbishop Corrigan
New York
Naiada
J. de Cayeliex de Caverville
North River
Forty-second Street
Protectionists Face Grilling Over Pork Import Debate
In Paris, the Senate Tariff Committee weighs removing the pork import ban amid factional strife. M. Ferry’s allies clash with ultraprotectionists, while Whitelaw Reid seeks a path to compromise.
Balfour Named First Lord of the Treasury
Loxton October 18 Arthur J. Balfour is appointed First Lord of the Treasury and may retain Chief Secretary for Ireland. The Chronicle suggests Salisbury would have preferred another leader but bowed to party wishes to unite the coalition. Balfour is not expected to be docile to the triumvirate and may influence the upcoming election.
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Salisbury
Hartington
Ceene
Feas
Hig
Death shocks friends as man dies under distressing circumstances
The death of a married man, reported with gravity, struck his friends as a painful and unexpected loss. The article notes the distressing circumstances surrounding his passing and the impact on those close to him.
Dillon Defends Absence From Parnell Funeral in Irreconcilables Speech
John Dillon M P for East Mayo spoke at Dungarvan claiming he and colleagues skipped Parnell's funeral to prevent disorder. He accused opponents of hiring men to taunt him as murderer and urged calm, signaling division in Irish politics and a sensational reaction.
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Loxpow
John Dillon
East Mayo
Dungarven
Parnell
Pantellaria Island Seismic Activity Reports Volcano Eruption
Earthquake shocks persist around Pantellaria with a sea bed volcano rising offshore. The eruption ejects stones to notable heights, affecting the surrounding waters and atmosphere.
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Rome
Pantellaria
Mrs W H Smith to Be a Peeress
Loxpow October 18 reports the wife of the late William Henry Smith, noted leader in the House of Commons, will be elevated to the peerage.
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Loxpow
William Henry Smith
House of Commons
Synod Debates Prohibition and Sunday Opening at World's Fair
The Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania and West Virginia in Scranton held a stormy session over a resolution protesting liquor traffic and urging prohibition. The body also adopted a petition to Congress to withhold a 25 million loan until assurances are given that the World’s Columbian Exposition will not open on Sunday.
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Pekin
St. Petersburg
Russia
Pamir
Teheran
Mr. Pratt
United States
Persia
Chicago
Carmanx
Department of Tarn
France
Jules Simon
Oc Exporters’ Union
Senate
Synod of
Pennsylvania and
West Virginia
Scrantos
Presbyterian Synod of
General Assembly
Dr. Logan
Logan
Spyres
Patterson
Congress
Synod
Thers
Owen Hutchinson Lumber Company Put In Receivership
In Saginaw Michigan on October 18 a receiver qualified with a 50000 bond to protect creditors and halt attachments. The move aims to balance claims of about fifty creditors as the company winds up operations with George H Hutchinson of Pittsburgh reportedly not affected. Monday the receiver will oath assets and liabilities.
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Saginaw, Mich
Owen-Hutchinson Lumber Company
George H. Hutchinson
Pittsburg
Hutchinsons Involved in East Saginaw Call
A DristPatch representative visited the residence of Mr. Hutchinson at 5207 Penn Avenue last night and learned he is currently in East Saginaw Michigan and away for several days. Mrs. Hutchinson offered no information. The Owen Hutchinson firm lists its business address at 64 Fifth Avenue, room 51.
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Hutchinson
Penn Avenue
East Saginaw
Mich
Another Benefit Fizzle in Harrisburg
The Annual Friend Benevolent Association faced hundreds of victims in Harrisburg as officers promised $100 per membership with up to $80 in assessments. Supreme Organizer Gardener of Philadelphia introduced the move. 10 000 certificates were outstanding and unavailable. Brokers in Massachusetts offered to buy September due certificates at 255 to 70, with no dates after.
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Harrisburg
Friend Benevolent Association
Gardener
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Storm Floods Queenstown Dockyards and Ships
Since 3 pm a heavy rain and wind accompanied by an abnormally high tide flooded the Custom Houses. Many craft were swamped and the admiralty pier and docks damaged. Local traffic suspended due to heavy seas and cross-channel steamers report unprecedented storm severity.
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Queenstown
Admiralty
Cross-C el
Frederick William Birthday Observed in Hasravre
The late Emperor Frederick William would have turned 60 today. The city marked the anniversary with bunting in the streets sermons in churches and special theater features aligned with the occasion.
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Hasravre
Frederick William
Disease outbreak hits Girard College students
Philadelphia reports an unusual scarlet fever prevalence, nearing epidemic levels. In Girard College 1500 pupils are affected mainly in building No 7 as physicians intensify precautions and monitor the spread with optimism from Dr. F G Greenewalt and Dr Jonesy. no immediate safety concerns are stated.
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Philadelphia
Board of Health of
Girard College
Board of Physicians
F. G. Greenewalt
Jonesy
Eider Encounters Edam in Atlantic Gale
The North German Lloyd steamer Eider reports meeting the Dutch vessel Edam on October 15 in the Atlantic between 49N 34W. Edam, bound from Rotterdam to New York, had lost her screw and was sailing before a terrific gale after leaving Rotterdam October 3.
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Eider
New York
Bremen
Edam
Rotterdam
Sudden death of Inspector General Acollas shocks Paris
In Paris on October 18, the sudden death of Inspector General Acollas of the French Home Office sparked a sensation. While visiting a woman with whom he was intimate he took an overdose of a drug, and the effect was fatal.
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Paris
General Acollas
Home Office
M. Acollas
Merchant Lyons Ends His Life With a pistol shot
William Lyons Sr a prominent Allegheny merchant 69 killed himself early yesterday at his home 343 Western Avenue amid illness melancholia and business troubles. His son Samuel C Lyons and William Lyons Jr in local firms manage affairs as coroner's inquest cites death by own action.
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William Lyons
Western Avenue
Allegheny
Pittsburg
McDowell
Mia Lyons
Lyons
William Lyons, Jr
J. G. Bennett & Co
Hatters
Samuel C
A Lively Bowery Wedding Row Ends In Fire and Injuries
In Bloomfield New Jersey a wedding party in the Bowery area ended in chaos as a mob harassed the couple John Zenszeski and Mary Myon. Zevareski fell into a bonfire and a stone attack injured several. a fight broke out and bystanders were hurt.
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New York
Bloomfield
N. J
the Bowery
John Zenszeski
Mary Myon
The
Bowery
Zevareski
Pole Eoghalin
John Blum
Blum
Mary
Hall Weighs Resignation From Union Theological Seminary
New York October 15 Special. Rev Dr Hall said he prepared to resign as a director of Union Theological Seminary but deferred action after the executive committee report. He says the oral agreement with the Or al Assembly gives them veto power over faculty appointments and he may resign if the seminary refuses to honor it.
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New York
Dr. Hall
Union Theological Seminary
Hall
Beech er Memorial Fund Dedication Services Attendeds
Dedication services for the Beecher Memorial Church in Brooklyn drew a large flock of ministers. Morning addresses came from Dr. Cobb Daniels Kincaid and Rev Wright. Afternoon speakers included Dr. Meredith Behrends and Abe Bott. Evening speakers were Gen Stew art L Woodford Rev Kent and Mr Malcolm. A church was organized by Rev B Halliday who aided Beecher. Receipts came from every state and from many foreign countries.
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New York
Beecher Memorial
Brooklyn
Dra. Cobb
Daniels and Kincaid
Wright
Dra. Meredith
Behrends
Abebott
Stewart L. Woodford
Kent
Malcolm
B. Halliday
Mr. Beecher
Church of
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