MacVeagh Denounces Reid Rival in New York Speech
Wayne MacVeagh former U S attorney general spoke in Cooper Union Hall New York urging opposition to Reid and defending his own stance on race and suffrage issues. He criticized the Lodge force bill and warned of changes to local self government and constitutional rights.
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New York
Wayne MacVeagh
Philadelphia
United States
Cooper Union Hall
MacVeigh
Coxe
John H. W. Arnold
Board of Aldermen
Arnold
MacVeagh
Republican Party
Reid
Ophir Farm
Tribune
Mr. Reid
New York Tribne
All Hustling in New York Campaign Intensifies
A Special Telegram reports the New York presidential battle centers on two state headquarters with engineers Harrity and Cartier guiding Democrats and Republicans. Registration drives and house to house canvassing begin as Republicans claim potential 100000 majority to Harlem while clam diggers on Long Island vow to oppose the Democratic ticket over Fire Island quarantine and related issues.
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Fire Island
Messrs. Harrity and Sheehan
Cleveland
New York County
Dispatch
New York
Harrison
William Frank Harrity
Mr. Sheehan
Thomas Henry Cartier
Deacon Hackett
Harrity
Pennsylvania
Carter
Indiana
Iowa
Montana
Empire State
New York State
Sheehan
Harlem Bridge
New York City
Tammany
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
Suffolk
Cord Meyer
Gleason
Long Island City
Long Island
Dave Martin
Binder Hudson
Descon Hackett aides gauge New York vote prospects
Reporters cite Descon Hackett's bureau predicting Democratic majorities by county vary with New York City values. They warn agents to register voters Saturday as rain dampens turnout and country districts may influence the contest as much as great cities.
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Descon Hackett
New York County
Brooklyn
Richmond
Queens
Messrs. Sheehan
Hackett
Arkansas Texts on Federal Supervisors Election Intrusions
A dispatch from Arkansas details John McClure known as Poker Jack McClure and his plan to appoint about 2000 election supervisors in 75 counties. He argues federal law overrides state provisions and instructs officials to monitor ballot secrecy and voter directions while anticipating clashes with local election judges.
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John L Davenport
South
Davenport
McClure
U. S
Union
Evnl Ae
United States
Congress
Jersey In Line: Cooper Predicts Republican Victory
Philadelphia dispatch quotes Collector Cooper saying the Republican outlook is improving with heavy registration in New York Connecticut New Jersey and Delaware boosting Harrison's chances. He cites New Castle County Delaware tipping by 1200 votes and notes Democratic disenchantment over 2 625 offices created by the Legislature and $500 000 in salaries. He predicts Kean and the Legislature candidates will gain as Republicans consolidate strength.
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Philadelphia
Harrison
New York
Connecticut
New Ae
Delaware
New Castle County
Register
Woodstown
New Jersey
Jersey
Kean
Abbott
Two Ex-Governors Call for Local Option Pledges
In Bellefonte on October 19 ex governors Curtin and Beaver signed a temperance manifesto urging the next Pennsylvania Legislature to enact a local option law. The paper cites a prior statewide vote in five Huntingdon Presbytery counties and argues evils of liquor traffic justify local choice. It notes candidates are pressured to pledge support.
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Bellevonte
Curtin
Beaver
Huntingdon
Dyer Withdraws From Tennessee Congressional Race
Colonel L E Dyer, Republican candidate for Congress in Tennessee tenth district, withdrew after a party executive committee meeting. The move leaves Democrat Josiah Patterson and Y V Neal as contenders, with Republicans expected to back the Populist ticket, signaling a strategic shift against Democratic counting methods.
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Memphis
L. E Dyer
Congress
Shelby
Tipton
Hardeman
Fayette
Josiah Patterson
Y. V. Neal
Dyer
Sickles Accepts Nomination for Congress in 1869 Era
General Sickles stated he had already accepted the Congressional nomination and General Catlin's action would not change his decision. He noted the Constitution prohibits officeholders from holding U S offices, clarified he holds rank but not an office, resigned in 1869, and that his pension does not affect his acceptance.
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New York
Sickles
Congress
Catlin
United States
United States Army
Howard
Aldrich Discusses Tariff Policy Before Philadelphia Voters
United States Senator Nelson Aldrich of Rhode Island addressed a large Philadelphia audience at the Academy of Music. He argued for a protective tariff rather than revenue only, peppering his speech with detailed figures to support his stance.
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Philadelphia
United States
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Academy of Mine
City registration climbs over prior election days
New York on Oct 19 reports total city registration at 100 651, up from 80 092 on the second day last year. Figures show 202 276 for two days in 1886 and 150 646 for the two days in 1888 according to the special edition.
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New York
Labor Commissioner’s Report Presented to Public
In New Zor on October 19 the assembly room of the Wholesale Drygoods Democratic Club was crowded at noon by business men drawn to hear Whitelaw Reid and other speakers. The event focused on presenting the labor commissioner's report to the public and highlighting key economic issues.
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Ohio
Labor Commissioners
New Zor
Wholesale Drygoods Demoocratic Club
Lomo Secceliane
T Whitelaw Reid
Ohio Democrats Demand Publication of Hidden Labor Report
The Labor Commissioner of Ohio produced a report that the Republican Ohio Government suppressed. Colonel Taylor, Democratic candidate for Secretary of State, challenged the Republicans to publish the report and claimed it shows wage reductions across the board. Democrats plan to publish the report after the election.
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Ohio
Taylor
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Tariff Talks Statistics Show Industrial Protection Gains
Census Bureau bulletins report increases in manufacturing activity across cities including Memphis Minneapolis San Francisco and Oakland. Metrics cited cover establishments, capital, employment, wages, materials costs and value of products at works with double digit gains in several categories.
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Census Bureau
Memphis
Tenn
Minneapolis
Works
San ‘Praccico
San Aoeratt Cal
Capital Ince
Oakland
Gal
Colored voters urged to back Republican ticket in November
The National Colored Protective Association meeting in Indianapolis issued an address urging colored voters to support the Republican nominees. Stephen Kean of Pennsylvania was elected president of the league.
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IndianAporns, Inc
National Colored Protective Association
United States
Stephen Kean
Pennsylvania
League
Pittsburg Courtship Ends With Sudden New York Marriage
Samuel Ettinger a Pittsburg salesman left home to view the Columbus parade and returned to find wife Estella Farrington and their 11 year old daughter missing with all belongings. Ettinger traced them to Jersey City then New York where Estella and Arthur Wheatley were found. Wheatley escaped during the confrontation. Ettinger obtained warrants and held the couple for grand jury. the couple had married after a brief courtship in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburg
New York
Estella Farrington
Samuel Ettinger
Columbus
Jersey City
Arthur Wheatley
Broadway
Lo Ettinger
Wheatley
Wheatly
Mra Ettinger
Judge Weed
Ettinger
A Farrington
Bitesburg
Mrs Harrison Holds Her Own Amid Slow News of Decline
There is no notable change in Mrs. Harrison’s condition. she shows gradual vitality loss but remains stable. Doctors report she had a good night and nourishment was adequate with no immediate decline expected. In a separate note, a man claiming to be John Woods was captured in Richmond on suspicion related to the Borden case in Fall River.
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Washmeter
Borden
Richmond
John Woods
Phasan
Jer
Fall River
Mass
Treasury Official Answers Drawback Criticism on Imports
Secretary Spaulding replies to claims that tariff drawback on imported materials harms American interests. He notes no iron ore is bonded for smelting, only lead and silver ores, and argues drawbacks help exporters compete abroad. He lists iron and steel articles currently benefiting and expects the list to grow.
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Spaulding
the Treasury
Washington
Collapse of Grand Stand Causes 300 Children Injuries
Eight hundred pupils gathered for Columbus Day chorus practice when temporary stadium seating collapsed. The top row gave way, sending about 300 children to the floor amid screams and panic. Doctors and teams aided in transporting injured students.
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West Winston
Conn
Tiera
Mone
Onaely
Curtle
New York Court of Appeals Rules Banks Must Open on Friday
The Court of Appeals holds Friday October 21 is not a legal holiday in New York State and banks must remain open to accept commercial paper maturing that day unless courts excuse risk. The decision aligns with Rosendale and opposes the Clearing House stance.
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New York
Court of Appeals
Bany
Rosendale
New York Clearing House
Prosecutor Sprong Targeted In Nighttime Fire Attack
Deputy Prosecutor W. A. Sprong of Exweon had his residence shot at around midnight with two bullets piercing the front window and wall. A longstanding feud with city police is noted, marking a second assault on him in three weeks. Sprong, a prominent Democrat and Reading Clerk in the 1888 Legislature, resides in this city.
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Exweon, Inc
W. A. Sprong
Ing
Kim
Andersons EResignation Forc ed
Judge T J Anderson resigns as Associate Justice of the Utah Supreme Court claiming the move was forced and that a core reason was his Democratic affiliation and indignation at the administration.
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Washington
T J. Anderson
Supreme Court of Utah
Massive Miner Walkout Halts Cerrillos Operations
About 150 coal miners left their jobs at Cerrillos yesterday causing a widespread shutdown. The payroll stoppage followed a breakdown in talks with the company officials who offered no immediate solution to the labor dispute.
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Denver
Cerrillos
Aa Conforsaoe
Venue Change Hinted for Borden Trial in Plymouth County
Rumor circulates that a change of venue may be sought if the Borden case goes to trial with Plymouth county as the likely venue. Pinkerton detectives are reportedly active in Fall River and surrounding areas for the defense.
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Taunton
Mass
Borden
Ted
Plymouth County
Pinkerton
Fall River
Tourgee Denies Charges and Explains Exim Frauds
Judge Tourgee refutes claims of a secret society involved in Coahoma County vote troubles. He says certificates were not sold and the National Citizens Association has no formal organization or oaths. He lists individuals linked to the examinees and disputes the alleged inducements and amounts cited.
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Jackson
Misa
Coahoma County
Tourgee
Coshoma County
Earla
Miasiasippi
Albion Wa Toure
Mayville
N. Y
Council of
Admo
50 Men in Battle Array Flares Kentucky Feud Shelter
Terror reigns on Scott's Ride in Lebanon Kentucky as 25 Shipps clash with 25 Underwoods and Bulleys in a mounting feud. Travel suspended, pickets cut, law officers strained, and a warrant stemming from Shake Shipp's assault claim drives the standoff in the county.
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Lebanon
Scott
Shipps
Underwoods
Buleys
Bothes
Shake Shipp
Taylor County
Ball Hollow
Shipp
John Moody Arrested Over Counterfeit Speak-Easy Scandal
Uniontown, Oct 19. John Moody of Dunbar was arrested on charges of passing counterfeit money. He is accused of targeting speak-easy operators along Lessenring road, with proprietors reluctant to prosecute for fear of exposure of their illegal business.
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Uniontown
John Moody
Dunbar
Moody
Lessenring
Revolt Spreads in Argentina as Santiago del Estero Falls
A revolution has broken out in Santiago del Estero the capital of the province of the same name. Fighting reported with some deaths. Insurgents have captured the provincial governor, signaling a serious upheaval in the central province of the Argentine Republic.
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BuExos Ayres
Santiago del Estero
Martinsville Sees Three Earthquake Shocks
Three distinct quake shocks, each three to five vibrations, rattled Martinsville Indiana at 10 a.m. today two afternoon, five minutes apart. Tremors were plainly felt, but no damage occurred and residents were alarmed.
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Indianapolis
Martinsville
Wealthy Farmer Benjamin Snodgrass Missing Near Greenville
Benjamin Snodgrass, a 60 year old wealthy farmer, was last seen at his farm near Greenville with 2000 dollars in cash. Since his disappearance, investigators have found no trace of him and the money was not recovered.
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Greenville
Benjamin Snodgrass
Lan
West Virginia Doctor Accused After Fatal Shooting Near Huntington
In Humwrmates West Virginia on October 1 John Thompson was shot and killed by Dr Thornbury during a family quarrel. Thompson was one of three brothers who once fought county leaders. Thornbury, a respected physician, reportedly fired as Thompson entered a room where the doctor was present. The incident follows local tensions in the Dunlow area, about 13 miles from the county seat.
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Dunlow
John Thompson
Thornbury
Thompson
Ornbury
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