Blaine and Gloomy Outlook for Democrats in 1890s
National Republican Committee officials deny Blaine will appear on the stamp but say his advisory role remains. McKinley Beaver and Colonel Kemple rally support in New York New Jersey and Connecticut while West Virginia leans to Harrison Reid. Registration favors Republicans with strong districts, Tammany denounces County Democracy ties to Republicans and warns of substitutions.
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New York
National Republican Committee
Blaine
William Hahn
McKinley
Hahn
Beaver
National Headquarters
Hartford
Conn
New Jersey
New York State
Jack Kemple
West Virginia
Connecticut
Wereshou
Harrison
Reid
W.C. Doane
Haim
Ducrean
Minster Egan
Wayne MacVeagh
Evan
MacVeagh
Tammany
County Democracy
Assembl
Aldemen
Limi
Tammany Hall
Croker Aaid
Har
Harrity Confident Cleveland Will Carry New York for President
Secretary Harrity spoke in Harrisburg praising Cleveland’s prospects and New York Democrats. He predicted a decisive New York margin, aided by Republican defections, Tammany support, and strong statewide organization. He noted Pennsylvania Democrats exceeded prior contributions to the National Committee as the campaign heads toward Madison Square Garden.
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Cleveland
New York
Pennsylvania
Cleve
Harrity
Tammany
Madison Square Garden
National Committee
Quay Plans New York Visit With Carter Ally Boost
Senator Quay left the Continental Hotel today and may reach New York next week possibly Monday. If his health allows he will stay two or three days at Chairman Carter's headquarters to discuss the urgent work of the party in a critical stage.
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Brag
KR. Beekman
New York
Public
D. Lowther Smith
M. Otterbourg
Mexico
Cleveland
Howard L. Thompson
Ohio
Evening Telegram
Republican National Committee
B. Jones
Pittsburg
H. L. Swords
Jones
Carter
Plaga
Republican Committee
Philapelr Pain
Senator Quay
Continental
George Handy Smith
Collector Cooper
General Reeder
York
Quay
Mr. Y
Objections to Fulton County Democratic Nomination Certificates
In Fulton County the County Commissioners and the Court of Common Pleas handled objections to certification of Democratic nominees. Officials argued residence addresses listed as post office boxes instead of townships. Judge McClean dismissed for lack of jurisdiction over form, with amended certificates filed and further argument before the commissioners.
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Mcconnellsburg
Fulton County
Court of Common Pleas
McClean
Fulton County Commissioners
Commis
Fragmentary sewer notes hint at amended cand for p
The readable fragments mention sewers and an amended candidate list. The text is incomplete, but the core items point to changes in a candidate slate while sewer system terms appear. Entities are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Harrity Clears Nomination Papers for Pennsylvania
Secretary Harrity signed and forwarded nomination papers required by the Baker ballot reform law. The total election districts rose to 4,873, with several court actions affecting names and representation on nominating petitions.
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Harrisburg
Harrity
National Democratic
Pennsylvania
Baker
Secretary of the Commonwealth
State Department
Hensel
Dauphin County
Washington, Fayette and Greene
Allegheny County
Campbell Jobes
Jobes
John R. Farr
T. C. von Storch
Lackawanna County
Philadelphia
King
Cleveland in Tammany's Hands
New York report on Democratic business men planned Madison Square Garden event facing objections from mayoralty candidate Gilroy and Croker over interference with registration. Cleveland to decide, committee to meet again at the Hoffman House to consider the matter.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Gilroy
Croker
Cleveland
Wholesale arrests in Albany on illegal registrations
United States Commissioners issue twenty two warrants for arrests of residents allegedly registered illegally in Albany. Named detainees include Charles Milloy George Sullivan Albert Morgan John Casey William Flanagan Patrick Hogan and Fred McDermott with Deputy Marshal O Neill handling further arrests. Evidence cited by Deputy Marshal Albert O Neill suggests many more arrests will follow.
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Albany
United States Commissioners
Charles Milloy
George Sullivan
Albert Morgan
John Casey
William Flanagan
Patrick Hogan
Fred McDermott
United States
O'Neill
Seana of Nae
Uty
Albert O'Neil
Blair County officials race for delayed sample ballot
Blair County Commissioners fear delay in receiving the certified ballot copy from State officials. They expected a registered letter to Hollidaysburg tonight and hoped to print for the Gazette Company, but Sunday mail rules complicate delivery, risking missing the deadline with nine days left.
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Atroora
Blair County
Hollidaysburg
Altoona
Gazette Company
Pittsburg
Hill to Speak in Huntington Before Election
Senator David B. Hill will address Democrats of Huntington on Saturday evening November 5, with Republicans holding a farewell rally the same night. General W. H. Gibson of Ohio will headline the Ne setiiious Democrats Rally in Old Fayette Astortows. Fayette Greene and Washington counties opened the campaign with an ox roast at Old-canety poovle-present, with about three wagons traveling to attend.
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Hustiscrox
W. Va
David B. Hill
Farwell
W. H. Gibson
Ohio
Astortows
Fayette
Greene
Washington
Waverly Sun Editor Arrives in Fort Scott on Bond
Daniel W. Swearinger editor of the Waverly Sun arrived in Fort Scott Kansas and posted bond for appearance before the Federal Court at Pekay. Swearinger edits for a third party.
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Uncle Sam
Fort Scott
Kan
Waverly Sun
Daniel W. Swearinger
Cotem
Peka
Swearinger
Tennessee Governor Race Alleged Money Plot Exposed
Democrats in Tennessee publish supposed correspondence linking John H. McDowell to a scheme to nominate John P. Buchanan as an independent governor candidate with a $15,000 payment, aiming to deliver the state to Harrison and Reid. Republicans denounce the letters as forgeries and blame Democratic operatives.
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Nashville
Hver
John P. Buchanan
John H. McDowells
Buchanan
Tennessee
Harrison
Reid
Winstead
John H. McDowell
McDowell
People's Party
Joe J. Ivins
Knoxville Republican
Geo W. Hill
National Republican Committee
Ivins
Hill
Dewan
Bourbon
Republican Party
John McDowell
United States
Senate
Nation Committee
Carter
Dowell
Baker
Captain Hon
John C. Houch
New York
Rae Cole
Baernse
Tonelp
Houck
Mr. Hill
Mr. Ivps
China warns US on registry drive and war threats
An excerpt from Woh Te a Chinese city paper details alleged instructions to Chinese in the United States to register under the Geary act within a year or face jail and expulsion. It also claims China could wage retaliation without war, urging American residents to register and wear tags while warning of taxes on imports.
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Winl
San Francisco
Woh Te
China
United States
Washington
New Orleans
Italy
Ina
Mob riots threaten lynching eight alleged killers
Desperate riot rumors swirl in Cursiertown Missouri as a mob forms to hang eight indicted men for the murder of Dr. Hill. Sheriff summoned to defend the jail with a 50 man posse per Judge Wicks, who vows protection even if 1,000 men are needed. Victim’s supporters vow revenge.
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Cursiertowyn
Dr. Hill
Waterless Altoona Faces Bread Shortage Crisis
Altoona endures no water from Kittanning Point reservoir and storage runs dry for eight hours. Steam factories halted, bread supplies thin, and housewives search for food as Blair county crops face strain. Mountain fires threaten the city, risking a wider disaster if flames spread.
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Altoona
Kittanning Point
Blair County
Publisher sues Watchorn for accounting in mining case
F I Patrick publisher of Powderly’s Thirty Years of Labor sues Robert Watchorn state mine inspector in Common Pleas Court seeking accounting. Partnership failed funds estimated around 4000 remain. Watchorn was in Columbus, but left for the East before service.
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ConomBus
F. I. Patrick
Powderly’s
Common Pleas
Robert Watchorn
Patrick
East
Mexican Reeled From Party Switch Found Dead by River
Los Vzcas New Mexico October 22 A Mexican Patricio Maes who abandoned the People's ticket and said he would join the Republicans was found lifeless near the river bridge at an early hour. It is unclear if political murder or accident caused the death. He leaves two children.
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Los Vzcas
N. M
Patricio Maes
Republican Party
Leaves & Ie
Frick Offers Deed Interest in Fair Ground to School
H G Frick inspected his Standard and Morewood coke works at Pleasant Pa with General Manager Loch and Attorney P G Knox. He offered to deed his interest in the fair ground to the school, as reported from Oot 22.
Butler Gains Control of U S Hunting Output
General B F Butler has seized control of all hunting output in the United States. The move comes as America readies for the Columbus celebrations and anticipates a strong decorating act nationwide.
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B. F. Butler
United State
America
Passengers Describe Two Day Cyclone Sinking La Touraine Voyage
Aboard the La Touraine passengers endured nearly forty eight hours below decks as a cyclone battered the ship after Cherbourg departure on the 15th. The vessel fought huge waves and shifting winds with engines strained and masts quivering before the storm eased after 7:20.
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New Yorr
la Touraine
Cherbourg
la Toursine
Cured by the Relic at St Ann Fragment Healing Claim
At New Haven a Catholic church reports two cures after a St Ann bone fragment was placed near the altar. Annie Higgins of Bradford, aged 14, reportedly recovered from a disabling hip disease after praying before the relic, per parish accounts.
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New Haver
Conn
St Ann
Carter
Cnres
Annie Higgins
Bradford
Two Men Attack Hopwood Man After Parade Near Mountain View Park
Tom Brown of Hopwood was ambushed by two strangers near Mountain View Park while returning from a Sons of Veterans parade. One man talked with him while the other clubs him, leaving Brown with severe injuries including a cut hand, facial blows, and a nearly broken leg. His watch and valuables were stolen, with rumors blaming the Cool Spring gang for the assault.
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Union Town
Tom Brown
Hopwood
Mountain View Park
Brown
Sons of Veterans
Cool Pring
Mrs Harrison Easier After Doctor Visits at White House
Washington October 22 The patient Mrs Harrison shows no major change but is described as more comfortable after Dr Gardner's eight o'clock visit. Dr Gardner noted a quiet day and ease compared with yesterday. The President stayed at her bedside all day, briefly leaving for a grounds stroll.
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Washineron
White House
Robber Perry Escapes Auburn Prison
Oliver Curtis Perry, an infamous express robber, reportedly escaped from his Auburn New York cell after authorities intensified surveillance. Prison guards conduct a full search of the yard and surrounding areas as officials race to determine if he is still inside or has fled the facility.
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Avsurs
N. Y
Auburn Prison
Oliver Curtis Perry
Bold Express
Lyons
Memphis Capitalist William Sneed Struck by Mental Strain
Hon. William Sneed a prominent lawyer and capitalist, president of the East End Dummy Railroad and director of several banks, is reported to be suffering from mental aberration caused by overwork in Memphis.
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Memphis
Memruis
William Sneed
East End
England's Big Strike and Campaign Cash in Focus
The Dispatch Directory outlines the second part contents with sections on England's big strike Forsran News cash in campaigns and, looming through the catalog, notes on society, sports reviews, and various features including music women grand army secret societies and teachers gossip.
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England
Forsran News
Barge Collision Hull Breach Docks Wheat Barge
A Union Pacific barge loaded with wheat struck a dock last night causing a hole in its bottom. Captain Marshall Short and crew were aboard. no injuries reported. Local authorities investigated the incident and the vessel remained at the scene.
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Union Pacific
Marshall Short
Night Moonshine Raid Ends in Escape in Somerset Mountains
A Pittsburg Secret Service party led by Colonel Culbertson and Captain Fisher pursued illegal distiller Pritts in Somerset County near the Fallen Stone Barn. After days of rough travel and a dawn encounter with two gunshots, the moonshiner fled, the still was moved, and officers returned empty handed, suspending further raids for months.
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Mitchell
Internal Revenue
Pittsburg
M. G. Leslie
Culbertson
Secret Service
George Fisher
Dupont
H. M. Reed
United States
Somerset County
Pritts
Hochstetler
Scullion
Somerset Mounts Inn
Fisher
Fayette County
Colonel Culbertson
Rockwood
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Esch
Winchester
Diteck Ote
Senlton
Mischner’stillery
Ted
Mischner
Starm
Galherteon
Hin Pines
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Auburn, N. Y
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Fais
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