Gladstone's Home Rule Plan Nears Formal Release
The article outlines Gladstone's matured home rule scheme, its likely disclosure by Morley, and the shift in Liberal leadership as Rosebery Barrowes toward the proposal. It notes the plan's enhanced powers for Ireland, retention of Irish legislative houses, and imperial representation aims. John Redmond emerges as Parnellite leader amid McCarthyite tensions and a lively party canvass backed by funds from America. The appointment of William L Jackson as Irish Secretary is reported along with preparations for the World's Fair exhibits.
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Gladstone
Col Wanies
Libers
Earl Spencer
Morley
William Vernon Harcourt
Lord Herschell
Lord Rosebery
William Vernon
House of Lands
William
Purnell
John Redmond
Redmond
America
Michael Davitt
McCarthyites
Kil Kearny
Ireland
Quaritch Plans Major Cincinnati Fair Prospect
Book dealer Quaritch proposes sending a costly awph letter to Columbus for £1000, with months passing since. Mr Dredge notes prior belief the fair would focus on building size. now it is clear architecture will be premier, with 10,000 circulars to invite British and Irish exhibits.
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Quaritch
R Columbus
Dredge
Great Britain
Ireland
Scientist Carpenter Dies by Own Hand Inquest Reveals Insomnia
Philip Herbert Carpenter, a renowned deep sea dredging expert, died by chloroform in bed. An inquest heard he suffered weeks of insanity, insomnia, and financial worries from investments, leaving a suicide note and a beggared family.
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World of
Philip Herbert Carpenter
F. Ros
Male
Carpenter
Dr. Male
M; ‘Cie
Sr. Hale
Ind Law
England Under Water Flood Ruins Roads and Homes
Floods sweep England with rising waters and collapsed river banks. Churches are surrounded as worshipers wade home using boats for communication. Buckinghamshire and Ouse areas flood threatening rail lines and farms. Thames rises five feet above normal. Windsor areas submerged.
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Losson
Parrott
Buckinghamshire
the Ouse
Newport- Pagnell
Christ Church
Royal Gardens
Queen's Drive
Windsor
Parnellite Contest Sparks Cork City Election Fight
At a Cork convention followers of Justin McCarthy chose Martin Flaven a local butter merchant to run against John F Redmond the Parnellite candidate for Cork City Parliament seat left vacant by Parnell s death The Conservatives named Captain Sarsfield Deputy Lieutenant to contest The parties expect a heated battle with a chance the Conservative candidate could win the prize
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Cork
Justin McCarthy
Martin Flaven
John F. Redmond
Cork City
Parnell
Sarsfield
Pope Approves Opposition to French Minister Pallieres
The Belgian clerical organ says the Pope wrote to the Archbishop of Aix approving the new opposition to M. Pallieres the French minister of justice and public worship.
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Brussels
Aix
M. Pallieres
Long Pantelleria Volcano Chain Visible Above Sea
A new Pantelleria volcano rises about 2,900 feet above the sea surface as the eruption persists with reduced violence. Local observers report the plume and ongoing seismic activity.
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Rome
Pantelaria
State Board Finds Sloppy Accounts at Cottage Hospital
The State Board of Charities report to Governor Pattison faulted Cottage Hospital Connellsville for irregular meetings and slovenly finances while noting no intentional mismanagement. It urged a new superintendent trained in nursing with full authority. Governor has not acted. local telegram reports mixed reactions and possible removal of Miss Gaddis.
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Mahlon FH
Dickinson
State Board of Charities
Pattison
Cottage State Hospital
Connellsville
Cottage Hospital
State Committee
Massachusetts Campaign Enters National Fray Ahead of Vote
Boston reports show a tense statewide contest with national implications as Republicans and Democrats marshal speakers from across the country. The race hinges on Boston and western towns, with issues centered on tariff, silver, and party organization. colored voters’ support adds uncertainty.
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Boston
Massachusetts
New England
Sennemvsden
Reed
Foster Talks Reciprocity and McKinley Victory
Secretary of the Treasury Foster spoke in Norway after touring Findlay and Wellington. He predicted a large McKinley plurality in Ohio and foresees reciprocity deals with Germany Spain Brazil and Central American nations. He praised bond refinancings and noted money market conditions improving with crops shipped and cash circulation rising.
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Foster
City
Findlay
Wellington
Ohio
McKinley
Hamilton County
Campbell
Germany
Spain
Brazil
France
Austria
Italy
Argentine
National Treasury
Alliance Merchants Growth In Kansas Co operative Stores
Kansas farmers join the Farmers Alliance drive toward a National Union Company co operative store system in every county. W H Biddle wins Kansas Alliance presidency amid McGrath defeat. The plan envisions direct-from-manufacturer goods, Kansas City distribution, grain control, and merged insurance departments.
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Salina
KRA
Farmer's Alliance
W. H. Biddle
Labatte County
Hail
Missouri Alliance
McGrath
Kansas Alliance
National Union Company
New York
South Dakota
National Alliance
Ocala
Alliance Executive Council
Kansas City
Alliance
Bny
Polk
St. Louis
Treasury
Searles will case details led by Lincoln in Salem
Testimony recounts Mrs Searles naming Lincoln as witness and her wish to leave property to him with Timothy in mind, while Mr Searles urged transfer of Southern Pacific and related bonds to a partnership. General Hubbard describes property as 60 stock types requiring full attention and notes changes in record titles before Searles' death.
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Salem
Mass
Searles
Lincoln
Mr. Searles
Hopkins
Mr. Stillman
Field Securities
Timothy
Searle
Burley
Mr. Hubbard
Harmon
Witness
Bempe
Hin
Hubbard
Southern Pacific Company
Pacific Improvement Company
Timothy Hopkins
Walter Morris
Bags
Fairmont
Pittsburg
Miner Rev. Covert Sues Magna Charta over Stock Fraud
Rev. W. E. B. Covert files a $100,000 suit in Cleveland against Magna Charta Silver Mining Company alleging misrepresentation of assets and ownership. He claims the Colorado operation touted 250,000 shares at par and that land deeds belong to others, with fraud exposed after visiting Tomichi mill and confronting BE J. Farmer.
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Rev. W. EB. Covert
Cleveland
Magna Charta Silver Mining Company
Colorado
Amon
Covert
Tomichi
Col
BE. J. Farmer
Farmer
Farmer Faces Lawsuits Over Alleged False Pretenses
Suits filed against a farmer alleging he obtained money under false pretenses. Court documents outline claims of deceit and financial losses by multiple complainants.
Unsolved Mystery in Louisiana National Bank Defalcation
Paying Teller Garcia claims 190000 loss resulted from 15 years of errors not theft. He says overpaid 50000 at the counter and took 140000 to cover deficits. Bank officials expect prosecution though Garcia shows little funds. his home is worth under 5000. No depositor withdrawals.
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OrRbLrans
Louisiana National Bank
United States Bank
Arcia
Hank
College Days Over Again Phi Gamma Delta Convention
The annual Phi Gamma Delta convention will be held at the Monongahela House next week from Wednesday to Friday. Delegates from near and far, including Edward Eggleston and General Lew Wallace, will attend a program featuring tours of Edgar Thomson Steel Works, a Minnie Hank Grand Opera Company theater party, and a banquet for about 200.
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Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Monongahela House
College
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Duquesne
Minnie Hank
McClelland
John F. Dravo
Archibald McBride
Joe N. Dixon
J. C. Pershing
T. C. Lazear
J. Hartje
Samuel B. McCormick
Gibson
Stephen Inon
The
Wightman Brothers
W. G. Park
George H. Welshons
F. W. Bell
J. 8. Myers
M. N. Mix
Key
Marquis
Non-Partisan Alliance opens bi-chloride of gold cure work
The Chicago based Non-Partisan Woman's Christian Temperance Alliance forms a committee to study bi-chloride of gold cures for inebriety and plans to base future work on its findings. The group also removes a campaign clause restricting officers from political activity during office.
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Chicago
Tlincis
Woman's Christian Temperance Alliance
Gibson faces split verdict in whisky trust arson case
In Crrcaco on Oct 23 secretary Gibson of the whisky trust had motions to quash indictments sustained on counts one and three but overruled on two and four. The surviving counts allege Gibson solicited DeWar's Government ganger to burn Schufeldt's distillery with detailed particulars.
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Whisky Trust
Sehnfeldt
DeWar
Schufeldt
Nine Hour Question Sent To Committee At Convention
Mr D K Murdock of Mur dock Kerr and Co praises Pittsburg delegation at the Cincinnati Convention of the United Typotherm. He notes the nine hour question was discussed and referred to a committee for report at the next annual meeting.
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D. K. Murdock
Murdock, Kerr & Co
Cincinnati
United Typotherm
Pittsburg
Chinese Flock Leaving for United States Across Rio Grande
News from October 2 reports many Chinese leaving the country daily and crossing near Brownsville close to the Rio Grande mouth. The Government plans raids from Texas into Mexico to prevent future crossings.
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City
Mexico
United States
Brownsville
Rio Grande
Messares
Texas
Ocean Steamship Arrivals Steamer Updates
Ships arrive with details on front destination routes in New York and Britain. Vague notes list Wideconth N yua Hritannie Suavia and other entries as part of a brief shipping bulletin.
Four Hour Morning Suit Sale For Boys
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co offers 8 to 12 o'clock sale on 1000 boys suits sizes 4 to 15 in casimere and neat cheviot. Price cut from 3 to 5 dollars. each buyer receives a present. Corner Grant and Diamond streets Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
York memorial alleges misfeasance by officials in York
A York citizens memorial to the Pennsylvania Senate accuses aldermen magistrates constables and a mercantile appraiser of similar graft as cited in Philadelphia. It asks the Senate to compel appearances and investigate removal, noting bipartisan signatures and urging inquiry into county misfeasance. The governor indicates he will seek information for necessary action.
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York
Senate
Philadelphia
County of
York People
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A. H B. Farquhar
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W. K. Frey
John J. Vanderson
Jacob Stair
S. H. Trish
D. A. Frey
George H. Buck
George RB. Smyser
D. W. Crider
H. R. Kraber
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J. D. Schall
A. EK. Spahr
H. M. Crider
J. A. Gobn
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County of York
Philade
City of York
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Henrgarr
Not 80 rosy for M'Kinley in Ohio survey says
Colonel Frank A. Burr, registered at the Duquesne, reports from Ohio on the 1904 political races. He predicts the outcome is up in the air with McKinley possibly ahead by 40,000 or left, criticizes early campaigning, and notes Foraker’s strong handling of his cards while the Legislature chances favor Republicans. He recalls childhood ties to Chippewa Chief photo.
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Gallinger
New Hampshire
Allen
Michigan
Soley
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Theodore Roosevelt
Dingley
Maine
J. L. Barbour
Connecticut
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Texas
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Georgia
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McKinney and Daniels
L. H. Morris
McGinnia
Rhode Island
Frank A. Burr
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Foraker
Sherman
Foster
Hoadley
Hope for Campbell in Ohio campaign hints
General A. J. Warner of Marietta, a Democrat and silver advocate, says Republicans trail Campbell with a late surge possible. He cites East Liverpool disturbances boosting Democratic turnout, criticizes McKinley tariff, notes Free Silver momentum with Farmers Alliance, and predicts a uncertain Senate with a possible Fusionist winner and a Democratic joint-ballot advantage.
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Marietta
Silver Advocate
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Ohio
Campbell
East Liverpool
Roughs
McKinley
People's Party
John Sherman
Foraker
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