Blaine in Ohio Promotes Reciprocity Clash in Tariff Debate
A long account of Blaine and allies touring Ohio, arguing protectionist tariffs over free trade. He claims a nonpartisan fight, attacks Schurz, and urges reciprocity with South America as a path to fair trade, stressing prosperity under protective tariffs and urging voters to reelect McKinley and supporters.
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Mr. Schurz
Mexico
Ireland
California
Europe
United States
France
England
Russia
Schurz
Congress
South America
Cancor
Venezuela
Free Traders
Ptr
Thaddeus Stephens
Robert C. Schenck
William McKinley
Academy of Music
Blaine
Ohio
Means Committee Heads for Chicago at Six Tonight
The Means Committee led by House leader William McKinley Jr. and Mr Blaine departed tonight at six o'clock for Chicago.
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Means
William McKinley, Jr
Blaine
Chicago
Pattison Ghose of Ovations Across Pennsylvania Towns
Governor Pattison was met with strong crowds in Newport Mifflin Huntington Lewistown and Bedford as he spoke on state issues. The campaign tour drew 500 1000 and over 2000 attendees with speeches by Pattison and Democratic candidates including W L Gorgas and Captain Skinner.
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Newport
Mifflin
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Pattison
Annie G. Blattenberger
Judge Blattenberger
Myrtle Huff
Jersey City
W. H. Minnick
George Barclay
W. L. Gorgas
Congress
Perry, Dauphin and
Lebanon
James North
Huntington
Opera House
Sheriff Meson
Fortney
Bellefonte
Skinner
Bedford
Court House
James Shannon
Skinuoer
Baby appears in voter registry hearing as witness
William Russell, assessor for the Thirty second division, was charged with listing ineligible voters. A two year old boy named Richard James was brought to the hearing in Philadelphia. Russell was held in $800 bail to appear in court, with security furnished by ex-Councilman Alvan Thompson.
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Philadelphia
William Russell
Pierce Street
Twentysixth
O'Brien
Richard James
South Twenty-first Street
James Riler
Woodstock Street
Lavinia Fountein
Russell
Hovse
O’brien
Alvan Thompson
Republicans Hold Mass Meeting In Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on October 25 Republicans gathered at the Court House. Auditor General McCamant led the session with a lengthy address rebutting Pattison’s claim of a $600,000 excess under Republican rule. Senators Watres and Hulings and A. L. Shields spoke along with Stewart Internal Affairs. Delamater’s absence disappointed party members.
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Court House
McCamant
Pattison
Watres
Willis J. Hulings
Wemeoge County
A. L. Shields
Philadelphia
Muddled Twentieth District Sees Conference Shakeup
In Bedford and surrounding counties a split conference over Thomas H. Greevy causes two Bedford conferees and Somersets reps to withdraw. Greevy supporters plan to meet again in Altoona Monday while Col. John P. Linton of Johnstown is nominated at a large Democratic mass meeting.
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Reprom
Bedford
Blair and Cambria
Thomas H. Greevy
Somerset
Greevy
Altoons
John P. Linton
Johnstown
Blaine to Speak for Delamater in State This Week
Delamater spent the day in Philadelphia meeting Cooper and Andrews then dined with Manufacturers' Club leaders. He spoke at Macmercher Hall and Warner Hall in the Fourteenth ward, with Governor Beaver present. Republican headquarters announce Blaine will speak for Delamater during the coming week.
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Philadelphia
Delamater
Cooper, Andrews
Manufacturers’ Club
Macmercher Hall
Warner Hall
Beaver
Blaine
Flickinger Nominated for Re-Election to Legislature
Bein October 25 The Republican City Committee met and nominated Hon William B Flickinger for re election to the Legislature. Flickinger served as a member in the last Legislature and faces a campaign to retain his seat as party notes indicate continued support.
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Bein
Republican City Committee
William B. Flickinger
Flickinger
Legis
Irish Leaders Sail for America Amid London Security Watch
Irish leaders including Mr. O'Brien Mr. Dillon and Mr. Harrington depart Paris for America aboard the La Champagne with detectives Flood and Mack of Scotland Yard awaiting developments. The party plans a four month American canvass before possibly visiting Canada and returning to England.
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Havre
la Champagne
America
William O’brien
John Dillon
Sullivan
Timothy D. Harrington
National League
Paris
O’brien
Mr. O’brien
Mr. Dillon
Mr. Barrington
Flood
Mack
Scotland Yard
Mr. O'Brien
Canada
Famine Fund
J.P. Gill
Atlantic
Harmeer
England
Goodby
Mr. Sullivan
Agitated New York Socialites Stir Paris Fashion Row
Paris dispatch reports a deadly quarrel between Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt and Ward McAllister over a fashion critic dinner. McAllister allegedly insulted a church figure and sparked a fatal jab about bashed chicken served as pate de foie gras.
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Paris
William EK. Vanderbilt
Ward McAllister
Indy
McAllister
Gil Blason
Grenada
Stanley Responds to Charges in Barttelot Clash Interview
Loypoy October 25 The Herald prints an interview with Henry M. Stanley defending himself against charges by Barttelot and Fonnal. The explorer asserts that accusations about his conduct and the expedition are unfounded and aims to set the record straight.
Meters Push Gas Use in Mills Amid Cost Debate
The Philadelphia Company plans gas restrictions while meters prove effective in reducing waste in mills and homes. Officials note demand rises, meters cost 10 cents per thousand feet for homes and 7 1/2 cents for large consumers. Henry E. Seibert argues mills waste gas and coal comparison favors gas for speed and furnace wear.
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Citizens’ Traction Power House
Shoenberger’s
Columbus
Philadelphia
Citizens’ Traction Company
Henry E. Seibert
Manufacturers’ Natural Gas Company
Keystone
Seibertin
Murdered for gold in Chantelle notary case shocks Paris
Notary M Lepine is killed after meeting widow in Paris connected to a will. Police allege the widow drugged him and, with accomplices, shot him eight times and cut his throat to seize the will and inherit his fortune. The crime mirrors the Goufle case and widowed suspect is under police supervision.
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Pants
Chantelle
Gannat
Monsieur Lepine
Paris
Destin M. Lepine
M. Lepine
Stanley Called On Popular Feeling Demands His Reply
The Oct 25 report notes Major Barttelot’s correspondence published as Stanley earns a Cambridge doctor’s degree. Readers urge Stanley to answer serious charges promptly. The Pall Mall Gazette condemns any private secretary statement that Stanley lacks time to address the accusations.
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Major Barttelot
Stanley
Cambridge
Cesar
Barttelot
Pall Mail Gazette
Caprivi Plans Madrid Visit Amid Anti American Coalition Rumors
The National Zeitung reports Chancellor von Caprivi will travel to Madrid for a three day stay renewing reports that Germany Austria Italy and Spain are exchanging communications for concerted action in retaliation for United States tariff legislation.
Armenian Independence Condemns Four to Death
Constantinople October 25 four Armenians convicted of conspiracy and attempting to incite a revolution for Armenian independence have been condemned to death. Six others found guilty of the same crime were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment.
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Constantinople
Outlaws Ignite Fire At Mrs Market Home
Axiestown reports a street outrage as a house in McClelland town is set ablaze early morning. Mrs Market, her daughter, and a neighbor escaped as the fire spread from an entry point in a bedroom. Mrs Market previously survived a brutal assault tied to a bed and doused with kerosene. Suspects John Dean and Reuben Bowers are linked to past attacks and were jailed on bail. The community fears for safety as investigators pursue the case.
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Axiestown
John Dean
Reuben Bowers
Dean
Troubles Grow Over Tariff On Tobacco Leaves
New York merchants protest a new tariff provision defining duties on wrapper tobacco. Schedule 7 itemizes $2 per pound for real leaf unstemmed and $2.75 per pound if stemmed, with entire lots in packages taxed. other leaf unstemmed taxed at 35 cents per pound. Exporters warn to halt importing filler or switch to stemmed tobacco in Havana.
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Europe
New York
Custom House
Havana
Death Blow to the K of L in Detroit
Special telegram reports Detroit’s Knights of Labor in collapse as shoemakers abandon the order for a trade union. Leaders Grottkau and other anti Mechanics push new union amid strikes failure and growing dissatisfaction.
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Detroit
Order of the K. of L
Grottkau
Osservatore Romano Reports Allowance of Socialist Christ Republicans Club
Romer October 25. The Osservatore Romano publishes an article asserting city authorities permit the existence of an asee Christ Republicans Club with socialist principles.
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The
Osservatore Romano Today
Asee Christ Republicans Club
Mohawk Actress Defies Officers in Theatre Suit Scene
Baltrimore October 25 A lively Frost Street Theater moment amid a $2000 damages suit against Go Won Go star of Indian Mail Carrier. Constables served a writ on her horses as she warned them off uttering git. The incident spurred laughter while the play continued with Miss Go Won Go retaining counsel.
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Baltrimore
Frost Street
Go Won Go
Forepaugh Theater Company
Charles Charley
Canadians for the Bourbon in Montreal crowds for Count of Paris
Montreal on October 25 reports massive reception for the Comte de Paris as about 20 000 people cheered at the depot. French papers hail him and declare Canada loyal to the house of Orleans, with monarchist sentiment overtaking Republican hopes.
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Montreal
Comte de Paria
la Minierve
Canada
House of Orleans
L'Etandard
Voter Registration Totals Update for 1889 and Current Year
New York reports 52 523 voters registered on the last day bringing total registration to 245 164 this year. The 1889 total was 218 923, indicating growth in the electorate.
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New York
The Dispatch Directory Contents of the Issue
The Dispatch Directory outlines a 20 page issue in three parts with local and sporting news editorials and sections on society drama farming flowers and arts. Notable items include The Want Column To Set Column Late News in Brief and various society and industry notices with features on agriculture markets and Washington society.
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Wardeka
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Kipling to Start First Serial Story in The Dispatch
The essay notes Kipling’s rising reputation and asks if his longer fiction will match his short stories. The Dispatch will publish the opening chapters in November as a weekly serial continuing until completion.
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Kipling
Matter of Meters A New Basis for Supply
Private consumers show higher profits than manufacturers as fuel meters register consumption of millions of feet daily, signaling a shift in supply dynamics and energy use.
Move Expected Hits Major Steel Mills In Pittsburgh Area
A Philadelphia Company notice hits Jones & Laughlins American Works and the Pennsylvania Tube Works among others on Second Avenue. Executives like Willis L. King say meters are unlikely for manufacturers and gas will flow to private homes. Mills race to extend gas supply while orders rush throughput and avoid shutdowns.
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Philadelphia Company
Jones & Laughlins
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Philadelphia
American Works
Moorhead, McCleane & Co
Lloyd, Son & Co
Second Avenue
Willis L. King
Allegheny
Henry Lloyd
Lloyd & Co
Wilcox
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