Confidence Wanes as Campaign Camps Report Shaky Odds
A special telegram from New York reports both Democratic and Republican camps losing overconfidence as election day nears. Leaders from Gorman to Whitney and Harrity worked hard while insiders note the South solid for Cleveland and Indiana roiling with mixed forecasts. Nevada leans to the People, Idaho stays GOP, and Montana’s capital dispute buys time for Democrats.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
New York State
Gorman
William C. Whitney
Harrity
Quay
Carter
Manley
General Clarkson
Sheehag
Deseon Heckett
South
West Virginia
Adlai E. Stevenson
Charleston
Elkins
United States
Indiana
Calvin & Brice
Illinois
Ohio
Hoosier
Brice
Harrison
Inez
New Jersey
Nevada
People’s Party
Idaho
Supreme Court
van Montana
Cleveland
Wayne MacVeagh
Patrick Egan
MacVeagh
Egan
County Democracy
Giegerich
Cowling
Recorder Owsley Faces Bid to Inspect Registration List
Republicans seek a court order to compel Recorder Owsley to permit inspection of the registration list. They allege the Recorder, appointed by the Democratic Governor, permitted Democrats to register illegally to sway on election day.
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Tuted Mandanme
Owsley
Board of Registration
Nebraska Election Rumors Split Parties as Voters Weigh Tickets
In Omana Nebraska on October 27 Judge Lake leaves the Republican Party to become a Democrat. State chairmen of three parties issue contrasting estimates. Harrison ticket expected to win Nebraska with about 15 000 plurality while independents may back Weaver to aid Cleveland.
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G. A. BR
Nebraska
Omana
Nes
Judge Lake
Grand Army
West
A. BR. Cady
Harrison
Weaver
Cleveland
Euclid
New York
Morton
Woolbach Gering
Beckwan
George W. Blake
People's Independent
Acheson Wins Out for Regular Republican Ballot
In Greene county the Ballot Commission ruled Acheson as the regular Republican candidate for the Twenty fourth Congressional district. Jobes withdrew his claim as the GOP nominee. The commission also certified Citizen Republican Independent Republican and Reform Republican nominees to the County Commissioners.
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Hawetscare
Ballot Commission
Snodgrass
Donnelly
Waynesburg
Jobes
Gilbert
J. M. McCarrell
Acheson
Twenty-fourth
Jobers
Greene County
Republican Victory in 9 States Rally For Promise
Newport R I Oct 27 Horton Republican won the mayoralty over Honey Democrat and the incumbent by 46 in a total of 8730. Republicans also captured three of five aldermen and ten of 15 councilmen, gaining control of both council branches.
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Newport
R. L
Horton
Honey
Greensburg Stirred Up Over Christian Scientists
A Greensburg clash erupts as advocates push to form a Christian Scientists group. Clergy warn that educated residents may be drawn in. a Pittsburg convert is blamed for harm including marriage dissolution. Local sentiment seeks to expel the movement despite constitutional protections.
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Pittsburg
Grrexspreec
Greensburg
Mohican Warship Likely Condemned After Coastal Rock Incident
The US steamer Mohican, valued at over 1.5 million pounds after eight years of service, may be condemned and moored at Mare Island following a rock strike near Cook's Inlet on June 5. A survey by officers revealed severe damage beyond repair despite efforts to beach and inspect the vessel.
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San Francisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
Cook's Inlet
Hereek
Rumors Swirl of Rail Consolidation Involving Reading Pennsy
Oct 27 reports from Curcaco say wild rumors claim a big railroad deal will consolidate the Reading and Pennsylvania systems with Reading Management in control. Railroad men dismiss the chatter as absurd and officials of Chicago and Alton laugh at the speculation.
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Curcaco
Reading
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Alton
Teutonic Returns After Stormy Atlantic Passage
The White Star steamer Teutonic left Quarantine at nine this morning and reached her dock after a perilous voyage from Liverpool marked by severe storms. Reported aboard were two cabin passengers who became insane during the voyage due to the extreme weather.
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New York
Teutonic
Liverpool
Funeral Train Carries Mia Harrison to Indianapolis
The funeral train bearing Mia Harrison arrived at Union Station Pittsburg at 10 45 last night after a delay. Crowds gathered at multiple stops including Johnstown Latrobe Greensburg and Braddock to witness the arrival and processions as the President's friends accompanied the journey. Distinguished guests Secretary Foster Ex President Hayes and General Schoffield attended the events in Indianapolis and Washington.
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Mia Harrison
Union Station
Pittsburg
Washington
Altoona
Theo. N. Ely
Ely
Litsin
Ae Peperte
Greensburg
Jeannette
Irwin
Braddock
Wilkinsburg
East Liberty
Indianapolis
Harrison
Major Ransdell
Chaplin Oster
McKee
Secretary of
Supreme Court
Justice Lamar
Mr. Blaine
Mra. Blaine
Harriet
General Proctor
Whitelaw Reid
Diplomatic Corps
St. John's Episcopal Church
Morton
Mra. McKee
Russell
Dr. Scott
Mra Harrison
Hamlin
Dr. Bartlett
New York Avenue
Jesus
Pennsylvania Railroad
A MOUND OF BLOSSOMS AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Funeral services for Mrs. Harrison were held at the White House in the East Room. The ceremony emphasized simplicity and dignity, with only a sable crepe rosette at the doorway, and reflected her personal preferences in mourning decor.
Funeral Train Arrival for Mrs Harrison at Washington Depot
A large funeral train carried Mrs Harrison to Indianapolis with President Cleveland and Cabinet members aboard the car bearing the dead woman lit with flowers. Police kept crowds at a distance as officials and diplomats attended the 45 minute service in Washington before departure.
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White House
Indianapolis
Chicago
Altoona
John Meyers
Frank Vangorden
G. M. Ayers
W. J. Walkinshaw
Panhadle
iDi Neers D. C. Bish
Thomas Kane
Edward Purcell
J. J. Ee
Thomas Earl Tho
Dennis O
ST Ee Tee Ees
Washin Street
Fourth Avenue
Birmingham
Panhandle Hallroad
Erey Pole
Awe Washington
Pitts Seenti
Celeetinne
Prasiouen
Baltimore
W. W W. Johnston
Altoons
Burglar Arrested After Morning Burglary Then Evening Penitentiary
Cordwxall reports Charles Boyer burglarized a local home at 5 am and, after being indicted, was sent to the Ohio penitentiary at Colamineht for ten years. He pleaded guilty and received a ten year sentence.
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Cordwxall
Charles Boyer
Ohio
Colam- Ne
Ed Pullty
Fitine
Murder at Melrose Echoes Snell Case with Missing Deeds
An aged German capitalist Ernest Kunneth was killed at his Melrose home near Chicago, two men fleeing with a tin box containing deeds and mortgage notes. A tenant Dietrich Woehler discovered the body after attempting rent payment. investigators believe the motive was to seize papers concerning a Württemberg estate, not robbery.
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Chcaco
Amos J. Snell
Melrose
Chicago and Northwestern
Ernest Kunneth
Kenneth
Dietrich Wooehler
Mra Woehler
Woehler
Kmnoeth
Woebler
Emnneth
Ates
George Johns
Kunoneth
Germany
Kuoneth
Wurtemburg
Anneth
Must Cash Up or Quit for Ohio Farmers' Insurance
Columbus, Oct. 27. Superintendent Kinder concluded an examination of the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company. The company, originally mutual, formed a joint stock entity but is insolvent on the stock line, with liabilities of 1.7 million and net assets of 269 thousand. If assets cannot meet legal requirements, the company must revert to mutual status or disband.
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CoLtumbus, CO
Speviak
Kinder
Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company
Constable Assaults Editor in Front of Republican Office
In Shelbyville Indiana on October 27 a constable, John Johnson, accosted Simeon J. Thompson editor of the Republican. Johnson grabbed Thompson by the throat and punched him against a telegraph pole for several seconds until bystanders intervened. A judge was present as the incident unfolded.
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Shelbyville
Isp
Republican
John Johnson
Simeon J. Thompson
Thompson
KPML
Hord
Local quarrel erupts over state figures and accusations
Jamie Johnson accused Adisi Stevenson of belonging to the Golden Circle copperhead faction. Johnson knocked him down after the claim. Thompson published a report provoking the trouble, claiming Johnson threatened to remove Thompson's cork leg and beat his brains out.
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Joe
Johnson
Adisi Stevenson
Golden Circle
Thompson Today
Thompson
Believes In Her Jim Corbett Not Disturbed By Reports
Mrs Corbett shows calm amid sensational romance rumors surrounding James J Corbett. She says letters from Cincinnati prove Jim is not troubled and blames thePersistent admirer who followed him from Asbury Park last summer.
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Cincinnati
Jim
Asbury Park
Blumenthal
Morwood Tin Plate Plant to Begin Operations in Elizabethport
Exvranete N J Oct 27 Special The Morwood Tin Plate Manufacturing Company starts operations tomorrow at Elizabethport with Mayor Rankin dipping the first sheet. The plant will cover three acres with eight rolling mills and an annealing and pickling plant. Initial cost $75,000 for existing buildings, total works $250,000, capacity 5 000 boxes weekly, starting 200 workers, rising to 700. Wages average $16 weekly, skilled workers may earn double. only American labor.
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Exvranete
N. J
Morwood Tin Plate Manufacturing Company
Elizabethport
Rankin
J. H. Rodgers
Frm
Sys
Isbor
Combines and Power Grabs New Hampshire Railroads
Senator Chandler warns that a massive railroad combination threatens New Hampshire by taking control of major lines including Boston and Maine and Reading. He cites an $800 million group tying Old Colony New York New Haven and Hartford and Pennsylvania systems, foreseeing an 80 day arrangement to secure Jacksonville?
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Chandler
Reading
Coxcorp
N. H
Monitor Tonight
Boston and Maine
Reading Arment
New Hampshire
Concord and
Montreal
Ict
Old Corony
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Pennsylvania
Mexican Town Annihilated in Chihuahua Rebellion
Reports from Temochio Chihuahua describe a fanatic religious uprising ending in the total destruction of the town and near 400 government soldiers killed after three failed arms rounds. Mexican troops engaged with Gatling gun support in a battle last Saturday.
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Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Mexico
Temochio
Consistory Court to Settle Disputes in U S Clergy
Philadelphia reports that the Papal Legate Archbishop Satillo and Mgr O Connell will establish a Consistory Court in the United States to settle disputes between bishops and priests. The sittings will be held at Catholic University in Washington with a November 21 conference of American priests and papal envoys in New York to plan details.
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Toe
America
Philadelphia
Satillo
Mgr.o'connell
American College At
Rome
Catholic University
Washington
Catholic Priests of
América
New York
Oil At Catawissa Sparks Farmer Excitement
News from Wilkes Barre reports oil discovery on William John’s land near Catawissa along the DL&W line. Crowds gathered as pumps drew oil from 200 feet, lamps lit from the flame, described as a No 1 product and land values rising quickly.
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Wilkesbarre
Catawissa
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
William John
Ex Govern Hoyt Stricken by Paralysis at Home
Ex Governor Henry M Hoyt suffered another paralytic stroke at his Wilkes Barre mansion this afternoon and is described as dangerously ill. At nine oclock the condition remained unchanged and family and friends are greatly alarmed.
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Wilkesbarre
Henry M. Hoyt
Ohio Judge Zimmerman Found Dead From Gas In Fremont
Fremont Ohio October 27 Probate Judge Zimmerman was found in an asphyxiated condition from natural gas in his rooms. Grave doubts remain about recovery. He was also Deputy and editor of the German Courier.
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Ohio
Fremont, O
Zimmerman
Aged College President Weds in Lancaster
Rev. Dr. George W. Williard, college president here and former Heidelberg College leader in Tiffin, Ohio, was married today to E Gormley. Williard is 71 and his bride 77, according to the report from Lancaster.
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Lancaster
George W. Williard
Heidelberg College
Tifin, O
Ae E Gormley
Williard
Private Iams Case Begins In Civil Court Tilts
The defense argues civil courts lack jurisdiction as Judge Porter reserves decision until court convenes. Army regulations and military precedents frame the arguments while the National Guard attends, and Private W. L. Iams faces a courtroom packed with defense talent and National Guardsmen observers.
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Porter
Watson
Trial in Crim inal Court No. 2 Adorns Guardsmen Courtroom
A crowded Crim inal Court No. 2 session pits Colonel Alexander Hawkins and Lieutenant Colonel James B KR Streator against Private Tams Iams and counsel Frank Iams and John D. Watson. The defense roster includes Messia Braddocks Braden Sprowles with James Buchanan and Senator Edward Robbins. National Guardsmen and officers fill the spectators as judges Porter Ewing and McClung preside.
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Alexander Hawkins
James B. KR. Streator
W. 5S. Grimm
Criminal Court No. 2
Porter
Ewing
McClung
Tams
Iams
Frank Iams
John D. Watson
Neffin
Greene County McCausland
Supreme Court
Watson
National Guard
Grimm
Colonel Hawkins
James Buchanan
Edward E. Robbins
Messrs
Braden
Sprowles
Washington, Pa
Robbins
Greensburg
Buchanan
Beaver
Ely
National Guards
General Wiley
Holings
Sixteenth Regiment
Hunt
Battery B
Norman Smith
Eighteenth Regiment
Kay
Sane BP Sea
Hunter
Tenth Regiment
Cooley Gang
W. A. Doak
Greensburg Argun
W. Town
Hayes
E E Critchfield
Neff
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McKkelvey
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Unterbaum
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Richards
Wanamaker
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Snell
Adlai
Hoyt
Ams
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National Guard of
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