Lincoln Independent Republicans urge Pattison in Pennsylvania race
An appeal by Lincoln Independent Republican leaders argues against Delamater and machine politics. It urges voters to back Robert Pattison for governor, citing concerns over constitutional fidelity, ballot reform, and integrity in public service amid campaign attacks and fraud fears.
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Tat Te Elands
Delamater
Quay
Dolamaler
Doelamater
Lua
Klamaser
Two Great Democratic Meetings in Quarryville and Lancaster
In Lancaster County on October 28 Democrats held major events in Quarryville and Lancaster. Patti son and Barclay led the visit with Sheriff Krumbhast and others arriving by rail, facing large crowds including Pattison Republicans. Wallace joined in Lancaster for a packed Young Men’s Democratic Society reception and a court-house rally with Eshelman introducing Pattison and speakers Beck and Wallace delivering emphatic remarks.
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Quarryville
Lancaster
Wallace
Pattigan
Barclay
Krumbhast
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Senator Wallace
Young Men’s Democratic Society
Eshelman
Pattison
James M. Beck
Guillotined in Secret aTSTATO
The National Civil Service Reform League report to the Executive Committee reveals that among 850 postmaster removal cases, only 47 had stated causes, 299 had no stated cause, and inquiries to the Post Office Department about charges were largely refused. Postmaster General Wanamaker notes that appointment papers are private and confidential, denying trial rights to removed postmasters.
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Atstato
New York
National Civil Service Reform League
League
Post Office Department
Wanamaker
Pri
Greevy Nominated by Democratic Conferees in 20th District
In Altoona on October 28 Democratic conferees of the Twentieth Congressional district nominated Thomas H. Greevy after a deadlock. E F Kerr of Bedford and A H Coffoth of Somerset helped secure an unanimous nomination. Sherman Draws Large Ohio Crowd.
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Altoona
Twentieth Congressional District
Thomas H. Greevy
E. F. Kerr
Bedford County
A. H. Coffoth
Somerset
Congressional Conference Adjourns Without Nominations
The conference in Elisburlg adjourned at 10 o clock with no nominations made. The failure’s impact deepens as observers note widening gaps in agreement and prospects for future action.
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Yebelsburg
Congressional Conference
Duagast
Blaine Delays Pittsburg Campaign Visit Details
Chicago dispatch reports Blaine resting in Chicago with son Emmons unable to confirm plans for a Pittsburg stop or Pennsylvania campaign. Emmons Blaine says his father will not be disturbed tonight and would communicate directly if a visit occurs. An Associated Press note adds Blaine’s rest period and an upcoming speech in South Bend before Washington duties.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Disrpatcn
McCormic
Bush Street
Blaine
Pennsylvania
Mr. Blaine
Emmons Blaine
Emmons
James G
Mr. Blaine, Jr
Keystone State
Dispatch
Warmcastle
Elaine, Jr
Associated Press
Commercial Club
Fort Sheridan
Army Post
Lake Shore
South Bend
Ind
Spook
Washington
Delamater Hustling with Farm and Miner Support in Pa Tour
Special Telegram from Bhamoeis Pennsylvania details Senator Delamater and his delegation touring Lewistown Logan Iron and Steel Works Middleburg Sunbury Lewisburg Shamokin and Williamsport. Crowds greet with parades speeches and handshakes as supporters including Stewart Shields Horr Atkinson address large audiences and miners gather at each stop.
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Bhamoeis
Lewistown
Senator Delamater
Logan Iron and Steel Works
Middleburg
Snyder County
Delamaver
Stewart
Boyer
Jease Shields
Sunbury
Lewisburg
Amman
Music Hall
Delamater
Stewart, Shields
R. ©. Horr
L. E. Atkinson
Shamokin
Opera House
Williamsport
McDowell Meeting Draws Huge Crowd in Opera House
Major McDowell and Colonel Jackson addressed about 1,200 attendees in Rock Hester at an Opera House gathering. Organizers claimed the remarks focused on bribery charges while a notable fireworks display lit the event.
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Rock Hester
McDowell
Major McDowell
Colonel Jackson
Opera House
Ers
West Point Voters Questioned Over Highlands Registration
New York October 28. West Point officers and men who have voted in Highlands face a challenge from the Highlands Democratic committee. It contends the ceded 1,000 acres are not part of the State, so residents have no voting right there. Highlands registration inspectors must show cause to keep the names on the list.
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New York
West Point
Highlands
United States Territory
Democratic Committee
California
Camne
Further Arrests in Libel Case Reach Harrisburg
Constable Edward McGrogan of Philadelphia arrives in Harrisburg with a warrant for Colonel Will F. Jordan and J J McLawrin publisher and editor of the Morning Daily, charging them with libel against ex Governor Robert E Pattison over a bribe claim tied to the South Penn Railroad bill. Bail offered for Philadelphia hearing, but magistrate waived. alderman approved. Reed speaks on tariff at St Paul and Opera House.
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Hannissars
Edward McGrogan
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Will F. Jordan
J. J. McLawrin
Morning Dail
Robert E. Pattison
South Penn
Constan
O'Bri
Philadelph
Mr. Wolfe
Stanley expedition major Barttelot censure debated
Boston reports Mr Bose Troup of the Stanley expedition defends Major Barttelot against charges of harsh discipline. The discussion covers a soldier shot for desertion and theft, a Zanzibar porter flogged for meat theft, and the voting split over executions. Also portrayed as a speculative venture prioritizing ivory over philanthropy. Kipling’s first serial to appear November 0.
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Peprosal
Dispatch
Boston
Bose Troup
Mr. Stanley
Major Barttelot
Troup
Stanley
Messrs
Ward
Benny
Jamison
Myself
Barttelot
Emin Pasha
Gloucester Fisherman Faces New Canadian Fees
Gloucester vessel Lizzie W Hannum captain Jesse Lewis sailed for North Bay on a mackerel trip. He was told in Canso Nova Scotia to pay 126 license and other fees before boarding. Master Mariner's Association denounces the exclusion by the administration.
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Gloucester
Mass
Onnso
Nova Scotia
Lizzie W. Hannum
North Bay
Jesse Lewis
Canso
Lewis
Master Mariner’s Association
Accident at Sonn & Brother Box Factory
In New York on October 28 Samuel Frohman a German porter at Leopold Sonn & Brother 142 Mulberry Street lost his right leg when a coil in a moving elevator coil caused the drum to tilt and sever the limb. The rope slackened and a coil fell onto boxes near the drum.
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New York
Leopold Sonn & Brother
Mulberry Street
Samuel Frohman
Frohman
Mercantile Cloak Company Fails In New York Factory
The Mercantile Cloak Company at 394 Broadway in New York closed by sheriff, part of Isaac Plant & Co. caused by a $46,515 judgment favoring Chemical National Bank. Liabilities estimated between 150000 and 200000 with assets mainly accounts receivable and stock.
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Mercantile Company of
New York
Dispatch
Mercantile Cloak Company
Broadway
Burns
Isaac 8, Plant & Co
Isaac
Plant
Ralph Plant
Samuel Kahn
Chemical National Bank
Julia Marlowe Fails Health Cancels Engagements
Philadelphia October 28 Miss Julia Marlowe the actress has been ill at Colonel A K McClure’s home for several days and is much worse today. All her engagements are canceled through January 1 with a threat of brain fever.
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Philadelphia
Julia Marlowe
A. K. McClure
Tariff Debate Reaches Court Over Reed Quorum Issue
Importers Balien Joseph & Co file in U S Circuit Court challenging duties on a felonis consignment alleging McKinley act misclassifies worsted cloths as woolens and arguing no quorum when passed. Judge Lacombe orders production of official documents detailing port appraiser actions and duty enforcement.
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McKinley
Congress
New Yor
United States Circuit Court
Reed
Balien, Joseph & Co
Lacombe
Geneseo Mystery Mixes Corpse With Unknown Body
Rochester dispatch reports Romane Leach, a 40 year old bachelor from Geneseo, identified in Chicago after his body was shipped for burial. Pallbearers found the coffin held a 6 foot 2 inch man, not Leach, suggesting a mix up at the Chicago undertaker and misdelivery to Geneseo.
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Rochester
N. Y
Geneseo
Romane Leach
Batchelor
Chicago
Mr. Leach
Leach
Chicago Undertaker’s
Two Civil Engineers Killed On Niantic River Bridge
Edward H. Cooper of New York and James Herdmann of New Haven, civil engineers for the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad, were struck and killed by a train while surveying a 40 foot span of the outlet bridge to the Niantic river seven miles west of here. They stood on the span unaware of the approaching locomotive due to water splashing below. They tried to reach the embankment but were mangled under the engine. rescue boats could have saved them if they had jumped into the river.
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Dispatch
Edward H. Cooper
New York
James Herdmann
New Haven
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Niantic River
Here
A Victim of a Spirit Machine
Louis Keseling a Hanover Germany youth who came to Baltimore with friends last summer began to lose his mind. He cut himself with a knife after claiming a spirit machine forced him to harm himself. He is said to be in good spirits despite doctors puzzled by his condition.
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Delamater
Senate
Kdie
Delamster
Mr. Cooper
Baltimore
Louis Keseling
Hanover
Germany
Judgment Against Vanderhoof Morrison & Co Bankers
In New York on October 28 the firm Vanderhoof Morrison Co bankers and brokers faced a judgment for 56546 dollars in favor of National Park Bank. The case cites an April 1883 overdrawn amount of 312615 with a bank balance of 217063 and the firm failed to cover the excess plus interest.
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New York
Frank F
Henry B
Edward A. Vanderhoof, Jr
Frank H. Morrison
Vanderhoof
Western Union in St Paulo Shows No Strike Impact
Western Union in St Paulo reports no strike disruption with almost full staff present. Superintendent McMichael says business remains brisk. 23 men involved have 12 discharged and the rest left voluntarily.
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St. Paulo
Western Union
McMichael
Terrors of a theater romance menaces Prince of Wales show
A public dispute at the Prince of Wales Theater centers on Chevalier Scovel and Miss Geraldine Almar. Scovel faced complaints after a passionate stage embrace. negotiations with manager Mr Ledger and Mr Sedger followed, ending with a reconciled contract and altered behavior as the feud cools.
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Duklap
Lospex
Chevalier Scovel
Ledger
Prince of Wales Theater
Scovel
Geraldine Almar
la Cigale
Mr. Scovel
Miss Almar
Mr. Sedger
Mr. Ledger
Miss Ulmar
Drawato
Rioting German Soldiers Face Court Martial in Thorn
About one hundred soldiers from the Sixty first Infantry stationed at Thorn are summoned before a court martial for rioting and drawing swords on citizens. Commander Wittstartt of the orchestra is mortally wounded, a city policeman Rummiler is attacked, and a clash left a girl injured as soldiers dragged her toward a river boat.
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TBY
Dunlal
Cable Company
Berlin
Sixty-first Infantry
Thorn
Vistula
Herr Wittstartt
Rummiler
Another Jack the Ripper in Fixtanp October
A string of murders resembling Jack the Ripper shocks Hensixerons. Police identify the killer as Haapaocja, a longtime known scoundrel, after a period of investigations with little initial progress.
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Dunlap
Jack the Ripper
Haapaocja
Conspiracy Trial Updates and International Dispatches
Reports from London Dublin and Lisbon describe trials in Tipperary with subpoenas for Dupris Balfour and Morley as witnesses while警 suspicions of trouble rise. Advices from Mozambique note British gunboats Mosquito and Herald reach the Shire Ruo river as recall letters go to Portugal. Modus vivendi discussions surface amid Africa negotiations and a Belgian king visit proceeds in Potsdam. The Greek cabinet crisis prompts minister Tricoupis resignation. Delyaonis forms a new cabinet. Kipling gains territory rights as The Dispatch announces Sunday publication.
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Dupris
Balfour
John Morley
Harrison
Tipperary
Mozambique
Mosquito
Herald
Shire
Ruo River
Senor Freitas
England
Countess De Vere Committed to Doors of Hope Home
New York reports Countess De Vere, daughter of Rufus Ogden ex Postmaster of Keyport, committed with her consent to the Door of Hope in East Sixty first street after arrest in Brooklyn for intoxication. Ten years earlier Lizzie Ogden eloped with Count De Vere of Holland. he deserted her, and she turned to drink to drown her sorrows.
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Apectal Telec
New York
Countess de Vere
Rufus Ogden
Keyport
Door of Hope
East Sixtyfirst Street
Justice Goetting
Brooklyn
Raymond Street
Lizzie Ogden
Count de Vere
Holland
Archduke Otto Injured After Boar Attack While Hunting
Archduke Otto, while hunting, was thrown from his horse and bitten by a giant boar. The animal buried tusks in his right foot and tore muscle, leaving a dangerous wound. He was rescued and attended by companions who described the injury as somewhat serious.
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Otto
Stoker
Settlement of fisheries question reached by Newfound land delegates
Loxpon October 23 The Newfound land delegates Sir William Whiteway and Mr Harvey have arranged a settlement of the fisheries question after protracted talks. Lord Knutsford and Government members announce a solution to the knotty problem. Paris October 28 The Government will participate in next month’s Brussels conference on the Congo Free States customs tariff despite opposition from several newspapers.
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Newfoundland
Sir William Whiteway
Mr. Harvey
Lord Knutsford
Dunlap
Paris
Brussels
Congo Free States
Fire rages through Kennedy mill and Kimball works in Apalachicola
A forenoon fire in Apalachicola swept from the Kennedy mill slab pit to the Kimball warehouses and mill yard then to the Kimball mill and nearby structures. Loss totals about 160 000 with insurance. Seventeen buildings burned. residents feared the town would be destroyed.
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Fua
Kennedy
Kimball
Kimball Mill
Grady & Co
Munroe & Co
Iron Works
Kimball Planing
McQlynn
Commerce Street
Alabama House
Revolutionary Swiss Fighting Report From Ticino and Fribourg
AAP dispatch from Fribourg reports post election unrest with Radical and Conservative clashes. Troops engaged in Lugano after violence, with bloodshed claimed. The Swiss Federal Council dismissed Ultramontane appeals on Ticino votes while Dutch Parliament notes King’s incapacity and sacks Parliament.
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Fribourg
Associated Press
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Lugano
Canton
Federal Council
Postponement in Cincinnati Mayor Injunction Case
Injunction hearing against Cincinnati mayor to block the Board of City Affairs appointment held over until tomorrow at the City Solicitor’s request. Also dated notes from New York about the Western Anthracite Coal Association meeting and a proposed 10 cent increase in coal prices in Chicago.
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Board of City Affairs
New York
Western Anthracite Coal Association
Chiago
Shooting Affray Between Politicians in Williamsburg
Lovu Isving reports in Williamsburg Kentucky that a political shooting occurred yesterday. Sheriff Mae exchanged gunfire with B Joba Thomas Ti, with the wound feared fatal.
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Lovu Isving
Williamsburg
Sheriff Mae
Joba
Thomas Ti
Denver Failure Shocks City as Pelton Firm Goes Under
Sheriff Barton seized the Samuel Pelton and Brothers store on attachments over 78000. The collapse is blamed on the seriously ill head of the firm, Samuel Pelton, who is said to be unaware that the notes were due. In hand assets are reported to exceed 000.
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Denver
Barton
Samuel Pelton & Bro
Pelton
Federation plan approved by convention leaders
Los Angeles October 23 The National Convention of Trainmen today elected T. T. Slattery as Second Vice Grand Master and Georges Newman of Missoula Montana as Lane Grand Master for federation and a supreme council. (Text truncated)
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Supreme Council
Los Angeles
T. T. Slattery
Georges Newman
Missoula
Mont
Lane
Ching i Jann
Edison Electric Light Co case heard in United States Court
In Trenton on October 28 Judge Green heard arguments in a United States Court case involving Edison Electric Light Co. The proceedings focused on testimony and related legal questions awaiting further action.
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Trenton
United States Court Today
Judge Green
Edison Electric Light Co __ Weatenews
Iit
Pattison Support Steams Through Mixed Weather Rally
At Lafayette Hall Independent Republicans hailed Pattison amid rough weather. Speaker Ayres defended party loyalties, attacked Quay legacy, and urged a Pattison victory next Tuesday. The crowd cheered Pattison and the reform cause as speakers urged turnout and reform against machine politics.
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Lafayette Hall
Pattison
Montooth Band
Reform
Forcible Philadelphia Speaker Attacks Quay Leader
Rudolph Blankenburg of Philadelphia delivered a forceful address praising protectionist Republicanism while attacking Quay as unseen and unaccountable. He predicted Pattison would win by a large majority and urged that Quay’s influence end soon.
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Pattison
Rudolph Blankenburg
Philadelphia
Pier
Quay
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