Cuba in the Balance recognition of Rebels May EnsuE
Washington warns against immediate intervention as Cuba crisis lingers. Administration pledges strict neutrality while Spain builds forces, citing upcoming Congress and naval discussions with Admiral Bunce. Reportedly, no war plans form yet despite sensational speculation.
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Sam
Affaire Neer
Washington Dispatch
United States
Spain
Congress
Lee
Washington
Admiral Bunce
Herbert
Cuba
Quba
Bunce
Jyozk
Popular Vote Patterns Across Two Decades of Elections
The article discusses the evolution of the popular vote in U S presidential elections, noting the switch from legislative to popular selection in early history, major party dynamics, and presenting a table of years with large pluralities. It references candidates such as Pierce Buchanan Fremont Lincoln Douglas and questions whether McKinley’s eventual plurality will match Grant’s, based on returns yet to come.
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Actuas
Plurntutr
Pierce Loclsts
Buchanes
Fremont
Abbas
Linialn
Douglas
McKinley
Grant
Government crop report shows slight corn yield rise
The November returns to the Department of Agriculture indicate corn yield averaging 27.5 bushels per acre, up from October figures. Other crops show higher yields than last year, including buckwheat 18.7, potatoes 36.8, and hay 1.86 tons, while tobacco yields fall to 679 pounds per acre. European wheat shortages and price expectations may boost British acreage, with wet Central European October weather affecting potato crops and good corn yields on the lower Danube.
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Department of Agriculture
Misour
Great Britain
Europe
Lower Danube
Farmer transfers 160-acre farm after election bet
James A. Gray of Arkansas went to town to transfer his 160 acre farm and all appurtenances to neighbor J. T. Hayes as payment of an election bet on Bryan. A separate report notes Daniel J. Greenwald a Reformed Church preacher found hanging at Bowser Springs Kansas, despondent over business and family troubles.
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James A. Gray
Little Rock
Ark
J. T. Hayes
Gray
Bryan
Daniel J. Greenwald
Bowser Springs
Kan
Eligit
Oddities and Grotesque Votes of the 1896 Election Day
A sprawling survey of bizarre election day events and wagers from November 8 1896. Incidents include a East St Louis voter dead soon after voting a Spokane Falls business leader dying en route to his home after cheering results, and a cascade of strange bets across Chicago New York and Florida.
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Lierge
East St. Louis
Dix Burrison Bealent
Onis Ingos
Spokane Falls
Robert Porteous
Maniscee
Mich
Darshore Hundred
Del
New York
Harry
Domingo de Luce
James
Chicago
Hich
Missouri
Jefferson City
Moncrief Springs
Florida
Sellersburg
Ind
Josepha Field
Middletown
Fifteenth Annual Session of the Farmers National Congress Opens
The fifteenth annual session began at 10 50 a m Tuesday in the Indians Hall of the House of Representatives in Indianapolis Leaders included Representative men and agriculture advocates The day featured welcome by Mayor Taggart of Indianola Iowa and remarks by Gov Matthews Secretary J M Stahl of Chicago presented the welcome President Claxton delivered the annual address discussing the farmers cause and a national poll campaign The afternoon session saw John G Offat Indiana offer a resolution urging equal use of gold and silver as money of ultimate redemption and a conference among nations to support coinage of both metals with a fixed ratio
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National Association
Farmers’ National Congress
House of Representatives
Inddnapolis
B. F. Clayton
Indianola
Iowe
Taggart
J. M. Stahl
Chicago
Matthews
Congress
Claxton
Our Republic
John G. Offat
Indiana
National Congress Ia
Hat Wa
United Sitar Ta
Wrestling the Supernatural in a Jacob Tale Sermon Thought
The sermon by Talmage centers on Jacob wrestling an unseen visitor at the brook Jabbok, using biblical figures to illustrate trials, temptations, and the idea that prosperity can pose as danger while trouble can save. It links personal struggles to faith, urging reliance on God and noting how hardship can refine character.
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Char Hateb
Wisht Javab
Jacob
Joseph
Daniel
David
John
Peter
Paul
Jobn
Christ
Taubok
Hell
Talbok
Lord Jesus Christ
Albertin
Lears
Jacal
Jesus
Lazarus
Millionaire in Shabby Dress Resigns and Plans Gift Spread
A Pennsylvanian resident of Heaton resigns from his railroad post after a chance encounter with a needy tramp named Flaschman who claimed to be worth 3 million dollars. The stranger pledged sums of cash and property to Pritchard, who then resigns to become the millionaire’s companion as they prepare plans for Europe.
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Gaddi
Paul
David
Israel
Joseph
Fablselaten
Paris
Thor
Rossini
Zion
Trenton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Heaton
Pritchard
Flaschmen
Jeil
Flaschman
Europe
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Cleopatra’s Tomb and the British Museum Mummy
St Paul’s Magazine recalls Cleopatra as one of history’s loveliest tombs and contrasts it with today’s sight of a decayed mummy at the British Museum. The piece reflects on her famed beauty and seductive life, now reduced to relics in a public display.
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Cleopatra
Egypt
British Museum
Cleonatra
St Paul's Magazine
Not Original Editor I Refute The Poem
Editor rejects the poem saying it is nonsense and not original. Poet replies that editors have made the same remark before and defends the work as not needing criticism.
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Gonpal
Itudy
A Favorite Destination Hicks Wirks Summer Plans
A brief item notes Hicks plans for the summer with Wirks replying they will stay at home. The fragment suggests a local column snippet on summer destinations and family plans.
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Hicks
Wirks
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Presbyterian
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Jersey City
Nlt
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Hunter Davidson
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Brookyn
Malcolm Dana
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Tie
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W. B. Hollingshead
Spokane
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Anel
Lagies’ Home Journal
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Umier
Te Peele
Gol
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Philadelphia
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