Hallowe'en Poem and Veteran Letter Highlights
A fragmentary poem by J Woods titled Hallowe en explores love and night imagery. The text also includes a dated note from December 20, 1895, from Major McKinley’s private secretary thanking Chas Sheridan for greetings and a badge, and praising union veterans aiding McKinley and Noonan’s election efforts.
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Tim Prom
San Antonio Union
Canton
Ohio
Chas. B. Sheridan
San Antonio Union Veteran League
San Antonio
Texas
Maj. McKinley
Veteran League
McKinley
Elgindy Jng. Boyle
Tudge Noonan
Bancroft's Magic Delights Audiences At Opera House
Magician Bancroft performed twice yesterday at the grand opera house to blighted audiences. His final appearance is tonight. Notable acts include Satantaa the Jap and a wing dancer routine with a bedecked table.
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Bancrof
Bancroft
Rand
Satantaa
Crork
New York Mobilizes For McKinley Hobart Parade
A huge New York crowd on Oct 31 celebrated McKinley and Hobart with a political march through Broadway. Tens of thousands cheered as a wall of baton troops and banners formed a patriotic display. Weather was springlike and workers enjoyed a holiday atmosphere with decorations on streets and buildings.
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New York
McKinley
Hobart
Ty Tornett Siz
Politici
Wall Street
Broadway
Manus
Bowling Green
Russia and the Turkish Situation
Special Wire To Sunday Light reports Rome says the czar will urge a diplomatic conference on Turkey once he returns to St. Petersburg. The powers are expected to assent. A dispatch from Philipopalis Roamnia notes the sultan offers terms to the Young Turks seeking reform, including amnesty and a responsible ministry, with press freedom.
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London
the Chronicle
Rome
St. Petersburg
Turkey
Philipopals
Rowmania
Sultan Lis
Inte Kbaleid
Explosion rocks Geneva as nitroglycerin magazine detonates
A magazine containing seven hundred quarts of nitroglycerine exploded half a mile west of Geneva Indiana on October 31. The blast destroyed a town area, shattered hundreds of windows, cracked walls, and toppled chimneys. A wagon stood at the site but no trace of wagon, horse, or driver remains.
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Geneva
Ind
Vampire Magazine
Emperor William letter fuels talk on Russo German pact
Special wire report from Pesth dated October 31 states Emperor William wrote to Emperor Francis Joseph about Hamburger Nachrichten articles. It discusses a Russo German alliance from 1884 to 1890, its impact on Austria, and the timing of the triple alliance among Germany Italy and Austria Hungary. The piece notes the secrecy of a treaty that would limit German support to Austria in certain contingencies, tying to Bismarckian diplomacy.
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Tufia Pesth
Peather Lloyd
William
Francis Fosuph
Hamburger Nachrichten
Princs Bismarck
Germany
Russia
Austria
Italy
Nachrichten
Regents Adjournment Reported by Special Wire
Regents of the Texas University adjourned after a short session. The notice notes an orderly end to proceedings with no further actions listed.
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Apo Tepes
Ene Boant
The
Texes University
Chinese Edict Threatens Chinatown Leaders in San Francisco
A Chinese edict issued by Chinese consul general Yong Heng appears posted across Chinatown warning that if the Yi Yup highbinder society does not stop extorting merchants, he will publish leaders' names and their homes to authorities in Canton. The proclamation incites alarm across Chinatown.
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Prisey
Sin Brandis
Cal
Piane Yong Heng
San Franciseo Canete
Gonton
Chinnrtowy
Carlisle Honored At Packed Lexington Speech
Secretary Carlisle spoke before about 3,000 people at the Lexington ape house. He urged a sound money platform and endorsed Breckinridge, with attendees from Georgetown, Paris, Winc hester, Danville, and other towns. Breckinridge followed with a ten minute address as flags decorated the city.
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Spoviad
Lexington
Carliste
Sma Foytul
Innes
Tawie
Ig Deleytiniwe Rane
Georgetown
Paris
Winchester
Mt. Sterlig
Danville
Nicholasrife
Verseilles
Braokfort
Carlisle
Col. Breckinridge
Covington
Kenghow
Link
Tie
Breckinridge
Breckturhige
Cuban Filibusterers Gases Trial Delay
Special wire reports a US circuit court session recessed to November 17 in the October term. Trials scheduled include Col. Emilio Nunez and Captain Diekman for alleged filibustering expedition to Cuba aboard Laurida. Attorney Rubens contested postponement but withdrew and asked that General Carlos Rolote be tried next. judge Brown did not promise but said all cases would be given proper examination.
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New York
Qct
United States Circuit Court
Brown
Emilio Nunez
Dickwan
Cuba
Laurida
Horatio Rubens
Carlos Rolote
Col. Nunon
Diekman
Man in Custody Attempts Suicide in Borough Office
Special Wire To Sunday Lig Norristown Pa October 31 Charles Kaiser, held on-charges at the county jail, attempted suicide in Burgess Williams private office last night. After hours of questioning he drew a pen knife and lunged at his throat but was overpowered. Kaiser showed epileptic fits this morning, detectives say he is simulating and will likely not confess soon.
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Norvistown
Charles
Kaiser
Ander
Mane Wing
Burgess Wikimes
Tive
Win
Jim
Answers the Critics Declaims Disloyalty By Bismarck
Berlin reports that Hamburger Nachrichten defends its exposure of the Russo German neutrality pact from 1884 to 1890. It argues negotiations with Russia and Austria were historical and not secret. The Drei Bund alliance could still be renewed if Russia agreed, while keeping the core purpose intact.
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Bismarck
Nietbund
Berlin
Hamburger Nachrichten
Prince Bismarck
Nachrichten
Germany
Russia
Austria
History
National Archives
Drei- Snd
Dreibund
France
Ruswin
BAC
Election Bets and Silver Mine Wagers Dominated by McKinley Odds
The article reports sweeping betting on the 1896 presidential race with strong bets on McKinley and Bryan from diverse cities. Wagers reach up to 150,000 dollars on McKinley and 490 dollars on smaller stakes, showing high enthusiasm in New York Chicago and Colorado Springs. A key bet from Stratton cites 100,000 against 300,000 tied to McKinley’s victory, reflecting the era’s volatile political gambling scene.
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Saratoga Hotel
Bryan
Miveld
Mangler
J. W. Cook
Te Bryan
Tihes
Tela
Tilinga
Nebras
Art
Jones
Colorado Springs
Cal
Stratton
Benanza
Wold
Mekhi
Paday
Chemical National Bask
Col. Stratton
Chicaeo
Great Northern
Severathers
Warvickton
St. Louis
J. H. McCarthy
New Orleans
NA Vols
Idiana
Oslo
New York
Mr. McCarthy
Eudgel
Detalf
McKintoy
Cripple Creek
McKinley
Fraudulent election papers found in New York Italians
Fraudulent election papers bearing counterfeit Superior Court seal and chief clerk signature were found with several Italians in New York. One man said he bought them for $1 and that the seller profited by selling the papers before sailing to Italy. Most holders are believed to live in an upper city district to be watched on election day.
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New York
Elemen
Superior Court
Italy
Judicial Prize for Court of Claims Choice
Washington Oct 31 speculation swirls over the successor to Chief Justice Richardson of the Court of Claims The president may appoint William Wilson as a favored choice while Hilary A Fettermitt of Alabama Secretary of the Navy is also named as a possible successor The report notes the postoffice chief may decline the offer and Herbert would likely accept if offered.
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Court of Claims
Washington, D. C
Wmat, Richardson
United States Court of Claims
Wilson
Ofice Department
Hilary A. Tfettert
Alabama
Populists in Clover Hold Balance in N Carolina
Raleigh NC October 31 The Populists hold the balance in state politics by allying with Democrats on statewide tickets and with Republicans on others. They influence governor lieutenant governor congressional and legislative races, while Republican support hinges on rural voters. Mature predictions are rare as tensions rise.
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Raleigh
Vesver
County records show prison counts and court filings
The county reports 54 prisoners and 16 deputy bailiffs in the county jail. From Oct 2 to Oct 31, the town clerk issued twenty nine licenses. There were 103 civil cases filed in district courts in Oktober, including 180 tax suits in the Chief court. Four criminals were docked in Justice Courts last month.
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Celulwr
Ares
Sisteen Beisotiers
Ulevk
Medha
Justice Courts
Devine
Winuy
Justion Devil's Court
Auster Tawes
McKinley’s Success and Shifting Market Notes
News wire report from New York discusses the market mood with bulls active after delays, London orders, and late-day buy orders. Cotton and wheat figures, port receipts, and weather impacts in the south are reported, with rain affecting Texas crops and top-crop prospects noted. Market movement remains fluid as buyers return and prices reflect narrowing supply channels.
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Alamo Brakersge Co
New York
Yesterlay
Arpoemehe
London
WLGL
Texas
Galveston
Tevon
Paris
Antwerp
Berlin
Gara
Land Sales and Luashes for October in Austin
October report shows school lands lease 22 800.00 interest 42 025 89 principal 3 000 58. University lands lease 318 45 interest 420 91 principal 9 80. Asylum lands interest 2 208 53 principal 137 77. Sale of public lands 1 035 17. Total 63 537 07.
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Austin
Texas
Palmer Buckner displeased by Missouri treatment
General Palmer and wife arrived in Louisville after speaking in Missouri where crowds blocked both they and Buckner from addressing gatherings. The pair voiced dissatisfaction with local reception as demonstrations over silver policy disrupted events. Separately, Baltimore shipments faced claims of nearly 200 false bottom ballots found ready for use in Baltimore destined for the upcoming state election.
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St. Louis
Tuckner
Loulaville
Palmer
Buckner
Missouri
Realeigh
Baltimore
Opening German Society season at Firemans hall hosts 43 couples
The opening society German of the season drew a large crowd to Firemans hall last night and forty three couples danced and enjoyed the fair to the fullest extent. The society will continue with sermons throughout the winter for members.
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Austin
Texas
Firemans' Hall
Fighting for ime Key West dispatch from Sancct Spiritus
The American consul at Sancteth Spiritus Cuba reports through Key West that conditions in Cuba are badly mixed. Jamaican greens and white pot texts are making no headway and are not gaining ground. They are simply fighting to tee.
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IME
Key West
Sanccth Spiritus
Cuba
Paux
The Ice King Blizzard Hits Midwest States
A severe late October storm sweeps Iowa and Nebraska, with 14 inch snowfall in Be braska and winds up to 40 miles per hour. The system brings heavy snow across multiple towns including Ogden, Sidney, Holdridge, and Broken Bow, causing telegraph delays and damaged poles while the weather remains unsettled statewide.
REYAN'S TOUR CLOSES WITH RALLYING STATES NAMED
The final presidential tour ends with Bryan gaining attention across states including Alabama Arkansas California Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada North Carolina North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wyoming Colorado and Louisiana. He plans a rest in Lincoln and a final push in Omaha to close the extraordinary campaign. Supporters across Iowa react as the gold standard symbol Esper yellow fever rumors swirl around the Chicago ticket amid Republican sentiment.
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Chicago
Del
Jones
Bryan
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Flocita
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Alisgour
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
North Carolna
North Dakota
Oregon
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Colordo
Louisiana
Delaware
Iowa
Illnois
Ohio
Wisconsin
Connell Bluffs
Get
Tincaln
Omaha
Towa
Mckinsey
Mryan 1A
Ballot instruction and remedy ad in supplement
The Light presents a marked ballot with notes on candidates and cautions about misprints and scratches. It urges voting for McKinley Ho bart electors and George B. Noonan, while outlining how to scratch opposing candidates, and ends with a testimonial for DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure as a relief for summer complaints.
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W. J. Ty
Iin McKinley
Hobart
Atul
George B. Noonan
Congress
Ceandidates
Cunberson
Leare
Jerome Kearby
Col Wns
Coiy
Selecion
Alstrict
Jose Crislate
Phad
Rod
Wm. Hoemer
F. B. Grothaus
DeWitt
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Geo. H. Noonan
R. B. Green
J. L. Camp
John P. Campbell
Nat Lewis
Skinner
William Boerner
Bryan Callaghan
Hallowe'en
J. Woods
Wallowe'en
Hfe
Mator Warrinlews Reidy
Grand Maror
Ling
Martiel
Gil Covington
Montily
Mkinley
Palmer-Buckner
the Ice King
Bebraska
Dakota
Ones
M. D
Lawling Imazard
Dimain
Frentont
Neh
Howes
Blaetek
Oguelin
Sidney
Holdridge
Brokenbow
Tenkleman
Reyan
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