Tom Atkins Leaving New Orleans Amid War Moves
Soldiers from New Orleans depart for San Francisco aboard the Southern Pacific. The city mourns the loss of Tommy Atkins and the brave British image as officers like Colonel Scully and Major Ramacy prepare for distant duty. Residents speak of partings, hopes, and a wait for more news from the war.
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Jackson- Ustrracks
San Francisco
Dommy Atkin
Chalmette
Tom
Seaker
Sandy
Kipling
Tommy
Mary Jen
Scully ix
Major Ramacy
Jose Stimsey
Tex
Mitch
Miskin
Kamsey
Hautvey
Frisco
New York Society
Golden Gate
Banrancisco
New Orleans
Sam
Thomas Atkins
Fire destroys Novelty works and nearby buildings in Aswero
A December fire rear of the Novelty works in Aswero New York destroyed the works a barn and several small structures due to water pressure delays. Joel A Hamilton owner filed suit against the water works for 5000 damages and the jury awarded 4500 after an all night deliberation. Additional suits are expected.
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Birmingham
Novelty Works
Aswero
New York
Joel A. Hamilton
Paradelpha Emaphtalista
Valdosta elector resigns from Palmer Buckner ticket
M Wilkinson of Valdosta, a GE 18 Am'kinley ite elector, tenders resignation. He says he believes sound money voters should align with the party advocating sound money, while opposing free silver elements uniting with Chicago platform. He cites disagreement with several planks and seeks a reasonable protective stance.
Unpleasant Sensation From Madrid Over Manila Force Plan
Madrid dispatch reports the Spanish government will mobilize several fast steamers to transport thousands of troops to Manila to suppress the insurrection. Telegraphed to Gen Blanco the offer of all required forces. News of the defeat of Spanish forces sparks a sour mood in Madrid.
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Madrid
Manilla
Blanco
Weather frosts and grain prices in early market reports
Weather forecasts predict frost Sunday morning across Oklahoma Indian Territory and Arkansas with older Sunday night frosts in Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Wheat prices rise to 21 cents, corn up 1 cent, tigerpool wheat canal advance three cents per bushel. Chicago reports strong market. New York notes improved conditions amid frost predictions. Milwaukkee Bay View plant plans 80 000 items. Reserve shows declines in loans and specie with rising deposits and cremation figures noted.
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Washington
D. CG
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Florida
Tennessee
Kentucky
Tigerpool
Chicago
New York
Tt Seiler
Milwanker
Fusion fixed in party deal in Wyoming Gop field
In Oct 17 report the Republican factions in the state reach a compromise after resignations and tension. Captain Donnelly and Horwig lead the settlement, aligning electors and congressmen while warning rival camps to step back. The plan cements a united front in three districts amid party division.
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Oviesns
Liqaidats
Wicker
Christonan Horwig
Mualior
Sfsivs
Donnellys
Pines
Herwiz
Donnelly
Phoitecs
Col
Canperess
Varandais
Liv
Werwig
Marty
Gaptain Donnelly
Donnelly Hs
Howell
Herwig
Negro Mass The Stamis
Special Wire from Jackson Mississippi dated October 17 reports a withdrawal from the race by B. Yelto why, a Republican candidate. It states he believes the party national committee plans to sabotage the faction and that he refuses to be drawn into party conflicts. Yellowby, a prominent Madison County white farmer, opposes Till Vadhlite, a Jackson negro lawyer.
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Stamis
Jackson
Miss
B. Yeltowhy
Faetion
Congress
Republican Committee
Sississippi
Yellowby
Madison County
Till vAudhlite
Repulse of Spanish Troops in Philippine Outpost
General Blanco reports four hundred Spanish troops repelled by insurgents at Tailisay. Eight killed and twenty three wounded. Two battalions later rescued the outpost. Rebels at TLalisay forced Blanco to reroute toward Tau Cantegas to slow the insurgent advance.
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Madrid
Blanco
Embillipine Islands
Iis
Tailisay
Tlalisay
Tapa Cantegas
Two Workers Die in Gas Tank at Salvay Plant
In Syracuse on October 17, Michael Tosa and a man named Murphy, both employees of the Salvay Process company, were asphyxiated while repairing a large gas tank at the works. They entered the tank believing the gas was off and were found dead hours later.
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Syracuse
Micheal Tosa
Murphy
Salvay Process Company
Salvay
Rome
Revarled After Long Toil Dies in Georgia Report
James T Layes, agent aged 43 years, died today after a long toilsome life. Born in Georgia he had seen a Methodist preacher for seventy years. He leaves four children, two daughters in Florida, one son in Georgia, and W M Hayes of this city as a relative.
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Spe
Sunday Light
Georgernwr
Texas
Jas. Tlayes
Agen
Georgia
Ile
Fjorila
Rey
W. M. Hayes
Fraudulent uses of marks targets by postal orders
Attorney General Chom reports the department sustained actions against fraud in mark usage. He notes many firms relocate abroad and Mexican and Manduras addresses appear in circulation. Judge Thomas cites letters and ads on “green goods” schemes and quack touts selling addresses. A bill to curb such mailings is drafted for Congress. postal power to deny access to carriers remains limited.
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Fot Cougerus
Washingtom
Gener Chom
Afty Prestattion Department
Mexicana
Manduras
Ines Fies
Thomas Stiles
Victius
Otters
Phownag
Congress
Oiatter
Chirow Chennicts
PN Pilestmaster Geversl
Democratic party unity at stake in state fusion bid
Special wire reports from Raleigh show the state Democratic committee meeting to discuss a potential fusion with populists in the 41st legislative race. A subcommittee draft urged cooperation but the majority opposed it, stressing Democrats must honor their platform and implying Guthrie as Populist candidate if fusion fails. The situation hinges on the Democrats keeping their word and the Populists pressing for support.
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Traleigh
Mic
New
Guthrie
Overy
Boy Shot by Father in Villa Rica Tragedy
A Villa Rica Georgia man shot his son through a window Saturday night, fatally wounding him. The boy died at 6 o clock Sunday morning. The father, believing an intruder entered the home, fired after a window was opened. The family mourns and the father fears legal consequences.
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Villa Rive
Teslor
Olgut
Setucune
Trereilers
Treasler
Mr. Wengler
Cuban pilibusters trial dates set in U S court
Judge Benoedici orders Col Emilio Nunez and Captain Tiekman to face charges on October 27 in the United States Criminal court. General Curles Roelof stands for the following day. Captain OBrien and others with bail seek later dates, uncertain about appearing.
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Simolay Light
New York
Benoedici
United States Criminal Court
Emilio Nunez
Tiekman
Curles Roelof
Toretle
Rebels Attack Cascarro in Camaguay Halts Spanish Advance
Special dispatch from Madrid reports another clash between insurgents and Spanish troops at Cascarro Camaguay. General Castellanos forces retreated after fierce fighting. rebels' losses are estimated at about two hundred.
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Amiels
Madrid
Crom Wavana
Cascarro
Camaguay
Castellanos
Troops Move to Salt Lake City Regiment Shuffle
From Fort Bayard the col troops depart for Salt Lake City to join the Zit infantry regIment, as Senator Cannon lobbied to keep a negro regiment at Fort Douglass. The vote failed and authorities regret the change. Mormons critique the idea of negro souls achieving exaltation. The regiment may be away for about two years.
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Salt Lake
Wiat
Fort Bayard
Salt Lake City
Cannon
Fort Douglass
Acquitted On Second Treaty Trial in Georgia
A defendant from Athinta, Georgia was acquitted Friday night on the second treaty trial. Prosecutors had charged Baker Woes with multiple counts, but the jury found him not guilty after the sector trial concluded.
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Athinta
Tobuson
Tia
New Orleans Incident Guards and Speakers at Canal Street
A crowded Canal Street event in New Orleans featured Mrs Creemen and aides attending a political gathering with prominent speakers including General Mabry and supporters from Afro-American fairs. The scene included debates on ticketing and party alignment amid Democratic and Populist references and calls for Bryan and Sewall electors.
Var Valley football team defeated Galveston at home 42 to 0
From Austin dispatches dated October 17 the Valley football team hosted Galveston in a decisive home victory, the final score 42 to 0. The report notes the game marked by strong defense and a standout performance from the Valley backfield.
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Galveston
Austin
Ursas
Mrs Williams Dies After Childbirth in Beeville
Mrs Williams, wife of W. CG Williams, died in childbirth early this morning in Beeville Texas. The report from Sneeril Wire notes her death occurred about dawn with the newborn surviving. The exact hospital and circumstances were not disclosed.
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GC. Williams
Beeville
Vex
Williame
W. CG. Willams
Herve
New Mercantile National Bank Organizing in New Orleans
A new Mercantile National Bank is forming to replace the suspended Mutual National Bank. Capital is set at 200,000 with the new bank taking over Mutual’s duties and assets. Depositors were few at Mutual, and its debts will be settled before operations begin, with subscriptions expected to fill the stack within a week.
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New Orleans
Naetional
Lu Mercantile Tional Bank
Mutual National
Mutual
Mutua
Removal of Henry J. Clayton Denotes Political Shakeup
Special Wire reports from Washington that Henry J. Clayton United States district attorney for the middle district of Alabama was summarily removed by the President. Clayton had previously been a delegate to the Chicago convention and is a candidate for Congress in Alabama's second district. He is also the son in law of Senator Vaugh. The action stems from some intriguing correspondence.
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Sunday Light
Wrehingtoh
Henry J. Clayton
United States
Alabama
Clayton
Chicago
Congress
Albama
Vugh
Doctors Disagree Leads to Fatal Altercation in Natchez
In Natchez Mississippi on October 17 a sensational incident occurred when Dr Alfred Bolt of Hays Station and Dr P J Ruett of Jonesville Tennessee who had formerly partnered at Days dissolved their business after a dispute. The encounter began with a fistfight and ended with Bolt shooting Ruett. Both doctors were connected professionally prior to the clash.
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Natchez
Miss
Alfred Bolt
Hays Station
P. 3. Ruett
Jonesville
Natches
Granting a Valuable Franchise in Shreveport Oct Election
In Shreveport, during a special election, property owners and taxpayers voted to grant a valuable franchise to the Kansas City, Shreveport and Gwif railroad to obstruct certain streets. The road will immediately begin construction of a four-lane union station costing one hundred thousand dollars.
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Sunday Light
Shreveport
Tim City
Kansas City
Shreveport and Gwif
Early Snow Is Arriving Ahead of Springfield Meeting
Snow falls across the town this morning marking one of the earliest accumulations in years. Residents report light insulation of sidewalks as local authorities brace for more snow.
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Met
Shera
Superb Generalship in Cuban Expedition Report
Special wire describes an expedition gathered by an unnamed commander, aiming to strike the Spainards at the island’s far end. It claims the force has engaged five times, with over 60 Spaniards killed, and notes Maceo’s advance to the hills with convoy intact and predicted success against Spanish resistance. Garcia with 6,500 men and artillery is said to be moving toward Canigney to join Gotiez.
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Pranice
Vrain
Ile Exyperidion
Appeas
Svithant
Maceo
Monmonts le Hag
Garcia
Canigney
Gotiez
Alarming Riots Reported in Newmarara Unrest
A Georgetown sourced dispatch from British Guiana reports riots by laborers in Newmarara over wage reductions. Ringleaders were seized as police escorted them to custody. mobs attacked, prompting police to fire. Three rioters were killed and several wounded.
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Kingston
Jiamalen
Georgetown
Culuna
Newmarara
Arcreston
Lost His Mind and Life in Sudden Horse Panic
In Tinton, New Jersey, an elderly man William Deth, driving a wagon with spirited horses, lost control after the reins were dropped. The horses plunged down a steep slope, throwing him and injuring two farm workers, Emily Tule and Sory Selwacke, with others seriously hurt as a crowd of about twenty girls fled from a mill near by. Beth, 68, had just arrived from New York with his grandson.
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New York
Get
Tinton Tail
Wiliam Deth
Tatterson
Deth
Iris
Emily Tule
Sory Seliwacke
Beth
Putterson
English Press Bore Reports Boulogne Incident After Tynan Detention
London reports outline a dispute over Boulogne Boulogne Sur Mer treatment of an Englishman named Tynan. He was handcuffed aboard a boat and expelled on suspicion of anarchism after days in prison with no charges proven. Tynan denied dynamite ties and planned to return to America.
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London
Lhe Daily ‘News
Boulogne- Sur-Mer
Tynan
Folkestone
The
Daily Mail
Boulogne-Bur-Mer
America
Helll Wheratton
France
St Louis Rail Expansion Affects City Passenger Service
A railroad seeks to extend its service within St Louis using Missouri Pacific tracks. Stations are to be built at city limits near Cheltenham Thew ards and Lower Grove with 3 to 7 am and pm service and a fare cap. Seventh Street would host a passenger station while freight uses the current terminus.
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St. Laie
My Cowell
Speen
Siuatay
St Lunia
Manaver
Youkun
St Louis
St. Louis
Seager
Tnt
Wriscos
Fadistie 4
USWAITTRON DECISION SHAPES CONTEST FATE
A garbled wire reports an official decision influencing a competition between unnamed participants in Yopeka Kansas. The excerpt suggests Watson and Walsm as contenders with the result leaning toward Walsm, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
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Waittron
Yopeka
Kas
Watson
Garfield Brother's Post Acknowledged In Silver Debate
Grand Rapids Mich Oct 17 A telegraph from Garfield the President's brother to the New York Tribune discusses his letter asserting support for free silver and Bryan while opposing Republican financial policy He states he will vote for William McKinley and the Republican ticket on November 3.
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Garfield
Sunday Light
Mich
Garfeld
New York Tribune
Bryan
Republics
William Meliiley
Ocean
Arena
Republican Party
Poisoned berries kill three children in Chesterfield county
Last night the Tunjes Rogers family in Chesterfield county prepared black berries for supper. Three children aged five to twelve are dead and four other family members are critically ill after eating the berries. Local authorities investigate the incident as a suspected poisoning.
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Combia, BG
Tunjes Rogers
Chesterfield County
Louisiana Republicans unite for ballot ticket shuffle
The regular Republicans and sugar planters agreed to back a single ticket of congressional nominees. A delegation pressed the secretary of state in Baton Rouge for ballot changes but he refused to sanction reallocations citing authority concerns. Committees will issue an address advising electors on voting in advance of the plan.
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Alchelv Plains
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
United Republicart
Ife
One Dead Two Wounded In WV Store Fray
In Newtown Wayne County West Virginia on Tuesday night a store confrontation led to gunfire. Leaders Don Trebbs and Luke Tripple sparked the trouble as revolvers flashed. Shots grazed and several people fled. Anton Brock and John Shelton suffered serious wounds. The incident ended with disrupted peace.
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Hunntington
W. Va
Newtow
Wayne County
Johmsshell
Tuesay
Parsons
Don Trebbs
Luke ‘Fripnlett
Hobbs
Fred
Randon
Anton Brock
John Shelton
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