Troublesome Election Bets on McKinley Bryan and Electors
A Philadelphia Times analysis explains how political bets on the 1896 presidential election hinge on concepts like plurality and majority. It notes McKinley’s statewide margins in Pennsylvania and Ohio, the alignment of electors, and how bettors seek accuracy despite moral concerns about wagering on votes.
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Apii Alles
Corbiniet Minger McKintey
Bryvan
Sts
Amd
Mainey
Peonneviania
McKintes
Mjorlin
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Hart Bryan
Sewall
Watson
Bryan
Ohio
Hobart
Bevan
Mekhinlov
Tirvan
Oslo
Kenneny
Nlundlert
Dramatic Ambition and Envy at the Show
A narrator laments rivals and audience laughter as memory of a live performance returns. Jealousy and envy color the reminiscence of a night in the front row where wit and spectacle mingled with the crowd in a Washington Star account of theatrical longing.
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Krow
Kiyslio
Phle
Lathemen and Machinists Clash Over Union Representation
Grievances of labor fill the Cincinnati convention scene as lathe operators from Toledo and machinists debate organization, seating of delegates, and label controls. A contentious session sees calls to address non greenment provisions, immigration issues, and special committees for hour laws, with reports from the British labor congress referenced.
Annapolis Launch Report From Naval Yard Details
The Annapolis class ship complex is advancing with tests at the navy yard. Officials note the sister ships Newport and Vicksburg have been launched, with Camden and Princeton listed for imminent christening as construction continues.
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Washington
Lewis Nixon
Ellgalethport
Shipbiider
Annalisa Woollnolding
Annapolis
Newtort
Vicksburg
Dialiste
Camden
Street Cars Move On Runners
Fragmentary OCR notes describe street car activity and winter operations. References to Chebeyyain Min Dee and Kibochy imply local transit changes during winter, with lines reduced and no route restores planned.
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Chebeyyain
Min
Dee
Heboyigan Street
Kibochy
Orin
Inauguration Display for McKinley and Webster March Preview
A partial view of the National Guard is expected at the McKinley Webster inauguration on March 4 with the Twenty sixth and Sevent h infantry from New York and detachment units from Pennsylvania New Jersey and Ohio. The Seventh Regiment will march in a special train and wear its colors.
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Washington
McKinley
Wwebart
New York
Peniysylvania National Guard
Ite
New Jersey
Cinicnl
Speelil
Charges Him with Collusion in California
San Francisco December 14. George Montieth an attorney to Wohinsen charges United States Attorney Henry Foote with collusion to defeat justice. He seeks Foote's removal from office. The charge alleges collusion with court insiders to influence a suit against George Stirten.
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San Francisco
Wohinsen
Cleveland
Tidson Biktmon
Ceenera
United States
Henry Foote
Ostice
Lessen
George Stirten
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts a patent remedy named Mystic Cure claimed to relieve rheumatism and neuralite within one to three days. It lists price 75 cents and sells through druggist Carl Lorena at 418 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton.
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Carl Lorena
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Radical Piles Relief
An advertisement extols the Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe, non opiate treatment that heats and soothes piles, offering immediate relief and a radical cure without painful surgery. It contrasts with other salves and suppositories and cites availability through a Dr Pete Dyer in Alc ion MI.
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Yan Kee
Pete Dy
Tours to California by the Links of Amero travel group
The article describes several 1807 tours from New York to California via various routes, with passes through Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Chicago and a focus on California’s climate and scenery. It notes rail connections via Pennsylvania and Colorido regions, dates for tours on February 2 and March 27, and lists Geo. W. Hood as contact at Broad Street Station Philadelphia for details.
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Sierras
Dennevivania
New York
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Pittsburg
Danusey
Santa Be
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New Orleans
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Ghesewood Springs
Leadville
Pittslee
Geo. W. Hood
Thissenger
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Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes sHores
Atlantic City
Newark
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Ocean Grove
Lebanon
Freerabiresi
Pirnevithi
Libserty Alect
North River
P.m. Bunday
Lowe
Philadelphia
Reading
Nina Fia
HH. P. Baldwin
Passa
WH. Olaatsen
del. Lack
Seave
Easton
Trenton
Melon Midway
Binghamton
Oswego
El«ath
Dansville
Moun
Rand
Duffalo
Wallast
Southet
Dinghamton
Nicholson
Winghaumton
Elmira
Ten
Richfeld Springs
Monmouth
Seealth
City Lackawanna Avenue
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted for Feminine Health
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and uterine disorders. It claims the remedy improves motherhood readiness, relieves discomfort of pregnancy, and enhances overall female health while citing testimonials.
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Pierce
Releses Chardin
Gratton
Vork Ca
Wisick
Dvewreiy
Witich
Penndas
Godden Medical Wendery’ Ltd
Urale
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