View of the situation claims of Republicans based on field work
Campaign chiefs in Philadelphia Boston and Chicago report the Republican organization as highly effective and say McKinley Roosevelt will carry states carried in 1896 while Democrats dispute gains in Indiana New York and New Jersey and await final results from Minnesota Connecticut and other contests.
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Philadelphia
Connecticut
North Dakota
Associated Press
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Melkinsey
McKinley
Toosevelt
MccKinsey
Hobart
Bryan
Croker
Indiana
New York
Election eve in New York shows 600000 to vote
On the eve of the election Greater New York voters are expected to cast more than 600000 ballots. Leaders from both parties express confidence with McKinley and Bryan prospects debated. Croker predicts Bryan carry in New York, while Republicans estimate wide margins statewide.
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New Haven
Con
Lonneeie
Mach
Lula
Connecticut
Bryan
Chicago
Nav
Blaine
Cleveland
Price
Cook County
St. Louis
Congressman Dockery
McKinley
Hrgan
Sioux Falls
Greater
New York
Croker
Richard Croker
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Queens
Richmond
Odell
Newburgh
New York State
Unclear Population Figures Reported for Florida and Indiana
Exclusive wire reports dubious population figures for Florida at 6 percent claiming 20 012 while Indiana policy numbers show 3 016 against 2 102 404 in 1600. The data appears garbled with inconsistent dates and entities.
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Washington
State of
Florida
Spelost
Indiana
Democratic chairman predicts landslide for Niven and Stevenson
Chairman James K. Jones of the Democratic National Committee declares on the eve of the election that the Democratic ticket will be triumphant. He says the party has better organization and funds from working classes, contrasting with Republican appeals to passion and prejudice. He expects a decisive victory in the national contest.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Chaiymian Martin
Democratic
Hernly
Republican State Committee
Chicago
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Niven
Stevenson
Democratic Party
Devery Indicted For Interference With Election Official
New York Chief of Police Devery was indicted by the grand jury on felony charges alleging he wilfully attempted to hinder State Superintendent of Elections John McCullagh in his duties. Devery posted bail and defended his record saying he would protect voters rights and oppose being bulldozed. McCullagh declined to comment beyond confirming he testified before the grand jury.
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Associated Press
New York
William 8. Devery
John McCullagh
Devery
Democratic Club
Greater
Bryan
New
Jos
Scott
National
Gibbs
McKinley
Polles Devery
Grand
Chief Devery
Timothy Sullivan
Michael FF. Lyons
Ohlef Devery
Court of General Sessions
O'Reilly
Gardiner
Chielk Devery
Mie
New York City
Clarge
MccCullagh
Guound
Berryburg Mine Tragedy Claims Thirteen Dead
Exclusive AP report from Phillippi West Virginia dated November five describes thirteen deaths in Berryburg mine disaster. Eight identified victims, three severely injured, inquest began into cause of explosion blamed on powder and dynamite. Evidence shows miners carried powder into the south entry and fans were reportedly inactive until requested. Local coroner and jury consider possible intentional or accidental action by unidentified persons.
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Associated Press
Phillippi
W. Va
Berryburg
W. G. Keys
L. A. Duncan
Woman Dies After Mistaking Carbolic Acid for Medicine
Mrs. Maury Harris Bloo k, wife of Rev. D. 2. Stuart, pastor at the Baptist church of Wyoming county, died after she drank carbolic acid by mistake. Investigating coroner McKee ruled death accidental while she was confined to bed and suffered in agony when the bottle was mistaken for medicine.
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Associated
Pros
Wilken-Jarow
Maury Harris Blook
Stuart
The
Baptist Church of Wyoming
McKee
Discord Over China Seeks Agreement on Occupation Ports
Exclusive dispatch from Pekin reports a senior international commission moving toward Shan-Hai-Kwan to settle occupation zones as Russian advances threaten Tung-Shun coal mines. British and other powers warn for port privileges should Shan-Hai-Kwan fall, with winter logistics and housing allocations described across the front.
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International Commission
Pekin
Russia
America
Shan-Hai-Kwan
Gulf of
Liao- Tung
Tien-Tsin
China
Peitang
Lu-Thai
Shun-Hai- Kwan
Tung-Shun
Tung- Shan
Tung-Shan
Tong- Ku
Tien-Tsen
Shan-Hai-Kiwan
Tong-Ku
Taku
Accidental Shooting Claims Baptist Minister Near Lawrenceville
Rev Stephen Reed, a young Baptist minister, was accidentally killed when John Bahrenberg’s gun discharged during a gunning trip near Lawrenceville. The two men were close friends returning from the outing. Coroner Nutt planned to decide on an inquest while Reed had recently married Mary Studder and was studying at West Chester seminary.
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Associated Preas
Trenton
N. J
Stephen Reed
John Bahrenberg
Lawrenceville
Bahrenberg
Lohrenberg
Nutt
Anit
West Chester Seminary
Mary Studder
Indy
Train wreck on Lackawanna line at Spragueville
Last night a coal train at Spragueville on the Lackawanna ran off the track after a fast freight passed. The brakeman failed to unlock the safety switch allowing the engine to leave the siding. The engine and fireman escaped by jumping from the locomotive.
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Spragueville
Lackawanna
Steamship Arrivals and Clearances at New York
Arrived: La Touraine from Havre. Cleared: Frieslind to Antwerp via Southampton, Labo to Bremen via Southampton, Genoa: Aller arriving New York via Naples, Linayd: voyage to Boulogne and Rotterdam.
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New York
la Vouraine
Havre
Frieslind
Antwerp
Bouthampton
Labo
Bremen
Southampton
Genoa
Aller
Naples
Linayd
Statendam
Boulowne
Hoterdaw
Election Coverage and Political Tension Across States
Morning weather hints moderate temperatures as campaigns heat up. Reports from New York show mayoral friction and Roosevelt’s political stance. China news touches on power struggles while U.S. budget and commerce updates loom. Local Scranton ads and notices highlight a forthcoming big Republican plurality.
Another Victim of Ignited Gas in Mine Strike
Patrick Kane of Bellevue, a miner at the Dodge shaft, was severely burned yesterday afternoon when a lamp flame ignited a pocket of mine gas in a chamber not entered since the strike. He fled the blaze, with burns to face and arms, and was later taken to Moses Taylor hospital in a resting condition.
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Patrick Kane
Dodge Shaft
Moses Taylor
Bellevue
Moses Taylor Hospital
Kane
McKinley Home Hosts Enthusiastic Campaign Evening
On the McKinley lawn a large crowd gathered for an unscripted serenade by the Grand Army band. President McKinley spoke briefly urging patience for the next national verdict while praising Judge Day and thanking his neighbors.
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McKinley
ISG
Judge Day
Grand Army Band
William MeKvisley
William Rk. Day
Harmony in Cuba Opens Constitutional Convention
A Cablegham report from Gen. Wood, military governor of Cuba, notes the Havana constitutional convention opened promptly at 2 o clock with strong enthusiasm for the United States. The dispatch says Latin sentiment was evident and the people appeared fully satisfied.
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United States
Earhaive
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Wood
Cuba
Havana
Wallington
Dell
Missionary Dr Gordon Dies After Twenty-Eight Years in Japan
Exclusive wire report states Dr Tafayette M Gordon, long serving missionary of the American Board in Japan for twenty eight years, died aged sixty six. He sailed for Japan in 188? with his wife and returned to the United States last year. He was to be reassigned to the Hawaiian Islands before illness ended his career.
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Associated
Prec
Bagton
G.ray
Tafayette M. Gordon
American Board
Japan
Isaac Hull Adams Dies at 87 in Quincy
Exclusive wire reports Isaac Hull Adams died at his home in Quincy on May 6 at age 87. He was a grandson of President John Adams and a nephew of John Quincy Adams. Adams never married. His father, Thomas Boyleton Adams, served as justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court from 1800 to 180?
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Associated
Prem Quincy
Man
Isaac Hull Adams
John Adams
John Quincy Adam
Adams
Thomas Boyleton Adams
Supreme Cause of
Massachusetts
Ladd
Roosevelt Warns Van Wyck on Election Order Recall
Governor Roosevelt warns New York Mayor Van Wyck that he will be held responsible for any breach of peace or intimidation if Chief Devery's election order is not recalled. After a conference with the chief, the order is rescinded and a calm election is promised with police enforcing order.
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Roosevelt
Associated Press
Oyster Bay
L. L
Robert A. van Wyck
New York City
Devery
State Election Bureau
John MacCullagh
India
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Way
Ll. 1
Wincernor Roosevelt
van Wyelk
Democratic Club
Chief Devery
Caplains
McCullagh
van Wyck
Flo
Elevator accident claims Major George D. P. Allen
Major George D. P. Allen of Malden died in an elevator accident at No 7 Exchange Place Huston. The car broke and at the fourth floor a passenger jumped out. Allen was crushed by the car. He was 74, a Civil War veteran and prominent in Masonic circles.
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Huston
George DP. Allen
Malden
Allen
Othir
No. 7
Exchutige Place
Major Allen
Postmasters Observe Election Holiday Nationwide
The postmaster general announced that post offices will observe legal holiday hours in all states where election day is a holiday. The decision authorizes postmasters to adjust hours accordingly across the country.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pittbury Plumbers Return After Strike Compromise
Journeymen plumbers end a strike that began October 1 after a compromise. Both sides concede minor terms and resume work in Pittbury.
Weather forecast for Fant ero Pennsylvania
Forecast for Fant ero Pennsylvania calls for fall conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate temperatures and light to fresh northwest winds. The notice notes variation and expected windy spells across the period.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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