Opening of the Fair at Dallas Promises A Grand Display
The Dallas Fair association opens a three day agricultural exhibition and trotting meet on a hilltop grounds near Dallas station. The site features a two story grandstand, a floral hall, cattle and poultry exhibits, a bustling Midway, and over $4,000 in premiums across seventeen divisions. Races begin tomorrow with the 2.22 trot and 2.45 trot and pace, schedule includes balloon rides and other entertainments while banning alcohol and gambling.
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Dallas Fair Association
Grandstand
Floral Hall
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lackawanna Road
Bennett
Wilkes-Barre
Citizens’ Band
Plymouth
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Riley
Ki- Ki
Borneo
Bascoe
Paris
Heraes
Ferenco Triumphs in Kentucky Futurity as Record Falls
The Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association opener drew a large crowd. Fereno owned by J V Harkness won the Kentucky Futurity for yearlings in straight heats, breaking the Futurity record in 2.10 and beating rivals including Sure A Lady and Summer Morn. Connor won the Tennessee purse, while Beau Gallant upset in New York’s Matron Stakes at Morris Park, with Beau Gallant earning 71400 for owner Hildreth after a late rally and jockey Spencer suspended for a week.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Kentucky
Fereno
J. V. Harkness
Ecstacy
Kentucky Futurity
Iva Dee
Major Delmar
Sonata
Dreamer
Summer Morn
Tennessee
Connor
Will Leyburn
New York
Beau Gallant
Morris Park
Commando
Spencer
Bullman
Hildreh
Hildreth
Washington
John E. Madden
Mass Meeting Rally Supports Ten Percent Mine Wages Push
A large gathering defended the ten percent wage increase for anthracite miners and urged unity under the United Mine Workers. Speakers including John Mitchell and Mother Jones pressed for collective action, with delegates slated to decide on any further strikes at a forthcoming convention. Mitchell hinted at a convention to settle the issue, while noting no local unions had yet requested such a meeting.
Coal Operators and Miners in Wyoming Valley Deadlock
Wyoming valley coal operators posted wage increase notices but miners, busy with parades and mass meetings, show no enthusiasm. Miners deem the raise trivial and insist on union recognition as a prerequisite for any settlement, warning the union has staying power in negotiations.
Tin Flate and Tin Workers Reach 10 Percent Advance
Exclusive: Talks between American Tin Flate company officers and Tin Workers' Association of America delegates end with a reported 10 percent wage advance. Officials say full settlement not yet reached but expected to conclude tomorrow. Powell and Arms express optimism for a satisfactory termination.
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New York
American Tin Flate Company
Tin Workers’ Association of America
Powell
Employes’ Association
Arms
Iron Workers Strike at Reading Iron Company
Exclusive wire reports that Read ing Iron Company puddlers in Danville rejected a 5 percent cut that took effect September 16 and began a strike. Nearly all strikers remained firm with two of three drawing shops joining the puddlers, signaling a lengthy halt to full mill operations.
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Bloomsburg
Reading Iron Company
Danville
Lehigh Valley VP Says Next Step Following Miner Strike
Vice President Sayre of the Lehigh Valley railroad comments on the miners strike and the ten percent wage increase offered by some companies. He notes uncertainty about future actions if the strikers reject concessions and states firms will delay decisive moves while considering options.
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Sayre
Associated Press
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Mine Workers Elect Delegates In Regional Meeting
Local United Mine Workers branches held meetings in Shenandoah to elect convention delegates with one per 200 members. Lithuanians chose ten delegates, Poles eight, Greeks four, and English-speaking miners three. Delegates will not be named, and unions vow to stay out until the operators recognize the union. Rumors of an attack on Sergeant Anthony circulated, but officials say the search was for a hunter and no shooting occurred.
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New York
Fimel
John Mitchell
Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Valley
United Mine Workers' Council
Prom
Shenandoah
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Pottler
Anthony
Gobin
Ott
Mitchell Seeks Greater Concessions for Striking Miners
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers writes from Indianapolis that he expects stronger concessions than those offered by anthracite coal operators and railroads for Pennsylvania miners. He says railroads hold the key and deals with individual operators are ineffectual. The headquarters doubt a 10 percent advance under a sliding scale and criticize powder price concessions as unsatisfactory.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Troops May Stay in Shenandoah Pa Amid Uncertain Movements
General Gobin says he is unsure when troops will move from Shenandoah Pennsylvania. Residents urge Governor Stone to keep troops to prevent lawlessness. Communications have been sent to Gobin as he seeks definite information about regional conditions before any further withdrawals. Company I Twelfth Regiment will depart tomorrow morning with tents packed today.
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Shenandoah
Gobin
Stone
Colliery Closed Down Amid Strike at Shamokin
Shamokin officials of the Thomas M. Righter & Company Mid valley colliery told about 300 strikers surrounding the plant that, starting tomorrow, the mine would be shut until the strike ends. Once 1000 workers were employed, but recent weeks saw operation with shortages. North Franklin colliery remains the only plant in the area operating full shift. otherwise, quiet prevailed between here and Centralia.
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Here
Centralia
Coal firms post notices in Hazleton district strikes
The Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal company posted notices at Audenried and Honeybrook collieries signer General Superintendent Richards. The notices mirror those of the Lehigh Valley Coal company. Strikers are not expected to return despite concessions. Calvin Pardee visited from Philadelphia but offered no comment. John Markle of G. B. Markle & Co. is out of town currently.
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Hazleton
Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Audenried
Honeybrook
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Richards
Calvin Pardee
Philadelphia
Harwood
Lattimer
Lattimer Colleries
John Markle
G. B. Markle & Co
Ranchmen Shot by Mexicans Near Las Cruces
A Dona Ana county posse pursued two Mexicans after they shot and killed rancher Jose Marquez and wounded Antonio Guiteres at a village twenty miles from Las Cruces. The pair reportedly fled toward Mexico, following Saturday night attack.
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el Paso
Tex
Dona Ana County
N. M
Las Cruces
Jose Marquez
Antonio Guiteres
Guiterez
Marques
Mexico
Ten Round Draw Recorded In Olympic Club Bout
Exclusive AP report from Denver notes a ten round draw with Joe Gana of Baltimore and Jeorge McFadden of New York fighting the Olympic Club. The match ends without a decision.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Joe Gana
Baltimore
Jeorge McFadden
New York
Roosevelt Addresses Enthusiastic Nebraska Parade Tour
Governor Roosevelt spoke in Aurora Grand Island Plattsmouth and other cities, praising national prosperity and urging votes for the party of the flag. He clashed with a heckler over trusts, noting Republicans backed constitutional measures while Democrats opposed them, and urged action over denunciation.
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Plattsmouth
Grand Island
Aurora
Inquirer
Jones
Cotton Bale Trust
Richard Croker
National Democratic Committee
Croker
New York Democracy
Republican Party
Congress
Harrison to Speak for McKinley Campaign
Exclusive dispatch reports ex President Harrison plans limited campaigning after rest from the Venezuelan boundary dispute. He told the national campaign committee not to press early speeches and may speak in New York late in October following Governor Roosevelt's tour. Senator Scott says Harrison will stay ten to eleven days and may deliver two speeches in the city, or else write a letter endorsing McKinley.
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New York
Harrison
National Campaign Committee
National Committee
Ben Harrison
Roosevelt
New York State
Scott
Senator Scott
McKinley
Massachusetts Democrats Name Paine to Lead Ticket
Boston October 2 Robert Treat Paine will head the state Democratic ticket for the upcoming election. The platform demands consent of the governed, opposes foreign alliances, and calls for a free Cuban constitution and Philippine independence. It also backs railroad rate reductions, municipal ownership of utilities, and an inheritance tax. The convention read the Declaration of Independence on Jefferson anniversary with William McNarry of Boston as permanent chair.
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Associated Press
Boston
Robert Treat Paine
Cuba
Philippines
Railroad Commission
Albany
Jefferson
William §. McNarry
Followad Governor and State Officials Named
The list includes Governor Robert Treat Paine Jr and lieutenant governor John O Donnell with secretary of state General Luther B Stevens and auditor Gerry Brown. Also named are treasurer John L Chaufoux and attorney general John C Crosby.
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Robert Treat Paine, Jr
John &. O'Donnell
Luther B. Stevens
Gerry Brown
John L. Chaufoux
John C. Crosby
Quay Skips Speech as Republicans Open Campaign in Norristown
In Norristown on October 2 the Republican mass meeting opened their campaign at the courthouse. Colon el Quay, announced to speak with Governor Stone and Attorney General Elkins present, excused himself citing illness. The crowd cheered the speakers who followed, while Quay’s remarks about Bryan drew disappointment.
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Court House
Quay
Stone
Elkins
Bryan
Elkin
West Chester
Fairless
Maryland
McDowell
Eighteen Speeches in Fifteen Hours by Bryan
William Jennings Bryan delivered eighteen addresses in a day across Minnesota and Wisconsin towns starting in Shakopee and ending in La Crosse. He spoke to farming audiences, focusing on the trust question amid a long day of travel and speechmaking.
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Wasecka
Towatowa
Dodge Center
Kansason
Rochester
St. Charles
Winona
Mr. Bryan
Predictions on Electoral Vote in 1900s
From Republican headquarters via Congressman Manley the GOP cites 266 electoral votes for McKinley and 112 for Bryan with 54 in doubt. States for Bryan include Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Carolinas Tennessee Texas Virginia. Doubtful: Colorado Idaho Kentucky Missouri Montana Nevada Nebraska Utah. Indiana is also in doubt. Democrats dispute the claim as boasting and cite an alternate poll.
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Republican National
Manley
National Committee
McKinley
Bryan
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Carolinas
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Colorado
Idaho
Kentucky
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
Nebraska
Utah
Indiana
Richardson
Democrats Gather for National Club Convention in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Oct 2 Five hundred to one thousand visitors arrive for the Democratic clubs national convention opening tomorrow in Tomlinson hall. Delegations from New York Maine Massachusetts Connecticut Vermont New Hampshire Tennessee Florida New Jersey Kentucky Missouri Ohio Illinois Texas Virginia West Virginia Minnesota Alabama Nebraska and a strong Indiana turnout are expected to attend. Key leaders Jones Hearst and Abbott arrive with Chicago delegates as hall work and decorations are completed.
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Florida
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Ohio
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Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Minnesota
Alabama
Nebraska
Indiana
Hill Addresses Imperialism Linking Dred Scott to Territory
Senator Hill of New York spoke at Reservoir Park Casino in Richmond arguing against imperialism. He based his constitutional position on the Dred Scott decision, saying the constitution covers all U S territories and possessions. He planned to speak in Danville the next day.
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Richmond
Reservoir Park
David B. Hill
New York
Hill
Dred Scott
United States
Danville
Domestic Rice Trust Plans Market Control in South
Beaumont Texas October meeting of rice farmers millers and allies considered a plan to create a domestic rice trust. Anderson Herd of New York and C C Dusen of Crowley Louisiana organized a syndicate claiming seven million six hundred thousand dollars in capital. The plan would contract farmers for four years with a four year option and set a fixed price. Farmers reportedly showing strong interest with substantial participation from South Carolina Georgia and Louisiana.
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Herd
South Carolina
Georgia
Louisiana
James Reed Injures Leg After Ice Incident
James Reed severely bruised his leg after striking it on a cake of ice. Swollen and painful, he could not walk without crutches. Physicians treated him, and he used various remedies and whisky baths before Chamberlains Pain Balm cured most of the injury in a week. Reed, a leading Clay Court House merchant, endorses the Balm. Pain Balm advertised by Matthew Bros. agents.
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James Reed
Bruke
Chamberlain
Reed
Clay Court House
W. Va
Matthew Bros
OBrien Wins Narrow Bout in Lightweight Clash
OBrien dominated the bout with powerful punching and consistent lead work to secure a clear victory over opponent O’Brien in Chicago tonight. The winner pressed ahead from the start and controlled the action, delivering multiple sharp combinations.
Laxative Bromoe Quinine Tablets Claim Quick Cure
An advertisement touts Bromoe Quinine Tablets for curing a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. The price is stated as 2% cents, promoting rapid relief and a money back guarantee.
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