Cabinet changes loom as Field retires and McKenna rises
Washington rumors say Associate Justice Field will retire from the Supreme Court bench and Joseph McKenna will replace him as attorney general. If McKenna moves, Judge Day may be named to the cabinet, with Colonel J. J. McCook eyed as potential successor to McKenna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stephen J. Field
United States Supreme Court
Joseph McKenne
Justice Field
Mr. McKenna
MacKinley
Supreme Court
McKenna
McKinley
Time Net
J. J. McCook
New York
McCook
Judge Day
John Sherman
Secretary of State
Sheremin
Sherman
Strevmar
Mir. Long
Tow
The
Avy
Tor Long
Whitejaw Reid
Train of Fatalities Strikes Brooklyn As Suicide Climax
In Brooklyn a string of deaths unfolds with Michael Mokhusker dying of heart disease. William Robinson, shocked by the news, commits suicide after learning of Mokhusker’s passing. Robinson’s sister confronts a drugstore where she says poison was sold. Silells, also a heart disease sufferer, collapses and dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Michael Mokhusker
William Robinson
Robinson
Andrew Shields
Silells
Maertens Chosen Umpire for International Court
The International Court of Arbitration selects Maertens, a distinguished Kuselan jurist, as umpire. Arrangements target assembling the court in Paris in late summer or fall of next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Court of Arbitration
Maertens
Missing registered package travels westward from Chicago
A Chicago registered package containing $14.0% vanished while being sent to a financial institution in the west. Inspector Stuart of the post office has worked on the case for several days but can trace the funds only as far as Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oct. N
Omah
Denver
Bene
Insane asylum ordered for Lewis and Jorlo in Vineland case
Bridgeton N J Oct 4 Antonia Lewis and Charles Jorlo who murdered their father at Vineland last winter were ordered by the court to be sent to the insane asylum at Trenton. They have been in jail since the crime. A medical examination confirmed the belief they were insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeton
N. J
Antonia Lewis
Charles Jorlo
Vineland
Trenton
Auburn man to be electrocuted for Whitlock murder
Charles Duryens of Auburn was sentenced for the murder of Henry V Whitlock of North Victory. He will be electrocuted at Auburn prison during the week beginning November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
N. Y
Charles Duryens
Henry V. Whitlock
North Victory
Allura
Ovation for Tracy at Windsor Theatre rally in New York
General Benjamin F. Tracy Republican mayoral candidate receives loud support at a lower east side ratification meeting in the Windsor theatre. Senator Thoroton and District Attorney Olcott energize the crowd as Beth Low greets supporters while Dayton accepts Henry George’s comptroller nomination hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin F. Tracy
Lower East Side
Windsor Theatre
Howery
John Murray Mitchell
J. Alien Forter
Tracy
Greater
Citizens’ Union
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Republican Party
John M. Thoroton
Nebraska
Olcott
Beth Low
East Side
Dayton
Henry George
George Committee
George S. Patrobjid
Clintens’ Union
Sabbath School Workers Meet in Harrisburg
Harrisburg Oct 13 Today's Sabbath School Workers session opened with a Bible reading. John Wanamaker chaired and presided as president, with Peter Dick and Rev Dr B F Dimmock elected to top offices. Delegates discussed Sunday school methods and closing exercises included diplomas and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Sabbath School Workers
John Wanamaker
FE. Gin
Pittsburg
Wanamaker
Peter Dick
B. F. Dimmock
C. ©. Carlson
Ridgway
S. F E. Gill
C. R. Blackwell
Philadelphia
Anna M. Prinkwater
Williamsport
J. C., Mackey
Media
Charles L. Fry
Lancaster
F. Sha
Langtry’s Merman Wins Caesarewitch Stakes At Newmarket
Mrs Langtry’s Merman, a five year old sired by GrandBlanyeire out of Reaweed and bred in Australia, won the Caesarewitch Stakes at Newmarket. The Rush, owned by Mr Dobell, finished second with Carlton Range third. American starters included August Bedmont’s Keenan and J R Keene’s At Cloud I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mrs. Langtry
Merman
Newmarket
Grand Blaneyre
Reaweed
Australia
England
Keenan
J. R. Keene
Adelina Patti III Ill in Paris Not Believed Dangerous
Paris October 14 Adelina Patti the famous singer is ill. Her sickness is not believed to be dangerous according to reports from Paris observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Adelina Patti
New York Telegram canvases 68 districts for mayoral race
The Evening Telegram canvassed 68 representative election districts in New York City. Of 9,600 voters polled, 1,163 backed Van Wyck, 941 chose Low, 75 backed General Travys, and 641 supported Henry George. The result shows a Republican governor plurality last year and about one third of voters polled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evening Telegram
van Wyck
Seth Low
Charles Mott Acquitted in New Jersey Trial
Rev Charles A Mott of Philadelphia was acquitted today in Fremington New Jersey after a brief trial for alleged attempted assault on Andrew B Larsson. The jury returned after only a few minutes of deliberation as spectators cheered and the clergyman thanked the jurors.
Jury Disagrees in Mrs Atkinson Forgery Case
The West Virginia case involving Mrs Atkinson wife of the governor ended with a hung jury today. Seven jurors favored acquittal while five favored conviction, and the court discharged the panel. another trial is not anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenville, W. V
George George George George mayoral bid and alliance plan
Henry George asserts he can defeat both Van Wyck and Tracy and frames the race as between himself and Low. He describes accepting multiple nominations from allied groups at Cooper Union and details a printed ticket plan and voter presentation to address the non transferable ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wyck
Tracy
Low
George
Cooper Union
United Democracy
Democratic Alliance
Manhattan Single Tax Club
People's Party
Citizen
New York
King and Queete
Thomas Jefferson
Medmond
Thall
Presbytery Advises W H H Layson To Seek Approved Seminary
The Presbytery of San Francisco unanimously adopts a resolution urging licentiate W H H Layson, who entered Wilan seminary without permission, to continue his studies at an institution endorsed by the general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Presbytery of
W. HH. Layson
Presbytery
Wilan Seminary
New York
General Assembly
Beet Sugar Enterprise Plans in Colorado
Denver on October 12 reports plans for Eastern investors to commit 500000 to 1000000 dollars to sugar factories and refineries. An agreement signed by 100 farmers pledges 1000 acres of beet cultivation to supply the plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
France's Trade Surges in Third Quarter of 1897
Paris reports show France's imports for Q3 1897 rose by 39,035,000 francs from the same period in 1896 while exports increased by 292,427,000 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Pacific Wheat Shipments From Walla Walla Continue To Europe
Bass range of Walla Walla ship ments of wheat to Europe continue. More than sixty grain laden vessels have left here during the last two months and six more are ready to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Rane of
Appointed by the President Consuls and Collectors Named
The president appoints Talbot J. Albert of Maryland as consul at Brunswick Germany and William A. Prescott of New Jersey as consul at Rheims France. John B. Bethel of Virginia Richmond district Jesse W. Elmmott of Newport News Virginia and William B. Sheppard of Apalachicola Florida are named as collectors of customs for their respective districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Talbot J. Albert
Maryland
Brunswick
Germany
William A. Prescott
New Jersey
Rheims
France
John B. Bethel
Richmond
Jesse W. el- Mott
Newport Newa
William B. Sheppard
Apalachicola
Fla
Missing French Insurance Broker In Chicago
Guido de Patencu Palsconnet is missing from his Ilis Chicago home. Friends fear for his safety after last word from the Frenish consul saying he was in his office on Tuesday of laat week. He came to Chicago as an insurance broker and has been active since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilis
Chicago
Guido de Patencu- Palsconnet
Oliver O. Kelsey Named Clinton County Recorder of Deeds
Harriburg Oct 1 Oliver O Kelsey of Fremington was appointed recorder of deeds and register of wills for Clinton County by Governor Hastings after Alva S Grow of Lock Haven resigned to take a bank examiner position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrieburg
Man killed attempting to board Reading freight train
Michael Sweeney of 26 York Street Philadelphia was killed in Reading when he attempted to board a Philadelphia and Reading freight train in the evening and was dragged under the wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Michael Sweeney
York Street
Philadelphia
Dr Swallow Pilgrimage Draws Easton Politicians
In Easton on October 13 the Democratic and Prohibition candidates for state offices were warmly received. Dr Swallow and his party spoke at a mass meeting in Centre Square after a Jacksonian club reception hosted by Messia Brown Ritter and Matt Savage. Quincy Lee Morrow warned Swallow backers of possible penitentiary outcomes if elected. General Frank Reeder listened as Prohibitionists criticized Republican state conduct, while Swallow criticized the Capitol fire handling and the crowd’s gleeful officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Messia
Brown
Ritter
Matt Savage
Jacksonian Club
Swallow
Centre Square
Frank Reeder
The
Commonwealth
Republican Party
Quincy Lee Morrow
Austrian protest to Washington over Latimer firing
Governor Hastings reports Secretary Sherman has received a communication from the Austrian minister alleging violation of Austrian rights. Sherman seeks details on the Latimer mob incident and the status of affairs. Hastings refers the matter to Sheriff Martin and General Golin for prompt briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hastings
Sherman
Washington
Department of State
Lattimer
Martin
Golin
Thompson Calls For Debates With Republican Treasurer Candidate
Independent candidate William R F Thompson challenges James S Heacoom to a series of debates across five or more Pennsylvania cities. He accuses the Republican party of political abuses and invites Heacoom to name dates and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wiliam Rfr
Thompson
James S. Heacom
Republican Party
Independent Party of
Pennsylvania
American Window Glass company formed in Camden
The greatest combination of window glass manufacturers in the United States was completed in Camden New Jersey. It unites all major factories except six small concerns with capital stock set at 1 200 000 dollars though the aggregate value reaches about 90 000 000 dollars. James A Chambers of this city was elected president and Pittsburg was chosen as the general selling agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittabure
Camden
N. J
American Window Glass Company
James A. Chambers
Pittsburg
Judge dissolves injunction against Capitol Commission
Judge Simon ton, Harrisburg, dissolves the temporary injunction against the Capitol Commission. The court rules the commission is a deliberative body with discretionary power to select an architect and adopt plans for the new state house. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh architects who filed suit lose the injunction.
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Capitol Commission
Harrisburg
Oct. W
Simonton
Capitol Building Commission
State House
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Capitol
Chanter Reported Insane at Bloomingdale Asylum
John Armstrong Chanler, divorced husband of Ame lia Rives and Astor descendant, is reported insane in Bloomingdale asylum. He left New York abruptly last spring, with friends denying insanity, saying he sought rest and treatment for nervous disorder from overwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Armstrong Chanter
Amelia Rives
John Jacob Astor
Bloomingdale Asylum
Mir. Chantey
Europe
Chanler
Bloomingdale
Meeting of Trank Wreckers at Denver Convention
About seventy railroads attended the national convention of the American Association of General Baggage Agents in Denver. President F A Mc Wade of the Pennsylvania railroad opened the session and discussion included uniform state regulation for transporting corpses and handling baggage from yellow fever districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tdenver
Col
American Association of General Baggage Agents
F. A. McWade
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States coast defenses board visits San Francisco harbor
The United States coast defenses board will arrive in San Francisco today after inspecting northwest coast fortifications. The panel is evaluating sites for modern ordnance basing and costs for barracks water supply and wharves to support artillery forces and will stay several days to study the harbor’s advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Coast Defences
San Francisco
Strike Settled by Compromise at Hastings Mine
The Hastings mine strike involving two miners at Victor Coal and Coke company in Trinidad Colorado has been resolved by a compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Col
Cot
Hastings
Victor Coal and Coke Company
Escape of the Cuban Girl in Seneca Mission
Miss Evangelina Cisneros escapes from Havana in disguise with help from a Juan Sola passport scheme aboard the Seneca. Detectives loosened by a wine ruse allowed the ruse to succeed, while Capt. Stevens notes Cuban authorities played a role in the pursuit. The event prompts a Delmonico’s reception in New York and official actions against Cisneros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evangelina Cisneros
Juan Sola
Havana
Miss Cisneros
Cuba
Seneca
Cieneros
Senor Sola
Morro Castle
Senorita
Juana Sola
Cosio Y Cisneros
Stevens
Cisneros
Beneca
Sipects
Lasthe
del Real
Juan
Juana
Senorita Cosio Y Cisneros
Delmonico’s
Republic
Gagzette
Evangelina Copio Y Cisneros
James Lanton
Guanajoy
Dreaming worker loses arm in railway accident
Saston Pa Oct 1 Thomas Woodring a Lehigh Valley car inspector dreamed last night that he fell under an engine. This morning after inspecting a train in Glendon yard he attempted to jump aboard an engine and fell under it. His left arm was severed above the elbow. Woodring kept his nerve and picked up the arm, rode to Easton station where surgeons dressed the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saston
Thomas Woodring
Lehigh Valley
Glendon Yard
Woodring
Easton
Loyal Defenders urged to back Beacom McCauley ticket
The Pennsylvania Association of War Veterans issues a circular urging support for Beacom and McCauley, praising the Republican admin and President McKinley. It lauds pensions progress, calls for unity, and urges a large Republican majority on Election Day November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacom-McCauley
War Veterans Clubs
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Association of War Veterans’ Clubs
Beacom-MecCauley
United States
McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Hoke Smith
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
McCauley
James S. Beacom
Tie
Grand Old Commonwealth
Lincoln
Luetgert Weeps in Court as Defense Pleads
In Chicago on October 1 the Luetgert trial dominated by defense attorney Phalen who argued police intimidation and distorted state evidence He contended the circumstantial case was fragmentary and urged a humane verdict Adolph Luetgert wept at adjournment while bidding farewell to his sons as Phalen pleaded for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Luetgert
Phalen
McEwan
Slawe
Adolph UW. Luetgert
Littl
Marly
Whitecaps Attack House in Milan Neat Tragedy
Whitecaps attacked the home of Dot Price near Milan Tennessee, firing into the house. Dot Price returned fire, killing William Stiers and fatally wounding four others. The assailant was shot in the arm as tensions rise and a race war feared as the tragedy unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Tenn
Dot Price
William Stiers
Temperance Alliance hosts eighth annual event in Christiana
The Women's Christian Temperance Alliance of Pennsylvania auxiliary to the National Non-Partisan Women's Temperance Union hosted the eighth annual convention in Christiana on October 1. Three sessions were held today and will continue until Friday as reports show gains in the work and a healthy treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana
Women's Christian Temperance Alliance
Pennsylvania
Women's Temperance Union
Albrights Plea Accepted in Manslaughter Case
George Albright of Altoona pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for causing the death of his wife. He assaulted his mother in law while drunk in the presence of his wife, who was in a delicate condition and died in convulsions. the court accepted the plea in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollidaysburg
George Albright
Altoona
Albright
Big cargo of salmon sails to Liverpool from Vancouver
The German ship Kehreweider cleared for Liverpool from Vancouver Washington with 54,500 cases of canned salmon valued at 272.25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Vancouver, Wash
Kehreweider
Political Updates and Local Notices From Recent Republican State Meet
The morning bulletin covers a general appeal for the Republican ticket and George's view on the New York combination. It notes a probable Cabinet change under President McKinley and reports arrivals in New York. Local resolutions from the Poor and Charities Convention, court proceedings, and editorials accompany regional notes on the Arabian Moede and Will issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republian
George
New York
McKinley
State Poor and Charities
Mr. Ameorman
West Side
Suburban
Lackawanny County News
Neighboring County
Hi Finance! and Commercial
Lehigh Valley lays off carpenters in faston bridge dept
Faston Pa October 1. The Lehigh Valley Railroad plans a trenchment policy in a few days. About twenty two carpenters in the bridge department will be laid off for an indefinite period and most gravel trainmen will be suspended probably until next spring. The company has extensive repair work locally but workers expect continued demand as there is more work than can be done for a while.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faston
Lehigh Valley
Fever Death Toll Surges in New Orleans Record
New Orleans reports a single day peak in yellow fever with nine deaths and twenty seven new cases, amid claims of concealment and neglect hindering medical work. Mobile sees seven new cases, no deaths, while Galveston and Houston note limited activity and skepticism over attribution to yellow fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Oct
Hunter C. Leake
Ilinois Central Road
Mobile
al Edwards
Miss
Galveston
Tex
Houston
Guiteras
Aurania Passenger Arrested in Bond Robbery Case
Queenstown reports the Aurania arrives from New York with Captain McKay. Charles Vincent alias Fulwood alias Owen is arrested on a charge of involvement in a bond robbery at Eastbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Cunard Line
McKay
New York
Charles Vincent
Fulwood
Owen
Eastbourne
Steamship Arrivals and Departures in New York
The list records ships arriving at and sailing from New York including the Kaisers and liners Kaiser Wilhelm der Grose, Teutonic, and Germanic. Vessels arrive from Bremen Antwerp Liverpool Amsterdam and Southampton with destinations to or from New York and destinations of Queenstown, Rotterdam and Naples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Towle
Southampton
Teutonic
Liverpool
Friesland
Antwerp
Lahn
Bremen
Saale
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grose
Exiam
Veendam
Naples
Aller
Queenstown
Germanic
Aged Couple to Wed in Rochester
Benjamin P. Hunt, eighty eight, a former Rochester resident, plans to marry Julia A. Sherman of Watertown, aged about 100. The bride elect is reported to be worth more than 1,000,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Benjamin P. Hunt
Julia A. Sherman
Watertown
Mune
Bowton
Mild
Great Conflagration in Stockholm Destroys Dozens of Buildings
A dispatch from Abus in Beliollen reports a fire in Stockholm that destroyed twenty-two houses and sixteen other structures. One person was killed by the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Abus
Beliollen
Weather Forecast for the Middle States and New England
The Herald reports clear weather across the middle states and New England today with frosts in the north, northwesterly winds shifting to southeasterly in the west, and rising temperatures later. Friday will see fair, warmer conditions with westerly to southeasterly winds and coastal fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
New York
Middle States
Newngland
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Talk OF Washington
Day
M, Maertens
Burgess
the Bowery
Morrisburge
Lily
Adelina Patti III
Story OF the Alliance
Jefferson Democracy
HH. Layton
Union Seminary
Colorado
Pacific
Alva Grow
DR. Swallow
Prohibition
Austria
Debate
Window Glass Trust
Miss Evangelina Cisneros
Captain Stevens
Christian Temperance Alliance
Aurania
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