Business Men Support Tracy in National Significance Debate
New York October reports Charles W. Dayton accepts comptroller nomination on Henry George ticket while Mayor Strong backs Seth Low. The Bliss letter casts General Tracy as a stronger Republican asset, urging sound money and party principles amid campaigns across New York and national finance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles W. Dayton
Henry George
Strong
Seth Low
Greater New York
Tammany Hall
Citizens’ Union
Folger
Republican Party
Gettysburg
Washington
Low
Bliss
Tracy
McKinley
Gage
Biles
United States
Sound Money
Democratic Leagues Back General Tracy Amid Letter Support
The letter from Mr. Bliss to General Tracy draws praise from several figures. G. G. Williams notes it could aid Tracy and show national party backing for the Republican ticket. Mayor Strong and Joel B. Erhardt view the document as a strong indication of national administration involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Bliss
Strong
Joel B. Erhardt
Republicans Called to Muster Behind Party Fealty
The piece urges Republicans loyal to the party to step forward and prove their fealty, insisting the faithful should rally and act together. It emphasizes unity and collective purpose in maintaining party discipline and cohesion.
Bimetallism in England Spreads Across London Papers
London editorials urge the cabinet to stop any bid to tamper with currency. The Westminster Gazette warns against pandering to bimetallic pressures and cites a protest letter from city leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminster Gazette
Verdict Decided by Cards in Ashland Trial
An Ashland case, Enerva v. Darwin, reportedly reached a verdict after a game of seven up among jurors. Albert Warner swore the vote stood 11-1 for the plaintiff after the jury retired, with R A Kennedy the holdout for the defendant. Kennedy and Collier played the game to determine the verdict, which favored the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Ener Va
Darwin
Albert Warner
R. A. Kennedy
Kennedy
Collier
Warner
Ewer
Alleged Filibusterer Schooner boarded at Lewes
United States customs officials boarded the alleged filibustering schooner Donna A Briggs at Lewes Delaware port. The ship arrived from Norfolk with coal for fish packers, and after unloading anchored awaiting orders. The captain declined to discuss movements and officials would not comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna A. Briggs
U. S
Lewes
Del
United States
Briggs
Norfolk
Likely settlement on Canadian seals claims in Paris award
London commentary suggests compensating Canadian sealers in a lump sum to give up their rights, enabling a five year close season with the United States. The plan could involve Lord Salisbury instructing Pauncefote to negotiate in Washington, while naval powers eye arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily News
Washington
United States
Lord Salisbury
Julian Pauncefote
Sherman
St. James
Gladstone
Political Pointer Urges Voters to Back Schadt and Horn
A political pointer urges support for Schadt and Horn as advocates of the Chicago free trade and free silver platform, urging voters to oppose McKinley era protectionist policy and its purported prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Schadt, Horn
McKinley
Mryan
Telephone affidavit used to secure judgment in New Jersey
In Vineland on October 4 a landmark telephonic affidavit enabled William Waiman's creditors to file claims. Attorney Loughran arranged with Justice Bray to read the affidavit to M. Rosenbaum in Philadelphia nearly 40 miles away. Rosenbaum affirmed the contents and the judge recorded the affidavit, granting judgment and saving Rosenbaum’s money ahead of others.
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Vineland
N. J
New Jersey
Wiliam Waiman
Waiman
M. Rosenbaum
Philadelphia
Loughran
Justice of the Peace Bray
Rosenbaum
Justice Hray
God
Cuban Milbustering Generals Surrender in Havana
Three Chilean generals Luis Ahumia de Ceuto Carlos Bueno and Constantine Vara surrendered in Havana after landing on Cuba’s northwest coast following a hunger driven march. They described scarcities of food bare feet and insufficient clothing among insurgent forces under General Ducasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Luis Ahumia de Ceuto
Carlos Bueno
Constantine Vara
Cuba
Somers, Smith
Ponnat T. Briggs
Boca Clea
Somers Smith
Port Tampa
Ducasse
Ceuto
Arango
Bueno
Vara
Aranguren
Burglar Captured in Coal Exchange Office
Police arrested Maurice J. Winfield at 2:30 this morning in Shiffer's office in the Coal Exchange building. He was found in his stocking feet with a discarded coat, claimed to work for Architect Duckworth and later for Civil Engineer Leighton, and will have Leighton office loot searched today for Duckworth property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltry
John Thomas
BE. A. Shiffer
Coal Exchange
Duckworth
Miller & Peck
Maurice J. Winfield
Leighton
Shiffer
Winfield
Royal Arch Masons Elect 1909 Grand Officers in Baltimore
The grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons elected officers for the next session led by Reuben Co. Lemmon of Toledo as general grand high priest and James W. Taylor of Lutherville as deputy grand high priest. Other officers include Arthur G. Pollard and Joseph Edyns with several regional appointees. The next triennial meeting is planned for Cincinnati in September 1909, with afternoon oyster roast and evening banquet to close the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Royal Arch Masons
Reuben Co. Lemmon
Toledo
James W. Taylor
Lutheraville
Arthur G. Pollard
Lowell
Mass
Joseph Edyns
Paris
Til
Daniel Stricker
Hastings
Mich
Christopher G. Fox
Buffalo
William C. Swain
Milwaukee
Nathan Kinsley
Austin
Minn
Frederick W. Craig
Des Moines
Cincinnati
Printers Strike in Buffalo Over Wage Increase
Hand compositors in Buffalo newspapers rejected a new wage scale and walked out after talks failed. The Express refused the rise and will publish as usual. the Cour ier-Record plans to grant the increase and keep workers at their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
The
Express
Courier-Record
Married in a Maze: Bridgeton teen seeks annulment after drugged marriage
Bridgeton New Jersey on October 4 a 16 year old girl named Ligzie Simpkins said she married Austin Temple after being drugged by a drink of sarsaparilla at his home. She asserts she was unaware of the wedding and now seeks annulment. Temple is described as wealthy and living on Orange Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeton
N. J
Austin Temple
Justice of the Peace
Joel F. Pierce
Temple
Orange Street
Connelly Challenges Corbett for World Heavyweight Title Fight
Pluteburg Oct M. J. Connelly speaking for Peter Maher challenged Jones J Corbett to a world heavyweight title fight with an eight thousand dollar stake. The bout would be arranged at the police gazette office and as soon as possible at the largest purse venue. If Corbett declines the challenge any eligible man in the world may enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pluteburg
M. J. Connelly
Peter Maher
Jones J. Corbett
Asjle Bet
Connelly
Corbett
Police
Gasette
Sullivan faces three writs in Providence theater case
Three writs have been served on John L. Sullivan in Providence. One seeks 6000 damages for an assault on Frank V. Dunn of Boston, his manager. The second seeks 2000 for alleged debt to Dunn. The third asks 2000 for alleged travel and conversion, Ball furnished.
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Providence
BR. L
John L. Sullivan
Nasault
Frank V. Dunn
Boston
Dunn
Ball
York Haven mill foreman arrested in Dollie Stewart murder
York Haven yard foreman Harry Ross was arrested on a murder charge after Dollie Stewart’s body was found in the mill pond. Citizens meeting produced principal evidence a Baltimore visitor said Rosa answered with the phrase Dollie in dew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Harry Ross
York Haven
Dollie Stewart
Mill Pond
George Lee
Baltimore
Rosa
Lee
Deputy Sheriffs Shot in Delta California
In Delta California on October 4 William Harold and Under Sheriff Radford were shot during an attempted arrest connected to the September 2 Yreka Fort Jones stage robbery. Deputy Stewart was wounded after Harold fired, Radford died, Harold died shortly after from wounds.
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Delta
Cal
William Harold
Radford
Sisikyou County
Stewart
Harold
Yreka
Fort Jones
Redford
Tre
Har Ov
Garfield Marries Williams in Glenville Ceremony
Abram Garfield youngest son of the late ex president wed Sarah Granger Williams at the bride’s Glenville home at noon. Nationally prominent guests attended, with Irving Garfield as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Abram Garfield
Sarah Granger Williams
Glenville
Irving Garfield
No Reason Given for Murder Revealed in Alderfer Estate
The Norristown case where burglars killed aged Isaac Alderfer of Skippack Township shows minimal estate value. Administrator Abraham Landis was asked to provide only nominal security as settlement details emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
Isaac Alerfer
Skippock Township
Alderfer
Abraham Landis
Fireman Killed Driving Steam Engine in Denver
In Denver on a steep grade near a fire, Lee Bottom, driver of a city steam engine, was thrown from his seat as the engine passed over his stomach, instant death. Fireman Morley, rearman, was also thrown and severely injured likely fatal.
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Denver
Colo
Lee Bottom
RK. Morley
Reman
Reinforcements from Spain for Cuba sped to front
Madrid reports military authorities hasten dispatch of about 5000 Spanish troops to Cuba. The force will depart Spain before month’s end to reinforce operations in the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Cuba
Spain
Rumor Denied on Treasurer Candidate Withdrawal
Harrisburg resident secretary Van Dyke of the state Democratic committee says there is no truth in reports that Michael E. Brown the party candidate for state treasurer will withdraw. Van Dyke asserts Brown will stay in the race and expects a heavy vote despite the Prohibition candidate Rev. Dr. Swallow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
van Dyke
State Democratic Committee
Michael E. Brown
Swallow
Pullman Palace Car company annual meeting reelects directors
In Chicago on October 4 the Pullman Palace Car company held its annual meeting. Over 40000 of the capital stock was represented. The old directors were re-elected. A quarterly dividend of 2 per share payable November 15 was declared. The last fiscal year shows income from all sources at 4,971,585, disbursements 7,306,077, leaving a surplus of 1,770,811.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pullman Palace Car Company
Elock
Tito Crespo Dend in Paris at 00 years of age
Paris obituary notice states Tito Crespo Dend son of General Joaquin Crespo former president of Venezuela died at age 00. The brief item lists his Paris residence and family connection.
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Tito Crespo
Paris
Mo Crespo
Joaquin Crespo
Venezuela
le Dewd
Tragically Burned Child in Bethlehem Garden Fire
Six year old Grace Fries died after a garden fire on the outskirts of Bethlehem. Her father was severely burned while tearing the flames from her clothing as the blaze consumed the area.
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Bethlehem
Grace Fries
Outekira
Evangelical Lutheran Church Council Opens in Erie
Erie Oct 4 The general council of the Evangelical Lutheran church assembled in St Johns church today with about 100 delegates present Rev F A Koehler of Buffalo president of the Erie synod delivered the opening sermon Communion followed the sermon In the afternoon the executive committees and corresponding secretary and treasurer re
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
General Council
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. John's Church
F A. Koehler
Buffalo
Erie Synod
Miss Cisneros Rescue Recounted by Aboard Vanama
Carl Decker, a rescuer, tells reporters in New York of Evangelina Cisneros escape from Havana. She fled the jail, traveled in disguise with confidence growing near the vessel, and boarded a launch bound for a ship while undercover. The next day a city search paused after word reached Weyler in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carl Decker
Evangelina Coelos Cieneros
Casa de Recojidas
Havana
Vanama
Decker
Senorita Cosbo Y Clyneros
Senorita Cisneros
Dupuy de Lome
Washington
Weyler
High Seas
Special Commissioner Named for Reciprocity Act
The president appoints John A. Kasson of Iowa as special commissioner with plenary powers to implement reciprocity provisions of the tariff act of July 4, 1897. Chapman Coleman of Kentucky is secretary and John Ball Osborne of Scranton, Pa., is assistant secretary. Kasson will oversee agricultural interests north and south and expanding manufacturing east of the Alleghenies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of State
Congress
John A. Kasson
Iowa
Chapman Coleman
Kentucky
John Ball Osborne
Scranton
Death of John Brown Oldest Philadelphia Post Office Employee
John Brown dies in Philadelphia at age 74 after nearly fifty three years of service beginning December 27, 1844 under Postmaster James Hoy Jr. Born February 3 1816 in Lancaster County he helped the post office grow from forty workers. His brother James Brown was a noted Lutheran minister and educator.
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Philadelphia Postoffice
Philadelphia
John Brown
James Hoy
Brown
Lorecaster
Harrisburg and
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Mr. Brown
James Brown
Lutheran Church
Lonergan Found Dead Near Low Point Tracks
Charles L. Lonergan of Syracuse was found dead on the New York Central tracks near Low Point after being seen acting irrationally the night before. A recommendation letter dated 196 on his person showed he had worked for W. H. Hobbeler & Co. in Chicago from 1887 to 159.
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Poughkeepele
N. Y
Charles L. Lonergan
Syracuse
New York Central
Low Point
W. H. Hobbeler & Co
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Off Yours Faithful Republicans Question Fealty
A terse critique suggests faithful Republicans are judged by loyalty to the party above all, urging self examination and restraint as divisions rise within the ranks. The piece echoes party loyalty debates and calls for reflection among readers.
Man Killed in Ambush Believed Political Motive Motive Suspected
Report confirms Robert Wilcox killed Joseph Gibson in an ambush. Gibson was linked to Gil Coleson, brother of Congressman D. G. Coleson, with political tensions rising in Middlesboro Kentucky as violence looms.
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Joseph Gibson
Middlesboro
Dot. M
Robert Wilcox
Gibson
Gil Coleson
D. G. Coleson
Lehigh Holds Founders Day Sports Meet
Lehigh University hosted a student sports day drawing a large crowd. The sophomores defeated the freshmen in all events, winning the relay race baseball game and finishing with a football victory.
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Lehigh
Bethlehem
Oct
Lehigh University
Disaster at Cambria Sugar Factory Burns Fourteen
A Lille dispatch reports a large boiler vat collapse at the central Cambria sugar factory 82 miles from Lille. Fourteen people were burned or crushed, two of the injured have died and others may follow.
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Paris
Lille
Nord
Cambria
Two Boys Die in Preston House Fire Tragedy
Halifax N S Oct 4 The home of Peter Downey colored at Preston was burned last night. Two boys named Will aged 6 and 8 respectively were burned to death in the blaze.
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Halifax
N. 6
Peter Downey
Preston
Will
Flood of Oratory in Luetgert Trial Prolongs Courtroom Session
Chicago Oct 4 The Loetgert trial continued with two more days of closing arguments. Attorney Phalen spoke for the defense and Vincent argued for acquittal stressing doubt over Mrs Luetgert’s death. He implied possible living status and challenged police conduct and witness credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Loetgert
Phalen
Vincent
Luetgert
Mrs. Loulan Luetgert
Luetgwert
Juice Vincent
Schaack
North Side
Mysterious Tragedy in Baltimore: Grocer and Mistress Found Dead
Matthew Rogers a Baltimore grocer and his mistress Mrs Ida Wright were found dead in his home on West Randall Street. A pistol with two empty chambers lay under the bed while their 1 year old daughter slept beside the corpse. Police suspect double suicide but relatives cite two suspicious men seen near the house earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Matthew Rogers
Weert Randall Street
Ida. Wright
Rogers
West Virginia
Lillian
Ratchford Fails to Settle Kanawha Valley Dispute
Charleston, Oct. 14. President Ratchford reports failure to unify conoperators and miners in the Kanawha valley. Operators offered 1 centa for soft coal and % for hard coal, miners accepted but demanded individual contracts. Miners seek no discrimination for buying at company stores and Ratchford predicts ongoing fight.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha Valley
Ratchford
Columbus
Turkish Bulgarian Alliance Reported By Constantinople
London dispatch cites a Standard correspondent stating that an alliance offensive and defensive has been agreed between Bulgaria and Turkey. The arrangement would make the governor generalship of Roumelia hereditary in the Ferdinand family.
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London
The
Standard
Constantinople
Bulgaria
Turkey
Roumelia
Ferdinand
Pope in Good Health During Irish Pilgrims Visit
London dispatch reports the pope greeting Irish pilgrims on Thursday morning and appearing in good health with a more bowed appearance than last year. His voice carried clearly in the cistine chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Diarly
Hee Saya
Vance in feud killings in Logan County
In an old feud near Huntington West Virginia on October My John Vance killed James Thompson and seriously injured Thompson's wife. Vance is a son in law of the infamous Devil Anse Hatfield.
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Huntington
W. Va
John Vance
James Thompson
Thompson
Logan County
Vance
Anse" Hatfield
Earthquake Strikes Granada As Madrid Region Shaken
A severe earthquake hit Granada in Andalusia at about 4 PM yesterday. The tremor lasted several seconds with north to south oscillations. City residents were panicked and sought safety.
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Andalusia
Madrid
Granada
Panleetricken
Holman friction-geared locomotive au trial at Cape May
The Holman friction geared locomotive ran a mile in 85 seconds on the first trial and 42 seconds on a second sprint at Cape May. The train had two passenger coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
N. J
Holman
War and Politics in Early City News
A morning summary covers weather signals and local events in Lackawanna County. Reports include business leaders in New York, a rescue description by Mise Ciancros, discussions on sealing questions, Tammany nominations ratified, and debates on state issues and legislature censure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New ‘York
Tammany
Lackawanna County
Swallow
Tammany Approval Fused With Mixed Reception in Wigwam Meeting
In New York on October 14 Tammany Hall ratified its nominees amid a crowd outside the Wigwam. Speakers denounced Seth Low George and Tracy while praising Croker’s loyalty. Amos J. Cummings defended Tammany against reform charges as Alfred W Cruikshank led the United Democracy ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
United States
Seth Low
Tracy
George
New York
Tammany Hall
Democracy
Campbell
Ohio
William L. Brown
Grant
Cummings
Hauser
Montana
Lawson N. Fuller
John D. Stanchfield
Elmira
N. Y
Hill
Stanchfield
Amos J. Cummings
Richard Croker
Croker
Union Pacific
Executive Committee
Senate
Republican Party
Quige
Henry George
Tom Johnson
John C. Sheehan
Croker’s
Thomas F. Grady
United Democracy
Alfred W. Cruikshank
New French Minister Appointment to Washington
Paris reports President Faure signed the appointments of M. Patenotre the retiring French Ambassador at Washington and others as well as Jules Cambon the governor general of Algeria to the post of French ambassador at Washington the cabinet council announcement was made today in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambon
Washington
Paris
Oct
Couneil
Faure
M. Patenotre
Madrill
M. Jules Cambon
Genere
Algeria
Yellow Fever Bulletin Reports New Cases and Deaths
Surgeon General Wryman's bulletin lists new yellow fever cases and deaths across several cities. Franklin Louisiana one case fatal. Mobile Alabama five cases one death. Florenton Alabama four cases. Hayminello Alabama one case fatal. McHenry Mississippi six cases. Eewardis Mississippi six cases. Canton Mississippi one death. Biloxi Mississippi thirteen cases and one death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wryman
New Cason
Wranklin
Mobile
Als
Flomaton
Ala
Hayminello
Alp
McHenry
Miss
Eewardis
Canton
Mien
Biloxi
Steamship Arrivals Include Britannic Patria and Hamburg
The New York arrival list for October includes ships Britannic from Liverpool Patria from Hamburg and Hamburg. The Herald forecasts clear warm weather in the Middle States and New England today with light to fresh winds, then Saturday brings fair to partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with rain in the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Britannic
Liverpool
Patria
Hamburg
the Herald
Middle States
New England
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Publican
Sound Money League
Cornelius N. Bliss
Mr. Bliss
M'Kinley
England
Grand Chapter
Mrs. Temple
John L
Isaac Alderfer
Pullman
Lutheran Church Council
Miss Cisneros
Mr. Decker
Reciprocity Commission
Lonergan
Warifler
West Side
Jackawanna County News
Mr. Cummings
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