Gorman Offers Maryland Dems Leadership Hand to Abell
United States Senator Gorman, in an open letter to Baltimore Sun publisher Edwin F. Abell, proposes relinquishing Democratic readership in Maryland if Abell accepts leadership and supports the Democratic ticket in the state and legislative campaigns. He hints at stepping aside in the Senate if needed to aid Democratic victory and argues the Sun has opposed his civil service, tariff, and ballot reform positions.
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Controversial Letter Prompts Political Debate
A. P. Gorman appeals to readers to judge him by personal integrity and party loyalty in a dated 1807 letter. Mr Abell refuses to state his stance on the issue, noting the letter will appear in tomorrow's Sun as a paid advertisement.
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A. P. Gorman
Supposed Filibuster Report From Georgia Waters
A Brunswick informant says an armed government vessel inside St. Andrews Sound steamed out to sea under full speed, then fired upon a suspected filibuster after a refusal to slow. The craft resembled the Wilmington or a similar cruiser.
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Hotel Cumberland
St. Andrew's Sound
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Eli Shaw Arrested for Murder in Camden
Camden, N J Oct 16 Eli Shaw was taken into custody and charged with the murder of his mother Mrs Sarah Shaw and grandmother Mrs Emma Zane. A revolver with two chambers fired was found in a chimney and blond prints were noted in Shaw's room. Prosecutor Jenkins asserts motive to inherit property. Shaw alleged burglars.
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Sarah Shaw
Emma Zane
Fred
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Jenkins
Word of Advice on Republican Faithful Urged to Act
A conservative admonition urges Republicans who remain loyal and vigilant to step forward and support their party now. The call emphasizes fealty as the measure of commitment and urges action in the current political moment.
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Democratic Party
Miary
Baltbury Sun
Maryland
Slump in Americans dominates London Telegraph editorial
London editorial flags a slump in American shares after a boom funded by borrowed money. It notes Britons unloaded holdings, while Wall Street faces possible forced sales and scarce buyers. relief may require new buyers as New York holds most shares.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Wall Street
New York
Proposals for Currency Reform Spurred by Treasury Chief
Washington reports outline four currency reform ideas tested with bankers. Proposals include refunding national debt into 24% percent bonds in gold, selling 200 million in gold bonds to retire legal tenders, securing 200 million in European gold, and expanding national bank note issuance. Secretary Gage says the ideas reflect banker sentiment but will reveal final plans only to Congress.
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West Point's Wild Man Hunted Through Post Woods
At West Point a mysterious wild man wearing a red sash appeared on the post. Private Dillam alerted the guard and Sergeant Lopez pursued with Officer in charge. The figure vanished into the woods after a mile-long chase. the sergeant was praised for nearly capturing him.
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Loper
Hawaiian annexation viewed by Japanese expert
Prof. Clay Mac Cauley, head of Unitarian college work in Japan, says reports of Japanese occupation and colonization are scare tactics by annexation proponents to force U S action. He argues Japan is too poor after the war to pursue annexation and is busy with Formosa, with generally friendly sentiment toward the United States.
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Minneapolis
Clay MacCauley
Unitarian College
Japan
Uncle Sam
Formosa
United States
Morgan and receivers named in Union Pacific case confirmed
The report of W D Corneh, special examiner, to take testimony in the trust dispute against the Union Pacific Railroad company and receivers was confirmed today by Judge Lacombe of the United States circuit court in New York on October 15.
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W. D. Cormeh
Inneter
J. Pierpont Morgan
Trustere
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Frederick R. Coudert
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Tramp Hero Rescues Child From House Fire near Locust Ridge
A hobo sheltering in an old barn near Frank Colby's home in Chaseville, N Y saved Colby's 10 year old son from a dawn house fire. He battled smoke and heat to reach the unconscious boy, wrapped him, and led him to safety as the stable burned. The tramp vanished before any reward could be offered.
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Chaseville
N. Y
Frank Colby
Locust Ridge
Colby
Clearing House Payments Reach Record October Totals
The latest K G Dun weekly trade review notes September iron production and consumption rising, and October clearing house payments at record highs. Employment increases, higher wages, and expanded production are seen, with gold exports delayed by Bank of England efforts.
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United States
Canada
Progressive Euchre Banned Fair Plan Draws Police Permit
City police grant a permit for the Swedish Ebenezer Evangelical church fair to raise funds for a debt. A plane and other items were to be raffled, prompting warnings that progressive euchre for prize could be a criminal offense under recent New Jersey law.
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Dereey City
N. C
Ebenezer Evangelical Church
New Jersey
Cyclone Disturbance Reported Over Southern Cuba
Havana dispatch notes a cyclonic disturbance over the southern portion of Cuba with a significant fall in barometric pressure and strong winds reaching notable speeds.
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Havana
Cuba
Sir Charles Mordaunt Dead in London
London reports the death of Sir Charles Mordaunt Bart of Walton Warwickshire. The baronet was widely known in British society and held title in the Mordaunt family. Details of the passing were not immediately released.
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Charles Mordaunt
London
Sir Charles Mordaunt, Bart
Walton
Warwickshire
Youth Arrested for Murder in Guthrie Case
Thirteen-year old Johnny Matthews is arrested and charged with the murder of the infant son of Captain L. L. Bridges in Guthrie Oklahoma. The child died from a gunshot wound found before his father's home after a quarrel yesterday. A rifle and possible shooter location were identified across the street at the Mullihens residence.
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Okla
Johnny Matthews
Captainl. L. Bridges
Mullihens
W. B. Phelps Schooner Returns After Leaking
The schooner W. B. Phelps, sailing from San Francisco with forty prospectors and supplies for Copper River Alaska, sprang a leak and returned yesterday. It will be placed in dry dock for a thorough recall and repairs.
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Korea Proclaims Empire Elevating King to Emperor
Washington reports the Korean legation announcing that Korea has proclaimed itself an empire from October 15, 1807. The move follows Japan and China toward modernization, with internal party factions and external powers like Russia and Japan watching Korea's shift influence. The change signals independence from outside sovereignty and aims to deter absorption by any other empire.
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China
Progressive Party
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China Long
Chita
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North Pacific
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Wyusia
Political Pointer Endorsement Prompt in Lackawanna Vote
A political note urges voters to back the free trade and free silver Chicago platform as advocated by Lackawanna Democracy candidates, and to oppose McKinley’s protectionist line by voting for Sshadt, Horn, and allies. The message frames the choice as free trade and prosperity versus protection and Bryanite agents.
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Horn
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Yellow fever progress across several southern cities
Reports from Jackson Edwards Clinton Mobile Montgomery New Orleans detail eight cases in Edwards with no deaths and one in Clinton under treatment. Mobile adds five new cases with no deaths. Montgomery towns quarantine amid rumors while doctors deny cases. New Orleans notes forty four new cases by day six and a notable cluster on Bourbon Street with four cases from one house.
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Birechett
Edwards
Clinton
Board of Health Haa
Dunn
Allen
Mobile
Ala
Montgomery
Advertiser
Board of Health
New Orleans
Bourbon Street
Formento
Pennsylvania Pensions Keyed in Washington List
Pennsylvania pension roll details include Original for Henry Burkheiser Long Level York and David Manges Deckers Point Indiana. Exekler Nees Guava Columbia. Added Daniel Covert Booth Williamsport. Increases: Jonathan J. Edwards Williamsburg Blair John Fox Fredericksburg Lebanon William Kinne Mount Grove Luzerne John Penrod Branoch Westmoreland Chauncey Stewart Allegheny. Supplemental Jacob Neffert Jersey Shore Lycoming Orleini willows. Minor Carrie Diefenbach Erte Sarah M. Allen Terrytown Hartford Elizabeth McElhaney Branchtown Butler Anna K. Stewart Erte. Uniontown mentions James G. Warnock.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Henry Burkheiser
Long Level
York
David Manges
Deckers Point
Indiana
Exekler Nees
Guava
Columbia
Daniel Covert
Booth Williamsport
Jonathan J. Edwards
Williamsburg
Blair
John Fox
Fredericksburg
Lebanon
William Kinne
Mount Grove
Luzerne
John Penrod
Branoch
Westmoreland
Chauncey Stewart
Allegheny
Jacob J
Decrease in Railroad Earnings Reported in Philadelphia
The Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad's annual report shows gross earnings of 2,084,771 and net earnings of 11,524, down from 18 percent of 10,201 in the prior year, as released today in Philadelphia.
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Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Evangelina Couio y Cieneros Declares US Citizenship
Evangelina Couio y Cieneros adopts the United States as her home and signs her declaration of intention. She renounces all allegiance to Spain upon taking the oath terms.
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Evangelina
New York
Divangelina Couio Y Cieneros
United States
Spain
Interesting Sessions at Brotherhood Convention Buffalo 1897
The Brotherhood of St Andrew held sessions at Buffalo with Holy Communion led by Bishop Talbot and Rev Regester. President Houghtaling opened the first business session. Canadian delegates met in Concert hall. The annual report showed 1,266 chapters in 1897, 1,174 in 1896, with a treasurer’s surplus of 8125.77 and receipts of 26410.54. The banquet resumed in General Conference with a focus on personal purity and temperance. The next convention is likely July or August 1898, with Baltimore a favored site.
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J. A. Regester
James L. Houghtaling
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John F. Faure
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Plaster Fall at Cincinnati Opera House Tragedy
A ceiling collapse during a Robinson's Opera House performance in Cincinnati injures many and kills several. The central dome and supporting timbers fall into the parquet as duties attempt to escape. Three dead and dozens injured with many more cars and streets blocked.
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Cincinnati Hospital
Robinson's Opera House
All-Americans Defeat Baltimore Club In Narrow Victory
All-Americans beat Baltimore 9 to 7 at Pittsburg on Oct 1. Dahlon and Collin hit two home runs amid uneven play. Poor management and weak advertising kept attendance at about 60 spectators.
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Collin
General Senator Gorman Surrenders and Currency Reform Proposals
A brief item notes General Senator Gorman's surrender and outlines proposals for currency reform. It mentions transformation of the Korean dollar and forecasts from Dr Swallow's collection. Local society and religious news are touched on along with weekly editorials and a court proceeding.
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Swallow
Aden
Strong Men for Tracy in New York Campaign
In New York Governor Black will speak at a Republican mass meeting at Lenox Lyceum. Secretary Bliss will preside there and stress General Tracy’s election for business and public good. Seth Low campaigns on municipal issues as Bliss argues national issues matter locally. Mayor Strong shifts to back Tracy, sparking debate over Cabinet influence and party loyalties. Low addresses Harlem and West Twenty-third Street with home rule themes. The German American Reform union backs Low and Citizens’ Union ticket after a stormy session.
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Quigg
Bliss
Tracey
Harrison
Mr. Pills
Tracy
Seth Low
Low
Sound Money
General Tracy
Party of Sound Money
Strong
Biss
East Side
Anson G. McCook
Chamberlain
Folger
Mr. Low
Republican Party
Judge Folgers
Harlem
West Twenty-third Street
Majestic Hall
East One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
M. QD. Hamilton
H. C. F. Koch
Henry W. White
Esty
Citizens’ Union
Greater
Grand Central Palace
Weather Forecast The Herald New York Oct
In the middle states and New England today fair and warmer, with southwesterly winds likely shifting to northwest as a tropical disturbance moves northward. Clouds may lower with cooler temperatures near the lakes.
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Virginia
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