Straus May Pull Out Over Hill and Reform Ticket
Nathan Straus may withdraw from the Tammany local ticket after signaling to Senator Hill that he will not stay if Hill allows his name on the reform slate. The New York political drama unfolds as reporters await big news and possible concessions to keep Straus engaged.
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New York
Nathan Straus
Tammany Local
Senator Hill
Mr. Straus
Albany
Hill
Straus
Tammany
Money in Indiana Democrats Spend Freely to Swing Seats
In Indianapolis on October 18, Democrats report large funds flowing into Indiana to back campaigns in key districts. They target the Fifth Seventh Eighth and Thirteenth senatorial areas where Republican nominees face stiff competition, aiming to flip multiple seats and shore up control in uncertain districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Indianapilis
Ouhees
Dalzell on the Stump Invited for Pennsylvania Campaign
Congressman Dalzell receives a campaign telegram listing speaking dates in Norristown on Oct 25 Bristol Bucks County on Oct 26 and Williamsport on Oct 27 with a plan to consult in Philadelphia. A Wilso n district delegation urged a speech there as well. He expects the Republicans to win the next House and doubts Democratic gains.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Scranton Tribune
Washington
Dalzell
Norristown
Bristol
Bucks Counts
Williamsport
Philadelphia
Wilson
Dawson
Dalenta
Hill
New York
Give It A Chance Ex Speaker Reed Seeks Stability
Ex Speaker Reed, speaking in Ann Arbor, says if Republicans win this fall no tariff action before 1494 and business would have a chance to revive. He doubts full reenactment of the McKinley law and expects changes to reflect new conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
Reed
Betting Heavily Ahead of New York Elections
Special from New York notes brisk betting on the city and state election the next month with large wagers on Morton and Strong for mayor. Frederick T. Adams offered $10,000 at 2 to 1 on Morton and $10,000 more on a large Morton plurality plus $10,000 on Strong against Straus, none taken yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
New York
New York City
Stock Exchange
Frederick T. Adams
Morton
Straus
Tammany
Democrats Press Cleveland For Brief Address In New York
New York Democrats plan to press President Cleveland during his next week’s visit from Gray Gablen to Washington. The state committee hopes he will attend a meeting and speak for the state ticket, or at least provide a conciliatory letter. Cleveland’s silence heightens the party’s perplexities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Money for Wilson Campaign Boost From Straus in New York
Washington October 18 The Whiton campaign fund received a sizable boost when $10,000 was raised by insider Straus a millionaire importer and close friend of Wilson in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Straus
New York
Scranton Tribune
Washington
Witaon
Inader Strive
Straus Kin of Tammany Mayor Hopeful Amid Civil War Echoes
The text notes Straus as a brother of Nathan Straus, a Tammany mayoral candidate. It also mentions a New Yorker named Rouss, formerly from West Virginia, who fought for the Confederacy alongside Wilson and has since joined the resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Over. Straus
Nathan Straus
Tammany’s
Rouss
Wilson
Endeavorers at York Hold The Largest Pennsylvania Convention
The United Press reports the Pennsylvania Christian Endeavorers convention in York is the most successful ever held with a 6000 capacity auditorium filled across sessions. Charles A Bowman of Williamsport led the morning session and Rev John H Prugh of Pittsburgh delivered the sermon. Afternoon events featured Rev J A Routhanler of Indianapolis guiding parliamentary opening and Miss M F Evans of Philadelphia on mission work. Evening address by Rev J A Rowthanler discussed Progressive and Aggressive Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas
York
Pennsylvania Christian Endeavorers
Charles A. Bowman
Williamsport
John H. Prugh
Pittsburg
J. A. Rowthanler
Baseball League Formed in Philadelphia to Include Several Cities
An association named the American Association of Base Ball emerged in Philadelphia with New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Washington Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee as initial members. Buffalo Detroit St Louis Cincinnati Providence Columbus applied. eight cities to be admitted. annual gate fund set at $26,000. general admission 26 cents. Sunday games allowed. transfers banned. double umpire system. strict rules against dirty or rowdy play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Providence
Taleid Pires
m@en ochles
Colonnade Hotel
New York
Brooklyn
Washington
Pittsburg
Chicago
Milwaukee
Detroit
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Columbus
Puffalo
American Association of
National League
New York Broker Arrested on Washington Sugar Trust Probe
Lewis Seymour of Seynour Bros. and Young was arrested on a bench warrant from Washington after refusing to answer questions during the Senate Investigating Committee session in July about the sugar trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lewis Seymour
Seynour Bros. & Young
Washington
Seymour
Sugar Trust
Senate Investine
Japanese abandon Thornton Haven and push to fortify Yang Inlel
Get. te saya the Japanese have abandoned Thornton Haven and advanced the Yang Inlel, whicher are strongly fortifying. Time reported a great battle north of the Valu river on Oct. 15, per native circles.
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Thornton
United Press
Onion
Glo
Port Arthur
Thornton Haven
Valu
Viscount Drumlarg Dies in Hunting Accident
London reports Viscount Drumlarg Huron Kelhead aged 57 accidentally discharged his gun while hunting at Quaint Creek Lodge Bridgewater. He was the eldest son and heir apparent of the Marquis of Queensberry, born in 1567.
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Viscount Drumlarg
United Press
London
Huron Kelhead
Quaint Creek Lodge
Bridgewater
Marquis of Queensberry
Multiple 1880s campaign rumors and candidate moves sweep key states
The column lists various 1880s political maneuvers across Minnesota New York Illinois Michigan and Nebraska. It notes Washburn Anticipates a New York Republican contest Cullom re election hopes Schuyler Olds for Michigan Senate Jewett Buffalo mayor nomination Reed withdraws in Minnesota petition drive target Wheeler state Rosewater campaigns against Nebraska governor Waite Colorado campaign sees Populists advantage New York Democrats nominate Dan D Warner. Indiana splits fields with third tickets. Campbell and Hilli among speakers. Wyoming Populists nominate J P Pierre. Nevada Newlanda runs straight ticket. Republicans nominate Buller for independent Democrat race.
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Washburn
Minnesota
New York
Tllmois
Cullom
Schuyler & Olds
United States
Michigan
Rosewater
Nebraska
Oliver Sumter Teall
Hell On the Bowery
Colorado
Waite
Ricard C. Taker
Congress
New York City
John DeWitt Warner
Brealey
Loulaville Courtw Journal
Indiana
Ohio
Campbell
Hui
Murray
Tim Campbell
Charles Daniels
Rowland BL Mohany
Tragedy at Sea Cliff Two Die in Bathhouse
An anxious search party finds Hlette Titus of Brooklyn and Mary Duff dead in a Sea Cliff bathhouse. Titus shoots himself after placing a chloroform cloth on Mary, who died from the gas. Dr Burns cites a theory of accidental overdose amid a fatal love story.
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Mary Duff
Eleite
Titus
Dr. Burns
Sea Clif
Central Park
New York
Hlette Titus
Brooklyn
Peter Duff
Mr. Duff
Miss Duff
Bath House
Bath
Long Island Sound
Sea Cum
Mary
Burne
Henry Titus
Titusville
Fla
Hodgkins
Brett Titus
Passionate Sea Lover Spends Fortune on Ocean Fares
Chicago October 17 Mrs Eliza Carson a 74 year old woman famed for her sea devotion has spent about 80000 of her fortune on Atlantic steamship travel over ten years Her son in law Julius Rohrbach asks probate court to appoint a conservator claiming she lacks sound reason after a decade of repeated transatlantic crossings and near total travel dependence.
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Chicago
Eliza Carson
Manila
Atlantic Steamship Companies
Julius Rothbach
Probate
Atlantic
World’s Fair Woman Thief Roams Exposition Motels
Chicago news reports the arrest of Misa C. H. Siske for stealing over $1,000 in goods from World's Fair hotels, including women’s apparel and tableware. Her trunk contained gifts and love letters from numerous Western bachelors and widowers.
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Exposition
United Press
Chicago
Misa C. H. Siske
BORDENS AT FALL RIVER MOVE TO Fashionable City Section
United Press reports from New York oct 4 say the Borden sisters, after the murder case, are living quietly in Fall River. They have moved to a more fashionable city area and do not reside in the house where the crime occurred, though Miss Little Borden seeks the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligeie
Nave
United Prowa
New York
Borden Sisters
Fifth Avenue
Fall River
New England Character and a Lengthy Absence
A remark on extreme isolation contrasts with a couple who own property valued at $500,000. It suggests they will not travel abroad for five or six years, hoping a sensational episode in their lies will be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Naked prowler flees after Kingston shooting scare
In Kingston New York on October 18 a naked man prowling back yards prompted B I Codley to fire four warning shots. The man begged for his clothes claiming they were inside and left on only a pair of pants donated by Codley. His garments were later found in a back yard.
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United Press
Kingston
N. Y
Codley
Dudley
Farmer killed by calf in peculiar accident near Pennsboro
West Virginia farmer M L Oats died near Pennsboro on October 18 in a singular mishap when a young calf, unseen, charged him from behind as he slit on a log. The animal pinned him, jumped, and pranced on his body, causing fatal agony.
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Parkersburg
W. V
L Oats
Pennsboro
Oats
Pinny
Carpenter Falls From Steeple and Is Killed
Ernest M. Beeson a carpenter from a city area fell from the top of a steeple at J John’s church in Warrick county twelve miles from Bryanville Indiana yesterday. He died instantly and nearly every bone in his body was broken according to local reports.
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Bryanaville
Ind
Ernest M. Beeson
Thin City
J. John's Church
Warrick County
Dolby in Prison at Last After Washington Court House Riot
Dolby, a Black prisoner linked to a fatal riot in Washington Court House, was moved to the Columbus penitentiary for a twenty year hard labor term with guard from the Fourteenth regiment. Public anger targets Sheriff Cook and Colonel Colt over killings and injuries, including Mack Johnson of Williamport. Governor McKinley ordered First Regiment troops to Cincinnati at 10.45 this morning after calls for action.
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Washington Court House
United
Dolby
Columbus
Aindscort
Fourteenth Regiment
Sheriff Cook
Colonel Colt
Mack Johnson
Williamaport
Clermont County
Hunt
McKinley
Cincinnati
Ohio Town in Flames Shocks Ashtabula County
Fire swept Jefferson the county seat of Ashtabula County early this morning threatening the business district. Authorities appealed for help and part of the fire department hastened to Jefferson on a special train as officials work to estimate the extent of the damage.
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Ashtabula
Jefferson
Ashtabua County
Naphtha Fire in Grosny Claims Seventeen Workers
An extensive conflagration in Grosny caused a naphtha spring to ignite in an unexplained manner. The flames spread to nearby buildings, resulting in the deaths of seventeen workers employed there.
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United Press
Tiftix
Russian Transcaucasia
Grosny
Global unrest and imperial actions stir international headlines
Reports describe diplomatic and social tensions from Nuremberg to Bombay. Police break up a socialist anarchist group in Germany while an Arctic rescue expedition plans to aid John Batty and Hyland. The British approve a new coin for Hong Kong and the Strait Settlements. A German political uproar follows the ex-Chancellor Loist case. In St Petersburg, thirty Technological Institute students face arrest on a miltitant conspiracy charge. A Spanish Catholic paper faces prosecution over a Queen Christina royal allegation.
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Khedive
Heypt
Como
Bhauss
Nuremberg
Arctic Ocean
John Batty
Hyland
Batty
Bombay
Strait Settlements
Hong Kong
Loist
Fragments of Crime and Calamity Across Several States
The article lists a string of violent and tragic events including suicides in St Louis and a murder in Liberty Missouri. It mentions a bank cashier defaulter in Manchester New Hampshire, a deadly incident involving a boy in Guthrie Texas, and a dog attack in New York. Additional notes reference a dogmatic hunt for seals in the North Pacific and a near-hanging case in Chicano. A burglar shot at a courier pursuing furs near Tatty Ohio.
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George Graby
St. Louis
Ino Sans
William Tilda
Liberty
James Hines
Negro
C.F. Morrill
Manchester
N. H
Boyale Bates
Guthrie
Kurta
O. 9
Fuston's New Hospital Opens To Public This Week
A Pennsylvanian report notes Fuston's hospital ready for public access this week. The piece also mentions Berke county farm labor wages averaging about a dollar per day plus board and outlines inquiries into typhoid cases in Palmyra. Weather signs point to a harsh winter, while a Braddock man claims his wife was taken by train workers.
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Fuston
Berke County
Palmyra
Lebanon
Connby
Antonio Sardoroaky
Braddock
Philadelphia
Luzerne Oil Fever Grangers Excited In Lower County
Reports from Wilkes-Barre say oil in paying quantities has been found in Luzerne County, lifting land prices and spurring development. Eastern Pennsylvania Oil Co and veteran prospector HB Resenzi lead the prospecting, with claims the oil belt runs from Brooklyn in Susquehanna County to northern Schuylkill. Standard Oil is said to be pursuing land in the region as well.
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Wilkes-Barre
Luserne
Eastern Pennsylvania Oil Company
HB. C. Resenzi
Brookyn
Susquehanna County
Schuylkill
Luzerne County
Hosenal Eays
Standard Oil Company
Algo Sh
Lugerne County
The Cook Gang Marauding in the Cherokee Nation
Tales recount a new band of outlaws led by Bill Cov, a young half Cherokee. The Cook clan roams mountains north of Port Gibson robbing towns like Port Gibson and Arkansaw Valley rail stations. They recruit diverse followers, from seasoned old outlaws to fugitives seeking refuge, and remain at large as authorities avoid direct confrontation.
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United Press
Talequah
I.T
Bob Dalton
Coffeyville
Tom Starr
Bob Dilton
Uwlessness
Cook Ane
Kontos
Arkansas Villey Ralb
Port Gibson
Wave
Ril Cov
Outhuwry
Cithiwe
Bill
Desperado
Ocholey
Bill Cook
Cookias
United States
East Side Demographics and Liquor Saloons Report
The East Side study covers 99 blocks with about 4 018 residents in 1 181 families. It details German Jewish and Italian quarters, native-born counts, average rents from 1 81 to 11 70 per month, and notes 563 liquor saloons versus seven churches across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Governor McKinley Tour Plans Across Key Cities
Governor McKinley will speak in New York on the sixth and appear at a mass meeting in Buffalo. He is slated to address crowds in Wilkes-Barre and Burnside House the same day, then travel by special train to Philadelphia by nine in the evening on the second, continuing campaigns in Pennsylvania into Monday.
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McKinley
New York
Dunkirek
Buffalo
Witlen Om Ot Burnhouse
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Forged Father-in-Law Name Stuns Lancaster Business Community
Lancaster Oct. 1 John H H McClung of Shepherd and McClung forged his father in law Benjamin Hoff of for notes totaling 81.00. He left no family and fled, with authorities still seeking his whereabouts to bring him to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnited Press
Lancaster
John HH. McClung
Shepherd
Ashland man shoots self after quarrel in Ohio
In Philadelphia a young man William K. Biauffer of Ashland Ohio shot himself after a quarrel with his sweethearts Miss Starr and his mother are at his bedside. If his condition worsens, his marriage may occur before his death.
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Philadelphia
William K. Biauffer
Ashland
Hile Sweetheirt
Mins Starr
Bila Flance
Stauffer
Hile Deh
Mise Starr
Robinsons Indicted in Murder Case
A grand jury returning in Puffalo Ohio has indicted Clarence and Sarah Robinson for the murder of Montgomery Giblon on the night of the 2th. The couple, husband and wife, face the charges as the city awaits further proceedings.
Work of Dynamite Fiends
McKeesport Pa October 18 dynamite was planted on the track of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at Long Run bridge late that evening. The blast caused damage to the right of way and disrupted rail service as authorities investigated the incident and searched for suspects.
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The
United Press
McKeesport
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Long Run Bridge
Narrow Escape of Miners at Honey Brook Mine
Seven men were trapped by a flood at the Honey Brook mine near Hazleton, Morototon-defoic Work. A rescuing party fought water inflow, fired blasts, and pumped the gangway to restore access. The miners were finally brought out alive after hours of effort.
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Honey Brook
Morototon
United Tress
Wilkes-Burtre
Hazleton
Thirteenth Annual Seasions Held at Tyrone
The Thirteenth Annual Seasions gathered in Tyrone Pa on Oct 18 with Rev J P E Kumbler chosen moderator and Rev H G Furbay welcoming dignitaries. The synod elected officers and approved the sustenation report as community education events continued under prominent church leaders.
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Tyrone
United Treas
Presbyterian Synod of
Huntingdon
Home Church
Dre Roberts
Joh J. Beacom
Philadelphia
John 8. Meintosin, DD
Mo Speere
Tew
J. ML Medunkin
J.P Kuembler
Me Iytoeh
John W. Simonton
Thomas Murphy
D. D
Warsiaut A Martin
B.D
Prafewnor
BD. Wilson
Vienna Police Battle Demonstrators During Suffrage Rally
A June 18 report describes a clash as workingmen marching for universal suffrage confronted police in Vienna. Mounted officers blocked the leaders, swords drawn, as rioters pressed forward and injuries were reported among several demonstrators.
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Vienna
Charter Awards For Two Building Associations
The United Press reports two charters granted today. Equitable Building and Loan Association of Berlington is capitalized at 1,000,000 dollars. Booth Scranton Stalling and Lawn Association of Scranton is capitalized at 1,000,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
How Equitable Buiiding and Loan Association of
Berinton
Capital
Booth Scranton Stalling and Lawn Association of Scranton
Capittal
Cvar'e Days Numbered Amid Empire Decline
An oblique report from a distant realm notes the czar and inner circle agree the emperor cannot endure much longer, signaling a pivotal moment as plans advance for a potential succession or reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainlie Prewe
Herlin
Lavadia Ang
Congressman Wright II and Wilteenth District Mention
Congressman Myron S. Wright of Pennsylvania’s Wilteenth district is cited in a report noting political positions on Trenton and Chonda with references to Susquehanna Pennsylvania and October dates, indicating regional political activity.
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Congressman Wright II
United Press
Susquehanna
Holt
Myron S. Wright
Wil‘eenth
Pennsylvania
Trenton
Chonda
Roosevelt Reasserts Civil Berries Control In Pittsburg
Washington dispatch notes Civil Berries Commissioner Roosevelt travels to Pittsburg to resume oversight of a campaign against assessed charges. It cites long service of William Barnes, a treasurer’s clerk for 35 years, who died recently and reportedly handled substantial funds. Navy inspection panel led by Commodore Selfridge returns from Norfolk after testing government ships with results exceeding expectations.
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Roosevelt
Pittsburg
William Barnes
Naval Inspection Board
Selfridge
Washington
Alanplon Roads
Norfolk Navy Yard
Dumont
Steamboat Inspection Service
Permane
Princeton Cornell game highlights and cycling news in New York
Report covers a Manhattan football clash involving Princeton and Cornell, plus various cycling events and club actions. Resignations, derby plans, and rider records feature, with notes on the Manhattan Bicycle Club race and Norton group activities.
Pay Enough Watch Offer Piques Caution on Value
A playful warning favors careful spending on timepieces. The piece suggests paying a fair price for honest watches rather than chasing scams offering ultra cheap or bundled deals. It cautions that bargain allure can erode trust in watches and buyers alike and invites readers to compare offerings.
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Walt
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