Tracy Demonstration Links Brooklyn Politics to Republican Rally
General Tracy and Governor Frank Black addressed 1409 spectators at a Lewes Lyceum Republican meeting. Henry George spoke in Brooklyn and a George recovery faction united with United Democracy to endorse the Jeffersonian and George campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Tracy
Frank Hinck
Brooklyn
Ienry George
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Flushing
Henry George
Mr. George
True Democracy
Thomas Jefferson
Clermont Avenue
Seth Low
Manhattian Democracy
Breckler Democracy
Natton Thcket
United Democracy
Cit Vene’ Union
Jeffersonian
George
Political Pointer Promotes Bohndt and Horn in McKinley Era
A printed political pointer urges voters to back Bohndt and Horn as champions of free trade and free silver, while urging opponents to reject supporters of Bryan and protectionism. It ties the Lacka wanns Democracy to an unreserved endorsement and contrasts it with McKinley era protection and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bohndt, Horn
McKinley
Hryan
Yellow Fever Surge Sets New Daily Record
New Orleans reports sixty new yellow fever cases and six deaths as of the previous evening. Additional outbreaks appear in Montgomery Alabama with five cases and one death and Mobile with six cases and one death. Other towns such as Stranton Mississippi Pisengoula Biloxi Edwards also show rising case counts and fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Montgomery
Ala
Mobile
Stranton
Edwards
Loyal Legion Holds Philadelphia Convention Elects Leaders
The Loyal Legion convened in Philadelphia for its thirteenth officers convention. Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi was elected Commander in Chief and Brigadier General Selden Connor named senior vice commander. Other officers include Major General John K. Brooke as junior vice commander and Brevet Lt. Col. Nicholson as recorder. A Union League meeting elected new members to the state commandery, listing numerous Philadelphia and surrounding-area names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft Gherardi
Chosan State
Union League
Philadelphia
Miltary Order of the Loyal Seen of
United States
Mixtorlen Society
Pennsylvania
Ranecroft Gherard
United States Navy
Gener Selden Connor
Maine
Gene John KR. Brooke
United States Army
John P. Nicholson
Penneyvivanicn
Chlef
William P. Huxford
Tifriet
Columbia
Ehlef
Cornelius Candle
Ohio
Henry Hopkins
New Connection
Trevet
MM. Brown
Marine
Arnold A. Rand
Massachusetta
George W. Chandler
Michigan
Charles W. Davis
Nelson Coly
Union Leagues
Naalel Yohman
Pittsburg
Charles Roeling, Jr
Trenton
Henry W. Crotzer
Charles Davis
Allegheny
Joseph Temison Furley
Charles FL. Horseter
Patteville
John G. Kelly
James A. Linen
Scronton
Benjamin D. Strickland
Hele
William R. Wistar
John M. Dunn
Wilmington
Flward W W. Goodman
James C. Jones
Henry T. Peck
Henry T. Hewlings
Moorestown
NS. J
Edward H. Bryan, Jr
Philadephia
Harry Engeard
Arthur H. Fetters
Albert F. Ulmer
Phiadelphia
Robert J. Meade
Beithg
Chict
Creek Council Rejects Dawes Treaty in Okmulgee
The Creek council session in Okmulgee Oklahoma Territory rejected the Dawes Creek treaty. The lower house vote was unanimous against it with only eight in favor. They argued the pact favored new citizens and railroad companies and denied pro rata land shares to Creeks. Litigation is expected as Congress acts on January 1 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogoe
I. T
Creek
Okmulgee
Dawes and Creek
House of Kinge
Eltixens
Congress
United States
Pretended to Lynch Them in Georgia Forest
In Bummerville Georgia two Black men John Haxelrig and Jim Penn were dragged through a forest and hung from trees until nearly unconscious by a mob after being accused of setting a barn fire. The mob released them after deciding they were innocent. no rearrest is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bummerville
John Haxelrig
Jim Penn
Charges Against Robison in Cleveland Cable Case
In the common pleas court Vice President C F Emery of the Cleveland City Railway testifies that Frank de H Robinson owes the board 905000 in stock value misapplied by Robison and Shipherd. He claims 80 shares were unaccounted for years ago and assessments were levied to cover the company debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, C
C. F. Emery
Cleveland City Railway Company
M. A. Hanna i
Frank de H. Robinson
Robison
Shipherd
Cable Company
Maritime Arrivals and Routes Across Major Ports
A fragmentary shipping note lists arrivals and sailings with names like Liverpool Antwerp Hamburg Rotterdam New York and various vessel or route references. The text shows multiple port movements including arrivals at New York and Rotterdam with several named ships and destinations incomplete or garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dot
Maroathc
Liverpool
Werra
Genoa
Sallel
Paris
Bouthampion
Urithmnly
Kensington
Antwerp
Chevrel
Normiannula
Hamburg
Obdum
Metterdam
Teutonic
Bouwthampion
Trave
Brome
Rotterdam
Artived
Spaarndam
Port Huron Ship Cambria Drifts Ashore with Iron Ore
A Cambria bound from Becamba to Fairport and carrying 300 tons of iron ore ran ashore during the morning gale above Corsica shoals. The vessel sits on a sandy bottom and is valued at $100,000 with hull and cargo fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
Get
Cambria
Senator Llanna
Becamba
Ta Fairport
Corsica Shoals
Hawaii Rejects Japanese Arbitration Offer
Honolulu reports that Japanese Minister Shima mure delivered a document to Secretary Cooper outlining dispute points and a draft treaty for arbitration. Hawaii is expected to reject both the points and the treaty, with Tokyo press appearing to share the stance. Senator Morgny departs for San Francisco after a government reception for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
San Francisco
Shimamure
Foreign Office
Cooper
Japan
Morgny
Severe northeast storm hits Cape May coast
The high tide and storm surge lash Cape May with northeast rain and winds near thirty miles per hour. Fears arise for the safety of Looming M. Hive, reported to have departed Denniville yesterday in a small boat toward Gown City, as conditions endanger all small craft at sea tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
N. Wi
M. Hive
Denniville
Gown City
Pennsylvania man named supervising architect in treasury
Secretary Gage appointed James K. Taylor of Pennsylvania as supervising architect of the treasury after the Yoocent civil service exam with about thirty five competitors. He becomes principal draughtsman in the supervising architect's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gage
James K. Taylor
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Taylor Maes
Madrid Press Attacks U S Over Cuba-bound Expeditions
The Imparcial accuses the United States of actions tied to alleged finus tering expeditions heading for Cuba. It calls on the Spanish government to seek explanations from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Imparcial
United States
Cuba
Porter denies report he may head Pullman firm
Paris dispatch says General Horace Porter United States ambassador to France denies a New York cable suggesting he may succeed the late George M Pullman as president of the Pullman Palace Car Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Horace Porter
United States
France
New York
George M. Pullman
Pullman Palace Car Company
Farming Man Kills Wife and Two Sons Near Blue Earth
A farmer named Young, living two miles south of Blue Earth, Minnesota, shot and killed his wife and two sons. Authorities say jealousy and financial motives appear to explain the tragic act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Earth City
Minn
Det
Den
Young
Hie
Seed
Bimal
Auainess
Funeral for Charles A. Dana at Glen Cove Church
The funeral for Charles A. Dana was held at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Glen Cove L I. Pallbearers included Justice Wild Bartlett Congressman Frank Linn Bartlett General James A. Wilson and others. Prominent attendees included U S Senator Platt Elihu Root and Mrs Croker among many officials and society figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Dana
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Glen Cove
Justice Wild Bartlett
Franklinn Bartlett
James A. Wilson
Charles §. Sargent
Marvard
Charles Pann
Benjamin F. Tracy
William KB. Huntington
Grace Church
John Gamack
St. Paula
Olen Cave
United States
Thoma C. Platt
Marshal P. McMahon
Rourke Cochrin
Henry J. Howland
Elihu Root
Charles Stewart Smith
Frederick Smyth
Public Works
Collis
van Cott
Hmichard Croker
Convict Son of Local Heir Seeks Pardon in Auburn
In Auburn New York a man known as John Murphy is revealed as Fred M. Kivel of Ateyic Minnesota heir to wealth. He faces a two year six month sentence for attempted burglary and is awaiting pardon after his father ex sheriff John Kivel died leaving property to his missing grandson. Chief McMaster received letters from Frank Mason of State Street Auburn guiding the search and plan to seek governor Bluck for clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
N. Y
Mam
John Murphy
Frank Mason
New York
Fred M. Kivel
Ateyic
Minn
McMaster
John Kivel
Argyle
Hone
Kivel
State Street
Creauly
Bhick
Accuses Pastor in Mount Olive Church Scandal
In Parkfield New Jersey Rev Philip Gillson, pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, was arrested by Chief Grant on a complaint by Lucy Swalm. Swalm had earlier accused another member of impropriety, prompting a church investigation and a slander suit by Gillson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fpainfield
N. J
Qet
Philip
Gillson
Mount Olive Baptist Church
Grant
Lucy Swalm
Misa Swaim
Gibson
Love Over Promise Suit Moves In Supreme Court
Elisabeth New Jersey October 20 Former Assemblyman Philip Tamulty of Jersey City defended a $50 000 breach of promise suit filed by Johanna Murphy a Summit seamstress. Murphy testified he proposed in February 1844 after his wife’s death and promised grand style with $6000 income. Tumulty said she released him and had previously sought a suit but abandoned it. Murphy said she was thirty four and knew him since age four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisabeth
Philip Tamulty
Jersey City
Supreme Court Today
Johanna Murphy
Summit
Mrs Bushnell Sues for Divorce in Delaware Court
Martha Grant Bushnell seeks a decree of divorce from Nelson G Bushnell at the November term in Wilmington Delaware. The suit alleges desertion and ill treatment with the husband’s whereabouts listed as unknown. Bushnell, daughter of Henry Grant a wealthy city figure, previously married to Willard Spenser and later to the Philadelphia businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Martha Grant Bushnell
Nelson G. Bushnell
Bushnell
Henry Grant
Willard Spenser
Little Tycoon
Mr. Bushnell
Philadelphia
Laker
Pullman Funeral Planned for Oct. Two in Chicago
Mrs George M Pullman and her son Sanger arrived in Chicago from New York City aboard the Pennsylvania Limited. They were met at Union Depot by Frank Lowden and taken to the Pullman residence at Prairie avenue and 18th street. Public funeral services are set for Saturday October 2 at 2 p m at the house with pallbearers and officiating clergy to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George M. Pullman
Sanger
Pennsylvania Limited
New York City
Union Depot
Frank Lowden
Prauble Avenue
Blighteenth Street
Pauncefote and Bayard Sail for New York Voyage
Sir Julian Pauncefote British ambassador to the United States and Theman J. Bayard former United States naval officer departed London and traveled aboard an American line vessel to New York after arriving in St. Louis on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayard
London
Julian Pauncefote
United Antes
Themen J. Bayard
United Gtatoe
Great Britain
New York
American Line
St. Louis
World pacing record lowered in sulky trials at Ingalls park
Joliet Oct 2 7000 at Ingalls park 3700 spectators watched Patchen Wilkes driven by Ames beat the four wheel and wagon sulky marks. Patchen lowered the world pacing record to about 2 02 to 2 06 across the miles while Star Pointer failed to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Star Pointer
Murphy
Mr. Marks
Joe Patchen
Niack
Star Potter
Patchen Wilkes
Atkinson
Ingall’'s Park
Loz
Ames
Noble Patchen
Hegan
Louisville Races Attract Five Thousand In Heavy Rain
The Louisville Driving and Fair Association hosted a postponed program drawing about 5000 spectators. Happy Jock won the mile in 2 1 4 with fast going aided by rain. Mally Toler with Ashland Wilkes won three straight heats in the 225 class pacing for 1000 dollars. Alves by Allerton took the 25 class trotting event, with fourth heat declared. Joe Halley by Cyclone Tuk won the 240 class pacing event, time 2 14 21s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Cyclone Tuk
Ten Officials Indicted in Charleston West Virginia
A special grand jury in 2006 returned indictments against ex City Sergeant John W Jarrett for embezzlement ex Prosecuting Attorney A C Mair for malfeasance City Councilman E A Botkin G Chilton Thomas Hall for attempting to bribe James L L Cook juror in the McDonald trial for perjury John Ty Burdett Marion Cif Henry F Young school trustees for soliciting and accepting bribes Benjamin Hall for attempted bribery two indictments each were found against Chilton Thomas Hall Botkin and Blair This follows a prolonged political fight centred on the McDonald trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston. W. Va
John W. Jarrett
A. C. Mair
E. A. Botkin
G. ©. Chilton
Thomas Hall
James LL Cook
McDonald
John Ty. Burdett
Marion Cif
Benjamin Hall
Chilton
Botkin
Blair
Woman Known As Voodoo Died After Prolonged Treatment
Mary Jane Anderson, a long ill resident of Woodbury, died Saturday after extended treatment by local doctors and a South Chester specialist. An autopsy for burial papers identified her as a enslored woman nicknamed Voodoo. Coroner Parker to conduct a more thorough investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
Mary Jane Anderon
South Chester
Parker
Debt limit breach prompts bid reauction in Brooklyn
Mayor Wurater and Comptroller Palmer announce the city exceeded its debt limit by a bond issue of 1.407 million and rescind the Hinke Brothers and Harvey Fiske & Son bid. Corporation Counsel Burr ruled the Long Island Water Supply award must be funded from bond proceeds, not the sinking fund, requiring readvertisement for bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wurater
Palmer
Brooklyn
Hinke Brothers
Harvey Fiske & Son
Gomptroiler
Burr
Long Island Water Supply Company
Luetgert Jury Still Out Despite Tonight's Reports
Chicago observers report the Luetgert jury remains deadlocked with eleven for conviction and one for acquittal. Judge Tuthill intends to keep deliberations overnight, hoping to avoid a mistrial as talks of reassembly and retrial surface amid ongoing disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Deneen
Luetgert
Tuthill
Dien
Arso
Luetwert
Harvey
Metabird
Harley
Buncoers Abroad Beware Trick Of Bryanized Democracy
Public political commentary warns against Bryanite tactics in the fall aiming to depress Republican turnout. The piece urges readers to resist disloyalty efforts and to stand with McKinley and the party in the off year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Republican Congréss
Spiritualist Convention Opens Three Day Session in Washington
One hundred fifty members of the Spiritualists Annual Association of the United States and Canada gathered in Washington for a three day convention. President Barrett warned against rising anti spiritualist sentiment and urged writing a history of spiritualism since 1848 or entrusting the project to Lyman Howe of Medonia. The group plans to send two missionaries to counter anti spiritualist activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spiritualists Annual Association
United States
Canada
Preadent Barrett
Lyman
Howe
Mredonia, N
Nini
Woodbury Gunmen and Game Violations Reported
In Woodbury New Jersey October War den AL W Muller appeared before Justice Johnson with two Philadelphia gunners accused of killing game contrary to state law. Carl Knaken claimed a Tobin possessing birds and his fine and court costs totaled six shillings. Williams Bharof owned seven birds plus two gray squirrels. The maximum fine was avoided due to the squire's leniency. he paid a fine of 10 shillings and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
N. J
AL W. Muller
Justice Johnson
Philadelysia
Carl Knaken
Tobin
Williams Bharof
General Speakers for Tracy Kathual Wathcally
A morning summary notes general speakers for Tracy Kathual Wathcally, Loyal Legion meeting in Philadelphia, and coverage of German tariff discussion. Patches improves world pace records with a new mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy Kathualwathcally
Loyal Legion
Philadelphia
Germany
Joe Patches
Germany and the Tariff Retaliation Debate
Berlin reports at the Central Association of German Industrialists meeting delegates criticize the Dingley tariff as complex and dangerous. They warn a customs war could hurt sugar and other exports while noting uncertainty over US retaliation and the era of capitalist dominance in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Central Association of German Industrinivisa
Prince Hohenhehe
Merv Buck
Teaker
United States
Herr Buck Eard
Germany
America
British Imperial Defences See New Imperial Reinforcement Plans
London reports a drive to strengthen colonial defences. Sir Ralph Wood Thompson is sent to Australia to assess fortifications, arm local troops, and swap battalions with Britain. W S Pielding discusses funding Canadian defences and the imperial cost. The Indian council weighs increasing Indian army strength by one third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Get
Great Britain
Ralph Wood Thompson
Australia
War Office
Pielding
Fitancr
Aso
Colonia Office
Jt le
Indian Council
Czar and Kaiser Open Historic Wiesbaden Visit
The Czar and the Grand Duke of Hesse arrived in Wiesbaden at noon to visit Emperor William. They were greeted by both emperors with a cordial embrace and kiss, then drove to the castle amid cheering crowds. The Czar will return to Darmstadt after lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiesbaden
Grand Duke of Hesse
William
Prince of
China catches a smuggler in river trade scheme
In San Francisco Cot the Chinese gunboat Chikal captain used a friend to conceal a gold smuggling plan. He bought 4,000 bacs of salt and 2,500 rolla of satin for sale at river stalls, but a confidant alerted the Viceroy, exposing the scheme at Wuchang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cot. C
Shanghai
Wuchang
Boy faces grand jury or skin risk in assault case
In Chicago a 14 year old boy Paul Caveot must choose between being held to the grand jury on assault charges or relinquishing part of his skin after he threw hot water on Anton Kwitko, injuring him. Justice Subath grants until October 25 to decide. Also noted, Martley, former assistant secretary of the United States Treasury, died at age 68. he served as clerk under Salmon P. Chee and Johnson administrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charce
Paul Caveot
Anton Kwitko
Subath
Sido
Pf. Martley
United States Treasury
Talus
Salmon P. Cheese
Mm Johnson
the Treasury
Weather Forecast for the Middle States and New England
In the middle states and New England today the sky remains cloudy with rain and varying temperatures. Winds shift to northerly to easterly along coasts with dangerous force. Friday should bring partly cloudy skies with possible coastal rain and near steady temperatures before a change to westerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Porecast
New York
Middle States
New England
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Tracy
Lenox Lyceum
Bliss
Genermit
Cornelius N. Bites
Frank Hlack
Lewes
Kansas
Republican Party
Benjamin FL Prey
Gauce
Citizens’ Union
Frank Black
Deneter
Apple
Pirin
Lown
THE
the Military Order
Cleveland City Railway Co
Hawaii
Porter
Dana
Hest
Bor
Mies Murphy
Mr. Tamulty
Mrs. Bushnell
Pullman
Patchen
Joliet
Jonston
John R. Gentry
Buncoers
Spiritualists In Convention
A. Co
UV. W. Ioetalle
Mary
Mehaimae
Leopul
Dovernors
Pocahontas
Lori
al Gould
Lackawanna County
Irowood
Herr Buck
Indian Army
Australasia
Czar
Kaiser
Russia
Weisbaden
China
Martley
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