Free Silver Split Touches Ohio Democrats
In Columbus on October 21, young Allen Thurman pushes a free silver plank, forcing many Ohio Democrats including Tom Johnson and Mr. Outhwaite onto a free silver platform. Anti free silver factions and press voice discontent while German Democratic counterparts vent unease with Thurman. Holmes county chair Thurman’s circulars are rejected as locals push tariff as primary issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Allen Thurman
Ohio
Congress
Tom Johnson
Mr. Outhwaite
Thurman
County Committee
Byron Stilwell
Holmes County Committee
Holmes County
Republicans Aim for Solid Pennsylvanian Delegation in Congress
Republican leaders and the state committee in Philadelphia plan to target doubtful congressional districts to build a solid Pennsylvania delegation. Likely Halterman will win in the Third district as McAleer’s successor, amid shifts by Shannon AMonson and Harrity factions. The conference also backs several judicial candidates facing intra party and Democratic committee pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stranahan
Scranton Tribune
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Frederick Halterman
McAleer
Shannon
Amonson
Sylvania Democracy
MccAleer
Halterman
McCullen
Democratic Stile Committee
Babcock Predicts Republican Gain in Next House
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Washington on October 21 reports Chairman Rabb of the Republican campaign committee optimistic about electing a Republican majority in the next House, with gains expected in New York and Brooklyn, Louisiana, New Jersey, Kansas, and West Virginia, offset by a Democratic Senate in 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Scranton Tribune
Washington
Rabbcock
Republican Campaign Committee
New York
Brooklyn
Louisiana
New Jersey
Kansas
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Camden
Senate
North
Quay Says Pennsylvania Vote Likely Very Large
United States Senator M B Quay declined to forecast the Republican majority in Pennsylvania this fall calling estimates largely guesswork. He noted expected large turnout with many Republicans voting straight Republican and some Democrats either voting Republican or staying home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsyvania
United States
M. 8. Quay
Stratford Hotel
Hastings
Keystone State
Pennsylvania
Alderson Appeals for Help as Defeat Looms
Washington on Oct 21 reports Congressman Alderson of West Virginia at Democratic headquarters urging aid. He candidly warned Senator Faulkner and fellow Democrats that a defeat looms unless drastic action is taken, a setback to the party ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Washington
Alderson
West Virginia
Faulkner
Unclear West Virginia Election Prospects Mentioned
The fragment notes that one candidate was seen as the sole certainty in West Virginia but casts doubt on that candidate if defeat seems likely, implying limited prospects for others in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Sage of Buxton Launches Eccentric Campaign Across North Dakota
Budd Reeve, dubbed the Sage of Buxton, is nominated then runs as anti fusion Democratic candidate. He tours the state on horseback, with a silver shod horse from Valley City and a Scotch cable dog as master of ceremonies. He travels under a huge American flag, with an eagle on his shoulder, receiving ovations in each town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage of
Buxton
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Seckless
Kansas
Budd Reeve
Reeve
Wargo
Valley City
Budd
Elkins Flays Wilson in Big Campaign Address
Ex Secretary of War Stephen B. Elkins spoke at the district’s largest meeting of the campaign in Charlestown West Virginia on October 21. He compared the current and previous administrations and sharply attacked Chairman Wilson while signaling his Senate candidacy amid a warm reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
W. Va
Stephen B. Elkins
Wilson
Elkins
United States Senate
Ex-President Harrison to visit New York for private business
Ex president Harrison will depart Indianapolis for New York on Monday to pursue private law practice business. He may speak if opportunity arises but is not expected to give political speeches. recent trip was said to be exhausting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
New York
United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Morton
Morton Far Ahead in First Republican Poll
New York voters show Morton and Saxton leading by about 60 000 in the Republican committee's initial state poll. Grant, Tamnny's mayoral candidate, is projected to be defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morton
Saxton
Grant
Tammnany
Woman Fatally Struck by Philadelphia Trolley Car
A 69 year old woman, Mrs Sarah C Kilian, was killed crossing at Twenty second and South College. Her body was badly mangled after the trolley severed her head. Earlier, at Eleventh and Filbert streets, driver John Connor died after his car dragged him beneath wheels when a horse car was struck by a trolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelphia
Sarah C. Kilian
South College Avenue
Eleventh
Filbert Streets
Filbert Street
John Connor
Nn Aeien
Political juggling and party splits across states snapshot
Report highlights a volley of Democratic and Republican moves in multiple states. Mentions Judge Clayton of Media, Senator Jonee of Arkansas, Bynum in North Carolina, Cleveland pleas, and gerrymandered Indiana. Notes Blue Ridge and Maryland shifts, with candidates like Tom Reed and others facing reorganizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Jonee
Arkansas
Bynum
North Carolina
Wilson
Cleveland
Wyoming
Chris Magee
Harrison
Indiana
Glasecock
Tom Reed
Moreantown
Americas Club
Straus
Tammany
Winsor B. French
Saratopa
Congress
New York
United States
J. W. Brown
Memphis
Tennesser
Louisiana Democratic Executive Committee
BH. W. Ogden
Rev
J. F. Jones
Providence
Breckinridge
Mr. Jones
London
London Times
Jay
May Galm
Lochren
Harter
Decisive Battle at Ping Yang Opens Road to China
Chinese forces faltered at Ping Yang as 20 000 elite troops held Suenchong Samdoung and Chunghwa. Japanese main army breached the stronghold on Oct 16 after a long siege, capturing General Tso and inflicting heavy losses on Chinese troops. The road to China now opens as Japan seeks peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco
City of Pekin
Austria
China Gazette
Ping Yang
Suenchong
Samdoung
Chunghwa
Korea
Tso
China
Washington
Hiroshima
Ito
Japan
House of Lords
Diet
Arrest of Carl Browne In New York Court
Carl Browne, linked to the Coxey army, was arrested on Wall Street for obstructing traffic and refusing to disperse. Justice Ryan discharged Browne after Browne claimed a crowd formed around Washington’s statue and a letter distracted him. Browne said the arrest was an outrage and he was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pre
New York
Carle Browne
Hobos
Washington
Ryan
Ellwood County Idea Focuses on Western Pennsylvania
A movement in Ellwood urges creating Ellwood County by carving areas from Lawrence Beaver and Butler counties. Projectors tied to the Pittsburgh firm that founded Ellwood hope a bill to establish the new county will be introduced at the next legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ellwood
Pennsylvania
Ellwood County
Pittsburg Company
Lawrence County
Beaver County
Butler County
A Judge Under Bail in Embezzlement Case
Bellefonte Pa Oct 21 Associate Judge Co A Faulkner of Center county was arrested for embezzlement over school taxes collected in Phillipsburg in 1892. He was bound over in 1000 to stand trial at the November term. The shortage exceeds 5000 though the exact total is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Faulkner
Center
United Press
Bellefonte
Phillipsburg
Co. A. Faulkner
Center County
Constable Handy Captures Fugitive Near Water Port
Constable Handy of Water Port located the fugitive in Mrs. Rachel Hoag’s large barn seven miles from the scene of the tragedy. He found Lake’s red cap, forced surrender with a revolver, and escorted him to Albion Jail amid a cheering crowd. Handy to receive a $200 reward as the crowd dispersed without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy
Water Port
Rachel Hoag
Lake
Albion
Train Robber Searcey To Face Stafford County Court
Charles J. Searcey, arrested at Cumberland Maryland, is in custody of Sheriff Kennedy of Stafford County Virginia. He is tied to the Acquia Creek train robbery and will be moved to Stafford Court House for examination by Tuesday with Pinkerton and express officials remaining reticent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searcey
Stafford County
United Press
Washington
Charles J. Searcey
Cumberland
Acquia Creek
Kennedy
Fredericksburg
Stafford Court House
Pinkerton
Morganfield
Cincinnati
Express
Newark Artist Elmer Alroad Dies by Arsenic Self Inflicted
Elmer Alroad of Newark aged 21 or 1 is reported to have killed himself by taking arsenic at his home 1214 Liberty street early today. Unrequited love is named as the alleged motive. the deceased was identified as an artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Elmer Alroad
Liberty Street
Elopement of Stella Dietz With Otto Van Lick
Stella Dietz the 16 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Dietz of East White Plains elopes with Otto Van Lick a former coachman now bartender in Croker Hill. Dietz suspects marriage and has confronted the couple while Van Lick is missing. Dietz threatens violence and searches for the pair as town reports spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Dietz
Phains
Otto van Lick
White Plains
Charles Dietz
Mast White Plains
Croker
Ti Wen
van Lick
Mits Diets
Stella
Otto
Roailroad Avenue
Mr. Dieta
Mrs. Dietz
Natural gas explosion at Greenfield injures five drillers
In Greenfield Indiana yesterday a gas well owned by Citizens' Natural Gas of Shelbyville exploded after a bystander lit a match near the derrick. The blast damaged the rigging and seriously burned five drillers who fled the tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Ind
Citizens’ Natural Gas Company
Shelbyville
Tramps Suspected in Glass Worker Peter Siquard Death
In Greensburg Pennsylvania on October 2 authorities report Peter Siquard a 26 year old glass worker found dead in Jeannette was murdered by five tramps traced to an eastern area. Siquard was unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Siquard
Greensburg, Pa
Giass
Jeannette
Siquard
President to Return to White House This Week
President Cleveland and family will return to the White House this week. Senator Gorman heads to New York then Pacific coast trip after the election. The post office department says the Misalusippi Co operative Loan and Investment company of Jackson Mississippi runs no lottery and may not use the mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
White House
Philadelphia
C. N. Jacques
United States Navy
Angeles
West
Gorman
New York
Pacific Coast
Crisp
Maine
Post Office Department
Misalusippi Co-operative Loan and Investment Company
Jackson
Miau
Pioneer Settlers Seek Government Liquidation of Indian Depredations
About ten thousand claims are before the United States court of claims for depredations by Indian tribes on pioneer settlers west of the Mississippi. The claims total roughly 11 million dollars with between two hundred and three thousand nine hundred lawyers active in pursuing settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
United States Court of Claims
West
Hatters Strike Ends in Newark Settlement Expected
Hatters' strike appears to be ended with a promised settlement between employers and workers. Newspapers report negotiations continue as a satisfactory agreement is anticipated tomorrow or Tuesday. If unresolved, bosses warn the trade may move from Newark to Danbury Reading and Yonkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
United Preas
N. J
Hatters
Hisses
Danbury
Conn
Yonkers
Reading
Watchman Gardner Missing in Lu Zerne County
Watchman George Gardner of the Luzerne county courthouse is missing, with authorities reporting his disappearance as a notable local incident. The report notes other scattered items including a fatal Lehigh Valley locomotive accident in Shenandoah and public notices across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gardner
Luzerne County Court House
Lehigh Valley
Andrew Sorocco
Shenandoah
Palmyra
Lebanon County
Harriaburg
J. G. Ahible
Williamsport
School Board of
Miteraville
Murderer of Emma Hunt Arrested in Albion
William Lake, accused of murdering Emma Hunt in Albion, was arrested this afternoon and placed in jail after noon. The incident is dated October 21 and the suspect is in custody awaiting further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hunt
Albion
The
United Press
Albion, N
William Lake
Czar Death Rumors Stir London The City Awaits News
Unconfirmed reports circulate about the Russian emperor’s illness from Yalta to London. Dispatches describe his condition, mention a council to be formed at Livadia, and note investor unease if French holdings are unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Yalta
Livadin
Bright
Livadia
Senate
Czarowittch
Michael
Count Pohler
Central News
Csar
Zarewitch
St. Petersburg
Warsaw
New Haven Bride Elope to Japan With Yale Doctor
Miss Rose Dayton of New Haven and Dr. Hugh Copeland McCord of Bridgeport secretly wed and plan to sail for Japan where McCord will join the Japanese medical corps. Dayton, daughter of a wealthy oyster dealer, is about 21 and had opposed nuptials by her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McCord
Miss Dayton
Japan
The
United Press
New Haven
Conn
Rose Dayton
Hugh Copeland McCord
Bridgeport
Ciy
New York
Vancouver
B. C
McCord
Lamp Explosion Burns Several in New York Tenement
A lamp explosion at 60 Orchard Street caused a fire that injured multiple residents. Hyman Rubin 15 Rosa Rubin 3 Henry Rubin 9 months were only slightly burned and stayed home. Becky Rubin 7 and Jacob Riepel 7 suffered severe burns and were taken to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tinited Press
Orchard Street
Hyman Rubin
Rosa Rubin
Henry Rubin
Becky Rubin
Jacob Riepel
Train Hold Up by Cook Gang Near Wagorner TI
Four to five masked men held up a Missouri Pacific passenger train at Correta Siding seven miles east of Wagoner TI. The robbers placed empty cars on the track and fired on passengers wounding four or five. The gang, led by Cook, caused extensive damage with holes shot through all cars except the sleeper. Little money was secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons, Kian
Missouri Pacific
Kansas and
Arkansas Valley
Corretta Siding
Wagoner
TI. T
Cook
Gotfried Josser Fatal Self-Inflicted Wound at Dance
A young German man Gotfried Josser shot himself at a society dance after a quarrel over his sweetheart's refusal to allow his attendance. He died from the wound. He planned to kill her after the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Gotfried Josser
Fire destroys Anina coal pit in Budapert tragedy
A blaze at the Anina coal pit in Budapert killed twenty six workers and injured forty six others. Rescue teams report the fire still burns as authorities assess the disaster and its cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anina
United Press
Budapert
Mob attack wounds child in Hicksville incident
On October 21 in Hicksville Ohio a Black man named Charles ONeil injured the three year old daughter of Mrs Daniel Hockerman during a mob confrontation. Police in charge contend with the crowd as the incident unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas
Hicksville
Charles O'Neil
Mra
Daniel Hockerman
Harsh Crime Report Amid Community Turmoil
Yesterday afternoon a serious crime occurred as a child is said to recover. About midnight a suspect was arrested after a violent clash with a mob and taken to jail. The grandmother of the child is described as shielding the suspect to protect him on the premises.
Ashorn and Critchfield May Face Court Over Nomination Nominations
The certificates of nomination for Ashorn and Critchfield, rival senator candidates in the Thirty fourth district, may be presented at the state department tomorrow. Due to alleged irregularities, courts will likely decide which nomination the Commonwealth should certify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Ashorn and Critchfield
State Department
Commonwealth
Man shoots woman then attempts suicide in McDonald
James Rank, a colored man, shot Maggie Allison known as Scotch Mag four times in the breast in McDonald Pennsylvania. In a remorseful act he drank acid and said I will die too. Rank is unconscious and the woman is in critical condition.
Anarchist Plot Unraveled By Cipher Letter Evidence
Washington police unravel a cipher letter tied to an anarchist plot to blow up public buildings during Coxey protests. The letter, dated June 21, claims a coming sensational act and mentions removing an ambassador in Washington, with conspirators numbered and no names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Post Today
Coxey
London
Chicago
Chicago Association of Anarchists
Eipher
Carnot
Werehington
Now Sues for Divorce in Chattanooga Bank President Case
George N. Benson president of the Chattanooga Savings Bank and Trust Company files for absolute divorce from his wife. He names James A. Scott as a correspondent and follows a sensational married life marked by a February elevator shooting and murder trial over alleged wife infidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Chattanooga
United Press
Tenn
George N. Benson
Chattanooga Savings’ Bank and Trust Company
James A. Scott
Ufe
J. E. West
Richardson
Ex-Governor Joseph L D Bedie Dies in New York
Ex Governor Joseph L D Bedie dies at St Luke's hospital New York following a day long illness born January 5 1501 at Matawan Monmouth County. Funeral arrangements have not been announced by the Bedie family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedie
United Preas
Jersey City
Joseph LD. Bedie
St. Luke's Hospital
New York
Matawan
Monmouth County
European Noble Marriages and Global News Tidbits
The text reports Lord William Beresford’s forthcoming marriage to the Duchess of Mittiborous and Mrs Loula Hamersly of New ark. It notes Kaffirs surrounding Laurenao Marquez and Dowager Duchess of Montrose racing under the name Mr Manton. It also mentions a $5,000 reward exposed by Senor Aguilera donated to charity. Additional items include Paris and Berlin funding for diphtheritic serum, and political shifts in Hungary, Spain, and Britain with treason and cabinet changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beresford
Mittiborous
Emery
Loula Hamersly
Newark
Lourenao Marquez
Duchess of Montrose
Eng
Manton
Nis
Samugelers
Senor Aguilera
Paris
Berlin
Tower House
Reichstag
House of Magraties
Christiaa
Spain
Santa Catalin
Lord Rowbory
Earl of Eatery
Foreign Office
Notable North American News Roundup of Disparate Incidents
Reports from Frisco to Indianapolis and beyond detail a safe Tolma voyage for Count and Countess Festetics, a funeral in Indianapolis, and various legal cases. Detroit inspector Walsh cleared of bribery charges. a $5 000 standpipe demolition ordered by the court. Disappearances tied to officials, a bank suit for $24,000, and a crime spree involving a postmaster, a horse thief, and a train escape. A body found in San Diego is identified, a miner shot near Butte but wife saves money and man, and a window leap by Lillie Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolma
Festetics
Frisco
Elizabeth Harrison
Indianapolis
Walsh
Detroit
Mich
Deshay
Bridgeport
Holly Springs
Miss
C. W. Bohindler
New Albany
Ind
San Diego
Cal
J. H. Stourfrazer
Butte
Mont
Perry Henl
Pay Enough Pay Enough Watches
A seller warns against cheap watches and urges buyers to inspect a large local stock. The piece contrasts plain watches with gold watches and chains offered by others and promotes calling on the supplier for better value before ordering a costly out of town item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chen
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Buckeye
Babcock
Quay
Gotham
Hill
Politics IN Brief
Maryland
Joshua W. Miles
Carl Browne
Lawrence
Beaver
Butler
United Prons
Russia
Cook Gang
United Prose
James Rank
Finley
Lackawanna Ave
H. A. Kingsbury
Spruce Street
W. J. Weichel
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